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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
The Beauty ofOld People.

Men and women make their own beauty, or
their ownugliness. Lord Iytton speaks, in one
of his novels. of a man "who was ugier than
he had any business to be-" and if he could but
read it, every human being carries his liiein his
face and is good-looking Or the reverse as
that life has been good or evil. On our fea-
lures. the fine chisel of thought and emotion
are eternally at work Beauty is not the mo-
nopoly of blooming young men and of white
and pink maids. There is a slow-growing
beauty. which only comes to perfection in old
age Grace belongs to no period of life, and
goodness improves the longer it exists. | have
seen sweeter smiles on lip of seventy than
upon lip of seventeen. THERE'S the beauty of
youth. and there is also the'beauty of holiness
"a beauty much more seldom met; and more
frequently found in the armchair by the fire,
with grandchildren around its knee, than in
the ballroom or promenade. Husband and
wife. who have fought the world side by side,
who have made common stock of joy and sor-
row, and aged together, are not unfrequently
found curiously alike.in personal appearance,
and in pitch and tone of voice-just as twin
pebbles on the beach, exposed to the same IT,
dal influences, are each Others second self. He
has gained feminine. something which brings
his manhood into full relief She has gained
a masculine, something which acts as a foil to
her womanhood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
M9sCELLANY.
Booth and the Lords Prayer.

In the palmy days Of Booth (the father OF
Edwin Booth, now performing at the Brooklyn
Theatre,) tie great tragedian together with
several friends, was invited to dine by person
who was opposed to theatres and theatre-goings
and yet who had curiosity enough to wish to
see something Of the lion of the day. During
the evening, some one requested Booth, as
particular favor, to read the Lords prayer He
expressed his willingness to afford the company
this qualification, and ali eyes turned expectant-
ly towards him. Slowly and reverently he a.
rose Al were astonished at the play OF emo
tons that conyulsed bis countenance. His face
became deathly pale, and his eyes, tremblingly
turned upwards, were wet with tears. The ST.
lence could almost be felt; it became absolute
" painful before his rich-toned voice from the
death-hued lips indescribably syllabled forth,
"Our father who art in heaven, etc" Every
heart was thrilled with-the pathos and solem-
nitv of the occasion. After be had finished the
silence continued, until subdued sob from
remote corner of the room broke the SPELL
The host stepped forward with streaming eyes
and seizing Booth by the hand said "Sir, you
have afforded me pleasure for which my whole
future life will feel grateful. / am an old man,
and every day from my boyhood to the present
time thought had repeated the Lords pray
or, but have never heard it before, never"
Booth replied; To read that prayer as it
should be read, has cost me the severest study
and labor for thirty years; and lam far from
being vet satisfied with my rendering of that
wonderful production. Hardly one person in
ten thousand comprehends how much beauty,
tenderness and grandeur can be condensed, in
a space so small and in words so simple. That
PRAYER of itself sufficiently illustrates the truth
of the Bible, and stamps upon it the seal OF
Divinity.
So great an effect had been produced by the
reading, that after few minutes of subdued
conversation, the company broke up and re-
tired. for the time at least, with full hearts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
POETrCAL.
The Sentinel.
"WacAman, ,rhat of tie nigh~-Isaiah xxi

"Watchman, trhat of tie nigh"-Isaiah xxi.
IT'S midnight! From yon moss grown tower
Peals forth the annual bell,
Pour upon the passing hour
The dead years funeral knell!
A year is dead-a year is born7n
Dark is the night Bright is the morn!
Hark! 'Tis Times sentinel
''All's well Alrs wellr'
Cries Tines stern sentinel!
A year is dead It's doubts, its fears,
It's narrow minded schemes,
It's vain regrets, its fruitless tears,
It's unaccomplshed dreams.
Its bitterness, and rage, and spite
All-all are darkl Dark is the night.
Hark IT'S Times sentinel
"Alps well! ALPS well"
Cries Times stern sentinel!
year is born Oh! shall it be
A year of grace and good?
0flight, and life and liberty;
OF generous brotherhood?
Shall purity and peace adorn
This new born year! Bright is the morn!
Hark IT'S me'ssentinel-
"1l's well AIS well!'
Cries Times stern sentinel!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
Fat Men.

rat men.
Our corpulent readers will not object, if we
say few words in their favor. 1t is said to.be
fact that no fat man was ever convicted OF
murder. Stout people are not revengful, nor
as general rule, are they agitated by violent
gusts of passion. Toparade fat house-break-
or in the criminal-dock at the quarter sessions
would be phenomenon indeed. The fellow
who works with skeleton keys is generally a
lean and wiry individual, as he only can force
himself through holes scarcely large enough to
admit cat. Immagine fat man doing these
things, and then imagine him alarmed, andrun-
ming away, with policeman after him. Cor
pulency is not the sign of villainy, but rather
of prosperity. Of good-naturc and goodwill to
all men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
Have Some Flip.


A oouple of medical students disinfarred .
subject on cold winter night, and dressed 1t,
sitting upright, on the seat of a covered wagon,
started for home Coming to tavern and see
ing the bar-room lighted up they left the wag-
on. and went in for drink. The hostler OBJ
serving the man sitting alone in the cold, at
tempted some conversation, but receiving no
answer. he discovered how the affair stood, and
instantly resolved to have little fun of his own
ON the occasion. So taking the corpse to tho
stable, he put on its overcoat and cap, and seat
ed himself in the wagon. The studentssoon re-
turned, and took their seats by the side OF tho
supposed dead man, when one of them, in mcr-
riment, gave him slap in the face, saying:
I" How would you like some flip, old fellow?'
then remarked, tremuously, to his companion,
q He is warm by heavens"
:" SO would You be" replied the corpse, II
YOU had been stolen from hell, as have been"
Both students boted, snd never returned to
inquire for the horses and wagon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

CHARCOAL FOR FATTENIyG TURKIEs.-"l
have made an experiment. says writer, "in
feeding charcoal to fattening turkies, and the
result surprised me. Four turkies were con-
fined in pen and fed on meal, boiled potatoes
and oats. Four others Of the same brood were
also. at the same time, confined in another pen,
and fed ON the same articles, but with one p.nt
of very finely pulverized charcoal mixed with
their food-mixed meal and boiled potatoes.-
They had also plentiful supply of broken
charcoal in their pen. The eight were killed
on the same day and there was difference Of
one and half pounds each in favor OF the
fowls which had been supplied with the char
coal, they being much the fatter and the meat
greatly superior in point of tenderness and ia
vor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
How to tell the Ages Of Ladies.

An ingenious and infallible way to find out
the ages Of ladies' or others, is this:
Hand the following lines to them, requesting
that they inform you in how many columns
their age appears; then add the number to-
gether at the top of each column in which their
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
NEYY SUPPEY.

WYE are Just receiving and opening new sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods such as French
Merinos, Poplins, Alpaccas, Delaines, Bleached
and Brown Niuslins Cloths Cassimeres, Cassinets,
Shawls. Ribbons. Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars. silk and Linen
Hdkfs.. Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under adyanta-
Ceous circumstances, we have no hesitation in say
ing that we can please all who will call and exam
inc our stock. L. GRADY L CO.
Uall.o,yp Nov %. 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
II IL. HAINEGS,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER

in Tobacco, Snufis and Cigars,
A LSO. will keep constantly on hand a fine as,
\ sortment of C5ering ToJaeeo, Pipes and
Stems.
just received. and for sale fine lot of the gen.
nine old Gravelv Brand CHEWING TOBACCO.
Also. a lot of the choicest brands of VIRGINIA
SMOKING TOBACCO
Persons dealing in our line VIII md 1t TO their
advautage To call and examine our stock before pur
chasing elsewhere. .E1- Wholesalc md Retail.
ES- Nect door 10 Aieguh d Bro. KY
Charlestown. Va, Oct 20, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
NOTICE.

We desire to return our thanks to cur friends and
the public for their liberal encouragement since we
have been in business And while soliciting their
further patronage we pledge ourselves TO sell them
Hardware cheaper than they can buy etse'ehere.,
We shall conGne ourselves to Hardware eXeiu-
svcly and will keep complete stock OF the luost %
impr0yed and durable goods in cur trade, whether
Foreign or Domestic. aud as we buy from factories
where no credit is given, we shall in all cases re-
quire cash for our goods.
d. HUMPHREYS Dc co.
December 90, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
HO. For HalltOWn.!
Boot 6G Shoe Making at NO. 10.

TFNHE undersigned located at Halltown. having
/ secured the services of competent and expert
enced workmcn on Mems and Ladies' Work, and
Just receiving large Stock of Material Of the very
best quality, intends conducting the BOOT AND
SHOE BUSINESS in all its branches in a manner
TO rive satisfaction to AL who patronize me. Only
good work viii be allowed to go out OF the esta6-
fsbment None but tue best material will be used.
respectfully invite the public to call and exa-
mine for themselves.
Nv terms are Cash. or Trade. and my prices be-
low that of other establishments in the County
W. A. BANTZ.
Nov. % ISG6.-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
NOTICE.

TN order 10 meet our present liabilities, it posi-
lively necessary that we must be paid for servl-
ces rendered up 10 this date. We are willing to
serve the public, but cannot sustain ourselves ei-
JOHN j. II. STRAlTH,
GERARD +. MASON,
WM +. LlPPITT
January 3, ls67-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

To SUBSCRIBERS AND ADvERTIsERs.-Th
Lynchburg Virginian says, and we adopt its
language:
1--WE do not know that news paper duns ever
avail much The sums accruing for subscrip-
tions and advertising are generally so small
that each person from whom they are due
thinks his is an inconsiderable item, the non
payment of which will not embarrass the pub
fishers. All such forget that newspaper ac-
counts are all of this character and being 50
multifarous, the collection Of them isnecessar,-
" slow and difficult, and considerable ultimase
loss is always the result. We assert what Ye
believe to be "a fact, that not single newspaper.
in Virginia is making money; while many OF
the leading daily papers have lost heavily tlo
past year.
Now, this ought not to be, if ever pay was
laboriously earned, for work done, and ys.ss
received, it is the work Of the newspaper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
GRADY & CO..
Commission ;snd Forwarding
MERCHANTS,

HlLLTOE'N, W. VIRGINIA,
Z EEP for safe an kinds of DRY GOODS, Gro
- cerics. Liquors, Hardware, Queensware etc.
VIII buy all kinds OF GRAIN, or forward the same.
WOOD, Bst;er, Eggs aud Hides, rceeired ga Ir0de.
r. Having purchased the interest Of Mr. John
IT, Stridcr in the Mercantile establishment al Hail
town, solicit the patronage Of my friends ana the
pubIic generally. EDWARD GRADY.
The style of the firm viii herea.ter'be Grady &
Co. Sept. 20, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
WHEAT'S
MAIL - = n O. L

Z EAyES Berrvville Daily Sundays excepted
arriving IN CharIcsjown in time to connect
wish che train for Harpcr's Ferry, and all parts
EAST and WEST.
Eaturuinr-Lcaye Charlcstown after the arrival
Of tLe Cars, arriving in Berryville at oe!ocS l.
NJ.
Passengers by this line viii be carried to any part
Of Clarke county, without trouble or Inconvenience
O. themselves.
Jan. 4, IS66.-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

The Supreme Court ofTennessee has decided
that promisory note, given for Confederate
money, was without consideration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
REMOVED

To Eo0V OPp9slfg "CArrzn House."
Harness, Saddles &c Brides,
MASUFAcruEED OR REPAIRED
~ CQriesigtrn, jefferson Comfy.
fIulE undersigned respectfully announces 90 the
citizens OF Charcst0wn and vicinity, that he
j. constantly making and repairing Carnage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach aud Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides. Haiters, 6c IN the most durable manner,
and the most modern stvle of workmanship. and at
shortnotice and upon living ." terms Ny work
commeuds itself. All ask is g share Of the public
patronage.
va Shop opposite % Carter House"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
TO LOyE5ss OF the LEAF.

HAVE Just received large supply of choice
/ CHEWING TOBACCO, which | will sell al
greatly reduced rates, varying from 20 to 60 cent;
5er Mug. Finest GRAgELY for 60 cents.
Augusta. >. II. HAiAho'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

And my large assortment of SHOES.
To the Gentlemen, ] would say that have the
LARGEST STOCK or CASSIuERES
In the County; and as | am determined to sell
them. look out for BGrgoirs. Stick pin there.
In order therefore, to reduce business to its true
system. viz: - Cash on Trade" | will pledge my
SELF not to be undersold by any House outside OF
the City; ard all ask is an examination OF my
Goods that the public can decide.
FIFTY THOUSAND FEET Of SEASONED
LG'NBER for sale.
,Els-I am constantly purchasing Wheat. Corn,
Rye uHd O0f. j, II. l.. HUNTER.
Noyembcr !, lS66-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
ADVERTISING.

Men who cannos see theirown interest IN ad-
vertising are generally persons OF narrow ana
limited views, incapable Of acting on the lioera'
maxim of ' live and let live They are. al
most universally, persons who cannot see tho
advantage of quick sales AMI small profits, .sut
feel disposed to kill the goose that lays tha
golden eggs through their rapaciousimpat'ence
Of acquiring exorbitant profits uponeverytiiins
they purchase, sell, or barter. The purchaser.
therefore. when he sees tradesman or mer-
chant advertise literally, hss certain gnaran-
tee that he is fair dealer, Is wiling 10 g,reds
areU as To- ta.e in his transactions with his fel-
low-men-
There is another class Of business men,
whose minds are obscured by political or re''T
gious bigotry, and sometimes by both, greatly
to their pecuniary injury. Following trade as
a means of support, they are too blinded oy
bigotry to reflect upon the fact that the money
or patronage Of one class OF customers,-no
matter how much opposed to them in opinions,
is Just as good as another. What sane man
will hesitate to sell his goods or wares to per-
son because of his political or religious betero-
doxy, or deduct from his profits the patronage
of customers whose opinions do not precisely
agree with his own? There are none SO stupid
as to do that; and yet hundreds refuse to adj
vertise in journals in the interest OF party
opposed to their views, as if the money oil Its
members was not just as good as that OF those
whose opinions conformed to their own notions
of orthodoxy.-[ Georgetown Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
DAVID II. COCKRILL,
Architect and Builder,
CHARLESTOWN. JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.

4 IOR the very liberal patronage extended to me
since my release from imprisonment at the
"Old Capitol" tender my sincere thanks.
Having had an experience OF years in the ca n
PENTER AND HOUSE JOINING BUSE
NESS. and now in command of corps of compe-
tent workmon; and having on hand supply OF
valuable building material, am fully prepared to
execute all work entrusted to me, speedily, in the
best manner and to the entire satisfaction OF all
who patronize me.
Particular attention given to the drawing ofplanS
and specifications.
Nov. s, lSGG-G DAVID ii. COChhlLL'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17
JEFFERSON
Young Ladies' Institute.

Young Ladies' Institute.
TENHE next Session Of my School for Young La
Il dies viii commence on WeaResdab SsPten'-
ber L, 1866.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, Music,
and the Languages viii be afforded. The course OF
study embraces Latin.
Particular attention win be paid to Music, and
Pupils viii be required to play at the Musical Sol
rees, which viii be given once in two months, when
the friends OF the Pupils can have an opportunity
to Judge Of their progress.
Address
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Chaylesiown, Jefferson Co., Va, July 8, 1866.
METROPOLITAN INSURANCE
COMPANY,
los s llO BROADWAY, NEw YoRK.
t2Sh Capttai>.....,
Assets , loOOsO,'O
INSURES AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY
FIRE On TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTY.
JAS. L0ET}ER GRAHAM, President.
Il. NJ. G.. GRAHAM. Wee President.
JAS. LOEiNER GRAHAM, Jr., 2nd Y. p.
Ii. II. PORTER Secretary.
y. e. II. RANSOM, Agent,
w Ill attend the Courts in Berkeley, Jefferson
~ and Clarke counties, and viii bei Charles
town every saturday. Letters addrcssedto Charles
;o,-a, Weat lirg'Aio promptly attended to.
April %, lS66-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

nNE barrel Of" LONE-JACK," E" smoking tobae-
CO Just received from Lyneh6qrg; ana i4r sale
nv AISQUITH e BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

rFNHE Hook Tooth XCUT SAW for sale by
D. HUMPHREYS d co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-17

TAVING been solicited bv many friends 90
omen an o-icc % ,Ae CoUaty-Seat. take his
method OF announcing my compliance with q, Ir
Wishes.
Ats- January -lst. lS65. shall b, at shepherds
tlva an Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday oieach
week 40 ,he Recorders O0ce, and ,he residue St
NV o.Gce in Ha-per's f'rry.
PROMPT attention win bc given % al business
with which 1 may DE- entrusted.
E.c take this opportunity o. return my THANKS
- MI friends and th public iu general Cor the Wo-
IN acts Of Kindness JtWhich hare been the recigi-
elt :. \ tUA,
Ian I,s--f-. iTs-HrT Ut Lgic.
The Portland daily press., 1867-02-09
RELIGIOUS.

"A beautiful house of worship erected b,,
the Baptist denomination in Houltop ,yos
dedicated on the 31st ult
-Ihe First Union Meeting House In Farm
inston, now occupied for Court House and
Town Hall, was erected in 1903, by the un;ted
action of many of the original residents of tbs
town. 1t was built upon land given Inv Mr.
1ohn church, and now occupied for the COM
mon, cemetery, and adjacent streets.
Rev Ill. Il. Miller in the Gospel Banner. saws
OF the Dubuque Universalist Society of which
Rev. j. w. Hanson, formerly editor of that nan
er is pastor:-"The Dubuque Society. is in n
prosperous condition.-The Sabbath school is
remarkably fine and vigorous, numbering 400
pupils. The vestry has been lately enlarged
but still remains too small The society is free
from debt, the Sabbath audiences are good.
and the pastor is gaining the hearts, not only
OF his own people, but of citizens outside of his
parish" $ asr tr. -....
-ltev j. w. Keyes will be installed as pas
tor of the Universalist Society in West Cam
bridge, Tomorrow evening, Feb10th.
Rev. A. s. Gerrish, of Newport in this
State, writes to the Dover Morning Star that u
revival Is evident III that place.
1t has been announced by the Atlantic
Telegraph that the Russian government in
tends to build a Greek church in New York
for the use of members of that communion
who may take up their abode in this country.
1t is a very comnendable project on the part
of that great nation, and will be accepted as n
proof of the confidence which is felt in our
professions of perfect freedom in religion, and
of equal and impartial protection extended
over all in the exercise of their religious rites.
The Russian government already has chapels
at Paris and Nee.
The New York Post has information from
Rome that the American arms have been hoist
ed on the facade of Mr.. Macpherson's house,
and the United States Legation archives trans
ferred TO the large room in it used by the Amer
ican Episcopalian congregation, so that DIR. Ly-
man is no longer in danger of being ousted, as
Messrs. Lewis and Williams have been.
The Methodist church of Mt Holly in this
Stote bas been increased during the last con
ference year by the accession Of thirty mem
bers.
Rev. d. Thompson, American missionary
at Yokohama, writes that the year has been
nrosperous. Good progress has been madein
Learning the language, modes of thought and
general character of the people. In proper
tion as their ability to teach is improved, their
opportunities of communicating instruction
are increased. DIR. Hepburn has kept his dis
pensary in operation, with much good will Of
the people; but he is obliged now to be absent
some months, at Shanghai, to print his Japan
ese Dictionary A number of promising pu-
nils are under instruction, and mading good
nrocress. The people show less distrust and
hostility, and there is a probability that politi-
cal changes will be more favorable to foreign
The Portland daily press., 1867-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICE
STA GE NOTICE
CHANGE OF TIME.

ON and after this date, Stage will leave Gray daily
" Sunday excepted) at IL A. NJ, for Portland.
Leave Portland at 8 p. NJ for Gray. fFt
The mails from Gray to Mechanic Falls and from
Gray to Oxford are discontinued from this date.
There will be two cross lines established, one from
Woodmans Station via New Gloucester, West Glou-
cester to No. Raymond daily. And the other from
Mechanic Falls via Poland to West Poland, three
times week, both lines to connect with the noon
train on the Grand Trunk from Portland.
GEORGE r. KIMBALL.
feb1df yas.
The Portland daily press., 1867-02-09
COOPER Dc MORSTe
frelsn Language and Literature
PROF. LEON DE MONTIER,

I|NROM France; graduated in the Academic de Par
is Universitie de France. Late Professor in the
French Language and Literature in the McGl Uni
yeIsity and High School of Montreal. Canada East.
Prof LEON de MONTIER begs leave to say that
he is prepared to give Lessons in the above impor-
tant branceh OF modern education, both in Schools
and private families Glasses may also be formed by
gentlemen and ladies dasirous of acquiring thor
ough knowledge and the fluent speaking of the
French Language.
Prot. L. de MS method of teaching French will
smooth in great part the difficulties of beginners
whilst to more advanced pupils he will mpart pro-
heeney OF speaking, together with the pure Partisan
people.
Nothing shall be wanting the part of Prot L. de
NJ to enable his pupils to make the most rapid pro-
gress and by his exerions to speak the French Ian
guage in the shortest time.
Applications as to the terms may be made by letter
OF otherwise at 52 Free st, or at Messrs Bailey L.
Noyes Book store, Exchange ST.
references are kindly permitted by the following:
: lN PoRTLAND:-Rey, DIR, Dalton, corner South and
Spring Streets Rev. Il. Bolles; Dr. Fitch, 81 State
Street; DIR Chadwick 295 Congress Street Dr.. Tud
wig G. Q. Files Esq. Principal OF Portland Acade-
my.
January TO- DIFF