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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Putting on Style"

The Dayton Journal tells the following
"yarn"
"A few months ago gentleman moved 70
this city and purchased nice property, and
among other things, to contribute to his con-
venience and comfort, procured fine horse
and very genteel carriage. A likely color
ed boy was employed at fair salary TO take
charge of the establishment and discharge the
numerous duties which would arise around q
we'll regulated homestead For a time things
went on smoothly with Chores but lately has
he seemed out of spirits, and seldom smiled
His employerobserved this despondent demean-
or of Chores and he determined to get at the
bottom of it. Perhaps he was in love. But
no matter. Taking Chores aside one day,
when he looked more gloomy than usual, he
inquired, considerably, what allied him, Well
you see, Masr, began Chores in tragic style,
You's got but one hoSs, while all the gentle
men bout hea has two; an all de boys da calls
me a one-hoss niger; an as | can't stan dat,
spects I'll have to resignl likes you fus rate
Mas'r and I'd like to stay if you had two hos
ses. but you see how it is-de boys, da can't
quit hollering-" dere go dat one-hoss Niger"
Not wishing to lose the services of so valuable
an assistant, second horse was purchased, and
Chores, became two horse niger"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
POLITICAL.
The Night Before Christmas.
Twas the nightbefOre Christmas, when all through

Twas the nightbefore Christmas, when all through
the house
Not creature was stirring, not even mouse,
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Sr. NICHOLAS soon would be there's
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced through their
heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for long winters nap
When out on the lawn there rose such clatter
sprang from my bed to see what was the matteri
Away 10 the window | flew like FASH
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast Of the ncw-faen snow,
Gave the lustre OF midday to objects below;
When, what to my wondering ewes should appear,
But miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driver, so lively and quick,
| knew in q moment it must be SAINT NICK.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled and shouted, and called them by
name:
''Now, Dasherl now, Daneer! now, PrGneer! and
Vireii!
On, CONT! on, Cupid! on, Doadsr! on, Biitzeni
To the top Of the porch to the top of the wall!
Now. dash away, dash away, dash away all!
A. dry leaves that before the wild hurricane hy,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount To the SKY,
So up 10 the hOuse-t3p the coursers they new,
With sleigh full Of toys-and 81. Nicholas too!
And then in a twinkling, heard on the root,
The prancing and paving Of each little hoof.
As / GreW IN nv HehOs anu WIS turning al'Ihuf
Down the chimney 81. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were II taTnished with ashes and
SCOT
bundle Of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like pedler Just opening his pack
His eyes-how they winkledl his dimples how
merry!
His cheeks were Ike roses, his nose like cherry
His droll little mouth was. drawn up like bow,
And the beard of his chin aswhite as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tightin his teeth,
And the smoke, il encirclcd his head like wreath.
He had a broad face and little round belly,
That shook when he laugh'd, Ike bowl full Of
jelly.
He was chubby and plump; a right jolly old elf,
And laughed, when ! saw him, in spite OF myself.
4 wink of his eve, and a twist Of his head,
Soon gave me to know had nothing TO dread.
lie spoke not a word, but went straight to has work,
And filed all the stockings-then turned with jerk,
And LAYING his finger aside of his nose,
And giving nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh, % his team gave awhisle,
And away they all flew, like the down off thistle.
But heard him exclaim, ere he drove out OF sight,
"HaPpy Christmas to al I dnd,to all good night y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Washington County Railroad.

Some inaccuracies having appeared in an
item last week and a reduction of fare having
been made, we give the following information
derived from Mr.. Charles Ways, Agent Of the
Company, which may be relied upon:
Train leaves at IL A. NJ. for Baltimore,
Washington and Western points: At $50 P.
NJ for Weavcrton and points on the Washing
ton County road. Arrives from Baltimore al
2.45 P. ~ Fare:-To Baltimore $3.50
Washington $3.50 Frederick Sl.95 Mar
tinsburg S175; Winchester $500; Charles
town SI75; Cumberland $40; Wheeling
SIO.lO. Rates of freight on Flour to Balti-
more 45 cts. per barrel Grain % cts. per
hundred.
A general reduction of rates has taken place
to all points on the Washington County r. R.
between Hagcrstownand Weaverton.--Hagers-
torn Nal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Terrible Railroad Accident.

1 Passenger Car Backed or a Bridge-Fear-
fm Loss Of Life.
MONTPELIER, VT., Dec. 1l.-0ne Of the
most fearful accidents known in the annals Of
Vermont occurred to-day at Harbor Bridge,
near Mortified, on the line of the Vermont
Central railroad The bridge was burned on
Sunday morning, and during the week about
one hundred men have been engaged or rear
ing trestle work for temporary use. Most OF
the employees having dined to-day at North
field, were returning to work, about one and a
half miles from town, in a passenger car, which,
being backed up to the works, by some incon-
ceivable forgetiulNess theengineer proceeded at
a rapid rate, did not check the speed until toe
late, and the car, with seventy to a hundred
men, was backed off the abutment into the river
below, distance of sixty feet, the tender fol-
lowing
The number of casualtiesisa appalling, fifteen
men being killed instantly, and three or fouI
more died soon after About the same number
were injured some fatally and others slightly
The casualties consist Of broken arms, legs
hands. dislocationS. cuts burns and bruises.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
LOOK TO YOUEs INTERESTS!
BOOT & SHOE-MAKING AT FAIR
RATES IN CHARLESTOWN.

VOSEPH j. MORRAN. respectfully inform:
s the citizens of Charlestown, and surrounding
country, that he still continues to manufacture
BOOTS 4 Nd SHO OES,
and has opened a Shop on Lawrence Street, in the
law office of the late Thomas Griggs, Esq.
Keeping always on hand good stock of materi-
rely upon being satisfactorily accommodated by
giving him call. lie promises good work and
reasonable charges; and he solicits the patronage
of those who may be in want OF anything in his line
of business
PRICES REDUCED !
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him, lac would ASK continuance OF
the avors of his old friends and trial OF his work
bv the public generally, no Efforts will be spared
upon his part to please and accommodate.
August %. 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
A. r. II. RANSOM. J. 3D. DuI
Ransom * DUKE.

HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CRARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY
HAyE in Store and for Sale
Geisers Pat. Threshing Machine,
ScuIly's Cider and Wine Mill (best in the market)
Sinclar's s g. IL, l3 and 5 inch Propellers, hay,
straw and fodder Cutters-warranted
HM. BAKERS WHEAT FAN, (warranted.)
Raw Hide Roller Hay and Straw Cutters.
GRAIN DRILLS, with and without Guano and
Grass Seed Attachments.
PLOWS AND PLOW CASTINGS
Fairbanks Patent Platform and Family Scales.
Briar Scythes and Briar Hooks.
Ohio Crindstones, with withoutframes fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, (,LL ENDs,)
Patent VI TER ORA WERSJor Wells CisterHs.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, best cotton and linen,)
Turnip Secd.-white, dat and red top strap Leaf.
Wooden Tubing and Chain for Chain Pumps.
Patent Step Ladders, G, s 10 and Is feet.
Cast Iron Dirt Scoops.
APPLE PARERS.
Scoop and Long Handle Shovels.
Fork. Of al kinds.
Leather Betting, Trace Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone. Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
of Lime, Soluble Pacific Guano Patapsco GuauO,
and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED PRESERVATIYE PAINT,
for Metal Roofs Iron Railing, Agricultural Tools.
Aug. l, lS67.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Have Faith.


Yes who can venture to denyit2 There are
suherings in the world, the spectacle of which
tempts us to doubt the rule of an all-just provi-
dence, and the value of piety and virtue !;
when our trust and faith give away, and un-
conquerable melancholy takes possession Of
the soul.
Yet. how furiously the storms Of life may
rage around MS, though every door Of escape
may seem to close against us, though the light
on our path through life be extinguished,
though the last friend depart from us though
our grief and distress may have reached their
climax, life and death be struggling for mastery
within us, God is still our God /. That which
He withholds from our earthly part will form
the strength of our immortal soul that which
we have lost, and may still lose, was and is
only transitory, and to lose it we must all be
prepared; but our spirits are enriched by the
bereavement-are brought closer to God there
by.
Therefore, courage, answering principle,
and faith, even to the hour Of bittcrest trial
Who has ever promised that thy sweet
dreams should ever prove eternal And even
if. like job, thou hast been deprived Of the
best thy all, what is it thou hast lost More
dust and ashes The Lord giveth and the
Lord taketh away! And all suferngat length
conduces to triumph of victorious spirit, and
opens to it a more glorious career in eternity
God is Just! Throughout the creation there is
nothing wrong or unjust. Everything leads
upwards to a glorious end. God the rewarder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

SrARTLNG EXPENSE AccoUSTs.-Ihe Pay
master General transmitted 70 the House esti-
mates for the First Military District, General
Schofeld'sD-S5O. .OOO-to complete the pay
meut Of the expense of registration and eec-
ton. and for current expenses. This sum, ad-
ded to the amount Of delinquences before Civ
en-. makes Sl,2O2.2j4 as the actual deficiency
for which appropriation should be made.
For the Third District General PoPe's) 81
252, ,254 is asked-$5O,OOO for reconstruction
purposes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

SrrAM1xG FoOD RoR STocK-One who has
had ample experience in steaming food for
stock says that the advantages are: 1st. It
renders mouldy hay, straw, &c, palatabIe and
satisfactory TO the animals 2d 1t enables the
feeder to mix different qualities Of food, hay
and straw, good and poor hay, &c, rendering
it all paatable, softening the hard, tough
fibers. and thus enabling the farmer 70 save all.
Sd. 1t improves the manure, rendering all
ready for use. 4. 1t will cure incipient heayes
in horses. aud has remarkable effect upon
horses with a sudden cold and in constipation,
and keeps all animals more healthy. s. 1t
improves the appearance Of all animals at once,
and fatteus them in much less time. 8. 1t
saves at least one-third Of the food-two bush
els of cooked hay will satisfy COWS as well as
three bushels Of uncooked.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
A Vermont Anecdote.

The late Rev. Mr.. Twichell was the most
noted Methodist minister in Vermont, for shrewd
and laughable sayings. In the pulpit he main
tained a suitable gravity Of manner and ex-
nression. but ont of the pulpit be overaowed
u,itb mischief Occasionally he would. IL G.
,,oroc,cv seemed toreouire introduce something
orocr into sermon for the sake Of arousing
the tagging attention Of his bearers 1t was
him who originated the story of the great mos
quitoes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
BLACKSMITHING.
Real Estate Agency.

TTNHE undersigned have this day entered into
Co-partucrship for the purpose Of ofransacting
all kinds OF business pertaining to Buying aud Sell
ling REAL ESTATE.
The ADVANTAGES which we possess cannot
be surpassed by any agency in West Virginia.
one of the firm being in Pennsylvania, advertising
and soliciting for this Office.
We. therefore respectfully invite the owners of
Real Estate, Mill Properties, Houses, Lots, DC,
for sale 10 call at our office in Charlestown, JEFF
ersou County, ". Va, and let US have correct
statement OF your properties. that We may make
quick sales. We ask all those who are interested
in the Improvement of this County to give us their
assistauce-encourage rs in our efforts 10 intro
duce men of capital and enterprise BY giving US
your lands % advertise.
Call ON or address
RICHARDSON & WALTON,
Real Estate Agents,
Ch0rlsstouH, W. Va.
References:
J.. A. Luce. Real Estate Agent, Martinsburg.
b. !. smith d. Co, NewtOwn, Pa.
Blaker Willard Manufacturer, Newtown, Pa.
p. ;. Office formerly occupied and with :. Ri
denour. J. Z,
Nov. q, ls67-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-A case Of shooting
which came near proving fatal, says the HiH-
chester Times, occurred near Russelps, in this
County, on Friday last. it appears that
Messrs. Joseph ravener and Elias Purcell had
been on deer hunt. and whilst returning were
informed of the presence Of flock Of wild
turkeys at a certain point. Coming near the
place. the gentlemen separated, proceeding in
different directions around knoll. Coming
to what he supposed favorable location for a
shot at the game, Mr.. Purcell secreted himself
in the top of a fallen tree. In the meantime,
Mr.. Tayener was making the circuit Of the
knoll. and arrived in rife shot Of the place
of Mr.. P's. conceament. Seeing something
move in the fallen branches, Mr. T. lwho is a
crack shot mp with his rife and let fly. The
shot was well aimed, but instead Of killing a
turkey it brought Mr.. Purcell to the ground.
The ball took effect in the right leg, just above
the knee, and passed very near the iemoral
artery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
TO The FARMERS,
Millers and Others
TIM

COUNTIES. OF JEFFERSON & CLARKE.
"AVING associated ourselves in business for
the purposes of the above Card, we will pay
for Wheat Flour, Corn and all other kinds of Pro
duce the highest market prices in CASH or will
Receive and Forward on Commission, making sales
and returns in the short st time.
STARRY &LOCK.
Charlcstown Depot, Jan. 10, 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

MoRE BLooD-THrRsTY NEGRO Threats
The truculent Richmond negro Lindsey, who
threatened that the streets Of that city should
run knee-deep in blood " if the negroes were
not accorded whatever they chose to consider
their rights, has found a rival in the Louisiana
negro Convention, where a negro called Crom-
well has announced the determination to bring
Andy johnson or any other man " to the
block if need be, and has declared to the Con
venton that the negroes were going TO have
their rights, fit was by revolution and blood,
and that they viii rule until the last one Of
Us goes down forever" We commend such
blood-thirsty threats to the consideration Of the
people of the North and West.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

The AUSTRIAN MIssIoS.-It is understood
that the President will nominate Hon. B. B.
Cox, Of New York, formerly Of Ohio. as MIN
lister to Austria, rics Horace Greeley, who has
declined the position .-Expysss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

CoSCoRD, n. h., Dec. 10.-Jsmes A. We-
ton, democrat, was to-day elected mayor Of
Manchester by majority Of three hundred and
two over Clark, the present republican ineun-
bent. The republican majority Of last yess
was FIVE hundred and forty-thres.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Beautiful Assortment


to which he.will call the attention Of gentlemen in
need of this important article Of dress and if they
will give him call he knows they will be pleased.
W. His Shop is one door above the Garter
House" and Ladies and Gentlemen will lose moth
ing by walking that far to see his stock.
Sy45 Highest price paid for HIDES in Trade, or
the Cash if necessary.
April 25 lSG7-tf. SAML II. WOODDl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

The famous horse LosdstoDe, bred by John
Harper, Of Kentucky, and purehsSedtW two years
ago by n. II. Sanford, Of New York, for s7,-
200. died On SATURDAY last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
shannondaIe Disullory.
Land Agency.

I HAVE associated with mo as my agent an Hall
town. on the W. A z. r. r., Daniel b. Lucas.
E.1.. who viii attend @ the sale OF an lands en-
trusted 90 him in that end Of the county. Topur-
cbasa-e " such lands he NAV advertise, he viii
afford facilities and conveyance % look stthe same.
and give them an opportunity 90 cousultwell known
Judges of lands living IN the county.
December F. lsc7. s HOWELL BROWN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

We are tempted TO tell the story OF Dutch
man who made his entry into New Orleans
last summer while the cholera was raging there,
and was greatly troubled in finding boarding
house. He inquired Of the first one he saw II
they had the cholera in the house, and learning
that they had, be went to another, and an
other, determined not to stop at any house
where the disease was doing its work of death.
At last, after long and weary search, he found
one where there was no cholera, and he took
up his quarters there. The master Of the
house was godly man, and had family wor-
ship every night AS all were assembled for
that purpose, and the master was Offering pray
er, be groqaed with some force and feryor, when
the Dutchman started up, and cried out.
40 Lord, yot ish ter matter7'
Nothing" said the host keep still, will
you, and behave yourself"
In a short time be groaned again, and the
Dutehman started, with bis eyes staring like
saucers. and exclaimed, "Oh, mine Got der
is something der matter nit YOU
''No there aiu't," said the landlord and
then, to calm his boarder's apprehension, be
added, I'm Hethodist, and il is the habit Of
most Of the members Of the church 10 groan
during their devotions, and that Is my way"
This was enough for the Dutehmsn, who
rushed into the street, asked for doctor, found
one, and begged him TO run to the house on
the corner.
Whats the matter ?" said the doctor; have
they got the choieraP
"No, no, but worse da da got der AettOdis,
and der man will die nit it pefore you don't
kit there, if you run quick.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

An Executive order has been issued by Pres
ident johnson, advising that all communica-
tions in writing intended for the Executive
Department Of the Government, and relating
to public business, be transmitted directly in
the first instance to the head Of the particular
Department to which the care Of the subject
matter Of the communication properly belongs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
BOOT e. SHOE STORE.

THE citizens of Charcstown and vicinity are
respectfully informed that the undersigned
has lust received and opened in the store-room
lately occupied by j. Goldsmith, nearly opposite
the Bank Building, an extensive stock Of
ROOTS AND SHOES.
The assortment is a complete one-of choice ma
terial and best workmaushsp-the result Of care
ful selections and iudicious purchases The long
experience of the undersigned has secured to him
supply which he takes pleasure in offering to the
public
BOOTS, SHOES, GAITERS-every description
of -gear-for every age size, and condition,
furnished at moderate prices for the CASH.
An inspection of this stock is solicited.
Oct lSGG JAMES J.. JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
NEW GOODS!
NEW GOODS
At Elk BRANCH AND KNOXVILLE


NEW GOODS! !!
AT ELK BRANCH AND KNOXVILLE.
VNHE undersigned has just returned from the city
with hi, second supply Of WINTER GOODS,
and I take pleasure in stating that ! can now pre-
sent % the public the largest and most complete
stock Of goods that it has ever been my privilege
to offer ! request special attention to my stock OF
UOOLEN GOODS.
For Gents
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and TWEEDS.
For Ladies
A nice line Of Breakfast Shawls, Children 5
Sacks, S1ntags. Nubias, Hoods Twiights, dc.
Balmoral skirts, BOulwards embroidercd-all
w00l-scamless.
PRINTS AND DRESS GOODS,
Flanncls. Mu.lins. and Notions. Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes. Qucensware. Hardware, Groceries, DC.
all of which will be sold at short profts-giving
customers the benefit of recent decline. The pub
lie is requested TO call and examine my stock, feel
ing satisfied eau please both in price andquality.
The stock at both Stores is repleuishcd
Porter's Factory Goods kept on hand.
Respectfully,
Nov. ~. 1867. }. ). MELVIN.
Shop. Register C0py.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
Mrs. Partington on weddings.

al like totend weddings, said Mrs. Parting
ton, as she came back from one in church, and
hung her shawl up and replaced the black bon
net in the long reserved bandbox. :" like TO
see young people come together with the pro-
mise of love, cherish an nocrish each other
But it is a solemn thing is matrimony, very
solemn thing, where the minister comes into
the chancery with his surplus and goes through
the ceremony Of making them man and wife.
1t ought to be husband and wife, for il isn't
every husband that turns out to be a man. /
declare never shall forget when Paul put the
nuptial ring on my finger, and said with my
worldly goods thee endow" He used TO keep
dry goods store then, and thought no
was going to give me the whole there was in
it. was young and simple and did not know
till afterwards that it only meant one calico
gown year. 1t is lovely sight tosee young
people plightng their trough, as the song
says, and coming up TO consume their VOWS"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26
FOR CEyILEVEN YOUTH d cHlLDRE


PRICES IN PART:
suit of Coat. Pants and Vest complete, silk Mixed
Cr-siucrc. SI5; Black Cloth suit, Si2 l' -7 Grey
~ rri.rr t-..rr.ra Suit SI1: Fullcd Lindsey suit
$40. Separate portions of suit at katablc Prices.
Being enabled t1 buy wv Goods ot the first and
best Nauuacturers iu the Country. positively say
clroarr BETTER AMI CHEAPER GOpDN m
my line than have ever been sold in this neishoor-
hood
Thankful or past favors ] respectfully solicit a
ca-t.rrauc. public patronage, and viii cndeayor
tl merit the same. I respectfully request buyers
tl before purchasing elsewhere and determine
Tor themselves. it DO not sell cheaper the same
quality u' goods ,han any one else possibly can.
S..f rl. r-s--s,r. NJ ROSENBERG.
Shenandoah street Opposite Or. O'Donngu. Oilcc
and Residence. Harncr's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-26

HorsE BURsT.-The dwelling house Of Mr.
G. W. Eddy, in Frederick County, was burned
one night this week Most of the furniture
was saved. 1t Itcaughtfromthe the chimney. Loss
not ascertaincd.