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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
POETICAL.
Vanity.

The sun comes up and the sun goes down,
And the day and night are the same Is one;
The year grows green and the year grows brown
And what is it all, when all is dOneT
Grains Of s0mbre or shining sand,
Sliding into and out OF the hand.
And men 20 down in ship. to the seas,
And hundred ships are the same rs one;
And backward and forward blows the breeze,
And what is it all when all is done
tide with never a shore in sight
Setting steadily on TO the night.
The fisherman droppeth his net in the stream,
And hundred of streams are the same as one
And the maiden dreemeth her love-lit dream,
And what is it all, when all is done Z?
The net of the fisherman, the burden breaks,
And after the dreaming the dreamer wakes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

Joseph DION, tililAId champion oi AN'NlSH'
I la, challenged John Roberts, English champi-
/ on. 90 play three gsmos-Lngllsh, French, ano
I American-fr ten thousand dollars, 10 gold,
each, aud tho championship Of the world.
A Washington dispatch says, "Gen Grant
declares that he holds nothing in common with
the Democratic party" The Lord grant that
it may be 50, for Democracy Of late has had
beresies and denominations enough % carry
without shouldering those ofGrant.--Day Book.
One good result Of the Ohio election viii be
that Ben. Wade will gotleave 70 retire from tho
Senate. This, Of itself, viii DO a sufficient
compensation fJr all the labor incurred by the
Conservatives in Ohio Il would be glory
enough to nd the Senate Of tho old heather.
The merchants Of Richmond have organized
Chamber Of Commerce, with tao hundred
and twenty cone members, and expect % Increase
the lis. 70 FIVE hundred names.
Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose s. Cassidy, Of
New York. has been brevetted brigadier gene
raj Of volunteers. on the recommendation Of
General Grant
The Baltimore American runs W toe flag
" FOR President: General Ulysses s Grant
subject % the decision Of the National RePuD-
iican Convention"
Governor Orr has addressed letter 70 Presi-
dent johnson, praying that au order oi 6cne-
raj Candy, permitting only registered 'o'eFS %
serve On Juries, lie revoked.
English papers think tie Emperor of RuE-
sia must be insane because oi us ciWAues 70
Quaker City tourists.
A lawsuit 10 Prussia, which began IN the
carly part Of the seventeenth century, has just
been settIed by compromise.
Barnum's new bnmbug, :he pseoio-gorilla,
IS expected 10 leave this weary ara deccitiul
world when the frost comes.
One hundred and nineteen thousand bushels
Of wheat valued at nearly quarter - NIL
lion Of dollars. have been forwarded East by
single firm ia Alton, Illinois, since the mida.e
Of July.
A car On exhibition 10 Philadelphia lays ia
own track as it proceeds and takes it up as It
passes.
Prisoners have lately escaped from the Indi-
ana penitentiary through tunnel sixty feet
long.
The arawand., Brazilian bird smaller than
a pidgeon, sounds note much resemoiing
.oiling bell.
The Boston Hdrsrtiser speaks Of Hon. Lew
is D. Campbell a. " late United States minister
at New Orleans
Rumor connects the name Of Mcclellan wit.
the superintendeDey Of the New York Central
railroad.
British soldiers now carry ninety rounds oil
ammunition as a result Of the use OF breech-
leaders.
4 new boat club style theirboa.-house' Col
J & = - r,a-s q scuLf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

IND NEW INDUCEUENTS.

TEHE subscriber has Just receirod al 1t5 store
room in Charlestown. opposite the Bank Build
ing choic" selection of new articles ot necessity
which, In addition 20 his former stock. makes his
assortment complete. He will sell on mod'rat,
terms. and s1licits call from the public Tie has
lust oncped Canvas Hams, Dried Beef, Baloua
Sausage and Scotch Herring, Fruit Jars, Brandy
Peaches. Picked Onions, Lemon Syrup, Raspber-
ry Syrup, Candies, Raisins, Fl.berts, Figs, Al
monds, &c.
Groceries
Of all kinds and qualities Wooden Ware, Tin
Ware. Japan Walters. LIQUORS-Braudy, Gin
Port Wine Catawba Wine, Nhiskey. superior
Tobacco and Segars. FISH-Shad, Nackcrel, No.
l Potomac Herring.
A fine assortment Of Gents, Ladies and Child
ren's shoes aud Hats Hosiery; Looking Glasses
Willow Baskets. Queensware, StoneWare' fIouri
Corn Meal and all other articles necessary TO com
nlete assortment. Call soon and examine stock.
F' JACOB B. BROWN,
August l, 1867. Agt'"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

To shc Public.

ratrrua-r received during the Inst two wears,
while doing business i0r The irm of O.. W Leisen-
ring & Co., and hope hv courtesy ard accommoda-
t.1a 90 meet vi. Oh continuance Otthe same. pro-
nose 90 sen MS low o. similar articles can be pur-
chased elsewhere in this market. and 90 give full
satisfaction. both in quality and dpricss ] win also
TAX. ir exchange for goods. Dried Fruit Butter,
Frrs. Rags. &C. Thepublic are especially invited
10 cllI aud examine my stock. Ne trouble TO show
goods. Er-re--g-.r YOURS,
,fr--o ra-. = = TETER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

Brutal MURDER.-Canton, Ohio, October
li.-On Sunday, in the German Reformed
Church, Ferdinand Hoffman, recently dis
charged from the penitentiary, approached
some time since divorced from him, and de-
manded a kiss, aud while she was in the act Of
complying be drew large butcher knife and
plunged i. into Lcr person several times, IN
iicting fatal wounds. The Desperate then lied,
pursued by an excited crowd, and upon being
arrested was with great difficulty saved from
summary execution by the oumged populace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
Harnden Express Agency.

HI. HEISKELL has been appointed Agent
for Harnden' Express Companyat Charlesto,Wn'
and gives attention to the forwarding ana re-
ceiving Of Goods. Packages, Money, &c.' &c.
The Express Office i at my Store-room three
doors West of Sapington Hotel.
Special attention given 10 this branch OF bus
mess.
June 9, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
Land Agents.

~ p. PENDLETON has associated with HAYS
MICKEY, late of Pennsylvania. in the sale Of
TGys, and other REAL ESTATE. Having taken license
for the purpose will be pleased 20 serve any per-
sons in the counties Of Clarke, Warren. Loudoun,
Frederick and Jefferson. They having made oX-
tansyve arrangements TO secure purchasers from
Pennsylvania New ork and Maryland. ANY per-
sons who may wish to employ us win send o des-
criptian Of their LAND, specifying the character OF
irnrnvamouts. aud other matters appertaiuin- %
its value: also the price, but in all cases prefer
seeing the parties in person, at our residence. four
riie, from Barryvie, on the Charle-t1wn road
Direct communications % Barryyille. Clarke Cagu-
tv Va r. =. PENNLETON,
Nav2. lSf--r HAYS MICKEY.
Nsr. Winchester Timcs, CharlesroUn Free Press.
Lecsburz Wa-hiurtouian please copy, audscud bill
20 advertisers Clarke J0aru0l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

A land speculator, in describing lake on an
estate in Putnam County, New York, says 1t Is
so clear and deep, that By looking into H. yon
csr see thez1 u,sl.rg -sa II CA!1s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

THE PAssING OF LrrE.-n We die to-day
the sun win shine as brightly and the birds will
sing as sweetly tomorrow. Business will not
be suspended moment, and the great mass
will not bestow thought upon our memories
"Is he dead 2" will bo the solemn inquiry Of a
few as they pas. to their business. But no one
will miss Us except our immediate connections
and in short time they willforget US and laugh
as merrily rs when We sat beside them. Thus
shall we all, now in active life pass away
Our children crowd close behind Us. and they
will soon be gone In a few years not a living
being can say, "I remember him We lived
in another age, and did business with those who
slumber in the grave. This is life! How "a
pidly it passes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

Recent experiments prove, so Havana pa
per says, that the leaf Of tho poiatoe Is per-
feet substltnte for tobacco.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
T. . NJ s.
SAMUEL II. WOODY,
AT HIS SHOP

SAMUEL II. WOODY,
AT HIS SHOP
on MAIN st.. near the CARTER HOUSE,
TAS on hand stock to which the people Of this
community are invited and he eels satisfied
thar those who examine il will be constrained to
purchase He does not profess 20 be able 20 sell or
manufacture at lower prices than any one else IN
the community; but this he does pledge, that he
will give satisfaction TO all who favor him with
their patronage II experience and strict attention
IN business are calculated &c commend, he feels as
sured that he has these two requisites for success IN
business, Intending 10 work none but the most
PERFECT MATERIAL,
ASD TO EMPLOY none EUT
Competent WOrkmen.
thoroughly skilled in their business, he can promise
Boots and Shoes,
for Gentlemen. Ladies. Misses and Children, in q
stvle that cannot be surpassed. lie also obiigates
himself to make all repairs made necessary by the
ripping of work sold or made at his establishment
free Of cost.
his READYNADE WORK, which will be
sold m the most reasonable figures has been selec-
ted with the greatest care, and 10 the Ladies who
have so literally patronized him IN the past ne IS
able 10 give guarantee that nothing viii be sold
from his shop that is not strictly what he recnm-
mcnds II TO be-. He has no desire to deceive, but
wishes to make a living by straight forward, hon
est manner of dealing
He will keep constantly on hand large and
general stock Of the very best quality of SOLE and
UPPER LEATHER. Calf and Morocco Skins, Ii
riurs and other Findings which he viii sell at the
lowest prices for cash. lie respectfully asks call
from the public.
G6-He also intends TO keep on hand large and
Beautiful - ssOrtn cut
OF HATS,
to which he will call the attention Of gentlemen in
need Of this important article Of dress. and if they
will give him a call he knows they vill be pleased
Nc 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.
va Hirhestprice paid for HIDES in Trade, or
the Cash if necessary.
April 2j, lsG7-tf SAINT, II, WOODY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

TIE Eook Tooth XCUT SAW for sale by
2. HUMPHREYS Z CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
DAVID II. COCNRTLL,

Architect and Builder,
CuAELEsTOWy, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VI.
TCE the very liberal patronage extended % me
sine. r~ r..ez. from junr' 00mcnt 40 the
cod Cfa.t.I 90 T tender ms sincere thanks.
Having had sn experience ct years in tHe CAR
PEETER ANJ HOUSE JOINING BJSE
NEsS. r-5 rnw In command O.. q corps of compc-
t.rt uerSmen. and having on hand supply Of
valuable building material I au fully prepared 20
execute al, work entrusted 90 uc speedily, IN the
best manner and 20 the entire satisfaction % all
who uatrC-frn Ue.
Particular attention given 60 tle drawing plans
aud snec.iC8tnus.
Nov. S, ls65-G DAVID II. COCEBILL.
BLACKSMITHING.
TTHE unGarsi zned respectfully announces that be
G.va.es htusa'ft0 bis business il al its de-
rT-trants. Having bv years of constant attention
and diligence secured reputation Tor subantal
and neat work. De- hopes % retain 10 by yet more
s,,ijuou, attention aud8 desire % do has duty to-
wardsali who patruuize him.
Prompt attention given TO the
ShOCiGg OF Horses,
and all branches OF the trade repairing Of wagons
or farming implements, DC. conducted without de-
lay and at 'jriHg rates.
rs--Shop nearly opposite the residence Of DIT. ).
l. m Straitb. ACHILLES DIXON.
january 8, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24


RANSOM 81 DUKE,
HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CHARLESTO WV, JEFFERSOY COUNTY
HAVEin in Store and for Sale
Geissr's Pat. Threshing Machine,
Scully's Cider and Wine Mil, (best in the MARKET
Snclair's 6, ., II Is and inch Propellers, hay,
STRAW and fodder Cutters-warranted
H.M 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 Scytbes and Briar Hooks
Ohio Grindstones, with Uithoutframes fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, & ALL K1NDs,)
Patsn, WATER ORA TER {for Wells CistSrHs.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags. (best cotton and linea,l
Turnip seed,-wbite, fat and red top strap leaf
Wooden Tubing and Chain tor Chain Punp'.
Pa,-r. Step ladders C, 9. 10 and Is feet.
cast Eoa Drl Soaps.
APPLE PARL&S.
Scoop and Long Handle Shoyels.
Forks OF al ki13,.
Leather Betting Trace Chains and Harness.
Rav- Bone. Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
oi Lime, Soluble Pacific Ou9uo I1upsco Guano,
and other celebrated IertlzeIs.
JOHNS IMPROVED PRESEEYATIyE PAINT,
for Metal Roofs, Iron Railing, Agricultural. Tools
Aur / 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24

Joseph Dion. billiard champion Of America.
la. challenged John Roberts, English champi--
on. 20 play three gsmos-English, French, and
American-fJr ten thousand dollars, 10 gold,
each and tho championship Of the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-24
NIISCELLANY.
October.

The month of the falling leaf and the fading
flower; the month in which memory and med
itaton, poetry and fancy love to reveal; the
month consecrated BY SO many beautiful and
hallowed associations is with Us. Werejoice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24

commissioners Sale Of Land Four
~ miles West of Staunton.-By virtue of the
decree of the Circuit Court of the city of Rich
mond, made on the LIST day of April. 1866, in a
cause therein depending, in which R. Boiling
Pickett is plaintiff and John A. Pickett, admin
istrator, and others, are defendants, the under
signed, as special commissioner of the Court ap-
pointed for the purpose will proceed upon the
premises, on ~ 80.
THURSDAY, the 10TH DAY of OCTOBER
next, at II o'clock, A M, to sell at public auc-
tion to the highest bidder, one certain lot of
ground, in the county of Augusta lying near the
Central railroad, about four miles West of Staun-
ton, belonging to the heirs of George c. Pickett,
deceased; it being lot No. of the survey of A.
d. Trotter, G. A. c., made September 18th, 1866.
and containing by that survey 81 acres, six
roods, and nineteen poles and which was sold
under former decree in the same cause, and
purchased by Thomas Eskridge. 81.
The terms of the sale are as follows Cash for
one fourth of the purchase money, and for the
other three-fourths a credit of one, two and three
years; the whole bearing interest from the day
OF sale; the purchaser giving his bonds for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until the further order of the court
9 - r. BOILING PICKETT,
sep l7-tds Commissioner.
Staunton Spectator copy once week till day
of sale and send bill to this Office Richneond
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24
.4asctiO9e Sales.
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE

y Aye AoDS''Vf eeDyC Ooef'Sy3 -
The undersigned executors of the last will of
John Frebaugh. dec q, will sell at public auc-
ton, on Wednesday, the 30th day Of October, 1867,
on the premises, that very valuable farm Situated
on Hays Creek two miles below Brownsburg,
containing about $50 acres, adjoining the
lands of Daniel Brown, Rev. James Morrison
JOS. w -Culton and others.-This farm is very
convenient to churches, schools mills, &C.. and
in an excellent neighborhood. AS to its fertility
it is unsurpassed in the county. About $50 acres
of this land is cleared and under good fence, of
which Is acres is meadow of the best quality; the
residue in good timber The land is well water
ed; buildings good splendid spring in the yard
plenty of fruit, &c. 49, sr7
1t is seldom that such an estate is for sale, and
buyers would do well to examine before purcha-
sing elsewhere.
TERMS One fourth in hand. and the ball
ance on a credit of one two and three years, in
equal payments, the purchaser executing bonds
therefor with good security, bearing interest from
day of sale, and legal title retained until ipur-
chase money is paid. The title is undoubted-
plat and survey will be exhibited. Mr. John
Lowman, who is living on the place, will show it
to any one wishing to see it. For further infor-
nation address the undersigned Executors, at
Cedar Grove Mills, Rockbridge county, Va
Possession given January /, 1868
Sale to commence at IL o clock A. M. -a
ROBERT ID. FIREBAUGH,
&3Jat ~ JOHN COOK, Executors.
of John Firebaugh, decd
Spectator, Rockingham Register and Charles
town Free Press copy ids, note cost, and forward
accounts. Lexington Gazette. t ~
con Cd-fdc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24
Can't Support the Radical Party.
he Abingdon Tsrginian says


"A friend for whom we have the utmost res
pect, and In whose honesty and candor we have
the fullest confidence, asked us the other day,
why it was we could not support the Radical
policy, as the only hope of reconstruction and
eventual peace and prosperity? We have no
doubt he honestly believed what he said, but
we cannot see things in the same light in which
he sees them, and hence We are compelled to
differ with him. For instance, the Radical
party, from the moment of its birth to the
present, merely for the purpose Of keeping it,
self In power, has, In our view, not only shown
an utter disregard for the true interests OF the
country, but, on the contrary, has done all that
1t could to keep up arrangements and bitter
ness of feeling between the sections, and to
promote the hostility of sections and races
This is one reason why we cannot support Its
policy. So
Again, its corruptions and conspiracies, have
been SO patent and of such character, as to
debar the man who loves his country and his
race-seeing it in the light we see 1t, without
the use of our friend's spectacles-from assocl-
alton with it. The corruptions consist, In part,
In paying witnesses to swear falsely. and the
consplracles consist, in part, In paying, those
false witnesses to swear away the lives OF such
gentlemen as Jefferson Davis, Andrew John
son, &c, &c. This is another reason why we
cannot support its policy.
{ Again, its schemes Of confscation and ban
ishment have given it notoriety that will make
it stink in the nostrils of civilized and christian
nations, as long as the names Of Ihad Stevens
and Phil Sheridan shall be remembered. This
is another reason why we cannot advocate its
policy.
Again, it's onslaught upon, and total disre-
gard of, the rights of the States, and its vndlc-
tive and captious rejection of the representa-
tives chosen by the people themselves, have
marked every day of its history, and proved it
to be usurper and tyrant in the fullest sense
of those terms. This is another reason why we
cannot endorse its policy.
Again, during the war and since, even down
to the present hour, it has labored continually,
both day and night, to initiate war between
the races and has succeeded, in some of the
Southern States, in arraying the blacks against
the whites, in solid column. This is another
reason why we cannot support its policy.
We have numerous other reasons, equally
potent, why we cannot support Radical policy,
but we have not space to illustrate them now.
We hope these will satisfy our friend, whom
we should not have taken the trouble to satisfy,
but for his private worth as citizen, his hon
est but mistaken views of patriotism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24
The Object of the Convention.

The Radical plan of reconstruction was de-
vised by the Radical Congress for the purpose
of ensuring the rule of the Radical party by
Radicalizing the Southern States, and that was
to be accomplished chiefly by incorporating in
both the State and Federal Constitutions the
privilege of universal negro suffrage. All who
are in favor of accomplishing these objects, and
who wish to do so even in gross and palpable,
yea confessed, violation of the Constitution,
will vote for Convention called for those pur-
poses That extreme Radicals and negroes will
so vote may be expected, but that conservatives
should vote with them may well excite surprise.
It will be hard for a professed conservative to
vote that way without exciting the suspicion
that he has an axe to grind Those who vote
that way will vote in company with Radicals
and negroes and those who contemplate doing
so may profit by rejecting upon the fate of the
stork In the fable which was found in company
with the geese, and which had its neck wrung
in spite of its protestations of innocence-being
judged by the company it kept. Those who
vote that way may have cause to regret it as
long as they live.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24

U1n0l"' N .eId has issued an order, which
win NC too" in another column, for an election
for the late Convention, on the 22nd of Octo-
per- There are los delegates to be chosen, Of
which number Augusta has two full delegates,
and one district delegate to be elected by Au-
gusta, Albemarle and Louisa counties. Four
teen days previous to the election Boards OF
Registration will make a final revision of the
lists. The voter will cast two votes-frst, for
or against Convention, and second, for dele
gates to represent us in the Convention, pro-
vided it does not miscarry. The assembling OF
the Convention is point to be settled by the
votes polled-a majority of the votes registered
being necessary thereto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24

TITLED WoRKMEN IN ENGLAND. Those
aristocratic Americans who turn up their noses
at labor, might learn a profitable lesson from
some of the English notabilities
''The late Prince Albert, for example, was
not only skillful architect, but an excellent
wood turner, and passable photographer He
learned these trades just as others learn them
by patient and industrious labor and he is
said to have had great fondness for them
The present Earl of Lovelace is the most emf
nent architect in England. His son, the late
Lord Oakham, had still more passive notions
about the dignity of labor, for he dropped his
title, took up the trade of ship artisan, and
worked as hard and as long as any of his fellow
laborers. The Duke of Sutherland, Earl eros
venor and many other titled men in London
are acting members of fire companies, and run
with the machine, in fire hats and red shirts.
These are only examples from list that show
that some of the wealthiest and most notable of
the English nobility are proud to say that they
can work-that they love labor and place true
estimate upon their dignity"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-09-24
" |Nyed or Stolen.
led OR STOLEN

F. $0 Reward.
coast last tuesday evening, the 18th, a light RED
COW, with crop off the left ear, a white spot
on each OF her TANKS, both horns had holes bored
IN them and white spot on her hip above the TAIL
The above reward will be paid for her return to
me and any information of her can be left at the
Spectator office and will be thankfully received.
sep A-3t M. CARMODY "
GTOLEN $50 Reward lon the NIGHT
y OF the 4th instant, a medium sized BAY
MAKE, or years DID, with black name and
tall name and foretop tolerably heavy; PAGES
ana trots well mas few white hairs IL her fore
head; one of her hind feet a little white On tba
INSIDE, not extending to the pastern joint collar
gals on her shoulders; wart on the left side of
her nose and one in the left corner of her mouth.
which gets soar from the pressure of the bit:
something like two leaders on her nose and where
they meet they form small lump, and in eating
they move up and down; she has small tusks.
Will give the above reward for her recovery.
.ftF1 s VIM. i. MASINCUP,
sep I7-3t* Staunton p. o.