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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
GENERAL ITEMS.

The President has accepted the invitation to
visit Boston. Massachusetts, on st. Johns day,
the 24th of June, when tie dedication of the
Masonic Temple in Boston will take place;
He will be accompanied by bis son, Colonel
Robert johnson. and will he escorted by COL
umbia Commandery and Washington Comman-
derry, Knights Templar, of this City. They
will leave here about the 10th or 2ist oil June,
and viii so by railroad.
One Of our Western exchanges says: eve
notice in An Indiana paper the marriage OF MI
Thomas n. Lyon to Miss Mollie Lamb An
other scriptural prophecy in process Of fulfill
ment. 'frhe hon and the lamb shall lie down
together" and aftes awhile "a little child shall
lead them
Gerard Hallock. for many years editor of
the New York JOurnai Of Commercial wealthy
and benevolent man, once said, "From my
boyhood have observed that every man grew
cove.ous in proportion as he grew rich, II he
did not keep giving.
It's said that the registration order OF Cen
eral Schofield meets with the approval of Sec
re:ary Stantcn and General Grant. ueh'
Grant was so well satisfied with the constrne-
tion it gives 20 the DISTINGUISHING clauses OF the
Reconstruction act that he at once sent copy
of it to General. Ord for his guidance.
THE RAILRuAD.-The Rockville Sentinel
states that that portion of the Metropolitan
branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad be-
tween Mr.. Francis p. Blair's farm and wash
ington city, viii be put under contract once.
EARLY PoTAToEs.-The first new potatoes
of the season that we have heard Oliver eaten
by the Editor of the Herald on the 3d-and
what is encouraging, were grown in his own
garden.
The army worm is doing great damage 10
the forests in portions of Augusta County
We learn that a large body of woods on the
Opie place has been entirely stripped OF foliage.
The iron-clad Stonewall, formerly'a Conied-
crate cruiser of English build. has been sold to
the japanese government for half a million
dollars.
At. Concert recently, at the conclusion OF
the song. There's good time coming, a
farmer got up and exclaimed mister, you
couldn't fix the date, could your y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
Felt Happy.


a clergyman in an adjoining town, who is
being JlescOa with revival Of religion in his
church went one evening to attenda neighbor-
ing prayer meeting. The house was full, aud
all present seemed deeply interested in the ex-
ercises. AT the close Of the meeting hcinvited
all those who desired to hold personal conyer-
sation with him, as to the state Of their feels
ings. to remain. Quite number did so, aud
among them hardy son Of toll, whom wo
will call Mr. B. Tie good Minister in bis
round Of conversation with each ono, came TO
him; and upon inquiring the state Of his feel
ings received the reply that he "felt happy.
Z" All, indeed" said the preacher, " am re-
ioiced to hear you gay so may enquire how
long you have enjoyed this happy frame OF
mind 70 "Perhaps, mostly since last week,
said Mr.. 3. "Well, my friend, said the cler-
gyman, "to what particular event or circum-
stance, or occasion, do you trace this happy
change in your Geelings2' "Wel, Mr. Minis
ter said Mr.. b., II reckon perhaps the news
Of the election Of Mr. English for Governor Of
the State Of Connecticut, was about the spot
10 start from. Hartford Timer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
Boys Using Tobacco.

A strong and sensible writer says coed,
sharp thing, aud true one, TOO, for boys who
use tobacco: 1T has utterly spoiled and Ut
terly ruined thousands Of boys. 1t tends to
the softening and weakening Of the bones, and
it greatly Injuries the brain, the spinal marrow,
and the whole nervous fluid. A boy who
smokes early and frequently, or in any way
uses large quantities OF tobacco, is neverknown
to make man Of much energy, and generally
lacks muscular and physical, as well as mental
power. We. would particularly warn boys,
who want to be anything in the world, to shun
tobacco as most baneful poison
The laws Of health are infallible; the Tela-
ton between transgression and the penalty IS
invariable, and the iuGic,ion of the latter is
certain to follow upon the former. There is
nothing about which young persons are more
beguiled and deluded, than the belief that they
can transgress natural laws and jump the pen
atty. Punishment for violation Of natural law
is just as certain as that the sun itself shines,
and none can violate it, that there is not regis
tered against him penalty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
Josh Billings on Laughing.


Lading is strictly an amusemcnt although
some folks make bizzipess Of it.
II has been considered an index Of character,
and there 5 some so cluss at reasoning, that
they can tell what man had for bis dinner BY
seeing him laif. never saw two laf alike.
Willie there arc sum who don't make enny
noise, there are sum who don't make anything
but noise-and some again, who have musick
in their laf, and others who laf just as IA,
does who haz caught steel trap with his tale.
There is a mistake in the assershun that IL iS
no comfort to hear some lefs that cum romP-
ing out Of mans mouth like districk skool
Of young girls just let out tow play. Men who
do not laugh may haze good hearts, but they
are deepseated-like some springs, they have
their inlet and outlet from below, and show no
sparkling bubbles on the brim.
/ don't like a gigler bis kind OF Ian is Ike
daudylon, broad yeller, with no bitOf good
smell about it.
Its true tba. any kind Of a lafi, if it-iz hon
est is better than none but give me the laf
that looks out Of mans eye. fust 10 see if the
coast is clear, then steals down into the dimplc
Of bis cheek and rides in an eddy there awhile,
then waltzes spell at the corner Of bis mouth
ike thing Of life, then bursts 10 bonds Of
beauty aud Glls the aiT for a moment with
shower Of silyeytongued sparks, then steals
back with smile tew lair in the heart tew
watch agin for its prey-this TIE kind Of laR
that luy and amt afraid oy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
MISCELLANH.
Saturday Night.


How many associations, sweet and halidced
crowd around that short sentence, Saturday
night" 1t is indeed but prelude TO more
pure, more holy, heavenly associations, which
the tired frame and thankful soul halls with
new and renewed JOY at each succeeding return.
"Tfs then the din of busy life ceases; anxieties
are forgotten; that the worn-out frame seeks
its needed repose, and the mind its relaxation
from earth and its concerns--with joy looking
for the coming day Of rest. so wisely and
beneGcently set apart for mans peace and hap-
piness by the great Creator. The tired iaoorer
seeks now his own neat cottage. to which be
has been stranger perhaps the past week,
where loving wifeand smiling children mecthlm
with smiles and caresscs. Here be realizes the
bliss of hard earned comforts and at this time,
and perhaps, more than any other, the happi-
ness Of domestic life aud its attendant blessings.
Released from the distracting cares Of the
week, the professional man gladly beholds the
return Of Saturday night, and as gladIy
seeks. in the clustering vines nourished by his
psrental care the reality Of those joys which
are only bis to know at these peculiar seasons
and under these congenial circumstances
faithfully and wildly evinced by this periodi-
cal scene Of enjoyment and rcpose. The lone
widow. too. has toiled on day after day 30 sup
mort her little charge-how gratefully docs
She resign her cares the return Of " Saturday
NIGHT" and thank her God for these kind rest
ing places in the way Of life by wicb she is en-
couraged from week to week to hold on ber
way.
But on whose ear does tie sound Of Satur-
day night strike more pleasantly than the de-
voted Christian? Here be looks up amid the
blessings showcred upon him, and thanks God
with humble reverence for their continuance.
His waiting soul looks forward to that morn
when. sweetly smiling, the great Rcdeemer burst
deaths portals and completed mans redemp-
ton. His willing soul expands at the thought
Of waiting on God in the sanctuary on the
coming day; and gladly forgets the narrow
bounds of time and its concerns save spifitua'
that he may feast on joys ever ne~-ever
beautiful-ever glorious-eyer suthcient to
satia.e the Joy fraugbt soul that rightly seeks
its aid. It leads him 10 the Lamb OF God for
REDEMPTION and ratiou,lly points out the way
to lows on higb-an eadless Sabbath per-
netnal rest for the yigilant, the wstchful, the
faithful.
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POETKCAL.
At Peace.

Shut close the wearied eyes, Sleep!
So close no dream may come between,
n Ofall the SORROWS they have seen;
Too long too sad their watch hath been,
BE faithful Sleep;
Lest they should wake-remembeFing;
Lest they should wake, and waking, weep
o Sleep, sweet Sleep!
CLASH close the wearicd hands, Best'
Poor hands, 80 thin and feeble grown
With all the tasks which they have done
Now they are fnished-every one,
o happy Best.
Fold them at last from laboring,
In quiet on the quiet breast,
U Rest, sweet Re.tl
+, Prc-- close unto her heart, Destbi
So close not any pulse may stir
The garments OF her sepulture.
10. Life hath been 20 sad TO her!
o kndest Death,
Within thy safest sheltcring.
Nor pain nor sorrow entereth-
Death, sweet Death
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,-1ncINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

----hs FrrE Pass is published weekly at Tro
r esI Fiig C-pt' per ouHur' ia odrGaee.
3as Dollar uad Ftf'y Cents for siz H'oHtss.
-Ih, terms Of advertising are, for square.
don uae.. or less. Oas Da1ar ani Fiftg Cents for
.--.s -tlas-lar-er ones in the same proper
s.a Each continuance TAir'y.fre Cents.
SO advertisement, to be considered BY the
month os yclg unless specified on The Manuscript
.srr.vi5usv agreed upon between The parties.
An advertisement not marked on the copy
.rs number ofiusertions vii. be continued
g-.aardsred cue, and payment eEae'sd accordingly
-E-E EE-rlAE ADvEErlsEaENrs---I a'o'o "H!
as-.tladiu- on tte part Of the Annual Adver-
.- i.is r-5rer % state distinctly that their pri-
.r--. ,-rv extends % their immediate business
r..l r..... -I and a.l other advertisements sent
h....rs .. De- 4u additional charge, and no varia-
trH.
oHrary Notices Of more than 6yclaes win
.rl..-.atH-.
JOB WORE--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. sc., executed promptly, neatly and al iaIF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
AIsOIIITI 3 BRO,
AISQUITH & BRO,
SOLE AGENTS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Cough COughi COusn
Stop that Cough!
ALIENS
LUNG BALsAM,
The Great Remedy for the Cure Of
CONSUMPTION
Am Diseases Of the Lungs.

Jr,UF RESULTS Of its use is proof Of its great
value. The extraordinary healing properties
Of this Medicine are experienced by all those who
have used il; Their testimony can be found in
pamnhlet which can be obtained Of the Agents
where the Medicine Is for sale.
Coughs and colds, however distressing, are bro
ken up in an incredible short time, BY causing spe
cifc action on the lungs, SO taSt the matter anu
phlegm are easily expectorated-
Pains and soreness of the -Chest are quickly re-
lieyed bv the irritated parts becoming healed
Cold Chills and Night Swests become Immediately
checked. bv the strength being restored. The Tor
pid Liver restored TO action as the blood becomes
purified.
Aliens Lung Balsam contains no opium in any
FORM 1t is perfectly harmiessfoF the most deieate
child. CONSERVATIVES would do well 20 read his
Treatise on Diseased Lungs.
Physicians who have failed 10 cure their patients
should try this Medicine before they give the case
up, as we know very many valuable lives have been
saved bv being persuaded,to give IL a trial.
BE sure and get Aliens Lung Bslsam, and let no
other article be palmed uponryou.
Aliens Lung Balsam Is put up with great care
and with fine steelengrayed label bearing the sig-
nature of the Proprietors.
Don't Forget That
Aliens Lung Balsam Will break up the most dis
tressinC Cough in few hours time.
MANY cases of Consumption rshatwere considered
incurabe, have been cured in this city. Call ana
get a pamphlet and read the remarkable cures,
which will convince you Of the great value OF TN.
Medicine.
Don't despair because all other remedies have
failed hut try the remedy, and you will not be de-
ceiycd For sale by the Proprictors,
J. " HARRIS * CO., Cincinnati, q.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold By Medicine Dealers
throughout the Country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20
NEW JEwELRY STORE.

TENHE subscriber would most respectfully an
nounce 90 the citizens of Charlestown and vi
c0itv, that he has opened splendid assortment OF
Watches and Jewelry, including, in part
Gold and silver watches,
Of various grades, al Of which viii be warranted as
represented; also Jewelry Of all kinds, such as
GOLD SETS, EAR RINGS, FINGER RINGS,
SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES,
In variety; and in fact everything usually Kept IN
a store OF the kind. I would also announce tha'
have secured the services Of a competent "oTAman
,r, ,,D+ iIiug done In the line Of Preparing OF
watches. clocks or iewelry. may rely upon having
IL dome iu the most wOrkmanjSe s le, and All WORK
viii be warranted as represented.
Iwould. therefore, ask call, as am determined
t0 suit purchasers aud please all VINO ma! oe us
-,s,9 tI ratraHize me. Room, the one lately occu-
nied by NcIutyre and Rallst0R.
Sept g. l-66-ly J.. DlNNAE'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-20

CONGRESS- AND TIE CoNsTITuToN.-Ihe he
New York Trnes remarks the Baltimore Sun
is showing the entire work Of Congress in re-
gard to reconstruction TO have been e1tra-con-
stitutional. It asks, where in the CONSTITUTE N
does anybody find authority for Congress to
pass law excluding certain States from rep
rcsentation until they pass laws or adopt con-
stitutions such as Congress may prescribe; CT
% subject the civil function.ries Of State 10
the paramount authority Of a military COM
mander; or 20 decree universal negro suffrage
in the Southern States as the condition Of res
toration? We can find no such authority, and
never could: nor have we ever been fortunate
enough to find one who could point 1t out:
Having thus made this formidable front, 1t Is
to be hoped the Times will not hereafter g.
back upon its position. One other republican
paper. we notice, undertakes to controyert shat
position by denying that the "!ate rebel CON.
nunities. as it calls them. constitute States,
but the same paper, in another article, admits
that ii views the rebellion as An organization
Of individuals" Why, aud how, then, should
States be obliterated in consequence
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NOTICE.

rTAvNG r..n solicited by many friends 10
open ea alce 40 che Couu,y-Seat. taSe TINS
.. announcing my compliance with thci-
...
tf.- Jl-s--r Ist. lsf7, 7 shaJbe no shepherds
s.. s1r Tu.s5sv and "Wednesday ofeach
E.-.- Recorders Odice, and the residue 40
-.-.r... g.. Ilereg's Ferry.
..-.r attention viii ba given 60 all business
....- -... waE DE- entrusted.
.s. l.s opportunity to return nv thanks
.... .r..r". aud tte public iU general for the ma
...... as1la.ss uirhi-L 4 have been the recipi-
8. A. COX,
..-. L-s1-cr. 3s8raty as Lac.
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A father may transmit sound and healthy
constitution to lis son, aud the latter destroyit
by vicious ezcesses. Our Revolutionary ia
theirs bequesthed TO US the best COnstitptioniu IN
the world, and il is being shattered asrecklsss-.
y as miserable rrcfigate shatters ms oFn.- !
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NIEAT,S

rAyES B.rrvvilIe. DcTy SUNDAYS excepted
! arriving. ia Cirrlesiown in time % connect
Niii the train for Harper's Ferry, and all parts
EAST and WEST
Rc.ernia- leave CLarl.stown after the arrival
NJ he Cars. arriving In DerryviIc at o'clock !.
~.
os sCark, county without trouble or Inconvenience
t' themselves,
Jan 4 1~ta-tf
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PERFECT MATERIAL,
AND TO Egrror NONE BUI

AND TO EsPLoT NONE BtT
Competent Workmen,
thoroughly skilled in their business. he can promise
Boots and Shoes,
for Gentlemen, Ladies' Misses and Children, in {.
stvle that cannot be surpassed. lie also oblgatcs
himself to make ell repairs made necessary by the
ripping Of work sold or made at his establishment
free Of cost.
His READ TMADE WORR, which will be
sold AT the most reasonable figures, has been .elec
ted with the greatest care, and to the Lsdie, Who
have so literally patronized him in the past be Is
able TO give guarantee that nothing viii be sold
from his shop, that is not strictly what he recon-
rnends it 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
ninrs and other Findings. which he viii .el at the
lowest prices for cash. He respectfully asks esl
from the public.
gss-He also intends to keep on hand large and
Beautiful Assortment
OF HATS,
TO which he will call the attention Of gentlemen IN
need Of this important article OF dress and Il they
will give him a call he know. they viii De pleased
NJ His Shop i. one door above the Garter
House. and Ladie. and Gentlenen viii lose moth
ing by walking that far TO see his.tock.
NSo- Highest price paid for HIDES IN Trsoe, or
D April Is. Is67-tf. SAML H. wooDDY.
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A man was talking few days ago about
the horrors Of tight lacing, stating that among
other thing. it caused redness Of the nose
One Of the gentlemen in the company reraark-
ed: We'll, never could account for my nose
being red, but I'm glad 10 learn that il Is caused
by tight lacing--I thought it bad its origin fn
another kind Of dghtness.' The scientific man
r,;itel
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CONFECTIONERY Y
AND
AHEHY

V'HE subscriber announces 70 the public the ar
rival 40 his
CONFECTIONERY STORE,
Of well selected assortment of
FRUITS. C4NDLES, NUTS, TOYS, &c,,
He invites Young end old to call and examine his
Stock, which consists in part of
French. PeppeT-H,iat, H0arhoUnd, Cream,
Lenon. and all other kinds Of C9adT
Also. Pound. Sponge, Frv5, Lazy, Scotch, ju-
b3ee Bunas. Rock. Haier Jumile5, CRp Lemon
T,ciyt. Spice Ginger Pound, Sno,r Bulls, Nae
cqoui. Apcys. GruleTS, French Ginger, freach
Jfqcearoaj, Prei.els, Domestic, Na-ariRe, Cream
Puts, C6coGEUt, de-, dc.
On hand at all times abundant supply Of FRESH
BREAD, made of the best -four, and baked in the
best stvle BY sric; attention 10 business he hopes
10 retain the patronage of his old friends, and re-
ceve the support OF many new ones; TIVE me
call. HENRI DOAA'
Sent Is. 1866.
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TN, YIRGINil

fore respectfully solicit your orders, and hope, 10y
digcnt attention 10 the requirements OF the Trade
10 merit continuance Of your patronage.
Our Stock consists, in part, OF
Imported g. AmericapCutlery.
Door Plate. Screw Chest, Trunk and Pad Locks.
Strap. Hook Butt. Shutter andT Hinges. Screws
Screw Spring and Chain Bolts. Files, Rasps, Bra
ces and Bits; Augurs, Chsels. Levels Planes BE,
vels Rules; Cross Cut Hand, Wood, Compass and
Whip Saws; Hatchets, Hammers, AIDES, Axes,
Compasses. and Boring Machine. Anvils, Sledge',
Bellows. Screw Plates. Nises, Tire Benders, Screw
Wrcnches. Drawing Knives, Jack Screws Forks,
Shovels. Chains. Hames, Rakes, Briar and Grain
Scvthcs, Mill Scoops, Mattocks, Picks Hoes, Bri-
die Bits, Buckles, Rings, Pad Trees, Turrets, Post
Hooks, Ornaments, Spurs, Curbs. Colin Trim
niugs. and Cabinet Hardware. Trowels, Pulleys.
Tape Lines, Punches, Lasts and Shoe Findings
Nails. Spikes, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails !;
also Iron of all kinds. Brooms, Brushes and Cor
dage. -.
Thankful for past favors, we respectfully solicit
orders for the above named goods.
DAVID HUMPHREYS co.
March 90. 1866.
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REMOVED

RENIOVE ED
To Roou OFPoslrE "CAErEa HcCsE.'
Harness. Saddles & Brides,
MANrrAcruBgD or Repaired
10 Clalss,0,rn, jefferson County.
yTyHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of CharlcstoWu and vicinity, tnat he
f. constantly making andrepairing Carriage Gls'
Bu-gr. Coach and Wagon, Harness; Saddles
Brides. Haltcrs, &c. in the most durable manner,
ard the most modern STYLE Of worNmansalP' anu az az
commeuts itself All Task is a share Of the public
patronage.
s.r- Shop onuosite 81 Carter House."
ArrH no. '6G HENRY ID. MIDDLEhAOFF-
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Royal Marriage in Prospect

A letter from Petersburg. Russia. states that
the King Of Greeceis to be mauiedto the Grand
Duchess Olga, daughter of the Grand Duke
Constantine. one of the most beautiful and
charming young ladies in Russia. The hingoi
Greece is about twenty-four years Of age, tall,
slim and good looking. of considerable ability
and force Of character. His future has every
promise of being brilliant and notable. lie
NAV yet. allied as be will be to the imperial
family Of Russia and supported BY other great
powers. reign over q large and powerful Chrls-
tan empire. Certainly all the indications pro-
mise that result. The Christian populations OF
Eastern Europe will at no distant day achieve
their independence, and in the natural order oi
things they will inevitably unite into one great
empire, over which it is not unreasonable TO
suppose the King Of Greece viii preside.
The formal bctrothal of the King and Grand
Duchess Olga took place on Thursday last, and
all the documents were properly signed by the
high contracting parties The wedding IS not
likely to take place under ayear, as the Grand
Duchess is only seventeen years Of age. Inc
ceremony will be performed in Athens. where
the bride will 60 in grand state, accompanied
by large suite Of high officials and splendid
Russian squadron. The ceremonies will be OF
the most magnificent character. and will doubt
less create a marked sensation in the capital OF
ancient and modern Greece.
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when things get TO the worst they general
" take a turn for the better This proverb
applies more particularly to lsdy's shk d-ess
when she cannot get new one
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..I7lour orBonc. :"

WE viii give a rov.y guarantee OF the purity
~ OF this article. IL is pure rms'cGmsd, nm
burHt bone, reduced e. the fHsnsss Of Fogr, when
adds 100 per &C. TO It's value. 1t Is as qgiek and ac-
tive acid disso'rsd bone hence its value Is vastly
greater because 10 contains neither acid nor water,
which necessarily add weight and reduce the guam
ttv Of valuable elements. We recommend $50 lbs
no be used in place Of 900 lbs Super Phosphate or
dissolved bone. ,,- r., ,,,--.-...
GrNERA1 AGESTs yoR rHE SOUTH,
II S0s:s Street, Bctsmors.
RANSOM & DUEE Agent al Cha-ls7'c-n.
Isb o. itei-2m.