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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

No " AccIDESr. Mr.. Bolts, in his speech
in Richmond. after the late Convention was
over, renewed his proiier Of allegiance; and, IN
the absence Of an apology for the aiiront put
on him. showed his own excessive complaisance
bysuegcstiug neutrality-suspicious. can accident.
But there is literally no room for this suppose
ton. The case was clearly like that Of the
IrisFmau who was pursued by bull across a
tcli. Just as he reached the fence, he was
ovcrtaken by the furious beast With one toss
of his horns, the latter landed the man over the
fence. and then stood believing and paving the
ground None Of your apologies, and none Of
your bowling and scraping, We wretch : We did
it Of purpose,-ye know We didg said the irate
Irishmaa. as he recovered his perpendicularity.
Mr.. Bolts may with equal confidence dismiss
all idea that his late humiliation was an acci-
don't" Homust not mistake Hunnicutts post
convention ciyiHties,-his bowling and scrap
ing" after the deed was well done.-Richm0Hd
Enquirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

INSTRUMENTS REQUIRING STAMPS fol-
lowing are the instruments to be stamped, and
the stamps to be used in ordinary business
transactions. Cut this out and preserve it for
reference:
All notes and evidence Of debt, five cents on
each 800; if under 500, five cents; if over
500. five cents on each additional 800 or
part thereof
All receipts, for any AMOUNT without limit,
over $50. two cents; if $50, or under, nothing.
an deeds and deeds Of trust fifty cents on
each $500 in value Of the property conveyed,
cr the amount secured; when deed Of trust
is duly stamped, the note secured must not be ;
but they should be Endorsed to show the rca-
son why.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Of estates or Of estrays, five
cents on each sheet or piece Of paper.
Afilayits Of every description arc exempt
from stamp duty.
Acknowledgment to deeds, &c, ore also ox-
empt.
Contracts and agreements, five cents, except
for rent; when for rent, fifty cents for $500 Of
rent, or less, if over $500, fifty cents for each
S2OG or less over $500.
Any person interested can allix and cancel
stamps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
A. \. II. RANsog. ). -. DUEE.
RANSC9T X DUKE,

= j HANSON !. x DUKE;,
HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CHARLEST0WN, JEFFERSON COUNTY
HAVE in Store and fOr. Sale
Geiser's Pat. Threshiug Machine,
scully's Cider ard Wine hil (best in the narket)
Sincair's g, ., H. ls and 10 inch Propeliers hay,
straw ami fodder Cutters-warranted
lin. BAKERS WHEAT FAS, (warrantcd)
Raw Hide Roller Hay and Straw Cutters.
GRAIN DRILLS. With ard without Gaano and
Grass Seed Attachments.
PLOWS AND PLCY CASTINGS
Fairbanks Patent Platiofts and Family Scales.
Briar Scy,hcs and Briar Hooks.
Ohio Grindstoncs, with without frames fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, CAlL KISDs)
Patent WA TER DR. TERyJor wee . CisteTus.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, (bcst cotton and Iincn,)
Turnip Seed,-whiie, Cat and red top strap leaf.
Wooden Tubing and Chain for Chain Pumps.
Patent Step Ladders G, S, 10 and IS feet
Cast bCR Dit Scoops.
APPLE PARERS.
Scoop and Long Handle Shoycls.
Fork Of az kia3'.
Leather Betting, Trace Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosr hate
Of Lime, Soluble Pacific Guano, Patapsco Guauo,
and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED REPRESENTATIVE PAINT,
for Metal Roofs, Iron Railing, Agricultural Tools.
Aug. !, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

Tte cornerstone # thcM E. Church, South,
Mart. sas--. was hii with Masonic CcTemo-
mics on Thursday last The procession formed
%. o'clock. uarsbal-I by Capt E. q. A-BUR-
rrs. and repaired 20 the Presbyterian Church
whore, after the usual preliminary services q
discourse was delivered by the Rev. DR.. JOIN
P.sAL. ofBaldmorc Publisher Of the Episco-
nal Methodist 5ocof the ablest Church papers
in ti, c-ua,-y.l in lis usual impressive and ie-
I.e.t5es manner. His auusioo to the prosperi-
ty and growth Of bis native town, Martins
Lar- ws ,5aclias,y eloquent. A collection
was taken up for the Church, after which the
r..c was reformed, and proceeded to the cor
..--s..ae. which was laid with the usual for
ra.s.s Oh. Che Masonic Fraternity byD. G. ".
JGAESrLEa. The brethren then returned
@. tie Lodge. and were dismissed.
-., Nsr.ias5urg Brass Band, under the
leadership pot the wc'l-known J. H. BLoSDELL,
impaired additional interest 70 the ceremonies
ftac Day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Buy tho Best!
ScuI1yAy Portable Cider and Wine
MILL MP pRESS.

THE subscribers respectfully invite the attention
all interested in the manufacture of Cider
10 the superior merits Of the above mentioned Ma
chine. ltposseSses great advantage over the old
stvle Mills. and needs only a trial to satisfy any
one thatit,yl perform all il is recommended 70 do.
The cutting and crushing process Is its great
point of excellence over all other Mills that only
crate the apples. 1t will do more work in given
time with less power than any other Mill now in
use. grinding finer, and producing from 10 to 20
Dr cent more Cider from the same quantity Of APP
nles than any Mil we know Of. The simplicity,
compactness, strength, and economy challenge conf
These Mills we're sold BY us last season, and ties
tonials Of the reliable character can be pro-
duced as 90 their superiority.
RANSOM a. DUKE,
AGENTS for Jefferson, Berkeley Clarke Counties.
August s. ls67--St.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
j. f. PLUMNIER & SON,
Merchant TailOrS
AMP DEALERS IL
RCady-IIadc Clothing,

CENTS FURNISHING GOODS, DO,
sc WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
Between Harrison & Frederick SITS,
BALTIMORE, MD.
CONSTANTLY on hand fine assortment Of
I ENGLISH. GERMAN and FRENCH CAS-
SINERES. SCOTCH CHEVI0TS, ENGLISH
CORDUROYS, FELYETEENS, &C.
The Goods have been selected with great care from
the largest importing Houses Of New lorkand Bal
timore. and will be made up in the most tasty and
substantial manner-cOmbining style and elegance.
All goods thoroughly SPUNGED, and warranted
to give entire satisfaction. call Is respectfully
solicited. Remember the Name and No.
J. F. PLUMAlER 81 son,
sc West Bait. ST., bet Harrison e Frederick Sts.
Jar. II. lsG7-ly. BALTIMORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

A HEAVY SENTESCE.-1t Will be rcmonl-
bcred bv our readers that some days 40, Mr. ,
John Morris. Of Mecklenburg, was tried ana
convicted by a jury Of Judge Underwood S
court Of violating the revenue laws OF the.
United States by removing large quantity OF
whiskcy to a place other than bonded ware
house. The court yesterday proceeded to pass
sentence upon him, which, when contrasted
with the sentences in the Httsylvania cases,
seems rather harshcr than his friends expected,
the term Of his imprisonment being hxed at
SIX months. and his fine at one thousand two
hundred do,lars.-Rjcb. Wing. Oh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
NEW GCODs
AND NEV LNDUCENENTS.

TTNHE subscriber has just received NJ his store
room in CharitstOWu, opposite the Bank 3ui.d-
ing, choice selection o.: new articles ofneccssity,
which, in addition 10 his former stock, makes his
assortment compi1tc. Herwiil sell on moderate
terms, and solicit. a call from the public. g has
Just opened Canvas lIams, Dried Beef, Halona
Sausage and Scotch Herring, Fruit Jars, Brandy
Peaches, Picked Onions, lemon Syrup, Raspber-
~ Syrup, Candies, Aai-ins, Eilberts, Fiss, Al
monds, &c.
Groceries
Of all kinds and qualities Wooden Ware Tin
Ware. japan Waitc~s. LIQU0ES-Brandy, Gin,
Port Wine, Catawba Vino, Whisky. Superior
Tobacco and Scgars. FISH-Shad, Mackcrel, No.
/ Potomac Herring.
A fine assortment Of Gents, Ladies' and Child
rcn's Shoes and Hats Hosilryi Looking Glass !;
Willow Baskets, Qucensware, Stonoware. Flour,
Corn Meal and all other articles necessary 20 com
plete assortment. Call soon and examine stock.
JACOB i. BROWN,
August l. 1867. Agent
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This DdU Las an established reputation in
.-.s western and middle States, Is now offered
q. rc..5ze1s-N-sr5. RAysoy Is DUKE hay-
a- accepted t-sAemcy for this County. We
ask attention % tie advertisement elsewhere
O.. j-tul 1 our paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
IIOnleWard.

Mr. MAprIS MADDOX, the late popular host
of the Mansion House" Alexandria, passed
here to bis home at Fairfax Court-llouso, on
Monday last, from, Cspon Springs. He had
with him beautiful young buck tho product
Of the Cap0n hills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
RANSOM d DUKE, Agents.
August s, lSG7-2m.
TOwNSHIP NOTICE.

vT,IIE tax payers OF Charlestown Township
Il are notified that tax Of 35 cents per
hundred on the taxable property Of the Town
shin has been levied FOR educational and school
house purposes; and the Asse Ior's list shew-
ing the amount due from each person having
been placed in my hands for collection, will
IN accordance with the law attend at
G.. II. TURNER'S MILL on Friday and Sat
urday, September 9Th and 7th.
At CIIARLESTOIyN, on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 10th 18th
At CADIERONS DEPoT, on Thursday and
Friday, September 18th and 18th.
At WILTSHIRES SCHOOL HOUSE. on
Monday, september 10th.
At MILLVILLE MILLS, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 18th and 18th,
to collect and receive the same.
All persons interested in the above notice
will please notice the law as appended, and go
vern themselves accord; lsiy.
In my absence IL son, Albert Cockroll is
authorized to receive and receipt for the same.
JIG. COCKRELL,
Township 7 .asurcr,
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s. DIso..

Druggists &c ApOthtcaJlCS,
4 RE prepared to furnish everything in their
II line upon the most desirable terms. They
have in store the largest and most complete stock
Of goods they have ever offered to the public
Their stock Of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS.
Patent and Family Medicines is endless in variety.
Thav vouid call the attention Of Country Physi-
clans TO such articles as usd in their practice
ec1ir confident they can make IL % their interest
to bus from th1m instead Of going to baltimore
Their stock Of
Druggists Fancy Goods
Perfumery, Soaps,
Preparations for Dyeing, Preserving and Dressing
the Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, Combs,
Dressing Fine, dc. is equal to that OF any simiiAr
establishment in the Valley.
Prescriptions entrusted 10 them will be conf
pounded with neatness and accuracy.
Persons wishing a supply Of
Prints. Oils, window Glass,
DYES. yarnishes, Colors and everything in the line
OF Painters Materials, will find their stock large
and as cheap as they can be- sold anywhere.
4 line assortment Of Paper and Envelopes Tor
Ladies or Office use.
the Morning Star Btters Company for this and
Clarke Counties Merchants wishing thcm hy the
Case can procure them at the Company's " hole
All the above mentioned goods they offer at low
figures for CASH. No goods sold on credit.
Persons owing them viii please come forward
and settle Customers will bear in mind That they
do not do a crcdi cuisines. when indulgence =
given accounts must be settled on the lst ot every
month.
June 10, lSG7.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
VALUABLE LAND
At Public Sale.

EsY authority Of decree Of lle CIrcnit Court
AS If jefferson County granted II It's t'cto-
Der term. 1850. Islall offer 1T Public sale On
SATURDAY, AUGUST Il, ls0i,
At Two Oclock. p. ~,
Before the Post oiicc in Su,hficld. in this
County, q tract Of Land containing about
100 Acres,
A fair proportion Of il in Timber. lying within
one mile Of slid town, and on ;he Berryyille
Rad belonging 10 the heirs Of Rebccca Wig
clinton. and to bc sod Tor The purpose Of pay
ing the slid hcins proportion Ct Tho debts At
the late firm Of LOWS Fry X Co. not barred
by limitation. The land is a part Limestone
and balance Slate. The slate is the best quail
ity of the kind The limcstouei is not suTpaSs-
ed in the ncighborhccd for fertility.
II the proceeds OF the sale Of the above LOG
Acres he insufficient TO pay the sum oil money
stated in the Decree, l shall proceed to sell as
much Of another
Tract Of Land
near by the aboycas will be enough to pay tho
balance.
TERMS:
One third Of the purchase money w nc ''s';
and the rcsiduc in two payments Of twelve and
eighteen months bearing interest from the day
Of sale. with lien on tho premises to secure
the deferred payments
Possession given Immediately on compliance
with the terms Of sale. Mr.. Vance Bell, resi-
ding near the land will show il 10 any person
calling on him between this and the day of sale.
W. O. MACOUGHTlN,
Special Commissioner.
Smithfcld, Jefferson County, W. Va.
July 20, lS6T-tds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Goods.

7 HAVE lust received my second instalment Of
Spring Goods consisting % talicocs' Aau. ms,
Brown ana Bleacled Coitons, White and Colored
FaBnels. the best Domestic 6inEhams' Flaid N9t-
.oas and Check. Also, large variety Of Fanny
GOODS, HOSIERY aud MOTIONS. The ABOVE
Goods viii be sold az the lowest Baltimore prices
The stock o. MILLINERY GU0DO, Is nov corr
pletc. have full line of liouae,s, Ladies ana
Misses Hats, Ribbons Flowers, Bonnet FRAMES
and al other articles belonging 90 tAis Alade'-
The stock Of
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
and Gentlemen Funishing Goods, is wei selected,
and viii be sold very cheap, u. DEdkEND.
Opposite Campbell Mason's Drug Store.
Nay ., 1861.
- a. 81. I0-4 Blcached and Uubleachod
s. IL. Cotton rcceivcda at Baltimore Price Store
4 fun line OF Ginshams and American Ilaits,
Just received ut the Baltimore Price store.
4 full line OF Table Linens and Iowclilgs, just
received at the Baltimore Price Store.
a full line Of Caicocs, Deiaines ana " mte
Goods. Just received nc the Baltimore Price Store.
A full line Of Dress Buttons, Bugle trimmings
and Motions In general, al the Bg.to. Price Store
six and Ciugblm Sun Umbrellas, just received
az the Baltimore Price Store.
Ready-Made Clothing Cassimcrcs and Cassuetis
for Men and Boys Wear, just received At the BAL
timore Price Store.
Trunks Of all descriptions, Just received ut the
Baltimore Price Store. j. GOLDSMITH.
IuucIO 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

"47. The township treasurer shall collect al lc-
vics for school purposes made in his township. I'm
mediatev on receiving the assessors list, he shall
post notices in five prominent places in his town
ship, stating that he w thi.ty DAYS thereafter, at
the p ciied times and places receive the aforesaid
taxes On all sums remaining unpaid, ate, the
last time named IN tho noticsi, he shal dive per
cent For good re; 'ol, the board of education
may provide such OF Ter melns OF collection rs they
may deem expcdient, and extend the time thereof
August s, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
SIN Another Chnncc.

7 HAVE all the NEGATIVES made IN Charlie
,Irr, IA % cents apiece. Orders sent by mail at
tended to promptly. Enclose the money by nail
at my risk. Address me as follows ,,,.,r,
A. +. SMITH,
Box III Charlottesville, Va.
March 81, I8GT-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Corner stone.

The Corner Stone Of the Church to be erected,
in this town, for the use Of the colorcd people,
viii be laid with appropriate ceremonies under
the auspices Of Malta Lodge, No. so, A +. x
a. Masous, on Saturday, 3lst instant. The
members Of the order here and elsewhere are
invited to participate in the proceedings.
An Address viii be made on the occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
COAL.
Notice.
To ihN LndicS.

z AN making weekly acccssions 70 my stock OF
I MILLINERY GOODS, 10 which invite The
attention Of the ladies. Ny assortment Includes
always. the ncwcststylcs. ,o,,,,.o,
June 10, 1867. MAGGIE W. JOHNSON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

Gen. SchofclI has addressed letter to the
city government Of Richmond inquiTinS what
amount Of tho citys debt was incurred during
the rebellion. lie has also instructed his sub
ordinate officers not % supercede civil officers
Of the State except in cases Of necessity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

ANEW HYMN BOOKSl We have Just received
the new Psalms and Hymns, approved BY The
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church IN
inc United States, at its meeting IN memphis, Ten
ncssee, Nov. lsGG. ,,-o,,
June 20, 1861. CAMPBELL hASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Arctic Soda.

OUR Fountain Is row and will be kept In opera
| tor during the Summer season. Al Wishih
10 BE- refreshed By q cool and sparkling gas; oi
Arctic soda Water are invited b. give us a call
Nav Ia CAMPBELL MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
lcc CrCnFll 20 CremIn

Ace CrCnFrs ice Cream
TIME undersigned informs the citizens Of Chariss-
4 town and vicinity, that he has just fitted up
lis cOmmodiUus
ICE CREAM SALOON,
in n STYLE that will guarantee comfort and conve-
nionce to his guests, and has completed arrange
meuts to have a full supply Of ICE CREAM on
hand daily after this week, viii open during the
present week should the weather be favorable. The
Ladies' Department viii demand ms special attcn-
lion. and he invites them 70 give him call.
N.o Weddings, Parties and Families supplied at
the shortest notice, and upon reasonable terms.
May ., 1861. GUSTAV Bhoh y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Notice.

A Ii. persons having claims against the Estate
Y of Joel Clip. deceased, will present them at
nv Office on the first day Of August, with their evil
ience II not concluded on that day it will be adj
iourned from day to day. ..,.l.,.,,
SAMUEL RIDEN0UR,
Com. for Setlcing Accounts.
July %, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Sottlo Up.

A III, persons having accounts with as VIII please
4 come forward and settle, a. we are determined
t. close our books to the 1T Of June. ,,,,,.,-
f,,-.sc iec7 CAMPBELL d, MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Third Supply.

lust received at the Baltimore Price Store my
% third instalment Of Spring Goods, consisting
in part of 81, IL, 81 and l04 Bleachcd and I'm
bloachcd Cottons; Callicoes, Ginghams, Hickory;
Plaid Domcstics. French Corsets, Cassimeres aud
Cassncts, Cottonades and Kentucky Jeans for
Mems and Bows wear, Ready-Alade Clothing, Shoes
and Hats. The above goods will be sold at the low
est prices. >. GOhDoMl4h'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

Acase Of courtshipo of forty-fyo years stand
inc is reported at East Lynn, Massaohusetts.--
TLe gentleman has paid bis visits 9n each al
t,usta sunday evening
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
NOW GOODS!

2 HAVE received my stock Of SPRING
Z GOODS and respectfully solicit az iuspec-
ton by the public.
IT. L. IIEISKELL.
MAY ,, 1867. Spirit COPY.
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DIR. i. a. sTRAITH,

DIR. j. n. STRAITH,
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON,
No. 522 WEST FAYErrE STREET,
between Franklin Square and Shredder Street,
BALTIMORE CITY.
Messages left at the Drug Stores of COLEMAN h
ROGERS, Baltimore Street, and of j. SMITH, cor
ner Eutaw and Lexington Streets, will receive at
tentiOn.
N.a Nav also be found Mt the office Of the con-
ring attendance hours.
May ., 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Ice Croam!

in any quantity, and also that he will furnish Fam
lilies. Parties, &c, at the shortest notice, and at
as reasonable rates as can be furnished elsewhere
May I, 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

NEW Arrival at the "Vallcy Confectionery. -
~ Oranges, Lemons, Candies. Raisins, and \ uts
- all kinds' HENRY DUNN.
Tune G. 1857,
, 1867-12-27
NOTICE..

EdHE Horse, Carriage and Boat Taxes
a for the list half-year 1868 will be re-
ceived at this office and by the Police
Assistant at Frederiksted from the 25th
January to the 18th February next, both
days included, after which the list of
arrears will be transmitted TO the respec-
tive Policemasters to be enforced within
s days, and a special citation to this effect
will without delay'be served by the Po-
lice, for which each debtor of Taxes in
ours a fine of 20 Cents if the Tax be under
SIS, and 40 Gents if SIS, or above, besides
eventually the ordinary levy expenses.
The Tax-lists, which will be distributed
by the Police, are 10 be filled up in con-
formity with the Ordinance of 22nd Fee
bruary 1855, on the 1st January and re-
turned to the respective Policemasters
within AS hours in town and 4 days in the
country.
Royal T%reasurer's Office, ST. Croix Gath
December 1867.
ii. RAUPACH,
const.
, 1867-12-27
(FOm Haaper's Magaaine, Of l667.)
NEW
OF THE AMERICAN MIND.
,(Continued from No. 1912

How asst must be the power of our
great armies, alike by their sufferings
and victories, their absence and return,
their lives and deaths, 10 bring the nation
and its history and prospects home to US
all The army rolls number 1858, 062
men in the aggregate, which, reduced
to the three years. standard, number
2,129,O41; and with due allowance for
re-enlistments, we have not far from two
millions of men mustered into service,
and most Of them carrying the hearts of
others with them to the war. May 1,
1866, our roll numbered 1,O0O,591 men,
and by November Is, 1865, 100000 Of
these men were mustered out of service,
and carried all the power of their wounds
or trophies, their weeks of sickness, and
their days of battle to their old homes;
+. and,they gave to the distant fields of con-
fict not a little Of the enchantment that
distance and remembered danger always
lend TO the view. The simple fact, that
from 1861 to July /, 1865, 1,O57,423 cases
of sickness were treated in our general
hospitals, with o, mortality OFFS per cent,
or over $4,000, proves how far the Nigh
ty ministry of pain has entered into our
estimate of the worth of the nation, and
how much that should be priced that
, 1867-12-27
sONG-CHRIsTMAs FAREWELL.
AIR-Jeannette and Jeannot.

You is gwine far away,
Far away, Buddy Tomas;
Dere amt no one TO- transferable now,
And so [ is gone to grass.
Den "a'we lille Gubnor"
And de polka Rosenstand
And a'you Danish sojers,
Gwine skeedad' for Faderland.
W'en>you sport de Stars and Stripes
And de Cap of Liberty,
You amt tinkin pom poor Shanna,
You own, you sweet Sissy.
III been King of Danes
Or more better Christensen,
l been nebber sell st. Thomas
Unless dem buy Basin.
You berry glad TO- leave me
And you tink tits you good luck,
You no tink pom wen you starbin
[ been send you me last Duck.
You berry glad TO- leave me-
Leave me stickin' in de mud
Good bye me Buddy Tomas,
"Befalende eder Gud.'
Christiansted, st. Croix, goth Deer, 1856
, 1867-12-27
NOTICE.

1 beg leave to draw the attention of
The public to the present IOw rates for
Risks in the Country varying from ] to
II PCT. except for Megass or Trash
Houses which are 81 PCT. without regard
to the mode of construction.
E. MONEFELDT,
Agent.
Royal Insurance Office, ST. CfoixAgen-
cy 10Th December 1867.