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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Real Forgiveness.

al can forgive, but cannot forget is on
" another way of saying Il will not forgive.
A forgiveness ought to be like a Cancelled note,
torn in two, and burned up, 60 that it never
can be shown against the man"
We have heard many men who make pre-
tensions to much sanctity of character say, 81
can forgive but cannot forget" when speak
ing Of some individual who had injured them.
1t is certainly true that there are instances in
which it is very hard and difficult thing, for
poor human nature scripturally,to to forgive
for, "If from your heart ye forgive not men
their trespasses, neither will your Heavenly
Father forgive you
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
!, J. RANsON :. ,-rSIs. & DUKE.

A. r.. II. RANSOM. - LN' D1iNN'
RANSOM 81 DUKE,
HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CHARLESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY
HAYE in Store and for Sale
Geiser's Pat. Threshing Machine,
ScuIly's Cider and Wine Mill, (best in themarket)
Sinclairs s, g. H. IS and Is 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.
Brar Scythes and Briar Hooks.
Ohio Grindstones. with without frames fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, ALL KINDs,)
Patent WATER ORA WERSJor WsHs Ci''erHs.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, (best cotton and lnen,)
Turpip Seed.-white, fat and red top strap leaf.
Wooden Tubing and Chain for Chain Pumps.
Patent Step Ladders, 6, S, 10 and Is feet.
Cast hOB DUt scoops.
APPLE PARERS.
Scoop and Long Handle Shovels.
Forks Of al kinds.
Leather Betting, Trace Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
of Lime, Soluble Pacific Guano, Patapsco Guano,
and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED DPRESERVATIyE PAINT,
for Metal Roofs, Iron Railing, Agricultural Tools.
Aug. /, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Lees Army.

Henry Ward Beecher says, in the concluding
chapter of his novel:
He 1.-THE hero of the story had had part in
the last grand battles, stormed Lees lines,
earned every step by desperate endeavor, and
after every advantage, found Lee still firm, de-
fiant. desperate. No one so well knew the IN
comparable skill and bravery Of that now wa
ming army of Virginiaas they who for four years
had fought it, and now in the hour Of supreme
disaster, were grinding it to powder rather
than forcingits surrender; and when, at length,
cut off from its lines of retreat by that lion OF
the battlefield, whose ramping cavalry lay
crouched across his only path, his artillery
gone. his trains taken or destroyed, his ammu-
milton expended, his chief officers slain, or
wounded, or captured, his men reduced to a
handful. over-wearied by nights without sleep,
and DAYS taxed to the uttermost, Lees army
welded. Gen. Cathcart, and every other brave
man. in their admiration felt that the heroism
of Lees army was the only worthy measure OF
the perseverance and bravery of the Army OF
the Potomac. In every generous bosom rose
the thought: These are not OF another nation,
but our citiZeus-their mistakes, their evil
cause. belonged to the system under which
they were reared, but their military skill and
heroic bravery belong to the nation, that VIII
never cease TO mourn that such valor had not
been expended in better cause, and that the
iron pen must write; 1.-The utmost valor mis-
directed and wasted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

A child needs smiles as much as flowers need
sunbeams. Children look little beyond the
present moment. If a thing Pleases, they are
apt to seek it; fit displeases, they are prone
to avoid it. If home is the place where faces
are sour. and words harsh, and fault-fnding is
ever intheascendant, be We sure they will spend
as many hours as possible elsewhere. Solo
mons nod Is a great institution, but there ar;
cases-not a few-where smile or = pleasant
word will serve a better purPose, aud be more
agreeable 70 both parties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
POETICAL.
How to Live.


He liveth long who liveth well
All other life is short and vain;
He liveth longest who can tell
Ofhving most for heavenly gain.
He liveth long who liveth well!
All else is being flung away;
lie liveth longest who can tell
OF true things truly done each day.
Waste not thy being back to him
Who freely gave it, freely givei
Else is that being but dream;
'Tis but 10 be, and not 10 live.
Be what thou seemest live thy creed!
Hold up TO earth the torch divine;
Be what thou prayest to be made;
Let the great Masters steps be thine.
Fill up each hour with what will last;
Buy up the moments as they goi
The life above when this is past,
Is the ripe fruit of life below.
Sow Truth, If thou the true wouldst reapi
Who sows the false, shall reap the vain;
Erect and sound thy conscience keep.
From hollow words and deeds refrain.
Sow love, and taste its fruitage pure;
Sow peace, and reap its harvest bright
Sow sunbeams on the rock and moor,
And find harvest home OF light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Some time ago, the Rev. Mr.. Spurseon
nreacbed a sermon on the text: "And Mary
went" In the midst of a stream of earnest
eloquence that drew tears from many of those
present. in describing the character Of the tears
SIZED by Mary over the feet of Jesus, he broke
suddenly off, and turningto his congregation'
exclaimed: "The tears which Mary shed were
not such tears as many of you pour out when
YOU come to this altar. They came from her
beart-they were tears of bloOd-and not the
poor stuff that you present as an offering to an
offended God Then, leaning over the pulpit
and looking earnestly in the sea of upturned
faces he exclaimed: "There are some Of you
for whose tears would not give farthng
quart"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Gems.

1t is folly 20 wait for the improvement Of
fools.
Money may be paid but kindness never.
1t is often in small matters that the strongest
feelings are most strikingly displayed.
As the heart is, so is love TO the heart.
Flames when they reach the core of the
heart, spread and leave all in ashes.
Triaes assume an importance not their own
when connected with those who have been
loved and lost.
Nothing contributes so much to traquiliza
the mind as a steady purpose; point on
which the soul may fix its intellectual eye
Old mems lives are heightened shadows;
their evening sun falls coldly on the earth, but
the shadows all point to the morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS!
ROOT e. SHOE-MAKING AT FAIR
RATES IN CHARLESTOWN.

JOSEPH J. MORRAN, respectfully informs
PJ the citizens of Charlestown, and surrounding
country that he still continues to manufacture
OTIS AND SH OES,
and has opened Shop on Lawrence Street, in the
law office ofthe late Thomas Griggs, Esq.
Keeping always on hand go1Ii STOCK ol nateIl-
Tey li m upon being satisfactorily accommodated by
giving him call. He promises good work and
Eeaso5able charges; and he solieits the patronage
of those who may be in want of anything in his line
of business.
PRICES RED UCED!
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him, he would ask continuance of
the favors of his old friends, and trial of his work
bv the public generally as no efforts will be spared
upon his part to please and accommodate.
August %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

A gentleman promenading Washington street,
chanced to step on the trailing robes Of a lady
in full dress
Excuse me, madam, but believe the acci-
dent would not have occurred had il not been
for the length Of your attire" apoligised the
masculine offender.
Excuse me, sir" replied the feminine VIC
tim. " but think the accident is owing to the
unusual length of your feet
The gentleman turned suddenly up School
street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Largest City in the World.

A very erroneous idea is INDUCED in by
many people, in relation to the largest city in
the world, many confidently assert that Lon
don. or as it is frequently termed the Great
Metropolis, is far superior, both in size and IN
the number of inhabitants. But such Is not the
case. Jeddo, the capital of Japan, is without
exception, the largest and most popuIous city
in the world. 1t contains the vast number OF
! 500, 900 dwellings, and 100000 of human
souls. Many of the streets are nineteen japan
series in length, which is equivalent to twenty
two English miles. The commerce OF Jeddo
far exceeds that of any other city in the world
and the sea along the coast is constantly white
with the sails of ships. Their vessels sail to
the Southern portion of the empire, where they
load with rice tea, sea coal, tobacco, silk, cot
ton and tropical fruits, all of which can lind
ready market in the North, and then return,
freighted with salt, corn, isingIass, and various
other products of the North, which have a
market in the South.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Why DIN'T HE2-One Of the select-men OF
Canton. Missouri, tells in confidence that he.
entered Nichols grocery the other night aud
found some one reading an account, in ST.
Louis paper, Of a man who bad arranged him
self in q coffin, dressed as he wished TO be bur
led, and taken Prussic aid. Next morning Of
course was found dead Mike Dooley, char
acter, remarked, as the reading was finished,
"Why didn't the fool nail up the coffin? Then
he'd made a good job Of h"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

To MAKE Cows GIVE MILK.-A writer who
saws his COW gives all the milk that is wanted
in a family Of eight persons, and from which
was made two hundred and sixty pounds OF
butter the year, gives the following as ms
treatment. He says: .,
IF YOU desire to get large yield Of rich
milk. give your COW three times day water
slightly warm slightly salted, in which bran
has been stirred at the rate Of one quart to a
gallon Of water. You will find, if you have
not tried this daily practice, that your cow will
give twenty-five per cent more milk lmme-
diatelv under the effect of it, and she will be-
come so attached to the diet as to refuse tC
drink clear water unless very thirsty, but TIM
mess she will drink almost any time and ash
for more. The amount of this drink necessary
is an ordinary water pail full each time morn
ing, noon and night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

There is an old tombstone in Dundee Scot
land. which bears this sentence, from Seneca
at is uncertain at what place death awaits
thee. Wait thou for It at every place" More
appropriate words could not be craven on tho
stone that marks a mans last resting place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

a STRONG SYMPToM.-'Is Miss Blindkins
at homer" asked Mr. Sanders Of the Irish girl,
who answered his ring at the door ayes, !
b'laye she is sir" ais she engaged?' "An'
is it engaged, you say2 Faix, an ! can't tell
you, sir, but she kissed Mr. Tincent last even
ing as if she had never seen the like Nv him,
an its engaged blave they are, sir"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

"The man with the umbrella" was seen
gloomily perambulating the middle of the
streets, his countenance exhibiting melsn-
choy sympathy with the weather. both IN
dicatiye Of drop-sy. lie cametotown in search
Of the man who retails joint resolutions, beng
affected with weakness in the knees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Isn't 1t very affecting 70 behold At we'd
ding the sorrow-stncken air Of parent as he
" gives the bride away" when you know that
for the last ten years be has been trying 20 get
her off his hands
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

A preacher out West, while endesyoring 10
impress the Gospel upon his hearers, pointed
10 a corner in which an editor was quietly TAX
ing a nap, and remarked There are some in
thecorner who shed the Gospel just like a goose
sheds rain"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Philips, the Irish orator, spoke thus feeling
ly Of bis birthplace: There where the scenes
Of nv childhood reminded me bow innocent !
was. and the graves Of my fathers sdmonish ne
how pure ! shall continue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
&C, &c, &c.
PRICES IN PART:

&c, 0c.r &c.
PRICES IN PART:
Suit of Coat. Pants and Vest complete, Silk Mixed
Csssimere. SIS: Black Cloth Suit, 81 To Is; Grey
Harrison Cashmere suit Sl7; Pulled Lindsey Suit
$40; Separate portions of Suit az Ratable Prices;
b.st V5rufartu-ers i'm the Country, positively say
can offer BETTER and CHEAPER GO0DS in
INV line than have ever been sold in this neighbor-
hood
Thankful for past favors, I respectfully solicit a
continuance 0fpublc patronage, and viii endeayor
to merit the same I respectfully request buyers
t, clII before purchasing elsewhere and determine
for themselves if do not sell cheaper the same
quality Of goods than any one else possibly can.
S.rf no 1St--3m- NJ ROSENBERG.
Shenandoah Street, Opposite DR.. ODonnel's Office
and Residence. Hautr's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Mr.. Lemon has come over 10 our party"
said politician, exultingly, TO an opponent.
"Well," replied toe other, "if your party
has nothing stronger than lemonade TO recruit
with. il must be ia a bad way"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

GRAPHIc.-The following is a newspaper
correspondents graphic description OF the
ladies' toilet at a ball:
There were blondes in blue, as delicate as 'he
petals of lovers forget-me-not; brunettes in
cherry. that rivaled their own bright lips
One or two seemed like nymphs, risen, Venus
like from the sea, with riPples of pea-green
silk flowing from their waists, fecked with
lace which seemed but foam.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

NEwsPAPERs.-m a lecture upon news
papers, delivered in Philadelphia, by Rev. De
Witt Talmadge, he said: " now declare that
I consider the. newspaper to be tho grand
agency by which the gospel is preached, igno-
rance cast out, oppression dethroled, crime ex-
tirpated. the world raised, Heaven rejoiced, and
God glorifed. In the clanking Of the printing
press. as sheets fly out, hear the Lord Al
mighty proclaiming to all the dead nations Of
the earth. Lazarus comes forth, and to the
retreating surgcs of darkness, let there be
Hghtr"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
,-IPGTNIA FREE PRESS
TERMS.

-s-Trs FagE PBEss is published weekly at I''o
j. .r-.raF Fj0g Cents per uuHUw iH Advance
-r-THEEE DOLLARS if not paid in advance
one DaHor oHd Fif'y Cents for sir months
-s-- The terms of advertising are, for square
..- I.rr.| or less. One Da'lar and FVty Cents i'r
.r-.s iasertions-arger ones in the same proper
..- Each continuance Tiu'y.frs Cents.
--No advertisement 90 be considered oY 'ae
month o- wear unless specified on ,he Manuscript
.- previously agreed upon between tha rarue''
-s-Au advertisement not marked oo the copy
-s..r-sf.d number of insertions will be continued
--,.r ordered out. and payment eNacted accordingly.
---r-.--t- AryssrrsEvENrS.-Io avoid any
...r-f.-.-rrdirr ON tbc part Of the Annual Adver-
....- proper 90 state di.tise'y that their Pri-
..r... .-rr extends Co their immediate business
..r Estate. Legal and an other advertisements sent
t..t.a Co De au additional charge, and no yaria-
sion.
e Obituary Notices gilmore than five lines viii
r.raar-ed tor.
JOB WORK--Postsrs. Sale Bills, Circulars,
cards. &C., executed promptly, neatly ana al '1''
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Fresh Oysters.

THE Season is now begun. and ! can furnish
Oysters for Parties and Private Families by
the 10 or gallons; also by the pint or quart
can also fix them up in my Saloon in the Basement
Of the Jefferson Building TO suit the most ia,tiu
iOus. =. :. EASl EhpA /
October 10, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

It.. singular fact that ladies who know
row 10 preserve everything else, can't preserve
their tempers Yet /, may easily be done on
the self-sealing principle. 1t is only to "keep
.ts ,-c,tti cf tie re.,1 tightly clo:ei'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
REMOVED

To Roou or "MARKEr House. SQrARE."
Harness. Saddles & Brides,
MANUFACTURED OR REPAIRED
Al Clarlestorcn Jeferson Comfy.
YrHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charlestown and yiclnIty' that T. ! ne
i constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Rpggv Coach and Wagon, Harness. Saddles,
Brides Haiters, &C., in the most durable manner,
and the most modern style of workmanship, and at
shortnotice and upon " living" terms. Sly work
commeDds itself. All Task is share OF the public
patronage.
Anil 10 'GC. HENRY d. MIDDLEKAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

Some wretch Of an editor says that another
twist 10 the present mode Of doing up" the
ladies hair would take them of their feet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

A diminutive colored man, about 80 years Of
age. living in Frogown, southwest Of the Cap
itol. Washington, well known to many Of the
residents Of that locality as 'Jef," and who is
an iudefatigable plasterer and Whitewater, Is
now living with bis third wife, and has been
the father Of thirty children, expects soon to
see his thirty-lirst offspring. OF thirty, all
were boys, with one exception. JEFF, not
withstauding the weight Of family cares, looks
hearty. and will no doubt live many years yet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Land Agents.

TE p. PENDLET0N has associated with HAl ,
MICKEY. late of Pennsy vania, in the sale OF
IIx6s and other REAL ESTATE. Having taken license
for the purpose will be pleased to serve any per-
sons in the counties of Clarke, Warren, Loudoun,
Frederick and jefferson. They having made eN-
tensive arrangements TO secure purchasers rom
pennsvIyania' New York and Maryland. Any per-
sons who NAV wish to employ Us will send des-
cription of their LAND specifying the character oi
improvements and other matters appertaining to
its value; also the price, but in all we prefer
seeing the parties in person at our residence i9ur
Direct communications TO Bcrryville. Clarke Coun-
~ Va 7. Z. PENDLETON,
Fu,,.9 Isc7-tC HAYS MICKEY.
2vr Winchester Times, Charlesrown Free Press,
Leesburg Washingtonian please copy, and send bill
TO advertisers Clarke journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

rg-Tf you desire purchas ers for your rare.-
advertise in the Virginia Free Press, The "Oid
Family Journal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Harnden Express AGENCY

HI. HEISKELL has been appointed Agent
for Harndeu Express Companyat Charlestown,
and gives attention to the forwarding and re-
ceiving of Goods. Packages, Money, &c, &c.
The Express Office Is at my Store-room three
doors West of Sapington Hotel.
Special attention given to this branch OF bus
mess.
June Q. 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
BOOT &C. SHOE STORE.
JULIUS G. HOLMES,
House Carpenter
Il WS,,sI Il ~

And Builder
UNIFORMS the citizens of Jefferson, Clarke Fred
crick Berkeley Counties, thathe has opened
CARPENTER and JOINING SHOP,
in Cbarlestown. and will attend to REPAIRING OF
HOTSES and will CONTRACT for BUiLD,,
TYGS. All work will be done in the neatest and
most workman-like manner, and alta moderate rate
On hand. Lumber, Door Frames, Window SASH &c.
w., COI'VTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange
c,r ~ All who want their work done prompt
lv and neatly. will find it to their advantage to give
him cali Shop adjoining the Blacksmith shop
of Mr. Hiram O'BannOn.
April IL, lS67-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
HARPER'S FERRY
STORE,
FOR GENTLEMEN YOUTH & CHILDREN

vUHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing the
public that ne has just received, and will con,
ri1ut 10 keep constantly on hand large and wei
selected stock of the best Made-up
CLOTHING FOR FAIL d WINTER WEAR'
All kinds of Gcntlemen's Furnishing Goods,
Boots, shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions,
Trunks, yalises, Satchels,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-06
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.


Two DIsnILERiEs stnEp.-Inspecior Jewett yesterday
on the charge that entries been made upon the
books The officer seiz ed John Hopke's distlefy
al No. IL Ltte street, on q SIMILAR charge.
RIorous PROCEEDINGS OF FiREkEN.-A lgh which at
time threatened serious consequences occurred a.
about o'clock last evening, between the
representatives OF Engine Company No. and Hose
Company No. g. but section OF hetropolitans, under
command of Sergeant Maddox of the Forty-hftA pre-
cct promptly restored order. The OF the fight
II the mysteries OF this peculiar organization Of
tiremen Messrs George f. Poole, William Priestly and
John j. Powell arrested charges OF disorderly
conduct and locked up. Although caught 10 the act or
fighting the accused are said TO be law abiding citizens
Mr. Priestly Is member Of Hose Company No. 8, and
Mr. Powell belongs 70 Engine company No q They are
all slightly wounded.
CHARGE BURGLARY DIsMIssEp John Kolb and
George Wilson, under for past charged
with burgarousy entering distillery in Eery street.
near Hopkins W. D., and carrying away tberefrom
properly 70 the value OF $780, yesterday dis
charged from custody by Justice Daily appeared in
evidence that Mr. Kob OF the propretors OF the
establishment and that DISPUTE in regard to the dis
position the property the cause Of this action.
SrApalNo AYgRAY BETWEEN BoYs.-Bernard Walter, .
coiored boy son Of Rev. Mr. Glouser when the latter
pulled out pocket knife and jabbed it into Walters
side, nnicting serious wound The boy Glouster was
arrested and held Tor examination.
DROWNED WHILE BATnIN0-Ar j. Wesley CoTnwell. q
nephew OF Justice Cornwell drowned whe bathing
ct Glen Cove the Fourth OF July. The deceased
on yacht excursion and of tho party DR..
Fry's yacht At the time he drowned he SWIM
ming over to the Commodore Jones boat