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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

THE DEAD LADY BROUGHT TO LFE.-An
interesting and astonishing event transpired on
the 22d ult., at the house Of Dir. George Chan
dler. farmer living near the Lowell road, be-
tween Nashua and Tyngsboro, Mass. Apply
sician, DR.. Stroinski, stopped on the afternoon
Of the day mentioned at Mr.. C.'s house to feed
his horse. On entering the house, Mrs. Chan
dler informed the doctor that her daughter
Susan died on Saturday and that the body had
been placed in a coffin for interment on Sun
day. The doctor on looking into the coffin,
remarked that the girl was not dead, but only
in fit. He ordered the removal Of the body
and placed it in warm bath. After long
struggle, the girl was brought TO life. After
leaving some medicine the doctor took his de-
parture. thefollowingd theoneassigned
for the funeral-the resuscitated lady voided
a tape worm measuring twenty-eight feet in
length; and instead Of burying Miss Susan
Chandler, the parents inferred the cause Of all
her troubles
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
The Liquor Law in Boston.

An Alabamian in Mobile paper thus hits
OF tho prohibitory liquor law:
Boston seems to be growing worseevery day in
intolerance. They won't allow circus to have
horizontal bar" or band Of tumblers.'
Trance mediums are forbidden to practice be-
cause they call in the aid Of spirits. Opticians
are watched, because it is said people get their
glasses there. The London Punch F" and
Wilks' Spirits are forbidden to be sold BY the
periodical dealers. Apothecaries are forbidden
to sell liquor-ice. People are not allowed to
eat sour apples, and are liable to be arrested for
being in high spirits. Children who complain
of stomach-ache are locked up for fear it might
be shampaign. Men are arrestedon suspicion Of
being distillers who are caught "rectiiylng
mistakes. Hotels have had 10 take " rum ono
lets f" and "wine sauce of their bill OF fare'
All bookstores selling histories containing an
account of the Battle Of Brandywine are
closed at once. Dead people cannot be buried
m bier Vessels arc not allowed to come in
to the harbor, because they have to pass bar
in doing so ; and sea captains are not allowed
to take any port in storm IF they do, they
must tell where they gotit. Enterprising men
dare not show any public spirit; and even the
poor washerwoman can only dry two sheets at
a time, as any one is liable to arrest who has
" three sheets in the wind"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
A Singular Case

Some years ago man living in Wheeling,
Va, and named Joseph Leppens, got his life
insured, as was said, for the benefit of his wife,
Josephine Leppens. A short time passed,
when he went down the Ohio river and was
not heard Of for years after, the supposltion
following that he had been drowned, from the
fact that his coat and papers belonging to him
were found upon the boat, and few days af-
ter a dead body was picked up on the river
near the place where he was reported to have
made his disappearance Some years after
friend of the wife received letter from man
who signed his namo as II. A. Deicher, inquir-
ing how the wife of the late Joseph Leppens
was getting along, and whether she had re-
ceiyed the insurance money due her upon the
death of her husband. The letter was shown
Mrs. Leppens, who, il is said, Immediately
recognized the handwriting as that Of her hus-
bands. and took the letter to the agents OF the
insurance company, who, thinking they smelt
a rat. refused to pay the $4,000 insurance
money, and it was believed that Leppens was
endeavoring to defraud the insurance company
Some time after Leppens came to Washington,
the intelligence of which was conveyed to his
wife. who came on hero in pursuit of him, and
not only found him here, but, rs she alleges,
found him cohabiting with woman here. The
case came up before Justice Walter yesterday
afternoon, upon warrant sued out by the wife,
Josephine Leppcns, charging her husband, Jos.
Leppens, alias II. A. Deicher, with having COM
mitted adultery on the 80th day of July, 1867,
and that she is afraid he will do her some bodily
harm. After hearing the evidence in the case
the Justice remanded the accused to Jail TO await
hearing. Mrs. Leppens lives in Wheeling,
w. Va, and has five children; while her hus-
band, Joseph Leppens, alias II. A. Deicher,
has for some time been q clerk in one Of the
offices of the patent Office building.-Hdsh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
MISCEILANY.
A New Love Test.

The English papers tell of a sentimental in
dividual named Staulopc, who, having become
possessed with the notion that his wife was not
so fond of him as she should be, resolved to
put her love to the test. This he did by bang
ing himself in efligy in the attic, and conceal
ing himself where he could watch the effect Of
the spectacle. Here is the sequel:
After awhile, his daughter came up after
skipping-rope, and caught glimpse Of the sus-
pended figure. Sherandown the stairs, scream
ing "oh, mother, mothcrl pappy has hung
himself" "Now forit," thought Felix, in am
buscadc 1--WE shall have touching scene pre-
sently." "Hung himself" he heard Mrs. STAN
hope repeat, as she walked lcisurely up stairs.
"Hc hasn't got pluck enough for such thing
or ho would have done il long ago. Well, l
believe he has done it, however" she said, as
she came in view Of Felix's representative
"Moll Ito the little girl), l think be ought to
be cut down. You had botter gointo the kitch-
en- and get knife, my dear; but don't go down
too fast or you might fall and hurt yourself--
Stay, forgot There's no knife in the kitch-
en- sharp enough. You can go round to Mr..
Holmes, the shoemaker-he's only four streets
off-snd ask him to lend US his pairing knife,
tell him TO whet it before he sends it. And,
Molly, when you are in the neighborhood, you
can stop at Aunt Sukcy's and ask how tho ba-
by is. And, Molly, you can stop at the gro
GERS shop as you come back, and get pound
Of sugar"
"Poor Felix" sighed Mrs. Stanhopc, when
her daughter had departed: 81 hope we shall
get him down before the vital sparks extinct,
for these buryings are very troublesome, aud
cost money. lie wanted to put IN end to him
self, too; and think ought to lot him have
his own way for once in his lilo; he used to say
that was always crossing him. Iwish hehad
not spoiled that new clothes line; on old rope
might have answered his purpose" Here
voice. which sounded like that Of the supposed
suicide. broke in upon Mrs. Stanhope's solilo-
ouv with "You confounded Jezable, I'll DO the
death of your Mrs. Stanhope, thinking this
must of course be ghostly exclamation, utter
ed a wild scream, and attempted to escape
down the narrow staircase. Felix, starting
from bis place Of concealmcnt, gave chase
Mrs. Stanhope stumbled midway on the flight
of stairs, and Mr. Stanhope having just reach
ed her, and made grasp at her dishevolcd hair
as it streamed backward, the amiable partners
were precipitatcd to the bottom together; both
were badly bruised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

The following wonderful story is said to
have been taken from the logbook Of Vessel
which arrived in New York:
In the course Of tho voyage, that dreadful
disease, ship fever, broke out among the crew.
One Of the sailors, among the first victims. was
accompanied by his son, a lad Of fourteen years,
who was strongly attached TO bis father, and
remained with him day and night, and never
could be persuaded TO leave him for q moment.
A large shark was seen every day following
the vessel, evidently for the purpose Of devotr-
ing any one who should die and DO committed
to the deep.
After lingering q few days, the sailor died.
As was the custom a. sea, bo was sewed UP In
Q blanket, and for the purpose of sinking him,
an old grindstone and carpenters axe wero
put in with him. The very impressive service
Of the Episcopal Church was then read, aud
the body committed 10 the deep.
The poor boy, who had watched the proceed
ings closely, plunged in after his father, when
the enormous shark swallowed them BOTH
The second day after this dreadful scene, as
the shark continued 30 follow the vcssel--fof
thero were others sick in the ship-one Of the
sailors proposed as they had shark hook on
board, to make an effort 10 take him.
They fastened the hook TO long rope, and
batting il with piece Of pork, threw 1t into
the sea, and tho shark instantly swallowed it.
Having thus hooked him, by means Of wind
lass they boisted him on board. After he was
dead they prepared to open him, when one Of
the sailors, STOPPING down for that purpose,
suddenly paused, and after listening few mo-
ments, declared most solemnly he heard low
cultural sound, which appeared 10 proceed
from the shark. The sailors, after enjoying a
hearty laugh at his expense, proceeded to lis.
ten for themselves, when they were compelled
to admit they heard similar sound. They
then proceeded TO open the shark when tho
mystery was explained.
II appears that the sailor was not dead, but
in trance; and his son on making this dis
covery when inside the shark had by means OF
o knife, ripped open the blanket. Having thus
liberated bis father, they both went 10 work
and righted up the old grindstone-the boy
was turning, the father was holding on to the
old ship carpenter's axe, sharpening It for tho
purpose Of cutting their way out Of their Jonah
like prison, which occasioned the noise heard
BY the sailor. As il was the hottest season Of
the year, and very little air stirring where they
were at work, they were both sweating tre-
mendously.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
NIRaINIA FREE PREss.
TERMS.

-v-Thc FaEr Pass is published weekly at THo
-. .r--, eaf Fi0g Ceats per aassH' iR GdVoRee.
-v-TuREE DOLLARS il not paid in advance.
-s-O Ose Dollar cad Fifty Ceais for sir u'oHiA'.
The terms Of advertising are, for square,
...a uucs) OF less, One Dollar osd Fyly CeHf' for
.r-,e irsertons-hrger ones in the same proper
,sr Each continuance Tkiriy.fre Costa
--No advertisement 70 be considered oy the
month or year unless specified on The Manuscript
.r previously agreed upou between the parties
-c-An advertisement not marked ON the copy
ar, s,,cifsd number ofinsertions viii be continued
until ordered out. and payment exaeted accordingly
rF--RrcrrAu ApvEsrrsEnENrs.-Io avoid any
-,i.r,3.r.snding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
,;. 8. s proper to state Distinctly that their pri-
,.ls-, only extends to their immediate business
r.,r Estate. Legal and all other advertisements sent
,.. ...a Co De an additional charge, and no varia-
sion. 81,
e-- Obituary Notices Of more than five lines Will
techar-cd for.
IOB yVORK--Postcrs. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. &C., executed promptly, neatly ana az ia'F
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

THE CoSvENTIoS.-The recent so-callcd '
conyention-realy saturnalia-held in this city
reminds one of the feast to which the fox invi-
ted the stork, which was served in shallow
dishes. Here the old fox and the whclPs lap
ped up the soup till more than stated, while the
poor country stork and her cooperative
iiedglings were not able to get scrimpt,oni OF
food with the points Of their long beaks :
Their privation was made the more tantalinrg
by the remark occasionally addressed to them
-"sorry you have such poor appetite.
TRichmond Dispatch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

There is not one thing which helps 10 estab-
lish mans character and standing IN society
more than steady attendance at church, ands
proper regard for the first day Of the week.
Every head Of family should go to church as
an example. Lounging on the streets and in
bar rooms on the Sabbath, Is an abominstion,
and deserves censure, because il lays the foun-
dation Of habits which ruin both body and soul.
Many man can date the commencement Of his
dissipation which made him burden TO him
self and his friends and an object Of pity 10 the
sight of his enemies, 10 his Sunday debsuchery.
Idleness is the mother Of drukenness
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
After All.

The spples are ripe in the orchard,
The work Of the reaper Is done,
And the golden woodlands redden
In the blood Of the dying sun.
At the cottsec door the grsndsire
Sits, pale in his easy chair,
While the gentle wind Of the twilight
Plays with his silver hair.
A woman is knceling beside him
4 fair voting form Is pressed,
In the first, wild passion Of sorrow,
Agaihst his aged breast
And far from over the distance,
The faltering echoes conc.
or the flying blast of the buglc
And the rafting roll Of the drnm'
Then the grandsire speaks in whisperj
"The end no man can see;
But We give him TO his country,
And We give our prayers to Thee.
The violets star the meadows,
The rose-buds fringe the door,
And over the grassy orchard
The pink-white blossoms pour
But the grandsire's chair Is empty,
The cottage Is dark and still;
There's nsmeiess grave on the battle ncid,
And q new one under the hill.
And pallid fearless woman
BY the cold hearth sits alone,
And the old clock In the corner,
Ticks on with q steady drone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
POETICAL.
The Rain Concert.

Millions Of tiny rain drops
Are falling all around;
They're dancing on the housetops,
They're hiding in the ground.
They are fairy-like musicians
With anything for keys,
Beating tunes upon the windows
Keeping time upon the trees.
A light and airy treble
They play upon the stream,
And the melody enchants us
Like the music Of dream.
A deeper bass Is sounding
When they're dropping into caves;
With tenor from the zephyrs;
And an alto from the waves.
Oh, tits a stream Of music,
And Robin "don't intrudc,"
II, when the rain Is weary,
He drops an interlude.
Il seems rs IL the warbling
or the birds in all the bowers,
Had been gathered into rain drops,
And was coming down in showers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
AIsouITu & BRO
All Diseases of tho Lungs.

yNUE RESULTS of its use is proof Of its great
value. The extraordinary healing properties
~ this Medicine are experienced by all those who
have used il. Their testimony can be found in
pamphlet. 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 that the matter ana
phlegm are easily expectoratcd
Pains and soreness Of the Chest are quickly re-
lieyed by the irritated parts becoming healed
Cold Chills and Night Sweats become immediately
checked. by 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 II is perfectly for the most delicate
child. Consumptiyes would do well to read his
Treatise on Diseased Lungs.
Physicians who have failed 10 cure their patients
sbouid try this Medicine before they give the case
up, as we know very many valuable lives nave peeh
saved by being persuaded 20 give il trial.
Be sure and get Aliens Lung Balsam, and let no
other article be palmed upon you.
Aliens Lung llalsan is put up with great care,
and with fine steelengrayed label, bearing the sg-
nature of the Propretors.
Don't Forget That
Aliens Lung Balsam viii break up the most dis
tressing Cough in few hours time.
Many cases of Consumption, thatwere considered
incurable, have been cured in this city. Call and
get pamphlet, and read the remarkable cures,
which will convince you Of the great value OF this
Medicine.
Don't despair because all other remedies have
failed. but try the remedy, and You will not be de-
cciyed. For sale by the Proprietors,
J.N HARRIS 4 CO., Cincinnati, o.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Medicine Dealers
throughout the Country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

A boy who had. happily, read Shakespeare,
was about to be spanked for somo triaing Of
fense, when he called out, solemnly, Pause y
The uplifed hand Of the schoolmas.er hesitated
in mid-air, and the boy said: Do not diso-
bsy Cardinal wolsey's beautiful Injunction
What do you mean ?" asked the master.
He says" replied the boy,
abe just and fear not;
Let oil the ends thou sim'st at be thy eountry'f,
Thy Gods, and truth's'"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

A gentleman at the theatre, The other night,
in sounding the praises of new opera glass
whichhe had Just purchased, said, Why, bless
your soul, /. brings ladies on the opposite side
Of the house SO near that can smeli the musk
on their pocket handkerchiefs, and hear the
beating Of their dear little hearts"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

WINCHESTER s. STRAsBURG SURvEY.-The
survey on this road is progressing. Capt. Ran
dolph and his corps Of engineers began at New ,r'
town last week to the lines TO Strasburg. Inc
work will he continued both ways until finish
ad - Hiurbesffr Nffrs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
NEW JEwELRY STORE.

TTNHE subscriber would most respectfully an
nounce 70 the citizens Of Charlestown and vi
entity that ne has opened splendid assortment OF
Watches and Jewelry, including, in part,
Gold and silver Watches,
Of various grades all Of which will 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. | would also announce that
have secured the services Of a competent workman
on watches and repairing jewelry, so that all who
NAV want anything done in the line OF repairing OF
watches, clocks or jewelry, may rely upon having
il done in the most workmanlike STYLE and all work
will be warranted as represented.
/ would, therefore, ask a call. as am determined
10 suit purchasers and please all who may be dis
posed 10 patrouize me. Room, the one lately Oceu-
pied bv Mcintyre and Rallston.
Sept g. lS66-ly. l.. DlNkLb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22


Land Agency Notice!
SAMUEL RIDEN0UR will act as agent for
- the sale Of ZEAL ESTATEin Jefferson
and Clarke Counties, at my Office in Charles
town. Va. My advantages for obtaining pur-
chascrs are unsurpassed. have been exclu-
siyely engaged in the
Real Estate
business in this Valley for two years andhave
very extensive knowledge of persons wishing
to purchase issue Real Estate Register
every month in which 4 full description of the
lands in hand is published.
We arc always ready to take customers di-
rect to any property we have for sale. Per-
sons wishing their property SOLD will please
give il in at once.
Office in rear of the Sappington Hotel.
l.. A. LUCE.
May ,, 1S67.-tf.
ES5- Please give US a call and learn more of
our manner Of doing business.
s. RIDENOUR.
Clarke Journal, and Shepherdstown Register
copy s months and send bill to advertisers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

II is said that in Loudoun County, Va, at
the close Of the war gentleman bought 1000
Merino sheep on credit. At the end Of the
first year his sales Of wool and sheep paid not
only for the original outlay, but left him $50
sheep in hand-equivalent to $4,000 in money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
STOVES! STOVES.
TINWARE, .a
N STOVES, Nf
SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT,
On Main Street. CAarlestolcn.


TVHE undersigned have on hand and are constant
ly manufacturing at their Tinware, Stove, and
Sheet Iron Establishment. in Charlestown, every
description of CULINARY WARE, usually found
in their line of business-made Of the best material
and by experienced workmen. The stock now in
their Ware Room, comprises every useful article
known TO the housekeeper, and any article called
for any of Goods desired can be furnished
with dispatch.
Among their stock Of Tin Ware may be found
BUCKETS Of all sizes, COFFEE POTS OF the most
approved patterns, Cullenders, Spits, Steamers,
Cake Screws, Cake Cutters, Flour Boxes, Patty
Pans of various patterns, Basins, Chamber Ware,
Pitchers Measures of all sizes, ana fainted Toilet
Ware. Their stock of
SHEET IRON WARE,
comprises every article in the Culinary and House
keeping department. Their stock OF
STOVES
embraces every variety of WOOD aud COAL
STO YES, among which may be found the follow
Virginia Star, sizes, for Coal; Old Dominion, 4
sizes, for Wood; Noble Cook, sizes, for Coal or
Wood; ExtenSion-tOp Mt Vernon; Winona, 81
ses, for Wood; Nine Plate Stoves for Wood-plain
and Soiler top; Defiance King, sizes; Scotchman
Cook, sizes; Cottager, sizes, Coal; Fesper
Star, sizes, Coal; Grecian Capital, sizes, Coal
Radiator, sizes, Coal; Magic Temple, 3siEes, for
Wood; Laura, sizes, Wood. Also, Parlor, Star
Cottager, and Franklin, all sizes.
Possessing every facility known TO the business
they are prepared to execute with the utmos'
promptness, all kinds Of
Building and Job Work.
Tin Roofing, linking and SpOuting done TO order
and in the best manner.
Merchants desirous of replenishing their stock o
Tin or Sheet Iron Ware will find it to their advan
tage to deal with them. They will make liberal
discount to merchants when articles are bought by
the quantity. They will also take in exchange foi
Tin Ware. Rags, Becswax, Wool, Sheepskins, Bee
Hides, Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter.
Thankful for past favors and with determine
tion 10 merit the increasing patronage of the com
munity, we respectfully solicit call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our line OF busi
ness. Terms are such as cannot fail to please.
Sept. q, lS6G. MILLER ~ SMITH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

"Take care you don't melt" said wag to
an Irish laborer, vino was perspiring very free
". "oh, bed.d I would, thin, if was as
soft as wees"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22

According to the old German custom, the
sons were to walk to church after their father;
but the daughters before their mother, to show
that her eye should Fever be OF them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
Law school,
VIRGINIA.

rs,ur rryt session ~ my Law School will com
-,.,r, ON the 10Th dav Of Superintendent and
IN I'm th. 10Th Of the following June.
Tu- t.rius &c, address
JUpGE RICHARD PARKER,
t-- 1ScT-Gt- Winchester. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
DONE Forget That
DIR. S. o. Richardson's
SHERRY WINE BITTERS.
The Celebrated New England Remedy
FOR
HABITUAL CONSTIPATION.

JAUxprcE, FEVER AND AGUE, GENERAL. DE-
BILITY, AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM
DIsoRpEREp STOMACH, LIVER, OR
BOWELS, SUCH AS
Acidity Of the Stomach, Indigestion, Heartburn,
Loss Of Appetite. Costiyeness, Blind and bleeding
piles. Disgust Of Food, Sour Eructions, Sinking or
Fluttering of the Pit Of the Stomach, Dimness OF
Vision, Yellowness of the skin and Eyes, Pain in
the Side, Back. Chest or Limbs, and in all cases
where a TONIC is necessary.
JN. HARRIS Il CO., Proprietors,
March IA, lSG7-Gm. Cincinnati, ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-22
GTTSTAvE BROWN,

G u SAA y H - A@~ " ANS
Baker. * ConfectiOner,
"Hessipg,s" Old Stand ChGrlestOlCB, JEFF. %.
WEST VIRGINIA,
II EEPS constantly on hand large, fresh and
IN general assortment Of
French and American
CONFECTIONERIES,
Embracing every kind and variety. Also, all kinds
of Nuts, Canned Fruits, Raisins, Currants, Dates,
Figs, CitrOn, LiquOriee, Oranges, Lemons, &c, fe.
Pound, Sponge, Fruit and all other kinds Of
CAKE
constantly on hand, and warranted equal to the
best that can be manufactured.
N He is ready at all times to ill orders for
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, &C., to any extent de-
sired, and on as reasonable terms as can be had
elsewhere.
5rs-Truly grateful to the citizens Of the County
generally for the very liberal patronage extended
10 him since his commencement of business IN
Charlestown, he respectfully solicits renewal OF
their avors as his best endeavOrs shall be used to
serve them acceptably.
January g. lS67-6