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er, purer light than they are won't Annie IS
in her little room and one gaze at her calm,
pale face, and emsciated form, will tell you her
wish is soon to be granted She is sitting near
An open window. and near her Is Alice.
Dear Alice" she said, " am dying ere
you pale moon is set. my spirit will be in hea-
ven, | trust My wish. though spoken in
| grlish thoushtl.Ssness, will be granted. hope
| have well improved the time given me 80 pre-
pare for death. Oh Alice retract your rash
wish, lest it be fearfully fulfilled as niue viii
7 BE- Seek Him in whom our loved Clara trusts,
and you will feel as she feels. Here, take this
lock of hair give it to her as my last gift, and
tell her to remember me. Bury me by my mo-
Ixher in that sweet, lonely dell, beneath the
mournfnl willow tree. Visit my grave some
times, Alice, and my freed spirit shall hover
over thee there. do not fear the grave. The
mild zephyrs will softly sigh over me, and the
rude wintry winds, as they rustic through the
trees above me, will sing my dirge. Sweet
flowers will bloom above me, and the gentle
showers will make the grass green on my grave.
Dear Alice, when YOU die, meet me in heaven" "
She slowly shut her eyes, and her pure soul
departed Long did Alice gaze on the lovely
form, lovely even in death and she thought,
death is not SO horrible after all. They laid
her sadly down in her last resting-place, and
/ !. - Il
A year passed after the death of Annie, and
Alice again drank deeply Of the cup Of af'iic-
tion. A sweet babe had been given her. after
the death Of her friend, aud she loved it with
| All mothers fonduess. She and her fond hus-
band gazed with unmixcd delight on its first
sweet smile, and talked Of its future destiny
with Joy But alas, for their fond hopes The
sweet babe dropped and died ike half-blown
rose, and with it, all their fond expectations.
| Then she thought Of her rash wish, Of those
words so lightly spoken, and the last words OF
her sweet friend Annie Was death horrible
All, no. 1t seemed sacrlege to lay that fair
form before her in the cold, damp earth. How
beautiful was that fair face, shaded with light
I golden curs, and tho.. long siken oye-lashes
resting on that cold marble cheek She re-
turned to her home and how desolate it aP-
peared She thought Of those words so light
ly, thoughtlessy spoken, in youthful joyous
ness, and shuddered as she thought Of tho con-
sequences, if her rash wish had been granted
But grief softened and subdued her spirit, and
soon she was enabled to say, Father, thy vii
be done" with Clara Through her quiet and
prosperous life, she ever remembered with
gratitude, mingled with sorrow, her girlish
wish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-17
Nothing has Happened.

Some years ago farmer, living in a village
bordering on Berks county, furnished one Of
his three sons with a sum Of money and told
him to 60 West aud remain two years, at the
end Of which time he should return to Laneas-
ter. stop at Scbohelds, and one Of them would
be there to meet him. The young man started
on his travels, aud at the end Of the speclhed
time he returned 1t should be promised that
teleeraphs were not then in existence, the pos
tai system was not 50 perfect as It is to-day,
and literary attainments were not SO general
hence NO communication took place between
the parties. He returned, however, as we SAID.
His brother was there to meet him, and they
both proceeded homeward in buggy Tho
wanderer, after relating some Of his adventures,
inquired whether anything had happened sinco
he left home.
mo, not a single thing" said the other r.
everything is just tho same as when you left
except the old crow died"
Indeed" said the wanderer, "and is the old
crow dead? What killed him. p
"Why. he ate toomuch meat when thematcb-
ed horses died"
Good gracious arc Che matched horses
dead-what killed them 2'
"Wen, you see when the house and barn
burned they oyerdid themselves IN hauling wa
ter"
GOOD gracious are the house and barn
burned dowu-how did it happen%
"Wsll, you see when daddy died, they wero
carrying lights about and were careless
Good gracious and is dad dead-what
was the matter with him?'
"Wcl, you see when our Sal ran away and
got married against daddys Wishes he just
pined away and died.
Good gracious! so nothing has happened
sine. I've been away?'
"No, everything IS Just the same"
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CHAPTER III.
| trust in thee, my father, and thy truth
Shall guide me now, as IN my joyous youth.

trust in thee my father, and thy truth
Shall guide me now, as IN my Joyous youth.
Gentle reader, have you ever seen bright
autumn day, when the sun shed almost the &C.
NAL warmth Of summer On the yellow and Grim
son tinted leaves, which appear if possible,
more lovely than they did when they clothed
the trees with verdure? and DO you not feel
love for the fading, yet beautiful wild-fowers'
which you could not for more brilliant ones Of
summer; kind Of love mingled with symps-
thv for their transient lives and hard fate7 II
you have seen a day like this, you have seen a
day like the one that witnessed sweet Clara
Leslie's bridal. 1t was in the old village
Church that the ceremony took place, which
united her forever to Henry Morton. Soon the
solemn VOWS were spoken, and Oh it was
happy. vet sad time to Clara She trusted con-
fdingly in him TO whom she had given her first
love: still shade Of sadness would steal over
her. as she thought that she must soon leave
her childhood's friends and her early home, 30
60 far, far away to foreign isle, never to re-
turn. But it must be So for our sweet Clarais
now a missionary bride. After spending
few days with her friend Alice, aud visiting
Annies grave, she bade adieu to all her loved
friends, and started for her island home. Gal
lantly sped their vessel over .he blue sea, and
in few weeks they safely reached their dcs-
tined home Ah! we wish them much sue
cess in their high and noble enterprisei and may
they win many souls to Him in whom they
trust. A hard lot was theirs, but mingled with
the sweet consciousness Of doing good to the
benighted brethren.
-Four years passed by, and our sweet Clara's
pure soul passed away to join the angel spirit
Of her friend Annie. She felt she was dying
but was she unhappy? All! no. Bitterly
did her loved one mourn for her, but still he
did not wish her back. She sleeps where the
date and palm trees wave, in land Of brilliant
flowers and perpetual yerdure.
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A. Remarkable Prayer.

On Friday night meeting Of the republicans
Of Richmond Va, was held twas composed
of whites and blacks, and the proceedings
were opened by a colored man making the fol-
towing prayer:
Oh, Lord God, bless our enemie.-bless
President Johnson We would not even have
him sent TO hell Come, oh come, good Lord,
and touch his heart. even while am talking
with you here tonight. [Amen.l Show him
the error Of bis ways Have mercy upon our
" Moses" fgreat laughter and atnons,l who.
like Esau, has sold bis birthrisht for a morsel
Of pottage-took us in the wilderness and left
Us ihere. Come down upon him, Oh Lord,
with thy blessing. God bless rs in our meet
ing tonight, and help Us IN what we do. God
forbid that we should choose any conservative
that has tie spirit Of the devil 10 bis heart and
whose feet take bold on he'll God bless our
old frend-true and trieI-hr. Hunnicu't,
who has stood great many soHows, and l
think he can stand great many more
rLaughter.l Bless our judge, Mr. Underwood,
who Is down here among US and don't let any
thing harm hair Of his head
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POLITICAL.
The Marriage Vow.

Fold her wardrobe. for tits priceless
To the weeping husband, wifeless;
Fold il for a sad remembrance,
For my ewes can ne'er behold 1t,
But the wearer still is with il,
And tits mouTnful now 10 see II;
Fold il in the form she leitit
In the plaits her hands had touched Iti
Fold it-place it-for remembrance.
Rev'rently. each pearl and gem recase,
Reverently, each jewel in its place,
Neatly, each ribbon, silk and lace,
For the wearer now is deadl
God thou knowest this i sorrow,
Hard to bear through each tomorrow
or the world, so hollow hollow
Recollection Of the dead
Fold them nestly with each other,
Bridal veil. aud bridal 'kerchief
Golden clasp and satin slipper, .
Which the silent slumberer wore,
When our lives were wed in one,
When our hopes, a gorgeous train.
The bow of promise shone upon
A welcome 10 the love We bore
A promise of the dual reign,
Heart DER heart, had each in store.
Fold them-fold them for the love-
The auburn curl, and bridal gloTe)
OF her, my hearts dear dead;
For she never more will wear them,
Never from that folding take them,
Lying in her lowly bed;
For though fallen, God has given
Robes of splendor TO the risen
In the heaven around her spread.
Fold them-lock them up forever,
As the grave has locked the wcarer;
They are emblems only, now
For the beauteous form is slumbcring,
Its dear dust, with dust is mouldering,
But her spirit, God is keeping
In the heaven beyond our feeling
Beyond the hearing of our weeping
Waiting for my spirits coming,
To renew The broken vow.
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CHAPTER II.
"Sav, wherefore should we weep and wherefore
pour
On scented airs the unaysiling sigh
While sun-bright waves quivering to the shore,
And landscapes blooming, that the loved must
die.
Three years have flown since the above scene
occurred, and change, that busy one, has been
at work. Alice Linton has become a bride,
and we will take peep at her IN her new home.
1t is a sweet little cottage, with a vine-covered
piazza. Pinks, lilies and roses bloom in the
neat little yard, and the modest buds peep
through the white fence, and seem to nod TO
the passer by. Two tall old elms rise IN MAJ
estv before the door, and almost sweep the
ground beneath them, with their graceful, pen
daDt branches. 4" Here she lives in quiet beauty.
but she is not alone; no, for sweet Annie vii
lis is here, not for a visit, kind reader, but she
has come to this sweet place to die. 'Tis a
bright summer evening. The pale moon is
pouring its soft, silver light on the slumbering
earth; the sweet stars shed, # possible bright
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-17

"a Lawyer" said Lord Brougham. " IS
learned gentleman who rescues your estate from
your enemies and keeps it himself II any
man" said Lord Cockburn. twas TO claim my
coat and believed he was serious in his de-
nand. I would rather part both with it and my
vest than defend my title to it at law LIT
igation," said Lord jeffrey, "is 10 be recon-
reudei to those only who possess a surplus o. J
funds. and wish to get quit Of itsensationa.iy.
To a client who insisted on having TIE last
rights Of tie law, Sir James Gibson CFalg re-
marked: "Weil, let me tell you, TIE MAD no
will have the last word at the law, is very Ike
the man who will have the last drop in the
tankard-he has the chance Of getting the I'D
down on bis nose.
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PRESERVING A WHALE short time agos
whale vas stranded on the Norfolk 'Englsndl
coast. and purchased - a speculation Of sharp
practitioner, who advertised f0E information
how to preserveit. Sunderland wag replied
to the advertisement, rendering the desired IN
formation on receipt Of half crowns worth Of
postage stamps, which arrived, and The follow
ing recipe was duly forwarded "Put the whale
carefully into a glass bottle, cover it over with
spirits Of wine strong whiskey may do; then
cork and seal up" The postage stamps were
handed over to some charitable institution.
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,.Il.eINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

-g-rhs Ferr Pass is published weekly a. I'7o
-.-- -.qrf rtav Cent, psr cHHaHl {" odgaHce.
-y-rHREE DOLLAESi it not paid in adyarce.
~ 0fs D10a- and F.fy Cents for siz months.
-s-Ths terms of advertising are, for square,
...r uaes' or less, Oas Da7ar aai Fgty Cents for
.a-.s irssrtions-,arger ones in the same proper
sion Each continuance Ttv'y.frs Csst'.
-s-Nl adv .-tisemcut 90 be considered oy 'ae
month or year unless specified on che Manuscript
Or previously agreed upon between che parties.
-.-A- alvertsemeut-u1. marked on Che copy
r-ssese.f.d number 5rinse,.ie1s vii, be continued
until ordered 1ut. and rsymsut eEactst accordingly.
-.y-Rr---ta ArvEHrlssNESrs,-I avoid any
--s.r-5.-.audsrr cu ,herart OF the Annual Adver-
.t..-s f., proper t5 state ditHrfg that theig Pri-
g.I..e only extends 90 their immedia,c business
Real Estate. Legal and aii other Advertisements sent
hg gtasu 90 be an additional charge, and no y1ril-
..r.
n Obituary Notices Of more than five lines will
lerulrl.l for.
JOB WORK--Posters, sale Bills, Circulars.
Cards. tc.. executed promptly. neatly ana al ia'f
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LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS!
BOOT & SHOE-MAKING AT FAIR
RATES IN CHARLESTOWN.

TOSEPH J. MORRAN, respectfully informs
81 the citizens of Charlestown, and surrounding
country, that he still continues to manufacture
BOOTS AND SHOES,
and has opened a Shop on Lawrence Street, in the
law Office OF the late Thomas Gsiggs, Esq.
Keepipg always on hand good stock of materi-
ais his old customers and the public generally may
rely upon being satisfactorily accommodated by
giving him call. He promises good work and
Reasonable charges; and he solicits the patronage
of those who may be in want OF anything in his line
Of business
PRICES REDUCED
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him. ne would ask continuance Of
the fayors of his old friends, and trial OF his work
bv the public generally as no efforts will be spared
upon bis part to please and accommodate.
August %, 1866.
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shoeimg Of Horses
Errors of Youth.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
vous Debility. Premature Decay, and all the ef-
fects OF vouthfu indscretion will. for the sake Of
suffering humanity. send free to all who need il,
the recipe and directions for making the simple re-
medv bv which be was cured. Sufferers wishing
70 profit bv the advertisers experience, can do so
by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOENB. OGDEN, 81 Cedar g., Nsv yo-k.
Nz- .. ls57-lr.
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CoURTsmP.-A lover should be treated with
the same gen,leness as a new glove. The LADY
should pull bin On aith the utmost Tenderness
At first. only making the smallest advance nt =
time, I'll sbe gradually gains upon him, and
twists him ultimately around her little fingers,
whereas the young lady who is hasty, and IN
too great a hurry, will never gtt lover to
take her hand, but be left with nothing but
her wits az her finger end.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-17

HI. HEISKELL has been appointed Agent
for Harnden's Express Company Chariestown,
and gives attention to the forwarding and re-
ceiying of Goods, Packages, Money, &c, &c.
The Express Office is atmy Store-roon three
doors West Of Sapington Hotel.
Special attention given to this branch Of bus
mess
June o, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-17

4 new way oi keeping warm has been put
in practice and with good effect. II is % have
a buck wheat cake made large enough 10 cover
the bed, like quilt, and spread over it piping
hot about the time Of retiring. When made
proper thickness, Il retains the heat until
morning; and then if person IS too lazy 70
get up, he can make very good breakfast by
eating the edges az be lies.
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AND NEW INDUCEMENTS.

uNHE subscriber has Just received at his store
room in Charlestown. opposite the Bank Build
mo choice selection of new articles Of necessity,
which. in addition TO his former stock, makes his
assortment complete. lie will sell ON moderate
terms. and solicits call from the public tie has
lust opened Canvas Hams, Dried Beet, Balona
Sausage and Scotch Herring. Fruit Jars, Brandy
Peaches. Picked Onions. Lemon Syrup, Raspber-
~ Syrup, Candies, RaisinS Filberts, Figs, Al
monds, &c.
Groceries
Of all kinds and qualities. Wooden Ware. Tin
Ware. Japan Walters. UORS-Brandy.G Gin.
Port Wine Catawba Wine, Whiskey. Superior
Tobacco and Segars. FISH--Shad, Mackerul No.
! Potomac Herring.
A fine assortment Of Cent?, Ladies' and Child
ren's Shoes and Hats Hosieiy; Looking Glasses (;
Willow Baskets. Quecnsware Stoneware. Flour,
Corn Meal and all other artides necessary 10 com
plete assortment Call soon and examine stock.
JACOB B. BROWN,
August !, 1867. Agent
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A PRAcTIcAt CmLD.-A clergyman at fam
ilv devonons was explaining the nature q
PRAYER. His little son, four years of age, ca
perly injured "Cau we ask God for any thing
CHANGING soon after to pass the cbild's sleeping
room, the father saw him on bis knees. Draw
ing near, be was taken aback by hearing the
ycungsier close bis petition thus; "And please,
God, make ny mother iTy the some dough-
uuts "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-17

RELIoIoS.-0ccupying pew in genteel
church, without paying he rent, and abusing
zli o1hei 6suominstiors.
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A. p. Il. Ransom. :. Ed. DUKE.
RANSOM 81 DUKE,

A.R.H. RANSOM. :. Ed. DUEE.
RANSOM 81 DUKE,
HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
HAvE in Store and for Sale
Geiser's Pat. Threshing Machine,
Scullys Cider and Wine Mill, best in the market
Siaclairs s. O. II, l3 and Is inch Propellers, hay,
straw and fodder Cutters-warranted
H.M. BAKERS WHEAT FAN, (warrsnted.l
Raw Hide Roller Hay and Straw Cutters.
GRAIN DRILLS. with and without Guano and
Grass Seed Attachments.
PLOWS AND PLOW CASTINGS.
Fairbanks Patent Platform and Family Scales.
Briar Scythes and Briar Hooks.
Ohio Grindstones, with without frames fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, (ALL EwDs,)
Pa,er; WATER ORA WER SfOr WeHs C'''srn'.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, lbest cotton and lnen,)
Turnip Seed.-white, fat and red top strap leaf.
Wooden Tubing and Chain tor Chain Pumps.
Patent Step Ladders, 6, S, 10 and Is feet.
Cast Iron Dirt Scoops.
APPLEPARERS.
Scoop and Long Handle Shoyels.
Forks Of al kinds.
Leather Betting, Trace Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone, Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
of Lime. Soluble Pacific Guauo, PatapscO Guano,
and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED DPRESERYATIYE PAINT,
for Metal Roofs Iron Railing, Agricultural Tools.
Aug, l, 1867.
TO THE E'ARMJcIeS,
MIlers and Others
N THE
COUNTIES OF JEFFERSON 1 CLARKE.
"AYTNG associated ourselves in business for
the purposes of the above Card, We will pay
for Wheat Flour, Corn and all other kinds OF Pro-
ducc the highest marketprices in CASH, or VIII
Receive and Forwar q on Commission, making sales
and returns in the short st time 9lc rr,. ,rocr
Chares,own Depot, Jan 10, 1867,
CO-PARTN ERSHIP.
VVHE undersigned have entered into a Co-Part-
ucrship under the arm of STARRY LOCK-,
for the purpose of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Business at the Charles
town Depot =. y. = lAhhl'
Jan 10, 1861. JNO. j. LOCh.
still They Come!
MORE BEAUTIFUL AND BECOMING!
IF the Ladies' will only call az Mrs. \. c. Mitch
els, they can besuitedin the Summer STYLES o!
BONNETS. HATS, FLOWERS AND RIBBONS.
Having justreturned from Baltimore, we pledge
ourselves o. present 20 view the latest ana most
fashionable Summer STYLES. Call. Ladies; no trou-
bl. 90 show goods Hats the order Of sun I'm
brcllls. Bouuets 70 suit all ages.
\. c. MITCHELL co.
June TO-, ls17.
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Land Agents.

FT p. PENDLETON has associated with HAYS
MICKEY. late Of Pennsylvania. in the sale OF
LAMBS 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 ex-
tcnsiye arrangements 10 securo purchasers from
PENNSYLVANIA, New lork and MARYLAND. ANY per-
sons who may wish % employ as will send des-
cription Of their LAND, specifying the character Of
improvements. and other matters appertain.ng 20
its value; also the price, but in all cases we prefer
seeing the parties in person. at our residence four
miles from Berryvlle, on the CharIestown road
Direct communications 10 Bcrryville. Clarke Coun-
n. Va. T. i. PENDLETON,
Nav , lSGT-tc HAYS MICKEY.
N-e- Winchester Times Charlesrown Free Press,
Leesburg Washingtouian please copy, and send bill
20 advertiserS.-C Clarke Journal.
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&c.1 &C. &C.
PRICES INPART:
suit OF Coat Pant, and Vest. complete, silk Mixed
Cashmere. SIS. Black Cloth Suit, Sl2to IS; Grey
Harrison Cashmere Suit, SlT; Fulled Lindsey Sut,
SO: Separate portions of Suit az Ratable Prices.
Being enabled 90 buy my Goods Of the first and
b.st Manufacturers iu the Country, positively say
can oder DETER and CHEAPER GOODS in
my line than have ever been sold in this neghbor-
hood
Thankful '1r past tvors, 7 respectfully solicit $
continuance of public patronage and viii endeavor
90 merit the same. ] respectfully request buyers
o. cali before purchasing elsewhere and determine
for themselves if / do not sell cheaper the same
quality of goods than any one else possibly can.
Sent 10 1-s--3u. NJ ROSENBERG.
Sherauj11h Street Opposite Dr. O'DonEeus Office
and Residence, Uarpgr's Ferry.
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NEW ADFERTIsEMENT!
New Inducements !

ENCOURAGED by the liberal support hitherto
l. extended iu the
BOOP AND SHOE TRADE,
we intend 90 make 70 speciality in the future, aud
are det.rmlud t1 aicr Inducements as tovarlety,
--ir, ana quality o. work t0 be found In no house
1f rNs county. We desire specially 90 call the at
t.rt1a of our customers and friends 20 large a.
,.rtueatu. heavy doubl,-sglcd Boots, Caters and
BlImora's. Just received from the
BALTIMORE CITY SHOP,
afN-. Thomas WheatIev. which is superior to any
-hir- ofth. Liut ever offered in this market
These goods rye are authorized o. offer upon guar
ratg that Dr. they are uot an as recommended. the
work rips .- gives way, che purchaser can return
&C. and select "a similar article from any stock on
hand TEUSSELL co.
Aug. q. 1867.
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Tears at wedding are only the commence
ment Of the pickle hat The young folks ara get
ting intc.