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Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
A Daring Feat.

Two men were arrested at Tidioute,
Warren county, on Thursday last, on Q
charge of having robbed the Breevori
Petroleum Company's Office, near Rouse
Vile, on Cherry Run, on the previous
night, where they stole one hundred and
eighty dollars. and almost killed the clerk
Mr.. Foley. who slept in the Office. They
were handcuffed together, and placed on
the train for Oil City. On the way, when
near Tioncsta, they made an excuse OF
going into the closet attached to the car,
and moment or two afterwards one of the
passengers who was looking out of the
window, saw them rolling down the bank
together. They had crawled through the
window of the closet and threw themselves
down the embankment, although the train
was running at the rate of thirty miles an
hour at the time. .
The passenger who witnessed their un-
ceremonious exit Immediately notified the
officers. who pulled the bell rope, stop
ped the train, and started in pursuit of
their prisoners. followed by about twenty
passengers. In a short time they came
in sight of the fugitivcs, and scvera! shots
were fred at them, none Of which took
effect, neither had they the effect of stop
ping those they were aimed at. After a
chase of about mile the prisoners were
overtaken, and yet would not stop until
one of them received blow on the head
from the butt of one of the officers pistols.
They were defiant, and took matters very
cody, giving full details of their mode of
escape; stating that one of them (thc one
who was struck by the officer) had backed
out of small saloon window, and then,
with the arm that was manaclcd to his
companion, had succeeded in pulling that
companion through the window, head first.
and both had "gone it blind" down the
embankment. The snow being drfted,
their fall was so broken as to do them no
damage. 1t was however daring at
tempt on the part of two men handcuffed
together, with the train running at the
rate of thirty miles an hour. The men
were taken to Rousevlle, and being be-
fore Justice Beberidgc. asserted that their
names were respectively Edward Stewart
and William Hays. Mr.. Foley fully
identified the burglars. and they were 10th
committed. Harrisburg Telegraph.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
Opposition to MonopoIies.

The following anecdote illustrates. the feeling
on the practice of Express shippers in the pend
ing Express war. Like the Irishinan they 60 for
the company that makes the old Monopolies
carry goods low. ...,s.. -,., -....r.,
After the close of navigation on the Mississip-
pi river, paoplc wers obliged to travel by stage,
and the old stage line was charging passengers
four dollars for thirty one miles ride, which the
people thought rather too much. An opposition
line was orgihizcl and commenced running for
less. The old line not liking the idea of having
their profits ntcrfered with, commenced ''cut-
ting rates." each employee agents to canvass for
passengers. The two came in contact ani were
after a son of the Emerald Isle.
Old line says'"Ill take you for 81 =" ."
Opposition says ''a.'' uF ,uj a1ty ..,u#
Old line '.2!." -f.,.-....,.
Opposition. 49,"
' Old line, (thinkng to "clean out the NV
liue'' and get the passenger,) "rll take you
FREE.
''Will yees? asks Pat, Then be jabers, I'll
60 wild the man that ''makes ye carry me fray
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
RRIEF MENTION.

There are Chinese laborers now on the Louisi-
ana plantations. -y .,,;fi ,,r5-.t..Yt r.
In the forty years from 1920 to 1860, we took
from Europe 4,5l2,l7l emigrants.. ul, Soy iIs.l.
Every fifteenth Chinaman loses his eyesight.
Rite and constant shaving are said. to be the p
cause. rro l sT.i ..5 Hf3 .rr" .rEf" aaa
To terminate dogs suffering man in ST.
Louis struck it over the head with arcvolver
which discharged ball into his own body, kill
ling him instantly.
couple were married in Ohio the other day,
not leaving their sleigh, but the obliging magis-
trate standing on the curbstone.i 10 az -
fred. Douglass was on Friday admitted With
in the bar Of the HOUSE Of the Michigan Legisls-
ture, introduced by the Speal er and received
with applause. 80 ~ ..' "7".
They are living in Connecticut. The Hart
ford Times Of Thursday sayst 'the Democracy I
are Joyous to day in che First Congressional Dis
trict. Roll up your sleeves, boys, and go inl---
You are going to win" ''" 'o s'o' utH'
A little girl has died at Albany, N. T., fom
eating greeu-colored candy.
The only shares that arc sure to turn up all
right-plowshares. Es -. 81 trr,,-7.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
An Independent Pauper.

An old fellow in a town in Essex county, ,
Mass, once respectable, who, through looking
upon The wine when it was red, and fluids, Of,
o,her colors, was reduced to the condition Of
pauper, was allowed occasional liberty beyond
the poor house walls, which he improved by cali
ing on a dear friend who clandestincly sold the 4!
creature something to drink. On his last visit q
he imbibed glass or two, and received besides
couple of glasses in a bottle, fortified with
which he sailed forth to fall in the arms Of q
constable, who had watched him through the 4
window; the result was, the friend was proseca-
ted, and the Iauper summoned as a witnfss.j7 2
When placed upon the stand he was asked il he
knew the prisoner.
Certainly, he had known him many years. ti'
'Did you ever go theres' {'Eh 10 sjsi1 "di 10
t.Yes; always when he went to town. sbnai
"And now" !" said the magistrate, "did you y
ever buy any liquor there2" ,.,.,-, .,-l
"Whch?' said the old fellow, suddenly hard
of hearing. .a.. .f...l..,,I ri.i ,..1.t.e
'.Dd you ever buy any liquor ,there2" ,t.;- l.,
sI decline TO answer" said the witness. -.
''You must answer or becommitted for con-.
te npt," said the judge sternly. r,.f,.l.r :.
"Well," replied the old fellow, after q few
moments, pause, "what will be the penalty, ,,,-
imprisonment in The Salem, Jail, responded y
the Judge. ''slE st.sau sdi garu 3,
'Ialeedl Well, as I think that an improves
ment oa tie poor house, ,shan't t-ll!'' X. 7.,F,
Aud he didn't, thereby saving his friend. : yaa,
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
Hold on Boys.

Hold on to your tongue when you are just
ready to swear, lie, or speak harshy, or use any
improper word. -11i Ls-' Hlr- i.ym o'n
Hold on to your hand when you are about to
strike, steals or do any improper act .'-7' o3i
Hold on to your foot when you, are on the
point ofkcking, running away from study or
pursuing the path of error. shame, or crimc.
Hold on 10 your temper when you arc angry,
excited or imposed upon, or others are angry
about you. ..? t.. u.. ar..S ,.r.tal
Hold on to your heart when evil persons seek
your company, and invite you 10 join in their
games, mirth and reYelry. t....- ~. ..-....
Hold on to your good name at all times, for
it is much more valuable to you than gold,
high places or fashionable attire. Gs.aug 9ra.
Hold on to the truth, for it will. serve WE'LL
and do you good throughout eternity. i. l.yar
Hold on to your virtue, it is above all price to
you, in all times and places. ''' ,''
Hold on to your char acter for II is and ever
will be your best wealth. ei.-ra7 H2niscll-ha
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

PERRY DAVIS PAIN KMLER.-We have often
spoken of this great medicine in terms of very
high praise, and we have rs often felt that all
we could say in its favor would not do it fill
justice. 1t is one O; those medicines of which We
can speak-and speak decisively-from expert
encc; for we have repeatedly taken it, and in
variably with tine best results and the greatest
satisfaction. We always keep it on hand, read y
for an emergency, and Eve regard it not only
as one of the very best aud m ost reliable of med-
cines in use for various ills, bu. as one of the
cheapest, also. Its cost by ihe>way-that is the
cost of all tho ingredients of which It is compos-
ed-has been considerably increased, but the price
ofthe m edlcine has been but Every little advanced
1t is notlikcly that the popularity of Davis Pain
Killer will in any measure decrease, or that the
demand for 1t will in the slightest decree decline,
until some other specific for allaying pain and
curing the various complaints for which it is SO
generally used, shall be discovered, of equal po-
tercy with it-of which there seems to be little
probability. AS remedy for stomach com.
plants, such as dysentery, diarrhGa, &C., the Pain
Killer is without doubt unsurpassed, and every
where most deservedly in demand One, two
or three doses, of a teispo on.uli each, in wine
glass ofmk and water, with little sugar, have
repeatedly, within our knowledge, effectually
cured serious trouble of this kind. Judgment
should undoubtedly bo used in not check ng cer-
tain stages of diarrhU, too suddenly; but taken
at the proper time, the Pain Killer will act like
a charm, and frequently do when nothing else
will.-PropiGence AauertiscY.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
TNHE ORIENTAL BASE BURNING
.t "' STOVE. ,.
Hegerstown, Nd. August 9th, 1856

STOVE. ,,
Hegerstown, Nd. August 9th, 1866.
Ma. s. D. STRAus:--Dear Sir: 1t affords u
pleasure to speak in terms of praise of the Orient
al Base Burning Stove which we purchased
you last winter. In every particular we regard
il as the best stove We ever saw. 1t is as cheer
full an open fire, diffuses gen. and delig ht-
f heat, consumes but little fuel, requires atten-
tion but twice in "a hours, makes no dust, nev-
er goes out, and is besides an excellent veutiiator.
We regard the stove as being peyeci in lis every
feature, and are coa6d dent tha. any person who
may become as intimately acquainted with the
good qualities OF the "Orientat' as ourselves,
cannot fail 10 share our enthusiasm in lis favor.
Yours truly. E. w. CURRIDEN,
J. B. THURSTON, ...,
..a ..'''' WIN. II. SHiLDNECK,
srna &. 1aa WIN. NJ. MARSHALL,
3d.. ..:.r.+ +a, uDEWIS B. NYMAN,
- ..... 90 ALBERT SM Alb, ,.'., ..
s. S. ROLLINS, A.. ... ~
SAMUEL EMMERT.
CAN'T, APPLEMAN Il co
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

-'Sure, "..said Patrick, rubbing his head with
delight at the prospect of present from his en-
ployer, ~ always name to do my duty" 81 be-
fore ! shall make you present of all you have
stolen from me during the year." ~ thank
your honor" replied Pat; ''and may every one
of your friends and acquaintances trate you as
libersllyW .
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
Facts va. Theories,

"Give me place to rest my lever on"
says Archimedes, "and I will move the
world" "Give me pure and unadultcra-
ted drugs" says Medicus, of the olden
times, land l will cure diseases"
In one sense both of these learned pun
dts were the vcriest char!atans They
know there was no place to rest their le-
yer on, either to move the world or cure
disease. Mechanism was in backward
state, and the medical profession was but
another name for sorccry, and all the ad-
juncts of magic filters and charms of the
"evil eye," &c.
But these latter days have borne unto
us something more than even superstition
and its crew ever dreamt of in their mad
dest philosophy. In these days of practi-
cal science, what was theory of YES
terday is fact to-day, and all the old time
notions become as bubbles in the sun, and
burst and break with every breath we
draw.
Let Arcbimedts shoulder his lever and
we will find resting place to move the
world. Let mine ancient Medicus pant
and toll no more for the drugs he so sore
ly needs, for we have them at our hand
ever ready to serve them at his beck.
Refined in the laboratory of DIR. Mag
giel, the finest materials known in the
medical profession are obtainable by any
one. His Bilious, Dyspeptic, and Diar-
rhca Pills stand unrivallcd, and his Salve
operates with magical effect upon burns,
scalds, and all sores and ulcers of the skin.
In fact, we think MAGerEL's Pills and
Salve are the wonders of this century, and
we are happy in the thought that many
others of our brethren of the craft agree
with us. We would earnestly counsel
that all families provide themselves with
DR.. Maggiel's Preparations at once, and
keep them ready at hand, so as to use
them at the most opportune time and as
occasion serves. TaUey Sentinel.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

-'I say milkman, you give your cows 90
much salt!'' "How do you know how..much salt
give ttem2" tT think Judge from The ap-
peararce of the milk you have brought us lately
Salt makes the cows dry, and then they drink
too much wster-that makes their milk Thin, you
know
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

A WASHINGTON co, respondent says; ''It
is dreadful to sit in either of the galleries
at the Capitol. The colorcd population Of
both sexes are sandwiched, in between
white folks, and there is q streak of lean
and streak of fat all round. with an odor
about equal to tina, Of q slaughter house"
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

"A good natured colored woman was boast
ing the other day to her former proprietor, Of
the progress which her son, a dark, bright urch-
in of ten was making at school. She said he
was in s'de modification table," D.. p, ti.-l
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
"Amcn,' responded Aunt Mary, rcvercntly.

A HoRsE's PETITION TO HIS DRIvRR.-Going up
hill, whip me not; coming down hill hurry me
not on level road, spare me not loose in the
stable, forget me not of hay and corn, rob me
not of clean water; stint me moi; with sponge
and water, neglect me not; ofsofl dry bed, de-
prive me not; tired and hot, wash me not; if sick
me not and when you are angry, strike me
not. ... . . '
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

1 "A man was asked what induced him TO
make law student Of his son. ooh, he was
always lying little cuss, and I thought it no
more than right to hpmor his leading propen-
sity. ...E.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
CSIOYES AND sHEET-TRON WARE
y '.' MANDATORY.
STOVES! STOVES!! STOVES!!!

The undersigned having purchased the Stove,
Tin and Shcet-lron Mandatory of Messrs. BAR
BER HAGER, formerly MARSHALL Il
CRANGELL'S) would inform the Iublic that he
has and will keep constantly on haud q large
IL
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

TAKING A DISLIKE An ill natured fell
low qua-, elled with his sweothea,t on the
day they were 10 be married. After the
ceremony had begun, and he was asked,
"Do YOU take this woman to be your we'd
dcd wife ,"&o he replied. ."No!" whats
your reason?'asked the minister. "Pvc
t'';en dislike TO hsr, and that's enough,
was the surly reply.
The parties retired bride iu tec-s-
and, after much persuasion, the groom was
induced TO have thc marriage proceed. Ii
was now the lady's turn, and when the min
lister asked her the all-important questin,
."No! replied she resolutely'"I, We taken
di:likc to him." .. Ia. .-.t. ..... rr. s
The groom admiring her spunk, made
the matter up with her as soon as possible,
aud a third time they presented themselves
before the minister. lie began the cere-
mony By asking the usual questions, which
were satisfactorily answered this time. rut
tothe astonishment of the party his rever-
ence continued, "Well, I'm glcd Ito hear
that You are willing to take each other fol
husband aud wife, for it's good thing to
be of forgiving tempers. You can 90 and
get married where you will--I'll not tic the
knot, for I've taken dislike to both of you!"
r.'. - ---- -
The object ofthc Radicals; is, evidently,
the concentration of power in the few
First, nearly half the Union is disfranchis-
ed; next the President is to be impeachcd,
deposed and probably-A cleaning Of
Congress of all Democrats viii follow aud
committee of safety. The oourse of rev.
olution is always the same. Beginning
with demagogues, it ends in granting pow
er or securing power to the base and cum
ming. Ono House, instead of q House
and Senate; then q committee of safety:
Robespicrre, and lastly Napoleon.
TIE road we are going is an old, oft-t,av.
elcd one. 1t has been repeated again aud
again throughout all history, and always
with the same blood and crime. Men are
no better than they were. and not even or.
L. nal in their wickedness. "' - .|4
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
HOUSE FURNISULNG GOODS.

Copper and Shect-Iron Ware Block Tin and ia
pan Ware; Wooden Ware and Family House
Ware Flat Irons Coffee Mills Timed Sauce
Pans, Preserving Kettles, Baking Pans, Spoons,
Forks, Lamps, Walters Cards, Mats, &C., &c.
am prepared to offer great inducements OF
purchasers, and invite the attention of the pub
lie to my large and well assorted stock. i sell
wholesale and Retail at the STOVE AND VA
RIETY STORT OF HOUSE FURNISHING AR
TiCLES. s. D. STRAUB
Harerstoyn Jan. 81 1867. 'H. Tool
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14

Na-Partes owning lands in the Valley, will, by
addressing u.s. have tie advantage of placing thcir
lands in mar,;Ns. or a'i jn:or laiion in regard to
their lards will be clee. .u'y forwarded. Taxes
will be paid upon ,hcn and receipts forwarded at
the request o" owne'. I.dividual claims promptly
collected or secured. .-. ........' ...1 -. .
Refer to any of the business firms os Harrison
burg. Va. J. d. PRICE & CO.,
CAUTION.-Agepts and others interested in the
sale of land ct Martipsburg, Winchester and vicn-
ity represent frequently to persous abous to pur-
chase land in the valley, that it is of little to go
beyond Winchester, stating thai the land beyond
beautiful in the section where our Agency is loca-
ted. We caution, t''erefore, all persons desiring
to purchase view ic'is in the beautiful fertile
valley Of the Shenandoah, Dos 20 listen to these in
terested parties but to come to Rockingham,
the "Garden Of the Valley" where they ...can suit
themselves better. I'D =. Co.
Jan. 4. 1867. ... ..-.. .. .-. ..........
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
sl, 900, 600 WORTH OF PROPERTY

on our books for sale and have yet the first owner
TO nominate the purchaser 20 be ei.aer a Northern
Southern, Eastern Oh Western Elan. The respon-
sible'sold men, are Willing % extend the hand of
fellowship to all good who desire to settle in
their midst. The tera. o. sale vnry, but generally
one-third cash, tie rc.i.i iIder in tive years. The
prices range f"on So 10 Sc pei acre. We invite
.-a7 paiiicG'' r,;ention to The '''''
,-4 50 TIMBER LANDS ...".
which we offer. TIE Ii.njcr is of tae best quality
.-, sl'3 consisting Of f .... =
PINE, OAK, HICKORY, LOCUST, CHEST
a.. ...... ..-.-gt NUT, &C.,. ---- --"-
and upon some OF the lands are the best indications
.,.t 60. ofgreat mineral wealth, as. .ali j..
-3,.s.ss. .if GOA AL,,u ..,...r.s. .sl
of fsemibituminous quality protrudes from the sur
face. ....... ... .,.....- p -.
" .@ IRON ORE
s found in abundance all that is REQUIRED j. cap
ital to develope this immense weal.i'. The Shen-
andoah Valley has been the recipient o many gifts
from the lavish hand OF nature, and nov that the
'1 Manassas Gap Rail- Dad is
FIXED IACT
there Is TO better location in tie country. The
ears will run to Harrsou'urg by Sept 1856, thus
securing an e.rly market for tic products of this
fertile valley. .,
Send for cii cula".
Address, j. d. PRICE & CO., .,..r.. ..
-'. ''' No. and Law Building,
Harrisonburg, Va.
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
,SHENANDoAH VALLEY
10 LANDS FOR SALE, ar
.. AND OTHER rr.-
VALUABLE LANDSf
81 .it.Ia u.E. LHD sigiHt.
IN THE
STATE OF VIRGINIA.
J. PRICE & Co

HARRIS0NBURG, cOCKIyG HAM CO., VA,
M oLbsst EsrABLrsHEp RRAL EsrArK AGENCY IN THE
,la t4ili . STATE OF VIRGINIA. r.. .,
The attention of parties desrous of locating in
Virginia. is respectfully directed to the advantages
which are possessed by this Agency. We claim to
have more desirable properties than any two Agcn-
eies in the State. The Land and Town Properties
which we offer for sale are in every respect what
they are represented in our Catalogues. We claim
that we make fair representations and purchasers
can rely upon our published statement. The titles
to all lands which we offer are indisputable and
purchasers will be convinced of the accuracy Of
the titles Of these lands by reference to the Rec
ords of the Court. before purchasing. The citizens
ofyirginia have in good faith, accepted the terms
E. Lee, and most zealously abide the arbitrament
That many have been Frustrated in a .pecuniary
light is Undoubtedly true, and the indirect issue
arising from the result of the late war, the abol-
tion of slavery, are the causes which threw upon
the market the immense amount of land which we
offer for sale. The assertion assiduously crcu-
lated by Northern Agents, and many irresponsible
parties, that the people are in spirit OF dissatis
faction, aud are not desrous of selling their la nds
andproperty to No; tern men, is utterly false; we
huua A,sox
Maryland free press. [volume] (Hagerstown [Md.]) 1862-18??, 1867-03-14
.R. FRED. c, DOYLE,

offers his professional services 10 the people sf
Clsarspring and vicinity. -'e q zp. = =
Bovey's Hotel.
July s, 1866, 10 '"l -fa'. .r Hs' - ,n Il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-02-19
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, February lS--llH P. NJ.
The debate in the House will continue to
a late hour. A close canvass shows that
the vote on Sherman's bill will be 81 for
to so against it. BY agreement the House
will vote at ii O'Clock tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, February lS.-The Went
worth Corruption Committee creates more
amusement than apprehension. The de-
velopments 90 to show that two enterpri-
sing newspaper men engineered the getting
up of the committee, the primary object
being big item. Congressman were en-
couraged to visit the President, to whom
the Presidents views seemed moderate,
and to whom the President expressed an
intense anxiety to harmonize the country.
Only this and nothing more. The inter.
views were social, and were officially bind.
ing on neither party. The President is
represented as utterly opposed to congress
sional interference with the State cleo.
tons,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-02-19

SHERNAN's BILL.-The National IntelA-
qencer says: "We confess TO relief from
heavy weight of depression by the action
OF the Senate yesterday upon reconstruc-
ton. Not that we are in favor of its bill
in the abstract, or to its provisions in de-
tail yet, rs an alternative to the bloody
demonstrations in legislation of the House,
il goes 10 the latter as an admonition.
Coniscation, and Heaven only knows what
more, may be in the womb of the future
Perhaps the sanguinary instructions of
Messrs. Forney, Butler, and Colfax may
take practical shape in the proposed three
armies to march through the South to
burn, kill, and possess the land. Sufficient
unto the day is the evil thereof. But in
our view no effort should be pretermitted,
no time lost, no sacrifice be cared for on
the part Of statesmen to retrieve the
utterly destructive tendency Of public
affairs.
"The Senate action is certainly step
in the direction Of right from the condition
Of thick darkness that for time shrouded
the land by the extraordinary and exc
cradle action of the House in the case OF
the State Of Louisiana"