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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Farm for sale.

l have farm of 1913 acres of choice farm
ing land. situated 3 miles from the County
Seat, 90 acres under improvement; small
farm house and other ont buildings. Price,
$1,000, cash. Also, farm of 40 acres. fifteen
acres improved, good fence. house 30 by 80,
frame barn 100 growing fruit trees, and the
best water power in the county; good
chance for Touring or saw mill. Price.
81 200, Ihage also other good farming lands
In Pierce Cornty which will be sold cheap
for Cash. Title good. For particulars address
J. L. BAILEY.
Ellsworth, Pierce Co, Wis.
May IS, 1867. 3-mI
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-18

THOR SALE-An extra yoke of Working
IL Oxen. Apply at River Falls, to
LYMAN N. POWELL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-18

is great medicine cured DR.. j. "a.
mex, the Proprietor, of Pulmonary Con-
ptIon, when 1t had assumed its most for
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-18

Prescott, May 6, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Walking q Raft.

There was fellow once stepped out Of the
door of tavern on the Mississippi, meaning
30 walk milo up the shore to the mex, tavern.
Just at the landing there lay a big raft, one Of
the regular old-fashioncd whalers-a raft
mile long,
We'll. the fellow heard the landlord say the
raft was a mile long, and he said to himself
" | will 60 forth and sec this great wonder, apd
let my eyes behold the timber which the hand
of man hath hcwn." So he got on at the low
or end and began to ambulato over the raft in
pretty fair time. But just as he got started
the raft started too, and as he walked up the
river It walked down, both going at the samc
rate. When he got to the end Of tho sticks no
found they were near shore and in sight OF
tavern go he landed and walked straight into
the bar-room he'd come out Of. The general
samcncss Of things took him little aback, but
he looked the landlord steadily in tho face and
settled it In his own way.
Publican" said he, "arc you gifted with
twin brother, who keeps a similar sized tavern,
with a duplicate wife, a COMFORTING wood pile,
andcorresponding circus bill, a mile from hcTe?'
The tavern keeper was fond Of fun, and ac-
cordingly said that it was just so.
"And, publican, have you among your dry
goods for the entertainment Of man and horse
any whiskey Of The samc size as that Of your
brothers /"
And the tavern man idthat from the rising
of the sun even until the going down Of the
same he had.
They took thc drinks, when the stranger
salds Publican, that twin brother Of yours
is fine young MANA very fne man, indeed.
But do you know, I'm afraid that he suffers
good deal with tho Chicago dpthcria z
"And what's that p asked the toddy-stickcr.
Its when the truth settles so firm In 4 man
that none Of it ever comes out. Common doc
tors of the catnip sort, call !. lyin'. When !
left your brothers confectionery, there was
raft at his door which be swore his life was n
mile long, Well, publican, / walked that raft
from bill to tail, from bis door to yours. Now.
I know my time, an Tn just as good for my
self as for hoss, and better than any man you
ever did Sec always walk mile in exactly
twenty minutes, on good road, and I'll bo
busted with an overloaded 1njun gun If Two
been morc'n ten minutes coming here, steppen
over The blamed LOGS at that"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
UNION LEAGUE.
Editors Free Press

Editors Free Press
SIRs: As your Journal seems medium for
free discussion, beg leave to trespass upon
your space, asking an insertion of this brief
article both for the public as well as my own
personal satisfaction.
am informed that "Union League" is in
active operation in several townships in this
County; and as profess myself ignorant of
its plan, scope or political tenets, which, If
they should agree with mine, should be hap
py to become membcr-I would therefore
invite a reply from some of its initiate to en-
| tighten mine Ignorance.
First, thcn-Do you hold the right and ne
cessity of a union of all the States under equal
and impartial laws? If You do, then, | say,
Amen.
Do you believe that parties active in rebel
lion should exercise the right of elective fran
chisc as yet? If you do not, then we agree.
Do YOU not believe that it will be wise soon
to restore to all privileges the rank and file OF
the Confederate Armies? If you do not, we
differ.
Are You in favor Of negro suffrage in this or
any other State? If you are, we differ again.
Do you believe in the justice of any law de-
barring men from following their calling OF
professions? If you do, beg leave to dilier.
Do you believe it just to afiix qualifications
to the collections Of just debts? If you DO, so
don't |.
Do you believe the existence Of such laws
tends to our material advancement, aids IN the
settlement of our political differences, or are
rendered necessary by the exigencieS OF the
times? Ifyou do, we differ again.
Do you not believe that all such laws are the
result Of demagogism, without one shadow oi
patriotism or true love Of country, and arc IN
existancc solely and alone because Their au-
thors fear to allow competition upon the one
hand, and are too dishonest to pay honest deotS
upon the ether? If you do not, then pity
your ignorance. -
Do you think it is right when men, well
known as gentlemen Of unimpeachable veraci-
ty. make solemn statements under oath, that
any Court shall find them guilty of PcD"y,
and SO declare them upon mere minor testlino-
ny entirely cxpartc, without any chance of the
parties making defence? If you do, thank
God think otherwise.
But sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.
when these queries are answered, may pro-
pound few more, OF if unanswered, | may at
some future time trouble you again, and COM
ment upon that old maxim
1 @, Consistency, thou art Jewel
ROB ROY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
AIGOuTTH e. RRO
AISQUITH & BRO.
SOLE AGENTS FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY
Cough Cough Cough
stop that CouGhI
ALIENS
LUNG BALsAM,
The Great Remedy for the Cure of
CONSUMPTION
Am
All Diseases ofthe Lungs.


TTNlIE RESULTS Of its use Is proof of its great
value. The extraordinary healing properties
Of this Medicine are experienced by all those who
have used it. Their testinipny can be found in a
pamphlet, which can be obtained of the Agents
where the Medicine is for sale.
Coughs and colds. however distressing, arc bro
ken up in an incredible short time by causing spe-
cifc action on the lungs, So that the matter and
phlcg,n are easily expeetorated.
Pains and soreness oi thea'lIcst arc quickly re-
lieved by the irritated pagfs becoming healed
Cold Chills and Night Sweets become Immediately
checked bv the strength being restored. The Tor
pid Liver restored to action rs the blood becomes
purified.
Aliens Lung Balsam contains no opium in any
form 1t is perfectly harms for the most delicate
child Consumptiycs wOulf DO well 10 read his
Treatise on Diseased Lungsi
Physicians who have failed TO cure their patients
should try this Medicine before they give the case
up. as we know very many valuable lives have been
saved by being persuaded 10 give it trial.
BE sure and get Aliens Lung Balsam, and let no
other article be- palmcd upon you.
Aliens Lung 'lialsam Is put up with great care,
and with fine stcelcngrayed label, bearing the sig
nature of the Proprietois.
DOn't Forget That
Aliens Lung Balsam wiltbrcak up the most dis
trcssinr Cough in a few hours time.
Many cases of Consumption, thatwerc considered
incurablc have been cured IN this city. Call and
get pamphlet. and read the remarkable cures,
which will convince you of thc great value of this
Medicine.
Don't despair because all other remedies have
failed but try the remedy and you will not be de-
ccivcd. For sale by the Prlrietors,
j. n. HARRIS &CO., Cincinnati, O.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Medicine Dealers
throughout the Country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

SUMNER CoXPLAIYT.-We have great faith
in dccoction offresh blackberry root for loose
ness of the bowels. Last SUMMER It complete
" cured a severe case Of chronic southern OF
army diarrhGa, after the other remedies Of the
best physicians had proved unayailing, and il
invariably cured in many other cases wheto II
was afterwards recommended. Dig the green
roots, rejecting those that are large and woody.
Wash thoroughly clean, and steep in water at
the rate Of quart TO half pound Of the root.
Boil down one-half, and then strain or pour
off. Put the liquid in bottle with about one
eighth its bulk Of brandy, whiskcy, or alcohol,
to keep it f5om souring, and cork tight A
tablespoonful Of this. rather less for child, Is
to be taken three or four times day say be-
fore each meal time. We would not go from
home, especially southwark, without taking
this preparation along.-Ehehange.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
NIEGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

---The Furr Pass is published weekly at TrO
u.r,-. cad Fi'y Cert- per aHuuu' iR GdraHce.
-r- ore Dollar gud Fifty Coats for sir mon'ls.
rG-The terms Of advertising arc, for square,
l..u Hucsl or lcss, OHs Dtl'rr on@ FVty Cents for
ihrce iescrticns-largcr ones in the same proper
uga Zach continuance T1ir,y5fre Ceats.
so advertisement 90 be considered by the
month or year unlcs, specified on the Manuscript
or ,rrr,yiously agreed upon between the parties
r-An advertisement not marked on the copy
specified number ofius,rtious viii be continued
until ordered out. and payment cNac@d accordingly
---ErsrLts ADyEsrIsENESrs.-Io avoid any
misunderstanding on tbc part of the Annual Adycr-
ti,ers itis proper Co state 3i'iaray that their pr
,-fI-. only extends 90 their Immediate business
V.sl Estate, Legal and all other advertisements sent
hy ,r.n % De an additional charge, and no yaria-
zion.
Sd Obituary Notices cmcrc than Eve lines viii
Roe charged for.
JOB WORK--Postcrz. sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. DC, executed promptly, neatly, and az TAR
HrIH.s-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

A New England paper says that, atno time
during the last thirty years, except during the
early days of the rebellion, has the cotton and
wooilen manufacturing business in that section
of the country been in so depressed condi-
ton, The mills running at loss in Lowell,
Lawrence, and most Of the other manufactur-
ing towns in Massachusetts and Throughout
New England. The Manchester mills and
print works have goods on hand unsold OF the
value of upwards of two millions of dollars
The same state of things exists with the a.
:noskcag Company. The Stark mills ere said
TO have sunk $4,000 within few months,
for the same reasons. The shoe business at
Lynn, Haverhill. Randolph, and other large
shoe manufacturing towns in New England, is
said to be in very low condition, as compared
with what it has been in former ycars.-R'eh-
mond Enquirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

How TO MAKE IIEYs LAY.-Many persons
feed hens too much for laying. To kcep twen-
ty hens through the season, give three pints Of
corn and two Of oats or buckwhcat per day F;
also, about twice a week, give them shorts or
bran wet with warm, sorr milk, Of which they
seem very fond make it quito wet and put in
a largespoonful of ground black pepper. Give
them all the green stuff that can bo had, such
as cabbage leaves, parings Of apples, cores and
oil, &c. SO fej, with comfortable quarters,
they will lay all winter. Keep only early
spring pulIcts. Change ROSTERS every spring
In proof Of the above, VIC will merely observe
that a ncighbor had, among 10: Of hens, one
that would not lay under any circumstances,
and as such hens ore not profitable to keep,
she was considered fit subject for the pot
On dressing, she was found to be literally filed
with fat, instead of egg oraries. es.--Ezchdnge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

How They MADE VOTERS IL TENNEssEE.-
The Nashville Union gives the following Incl
dent, showing how voters were made IN Ten
eessce previous to the late election:
On Saturday last We arc informed that
brisk business was driven in giving out cersiii-
Gates at Iavergne to colorcd males. No ques-
ton was asked either as to age, residence, or
loyalty, but the certificates were given to the
anointcd without question or price. The per
son who issued them was not 4 registrar. We
asked our informant If the registrar had open
cd an Office at I.avcrgnc. He replied that the
smuggling department was doing .hc work.
How ?" we asked. "Why," said he, "don't
you know Sherwood wanted certain num-
Der of voters in that precinct. 1t is in Ruther-
ford County lie sent the certificates down to
one of his strikers, and he issued them accord
ingly. Why, that's as easy as FILLING oil q
logp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
FOECICAL.
Evening Brings Us Home.


Upon the hills the wind Is sharp and cold,
The sweet young grasses wither on the void,
And we, d Lord, have wandered from Thy foldJ
But evening brings Us home.
Among the mists we stumble, and the rocks
Where the brown lichen whitens, and the fox
Watches the straggler from the scattered hocksi
Ba. evening brings US homes
The sharp thorns prick US, and our tender feet
Are cut and bleeding, and the lambs repeat
Their pit.ful ccmplsin.s-o rest is sweet
When cvehing brings Us home.
We have becn wounded by the hunters darts,
Our ewes are very heavy, and our hearts
Search for Thy coming-when the light departs
And evening brings US home.
The darkness gathers. Through the gloom no star
Rises 70 guide Us. We have wandered Tar;
Without thy lamp We know not where We arc
Atevening bring US home.
The clouds are round and the snow drifts hicken.
q Thou, dear Shepherd. leave us not to sicken
In the waste nght-our tardy footsteps quicken
at evening bring us home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

The following coarse and insulting para
graph from the Salem lNIass.l Journal, cvinces
the belief of the writer that he is entirely out
of the woods. lie says
although it has taken great deal OF time
and cost us a vast amount Of money, we have
NJ last got the stolid Dutch of Pennsylvania
and the verdant suckers and buckeyes" OF
the Western States educated up TO the higher
law standard. When few years ago they
spat upon us-tho dospiscd Abolitionist-;re
determined that the "negro' las they called tho
colored mani should be their e7udls or iee t0ould
crush the Union. Colored suffrage Is now
fixed fact. The foot cfhe negro is noic on Tie
nrcE. of our ancient rerilcrs, and those rho are
not Is, o,,r tolls must stand from under
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
Vinegar.


T. b. Miller, OF Clayton, Ind, has commits
ncated to tho New York Farmers Club the
following simple recipe for making vinegar:
"Fill nearly fun any vessel, jug, crock ,pan,
tub or barrel, with pure rain or soft water,
swceten it with any kind of molasscs, (thc
quantity is not material, set it In n moderately
warm place, or in the sun, cover with sieve,
gauze or net, 10 keep out flies and gnets. In
due process Of time it viii be vinegar. when it
must be put into suitable vessel ant stopped
close. 10 convert cider into vinegar-if made
from sweet apples, it is only necessary to set
the barrel in warm place and knock out the
bung; if from sour, stir In little rnolasscs, and
when sour enough, bung tight. Vinegar bar
rols should be well painted, as they are liable
to be eaten by the worms.
at will be proper 10 state that it Is The ac-
ton Of the atmosphere, which in time converts
the sweetenUl water into vinegar, hence the
greater the surface Of water exposed 10 its in
nuence the sooner it will be sour. There is q
thick scum rises OH the top Of the vinegar when
making, which is the smother" and should
not be thrown away"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

B.1rpIonE AND ONO RAMEoAD.-Mr.
Garrett announced at the meeting Of the BAL
timore and Ohio Railroad Company recently
that advices had been received from the North
German Lloyda, that the work upon the
splendid iron steamers for the Baltimore and
bremen line has progressed much more rapidly
than was expected, and that it was probable
that the first steamer. whose name had been
determined upon, "The Baltimore" would
probably be able to make her first trip during
THE year, instead II in the spring, as hereto
fore expected The work upon the second
steamer is also advancing rapidly This steam
er is to be called " The Berlin" after the capi-
tai Of the new German Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

KILLED by ASNAKE.-A colored woman.
living near the Dismal Swamp, Virginia, was
killed by horned black snake one day last
week, the snake striking her SO violently as to
shcathe his horn in her breast, killing her in
stantly. When the body was found, the snake
was coilcd around it, also dead, having been,
it is supposed, unable to extricate itself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
To All Whom 1t May
CONCERN.

INTENDING to publish now DESCRIPTIVE
| CIRCULAR about the 1st Of JUL which we
will scatter broadcast over Maryland, Pennsylva
mia. and the more Northern States, we respectfully
ask al persons wishing 10 avail themselves OF the
benefits of our ssency, 70 send or hand US de-
scripton Of their LAMBS, &c, by the -Stn OF tnls
MONTH Every effort will be made 70 obtain pS--
chasers for an rroTertiss On eur bocks-
BROWN & ENGLE.
June 20, 1867. Real Estate Agents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
NEW JRWRLRY STORE.

FNIlE subscriber would most respectfully an
nouncc to the citizens Of Charlestown and vi
entity, that he has opened splendid assortment OF
Watches and Jewelry, including, In part,
gold and silver Watches,
cf various grades, al Of which viii be warranted as
represented; also Jcwclry of all kinds, such as
GOLD SETTS. EAR RINGS, FINGER RINGS,
SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES,
in variety: and in fact everything usually kept in
a store 81 the kind. would also announce that
have secured the services OF competent workman
an watches and rcpairing cwclry, so that all who
NAV wiut ANYTHING done in the line of repairing OF
watches. clocks or jcwclry, may rely upon having
II done I'm the most wOrkmanlke style, and llwork
viii DO warranted as represented.
would therefore, ask a call. aS | am determined
ta suit purchasers and please all who may be dis
posed t1 ultronize me. Room, the one lately Occu-
rirJ by Mcintyre and Ballston.
sept. C.. lSGG-ly. J.. DlNkLE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

DUrFALo, August If. W. Patterson, a
prominent merchant here, absconded with the
proceeds of eleven boat loads Of corn this
morning, valued at $4,000. lie was arrested
this afternoon, and United States bonds, etc,
were found in his possession amounting to the
value of the amount stolen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
TO the Public.

4 TENDER my thanks % the public for the liberal
patronage I received during the last two years,
while doing business for the firm Of c. W. Leisen-
rin.- 4 Co. and hope by courtesy and accommoda-
tom 20 meet with a continuance ofthe same pro-
nose 90 sel as low as similar articles can he pur-
st.f,r+ion. both I'm quality ard prices. viii also
t,ksir exchange for goods Dried Fruit, Butter,
Fr-s. Ea-s. sc Therublic are sspcclally invited
~ -,,r r,e srauins nv stock Nc 'rolSle N shov
.--s- R,srect,uliv vourF.
w,y.0. ls5T. NIB. FRYER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

CoNFIscATIoN REvIvED.-A recent letter
from Hon. Thaddeus Stevens to Radical
friend in this city states that bill will be pre-
sented at the opening Of the November Con-
grcssional session for confscating the property
of all Southern ex shareholders who dismiss the
freedmen for voting the Republican ticket
Senator Wilson; It Is understood, strongly Ia
vors this course. Tho names Of such ex-rebelS
erc to be collected BY the military commanders
for reicrencc.-Ndtiona hpteliigencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
REMOVED

To Roou OrrosrrE "CAErER House."
Harness, Saddles &c Brides,
MANUFACTURED OR REPAIRED
10 Ciarlcs'oca JgfrSoa County.
FTUE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that he
is constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Buggy Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides, Ialters, &c, in the most durable manner,
and the most modern style ofworkmanship. and at
shortu1ticcand upon o. living terms. My work
eommcuds itself All ask is a share of the public
patronage
2.5.. .til,up opposite " Carter House"
April 10, Ce- HENRY d. MIDDLEkAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
..EIomr. ofB0nc ;,

WE will give a money guarantee OF the F~sll
w of this article. Il Is pure Wisicamed, wt
ba-ri bono. reduced 20 the fHCucss Of -four, which
ada, 100 rcr Ct Oh is value IL is as qgtck and ac
tive acid di.soIrs4 bone hence its value is vastly
greater because 10 contains neither acid nor water
which necessarily add weight. and reduce the guam
tty ot valuable clements. We recommend go los
t,lt u.sd in rlace of 800 lbs. super Phosphate OF
dissolved bone.
JOHN :. REESE & co.
GENERAL AGENrS FoR rHE SovTH,
IL Sauth Street BIltimorc.
HANSON f DUKE, Agents az CharlcStown.
Feb. e., ls6I-gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

In Norfolk they have an egg, laid by yell
low hen, which is the perfect miniature rcsem-
bance Of an old field gourd, the crook turning
with as much uniformity as could possibly
happen. An egg from lot purchased from
Lexington District, South Carolina, has mould
cd on the shell tolerably fair representation
of the revenue stamp. The phenomenon is nc
humbug,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

We see the notice going the rounds Of our
exchanges that Mrs. jackson had sold "Stone-
wall Jackson'sn War Horse, Superior: VIC
felt satisfied this was not the case and since
learn that neither of the horses hidden by the
General in the field wss sold, but the horse
presented By the citizens Of Augusta. This
horse was sold 20 a gentleman OF Macon who
paid handsome price for it, and was only
parted with on account Of Mrs.-JacksOn's ina
biIity to bear the expenseo Of keeping it.-StauR-
Ton VIHdicGtor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

Large grains Of wheat, soaked in Turpcn-
tine, FOR six hours, given to chickens with the
"Gapcs" is said 10 be n certain cure. The
Turpentine kills the worms, which are the
cause Of the Gapcs, and they are coughed up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

An Iowa papev states that being troubled
with rats, he ca 4 one, and poured kerosene
oil on it, and th ct 60 The result was the
rats all left for parts unknown, and have not
been heard from since. The experiment Is
worth q trial
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15
still They Come!


NUKE bEIUIIFJA dN1 BLtUHIAG!
IF the Ladies' will only call at Mrs. y. G.. Mitch
ellis, they can besuitedin the Summer Styles Of
BONNETS, HATS, FLOWERS AND RIBBONS.
Having Just returned from Baltimore, we pledge
ourselves Co present 10 view the latest and most
fashionable Summer Styles. Call. Ladies; trou-
bic 10 show goods. Hats the order of sun I'm
brellas Bonnets 10 suit all ages.
4. e. MITCHELL co.
Jurs Is 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-15

Joseph Penny ybacker, of IIarrisonburg, Va.
was arrested by the military last week aud
taken TO Winchester. His arrest grew out OF
the fact that he was recently acquitted Of the
charge of killing burial corps man in that
place.