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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
NO. 81.
WHAT NEWSPAPERS DO FOR
AOTHING.


Tie following article should be read and
pondefe,l well b. every man who takes anews1
paper without paying forit:
Nv observation enables me to state asaisct
that publishers Of newspapers are more poorly
rewarded than any,other class of men IN the
United States who invest an equal amount OF
labor, capital and thought. They are expect
ed to do more service for less pay, to stand
more sponging and defend morcpeople without
fee or reward than any other class.
They credit wider and longer, get oftener
cheated, suffer more pecuniary loss, are ottener
the victims of misplaced confidence, than any
other calling in the community. People pay a
printers bill with more reluctance. than any
other. 1t goes harder with them to expend
dollar on a valuable newspaper than ten on
needless gcwgaw yet every body avails himself
of the use of the editors pen and the printers
ink
How many professional and political reputa-
tons and fortunes have been made and sustain
ed by the friendly though unrequited pen OF
the editor? How many embryo towns and
cities have been brought into notice and pulled
into prosperity by the press? How many
railroads now in successful operation, would
have foundered but for the lever that
moves the world2" In short, what branch
of industry and activity has not been promo
ted, stimulated and defended by the press?
And who has rendered it more than pitt
tance for his service? The bazaars Of fashion
and the haunts of dissipation are thronged with
an eager crowd, bearing gold in their palms,
and the commodities there vended are sold at
numerous profits, though intrinsically worth
less, and paid for with scrupulous punctuality
while the counting-room of the newspaper is
the seat of Jewing, cbeapening trade, orders
and pennies Is it made point of honor to
liquidate printers bi?.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
Important Lawsuit

New YORK, January ia suit was
brought before Judge Barnard, of the Supreme
Court, to-day, wherein the complainant, Jas. Fl.
Lester, testifies that he novel to Richmond in
1860, intending to fabricate sewing machines;
that he lived there up to 1864, when he moved
to Martinsburg and took the oath of allegiance.
Arriving in Washington, he again proceeded
to Richmond, having received permit 10 bring
his family North. In Febuary, 1864, was ar
rested by Ger eral Butler at Fort Monroe, while
on his way North, and deprived of $4,000 and
various books and papers. After a months
Imprisonment he was tried by pretended
col rt-martial, and sentenced to ten years inn
prisonment with hard labor. After remaining
thirteen months in the Fortress. he was releas-
ell by General Grant. The present suit is
brought to recover 100000 for imprisonment
and $4,000 for loss of property. The coun-
sci for plaintiff argued that the acts were not
done through the authority Of the President
J. l.. Hacker, counsel for defence, supported tho
transfer of the case. The Judge reserved bis
decision.
The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
In the House several bills were introduced and
referred. The joint resolution giving addition
al compensation TO clerks and other govern
ment employees in Washington was passed.
Among the bills introduced was ono to extend
the provisions Of the bounty laws 10 the cases
of soldiers who incurred death or disability
while absent on furlough by leave Of comman-
ding officers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
A Primitive Region.


The Wheeling wv Val htelhgcnccr has the
following:
Mr.. Smith Trent, Sheriff Of Mcdowell Coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday, engaged in the
payment of taxes into the Auditors Office, In
a conversation with him touching matters and
things in that region, we learned some curious
factsconcernng the remote country from which
he comes. OF all the counties in the State,
Mcdowell, one of the largest in territory, is the
least in population and Improvements OF every
kind The population was never anything
but sparse; but during the rebellion the Union
men were driven away and when. they were
able to return, the rebels had been behaving so
badly that they in their turn were afraid to
stay, so that small as the population was before,
it is still less now. There is net postotiice in
the county, nor town. or village even Of tho
most diminntive proportions; there are but
few roads, and they are Indifferent. Thecourt
houseis log cabin there is not lawyer or
doctor in the county, and, as a consequence,
the people are healthy and free from litigation.
1t is difficult to find men in the county who
have sufficient acquaintance with the arts Of
modern times to fill the various county Offices.
Some Of them have to employ deputies on this
account, and one gentleman who happens to
have enjoyed unusual advantages acts as depu-
ty to some half dozen of them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

How To CLEAN Orr Ssow.-The snow may
be easily softened and cleaned. from pavements
and yards, even when it is hard frozen and
trampled down, by sprinkling common table
or fish salt over It. In ten or fifteen minutes
it will be soft, and may be swept off with
stiff broom. We have seen it tried frequently
Five cents worth of salt will be enough for the
pavement in front of any hotise, and fifteep
minutes after You read this you may clean up
in front of your house, reader, and perhaps save
yom neighbor severe fallon that slippery
walk way of yours.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

A lady in one Of the western cities was anx-
ious to buy a camel's hair shawl, and the price
of the only one that suited her was Sl,50o.-
After she vainly tried TO get it for $1,000, the
clerk told her that her husband hadofered that
for it and been refused. OF course he had
wanted to surprise her, and in order to help
him to do it she privately paid him $500, aud
directed the clerk to send him note, telling
bin he might have it for $1,000. Then she
waited for the shawl, but it didn't come; and
after several days of wondermcnt she saw the
identical article worn in public by woman Of
the town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
THE BEAUTIFUL LAND.

There's Beautiful Land by the Spoiler untrod,
Unpolluted by sorrow or care;
1t is lighted alone by the presence ut God,
Whose throne and whose temple are there;
It's crystalline streams with murmuring flow,
Meander through valleys so green.
And its mountains Of jasper are bright in the glow
OF "a splendor no mortal hath seen.
And throngs of glad singers with jubilant breath,
Make the air with their melodies rife
And one known on earth as the Angel of Death,
Shines here as the Angel of Life
An infinite tenderness beams from his eyes,
On his brow is an infinite calm;
And his voice. as it thrills through the depths OF
the skies
Is as sweet as the Seraphm's psalm.
Through the amaranth groves ofthe Beautiful Land
Walk the souls who were faithful in this;
And their foreheads, star-crowned, by the zephyrs
are famed,
That evermore muFmur OF bliss;
They taste the rich fruitage that hangs from the
trees,
'And breathe the sweet odor of flowers
More fragrant than ever were kissed by the breeze
In Araby's loveliest bowers.
Old Prophets. hose words were spirit of flame
Blazing out % er the darkness of Time;
And martyrs whose courage no tortures could tame,
Nor turn from their purpose sublime;
And Saints and COntessors numberless throng,
Who were loya to Truth and to Right
And left as they walked through the darkness OF
Wrong,
Their footprints encircled with light.
And the dear little children who went to their rest
Ere their lives had been sullied by sin,
While the Angel of Morninysti tarried guest,
Their spirits pure temple within:
All are there-all are therein the Beautiful Land,
The land by the Spoler untrod.
And their foreheads, star-crowned, by the zephyrs
are famed
That blow from the Gardens of God
Nv soul hath looked in through the pathway OF
dreams,
On the CITY all paven with gold,
And heard the sweet flow of its murmurous streams
AS through the green valleys they rolled;
And though it still waits on this desoate strand,
pilgrim and stranger on earth,
Yet it knew in that glimpse Of the Beautiful Land
Thatit gazed on the home of its birth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

Boris IN HORSES The Monthly Report
from the Bureau of Agriculture, at Washing
ton. has letter from Col. J. Hamilton, dated
Raleigh, n. c., in which he says: "The rea-
son that a bott can resist the action of agents
administered, is his power Of drawing his head
dnto the wall of the stomach by his tentacles.
But he cannot resist chloroform. Atablespoon- a
full of chloroform screened by couple of spoon
fuls of any good mucilage, will make him let
60 his hold on the stomach even after having
bored nearly through" Wesuppose this must
be followed by purgative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
CHARLEsTowN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1867
Died Yesterday.

Every day is written this little sentence
" Died Yesterday" Every day flower IS
plucked from soticsunny home d breach made
in some happy circle; a jewel stolen from some
treasure of love. Each day from the Summer
fields of life some harvester disappears--yes,
every hour some sentinel falls from his post,
and is thrown from Che ramparts Of time into
Che surging waters Of eternity. Even as we
write. the funeral of one who died yesterday
winds like winter shadow along the street.
"Died Yesterday" Who died Perhapsit
was a gentle babe. sinless as an angel, pure as
a zephyr's hymn-onc whose laugh was as the
gust Of summer rils lettering in the bower Of
roses-whose life was perpetual litany, May
time crowned with the passion Of flowers that
never fade Or, inayhap, it was youth, hope
ful and generous, whose path was flied with
flowers with not serpent lurking underneath
--one whose soul painted for communion with
the great and good, and reached forth with ear
nest struggle for the garden in the distance.
But that heart is still now-he "died yester-
day"
"Died yesterday" A young girl, pure as
the orange flowers that clasped her forehead,
was stricken down as she stood at the altar (;
and from the dim asles of the temple, she was
borne to the "garden Of slumber."
A tall Drowned man, girt with the halo OF
victory, and at the days close, under his own
vine and fig tree, fell to the dust, even as the
anthem trembed on his lips; and he. too, was
laid "where the rude forehead of the hamlet
seeps?"
An aged patriarch, bowed with years and
cares, even as he looked out upon the distant
hills for the coming of the angel host, sank into
dreamless slumber: and on his doorstep was
written, "Ded Yesterday"
"Died yesterday" Daily, men, women, and
children are passing away, and hourly in some
graveyard the soil is flung upon the dead. AS
often in the morn, we find some flower that
blushed so sweetly in the sunset, has withered
up forever; so daily, rs we rise from our biv-
ouac, to stand against our posts, we miss some
brother soldier, whose CHEEKY eye in the sieges
and struggles of the past has been likedew from
Heaven upon our hearts.
Each day some pearl drops from the jewel
threads of friondship-some Tyre to which we
were wont to listen has been hushed forever
But wise is he who mourns not the pearl and
Jewel lost-D. r. Taylor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

No MoRE FfaE-CRAcKErs.- Young America
must hereafter be content TO celebrate Christ
mas and independence day without the nsual
fusiIade Of Chinese crackers. The tariff bill
introduced into the Senate by Mr.. Fessenden
Yesterday, contains clause forbidding the i'm
rortation of fire-crackers; and whatever bill
passes, this provision will no doubt be one Of
its features. This seemingly trivial subject is
one Of the greatest importance, as the terrible
fire which nearly destroyed the city of Portland,
Maine, last summer, originated from the explo-
sion of fire-cracker; and Senator Fessenden,
whose hope is in that city, deserves the thanks
of the country for taking measures to profit by
that lesson, and provide against similar caam-
tiles in future Washington Star, Saturday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
MISCELLANY.
Wealth.

w caItn.
Excessive wealth is neither glory nor happi-
ness. The cold wretch who thinks only OF
himself: who draws his head within its shell,
and never puts it out but for the purpose of
lucre and oStentation; who looks upon his fel-
low-creatures not only without sympathy, but
with arrogance and insolence, as if they were
leade to be his vassals and he was made to be
their lord as if they were for no other purpose
than to pamper his avarice, or to contribute to
his ACCOMPLISHMENT; such a man may be rich,
but he can never be happy, nor virtuous, nor
great. There is in fortune golden mean,
which is the appropriate region Of virtue and
intelligence. Be content with that aud if the
horn of plenty overflow, letits droppings fall
upon vour felow-men let them fall like the
droppings of honey in the wilderness, to cheer
the wayworn pilgrim. You may wish to be
distinguished: but wealth is not essential to
distinction. Look at the illustrious patriots,
philosophers and philanthropists, who in va
rious ages have blessed the world was it their
wealth that made them great? No. Where
was the wealth of Aristides. of Socrates of Plato
of Epaminondas, of Fabricius, of Cncinnatus,
and a countless hostupon the rolls of fame ?
Their wealth was in their mind and heart
These are the treasures by which they have
been immortalized and such alone are trea-
sures that are worth serious struggle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
YPRGINIA FREE PRESS
TERNLS.
.sr-rhe 80 80 Is nubHshed weekiv az -

pJ-The FRsr FRtss is published weekly at TsO
Rellurs and Fvty Css,s per onaum ia odrunee.
rc-Oas Dollar cud F.fty Cents for sac montEs,
eS-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
f,sn lines) or less, Oas Dalor and Fifty Cents for
,hres insertio1s-larger ones IN the same proper
zion Each continuance TAirtyfse Cents.
esS-No advertisement to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
A. previously agreed upon between the parties.
rS-An advertisement not. marked on the cops
Tor specified number ofinsertions will be continued
vu,ilordered cut, and payment exacted accordingly
N9-RrsuLAR ADvERrIsENESTs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
,isers il il proper to state distinctly that their pri
vuere only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
bv them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
tiUu.
sa- Obituary Notices gilmore than fvs lines will
Be ehargcdi0r.
JOB WORK Posters Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards. 6c., executed promptly, neatly. and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

INFLUENCE OF HAPPINESS OVER THE MIND.
It should never be forgotten that the happier
child is the cleverer he will be. This is not
only because, in state of happiness, the mind
is free, and at liberty for the exercise o! its
faculties, instead of spending its thoughts and
energies in hrooding over troubles; but also
because the action of the brain is stronger when
the frame is in state Of liilarity; the ideas
are more clear; impressions of outward objects
are more vivid and the memory will not let
them slip This is reason enough for the mo-
ther to take some care that she is the cheerful
guideand comforter of her child. If sheis anx-
ious or fatigued, she will exercise some control
over herself, aud speak cheerfully, and try to
enter freely into the subject of the moment; to
meet the child's mind, in short, instead of max
ing him sink for want of companionship.
Mss Mdrtinean
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
NEw SUPPLY.

WE are Just receiving and opening new sup
w PLY Of Ladies Dress Goods, such as French
Merinos. Poplins, Apaccas, Deaines, Bleached
and Brown Muslins. Cloths, Cassmeres, Cassinets,
Shawls. Ribbons, Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars, Silk and Linen
Hdkfs. Neck Ties. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, sc.
Having made these purchases under advanta-
reous circumstances, we have no hesitation in say
fnp that we can please all who will call and exam
;ns our stock. Z. GRADY &sCO.
Halltown, Nov %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
HO! For HalltOwn!!
Boot & Shoe Making 1T No. no.

T!NHE undersigned, located at Halltown,, having
secured the services of competent and experl,,
cnced workmen on Mems and Ladies' Work, and
mst receiving large Stock OF Material of the very
best quality. intends conducting the BOOT AND
SHOE BUSINESS in all its branches in a manner
70 nive satisfaction to all who patrOnize me. Only
good work will be allowed to go out of the esta6-
hshment. None but the best material will be used.
respectfully invite the public to call ana exa-
mine for themselves.
Nv terms are Cash, or Trade, and my prices be-
low that of other establishments in the County
w. A. BANTZ.
No, % 1860 -cm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
NOTICE.

W. aosire IN return our thanks to our friends and
,nbi;c for their liberal encOuragementsin since we
have been in business. And while soliciting tAeir
further patronage, we pledge ourselves to sell them
Uardvare cheaper than they can buy etse'chere.
We shall coufne ourselves to Hardware exclu-
siveIv and will keep a complete stock oi the mos
inproyed and durable goods in our trade, whether
Eorrsien or Domestic and ~ we buy from factories
whore no credit is given, shall in all cases re-
ouire cash for our goods. s.x,e,sCo 90
Dacauber 90 lS66.
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= II. IIAINES,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER
in Tobacco, Snufls and Cigars,
A $50. will keep constantly on hand fine as,
y sortment of Clering Tobacco, PiPes ana
SfeiHs. -,
Just received. and for sale, fine lot OF the gen
.,;,, olJ Grov,ly Brand. CHEWING TOBACCO.
Also n lot of the choicest brands of VIRGINIA
SMOKING TOBACCO.
Persons dealing in our line will find 1t to their
advantage 10 call and examine our stock before Pur-
chasing elsewhere. ~ WhOiesaie and Ref"f'
5l7- Neri door 10 Aisquifh dJBro. ~u&
Charlestown, Va, Oct. 26, 1862
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

What are you seating your. child on that
quarto dictionary for r? said Mrs. d., as the
pater arranged his little boy at the breakfast
table. 81 am said he, fixing the basiso
sound English education" Yes" said she,
"bu. you are beginning at the wrong end"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

An old oil well in Uniontown, Pennsylvania,
one day last week suddenly began to throw up
stones and water to the hight Of more than a
hundred feet The phenomenon continued for
over an hour g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

Every fool has right to be on the best terms
with himself, and that man is a great fool who
differs with Inn about these terms. ia ssf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31
GRADY & CO.,
Commission and forwarding
MERCHANTS,

R4LLTOHN. ". TIRGLNL,
II EEP for safe al kinds Of DRY GOODS, Gro
\ ceries Liquors, Hardware, Qucenswarc etc.
" m buy all kinds of GRAIN or forward the same.
Wool. Bpner, Egg, and Hides rece'ced m Ir"ae'
rs- Having purchased the interest OF Mr.. John
H. Strider ia the Mercantile establishment at iia.'-
town, solicit the patronage OF my TRENDS ana 'iie
public generally. EDN AhD "hAD
20 Sept. 20, 1866.
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SHANNONDALE
FACTORY.
WHEAT'S
NJ ALL ST n q E

Z FAvES Berrvville Daily Sundays excepted
! arriving in Charlestown in time 70 connect
With the train Tor Harper's Ferry, and all parts
EAST and WEST.
Returuing-Leave Charlestown after the ARRIVAL
Of the Cars, arriving in Berryville at o CLOCK l.
NJ
Passengers by this line will be carried to any part
of Clarke county, without trouble or inconvenience
70 themselves.
Jan 1, lS66.-tf.
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DAVID II. CCCKRILL
Architect and Builder,
CHARLESTOwN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W

TOR the very liberal patronage extended to me
since my release from imprisonment at the
Te0ld Capitol" tender my sincere thanks.
Having had an experience of years IN IN the GAh- e.;
PENTER AND HOUSE JOINING BOSI-
NESS. and now in command of n corps of compe-
tent workmcn; and having on hand a supply, OF
valuable building material, am fully prepared to
execute all work entrusted to me, speedily, in the
best manner and to the entire satisfaction oil all
who patronize me.
Particular attention given to the drawing OF plans
and specifications .,-o,
Nov. 5, lSG6--tf. DAVID ii. COChhlLL'
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followers Of ti,e LEAF.

T HAVE Just received large supply of choice
| CHEWING TOBACCO, which will sell at
greatly reduced rates, varying from 20 to 60 cents
Ser plug. Finest GRAYELY for GO cents.
Apcnst2. j. H. HAINES.
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NOTICE.

TN order to meet our present liabilities it isposi
tvely necessary that we must be pald i9r serVl-
eos 1 rendered up to this date. We are willing 70
serve the public, but cannot sustain ourselves a aa
ueF INC 'N'e JOHN J. II. STRAITH,
GERARD F. MASON,
WM. F. IIPPITT.
January 3, lsG7-tf.
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VOL 9. NEW SERIES. CHAI
,JEFFERSON

\ Dung IaUleS IhSJIUUU0'
TTNHE next Session &C my School for Young La
dies will commence. on WedaesdGy, Septem-
Jer l2 1866.
Being provided with competent Assistants every
advantage for thorough course in English Music,
and the Languages will be afforded. The course OF
study embraces Latin.
Particular attention viii be paid to Music, and
Pupils will De required to play at the Musical Sol
rees. which will be given once in two months, when
the friends OF the Pupils can have an opportunity
to judge of their progress.
Address
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestowr, jefferson Co, Va, july 5, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-31

And my large assortment of SHOES.
To the Gentlemen, | would say that have the
LARGEST STOCK OF CASSIHERES
Tn the County; and as / am determined to sell
them. look out for bargains. Stick a pin there
In ORDER therefore TO reduce business 20 It's true
system, viz: " Cash or Trade" viii pledge my,
self not to be undersold by any House outside OF
the City and all ask is an examination OF my
Goods that the public can decide.
FIFTY THOUSAND FEET Of SEASONED
LUMBER for SALE
1s;5~I am constantly purchasing Wheat; Corn,
Rye and Oots j. ii. H. HCNlEn'
November l, lSG6.-3m.