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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-11

IMPORTANT DECISION CONCERNING WHRN1 AND
pERs-TnE CANAL FRAUDs-EQUN RIGHTS skisf-
ALBANY, Wednesday, July TO- 1851
The Land Commissioners made an important deei-
sion to-day in unanimously refusing to grant TO any
more private parties the privilege OF efesnns
yharyes in the waters within the limits OF the C'y
of Brooklyn so far as they yet under the ee'''o,
of the Board. This done under the fepo'' anu
recommendation OF Lieut.-Goy Woodford-
The Canal Commissioners adjourned tins evening,
ftar stormy session having arranged for the trial
of two Of their Engineers on inc otn Oh August 10,
oieged malfeasance of olee. The Attorney General
ireced 10 employ counsel to conduct the prose
cutiOn. :, ,,,n n
Mrs, Stone and her husband. Mr.. Blackwell All
dressed very lane audience at the Capto to-n'gh'
on tbe subiect of Equal Rights" Her address was
verv eloouept and was well received, beng ID SUD
.tance the same as previously delivered in sbbefent
ports of the country. Mr.. Blackwell severely ss'"
cised the report of the Suffrage Committee ~ """'
ng 10 extend the ballot TO 10000 eoored nsn' a'a
Withholding it from 10000 Intelligent wome"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
Anecdote OF Gen. Lee.

The editor of the Galveston Cirilian has from
Gen. Longstreet (who pronounces Gen. Lee
athe best man in the world, y the following an
ecdote of the great Confederate chieftain:
On one occasion, Gen. Lee called Col. L., one
of his staff officers, into his tent, and,commenc-
ell debating while Col. L. wrote. Col. l.. had
in his mouth pipe, and was smoking The
General inhaled the noxious yapor until his pa
tience became exhaue6ed, and then said, "Col. u.
YOU can retire and send me COL; he does not
smoke" Col. L. retired, and in few moments
Col. - entered, to whom the General COM
menced debating, but after inhaling tbeatmos-
phere Of the tent for while, he discovered it.
t, be considerably impregnated, not with the.
perfume of roses, but the odious smell OF viz
famous whiskey, which he could not stand
Retire. COL, and send me an officer who
neither drinks nor smokes Iwould rather en-
dure the smoke Of tobacco than the smell OF
whiskey.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
THE STREAM OF LIFE.

Life bears us on like the stream of mighty
river. Our boat at first glides swiftly down
the narrow channel through the playful mur-
murings of the little brook, and winding along
its grassy borders, the trees shed their blossoms
over our young heads, and the flowers on tho
brink seem to offer themselves to our hands:
we are in hope, and we grasp eagerly at the
beauties around us; but the stream hurries us
ON. and still our hands are empty.
Our course in youth and manhood is alonga
wider and deeper food, and amid objects moro
striking and magnificent. We are animated
by the moving picture of enjoyment now pas
sing before us; we are excited by short-lived
success, or depressed and rendered miserable by
short-lived disappointment. But our energy
and dependence are both In vain. The stream
bears us on, and eur joy and griefs are left be-
hind us; we may be shipwrccked, but we can
not anchor our voyage may be fastened, but
we cannot be delayed; whether rough or
smooth, the river hastens towards its home the
roaring of the waves is beneath our keel, and
land lessons from our eyes; the floods are lifted
up around us and we take our last leave of
earth and its inhabitants and of our future voy-
age there is no witness but the Infinite and
Eternal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
BEAUr1FuL SENTIMENT.

/ confess that increasing years bring with
them an increasing respect for men who do not
succeed in life, as those words are commonly
used. Heaven is said to be place for those
who have not succeeded on earth; and, it is
surely true, celestial graces do not best thrive
in and bloom in the hot blaze Of worldly pros
nerity Ill success sometimes arises from su-
perabundance of qualities in themselves good
from a conscience too sensitive taste too fas-
tidious: self-forgetfulness too romantic; q
modesty too retiring. l will not so far as
to say, with living poet, "that the world
knows nothing ofits greatest men," But there
are force of greatness, or at least excellence
which die and make no sign;" there are mar
tyrs that miss the palm, but not the stake; he
roes without the laurel, and coquerors without
the triumph
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

NO. 21.
NIIsCELLANY.
VAIN HOPE.


"What brought you hcse?' said the Hills to
the Birds, as they settled ON them.
1--WE saw you afar off, and we thought You
were made of the sky, yoa. look so blue and
soft, aud We thought we should like to have
YOU for our home,' said the Birds.
care we as you expected to find us?' asked
the Hills.
"No.p said the Birds, eve seenow it was not
you that we gazed on, bat yonder far hills in
the west we go to seek them" and they few
away, and the hills laughed.
"What brought you here p asked the Hills
in the west as the Birds settled on them, wea-
ry with their fight.
1--WE saw you afar off, and we thought you
were fair and soft as the summer sky, and we
came that we might dwell on you" said the
Birds.
"Are we what you expected to find us?"-
asked the Hills in the west.
"No," said the Birds, with disappointment,
"that you are not, but rugged and bare, so that
we are sure you were not what we delighted to
gaze on; and see--utere--there are our hills,
brighter than ever-beautiful, deep blue and
gold shining on their heads" And away they
flew, and the Hills laughed.
"What brought you here?" asked the Rocks,
as the birds sunk YEARLY on their craggy tops
"Alasv' cried the Birds, tive saw you from
afar in our own pleasant home, and wethought
YOU were made of the sky and crowned with
gold, and hoped to live upon you, and enjoy
your glory and beauty
"What do you find?" asked the Rocks.
"Hard, gloomy, barren crags, with neither
softness to nestle in nor food to rejoice in; and
yonder is the sun, sinking into the broad, hope
less sea, and there is nothing beyond| And
they perished on the rocks.
The vain hope that makes ashamed!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

t,S-The FREE Pass is published weekly at fro
DoYars and Fitly Cents per 1pRWm in adr0nes.
~ One Dollar ond Fiflg Cents for sir months
es-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
item lines or less, One Dol'gr and FVty Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance Thirty,foe CeRts.
r0-No advertisement to be considered by the
month or wear unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
rs-An advertisement not marked on the copy
fora specified number Of insertions win be continued
until ordered out and payment exacted accordingly
eS-REsULAE ADvEErISENENrS.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
Users it is proper TO state distaciy that their Pri-
yiere only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
by them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
ti5n.
sya- Obituary Notices of more than fvelines viii
be charged for.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. DC, executed promptly, neatly, and at iair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
IN OUR BOAT.

Stars trembling Ger us and sunset before us,
Mountains in shadow and forests sleep;
Down the deep river we float on forever,
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
Come not, pale sorrow-fee till tomorrow;
Rest softly falling oer eyelids that weep;
While down the river we float on forever
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
As the waves cover the depths we glide over,
So let the past in forgetfulness sleep.
While down the river we float on forever;
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
Heaven shines above us, bless all that love us,
All whom we love in thy tenderness keepI
While down the river we float on forever,
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
.EUST RECEIVED,

4 the Baltimore Price Store, a new, well selec-
n ted stock.of WINTER GOODS, consisting in
part of Gents and Boys 0vercoats. Also large
stock of Coats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, Hats. Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Calico, Muslin, Delaines, Flannel,
Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts, Breakfast Shawls,
Hoods, Scarfs, Ladies and Childrens jackets, I'm
dersleeves. Ladies', Gents and Children's Gloves,
Saratoga and Folio Trunks. Also large stock of
Toilet Soaps, Combs andBrushes, Pomade, Cologne,
Etc. The stock of Hosiery and Dress Trimmings
is too extensive for enumeration.
Nov. q, 1SG6. j. GOLDSMlIH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
POErICAL.
fFor the Richmond Enquirer.I
GOLDEN SANDS.

Dropping away with musical chime.
Fast falls the golden sand,
The days of youth and of olden time
Are fading away on the strand:
Passing away with a tinkling sound,
The sands in the glass run lower;
They fall with musical-withering rhyme,
Those golden sands in the glass of time
Are gaining the darker shore.
Echo is mute,-for eloquence still
Is pleading the cause of to-day;
And old Time leans on his scythe and weeps,
So 10th to pass him away;
But night comes on, and the aged man,
With brow all wrinkled and wan,
Tells the Future to find in the Past homej
While the belfry bellin the old church dou,e
Fen now is beginning to toll
Tolling the hours, the hours away,
And how past and present are gone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
DEFERRED ARTICLES.

TIE New York World exposes the manner in
which Senator Fessenden has quartered his
relatives upon the Government. Six of his
brothers enjoy lucrative Offices, and to these
must be added brother-in-law appointed
United States District Judge in Maine, and a
cousin occupying clerkshipin the Treasury
Department, at salary of eighteen hundred
dollars year The World remarks on this
that ''it is quite evident the Fessenden family
look to the Treasury as their main support"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
To All Concerned.

vT,HE undersigned having succeeded to the bnsi-
ness of the late firm of J. ii. HAlNES BIO;
would respectfully invite the attention OF his ola
customers and the public generally to his select
stock of TOBACCO CIGARS and SNUFF, which
isunsurpassed in this section of the Valley Thank
full for the patronage extended to the late firm, he
hopes by attention to business to deserve and re-
ceive continuance of the same.
Nav II, 1866. j. ii. HAlNES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

Areport having prevailed that Mrs. Surratt. s
Gen. George S. Ballack, of the Freedmen's
Bureau, writes that "neither black spirits or
white, blue spirits or gray, have as yet distur-
bed or in the least interiered with my occu-
pancy. The only spirit that should tolerate
would be John Barleycorn,' and he would at
once find himself in hot lcater."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

There are now $50 students at Washington
College, Lexington, Va, who hail, in the num-
bers given, from the following States:
Virginia, 13O; Tennessee, 40; Kentucky,
81; Texas, %; Louisiana, II; Alabama, IA
Mississippi, II; Maryland, 8; North Carolina,
/; Georgia, 7; West Virginia, 6; Florida, 5;
Missouri, 8; South Carolina, A. Arkansas, 2;
District of Columbia, q New York, q Kan
sas, /; California, New Jersey, Ii Massa-
chusetts, Pennsylvania, /.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

To PREVENT RATS DAMAGING LEATHER
It is not uncommon to find in factories that
where machinery is stationary, rats gnaw the
leather betting where they can get access to it.
A correspondent of the Scientific american
states that rats will not taste anything contain
inr castor oil or what is covered with it, and
he recommends that the betting be rubbed with
the oil. Any leather exposed to the depreda-
ton of rats will be preserved BY this remedy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

The readers of newspapers have doubtless
noticed the many advertisements-gen generally
emanating from the cites-ofiering to send
"valuablo information for twenty-five cents. v
An honest friend saw an advertised receipt to
prevent wells and cisterns from freezing. He
sent his money and received this for answer :
"Take in your well or cistern on cold nights,
and keep it by the fire"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
REMOVED

To RooM OPPOSITE "CARTER House."
Harness, Saddles &c Brides,
MANUFACTURED OR REPAIRED
at Charlestotcn, Jefferson County.
rTHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that ne
is constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides, Halters, &C., in the most durable manner,
andthe most modern style of workmanship, and at
shortnotice and upon living" terms. My work
commends itself. All ask is share Of the public
patronage. - ;,
VA Shop opposite " Carter House
April 10. '66. HENRY ID. MIDDLEKAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

When the chimneys of lamps become foul,
or covered with a white dust that can neither
be washed off nor removed in the usual way,
rub the inside withwhiting and strong vinegar,
and then rinse with clean water and wipe them
perfectly dry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

The storm on Thursday in the interior of the
State of New York was the most severe since
1885. Twenty inches of snow fell at Al.
bany and twenty-four inches at Troy, and
railroad communication was entirely sus-
nended
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
NEW SUPPLY.

.yXTE have Just received a New Supply of MIL
w LINERY G00DS-all the latest and most
approved STYLES, and at reduced prices. In order
TO keep pace with the changes in the fashionable
world, and with the declining tendency of prices,
Goods are received almost weekly.
AlLMILLINERY WORK executed tastefully and
promptly. MAGGIE JOHNSON d SISTER.
Charlestowp, Dee. l3, 1860.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

We are informed that the parties now enga-
gedin boring for oil in the neighborhood of Mum
sons Hill. were rewarded this morning by the
discovery of fluid which readily ignited and
burned upon the application ola lighted match
TINer. { Ea.l Gazette, Dec. lS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
Hoi For ChristmaS!'
WE have just returned from the Eastern mar
w ket with fultsupply of
Drugs, Chemicals,
Patent Medicines,
PAINTS, OILS, WZNDOW GLASS,

PerfilEncry, Soaps,
And variety of articles suitable for Christmas
Presents, consisting, in part, Of Bibles, Prayer
Books, Hymn Books, Photograph Albums, Diaries
for 1867, Beechenbrook by Mrs. Preston, Toy Books
and variety of other books Porte Folios, Cabas,
Ladies' Companions, Spring Top Gum Rattles,
Puzzles, Gum Balls, Pocket Books, Hair Brushes,
Infant Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Cloth
Brushes, Shaving Cream, Cold Cream, Fine and
Redding Combs A large lot of Fine Perfumery,
Soaps, Toilet Powder, Puff Boxes, and Pomades,
A carefully selected assortment of STA1IONE-
RY-Foolscap, Letter, Commercial Note, French,
Billet Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Ink, Pencils, Blank
Books, Tissue and Blotting Paper, School Books,
Cheap for Cash. CAMPBELL d MASON:
December 90 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

A cable dispatch states that John II. Surratt
had been taken on board the United States
steamer Swatara, which sailed from Alexan-
dria on the Dist inst. The Swatara is small
screw steamer, and will not probably reach this
country before the latter part of January
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

In the House of Delegates of Virginia, one
of the delegates from Alexandria has pre-
sented a bill, at the instance of the lessees
of the Alexandria canal. for the purpose of
giving said lessees the right to build railroad
along the canal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

The reported massacre of United States
troops near Fort Philip Kearney, in Dacotah
Territory, has been confirmed by official advi-
ces. 1t is said that the fort itself was captured
by the Indians, and most probably by treache-
ry, as the stockade was strong and capable of
resisting siege if the garrison were on the
alert
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

An ingenious pick-pocketin in the West is said
to have driven a good business by getting on
railroad trains, refusing to pay the fare, and
picking the conductors pocket while he was
putting him out
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

A terrible explosion occurred near Knoxville,
in this county, last week, in Dents Cut, on the
Washington road, now in process of construc-
ton. Two men, named Geo. Laley and John
Kelly, are supposed to be fatally injured, they
having been blown about six feet in the air.
Frederick lld.) Erdmii.er
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

A Connecticut Yankee has cleared his house
of rats by catching one and dipping HMM red
paint. He then let him loose, and other rats
not liking his looks, left Immediately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10

A Boston minister has been preaching against
fitting hoops. He says he can't shut his eyes
to the abomnation any longer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
NEW SUPPLY.

WE are just receiving and opening new sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as French
Nerinos. Poplns, Alpaecas, 'Delaines, Bleached
and Brown Niuslins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinets,
Sbawls, Ribbons Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves. Linen and Paper Collars, Silk and Linen
HdkG., Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
Having made these purchases under advanta-
geous circumstances. we have no hesitation in say
ing that we can please all who will call and exam
inc our stock. Z. GRADY co.
Haltown, Nov. 22, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
On l5diR Street, Cadlestot0n.


FTNHE undersigned have on hand and are constant
| ly manufacturing at their Tinware, Stove, and
Sheet Iron Establishment in Charlestown, every
description of CULINARY WARE, usually found
in their line of busness-made of the best material
and by experienced workmen The stock now in
their Ware Room, comprises every useful article
known TO the hoGsekeeper, and any article called
for or any amount of Goods desired can be furnished
with dispatch.
Among their stock of Tin Ware may be found
BUCKETS of all sizes, COFFEE POTS of the most
approved patterns, Cullenders, Spits, Steamers,
Cake Screws, Cake Cutters, Flour Boxes, Patty
Pans of various patterns, Basins, Chamber Ware,
Pitchers, Measures Of all sizes, and Painted Toilet
Ware. Their stock of
SHEET IRON WARE,
comprises every article in the Culinary and House
keeping department. Their stock of
STOVES
embraces every variety of WOOD and COAL
STO YES, among which may be found the follow
ing approved patterns
Virginia Star, 9 sizes, for Coal; Old Dominion,
sizes, for Wood Noble Cook, siaes, for Coal or
Wood Extension-tOp Mt. Vernon Winona, 2 ST.
ses, for Wood; Nine Plate Stoves for Wood-plan
and boiler top, Defiance King, 4 sizes; Scotchman
Cook, sizes; Cottager, sizes Coal; Nesper
Star, 3szes, Coal; Grecian Capital, sizes, Coal;
Radiator, sizes, Coal; Magic Temple sizes, for
Wood Laura, sizes, Wood Also, Parlor, Star
Cottager, and Franklin, all sizes.
Possessing every facility known to the business,
they are prepared to execute with the utmost
promptneSs, all kinds of
Building and Job Work.
Tin Roofing, linking and SpOuting done to order
and in the best manner.
Merchants dcsirous of replenishing their stock Of
Tin or Sheet Iron Ware viii find it to their adyan-
tage to deal with them They viii make liberal
discount to merchants when articles are bought by
the quantity They will also take in exchange for
Tin Ware, Rags, Becswax Wool, Sheepskins, Beef
Hides. Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter.
Thankful for past iavors and with 4 determina-
ton to merit the increasing patronage Of the com
munity, we respectfully solicit call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our lire of busi-
ness. Terms are such as cannot fail to please.
Sent. 81. 1866. MILLER SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
New Goods! New Goods

h4Ih ANIL w 11V L AlAh l. Ai]@-D-1'
New Goods! New Goods
CEORiE W. LEISENRING CO., respectfully
W beg leave to inform their customers and the
public generally, that they are now receiving their
Fail and Winter Goods, consisting in part as
folows-Iadies' Dress Material, composed of the
following desirable and latest patterns, to-wit-
WOOL DELAINES;
ORIENTAL LUSTRE;
PLAID P0PLINS;
PLAID YALENCIAS:
and large and well selected stock of Fancy Dress
Goods and Trimmings.
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING;
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS;
Notions of all kinds Wooden-ware, Queensware,
Hardware and Tinware.
Groceries
such as Coffee, Tea, Sugars, Syrups, Molasses and
Spices of all kinds; Ground Alum and Fine Salt,
Whiskey, Brandy, Gin and Wine, Pure Old Rye
Whiskey in Bottles, for Medicinalpurposes. Come
and examine our stock. as are determined to sell
as cheap as any other house in the Valley.
COUNTRY PRODUCE
taken in exchange for goods, and the highest mar
ket price allowed We also want to exchange Goods
for Cotton Rags, Country made Soap, Beeswax, dc.
GN~OUR MOTTO" Quick Sales and Small
Profits" GEO. w. LEISENRING & co.
Rippon, Va, Oct. 4, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
BlncIxsmith Wnntcd.

luE undersigned wishes % employ a JObR-
i NETHAN BLACKSMITH A good work
-a--a single man, Of steady and ndutri0us habits,
tll 'gceiye employment by making application 70
,le 'lbscriber al Cat Tail Run, 2i< miles east Of
Charlestown. NATHAN III. COPELAND.
November g. lS6s-n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
GRADY &c CO.,
Commission aES Forwarding
MERCHANTS,

HlLLTOU.N, ". VIRGINIA,
y EEP for sale all kinds Of DRY GOODS, Gro
~ cerics. Liquors. Hardware, Queensware, etc.
VIII buy all kinds Of GRAIN, or forward the same
WOOD, Bnter, Eggs and Hides, reeeicea az Trade
Essy- Having purchased the interest of Mr. John
IT, Strider in the Mercantile establishment at Hall
town. solicit the patronage Of my friends aud the
pubIic generally. EDWARD GRADY.
The style Of the firm viii hereafter be Grady
Co. Sept 20, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
NOTICE.

IN order to meet our present liabilities, it sposi-
lively necessary that we must be paid for scrvi-
eos rendered up 10 this date. We are willing TO
serve the public, but cannot sustain ourselves un-
der the existing ''cash terms" unless We are paid.
JOHN J. II. STRAITH,
GERARD +. MASON,
WM +. LIPPITT.
Tsrrarv 2 1S6T-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-10
u IL HAINES.
NOTICE.

We desire 70 return our thanks to our friends and
the public for their liberal encouragementsincew we
have been in business. And while soliciting their
further patronage, we pledge ourselves to sell them
Hardware cheaper than they can buy eise,rhere.
We shall contne ourselves 20 Hardware eXcu-
sivcly. and viii keep a complete stock OF the most
improved and durable goods in our trade, whether
Foreign or Domestic, and as we buy from factories
where no credit is given, we shall in all re-
quire cash for our goods.
ID. HUMPHREYS DC co.
December 90 1866