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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
Josh Billings on Artemus Ward.

We don't believe, says the Troy Budget, Josh
Billings ever wrote anything pretticr or moro
touching than the following. We don't be-
lievc that philosophy was ever better united to
the tenderness Of grief. 1t is poetry in disha-
billie; il is the heart Of On honest man in yell
low plush;
"JosH BfLLryGs TO ARTEMUs WAHD.--Deth
haz done cruel thing lately. Doth seldom IL
kind. but Deth is imparshsll /; this liz all that
ken be sed in his favor. He moves his sitho
swl round the world, now in this field, now in
that wheat, flowers, and weeds drop, wilt,
and wither, for he scythes early and late, IN
ci.i and in town, bi the harthstun and away
oph where the wanderers are.
=" Deth haz done cruel thing lately. Deth
is seldum kind. Heres father, mother, wee
small thing, but a month on visit; thar Mary
and Charley go down, in white clothes-Deth
moves; menny fields are all bare, for Deth cuts
cluss as well rs cruel.
"Deth luvs to NOW; 'tis hiz stile. He Is
old. and silk with biz sickle; he moved for
Abel ov old. and for Abel Of yesterday.
"Deth mows strangely, and round fall the
day and grass. and alone, snarling. stands tho
kOarrt lilrSci, itit Whos' 1Ssh A.Hs "~sb
for God only knows.
"Deth, yu hav dun cruel thing lately; yu
hav moved where the wittiest one ov them awl
stood, whoze words hav gone lafling awl over
the world, whozc heart waz az good ane az soft
az a mothers.
"Deth, you hsv moved where my friend
Artemus stood, and Humor. wears mourning
now for the child of her heart. 1 am sad, and
am sorry"
Writing to US continues the Budget.) Josh
says moieStly, as if an apology were necessary,
" | cannot write epitaphs in my style, and If
don't use my style, nobody will thank mo for
the effort II a man stand on his head once.
he haz got to stand on his head tho balance Of
biz daze. We can't put on the cap and ever
wear the citizens dress again. This is the
misery that fools suffer, when they would like
TO quit playing the fool, and creep in among
sensible folks. Artemus was kind 10 me once,
and that Is enough for me. had rather have
a slice Of a mans heart than 10 have his bank
account"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
Josh Billings at a Watering Place.

Jc-h Billings writes from Long Branch; n.
j., to the Troy Ners as follows:
Arrived here Just in time ten see the At
lantis oscsn, which IL noS on eahibishun and
dewing good bissness, to full houses. Took
bath at onsti and was astonished tew find the
water so saltuous; enquired the kause OF an
intelligent natiff, and he informed me he didn't
care; think he lied There IL about one hun-
dred and sixty thousand human beings, and
other folks, here now, az near an han git at
it; kounted till got tired, and then cstinis.
ted. 1t is perfectly harte renting tew see tho
females here in search Of natural protek!ots.--
I kounted l6 yesterday in one pile, they all
sighed as passed bi them, with down cast
eyes. felt sorry for them, but couldn't help
them, for am thoroughly marrid, and intend
tew remain so. There is two bree1es here,
sea breeze, and a Jefsee breeze, and advise aul
persons tew Use the sea breeze, for the other Is
so much up before it reaches here, that II soon
uses up everybody after II gifts here. fcster-
day went out krabbing and ketched pek OF
them. They bite sideways, and hang ON hike
a ded hoss shoe. They make good vittles
euuff, but they amt profitable to eat, If you
kount your time wuth ennything. The bath
ing L. luxurious, and the bathers resemble mer-
mades. half men and half wimmin. They aul
dress in the choktav custom, ane when they
emerg from the water you kant tell which is
who, unless you ask them. There Il hotels,
and they are principally bilt out doors, tew Civ
the guests as much brinaqueous air as possible.
The lodging rooms are small. but handy each
one haz door tew them, and looking glass
on this wall, and two washboles md q lowell.
Dinner is served at o'clock, and opens with
soup, and shuts up with huckleberry. The
servants arc generally blak, but menny OF
them have lived so long among the whites that
they begin tew adop our kuller. The beach,
bi moonlite, is worthy Of philosopher
Lovers meet here from all parts Of the kuntry
to vow aud sware, and menny hart that comes
here tough and hearty, goes home smashed,
and bleeding luv at every pour"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
yTRGTTTA FREE PRESS,
TERMS.

--,,-rb. Frrr PREsS is published WeeAN AZ 1"O
7,-r,-. end Ftrl C-ri, per aHH'" "a aa''S'''
-.-rHEEE DOLLARSif if not paid IN advance
-g-O,. DaUar ona F.'y Csa's for ''T 'o"'A''
-.--The terms Of advertising are for square
81. 4, rnesl or less, One Da''ar GHd Fy'y Cents Tor
,s- : inserticns-larger ones in the same proper
,..r Zach continuance Tiirty.fre Cents.
-s-N, advertisement 70 be considered by the
---,.b wear unless specified on the Manuscript
.-r-sri. ,sIv agreed upon between the parties
7--A advertisement not marked on the copy
,-tsresi5cd number Of insertions viii be continued
uatI ord red out, and payment ezaeted accordingly
~--2rarLAu ADyEErsEEENTs.--io avoid any
ri.ard,rstandiug on the part Of the Annual Adyer-
ers II is proper % state disiscdy that their Pri-
yil,rc only extends to their immediate business
R,al Estate, Legal and an other advertisements sent
b, them TO De an additional charge, and no varia-
sion.
An Obituary Notices Of more than fvclines viii
Lecharced tor.
JOB NORK--Postcrs. sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &C., executed promptly, neatly, aud at iair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
Always Beautiful.

At q festival party. old and young. the
question was asked, (Which season Of life is
most happy?' After being freely discussed
by the guests, it was referred for answer to the
host, upon whom was the burden Of fourscore
years. He asked if they noticed grove Of
trees before the dwelling, and said: "When
the spring comes, and in the soft air the buds
are breaking on the trees. and they are cover
cd with blossoms, think how beautiful is
spring! And when the summer comes and
covers the trees with its heavy foliage. and
singing birds are all among the branches,
think, how beautiful is summer When au.
tumn loads them with golden fruit, and theil
leaves bear the gorgeous tint Of frost, think
how beautiful is autumn! And when it is sert
winter, and there neither foliage nor fruit, ther
| look up, and through leahess branches, as
could never until now, see the stars shine
through"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

N. Victor Meunicr has a curious article in
the last number Of Cosmos upon the feasibility
of making servants out Of the monkeys. The
wild baboon Of the woods when freshly caught,
would of course lie uhtractabe, and both by
his disposition and his habits would be unquali-
fed for becoming serviceable in household du-
ties but the monkeys Of succeeding genera
tions, brought up by hand in the soothing IN
fluence Of civilization, would, be argues, be
quite eligible for the positions Of housemaids
and footmen. The long prehensile tail Of GER
tain kinds could be brought into use in various
ways, and their nimbleness is undsputed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
West Virginia.

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County on the first
Monday in September, 1867,
CHARLES J. FAULKNER, Plaintiff,
SHENANDOAH CITY WATER POWER &
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, JOHN II.
STRIDER & AMANDA, his wife, ISAAC
FOUKE & JOHN G. COCKRELL, Defend ts
In Chancery and Attachment
YNHE object of this suit is to attach the pro-
Il perty Of the Shenandoah City Water Pow
er & Manufacturing Company in the State of
West Virginia, and to subject said property to
the payment Of debt of Sl700, with interest
from the goth of March, 1861, due by said
Company to the Complainant, and it appear
ing on affidavit filed in this suit, that the said
Shenandoah City Water Power and Manufac-
turing Company are non residents of this State,
they are hereby required to appear within one
month after due publication Of this order and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this matter.
1t is further ordered that a copy hereof be
published once a week for four successive
weeks in the Charlestown Free Press in said
County, and posted at the front door OF the
Court House in said County on the first Mon
day after the date of this order.
Teste-
w. A. CHAPLlNE,
q T F.r1KxER n. q. Clerk.
September g. 1S6T-4w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

A HAPPY WOMAN is she not the very
snarkle and sunshine of life? A woman who
is happy because she can'thelp pit-whose smile
even the coolest sprinkle of misfortune can not
dampen. Men make a terrible mistake when
they marry for beauty, for talent, or for style |;
the sweetest wives are those who possess the
magic secret of being contented under any CIR
cumstances. Rich or poor, high or low, 1t
makes no difference; the bright little fountain
of 10y bubblesup just as musical as their hearts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
A Beautiful Legend.

They tell a story that one day Rabbi Judah
and his brethren sat in the church on q fast
day disputing about rest. One said it was to
have sufficient wealth, yet without sin. The
second said it was fame and praise Of all men.
The third said it was possession Of power 10
rule the State. The fourth said il must be on
ly in the old age Of one who is rich, powerful,
famous and surrounded by children and chill
drens children. The fifth said il were all In
vain unless man kept all the ritual Of Moses.
And Rabbi Judah, the venerable, the tallest Of
the brethren, said: "Ye have spoken wisely,
but one thing more is necessary. He only can
find rest who to all things addeth this-that he
kept the traditions of the elders. There sat q
fair-haired boy, playing with lilies in bis lap,
and hearing the talk, dropped them in aston
ish1nent from his hands and looked up-that
boy Of twelve-and said, Nay, father, he on
ly can find rest who loves his brother as HIM
self, with his whole heart andsoul. Heisgreat-
er than fame, wealth and power, happier than
a happy home without it, better than honored
age; he is law tohimself above all traditions" F"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

General Grant, as Secretary Of War, has Is
sued orders directing the District Commanders
South to cooperate with the Commissioners and
Assistant Commissioners Of the Freedmen :
Bureau in reducing the number of employees
and volunteers still in the service, substituting
for all such the requisite number OF army oll-
GERS and enlisted men wherever 1t can oe uone
without detriment 10 the service
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Mr. Frank Buchser, the well known artist,
s,vs the Wheeling b1teIigencer, who has been
spending few months in West Virginia and
the Shenandoah Valley. has returned to Wash
ippton. He speaks with much enthusiasm oi
tie classical beauties Of the landscapes Of the
Lower Valley, comparing them to those OF An
dalusis and Central Italy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Secretary Wells has ordered to be sold in
October next large number Of steamers and
sailing vessels for which the Government has
no further use. The sales are 10 be made at
the New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washing
tor srd Norfolk rayy yards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
NEW JFWRLRY STORE.

TTHE subscriber would most respectfully an
nounce 10 the citizens of Charlestown ana vi
cinity that he has opened splendid assortment ol
Watches and Jewelry, including, IN part,
Gold and Silver Watches,
Of various grades all of which viii be warranted as
represented; also Jewelry Of all kinds, such as
GOLD SETTS. EAR RINGS, FINGER RINGS,
SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES,
in variety: and in fact everything usually kept in
a store Of the kind. l would also announce that |
have secured the services of a competent workman
on watches and repairing jewelry, so that all who
nav want anything done in the line OF repairing oil
watches, clocks or jewelry, may rely upon having
il done in the most w0rSmanlike style, and all work
will be warranted As represented.
would. therefore, ask a call, as am determined
to suit purchasers and please all who may be dis
posed 10 patronizc me. Room, the one lately oecu-
pied bv Mcintyre and Rallston.
Sept 6, lS66-ly. i. DlNhLh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
C. J. Faulkner, p. q.
September 5, lS67-4w.

West Virginia.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson County, on the lst
Monday in September, 1867,
ABRAHAM ISLER,
rs.
WM. A. CASTLEMAN, GEORGE KOONCE,
JAMES w. CAMPBELL and T. w. POT
TERRIFIED, Sheriff of Jefferson.
vINHE object of this suit is to enjoin the col
IL lection of an Execution issued from the
Circuit Court of Jefferson, in the name of VIM.
A Castleman for the use of George Koonce for
S57s. sc. interest from 21st of July, 1860, and
costs, upon the ground that the entire debt had
been paid to former Sheriff, under an execu-
ton previously issued, and it appearing on afi-
davit filed in this suit, that the said defendant,
VIM. A. Castleman, is not a resident of this
State he is hereby required to appear within
one month after due publication of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect his inter-
ests in this matter.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof be
published once a week for four successive
weeks in the Charlestown Free Press, in said
County, and posted at the front door OF the
Court House in said County on the first Mon
dav after the date of this order.
Teste-
w. A. CHAPLINE,
C.. j. Faulkner, P. q. O!erK'
September 5, lS67-4w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

THE CoSvESTIos IN VIBGIsIA.-The Pc
tersburg bder says: "Let US have at onco
from every Journal, from every prominent
man, from every village in both States, an an
swer in favor Of or against the Constitutional
Convention contemplated under the military
bills. The hldex votes No"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Spend your time in nothing which you know
must be repented Of. Spend it in: nothing
which you might not pray for the blessing Of
God. Spend it in nothing which you could
not review with quiet conscience on your
diving bed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

On Friday night last, Mr.. J. II. Perry. q
Augusta County, killed three deer at a ans'e t,
shot-a large doe and two yearlings.. ihe
shot was made with an old musket, loaded
with buckshot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
NndrcNN IImntcI.,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAVING specially prepared for The business
I suJ not being excluded from the United
-5-1e.s Courts will prosecute. diligently, all ap-
.f.lhou- for tbe benefit of the late Bankrupt law,
,..r.rnitt q c. him.
UeuilI regularly attend the Federal Court
.. U-sr,-6urr, auJ elsewhere as the eases may re-
..rH
lts-l..ta,n. Julv o.. ISC--tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

What's thatp asked teacher Of little
girl, pointing to the letter \. why. that's
papa's name; I've seen him write it ever 30
many times"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

A Milwaukee orator declared in a recent
speech that there were in that city enc hun
dred young law students who hadn't brains e
nough 10 trundle wheclbarow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

A sken Of the thread Of discourse has
been discovered, together with a few yards Of
the equinociial line, piece Of the North pole,
and several volumes Of the" works Of Nature. ="
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

II is understood that the case Of General
Fi.z John Porter will be reopened by direction
of the President, and submitted 10 board OF
army officers for new trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

A wag once sent an editor the first chapter
Of Mathew. as an original article for his paper.
The editor thought it was all right, and made
use OF the chapter for leader.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

SALE.-The residence Of the late DR.. A. II.
II. BoYD. Winchester, on Amherst street, has
been sold TO JOSEPH II. SHERRARD, Esq., for
the sum Of $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Why is an elephant forcibly running against
a large tree like traveller on railrosdf Be
cause he gets his trunk checked.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
STOVES! STOVES!
TINWARE, -
8 81 sT9$Hs: z * S -
SHEET IRON ESTABLISHMENT,
On Main Street, UarleStoun.


yINHE undersigned have on hand and are constant
Iv manufacturing at their Tinware, Stove, and
Sheet Iron Establishment, in Charlestown, every
desrrintiop of CULINARY WARE, usually found
in their line of business-made of the best material
and by experienced wOrkmen. The stock now in
their Ware Room, comprises every useful article
known 10 the hOusekeeper, and any article called
for any amount OF GoOus desired can DC iurhisheu
4mong 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, yry yrraty
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 GOAL
SFO YES, among which may be found the iohoW-
virginia Star, sizes, for COal Old Dominion,
sizes for Wood; Noble Cook, sizes, for Coal or
Wood: Extension top Mt. Vernon; WmOna, 81
ses for Wood; Nine Plate Stoyestor WOod-plalh
and boiler top; Defiance King, sizes; Scotchman
Cook, Sizes COttager, 3 sizes, Coal; Nesper
Star. sizes, Coal; Grecian Capital, sizes, Coal ;
Radiator sizes, Coal; Magic Temple, sizes, for
Wood: Laura 4 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 desirOus of repleniShing their stock ol
Tin or Sheet Iron Ware, will find Il to their advan
tare TO deal with them. They will make liberal
discount to merchants when articles are bought by
the quantity. They will also take in exchange Tor
Tin Ware, Rags, Beeswax, Wool, Sheepskins, Beei
Hides, Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter.
Thankful for past favors and with determine
tion 10 merit the increasing patronage of the com
munity, we respectfully solicit call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our line OF ousi
ness Terms are such as cannot fail to please.
Sept q, 1866. MILLER SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Andrew Gordon, Of Cincinnatti, came TO that
city twenty-five years ago and peddled coal on
wheelbarrow. He is now worth $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

An eminent physician gives it as hisopinion
that more Williams are born on quarter-day
than on any other day Of the year, inasrnuch
as une meets more little Bills tLen thar at
sny 0thcT time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
Change of ProprietOrs.

Land Agency Notice!
SAMUEL BIDENOUB will act as agent FOR
- the sale Of REAL EST4TEiu jefferson
and Clarke Counties, at my Office in Charles
town. Va. Ny advantages for obtaining pur-
chasers are unsurpassed. have been cxclu-
sivcly engaged in the
Real Estate
business ia this Valley for two years, and have
very extensive knowledge of persons wishing
TO purchase. issue 4 Real Estate Register
every month in which full description Of the
lands in hand is published.
We are always ready TO take customers di-
rect to any property we have for sale. Per-
sons wishing their property SOLD will please
give 10 I'm 40 once.
Office in rear Of the Sappington Hotel.
l.. A. LUCE.
MAY >. lS67-tf
Esy Please give us a call and learn more of
our manner Of doing business.
s. RIDENOUR.
Clarke Journal, and ShepherdStown Register
copy months and send bill to advertisers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
Syu. II. TraVers,

Cfuts'o-a J.f5rsou County IUgiUi0,
11~IJL practice iu the District Courts of the
" United States for thg District ot West Nir-
-.r T..t.-glar alienation paid tJ cases IN Bank
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
GUsTAYE BROWN,

Baker * Confe ctioners
Blessings" Ola Stand, OhdrlestotoH, Jeg. o.
WEST VIRGINIA,
L EEPS constantly on hand large, fresh and
N general assortment oil
French and American
CONFECTIONERIES,
Embracing every kind and variety. Also, all kinds
of Nuts. Canned Fruits, Raisins, Currants, Dates,
Figs Citron, Liquoriee, Oranges, Lemons, &c, DC.
Pound, Sponge, Fruit and all other kinds oil
CAKE
constantly on hand, and warranted equal TO the
best that can be manufactured.
0,sa he is ready at all times to I'LL orders Tor
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, DC, to any extent DE,
sired aud on as reasonable terms as can DC haa
elsewhere.
Es-Truly grateful to the citizens OF the County
generally, for the very liberal patronage extended
20 him since his commencement OF business in
Charlestown, be respectfully solicits renewal oil
their avors as his best endeayors shall be used 10
serve them acceptably.
January ,, lS67-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
SHANNONDALE
FACTORY.

THWE undersigned are conducting this well aP-
pointed WOOLEN FACTORY, miles from
Cfarlestown and mile from kabletown, and are
constantly manufacturing Goods Of superior quail
tv.
We exchange our manufactures according to the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26

Beecbes gets s2S ,6c0 salary.
Senator Chandlers income is Sl24, ,4eo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-09-26
REMOVED

REMOVED
To R0oW OPPoSITE "CAETER House"
Harness. Saddles &c Brides,
MANUFACTURED on REPAIRED
1t ChGrleStOrH, Jefferson County.
TTIIE undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that he
i constantly making and repairing Carriage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides, Haltcrs &c, in the most durable manner,
and the most modern style of workmanship, and at
short notice and upon " living terms. My work
commcuds itself All / ask Is share Of the public
patronage.
N-l. Shop opposite Il" Carter House."
April 10, '66. HENRY ID. MIDDLEkAUFF.