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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05
30 u n TIES.
CLOCKS, S
WATCHES, EIA

vENHE undersigned would respectfully inform
\ his former customers and the public gen
orally of Baltimore county, that he has taken
the Store No. SO North Gay Street, ad-
joining the Bridge, (three doors from his former
place of business where he has on hand beau
tiful assortment ofCLOCKS, WATCHES, JEW
ELRY, SPECTACLES, &C., which will be sold
at the lowest cash prices.
naS-C Clocks, Watches and Jewelry REPAIR
ED at the shortest notice, and warranted to give
satisfaction.
Nssy-SPECTACLE GLASSES to suit all eyes.
JOHN +. PLUMMER,
No SO N. Gay St., adjoining the Bridge.
Nav 30 IS6S.-ly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

SATISFACTORY WHATS your occupation ?"
asked lawyer ofa witness. "Miller" "What
sort of a mill do you run ?' "a gin MILL" was
the satisfactory reply.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

CoURAGE.-Every child is born with capacity
for fear, which is useful quality when kept in
due subsection, but which may by injudicious
training, by evil habits, by willful encourage
ment, or by some sudden shock and injury to the
nerves be exaggerated into habitual cowardice.
The nervous system may likewise be brought in
to such condition by the intemperate use of
stimulants as subject the mind to fear upon tri-
val occasions, for pot valor will degenerate into
rank cowardice if kept up too long. 1t is true
too that training has much to do with mans
character for bravery. If q boy is cowed and
kicked into state of abject fear during his child
hood he will become such an habitual coward that
it will be very difficult to break the habit; while
on the contrary boy naturally timid may be
taught to defend his rights bravely whenever at
tackled The possibility of learning timid per-
son to be brave, and man braver, is one of the
important advantages we have over the brutes
If you force a boy into situation he breads you
increase his timidty if you persuade him into
Drawing it, you increase his courage. Fear Of
making difficult leaps, standing on dizzy heights
may be overcome by practice. If you go to vault
a leaping bar and shrink from throwing your
sga BqaE gzqg way t. the first lttle
occasions and in learning to swim the same will
be found true. Where reason teaches you there
is no danger, or that the dangers that presents
themselves may be overcome, listen to reason and
cast off fear.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05
THE END.-"G Generation after generation, says

The END" "Generationa after generation" says
writer, "have felt as we now feel and their
lives were as active as our own. They passed
like vapor, while nature wore the ee-.s aspect OF
beauty as when her -c-sstor commanded her to
be- The-L-~ens shall be as bright over our
sraves rs they now are around our paths The
world will have the same attractions for our off
spring yet unborn as he had once for our children.
Yet little while, and all will have happened.
The throbbing will be stifed, and all will be at
rest. Our funeral will wind its way, and prayers
will be said and then we shall be left alone in
silence and darkness for the worm. And, it may
be, for short time we shall be spoken of, but
the things of life will creep in, and our names
will soon be forgotten. Days will continue to
move on, and laughter and song will be heard
in the room in which we died and eyes that
mourned for US will be dried and glisten again
with joy ; and even our children will cease to
think of us and will not remember to lisp our
Names"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05
EXCELSIOR STORE
Odd f elbow s H all,
TOwsoNTowN.
A ALTEM RE
Dry Goods, Grocery, Shoe,
Hat and Cap, Clothing
and Produce Store
Combined.

CHARLES r. CHI b w,
HAVING purchased the Stock, Good Will
II and fixtures of the Store recently opened
by f. r. Cleveland Co., in
ODD FELLOWS HALF TOWSONTOWN,
n keep on hand stcgk equaling any to be
!, and in the city-exc6eding any to be found
i-sths country.
We will have full Stock of DRY GOODS
of every kind, such as blk and bro. Muslns,
Cal;coes, Cottonades, Cassimers, of which we
shall have the latest styles Delaines and all
kinds of Dress Goods; Flannels, brown Drill
e1mbrics, Table Linen, &c. Also, Pins. Nee
dies, Spool Gotten, Thread, Buttons, Brushes,
Collars, Cuffs, Combs, Gloves and a fine and
cheap line of HOSIERY, &C., &C., &c. Our
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Embraces fine line of Teas, Coffee, Sugar,
Flour, Sugar Cured Hams, Table Salt, G. A
Salt, Mustard, Ginger. Allspice, Corn Meal,
Coal Oil, and in fact everything pertaining to
the Grocery business full stock of every
thing, all fresh and kept in No. l order. We
also have tip top lot Of TOBACCO and Sc
CARS. HATS and GAPS for men and boys !;
BOOTS and SHOES for ladies, gents and chill
den; HARDWARE of every kind CANDIES,
CHINA WARE, &c. Also, fine lot of
READYMADE CLOTHING,
A large stock of Tin and Wooden Ware and
everything that is kept in a general Country
Store, all of which will be sold at city prices.
AS our wagon will run to and from the city
we will constantly be in receipt of New Goods,
all of which we will be enabled to sell as low
as they can be bought from any house in Bal
timore, Philadelphia or New York. We in
tend to conduct our Store upon strictly cash
system, and know we can show that it is much
cheaper to tuy goods for cash than on credit
We respectfully ask a call from the citizens
of Towsontoyn and vicinity.
We are Ill times willing to show Goods
and quote prces.
Mg- COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in ex-
change.
CHARLES Il. CHEW,
Towsonown, Baltimore County, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

The GRANDEUR OF NATURE live pcaceab-
ly on the surface of the EARTH while oceans OF
fire roll beneath our feet. In the great womb Of
the globe the everlasting forge is at work. How
dreadful must an earthquake be, when we are
told by Pliny that twelve cities in Asia Minor
were swallowed up in one night Not vestige
remained they were lost in the tremendous NAV
forever Millions of human beings have been
swallowed up while flying for safety. In the
bowels OF the earth nature performs her wonders
at the same moment that she is firing the heavens
with her lightnngs. Her thunders roll above
our head and beneath our feet, where the eyes OF
mortal man never penetrated. In the vast vor
tex of the volcano the universal forge emptes its
melted metals The roar of Etna has been the
knell of thousands, when it poured forth its cat
aract Of fire over one of the fairest portions of
the earth, and swept into ruins ages of industry
In the reign of Titus Vespasian, in the year 70,
the volcano of Vesnvius dashed its fiery billowS
to the clouds, and buried in burning lava the ci-
ties of Herculancum, Staba and Pompeii, which
then hourished near Naples. In the streets once
busy with the hum of industry, and where the
celebrated ancents walked, the modern philosoph-
er now stands and ruminates upon fallen gran
deur While the inhabitants were unmindful of
the danger which awaited them; while they were
buried with plans of wealth and greatness, the
irresistible flood Of fire came roaring from the
mountain, and shrouded them in the eternal night.
Seventeen centuries have rolled over them, and
their lonely habitaticn and works remain as their
monuments. They were swept away in the tor
rent of time the waves of ages have settled over
them, and art alone has preserved their memory.
Great nature, ns4IlsAlim lime are all thy works
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

@as- The fellow who attempted to hang him
self with cord of wood did not succeed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

va Going out with the cited" Leaving
church with wedding party.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

rs Motto for discontented husbands: how
% make home happy-go away somewhere.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05
New Fall Goods.

TUST ARRIVED, at the " Excelsior Store,"
% Towsontown, a new supply of Seasonable
articles, embracing DRY GOODS, FANCY
GOODS, NOTIONS, &c. Call and see them.
Sept. 12.--tf CHAS. R. CHEW.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

re- How to get at the real cont5lexion of
sole ladies--Take little soap and Nlter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05
SeJ-GOVer7e7,ae3,t.

The way to freedom is through obedience to
law /; the way to bondage is through laxity of
self-government. The basis of civil society is the
conviction that men can, and do, distinguish
between right and wrong between good and
evil between the just and the unjust between
yours and mine. If men can recognize these
things, and obey them, then laws have nothing
to do, and laws may grow mild Just in pro-
portion to the responsiveness of the individual
laws have little to do. No country requires so
little governing as one in which the people govern
themselves. If self-government is wanting, then
laws must have more of the iron in them, and
penalties must be more stern. You can change
the name, and no longer call it "penalty you
can call it motive or help but still it will be
pain and pain is that which men do not like
External arrangements to compel right conduct
must be augmented just in proportion as interior
ability to generate right conduct becomes en-
feebled. The man that takes care of himself is
the freest man in the world. The man that can
not control his own passions or feelings, or con-
duct, goes back into the cold embrace ofirresisti
ble natural laws, or notifications o; them. which
men make in the help of society,"
The doctrine of liberty of choice, and OF per-
sonal responsibility for couduct and character,
leads to personal excellence, to social purity, and
to civil liberty. The contrary view that man is
irresistbly controlled by external laws, although
at first sight 1t may seem to give men greater
scope and variety, yet leads directly to despoism
and cruelty. believe that the doctrine OF the
Responsiveness OF man in one hundred years,
or in three generations, would again lock up So
ciety in tic embrace ofirrrraeable despoti.m.
hold that dignity OF man Intellectually, his no
blity in the hous old and in society, his powe:
and his gory in his various civil associations,
aud even the liberty Of the state, strange as you
may think il turns upon the doctrine Of free
agency and moral accountability. If you look
back through history you will find that those
ages which have been most potential under the
influence OF this doctrine have been ages marked
by the birth Of liberty in the state while, on the
contrary, any doctrine that tends TO lower human
responsibility and moral accountability tends
also to lower manhood, to reduce the purity OF
the household and ultimately 10 bring society
itself into bondage. The doctrine Of account
ability beges in society broader and broader
intelligence, and lays deeper and deeper the
foundations of liberty Henry Ward Beecher.
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once idolized had expressed any wish that he
should take charge Of her. But to have her
thrust upon him by the woman whose artful ma
neuvres had made his home so desolate steeed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Great Attractions!
New Dry Goods Emporium
At NEycTStOWn.

FV'HE undersigned takes pleasure in calling the
/ attention OF the public 90 the large stock Of
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
just opened at Myerstown. jefferson County
Virginia consisting of everything usually found
able FOREIGN Il DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
every article necessary for ladv's toilette latest
styl.- and of excellent quality. GROCERIES.
Hardware, QuccusVare. &C, &c. at reduced pri-
c,>. The whole stock Is new and attractive, and
| invite an examination. Purchasers cannot do
better bv going elsewhere.
October TO- '6I. A R. BOTELER, Jr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
FAEWING IMPLEMENTS
AND
Machinery

We employ none but the best Mechanics and the
best Material. The community can rely upon quick
neat and substantial work. and prices TO suit the
times. We are determined 10 do work as low as
can be done in the County for CASH, which will
be required for all transient custom.
We will make u order Treshing Machine and
Horse PoWer. of the latest patterns; PLOUGHS of
different kinds always on hand. amongst which will
be found the celebrated three-horse Livingston: 2
horse do; the old fashioned three-hOrse Barshear
Mccormick do, for two aud three horses also. the
three-horse Page Plough also an improved Ken
lucky single and double shovel Plough. Plough
lrons-such as Shares. Coulters Shnvels. single
and double Mould boards OF all kinds, Open Rings,
Open Links. &c. Special attention paid 10 Mill
work in Steel and Iron. Turning and Boring in l.
ron and Steel
W. have now in full blast our FOUNDRY. and
are prepared to furnish Castings Of good quality
as low as can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to Us will be done with dis
patch, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron Of all kinds
Give US a call at the Jefferson Machine Shop Stone
Row. WEIRICK 4 WELLER.
CharlestoWp, Jan. "a. 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Couldn't Bear Prosperity.


There is a class Of men Of whom it is truth
fully said, they cannot bear prosperity. When
fortune goes against them they conduct them
selves with CORRECTNESS; bat let the tickle dame
smile on them. and they rush az once into all
sorts of folly. Prosperity has ruined people
who. So long as they had TO struggle with the
world were excellent aud exemplary members
ofs1cicty. There WAS a singular illustration
Of this ina po'icec court the otuerday. \ good-
or-uothiug looking wretch was brought mp.
charged with drunkenness. ltwaS a clearc'>e.
The testimony showed he had beeu on a spree
fora week. lie was asked what he hal &, say
for himself Well, yer houor,7 said he, .'mc
and my old woman never did live easy to-
getber"
That's no excuse for getting drunk" said
the court.
You're right, yer honor, and SO it Amt
We used to eight ike cats anil dogs together
Drinking only made it worse put ia the
court
That's true; she discouraged the life out OF
me and kept NE poor. uutil istweck, when
We'll. what did she ID Last week.
She diel, yer houor."
Aud you have brcn drunk ever siuce?'
"Yes. yer honor; never could bear pros
per.ty.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Ladies' Dress Trimmings And
Fancy Goods.

THE undersigned wishes to inform the Ladies Of
l Jefferson and surrounding counties that he
has received large and handsome assortment of
Ladies Dress Trimmings and Fancy Goods such as
COLD AND BLACK VELVET RIBBONS
BUGLE BRAID AND PRINCES.
Mohair and Grape Fringes aud Binding. Velvet.
Crepe, silk and Bnmbazine Buttons Blue. Green.
Scarlet aud Black Belt Ribbons. and many more
Trimmings too numerous To mention. A beautiful
assortment OF Fancy Goods, such as Jet CRYSTAL
and Plated Belt Buckles; Jet Breatpins. Ladies'
Companions and Retcules. Wax aud Glass Beads.
Ear Rings, Dress Elevators, Fancy Pocket Books.
handsome assortment of Embroidered Cushions
for Rocking Chairs and Lounges all colors of Ze-
phyr Worsted and Knitting Yarn, Canvass for EN-
br"ideries, Children's Legings and Scarf, full
line of Ladies and Children's Gloves, Buck Gaunt-
lets for Ladies' aud Gentlemen.
The above articles have been selected with great
care, and will be sold at low prices
NJ. BEHREND,
Opposite Campbell d Mason's.
October TO- 1861
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Attention Farmers!

nR. A. MITCHELL, Veterinary Surgeon and
IL Fsrrier, graduate Of the Kentucky yeteri-
nary College, is now resident at Harpers Ferry,
and offers his services % the citizens Of Jefferson
County. He pledges himself to cure most Of the
diseases, both internal and external 10 which the
horse is subject.
Among others, he gives az references ID. J.
Young, James 7. Reed, S. v. Yantis, s. A. Cox,
J. Z. Erwin and j. W. Neer, Of Harper's Ferry,
aud John II. Strider Of Halltown-sll Of whom tee.
tify TO his successful treatment Of horses,
Dec. II, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Franklin Insurance Com
pany
OF WHEELING.


Dirccf0rss
T. II. Logan. T. p. ShalcrOss, j. ). Rhodes, George
Nendel. j. n. Hobbs. Saml. Mcclellan, G. W.
Franzhcim. James n. Vance, Alexander Laughlin.
E. NJ. AISQUITH, Agent at CHARLESTOWN.
TTNHIS Company now having been organized four
years. and in that time done successful bust
ness is still prepared 20 take risks at fair rates on
Buildings OF an kinds, Merchandise, Manutactu,
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steam Boats ana
Cargo-s ON the Western Rivers and Lakes
This company offers superior inducements % ar
mers. whereby, they can be insured on Evenings
Furniture. Barns aud contents, for or . years al
reduced rates.
This being home institution with the largest
capital and surplus Of any company IN me STATE
and composed OF some ninety-iour stocAholuefs'
most of whom are among our best business men, re-
commend, itself % the favorable consideration Of
Inc insuring public, and solicits their patronage.
OFcc. 80. 20 Monroe ST., Wheeling, W. Va.
Arplcations for insurance will be promptly at
tended %. \. c. ARTHUR, Secretary.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN. President
GEO. NENDEL, Vice President.
c. NJ. Coen. Special Agent. W. II. Mathews,
Agent at Martiasburg. Z. NJ. Aisquith, Agent at
Charle-town.
April H., lS67-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09

A variety Of Parlor Stoves Of all kinds
Tin Roofing, SpOut:Hg, and all work in the Tin
ming line, done at short notice and by the best
wOrkmen.
Coal Hods Lard Cans, and Tinware generally,
always on hand and for sale at the lowest prices.
E<.- Beei-Hides, Sheep Skins, Rags, Beeswax,
Hard Soap, Bacon, Old Copper and Bras, will be
taken in exchange for work at the highest market
price A call from the public generally isresPeet-
fully solicited NJ. as.
October 10, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09

A good thing is told Of a chap who was ar
rested in Farmyj'e Virginia. just after the
close Of the war, charged with assault and hat
terry When arraiucd the prisoner said:
Gentlemen, you ought 10 deal easy with me.
He called me 8 d--0 rogue, and I Didn't touch
him; he called me a d-u rascal. and I didn't
touch bin, bu. then he called me a d-u Yam
kee, and gentlemen. I couldn't stand that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09

y member Of the legislature who INDUCED
himself 10 afternoon maps, requested his friend
to awake him when the lumber act came mp.
He omitted by 6rga,,u'uc,s, but accidentally
gave him jog as the house was discussing a
bin to prevent fraud. Ola S'eepyhead started
rubbed bis ewes, and exclaimed, " Mr. Speak
cr, a word OF two oa tina, bi.'. for more than
oue-half Of my constituents get their living IN
no other Wav..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
NEW GOODS AT HALLrOwN.

'I'HE undersigned has just returned from Balt-
L more with a new and well selected stock Of
Dry Goods. Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, & C.,
which is now offered to the public at reduced pri-
ces, they were bought at the lowest Cash rates
All we ask Is a call and an examination Of our
Goods and Prices. We feel confident that we will
be able to please.
Nsa- All kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE taken
in exchange for goods. am also prepared to for
ward the same to market for the Farmers, MiIers
and others. B. F. ENGLE. Agent,
For Joseph Brown.
Halltown, Sept. &c, lss7-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
Cooking Stove For Sale.

nNE Of most improved pattern, in good order
| not having been used long, large size, sufti-
cfent for farmer, and has all the usual furniture
and in good order. Will be sold on accommoda-
ting terms the owners family being now too small
30 need a stove Of such capacity. Enquire at
October -, 1867. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
SETTLE UP! SETTLE UP!

OUR customers well know that it is the begin
ming Of the New Year; and with il we are de-
termined to close up our Books and feel compelled
to insist upon immediate settlement. We take this
method to inform those who know themselves in
dcbted bv open account tn come forward and settle
up. BY doing time and expense will be saved.
We shall begin the New Year with new enter
prise and give our undivided attention TO the bust
nn.s Of Manufacturing md Rnnnirirlr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09

VARIETY.
Three Weeks After Marriage.

Weeks After Marriage.
don't care three and-siXpence now
For any thing In life;
Nv ddys of fun are over nov,
I'm married o. a wife;
I'm married to a wife, my BOYS,
And that by Jove's no joke!
I've eat the white OF this worlds egg,
And now I've got the yolk.
I'm sick Of seeing marriage cake,
Ofeating marriage dinners,
And an the fuss that people make
With neWlv-wed beginners;
] care not now for white champagne
never cared lor red
Blue coats are an blue bores % me,
And Limerick gloves or Kid.
OF when I was a bachelor,
always had some plan
To win myself a loving wife,
And be- a married. man;
And now that am so, 40 last,
Ny plans are at an end,
] scarcely know one thing 70 do,
Ny time / cannot spend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09

The Nlue F9-mr IS Ecetious on the bonnet
question. It recommends country ladies' To-
take a mejium-szed pumpkin seed carefully
cut out the meat on the under side, put mar
row strip of fur around the edge and a~ten
the strings to the sides, aud they viii bave
bonnet in the pink of fashion. TIE broad end
of tine bonnet, it adds. should be worn in front
20 keep off the sun and wind
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-09
PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
.aG.IOB To t.-c P-.D.ic.

SabsEOH 10 ta-c EsDssts
Agents Of Stonebraker's Valuable Family Mcdi-
cines will be their guard against the imitation
and counterfeitng OF them, which il now being
done by CL0TWORTHY a CO., Baltimore, and
put forth upon the public as the genuine articles
made by me. A large number Of Agents are left
under the impression that the undersigned is out
OF the business, and that CLOTWORTilY q co
have the sole control of my business, which Il not
the case. Means, both foul aud fair, are used 10
deceive the unwary and the public and % Good tho
country with spurious articles. Aword 10 the wise
NAV save inch trouble.
To my friends and the public, would state that
will not take notice at present ~ their Infamous
and libelous cards. II j. an old adage that the
more you rub a black pot the blacker you get.
! will state / have recommended business at 81
Camden Street, Baltimore where all those who
have been selling the ORIGINAL ST0NEBRA-
KER MEDICINES will please send their orders
and they will be supplied, as before free ofeKpense.
II. ST0NEBRAKER,
Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer,
No. 81 Camden Street und-rSteiffs Piano Fact'y.
Sold by CAMPBELL 4 MASON, Charleslown,
zf,- The public are cautioned % buy Of none nm
less my regularly authorized agents-otherwiso
they will be cheated with spurious srtisles-soloot
out for il.
September 8, 1867.