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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
Beauty in Home Matters.

Eugravings shed their spirit over house
hold. The calm portraits Of the great and
worthy dead exercise great influence over me-
| could look on those over my own fireplace
until they seem neither absent nor departed'
but living yet. Every good picture is the best
Of sermons andlectures. The sense informs the
soul. Whatever you have, have beauty. Let
beauty be on the paper on your wall. It's as
easy to choose paper suggestive Of the lovely
in form and color as the uncouth. Why should
not every household object be sanctioned with
this grateful charm? Each chair, each table,
each tea or chamber service, and every object
for kitchen or parlor, for the home Of the poor
man, artisan, or mechanic, would have them
all worthy of home Of taste.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

"what did you come here after ?" inquired
Miss Susan Draper, of a bachelor friend, who
made her call when the rest Of the folks had
gone out. al come TO borrow matches" he
neekly replied. " Matches that's likely
story. Why don't you make match? I? l
know what you come for" exclaimed the de-
lighted Miss, as she crowded the old bachelor
into corner-"you come to hug and kiis me
almost to death, but you shan't unless you are
the strongest, and the Lord knows you are
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

FosxEY Is PRAISE OF SETxoUR-Honor to
New York. Her Governor has acted ike
man who knows when the time for PARTISAN
ship Is at an end. Her gallant Seventh is now
at Harrisburg, and, side by side with our brave
Pennsylvanians, preparing to resist the inva-
ders. This is the true spirit of brotherly love.
But while the city Of New York is doing so
much to save our State, what is the city Of
Philadelphia doing ?-Frneys Press, June '6S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
The Effects of the War.

Three remarkable effects of the war, accord
ing TO the New York Sun, are shown in the
increase of the number of crimes of violent
character the increased number of sudden
deaths, and the increased number of suicides,
which have occurred since the rebellion ended :;
1t is not strange (the editor suggestsl that
there should be more crimes Of the most vio-
lent kinds committed after the end of great
war. The bad effects of war are always sure
to endure long after its close; and one of the
worst of these is the disregard of human life
which familiarity with bloodshed inspires in
bad men. Scarcely day passes on which ac-
counts Of murders do not appear among the
kilograms to the Associated Press our local
reports TEEN with them and those so reported
probably form but small proportion Of the
number actually committed
Physicians predicted that after the war sud-
den deaths would become memorenumerous. The
prediction has been realized in the case Of many
prominent citizens. The cause Of theincrease
of such deaths is said 10 be mental excitement
arising from the events Of the past six years.
The prevalence Of suicide is very remarka-
bic. 1t is undoubtedly due in a great measure
to the familiarity with death. arising from the
war, as well as to the hardships Of which it
was the cause. However, it seems strange that
so brave struggle should be the cause Of so
cowardly a crime. Suicide is ike giving up
the fight. We are glad to sec that there is a
growing sentiment TO so regard it, and that the
romance which was once thrown around il Is
being descrvedly reprobated. The inclination
70 regard suicides as insane is evidence Of this.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

Two negroes are contesting the seats OF Rep
resentatives Famlin and Goff, in the Georgia
Legislature, although the latter had five hun
dred majority. A committee is investigating
the case of Bradley, the negro Senator accused
Of felony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

The National Intelligencer looking over the
Senate Chamber and the places once occupied
by such men as Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Cass,
Clayton, and their compatriots, and now filled
by the Summers, brakes, Wades, Nyes' ana
such like-exclaims-" Kites roosting in the
eagles nests"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
beautiful Continent.


The beautiful extract below Is from the pen
Of George S. Hiliiard I oonfess that incrcas-
ing years bring with them increasing respect
Tor men who DO not succeed in life, as those
words arc commonly used. Heaven is said to
be place for those who have not suceeededon
earth, and it is sure that celestial grace does
not thrive and bloom in that hot blaze OF
worldly prosperity. III success sometimes
arises from superabundance Of qualities in
themseyes-from conscience too sensitive,
taste too fastidious, self-forgetfulness too ro-
mantle, modesty too retiring. l will not go
so far as to say, with liying poet, " the world
knows nothing of its greatest men" but there
are forms of greatness, at least excellence,
which die and leave no sign; there arc martyrs
that miss the palm but not the stake; heroes
without the laurel, aud conquerors without the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

"Arms give us arms, is the cry OF the car
pet-baggers. Wait till next November, says
the New York World, and in the general and
precipitate rush of the Radical party towards
Salt River, legs will be more in demand than
arms
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
VIRGINIA LANDS.
: HOWELL BROWN,

Real Estate Agent,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA,
TAS FOR SALE
a lar 0 number Of
Fine Farms,
Large Tracts Of GRAZING LANDS; Large Tracts
of Land which can be divided. Several Large
FIGURING MILLS;
Valuable aud Extensive Water Power; Large
Tracts Of Timber Land Several desirable build
ing and improved Lots in Charlestown.
LANDS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Mills and Water Power in same.
LANDS IN CLARKE COUNTY.
Mills, Ae., in same
Lands in Berkeley County.
Lands in LOudoun County Mills, &C., in same.
Lands in Fauquier County.
WANTED:
Four well-improved farms from 100 to $50 Acres
good land for which a liberal price will be paid.
Also, halCa-dozen farms 10 RENT-apphcatons
are made daily,
An persons wishing their property advertised in
nv next Descriptive Circular viii please give me
a call / win advertise extensively in Maryland
and Pennsylvania, and through the North.
Aqests-DANIEL b. Lucas, Esq, Halltown,
and r. c. FBEEI, Esq, Shepherdstown, Jefferson
County, W. Va. Agents also in Frederick City,
Hagerst0Wn, Baltimore and other cities.
5. HOWELL BROWN.
Dec. S, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
Distemper in Cattle---Remedy and
Preventive.


We have been permitted TO look over tho
proof OF an article written by Mr.. Frank q.
Rufin for the August number Of the Southern
Planter and Fdrmer, in which the writer says
that having heard that many mich cows are
diving in and around Richmond Of distemper
(properly speaking red water or really bilious
fever he thinks it proper to make public a
remedy he has successfully used and apreven-
tive be has employed to bis perfect satisfaction
for the last twelve years. Mr.. Rufiin says;
The remedy is sugar or molasses either you
choose; the sugar as bolus, the molasses As
drench--a pint OF sugar or gallon Of mollas-
ses. and the dose repeated at intervals until the
animal Is relieved or dies After she is relieved
a teaspoonful Of calomel may be used. During
the war Icured a case with gallon Of sorghum
molasscs. No one need fear to try the remedy;
for at the very worst II can only kill the COW.
and she might as well die Of molasscs as Of red
water.
The preventive Is more important. gotit
twelve years ago from my friend, DR.. X, r.
Taylor, Of Amelia County. Before that had
sustained serious losses; since, have never
had case, except when careiessly neglected
TO prevent it. Take mixture Of the follow
ing proportions:
Salt one gallon Flour Sulphur, half pint
Saltpetre, half pint; Copperas, one gill.
Pulverize thoroughly and mix, and keep 1t
where the cow can get to II daily.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

A PRoDUcrIvE CoUSTaY-The Norfolk
Journal says that gentleman In Southamp-
ton county, Virginia, sold $4,000 worth Of
strawberries of Of ten acres Of land last season.
and that two gentlemen who jointly conducted
a small truck-farm, five miles from Norfolk,
cleared twenty-five thousand dollars by the sale
Of berries and vegetables. The journal adds:
"Thesc statements are true, and we could
give many more suchif wehadtime to goround
and ask the truckers In this neighborhood.-
There is no countryin America, the cultivation
Of which produced such wonderful return, as
this about Norfolk. It's climate, soil and near
ness to the great cities are such that it has no
equal for truck k-farming on this continent"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

BAD FOR CHEwERs.-An eminent physician
asserts that he has traced six cases Of lead collie
and paralysis to the consumption Of tobacco
that had been kept in loaded boxes. Another
chemist has found that when the weed swrap-
ped in the thin sheet-lead, falsely called TIN
foil, it becomes impregnated, in course Of tine,
with acetate Of lead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
PIANOS

For the Best Pianos now 5madc over Batlmore,
Philadelphia andlNew York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFICE Ann WAREROON No. Z NORTH LIBERTY
ST., near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CTIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improve
- ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years. with privilege Of
exchange within II months il not entirely satisfac-
tory to purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 10 $500.
Referees who have our Planes in use;-
Gen. K. 4. Lee. Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt Ransom. Wilmington, y. G. John Burns,
DR.. l.. C.. Cordel Warren Eby, John B. Packet,
Charlestown, Thos. VI. Isbell Of jefferson county,
ID. b. Burns of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswel-
der Mozart Musical Association Of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. A call is solicited.
March %, lSGS-till Nov. IA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
SASH FACTORY.

UNHE undersigned are now prepared 10 furnish
FRAMES, DOORS. BLINDS, SASH, FLOOR
ING. MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, or any kind Of
Scroll Saving, and everything needed in the way
Of woodwork about the building Of Houses, at our
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on the Shenandoah river, 2lf miles above Keyes
Ferry, miles below Shannondale Springs, and
miles from CharlestOwn.
As this is home enterprise we look for the pa
tronage of ou- own people, and If they do not en-
coura-c rs il will NOT be on account either of
prices quality ofwork, or spirit of accommodation.
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kept constantly on hand
for sale Post Office Charlestown, Jefferson Co.,
West Va. KEARSLEY SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Manager.
April I6, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
S+ockbOlder's Meeting

stockholders Meeting
Of the Jefferson County Building association.
THE Second Quarterly Meeting Of the sharehold-
ers M the jefferson County Building Associa-
-, will be held al the SCHOOL HOUSE adjoining
he Methodist Church. on the first FRIDAY in Au-
gust. (7th,l at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. The Quarterly
Rerort will be submitted and business OF imPor-
tance transacted 4 full attendance Is desired.
july ., 1865. J. ED. DUKE, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

CtHURNSi Churns!
I Tiugley's Improved Churn,
Thermometer Churns Nos. l, 2, 3, 4, .;
Barrel Churns-all sizes,
Upright Churns,
And many other Patent Churns, for sale by
MAY 2S. ID. HUMPHREYS W
TONTGOMERY Wheat FAN-best in use. for
vi sale by ID. HUMPHREYS CO'
n OSINDALE and Shepherdstown Cement, for
X sale bv d. HUMPHREYS co.
n OOFING Paint-both Water and Fire Proof,
X for sale bv ID. HUMPHREYS & co.
ID EFRIGERATORS-most improved patterns,
IL and Water Coolers. for sale by
Nav IA. ID. HUMPHREYS & co.
DLANTATION BELLS for sale BY
Nav IA. ID. HUMPHREYS & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
NEW GOODS.

TTHE Subscriber is receiving New Goods-a com
plete assortment, and will be able to sell them
at marvellously low prices; Can upon n me al 'ne
Inns II. 1855. S.A. HAMBURGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

Observation-Disclosures Of the Yankees who
have come to this city since the close of the
war have illustrated their belief in the doctrine
of negro equality by marrying negro women.
We heard of two cases in which white men Of
the North had married mulattoes. The mar
riages were solemnized, we learn, in Washing
ton.-RichmoHd Enquirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
Land Agency.
TO THE FARMERS,
Millers and Others
IN THE

COUNTIES or JEFFERSON & CLARKE.
HAYING associated ourselves in business for
the purposes of the above Card, we viii pay
for Wheat Flour. Corn and all other kinds Of Pro
duce the highest market prices in CASH. or will
Receive and Forward ou Commission, making sales
and returns in the short 81 time.
STARRY LOCK.
Charllst1wn Depot, Jan. 10, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13


RUSSEZL'S REAPER q MOWER,
Separate or Combined-with either Rake or Drop
per-for which we are Distributing Agents
Also Sole Agents for
RUSSELES THRESHER and SEPARATOR,
AND HORSE POWER,
The most popular machine in the West
NATIONAL & HOOSfER FODDER CUT
TER.
Latest and most highly improved CIDER MILL.
FLOWS and PLOW CASTINGS.
GRAIN DRILLS,
With and without GuanO Attachment. One that
riU please.
OHIO CRlNDSTONES, direct from miners and
manufacturers, with or without Fixtures and
Stands
PUMPS-all kinds-for Wells or Cisterns; Water
Drawers, Chain and Tubing.
FAIRBANKS and PITTSBURG SCALES, at
manufacturers' prices.
CRADLES ! SCYTHES-English and American.
PATENT ADJUSTABLE TINE, PITCH and MA
NURE FORKS-latest invention.
CORNSHELLERS, Snathes, Wire and Wood Tooth
Horse Rakes Scoops, ShOvelS. Whet Stones,
Briar and Bush Hooks, and Scythes.
CHURNS Of all kinds and many other Machines
and Tools, useful to Farmers, and others.
ALSO
TURNER'S AlLHONIA TED PHOSPHA TIE
AND EXCELSIOR GUANO. BA YVES
and all other brands at wholesale prices.
OUR
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
CONSISTS or
IRON. STEEL, HORSE SHOES, MULE
SHOES, HORSE NAILS, RASPS, BRA
CES, BITS, AUGURS. GIMLETS,
AIDES. AXES, COMPASSES,
CAIIPERS. BORING MACHINES. JACK
SCREWS, ,MORTISE MACHINES, CHAINS,
RAKEs. HAMEs, TRowELs, sCYTHEs,
NAILS, SPIKES, LOCKS, HINGES,
Bolts, Files. ChiselS,
Levels, Planes,
Berels Anrils BellOlrs, Uses, Scretc Plates,
Tire BenderS, Screr Trenches, Forks,
Shorels, Scoops, Mattocks, Picks,
Hes, Rules, CrosS-Cm Sd,cs,
liR Sa,rs Circular SapS,
Hook Tooth SdwS.
Hand Saws, Compass Saws, Whip Saws, Ilatchets,
Hammers, Draw Knives, Spoke Shayes, Har-
ness Hardware, Coffin Trimmings, Shoe
Findings Masons' Tools, Brushes, Cor
dage. Handles. Cutlery, Drills,
Scales with many Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods both American and Imported.
Thankful for past avors We solicit orders for the
above named goods
March g. '6s. d. HUMPHREYS CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
Charlestown Depot, Jan. 10, 1867.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

TTHE undersigned have entered into a Co-Psrt-
ucrship under the firm OF STARRY 4 LOCK,
f1r the purpose of conducting the Produce Com
mission and Forwarding Business az the Charles
town Derat J. ID. STARRY,
Jan. ID. lefl. JNO. ]. LOON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
II. CANNON,
LATEST ARRIVALl
RARE ATTRACTIONS & GREAT BARGAINS
/. DINKIE.

hAlhE ~ 4 4 ls.AA. 4 AUNN q NhAaAA IA AANAA-h0 d
/. INKI4E,
T the Old established house Of C. G.. Stewart,
\ deed. Charlestown, has just returned from
Baltimore with one of the largest, most select and
varied ass0rtments OF
CLOCKS. WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
Of the latest style improved structure and attract
i've appearance 10 has ever been his pleasure to
offer. Also received, in addition 70 the general
stock on hand. large and beautiful selection otthe
most fashionable
Silver Plated Ware,
consisting in part Of Butter Dishes, Castors, Cake
Baskets. Ice Pitchers, Spoons aud Forks; also,
silver Table and Tea Spoons, Silver Thimbles, Sill
yer Shields, Gold Rings Sleeve Buttons OF all
grades. Breastpins and Ear Rings in variety, and
thousand other things valuable, too numerous to
mention.
rs-Thankful to the public for the liberal en-
courarement heretofore extended, an examination
OF the stock now on hand, and an inquiry As to the
inducements offered to purchasers, IS respectfully
solicited
N.a- Special and speedy attention given to RE
PAIRING and all work warranted to be executed
20 ordern the bcstmanner and on reasonable terms.
June (, lS6S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
Effect Of Paper Money on Laboring
Men and Taxpayers.

The following are plain figures Which every
day-laborer and every taxpayer can under
stand. a Laboring Man writes the follow
ing in the Bangor (Me) Democrat:
For four days work in 1859 could buy a
barrel Of excellent flour. For an equally good
barrel now have to work eight days.
For one days work in 1859 ] could buy five
pounds of tea. For same days work l can
now buy but two pounds.
For one days work then l could buy thirty
pounds of sugar. For days work now can
get but fifteen pounds.
For days work in 1859 | could buy eight
pounds of tobacco. For days work now
can buy but three pounds.
For days work in 1859 I could buy fifteen
pounds of coffee. For days work now can
buy but five pounds.
For one months work in 1859 1could clothe
myself and family for one year. To do the
same now l am obliged to work two months
and a half
might thus 60 through the whole list OF
articles that laboring man and his family con-
sumo. The fact is that we are permitted to
enjoy but one-half of the fruits of our labor
the other half goes to the public treasury.
Is II not time for me and my fellow-laborers
to look around US, ascertain the cause of this
rnhherv of labor. and apply the remedy2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13

The New York Ne,rs thus concludes an
elaborate examination into the election proba-
bilities:
After this survey of the whole field, we say
in all candor that we believe that Grant can
not possibly get one hundred electoral votes,
and we doubt whether he will get seyenty-fve.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-08-13
A~ricuIturaI&H a * Hardware
STORE.
A. R. II. RANSOM. J. Ed. DuEH.
Ransom 81 DUKE,

HANKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING, !,
WV, JEFFERS0N COUNTY
DFAIERS IN
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-05-13
Lutheran General Synod.

The General Synod of the Lutheran
Church in the United States convened in
the First Lutheran Church of Harrisburg,
on Thursday May 7th. About three hun
dred ministers and layman were in atten-
dance at the opening exercises, besides a
very large number of citizens. The Gener-
al Synod is looked upon as the american
branch of the Lutheran family, and is char
acterized by its liberality in nonessentials.
conhning its members to no prescribed form
of worship, but allowed each congregation
to manage its affairs in such manner as
will be most conducive to its interests, spir-
ltual as we'll as temporal. The following
twenty one Synods are fully represented by
clergy men and lay delegates, viz Allegheny,
Central Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylva-
MIA, Western Pennsylvania, Northern Hi
nois, Southern Illinois, Northern Indiana.
Olive Branch, of Indiana, Iowa, East Ohio,
Mama, Melancthon, of Maryland, New
Jersey, New York ,Frankean, of New York.
Hartswiek, of New York When the Pitts.
burg delegation presented itself there was
objection, to its enrolment, but the chair
decided the credentials valid, and an appeal
being. taken the chair was sustained. The
Synod organized by electing the Rev. DR..
Pohlman as President; Rev. Matthias
Sheelelgh as Secretary, and A. Ockershau-
sen. as TreaSurer
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-05-13
THE RAFrsmAn's JOURNAL.
A Uevelander and the Ku Kluxes.

Alvah A. Richardson, son of well known
lumber merchant of Cleveland, visited Mid
die Tennessee, last month, for the purpose
OF investing in cedar lands, and cutting and
shipping the timber. He purchased a large
body of land, ard employed number of
black men to get out the timber, hiring them
at five dollars per month less than the
whites We're willing to work for. His lands
were SIX or seven miles out of Shelbyyllle,
and he was compelled to put up at the only
public house in the latter place, which was
Blackwell. On Wednesday, April 22d, he
rode out several miles with negro guide,
for the purpose of selecting timber to cut.
and was met on cross road by two men,
mounted and armed. The black guide on
seeing these men and knowing their blood
thirsty purpose, piloted Richardson at once
toward the pike, but they had not proceed
ed mile when they encountered half
dozed disguised men on horseback. The
negro fled to the woods, leaving Richard
son to his fate One Of the party approach
ed him and asked him where he was from
He replied ''from Canada" To this they
answered you're the man we're after.
Richardson knew that he was now in power
OF the desperadoes, and turned his horse to
escape. Several shots were fired after him,
but he succeeded IN getting out OF their
reach unhurt. While descending steep
hill his horse fell and was disabled, and he
was badly cut and bruised. A party of ne
groes near by at work carried him off and
secreted him in the brush, and after he had
recovered somewhat they conducted him to
Shelbyville. His wounds had hardly been
dressed when an anonymous note was hand
ed him, dated Chamber of Death, and
giving him from then till the next train left
to leave Tennessee. Only an hour remain
ed, and as his business could not be settled
in that time, and as he felt that he ought
to be safe from outrage in that place, he
concluded to stay. His friends, however,
fearing an attack on the house that night,
persuaded him to leave, and he did so al
though scarcely able to travel The men
who sought his life were members of the
ku Klux Klan, and his only offense consist
ed in hiring black instead of white labor
The Klan claims to be thirty thousand strong
in Tennessee, and its members boast that
they will ere long work out a terrible re
venge for the followers of the Lost Cause.
Such is the character of the Southern allies
of the Northern Democracy!
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-05-13
Soldiers State Committee.

General James A. Beaver, of Centre coun-
ty, Chairman of the State Convention of
Soldiers which assembled on the Sth of jan
uary last, has appointed committee to take
active part in the State and National cleo
tions this fall. The chairman is General
FL. L. Coils, of Philadelphia. Col. A. M.
Smith is themember from this County. The
committee will meet at the rooms of the
National Union Club, No. 1l03 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, on the 4th day of July
next, at eleven o'clock, a. NJ.