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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
Reading for Farmers Boys.

An intelligent and thrifty farmer says
"But for the cooperation Of my boys should
have failed. worked hard and so did they
The eldest is near twenty-one, and the other
bovs in the neighborbood, younger, have left
their parents mine have stuck to me when
most needed their services. l attribute this
result to the fact that | have tired to make
home pleasant for them. I have furnished
them with attractive and useful reading; and
when night comes, and the days labor Is ended
instead Of running with other boys to the rail-
way station and adjoining towns, they gather
around the great lamp, and become absorbed
in their books and papers"
Such is substantially the testimony Of
farmer who has known how hard the struggle
for footing on free soil without capital Is
and how valuable and comparatively cheap
are the aids which good reading brings HIM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
Tree Planting.

In planting trees this fall, we should remcm-
Der that it is requisite 10 set the tree just as
deep as to enable it to stand, heafing up Garth
to protect it from the winters frosts; and as
soon as spring opens, aud the ground is leveled
down, the roots will start and seek their apPro-
pirate depth.
If We dig deep hole, especially in hard
clay soil, and fill it with good loan, and set
our tree therein, we first invite the water there
as into cistern and second, we cause vigo-
rous growth Of roots, until they reach the un-
disturbed clay, when check is at once percep-
tble and often an orchard stands from five to
seven years without apparently making any
progress. Remember. then, and plant your
trees Just 50 deep as to cover their roots, but
no more then earth up for winter Protec-
tion against frost for the first year, and dress
down again to a levOl in the spring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
demanded how it came into the possession 0

demanded how it came into the possession Of
the Countess.
Then the dying woman told her. Poor Es-
sex when arrested, remembering the injunction
of his royal love, gave the ring to the Countess
begging her to convey it to the queen. But
her husband, bitter enemy of the EarIs,
persuaded her to keep it. Had she obeyed
the imprisoned Earl in all probability lie would
have been saved.
The countess mplored the queen to forgive
her, but with the fury of an enraged tigress the
queen sprang forward, violently grasped the
dying woman. saying: "May God forgive you,
never can" and Immediately left the room.-
From that moment the queen sank rapidly,
and died at Richmond in 1909, just two years
after Essex.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
POETICAL.
ForgetfulneSs.

Who can forget loving word,
Though said in language plaing
IL sinks within the INN ost heart,
And is not sent in vain.
Who can forget loving gannce,
A smile for us alone?
All these are what we love to get,
And prize them as our own.
Who can forget parting kiss.
The last fond lingering look?
'Tis these that, after years have 1oWn,
Are found in memory's book.
Yet there are some who can forget
Whose memories were stray;
With whom the present is enough
The past has died away.
'Tis thus with some, yet am glau,
OF such know but few,
And may it neer be said, dear friend,
0feither me or you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
vTRGNIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
~g-The FREs Parss is published weekly at 10

-g-The Fssz Pass is published weekly at Too
7sv4-. and Fjlg Csat' per dHH"m in odranee.
e~-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance
re- one Dollar and FIFTY Cents for sir p'onth'-
rg-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
f.sa lines or less, One DolIar and Fifty Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
ti5n Each continuance Fif.y Cents.
Es-No advertisement TO be considered by The
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
rS-An advertisement not marked on the copy
ora specified number ofinscrtions viii be continued
until ordered out and payment cxaeted accordingly.
rs-RrarllE ADyERrsrvENrs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part of the Annual Adver-
ti,.rs it is proper to state distinctly that their Pri-
vile-e only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
bv them 90 De an additional charge, and no varia-
zion.
Ee- Obituary Notices Of more than iveiine' will
be charged for,
JOB WORK--Posters, sale Bills Circulars
Cards, &C.. executed promptly, neatly, and at iai'
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
Advantage of Fail Flowing.

Sod land broken up late in Autumn viii DO
quite free from growing grass the following
spring the roots Of the late overturned sward
being so generally killed by the Immediately
succeeding winter, that not much grass VIII
readily start in tie spring. Most kinds Of in
scots are either destroyed or their depredaticns
materially checked by late fall plowing, esPe-
cially the common white grub and the cut
,r-crr,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
boarding and Day school
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
No. 1877 Wcst Street,
GEORGETOWN, D. C.
Mns. N. f. B1DB & Miss S. A. LIrscoMB,
PRINCIPALS.

HNHIS Institution was opened on the 9th Of Sep
tember, ls6 8. The Principals having been
engaged for years in some of the best institutions
of learning in the country, feel prepared to carry
pupils through a systematic course, comprising
the advanced as well as the elementary branches
of thorough education.
Ii will be the constant aim of the Principals to
surround their Boarders with an agreeable and
sautary home influence. To secure this, order
and strict attention to. .neatness in all their do
mestic arrangements are deemed absolutely essen
tial.
The scholastic wear will be divided into two
Sessions the first commencing September 9th,
will end with the first week in February; the Sc
cond Session. commencing with the second week
in February, will end July lst.
Terms &c, made known on application TO Prin-
cipals. Send for Circular containing references.
September a, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

There is no disease flesh is heir to moro
troublesome to manage than rheumatism. 1t
comes when you least expect it, aud generally
remains till it gets ready TO 90 away
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

MYSTERIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT asnsr-
lar fact that no President Of the United states
up to thepresepttimebas bad a child born IN the
White House. It is understood that tho TACT
will not exist long after the fourth Of March
next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
.TEFFERSONINSTITUTE

Tv1HF NEXT Session of nv School for Young La
dies will commence on MONDAY, the t4th
dav of SEP TEMPER, 1865, aud close the last
THURSDA Yin JUNE, 1862
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, Mu-
sic and the Languages will be Afforded. Ihe course
of study embraces Latin.
Particular attention will be paid to Music, and
Pupils will be required TO play at the Musical
Soirees, which will be given once in two months,
when the friends of the Pupils can have an oppor-
tunity to Judge oftheir progress.
English Department-MRs. FoEREsT.
Mathematics & Languages-MIsS IRENE
LEAcHE. -
INSTRUMENTAL MUsIC-Mns. RICHARDSON.
Vocal MUsIC-MIss MAMIE FORREST.
Terms:
For Board, and Tuition in English and Latin per
session
One 6alf in adramce and the remainder on The first
Of January
LIGHTS and Washing Extra The usual deduc-
ton made for pupils who remain only during the
scholastic week.
DAY SCHOLARS.
Senior
intermediate and Junior Cass....................4O
Primary
Instrumental
Vocal Music.
French, German, Italian and Spanish, each..'Zo'
References:
Rzs~The Clergy of the different denominations in
Charlestown, and the patrons oi the School.
For further particulars apply to
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson County.
July %. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

DESTLUllP COAL by the Car load $3.50 per
ID .rr Run Of Mine per Car load 5000 per ton.
l-i0 bs. 90 the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL al
I.'-el'r4'es. For sale az Chariestown Depot 6y
Sen gf I-r. STARRY & LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
PARK HOTEL.
DRESSED LUNIBER.

TrST received 10000 FEET DRESSED YEL-
Il LOW PINE FL FIOORING-FULLY SEASON
ED. An kinds of YELLOW PINE LUMBER on
Biiis including FLOORING and CEILING
Dressed or Undressed-furnished at short notice.
W. J. HAWKS,
October S, ls6s-3m. Agent for Miller Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
LOST SHEEP.

10 SHEEP strayed from the farm Of Col. F.
10 Yates, near Charlestown, about two
weeks ago. ANY person having knowledge OF
them will please give information Of the same
NJ FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Sent Z 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
FaIIand winter Goods.

WE are nov opening a very large stock OF
W FALL Land WINTER GOODS, which We are
Offering very low. hEARSLEY & SHEERER-
October 22 '6s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

The man who featbered his nest is supposed
0 have been a dealer in poultry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
PIANOS


For the Best Pianos now .made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia andNew York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFr1cg And WARERooM No. : NORTH Liberty
Sr., near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CtTIEFF'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 u months if not entirely satisfac
tory to purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 to $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use:-
Gen. r. f. Lee. Lexington, Virginia. Cen
Robt Ransom, Wilmington, y. c. John Burns.
Dr. l.. G.. Cordcll Warren Eby, John b. Packet,
Charlestowu. Thos. NJ. I,bell Of Jefferson county,
ID. B. Burns Of Clarke county, Mrs SchwartSwel-
der Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. A call is solicited.
March 2G, lS6S-till Nov II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
FOR SALE.
REE BUILDING LOTS

THREE BUILDING LOTS
located in Charlest0wn, on the upper side Of the
Baptist Church Sqlare-frontnr sea- feet on
Congress Street running back the depth of the
square. Apply 20 RgT. W. $. PENICK.
Nav ls Isr-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
NOTICE

VN order 90 meet our present liabilities. tisposi-
tiveIy necessary thatwc must be paid for servi-
ces rendered uu t5 this date. We are willing 90
serve The public, but cannot sustain ourselves un-
der the eristlng "casi terms unless We are raid
JOHN j. TT. STRAITH,
GERARD r. MASON.
WM. +. LIPPITT.
January 8, Is67-E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

Charleston NY-n Female Sem
mary.
yEIUF eVorcises of this School will be resumed on
MONDAY, the l4th day of SEPTEMBER
next. at the rooms of Maj Kearsey, in Charlestown:
The course of instruction embraces the usual
branches of English education taughtin our schools
including also Latin, French and Music.
TERMS.
The Primary Glass, for each sesson.........Sl2 90
Tbe Middle Class lG 90
Tbo senior Glass includip, Latin........... 20 90
Euorcb -...',..................... s 90
ursic .,,............................2 20 90
.l,..,,o r,r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19

VWU-TdTI IN dII Va5V5 % -V F1'71 ~ ~ '1IE
each session.
Boarding will be provided and further particu-
lars made known on application tn the subscriber
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Charlestown, Jefferson county.
Anrust G. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-11-19
ASricuIturaI& ~ Hardware
STORE.


HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING
CHARLESTO wv, JEFFERSON COUNTY
DFATFpC ~
New-York tribune., 1868-04-18
MICHIGAN.

TIE RESULT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION.
To a< Editor Of TAe Tribune
SIR: Do not consider the defeat of ON new
Constitution equal suffrage, by over 10000 majority,
as Just gauge OF the people OF this State on that subject
With equal suffrage separate. square issue, with no
entangng alliances" and all the cohorts OF democracy,
cant beat it 5OcO II they can at all We labored under
many difficulties In the first place the Convention
separated prohbition" OF the sale OF rum from tho
main question. This offended the "Good Templars,"
who never had any faith In carrying ther pro-
ieet upon its merits a separate proposition They
control 900 10000 votes. and turned against Their
new Constitution, because defeat leaves With
present one with their "prohlbiton" hobby in H. Tho
Convention fixed the salaries OF State officers at from
1900 10 SoC year lhe nsiesS M ssy Tyt INV & 6a ~
outrageous swindeseenicd TO think the additional sum
was all coming out OF their pockets aud offered Ia
take the offices at the present rates which would be
handsome advance adOllaladay wages or 500 year
Then tho new Consultation extended homestead exemp
tons from 81 800 to $500 for the poor man. boon which
he threw back and an excuse for many shyoek TO Soto
Then the new instrument allowed towns to tax them
selves ten per cent TO build railroads, and thus heightened
Tho whisky interests made to believe that TO de-
feat the prohbitory clause as to the sale OF liquor.
stuton adopted their business woud be closed up,
ETC. etc & ds 81 SHOWS nov rSin %nat Geaq iseP ~
The quordealers never felt the rgor Of the law and
thousands OF them do believe IL exists But the pro
hibonsts" demanded the law, they defeated equal sI
age TO retain IL, and nov unless they it, their hon
eSty VIII De doubted ere long,
Another difficulty we labored under and which you
noticed the 4th, systematic work was done until
too late.
Our leading Republican papers were devoted to splurg
ing outside subjects, while the enemy every
descended to take ap ts subject some of them deemed
IL above their dignity 10 refer 20 the subject OF the g
ger in casual sort OF way oener than once OF twice
week. This did not put life into the local press
and Of course had an indifferent canvass and Dsu
result The special friends OF some public men ,hoqght
best 10 keep back for fear it might unpopular byand
by And SO, with all the drawbacks we are defeated %
weak kneed Repubieans-not by Democrats Ia ,he re
suit OF township officers the vote shows fl Republican
majority In the State which is good for Grant and -,
by anywhere from $4,000 70 10000 next FAN feh nee"
have no fears OF Michigan In November. H rf1
Detroit, April 10, 1868.
New-York tribune., 1868-04-18
INDIANA.

SPLENDID REPUBLICAN GAINS AT THE srkIN"
FcTIoNs-GAIN OF 800 IN LAFAYErTE-
ORTIZ RENoMiNATED FOR CoNGRESS-LARGE
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN EGYPT. ~, ,.l
Prom Our Special Correspondent -.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, April =, 1865.
AZ the Spring elections which were held yes
terdav throughout Indiana, the Republicans have
achieved neaSy everywhere more brilliant victories
than they themselves had hoped for lnasmuch as these
April elections were generally regarded as preliminary
trial of strength between the parties the vote Shs
New-York tribune., 1868-04-18
Vol. XVIII. Ne s.433.
THE IRISH CHURCH.

nprv,r OF THE pIsRAELI GOvERNMENT-FULL
REPORT OF THE SPEECHES OF Mr.. DlshAtLi
Avn AR. GLADSTONE.
The Montana post., 1868-02-29
committss, after several amendmeats, vas

committss, after several amendments, was
adopted -
REsoIvED, That the Chairman of this Meet
ing be aathorized to appoint q committee of
seven, to take all necessary measures for the
withdrawal of every name from the applica-
tion made in the U. s. Land Office for patents
to n portion OF Iths town Of Helena, under
the pretension of claiming the same as mill
sites; that said committee be empowered to
increase its members in such manner as may
TO them seem compatible with the interests of
the people, and that we hereby pledge our
selves to cooperate with and assist said com
mittee, when called upon, to the end that
they may accomplish the withdrawal of every
name from said application, and the with
drawal of the publication notices from the
newspapers.
A committee of seven was appointed under
the above resolution, as follows D. A Bent
ly, A. M. Hotter, S. M. Hall, Frank Walker,
s, II. Cassady, James King and Henry Thomp-
son. lI .. --. ..t
After some further important business, the
meeting adjourned.
The Montana post., 1868-02-29

When spring opens and mining opera
tions Have folly started, and every piece
of ground Is represented by tho shovel
and pick, there viii not be employment
for one Thousand miners. Next spring
will undoubtedly bring a large immi-
grafton 10 this place from the States. I
suppose there will be at least five thou
sand men here by the first of May. They
can not find employment, and Of course
will have to leave. =
Since the frst of Janiinry the snow
has been from one to three feet deep
throughout the camp. There is no ther-
mometer in the place. but I.think it is
as cold here as in Montana. Taking
this winter as criterion, there will be
four months in each year in which it
will be impossible to mine. .,,y.-., =
Provisions, with the exception Of -four
and beef, are very high. Coffee, 20 cents
per pound sugar, so cents tea, So 90 !;
shovels, very inferior, $4; axes, So and
other goods in proportion. Wages here
last summer was, for Mexicans, 81 so a
day and board white men, experienced
miners, got four bits extra. Pretty
small wages for new mining camp.
AS soon as the snow disappears will
leave this camp 10 the pilgrims and
Mexicans, and, If / cannot find better
diggings, / will return to Montana.
GEORGE CocKRELL.
Elizabethtown, Moro Co.. New Mexico, Feb, 1,
The writer of the above letter is known
to many Montanians, he having been
Recorder of the Salmon River mines
He left Salmon River last Autumn, went
to Sweetwater, where, hearing of the
big thing in Mexico" he kept on south
ward, and says he is "devilish sorry for
IT," We repeat the caution in our last
paper, take two thoughts before rushing
On a stampede to far off mines.
The Montana post., 1868-02-29

Made on eousignmsnts Of General Merchandise and
Produce tl Ifl pr
.ss-sub.crptioos to The MONTANA Posr re
esived- 1871
The Montana post., 1868-02-29
FROM NEW MEXICO.

Extent and Yield--Eine-tenths BiIk--Popu-
Iation, Present and ProspectiVe--As Cold as
Moutana--Price OF Kecessaries--Wages--
The Intent -T .| f.. .a.
The Montana post., 1868-02-29
FOrman's Express!

(Successor TO I. J. CoWan,) --r
WILL LEAVE VIRGINIA CITY EVERY
No MONDAY MORNING, FOR b.
Sterling, Willow Greek, Gallatin City,
Morse's Store, Parsons Ranch, Middle
Greek, BOseman City, and Elk Grove.
Will, after June 1st, carry passengers and bag
gage, &c., and after July 1st, the u. s. Mail.
By close attention to business, the proprie-
tor hopes to merit the confidence and patron
age of the public.
~-06ice at J. M. Krsght's, Wallace st.
e1- =. JAMES +. FORMAN, Pro'r
May s, 1867. 142H
The Montana post., 1868-02-29

CAME to my ranch on Stnkngwater, about the
" frst Of February, 1863. one white and one
speckled steer-nos sbrands- III Grs..r -s.l.-
CHRISTOPHER KINGRY
February Is, ls6s-1s2-Is5
The Montana post., 1868-02-29

Local N0tfces-Ons dollar per line for thrs
lines less IS cents per line for ten lines less
50 cents Der line for eleven lines or more
The Montana post., 1868-02-29

The following resolution offered by the
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-07-09
STATE ITEMS.

Trains on the q. X. /. 4 p. X. X.
are running into De Soto, Dallas Go % miles
west of Des Moines.
--Muscatins is talking about rebuilding
The school house struck BY lightning aAd
burned down the other day.
An emigrant train from Iowa and H.
inois, consisting Of 80 teams and 80 men.
% women, and any plumber Of little ones,
passed through Cheyenne last Thursday,
hound for California and Orsgon.-Ioca
North rest Fl. Dodge
The Muscatine Journal gives the fol-
lowing account Of a very distressing affair
that occurred near that place on Tuesday
last: "Harry AcGrssr. little boy about 6
years Of age, while visiting his uncle, was
attacked by large ill-natured dog which
he was plaguing with stick. The parties
were in the corn-field At the time, and the
boy had been cautioned by his uncle saw
era times not TO disturb the dog While
Mr.. McGrccr was at the other end Of the
corn row he heard the screams Of the child,
and fastening to him met him with his face
terribly mangled and covered with bio j,
his clothes covered with dirt, and other evil
dence Of q fearful struggle, one smooth
cash from temple to temple, laying the bone
bare; another from the mouth to the ear,
out to the bone. and the other on the check
and the scalp horribly lacerated. The little
sufferer vas placed under the influence Of
chlsrosorm, and his wounds dressed. The
condition Of the child is very critical"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-07-09
DAILY DEMOCRAT.
Railroad Eucrc.

In this fas. age, ard among this fast peo-
pie, it is reasonable to conclude that the
game al cards, which car be played with
the greatest rapidiy, vii. become the most
popular. "R,ilroad Eacre" seems at pres
en-; to carry off the palm IN the matter Of
speed, and hencs has already attained great
favor especially among travelling card
PLAYERS. who beguile the weary hours in
smoking cars AUD on steamboats, By means
of their favorts amusement. A word or
two about this comparatively new game
nav not DO amiss to those good people
whom kind fortune permits to enjoy lives
at home and who may not hrvs sssn It
played.
"Rairoad eucre" 10 the same IS common
eucrs with these few exceptions:
The game is twenty Eve points instead OF
Ave. This mod fcation - necessary on
account OF the rapidity with which the
points can be counted.
When player, in ordering up his trump,
assisting his partner, taking up his trump:
or making . trump, chooses TO "go It alone.
be mas the privilege of taking his partner
best card, dscarding bis own worse card
10 make room for it. In return, his next
opponent 10 the left has the privilege Of
taking his partners best card in the same
way and ploying alone, jim opposition. If
the next opponent TO the lef; passes
this privilege, then 1t goes to the oppo-
nent on the RICH. hard, who can play alone
against the first player. In either case, one
side or the oteer must score four points,
unless indeed the first player succeed in
making Just three tricks and thus save his
eucre. If neither o. the opponents chooses
to play alone, then the game goes on as
usual, but this does not often happen,
since player can frequently guard a sin
gle high trump by drawing his partners
best card and 30 blo>k low hand and
in general the truu held by partners are
more servicable when they are all brought
together in the same hand. 10 this game
the dealer can play alone. after his partner
has called out that be will assist him. A
player can refuse his partners best card
when it turns out to be lower than the one
be was about to discard, but he must still
play alone. The trump turned up is rec
onsd as belonging to the dealers hand un-
til it is turned down, and may be passed
over to his partner as his best card.
This game will be found very agreeable
variation Of eucre.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-07-09

Any person ordering either ofthe Clubs mentioned
below, csn have their selections Of premiums en-
umsrAted, corresponding to the else vi the Club.