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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
The Echo.

Stephen had never heard anything Of the
echo, and accordingly one day when he was
out in the meadow he cried out Hurrah, hur-
rahw Immediately, in the nearest woods, he
heard voice sound out Hurrah, hurrahP-
He was very much astonished. At last he
shouted, Where are you ?" The voice cried,
Where are you?" He answered back, You
are foolish boyw "Foolish boyw echoed
back from the woods.
Now little Stephen became very angry, and
still harder he began to shout nicknames into
the wood all Of which were echoed very faith
fully back again. Then he ran into the wood,
and sought through it for the supposed boy,
but he could find nobody. Stephen ran home,
and complained to his mother how bad boy
had concealed himself in the wood, and had
called him names.
The mother answered, "This time my dear
little boy, you have betrayed yourself, for it is
yourself whom you accuse as the bad boy !
YOU have heard nothing but your oun words,
for as YOU have often before seen your face in
the water, so now you have heard your voice in
the wood. Had you spoken in friendly words,
then, my littlo Stephen, friendly words would
have echoed back to you again"
So it is always; what we suppose wrong in
the conduct of another is mostly only the echo
Of our own. If we treat every one kindly
we will be treated kindly; but if we are rude
and uncivil, we are entitled to expect no better
in return.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

THE BEST PICKLES EVER MADI.-A con-
noisscur in pickles gives the following recipe
for making the very bert In use
A peck Of green tomatoes, sliced, one dozen
onions, sliced also, sprinkle them With salt,
and let them stand until the next day, then
drain them. Then nae the following as spices;
one box Of mustard seed, one and half ounces
Of black pepper, one ounce Of whole cloves,
one ounce Of yellow mustard, and one ounce Of
allspice, put in the Kettle layer Of spice, one
Of tomatoes, and Of onions, alternate, cover
them with vinegar, vet the mustard before
putting II in; let TIE whole boil about twenty
minutes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Cold in Spitgbergin.

No description can give an adequate Idea Of
the intense rigor Of six months winter Of this
part of the world. Stones crack with the noise
of thunder; in crowded hut the breath Of the
occupants will fall in flakes Of snow and
spirits, turn to ice; the snow burns like caus-
tic; if iron touchts the skin it brings the flesh
away with it; the soles Of your stockings may
be burnt off your feet before you feel the slight
est warmth from the fire linen taken out Of
boiling water instantly stiffens to the consis-
tency of wooden board, and heated stones
will not prevent the sheets Of the bed from
freezing. If these are the effects Of the climate
within air-tight fre-warmed, crowded huts
what must they be among the dark, storm
lashed mountain peaks outside.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
To Keep Flies from Annoying Horses.

Sturgeon oil will keep flies from annoying
horses, etc. One Of my hgtscs was severely
cut inside Of the leg, near the stife, where IL
could not be bandaged. The flies kept the
wound continually irritated by their own bites,
causing the horse to nip at them. Iapplied
some Of the sturgeon oil, and the irrifants kept
at a respectful distance, and the cut soon heal
ed. The wood-Ay being bIood-thirsty and
determined little pest in our shady drives aud
in the fields, I tried putting the oil on the ears
and neck Of horses, with entire success, snd
now have pleasure Of seeing them return
whence they came, with no blood to answer
for. Dogs ears often become raw and soro
from the bites Of the house-Ay; here again
sturgeon oil preserves their peace and beauty.
very little applied with feather, answers
for drive Maryland Farmer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Our Chart.

If YOU would know whether the Bible be
true in its teachings, you must do by it as you
do by chart. The chart Is nothing but
a piece of paper, and what good wodld it do
for half dozen captains to sit down and dis
cuss its merits? How can they know whether
its descriptions are correct or not? Let them
take it ON board and prove it by sailing with It..
That is q true chart on trial. If there is rock
where 1t says rock )" II there Is shoal where
it says shoal !" if there Is current where 1t
says current" ifitis safe where it says "safe, '
then it is true chart, no matter who made it,
or how, or when or where it was made.
1t is the sea that is the best test of chart,
So is the human life the test Of Bible. Take
Gods word, in which human life is charted
down, and measure character and conduct by
it; measure your whole self by it; measure
Code grace by it, aud see if'it Is not true
Would you know the truth Of the BibleY Be-
come Christian. I" If any man will do my
will" says Christ, "he shall know Of the doc
trine which teach, whether it be Of God"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17


A PRETTY INcIDEST.-A very pretty Incl
dent is related of canary bird by Georgia
paper. The door Of the birds cage was occa-
sionally left open that be might enjoy the
freedom Of the room. One day ho happentd
TO light on the mantle shelf whereupon was q
mirror. Here was new discovery Of the
most profound interest lie gazed long and
curiously at himself, and came to the conclu-
sion that he had found mate. Going back
to his cage he selected a seed from It's box and
brought II In lite bill as an offering to the stran-
ger. In vain the canary e1erted himself to
make bis new found friend psrtake, and be-
coming weary Of that tried another tack
Stopping back few inches from the glass, no
poured forth his sweetest notes, pailsing now
and then for reply. None came, and moody
and disgusted, he flew back to his perch, hang
ing his head in shame and silence for the rest
OF the day, and although the door was repeat
edly opened, be refused 10 come out again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

INTERESTING ISorDLsr.-At the funeral Of
Mr.. William Sands, on Tuesday week, In the
Second Baptist Church, at Richmond, Va, therc
was larger attendance Of colorod persons than
had been seen at any Of the white churches
since the war. Many Of them followed tho
funeral cortege in procession TO the cemetery,
and at the close Of the services, by permission,
they assembled around the open grave Of the
deceased and sung an appropriate hymn 10 tho
strains Of an old, plaintive African melody
This testimonial Of love from former servants
and Others who had known him for many years,
affected to tears not few Of the large crowd
who witnessed IT, -Richmond Dispdtch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
How to Kill Ants.

As the season has arrived for those pests,
the ants, housewives and others who arc trou-
bled with them may probably use the follow
ing trap TO advantage: "Procure large
sponge, wash ii well and press it dry, which
will leave the cells quite open; then sprinkle
over II some fine white sugar, and place IL
where the ants are troublesome. They will
soon collect upon the sponge and take up their
abode in the cells. 1t is only necessary to dip
the sponge in scalding hot water, which will
wash them out dead. Put on more sugar and
set the trap for new haul; this process will
soon clear the house of every ant"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
The School of Schools.

We say Of young people whose formal edu-
ton is concluded that they have finished
their schooling" A great mistake this. We
are at school all our lives, and the most import
ant part of mans practical education COM
mences when his scholastic course is ended
Neither high schools nor colleges can instruct
their pupils how TO make their way In the
world. The vorld itse!f must teach them that,
and it depends upon their powers Of observa-
ton and their capacity for applying under
standingly the lessons Of everyday life, whether
they shall succeed or fail in their various occu-
pations and pursuits Learned fools are as
plenty as blackberries--men who, with all
their knowledge Of the Past, have no idea Of
the requirements Of the present or Of the prob
abilities Of the future. Such people are Of no
account in this lively age when the sun Of
science is pouring its fercest beams upon every
nook and Granny Of creation. The q" dark
AGES was the time for such classic old owls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

The Tenncity with which some men cling
10 life is astonishing We lstciy published an
account Of The vcrmont.r who survived thir-
teen years AFTER tsmping iron was driven
through bis brain. A man Is SIN living in
Eastern Ohio Whose stull WAS penetrated by a
gas pipe. The notorious Bill Poole hved sew
eral weeks With bullet lodged IN the septum
Of his heart; and young man named Cryer
died the other day At Lexington, Ky, three
weeks sfter bullet lodged sI inches within
lis brain, and another bullet bad passed from
h,. back 10 hi. abdomen Heretalned his SEN
ses until bis death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Radical Extravaganza.

1t was on the 9th Of April, 1865, that Gen.
eral Lee accepted the terms Of surrender pro-
posed by General Grant Over three years
have elapsed since the Army Of Northern Vir-
ginia laid down their arms yet the expenses
of the United States Government in that time
have averaged over $500, 900 per annum.
In that time SIXTEEN HUNDRED MILLIONS have
been %rung from the industry OF the people to
meet not only the necessities Of the war and the
interest on the public debt, but the extraya-
CANT expenditures Of men who have squander-
ed the peoples money in mad schemes Of re-
construction, the maintenance Of IDLE hordes Of
negroes and Of supernumerary army officers,
a countless crowd Of useless officials, and on
their own wanton self-indulgonce. Never In
an era Of peace was so much money raised by
taxation amongst free people, to be 50 wasted
and mis-applied. National EHteVigeneer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

END OF THE WoRLD.-A German savant
has discovered that this globe we live on is
gradually shrinking, by the process of cooling,
which has been going on since its creation. In
the lapse of time, the contraction will draw all
the continents below the water level except a
very few high points, which will be the resi-
dences Of such few human beings as may be
able to get on them. These human beings will
he modified and transformed TO suit the changed
condition of things.
But for the satisfaction Of the present gene
ration. it is stated that these changes cannot
be effected in less than FIVE hundred millions of
centuries
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Dream Remarkably Fulfilled.

Rev, L. W. Lewis, in his " "reminiscences ol
the Wsf," row being Published in the Texas
Chrfsifan Adcocatc, relates the annexed fe'
markable instance as literally true. The bat,
tie referred to was that of Prairie Grove, in
Northwest Arkansas, fought December 7th
1862:
A curious fnlliIlment Of a dream occurred al
the battle Under my own eye. A man by the
name Of Joe Williams had told dream to
many of his fellow soldiers, some Of whom had
related to me months previous TO the occurrence
which now relate:
He dreamed that we crossed river, march
ed over mountain ard came near church
located in a wood near which terrible battle
ensued, and in charge just as we crossed the
ravine he was shot in the breast. On the ever
memorable 7th of December, '62, as we moved
at double-quick to take our place in the line OF
battle, then already hotly engaged, We passed
Prairie Grove Church, small frame building
belonging to the Cumberland Presbyterians.
was riding on the flank of the command,
and opposite to Williams, as we came in view
of the house. "That is the church, Colonel, |
saw it in my dream" said he. Imade no re-
ply, and never thought Of the matter again I'M
til in the evening, we had broken the enemy's
line, and were in full pursuit, when he came
upon dry ravine in the wood, and Williams
said: &" Just on the other side Of the hollow |
was shot in my dream, and | will stick my hat
under my shirt" Suiting the action to the
word as he ran along, he doubled it up and
crammed it in his bosom-scarcely had he ad-
usted it before a minnie ball knocked him out
of the line. Jumping up quickly, he pulled
out his hat, waved it over his head, and shout
ed, " I'm all right" The ball had gone through
four thicknesses of his hat, raised black spot
about the size of a mans hand just over his
heart, and dropped into his shoe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
MISCELLANY.
The Wisdom of Instinct.

Our summer birds, the cuckoo and swallow,
and many besides, migrate Southwark, not at
but before the approach of winter. Ere its
earliest heralds appear-meadows are hoary,
and hill tops powdered with snow-the swal-
lows gather from crags and house caves and,
guided through painless skies by Him who
guards a spairow's life, they wing their way to
lands where snow never falls, nor frosts bind
the streams in chains of ice. Not dallying
with danger, nor dallying till its too near ap-
proach, they, if the expression might be applied
to them, take time by the forelock. Equally
wise and provident are those insects which, not
seeking another country, store up honey against
the rigors of our own; provision the garrison to
be prepared for the siege. Sosoon as the swarm
hiving off has taken possession Of its new abode,
they proceed to furnish it with range on range of
storehouses; each formed of beautiful and
delicate material, and constructed though
built in darkness, and the work of an humble
insect-with the skill of an expert mathemati-
clan.
Not less admirable the wisdom with which,
laboring without ceasing, they prepare for the
approach of winter. Long ere autumn tints
the woods, in the very height and heat of sum-
mer, when nature, arrayed in her gayest
is robed in flowers, and food abounds, and they
might pass the live-long day in a round of
revcls, they work and toll. No buster or more
instructive sight that the door of beehive
teaching us not to forget the cares Of the future
in the enjoyment Of present pleasures, its ten
ants may be seen, from early morn to dewy
eve, providing for q time when the flowers
shall all be dead, and the earth, as if itself dead
lies cold and stiff, wrapped ina shroud of snow.
Though in this the bees are directed by divine
wisdom, such tolls amid such prOfusion Of
flowers and food would probably appear to a
little child were it to think Of the matter, very
useless yet here, as in other and higher mat
tiers, experience teaches us that, to use words
st. Paul applies to that preaching of the gos-
pei which-for so the world goes round-many
now, as in his time, affect to despise "thc fool
ishness Of God is wiser than man. Sunday
M1gdziHe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
II. CANNON.
.rchitect and Builder,

ArChltGct onU bulIUGl''
HARPER'S FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA,
NvOULD respectfully inform the Building Pub
w lie that h- is prepared to do all kinds OF
CARPENTER AND JOINER'S WORK
in the best manner. lie will keep on hand a good
stock of BUILDING MATERIAL, such as White
Pine Plank Dressed Flooring, Shingles. Lath, &c
He is also prepared % furnish Bills of Lumber at
short notice. Those in want Of Lumber will find
IL 90 their advantage 20 give him call He also
keeps ON hand manufactured sash, Doors and
Blinds. which viii be sold cheaper for the quality
than any in the country.
G8- Samples always on hand Give me call
MlrrL - lNfN-fm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
VIRGINIA LANDS.

IN w
Real Estate Agent,
JEFFERSON CO., W. VA,
Has FOR SALE lar number Of
Fine Farms,
Large Tracts Of GRAZING LANDSi Large Tracts
of Land which can be divided. Several Large
FIGURING MILLS;
Valuable and 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
La 10 ~ Mills, &C, in same.
Lands in Berkeley County. ,
Lands i'm Loudoun County, Mills, &e., IN same.
Lands in Fauquier County.
WANTED:
F,ur v-slI-improvcd farms from 100 20 $50 Acres
yo0d land for which liberal price will be paid.
Also. halca-dozcn farms 20 RENT-apphcatiOns
are made daily.
An persons wishing their property advertised in
NV next Descriptive Circular will please give me
a call. / will advertise extensively in Maryland
and Peunsylyania and through the North.
Sub Aqcnfs-DANIEL b. Lucas, Esq, Halitown,
and +. G. FREEL, Esq, ShepherdstOwn, Jefferson
County, W. Va. Agents also in Frederick City,
Hagerstown, Baltimore ard other cities
5. HOWELL BROWN.
Dec. S, 1867.
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TEI2NtS.


---Tbe Fa-s TnEss is rbbiished weekly at Too
7l.,-.-, and Fidv Cents per oHHuH' ca odroHee.
-,--rUREE DOLLARS II not paid in advance.
-4- 0s. Dollar and Fifiy Cents for 'iT months.
-e-Th, terms Of advertising are, for square,
r.., lir,,1 OF lees. Oae Dr'ar 7Ha Fgty Ce"i' for
,t-ss in.srtoas-larger ones in the same proper
,;,, Each continuance Fu,y Ceat'.
rv-No advertisement 90 be considered by the
month o- wear unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties
rF-An advertisement not marked on the copy
ora pecifed number of insertions viii be continued
untlordsred out, and payment cSacted accordingly
~--RrsrLAH AoyrsrIsEvESrs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adyer-
tissrs s is proper 20 state diact'y that their Pri-
,i'ry, only extends 60 their immediate business
R.sI Estate Legal and an other advertisements sent
bv chem 60 b, an additional charge, and no varia-
t.or.
.-- Obituary Notices Of more than Eve liuos viii
r-cIa--gdfo-.
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circular
Cards. &C., cyecstad promptly neatly, and al 'a''
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
PIANOS.

I1AIOlJILIO w. - L LII l.
For the Best Pianos now smade over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFICE AND WARERoOM No. 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 if not entirely satsfac
tory to purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 to $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use =
Gen. K. Z. Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt Ransom, Wilmington, n. C.. John Burns
DR.. /. c. Cordell, Warren Eby, John B. Packett
Charlestown, Thos. NJ. Isbel of Jefferson county,
ID. b. Burns of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswel-
der. Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL 4 call is solicited.
March %, lS6S-tll Nov. Il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Teacher wanted.

THE Board Of Education OF Charlestown Town
shin wish On employ a competent Teacher to
take charge of the " fleetwood School.
January o 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
Silver Plated Ware,
Jefferson Clothing EmpO-
l-iunl

lust received, the largest stock Of FALL AND
Pl WINTER GOODS ever offered in this Valley,
consisting I'm CLOTHING FOR MEN, YOUTHS
AND CHILDREN. such as Beaver, Tiger silk
Mixed Harris Cashmere. Melton. Black Doeskin,
Black Cloth Linscv, Cassiuets, Sattinetts, DC
Also large stock Of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
consisting in part of Alpacas. Delaines, Armuries,
Iiuscys Plain and Twilled Flannels, Canton Elan
ncIs Giu-hams, Checks. Stripes. Denims, Ilckings,
Balmora.. Diaper and Crash Towelling, Caicos,
Beached and Unbeachcd Muslins, Table Linen,
Fancy Table Covers, Fancy and White Counter
paues. aud manv others too numerous 70 mention.
The department Of Ladies' and Gents
FURNISHING GOODS,
is complete. and consists in part Of Mems Under
and Over shirts Ladies' Vests. Embroidered and
Uemstitrhed Handkerchief. Hoopskirts for Ladies,
Misses and Children, French Corsets and the Du-
pley Corset STAYS, which will never break; Ladies
and Gents Paper and Linen Collars. Buck Gaunt-
lets, Fur-top hid Gloves, Gsloon, Ruche and Magic
hutings, Buttons. Belts. Combs Brushes, Hair
Ou, iomade. Extracts, Pocket Books, Ladies and
Gents Ties, Velvet Ribbons, silk and Cotton for
sewing Machines, and many other articles useful
TOT every dy. Especial attention is called to my
stock oi IkON MS AND CARPET-BAGS. such a.
saratoga and Folio Dressing Trunks, Nalises, Rail
road and Carpet-Bags
Ny stock OF HATS is complete one. consisting
in Plush, Beaver and Wool Hats, for Men, BOYS
and Children.
offer the above goods. besides great many
others not enumerated, al the lowest Baltimore
prices. oCoods sold on credit under anv conSid-
GRAFTON they are bought and marked 10 sell for
Cash only. I solicit a liberal patronage as hereto
fore extended. j. GOLDSMITH,
Sept 10, lS6S. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

Faith, hope and charity, or love, are three
such inseparables that they have been likened
to a plant-faith being the root, hope the up
ward-rising stem, and love the bright and glow
ing fruit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17
LATEST ARRIVALl
RARE ATTRACTIONS 4 GREAT BARGAINS
I. DINKIE.

/. DINKIE,
T the old established house Of c. G.. Stewart,
\ deed. Cbarlcstown, has Just returned from
Baltimore with one of the largest most select and
varied assortments Of
CLOCKS. WATCHES AND JEWELRI,
Of the latest stvle improved structure and attract
i've appearance. 10 has ever been his pleasure Ia
offer. Also received, in addition to the general
stock on hand large and beautiful selection ofthc
most fashionable
Silver Plated Ware,
consisting in part Of Butter Dishes, Castors, Cake
Baskets. Ice Pitchers. Spoons and 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 a
thousand other things valuable, too numerous to
mention.
re-Thankful % the public for the liberal en-
couragement heretofore extended, an examination
Of the stock now on hand and an inquiry as to the
inducements offered 70 purchasers, is respectfully
solicited
7y-a- Special and speedy attention given to RE
PAIRING. and all work warranted to be executed
90 ordcrn the bestmauner and on reasonable terms.
June &, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

DLAKE'S Patent Belt Studs, the best fastening
} for rubber or leather belts. They have been
in use for several years and given universal salts
faction. RANSOM d DUKE.
"ARRIS' Horse Hay Fork, the best in use,
III Warranted for sale by
Jnly RANSOM & DUKE.
CUSTERN Pumps, Wheeling and Baltimore
Nails, Bar Iron, Horse Shoes, Trace Chains,
Harness and Hardware of all kinds, Wheeling Cook
Stoves-several patterns-for sale by
July %, '6S. RANSOM DUKE.
TARMERS, call and see the best Grain Drills,
with GuanO and Seed Attachment, before pur-
chasing elsewhere. (Erery DrW 'oarrdnted. y
Two and Three-horse Plows of the most approved
kind. fully warranted Home made Tar in 10 gal.
packages, for sale by
July %, '6S. RANSOM DUKE.
FULL stock of Carriage and Wagon Rims,
Y Spokes, Hubs, Axes, Tire, Bolts, &c. for
sale by kANSoN DUNE.
TNHE best and most approved Guanos and PhOs-
pilates for sale by RANSOM 4 DUKE.
CINCLAIR'S Hay, Straw and Fodder. Cutters,
= the best in use-every one warranted, for sale
by RANSOM d DUKE.
A PPLE Parert and Post Augers for sale by
N Sept 3. RANSOM Dc DUNE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-09-17

Cfr-',,.1ra, Jefferson Coputy. TirgiHi1,
WILL practice in the Courts Of this County and
~ le adjoining Counties.
OFFICE next door OBJ the residence or Maj. W. J-
Hawks. artusarIy opposite the " Carter House