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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26

Royal Havana 1.0ttcry.-Prizcs Paid In Gold.
Information furnished The highest rates paid for Douboons
and all kinds OF ,old aud Silver.
The Famous Corncr-91 Nassau street,
Fulton. The Metropolitan job Printing Esfsoshme"
Window shades.
New patterns for this season wholesale retail ~
u. l.. A J. y. KELLY cos Curtain store,
s47 Broadway.
Wigs, Toupccs aud ornamental HAIR i1Vrs
quality Hair Dye and Hair Dycing, " coors " ''''
LOR'S, IL Bond street. -
We Would by No Means - -, q, ,.,.
recommend any medicine which did not snsw VI y.
rsr,icusrjv for Infants Htt Of MRS WlNStOW,s soVIh
Inc siRrP speak from kngweuEJ IN ou 1870
family n has proyed blessing indeed y giving an sm
troubled with cole pains aue ad hs parents unorvkee
rest At niaht-Busion Christian FREEMAN Dc SHe snu V""
'o' MRS wfNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP,
having ths fac sfne Of Gurus a iclk"s U" "V '"'S~
Wraprer. All Others base h'lta1ons
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
Born out of Season.


Dow, Jr., thus closes one of his patent ser
mons: my respected friends, many among
you who, to be self-satisfed, ought to be born
a handred years ago, and Others hundred
years hence. They appear to have been cast
upon the earth at tie wrong period, and IN a
wrong place, like ducks egg dropped by the
margin Of some muddy pool They ma no
food suited 10 their taste upon the sumptuouS
table spread before them. They had rather ell
ther go back and pick the bones of the past, or
stick their fingers in the unprepared dishes of
the future, than partakc of therich bounty that
the present provides. Such folks are born
both before and after their time and have no
business here at this exact period. However,
the fault is not theirs: and it is not my prov
ince to cast blame upon the parents. We
should all, my friends, bestow little thought
upon what has been and what is to be, but
make the best of what is, and JOY, peace and
contentmcnt shall be ours in the end. So mote
it be ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
Humorous.

EVERYDAY PHILosorHY.-llans Patrick
OConner, formerly known by the nom de plume
of Beau Hackctt," contributed the following
TO the St. Louis Home Journal:
Never insure your life for the benefit Of wife
for A greater sum than ten thousand dollars
A widow with more money than that is a dan
gerous legacy to leave posterty.
The game of life is very much like
game Of cards. Tine deals, death cuts, and
every body is waiting for the last trump.
I think men drink in crowds because they
are afraid to drink by themselves. Itrequires
a good deal Of courage to stand up alone and
pour glass Of whiskey down your throat.
There are some inconsistencies in this world
that don't exactly understand Everybody
is anxious to go to Heaven, but nobody is in a
hurry aboutit.
Ifaman is without enemies l wouldn't give
ten cents for his friends. The man who can
please everybody hasn't got sense enough to
displease anybody.
When an acquaintance says, How are
you ?" and pushes you by without waiting for
a reply, wouldn't if were in your place, fol-
low him more than a mile to tell him | was
we'll
a convenient way Of testing the affections OF
your intended is to marry another woman. II
she don't love you, you learn it at once.
Do unto other men as they would like to do
unto YOU. and they won't have enough money
in two weeks to hire a shirt washed.
The song Dear Mother, I've come home to
Die" always struck me as happy illustration
Of American assurance. Our young go abroad
to spend the hard earnings Of the old folks, and
when they are dead broke, return home to be
buried at the expense Of their impoverished pa
rents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

WIFE MURDER II LoUIsvILLE.-Loulsville,
March S.-A most horrible murder occurred
here yesterday afternoon. VIM. Kriel, butch
er seized bis wife by the throat, threw her
violently upon the floor, aud, drawing re-
volver, fired, the ball entering just above the
left ear. producing death instantly. Kriel then
placed the pistol TO his head and fired, the ball
glancing aud inhcting a slight wound. AT
this moment sister Of Mrs. Kriel entered the
apartment, whereupon Kriel then again dis
charged the pistol at his head and ran but was
captured after short chase. The cause as
signed for the crime was that Mrs Kriel. hav-
ing received inhuman treatment at the hands
Of her husband, bad gone 70 live temporarily
with her mother Krel met her there yester-
day, and, becoming enraged at her, concluded
10 kill her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
BEE HIVES.

rFFHE urte-s -uet having rc-rhesra the right
and entire and complete control of
LINGSTEOTH. S PATENT BEE HTTES
ar the county uf jefferson are prepared to furnish
Said Hives made ir tfe best manner OF seasoned
material with recent imrrrycuI. tr all v h1 NAV
want them. For their merit and great sureri1ritv
over any and an other hives. we refer t1 auy ana
.U persons who have them lH use, of whom there
.-. many in this vicinity. We can vouch for over
three hundred pounds ot pure virgin Honey having
t..r taken from three 0t these Hives in l~65, be-
sides leaving am abundant supply Tor The winter
r. .st Oh. bees n the lower or breeding department
A.tre-e are some persons m this county who
I.. these Hives IN use who have no papers to show
A. authority for using them, wc hereby notify
f.. that ve win place our claims Tor their use
H.. damages. iu the hands Cf a Lawyer ior settle
H.- Boz the United States Court. If they disregard
i... l'tr. by NOT obtaining the proper authority
from -.- We have paid oar money Tor this rght
l.- - n't intend that % shall be used by any one
-i....i authority and payment 0f the patent Zee.
lH.- .- 'af one side to this question before the l.
n. states N.l-ts where The costs are verv heavy,
bod. pendent et damages. As we are reluctant
Though determined On take this course we hope
ul one viii disregard this notice. This patent has
been sr.eHasf tQr seven wears from the 5tb of Oc-
trber. l~ff We also caution an perso0s mot an
th1-ized against manufacturing said Hives In this
county.
We have ordered some Of Langstroth' sneE work
on he Honey Bee. and expect soon To- have them
srr sale. kEARSLEY . SEEIRER
Js.. ,s lS5s-r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
MISCELLANY.
Brother Crawford's Sermon.


a Southern exchange gives this as the first
sermon of new minister in village in that
section. He begins apologetically as follows:
" You don't see me to-day in the dress al
lers wear; come among you as a stranger and
am now tricked on; in my store clothes. ! am
not proud man, but ! thought 1t would be
more becoming among strangers"
After this he raised hymn in which the
congregation joined. He then began his ser
mon:
"My dear brethren and sisters, first and fore
most, I'm guine to tell you the affecting partin
had with my congregation at Bethel Chapel.
After had got through with my farewell ser
mon as come down outer the pulpit, the old
gray headed brethren and sisters who listened
to my voice twenty years, crowded around me
and with sobbing voices and fearful eyes, said
Farewell, brother Crawford
"As walked down the aisle the young la
dies tricked out in their fnery, brass jewelry,
gew gaws, jim cracks. paints and founces,
looked up with their bright eyes, and pronoun-
ced with their rosy lips-Farewell, brother
Crawford
"The young men, in their tight boots, pants,
high collars, and dashy Notwithstanding
of pomatum and cigar smoke-with shanghai
coats and striped pants-they too, Said-Faro-
well, brother Crawford
"The little children-lambs in the fold
lifted up their tiny hands and small voices,
and with one accord said-Farewell, brother
Crawford
"The colored brethren Of the congregation
now came forward (black sheep who had been
admitted to the fold under my ministry with
tears rolling down their cheeks, they too said
Farewell, brother Crawford.
As got on my horse and bade adieu to my
congregation forever, turned to take last
look at the church where had preached more
than twenty years, and as gazed at its dilap-
idated walls and moss covered roof, it, too,
seemed to say-Farewell, brother Crawford
"As rode through the village, the people
who poked their heads outer the windows, and
the servants who leant on their brooms, all ap-
peared to say-Farewell, brother Crawford
"As passed along down the highway, thro
the forest. the wind, as it sighed and whistled
through the tree tops, playing on the leaves
and branches the burden Of salvation, it, too
seemed to say-Farewell, brother Crawford
Crossing little creek that was gurgling
and singing DER its pebbly bed as it rejoiced
on its way to the great ocean Of eternity, it, too
seemed to say-Farewell brother Crawford
"As rode alongdown hot dusty lane, an
old sow that was asleep in a fence corner,
Jumped out Of a sudden with a loud broo-too
broo-too; she too seemed to say-Farewell
brother Crawford.
MY horse got frightened and jumped from
under me, and as he curled his tail over hi:
back-kickel up his heels and ran off, he, too
seemed to say-Farew u, brother Crawford =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

UNITED STATES CLAMs.-By the cable says
the Baltimore Sun, sth, we have full report
of a very important and certainly very able
debate in the British House Of Commons upon
the claims of the United States for indemnity
for the capture of the Alabama. Much Of the
best talent Of the House was enlisted, 10 pro-
mote a friendly understanding in regard to the
points at issue. Lord Stanley, speaking for
the government, gave assurance that the Queen
is ready to meet the United States provided
we waive the point as to whether Great Britain
was right or wrong in recognizing the South
ern States as belligcrents. That, It will be re-
membered is the rock on which the negotia-
tions heretofore were wrecked--but it is not
too much 10 hope now that, with the public
sentiment Of both countries Overwhelmingly on
the side of peace, some middle ground will be
found on which they may be renewed with
more success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

The FUTURE-Who rests content with the
PRESENT. None We have all deep within
us a craving for the future. In childhood we
anticipate youth; in youth, manhood; in man
hood, old age and to what does that turn but
10 a world beyond our own? From the very
irst, the strong belief is nursed within US; VIC
look forward and forward, till that which was
desire grows faith The 10 come is the uniyer-
sal heritage Of mankind and be claims but a
small part Of his portion who looks not beyond
the grave.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

Cutting IT SHoRT-A certain barber OF
our town, having great gift Of CAB, used to
amuse his customers with his long yarns while
he went through his functions on their heads
and faces. One day an old codger came in,
took his seat, orders shave and hair cut
The barber went to work, and began at the
same time one Of his long stories, TO the no lit
tie dissatisfaction Of the old gentleman who,
becoming irritated at the barber, said: "Cut
it short" ayes, sir, said the barber, contin-
uing the yarn, Until the old gent again order
ed, "Cut it short, say, cut it short y "les,
sir" said the barber, clipping away and CAB
bling the faster. "Cut it short, cut it short, !
say" says the old man. ayes, sir" says the
barber going on with his story. "Will you
cut it short, you babbler ?" bawls the old gent
in a great rage Cant sir" says the barber
"for if you look in the glass you'll see I've cut
it all off,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

CoMPosrTIoY FOR RooFISG OUT-HoUsEs.-
Let tar be boiled in an iron pot get charcoal
finely powdered, mix it with the tar by con-
stantly stirring il till the whole is reduced to
the state Of mortar, and spreading il upon n
boarded covering with a broad wooden trowel.
to the thickness Of one-fourth or fifth Of an
inch, it will become hard and durable. Neither
the beat nor cold Of this climate will affect IL
it is with this composition that the peasants Of
Sweden cover their houses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

A lady sends to The Land we Love, the
following:
We girls of the Valley of Virginia did not
believe implicitly in the trite maxim that
beauty when unadorned, is adorned the most,
and we made strenuous efforts to save our
prettiest dresses and ornaments from the I'm
gers of "the restorers of the Union" so that
we might appear in our bravest attire when
oar soldiers came along. And we were equally
careful to wear our ugliest and plainest clothes
when the Yanks held the town. This rule
was not confined to the ladies, but extended to
the few men left behind. \ gentleman, who
wished to do Justice to our soldiers who had
lust driven the Yanks ont Of town, put on a
new white suit, which bad just run the block
ade. lie rode along line Of Coniederates,
displaying his store clothes to the best adyan-
tage But the boys thinking that he ought to be
in the army not only daubed him all over with
mud, but applied to him some very uncomph-
mentary remarks.
"If you don't take care, my sweet youth,
you'll get your clothes muddy" who's your
washer-woman ." How much DO you AK FOR
that are shroud of yourn ?" Mister, what
makes you have mud on your Sunday clothes p
All these and many taunts our hero bore
most mqgfHy, until long, lank, lean speci-
men Of the so-called from the late State Of Al
ALBANIA, stepped up and said, "you id white
coated, white-livered exempt, when did You
die ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
POLITICAL.
Everlasting Flowers.


/ send thee but single gift,
A little bunch Of dry, crisp flowers,
Still rainbow colored, though tits long
Since sunshine fed them, or the showers.
Mere phantoms Of those thoughts Of love
Whose lying seed from Eden blew;
Gods hand in pity. sent them forth,
IfTalmud legends are but true.
Dear, promise me that when I'm dead
You'll press within my claycOld hand
The same bright everlasting flowers;
I'll bear them through the silent land.
| shall not need remembrances
OF thee, my own; but still III keep
These always with me through the dim,
Sad shadow OF deaths long, long sleep.
Dark waters, in thy blackest gulf
Dark valley, in thg ghastliest cleft;
I'll guard these flowers, the types OF love,
Though nothing but these flowers be left.
Come fame and torture for my sins,
Or mercy ope the golden portal
STILL still I'll grasp those changeless flowers
To prove my bOundless love immortal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

To PRESERVE HERBs.-All kinds Of herbs
should be gathered on a dry day, just before or
while in blossom tie them in bundles and
suspend them in dry, airy place with the
blossoms downward When perfectly dry
wrap the medicinal ones in paper and keep
them from the air pick of the leaves Of those
which are TO be used in cooking, pound and
sift them fine, and keep the powder in closely
corked hotfles
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

IMPBoBABLE.-We are not authorized, but
we venture to deny the truth Of the report that
Barnum has telegraphed to Underwood to
know if he cannot, out of his extensive collec-
ton, furnish him substitute for the late la
mented Gorilla destroyed by the burning OF
his museum last Monday night. But we must
admit that it would not be bad stroke Of buSl-
ness for Barnum, in his misfortune, If be could
engage Underwood's whole mcnaserie to e1-
bibit for season in New York.-Rieh. Wing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

Firam Smith, lone Of the numerous Smith
family, an eccentric old. bachelor at Chester,
Mass. is having his sepulchre hewn in large
rock in that town. He pays man 500 TO
do mis- work, and by the stipulation the cave
Is even feet long, four wide, and four deep,
and after the coffin is put in the aperture will
be sealed up with marble slab and cement
Smith says he dosen't want mud to get around
his bones; he means to have dry place for
them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
A FEw HARD THrSGs.-Experience has

A Few HARD THEGs.-Experience has
taught men that it is
Hard to pay our debts.
Hard TO resist temptation.
Hard to love our enemies.
Hard to quit chewing tobacco.
Hard TO keep from eating too much.
Hard to drink liquor aud not be intemperate.
Hard to believe man you know to be a
liar.
Hard 10 turn the other cheek when VIC are
struck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.
HARPER'S FERRY
DRUG STORE.

TJ,TE undersigned having purchased the Drug
Store formerly conducted by Mr. Laioy' at the
corner of Shenandoah and High streets, Harper's
Ferry. respectfully informs the public that he de-
signs giving his exclusive care and attention to its
argelv rcrlepished and will be added to from time
TO time as necessity may require.
Ea- Prescriptions carefully compounded; and
orders respectiully solicited c. {. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, October IL, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

YoUso STocK.-" With what measure you
mete. 50 shall il be measured again" Gener-
ous feeding from birth is more profitable than
sighting. Stock never ought 70 stop grow
ing until grown. "There is that scattere:b,
vet increaseth; and there is that withhold more
than is meet. but it tehdeth to poverty" This
proverb the farmer should never forget.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19


TnE ARK AND ARARAT.-It is said OF
hard-shell Baptist preacher that he once ad-
dressed city audience rs follows: Ny dear
hearers, there are some reasons for the-ah int-
del objection to the theory and practice OF
the dood-ah. The Bible says, concerning that
thing, that the Ark rested on the mountain OF
Ar-air-at, but those Of US who is betterinform-
cd, know that the summit, which are the tip
eend Of that mountain-ah, are kivered with
perpetooal ice and snow and things, so that, my
dear hearers if the Ark could have rested for
a minute or two on the summit, which are the
top-eend Of Ar-dir-at, it would have scooted
off again-ah, and all the animals, and
birds, and fishes, and thugs, would have been
spild out on the side of the mountain-ah. |
think, my frieads-ah, that the summit Of Ar
air-at must have been in a holler, where the
beasts would find good paster when they went
out-ah. Oh, how careful we ought to be about
teaching our children about the particulars of
Mount Ar-dir-at-ah
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

GOLDEN RULEs.-Remember the golden
rule: Do unto others as you would they should
do unto you.
Between virtue and vice there is no middle
path.
He who rises late never does good days
work
Defer not till tomorrow what should DO
done to-day.
Be not fond Of change; q rolling stono
gathers no moss.
A contented mind is a continual feast.
Waste not-want not Willful waste makes
woeful want.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

TVNO PHYSICIANS.-I would respectfully, call
The attention Of the Physicians 70 my large
aud comnlete stock of Medicines which | sm now
receiving. rec, and am prepared to fill all orders a:
baltimore prices. Any goods not on hand will be
promptlv ordered. and carefully sent to any por
hon df III. Comfy. c. E. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, ". Va, Oct IL, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

\ country editor tried to write an elaborate
article on 'Womaa's Influence, and was sorely
distressed to find it printed next morning WO-
mans Influenza"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

HAppISEss.-He cannot be an unhappy man
who has the love and smiles of woman to
accompany him in every department OF life
The world may look dark and cherries without
enemies may gather in bis path-but when
he returns to his freside, and feels the tender
love of woman, be forgets his troubles, and is
comparatively happy man. he is but half
prepared for the journey of life who takes not
with him that friend who will forsake him in
no emergency-who will divide his sorrows,
increase his joys, lift the veil from his heart,
and throw sunshine amid the darkest scenes
Not that man can be miserable who has such
companion be he ever so poor, despised, and
trodden upon by the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

Tom Thumb was in a train which ran of the
track on Lehigh Mountains recently, but crawl
ed into A bandbox and wasn't hurt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
4AISOUITH & BRO,

Druggists &c ApOthecaries' A
A RE prepared TO furnish everything in their
Y line upon the most desirable terms. They
have in store the largest and most complete stock
of goods they have ever offered to the public
Thnir stnck nf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
ATTENTION
FARMERS & PLANTERS!
Raugh'S Commercial Bone Ma
uuTcS

Baltimore Agency Nos. 81 d los Smiths Wharf
THESE valuable manures can be had AT regular
market rates freight added. az all accessible
points PRICES IL BALTIMORE
Baugh's Raw Bone PhoSphate-S56 per ton.
Baughs Chicago Bone Fertilizer-S46 "
Bauch's Chicago Blood Marure-S50 " q"
have also on hand, manufactured expressly for
nv own trade, the celebrated
MARYLAND POWDER or BONE,
which has everywhere given such undoubted salts
faction Price in Baltimore $40 per ton.
Also, the various grades Of Mexican Guano. by
the cargo or single ton at lowest rates Send for
Samples and Circulars You viii find these ma
nures adapted 20 any soil and crop. They are used
in every part Of the country and have given entire
satisfaction. See faH parfictiar' ~ Circulars.
GEORGE DUGDALE.
Manufacturers Agent. Nos. % los Smiths Wifi.
BALTIMORE, ND.
For sale BY
STARRY g. LOCK. Charlestown.
MARSHALL 4 LEWIS, Berryville.
Jan so, lS6S-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
REMOVED

To RooM oN "MAEEEr HousE SQrARr."
Harness, Saddles & Brides,
MtNUFACTURED or REPAIRED
AZ CfGrleSi0rn, jefferson County
TTNHE undersigned respectfully announces TO the
citizens Of CharlcstoWn and vicinity, that he
is constantly making and repairing Carriage. Gig,
Buggy. Coach and Wagon, Harness, Saddles,
Brides Haltcrs. &c. in the most durable manner,
and the most modern style of workmanship, and at
shortnotice and upon Living" terms. My work
commends itself. All Iask is a share of the public
patronage.
Na. shop ON Market House Square.
April 10. '66. HENRY ID. MlDDLEKAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
FOR SALE.
BIACI[SNUTHING
AND
Wagon Making.

rVUE undersigned continues to conduct the
f1a-tsmtfjHg anil Wagon Making Business
in an It's branches. at his shops in
CHARLESTOWN,
and bv assduous attention % business and reason
able charges hopes TO secure aud retain large
share oi the public custom.
WtGONS. CARTS WHEEL-BARROWS
PLOUGHS. &C, &c,
made 20 order or repaired promptly; and BLACK
NHIIHlNJ, Horse-shocing &c, executed In the
most expeditions and substantial manner.
THOMAS ". DAVIS.
February %, lS6S-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
prAurrrUL TRoueur.-The sea is the

BEAUTIFUL TRoueuT.-The sea is the
largest of all cemeteries, and its slumberers
sleep without monuments All othor grave
Yards. in all other lands, show some distinction
between the great and small, the rich and
poor, but in the ocean cemetery the king and
clown, the prince and peasant are alike undis-
tinguished. The same waves roll over all
the same requiem by the minstrels Of the ocean
is sung 10 their honor. Over their remains the
same storm beats and the same sun shines, aud
there unmarked, the weak and powerful, the
plumed and unhonored, will sleep on until a.
wakened by the same trump.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

1s-If you desire purchssers for your wares.
advertise in tho Virginia Free PTes-, The "olh
Family Ioarn1l,"