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Brown B. Keller,
DEALERS IN
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, Plated Ware, Books,
Stationery. Wall Paper,
Notions, &C., &c.
NGti0nS, &c, NCs

They have recently purchased "MEL-
ICKS OLD STAND" "andwith increased
facilities for business, and determination
to please, feel justified in asking the con-
tinucd patronage of the old customers of this
establishment. In constant communication
with Importers in New YoRk and PHILA-
DELPnIA, and in possession of peculiar ad-
vantagcs in this respect, they are prepared
to sell CLOCKS, WATCHES q JEW
ELRY, of superior make and finish as well
also as of cheaper character, at remarkably
low rates.
They also keep constantly on hand the
best quality of
Siluer and Plated Ware, Tea Spoons, Cas-.
tors, SPectacles, Razors, Pen-kniues,
Scissors, and all sorts Of CuiIery;
Toys Of all kinds, Chitdrens
Carriages, Bird cages,
Fishing Tackle,
Baskets, Guns and Pistols, Lamps of all
kinds and Failures; Superior Sewinc
Machines, Clothes Wringers, School
Books, Miscellaneous and Blank
Books, Ledgers and Day
sl Books, Paper, Envelopes,
Pens, Ink, &c, 9c.
Photograph Frames, Wall Paper, TVindoo
Shades, and Fruit Cans of crery de-
scription.
Lamp Burners altered. Repairing of Clocks.
Watches and Jewelry attended to promptly
and satisfactorily. Orders taken for Silver
Ware and filed with dispatch.
Stroudsburg, May 10, le64.--tf
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New Cabinet Warc-ROOms!
NEW FURNITURE!
OPPOSITION TO HUMBuGGERY!
Philip Miller g. Son

- LxAL14OI kOOA
ID ESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
III the public that they have opened, at
their new Ware-Rooms, on Main street, in
adjoining the Race, a very SUI
perior assortment Of Furniture, embracing
complete
PARLOR,
CHAMBER, and
DINING-ROOM SUITES,
both of their own and city manufacture
which they will dispose of at the lowest pos
sible prices for cash.
They arc also prepared TO manufacture TO
order, any and every thing in their line,
from single piece of furniture up toa COM
plete outfit from garret to cellar, all of the
best seasoned timber, and by the best of
workmcn. They do rot claim TO be . the;
only Furniture dealer in Stroudsburg who
has license to sell Furniture" but having.
paid license and established themselves iii
business they are determined to do fuiii iustice
to all who patronize them. Their stoc.s OF
lumber embraces all the kinds of wood en-
ployed in cobnet-ma king, and was selected
with regard to quality than to price.
Remember that we can supply full suites
either of our own or of city manufacture
though We prefer filling the former, because
greater justice can be done thereby TO pur-
chasers.
UNDERTAKING UNDERTAKINGS
Having provided ourselves with a new.
neat, and elegant Hearse, full supply of
the latest styles of Collins and burial Cas-
kcts, and all the other appliances of first
class establishment, we are prepared to con-
duct the business of Undertaking, in all its
branches, TO the perfect satisfaction of all
who favor us with orders in this line.
Machine Sawing, Turning, Planning, dec.
Their factory being fitted up with superior
Turning, Saving, and Planning Machinery,
all driven by powerful steam engine, orders
from cabinet-makcrs carpenters, and others.
for work in these lines will be promptly and
satisfactorily filled.
They respectfully solicit a call from the
public. Furniture cheerfully shown without
charge, and prices as low as the lowest.
PHILIP MILLER g. SON.
March ii, 1867.
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Saddle and Harness
Mandatory.

The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens OF Stroudsburg, aud surroun-
ding country, that he has commenced the
above business in Fowler's building, on
Elizabeth street, and is fully prepared to
furnish any article ia his line of business,
at short notice. On hand at all times, a
large stock of
Harness, Whips, Trunks, Taliees, Car
pet Bags, Horse Btankets, Bells,
Skates, OIL Cloths, dec.
Carriage Trimming promptly attended
to. JOHN q. SAYLOR.
Stroudsburg, Dec. II, 1865.
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BRANCEs STORE
East StrOudsburg, Pa,
For the convenience of the inhabitants of
East Stroudsburg and vicinity, the firm
have also opened Branch Store near the
Depot, where everything in their line of
business, together with BOOTS g. SHOES,
NOTIONS. &c, will at all times be found
in full assortment, for inspection and pur-
chase by customers. They have also on
hand fine stock of
PURE WINES & LIQUORS,
of the very best brands, which they offer to
Hotel keepers and others, at prices unusual
ly reasonable. Drop in and see.
G. S. DETRICK. S. S. DIETRICH.
July %, 1867.
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FREE FIGHT!
+" COME ONE, COME ALL"
One Thousand Dollars in
CIR E Fl N BACK S

TO be giUen array lythe subscriber, an tho
.foltOcing manner:
Each suit of Furniture exceeding one
hundred dollars, will contain one SO green
back; exceeding two hundred dollars, $40.
All bills exceeding eight hundred dollars
VIII receive one enamclcd Bedroom Suit,
containing 13 pieces, in any color desired.
Also present given with each bill exceed
ing $40.
CARPETS, 0IL-CL0THS, &c.
Every order exceeding 40 yds. of Brussuls
Carpet, will contain one IS greenback, L
piece of Binding, 4papers of Carpet Tacks-
Every bill exceeding 55 yds. of Three-ply
or Ingram CARPET will contain So and one
piece OF Binding, and papers of tacks; and
each biV will be sold at less money than can
be purchased at retail in New York City.
]. III. MCCARTHY,
Odd Fellows HalA.
Stroudsbwg, Pa
December -, 1867.
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Important to Everybody.
ssa, Boot & Shoe E8usincss

at their old stand, one door above the
Express Office, on Elizabeth St, Strouds-
burg, Pa, where they viii be happy TO
wait on their old customers, and as many
new ones as can make it convenient to call.
They have on hand good arrortmeEt of
BOOTS & SHOES,
for men, women. misses and childrens' wear,
Gum over Shoes and Sandals for men, youth
and misses. a general assortment of Lasts
and Boot-Trees, shoe Thread, Wax, Heel
Nails, Pincers, Punches, Eyeletts and Eye
lett Setts, Pegs and Peg-Cutters, Shoe Ham
mers, Crimping Boards and Screws, also, Ii
ming and binding skins, good article OF
Tampico Boot Morocco, French Morocco and
French Calfskins, Lasting and all kinds Of
Shoemaker tools, Ink Powder and Shoe
BIacking, and Frank MilIer's waterproof
oil backing. All of which they offer for
sale at small advance upon cost. Give US
call, no charges for showing goods.
4. S.--Boots and Shoes made to order and
warranted.
CHARLES WATERS & SON.
Stroudsburg, Jan. Is, 1866.
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NEW GOODS
AT
Greatly Reduced Prices!

r WOULD RESPECTFULLY AN
~ nounce to the public, that | have just
made large additions to my already cxten-
sive stock and am now selling
reESgI CAnehS
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OF A BETTER QUALITY,

than you can buy at retail either in city or
country, and every article is warranted TO be
as represented. [Sept. 26. 1861
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GROVER & BAKER.
HIGHEST PREMIUM, ELASTIC STITCH,
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE

VIII Hem, Sticth, Fell, Braid, Cord, Bind,
Gather, Tuck, Quilt, Embroider, &C., &c.
NO better doublc-threadcd Sewing Ma
chine in the world
The stitch will not break on bias seams
when stretched as others do, and neither
does il draw the work.
THE WILCOX & GIBBS
as a single thread machine has no superior
You would be delighted TO see il sew four
thousand stitches IN a minute. a beautiful,
perfect and noiseless Sewing Machine.
Call and see the wonders of the Age.
Full instructions giscn with every Ma
chine. J.Y. SIGAFUS. Ageni,
Oct II, 1867. Stroudsburg, Pa.
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a CARD

A CARD
To the Hotel keepers of Monroe and adj.
jaceh counties.
Look to Your Interests!
We arc offering Liquors, Wines. &c.,
icdrrdnted PMe, and containing no Draqs,
Ods, Essences, de-, whatever, at the fol-
lowing very low prices
Brandics from 50c@s1 90 per gallon
less than City prices,
Gins 50cG75c. % f"
Bourbon Whiskcy, ,l0c@65c. !" I"
Monongahela, 40c(a65c.
Old Rye, 40c(d65c. &c
Apple 5Oc(0SI 90
Common 15c(925c. I" ("
Wines Gall kinds 50cGsl 90 &
Please give US a call, or send your or
ders, and satisfy yourselves that We do do
It, that we ,ciU 90 1t, aud the reasons
rhy we can do It.
Also, please remember that acc do not
hare anythtng to do arith "DruqgcR' Ii
quors. Anything you buy from us We
guarantee Pare, and much below the pri-
ces usually paid for the Druggcd Liquors.
Very Respectfully,
j. S. WILLIAMS, & Co,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. Pa.
July p, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05
Grenades.


a man Of Nashua, n. H., has invented
a machine that will sheer sheep in three min
utes. But the loyal rascals Of Washington
have invented systeE Of government which
aeeces the whole American people in a little
more than that time.
The national debt was increased SIX m''l'onS
in December, twelve millions in January and
twenty millions in February. That Is "haI
the Mongrels call retrenchment-
The Grant State Convention Of New York
laid down platform with two planks in it
negro supremacy, and gold for bondholders.-
The Democratic platform is little different
that is, white supremacy, and the same money
for bondholders which the people have to use
The Rev. Dr. 0sgood says his earliest IN
stincts were fof the freedom Of the black-man.
By which it doth appear that the Reverend
gentleman's instincts are in perfect harmony
with the negroes outstinets. They are a swee
party toeetber.-N Y Day Book.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05
The Horrors of the West Virginia
Lunatic Asylum.

West Virginia is under Radical control IN all
affairs. The following shows how they man
age things A correspondent of the Wheeling
Register, speaking of the management of the
Lunatic Asylum says:
In regard to the internal management Of the
Asylum allow me to submit few facts out of
the many at my disposal. There is no classi-
fication whatever of the patients. They are
huddled together indiscriminately, the danger
Gus and the helpless the morally responsible
and the morally irresponsible Allow me here
to instance two cases, uf the many similar ones,
in order to illustrate the miserieS Of this State
pandemonium / shall not give the names of
the parties. as have no wish TO increase, by
extended publicity, the unhappiness of these
families who have already suffered so deeply.
Some time ago young woman partially IN
sane was contided to DR.. Hills care. She was
seduced by one Of the attendants. The Doc
tor on being made aware of the circumstance,
by some means hest known to himself, persua-
ded her parents to take her home privately,
where she gave birth to an iegitimatc child.
The next case is that of poor feoble male
patient who was put in the same room with a
dangerous raving maniac. Next morning the
poor creature was found TO he so frightfully torn
and bruised and manglcd that DR.. Hill sent
him home to die, not wishing perhaps, to put
the State to the expense OF burying him.
There arc some wards that the Doctor does not
visit twice in six weeks where the patients are
crowded together in filth and wretchedneSS un-
speakable where, to Use the words of an eye
witness. "the stencil is enough TO kill dog"
There are many Of the patients unable to take
care of themselves They are only provided
with change of linen at long intervals. The
consequences may be imagined, but they are
too disgusting to describe here. The food sup
piled 20 the patients is absolutely unfit 10 eat.
The meat and the butter being purchased IN
large quantities, and not properly cured, are
sometimes putrid and always unwhoeSome.
So long as the provisions are fresh they are
served only at the Doctors table; when they
arc unpaatable they are given to the patients.
The biscuits are mixed with grease, fried from
putrid bacon, and the stencil is horrible. The
public have, as yet, had no direct means ot ar
riving at tse truth in regard to the condition
of those insane. The Board of Directors new
er see these things, neither do visitors. a few
of the patients who have influential rela-
tions are carefully attended to. These are con-
spicuousIy brought under the notice of visitors.
Previous to the stated meetings of the Board
preparations are made so that nothing may be
discovered. Ordinary visitors are only allowed
10 see certain parts Of tne institution. Were
TO state all the facts this communication
would be too long for admission TO your col
umns. This much, however, may add, that
a score or more of perfectly respectable and
trustworthy persons can be found TO testify
TO the entire truthfulness Of the above state
ment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05
Thursday, March 5, 1868.
Rejection of Senator Thomas.

After three months delay the present session
and much disgraccful vituperation, the malig-
nants of the Senate, on the 10Th ultimo, re-
fused admission to Hon. Philip Francis Thomas.
Senator elect from Maryland, by vote of q
to 2s. Several of the most able Of the Radical
Senator'S Anthony, Cole, Fessenden, Frelins-
huysen, Grimes, Ross Upton, Trumbull, Van
Winkle, Wiley, and Williams, rose above par
ty, and voted for the admission. The cosent
reasoning of Messrs. johnson and Trumbull
avaied nothing against Radical partisanry.
The votes of our Senator'S did not surprise
us, because they know that some of the most
blatant loyal" men of West Virginia now
were among the aiders and abetterS of seces-
sion while money was to be made by it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05
a Bachelors Defence.

Bachelors are styled by married men who
have got their feet in it, as only half perfected
beings, cheeress vagabonds, but half pair OF
scissors, and many other ridiculous titles are
given them: while on the other hand they ex-
tol their state as one of such perfect bliss that
A change from earth TO heaven would be some
what Of doubtful good If they are so happy
why don't they enjoy their happiness and hold
their silly tongues about it? What do half the
men get married for? Simply that they may
have somebody to darn their stockings, sew
buttons on their shirts, and trot babies; F; that
they may have somebody, as a married man
once said, "to pull off their boots when they
are a little balmy."
These fellows are always talking of the lone
illness of bachelors. Loneliness, indeed Who
is pctted to death by ladies with marriageaoie
daughters ?-invited to tea and evening parties,
and told tsdrop in Just when it is convenient
the bachelor. Who lives in clover all his
days. and when he dies has flowers strewn on
his grave by the girls who could not entrap
him ?-the bachelor Who strewed flowers on
the married mans grave the-widow? Not
bit Of it; she pulls down the tombstone that a
six weeks grief had set up in her heart, she
goes and gets married again, she does. Who
goes to bed early because time hangs heavily
on their hands ?-the married man. Who gets
scoldng for picking out the soitest part oi
the bed aid for waking up the baby IN the
morning ?-the married man. Who has wood
to split, house hunting and marketing to DO
the young ones to wash, and lazy servants to
look after ?-the married man. Who is taken
up for whipping his wife ?-tbe married man.
Who gets divorces the married man. Fl
nally, who has got the scripture on his side ?
the bachelor. St Paul knew what be was a
bout when he said, 4" He that marries not. does
better"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05

The family Of the late John C. Calhoun, OF
South Carolina, it is reported, are reduced to
penusy. His library was lately sold, with some
other personal property to satisfy debts at
about $3.50. Whole shelves Of books were
knocked down for from "a to Sc per shelf
The sale Of the house and land was then ad-
vertised to take place within a short time, but
General Canby's order, reserving to every faTni-
" a house and twenty acres Of land, will for
the present enable the widow and her children
10 retain their home.
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IBI5I2 HIVES.


g'IE undersigned having purchased the right
l1t entire and complete control of
EGsTHUTH P4TENT EFF HIVES
.-t s county of jefferson. are prepared o. furnish
.... Hives. made i0 the best manner 90 seasoned
-...r..f with recent Improvements. .tr all ho may
...t -Heu For their merit aud great superiority
over .rT and ail other hives. we refer o. 4uy and
- ...-.u, who have them BOZ use, Of whoa. there
lid. -...r fr thi- riciuitv We can vuueL f1r over
r.. .luf-ed pounds 20 pure virgin Honey having
.rE.r from three Of these Hives IN lsl5. be-
l..,frr an abundant supply for the winter
.t. bees ir the lover or breeding department
I.t tt.-. are some persons IN tbis county who
.... ...-a Hives iu use who have opaPers o. show
.arHu-i,y tor using them. we hereby notify
.... r..t .r. utl place oar claims Tor their use,
.... damages iu tle hands of Lawyer ioE s't'ie-
H OIL. United States Court % they disregard
e hT nor obtaining the proper anthoriiy
.. He have paid our money for this rght'
Intend tHat 30 shall BE- used BY any one
% authority and payment OF the patent fee.
.. .u. side tH this question before The / -
'.lr... where Che costs are very heavy,
OBI 't ai damages. As we are reluctant
i..'le. @" take tAis course, We hope
.. ... ai. disregard This uotics. This patent has
t.. .......t .ir seven wears frOm the 5th nr Oc-
...-. I-'t. We also caution an persons not su-
...t.1 against manufacturing said Hives In this
..rr.r.
W. have ordered some Of Ianrstrotb's new work
.. ..a Honey Bee, ard expect soon t1 have them
t.r sale. kEAkSLEN SHEEKER
Jan. Is. Is6s-H
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VOL. 3. NEW SERIES.
VIRGINIA LANDS.

~ HOW ELL BROWN,
Real Estate Agent,
CHARLESTOWN. JEFFERSON CO., w. VA,
HIS FOR SALE lar number oil
Fine Farms,
Large Tracts Of GRAZING LANDS; 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 IL JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Mills and Water Power in same.
LANDS IN CLARKE COUNTY.
Mills, lc., in same.
Lands in Berkeley County
Lands in L0udoun County, Mills. Ae., in same.
Lands IN Fauquier County.
WANTED:
-Four wellimproved farms from 100 TO $50 Acres
good land. for which liberal price will be- paid.
Also, halEa dozen faruis 20 kENT--apphcatiOns
are made daily.
All persons wishing their property advertised in
nv next Descriptive Circular viii please give me
a call. I wiz advertise extensively in Maryland
and Pennsylvania, and through the North.
SAB "A DNNiEL Il. LUcAs, Esq, Halltown'
and +. c. FEEEL, Esq, ShePherdstnwn, jefferson
County, W Va Agents also in Frederick City,
Hagerstown, Baltimore and other cities.
5. HOWELL BROWN.
Dec. 8, 1867.
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LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS!
BOOT & SHOE-MAKING AT FAIR
RATES IN CHARLESTOWN.

TOSEPH j. MORRAN, respectfully informs
81 the citizens Of ChaTlestown, and surrounding
country, that he still continues to manufacture
B BOOTS AND SHOES,
and has opened Shop on Lawrence Street, in the
law Office Of the late Thomas Griggs, Esq.
Keeping always on hand good stock Of materi-
ais, his old customers and the public generally may
RELY upon being satisfactorily accommodated by
giving him a call. He promises good work and
reasonable charges and he solicits the patronage
of those who may be in want Of anything in his line
Of business.
PRICES REDUCED! !
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him, he would ask continuance OF
the favors Of his old friends, and trial of his work
by the public generally, as no efforts will be spared
upon his part to please and accommodate.
August %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05

There is a dog in Detroit which appears to
have a strange affection for certain car upon
the Fort Street railway, aud is always seen fol-
lowing behind it. The dog was first observed
to run after the car about two months since,
and every.trip made by that car since the dog
has also made, running on an average 60 miles
every day during that time. Atnight, the dog
rests under or near the car and in the morning
commences his trips as soon as the conductor
pulls the bell TO start The dog neither fol-
lows the conductor or driver away from the
car, being evidently attached TO that alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05

The FIGHT WITH ISDIASs.-San Francisco,
Feb 20.-Late Arizona advIces give the par
ticulars of the fight between the Walahia In
dians, under three principal chiefs, and forcc
of United States troops, resulting in success
for the latter The Indians were armed with
the Henry, Spencer and Sharp rifles, and
fought with great bravery. Twenty-Five In
dlans were killed and wounded. a scouting
party o. soldiers, under command Of Lieutenant
Stevenson, were ambushed by Indians. but
succeeded in escaping without less Of life
Lieutenant Stevenson, it is feared, is fatally
wounded One soldier was slightly wounded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05
POETICAL.
For the Virginia Free Prs's.l
The Minstrel's Lament.

loved the gentle Ida;
Ardent, yet chaste was she,
And shall love her ever,
Though an eternity
Roll wide between my Ida
Ny Ida Belle and me.
Twas on a calm, sweet ev'ning,
The sky was clear and blue,
The stars were just beginning
Its canvas to pierce through,
When first | wOoed sweet Ida,
AS wooed their beams the dew.
was Young and she was young
What knew ire then OF care ?
Our souls were pure and guileless;
Our thoughts as light as air
!, hopeful, brave and earnest
She, gentle, trusting, fair.
pressed her to my bosom;
She nestled as a dove;
Whilst t,oo hearts thrObbed responsive
-Four eyes were speaking love;
Such love, as there we plighted,
But angels know above.
thought, as thus | clasped her,
In that first-last, embrace,
That /. enchanted gazing,
Ny destiny could trace,
In the serene, fair heaven
OF Her angelic face.
The future, spread before me,
A panorama seemed
Its scenes--a chain eternal
With sweets Elysian teemed;
Methought Hopes star shone brighter
Than ever it had beamed.
But ali how vain, delusive,
Were all my dreams of joy
Who ever tasted pleasure
Without some base alloy
Hopes lurid star enticcd me
But only to destroy
4 storm came DER that prospect,
Fierce, sudden. rude and fast;
A cloud, with sullen darkness,
That bright sky oyercastj
4 cruel bolt came rending
Those two hearts with its blast!
Now, as some plaintive warbler,
Robbed of its bosom mate,
From twilight's early dawning,
Till evenings hour grows late,
With doleful lay. utter
Thus to the world, my fate!
Then peal, fond harp, thy numbers!
Thy sweet notes, as they swell,
Alone possess the magic
This darkness to dispel,
Which bars all hope of heaven,
And lOved-lost, Ida Belle!
20, 1868. LlNCONNU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-05

STILL ANOTHER BURGLARY.-On Sunday
night week. the house Of +. Mckinney, Esq.
was entered and robbed, while the family was
at Church, of about 5000 The rascals search
ed every nook and corner Of the house, before
finding the money, as Mrs Mckinney had bid
it in tin box and covered il o,ar with salt
All these burglaries have been committed a.
bout the same time Of night whilst the people
are at Church, thus showing that there is an
organized gang, whose business it is to watch
and rob- -JfartinSJurg UHon.