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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
virginia Bible Society.

Mr. Error The undersigned beg the insertion
Of the following communication in your paper, its
object being to give publicity TO effort to distrb
ute the Holy Scriptures throughout our town and
county.
The community may not be aware Of the fact that
that noble institution the Virginia Bible Society,
has established in CharlestOwn depository Of its
publications, where they are for sale tvery cheap
rates as we'll for distribution TO all who may be
unwilling, or unable To purchase the Bible. DR..
Baird the Agent of the Virginia State Bible Socie-
", visited Charestrwn during the past summer,
conferred with the clergy, and empowered them, in
conjunction with layman from each congregation,
to act as a committee TO order Bibles sell and dis
tribute the same and indeed, to act as regularly
organized society whose act would be approvedby
him.
The committee, composed of the Rev. Messrs.
Hopkins. Meade and Tongue, Of the clergy, and
White, Humphreys and Shugart, Of the laity, met
and organized. One hundred dollars worth Of BIZ
bles and Tesaments of various sizes and finish were
ordered and about half of which have been sold by
the entcrprisng firm of Campbell Mason, whose
store was kindly offered as n depository. and who
have been acting as our agents in the sale OF the
books.
The committee have recently ordered much lar
ger and finer assortment Of Bibles and Testaments,
and the attention Of the public is respectfully invi-
ted to them, now for sale and distribution at the
store of Messrs. Campbell Il Mason.
of Rev. y. G. North, who will visit every family
in Charlcstown and will sell or give where there
is not Bible II is the earnest expectation OF the
committee tc extend the same privileges TO other
parts Of the county
This noble effort to distribute the Word Of Life
commends itself TO every lover of his God and his
feow-man. 1t speaks to Us all as Christians, Phi-
lanthropists and Patriots II there is any hope OF
the race collectively separately, il is in connec-
ton with the Bible and its redeeming truths. The
closest and most endcagng relations Of this life In
their sanctity and mans CHEST destiny hereafter,
arc allied indissolubly to the Bible as Gods great
moral instrument 10 renOyate and improve his
creature man.
The committee viii be glad to receive contrbu,,
tions from the friends If the Bible, and aid and
comfort in word and deed, toward the dssemina-
ton of the Word Of Life in our midst.
y. s. WHIT, Chairman.
u. HCNPHREYs, Secretary.
A. c. HOPKINS,
J. w. TONGUE,
WV. II. MEADE,
Il. SHUGART,
Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Notice.

"AvIYG qualified as Administrator Of the es-
tate Of the lac JAMES W. CAMPBELL, !
hereby notify all persons indebted to said estate to
come forward and make payment at once Those
having claims against the estate are requested To
present them at once, properly authenticated, Tor
settlement.
rsD-The unsettled official business Of the 1eceas-
cd, as Sheriff of jefferson County, is also in my
hands for settlement, and those indebted for Taxes,
Fee Bills, &C., are requested to make immediate
nayment JOHy II. CAMPBELL,
January 30, 1865. ADMINISTERING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

CASE OF SELF-DESTRUCTION.-A very sad
case of Self-destruction was consummated about
four miles from Winchester, on Saturday night
last, 10y which a young woman launched her
self into that bourne from whence no traveller
returns Miss Patience Miller, twenty-one
years of age, has been residing for nearly two
years as a domestic, we believe, in the family
of Mr. James Ritter, near Welltown. On Sat
urday evening last about dark she went out
from the house, and failed to return that night.
On Sunday morning she was found in an out
house on the premises, with rope around her
neck, suspended from the rafter, life being en-
tirey extinct. A jury was summoned, and a
verdict rendered in accordance with the above
facts. Various causes have been assigned for
this rash deed Of sell-deStruction; but, in the
absence of positive information, we decline TO
make publication Of them Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

The FRAUD.-Eyery honest man who knows
anything knows that Gov. Peirpoint certified
falsely when he stated that an election was held
in Jefferson county, in 1868, at which a major
ity of the voters favored the transfer of the
county to the new State Two-thirds Of the
people had no opportunity to vote and many
Of them had no notice of such an election, the
polls being opened at only two precincts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Abrogating Law and Justice.

Among the silly and mischievous PROPOSE
tions Of the times, we may cite the following,
offered in the North Carolina Mongrel Conven-
ton by Mr.. CongIeton, and referred:
RsS0lred, That this Convention has the right
70 declare. and does hereby declare. that all
laws passed and acts done by previous Legisla-
tures and Conventions in this State, are null
aud void, and shall continue So until the next
Gensral Assembly, except the laws relating to
marriage.
In other words. all judicial decisions under
State laws are TO be set aside, and all contracts
abrogated. Chaos is to come again. Nice
specimen Of Radical wisdom?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
HOWARD HOUSE,

Nos. and 7 NORTH Howard STREET,
Two Doors from Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Stages will be at the Depots on arrival OF trains
al $50 the steamers on their arrival TO convey guests
and the ba ggage 10 tn House.
BULL 4 SEW ELL. Proprietors,
Nov. IS, ls67-ly. Baltimore, nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

FAREWELL SERMoS.-The Rev. W. G. Egg
gIeston, of the Berryville Circuit, will preach
his farewell sermon at Bunker Hill on next
Sunday. The possibility of Mr.. EgglestOn's
removal to another field OF labor is much re-
grettsd BY bis many friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

In the Supreme Court of this State now in
session at Wheeling. appeals were allowed in
the following cases: The Bank of the Valley
vs.. The Bank Of Berkeley; Margaret Senaker
VS.. B. Cnshwa, administrator, &; Amos Shep-
herd VS.. Saml. w. Wysong; Andrew Melon
aid and Others VS.. George Mcdonald; Sarah
Shepherd aud others VS.. Joseph Hammond
and Andrew Mcdonald and others VS.. Jas. L.
Campbell
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Barber Wanted

rI,HE undersigned will employ a competent Bar
1 Der either as Journeyman. or as Partner In
business. To one competent, and Of good charac-
ter good situation is offered,
SAMUEL BROWN.
Charlestown, Dec. &C. 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Notice.

OUR accounts are ready for settlement-tbose
I persons indebted will please call and square
up. As we have been sufferers by the credit sys-
TEN, we must hereafter do CASH business
Thirty days credit given to prompt CUSTOMER,
Ian. % 1868 MILLER A SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
ATTENTION
FARMERS &c PLANTERS
Baugh's Commercial Bone MA
nurcsi

Baltimore Agency Nus % O. iO0 cHieH
TI,HESE valuable manures can be had at regular
market rates. freight added, at all accessible
points. PRICES IN BALTIMORE
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate-S56 per ton.
Baugh's Chicago Bone Fertilzer-S4G
Baugh's Chicago Blood Manure-S50
/ have also on hand, manufactured expressly for
my own trade, the celebrated
MARYLAND POWDER or ZONE,
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 will find these ma
nures adapted to any soil and crop. Theyare used
in every part of the country and have given entire
satisfaction. See full particulars IN Cirealdrs.
GEORGE DUGDALE.
Manufacturers Agent, Nos. 81 los Smiths WIFI.
BALTIMORE, ND.
For sale BY
STARRY a. LOCK. Charlestown.
MARSHALL L LEWIS, Berryville.
Jan. 80, ls6s-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
New Goods.

rVHE undersigned have Just returned from New
York with their Fall Stock Of Goods, at great
~ reduced prices. ....,.
Oct. II, 1867. KEARSLEY & SIlEERER.
i INSEYS-We have just received our stock 81
/ Pulled and Plaid Linseys. Tweeds, and White
and Colored Flannels. which we offer al Factory
prices KEARSLEl 4 SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

Wooden legs cost the government last year
$50, POSSE Wooden heads cost the govern
ment much more than that.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
ESTRAY SHOATs.

fC,ANE TO nv premises near CharlestowD, about
I the list OF December TWO SH0ATS-One
white and the other spotted both mar ked by
crop and slit in right ca. They are aoont s'x
months old. The owner will come forward, prove
property. pay charges and take them away.
Jan. 80. ls6s-3t Is. 7. RAMEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

ELEcTIoN.-S. BRADY, the Democratic-Cou-
sentative candidate for Mayor of Wheeling
West Virginia, was elected on Monday last, by
over coo majority gain of 500 over last
year. The regular ticket was elected by an
average majority of 6ls,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

GUN BURNER. The much-talked-of Patent
- Sun Burner, and the best Coal Oil for sale by
Jan. 30. 1865 W. EBI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
KEEP IT
BEFORE THE PEOPLE,

BEFUhE IHE TEUTLEi
WHAT l.. DINKLEis dealer in Gold and Silver
Watches, Rich Jewelry, Silver and Silver
Plated Ware Of all kinds; also. is Repairer OF
Watches. Clocks and Jewclry of all kinds Call
and see him, as be is determined to sell as low
corresponding articles can be had in Baltimore, at
Stewards old stand in Charlestown.
Jan. %, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
COOPER WANTED.

A y experienced and energetic COOPER will
y receive constant employment by making ap-
plication at the FREE PRESS OFFICE.
January %, lSGS-3l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Scroru,o, Catarrh. Bronchitis!

DYSPEPSIA, rheumatism, Chronic, Liver and
Kidney Diseases. Piles. Nervous Debility
and all Erlptive and Blnod Impurities. WV. X.
ParScE. Flushing. New York member Of the &c
lectic Medical Society, announces Natures Posi-
tive Remedials for these Diseasrs. extracted rom
Plants. Explanatory circular one stamp. Urea
tise IS cents. Jan. 80, lsGs.-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Loudoun County Items.

The special term of the Circuit Court for
Loudoun County, Judge Thomas presiding,
commenced its session on Monday. On Tues
day morning the Judge rendered his decision
in the case Of Beamer vs.. Luckett, which was
argued at the last term Of the Court. This
case was brought 10y the creditors OF Sanford
|. Ramey to set aside deed mace by BIN, du-
ring the war, to Charles +. Fadely cbnveying
a valuable farm in this County, in c,DnSidera-
ton of $4,000, Confederate money, upon the
ground that the consideration was grossly in
adequate, that it left Ramcy insolven', that its
acknowledgment was before justices whose
offices were vacated by rebellion, and because
the deed was not duly stamped. The Judge
anon an elaborate and able review Of the whole
case, decided in favor Of Fadely upon every
point raised.
Mr.. A. Buckner, sold last week 700 acres of
land near the Gum Spring, in this County,
for $4,000 to Mr.. Hartwell, northern man.
a Building Association has been formed in
Leesburg.
Col. Joseph Y. BemusdaGler, native of
Loudoun County, Va has been nominated by
the Democratic State Convention Of Indiana
as the Democratic candidate for State Audi
tor.-Loudoun Mirror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Middleway, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
IanuarY 2lst. lsfa

Middleway, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
January 2lst ls6s.
Mn. GEO. II. BEcKwrrH:
Dear SRA few days since sprained my an
kle very severely. 1t was badly sw oen, and very
painful could not get on my boot. friend
gave me some of yoar Linment. used it once on
iy-rubbed long and well at night, and the next
morning was so far relieved to be able TO get on
INV boot and walk without lmpng.
Ibelieve it TO be the greatest Eminent now
known, and recommend it TO every one.
am, sir, ycars gratefully,
GEO. W. NELSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Public Sale

IIOuS a hOlu a m iAttcheh
FURNITURE,
Consisting, in part, Of
Two French Bedsteads. Mattresses, Tables.
Chairs. Bureaus with Mirrors. one with Mar
bic Top; Marble-top and Plain Washstands,
Walnut Cradle, One Child's Carriage,
One Parlor Stove, One excellent Cook Stove,
No. for wood or coal
Queensware, Tinware, Wash-Tubs, and many
other articles not necessary 10 enumerate.
One MICH COW-will soon be fresh.
One twO-hOrse Plow.
Va Az the Furniture - nearly Ser. -Sf1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
READ THIS.
Cure Your Horses.

TAILS Hair Remover and CbeValiers Life for
the Hair Jones, Oldhaie's and Christadoro's
Hair Dyes for sale By AISQUlTH BRO,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Strange Yet True.

nor FORTY CENTS will send any one desi.
K ring picture Of their future wife or husband
with date Of marriage, etc. J. l.. LUTHER.
Jan. 30. 1851 Box 200, Delaware, Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
NEW GOODS.

MY Stock has just been replenished by the ad-
dtion Of many REASONABLE GOODS
Bought since the decline they will b. sold accord
ingly. II. l.. HElShELL'
January %, lsGs-Spt copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

rINHE very best Powdered Sage just received by
Jan. g. AISQCITH BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
TERMS SALE:

TERMS OF SALE:
All sums under $40, Cash sums Of $40 and up
wirds credit Of Nine Months, with interest from
do, of sal,, the purchaser giving bond with APP
proved security.
iya- No property to be removed until the terms
of sale are complied with Sale to commence at
10 o'clock, A. NJ.
January 80, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
Virginia VS.. West Virginia.

We fud the following paragraph going the
rounds Of the newspapers:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

CLEfGH BASKETS.-A general assortment frd
and see them. For sale by W. EBf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

READ THE CERTIFICATES:
wehereby certify that we have used 'Beekwith',
Electric Lninent for Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and received entire relief from its application
We confidently recommend il to the public
Mas. F. VI. RANSOM, Jef Co, Va.
Mas. T. II. WILLIS,
LIZZIE 5. PAGE.
MILDRED C. WATERS,
Rev. c. NJ. CALLAWAY, coo West
Lombard Street, Baltimore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30
e. IL. ". 1867.
BECKwITH'S
Electric Linimeut

nor the cure Of Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Il Strains Of the Joints, Numbness of the Limbs.
Swelling OF the Joints or Limbs, Bruises or any
Bone or Nerve Affections, lncipient stages Of
Group, Chilblains, &C., 6c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-30

DOY'T forget 10 call and be supplied with jew
i elry at the New Jewelry Store Opposite the
Bank J.. DISKLE.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09
SECURE HEALTH IN ADVANCE

1t Is difficult to extinguish raging fever as
raging fire. but you can prevent conhagration
BY rendering your dwelling tre-proof, and you
can prevent an attack of fever by inyigorat-
ing and purifying your "house of clay"
The ''ontside pressure" upon the constitution
and the vital powers Of this season is tremen-
dous Every pore of the million which cover the
surface OF the body is drain upon its substance
and Its strength To meet this depletion, to keep
up the stamina under such constant outflow of
dissoiying flesh, a tonic and invigorant is abso-
luteiy necessary and time, that tries all things,
has proved that HOsTETTER's STOMACH BIT
iEhs lmpart degree Of strength and resistant
power to the oyer-taxed vital forces, which is IN
attainable by any other known means. The
effect OF this nestimable vegetable preparation is
to increase the appetite, accelerate digestion,
tone the secretiye organs, give firnness TO the
nerves, purify the blood, cheer the spirits and,
by thus rallying all the forces of the body enable
1t to defy the enervating influence of the heat
and pass triumphantly through the trying ortleal
ofithe summer months. As a safeguard agaips,
epldeinics, and preventive Of the feebleness las
atude and prostration, of which so many thou
sand comp lain at this season, it has nationa
reputation founded on twenty-five years Of unin
terrupted and unequaled success.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09
TIE NATIONAL TRUST ca.
OF the city of New York, No. 3}G Troldw.
CAEIrAI, ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

OF The city of Now York, No. $50 broadway.
CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
CHARTERED EY THE STATE.
Darius r. MangAo, President James Merrcll
Secretary.
Receives Deposits and allows four per per cent.
interest on all Daily Balances, subject to Check at
Sight. Special deposits for SIX months, or more,
may be made at five per cent. The Capital OF one
million dollars is divided among over 500 Share
holders, comprising many gentlemen of large
wealth and financial experience, who are also per-
sonay liable to depositors for all Obligations of the
Company to double the amount d their stock.
As the National Trust Co. receives deposits in
large or small amounts and permits them to be
drawn as a whole in part by Cheek at sight
and Without Notice, allowing interest on all
daily balances, parties throughout the country
can keep accounts in this institution with special
advantages Of security, convenience and profit.
iunei I'D &w6m
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09
Republican County Convention.
The New Tariff Rill.

The tariff bill, which is at present un-
dergoing the consideration of the nation
al Congress, is one of the most important
measures which has been acted upon the
present session, and We trust will receive
the earnest attention Of Republican MEM
beers who favor the protection of American
industry. The bill will enhance oonsid-
erbly our revenues, which, owing to the
talking off in our receipts in internal tax.
es, occasioned by the repeal Of the tax on
manufactures and other changes, is an
object Of some Importance, especially dur
ing Me interval that must elapse before
an elaborate internal tax bill can be pre-
parod and acted upon at the next session
of Congress.
But aside from questions of revenue,
there n another reason for taking action
upon the measure before the adjournment
OF Congress, which must take place in a
sew days ut most. A good tariff is a
measure that must be to great extent
We resNt OF experience.
The present tariff has been in operation
long enough to test its practical applica-
ton, and reveal its merits as well as its
defects, and it is found by experience that
there are some interests well worthy OF
protection, which are not sufficiently pro-
tootsd by it. Other unimportant ones by
1t receive more protection than is called
for. and altogether the existing bill
can hardly be Icalled judicious one
for the nation, hence we trust that
Congress will act and act deliberately mp
on the bill of MIR. Moorhcad OF fennryl-
vania, the one at present under consid-
GRAFTON before its final adjournment.
The most captious and petulent critic
must admit that the present Congress has
hot evinoed a disposition to spare itself
from any Abor which seemed to be re-
quired. The indomitable energy with
which the Committee of Ways and Means
Of tho House, with its able and indefat-
igable chairman, General Schenck, labor,
cd on the tax bill, whivh the House fin
any determined to postpone, is a case in
point, and their efforts are worthy Of the
highest prise. The same remark applies
to the energy and good viii with which
they devoted themselves to the preparation
Of a separate tax bill on whiskey and
tobacco, when so instructed by the House
If the same spirit is found 20 be general
as we think it will, we may rely upon the
adoption, even at this late day in the ses
non, of such legislation upon the subject
Of protection as the business of the eoun
try seems 10 require.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09

THE TAX ON NATIONAL BoNDs.-The
proposition to pay the interest en- govern
ment bonds received a severe blow on
Thursday at the hands of the committee
Of ways and means, and the course which
the bill took after being reported renders
it morally certain that it has received its
quietus for the present session. The res
olution Of the House being amendatory,
the committee could not do less than re-
port the bill as instructed, but took care
to present the odious feature in its most
repulsive shape, and reported bill sim
ply authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury in a most arbitrary and unblush-
ing mannel, 10 ieauao tho ratio Of interest
on all.government bonds by just ten per
cent, paying five and four-tenths where
six is now paid, four and half where five
is now paid, and three and seven-tenths
where four may be paid. The bill was
accompanied by very brief but at the
same time forcible report, submitted byIMr.
Hooper, which opened the eyes of some
people who voted for the original resolu-
ton more as the expression of general
opinion than with the idea of sanction
ing a violation Of law and plighted faith.
A reaction has unquestionably taken place
in the House since the passage of the
resolution, and as the bill was referred to
the committee Of the whole on the state
Of the Union, it cannot be reached .ex-
cept in regular order, and will not proba-
bly, come up again for action this session.
Gen. Cobb, who introduced the resolu-
ton originally, denies that he was insti-
gated thereto by Gen. Butler, not having,
as he says, exchanged words with him
on the subject. The latter, however, as
sumed the management Of the matter SO
readily when it was presented that he
was immediately credited with its pa.
rentage, to which he does not object.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-07-09

MEXICO, - Telegraphic adyices from
Vera Cruz 70 July I'd state that the ami
versary of Maxin1lians execution was
celebrated at the capital by solemn re-
QUEEN masses, Col. Inclan, who executed
General Romero. during the French in
teSention. has been condemned to death.
Gutienez an imperalist, who had remained
conceAed IN Mexico city since the fall Of
the empire, was discovered on the 18th of
June, and has been sentenced to imprison-
nent. Colonel Chavez, in Jelisco, had
pronounced for Santa Anna. The Church
party was threatening revolution in Quer-
eAaro. A famine was apprehended owing
70 tho failure OF the crops. Rivera is re-
ported to have been deserted by many of
his followers, and several of the officers
whose names were signed to his pronunci-
amento have denied the authenticity Of
their signatures and disclaimed all sym
pathy with the affair He himself has
disappeared, and is reported fleeing to-
wards the North. Canales, Caravajai and
Others are said to be in Texas preparing
for raid on the Rio Grande States.