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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
POET1CAI.
The Weight of a Tear.

A pair OF scales before him
A rich man sat and weighed
A piece Of gold-a widows all,
And unto her he ssid:
"Your coin is no, Of proper weight,
So take IL back again,
Or sell it me for half its worth
Il lacks single grain"
With fearful eye the widow said;
80, weigh Il, sir, once more;
pray YOU b. not so exact,
Nor drive me from your door"
"why, see yourself, it's under weight
Your tears are no avail"
The second time he tries il,
Itjust bears down the scale.
But little guessed that rich man,
Who held his gold so dear,
That the extra weight that bore II down
Had been the widows tear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

The presen. is the greatest maple sugar sea-
son Vermont has experienced within the mem
ory Of the oldest inhabitant." Sylvanus Morse,
of East Montpelier, is the map sugar king OF
The State. He has $3.50 trees tapped, and
thus far has made 700 TO 1000 pounds. His
total product this year will probably be from
five 70 six TONS The sugar product is equally
great throughout the whole State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
TO THE FARMER.

ID ECENT experience has proven that good
X Fertilizer upon CORN pays better than upon
any other crop. Besides pushing the plant 10 an
early maturity, and enabling it TO stand successful
ly the d. ought Of Summer, experience has proved
that ZELL'S RAW BONE renders it proof against
the ravages of insects which Of late years have de-
stroyed so much Of the product Of the Farmer Ia
bor We refer to Messrs. A. G. Timberlake, c. J.
Manning. Col. F. Yates. g. W Eichelbrrgcr j..
+ AbelI. James l.. Griggs, T. II. Willis and j. L..
Craighil and request that you will call upon our
Agents. Messrs. Ransom 4 Duke, and geta Pamph-
let containing their Certificates
7. ZELL SONS.
RANSOM DUKE, Agents at Charlcstown.
February l3, lsGs-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

A CHILD WITH MoUsTAcHE.-There is
female child says the Danyille TINS fifteen
months old, not far from this place with mou-
stache. It IS black aud about quarter Of an
inch long, though the hair on the head OF the
child is red. |. was only few days coming.
We can vouch for the truth Of this statement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

The largest income in New Hampshire is
said to be the. Of a proprietor Of preparation
known as " hair restorer." A half dozen
years ago this "restorer vas unknown, and
to day would probably have been worthless
but for advertising.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

TIE OPEs FiRE.-T am believer says
DR.. Cuyler. "in the moral and spiritual ipfu-
ence in An open FIRE. To make home atirac-
tive there must be somea he-e in the house
common family rendezvous and that ought to
present more radiant attraction than a black
hole in .be floor, through which .hs hoi air
pours forth from subterrantan furnace. Men
will fight for their alters and Tresides; but
what orator ever invoked burst Of patriotism
in behalf Of steam pipes and registers never
cease II be thankful that was brought up be-
side the hickory Ere u a rural farm house.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

B.F. B. and Chandler Of the Senate were
walking up the avenue the other day. when
Butler broke out: "Well, Chandler, you have
heard me called d-d rascal often enough,
blt did you ever hear anybody call me a
ID fool ?" Not exactly" replied the amia-
be Senator " but have often heard you called
a 'spooncy, Ben" "What sort Of a sPooney ?"
said Ben, not taking the pike "Why, silrer
sbooney. of course."-N. 7. Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
A FLoA1rye CEMrrrn7.-A CHASTITY spec.

A FLoATISG CEMETERY-A CHASTITY spec
tacle was presented in the river below st. Louis
on Saturday. Duing the cholera last summer
,arre number Of the bodies Of victims of the
epidemic were buried by the city or Arsenal
Island, short distance below the city. The
river has been for some time gradually wearing
the island away, and yesterday the water
reached the trenches in which the bodies were
buried and washed some fifty or more cofins
down the stream. Twenty-four corpseS have
been recovered, and measures taken TO secure
the remainder Those still on the island will
also be protected or moved 10 place Of safety.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

Why are birds in the Spring like banking
establishment? Becausethey issue promissory
notes and rejoice when the branches are -four
isling
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

"Mr. Foote," said a lady 70 the famous
commedian, " DO you ever soto church ?" No
madam" be replied, mot that ! see any harm
in II 4"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

ARGUMENT ron SHORT SKrRTs,-They give
plain girls chance. What nature has denied
the faoe. she often gives 70 .he understanding.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
OUR ,
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT

CONSISTS or
IRON. STEEL. HORSE SHOES, MULE
SHOES. HORSE NAILS, RASPS, BRA
CES. BITS, AUGURS. GGMLETS,
AIDES. AXES, COAlPASSES,
CATIPFRS. BORING MACHINES. JACK
SCREWS, ,NORTISEMACHINES, CHAINS,
RAKES. HAMES. TROWELS, sCYTHEs,
NAILS, sPIKEs, LOCKS, HINGES,
Bolts. Files ChiSelS
Levels, Planes,
Bere,s. Anri1s. Bello,cs, Uses, Scre,r Plates,
Tire Benders. Scre,c Trenches Forks,
Shorels, Scoops. Nattocks Picks,
Hoes. Rites, CroSSCH Sdlcs,
LII Sucs. Circular SdrS,
Hoax Tooth SdWS
Hand Saws. Compass Saws, Whip Saws, Hatchets,
Hammers. Draw Knives, Spoke Shaves, Har-
ness Hardware. Coffin Trimmings, Shoe
Findings. Masons' Tools, Brushes, Cor
dage. Handles. Cutlery, Drills,
Scales. with many Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods. both American and Imported.
Thankful for past favors we solicit orders for the
above named goods. "
March 3, '6S. ID. HUMPHkhlo . ~ w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30

"My name" said gentleman, "iscomposed
Of seven letters; but take the first two away,
and there will remain eight" Hs namc was
Speigh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
OUR
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT


cOssIsIs CT
RUSSELL'S REAPER q MOWER,
Separate or Combined-wth either Rake or Drop
per-for which are Distributing Agents
Also Sole Agents for
RUSSCLES TRRESHER and SEPARATOR,
AND HORSE POWER,
The most popular machine in the West
NATIONAL & HOOSIER FODDER CUT
TER
Latest and most highly improved CIDER MILL.
PLoHS and PLOW CASTINGS.
GRAIN DRILLS,
WITH and without Guano Attachment One that
'rM please
OHIO GRlNDSTONES, direct from miners and
manufacturers, with or without Fixtures and
Stands
PUMPS-ail kinds-for Wells or Ci.terns; Water
Drawers Chain and Tubing.
FAIRBANKS and PITTSBURG SCALES, at
manufacturers prices.
CRADLES = SCYTHES-English and American.
PATENT ADJUSTABLE TINE. PITCH and MA
NURE FORKS-latest invention.
CORNSHELLERf, SnatEes. Wire and Wood Tooth
Horse Rakes. Scoops, Shovels. Whet Stones,
Briar and Bush Hooks, and Scythes.
CHURNS Of all kinds. and many other Machines
and Tools, useful to Farmers, and others.
ALSt
TURNER'S AK1ONIA TED PHOSPHATE
AND EXCELSIOR GCANO HAYNES
and all other brands at Wholesale prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
PATAPSCO GUANO.

WE believe this to be the best Corn Fertilizer
w in use.
We have made arrangements to I'LL the orders Of
Messrs Ransom Duke at all the Railroad Stations
in jefferson County.
We only ask a trial, and are confident as to the
result. NEALE, HARRIS 4 co.
Apply to
RANSOM l. DUKE. Agents,
March u lS68-3m Charlcstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
Ransom / DUKE,
Agents az Charlestown, Va.

We refer with confidence TO the following gentle
men who (amoug many others in the County have
used this Guano:
Rev. W. T. Leavell, Joseph Kanode, Esq, W.
4. shaw. Esq, Frank Osborn, Esq. Col X. W.
Baylor. C. J. Manning, Esq. 4. {. Timberlske,
Esq, f. b. Haines, Esq, 7. II. WysOng, Esq. Cra-
ven Trussell, Esq, Randolph Custer hsq;' Charles
RANSOM i DUKE.
Eoh II Isca-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
VIRGINIA LANDS.
q HOWELL BROWN,

CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA,
Has FOR SALE .l.r aunoe. o,
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 II JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Mills and Water Power in same.
LANDS IL CLARKE COUNTY.
Mills, lc., in same.
Lands in Berkeley County.
Lands ia Loudouu County. Mills, tc., in same.
Lands in Fauquier County.
WANTED.
-Four rcll improved farms from 100 % $50 Acres
good land tor which liberal price will be paid
Also halEa dozen farms % RENT-appleations
are made daily.
All persons wishing their property advertised in
my neat Descriptive Circular will please give ms,
a call ! will advertise extensively in Mary land
and Pennsylvania, and through the North. .
Aqsnt.-DANiEL B. LCcAs, Esq, Halltown'
and l. C. FRrEL, Esq, Shepherdstown, Jefferson
County, W. Va Agents also in Frederick CIty'
Hagersto3n, Baltimore and other cities.
s. HOWELL BROWN.
Dec. S, 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
Important Now.

WE would remind Fa mcrs Of the importance
w of using FERTILIZERS upon Corn when
the planting has been delayed by cold weather,
1t will warm the soil, force III, plant u early
maturity and render it proof against insects
100 Tons suitable for Corn, Potatoes and Garden
Vegetables in store and for sale by
RANSOM DUKE.
April IG, lsGs-3t. SPIT. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
soluble Pacific Gunno.

MARINERS intending 10 fertlize their CORN
Crops will find this Guano equally well adapt
cd to that as to other Crops II can be applied Ell
ther in the hill or broadcast Applied in the hill
it gives the crop healthy and vigorous start. A
brSaa.asl application sustains the crop better
through the season, and is 10 be preferred except
where the soil is good.
JOHN s. REESE & CO.,
General Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-30
Acricultura1& & Hardware
STORE.
in Store and for Sale

HAvE in Store and for Sale
McCORMICK'S PRIZE SELFRAKINGR REAPER,
the only perfect reaper in LODGED oR,lv. greatly
imprortd for 1868; McC0RMlCK'S PRIZE NOW
Ek-for every variety Of Grass and Land, il has no
supxAIoR; SelfDischarging Hay and Grain Horse
Rakes; Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters, of the
most approved patterns; Grain Drills, with and
without Guano Attachment and Grass Seed SOwer
WHEAT FANS, CORN SHELTERS.
P.ows Gf all Kinds,
Churn, az various kinds; Cistern Pumps, several
kinds; Platform and Family Scales; Grindstones
and Fixtures; Boring Machines; Jack Screws;
Blacksmith's Drills Cooking Stoves for Wood or
Coal waldron's Grain and Grass Scythes, Eng
lish) all lengths
GARDEN, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS,
BUILDING MATERIALS,
Nails, Door Locks. Bolts, Screws, Hinges, Blind
Fasteners, DC, &c.
MECHANICS TOOLS,
Planes. Rules, Files, Chisels, Guages, Braces,
Squares. Augers, Bits, Axes, Hatchets, Saws,
s-as
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ALLEGED GRAND LARcESy.-Thomas Anderson
aged eighteen, colored was arrested ON Friday by
detective McDougall, Of the Central once, on the
charge Of stealing valuable jewelry from his en-
ployer, Mr.. John NJ Genin, No. 121 West Fourteenth
street. When searched q cluster diamond ring, estt-
mated TO be worth $3.50, was found In his posses
sion. Thomas, who was a house servant, IL now in
custody, lamcntng his peculiar affection for Jeweiry
OF this character.
ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE ON A FEMALE.-Thomas III.
Hurry, aged twenty-five, residing at No. los Mott
street, was arrested last night of the instance
OF his wife on the charge OF attempted out
rage on the person OF a little girl, Mary
Ann Taylor. aged about nine years, living IN
the same house. when this monster and monster
he Is II guilty. was accused OF the heinous crime ~
his wife In the Fourteenth precinct station house no
covered his face with his handkerchief and 70
NAMED silent The wife felt her shame.
caused by the atrocous action Of her hus-
band very keenly and when her tears hal urled.
retired from tho presence OF the officers with tho
wnrda that the .sdirty fellow deserves II fuity, the
seyerest punisnmenr The little girl is a weak look-
nq specnen almost foolish IA her Appearance bus
when questioned stated positively sfat the oneace
had been committed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11

Mr.. GLADsToNE's ADDRESS. last Mr..
Gladstone has issued his address A large
part of the world was waiting for it. We had
had Mr.. Disraelis address. We knew what he
meant to do. Mr. Disraeli has big game to
play. Some days ago we knew his ticket.
Now we know Gladstone's. Up to the last
hour Mr.. Gladstone has right to count on
some one hundred and forty of a majority. Mr..
Disraeli, however, is so cunning master Of
casuistry that we shall not be surprised If Mr..
Gladstone Is in the end outwitted by his more
clever rival. Mr.. Disraeli has laid his hand ON
the land question of Ireland. If he only knows
how to play his game out it will not be difficult
to beat Mr. Gladstone. This, after all, 80 far az
Ireland goes, is the question. 1t is the land
Uersus the Church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11

GERMAN GUARD FOR CUBA.-Transatlant
advices having reached Berlin of the disquiet
and lawlessness in Cuba in consequence of the
revolution in Spain, the merchants Of different
cities in Germany have preferred joint re-
quest to the Prussian government asking the
despatch of war vessels to the island to guard
the interests Of German traders and ''others."
This movement, although founded on ground
less alarm, presents novel idea for the fusion
q Latins and Teutons, contending in the Old
World, on this side the ocean. The Cuban
question will require settlement at an early
day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11

The Chinese treaty, it would seem, is al
ready bringing forth fruit. According to our
latest news the Chitaung coal mines, near
Pekin, will shortly be opened to the engineers.
The Shang Tung mountains have also been
prospected by an old Californian, and the gold
prospect is declared to be satisfactory. Mean
while, as if there was a general Frightening up,
we are further informed that the viceroy had
abolished the war tax, which had lasted for
eight years. We have been sorry to see that
in spite of all these indications, which must be
pronounced hopeful, the old exclusive spirit
istic Of Chinese policy, is no, yet dead. The
ministerial board of Foreign Affairs had is
sued an address to the foreign consuls request
ing them to forbid their respective subjects
from going to the Chez Foo mines. The con-
suls, we are informed, had complied. This
we can regard in no other light than as o
drawback to the generally hopeful aspect of
things. 1t is not so that Cinnamon have been
treated in California. II is not so that they
have been treated In Australia. There is q
sense OF justice which we cannot afford to dis
regard even in our admiration Of Cinnamon.
We are prepared to lend them all reasonable
encouragement. We shall be glad to see them
take their proper place in the community Of
great and enlightened nations and 1t will be
source of pride to us II the United States con-
tinue to hold them by the hand and lead them
to higher destiny. But there must be fair
play. The Chinese must not expect to get
what they are not prepared to give. They
come here and make money, and we have no
objection that they continue to come and make
what they can. But there must be no hin
drance to our going to China and seeking SINH
lar chances there. After all. however, this is
but speck on general -promisng horizon.
We cannot expect our great neighbor to be-
come wise all at once.
We feel ourselves compelled TO make these
remarks, because If this Burlngame mission
means anything at all American enterprise will
find its way to China. II is well for the
Chinese government to know at once that the
go-ahead American people, once they are
fairly started, will not be easily held in check.
China has unquestionably great future before
her, and our people are largely to benefit
but the old Chinese spirit OF exclusiveness
must be extinguished
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11

Is SEYMOUR TO BE SOLD Our FOR HoFF-
MAN?-We hear that Tammany Hall is becom-
ing alarmed at the political prospect, that it has
given up all hope of Seymour, and that to save
Hoffman the Sachems of Tammany and the
directors of the Manhattan Club have already
commenced the selling out of Seymour to save
Hoffman. Is this the way to save Hoffman,
Call you this backing your friends? Was Sey-
mour nominated only to elect Hoffman, VIII
not some one competent to do it explain all
these mysteries for the information of the
honest democracy who think Seymour Ok
greater importance than Hoffman, Like Ajax
we call for light and ask no more; but we
can't defy the lightning. Who speaks for Hoff-
man?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11

TACT are the circumstances attending the con-
tests at base ball between any Of the leading
clubs in all parts Of the country. The games
between the Atlantic, Athletic, Mutual, Union
and others seldom fail to draw together as
semblages numbering from five to fifteen thou
sand, while games between such clubs as the
Empire, Active, Eagle Knickerbocker, Go
than, Star, not aspiring to the title Of cham
pions, can at all times succeed in calling to
gether crowds Of interested spectators. In
these assemblages map be found gentlemen
holding high positions in the professions and
in society, while ladies often grace the scenes
of contest in large numbers and even aspire
as in Peterboro, N. Y.--to WELD the bat and
sling the ball in style remarkable and
praiseworthy.
Attempts have beer made lately to show
that the game of ba@ ball is depreciating,
that its associations ant surroundings are not
the most choice, and that it is fast becoming
nothing more than medium for gambling. To
a certain extent, unfortunately, it must be
admitted that there are grounds for this last
accusation. But is the game to be condemned
because persons see chance to speculate on
the contests and stake money on the result?
Horse racing is not depreciating and yet it
is and always has been a medium for gam
bling.
The game Of base Iall possesses all the re-
quirements for building up in America an agile
and robust race Of men, who will be quite
different in physical development to the Ameri-
cans Of some years ag'. When the only draw
back to the game a neutrality-suspicious.
ism-shall have dwintled down to very narrow
limits-and it is rapidly going that way-base
ball will keep its post as the game Of Ameri-
ca wherever a score Il Americans can be got
together, while crickt will be forced to keep
its place at home andamong only those having
a plentiful flow of English blood, English ideas
and English hardness
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11
The Lato Hanging at Portsmouth-A Curi-
Case.

The Late Hanging at Portsmouth-A Cart.
The annals of crime fail to furnish such other
examples of brutality as those which were per-
petrated on the persons of widow named Mrs.
Elizabeth Ford and her daughter, Miss Sarah
E. Ford, on the night Of the 9th of June, at
Bowdens Ferry road, about eight miles from
Norfolk, in the State of Virginia. The facts
OF the case briefly stated are these:-The night
in question John Perkins, q white man, Benja-
min Jefferson, negro, and another colored
man named Fawlkes repaired about midnight
to the house Of Mrs. Ford, and while mother
and daughter both lay wrapped in sleep the
rascals burst the door open and forcibly en-
tered the house. The affrighted women, dis
turbed from their slumbers, were nearly para
lyzed with fear when they beheld the three
men within doors. They screamed for help
but received none. They were then seized by
two OF the three men, and while the negro JEFF
ferson held Mrs. Ford, stified her screams an
nearly strangled her in his grasp, the white
man, Perkins, giving rein to the very lowest
instincts of his brutal nature, criminaly as
saulted the struggling child in the presence Of
her mother.
The following day Perkins and Jefferson were
arrested. They were subsequently brought to
trial and condemned to suffer the extreme
penalty of the law for their offences. The 9th
of October was set apart for the day of execu-
ton of both men, but the night previous 3
reprieve from Governor Wells changed the SEN
tence of death on the negro to Imprisonment
for life Perkins was allowed to suffer his fate
and was hung next day.
As soon as it was ascertained that the pre-
rogative of the Governor was exercised in be-
half OF the negro, who was equally criminal
with the white man, considerable excitement
prevailed, especially among the white people,
throughout the district. Indeed, the commuta-
ton was and is regarded by many in politi-
cal light. 1t is openly asserted that the fact Of
the district giving Congressional negro major
ity Of over seven thousand votes contributed
largely to influence his Excellency in the step
he has taken. Perkins was Northern man,
or ''carpet-bagger," and this was also urged
as reason why he was not spared That both
men deserved the severest penalty the law
could inflict in atonement for their crimes no
person will deny, and the apparently one-sided
dealing out of executive clemency in the case
Of the negro demands that some explanation be
given to account for the discrimination Of the
Governor in his distinction between the black
and white man, both Of whom were implicated
in the commission of the same offence