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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
Law.


The verbose technicalities Of legal phraseol-
ogy, are well hit of in the following:
II man would, according to law give to
another an orange, instead of saying 81 give
you that orange" which one would think
would be what is called in legal phraseology.
"an absolute conveyance Of all right and title
therein" the phase would run thus:
II give you, and singular, my estate and in
terest, right, title, and claim, and advantage
of, and in that orange, with all its rind, skin,
juice pulp and pips, and all right and ad-
vantage therein with full power TO bite, cut,
suck, and otherwise eat the same and give tho
same away as fully and effectually as ], said
A. b., am now entitled to bite, cut, suck or
otherwise eat the same orange or give the same
away, with or without its rnd, juice, pulp and
pps, anything heretofore, or hereafter, or in
any other deed or deeds, instrument or instru-
ments, of what nature or kind soever, TO tho
contrary in anywise notwithstanding.
Such is the language Of lawyers, and it is
very gravely said by the most learned among
them that by the omission Of any Of these
words, the right to the said orange would not
pass to the person for whose use it was intcn-
ded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
Truth Stranger than Fiction--A Fort
Wayne Sensation with Moral.

A little "unpleasantness occurred between
gentleman and his wife at Fort Wayne,
which came about in this wise The head OF
the family married a lady several years ago,
whom he had known but short time. In the
family was employed young man Of all
work, whose services the lady in question had
engaged herself The gentleman, having all
confidence in his wife, made no objection; but
lately his suspicious were aroused that all was
not right: first by remarks made by the fe-
male help presiding over the culinary depart
ment. and afterwards by hints thrown out by
neichbors. On Saturday he informed his wife
that business required his presence in Lima.
Ohio. that evening, and he did not think ho
would return until Monday. This was only
ruse, and he returned to his domicil after dark
in company with a couple friends, to whom no
had impaired his suspicious. Judge Of their
surprise aud the husbands indignation 10 SEQ
the lady actually kiss the young man. To
rush into the house and accuse the partner OF
his joys and woes Of her unfaithfulness was
but the work Of moment She received him
with perfect composure, not a muscle Of her
face moved as she heard his upbraidings, but
asked him if he was through, and then told
him that the young man was her son, the result
OF ncr UtSt HlAIIiaSc, HcI loIucI HuSu~uu nav
ing died on the scatfold, in one of the Eastern
States many years ago, for one OF the most he
NOUS crimes known 10 the land. This fact
she intended to keep secret from her husband
and all the world, but she must prove her in
nocence. Then going TO the bureau she opened
the drawer, and gave her husbend the certif-
cate of her marriage, the papers containing her
marriage notice, and also that Of the birth of
her son, aud lastly, the paper giving full ac-
count of the execution Of her husband. The
husband fell on his knees and implored her
forgiveness, and the party ACCOMPANYING him
withdrew, one of whom vouches for the truth
Of this, feeling convinced that truth is stranger
than fiction.
The moral Of this story is plain. Never
marry until you hear and know the previous
standing Of the party you are about TO select.
especially il she be widow from the East.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
Josh Billingsisms.

It strains mans philosopher the wust kind
to laff when he gifts beat.
Awl ov us komplain ov theshortness ov life,
vet we awl waste more time than we use.
Don't mistake airoganse for wisdom, many
pepel have thought tina wus wise when tha was
only windy.
The man who kant cit ahead without pullin
others back, is limited cuss.
The principal difference between luxury
and a necessary, is the price.
Whenever the soul is in grief, it is taking
root. and when it is in smiles. it is taking wing.
Give the devil his DUE" but be careful
there amt much due him.
After man has rode fast onst be never
wants to 60 slow again.
Faith that is founded on an arnest and a
truthful convickshun, is beautiful to behold
but faith that is founded simpla on courage
amt enything more than good grit.
Evra sorrow has It's twin Joy: the fun oy
scratchin almost pays for having the each.
Those familys who are really fnst class
never ar afraid that tina shall git cheated out
nv their respectabiity, while the goldfish lam
;Ivs ar always nervous lest tha mite.
II won't ID 20 stir up man when he u
thinking. emmy more than it will pan oy milk
when the cream is rising.
It is easy enough to raise the devil, but he's
a hard crop to reap.
The onla sure resipee tew govern mankine
with is the rod you may festOon it with fow-
ers and case it with velvet, If you pleze, but II
is the rod after awl that duz the bizness.
We ar told that contented man is happy
and we might have been told at the same time
tha. mud turtle could fly If it only had
winps
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28

A WELL SwoBs OFFIcrAL.-The appoint
ment Of Dr. Mills as City Sergeant was pre-
sented to the Hastings Court, and after fling
a certificate that he had taken the oath required
by act of Congress of July I'd, 1862, be took
an oath to support the Constitution Of the Z.
S. He then took an oath Of fidelity to tho
Commonwealth, then, by way Of variety, the
anti-dueliDg oath, and then, FOX change, he
took the oath Of Office.
He then gave bond in the SUM Of 5lO,Ooo'
with Messrs. Franklin Stearns and X. Is. Pear
son as sureties, took possession Of the Office
and nominated as bis deputies the old officers
Richmond Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
on SEEING
1.-THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET"
Made memorable BY a poets pen and painter
pencil.

pShSi-
Fiftv wears and more ago
This bucket hung within the well,
And TO its pebbly depths below,
In summer time it often fell;
As often. too. il swiftly rose,
Urged by the poets willing hands,
Who, as the day-god sought repose,
Came, wearied, from the meadow lands.
There. knee-deep in the grasses, he,
Midst buttercups and columbines,
Had all the day-long sung with glee,
And moved among the running vines,
And when he puts his scythe away,
And in the lingering summer light
Went cheerily on his homeward way,
The well-sweep greeted hrst his sight,
And to the airy sweep was hung
This oaken bucket, iron bound,
Ofwhich in after years he sung,
And which the painters art has crowned.
The poets hands have clasped its SIDES,
His lips have pressed its mossy brim,
As, poised upon its curb, its tides
Ofliquid crystal flowed for him.
Thrice happy bucket! Thou did'st gain,
While hanging from thy ashen pole
During long and useful reign,
The thanks of many a thirsty soul
And thou hast worn for fifty years
poets wreath, poets name,
And now a painter, it appears,
Gives thee another lease OF Fame.
Early in May the painting and the Old oaker
Bucket will both be transferred from their
present location to the Academy Of Music ii
Brooklyn, when our neighbors over the water
Who have not yet viewed them, will have al
of so doing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
Timely TruismS.

Hardly anything is more contemplate than
the conceit which rests merely upon social
position-the conceit of those who imagine
that they thus are divorced from the clay OF
common men, of those who shrink with horror
from the idea of work, as something which de-
grades by its very contact, and yet who very
likely, owe their present position to some not
very remote ancestor, who recognized his call
to work, lived more honestly in the world than
they do, and was not ashamed Of soiled thumbs
It is one of the meanest things for people to be
ashamed of the work from which they draw
their income, and which gloriied their ances-
tors more with solid aprons and black gowns,
than themselves with their fine ribbons and
flashing jewelry. 1t might be fine thing to
be like the lilies Advantageous position is
only more emphatic call for work, and while
those who hold the advantage may not be
compelled to manual drudgery, they should
recognize the fact that manual drudgery may
be performed in the same spirit as that which
characterizes their own work, and therefore
that il is equally honest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
vTRGTNTA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.


-srTbe FErE PREss Is published weekly At T'so
79v1r, aud FiNy Cents per annuH N aaraHe'.
-s-THREE DOLLARS II not paid in advance.
gs- ore Dollar and Fifiy Cents for sir HoHta'
rg-The terms Of advertising are, for square
r.sn Hnssl or less, One Daliar and Fry CsH'' for
tAroe insertions-larger ones in the same proper
t.on Eseh continuance Fifty Cesi.
cB-No advertisement TO be considered oy 'ne
month or wear unless specified on the Manuscript
Or previously agreed upon between the Parus'-
r1-An advertisement not marked on the copy
ora specified number Of insertions vii be continued
mil ordered out, and payment eEaetsd accordingly
eS-RxsuLAR ADvEarIsENESrs.-Io AVOID any
Misunderstanding on the part o. the Annual Adver-
tl,srs tis proper to state di'"e'y that their Pr'
vilers only extends 10 their immediate business
Real Estate. Legal and 81 other advertissmenti'en'
Or them 90 be an additional charge, and no varia-
tioo.
~ Obituary Notices OF more than Eve lines viii
be charged for.
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. DC, executed promptly, neatly ana 81 'a'r
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28

A remarkable story is told Of rooster at
San Francisco that had his head chopped of
on the 2sth Of February, and on the 22d OF
March was walking around as big as life,
not having suffered the least inconvenience
from his decnpitation. he is fed on boiled
milk by means of quill inserted in bis throat.
We suspect that it was dead rooster h1sa Up
IS a ruse-.er deceive simple people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
Court House.

The Wheeling Htelligencer says: A Web
ster County correspondent writes us a descrip-
of their Court House. II is a log building,
Of antiqusted construction, tby which we un-
ders,and "cbuDking and daubing,") one-and-
a-half stories high, about twenty feet square,
covered with "clsp-boards" First floor pop
lar puncheons !" second floor, loose plank
Court room on first floor; Grand Jury room on
second. One door 2t feet by 8 feet ten, and
one small window Of sxl0 glass. Chimney
consists of an immense stone-pile with vast
cavern in which the fires are built. The Grand
Jury get up to their room by means Of a lad
der outside The bar, before which the law
yers plead, is log with two sides hewed,
placed on four legs. When Judge and attor-
neys are seated their heads are just level with
the top Of the bar" This court house stands
on Elk river, a very clear aud beautiful stream,
abounding with the finest trout. What pic
ture Of prmeval simplicity 1t must have
been this region that Cowper sighed for when
he longed for "a lodge in some vast wilderness"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28

GENERAL GRANT ASD THE IMPEAcHERs.-
It is greatly to be regretted that the dignity OF
the station Of General Of the Armies Of the
United States should have been lowered, as It
has been, by the spectacle Of its occupant IA
boring to procure the political and partisan
conviction Of his Commander-in Chief, for pre-
tended and trumped up high crimes and mis-
deneanors." General Grant was not bound
TO defend the President, but he was in duty
bound to refrain from conspiring in a political
outrage upon bis superior officer. The code
Of honor among military men should have held
him within such limits, even if his sense Of
honor as politician and a man was no finer
than that Of the impeachers, with whom he has
been tugging-Nev York World
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
SASH FACTORY.

THE undersigned are now prepared n furnish
Il FRAMES. DOORS. BLINDS. SASH, FLOOR
ING. MOULDINGS, BRACKETS or any kind OF
Scroll Saving. and everything needed in the way
of woodwork about the building Of Houses, at our
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on the Shenandoah river 21z miles above Keves
Ferry. miles below Shannonca,e Springs, and
miles from Charlestown.
As this is a home enterprise we look for the pa
tronage Of ou- own people. and If they do not en-
courage rs Il will not be on account either Of our
prices, quality work, or spirit Of accommodation.
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kept constantly on hand
for sale. Post Office Charlestown, Jefferson Co.,
West Va KEARSLEY SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Manager.
April Is, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
PATAPSCO GUANO.

N BUSHEL PEAS-Tom Thumb, Extra Ear
~ ", Dwarf Blue Imperial, Dwarf Prolific,
Old White Marrowfat and other varieties.
Five Bushel Beans-Early Yellow, Six Weeks,
Brown and Speckled Valentine, White Kidney,
Early Mohawk, Large Lima, Small Lima and O.
ther varieties. 10 pounds fresh Satisfy Seed, 5
pounds Hubbard Squash, fine, Adams Early Corn
Stowelrs Evergreen Corn and Early Sugar Corni
10 pounds Long Blood Beet, pounds Blood Tur-
nip Beet Early; 20 pounds White Flat and Red
Top Turnip Seed White Field Carrot Seed Mel
on and Cantelope Seed Early Frame and Long
Green Cucumber; also smsll seed. Of all kinds in
papers, for sale by RANSOM G DUKE.
April g. 1868
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
VIRGINIA LANDS.
$ HOWELL BROWN,

Real Estate Agent.
CHARLESTOwN, JEFFERSON CO., ". VA
I'll a lar number Of
Fine Farms,
Large Tracts OF fGRAZING LANDS; Large Tracts
Of Land which can be divided. Several Large
FIGURING MILLS;
Valuable and Extensive Water Powers Large
Tracts of Timber Land Several desirable build
ing and improved Lots in Charlestown.
LANDS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Mills and Water Power in same.
LANDS IN CLARKE COUNTY.
Mills, Ic., in same
Lands in Berkeley County.
Lands in LOudoun County, Mills, te., In same.
Lands in Fauquier County.
WANTED:
-Four wellimproved farms from 100 20 $50 Acres
good land. tor which a liberal price will be paid.
Also, halEa dozen farms to RENT-applications
are made daily.
All persons wishing their property advertised in
nv next Descriptive Circular will please give me
q call I will advertise extensively in Maryland
and Pennsylvania, and through the North.
SAB AqeBts-D6SIEL b. Lucas, Esq, Halltown,
and +. c. FHEEL, Esq, Shepherdstown, Jefferson
County, W. Va. Agents also in Frederick City,
Hagerstown, Baltimore and other cities.
5. HOWELL BROWN.
Dec. S, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
PIANOS, PIANOS


For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFICE Am WARERooN No. NORTH LIBERTY
ST, near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CTIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improves
- ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege Of
exchange within u months if not entirely satisfac-
tory 10 purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand from $50 to $500
Referees who have our Pianos il use -
Gen. r. f. Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt Ransom, Wilmington, Y. c. John Burns,
DR.. l.. c. Cordell, Warren Eby. John b. Packet,
Charlestown, Thos. NJ Isbel OF Jefferson county,
u. b. Burns of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswel-
der, Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. A call Is solicited.
March %. ls6S-tll Nov. Il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28

Discovery or TREAsURE.-Patrick Murphy,
a laborer engaged IN altering an old building
in Hoboken. found six thousand dollars in gold
and silver pieces, which had been secreted IN
vault six feet by four underneath the resr part
Of the structure The building was put up III
1926. aud occupied as bank.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
FIsK,S PATENT

Metallic Burial Cases.
TIRE Case is octagonal in form, and though COM
posed ENTIRELY OF NhTAL Is finished
in such manner as to present the appearance Of
HIGHLY POLISHED ROSEWOOD.
They are air-tght and ndestructible, for protect
ing and preserving the Dead.
For Sale by
CIV. SADLER.
Charlestown, March S, lses-sn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
OUR
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
CONSISTS or
RUSSELL'S REAPER & MOWER.
Separate or Combiued-with either Rake or Drop
per-for which we are Distributing Agents.
Also Sole Agents for
RUSSELL'S THRESHER and SEPARATOR,
AND HORSE POWER,
The most popular machine in the West.
NATIONAL & HOOSIER FODDER CUT
TER.
Latest and most highly improved CIDER MILL.
PLOwS and PLOw CASTINGS.
GRALN DRILLS,
With and without Guano Attachment. One that
riH please.
OHIO GRlNDSTONES, direct from miners and
manufacturers, with without Fixtures and
Stands.
PUMPS-all kinds-for Wells or Cisternsi 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.
CORNSHELLERS. .Snathes. Wire and Wood Tooth
Horse Rakes. Scoops, Shovels. Whet Stones,
Brisr and Bush Hooks, and Scythes.
CHCRNS Of all kinds. and many other Machines
and Tools useful to Farmers, and others.
ALSO
TURNER'S AMMONIA TED PHOSPHA TIE
AND EXCELSIOR GUANO. HAYNES
and al other brands OF wholesale prices.
OUR
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
CONSISTS or
IRON. STEEL. HORSE SHOES, MULE
SHOES, HORSE NAILS, RASPS, BRA
CES. BITS. AUGURS, GIMLETS,
AIDES. AXES, COMPASSES,
CAIIPERS. BORING MACHINES, JACK
SCREWS, ,MORTISEMACHINES,C CHAINS,
RAKEs, HAMEs, TROwELs, scYTHES,
NAILS, SPIKES, LOCKS, HINGES,
Bolts. Files, ChiSelS,
Levels, Planes,
Bersls. Anrl, BelloocS, NseS, Scre,c Plates,
Tire Tenders. Scre0 Trenches, Forks,
Shorels, Scoops, MattocEs, Picks,
Hoes. Rules, Cross CIT SG1Cs,
NIL Sd,cs Circular SdVs,
Hook Tooth SdicS.
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 avOrS, we solicit orders TOR the
above named goods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
TO FARMERS
Of the Valley of Virginia.
EXCELSIOR.

J Ammonia.....6 per cent
Containing Phos. Of fLime57 per cent.
COMPOSED Of 700 lbs. of No. PERUVIAN
I GUANO and 1000 lbs. BONES, dissolved in
Sulph. Acid, forming the most universal crop
grower and concentrated durable Fertilizer ever
offered to the farmer, combining all the stimulating
properties Of Peruvian GuanO and the ever durable
fcrtizing qualities Of Bones Adapted for all soils
and crops, and in fine dry polSdsr for sowing or
drilling in with the seed.
The most prominent farmers Of MARYLAND and
Virginia, after 10 years experience with
EXCEL Tor,
pronounce an application of 100 pounds per acre
equal to from 200 to 300 lbs Of any other Fertilizer
sold.
BY THE MANUFACTURERS
Price in Baltimore, S76 per Ton.
j. J. TURNER & CO..
20 Pratt Street, Baltimore, Nd.
For sale bv D. HUMPHREYS q CO.,
Dealers in Agricultural Implements Il Fertilizers
April 2, ls6s-2m. Charlestown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28
To Farmers & Planters.

To Farmers & Planters.
THE subscribers offer for sale, in lots TO suit pur-
chasers, 1900 TONS Of
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTE,
OF THE MOUNTAINEERING COMPANY,
made from the night soil, blood oFal and dead an
iuals of New York City, for which the company
have exclusive contract.
Warranted by the company to be equal weight
for weight TO any high priced super phosphate IN
market
The result on Corn, Tobacco, Cotton and Grain
have been astonishing the past season.
1t natures the crop from ten days 10 two weeks
earlier. and doubles the crop.
Pamphlet with certificates Of hundreds OF we'll
known Planters and Farmers. and every informa
tion sent free TO any applying by letter or 9th
erwise TO d. HUMPHREYS d CO., Agents,
Charlestown, W. Va.
Or THOMAS BAYNES t son,
I39 McElderry's Wharf, Baltimore, Nd.
April ?, ls6S-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-28

A MAJ or Lev rxTsscfror.--A cheap
dentist.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-28
GEORGIA.

% DMeial Report OF CamiIIa Massnere-Old q
81 Rebel IBloodthlrstIness- LIE sIaIatIve
~ WhItewnshing CATION
hell Ordered by General slbIsy.
y Especial Dispatch to the MISSOURI Democrat
: M ATLANTA, Ga. September Am official
w Y Neport of the Camilla massacre shows it to
a Ne worse than at first reported. Captain
~ flerce and Mr.. Murphy were pursued sev-
lT ssAl miles. Murphy saved his Life by max
n lg the Masonic sign. The negroes were
q, nte6 with dogs and killed when caught.
VI The Democrats Of the Legislature adopt
tS white-washipg report yesterday.
. .W1rant, Of the House, made a motion to re-
a cnsider the action ofthe House il adopt
\ i1g the report, that it might be referred to
,ulA ne committee with Instructions to make a
~ alI and impartial report. The Democracy
hromptlv voted down the motion. ss
General Sibley has cent an officer L
l. Camilla to investigate and report on thf
Msnassacre.
al Judge Pierce, Of Indiana, passed through
i here to-day on his way to Albany, to se'
ia lis brother, who is badly wounded,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-09-28
NEW YORK.

Northeast Storm PrevaIIIng-subs
tiOns for Earthquake Sufferers
A northeast storm has prevailed here TO-
day.
A subscription has been opened for the
relief of the sufferers by the recent earth
quake in South America at the banking
house of Galway & Cascade, 1O4 Pearl
street.
George Summers fell from third-story
window of the Astor House last evening"
and died soon after at the New York Hos
pital.
The bank statement shows total loans to
be S271 100000; specie S12,0OO,O0O; circu-
lation S34,000000; deposits S2O2 900, 900;
legal tenders 100000. Imports for the
weekday goods, 81, ,89S 600; merchandise
s2,25O,OOO. Sub-treasury balance S95,-
100000.