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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

r.8-The FREE Pass is published weekly at T'e0
Dollars anG Fifty Cents per anaUn IN Advance
rS-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
rEJ- One Dollar and F!fty CsHt' for 'ir months
rS-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
lone inch) or less, One Dollar OHd Fry Cents for
three disadvantages ones in the same proper
,ion Each continuance FIFTY CsHts.
rS-No advertisement to be considered by the
month or YEAR unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties
ru-An advertisement not marked on the copy
aspcciied number Of insertions will be continued
until ordered out, and payment exaeted accordingly.
rG-REcULAa ADyEnTIsENENrs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part of the Annual Adver-
tssrs il is proper to state distinctly that their pr
vilege only extends TO their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
bv them 70 Dc an additional charge, and no var'a-
ti0n.
Va Obituary Notices Of more than fveiines viii
be charged Tor.
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &C., exee1ted promptly, neatly, and at tar
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
The Temple Tragedy!--Furthor Do
velopments IA Woman at the Bot
tom of it!

Our readers will recollect, says the Newtown
tpa.l Enterprise, the attempted assassination
Of Samuel Temple, at Yardleyyille, he having
been shot at three different times while work
ING in a mill. and reward Of s 4 900 being Of
fered for tho conviction Of the person who fired
NJ him We now have 10 record another phase
in the mysterious business.
On Saturday morning last, Mr John H. BIT
ting found letter under his store door, ad-
dressed 10 Samuel Temple. When Templs
came in, II was banded 10 him, and be opened
aud read IT, IL was afterwards shown TO and
read by other persons IL was dated at New
York. March Goth, containing four pages, writ
ten in an excellent female hand, and signed
Viola" aud the substance is as follows:
Some two years ago, she was riding with an
attendant near Farmont Park, Philadelphia.
when the horse took fright, and she was thrown
from her saddle, her foot being fast ia the stir
rup. In this dilemma, Temple who happened
10 be on the road, came to her assistance, disen-
gaecd bcr. and thus saved her life. Tha. sho
is wealthy and highly educated, and in graft
tude to Temple, she was anxious 70 become his
wife. She shortly addressed two letters 70 hip.
expressing her gratitude aud love, but Temple
disregarded them. Then determining thai no
other woman should ever possess him, she at
tempted bis life, and for the purpose employed
four Spanish assassins, offering each Of them
81 1000 to accomplish her object. That she
wrote him the letter, requesting bin1 10 meet
her at Borleutowu, she had concluded to make
no more attempts at his life, but she bad not
an opportunity to get word tober hired accom-.
pIice. before the last attempt was made. That
She intended to have an interview With bun at
Bordeptown, but changed her mind, and saw
him from the second story window. That now
she is going to Europe, and that he Is IN no more
danger, as She now has lost beI love for him,
and would not marry him. Temple says 10
remembers the circumstance Of rcscuiDg the
lady: tha. be asked her if she was hurt; she
answered in the negative, and they parted.
He says he received the two letters, but DID NOT
see proper to reply to tbeT: =. -,
The letter is in the same hand writing OF the
one asking him to go 10 Bonicntown, and wa,
in white envelope ehe sta'ea .nas M soc vs "a.
I 10 Yar.i'evvii'c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
Thursday, May 20, 1869.
A LITTLE BOYS POCKET.

Do you know what's in nv pottetY
Such a lot of treasures in it
Listen now while bedin it:
Listen lot Of sings it hold,
And all there is you sail be told;
Every sin dat's in my pottet,
And when, and where, and how dotit
First of all here's in my pottet
A beauty she'll picked II up;
And here's the handle of a tup
That sombody has broke at tea;
The Shells hole in it you see;
Nobody knows that have dotit.
teep it safe here in my pottet.
And here's my ball, too, in my pottet,
And here's my pennies, one, two, Ire,
That Aunty Mary gave to me-.
Tomorrow day I'll buy a spade,
When I'm out walking with the maid;
can't put dat here in my pottet,
But can use it when I've dotit.
Here's some more sins in my pottet!
Here's my lead and here's my string,
And once had an iron ring,
But through hole it lost one day;
And this is what always say
A holes the worst sin in pottet;
Have it mended when you've dot it.
Hearth and Home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20

This Supporter will give Immediate Relief.
This Supporter ,ciH Egeeia Permanent Care.
have tried this invention upon number Of fe-
males suffering from falling Of the womb, aud 1t has
Girea Rslief IA erery is.igase ''i,h0~t SINGLE
FAIL URE.
It's uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried it.
that this Supporter is a most valuable relief and
remey.
l ONLY ASK THE SUFFERING TO GIVE 1T
ONE TRIAL.
Na.I have still further improved my Patent
Supporter TOR the prevention OF Prolapsus Uteri,
or Falling OF the Womb. IL is now, | believe,
complete and is suited to ladies in every condition
who have tendency to Falling Of the womb
The Supporter, as IL was originally patented, is
exactly suited 10 ladies in pregnancy, and cannot
be improved, bat for females not in thatcOnditiOn,
the improvement Just made is all that was necessary
20 make this invention Of the greatest painpr
vcnters evermade known 10 afflicted females. The
improved Supporter can be had for S. and up
wards. according 70 material used in construction,
some ladies preierring the finest and most costly
material.
~ Those who have used this Supporter know
its value; aud would not reinquish It's use for any
consideration. The ease and comfort It gives are
astonishing.
va Directions for use accompanying each Sup
porter. Responsible Agents wanted in every town,
city and county in the United States for the sale of
NV Supporter, or remedy for falling of the womb.
Address me at Harrisonburc, Va.
jan 2S, lS'-Gm. JOSEPH FUNKH0USER.
N.a The Virginia Free Press will please copy
the above for G months and forward account.
Rockingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
Sign of the White Boot.

TTHE undersigned has commenced operations on
his own hook, in the "RGp District,
CHARLEST0WN,
At the Sign of the White Boot,
Where be will make BOOTS AND SHOES of the
best quality. Gentlemen who want jiae rork axe
cuted, have the opportunity presented for obtain
ing il. and not at exorbjtGnt charges.
HUNTING and RIDING BOOTS made 10 order.
Give me call. refer 70 all, far and near, who
have worn Boots or Shoes Of nv make.
JAMES WooDDY
necnfnhnr g. ls6s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20

Christian graces are like perfumes-thc more
they are pressed, the sweeter they smell; like
stars, that shine brightest in the dark; like
trees, the more they are shaken, the deeper
root they take and the more fruit they bear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
Our Agricultural Department
SASH FACTORY.

VNHE undersigned are now prepared to furnish
1 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, 21S miles above Keyes'
Ferry. miles below Shannondale Springs, apd 3
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 us il will not be on account either of our
prices, quality ofwork 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. KEARSLEI 4 SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHLLIPs, Manager.
April I6 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
AndrcNN IKunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAYING specially prepared for the business
and not being excluded from the United
Stltrs Courts; will prosecute. diligently, all ap-
pHcauous for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed % him.
"a he viii regularly attend the Federal Court
no Clarks5ugg, and elsewhere as The cases may re-
guire.
CharlcstowR, July ., lSG7-G
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
eW. A. s.
NO HUMBUG HERE!


rI,HE subscriber, having just returned from Fred
erick City with an extensive stock of superior
material is prepared to offer 10 the citizens OF JET
ferson county, the very best bargains in
BOOTS AND SHOES,
manufactured under his own supervision, by the
best city workmen. His stock is such as to recon-
mend il to every judge of
LEATHER,
and has been purchased with great care from the
manufactory or Messrs. Bantz q Wachter, OF Fred
erck, the oldest and most experienced TANNERS
in the State of Maryland. As he employs none
but the best workmen-such as thoroughly under
stand the trade-and works none other than the
best finished material, he feels confident of his abil
ity to give satisfaction. Especial attention given
to the finer quality of
LADIES' WORK.
For the accommodation Of the trade, he will keep
on hand, at all times, complete assortment OF
Ready-Made Work,
which he will warrant to compare with any that
can be found in the country.
REPAIRING done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. New Work aud REPAIRING executed in
from twelve to forty-eight hours, and no disap-
pointments at the hour promised.
Ee-Tt must be understood that as Cash is re-
ouired in the purchase of all material used ia my
business and paw of hands, must exact from all,
without respect to persons, CASH on delivery OF
work.
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand a supply of this valu-
able article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satisfaction by many OF his Gus
toners. He would refer those who wish to know
something of its value to the following gentlemen,
who have used it with effect, viz DIR. John d.
Starry, W. J. Hawks, Capt. John j. Lock, w. T.
by and George w. Eichelberger.
April %, lS69-ly. j. {. KEMP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
ELIEF FOR AFFLICTED FEMALESl
X PREVENTION AND CURE OF
PROLAPSUS UTERB
FALLING OF THE WOMB,

B tbe use Of simple and easy Supporter, Just an
rcniea oHi patented 6y REV. JOSEPH FUNK
HOUSER, Of Rockingham county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
Avon Mil for Rent.

rINUE subscriber offers for Rent tbe Avon Mill,
situated at Kabletown, Jefferson county,
West Virginia. The capacity of this Mill is about
25 900 bushels. The occupant last year grouna a.
bout Is 900 bushels.
Tbe Water-power is strong, never-failing, and
never freezes
This Mil Is located admirably, in good Wheat
growing section of country, convenient 70 roads.
Possession given on the lst Of July next. Ad-
dress the subscriber at kabletown.
~ JOHN J. KABLE,
For the Heirs Of John kablc.
Mareh Is, ls62 y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
JAS. LAW. HOOFF,
DEALER IN
Agricultural Implements,
AND
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
III A r ID w "A II r.,
CHARLESTOwN, WEST VIRGINIA.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

WOODS REAPER AND MOWER,
Separate or combined, with SefRake. These
machines are the best in use. Agent for
Clarke and Jefferson.
SWEEPSTAKES THRESHfNG MACHINE,
SEPARATOR AND HORSE POWER,
The best Thresher in the world.
ALSO. THE NATIONAL, H00SIER and other
HAY AND FODDER CUTTERS.
Tie WMoughby Gum Spring Drill.
(Agent for Clarke and Jefferson.)
Cider Mills, Horse Hay Rakes, Ploughs,
Berea Grindstones Pumps OF all kinds,
Scales, Corn Shelters, Wheat Fans,
DirtScoops, Churns, Cradles, Scy thes
Shovels, Forks, Spades, Rakes.
GUANOS.-J ]. Turner's Excelsior, Orchilla,
Alta Vela. Ground Nerassa, and Pure Peruvian.
PHOSPHATES.-Berger * Buttz, Chesapeake,
South Carolina and other PhOsphates.
Seeds and Plants for Field and Garden.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
THE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT

CONSISTS OF
Iron. Steel, Horse Shoes, Mule Shoes, Horse Nails,
and Blacksmiths' Supplies and Tools, such as An
wills, Bellows, Vises, &c.
IMPORTED AND AMERICAN CUTLERY.
Mortise Machines, Jack Screws, Chains, Traces,
Hames, Trowels, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges,
Bolts, Files, Chisels, Levels, Planes, Bevels,
Wrenches, Hoes and Picks.
S1. Special advantages for furnishing Circular,
Mill and Cross Cut Saws, with warrant.
A complete stock of Tools and Supplies for Car
penters, Builders, Masons, Sadlers, Shoemakers
and others. with many Housekeeping and Fur
nishng Goods, American and Imported.
Thankful for past liberal support, solicit orders
for above and similar goods.
March Is, go. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
JoHS W. McCURDY.l II. Ed. DUKE.
NIcCURDY 81 DUKE,
Successors to Ransom & Duke,)
DEALERS IL
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC HARDWARE,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
MACHINERY, STOVES, FERTILE
ZERS, SEEDS, &C, &C,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, w. Va,
HAYE in store and for sale:

CharIeStOwn, Jefferson County, w. va,
HAyE in store and for sale:
complete assortment Of Builders Hardware, Me-
chanics' Tools, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Iron and
Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails, Forks,
Shovels, Spades and Hoes, Carriage Axles, Hubs,
Rims and Spokes, Shoe Findings, Harness Hard
ware, Cstern Pumps, Cooking and Heating Stoves,
Wooden Ware, and many articles of Housekeeping
and Furnishing Goods.
Our Agricultural Department
embraces all the latest and most approved Imple-
ments and Machines of all kinds. We are Agents
for McCormiek's Prize Reaper Mower, Geiser's 8
Thresher and Separator, Bickford Hoffman's and
Kcller's Gum Spring Grain Drills, all of X. Sin
clair 4 Co.'S Manufactures, Soluble Pacific Guano,
Zell's Raw Bone and Super Phosphate of Lime,
PatapscO Guano and other approved Fertilizers.
JssS- Cash paid for BONES and OLD IRON.
January IL, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
HOMEMADE WHISKEY

manufactured BY his father, at the Distillery on
the Shenandoah river. This whskey is entirely
without adulteration, and is as pure an article as
ever came from the still. Its offered in any quan.
tity that purchasers may desire, and IS warranted
TO be Just as represented.
-Theproprietor would positively notify those
who are in the habit Of patron1iDg his bar that he
will hereafter sell exclusively for CASH, without
respect TO persons. and no need ask for credit
April l, lS69-tf. JOHN Il. AVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20

VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
II; ". \; ". sBLtA B. LGtAAhI1LAahER, Editors

Charlestown, Jefferson County.
OFFICE IN "JEFFERsoN BUILDING"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-20
AVIS LIQUOR STORE,
JEFFERSON BUILDING,
CharIestown w. Va.

vINHE BAR of this establishments is kept constant
lv supplied with the PUREST LIQUORS to
be had and the proprietor desires to call special
! attr N tho
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
THE ..sPoNsIBLE EDITOR"

Don Piatt edited campaign paper in
western New York some twenty-nine years
ago. Here Is one of the "reminiscences
The talented editors we're especially OBJ
ieets Of yitupcration and assault, aud had
rather hard time Of it. The Office was
broken into and the limited assortment Of
type knocked into pi The infuriated mob,
instigated by that hend, Saxton, as the pa
per asserted, seemed, however, to respect
that sacred reliet Of the great Franklin, for
that was not damaged. It may be that it
frightened them. The editors had their
eyes In a chronic state of mourning. But
they we're game and kept up the war. until
one day long bodied, broad shouldered,
double listed Democrat. named Jim Moore,
stalkei into the editorial sanctum and made
che novel proposition of being published as
the responsible editor
You amt ~ to these whig fellers. YOU
amt. Just turn EN- over to me-say I'm
the 'sponsible editor, viii you?
This was novel; but pleasing. and Jeems
was duly installed in the post he solicited.
Not long after an inspired blacksmith or el-
oquent tinker, addressed the bard ciderites.
Our notice Of this event reads to the effect
that our quiet town was fearfully startled
and alarmed by . strange noise that broke
out with great violence, on Saturday last,
near the church. On repairing to the spot,
ve discovered that the unhealthy believing
came from a stray long ears that had wan
dered into our town The owner Of this
disagreeable beast would do well to capture
and stable him.
The paper was scarcely distributed before
the eloquent blacksmith bounced into the
office, followed by crowd of curious friends.
Where's the editor of this niger baby's
dip roared the stumper.
Don't allow no prjfane language on these
premises, responded the ad interim editor,
turning over the exchanges, and scarcely
looking at the indignant intruder.
You bs-l | want the editor, say.
well, we'll, well, cried Jim with digni-
ty, as if bis precious time was being intruded
upon by a fellow beneath his notice, Pm
the sponslble editor.
NoyOu amt, chorused the crowd, you're
only Jim Moore.
Don't try to fool me, foaraed the orator
Il want the feIer that writ that, pointing
at the somewhat personal paragraph.
Eff you say / m not the 'sponsible editor,
exclaimed jim, getting up and it seemed as
if he never would get done doing that, you
are liar. You're liar anyhow f. and in
the twinkling Of telegraph the injured ora
tor found himself standed on the curb
stones, witt. his lately sympathizing friends
regarding him curiously from behind cor
uers. Il i not necessary 10 say that we
were not again disturbed
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10
pofrg.
sEPTEMIIER DAYS.

In aiokerug light aud shade the broad stream
goes,
With cool, dark nooks and cheekered, rip
ping shadows
Through reedy feus its sluggish current flows,
Where lilies grow and purple blossomed
malows.
The aster blooms above its edlies shine,
With poIleued bees about them humming
slowly,
And in the meadow lands the drowsy kline
Making music with their sweet bells, tink-
ling slowly.
The shrill cicada, on the hillside tree,
Sounds to its mate note Of love or warn
ing,
And turtle doves re-echo, plaiatiyely,
From upland fields, a soft melodious mourn
ing
A golden haze conceals the horizon,
A golden sunshine slants across the mead
ows;
The pride and prime Of Summertime is gone,
But beauty fingers in these Autumn shad-
ows.
Tie vi,d hawks shadow aeets across the
grass,
It's softened gray the softened green outvy-
ing;
Aud fair scenes fairer grow while yet they
pass,
As breezes freshen when the day is dying.
0 weep September thy first breezes bring
The dry leafs rustic and the squirrels
laughter,
The cool, fresh air, whence health and vigor
spring,
And promise Of exceeding joy hereafter.
WAIF.
Nodding to the zephyr, bowing to the breeze:
Riding on a sunbeam, floating DER the trees;
Up the lofty mountain down the open plain,
Crossing Ter the meadow, then back again;
Gliding into gardens everywhere so free,
Kissing pretty flowers, coquetting with the
bee,
Merry as cricket, gentle as a dove,
Happy as a pigeon eooing to his love;
your person, dress so very airy,
Graceful as a swallow, lighter than a fairy
Sailing through the country dancing Ger the
town,
What on earth so happy as the thistle doUH.