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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22

Tho CHARTER OAK awarded the GOLD
METAL over the Brilliant and all other stoves at
the Louisiana State Fair of 1866.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22

PRIZE BREAD of 1866 Baked in a CHARTER OAK
pp1zr RREAD of 1868 Baked in a CHARTER OAK
np,z, ppE,D Of 1869 Baked in a CHARTER oAKl
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22

With extended Fire Chamber and Feeder Top-one ~
the best baking and economical StoyeA made Thu
ues are to insure the most perfect
draft Tho heat of the oven IL equal that yher
baking there is need for removing anything until
done.
'sThe Times" Is made of superior quality Of iron
yery heavy, of neat design and fine finish The ton
plate IL put together in sections to permit OF the great
cat expansion without cracking 1904 sgE. -5l -
invite the attention of housekeepers to the avan
4aaes of this Stove Remember, guarantee than Ia
give entire satisfaction Dupeate parts can be had
which will frequently save the price Of new Stove.
FABLE d De TTllN, 71fi9
aui5 am s'i ~ ii5 Poydras street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22

Tba Marist Fathers who have charge of the 1pstitu
., ara ,rovided with all tho facilities for impartng
thorough English, French Classical and Mashemaoeai
Education
rppMs-payabe In advance, 800 in gold, or its equi
yalent for the halfsession Of five months.
For further particulars apply to the PresaenS Oh u
MESSRS POURSINE & CO,
.,o1Iy No 36 Natchez street New Orieane-
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READ THE FoLLowING;

--#R THE FOlIDWINU'---- =
NEW QRLRASs. April 0, 1912. -
hereby certify that purchased from Rice Bros e
70 in the wear 1856 the first Charter Oak Stove they
go soid This Stove has daily use in my family
nm 70 date OVER THIRTEEN YEARS and cheeI-
EN- recommend tho Charter Oak Stove to all house.
IesSerS "a the hest Baking made feeling
Hodsnt thai no other stove could have proved more
SSo and satsfactory for such long number OF years
"" ~ MRS. l.. 49,,
tI24 Washington street, New os'eans-
A Thirteen Years. Test of the Charter OAK
The above identical CHARTER OAK was eHhiotea
at our recent State Fair and furnishes an everlasting
of Of the great superiority the Charter Oak over all
other Stoves.
RICE BROS & CO.,
Great Southern Agentsi
go and 81 Camp, and SOS Magazine streets,
Dealers in Hardware Nails Cutlery and Cooking Stoves
mh2I 6m
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22

This institution is pleasantly situated IN heahy nna
,ctnresnus part of Frederick county Maryland mar
lie from diminishing and two miles from Nouns OBJ
norated by the Legislature of Maryland in lso. Inc
EiIdings are convenient and spacious
TERMS: A. 10
Entrance (paid but oncel - w
Tie oh are for Board and Tuition including Bod IN
and Bedding and Doctor fees, per session 70 % 90
Washing and Mending h, y,
the Languages are extra chsli Ses'
t' All PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
The Academic year is divided in two Sessions OF I'VE
months each beginning respectively the th Oh u-
pr1st and the 2sth of January
~ - MOTHER SUPERIOR,
apls 1y st. Josephs Academy EmmitsbnrS, ma.
e. a. ~ a RY LEE ER SON COL 1 g
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A Thirteen Years. Test of the Charter Oak
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-08-22
t. JAMES, LOUISIANA,

CT. NARY JEFF RSoN CO l. L
~ ST JAMES, LOUISIANA.
THE NrxT SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON THE
FIRST OF OCTOBER, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
Earnestness,

Twenty clerks in store. Twenty hands in
a printing Office. TweDty young men in vii
lage. All want 10 get aloug in the world, and
expect to. One OF the clerks will rise to be a
partner, and make fortune. One Of the COM
positors will own a newspaper, aud become al
influential citizen. Oae Of the villagers will
get a handsome farm, and live patriarch
But which is destined to he the lucky individ-
ua? There is no luck about it. The thing
is as plain as the rule Of three. The young
fellow who will distsnce his competitors is he
who masters his business, who preserves his in
tesrity, who lives clearly and purely, who never
gets in debt, who gains friends by deserving
them, aud puts lis money in the savings bank.
There are some ways 10 fortune that look short
er than the dusty old highway, but the men Of
the community, the men who achieve some.
thing really worth having. good fortune. and
name, and serene old ese all go this road.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
CHARLESTOWN MONDAY, DECEMBER l3 1869
The Worlds Fair At washington.


"Wednesday night, at public meeting OF
citizens largely attended, acommittee reported
that after only two days Of canvassing they
had obtained subscriptions. to the amount OF
S2S0,oO0, including $4,000 from President
Grant, in furtherance Of the International Fair
TO be held in Washington in 1871 The an-
nouncement was enthusiastically received and
followed by additional subscriptions Of $780,
900. The amounts subscribed range from
$1,000 to $4,000 These, with the subscrip-
tious to be paid by the city, make total Of
about 81 200 900 secured for that object.
These favorable circumstances led to the pas
sage Of resolution definitely fixing the pur-
pose of holding an international Exposition.
The committee will resume their canyassing,
calling on railroad corporations, manufacturers
and others. The prospect is that as much
more will be realized Interest has already
been awakened in Europe. Henry ID. Cooke,
chairman of this and former meetings, has re-
ceived inquiries from mechanics, institutes
and manufacturers Of Berlin, Paris, Manchester,
and other European cities. A gentleman sta
ted he was in London when be heard Of the
purpose of holding this Fair, and that from
what he learned, Englishmcn would not only
exhibit their wares, but many of the citizens
would avail themselves of the opportunity tc
visit the Capital of this Republic. Richmond
EDo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
A Good Story.

This happened at Utica restaurant. A
man entered the other day and called for din
ner. His orders were of the most elaborate
character, and fairly staggered the resources Of
even Utica restaurant keeper. He fingered
long at the table, and finally wound up with a
bottle Of wine. Then lighted cigar he had
ordered, leisurely sauntered up to the counter
and said to the proprietor:
"Very fine dinner, landlord; just charge it
it to me, / haven't got a cent"
"But don't know you" said the proprie-
tor, Indignantly.
"Of course you don't IF you bad you
wouldn't have let me have the dinner"
"Pay me for the dinner, say J"
"And say can't. Haven't got the funds. "
"I1I see about that" said the proprietor,
somewhat furious at the "bilk." Then be
suatched revolver out of drawer and leaped
over the counter, collaring the man, exclam-
ing, as he pointed it at bis head, Now zee il
you'll get away with that dinner, without pay
ing for it, you scoundrel."
'What is that you hold in your hand !?
said the getter away with free dinners, draw
ing back,
Z "That, sir, is revolver, sir'
"Oh, that's a revolver, is it? I don't care
a fig for revolver. thought it was stomach
pump"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
Pomeroy's Gatherings.

Oswego has champion pancake-eatcr. He
surrounded lightweight in ten minutes on
wager.
A man 10 Cincinnati goes by the name Of
I" Old Procrastinaiion," because be stole soms
watches.
Bcecber's insanity Is mere question OF
time He has already confessed that he be.
lievcs God Is full as wise as be Is. What .
change must have come over the planter of
dried apples.
A Methodist church at Dubuque recently
took up subscription which amounted to
5000. The minister could have remarked
with The utmost propriety. " How 10 that
for high 2"
It has been reported that North Carolina is
largely engaged 10 raising cork, whercat tho
editor Of the Raleigh Standard says it is prin-
ciaaly raised with a corkscrew. 0fcourse the
gentleman speaks for himself.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
An Old Lover.


There recently died in the neighbcrhooi Of
Perth, Scotland, an old man about seventy
years Of age. He was married at an early pc
Rod o. his life and had sons and daughters well
up in years. After enjoying the blessings of
mattimony long time, bis wife died, aud left
him to struggle on with bis family. Some years
after he met with middle aged woman, who
contrived, by some means, to excite flame in
his heart, and be determined to marry her
His family was, Of course, averse TO this move
ment and managed in the end TO prevent it,
Nothing was said of the affair till the deccsse
Of the aged lover took place, and then the rela-
tives, naturally anxious to find out how much
bad been left them, crowded round to hear tho
reading of the will. Imagine their cons,erna-
ton on learning the deceased bad left his entire
fortune tno small amount it would appear to
the woman whom bis relatives had prevented
him from marrying, and had quite overlooked
his nearer, but not dearcr friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
Cheap Hard Soap.

Many house-keepers in the country know
how difficult it is to obtain a good article Of
bar soap. The yellow soap sold at the stores
cuts soft as cheese, and rubs away as easily,
and unless the housewife buys box of soap
at time, and piles it up in stacks in the attic
or some dry place. the yearly record will show
goody sum paid out for soap purchased by
the bar. The following recipe will prove a
desirable item Of economy:
Four large bars of yellow soap two pounds
of sal-soda three ounces Of borax one ounce
Of liquid ammonia. Shave the soap In thin
slices; put it into eight quarts Of soft water
(rain water is best.) When the soap Is nearly
dissolved add the borax and sal-soda stir till
all is melted Pour it into large tub or a
shallow pan when nearly cool add the ammo
MIA slowly, mixing it well. Let it stand day
or two, then cut it into cakes or bars, and dry
in warm place. No better soap can be made
to wash white clothes, calicoes and 1annels I;
and it is excellent for all household purposes.
1t costs but three cents per pound, and is made
in less than half an hour This recipe has been
sold for five dollars, and will he Of service TO
every family
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
Times Have Changed.

Many years ago when Judge Robert NJ.
Charlton, of Savannah, Georgia, was quite
young man, he in company with his father,
Hon. Il. U. p. Charlton, spent every summer
in the delightful little village Of Clarksyillc,
Northeast Georgia.
One day Robert was passing along the street
in Carksville, and It happened to be election
day. Members of Congress were then elected
by what was called the general ticket system
aud not by districts as they now are, when be
was met by verdant democrat of the noun
tains who accosted him thus
"Mr. Charlton, are you the man that Is
running for Congress ?"
"No sir am no candidate-my father is
however But may I ask why this inquiry?'
"Nothing, only I haven't voted yet"
"If it is consistent with your feelings
would like If you would vote for my father. y
al would just as soonvote for him as anybo-
dy."
Mr. c. thanked him, and thinking, perhaps
his friend was seeking treat, invited him into
a neighboring baroom.
"What will YOU take?"
''I never drink anything, but see they have
some ginger cakes. would as leave take one
Of them with you as not"
every well. Give us cake"
"My brother is in town with me-
"All right, take him cake with my re-
spects." Another cake was purchased and
paid for and the two friends parted, Hon.
e.ty" to find his brother, and Mr. c. to JONI in
the merry dance with lis young friends in a
parlor hard by. "The golden hours on angels
wings" passed rapidly away with Mr. Charl-
ton. His friend was soon forgotten. Late 10
the afternoon, when there was pause in the
dance, our vesdunt friend, very much to The
surprise OF every one, stalked into the parlor,
inquiring for Mr.. c. OF course all eyes we're
directed to our friend as he approached Mr.. c.
Drawing from bis bosom four by SIX inch
cake, he said, "Mr Charlton, here's your cake.
Ny brother had voted afore seed him."
Mr.. C's embarrassment was not greater than
his admiration of the fellows honesty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
The South Looking Up.

The New York Tribune is enthusiastic in
view of the prospective prosperity of the South.
1t says: "The South has two noble charac-
teristics, which, left to their natural working
in society, are enough in themselves to lift
communities from any depth of disaster and
set them on the highway Of renown. She has
a brave way of looking facts full in the face,
admitting the truth, comprehending the extent
Of disaster as preliminary to fresh enter
prise. This she honestly came by through the
blood of the men who two hundred years ago
felled the original oaks and pines on the banks
Of The Potomac, the James, the Roanoke and
the Savannah Second, the crowniug occp-
patton to which every good Soutbron aspires,
the nublest, purest, most honest aud perma-
nent vocation for man I, In his opinion that Of
a tiler of the soil. Given these as premises in
any society, and no disasters can prove ire
trieyable.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

Nor HALr.-A rccently appointed pest
mistress at a postoflice on the plains sends her
first quarterly report TO the department with
the following foot-notc: "for weeks past I
have slept with six-shooler by my bedside
and carving-knife under my pillow, expect
ing at break-o'-day the Indians would como
for my scalp, but all Of this has not been bait
50 harrassing to my mind as the making out
Of one quarterly report"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

There was strange but startling scene 10 a
Good Tcmplars' Lodge, in Kentucky, on Tues
day night, 10th instant. John w. Alexander,
a young man, was about to be initiated, and
was offered glass Of water. He drew back
with shudder, and the recollection Of the fact
that in August last he was bitten by dog
flashed with terrible intensity across his mind.
The next day he was out, but the memory
haunted him. and he said TO friend that he
would go home and go to bed and die. He
went home and went to bed, and in spite Of
drugs and nursing, that horrible malady, by-
drophobia, rushed rapidly to its conclusion in
death. Wednesday afternoon lie went into
his first spasm. Wednesday night be fOamed
at the mouth and yelped like dog, and his
paroxysms continued and grew in intensity
Strong men held him, and powerful anasthe
tics were administered He begged to be shot,
and prayed for death. Thursday about 2 P.
NJ he died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

A DEATHBED MARRIAGE PRAYEg.-Rev.O. o.
D. Frothingham's prayer on the occasion Of the
deathbed marriage Of Mr.. A. D. Richardson to
the divorced wife of Mr. Mcfarland, which is
given verbatim in the New York Tribune, re-
turned thanks to the Father for what these
two have been to each other, for what they may
be yet" He then expressed the aspiration:
" May he take her image with him totbe spirit
ual life, and may she, bearing bis name and
vindicating bis honor, carry him about with
her through all the pilgrimage that is yet be-
fore her, to strengthen her courage and give
patience under her burden, to help her through
all her care" We have nothing to say
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
THE NEW CRADLE.


A very little boy, whose infant brother had die
the day before, being asked where he was, sweet
replied! T" Asleep, up stairs, in has neto cradle.
"Aseep in his new cradle
How beautiful the thought,
Thy childhood in its simpleness,
From natures heart, has caught;
A reach, our 'ssweetest Shakespeare"
Himself has failed to win;
And one, whose truthful tenderness
Must make "the world all kim"
"Asleep in his new cradle -
Sad mother, dry your tears,
In this, your heart bereavement,
Gods tenderestlo love appearsj
The cradle you provided,
From death could not be free;
Your lovliest has now secured
His Immortality. .--..
"Aslecp in his new cradle
He wakes in Paradise
The lnllabies of nature,
Lost in his symphonies:
Among the holy children,
In pastures green, he plays;
Or joins, with lisping accents,
In the music Of their lays
"Asleep, in his new cradle - -
He waits for you TO come,
From earth its sins and sorrows,
To his bright and happy home
Till the resurrection breaking
Gods loved ones all shall bring,
And the dead in Christ awaking,
Reign with their Saviour King.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

A couple Of Yankee girls put bull-frog into
young mans bed to see fthey could get him
to talk. Charley threw the frog out Of tie
window and never said word. Soon after he
put lot Of chesnut burs into the girls bed,
and about the time be thought they would
make the least shadow, Charley went to tho
door, and rattled The latch furiOusly. Out
went the light, and Ia went tie girls but they
didn't stick, though the bun did. Calling to
them, lie begged them 70 be quiet; be only
wanted to know il they bad seen that pesky
bull-frog he'd give two dollars to find him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13


THINK BEFORE You SPEAK.-Many harsh,
unkind aud unjust remark would have been
left unsad, had the speaker listened for sin
gle instant to the voice of reason. Ties which
have stood the test Of long years have, in one
moment, been sundered-the warmest friend
ships have been broken-familics have been
separated, and hopes destroyed, and ere now,
by one thoughtless expression.
"Alas how slight cause may move
Dssension between hearts thatloyew
A sudden outburst Of passion-one glance
Of flashing cyclone little woodland, lol
the sunshine and happiness Of moment before
is changed to gleomy anger and moody discon-
tent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rs-The FRsE Pass is published weekly at Tso
DoIars oHd Fifty Ceats per annsn, iR adrGEes.
.aS-TuREE DOLLARS il not paid in advance
&C. Ons Do'lar oad F,fiy Cents for sir mosihs
Es-The terms Of advertising are, for a square,
enc inch or less, One Dollar and Fifty Cenf, for
three iusertions-larger ones in the same proper
lon Each continuance Fity Ceass.
gzS~No advertisement % be considered BY the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously sgreed upon between the parties.
ES- An advertisement not marked on the copy
or specified number ofinsertions viii be continued
unulordered out, and payment exacted accordingly.
5zS-REGUJAR ADvEarISEvENrs.-To avoid any
misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
tiscrs, il is proper 20 state distinctly that their pri
vilege only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and an other Advertisements sent
by them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
Si0n.
ER- Obituary Notices Of more than 6velines viii
be charged for,
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. &c, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

Too wyLL.-One who attended German
turnfest and was beguiled in 10 dance, thinks
that the Germans enjoy turning altogether TOO
well. "For three quarters Of an hour did
that girl keep me Waiting. and only escaped
when found she had gone TO sleep, aud was
still dancing away with all the vigor OF her
soles. / discngagcd myself carefully from her
embrace, and softly whispering Farewell, aud
gentle be thy Dreams left her TO her dance.
and think she is still Waiting"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

A REMARKABLE MAs.-Hon. Thomas b.
Bryan, Of this city, awarded the certificate Of
election as delegate from Du Page County to
the Illinois Constitutional Convention, has re-
fused to accept it, saying his opponent was
fairly elected, and that the informalities which
led to the rejection Of number Of votes for
that gentleman do not alter the fact that be
was really the choice Of majority Of the
people. Warrington Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

ny MRS. JANE D. BALDWIN, OF WASHINGTON.
Let me Rest, for / atm Wearyp
Chaste as rays of morning stealing
On the dawning day, Er.
Light as joy-bells gladsome pealing,
Was his spirits play.
When the sunlight of life's morning l..5 ID
Shed on noon its light,
Senseney's proud crest adorning-
Besming, hopeful, bright:
Years there were, ere Fate's dark warning,
When with spirit light,
Thoughts Of gloom or weakness seorning,
Smiled he in bis might.
As the chimes when darken even
Mournful sound at night,
Changed the smile to sadder feeling,
As Care cast its blight. 5ts
When "Nigh the Gates" another morning,
Faith assured would wake.
Where, entered on its brighter dawning,
He bis rest might take.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

HoAE MADE vIsEoAR.-Eyery family may
make its own vinegar. The Maine Parm1.
publishes the receipt for making It furnished
ty a lady. She took the parings aud cores Of
apples, poured on boiling water, with little
molasses and yeast, put all into large stone
jar and kept it where it Is moderately warm,
In three weeks 1t was good sharp vinegar,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

GovERsMEsr AID Tc RAuRosDs.
Uovrnment has losn:d its credit 10 railroads
to the extent Of nearly 100000 900, and has
granted 1so, $50. 794 acres Of public lsnds OF
SOC. $50 square miles, equal, it is said, toths
corbiaed area Of Great Britain aud Fracce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

"Roast beef" said bosrder TO waiter
"a How will you have it, sir ?" "Well done,
thou rood and faithful servant"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13

Why is it easier to be clergyman than
physician +? Because it is easier to preach than
10 practice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
PIANOS.


Has just been awarded to
CHARLES NJ. STIEFF,
Fer the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
OFFICE AND WAREROoN No. Z NORTH LIBERTT
ST., above Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CTlEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improve
- ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege OF
exchange within IL months if not entirely satisiac-
tory TO purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor and Church Or
gaus Of my own make, always on hand, from $50
to $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use:-
Gen r. E. Lee. Lexington, Virginia. Gen
Robt Ransom, Wilmington, n. c. Gen. d. II.
Hill. Charlotte, n. C. Governor John Letcher,
Lexington, Virginia. B. +. Harrison, Warren
Bby, John B. Packett, John Burns, Andrew Al
bridge, Of Jefferson County.
send for a Circular. TERMS LIBERAL.
December 8, lS6S-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
Andrew IIunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAVING specially prepared for the business
4 aud not being excluded from the United
States Courts viii prosecute, diligently, al ap-
riicstons for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law
committed O. him.
lga- He Will regularly attend the Federal Court
az ClarksbuTg. and elsewhere rs the cases may re-
Cu.rc.
Charl,stown, July 25, Iss7-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-13
POETRY.
IN MEMoRIUM.

Written on reading the last beautiful lines
penned by the late George E. Senseney, entitled
" Men THE CAFES" f