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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
Wedding Mistake.

A gentleman Of New Haven ordered we'd
ding suit, among which was a white satin vest.
On the bridal evening, as the clergyman was
leaving the door, the gentleman took from 8
pocket Of his vest, and slipped gracefully into
the parsons hand, what be supposed was a
$40 note, that be had put there for the purpose
The honeymoon had long passed, when tho
bride groom had occasion TO don again, FOR a
party, his bridal vest, and putting his fingers
into pocket, pulled out, to his great horror,
theidentical bank not, which be supposed bad
months before gladdened the heart Of the
worthy curate. Great was the CONSERVATION
Of the parties. What could he have given the
narson on that occasion He ascer;ained the
next day that he had given him strip Of satin
two or three inches long, which the tailor had
left in the pocket Of the vest. Explanations,
aud a hearty laugh followed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

PoTATo POULTIcE.-Where there is the ne
cessity to use a poultice, no person who has
once experienced the comfort Of potato poul-
tice will again use bread. 1t is light, keeps
hot long time, can be re-heated, and, more
than all, does not moisten the garment or bed
clothes with which It comes in contact. Pare
and boil the potatoes, strain, aud then mash
them with fork over the fire. Put them into
bag, and apply the poultice as hot as the pa
tient can bear it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

MAGGIE MITCHELL MARRrEp.-The Toledo
Blade says that in July last, Mr.. Henry I.
Paddock, late of that city, and Miss Mitchell,
the accomplished and popular actress, were
united in marriage at New York, which place
the twain intend to make their future home.
As the lady had number Of professional en-
gagements to fil, it was deemed best to keep
the fact of her marriage a secret from the pub
lie. and it was make known to but few Of the
friends Of either party. Mr.. Paddock left To-
ledo last week to take up his residence in New
York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
Rowdyism.

There is nothing 50 low and detestab!e in
young men, as to loiter and hang round the
haunts Of the vicious. When We see boys just
old enough TO imagine that they are somebody,
parading the streets Of our villages in TIE
evening, using boisterous aud profane language
As all will do who are in the habit Of carousiug
at uigbt, we at once put them down as cardi-
dates foT the prison or the gslioVs, and their
parents but one degree from this position, for
allowing them to pursue such course. again,
when we see young man spending bis tine
uselessly around the portals Of botel, leaning
against a column, or poised in an armchair,
with his feet against pillar, and cigar in
his mouth, We mark him as one not fit to DO
trusted, aud we always keep good look out
when such chaps come upon our premises, u
we have anything that can be easily stolen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

wITE.-Tbere Is no combination Of letters
in the English language which excites moro
pleasing associations in the mind Of man than
wife. There is magic in this little word. i.
presents 70 the minds eye cheerful conpan-
ion, disinteres;ed adviser, nurse in sickness.
comforter in misfortune, and faithful
and ever afectiona.e friend. It corJires
up the image Of r lovely and conhdirS
woman, who cbeerfaliy undertakes, to contrib
ute to your happiness, to partake with you tho
cup, whether Of veal or woe, which destiny
may offer. This word wife Is Synonymous
with tie greatest earthly blessing aud we
pity the unfortunate man who Is condemned
by fste's severe decree 70 ;rudge along through
life's dali pilgrimage without one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

A wild woman who was captured from the
Indians on the Plains, was brought into Jeffer-
son City, Missouri on the 18th instant by a
detachment of the 9Th United States Infantry.
She was half clad and nearly demented, and
could give no account of herself further than
that her name was Sarah Griffin, and that she
came from Ireland. 1t is supposed that she
was carried of many years ago by the savages,
and has lost her reason from ill-treatment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
nTwo souls with but a single thought
Two cabbage heads as one.

Married in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of Amherst, on yesterday, by the Rev.
T. W. Roberts, Of Nelson, Thomas D. Wright,
and Matilda Thompson, both inmates Of the
County Aims House The loving swain is
only seventy-seven years Of age, and the balmy
breezes Of but sixty-eieht summers have famed
with their genial zephyrs the rosy cheeks OF
the amorous bride. We tender to the youth
full couple our warmest congratulations, and
with them long and prosperous voyage on the
silvery sea of matrimony:
"Take her, and be faithful still;
And let the marriage VOW,
Be sacred held in after years,
[Lynhe5Erg Ssv'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

BuLLrr-PnooF CLoTH.-The United States
Service gazette says:
We hear Of perfectly flexible e!o;h which
is said to be absolutely impenetrablsto bullets.
We have not yet seen tie article, but vs are
disposed 70 think Tat. though The bu,lctsmsy
not be able to getiuside tie cloth, broken bones
and other consequences ola bullet wound viii.
In our young days we TemembeTtb9t broadcloth
was quite imperyious to the bodily substance
of the rattan but we had proof positive that it
admitted a very large amount of its disagree
be properties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

A New Orleans doctor sued man for atten-
dance on the child of the latter during an at
tack of smallpox, claiming five hundred dol
lars. The father brought a cross suit, charging
the doctor with malpractice, the child having
become permanently crippled. The jury gave
a verdict for S2,5OO and costs against the doc
tor, and disallowel his bill altogether
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

The proprietor of the Planters House, in St.
Louis has been ordered by the courts to pay
1883, the value Of the contents of trunk
left there in 1865, and sold at auction with
other unclaimed baggage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

Two MILLIONS ron MULEs.-The statement
is made in papers published in Kentucky that
the "Blue Grass section Of that State alone
has sold to the South, this fall and winter, fully
50 900 600 worth of mules.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

RFcFPTtoS or PYEsTnFNT-. JoHNspE E.--The
citizens of Nashville and Greelvllle, Tenn,
and Of Lynchburg, Va, propose to give Presi-
dent johnson an appropriate reception on his
return to his home after the 4th Of March.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

A lady in Edgefed, Tennessee, on the 14th
instant was the recipient Of valentine, in
which was enclosed $50 United States bond
of the denomination of 81 600.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

RETURxING HoME.-General Early is IN
Missouri lwhere bis father resides en- route Tor
his old Virginia home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
POETICAL.
A LOST LOVE.
BY LKoSA LEE.

have loved and have lost,
But there's greater JOY for me
Than the worldly heart can know,
Than the craven soul can see.
] have loved and have lost,
They have laid his form away,
And | Ee'er shall see him more,
Till the dawn of judgment day,
Ihave loved and have lost,
But the crowd that pass me BY,
Wonder that my life is drear-
That clouds hover over my sky.
Ihare loved and l have lost,
Yet in yon starry dome,
] hear a pleasing voice
Bidding me no longer roam.
have loved and have lost,
But the angels guard that love,
And whisper DER around me,
"Thou wilt meet in JOY above" I"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
,JEFFERSON INSTITUTE

TIME next Session of my School for Young La
dies will commence on MONDAY. the l4h
dav of SEP TENDER, 1863, and close the last
THURSDA y IN JUNE, 1868.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, Mu-
sic and the Languages will be Afforded. The course
of study embraces Latin.
Particular attention will be paid to Music, and
Pupils will be required to play at the Musical
Soirees which will be given once in two months,
when the friends of the Pupils can have an oppor-
tunity to judge of their progress.
English Department-Mss. FORREST.
Mathematics & Languages-MIss IRENE
LEAcHE.
ISsrRuMEYrAL MUsIc-MRs. RICHARDSON.
Vocal MusIc-Mrss MAMIE FORREST.
Terms:
For Board, and Tuition in English and Latin per
session.
One half IN aduGnee and The reminder on the first
Of January.
Lights and Washing Extra. The usual deduc-
tion made for pupils who remain only during the
scholastic week.
DAY SCHOLARS.
Senior SOU
intermediate and Junior
Primary
Instrumental
Vocal
Drawing
French, German, Italian and Spanish, each......2O
References:
R.Is~Thc Clergy of the different denominations in
Charlestnwn, and the patrons Of the School.
For further particulars apply to
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson County.
July %, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

To restore the growth of the ir, mix equal
parts Of olive oil and spirits Of rosemary, add
a few drops Of nutmeg, aud anoint the head
sparingly before going TO bed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

Senator Salisbury met with an accident at
Washington on Saturday evening, whereby he
broke two bones Of his leg near the ankle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

James Grant, on Richmond, who has been
out on bail since he shot II. Rves Pollard, was
committed to Jail to await trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

Finely y-sifted coal-ashes excel every
other material for securing braSses and table
knives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor i'm Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAYING specially prepared for the business
and noe being excluded from the United
States Courts: viii prosecute. diligently. all APP
rricatfrrs for the NETT of the late Bankrupt law,
committed On him.
asr- -Hr viii regularly attend the Federal Court
q. C.a-ksburg and elsewhere as he cases may re-
Charlestowu. July 25, ls57-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
sign of the White Boot.

TVIHE undersigned has commenced operations on
his own "hook," in the " Run District
CHARLESTOWN
AT the Sign of the White Boot,
Where he will make BOOTS AND SHOES Of the
best quality. Gentlemen who want fine irork exc
cuted. have the opportunity presented for obtain
inc il and not al erorbi'ont Charge.
HUNTING and RIDING BOOTS made to order.
Give me call refer to all, far and near, who
have worn Boots or Shoes OF my make.
JAMES WOODY.
December O. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

Cowper says that the tear that is wiped
with address may be followed, perhaps, BY a
s-ils."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
OUR
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT


CONSISTS OF
PCSSELL'S REAPER e NOUTR,
Separate or Combined-with either Rake or Drop
Per-,or which we are Distributing Agents.
Also Sole Agents for
RCSSELLS THRESHER and SEPARATOR,
AND HORSE POWER
The most popular machine in the West.
NATIONAL & HOOSTER FODDER CUT
TER.
Latest and most highly Improved CIDER MILL.
PLOwS and PLOw CASTINGS.
GRAIN DRILLS,
With and without Guouo Attachment. One that
rV please.
OHIO GElNDSTONES. direct from miners and
manufacturers, with or without Fixtures aud
Stands.
PUMPS-all kiuds-for Wells OF CisternS; Water
Drawers, Chain and Tubing.
FAIRBANKS and PITTSBURG SCALES, at
manufacturers prices.
CRADLES SCTTHES-English and American.
PATENT ADJUSTABLE TINE. PITCH and MA
NURE FORKS-latest invention.
CORNSuELLERS. Snathes Wire and Wood Tooth
Horse it8krs, Scoops, Shnvcls, Whyt Stones,
Brar and Bush Hooks, and Scythes.
CUCGNS Of all kinds. and many other Machines
anu NNt-s lettul % EiIiltIsf anu uLaclss
ALSO
TURNER'S ANVONLATED PHOSPHA TIE
AND EXCELSIOR GCANO BAYNES'
and al other brands at wholesale prices
OUR
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT
CONSISTS or
IRON. STEEL HORSE SHOES, MULE
SHOES. HORSE NAILS. RASrS. BRA
CEN. DTTTS. AUGURS. GINILETS,
ADLES. ANES. COMPASSES,
CATIpERS. BORING MACHINES, JACK
SCREWS, MOGTISENACHINES, CHAINS,
BAEEs HANES. TEOwELS, sCYTHEs,
SAILS SPIKES, LoCNs, HINGES,
Bolts, File, ChiSelS
Levels Planes,
Bsrs's, AHr7s, Es''o'rs, IIyes, Scrsir Plates,
Tire En7ere. S.re'r Ilrnctss Forks,
Sfors's. Scoops, Ia'iocks Picks,
Hoes Rules, CroSS-CUi SaCs,
lhV S1Cs C.1cnlar Sars,
Hook Tooth S1lrs.
Hand Saws. Compass Saws. Whip Saws Hatchcts,
Hammers, Draw Knives, Spoke Shaves. lllr-
moss Hardware, Coffin Trimmings, Shoe
Fiudiurs Nasaus' Tools. Brgsiiss CaT-
dlge Handles, Cutlery, Drills,
Scales with many Hous keeping and Furnishing
Goods. blth American and Imported.
Thankful Cor past tayorsi We solicit orders Tor the
above named goods.
March 5, '5S. HUMPHREYS & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
Mns GRANr.-Tho wasbingt0n cOrrespOn.

Mrs. GRANr.-The Washington correspon-
dent of Western journal has this to say oi
Mrs. General Grant:
Few women ever bore the perilous test OF
sudden fame and fortune with more hearty
happiness or more unassuming grace. Is she
pretty? No She is a rolypoly of little
woman, with beautiful neck, hands and feet.
Her features are well cut, but her eyes are
crossed. Some of her friends wished her to
have them Strengthened NO. she said ;
" Mr. Grant had loved her ever since she was
a little girl with ber eyes crossed. lie had
said that she would not be herself to him if
they were straight Crooked they should re-
main. Ifhe was satisfied, what mattered it to
other people p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04

Iadont admire ladies' cuts" as the husband
aid vtsn els viis hoHed lis esrS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-03-04
NOV IS THE TINE n GIT RARGAITS

TUGENE WEST has just returned from Balti-
4 more with full and complete assortment ot
Goods. that will compare with any in the market
for quality aud cheapness. His stock of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
is composed of Alpacas, Merinos, Serges Delaines,
Ginghams, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-05
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

ROBBERY OF A HORSE AND WA6oN.-A man
named Richard McCue was brought before Justice
Ledwith at theiJenerson Market Police Court yeser
day. charged by Michael Sullivan, Of No. 2SA Seventh
avenue with stealing his horse wagon and set OF
harness, all OF the value OF 1851. The prisoner ad-
med having taken en- me o y ana was n tSe
General Sessions.
ALLEGED LARCENY OF WINEs.-Matthew Trunl-
born and william Muncn residing together at No.
70 Third street. were arrsigned yesterday afternoon
before Justice Kelly, at the T0mbs Police Court.
on complaint Of Herman Canter, wine ner-
chant, doing business o. No. A Warren
Trumborn, who has been in his employ as porter,
had been stealing from his premises from tlmeto
time quantities OF wine cigars, &C., amounting to
$500, and that Munich was acting In conjunction
engaged to work up the case discovered the prison.
ers at their residence and arrested them. He found
part Of the property In their possession. Irumborn
said he was q commission agent. and Munich pro-
fessed TO be travelling agent Botn were held to
answer at the General Sessions in default OF $1,000
bail each.
ALLEGED FRAUDULENT ORDER.-A Spaniard, CIV
ing his name as Manuel Cortez was yesterday ar
rested on q charge Of endeavOring TO palm or as
worth its assumed value alleged fraudulent order
for 81 400 In gOd given In payment for 800 barrels
OF nour purchased OF David Triton, No. 80 Warren
street. This order. which was filled up in Spanish,
purported to be drawn by Geronimo Hernandez on
The cashier OF Reynolds Co., No. 81 Water street,
and payable to the order OF the accused. Mr. Tilton
advanced thirty dollars on the order. This took
place on the 10th OF last month. On making IN.
quiries he found no such firm as Reynolds Co. at
No. q Water street or any other place knowing any
such gentleman as his flour purchaser. Having OD-
tanned tins information ne caused me arrest OF
Tombs, and committed In default OF VI 600 bail 10
answer charge OF forgery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-05

A Washington Market Dealer Commits Sui
eide Under Singular Circumstances.
Coroner Rollins was notified yesterday that man
named Charles W. Hoidridge had committed suicide
on Tuesday night at his residence, l20th street,
near First avenue by swallowing laudanum. The
circumstances surrounding this case are OF very
singular character. II appears that Holdridge who
il native Of New York and forty -nine years Of
age, had been for several years q welEknown
and extensive dealer In produce OF various
descriptions n,washington Market always enjoying
profitable business and seemingly very well OF for
the goods Of this world In temper equaple and
manner kind, he seemed the last man to bring on
his own death and seek an unprepared plunge into
the mysteries Of the unknown world beyond the
grave me only blemish in his character seemed of
late to be too great f0ndness for the pleasures OF
the glass, and his frequent nts OF intemperance
OF them suspected the extent his mind was affected
by these Oftrecurring drinking bouts.
ON Tuesday afternoon the deceased ieIt DIS pace
OF business at the customary hour, and proceeded
homewards In his usual frame OF mind. Nothing
unusual strange was noticed by the family In the
supper with seeming appetite and relish. AS he
rose from the meal he remarked to his vile That ne
thought ne would lie down FOR an nour or two's
DISTURBED. Mrs. Holdridge looked into his room
soon after and saw her husband pour dark mud
liquor in s' the same chest the wife PAID no
especial heed to the matter and allowed
Charles to remain undisturDed AS he failed
to show himself at ten p NJ, she again visited the
ROOM and was Mortified to find her husband IN an
insensibIe ana dying condition. A physician was
summoned, bu. he found his visit too late for the
unfortunate patient died soon after his arrival The
vial was then examined and found to have con-
tanned laudanum, traces OF which drug were also
found in the tumber No motive, II any, for the
desperate deed Of selEdestruction Is known, and
the most charitable theory Is that his mind was
temporarily affected by his recent intemperance.
coroner Rollins will hold an inquest to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-05

ana out door patients requiring trussee and spring
supports; also bandages, lace stockings and other
both adults and children, and 80 far a. possible, 70
make these benefits available 70 the poorest iQ the
Community In pursuing these , objects there have s
up to May I, 1869, In all p,267 patients;
2,2s5 OF these were attended to during
children under fourteen years brought to the inst
tute were white swelling hip disease lateral curva
ouent deformity, club feet, bow legs weaS and
Knock knees, rachitis and weak ankles. OF these
several diseases there have been treated in all 2,9l6
SIR ISL, and the amount received from patients able
10 pay was 90, 27o leaving dencit Of $3.50 TO be
penditures for the last Six years were 500 SAL and
The receipts from patients $20,032 The institute
located at No. 81 Second avenue and 10 under the
superintendency ofDr James Knight, resident sur
CeOn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-05
couRI or COMMON ptEAs-spfciat Term
The COlvill Lunacy Case.
Before Judge DAILY.


Before Judge DAILY.
IN the Matter or the Application or Mrs. A6Uah
W. ColciA r0r Discharge from the B'oonai,agdale Asy
ltN.-In July last q writ Of habeas corpus was
granted by Judge Brady to Mr.. John J. Townsend.
counsel OF Mrs. Colvlll who claimed to be impro-
perly and Illegally held In duress in the asylum at
Bloomngdale. The same afterno0n-namey, on
the 27th OF July-the writ was served on DR..
returnable yesterday. The case was moved on at
eleven O'Clock BY counsel and after about hours
delay DR.. Browne appeared, when counsel renewed
his motion for q return to the WRIT DR.. Browne
then handed to the Court the writ that had been
served on HIM, containing on Its back statement
to the erect that Mrs. Colvii had been received in
the institution about fourteen months ag on GER
fcate signed by two physicians in New Je rsey and
under commitment signed by Justice White, OF
that place.
Mr.. Townsend objected TO this on the ground that
corpus and that he was entitled to have the papers
themselves on which the party was detained pre-
sented in court
Judge DAILY sustained counsel and directed DR..
Browne TO append the original papers TO his return.
DR.. Brown then asked an Adjournment, to enable
him TO consult counsel, and the case was accord
ingly adjourned 70 Tuesday next at eleven O'Clock.
The particulars Of this case. 1t will be remembered,
were given in the HERALD q few days since. Mr..
Townsend commented severely on the course pur-
sued by the authorities OF the asylum in discharging
Mrs. C0lvil on the day following the service Of the
writ. after giving BIN to understand that she was
person OF violent and insane temperament and thus
precludng the examination which this case for the
sake OF justice, should have had.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-05
SUPERIOR coun1-cHAmSEAs.

Ip,rk,rtaut 10 Lawyers--(sunrdians for Infant
Riaintins Cannot He Compelled to Give &C.
cprity for Costs.
Before Judge Friedman.
Ltfitta Jackson rs. James Fisk, Jr.--This was q
motion on behalf OF the defendant to compel the
plaintiff who is an infant suing BY guardian to file
security for costs TO the amount OF $780, accord
ance with the hitherto prevalent practice Mr.
Thomas Bisgo0d, counsel for the plaintiff, contended
that there was not the slightest authority in the
"Code OF Procedure" as 1t now stands, to compel
guardian ad Item TO give security and that the pro-
VISION OF section 3le which enacts that when costs
are adJudged against an infant plaintiff
the guardian by whom ne appeared In the action
shall be responsible therefor, and payment there
OF may be enforced by attachment intro
the provision Of the Revised Statutes that the next
frend OF an infant plaintiff must give security for
costs before proceeding with an action. MT. Bis
good also argued that there Is an important dsttnc
tion between the powers and liabilities OF next
friend" and the guardan Of the code; that the lat
ter is an ocer appointed by the Court and that the
terms are by NO means anonymous. In support OF
his theory he referred to the OF Grantmann Vs.
Theall reported in 90 Howards and l9 Abbotss re-
portsh IN which the same question came on appeal,
before the Rochester General Term and WAS decided
adversely to the defendant. Justice Friedman took
tue same view OF The matter and denied tie present
motion.