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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-08-28
CHnRCTF NOEECEs.
ZINE Street Presbyterian Cbarci
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ZINE Street Presbyterian ChHfch.-
Usual service. Pews free.
Walnut Street Presbyterian Church.
This church will be re-opened on to-
morrow for the usual Sabbath SER
vices. The pastor, Rev. j. 7. E.
Kumler, will preach at lU5 o'clock
4. IT,, and at 71P.M. Sabbath School
and Bible Class at AN. A cordial
invitation to all these services is ex-
tended to citizens aud strangers All
seats free.
Christian Churcl.-Eldor Alfred
Flower will preach for the Church q
Christ to- morrow Lord's Day morn
ing, at 1O5 o'clock. and evening at ~
o'clock, ct Marble Hall
Trinity II. e. GHuroh. = Sunday
School at GAN. Preaching at l03
Am. and 74PM. Glass meetings at
II and pm.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-08-28
BUSINESS CARns.

DR.. y. w. THOMAS, 1
Having permanently located in
Evansville, Ind, offers his profess
sional services to the public. He Is
q graduate of one Of the best medi-
cal colleges in the Union, and has
practfced medicine twenty five years.
He solicits professional business. Ine
Doctor will devote portion OF bis
time to the treatno emit Of Female DIS
eases. Office on Third, between Main
and Locust Streets, upstairs lOYer
Judge IglehaIt's office, where be may
be found when not professionally en-
Gagged. lau8 dtf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
EarneStneSS.

Twenty clerks in store. Twenty hands
in a printing Office. Twenty young men in a
village All want to get along in the world,
and expect to. One of the clerks will rise to
be partner, and make fortune. One Of the
compositors will own a newspaper, and become
an influential citizen. One Of the apprentices
will become a master builder One of the vii
layers will get handsome farm and live a
patriarch. But which is destined to be the
lucky individual? There is no luck about it.
The thing is as plain as the rule of three
The young fellow who will distance his COM
petitors is he who masters his business, who
preserves his integrity, who lives clearly and
purely, who never gets in debt, who gsins
friends by deserving them and puts his money
in the saving bank. There are some ways to
fortune that look shorter than the rusty old
highway, but the staunch men of the commu-
nifty, the men who achieve something really
worth having, good fortune, and name and
serene old age, all go this road.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
An Excellent Snake Story.

A friend Of ours in Benton county, not moro
than a hundred miles from Pond Grove, is ex-
ceedingly fond Of getting joke upon his
neighbors, and enjoys laugh even at his own
expense. The tables wero lately turned SO
nicely upon him, however, that We doubt
whether he will try his hand at joke again
for long time
He was lately crossing field on his premi-
ses when bo felt peculiar sensation in bis
trowscrs leg, and in an instant the terrible sus-
picion fastened upon him that there was
snake there Putting out bis hand to ascer-
tain, it came in contact with what he supposed
to be the head Of the reptile. II flashed a.
cross bis mind at once that The only hope Of
his life lay in bis ability to grasp and firmly
hold the head until he could obtain assistance
and extrcate himself from bis unpleasant pre-
dicamcnt Selling it, therefore, With one hand.
he started at full tilt for the house. about half
mile distant. As ho ran be could feel tho
reptile wriggling around bis leg. lie was
fairly bathed In cold sweat al :hc thought
that il might free itself from bis grasp and
give him the fatal blow while far away from
help, and fear lent him wings to his feet. As
he approached the barn, where bis wife was at
work, he became fearful Of the terrible effect
it might have upon ber TO reveal bis dangerous
situation, and be, therefore, slipped silly in at
the back door. Going into one corner, he di-
vested himself Of his clothing, The had kicked
of bis boots on the wayl drew forth the cause
Of his terror, and with sense Of relief buried
it violently from him. II struck the rafters
above, then fell 10 the floor and revealed TO bis
astonished gase-an old pieco Of rope, which
he had put, as he supposed, into bis pocket.
but which had slipped down.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
CHARLESTOWN THURSDAY APRIL g. 1869
Joining the Masons.

Knobs has Joined the Masons, and here is
his experience in getting into lodge;
must tell you of the perils and trials had
to undergo to become Mason On the even
ing in question presented myself at the door
of the lodge room No. G6,6G6, sign of the skull
and cross-bones. was conducted to an ante
room, where five or six melancholy chaps in
sashes and embroidered napkins were waiting
to receive me. On my entrance, they all got
up and turned back somersaults, and then re-
sumed their seats A big fat fellow, who sat
IN the middle, and who seemed to be the pro-
prietor. then said: "Sinner from the outer
world advance" l advanced. "a VIII you
give up everything to join US" Motif ! know
it." I said there is my wife and fourteen
fine" Another party here told me to say
Eyes" as it was merely matter OF form. 80
said eyes give up everything" The iel-
lows in the towels then groaned, and said, p" It's
we'll" "Do you swear never to reveal any
thing you may see or hear this evening to any
human being nor your wife?" said, "pon
my word will not
They then examined my teeth aud felt my
muscles and made me put out my tongue, then
groancd again / said, " if you don't feel well
have got little bottle here that" The
fat man here took the bottle from me and told
me to shut up. lie then, in voice of thunder,
said "Bring forth the goat" Another fellow
then comes up with big cloth to blind me-
/" No you don't Mr.. Mason, | said no tricks
on travellers, if you please l don't believe in
playiug blindmans buff with goat. I'll ride.
the devil if you like, but don't go in blind.
Stand back, or I'll knock you into smithear-
ems" They were too much for me, however,
so had to submit to be blindlolded; The goat
was then led in, and could hear him making
an awful racket among the furniture. lbegan
to feel that was urgently wanted at home,
but was in for it, and could not help myself.
Three or four fellows then seized me, and with
demoniacal laugh pitched me on the animals
back, telling me at the same time to look out
for squalls. have been in good many
scrapes Mr.. Editor have been in an election
fight; I've been pitched out of a four story
window have gone down in a railroad col
lision; but this little goat excursion was a
head of them all. The confounded thing must
be all wings and horns. Itbumped me against
the tables and chairs, and the stove and the
ceiling, but l hung on like Trojan. Iturned
front somersaults, and rolled over until /
thought il was all over with me. was just
on the point of giving up when the band'se
fell from my eyes, and the goat bounded
through the window, with yell like Ca
manche Indian giving mp the ghost. was in
lodge of Masons. They were dancing war
dance around big skull, and playing leap
frog, and turning handsprings, and the big fat
fellow of the ante-room was standing on his
/ head in the corner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Mountains Around Jerusalem.

Jerusalem does not lie in the hollow Of an
ampitheatre it is situated, on the contrary, on
an eminence, having deep valleys running near
" all around it. But it is true, notwithstand-
ing. that the mountains girdle it about, as the
Psalmist describes. On two sides, the north
and east, it is enfolded by the Mount of Olives;
on the south the Hill of Evil Counsel-the re-
puted site Of the country palace Of Caiphas,
high priest, where the conspirators against our
Lord met on the night Of his seizure in Gethse-
mane-overhangs the valley Of Himmon, and
looks right over it on Mount Zion. And, al
though upon the west the hills are at great
distance, they are on that side highest of all
In that direction are Ramah and Gideon; and
not farther away than five or six miles is the
remarkable height known by the name of Neby
Samwil, upon which height tradition tells US
that Samuel, the prophet, was buried. Stand
ing on the top Neby Samwil, the eye ranges
from Jaffa on the Mediterranean Sea on the
west, to Jordan valley and the mountains Of
Ammon and Moab beyond it on the east
Jerusalem is thus in the heart Of mountain
land. For nearly twenty miles on either side
there is nothing around it but hills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Good Advice to Boys.

The following good advice to boys, which
we find in an exchange, is worth reading and
digesting. How many men would now be
improved in mind and morals if they had SO
acted in their youthful days;
"The boy who spends an hour of each even
ing loung,ng idly on street corner wastes,
in the course of single year, three hundred
and sixty-fve precious hours, which, if applied
to study, would familiarize him with the rudi-
ments at least of almost any Of the familiar
sciences. If, in addition to wasting an hour
each evening, he spends FIVE cents for cigar,
which is usually the case, the amount thus
worse than wasted would pay for four of the
leading newspapers, and four of the leading
magazines of the country. Boys, think of
these things. Think of how much precious
time and good money you are wasting, and for
what? The qualification afforded by thelounge
on the corner, or by the cigar, is not only tenn
porary. but positively hurtful. You cannot
indulge in these practices without seriously in
juring yourselves. You acquire idle and waste
full habits, which will cling to you through
life, and grow upon you with each succeeding
year. You may, in after life, shake them of,
but the probabilities are that the habits thus
formed in early life will remain with you till
your dying day. Be warned, then, in time,
and resolve that as the hour spent in idleness
is gone forever, You will improve each passing
one, and thereby fit yourselves for usefulness
and bappiness"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Making a Convert.

Jack Tafrail had been a sailor for twenty
years. Being very saving and economical, so
unusual with the craft, he was at last possessed
of handsome amount Of money; and then he
resolved to settle on shore and get married.
Having acquired the reputation OF quiet and
peaceable neighbor, the minister Of the parish
took decided interest in his welfare. lie
therefore called on Jack every Sunday, for
several weeks, TO induce him to 90 to church.
" What's the uso Of my going there now, ," asked
Jack, when wasn't there but once since l
was boy? "Where do you expect to go to
when you de-" asked the minister. 40, Ill
rough it out, as have always done; I've never
done any harm" "That is not enough, re-
piled the minister and, in continuation, asked,
" Have you ever done any good p Yes, Sir
Ibavc a very good thing did once" "What
was that ?" "I made convert Of Jew 10
the Christian faith" 81 hardly think you
have enough Of learning and powers Of arsu-
ment to accomplish such difficult task" 20,
it wasn't by larnn' did it, but by way Of
nv own" "Well, I should like to hear how
YOU managed that" Please sit down, then,
and will tell you tho whole yarn" The min
lister having been seated, Jack commenced
his story: Zone day when was on the
deck of my ship, in Portsmouth barbor, /
heard splash in the water, aud on looking
overheard, whom did see foundering there
but key johnson, a clothes-dealer. o, Sir, !
knew him well, for several times be shut up
my eye in buying slops from him. thought
at first TO let him drown, but feelin' had
for his soul made me change my mind. 30
with my hand over hand By the cable, soon
grabbed him by the hair, and held his heaa
abovo water. VIII you be Christian 2
savs1 "No; can't be Christian, but save
me, and I'll give you ten pound" Il don't
want vour money" says / /; and 50 dived him
again holding him fast all the time. Presently
let him up, and axes him agin, VIII you
he a Christian" says 1. mo, can't be
Christian. SAYS be; "but save me, and III
pivo YOU a hundred pound" Blast your
money, says I and diveihim a second time.
Well. Sir, when | let him up thattime, helooked
almost ike drowned rat. " Now, this IS the
third and last time Of akin will you be
Christian?" saysI. "Iwill," says he. Then
blast your eyes, die in the Christian faith p
soIlet him down agin." The minister thought
it was peculiar mode of making convert
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Gift Enterprises---C Circular Of Worr'
ing from the Mayor Of New York.

NEw YORK, March 30.--Mayor Hall, oftb!s
city, has issued the following circular of warn
ing against gift enterprise swindles originating
in this city:
To tie Press Of DE United Stdtss:-Ibeg 20
caution strangers against New York circulars
and prospectuses Of tickets, shares and chances
in cooperative unions or gift enterprises or
dollar stores, or in any other possible scheme
whereby property or the value promised Is
greater than the price asked to be paid. Every
such advertised scheme is necessarily swindle
and false pretenSe. There do not and cannot
possibly exist any such schemes in this city
Country newspapers which adVerhsethcn sim
ply aid the swindle II all the newspapers in
the Union would now make pointof publishing
and reitera,iDg this information they would
eharitably, and think effectively counteraet
the swiudling intentions Of those who n'o the
mails for false pretenses, aud will also save tho
uuwary hundreds Of thousands of dollars.
A. OAKEY HALL,
Mayor Of the City Of New YORK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Awoman's Dreams.

She sat alone in the moonlight, her beautiful
cheek resting upon her hand so soft, and white,
and dimplcd. You could tell, as you looked
at ber, that her thoughts were far away, and
that she was thinking Of something beautiful.
Her eyes were wistful her lips were softly
pressed together the dimpes in ber cheeks
had died out, and only the dinplc in her chin
rcmained-.that little rosy eleft-the impress
Of loves finger. She was less glowing than st
times, but rone the less lovely. thought to
myself, as | looked at her, that she was nearer
heaven than we coarser mortalS, and lonsedto
know whittier her pure heart turned itself. lap
preached her she did not hear me. Ispoke;
she did not answer. / touched her softly on
the arm she looked up and smiled, a far away
smile, such as an angel might have given.
"You are thinking very intently,p said.
She answered. " Yes, in a subdued tone Of
voice, as though that which was on her mind
was too holy for discussion. But persisted.
"Will you tell me what your thoughts
were 2" asked.
She shook her head "You could not un-
derstand," she said.
al could try" said humbly. "I am
coarse and rude, know, but l could strive to
comprehend"
She smiled sweetly, but still with that far
away look in her dark eyes.
"No, no; coarse" she said, but you are a
man. 1t is so different with men were youa
woman you would understand at once. Now,
perhaps you may smile-may laugh at me-"
believe me, no, whispered; IL adore
the beautiful, the true, the pure. Let me know
your sweet thoughts"
She gave me her hand al viii tell you
she said. "Ihave thoughtofnothing else alldsy.
Last night lay yawake thinking of it. am sure
must be right; but If am wrong, oh ! If l
am wrong, Edgar, I trcmble to think Of it,"
you cannot be wrong" said.
She gave me her otlcr hand.
you think not ?" she said "ah but you
cannot be so good judge as woman. I
think-I believe"
"Yes, yes" whispered, bending nearer
yes, Augeline"
Il am almost sure" she said, in accents
softer than tho ripple of falling water almost
sure, Edgar, that tho blue fringe will look bet
ter on my new walking suit than purple vel
vet Don't you think So p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Mr.. c. was in the habit Of asking his chill
dren to repeat the text, on their return from
church, to prove that they gave attention.
One Sabbath the text was, Why stand ye
here all the day idle? Go into my vineyard
and work, and whatsoever is right / Will pay
thee" Charlie came home, and was asked to
repeat the text He hesitated moment and
then as if it just came to him after much
thought. be said: What are you standing
round here doing nothin' for? Go into my
barnyard and go to work, and I'll make it all
right with you"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rs-The FsEE Pass is published weekly At TEo
DoUars aud Fvly Cents per anHuH ~ advance.
gs-TuREE DOLLARS If not paid in advance.
tc0- one Dollar and Fitty Cents for sir noHth'.
rG-The terms Of advertising are. for square
lone inch or less, Ore Dollar aad Fyiy Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
zion Each continuance Fitly CeHis.
eu-No advertisement 60 be considered oy the
month or vear unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties
rE-An advertisement not marked on the copy
ar, .rscissd number Of Insertions win be continued
tlord,rsd out. and payment exacted accordingly.
~u-Rrsr1Aa ADvEErisENENTS.-To avoid any
ri.updsrstandiay on The part Of the Annual Adver-
tf,srs t is proper 20 state ditaety that their Pri-
vilers only extends TO their immediate business
Real Estate, Legal and an other advertisements sent
BY them 70 be an additional charge, and no Yaria-
t.on.
sa- Obituary Notices Of more than 6velines viii
be charged tor.
JOB WORK--Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards. &C., executed promptly, neatly, and at iaiF
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
It is related BY Dr.. soudaer. that on bis re-

1t is related by Dr. scudder. that on bis re-
turn from bis mission in India, after long
absence. be was standing on the deck Of
steamer, with his son, youth, when he beard
a gentleman using loud and profane language.
Friend" said the doctor, aecosting the swear
er. :" this boy, my son, was born and brought
up in heathen country and laud Of pagan
idolatry; but 10 all bis life he never heard
man blaspheme bis Maker until now" The
man colored, blurted out an apology, aud look
r:l.r. -.t,--o1 rs ifrosaff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
BronSOn'S Patent Water
Elevator.

HAVING secured right ofsale Of Bronson at
ent Water Elevator, or Bucket Pump, in the
counties of Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan, pro-
nose to supply the citizens of these counties with
This invaluable Water Elevator, manufactured by
Mr.. Wernwag of Harper's Ferry, Zone of the best
Machinists in the country after an improved pat
tern 1t is my desire, by way Of introducing this
patent to have the privilege Of aixing this Eleva-
tor TO limited number Of the deepest Wells in the
county If they do not prove entirely satisfactory
thew will be removed without cost. Parties desi-
ring TO test this Patent by having it affixed to their
Wells or Cisterns, will please address me at kabe-
town, jeff. Co. w. Va. .
Jan. 2S, lS59--3m. JAMES TONGB.
Na,- New Era and Berkeley Union, Shep. Reg.
and Spirit copy months and send bill to adverti-
ser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

PRAYER. to make it accepted, requires neither
genius, elcquence, nor language but sorrow
for sins faith and humility. 1t is the cry OF
distress, the sense Of want, the abasement oil
coptrition, the energy of gratitude. 1t is not
an elaborate string of well-arranged periods
nor an exercise of ingenuity, nor effort to the
memory; but the devout breathing Of a soul
struck with the sense of its own misery, and
oe .bo holiness Of Him 70 whom II IS addressed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
JEFFERSONINSTITUTE

TNHE next Session of my School for Young La
/ dies will commence on NONDAH, the l4fh
dav Of SEPTEMBER, 1853, and close the Idst
THURSDA Yin JUNE, 1859.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, hu-
sic and the Languages will be afforded. The course
of study embraces Latin.
Particular attention will be paid to Music, ana
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 oftheir progress.
English Department-MRs. FORREsT.
Mathematics & Languages-MIss IRENE
LEAcHE.
TssrRUSESrAt Muslc-MRs RICHARDSON.
Vocal MusIc-MGss MAMIE FORREST.
Terms:
For Board, and Tuition in English and Latin per
session.
One half in advance and the remainder on The first
of January.
Lights and Washing Extra. The usual dedue-
tion made for pupils who remain only during the
scholastic week.
DAY SCHOLARS.
Senior
Intermediate and Junior Class..................4o
Primary
Vocal
French, German, Italian and Spanish, each...'.ZV.
References:
Hss~The Clergy of the different denominations in
Charlestown, and the patrons of the School.
For further particulars apply 70
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charestown, Jefferson County.
July %, 1868.
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NOTICE.

HAVING purchased the interest Of Horace A.
ii West. in the mercantile firm Of Campbell d
West, Charlcstown, the business will hereafter be
conducted in my name, with the present assistance
of Messrs. Oscar NJ. Lucas and Chas. W. Trussell,
young gentlemen well and favorably known to the
community. have on hand large assortment OF
DRY Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions, &c., and am
determined 10 sell as cheap similar articles can
be procured in the county.
| respectfully invite the attention Of the Ladies
TO large and well selected assortment Of Congress,
Side and Front Lace Caters, and Morocco Boots,
which have determined to sell at cost, as my
stock in this line is dispropOrtonate to the trade.
Country Produce Of all kinds taken in ex-
change for goods. JOHN D. CAMFBELL'
FOX 9y 1860
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
Thursday, April 8, 1869.
DON'T STAY TOO LATE TONIGHT.

The hearth of home is beaming,
With rays of rosy light;
And loving eyes are cleaning,
As falls the shades Of nights
And while thy steps are leaving
That circle pure and bright,
A tender voice, half grieviug,
Says, "don't stay late tonight"
The world in which thou movest,
Is busy, brave and wide;
The world of her thou lowest
Is at the ingle side;
She waits for thy warm greeting,
Thy smile is her delight,
Her gentle voice entreating,
Says, "don't stay late tonight"
The cold world, and inhuman,
Will spurn thee, If thou fall
The love Of one pure woman
0utlasts and shames them all;
Thy children will cling round thee,
Let fate be dark or bright;
At home no shaft can wound thee,
Then, "don't stay late tonight"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Prizes are awarded in Paris to the most care
fuI nurses and to the fattest and healthiest ba-
hies
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The Knights of St. Crispin, secret society
of shoemakers, is said to have 100000 mem
beys in this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor in Matters Of Bankruptcy,
HAvING specially prepared for the business
1 1 and noe being excluded from The United
SfFtes Courts. viii prosecute, diligently, all ap-
r'cztilus rr the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed ,a him.
asa be win regularly attend the Federal Court
40 Ciarksburg, and elsewhere As The cases may re-
Charlestown, July 25, lS57-tf
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WINCHESTER & co.
GENTLEMENs' FURNISHING
GOODS.

NTEASURES taken and perpect FIT guanteed.
lNI Prices LOWER than all, and Goods BsTTER.
Call at l2I, Baltimore Street, Baltimore.
February IL, lS69.-ly.