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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-29
Boots :, -,IIoo- Repaired.

Z AZ prepared TO do repairing Of al kinds at the
: shortest notice and upon the most reasonable
tsrus ! most respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage. can be found az ny residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. -. lsCs. JESSE BLOCkLEY.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

THE undersigned has made arrangements
Z whereby be- can furnish accommodation by
Tie Haii Stage Coach 10 persons On route n Rip
pom OF Berryviiie. Two trips arc daily made 70
Rippoa aud passenger who desire il can be taken
10 Berryyille upon reasonable terms.
Coach for E.ppon leaves Cballcstown at : \. ~
and ~ J.. ", returning al 10 a. 81. and 8 p. ".
ROBERT K. WOODY.
March (. lsC9.
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JAMES WATSON,
Harvest whisIscy.
SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLY,

A PURE Article Of Home-M Made HARVEST
~ WHfSKEY equal, il not better, 10 quality
and a. low in price can be bought anyEherri
for sale br the undersigned.
CharlestoWn. June u, isc9 J0IINANIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-29

I,gOI.ND PLASTER and Goes Super Phos
IL phate Of Lime always on hand at the Cheap
SiCrs B.F. ENGLE, Agt
I UNBER and SHINGLES am prepared to
! furnish any quantity of Dressed Lumber
Door and Window Frames, Window Sash, Cy-
press Shingles and Pastcring Laths, Palings, DC.
n the Cbc9p store. h. F. ENGLE, Agt.
TvRFSH FISH, am constantly receiving Fresh
Slrad and Herring at reduced prices. W Ill
gall them bv the dozen. barrel or thousand. W var
rant sound and fresh i. +. ENGLh' Ast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-29
House. sign - Ornamental
Painting

ry7HE undersigned respectfully informs tie cit-
gems o. Charle-tovn and vicinity hat he is
prepared 60 execute 10 good style, substantially
and promptly. and upon reasonable terms, every
description o. House, sign and Ornamental Paint
Ing.
Furniture. Chair. DC. re-7ainted md polished
upon short notice. respectfully solicit orders.
I ran D.. found 40 the Shop OF he late George 3.
Monroe JAMES y. SMALL.
December 90 1865.
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q. W. g.
SAMUEL II. WOODY,
At HIS SHOP

o. NAIN St., opposite Noson's Drug Store,
As on hand stock 20 which the people of this
community are invited, and he eels satisfied
that those who examine it viii be constrained to
purchase lie does not profess TO be able to sell or
manufacture ut lower prices than any one else in
the community; but this he does pledge, that be
viii give satisfaction to all who favor him with
their patronage. lfcxpcrcucc and strict attention
20 business are calculated To commend, he feels as
surcd that he has these two requisites for success in
business Intending 70 work none but the most
EEFRFESrT Material.
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10 Years Before the Pub
Wv
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NEW GALLERY OF
PHOTOGRAPHY.
NEW GOODS
I'VE are now opening one Of the Target stocks
W of Goods ever offered in llalltown, ana VIII
Ill thnln NJ l-ERN RENIEEU
PRTCFCS.

PRICES.
Give us a call and price our goods. We feel CON
fdent that our Stock and Prices will please. our
stock Of Ladies' Dress Goods is large, embracing
an Qualities and STYLES. Our stock Of Cassimercs
is complete. consisting OF American, Scotch, En-
glsh and French Cassimcres Of alqualities, coloIs
and styles.
We bought the most Of our Cotton Goods last
February. and we are prepared to sell them much
cheaper than they are usually sold tins spring
W. IN our hest brands OF Calcos at cur former
LOWPRICES ,,
We rav Cash or will exchange Goods Cor all kinds
of Country Produce.
Thankful for the very fattering patronage we
have received, we respectfully solicit continuance
Of the same. j. }. ENuLLi AscH"
Halltown, Va. April 80, 1865.
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gEG lie also INT 'nCs 20 keep on nan" 4" i"i = ""-
beautiful Assortment
~. q

q, which be will call the attention of gentlemen in
need of this important article of dress, and if they
Mill give him a call he knows they will be pleased
H.-0 His shop is ore door above the Garter
House." and Ladies and Gentlemen VIII lose n'1l-
in, NV walking that tar 10 see his stock.
81. Highest price paid for HIDES in Trade, or
the Cash il necessary. .. ....,.,,,,,-
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PERFECT HEiTETsIAL,
AND TO EMPLOY nose BIZ

Competent WOrllmen,
thoroughly skilled n their business, he can promise
Boots, and Shoes
f,- Gentlemen. Ladies' Misses and Children, in
style that cannot be surpassed. lie also obligates
himself 10 make all repairs made necessary by the
riDping of work sold or made at his establishment
Hi. RE1DTViDE WORK, which will be
sold NJ the most reasonable figures. has been selec-
ted with the greatest care, and to the Ladies who
have so literally patronized him in the past he Is
able 20 give a guarantee that nothing VIII be sofa
from his shop, tina; is not strictly what he recon-
rrerds il 20 be-. He las no desire to deceive, but
wishes to make a living by straight forward, non
est manner Of dealing.
he will keep constantly on hand large ana
General stock Of the very best quality of SOLE and
Upper LEATHER. Calf and Morocco skins. Ii
rirgs and other Findings which he viii sell at the
lowest prices for cash. He respectfully asks call
from the public.
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CHNRIILSTOWN
MARBLE WORKS..
MAIN STREET. OPPOSITE THE CARTER l!oUsE
ElichI 4, BRO.
MANUFACTURERS CT

Head and Foot Stones Nantes, Statues and
Carving I'm an It's various branches. and all
work. iq their business Al orders promptly filled
40 hc lrwr,tratr and shortest notice, aud all work
delivered and put un. and guaranteed to suit pur-
cheser, /. not, no sale. Please call aud see and
iri-, for yous,slva, before purchasing elsewhere
and Hltrouua Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation their shop
iu Nlrtiusburg. where they viii give prompt at
t,utiou % all work entrusted to them.
DiEIlL BRO.
Cf.a,l.-4r,.r rrI,-1S ISc--1v
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-31

meal. twenty-five mutton, two large
beeycs, and four hundred chickens, BESIDES
other meats. were consumed each day. rive
barrels of flour were daily converted into
hot rolls, Sally Lun," &C., and Blk nun
dred and fifty large plate pies, fifty gaiionss
Of ice-cream, and other items OF pastry aha
dessert attested that the guests appreciated
the efforts Of the Peytons to please. y j,
The housekcepers who complain .nat
thew can't furnish moderate famliy-d1n-
.ner NAV we'll be amazed at the immense
amount of eatablcs that are daily con-
sumcd here, 1t is worth q long trip to see
the dining-room. r.,
Let us peep in just before dinner. The
immense hall, capable of comfortably seat
ing at table about 200 people, fairly gins,
tens with china, silver, and the worries OF
smiling walters. But you have scarcely
time to admire ere the colored brigade ls
mustered. the roll called, and the column
headed with regular step to the kitchen.
Soon they return with smoking vlands, the
doors are thrown open. and the guests ME
in, each one having his own seat, ana an
being ecated and waited on with as little
confusion az if in a small dining with
only thirty persons present. By using the
round table the guests ore enable to divide
off into parties, which makes each meal a
season Of pleasant chit-chat.
As for the bill of fare, I will only say
that the Peytons arc daily enlarging the
reputation they have won at the Virginia
Hotel, in Staunton, before the war. There
is nothing that this fruitful. region or the
markets of the cities affords which you do
not find served up in style which wouid
make Zetelle's mouth water. l have heard
enicurcs who have travelled o great deal
bestow the most unqualified praise upon
the table of the White Sulphur, and l Will
only add mot in the language OF extrava-
CANT puff but in sober TRUTH that l
have never sat down to such table.
The number of guests is now about SUI.
There have been up to the present 4,9oo
arrivals-more than twice the number last
season. The largest number OF guests at
one time was about 100.
The company is exceedingly sociable and
pleasant. and will probably be more so as
the crowd diminishcs. The cottage system
enables families or parties to have as much
quiet rs they may desire. And, by the
way, they have now the most ample accom-
modations for all who may come, and Sep
TENDER will probably be the most pleasant
month of the season to all who may spend
it here. But enough for to-day. More to-
'lAloh'
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Ketter from Caroline County.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DISPATCH.
CAROLINE COUNTY, August 80, 1869.
Your correspondent has been sojournlng
in this county short time, and feels CRATE
full to the people for kindncsses received. l
have never known people SO patient and
forbcarinc towards villains who ccasclcssly
work to perfect their ruin as they are. The
most honest creature in all the land, by his
own showing, is Turkey, the carpet-bagger
and incendiary, who has sounded the depths
of negro credulity, and, for selfish ends,
artfully led the deludcd creatures into an
attitude of hostility against their true
friends. A paraphrase o. Macaulay's SEN
tence against Lord Bacon might well be ap-
piled to Aminadab Sleek Turkey" Of man
kind the greatest in mcanness." Its mar
yellous that people should have suffered
50 much from the low cunning Of this foul
thing in human shape without touching q
hair of his head.
The unprecedented drought has been ter
riblc in its effects. There will not be corn
enough raised, the people say, to fatten the
pork necessary to subsistence. Vegetation
is literally burned up, and even the trees
and the fruit have been killed.
Twas at Bowling Green yesterday Sab
bath day.. Rev. Mr.. Arnold, of your city,
is conducting meeting with the Disciples.
A very large and intclligent-looking crowd
WAS in attendance. After forenoon SER
vices a sumptuous repast was spread under
the grateful shade Of widcspreading trees,
and your correspondent refreshed the inner
man. In about an hour the congregation
had filled the house for afternoon eel ICES
after which the crowd repaired to the beau
tiful pond hard by the village, and five con-
vcrts received the solemn and impressive
rite of Christian baptism at the hands Of
Elder Parrish, pastor Of the Disciples
church. There seemed to be q deep reli-
gious feeling pcrvading the congregation
eleven converts have been added to the
church during the meeting, and L thought
the signs favorable for many more. Rev.
Mr.. Arnold has made profound impress
sion, and from his able exhibitions of the
gospel on Sabbath, | was impressed with
his great ability to accomplish incalculablc
rood in any community. TRAVELLER.
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wigan explosion, the active cause Of the
EXPLOSION, or, at least, of an increase in the
volume of the fre-damp? We do not hcsi-
tate to answer in the affirmative.
In fact, we have the following indications
from the Bulletin International de o.
seruatorie Imperial:
"MoNDAY, August 81 O'Clock 4. NJ
A barometic depression, the centre OF which
is in the North sea, runs rapidly towards
the Baltic, and fall of the barometer oil
seven to eight millimetres of mercury takes
place in the north of Europe, and even as
far NJ Russia and the Scandinavian PENN
sula.'
Why should it he surprising that in such
atmospheric conditions an abundant issue
Of fre-damp should take place almost IN n,
simultaneously, and thatan explosion should
be produced, unless steps were taken to SO
increase the force of ventilation as to drown
the ire-damp-become explosive, to a hlgh
degree, in q larger quantity of air ;!
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-ArcTr1N sALEs-..fnis Day.
BY Cook & Laughton. Anctioneers-
corner Franklin and Governor streets.

ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE
OF HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE. EL 1
CAN'T ROSEWOOD PIANOS, BEA
WALNUT CHAMBER SUIT. &C, AT AUCo
TTON-On TUESDAY the 3lst instant, III ~
o,rjork we will sell at our auction-rooms
Ono sunerior SEVEN-OCTAVEP PIANO, IN heavy
ROSEWOOD CASE, entirely new made by
Tremaine & Brother:
One very handsome SEvEN-OCTAVE PIASTQ
with ornamental carving, In sROSEWooD
CASE. made by Galenburg < Co.
One excellent Nuns Clarke SlA-oClAr Z
Entirely new PIANO STOOLS and COVERS.
THE attention OF parties In want Of really supe-
rior instruments is called to this sale. ,r,-r
One entirely new WALNUT PhRLOR SUI,
= finished in oil of hest city make, covered Win
GREEN FRENCH REPS;
beautiful MARRLE-TOP WALNUT ETAuEhb
' ;, ocsEsW IpEnnoAKW WALNUT. and MAHOGANY
MI. Jenny LIND BEDSTEADS;
MAHOGANY SOFAS, ROCKERS, and PAkLoR
NAGHHd GGiAhNSY wARDRoBEs, BUREAUS, and
N, PAEt0NHY LEFT LEHF -DiNING-TAGLEss,
Ono dozen MAHOGANY CANE CHAIRS;
REFRIGERATOR, WATER-CoohEh@' anu
FEk k1THhshBfiE BEDS, PILLOWS, and MAT
oRIlkkES 1EsSSTTA IRON HAT-RACKs, BAL
CONY SOFAS and CHAlhS'
FLOOR .OILCLOTH,
DRoP-LIGHTS, GAS PENDANTS. &C.;
NA'Ot COOK & LAUGHTON,
ann .a .".' Auctioneers.
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T.sc Wit Of the Late Colonel August.

The Wit OF the late sOhonei August.
To tie Editor Of Enquirer and Examiner:
A very dull narrator. who has no eye for
a point nor any ear for pun, has under
taken to repeat one Of the best things which
the Colonel ever "got off, as he used to
say, and made it pointless and silly, and,
wonderful to relate, the Dispatch, which,
not only witty itself, but the cause of wit
in others, has copied it with approval. JUS
ticc to the distinguished wit requires that
his remarks should be correctly stated. The
facts are these: At the Fairfield race-course
a four-mile race was in progress, in which
the famous racer Red Eye was one Of the
competitors, with several others of fair
fame. Red Eye sometimes became sulky,
and would not run, and having given some
indications of sulkiness in the morning,
''thc odds" were for a little while on I" the
field" Meeting with the late John NJ. Pat
ton on the course, Colonel August said TO
him, Mr.. Patton, l am surprised you
don't take the odds; l would if had the
money, but that would increase the odds"
To which Patton replied, :" don't think
the thing so certain. Just then Red Eye
let out kink or two and shot ahead, and
August replied, pointing TO the horses, =
differ with you, sir; for ID ccrtum est, quod
ccrttm, Red Eye (reddO poteSt." Patton
was charmed, and often spoke of it as one
OF the best things ever said by any one.
ANXIOUS.
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Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
letter from the white Sufphur--EEc
Kitchen and the DiRjnS-roolHs---
"Viator's'' Impressions.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, !

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, !
August 9th, 1869.
You have had q great many letters from
this celebrated centre of fashion, but per-
haps the first impressions Of 'Eiator I"
may not be entirely void of interest to your
readers.
After the heat and dust of the railroad,
the cool shade and beautiful grounds OF
''the White" (evcn as seen by night, are
indeed refreshing. But after the Pcytons
have manipulated you through an elegant
supper into one of their charming little
cottages, YOU begin to feel at once that it
were worth four times the toll in order TO
reach this most delightful retreat. But
YOU are soon III the land of Nod, and must
reserve your observations for the next
morning.
So many DESERT @ions have been given of
the splendid hotel building with its dining
room, ballroom, and parlor, occupying the
whole of one 1oor), and Of the rows of
handsome cottages which cncirclc it, that !
need not repeat the details.
Nor will | invade the domain of Planch-
ette," and attempt to describe the ball or
the dresses of the ladies, especially as am
such an old fogy as not to patronize the
ballroom. prefer to speak in this letter
of some more practical matters, which will
interest at least the housekeepers. BY the
kind attention of Mr.. William II. Peyton l
have been permitted to crafty my curiosity
by thorough inspection of the kitchen.
Here order, dispatch, and cleanliness
reigns supreme. Chief cook Henry COM
mands his brigade with Gapolconic ability
and the cooking for 1000 people is accom-
plished more easily than that of an ordi-
nary family. A large steam generator
works an indefinite number of boilers, in
which is cooked everything that is to be
boiled. Several immense rotary roasters
cook to perfection your mutton, beef, shoat,
&c.. and we found it fine appetizer to
witness the operation. Then there is the
immense bake-oven, which turns out
fabulous quantities of every variety of
bread, pies, cake, &c. The cake-baker
kindly exhibited to Us the fancy
cake which he was preparing for
the press ball next Tuesday, and we
never saw more beautiful. Pizzini may
look to his laurels. And, then, they have
candy manufactory, in which they make
all the candies needed by the establishment.
The ice-cream freezer, which is worked by
machinery, is we'll worth seeing. Indeed,
it would pay for trip to the White just to
inspect the Kitchen. e., with the privi-
lege of afterwards going to the dining room.
The meat-house joins the kitchen, and IL
kept SO cold that fresh meats may remain
in it indefinitely without injury.
l was interested in the large supply
room, where well nigh every article which
may be needed about the establishment is
stored to be issued when called for.
Some idea of the crowds which have been
ut the White Sulphur may be gathered
from statement of some of the details Of
what they eat.
In the best of the season it requires one
hundred and eighty dozen eggs for u single
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DucRinsfunt 80 Singing and Beauty.
For The DiSnAtCh.


BUCKINGHAM CorNTY, August q, 1869.
In the midst Of the drought and the hard
times our people have not forgotten how to
relish and enjoy n real "trcat.' Had
your editorial corps been present at lianeS 5
chapel, in our county, on yesterday, ana
witnessed the gay assembla@c collected
there, and noted las YOU must have noted)
the bright faces and cheerful countcnanceS,
YOU would have forgotten that there ever
was drought Young and old. ugly and
handsome, small and large, were there,
and, forgetting everything but the enjoy
lncnt before them, smiled and laughed, and
talked and chattcd, until they were admon-
ighed by the latcncsS Of the hour to return
home. The occasion of the gathering was
grand singing by three classes in the
county under the charge of Mr.. ". I. Eye,
from your city. This young gentleman has
been with us for two months, faithfully
performing his duties as 9 Instructor OF
Vocal Music,n and yesterday proved with
what success.
According to appointment, Mr.. Eyes three
classes, numbering some fifty scholars, met
ut the aforesaid church, and, after opening
with prayer, treated the audience, which
was large and appreciativc, to some OF the
best vocal music to which our countymcn
have ever listened. The singing was en-
ioyed very much by those present, and wae
pronounced decided success. At its close
the congregation unanimously, and with IL
hearty goodwill, gave Mr.. Eye Il rising vote
of thanks for his active and efficient labors
among us in the cause of sacred music. /"
Mr. Eye, in few well-timcd remarks, ac-
knowlrdged the kind appreciation Of the
audience.
The beauty of the girls and the gallantry
OF the boys were, as usual, displayed to the
best advantage.
Except the above, no news from our
county. "All quiet along Slate river to-
night TABOR.
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BY wellington Goddih'
Anctinnaer and Real Estate Agent.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THAT VAIL; A. :,
BILE FARM CALLED "ENTEKPk Il. Err r;rc
ON THE NEW, CENTRAL. ROAD NEAL !
JUNCTION WITH TIE N1LLlAMSIn1t,fT 2
TURNPIKE. ABOUT THREE MD = ma nALf
MILES BELOW THE CITY OF RICHmON IL
by virtue Of deed of trust exccuted 10 tnc SUI. SUI
scribnr, bearing date OH the 18th November l5Us;
duly recorded In Henrco county court In l,rcu
Book No S. page DIS, we shall, In execution
thereof and with the assent of the debtor proceed
tn sell Mt pnblic auction upon The premises, on
THURSDAY the 10th day OF september. looo.
commencing at O'Clock p. NJ, If fair II NOT, on
the first fair day thereafter that valuable farm Ia
Gated as above, called "ENTERPR1SE,h and
now occnpied b. Mr. Thomas l.. Peasants, con-
tanning 35oS acres, of which 1903 acres ne on ohg
north and 1891 acres on the south size ol me sal
Central road, 1t will be sub-dlVldcd INTO ints ..
% ia 100 acres eteh according to survey ana pat
thereof to be seen at the office OF the aur,ionccr'
The land Is admirably suited for grass, ana IS pro-
nounccd by judges to be eminently adapted 10 tue
grape culture. ,.o,
Whilst the Orchard IS not very extensive II con,
tains n quantity OF very choice fruit OF scveTtl
t.;nds such rs Apples. Peaches. Pears, Apricots,
Damsons. sc. The improvements on IIG PItTe
arc excellent consisting of bRlCh NV E s,L
ING-uOUSE OF ten rooms, 4 comforlaDic oNicc
in the ward, good servants houses. staDlG, &c;
Possession Of the land given In time 70 seeu al
crops and full possession 1T the end oithe year.
Persons disposed to invest in a small or 4 large
farm are particularly invited to examine the pro-
perry. 49,. ,r;,, no o,o-
fnur;h cash: balance at four, eight. ana twelve
months. for negotiable notes. interest added'
secured by trust deed. e-rr,,,>-s ~'s.
- JAMES PLEASANTS,
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VALUABLE LOT AT PRINCE Ed
Y WARD COURTHOUSE VA. AT AUCTION;
On MONDAY goth SeItember lsS9 lcorT te =
Samuel G. Anderson, deceased. This property
contains about TWELVE Ores. with an eight 81 +
room DWELLING, and Offices cabins, &c. ~ IS
IN the Courthouse village, In one mile OF
fIampdcn sidney College and Union Theological
Seminary, and seven miles Of Farmyiiie. The 80 80
thjs a very pleasant and desirable location.
At the same time, we will sell NINETY ACRES
of WOODLAND. OF the same estate.
TERMS About Twenty-Five Dollars casn pat
onco on n credit of six twelve, and eighteen
months; purchaser giving bond with approved
security. The sale Is made under decree OF the
Circuit Court of Prince Edward, dn Ncnable Us.
Anderson, I&cl subject to the widows dover, hut
including the reversion therein it Is subject also
10 thc ratification of the Court, ana thc tltlc Is re-
tanned until further decree. Refer 10 Undersigned
and II 3. J. WorSham, Esq.
Il. WORSHAM. Prince Edward {. H., va.
i. y. WATKINS, Farmvillc, va;
a., qn ot,wtd Commissioners.