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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

CUMMINs' EXTENSIVE SHOE ESTABLISH
.NENT, Seventh street, seems to DO tho favor
lie resort Of purchasers in the shoe line, and
yerv ,'aturally so from the fact that no other
establish, ncnt In the city presents so large
and dcsir. bic an assortment. The new
winter stock n by far much larger and even
more soloct tba = at any previous season,
thereby giving the large trade of the house
and the public tho gt> 'a'cst advantage u
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

A GRAND rIANo or CHTCKERISa ~ Sous
JAKE has been placed In the Franklin schGvt,
house by our uelghbor, John +. Ellis.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

THE ESrERPRIsISG FIRM of James 8. Top
ham d Co., No. 500 Seventh street, having
closed out tho largest stock OF Carriage aud
Buggy Robes In the city, have again selected
another fresh stock from the largest houses
In New York, consisting Of Wolf, Fox and
Buffalo Robes, together with great variety
OF Plush Robes and Lap Blankets, which
thoy are prepared TO sell at greatly reduced
prices. Our readers would do wcfr 10 give
this house a call before purchasing else
where.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-13

T. Z. PGEsELL, bookseller and statloner
NO; 5VJ Ninth street, opposite the Y, NJ. G.
A, building, oilers to the public at popuIar
prices his fine assortment OF holiday good,
comprising everything pertaining 10 a frst'
class book and stationery establishment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
Forgotten.


Generation after generation have felt as we
feel. and their fellows were as active in life as
ours are now. They have passed away as a
vapor, while nature wore the same aspect OF
beauty as when her Creator commanded her
to be. And so likewise shall it he when we arc
gone. The heavens will be as bright over our
graves as they now are around our path; the
world will have the same funeral wind on Its
way, and the attraction for offspring that she
has now for her children. A little while and
oil this viii have happened. The throbbing
heart will be stlled, and we shall be at rest
Our prayers will be said, and the grave clods
will be thrown in, and our friends will all re-
turn, and we shall be left behind to darkness
and 20 worms. And it may be for some short
time we shall be spoken of, but the thing Of
life will creep in, and our names will soon be
forgotten. Days will continue to move on,
and laughter will be heard in thevery chamber
in which we died and the eyes will again
gIisten with joy and even our children will
cease to think of us, and viii not remember to
lisp our name
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

Az AsroxIsnsD JunsF.--s iew days aco.
says the New Orleans Pi,rams an 81 hiy
and young one found ,hrmslyes ~ C.pst,
charged with disturbing ile peace. I.o ,ai-
GERS statement was clearly gwen, aal ocrtaia-
ly disclosed an equal culpabili'y 10 h'ih /;
was evident, however, that tie Court inc'is'l
a favorable Judgment to the Youngest, AMI de
scales Of justice were rapidly tipping ia her IA
vor.
"Why did you abuse this young laiy,' tie
magistrate demanded Of the old one.
u had right to- was the calm reply.
"What was she doins?"
"Kceping company with a very improper
character 2"
"And what is that to yoa?'
"Shc's my daughter
"0b, indeed, and YOU think The person was
an improper character
"I DO, SIR
ado you know who he was q
81 do not know his name. I've seen him
frequently prowling around after night
And then, as if actuated by sudden inn
pulse, the old lady adjusted her spectacles,
peered cautiously at the Court from under her
great sun-bonnct, and then exclaimed:
"Good lack good Why, you're the man.
Ne! me-" exclaimed the astonished Court.
" Me- woman, did you say me%
Again the spectacles were adjusted, and the
curious gaze prolonged, while the oldlady nod
ded her head at intervals.
Yes, yes, its the same ugly face, I'm sure
ofit; but I'll forgive you this time I'll forgive
you" And the old lady hobbled away, leav-
ing the Court gasping with astonishmcni, and
unable to in,erpose an objection to her depart
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
Idle Daughters.

It's most painful spectacle in certain
families where the mother is the drudge, to see
the daughters, elegantly dressed, reclining at
their fancy work, and their reading, beguiling
themselves Of the lapse Of hours, days and
weeks. and never dreaming Of their response
bilites; but the necessary consequence Of neg
lect Of duty, growing weary Of their useless
lives. laying hold Of every newly invented
s:imulent 10 amuse their dropping energies,
and blaming their fate when they dare not
blame their God for having placed them where
thev are. These individuals viii often tell you
with an air If affected compassion-or WHO
can believe it real that poor, dear mamma
is working herself to death. Yet no sooner DO
you propose they should assist her, than they
declare she is quite in her element in short,
that she never would be happyif she had only
half so much to do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
Newspapers.

The following we extract from long article
on newspapers:
"They credit wider and longer, get oftener
cheated, suffer more pecuniary loss, are oitener
the victims Of misplaced confidence than any
other calling in the community. People pay a
printers bill with more reluctance than any
other. 1t goes harder with them to expend a
dollar on a valuable newspaper than ten on a
gew-gaw; yet everybody avails himself Of the
editors pen and the printers ink.
How many professions and political reputa-
tions and fortunes have been made and sus-
tained by the friendly though unrequitted pen
of the editor?
How many embryo towns and cities have
been brought into notice and pufed into pros
perity by the press?
How many railroads now in successful OPP
Grafton, would have foundered but foT the lever
that moves the world?
In short, what branch of industry and ac-
tivity has not been promoted, stimulated and
defended by the press
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
A Woman's Kiss.

A ballet dancer, who turned the heads ofthe
amorous gentlemen of the Russian capital last
winter, is native Of Cracow, and reputed TO
be the illigitimate daughter of Polish Count
She received presents by the score from her ad-
mirers, among whom was very wealthy no
bleman He made her acquaintance, and was
charmed with her He offered a diamond he
wore upon his finger for kiss She accepted,
and he gladly gave her the jewel, believing,
perhaps, with Ovid:
Who gains kiss and gains no more,
Deserves to lose the bliss he got before.
His suit did not prosper, however, as he bad
hoped. At the end of a month he presented
her with a second, and received a second salute,
but beyond that he did not 60.
At the end of the year he had parted with
nearly all of bis diamonds, and was as far as
ever from success. Irritated by her stubborn
ness. he sought an interview and upbraided her
for her resistance.
81 have no more diamonds to give you" he
said.
Then" she replied, "Ihave no more kisses,
"What am to do? Your heart is made Of
ice. Give me some word Of hope"
"I Icant do that, but I'll give you word OF
counsel"
"What is it p
"Never buy your first kiss Of woman. If
you do, though you were the Car himself you
would be bankrupt before you reached her
heart"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
POETRY.
LITTLE NELLIE.

When the dropping blue bells fingered
On the mossy grass-grown hill,
And the little snowy starfower
Bent above the flowing rill;
When the lovely babe of summer
Wooed the breezes wandering by,
Then our little angel Nellie
Folded her soft wings to die.
Twilight had her curtains gathered,
Pinned them gently with star,
And the fragrant summer breezes
Floated sweety from atar;
Softly kissed the marble forehead
OF our little guileless one,
Lightly waved the jetty ringlets
Tinted by the setting sun.
Then the snowy lid was lifted
From above the hazel eye,
And a voice of music silvery,
Whispered loves sweet lullaby.
fearful eyes were bending DER her,
Lent loves glories to her own,
Gentle voices sad and mournful
Answered low her trembling tone.
But the idol fair was shattered,
Sweetly had the spirit fed,
Plumed were her bright wings for heaven,
And the brighteyed one was dead.
Then with care the shining ringlets
Twined they from her marble brow,
Clasped the dimpled hands and whispered
"Nellie is an angel now"
Pressed the last kiss on her forehead,
Round her wrapped the robe of white,
Rosebuds twined amid her tresses,
Sadly breathed the last good night
Heaven retaineth now our treasure,
Earth the lovely easket keeps,
And the sunbeams love to linger
Where our little Nellie sleeps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
A Cheerful Atmosphere.

Let us try to be like the sunny member Of
the family, who has the inestimable art Of
making all duty seem pleasant, all self deniaI
and exertion easy and desirable; even disap-
pointmc-t not so blank and crushing; who L.
like a bracing crisp, frosty atmosphere through
out the home, without a suspicion Of the ele-
ment that chils and pnches. You have known
people within whose influence you feel cheer
ful, amiable, hopeful, equal to anything. ! dc
not know more enviabIe gift than the energy
to sway others to good to diiIuse around u
an atmosphere Of cheerfulness, piety, truthful
ness. generosity, magnauimity. 1t is not
matter of great talent; not entirely matter
of great energy; but rather Of earnestness AID
honesty and of that quiet, constant energy
which is like soft rain gently penetrating the
soil. 1t is rather grace than gift; and we
all know where all grace is to be bad freely for
the asking
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
VOL. ). NEW SERIES.
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS

-g-The Frer Pass s. published weekly at Tso
Dollar. enc fftr D.r,. per cu.ss Ga ad,uaes.
.rs-TIECE DOLLARS e not paid in advance.
.-s~0r. n. .r-e.i Fr'g Cents for sie months
rs-I -Iae t.-'rs at advertising are. for a square,
Zone inch o- loss, one be'sr and FVly Csut' for
three irs.rt,5rs-srra- ones iu the same proper
tar Each continuance F.t.g CeI.5
re-No aJycr.a.uert O. be considered by the
Month wear unless specified on The Manuscript
or previously agrcei anon between the parties.
r'- An advertisement not marked on the copy
ora srccE.i aum1sr oriusertions win be continued
until lo-5.- aut ard payment czscted accordingly.
ES-EssrrAa A'veruseNeVIs.-T To avoid any
misundersanjiu- ON ;hc part of the Annual Adver-
ts.-s, 10 is proper Co state 5fieg that their pr-
yi,c1e only extends Co their Immediate business
Real Estate Legal aad an other advertisements sent
bv them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
tior.
@e- obituary Notices gilmore than fveIines viii
bcchargcd tor.
JOB WORE--Pcsters. sale Bills. Circulars,
Cards, &c, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

A violent storm occurred recently at the
mouth Of the La Platte river, South America,
and seventeen vessels, names not ascertained,
were wrecked
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

A SPEAKING MACmNE.-We zee IL stated
that Professor Faber, Of Hamburg, has con
structed speaking machine, which uiiers vari-
Gus words, answers questions, and even enun-
ciates single sentences. We hope il will be
smashed 10 pieces II the inventor ever under
takes to bring it TO this country. There Is TOO
much talking here now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

MILD TCRKKYs.--on Friday evening last,
seven wild turkeys 1T upon the roof of Mr..
Jos. NJ. Ryan's kitchen in this place. Two
of them were killcd--oue by Mr. Richard
Hardy and the other By Mr.. Henry Hyer
The Others escaped by timely fight. Their
unexpected presence in the centre q this thriv-
ing little city caused quite an excitement for
a while among the sportsmen. II Virginia
he kept as a territory much longer our citizens
will be able to live upon wild game.-S'auR'oH
Spectator, 10th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
-AndI.cNn- ITmntc1..

Solicitor in Matters Of Bankruptcy,
HAYING specially prepared for the business
and not being excluded from the United
States Courts viii prosecute, diligently, an ap-
rlicauons for the benefit of the late Bankrupt law
committed tn him.
yc- Us win regularly attend the Federal Court
40 CIsrks5UrE, and elsewhere as the eases may re-
gl,ra.
Cas-I...-vn. JuIv s5. Isal-tE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

Josh Billings says: "0ne Of tie funniest
scenes 1 ever listened to waz two old maids
waiting on one sick bachelor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
A Good Man irt a Good Work.

Some weeks since Father NJ. VI. Marco, one
Of the most jealous aud efficient Catholic min
isters of Wisconsin, came from the west aud
entered upon church duties as pastor Of tho
st. Patrcks Church at Dutch Kills. Long
Island City, where be is working with great
zeal aud success, charging the church and
building it up. We have known Father Mar
co for years, while stationed at Ia Crosse as
pastor Of st. Mary's Church there. rs thc best
loved Catholic minister we ever knew. lie
has in tie West established seventeen church
societies, and now comes here toa larger beid
Of usefulness, where men Of genius, education,
refinement, and Christian ardor are appreoiat-
ed. We congratulate the society and church
he is connected with on their good fortune in
La wing as pastor 80 earnest aud deserving
minister as Father Marco, under whose care
any church viii prosper and rapidly increase.
". T. Democrat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

PEABODY FuxERAL FLEET.-Tae body OF
George Peabody win he accompanied to this
country by quite a funeral Aeet--Easlanf'
America aud France ai'i he reprcseuici.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

The above Pills are compounded by southern
Minister ot the Gospel whose disease led to the dis
coyery of the remedy. In 1925. he was reduced to
a skeleton. and was pronounced by three of the
most .kilul Physicians in of our largest cities
% bc in an advanced stage of the Consumption and
beyond cure. He then began To try experiments
ON himself. and, after many efforts. he discovered
the remedy which wrought perfect cure on him.
The great cures they have made. and the urgent
desire of those who have been benefited that others
might share the favor, induced the discoyerer to
prepare them for sale
Address the Proprietor.
c. W. DEEMS.
2S South Calhoun St, BALTIMORE.
October %, lSGS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

REsioxED.-JaJse Wilson, d lae Orphans
Court Of Pduce Gergc's c,laty, Ii. h''ioS
been elected t. tic Sia-e Senate, i1s ;eE9efrd
his resignation % Governor i vie. lis has
been Oh the bench niueteeo year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

In the United States SuPreme C,a'' NJ
nesday week, Chief Justice Caasa ann>'ileei
that cases hereafter continued Al tie 'esso shall
be pu. at tie foot of the calenllF u '"e oe@.
term. I, IS understood that cases 50 4i'loset
n viii he delavel atou. 30 years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
PIANOS. PIANOS.
GOLD MEDAL

CHARLES Al. STIEFF,
For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
OFFICE ANp WAEERO0u No NORTH LBEBTY
ST., above Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
GTIEFFS PIANOS have all the latest improve
= mcnt>, including the AGBAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for firc Years, with privilege Of
exchange within u months it not entirely satstac-
tory 90 purchaser
Second hand Pianos and Parlor and Church Or
Caus % my own make, always on hand, from so
% $500
Ecfc-e.f who have our Pianos in use
Gen. K. E. Lee. Lexington, Virginia. Gen
Robt. Ransom, Wilmington, Y. c. Gen. d. h.
Hill. Charlotte. y. c. Governor John Letcher.
Lexington, Virginia B. F. Harrison, Warren
Eby John B. Packet. John Burns, Andrew Al
bridge, Of Jefferson County.
Send for a Circular. TERMS LIBERAL.
December g. lS6S-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

The Supreme Court Of Missouri Monday
decided tie case Of the State ". Paris ioyoiv-
ing the conflict Of authority between the Pres
byteran General Assembly and the Declara-
ton and Testimony party Of that sect, securing
to the former contro! II all property held upon
condition Of connection with the Old School.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

A CHARITABLE PHYslcTAS.-An account Of
the funeral Of DR.. Lawrence Roane Waring in
Richmond, Va. was given few days ago. A
local paper says: DR.. Waring's fees during tho
twenty years of his practice exceeded half a
million Of dollars, and he was entirely free from
habits ofextravagaDce. This vast sum he gave
to the poor and the suffering, and died with no
other personal property than his simple Office
furniture, his library, and the horses which
he rodcin the prosecution Of his practice among
the poor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02

Successful HuNTIyG RTY-Tbe Armis-
tead Hunting Company, iointstock company
If twenty-odd Stockholders. own, for hunting
purposes, large tract of land IN the Sheuan-
leah mountains in this county Every Fall,
they have fine sport hunting deer on these
hunting grounds. They elect their officers an
nualy, aud conduct thcirsport in a systematic
manner. This party had their annual hunt
for this year last week.
In addition to those which were shot by
members Of the hunting party, there we're four
caught by the dogs, aud eleven killed by . out
siders persons not belonging to The party
making the number Of deer killed in five days
forty-one, a little more than an average per
day Of eight deer killed.-St0unton Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
TO HOUSEKEEPERS

H....t.ttN -.f
TO EOUSEKEEPERS
The Elr.t'c Sponge No"ress
Il .r- healtaiest, cleaucst most elastic, durable,
and jes. Bed In the world.
Tbs Elastic Sponge PTor-'
Arc Light. soft. sweet. aud free from an unhealthy
and disaEreeable odoras most feathers have
The Elastic Sponge C"hionf
For Church. Carriage or Chair is far superior to
even best curIed hair which is never found nsuch
articles. aIwar- retaining the iu.lness, very COM
Portable, and much cheaper than good hair'
T5s Elastic Sponge in Furniture
=. ..cb better than hair as 10 Is always free from
-..,r. -rd an insect life and ,0 permanently e.
f,-+5. ne t1 keep che covers constantly iuli' IAus
,sii-..- greatly O. the beauty Of the Furniture
The Ela..i- Sponge Goods
,-s selling RAPIDLY. and every body i.Ses them
S.rd Tor Pamphlets, giving full particulars WIN
price E,; ot goods.
Local Agents Wanted.
An AGENT wanted in every Town in the STATE 20
""'.' "''' y. MOVES.
-''N'' General agent,
qH.N. Howard -. Baltimore.
Sept. 90. lSc9-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
Formerly the Natioual)
CAMDEN STREET, NEAR HOWARD,
Baltimore, Maryland.
T.-m.. s. 30 per DaN

TTVHE undersigned late proprietor Of the halt6y
House, has the pleasure Of announcing 70 ms
friends and the public generally, that he sleased
~ above Hotel for term Of years, and proposes
making 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-12-02
seHg, BUitT, Eggs &C., &c.
No. Al SoUTH HOWARD STREET.
BALTIMORE.

va Orders for all kinds Of Merchandise. Salt,
Fish, Plaster, Guano, and the various Fertilizers
and Farming Implements, promptly filed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25
Politics in South Carolina.

The Charleston NeWs srys that in
that State the so-called Conserva-
tive Republican movement is a fail
ure. The Radicals vow that they
cannot be more Conservative than
they are, and the Democrats are re
solved not 10 be dabbed Republi-
cans. There will then be, in the
elections of 1870, only two parties in
the State-the Radical party and the
Antl-Radical party; This AntiRad-
ical party has already powerful
pulic sentiment in its favor. All
honest men, who see the corruption
and ignorance which now run riot,
know that another two years of Rad
zeal ascendancy would go far to ruin
the State. They have no political
feeling to crafty, and no political
interest to serve. What they desire
is an honest executive, a truly repre-
sentative legislature, and pure and
learned judiciary, together with an
economical administration, and its
consequence, low taxation. ThiS is
their one aim and purpose, and they
place themselves accordingly upon
the bi Dad platform of Anti Radical
ism-a platform upon which every
citizen may stand without doing
violence to II single political princi-
pie. Anti, Radicalism in South Car
Dina is, i'll truth, the outward sign
of the inward determination of our
people to obtain State government
under which the people may be Sc
cure III the enjoyment of their prop
erty, and all classes be encouraged
to labor steadily for their own and
the common good.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25
The Pennsylvania Election.

From all parts of the State we
have the cheering intelligence that
the Democratic watch-fire are burn
ing brightly. The earnest men of
the party are awake and working.
From the North, and from the South,
the East and the West comes the
glad CRY of the Commonwealth re-
drmption and the arising of the peo-
pie. The enthusiasm for Packer is
intense, and a quiet determination
is everywhere manifest to make him
the next Governor of the State.
So let it be. We thank Heaven
for the brightness that begins to
show itself above the horizon, glad
herald of a better day. With Pack
er in the GubeInatorial chair, and a
Democratic majority in the LegiSla-
turr, Pennsylvania can once more
take her stand as the proudest
among the COMMONWEALTH Demo-
cratic Waterman, BelIcfontelPa.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25
Citation Notice.

To R. T. Westbrook, Pin Oak Postofscs F1yeti
County, ArkGnsos W F Carson, Gray
Rock Posto6fce, 7itas Co., Texosi Margaret
Allen Lacy POstoflce, DrtO Co., Arkan>
sas; james Cursor, Mt. PleasazH Postof-
ice, Carroll Co arkansas:
V0U are hereby cited to be and appear
i before the Probate Court of Madison
County, State of Mississippi, on the
End Monday and SA day Of N0rember,
A. D., 1869; to show cause, if any you can,
why the petition of A. Carson, ct. al. for the
sale of the lands of the estate of Robert
Carson, deceased, should not be granted.
j. MCCLELLAN. Clerk,
J. W. Dawns, BY E. A. FORD. D. C.
for pet'urs. Sept 1885, St.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25
Democratic State Convention.

A movement to assemble Demo
cratic State Convention in October is
IN progress, and the time and place
VIII be announced in few days.
we would suggest that the day Sc
iected be not earlier than the 14th
of October.
This movementcomes from the nee
pie. a Democratic State Convpn.
zion is absolutely demanded By the
condition ofbublic affairs. The Con
Stitutlon-framed by an Illegal Con
VeiItion III utter defiance Of the will
ana interest Of the real citizens Of the
0tate-muSt be defeated. Every
consideration of principle and sound
pollcy demands it, The masses of
Inc Democratic party will NOT submit
quietly to dIctation from the Jack.
son Rings" and all the intrirucs of
trading politicians, greedy monopo.
lists and abandoned adventures r.
foist AN Ubiquitous Constitution upon
the State will 90 down beneath the
scorn of her insulted people.-COlun.
Bus Democrat.