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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
An Outrageous Insult to Our Coiored
Soldie's.

We are Informed by the daily press that
'' the indians Of the plains will not take scalps
from the heads Of negro soldiers killed in bat
tie"
Is not this a tlagrant violation Of the spirit
Of the civil rights bill, Of the new amendment
10 the Constitution, and Of the new reconstruc-
,lon policy Of Congress?
This is the crowning insult to our cclorcd
citizens.
Shall the redskins I've allowed thus to mako
distinction on account Of race and color?
When the colorcd troops 6ght bravely may
those untased Indians scorn their scalps as
being no trophy worth the taking ONT
This contemptuous treatment OF the black
man by the red man is not be borne.
Senator Sumner must attend to this.
He must illuminate speeches against the no
ble red man Of the forest, who, when on tho
war path, darcs to show savage disrespect to
wool
lie has abolished the word white" in the
District of Columbia, let him abolish the word
black +" on the plains.
Let him cause it be enacted that when the
untaxed red skin says:
"Ugh, big Indian no scalp niger some
body shall shoot him on the spot.
1t is not because of the difficulty Of taking
off the colored mans scalp.
No such thing.
Indians scalp very short haired white sol'
diers.
1t is their contempt for the negro as an in
ferior race.
They must be taught better.
Here is missionary work 10 do.
And new stipulation should be made in
all Indian treaties, that no distinction OF race
or color shall be made with the scalping knife
The insult is too cutting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Forget-M N OF.

Grandmother" said little Gretchen, "why
do you call this beautiful flower, blue as tho
sky, growing by the brook, a FOrget-me-
not p"
"My child" said her grandmother, " / once
accompanied your father to this brook, when
he was setting out on long journey. He told
me whenever / saw this little flower to think
Of him; and so we have always called 1t the
Forget-me-notl
al will tell you," continued her grandma
ther. "of whom this flower will remind you-
Him who made it. Every flower OF the held
or garden says to us, Remember God " and
from their Creator brings the words: Forget
me-not'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

"Cousin or no COUSIN" thought Tom, I'll
stop him after tomorrow.
That night our hero slept but little, aud long
before the sun had gained bis regal seat his
steps were turned toward bis affanced' dweii-
ing. He rang the bell A strange servant
opened the door, and to his astonishment,
handed him letter and closed the door. lie
read:
DEAR Ton: Now don't cry; please don't.
| know it's hard, but the truth is, am mar
ried woman-a married flirt. Mr.. Douslnbury
is no other than Mr. Wallace, my husband
Do not weep but console yourself, for you are
not the first who suffered by falling in love
with me. Good-by. | start for home by the
o'clock morning train.
Miss alias Mrs. WALLACE.
S.-My young friend, in future mind how
you fall in love. The fairer sex are sort otrlck-
ish. Respectfully, J.C. WALLACE, Esq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
LOVE-LIGHT.

"Go down to the meadow at break OF day,
Go down to the meadow, son John,
And labor away 'mong the sweetest hay
That ever the sun shone on"
And John went down to the meadow-land,
But he saw not the clover sweet,
And the sky was dun, for he missed the sun,
Though it reddened his brow with heat
He missed the sun, and he missed the light
And the world seemed upside down,
Till he caught the sight of smile so bright
And linsey-woolsey gown
Till he caught the sight ofa golden head,
And fair and merry face,
When so bright and round, with sudden bound,
The sun went up in its place;
The sun went up and the light came down,
And the field was all agow,
While his heart kept time to the merry rhyme,
OF the reapers' song below.
And Mary, she laughed at her lovers mood,
As she turned from his fond carcss,
Though the south wind blew from her lips so true
The sweet little answer, " Yes.
ooh! wherefore so glad 2" said farmer Gray,
ooh! wherefore so glad, son John?
For the storm to-day spoiled the sweetest nay
That ever the sun shone on"
But John knew nothing Of rain or flood,
And nothing Of ruined hay;
For the flowers of joy to the farmers boy
Were scattered along the way.
And merry the wedding bells rang out,
And merry the pipers did play,
At the golden dawn of the happy morn
That ushered the marriage day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
A Good One.

A young blood residing not a half-dozen
miles from this place, was the victim of rather
a good Joke one Sunday night recently. He
was trying to be particularly sweet to a
young lady, and had paid her number oi
visits at the residence Of her parents. The old
folks had somehow got an idea into their heads
that the children were too young 10 keep
company" and conveyed the desired blnt by
calling the girl out Of the room and sending
her 10 bed at nine o'clock, the lady OF the
house astonishing the young gent by bringing
into the parlor huge piece of bread and but
ter, nicely spread with sugar, which she pre-
sented TO him, saying, in her kindest manner
"There, hubby, take this and run home tc
your mother; it's time little boys werei IN bed.
The would-be gay young beau hasntfelt as
be wanted any more sweetness from that source
since,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

CREEnFULyEss.-0D who has tboughtdeep-
ly and well upon the sources of human happi-
ness, says there is no greater every day virtue
than checrfulness This quality Of man among
men, is like sunshine TO the day, or gentle, re-
newiug moisture to parched herbs. The light
OF a cheerful face diffuscs itself, and communi-
Gates the happy spirit that inspires it. The
sourest temper must sweeten in the atmosphere
Of continuous good humor. AS well might
fog, and cloud, and vapor, hope to cling to the
sun ilumined landscape, as the blues and mo-
roseness to combat jovial speech aud cxbllera-
ting laughter. Be cheerful, always. There
is no path but will be easier travelled, no load
but will be lighter, no shadow on beart or
brain but will lift in presence Of determined
cheerfulness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Fleas.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

The smallest animal of the brute creation,
and The most pesky, IL the ficas.
They are about the bigness ov an onion
seed. and shine like bran new shot.
They spring from low places, and can spring
further and faster Than emmy Of the bug brutes.
They bite wus than the muskeetoze, rthey
bkc on a run, one flea will 60 aul over mans
suburbs, in minits and leave him as freck-
led as the meazles.
It is impossible TO do anything well with
sica ON you except s,saro, and ileas ain't aIfaid
of that; the only way Is 10 quit bizness ov aul
kinds and hunt for the flea, and when you
have found him he aint there. This is one Of
the flea mysteries, the fakulty they have OF be-
ing entirely lost jiSt as you have found them.
don't suppose there is ever killed, on an
average, during emmy one year, more than 10
fleas in the whole of the United States ov A.
merica, unless there is casualty of some KIND
-oncc in awhile there is dog gifts drowned
sudden, and then thare may be few ieas lost
They are about as hard 10 kill az fax seed
IL. and if you don't mash them as inc as ground
pepper they will start bzness on a smaller kap-
ital jist as pestiverous as ever.
There IL lots ov people who never seen a tea,
and It takes pretty smart man to sec one en-
nyhow; they don't stay long in place.
If YOU ever ketch flea, kill him before you
do ennything else; for il yu do put Of min
its, it may be too late.
Menny flea has passed away forever in less
than minits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

Joseph Joslin, Esq, 6f Poultney, w., gave
his daughter on her marriage the following
swords of WISDOM" which will do for every
pair:
Never talk al, but 10 each other.
Never both manifest anger at the same time.
Never speak loud or boisterously to each
other.
Never reprove each other in presence OF
others.
Never find fault or fret about what cannot
be helped.
Never find fault or fret about what can DO
helped.
Never pepeat an order, or request when
understood.
Neglect everybody else rather than each
yther.
Never make remark at the others expense.
Love the Lord and serve Him faithfully all
the days Of thy life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Avon Mill for Rent.

yt,HE subscriber offers for Rent the Avon Mill,
situated at Kabletown, Jefferson Bounty,
West Virginia. The capacity of this Mill Is about
%, 900 bushels. The occupant last year grouna a.
bout Is 900 bushels.
The water-power is strong, never-failing, and
never freezes.
This Mill is located admirably, in good Wheat
growing section of country, convenient TO roads.
Possession given on the lst of July next Ad-
dress the subscriber at Kabletown.
JOHN J. KABLE,
For the Heirs Of John Kable.
March Is, lseo-t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
eW. ~. 8.
NO HUNIBUG HERE!

YyNHE subscriber, having just returned from Fred
erick City with an extensive stock of superior
material is prepared to offer to the citizens OF JET
ferson county, the very best bargains in
ROOTS AND SHOES,
manufactured under his own supervision, by the
best city workmen. His stock is such as to recon-
mend it to every Judge of
LEATHER,
and has been purchased with great care from the
os Messrs. Bantz Wachter, Of Fred
erick, the Oldest and most experienced TANNERS
in the State of Maryland As he employs none
but the best wOrkmen-such as thoroughly under
stand the trade-and works none other than the
best finished material. he feels confident of his ab-
ity to give satisfaction Especial attention given
to the finer quality of
LADIES' WORK.
For the accommodation of the trade he will keep
on hand, at all times, complete assortment OF
Readv-Made Work,
which he will warrant to compare with any that
can be found in the country.
REPAIRING done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. New WORK and REPAIRING executed in
from twelve to forty-eight hours, and no disap-
pointmeuts at the hour promised.
zcs-It must be understood that as Cash is re-
quired in the purchase of all material used in my
business and paw of hands, must exact from all,
without respect to persons, CASH on delivery OF
work.
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand n supply Of this valu-
able article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satisfaction by many of his Gus
toners. lie would refer those who wish to know
something of its value to the following gentlemen,
who have used it with effect, viz:-Dr. John d.
Starry, W. j. Hawks, Capt. John j. Lock, W. E
by and George W. Eichelberger.
Anril %. lS69-ly. J. C. KEMP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
HOMEMADE WHISKEY
Sign of the White Boot.

TTNHE undersigned has commenced operations on
his own "hook," in the "Run District,
CHARLEST0WN,
At the Sign of the White Boot,
Where he will make BOOTS AND SHOES of the
best quality. Gentlemen who want fne ,oork exc
cuted, have the opportunity presented for obtain
ing il. and not at eEorbitdnt charges.
HUNTING and RIDING BOOTS made to order.
Give me call. l refer 10 all, far and near, who
have worn Boots or Shoes Of my make.
JAMES WOODY.
December 3, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

A German chemist has discovered that II
morphia. which is sometimes used effectuaiiy
To allay vomiting, be heated with hydro-chlorlc
acid. il will become the most powerful emetic
known. The effect is produced BY introducing
small quantity under the skin, but the vornlt-
ing soon subsidies and leaves no nausea. Inc
discoyerer calls the new agent ememorphia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
THIRTY CARRIAGES,
Limo. Lime
SPRING AND SUMMER,
1860.

I ASK the attention Of my customers and the
i public to the large and well selected stock OF
Spring and summer Goods just opened, which
shall sell as low as the lowest. Ny stock OF Ladies
Dress Goods embraces the following:
STRIPED SERGE,
JAPANESE PRINTED CAMBRIC,
GRAND DUCHESS BLACK ALPACA,
SILK WARP ALPACA,
MOZAMBIQUES, &C.
would ask the attention Of the ladies OF Charles
town and vicinity 70 my large stock of Notions and
White Goods, consisting in part Of Kid Gloves,
Hosiery, Laces, Cambria and Swiss Edging Ruff
fling, Coventry Marseilles. ..Grecian Bend Fluting
Parasols, Ribbons, Plain, Barred and Striped Cam
brio, Barred Imperatriee, and many other articles
too numerous 20 mention.
Black and White and Colored Berage Shawls,
Shetland Shawls, Real Lama Lace Shawls, Black
Cashmere Shawls; Table Linen, Wool Table Co
vers. White and Colored Honey-cOmb and Mar
seilles Spreads also Calic0s, COttons, Checks and
Stripes at the lowest stprices.
Nv stock Of Clothing, Hats, and Gents Furnish
ing goods consists Of the Largest and Best selected
in the county; also Cloths and Cassimeres, White
Linen. Brown Linen and Calico Shirts in great va
rietes. Call and judge for yourselves, at
). \. HAMBURGBR'S
Charlestown, May G. Cheap Cash Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01

This Supporter viii give Immediate Relief.
This Supporter ,cR Effect Permanent Care.
have tried this invention upon a number of fe-
males suffering from falling Of the womb and 1t has
GiVen Relief ia erery Instance i'i,how a SINGLE
FAILURE.
It's uniform success in every application has
satisfied the inventor and all who have tried ii.
that this Supporter is most valuable relief and
remey.
l ONLY ASK THE SUFFERING TO GIVE IT
ONE TRIAL.
Nsa.I have still further improved my Patent
Supporter for the prevention Of PrOlapSus Uteri,
or Falling Of the Womb. IL is now, believe,
complete and is suited TO ladies in every condition
who have a tendency TO Falling Of the Womb
The Supporter, as it was originally patented, is
exactly suited 10 ladies in pregnancy, and cannot
be improved but for females not in that condition,
the Improvement Just made is all that necessary
90 make this invention OF the greatest painpre
venters ever made known 10 afflicted females. The
improved Supporter can be had for s. and uD-
wards according to material used in construction,
some ladies preferring the finest and most costly
material.
Nd, Those who have used this Supporter know
its values and would not relinquish its for any
consideration. The ease and comfort 1t gives are
astonishing.
NG Directions FOR use accompanying each Sup
porter. Responsible gents wanted in every town,
citv and county in the United States for the sale of
nv supporter or remedy for falling Of the womb.
Address me at Harrisonburg, Va.
Jan. 2S, lS'-6m. JOSEPH FUNKHOUSER.
N7e- The Virginia Free Press will please copy
the above for months and forward account.
Rockingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
nELIEF FOR AFFLICTED FEMALESl,
X PREVENTION AND CURE OF
PROLAPSUS UTERL
OR FALLING OF THE WOMB,

By ibe use Of siHple and easy Supporter, jest IN
renied and pa,eaied by REV. JOSEPH FUNK
HOUSER, of Roekiagh0m county, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
JAS. LAW. HOOFF,
DEALER IN
Agricultural implements,
AND
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
IL a IL ID w "A II f,
CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
THE
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

WOODS REAPER AND MOWER,
Separate or combined. with Self-Rake.' These
machines are the best in use. Agent for
Clarke and Jefferson.
SWEEPSTAKES THRESHING MACHINE,
SEPARATOR AND HORSE POWER,
The best Thresher in the world.
ALSO. THE NATIONAL. H00SIER, and other
HAY AND FODDER CUTTERS.
Tie HUloughby Gum Spring Drill.
agent for Clarke and Jeilerson.)
Cider Mills, Horse Hay Rakes, Ploughs,
Berea Grindstones, Pumps of all kinds,
Scales, Corn Shelters, Wheat Fans,
Dirt Scoops, Churns, Cradles, Scythes
Shovels Forks, Spades, Rakes
GUANOS.-J. j. Turner's Excelsior, Orchilla,
Alta Vela, Ground Nerassa, and Pure Peruvian.
PH0SPHATES.-B Berger & Buttz, Chesapeake,
South Carolina and other PhOsphates.
Seeds and Plants for Field and Garden.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
THE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT

CONSISTS OF
Iron Steel Horse Shoes, Mule Shoes, Horse Nails,
and Blacksmiths' Supplies and Tools, such as An
wills, Bellows, Vises, &c.
IMPORTED AND AMERICAN CUTLERY.
Mortise Machines, Jack Screws, Chains, Traces,
Hames, Trowels, Nails, Spikes, Locks, Hinges,
Bolts, Files, Chisels, Levels, Planes, Bevels,
Wrenches, Hoes and Picks.
Nn- Special advantages for furnishing Circular,
Mill and Gross Cut Saws with warrant.
A complete stock of Tools and Supplies for Car
penters Builders, Masons, Sadlers, Shoemakers
and others, with many Housekeeping and Fur
nishing Goods American and Imported.
Thankful for past liberal support solicit orders
for above and similar goods.
March Is, go. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
Andrew Hunter,

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAYING specially prepared for the business
and not being excluded from the United
States Courts will prosecute. diligently, all ap-
peations for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed % him.
N-C lie viii regularly attend the Federal Court
at Clarksburg, and elsewhere as the cases may re-
quire.
Charlestowa, July 25, lSC7-tf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
Application for Patent.
Notice No. l5f.
u. s. REorsrEn,s orrrcr.

u. y. REGIsTERs OFFICE,
Ckn,oS CRY; Ncy;. July a. 1921
IN Sharon Inns this day fled In this Office n dia.
gram, together with n notice Of application, for
patent from tho United States. under Act OF Con.
gress approved July aj, 1896, for 80 feet Of q Ger,
tain yein or lode Of quartz. or other rock, In
place bearing gold, silver, copper, ard other
metals, commonly called and known rs the Com
stock lode, In Gold Hill Mining District. Storey
north by the Bacon Mill and Mining Company.
and on the south by the Consolidated Gold Hill
Mining Company, and Is more particularly de-
scribcd rs follows, to.wit: Commencing ut on
iron monument No. /, located on The westerly
side of the American Flat Road. Gold IIill, the
same hcing known a. Post No. 3, of United
States Patent Survey No. 80, Bacon Company.
east line Of Section 81. Township II, north Of
Range 81 east, bears north 200 i' cast 5Ol feet.
Thence running from the center OF said iron
Monument No. I First SOnth 81" ig east 52I.1
feet. Sccond-South 500 2p cast d1.T5 feet.
ThiM-South SO 81 east 27.S3 feet. Fourth
South 73o .! cast, passing through an iron
Monument No. ., at T20.63 feet, the same being
known ~ Post No. 4 OF United States Patent
Survey No. 30, Bacon Company. South line
from Post No. ! souti 90 IL east 30 feet.
Thence running from centre ofsald wooden Post
No. 3. First-South $40 4G ca.t52i.7 feet. Sec.
ond-S $50 aP cast 41.T feet. T~hird-South $40
81 east 2I.S3 feet. F~Ourlh-SOuth no .G east,
passing througha wooden Post No. 4, ut T20.53
feot, containing one acre, moro or lcss. Bear.
ings expressed from true meridian; magnetic
variation 1850 III east. Said claim Is more par.
t~icularly described in the notice and diagram
posted In this Office and on the claim:
+. TODD, Register.
,Julv Of ScQ-3n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-08-19
Application for Patent.
Notice No. 1877.
U. 8. REoIsrrR's OFFICE,

U, .. uEulSTEh y offINh, .
CARSON CITY. New, August 4. 1850.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT THE
IN Alpha Consolidated Mining Company, by
Thomas G. Taylor, Superintendent, has this day
fled In this Office q diagram. together with q
notice OF application for n patent from the Uni.
ted Statca, under Act OF Congress. approved
July %. 1866. for &c., % feet ofa certain vein or
lodo OF quartz. or other rock in place, bearing
gold. silver, copper, and other metals, commonly
called and known rs tho C0mstook lode. and
Alpha Consolidated Mining Company, In Gold
Hill Mining District, Storey County, Nevada
Said claim Il bounded on the north by the Ex-
chequer Company and on the south by The 1mpc.
rial Company, and IL moro particularly described
as follows, oWit: South llnc-CoinIncncing nj
Post No. /. located about 10 feet north OF the
Imperial hosting works. Gold Hill: thence run.
ming in q westerly direction north $40 de- west
(passing through a line post at n distance of5al, z
feot). and in an castorly direction. First course
South 500 2G' cast II .T5 feet. Second course
South $40 81 cast 1888 feet. Third course
South go 2p cast (pnssing through a line postal
q distance OF T20.53 fcets North line-Com-
mencing alta wooden Post No. 9, which bears
from Post No. l north $50 49, east 3O0.89 feet,
and anS,L TH aso fem 5,s sn said Post 20 o nG5th T Tspc ~ west es, and md
followiag points arc found to be within tho lode:
Point IA" 620Ioot level. bears from the center
Of the south shaft Of the Alpha Company. south
5To so east 2ii feet. Point III" s0.f0ot level,
bears from the said shaft south ego a' west 1Ge
feet. Point &C" 931foot level, bears from said
shnft south geo east $50 feet. The length OF the
claim upon the lode. between Posts Nos. ! and
9, Is 800. 90 feet, Tho walls arc unascertained
but the claim IL supposed TO be embraced within
an area OF nine acres. Bearings expressed nom
the true meridian, magnetic variation 1Go IL
east. Said claim Is more particularly described
in the notice and diagram posted in this Office
and on the claim.
r. d. TODD, Register.
aus-sm.