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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-08-20

ZZO front 81, Nctc iOFE,
Is admitted by all to be the most elegant thing OF
the kind ever introduced They are far more du-
rable than leather, while they are lighter and can
be ornamentee TO suit all tastes. These heels are
struck up by dies and machinery out of seamless
sheet metal and are finished in fine gold or silver
plate Handsomely engraved and ornamented; also
in plain black or engraved black, as well as bronze
or nickel.
As matter Of accommodation, Ladies at dis
lance, who wish to supply themselves with one or
two pairs of boots, with the metallic heel can have
their orders for the present, filled by addressing
the Company. who will, on receipt Of Ten DOL
LARS send by express two pairs ci peat and sub
stantial boots or they will send one pair receipt
of SIX DOLLARS in money or pOst-oilice order.
An extra quality, and more elegantly finished boot,
such as retail on Broadway, will BE- forwarded by
the Company upon the receipt OF Ten DOLLARS
for a single pair, or EIGHTEEN DOLLARS for
two pairs
Tolessen the cost Of expressage, persons wishing
single pairs OF heels should club togethes with 9TH
ers, and send orders or single pairs can Toe sent
by mail on receipt of price, with twenty-five cents
added TO pay postage
Shocmakcrs in the country viii either be sup
piled with samples Of heels, or the Company will
forward to them CATERS as above for sample shoes
The metallic heel has solid metal base, and hard
rubber tip, which can be turned around as one
side becomes worn. This enables the wearer 10
keep her ankle always straight. and prevents the
counter of the shoe from running down.
Ladies can apply these heels to their own shoes
in few minutes, after having the old ones remoy-
ed.
In addition to the EurRfss style the Company
make the ordinary shape Heel for either Ladies
or Gentlemans Shoes.
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NOTICE.,

YIiE Sale Notes for purchases made at the
Sale 10y me as administrator Of Adam L..
Demory, deceased, are over due. Parties in
tcrestcd are requested to make payment at
once and save costs.
WIN II. TRAVERS.
Admir- Of y l.. Demory.
The Sale Notes for property sold at the same
time by James II. Cendcuiug are in my hands
for collection
Aug 20. 1870. WN. II. TRAVFRC
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SCHOOL AT Oneida =

TIVE Second Scholastic Tear Of my Select
4 School for Bows under tile care OF Rev. Jas.
T. Poindexter, will begin on the lst Monday Of
September, 1870, and close the last Friday Of
June ISL.
TERMS
For Board, and Tuition in English Branches, Lat
in, Greek, French, Spanish and Mathematics.
.......... ................. $3.50.
Tnition alnne...... .............S $50 20 $50.
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ADVANTAGES:

Situated in a delightful ncig hbor, removed from
the temptations incident to towns or villages; en-
ioying every comfort which home could furnish,
with continual supervision of the principal; the
facilities for study and exercise unsurpassed Re
ligious influence of a Christian Minister'S home
always present-oHcr every advantage which a
christian parent could desire.
Rev. J. r.. Pondextcr educated at University
Of Virginia and Theological Seminary Of Virginia,
il an experienced teacher, having taught for five
years in OF the largest and best schools Of the
South.
5.n~ For further particulars apply to
REv. W. 7. LEANELL,
Near Charlestown, JcG. Co, ". Va.
July 10, lS7O-tf
SPIT. COPY.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
TO
G. O y Il r 4 G. Il O RS!

PROPOSALS will be received by the Presi-
< dent and Directors of the Shepherlstown
and Hal!town Turnpike Company, up to the
Isl DAY Of SEPTEMBER NEXT,
for the construction of the road. The bids to
be to grade and Macadlmze the whole road.
a distance Of about eight miles, by the mile, or
for any section thereof \ map Of tie road is
filed with the Recorder of the County. at Shcp-
herdstown, and the President or Directors will
furnish all necessary information upon in
Quiry. Proposals to be sent to John r. Hen
klc President, HalItown. jefferson County.
W Va, before the LIST Of September.
The work to be let to the lowest responsible
bidder.
BY Order of the Directors.
J. p. A. ENTLER, Secretary.
Aug 90, 1S7O-3w
nR ANARCHISTS Uterine Catholicon, for all
/ diseases peculiar to Females. Kennedy's
Medical Discovery, for sale by c. T. BELLER.
liarper's Ferry, Aug. 20, 1870.
noBBINS Electric Soap saves Time, Labor,
~ Clothes and Women. Every housekcepcr
should try it, For sale by c. Z. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, Aug 20, 1870.
TRoN-BoUND Barrels and Kegs, for sale by
| Aug. 20, 1870. j. :. YESTERDAY.
4 BSENT.-A.F SMITH CO., Photograph
y ers, will be absent until the First of October.
Aug. 20, 1870.
HORN Knives, Brier Hooks, Scvthcs. Round
Y Tap, Rosendac and Shepherdstown Cement,
Grindstones and llangings, Blasting and Gun
Powder, Safety Fuse, Shot, Lead, Cartridges Bah
bit Metal &C., for sale by
Aug. 20, 1870. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
ntRT Scoops, Long and d. Handle Shovcls,
l , Picks, Cutting Boxes Corn Shelters Fan and
Cider Mills, Fox, Rat and Mouse Traps. Bills of
Lumber all dimensions, Plastcring Lath Rims,
Hubs, Spokcs, Axcls, Springs, Shafts, Turner's,
Burger Butt, MARYLAND, Croosdale ODER Sons,
and other standard Fertilizers, for sale by
Aug. 20, 1870. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
DEACH and Apple Parer's, Parer, Corer and
| SIicer's Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutters
Porcelain Lined, Brass and Bell Metal Kettles for
sale by JAS. LAW. IOOFF.
FS'HE Willoughby Gum Spring Drill, improved,
1 U!um Ploughs and Castings, for sale by
Aug. 20, 1870. JAS. LAW. IIOOFF.
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Grand Concert Col.thc Com
Baptist Church. Charlestown.
FOR SALE.

VHREE y year old CoIts-two Of them
course and large. can be seen at II. b.
Davcuport's, Esl.,-Ihc third, a fue Bay. bv
Richmond at my residence.
JNo TEOS. GIBSON.
Aug %, IS70-ti.
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For sale.

HAVING more Horses than want, will eel
the choice out Of four one Of them !. a first
rate barsharc leader.
Aug 10, ls7J-3L J. q. YATES.
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The Keller Gum Spring
DRH

WE offer the Keller Gum Spring Drill to the
W Farmer, greatly improved for 1870. Thirty
one Of these superior Drills were sold by US in 1865
and Thirty-eght in 1869. We refer to Farmers
who have used these 60 Drills the past two seasons
Call and get a circular giving particulars.
MCCURDY d DUKE, Agents.
The following gentlemen represent US in the
sales of the Keller Drill Capt. J. 5. Melvin, Duff
fields and Shepherdstown; V. G.. Moore, Kear-
ncys7ille; A. C.. Timberake 4 Co., Rippon; Jno
VI. Nicely, Middeway; J. W. Luke, Summit Point
Marshall Il Smith, Berryvile; all Of whom have
sample Drills and Circulars.
Aug. 20, lS70-4t.
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WM. H. TRANERS.
NOTICE.

THF Sale Notes for property purchased Of
4 the undersigned Adam Young. Trus-
tees of Henry p. Hunt>hury are I'm my hands
for collection and will be due ON the 29,h inst.
Prompt payment will be expected.
WM. H. TRAVERS.
Aug. %, 1870. Trustee
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The Duiiicld'S Ci:tssicul
High school"

WILL open its First Session IN the New Build
W ing, on the lst Monday u September, 1870
and close the last Thursday Of June, 1871. This
School is designed to prepare young men for The
highest classes of our best Colleges, for the nj
vcrsty of Virginia, for the active pursuits Of life.
Special attention will be given to the thorough in
struction in our own language, which is sometimes
sadly sighted in Classical Schools. The Session
will be divided into two terms of months each, at
the close of which i. c.. last week Of January and
June, there will be public examinations.
This School is not designed to be - Sectaran."
All parents may exercise their right To determine
on what religious services their sons shall attend
provided, every pupil shall regularly attend some
Church on the Sabbath.
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Valuable Town Property.
Terms
FOR SALE.

4 THOROUGHBRED DEVON BCLI-ba,
y been long enough on the farm. will dis
pose OF him on accommodating terms. Also, CORN.
which will be delivered at the corn house
July TO- ls70-n CHARLES AGLIONBY.
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LOCATION.

Dullicld's is a Station on the 3. & o. Z. r.. in
Jefferson county, ". Va, in the most beautiful
and healthy region Of the Valley Of Virginia; and
in the midst Of population distinguished for iru
gality industry, sobricty and Christian morality.
There is not anywhere within the reach of this
School, place where liquors and their concomi
tants for the seduction and ruin of youth can be
procured.
BOARD may be had in the most moral and
respectable families at from SIG TO $50, including
everything except washing and lights.
TUITION English Branches for 10 mos $1,000
" English and Classics " 1900
" French extra 1000
The entire expense for Board and Tuition for
the Scholastic year may vary from $500 TO $3.50.
For fuller information, apply to
REV. JNO. A. SCOTT, \. NJ,
JNO. 4. SCOTT, Jr., \. g.,
Associate Principals
DuGiclds Depot, Jefferson County, W. Va
july 30. lS70-Cw.
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Encourage Your Home
Company.

INSURE your Houses. Barns, Wheat Stacks DC.
| in the Valley Fire Insurance Company, of West
Virginia, at Charlestown. Its rates for insurance
are as low. and its securities good as those OF
foreign companies.
Applications for Insurance to J. ED. DUKE.
Agent. will have prompt attention.
Office at MCCURDY & DUKES
Aug. Is, lS7O-3t. Hardware Store.
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PRICE LIST
For Lqdies' and Misses French Heels
FOR BOOTS AND SLIPPERS.

FOR BOOTS AND SLIPPERS.
BLACK.
The "Empress," plain. not polished, black
or bright tins. per pair..................... ~
The " Empress" polished, with gold and
silver plated tips, per pair,.........-...... w
The empress" engraved, variety OF pat
terms. per ....'..'''. -
The Empress" engraved gold wreath
border and tip, per paIr,................'.'. oV
GILT.
The Empress" plain, per pair,..........." 81 90
NICKEL PLATED.
VERY DURABLE, AND WILL NOT rAENIsH.
The empress" plain, per pair.............. : %
" engraved border and gold
tip per ~
SILVER.
The Empress" plain, satin finish, with
gold and silver tips, per par,.............. 81 80
The empress" plain. polished and bur
ni,hcd with gold or silver tip, per pair. 30
The Empress" engraved border and gold
tip, per pair, w
GOLD.
The empress" plain etruscan finish, per
81 30
The Empress" plain, polished and bur
nished, per ........... %
The "Emprcss," engraved, variety OF cc-
giant designs per 30
Monograms or Initials, SOC to 81 extra.
EXTRA TIPS.
Gilt tips for holding rubbrrs, per loo. Sc 90
Gold and Silver Plated tips for holding
rubbcrs per on
Rubbers for tips, per lOO,........... ........ 90
Solid lbell metal) tips, gold and silver
plated per II %
Combination Button Hook and Steel Pointed
Screr- Drirer.
Gold or Silver Plated on Nickel Silver, per
uoLcn, - w
Gold or Silver Plated on Nickel Silver, per
gross ~ %
Gold or Silver Plated on Nickel Silver,
Consumers, in ordering single pairs or small lots,
should state No. Of boot the heels are intended for
also whether for boots or slippers or whether rub
Der or hard metal tips or bottoms or both.
re- liberal discount oil TO the Trade. Circu-
lars and Order Lists on application.
Address
L, ). METALLIC HEEL COMPANY,
2Zy FRoNT ST., New loEE.
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GOES STIIR PHOSPHATE d

August 20. lS7O.-3t.
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GTONE Jars, Jugs and MIX Pans, just received
- and for sale by HOWELL 4 BRO.
SHEPHERDSTOWN Crooks 4 Flower Pots,
y just received by HOWELL d BRO.
'ENURNER'S Flour, Country Cured Bacon and
i Prime New Herring for sale by
HOWELL 4 BRO.
GTRAW Hats for men and BOYS, Ladies' Trim
- med Hats, Shakers and Suudowns. for sale by
HOWELL BRO.
I AIDES Collars, Cuffs, Fancy Bows, Neck
Ties, Fans, Hosiery, Parasols and sun I'm
brcIlaS. Md Gloves very cheap; Hemstitched
Handkerchieis, for sale by HOWELL BRO.
ELOUR Pals. Sugar Boxes. Table Mats, Glass
! and Quccnswarc, just received and for sale by
HOWELL d BRO.
NACKEREL and Herring in Barrels Barrel,
vi and Kits. Soap, Starch. Spices Candles and
Tobacco, just received for sale bv
HOWELL & BRO.
nRESS GOODS.-A beautiful lot Of striped and
4 J figured Jaconets very cheap and desirable,
just received and for sale by
July > 1870 HOWELL d BRO.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

One method Of agricultural progress,
and very good one too, is by the peru
sal of agricultural publications, another
by experiment, and third, and by no
means insignificant means of advancement,
is by observation.
| am in the habit of raising quantl-
ty of roots every year for feed; consist
ing this year Of mangolds, carrots, pars-
nips, and Swedish turnips, comprising
about three-fourths of an acre i'll all. On
one side of the piece, but at the ends OF
the rows, was ridge from one and half
to two feet higher than the ground occu-
pied by the roots In July, when the
beets were about two inches through, |
had occasion to level this ridge, and in so
doing filled in between the rows dis
lance of about two feet from the ends,an
from three to six inches deep, covering
some of the beets and carrots up around
the tops. There were two kinds OF man.
Colds, two of carrots, two OF turnlps, and
one of parsnips. On harvesting, 1t was
found that on the two feet OF the rows so
filled in, the yield was double, by actual
weight, that of the same distance on any
other part of the row,with one exception,
that of the long orange carrot, where the
difference was not so great, owing, L pre-
sumo, to their growing entirely under the
surface at all times.
Now the query is, will it pay to hill up
root crops like potatoes, or must 1T be
filled between the rows and kept level as
was the case with these? Would it have
had the same effect if the season had been
wet, instead of dry? | have observed
also that the mangolds that were filled IN
are as tender and good to cook as the Ia
BILE beet, and those not treated so are
little more stringy, though not very much
So.
Speaking Of the quality OF bects or
any other vegetable, for that matter, l
am led to express an opinion which is at
variance with that Of most writers, and |
presume that of the Editor of the Farm
err, viz: that, one year with another, early
sowed or planted vegetables are the best
in quantity and quality,turnips excepted.
| know that Mr.. Gregory, and all seed
men recommend sowing the mangolds,
carrots, and also table beets, for winter
use, the last of May or first of June. |
have been experimenting for ten years,
and | now plant all such things as early
in the spring as can get the ground in
good condition. leave the roots in the
ground as late as possible, then store in a
cool dark cellar,and have as good yege-
tables as one can ask for. In 1869 |
sowed table beets the 22d OF April, and
had some Of them the next year, when
new beets were large enough to cook,
that were almost as tender as the new
ones. For Espring Gand summer use, l
bury some in the fall, and in the spring
take them up and pack them in box,
with moss, and they will keep until new
ones come. Turnips and carrots can be
kept in the same manner. Some contend
that the expense of cultivation is greater
when sown early, but if the land is pro-
perly titled the previous season, there is
but little difference, or at least so thinks
OBSERVER.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20
Mnnures---IiOw and When TO Use
Them.
Brooklyn, l..

The journal of Chemistry says: The
best method Of using stable or barnyard
manure for corn or potatoes, is to haul it
fresh from the cellar in the condition in
which it rests in the vaults, spread it
upon the plowed field, and harraw it in.
This is what is called "long manure, and
is form which, according to the opin-
ions Of many farmers, is unsuited to i'm.
mediate use, also, it is objected, that in
spreading fresh manure upon plowed
fields, and covered it specifically with
earth, much of it is lost by evaporation
or, more correctly speaking, certain
volatile, gaseous constituents rise on the
breeze and are waited away.
In our view, both of these notions are
incorrect. The excrement of animals
must undergo kind of fermentation, OIL
putrefactive change, before it is assimi
lated by plants, and it is better that Thu
be carried forward in the field, as Their,
it is in contact with the soil, which i
greedy to absorb all the products of tn,
chemical change.
Creative power has bestowed upon DIR,
earth prodsgious absorptive capabilities
If lump of fresh manure as large as ,
peck measure is placed upon a plowet
field uncovered, and allowed to fermen
or decay in the open air, the absorptiy,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20
Cook & Parlor Stoves,
among them the Stewart
Base burning ParlOr Stove,
Also the

IMPROVED STEWART COOK STOVE
with Dumping Crate, for coal or wood; an i'm
provement made last year, and so arranged that
it is now the most perfect front hot draft Stove
made and the most economical.
Also other first class Cook Stoves of several diff
fereat styles and patterns.
Also Pipe, Tin and Hollow Ware, Pumps, Lead
Pipe, Sheet Lead, Zinc, Sinks, Wooden Ware and
various other things.
JOB WORK of all kinds promptly attended to,
and good stock used for all kinds of work
WILCOX HYDE.
II. }. WILCOX. JOHN HYDE.
Mddlebury, Oct. 81, 1870. 32in
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Making Winter Rntirr.

q. G. writes to the Country Gentleman
that as prime butter, without fault in
favor, always commands high price,
and an article made perfect in the dead
OF winter, with all the nutty taste Of the
best Orange county summer grass, butter
would makeSan extrr high figure, why
not produce such quality, aud make a
kind of harvest at the season Of the year
when nothing is done, or worse than
naught, by some farmers r. Some may
say, " 1t cannot be done in this State !"
but have done it in the North and the
South, in States fairly representing all
others; it can be done, and very easily,
in any part Of the Union, with no more
trouble thaniis taken in the production of
a soapy stuff. Grow some mangolds and
carrots cut some grass just as it has
come into bloom, and give it plenty Of
field room, turning it often that it may
dry uniformly and be sweet,
bright-looking article of hay. When
winter commences, begin feeding the COWS
in milk with these roots and the beauti-
full hay, and if some good corn meal is
shaken over or mixed with the roots, so
much the better for the cows, the butter,
and the manure; the corn meal will be
well paid for, though hay alone, of the
description alluded to, will make first
class article of butter.
Salt butter in England is considered
very little better than hogs lard, and is
never brought on any respectable persons
table. 1t is used occasionally on toasts
and good deal in making pastry; but
fresh butter and fresh meat are eaten by
everybody in comfortable circumstances
except that cold boiled ham and rasheri
of broiled bacon are very common for tho
J breakfast.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

WEED SEWING MACHINE.
All are invited to call at the store Of
j. H. SIMMONS & CO.,
and examine the New and Elegant Weed Sewing
Machine The Weed Family Favorits took the
FIRST PREMIUM
al the
PARIS EXPOSITION,
for being the best family Sewing Machine on ex-
nibition. The Weed machine is a shuttle machine,
simple in construction, durable and perfect.
Call and examine for yourselves, and We are
confident you will be satisfied with no other ma
chine.
Ladies': Now is the time to secure the very best
Sewing Machine ever made. Come and try one;
come and buy one.
tOFFIClAL.l
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, May 9th, 1868.
To TIE WEED SRwIse MACHINE Co., Hartford,
Ct.-Sirs-The Department has received the Sii
yer Medal and Diploma, awarded to your Company
on Sewing Machines, at the Paris Universal Ex-
position Of 1867. Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
The above medal is the FIRST in the Official Pub
LEGATION Of awards made to American Sewing Ma
chimes, independent Of extra attachments 52u
T G. KINGSLEY
RIPLEY'S MARBLE BLOCK,
RUTLAND VT
FURNITURE,
RICH PARLOR FURNITURE.
upholstered in Repp, English Terry, and Hair
Cloth. Easy Rocking, Reclining. Paror and Camp
G H A l R s.
Marble. Slate and Wood Top
CENTER TABLES
Library, Extension. and
LADIES' WORK TABLES.
MIRRORS, HAT TREES, wHATNUTS, COR.
NICES, &
WINDOW .SHA DES
BUREAUS, EDSTEADS, HAIR & EXCELSIOR
MATTRESSES
Cane, Willow aud Wood Seat Chairs and all kinds
Kitchen Furniture.
CARPETS.
Velvet, Brussels, Tapestry, Ingram, Dutch and
Hemp Carpets. Rugs and Mats, Oil Cloth Mating,
Carpet Lining.
COFFINS AND CASKETS.
Agent foI Shulers air-tight
METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
CT The best Hearse in the State turnishs II de-
sire 12.;f
Manufacturers Of Black Walnut, Chestnut and
Painted CHAMBER SUITS
Table Cards, Library Cases, Book Cases and Witt
ing Desks. large stock
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2astry.
The Ethereal Sea.

TO REV. 7. n. D., ny GEO. witLOrGHBY
| have heard sweet whispers OF beauty,
OF freedom from sorrow and care,
Where JOY springeth out from all duty,
And never.a weary one there
Where the choicest of flowers are spreading
Their beauty and fragrance for thee,
And the. holicst. feet ever treading
Just Ger the Ethereal Sea
| have heard Of mansion of splendor;
They say It's most filled with n throng.
That to Him who hath saved them, they render
Eternally praises and song;
Oh they say its portals are open
Forever for you and for me,
That sweet words of welcome are spoken
As We. pas. the. Ethereal Sea.
have heard of clear crystal fountain,
Whose tide is the ebbng of Truth,
And whose food, from the base of Faiths
mountain
Flows out through the valley of Youth.
And they say there are birds sweety singing
Their carol and trll, oh so Free
That the songs of the best are heard ringing
Just DER the Ethereal Sea.
have heard of beautiful river
With waters like crystal, so pure,
And shores so near to the Giver
That from storms they are ever secure.
They speak of its banks nearly hidden
BY the branches of VISIONS great tree,
Whose fruit we may eat unforbidden
When. over the. Ethereal Sea
We have seen the beauteous shining
OF the sun--the glorious day
When they say this is only the lining =
That only a little away
Theresa radience nothing can sever,
Where no night and no darkness can be-
That the noon-day Of love shineth ever
Juct over the Ethereal Sea
Just DER the Ethereal Ocean
U would we might voyage away
On wings of the lightning's swift motion,
And anchor secure in the bay
When there, we would join in the glory,
And laugh at the ages to fee,
And ne'er tire of the Heavenly story,
When DER the Ethereal Sea
Scotch Ridge, o., Nov, $50.