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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
A GRAND TILT
Taking Place in Charlestown
EVERY WEEK!

HENRY COOKS CART Is WEEKLY
TMPLOYED TILTING OVER SOMETHING
II NEW AT THE BROADWAY HOUSE
Just call and see ,rkere ne Wonders Of he World
come from in the ,ody Of cheap Goods.
Splendid Cashmere and Cottonades from zoe to
81. 40 per yard Mattings and Carpets of all kinds
very cheap Ladies' Dress Goods of all kinds
PiQue Fine Cambria, Satins and Stripes of every
description at very low figures. Wide Sash, Bon.
net and other Ribbon, for mere song. Ladies
Hats Sundowns and Parasols unusually cheap
Mems and Bows Hats from 2jc 10 Sl.OO for latest
STYLES White Goods of every description almost tor
nothing. Trimmings of various kinds we almost
give away. All that you have to do, is to call with
YOUR hands full of money and buy, and You viii
90 off rejoicing that there is such place as the
BROADWAY HOUSEIN CHARLESTOWN.
MAY 80, 1870. W. l.. Hedges, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
Voting by Ballot.

The general election bill, says the Grafton,
West Va Sentinel, recently passed by the
Legislature, contains substantially this provi-
sion
There shall be three commissioners of cleo
ton in each precinct. 1t shall be the duty OF
these commissioners, in the presence Of the vo-
ter, to write upon the back Of each ballot be-
fore it is deposited a number, which shall cor
respond with a number to be set opposite the
name on the poll book, o. the person who oilers
to vote. The commissioners shall be sworn to
secrecy, and shall permit no one, other than
themselves, to inspect any ballot. The ballots
are to be counted as soon as the polls are Closed
in the presence of one friend of each candidate
voted for. and then sealed in package and
deposited with the county court clerk 10 De DE-,
used only liz case Of contested election. Ii
there be no contested election within twelve
months then the ballots are to be destroyed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

The cotton crop Of 1870 is estimated at from
5 SOC, 900 to 100000 bales.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

FATAL ACCIDENT AT GLYNoNT.-Quite a
gloom was cast over the pleasures ofan excur-
sion party given at Glymont yesterday, under
the auspices of the St. Peters Temperance
Society, by an unfortunate accident, resulting
in the almost instant death of a young man
named William H. Brashears, of this city.
Early in the afternoon, itappears, Mr. b. was
swinging in one Of the patent swings placed
there for the amusement of visitors, and al
though the attendant in charge had cautioned
all to swing moderately, he had reached q
great elevation when the back of the seat be-
came loose and fell out, precipitating Mr.. Bra
shears to the ground, his head striking bench
in his descent. lie was Immediately carried to
the pavilion, when he died in ten minutes,
never having spoken after the fall Washing
ton Star, Hay 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
NURSE WANTED

MARINERS making their purchases for CASH
L viii consult their interest BY examining the
Stock OF Harvest Groceries at FAMILY GROCE-
Ky STORE, AZ lowest prices, by ". EBY.
June /. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

pPay the Printer f!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

AL, On! on Lard Oil, Sperm Oil. Lubri-
" eating Coal Oil, Meats Foot OIL, Fish Oil
Coal OIL, for sale by
June q, 1870. KEARSLEY 4 SHRERER.
INSH.-Prime New Herring at reduced prices
Narrated Sound.
June 4. KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
n EN GOODS.-We are receiving almost daily
y New aud Nice STYLES Dress Good Wbite
Piques, COttOus, Caicos, &c.
June 1. KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
BLACKSMITH WANTED.
General Agency.

ID REFRIGERATOR for sale very cheap, by
IL May 30, 20. W. EBY.
NOR Family use ,, and 10 pound caddics Lard
for sale by ". EBl.
SALAD Oil and Italian Macaroni for sale by
= May 30, 20. w. EBY.
XXTATER COOLERS, Refrigcrators. and Wire
w Baskets just received and for sale by
May 80. MCCURDY 4 DUKE.
NTALDRON'S Grain and Grass Scythcs,
w Whetstones Rifles and Rakes, for sale by
May 80. McCURDY 4 DUKE.
NTERCHANTS and others will find a large
wi stock of Harvest Tinwarc al
May 30, McCURDY & DUKES.
additional supply Of Builders Hardware,
n just received by McCURDl T. DUKE.
7 OCUST Posts, Plastcring and ShingIe Lath,
1 Shingles and Lime, for sale by
Nav 30. McCURDl & DUKE.
ORSE Hay Forks for sale by
IL May 30. McCURDY & DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04

At the recent election Capt NJ S. Brown,
for a time 4 resident of our town, was elected
City Sergeant of Winchester by majority Of
ISL.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
True Pride.

A YoUNd man named Parks, from Wor-
cester, entered the store of the Lawrences,
in Boston, and found Amos in the office.
He represented himself as having Just
commenced business, and desired to pur-
chase lot of goods. He had recommen-
dations as to character from several influ-
ential citizens of Worcester, but none
touching his business standing, or capa-
city. The merchant listened to his story,
dnd, at its close, shook his head.
" have no doubt" he said kindly,
"that you have full faith in your ability
to promptly meet the obligations you
would now assume; but have no knowl-
edge of your tact or capacity; and, as you
admit, you are just Launching forth upon
the sea of business. l should be doing
you injustice to allow you to contract
debt which l did not feel assured you
could pay at the proper time"
But Mr.. Lawrence liked the appearance
of the young man, and finally told him
that he would let him have what goods
he could pay fer at the cost of manufac-
ture about ten per cent less than the reg
ular Wholesale price. The bill was made
out and paid, and the clerk asked where
the goods should be sent.
81 will take them myself" said the pur-
chaser
You'll find them rather heavy sug-
gested the clerk, smiling.
Never mind. am strong, and the
stage office is not far away; and besides L
have nothing else TO occupy my time"
but" said the clerk, expostulating,
sit is hardly in keeping with your posi-
tion to be shouldering such ponderous
bundles through the city.
There you mistake" replied the young
man, with simple candor. My position
just now is one in which must help my.
SELF if l would be helped at all. am not
ashamed to carry anything which / honest
ly possess, nor am l ashamed Of the
strength which enables me to bear the
heavy burden"
Thus speaking he shouldered a large
| bundle, and had turned towards the outer
| door, when Mr. Lawrence, who, from his
office, had overheard the conversation,
called him back.
MIR. Parks, have concluded TO let you
have what goods, you want on time. Select
at your pleasure"
The young man was surprised.
"You have the true prize for a success
full merchant, sir" pursued Lawrence
"and l shall be much disappointed if you
do not prosper"
Amos Lawrence was not disappointed.
| Within fifteen years from that time sam
uel Parks was himself established on Milk
street--one of the most enterprlsing and
successful merchants in Boston.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
Friday.

THE general prevalence of the super
stition as TO Friday has lately received
curious confirmation. M. Minard, a
French authority, states that Friday in
France is considered an unlucky day, the
number of travellers being smaller on that
day, even in omnibus traffic, and the Eng
lish Registrar General in his last report
says: "Seamen will not sail, women will
not wed, on Friday, SO willingly as on
other days of the week.
Out of 4,057 marriages in the midland
districts OF England, not 2 per cent were
celebrated ON Friday, while 80 per cent.
were entered into ON Sunday. The next
day in favor was Monday with 81 per cent.
then Saturday with II per cent Per
contra, Mr.. Watson, the City Chamber
lain of Glasgow, IN his last statistical re-
port, says ut is a wei established fact
that nine tenths of the marriages in Glas-
gov are celebrated ON Friday only few
on Tuesday. and Wednesday Saturday
and Monday are still more rarely adopted,
and | never heard of a marriage on Sun
day in Glasgow"
So that, in Scotland, Friday is the lucky
day Of the week, at least for marriage
In this country few people pay attention
to the superstition which marks Friday
as an unlucky day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
The Value of a Good Name.

| IL we could tell our boys and girls how
| many hundred times in life, and in how
| many unexpected ways, they will find it
to their profit as well as pleasure to have
reputation tor truthiulness and integrity
| that no suspicious circumstances can de-
| s,roy, they would hardly believe us And
| yet just such things often happen as are
narrated in this story, which we find going
round the papers;
| In the school of DR., Woods, none were
allowed to enter the conservatory without
leave; but u boys handkerchief, with his
name upon II, had been found there
Just at the close of school, the doctor
| called the name of James Howard. The
| whole school became silent with suspense.
james Howard, what has he done
| such noble boy, such good boy w-an
| thought. DR.. Woods himself believed he
must have been sent into the cOnserva-
tory by the teacher Of botany. SO he
| asked
flames Howard, have You been into
| the conservatory, today"
81 have not, sir" replied James, in a
| clear, calm tone
81 believe you, James," said DIR. Woods,
| although your handkerchief has been
found there You are not the boy to tell
an untruth."
|
Every boy in the school believed him, and
almost enyiod him his good name.
| DIR. Woods said no more on this subject,
except these few words: "Let every boy
learn from this incident the scorth Of a
! good name, especially when appearances
are against him"
How came James handkerchief in tbs
conservatory Y-for as have said, il was
contrary to the rules of the school for q
boy to enter there unbidden. James had
loanedit to u small boy, named John Rand,
to tie up some nuts, the day before, when
they had a little ramble together. The
boy forgot to returni it. He also forgot the
rule of the school against entering the coA-
servatory, but, seeing the door open,
rushed in to look at some rare flowers.
The handkerchief, being partly out Of his
pocket, dropped upon the ground
See here the evils of needless .Iorgetful-
ness. The boy had exposed schoomate
to censure; and had it not been for James
Howard's good name, his teacher would
have surely thought him to be the offender.
AT least, so thought John Rand.
How ashamed he felt when DR.. Woods
said those words about a good mans ! The
words kept ringing in his ears. He had
broken rule of the school, and was afraid
TO own it. He thought the doctor would
despse him if he knew, and SO would the
boys All that day, all that night, he had
, no peace. AT length he went to James
1 He was not afraid to tell him all about it
r az dSd forget it, James truly, honestly
D did" said the child "but Tn afraid tht
5 doctor won't believe me as he does H0u"
J, "Yes, he WILL" replied James Yol
: have been so short time In school, there
+ some excuse for you. Go mt once, anC
d own up; for the longer you put 1t off, the
harder it will be. Always own fault al
{ once Don't be afraid; the doctor will
q forgive you"
Thus encouraged, the boy went to DIR
Woods, confessed his fault, and was for
! given; but he learned lesson against
torgetfulness which he always remem.
, bered.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
The Manatee, the Human Fish.

To believers in the Darwin theory it
will be of interest to know that in the
quiet bays and rivers on the eastern coast
of Central and South America, there
lives an animal, which might be rightfully
considered as the connecting link between
man and fish. 1t is the manatee, the water
siren, the sea,calf or sea-cow, as this
strange animal is sometimes called. 1t
belongs to the order of the Catecea, and
is altogether herbivorous; living on grass
which grows under water, or on herbs
which it seeks on shore.
The body is pisciform, and measures
some fourteen feet in length; the skin
being very thick, without hair and of a
dark color. The upper part of the body,
especially of the females much resembles
that of woman, the breasts being of the
same form. In place of the fins of an
ordinary fish, the manatee has short
arm of only one joint, which terminates
in sort of hand, on which the nails are
distinctly visible, and which the animal
uses with much dexterity in moving about
when on land, and in carrying its young.
This limb has caused this animal TO be
called manatee, from "manus," the hand
The writer, who for several years re-
sided in those countries where these
dulltldlS dDDulNlt HAS bttu bllO dulIldlt anu
has been told repeatedly by the natives
that the female holds her cub to suckle
as the mother does her babe.
The taIl of manatee is shaped like an
open fan, and the close observer will per
ceive ten divisions, which mark the ten
| toes.
Manatees swim by the help of this broad
tail, which moves up and down, and not
| from right to left, like that of the fish
This limb, which at first sight appears to
be a mere fin or nerve, melts almost en-
| tirely into butter when fried in pan, and
| is highly priced by the natives for oint
ments and for other medicinal purposes
The animal weighs from 1000 to 1 500
pounds, and the meat is considered grea
/ relish. 1t looks and tastes a good deal like
pork, and needs good deal of cooking
| 1t is strange fact that the flesh keeps
longer from decay than any other, and i
is therefore salted and preserved like
pork.
They are caught with barpoons by the
! Indians, who know their haunts anC
customs, and it seems as if they were be
coming more scarce every year.
Much has been tabled about these water
sirens that needs corroboration from
scientific men, who seem to have takeI
but little interest in these strange animals
| Some have assured me that their voice
resembles the believing of an OK, Others
that it was perfect music. | am induced
! to believe the latter, as they are wei
known under the name Of "sirenia," Ol
"sirens," which appellative they could
only derive from their charming voice
Whether this be so or not, remains yet tC
be confirmed, like the harmonious song o.
the dying swan.-Scienhfc american.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
a LIBRARY SMOKED AWAY

Tive schQolfellows. OF equal sgc,
Were 'brcnuced IN one day;
The one was studiously inclined,
iheother boy was gay.
The pocket.money each received,
Was Just the same amount
AEa how they both expended t.
briefly shall recount.
Whilst George was smoking his cigars,
And sauntering about
With youths as idle a. himself
Shutting Acknowledge out;
At the Mechanics Institute,
And with his book at home,
Tom wisely spent hls leisure hsurs
Nor cared the streets TO roam.
One eve, when his apprenticeship
Had nearly passed away,
George At his frond Toms lodgings called,
An hour or two to stay.
why, Toni" he cried, with much surprisey
is your old uncle deadf
And leit you cash 10 buy thosa books
That round the walls are spreadf'
"Oh, no. said Tom, ~ bought those books
With what my friends allowed;
Had you not smoked away your cash.
You might the same have showedi"
"Why, my Havanas only cost
Me ten cents every dayi"
"Just So said Tom, you've only smoked
A library away"
Nov reckon up ten cents q day
For scyUn long yearf to come
And you will nnd thatit win count
A very handsome sunni"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

Tue Haore, French Journal gives the
following suspicious story as having been
told by Napoleon himself of Prince Bona
parte Il was once strolling in the streets
of New York with Cousin Pierre, when
my cigar went out asked Yankee for
a light, and he very eivily handed me a
splendid Havana which he was smoking.
On giving 1t back was awkward enough
TO burn mis- cheek, whereupon he abused
me yociferously. Knowing myself to be in
the wrong, / endeavored TO molliiy him
by apologies Bnt unluokily Pierre, who
was ON the other side of the street and
heard the Yankeousing high words 10 me,
stepped across, drew his pistol, and shot
the man dead on the spot For this
affair We were both of us put in prison
for two months.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

AocoRDIsG TO 'schern's Ecclesiastical
Almanac" lately published, the ministers
of the Evangelical churches in this coun,
try number Az, 800, or one to every 6l9 OF
the Protestant population. The whole
number OF church members is stated 70
be 1901 ,976.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

MANY a man is rich without money.
Thousands of men with nothing in their
pockets are rich. A man born with a
good heart and good limbs, and a pretty
good head piece, is rich. Good bones are
better than gold, tough muscles than sill.
yer, and nerves that fash fire and carry
energy to every function are better than
houses and lands. II is better than landed
estate to have had the right kind of father
and mother. Good breeds and bad breeds
exist among men as really as among herds
and horses. Education may do much TO
check the evil tendencies, or TO develop
good ones, but 1t is good thing to inherit
the right proportion Of faculties to start
with.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18
POETRY.
THE TWO WORKERS.

Two workers in one field
Toiled on from day to day,
Both had the same hard labor,
Both had the same small pay;
With the same blue sky above,
The same green grass below,
One soul w0s full OF love,
The other fun Of woe.
One leaped up with the light,
with the soaring OF the lark:
One felt II ever night,
For his soul wee ever dark;
One heart was hard as stone,
One heart was ever gay;
One worked with'fnany 4 groan,
One whistled all the day.
One had a fiower.clad cot
Beside merry mill.
Wife and children near the spot
Made II sweeter, fairer still;
One a wrctchcd hovel had,
Full Of discOrd, dirt and din,
No wonder he seemed mad.
Wife and children starved within.
Still they worked IN the same hold,
Toiled on from day to day,
Both had the same hard labor,
Both had the same small pay;
But they worked not with ono will,
The reason let me tell
Lol the one drank at the still,
The other at the well.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

AVERMoNT paper asserts that little
daughter of John Keenan,, OF Benning-
ton, was recently carried down under the
ice for about five rods, went over seven
foot dam, and passed through an under
ground raceway for a distance of fifteen
rods 10 another dam, and was then rescued
alive, bat in very exhausted condition.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

A FAMILY at Rye, New Hampshire, has
been taking the Nsao Hampshirs G0zNte for
the last one hundred and thirteen years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-03-18

A MAJORITY of the shares OF the Thom-
aston National Bank, in Maine, are
owned by womerl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-12-22

msehin, ~ 10 take tie plas Of hand la
Dor in this the most laborious OF house
hold duties; 10 fact, every garret is filled
with old washing macl inc trumpery-
useless from the very start-and people
have been led to believe from these fail
uret that there is no other way only
hard labor. ssusing ones self in wash
tub and rubbing the hide of every 6n-
ger at each succeeding wash day. 1t
really seems strange hat iogeD uiiy has
not overcome these difficulties and re-
| ieved women 10 some measure from this
hardship. 1t has supplied nowing.reap-
lug. raking and pitching machines, tor
farmers; it has, 10 place of the old. tedi-
ous rnright saw aud its surroundings,
substituted the circular, heaGblocks,
saw sets, gummers, &C., &C., oil OF which
iaciltate labor, and are Of great value,
but in this branch Of household duties.
no improvements have beeo mado since
Nuah's wife washed her dud5 in the Ark
and dried them on deck.
It is claimed that this Yankee Ma
chine meets all the requirements, and
trom wha5 we have seen aud heard, are
in the iuli belief that it is fact.
Call on Mrs. Schram, Mrs. Messen-
ger, Mrs. Whituots, Mrs. Cummlpgs,
who have tested these machines, aud see
what they say. ii it is a fact that these
| mschines will accomplish the same work
in onc-third OF the time-Saviag sub
stanially all the wear aud tear Of gar
neuts, ;hen it sccma folly tn continue in
the ol} rack. because We lave said and
believed there was no way but the old
way. lSuy one Of these Yankee NJ a
chimes" by all means, If they will ac-
complish ope-third of what is claimed
for ,heus. Go snd see one at all events.
Us that xiil cost you nothing.
George Emisn, Of kcr'ey, is the
f rtuuats owner Of the right for klA
and Jeffpr-un Counties.
Cali at Tim's, in Ceutreville, and see
one.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-12-22
TIE GEL .l,3EATzD LIP LOVED
CEh flO
ORTODE GUiD v ArCHES,
$l2, SIS, go, 80.

DURING the past four years our Watches
have been so thoroughly tested, that Tor
nppearancs. style vi n0l-h, aud accuracy
of time. keeping, the Gerard Watches
nre universally ncGeded to he the best
They retain their brilliancy and color un-
I'll worn out.
Ms, If after purchasing aud fairly try
lng, any one is not iu)y satishsi, we slil
oheerluliy refund Ins money.
n.e- Tney are all Hunts, Cases, Gentle
meu and Ladies slEss. Ivory watch
guaranteed tor tin. and wssr, by SPECIAL
ccriifc.te.
tega-, A large assortment improved Otiode'
Chains, 81 2tors. A,so, Goltteinsls aud
ladies Je. siry il frsI variety.
n,aa, BoSar. u InitatIoHs Order di.
REQ, fru,a us or our authorized sgeuts.--
Agents and othsrs applying for crcuinlb
Will please enclose 'Af" cent stamp Tor
pos age.
g.s., Goods sent to bs paid for on delivery.
| Customers permitted ~ examine what they
order (bciuge paying BATS. gu paymslt Of
! Express onatgrs bo'n WAYS
yssy"N hen Nix Watches are o. dsrsd Ut
| once, we VIII send an extra " AtcA (oi some
kindly free.
ASsf@ Purch1SerS reSInihg NJ some u 'Staheo
| from Express oihces, ani deslrins ~ save
| time aud eA peuses, can nave lns SoUds
| sent by mail, by remliuuy-s ihs oruer
the amount require W l.. q. Money
| order, registered ietter. dF.t or chSc&,
payable " our urdtg, A.Oacrsk. aLdrcss
| PLAINLY,
JAMES GiRAD 4 CO,
Z. o. Dox 1851. NV York
So Nassau clsvt.
| \ 1m
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-12-22

Io'aah 3 R.iney. en- lay eluin to
being the Grst colored Representative,
who ever was in the Congress of the
United States. He was sworn in and
took his seat on the 18th instant, as
Nhittemore's successor, from one OF the
South Carolina districts. Mr.. Rainey
took his seat on the Republican side, in
the extreme southwest corner Of the
hail. He is a blight mulatto, with
straight hair aud bCshy side wti-kers
hls first act was 10 vote for Gen. But
ler's San Doiujugo resolution. Raiuey
is in hls thirty-Liuth year, aud native
Of Georgetown, District of Columbia
His iathtr and mother were slaves, and
baving purchase their freedom, re-
moved to South Carolina -Er.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-12-22

THG First number Of the Fo"ny FOX $
N ral is received. 1t is ine looking
sheet Of eight pages, the largest young
peoples paper, iu'l OF entertaining mat
ter-good stolies dialogues and pieces
for school exercises, pictuies, etc. 1t
is designed to cultivate taste for ru-
raj lie. sl,O0 pes year single numbers
ten cents Published by II. n. L
LeEis, Pab. E,estcya Rarai Chicago,
ILL.,