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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
"GIYE ME A PIN, AND Pill SHOW
YOU A Show

"Give me n pin. and I'll show you show =
Nv little boy shouts as he climbs my knee;
And he holds up his toy with childish joy; -.
"Pecp through the hole aud see what you'll see!
He fancies I'm tranced with the wheeling stars
And the shifting crosses of green and gold
But nv heart looks out through the years thatare
gone,
And these are the pictures it secs unrollcd:
4 bright lad reading pictured page
To fair Young girl who is kneeling there
" And when am king you shall wear my ring.
And weave me a scarf of your waving hair J!
A bride half turned at her bridal door,
All her sweet face III bv the tapers glow
That one white hand holds, the other cnfolds
His neck, as she murmurs, 81 love you so!'
A warrior armed for the morrow's field:
To his breast is clinging weeping wife,
And she sobs. 81 YOU fall, | will lose my all,
But, dearest, your honor is more than life."
A mother. hushing her restless babe,
Suddenly ceases the cradle song,
And the wan lips crv, " II he comes not, die.
For my heart is faint from watching so long"
All never those lids will greet him again;
Cold. cold is that heart as the wintry sleet.
Though her lord spurs fast through the rising blast,
Too late too late Nevermore shall they meet.
"Give me pin, and I'll show you show |"
Nv darling henceforward, through life, to me,
The bravest shows that the wide world knows
Are not worth the weight of your childish fee.
tLippincoh's Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
All for the Best. "

Bernard GHpin was a great and good man,
whose pious labors in the counties Of West
moreaud. Cumberland, Northumberland, and
York, at the period of the Reformation. pro-
cured for him the title by which he is still re-
membered in those parts, as '' The Apostle Of
the North"
1t appears that it was frequent saying Of
his, when exposed to losses or troubles, Alb,
well Gods will be done: nothing happens
which is not Intended for our good; it is all
far the Jest!7
Towards the close of Queen Mary's reign,
Mr. Gipin was accused Of Leresy before the
merciless Bishop Bonner, and was speedily
apprehended He left bis quiet home, " nothing
doubling" as he said, " but that it was all for
the best" though be was well aware Of the fate
that might await him for be gave directions
to his steward " to provide him long garment,
that he might 90 more comely to the stake, -
at which he would be burnt
While on his way to London, by some acci-
dent be had fall, and broke his leg, which put
a stop for some time to his journey The per-
son in whose custody he was, took occasion
thence maliciously to retort upon his habitual
remark.
WHAT say they, IS this all for the best p
"Sirs, make no question but tits, was tic
meek reply: and 50 in very truth it proved
fir before he was able to travel, Queen Mary
died, the persecution ceased, and he wasrestored
10 his liberty and friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
MISCELLANY.
Charity.

OF all the virtues relative to human happi-
ness, charity is the one most desirable; for,
from it spring all the lesser virtues which en-
noble our natures, and makes us gloriiied crca-
lures as God intended us to be.
Charity promotes cheerfulness. and he who
has once learned the luxury of doing good,
carries in his heart enjoyment pure and nnal-
loyed, that never fails as the poet says
"The primal duties shine aloft like stars:
The charities that Soothe, and heal, and bless ;
Lie scattered at the feet of men like flowers"
When We look around rs, or even INTO the
past and present Of our lives, we ind that care
and trouble is the lot Of mortas But should
we sit and repine over our troubles? By no
means the best remedy would be to visit the
abodes Of poverty and wretchedness and, if
our means are so that we cannot contribute TO
their wcI-beiug and comfort, let us speak some
cheerful word. Or five would not contribute,
because our ucighbor contributed so much.
and, we cannot afford to be equal to our neigh
Dor. we shall contribute nothing let us do
away with such nonsense, and contribute ac-
cording to our means; for " the poor who
gives to the thirsty cup of cold water, and
the widow who deposits her mite in the trca-
sury,' verify, they shall not lose their reward.
Charity should always hold a prominent
position in our characters. We may be sur
rounded by the dark, loVring clouds Of adver-
sity, but, if we look up with a smile, and lend
a helping hand to those below Us, the dark
clouds will fee away, and the sunshine Of hap
piuess shall smile upon US, and gladden. our
hearts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
She Never Leaves Him.

Look at the career Of man as he passes
through the world; a man visited by misfor-
tune, How often is he left by his fellow
men to sink under the weight Of ailiction uu-
needed and alone One friend Of bis own sex
forgcts him, another abandons him aud q
third bctrays him; but woman, faithful wom-
an, follows him in his Affections; braves the
changes Of feeling, his temper cmb,tcred by the
disappointmcnts Of the world, with tho highes;
Of all virtue is resigned patiently ministers to
his wants even when her own are hard press
ing she weeps for him, tear for tear, in bis
distress and is the first to catch and reflect a
ray of joy, should one light up his couutenance
in the midest Of bis suffering; and she never
leaves him in lis misery while there remains
one act Of love, duty, or compassion to be per-
formed And at last when life and sorrow
come to an end, she follows him to the
grave with an arlor Of affection which dcath
itself cannot destroy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
TERM

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rs-No advertisement to be considered by the
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Misunderstanding on the part of the Annual Adver-
tis,rs il is proper TO state dsfneay that their pri
viIere only extends TO their Immediate business
Real Estate Legal aud all other advertisements sent
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tion.
"a Obituary Notices gilmore than G'elines will
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JOB WORK--Posters Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &C., cxccatcd promptly, neatly, and al iair
urIces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
Warm Shelter.

Cows in milk require warm shelter at ii'i
season Of the year, or hey viii be aptto shrink
rapidly in quantity. At The same time barn
that is too warm and not properly ventilated IS
t. be ayoiIcd 4 great deal Of loss is occa-
stoned by exposure to cold winds aud Storm.
II the weather is cold and sunny cows Ike to
he ont in the middle Of the day, AID no do1Jt
il docs them GOOD Bu; 70 Jet them run out
all day, and often in stormy weather, is what
wo hope no intelligent reader is guilty Of
Feed them few foots after each milking. be-
ginning with the round turniP first, If there arc
any, then with The Swcdcs, and wind up in
spring on The naosolds We think COW in
milk ought TO be carded quite often, aud as this
Is not very busy season Of The year, why not
set a regular time flr it every day?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21


The admirers of the exalted virtues Of the
late Lieutenant General L. J. Jackson. are
now endeavoring to raise the requisite tends
to erect a suitable Memorial to this great and
good man.
For this purpose agencies are now being
employed by the formation Of auxiliary niem-
oriIl associations in the several States, through
which contributions are solicited in aid vi the
noble work.
The scheme contomplates The erection of n
Memorial Chapel, mt the Virginia, Military
Institute Lexington, Virginia, in which IN
stitution General Jackson had served fourteen
years as Professor, aud near to which his
remains now lie 1t is believed that such a
Memorial would be most in harmony with the
character and wishes of this renowned chris
tian Hero.
Should the funds collected justify it, a statue
in bronze or marble will also he erected 20
transmit to coming generations the features,
form and expression of one whose name and
virtues are alike known and honored through
out the civilized world and who was a bright
exemplar of whatever was true and noble, an !
of good report among men.
1t is estimated that $50 900 will be required
for these purposes. We want contributions
from all who will unite with us, in paying
this tribute to the memory Of Stoncwall Jack
son.
No local or sectional views restrict The
scheme. 1t is national in lis design. Tie
North has cordially responded 10 theappeal
The Fast and the West are moving; while
the followers Of Jackson in the field, and on
the march, are sending forward their tribute.
to the memory Of the noble chieftain.
The funds as they are collected, may he for
warded to the undersigned, who as President
of the board of Visitors Of the Virginia Military
Institute. has been designated by the Central
Memorial Association in Pennsylvania, as
Treasurer of the Memorial Fund.
JONI IETcIER,
Pres't. =. Of Y. of Y. NJ /.
Lexington, Va. February 22nd, 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Partners, sct ready fJr the spring campaign
Get the plows, barrovs and cGltiyators ready
to DO their work well If you have them, see
that they are all inrcpair anew coat Of paint
will do them good and it can be given any Of
these days. See that they all have sharp teeth,
so as to bite the soil well and thoroughly. The
thorough preparation Of the soil ishalfthe bat
tie towards raising q big crop wiihoutit you
can't raise good crop. Get your harness,
teams, doublc-tracs singIe-trees aud everything
you will need, ready, 50 that at the FIRST open
ing Of spring you can take time by thc fore
lock and lead him and not let him lcal you.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

CHEERFUL PEoPLE.-God bless the checrfl.
person-man, woman or child, old or young,
iIliterate or educated, handsome or honeIy. -
Over and above every other social trait stands
cheerfulness. What the sun is 70 nature
what God is to the stricken heart which knows
how to lean upon Him, arc cheerful persons
in the house and by the waysidc They go
unobtrusively, uuc5nsciously, about the silcnt
mission, frightening up society around them
with the happiness belmiug from their face.
We loge to sit near them; we love the nature
Of their eye, the tone Of their voice. Little
children find them ont, 0 50 quickly, amid
densest crowed, and passing by tae knitted
brow and compressed lip, glide near, and
laying conGding little hand on their knee,
lift their clear young eyes TO those loving
faces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

At divorce trial before Judge Sample, in
Indiana, last week, the principals in tic sait,
IN relating how lovingly they used to live To-
gether when first marri-d, became 50 affected
over the recollection Of their lost happiness
that they began to cry The Judge followed
suit, the audience joined in, and handkerchief
were in general demand Judge Samp'c,
when they bad all got through crying, sus-
gested to the husband and wife tue propneiy
Of tryingto IKE happily together once ncEe-
After consultation they concluded 10 try it
again, and the case was thus ended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
POETRY
WAITING FOR THE SPRING.

As breezes stir the morning,
A silence reins in air;
Steel-blue the heavens above me,
Moveless the trees and bare;
Yet unto me the stiffness
This burden seems 10 bring
"Paticnce! the earth is waiting,
Waiting for the SPRING
Strong ash and sturdy chestnut,
Rough oak and poplar high.
Stretch out their sapless branches
Against the wintry sky.
Even the guilty aspen
Hath ceased her quivering.
As though she, too, were waiting,
Waiting for the Spring.
! strain mine ears TO listen,
Ifhaplv, where stand,
But one stray note of music
Nav sound in all the land.
"Why art thou mute, q blackbird?
o thrush, why dost not sing?
Ali = surely they were waiting,
Waiting for the Spring"
o heart. thy days are darksome
o heart! thy nights are drear;
But soon shall streams of sunshine
Proclaim the turning year.
Soon shall the trees be ieafy,
Soon every bird shall sing;
Let them be silent waiting,
Waiting for the Spring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
Death of the Champion Matchmaker.


John Shelton, better known as Squire Shell
ton, died at Aberdeen, Ohio, on Wednesday
week, aged about 70 years. tits said Of Squire
Shelton that during the thirty-fvc years he was
magistrate at Aberdeen be performed the mar
riage ceremony for four thousand couples
His fame as tyer Of the knot matrimonial eS-
tended far and wide, and the many runaway
matches that found bis house stopping place
gave to Aberdeen the name " Grctna Green Of
America" He was never very particular
whether all the forms of law had been COM
piled with by loving hearts, seeming to have
adopted as his rule of action the single one
"Love knows no law lIeliad performed the
ceremony for so many who were not married
in strict accordance with the law, that the Ie-
gislature of kentucky, year or two ago, found
it necessary to pass special act lcgalzing all
his marriages In cases where time was an
object, in consequence Of close pursuit Of
"cnragcd parties, be has been known 70 get
out of bed in The middle of the night, and to
save time, actually perform thcccremony with
no other clothing on than bis shirt Again he
has performed the ceremony from lis window,
at night while parties to the marriage contract
were standing in The street in front Of his
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

A young lady, irritated because 4 gentleman
would not agree with her on some matter, lost
her balance, and irritably exclaimed "Oh,
Mr.. A., you have only two ideas in your
head You arc right, perhaps" replied the
gentleman, al have only two ideas-one Of
them is, that you Do not know how to behave
yourself; and the other is, that you ought to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
No 81

AnveaTTstSd. josh nNli,ys SAYS " any
business firm HAT hasI.'t got sand cnosgh in
itsicraw to cSpeud a f,.w ddiarSin making IS
business known 70 sOe6 or iegopropic ousht
to pick up aud go rcddkhs poa..iiIts"
Senator Rcvc's, Of Mississippi, is keeping
dark on all Subjects before tie scra'c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

The AYRE-OLIvEB CAsE.-Tbe case Of
George S. Ayre for shooting DR.. Oliver foy the
ruin Of his daughter, which was to have cor
menced at Charlottesville, Va, on Monday, hss
been continued until the June term Of the
court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
An,IrcM IInnter.

Solicitor in Matters of Bankruptcy,
HAVING specially prepared for the business
and NOT being excluded from the United
States Courts: viii prosecute, diligently, all APP
pcations for the benefit Of the late Bankrupt law,
committed ta him.
gse- tie viii regularly attend the Federal Court
at Clarksburg and elsvW here as the cases may re-
quire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Alexander Keno, sentenced i1r twenty years
to the State Prison, IN New York, foyoutragms
a child has'rccciycd pardon from Governor
Hoffman, through the c%cTliopsof theBussln
Minister, on condition that he lsagcs theeoun-
try at once His father IS, Z seems an officer
in the Russian army, and nlembor q Tie per-
sonal STIFF Of the Car.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Mr. Isaac Watmau, 4 fohlier Of the war Of
1872. died at his rcsdencencar Mt. Hope, in
Loudoun county, on the loih Of hlruaryr in
the l03d year OF his acc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

MARen.-llear What a character aud iate
Tie fJrtuBe-telers siyo to tho ualuekey in-
diyidua,s born IN THIS month: The man born
in March viii be raiheF lePisene. lie Viii
he honest and prudent. BOT nili die poor
The lads uill be ps.+si,afe FHlv's ami cba'-
tcffox
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
Cheap Hot-Bed Frames.

It viii soon je time to think about making
hot-beds for starting carly plants Glassisso
cheap tLat few pcrsons viii think Of usiDgapy-
thing olse for covering tlio frames but thDo
are cheaper materials that VIII answer very
well. besides being more speedily prepared
One Of tie best materials ior covering francs
besides Glass Is common white muslin, coated
with the following composition: Take ono
quart Of liusccd o.. one ounce Of susarof lead,
and three o7 f9ur onnces Of resin. Puiyonz'
the sugar q lead IN a little. oil, then aid il 70
the other materials. Put all iDto au iron kc'-
tic and heat It until the resin Is dissolyed and
the other ingredients are thoroughly mixed
stretch the muslin upon tic frames, aud apply
The composition willie bot. frames prepared
in this manner sill last several years if kept
unIer cover when not 10 use.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Patienre is a snblineyif;tc. IhcirUcst be-
roism in human life is that private heraism
which bears with calnncss inevitable ihs,ro-
eardless Of the cons ,lalions II fnitlcss SYM
pathy, and without the soothing consciousness
Of public attention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

DIsAurLTlEs REvoysn--Wc are gratiiiel
to learn that Mai. 5. J c. MooRr's name IS
upon the list of those whose disabilities were
removed by the I'LL recently signed by 'hc
President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Mr. james C. Southall has resigned us
position as one Of the Editors OF the E,quscr,
on account Of a disagreement between the pro-
pricioFs and himself on the subject Of old debts
due by the people
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
ryJrFPSJTy OFPENySYLYAyLA.


TNTTFRSTTY FPENNSYL FANIA,
can be relied on a. a very fine Tonic and peculiar
~ adapted to
GENERAL DEBILITY. LOSS OFAPPETTTE
Dy.pcp.id. FIafnience. Torpid Lirer, JdUidicc
ferer and Ague, and ChrOHic AtectiO"s.
Tbsg improrc Digestion, correct hillary Derdpgc-
n,,ats and gire tone 10 the entire system.
We have room for only few certificates, from
some OF our most prominent citizens. to which we
respectfully ask y-ur attention. See what our
Doctors, Lawyers, Divines and Merchants think
and say OF them:
For Ferer aad Agse, Ba'iou' ferer, and other fe-
Lriie Diseases.
Read below the Certificate of Dr. :. L. Warted
an eminent Physician in Frederick and Carroll
Counties, MARYLAND:
WrsraIxsrER. Mn. Sept 6, 1865.
Gentlemen This is to certify, that have used
90 Bogg,' G5rmdH Tonic Biuers in my practice
for the last two OF three wears, with much Satsiac
tiun. and look upon the preparation a q safe and
valuable Tonic. | regard il as particularly suited
20 cases of disease occurring in malarous districts
Of country. and especially such as require the en-
plovment OF Touies after other appropriate treat
ment J. l.. WAKEFIELD, NJ. ID.
For Debility. Dypepsia and Di0rrhoeq.
B,LrIuoRE, November TO-, 1864.
Gentlemen was lately cured of Fever and Ague
bv the use OF a small quantity OF - BHggS HeFW"N
Tome BiHers." | also recommend their use IN ca
ses OF Debility, Dyspepsia, or DiarrhGa.
W. A. FISHER.
Attorney at Law, No. 43 st. Paul street, BALTIC.
For Dyspepsia and General Debility.
Read the Certificate of Rev. r. j. Keeling, Rector
of Trinity p. r. Church, Washington City:
WASHINGTON, August 90 lSG5.
Gentlemen: | have been induced 70 try your
Sc German Tonic Biifcr' 80 in my family, tor the re
lief Of DVspcpsjp and General Debility. have n"
hesitation in recommending them as the best have
met with. Your " BiHers" possess the desirable
properties of a corrective stimuant, without the
Objectionable alcoholic taste noticeable IN other
preparations Of the kind. One member OF my
family has received almost permanent rehet from
ChrOHte Dyspepsia from the use OF this medicine
Very respectfully. yonrs,
Il. !. KEELING.
Rector Trinity P. Z. Church, Washington City
Enquire Of your Grocer or Druggist or OF the
Proprietors, at their Laboratory,
No NORTH LIBERTY STREET.,
BALTIMORE, MD,
WADE. BOYKIN & CO.,
Wholesale DrUggi'''.
For Sale by
AISQUITH 4 WASHINGTON, } c5,rIe,,o,-p.
W. = N.............. ..............
c. E. BELLER, HarPer'' Ferry
And BY Druggists and Grocers generally.
February I. lSI0-em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

Capt David 'NcG, living Two miles from Nt
jackson, in Sic adoah County, on SATURDAY
week fll from Che mow Of his stable to the
floor, breaking bis ccllar-boue and scFesarihs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
FOUNTAIN HOTEL,
Formerly the Nationally
CAMDEN STREET, NEAR HOWARD,
ISaItimoI.c, Maryland
Terms. -, 80 per Doy.

TIVHE undersigned, late proprietor OF the Maltoy
House. has the pleasure of announcing to nus
friends, and the public generally, that he hasIeased
the above Hotel for a term Of years and proposes
making it
\ First Glass House.
This Hotel being convenient TO the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Depot, and also other business
portions of the city, will be found "a desirable as
auv other Hotel in the CITY for business men.
The House has been thoroughly renovated and
rcfurnishcd throughout and hope by strict per
sonal attention 70 business to add to the comfort
Of an those who may favor me with their patron
age.
Having been proprietor of the Maltby House ior
a number OF wears feel confident OF meeting all
evpectations ofthe travelling public and all others
Very Respectfully,
Oct "a, lS69-ly. \. IS. MILLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

TnE BrnDs.-Thc farmers in the neig,bor-
hood Of Vienna, Fairfax county, have gwen
public notice that they viii enforce tic laws
against trespasers on their lands for tic PuF-
pose Of huatipg This is done to protect the
birjs wideblige rfiueipally % INSECT andeon-
ssqucntly are tie li,be,s' tetfriends- Spar
fbe b;rlg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21
WNT. II. TRANERS
.L.-l,.ln w. ~ lAI

Ciay'e.toi-u. JsFsr.ou Couu,,y, TirginiO,
WILL practice in the Courts Of this County and
w tbe adiniaing Counties.
OrFfrr nrVt door to the residence Of Mai. ". j.
Hawks auducarly opposite the q" Carter House.
Nov o. lS65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-21

The President has signed iho net 20 relieve
twenty-one lundrel persons in Virginia, South
Carolina, Louisiana, Mis- ssippi kentucky
and Alabama 81 their political disabiilics.