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PEABODY IlSJRlEGE GlHPAIY.
Wheeling, w. Va.
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
Wm Bailey. A. J. Pannell, A. VI. Adams Alon-
Zo Loriug Jas T. Barnes, Jos. II. Woodward
DIR. Wan. j. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes.
TENHlS Company having been fully organized. i.
now prepared % take risks nj fair rates on
Buildings ot an kinds. Merchandise. Manutactu-
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steamboats, and
Ca.-aes pn the Western Rivers and Lakes; also To
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly of our lead
ing bg,iue,. men. recommends itself to the favor
able c1usit ration of the insurug public and so
iicit, their patronage.
Applications i1r Insurance will be prompt
iv attended toat the office OF GEO. Z. COBDELL,
CO., Agents at Charle,tovn, Jefferson Co W. '.
y. c. AaTHUG, Secretary,
W. II AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
W.. B,uzY. President.
AlnNsJ L1gIN5. Vice President
November n IsC9-tt
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V7uE Alexandra Nursing Bottle.-This bottle
/ ha, an advantage over an Others in shape; it
- 81t and upright bottle combiued-can De emp
tied to The last drop. aud its peculiar formation
Prec.ates the pnssblitvot leakage in whichever
position DO mas De placed. For sale BY
c. Z. BELLER.
Iarper's Ferry, Nov. Is, 1869.
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III. Preparatory Department.

This has been organized temporarily, for the
benefit Of yo,mg men, who have been prevent
ed by the war from obtaining proper Academic
preparation for College 1t embraces the sub
jects of Latin, Greek, Mathematics and English.
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2. Department of Mining Engineering.
3. Department OF Law.

This embraces the School of Law and Equ-
ty, and to it is attached the Degree of Bacte-
iorof Lar.
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w n L n u II
Custcm-sawing and Post-Borine
EVERETT HOUSE.


TTNIllS Hotel, corner ofQuccn and Martin Streets.
having been recently renovated and improved,
offers special inducements to the travelling public.
Every comfort will be afforded those who may vi
sit the house. Omnihuses are ALWAYS in commu-
uicaton with the Railroad Depot to convey passen-
gers 70 and from the Hotel.
HENRY WHEN.
August %, 1857.
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III. PROFESSIONAL COURSE.

The Departments Of Engineering were or
gained after the war, to meet want long
felt in tho South of the highest grade of Scien-
tifc instruction in these important professions.
They are now in full and successful operation.
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LUMBER FOR SALE
JAMES WATSON,
MANUFACTURER Og

Wooden d Cotton Goods.
( tuNFELETS, Counterpanes. Shswls, skirts.
I Liusrt-. Wauseys. Cloths Cassimeres. Blan-
kyt. F'arr.Is Stocking Yarns. Etc.
CARPET RAGS Wanted. An Wool CARPETS
made O. order JAMES WATSON.
linncwcl Factory, JEFF. Co, ". Va.
Jan -, lSeg-ly.
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! AIDES DRESS GOODS.-we have great
Z variety of the newest STYLES Of Dress Goods.
90 lower prices than We have seen them for several
ye'c-. KEABSLEY Z SHEERER.
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4. Department of Civil Engineer
jnr

This embraces Mathematics, Applied Math-
ematics, Physics, Mechanics, Chemistry French,
English Drawing aud Astronomy. Students,
who successfully complete this course, receive
the diploma of Girl Engineer.
,. Department of Mining Engineering.
This embraces Mathematics, Applied Math-
ematicS, Physics, Chemistry, MiucraloGy and
Geology, Metallurgy, Mining, German and
English To this Course is attached the Di-
plomO of Mining Engineer.
1t is proposed still further to extend the
Practical and Scientific Departments in the di-
rection of
/. Mechanical Engineering. 2. Applied
Chemistry 9. Agriculture. 4. Commerce.
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Plain and Ornamental
PLASTERING.

HAVING bad the advantage Of nearly two
wears experience in my business in the city
oi Baltimore. take this mcthcd OF bringing before
the citizens of this aud the doining counties the
fact Of ms location in
CHARLESTOWN, JEFF. CO., W, VA,
with a view to the prosecution of aud Strict ad-
hcreuce 90 my business.
Nvchar-es will De in accordance with the class of
work done. the various classes OF Plain Work run
ming as follows One. two or three Coat or hard
finish. ORNAMENTS, if desired gotten out
with view 20 neatucss, and az cheap they can
Doe had In the CITY. CORNlCES, either Dental,
Covcdor Enriched run al a moderate rate.
CLSTERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TIED re- HOLD.
hope that by a strict application to my bust
ness and faithful performance Of all contracts |
may merit share OF the public patronage.
March %. lS5g. C. T. GALLAHER.
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WATER. PROOF COMPOSITION.

lie has constantly on hand supply Of this vag-
able article, which has been used during The past
winter with entire satisfaction BY many Of his
toners. lie would refer those Who wish 10 know
something of its value 10 the following gentlemen
who have used il with effect, viz:-Dr. John j..
Starry. W. J. Hawks, Capt. John J. Lock, W. T.
by and George W. Eichelberger.
April p, loG9-ly. j. G. KEMP.
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Boots X shoes Repaired

+ AN prepared to do repairing Of all kinds at the
shortest notice aud upon the most reasonable
terms most respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage. | can be found at my residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. q. 1865. JESSE BLOCKLEY.
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nAKER Fan Mills, Cutting Boxes. from $40 u
ID $50 Scully's Improved Cider Mills. for sale
by McCURDY e DUKE.
rINHE celebrated - Morning Glory" Base-Burn-
ing Stove, for sale. MCCURDY DUKE.
C,ORN, Corn Meal, OGal. Oats, Screenings and
I Family Flour, for sale by
October :. McCURDY & DUKE.
TTORSE Collars, Wagon and Carriage Whips,
i for sale by McCUkDl d DUNE.
WE have received an additional supply Of the
w Improved Excelsior Cook Stoves-al sizes
for sale low BY McCURDI & DUKE.
u ms, Hubs, Spokcs and Axles for Wagons d
Ii Buggics, for sale by
MCCURDY 4 DUKE.
INFORMING GLORY Tuniata. and othe, Base
wi burning Stoves, Little Fairy for Coal,
Egg Stoves Myrtle Gas Burner. /" Woodland
box stove for Wood. " Garland" Alright for
Wood, Nine-Plate Stoves, and other Heating
Stoves: also, the Improved Excelsior and other
Cook Stoves. Every Stove warranted. Pipe re-
furnished, and Stoves put up IN town or country.
Oct %, 1869. McCURDl DUKE.
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eFor the present the instruction in English di-
vided among the Professors of Moral Philosophy,
Modern Languages, and History, with the aid of
an Assistant Professor.
The duties of this Chair are discharged by the
Professors of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy
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JULIUS G.. HOLMES,
House Carpenter
And Fsntvd

ana bufIucfs
INFORMS the citizens of jefferson. Clarke, Fred
| erick Berkeley Counties thathe has opened
CARPENTER and JOINING SHOP,
in Charestown, and will attend to REPAIRING of
HOUSES and will CONTRACT for BUILD-
ENGS. All work will be done in the ncatest aud
most workman-ke manner, and alta moderate rate
On hand, Lumber. Door Frames, Window Sash. &C.
va COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange
for work. All who want their work done prompt
" and neatly will find it to their advantage TO give
him call. Shop adjoining the Blacksmith shop
of Mr.. Hiram O'BannOn.
April IL, ls6T-tf.
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THE SOUTHERN
HEPATIC PILLS,

The above Pills are compounded by Southern
Minister OF the Gospel whose disease led to the dis
covery of he remedy. In 1925. he was reduced to
4 skeleton, and was pronounced by three of the
most skful Physicians in one of our largest cities
to be in an advanced stage of the Consumption and
beyond cure. lie then began to try experiments
on himself and, after many efforts, he discovered
the remedy which wrought perfect cure on him.
The great eures,thcy have made, and the urgent
desire of those who have been benefited that others
might share the favor, induced the discoycrer to
prepare them for sale.
PRICE-For one box, % cents: dozen $3.50;
half gross $40 90; gross, $500; three gross,
$50. 90: five gross S75. The cash must either ac-
company the order for the Medicine or il will be
sent c. o. ID.
Address the Proprietor,
G.. ". DEEMS,
% South Calhoun ST., BALTIMORE.
January "a, 1870.
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NEW RAnEER SHOP.
COAL! COAL..

DEsT LUMP COAL by the Car load $3.50 per
I'D ton. Run Of Mine per rlosd 81. 90 per ton.
22f0 lbs. 70 the ton. ANTHRACITE COAL az
toiee'f rate. Tor sale al ChaTlestown Depot BY
Sep. "a. lsCs. STARRY a. LOCK.
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LADIES WORK.
For the accOInnuuailOn OF Tue Naue, nc WI hrrp
on hand, at all times, a 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 yhortcst
notice. Ngw WORK and REPimING executed ia
from twelve 70 forty-cighi hours, and no disap
pointments at the hour promised.
re-It must be understood that as Cub IS re-
quired in the purchase OF all material used Ia MY
business and pay of hands, must exact from al.
without respect to persons, CASH on delivery OF
FL
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TAYLOR HOTEL,
LOuDoUS STREET,
WINCHESTER, Va.
j. ?. HEIRoXINrs. Proprietor

WITH competent assistants and polite and at
w tcntivc servants think can safely guar
antce satisfaction to nv guests. 1t shall be my en-
deavor to restore the Taylor Hotel to its former
reputation as the best conducted and most COM
Portable public house in the Valley.
J. 7. HEIR0NIMUS.
Winchester, Nov. Is, 1850.
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~. W. =.
NO HUMBUG HERE,

VNIIE subscriber. having just returned from Fred
erieS City with an extensive stock Of superior
material l. prepared to offer 10 the citizens of JEFF
ferson county, the very best bargains in
BOOTS AND SHOES,
manufactured under bis 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
mandatory % Messrs. Bantz &Nachter, Of Fred
ericl, the oldest aud most experienced TANNERS
in the State of Maryland. As he employs none
but the best workmcn-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
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Al af tbem?" says l..

"Isery diy.i Of JLcm,' says me cousin.
I whit a.l ordered them up aud in a shout
time they were an on hand iyileut.y expecting
some proclamation was about 20 be made. The
Numbers Of the Cabinet looked scared, as If
they though; a bit of uirog'yceriuo was about
10 explode. Ia ac5mmauliug voice me cousin
said.
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win, ont ,ill the barn and sl0ullercl the
box and as came 10 me cousin was making
yit ~ a sp1che. SAYS be:
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

dressed myself with all possible haste and with
trembling fingers, turning often to look at the
safe, from under the closed door of which |
more than half expected to see blood trickling
why, cannot tel except that my mind was
full of images Of horror. | was soon in readi
ness. | had no means Of ascertaining the time,
as he had my watch in his pocket and there
was no clock in the room. Taking the candle,
| FASTENED to arouse Dinak, who, as | shook
her, slowly opened her eyes, and with scarcely
any more than her usual slowness pronounced
her formula Well, Miss Lille, what shall
t1y-Lord a massy what de matter wid the
chile? :? You aint seen ghost-have you, hon
eyY
No, Dinah but I've seen something worse
than ghost. Eve caught a robbcr and he's
i'll the safe. What time is it?' and, looking
at the clock that ticked slowly and deliberate
ly-as how could Dnah' 5 clock help doing?
saw to my great relief that it was nearly mid
night.
We had scarcely got down stairs when |
heard the sound OF wheels. A moment more,
and my husband was in my arms, listening with
amazement to a rapid narrative of NY singular
adventure. would not suffer him tC open the
safe until Sias had summoned assistance from
the nelghbOring houses. feared that my des
perate prisoner might still escape. When the
safe was opened, there sat my burglar ON the
trunk, half stupefed for want of air, knife in
one hand, the package of money in the other,
and the burned-Out candle at his feet. He was
recognized as an old offender, who had not
been long out of State Prison, to which, in due
course OF law, he was soon sent back for term
of years, which, | devoutly hope may last
as long as he lives for | confess | should not
feel easy to hear that he was again at large
The look of rage he gave me on coming out
Of the safe will not soon be obltcrated from my
memory.
My husband, need hardly say, was greatly
pleased with my safe investment, and compli-
mented me highly on the courage and GOODNESS
which had doubtless saved my life as well as
our money. The love and pride with which he
regarded me, and with which be always, to this
day, rchearses my exploit, were Of themselves
sufficient compensation for the horror and
the agony of that long summer night-Ap-
pietou Jom7,ol
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
WHOLE NO. 500

THE WEATHER AND TIE SEAsoN.-There is
something in the weather of the present season
worthy Of the closet study Of our pains taking
metcoroloei>ts. For sixteen consecutive days,
viz: from May 2Gth to June 10th, tie wind
was Northeast, East, or Southeast something,
as the sailors say, with East in it, and dur
ing the whole Of that period there were rains,
or drlzzleS or heavy clouds Since the 10th
the wind has been = sOuthcrly' all the time,
and the air moist and oppressive. For twenty
one consecutive days the prevailing winds have
been from the sCacOaSt without interruption,
and the westerly and southwesterly breC zes,
common t. the summer season, seem to have
ahandoncd the city. During considerable
part Oi this time continuous dense fog, were
reported off the coat. delaying inward bound
steamers and other vessels. In this vicinity
the rains have not only been fnqucnt, but ,Ome
OF them very heavy over narrow be.tS Of ccun-
try. Ono Of them, last Monday week. in the
upper part OF the city seemed to come down as
from a cataract and on Saturday there was a
similar rain among the hills on the West
Branch OF the Su>quehanna, which caused a
Obstructive Hood III that region in a few hours.
At the same time there is drought to the
north, fires in the Maine and Canadian forests,
and drought III some parts OF Europe. There
have been many unusually heavy hail storms,
frequent serious casualties by lightning and
a number OF hurricanes. How much Of all this
disturbance Of the meteOrolOgy usual to this
season is due to the dense fog off the coast p
Is the f)g an effect Of some cause further of?
Here is all interesting SERIES of phenomena TO
be connected into a chain by some capable phi
losopher. r.-Pdld. Ledgr 10th.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

CURING BY PRAYER There are actually
establishments in Germany for curing disease
by prayer The Protestant pastor, Blumhardt,
is at the head OF one at Boil Bad, in the Black
Forest, where he undertakes to cure patients
by his prayers. 1t is cheerful place. where
those who have no organic disease are pretty
sure to get well, having the benefit OF good air,
suitable food, judicious exercise. a little Rhine
attributes the cure wholly to the praying, but
admits that it docs no good in surgical cases
that the thread Of his address tc Heaven can
not tie an artery How much better it must
be for his patients that he prays for them, and
50 uses up his idle hours, than if he spent his
time in druggiug them
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

One of the most singular sights growing out
of the war is a continuous line of peach trees
of nearly fifty miles in length around Peters
burg, aud extending toward Richmond. They
are growing from the breast-works thrown up
by the rebel army, aud are the only Legacy left
by the poor fellows who were on the advance
line within one hundred yards Of our forces.
Having eaten thu; fruit while on picket duty,
in one continuous line of forty five miles of
beautiful trees, which yielded an abundant crop
the last year
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A New FIRE EXTINGUlsHER.- An extraor-
dinary scene took place cu'aide a cafe chdutant
in the Champs ElyseeS PariS, last week. A
gentleman flung down lighted fu>ee, and it
set fire to the dress Of lady. Seeing the
danger, all the consumers rushed out to her
rescue, and inundated her with beer, which
they were drinking. The result was successful,
and she was not much injured, though fright
cned and much scented with the liquor used
in her preservation.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
POeIrY.
I'M STILL A FRIEND TO YOu.

An the years have come and gone, dear Tom,
The past seems like dream,
Since you and together met,
Down by the winding stream;
When hand in hand we promised Tom,
To each we would be true;
Old Time has made no change in me,
I'm still friend to you.
How often have l wept, dear Tom,
When thinking over the joys,
The happy scenes of long ago,
When you and were boys;
But now, I'm told you're very poor,
And your days in life are few,
1t gives me JOY to meet you, Tom
I'm still friend to you.
Old friendship often withers Tom,
Whene er man grows pCOr
The rich and proud forget " old friends"
And know them then no more,
But keep that honest heart Of yours,
Well make old friendship new;
care not what the world may say,
I'm still a friend to you.
CHORUS:
I'm still friend to you, dear Tom,
Alas there are but few
Have ever been as true and kind
As have been to you
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
Let those refuse TO sing,
WHO never knew our Gsd. -

A Nevada editor, in d~coursing upon the
common ,dreadfully common practice of
kissing bride, says, with a good deal of sense
as well as fun: I'VE never had bride that
We can remember, for the reason that We are
too poor and ndigcnt; but should the future
have one in store for Us and if any man should
attempt that privilege, we'll knock chips
enough from his nose to exempt him from the
draft
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A lady made call upon a friend who had
recently been married. When her husband
came to dinner she said, e. We been to Mrs
s." "Well, replied the husband "
suppose she is very happy. " Happy! Well,
cameIs hair shawl two Thirds border
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

It is related that the Rev DR. Samuel Wcist,
of New Bedford, once reduced refractory
choir in the following way: 1t having been
the next Sabbath, he commenced morning wor-
ship 10y giving out the hymn, " Come We that
love the Lord After reading it through, he
looked up very emphaticay at the choir, and
said . You will begin at the second verse:
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A fisherman out in Ohio was caught in
thunder shower. the other day. and struck 10y
lightning The fluid stripped him stark naked,
but didn't hurt him a particle. He says it is a
frst-rate way to get Your clothes off if you are
in a hurry; but he is conservative man him
self, and he thinks he would rather take more
time aud undress in the old way.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

Among the auditors at Decoration Day dis
course in Massachusetts, town was beauti-
full lady, accompanied by bright little boy of
FIVE years. Stirred like Others by the eloquent
words of the orator, the eyes of the lady grew
dim with tears WhereupOn the little boy,
too young to comprehend the occasion, but
paincd to see his mother weep, said softly:
: Please mother, don't cry somebody else S
folks he S talking about
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A Pennsylvania widower with four children
lately married a widow with nine, and now ho
is brousing around after divorce lie pray
ed for his own offspring at family prayers but
wouldn't put up petition for hers, and she
"Hent for" him with a skillet.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

Some rash fellow says that the giving Of the
ballot to women would not amount to much !;
for none OF them woull admit that they were
old enough to vote until they were too old to
take any interest in politics
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A Boston woman complains that she has
stopped in sundry hotels in various places, and
she never knew one 70 have clock in its ladies'
parlor, or n newspaper accessible TO its lady
guests But they always have a mirror.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

Some one has calculated that there are 90
649 stitches in shift-and an indefinite num-
Der OF stitches in the side of the poor seam
stress that makes it.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

There is a tide in the affairs ot men which
taken at its fool leads on to fortune a Mas
sachusehs man. who has for some months sold
a patent medicine, has just in the nick of time
turned undertaken.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

The fashion writer for the Chicago Tribune
comes to New York and puts up at the st.
Nicholas, and this is what he saw: "They
say here that New York is dull To me it is
perfect Babel. The people seem to spend all
the morning in going down Broadway, and all
the afternoon in going up. Business consumes
four hours day. The men are very well
dressed, always kid-goved sleepy, and stare
insolently at everybody. The women curve
their chins and look Independent and a little
centious. The children are epitomeS of their
mothers, and have the same swagger in their
cunning boots and walking-dresseS. Even the
babies are so smothered in Ealenciennes and
null that they look like human poodles. But
there is contrasting side, for have not NOV
ed block since | came here without hearing
some one whine in my ear, A penny, for the
love of God The weather is warm and love-
y, and the doors and windows open wide, while
flowers, flowers, flowers greet you everywhere. :"
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

A queer temperance pledge was once circula.
ted in Russia. 1t bound the signers to abstain
from brand y-till brandy should lie better and
tolerably cheap.