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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-29
FOREIGy MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The Notifications or Dantzic are TO be increased
Sy the erection of a strong fort OF middle size
Holm, an island not far from the mouth Of the
Vistula.
We london Standard have 1t on the best au-
tnority that Russia is making extensive purchases
OF military stores and munitions Of war. Is the
Black Sea question about to be reopeneds
The reception OF the Pomeranian ana the German
Commission Tor exploring the basin and the sh ores
OF the Baltic says the German correspondent
proves that public feeling Stockholm s much less
hostile to Germany than II formerly was.
The Eastern Budget learns from Constant!nople
that Russia has asked permission OF the Turkish
government TO be allowed to send one of her war
ships, now stationed at Athens. through the Darda
relies into the Black Sea. II Is said mat the Eng
lsn government has advised the Porte 10 comply
with this request. although Russia did not alege
any reason Tor making IT,
The Bank Of England return, completed for the
week ended August 2, shows some important alter
atoms. The late Withdrawals OF gold Tor Germany
has caused diminution In the stock OF bullion TO
the extent OF 81, 23l 303; the TOTAL however Is still
largevz., at f26,23, 1885, The reserve OF notes ex-
hblts decrease OF fl S0S ,056, the aggregate being
414si2, $50, while on the private balances there Is
falling on OF ~ 1856, 727. In the other securities a
reduction has been made TO the extent OF 434S, 1885,
the total standing at Gl7, 62l,5o6
society IL being established at Turn for the pur
pose OF dlscOuraging the use OF the KNIFE which Is
so constantly resorted 10 In street brolls and
other quarrels. Besides moral means, such as lee
lures, meetings. dramatic representations, books,
&C., the society viii employ material agents, such
a. medals In god silver and copper, gifts OF money
ia the savings banks, nc. SENATOR the Marques
Pes di VIllamarina, ~ President, and many Of the
leading citizens OF Turin are on the committee.
when 500 members nave been obtained there will be
q general meeting.
letter from Ssez, IN the Journal Do Ge1stce,
says:"Thanks TO the indel atiRabe activity Of the
popul alton OF Buchs, under the direction OF the
Councillor OF state, Zach, the breach IN the dykes
AT that place had been entirely repaired ana the
Kline IL now confined IN its usual channel. few
days sulficed for the water 10 now on, ana the
S.la M Ha a Ia.
exceptions, delivered from an iDundation WHICH
lasted several weeAAr
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rhc Intcrnetionnle in switzcrlsud.

meeting OF the Internationals OF various SWISS
towns was held couple OF weeks since in Rapper-
schwyl for the purpose OF organizing general
Swiss Congress OF workngmen. 1t is known that
the Swiss constitution Is at present under revision
and the object of the Congress will be to influence
the Revision Committee in favor Of changes in the
constitution to the advantage OF the working
classes. A discussion arose among the Inter-
nationals whether any worKingm"~ suu ''o~o
gress. Finally in was agreed that all WORK.
lngmen who reside in Switzerland should,
whatever their nationality, have their share in the
deliberations or the Congress- II Is supposed that
this determination Will not find favor with large
number OF the SWISS population. who are inclined to
regard the Swiss constitution as matter in which
none but SWISS should be allowed To interfere. A
correspondent OF q German paper goes so far as to
say that the 1nternationals have by this step given
their cause q deathblow In Switzerland. The Con.
gress Is fixed to take place In the first part Of Oc-
tober at Often, and Will last for three days
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THE COMMUNIST TRIALS.
Further Proceedings Of the Trials Of the
Communist Leaders.

The Ccrpulent Crestfallen and Crusty Courb:t-
HIS Deience-When He Entered the Commune
and When He Left 1.-THE Destruction OF
Theirs House and the Fall OF the
Column venaome Jules Simon and
Etienne Arago as Witnessas-
Billioray. the Hurdy
Gurdy Player.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-29
RUSSIAN CONSPIRACIES.
History of the Secret PlOttings and Plot
tiers in the Russian Empire.

The Conspiracy of 1S25-Constitutional Govern
ment Wanted-The Course Pursued by the
Emperor Nicholas-A Reign Of Terror
The Kief Conspiracy Diffusion of Re-
publican Ideas-Petrachepsky-1hs
Last Conspiracy and How It 10
Being Treated-The Dan
gers Menacing Russia.
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Special Report from the Russian Chancellor
Would Not Tolerats the Shadow of Inter-
venhon-The Missionaries' Bill Of In
dictment-The Prince Refuse,
to Accept the Address.

The following report Of Prince Gortchakon TO the
Gear. on the interview which he recently had with
q deputaton from the Evangelical Alliance, is pub
lished In the Russian of1icial journals
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The London Times sayo:-"Thc select Committee
on the East African slave trade state In the report
that they are strongly OF opinion that all ieg'a'c
means should he used to nut an end Mtoge'hef W
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Austria and the Czechs.

The leaders of the Czech party-Dr. Rleger and
Count Clam Martinltz-have returned from Vienna
to Prague. The Austrian papers still eagerly dis
whether success has or has not attended their
negotiations with the Ministry Of Count HohenwOrt.
According 10 some, the plan Of reconcillng the dis
contented Czechs is In all essential particulars COM
pete-only the details remain to be filed IN. One
reason for supposing that the Czech leaders have
succeeded in bringing over the Ministry to their
demands Is to be found in the violent language Of
such German organs as the Nelte Frete PreSse.
A number of that journal has recently been
conflscated by The government on account OF an at
tack 1t directed against the Ministry. mo MORE"
exclaimed the Neue Freie PreSSe lis the desrruc-
ton OF the constitution to be effected by force.
That is to be done by means OF cunning and de-
ceIt. Legal forms shall, by terrorism and political
chcanery, be misused for the criminal work OF over
throwing the free institutions. BY artistic means,
especially by strainng the eleconeerug machinery,
which belongs to the rural and ultramontane party,
representatives 10 be brought together, who VIII
have no CONSCIOUSNESS OF the degrading task en-
trusted to them-tne task OF destroying the consti-
tuition, which they exercise, and TO protect which
they are alone called together" This language is
the language Of alarm and would seem to show that,
IN the opinion OF the Ne,te Free PresSe at least,
concessions, and those concessions OF no grudging
character, about to be made by the Ministry 10
the n0n-German nationaities
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Striking as these facts they are rendered still
more so when we consider That the increase Is prin-
cipally one out OF the three constituent parts oi
me United Kingdom. To take the population
actually enumerated-that is, excluding the Islands
IN the British seas, and the army, navy and mer-
chant services also making no estimate Tor the
mddle OF the year-we get the following CON-
paTison:- ,
rr,,.pa and Wales 1924 % 7Os 1903 1851 s4 10
scas,Iand ......,,.. 8Oe2,2N 8B6s,6S 2so,3le 10
Ire and......... 5,79s9o7 402i69t-) Ss6,gOst-)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Parental Love.

What is more true and lasting than the love
a parent bears child7 Brotherly and sisterly
love is dear the love of friend, sweet; but
oh (! where is the love that can compare with
parental affections /? When sorrow visits us,
it is always in the parents ear the tale of grief
is poured for We know, whether our pain
be great or little, the soft voice Of mother, or
the firmer one of father. has always sweet
words of consolation and endearment to offer,
which make Our heart light again and cur
spirits gay. When sickness with its threat
ening hand hovers o'or us, is it from nurse,
friend or even sister, that we wish to receive
the cooling drink All, no It's from mother
who, with sweet smiles and soft caress, makes
us feel that, even though we are sick and
suffering, earth has one bright, golden chain
which binds US to'it. Tis the gentle pressure
of mothers hand on our forehead, which drives
away pain; mothers soft voice in tho ear
teaching us the sweet example Of patience
which we are to follow, and mothers kiss on
our brow, which makes us feel that even
Heaven were dreary, were mother not there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

lam hungry said the Grave, give me food
Death answered:
Il will send forth minister Of awful des-
truction, and you shall be satisfied
what minister will you send 2
Il will send Alchohol. He shall so in the
euise Of food and medicine, pleasure and hos
Iitality. The people shall drink and de-
And the grave answered:
I am content.
And now the church bells began to toll, aud
the mournful procession to advance.
WHO are they bringing now? said the
grave.
'Ah! said death, they are bringing house,
hold. The drunken father aimed blow at
his wife, He killed tie mother and child to-
geiher and then dashed out his own life.
And who, said the grave, comes next, fol-
lowed by train Of weeping cbildrsn''
This Is a broken-hearted woman, who has
long pined away in want while her husband
has wasted away her substance at the tavern.
And be, too, is borne behind, killed by the hand
Of violence
And who next 2
A young man Of generous impulses who,
step by step, became dssipated aud squan-
dered his all. lie was frozen in the street.
Hush ? said the grave ! now hear wall
Of anguish that will not be silenced.'
Yes; it is the only son of his mother. Ho
spurned her love, reviled her warning, and
bloated corps be came to thee. And thus thov
come, further than the eye can reach, the pro-
cossions crowd to thy dark abode. And still
lured by the enchanting cup which have
mingled, the sons of men crowd the paths Of
dissipation. vainly they dream of escape, bat
shift behind them the invisible door, destiny.
They know 1t not, and with song and dance
and riot they hasten to thee. o Grave Then
| throw my fatal spell upon new throngs Of
youth, and soon, they, too, will be with thee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Waiting for the Last Trump.

We have, or had whlom, In these parts d
man named Westfall, a gambler by profession,
who ossillatsd up and down the line Of the !.
C. & c. B. O., turning an honest penny when
ever and however he could, and who after q
prolonged spree, turned up in Calumet, sick,
and became impressed with the idea that he
was about to "band in bis checks" and re
quested the presence Of some minister; where
upon one Hartman, an ex-exhorter, whose sands
Of life had nearly run out, was called in TO ad-
minister the desired consolation.
"What can be done for me ?" snxiously in
quired Westfall.
Repent, and You will be saved" was tho
answer.
"And will go to heaven y
81 hope So"
"And bc an angel?"
"Yes."
"And VIII have wings"
ayes"
"will you go to heaven, tool"
81 hope and believe so"
"Wili you be an angel7"
81 hope TO be-"
"Will you have wing''
"Yes."
"When get TO heaven, and you get 10
heaven, and am an angel, and You are an an,
gel, and have wings and you have wings,
III ny you for ten-dollar note"
Was not that the ruling passion strong in
death?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

A NEW USE OF LEAvEs.-A Vermonter has
recently tanned several sides Of leather with
I've leached from forest leaves He has been
experimenting with leaves for two months,
with satisfactory results. One ton Of leaves,
it is asserted, will tan as much leather as five
cords of bark, and will complete the process in
half the time. When leaves and bark are
mixed in equal proportions one-fourth Of the
time Is saved. The leather tanned by this
process, it is claimed, is more flexible and
smoother than that tanned by bark, while the
strength of the raw hide is retained in greater
degree. All which statement should bo re-
ceived cautiously.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

THE DYryG NEVER WEEP-Itisa striking
fact that the dying never wecr. The sobbing,
the beart-breaking agony Of the circlc of
friends around the death-bed, call forth no
responsive tears from the dying. 1sit because
he is insensiblo, and stiH in the chill Of dsso-
luticn? That cannot be, for 10 asks for his
fathers hand, ss If to gain strength in the
moral struggle, and loans on the breast Of his
mother, sister or brother, in still conscious af-
feclioh Just before expiring he calls the low
ed ones, and with quivering lips says: "Kiss
me ~ showing that the love which he has ever
borne in bis heart Is still fresh and warm. II
must DO because tho dying have reached a
point too deep for earthly sorrows, too tran
scendant for weeping. They are face TO face
with higher and holier things with the Father in
Hesven and His angels. There is no weeping
in that blessed abode 10 which the dying man
is Fastening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
singing-school Courting.

There is not a country-bred man or woman
now living but will tell you that life can oler
nothing comparable with tho innocent se,t Of
that old style courting that was done at sing.
ing.school in the starlight and candle-lght Of
the first half Of our century. There are few
hearts so withered and cold but they beat
quicker sometimes when they hear, in old
fashioned churches, tho wailing. sobbing, or
exalting strains of "Bradstreet," or "China,"
or Coronation, and the mind floats down on
the current Of these old melodies to that fresh
young day Of hopes and illusions-of voices
that were sweet, no matter bow,false they sang
of nights that were rosy with dreams, no
matter what Fahrenheit ssid--of girls who
blushed without cause, and Of lovers who talk
ed for hours about every thing but love.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

WORDS TO THIsE 0F.-Worki is no disbon-
or, aud lazincss is 10 credit TO any one. It's
good to have good wages; but half pay is bet
ter than nothing, and working for nothing is
better than idleness and vice. There is no
true manhood without independence. He
whose individuality is swallowed up by fashion,
folly, or society, has lost that which he may
never regain, aud without which bis life must
be a vain one lie who res.raiDs himself from
luxury may help .o,hers in necessity. He who
helps others may look TO God to help him.
Difficulties are placed in our way that we may
overcome them, and pass through conflicts to
victories, and through victories to triumphs.-
Pride goes before destruction . but honor, ap-
nobleness, and independence Of soul, and sfu
proved Of God, and sre profitable TO mao.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

OLD MsS.-The late war in Europe has sindica
ted old age from the mputations Of imbeciity and
inefIiciency which it has been the Young America
fashion of late to cast upon il. The stalwart and
victorious Emperor Of Germany, the peerless Gen
eral, Won Moltke, and many other leading German
officers, are all old men. Bismark, the giant
statesman, is by no means youth. Disrrl and
Gladstone of England are no chickens. Theirs,
at the age of seventy-four, holds the helm Of
France. 1t would be better for this country if i,
paid more respect to the counsels of age and eSpe
rience.-Lynchburg Ners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

NJ. Charles Lefevre, popular French gen.
tleman who, in England, races his horses un-
der the assumed name Of Mr. I. Lombard,
has, il is said, just come into fortune Of over
$4,000, 900, left him by cousin whom he
never saw in his life. The gentleman in ques-
tion died in this country, whittier he immigrat-
ed many years since with the sum of s2,5OO
which NJ. Lefevre's father lent him when all
other relatives turned their backs on him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

1t is not perhaps generally known that what
is now favoritc summer resort for citizens Of
New York was once sold for barrel Of cider
Yet it is fact that in 1880 the tract Of land
including what now are Long Branch, Shrew-
bury, and Eatontown, was in the possession oi
the Indians, but was purchased of them by
one Lewis Morris for that consideration. Mil
lions could not purchase the land now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
VOL. 6l.--VOL. 7, NEW SERIES1 CHARL
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
TERMS.

rS-The FREk Pass is published weekly al TsO
DoVars and Fily Cents per anRua IN advance
E~THREE DOLLARS If not paid in advance
es- One Dollar aa5 Fifty Csa,s for s'S r'oH'A'
.rs8-The terms Of advertising are, for ssquare,
lone ineh) or less, one Dollar and Fifty CsH'' for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance Fifty Cesi'.
,rs-No advertisement to be considered oy the
month or wear unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties
rs-An advertisement not marked on the copy
or specified number Of insertions will be continued
until ordered cut, and payment esaeted accordingly.
ss-RKaU1AR ADvERrIsESESrs.-TO avoid any
,psuaderstanding on the part Of the Annual Advet-
tisers it is proper to state distinctly that their Pri-
vilece only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and all other advertisements sent
bv them to be an additional charge, and no varia-
tion. -,
IA Obituary Notices Of more than yelines will
bechargedtOr.
JOB WORK Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &c, executed promptly, neatly, ana a. iAir
urices.
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What nonseuseis published in some Of our $

What nonsepseis published in someof our So
called health journals. They contain some
things that are really valuable, and a great
many that are superlatively absurd. One OF
of these ridiculous emanatons is the announce
ment that it is unhealthy for two people to
sleep together. A man Of ninety-nine died
the other day from the effects Of sleeping with
his wife for nearly eighty years. or from some
other cause.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
TRIUMPHANT.

II Gold and Silver Medals
VyTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS over IL different Makers
of New York, Baltimore and Boston Manufac-
turers.
No. n Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The Stieff7s Pianos contain all the latest i'm
provements to be found in first class Piano, with
additional improvements Of his own invention not
10 be found in other instruments. The tone, touch
and finish of their instruments cannot be excelled
by any manufactured.
A large assortment OF Second Hand Pianos al
WAYS on hand, from S75 to $780,
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
STYLES on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue, containing
names of over 900 Southerners, 900 Of which
are yirginians who have bought the Stief Piano
since the close ofthe waT.
August 90, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

A lady, who had number Of female SER
wants in ber family, to each Of whom she on
ono occasion gave pair Of cast-off shoes, found
the following impromptn on her chamber
mant.l-piece one morning:
"How careful should our mistress be
The narrow path to choose,
When all the maids within tho house
Are walking in her shoes !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Manhood How Lost, How
Ra=fO1sR6

-. Just published. a new edition Of DR.. Cul-
- verwclrs Celebrated Essay on the radical
~ cure without medieine) Of SPermator-
rho.. or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, ImpoJency, Mental and Physical Ineapaei-
o.. Impediment- 20 Marriage, etc also COnsump-
ton. Epilepsy. and Fits, induced By seltindul-
gence or sexual extravagance.
ES- Price, in a sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years success
ful practice. that the alarming consequences OF
selfabuse may be radically cured without the dan
gerous use of internal medicine or the application
90 the knife pointing out a mode Of cure az once
simple, certain. and elcctual, by means Of which
every sufferer, no matter what bis condition may
De. may cure himself cheapy, privately, and radi-
caAy.
Ec-This Lecture should be in the hands Of
every youth and every man in the land
Sent, uuiey seal, IN plain envelope, 20 any ad-
dress postpaid on receipt six cents or two stamps.
Also, Dr. CuiyerweIs Marriage Guide, "
price Is cents.
Address the Publisher,
CHAS. j. c. KLINE 4 CO.,
I27 Bowery. View York, Post-OAice Box 1856.
Oct. Z, l5II-3m. Dec. "a, ls70.-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
The Stewart House,
Formerly Ramer's-adjoining Court House,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.

FINHE undersigned having leased this well known
and popular house, and having refitted and
furnished it in ample style is prepared to furnish
to the travelling public, well as to transient and
permanent boarders, the best of
HOTEL ACCOM- MOD Att 0 Ms
His TABLE will be supplied with the best the
market affords. Rooms, airy and convenient, and
servants polite and obliging.
The STABLES attached to the Hotel will be at
tended BY trusty and eompetented Ostlers.
Ml. Passengers taken to and from the Cars.
May so, 1870. JAS. \. BOYD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
JAMES NJ. JOHNSTON,

"AVING added some Of the finest New Ma
chinery TO the ShannOndale Factory, now
in use in the Valley Of Virginia, is prepared, and
will continue 10 manufacture
WOOlen Goods,
Such as Lindseys. Fulled and Plaid, Cloths.
Casimeres and Tweeds, aud with his improved and
superior facilities, is satisfied that he will be able
TO offer to the public an article Of GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed, ifequalled, by any other es-
tablshment.
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL.
He solcts orders.
Apr. !, ls7l-tf. JAS. NJ. JOHNSTON.
p. :. Having experienced such heavy and Sc
we're losses by the late food and having had to re-
pair and re6t his Mill and Machinery throughout,
he must appeal 10 all who are indebted to come
forward and settle at once. He stands greatly in
need Of every dollar that's due. J. NJ. j.
April l, lS7l-u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
REVERE HOUSE,
CUMBERLAND, Md,

j. WAC. E. HooPER, Proprietors.
TT,HE REVERE HOUSE is the nearest Hotel to
the Railroad Depot, and all Business Places
Accommodations Firstclass in every respect
Terms moderate.
July Is, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Grape Wine.

T HAVE few Gallons of Concord, Clinton and
4 Catawba Wine for sale, suitable for Church
purposes, and is highly recommended for the sick
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., W. Va, Feb.4, '7l-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Storage for Carriages.

nARTIES having Carriages can be accommo-
dated with Storage at my Warehouse atthe
rate OF one dollar per month.
Aprif "a. ISL W j. HANKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
LUMBER.

ON and after this date, viii sell Lumber Only
~ for Cash as the parties for whom | am sell
in require it .....-....
Oct. IS. 1870. W. }. uAWhs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
Entler Hotel,

SHEPHERDsrowS, WEsr VIRGINIA.
J. p. A. ENTLER,
Nov. 9, ls65-tf. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25

rVEN Thousand No. OAK Shingles for sale by
Sept. Is. W. j. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-11-25
DIR. SIMMONS

3fections Of the kidneys
&ever, nerv business,
chills, diseases Of the
skin, impurity Of the
blood, melancholy, or
&depression of spirits,