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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
The Old Family Journal.
THE " BETTER LAND

THE BETTER LAND.v
This world is jHst as bright a world
As we may Choose On make it
A lard cf beauty, or Of gloom,
Whichever way We take it;
We're apt % cast our eyes above.
And send our thoughts a hying
Through space to find the better land "
For which we're ever signing.
The Master Hand hath scattered wide
His glorious gifts O. win Us,
And il We do our duty we'll
We may have heaven within as.
We need not soar so very high
To drink pure draughts Of pleasure,
Or dig SO deep beneath our feet
To md immortal treasure.
The "better land " is here, my friend,
Within our hearts, my neighbor;
Then let as beautify this place
BY more abundant labor;
Root up the weeds and SOW the seeds
OfhOnest, true endeavOr,
That God nav make his dwelling here
Forever and Forever
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Lumber! Lumber!! Lumber!!!
Important to Builders

A LII persons DESTROYS Of building, their atten-
n ton is called to our large stock of Lumber
and Building Material Of all kinds at prices lower
than the lowest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
THE Ell VINO CATALINA

Is invaluable In Weakness and Debility. II re-
lieyes Morning Languor and gives freshness 60
both mind and body; sharpens the appetite, and il
not followed by any unpleasant reaction SO com
mon to whiskey bitters
IL cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiveness,
Bilious arrangements, Collie, Cramps, Flatulence,
Diarrhe, Dysentery, Nausea, Vomiting, Morning
Sickness, Heart Disease, Nervous IrritabiIity.
Liver Complaints, (for which il is used in all hot
climates with great success) Diseases of the Kid
neys and Bladder, Skin Diseases, either cansed by
other diseases or-impurity Of the blood, Despon-
dency, Rheumatism, Gout, Gravel, and wboop-
ing Cough flor which it ia famous and as a Ton
ic in Consumption il has no superior in the world.
Thousands believe themselves cured by IT, But
we do not claim that il will cure CONTINUATION.
but we are sure that il taken freely in time Il will
preventit.
1t so very agreeable to the stomach of the weak
and delicate. Elegant for Colicy and crying chill
dren, renewing costiveness and fatulence with
marked promptness.
JIM. NJ. CONRAD 4 co.
10 Light street, Bait, Nd, Gen. Aets. u. 3.
SGT Office Of the Company 4s s. Howard 81.
For Sale by w. S. MASON, Druggist at
June ., eIl-6m. CHARLESTOWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
NEW GOODS.
NEW GOODS d RARE BARGAIFSf
Dish Purchases and Cash Sales


HNRUSSELL LUCAS have just opened their
Fall and Winter supply Of staple and season,
able Goods large and varied in extent, beautiful
in style, durable in quality and as cheap II not
cheaper than can be purchased in the county. In
all departments their stock is complete.
DRESS G00DS.-Poplins, Alpacas, Mouslans,
Plaids Surges, Reps, Calicoes. dc. HOSIERY /;
ENGLISH and American, with full assortment OF
Ladies and Gentlemen's Handkerchief, Neck Ties,
Scarfs, &c.
BOOTS and SHOES have been made special
ty, as to style, quality and price. The stock Is
complete in every department, manufactured TO
order at the best houses of the city or selected
from first hands at manufacturers prices. Those
in want of any article in this line should not fail
to call as all tastes can be suited, all qualities OBJ
tanned and all prices secured. Children and In
fants' Shoes of every variety. 49,
HATS.-A complete assortment ofevery quality
variety and style, some of which are superior to
ANYTHING we have ever before offered.
READY-NADE CL0THING.-A general and
complete stock, of the best quality, fashionably
cut. substantially made, and sold at the lowest
prices. Also, Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods,
complete in every department.
FAMILY GROCERIES.-A large and general
assortment, adequate to all the wants OF old friends
and customers.
Thankful for the encouragement OF the past we
hope 10 merit a continuance in the future.
Oct. 22, 1870. 4. u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

DAVID H. CocKRILL. JOSEPH Ii. CocKRiLL
DAVID II. COCKRILL & SON,
Architects and Builders,
cHARLESTOwN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, va.

OUR experience In the business which we adver-
tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with it in all its branches enable US to assure
the public that any work entrusted to US will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places, and in carrying outpractica reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEONETRICAL STAIR Way
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen IN
the Valley of Virginia,
Gs- Being well known in the community, tney
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April 3, 1SeS-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Every Kind of Lumber,

Seasoned or Unseasoned, and in Bills Of any size
from one to three Car loads per week.
Laths, Shingles, &c, furnished upon the short
est notice. Terms rery moderate.
j. /. TRIPLETT,
Mt. jackson, Shenandoah County, Va
April 80, ls7l-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
viii Also Buy Black Oak Bark

That is properly taken and cured, and pay CASH
for it at the rate of SIX DOLLARS PER CORD
delivered at my SUMAC AND BARK MILLS,
WINCHESTER, VA.
RECTIONS.-Commence pceling the bark
as soon as the sap starts in the spring. and in tax
ing it peel as much of the tree as possible-even
the large limbs-for the young, tender bark is the
best
After it is peeled it must be piled up loosely as
allow the air to pass freely through it, and per-
fectly dry il. The outer or rough side must
alays be kept mp, in order TO protect the inner or
heshy side from the weather-which being the
part used, must be kept bright and not allowed to
mould or get wet, which Injuries its color.
GERMAN SMITH.
June 3, ls7i-em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
BROWNS CATALINA WINE TONIC.


BY an American Company with every facility for
supplying the trade, is n matter Of no small i'm
pOrtance, and will be hailed with Joy by thousands
that are seeking for pure and invigorating Ton
ic. And also those that need puie pleasant and
refreshing Stimulant will find in the Ell VINO
CATALINA what they want.
IL will be remembered that imports were made
in 1866 of these noted Bitters so long celebrated
for ts medical qualities, but in consequence OF the
high duty then demanded by this Government i'm
ports ceased TO the regret Of thousands who had
learned its value. 1t is the
OLDEST TONIC IN THE WORLD
Natures Tonic-drawn from the Catalne Grape
Of the Tropics. 1t is the purest best and lost in
MIGRATING Of all TOnics and il its importation CON
tinues at the rate started it will soon take its
place in every family in this as well as in the old
countries. Its merits alone will make it house
hold article, and we would advise every body that
needs pure Tonic or a safe Stimulant to try at
least one bottle ofthe
Ell VINO CATALINA
and then decide for themselves whether in future
they will use the pure Tonic prepared from Juice
OF the Catalina Grape with Calisaya and the Spi-
ces OF Ceylon, or Bitters made Of common whis-
kew and bitter field herbs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey, A. J. Pannell, A. NJ. Adams, Alon-
20 Loring, Jas. F. Barnes, JOS II: woodward,
DR.. VIM. j. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. hughes.
TJNHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds, Merchandise, Manufactu,,
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, ana
Cargoes on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly OF our lead
ing business men, recommends itself to the favor
able consideration of the insuring public, and So
licts their patronage.
va. Applications for Insurance will be prompt
" attended to at the office of GEO. L. CORDELL,
CO., Agents at Charestown, Jefferson Co. WV.
N. c. ARTHUR, Secretary,
W. H. AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
WIN. BAILEY, President,
ALOSzo LoRISG, Vice President.
November IL, lS69-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

THIS House has been in operation for over thr-
ty years, and is widely known as one Of the
most popular Hotels in the State. II now offers
special inducements 10 the travellers. Every COM
fort will be afforded those who may visit the House.
Omnibusses always at the Depot to carry passen-
gers to and from the House,
Stable room for forty horses, under the charge
of attentive Ostlers.
THE BAR
Is supplied with The very best of Liquors, Wines,
Brandies, Ale, Dc, and none but good article
will be sold.
April l, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
Spring ADD SUMMER CAMPAIGN
House Building, sc.

] HAVE an efficient Corps of Workmen, and am
i prepared to construct Houses and to execute
all Work pertaining to the Carpentering Business
in the best manner, of the best materials, and as
expeditiously as anybody else. will contract to
erect Houses, furnishing all the necessary mate
rials, if desirable to parties. The Work hereto
fore done by me in and around Charlestown attests
whether or not | understand my business. Per-
sons proposing to Build, or to have work of any
description, in my line, done, may consult their
interests by callingGpon me. Respectfully,
Feb I, 1870. SAMUEL MYERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving, in all its various branches, and all
work IN their business. All orders promptly filed
at the lowest rate and shortest notice. aud all work
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur-
chasers. Ii not, no sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and patronize Home Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also in operation their shsp
in Martinsburg, where they will give prompt at
tention to all work entrusted to them.
DIEHL BRO.
Charlestown Tulv Is IS67-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
New Grocery store.
CHOICE GROCERIES,,
THE GREAT CAUSE
OF
HUMAN MISERY.

Just Fu0ttshcd, IN seated Ehrctope fTtce cen.s.
n Lecture on the Nature. Treatment and
NJ Radical Cure of Seminal Weakness, or Sper-
81 matorrhGa, induced by SelfAbuse, lnyolun-
tary Emissions, T>-9oteney, Nervous Debility, and
Impediments to Marriage general Consumption,
Epilepsy, and Fits Mental and Physical Incapac-
ity, &c.-By Rob. J. Culverwell NJ. D., author
Of the Green Book" &c.N
The World-renOwned author, in this admirable
Lecture, clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences of Self-Abuse may be
eiiectually removed without medicine, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies nstru-
ments, rings, or cordias, pointing out mode of
cure at once certain and etiectual by which every
sufferer, no matter what his condition may be,
may cure himself cheaply, privately and radically.
This lecture will prove boon to thousands and
thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope to any ad-
dress, on receipt of six cents, or two postage
stamps, by addressing the publishers.
Also, Or. CulTerweirs " Marriage Guide"
price Is cents.
Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. c. KLINE C Co.,
l27 BOwery, New York, Post Office Box $50.
Dec. q, 1870. Tyr. July ], 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-09-16
EI Vino Catalina.

VNHE announcement that has been so gladly
i heralded thorougout the country that In
ports have again commenced Of the
Eel Vino Catalina,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-11
Commissioned.

Ed. JOURNAL We desire to announce James
W. Ross az q candidate before the ensuing
Repub ican C, nverl;on for the Office Of County
Commissioner. We this without his know
edge Or consent conceiving IL to be his duty to
accept should he be called to the position.
The business passing through the hands OF
or County Commi ssinners, amounts to hundreds
of thousands Of dollars, annually, and surely
all will coucede that interests OF that magnitude
require the attention Of the best business talent
in our county.
Mr. Ross we'll known business capacity, his
thorough acquaintance with the diversified in
terests of the county and his familiarity with the
details Of the AUDITORS Office, pOiut him out as
e.emineplly the man for the place. In his
hands we could all rest assured that the affairs
Of our county would b conducted With ability,
prudence and economy.
We hope aud trust that in the selection OF
Commissioner the Convention win be governed
by judgement and interest, and not by passion,
prejudice or personal favor. We ask the people
to reject npon the subject calmly and dispas-
sionately feeling eOnhdt pt that their "enghten-
ed sel6shness" will lead them 10 concur with ".
MANY VoTERs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-11
Comfy Convent

The Convention called at Bowling Green for
the 10Th inst, will be the usst important ever
held In this county. For the drst time 10 our
history We are called on 10 select and elect--in-
depeudently of any other county--s candidate to
represent our large and growing interests in the
General Assembly OF the State. The import
ancs Of making judicious selection, can not be
too highly estimated. We want man Ia the
Legislature who will fairly represent his con.
sttuents, and carefully regard the interests o'
the tax. payers.
We publish In our columns, communications
10 which the names Of two of our most worthy
citizens, who have been long resident IN this
county, are mentioned as candidates. The in
tsgrity, honor and capability Of each is unques.
tionable and should either OF them be selected
they would unquestionablT receive a cordia
ABBOTT, Esq, a lawyer Of Bowling Green is
candidate. He is reported 70 be competent
and honorable man and should he be nomina
ted. will receive the support of the party.
We also publish communication in whicl
The name Of J. W. Ross is mentioned as
edge of county business possessed by Mr. Ross
and his ability to draw up eoptraes and ais
execute the numerous and complicated cAlcula
tions which are ever attendant on the prope
discharge of the Commissiouers' duties, b
will be found to be the right mao for the place
The taxpayers Of this county have paid thou
sands Of dollars merely as a penalty for pla
cing--in sous instances es-well-meaninR, bu
incompetent men in that ofice.
A'so RoBERr FENroS. Esq. bas been prom
inently mentioned 10 this vicinity for the ofio
Of Commissioner, and We zee his name ar
nouneed in the Seafinsl as . candidate before tn
Convention. His career ss Republican, his hor
esty aud inteSri ty, is we'll known 10 the citizen
Of Wood county.
In view Of the important business to b
transacted on this occasion we hope the citi
Ems of each township will turn oIt in mass
and act as they did las, year by nominating
and elscting well known aud honOsabls men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-11
For Representative

PERRYsBURe, August 10. 1871.
EDrroB Journal: Permit me to mention
John Norris, Esq, Of Perry township, as well
qualified to represent the important in
serests Of this cruniy in the cen legislative
Assembly OF Ohio. he has long occupied
the foremost ranks as . practical far.
mer.and from prsctesl knowledge could legislate
inselligentiy on matters pertaining to that i'm.
portant interest. His fsithfulness to the Re-
publican party will admit Of no discount. He
is sn earnest aud indie fatigable worker, and has
been ever found at the post Of daty. As an in
hsxibly honest naa who has ever fearlsssly act
ed in accordance with his convictions Of right, the
farmers and oitsaos of Wood county in gener-
al may safely confde 10 John Norris, should
they select him to represent them. Respectfully
n a. C.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-11
Board of Education Meetings.
PERRrsBuRG, July q. l,

PERRYSBURG, July 81, 1871.
Tho Basrd If EInrarion met at a regular
merting. Jnlv q. 1871. at ~ n'clock, p. ".
Present Rns-, CnampneY, Williams, Kreps
and Knoll
The meeting was called to order bv the Prose
ident. Tn. minutes of June 80, and July Tth.
were read and approved.
Committee nn teachers reported in favor of
Miss VI Crank,.r. for Unalas si6ed Department
Tbornton District. On miiinn the report wa,
adopted.
The resignation of Miss F.. E. Crnok, Assistant
Teacher, vas presented 10 the Bnard, and on
mn,inn the resignation was accepted.
A petition was presented To the Board 10 EN-
plnv J. D. rr0uD ~ Superint ndeut for the en-
suing year Said petition was referred to the
Committee on Teachers.
Moved and secnn led that q Walter be re -em-
played ~ Ilnitor fnr the ensuing year at a sala-
~ ni s350--carried.
There being ~ tnrtner business the Board
thereupon adj urned,
!. g. KNOLL, Secretary.
Perryshnrg, Ang 4, 1871.
The Board Of lucaiinn m"t At a re- MIR meet
ing in their rnom, August 4 1871. at7I a o'cioel
p. N. Adj 'urned T., meet Wr'ln"<ia August
9th inst. @. koSLL, Sec'v.
Perrysburg. Aug 9, 1871.
Pursuant 70 adjournment frrm August 4th. the
.
~ n'ci"ck y. VI
Present-kreps. Seabert, Williams, Clamp
new aud Knoll
The Pr.sil mt nf the B.art h.ur abs ~, il
was m we'd - conis that G. B. Kreps act IS
Chairman at this meeting CARRIED.
James Timm NJ presented bull /, tire Rnard
fnr publishing the procerd ms a. th Board in
the JoURSiL Referred tn Finanr- ommi'te
Tue COMMITTEES m teachers rec min nded Miss
/ HELEN Hichcnck for Assistant Teacr OF High
Srhnol nnler the same rules as other teach
are rtrplOved On mntun the report Os tn
Committee was unanimously adnpted.
| o. dinn meeting ali 'urnrd tn Thurs iU
August 10Th, at ~ n'clnck. Az
j. g. KNOLL, Sccretary.
Perrysburg, Aug 10, 1871.
/ The Board ~ Education met in their rpon.
/ from ljurned meeting, August eth. 1871,
/ ~ ncl"ck, An
/ Present X 81, Williams, KrePs, Champney
/ Seahert and Knoll.
The Minutes were read and approved.
/ The Detiinl of ]. o. Truup. which was refe'
red 10 the G mm,tee IN Teachers, was reporte,
back T., the Board without any recommend Elm
aul recommended in favor of l.. 7 Kirk TOR su-
I p.rinirndent tor the ensuing wear ut salary
/ s. 900 per annum. On motion Of G. Wi
| liams Ia adopt the report of the Committee. sec
| ended bv VI. Seab-rt. the yeas AMI navs wet
/ called. with the following result William
Champuev. Kreps, Seahert and knull yutiu
/ yea, aud Rn-s nav
Mr. Kirk was declared elected and the Secre
tary instructed 10 inform Mr.. Kirk nf his employ
nent.
M further business being before the 3 ard i
adjourned siBe die.
J. G.. KNOLL. Sec'v
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-08-11
"0range and Green will Garry the
noyr

II Is great mistake 10 assume that all the
Irish Pruiestants are Orangemen, although all
tie OrWigeInen are Protestants, and Il is worthy
especial mite that fidelity ~ the national cause
~ Vel M ~ once always all bitterness that re-
liehms dill repces are supposed ta create among
ishmen- The must beloved f trish patiits
" re- Pfotestants Tone. Emmett, Lord Edward
Fitzgerald. Gaurn. Cnrden, and. our time,
Smith OBren, Thumss Davis. and others. were
o the religion ul the minority II lrishmen, hut
wsr b,lnved bv ali Iiish nationaliies The
Young lreland"pa'ty made gallant Effort 70
break down cardinal feature of Englsnd's pul-
! rev IN the paat Keeping uD Religions feuds in
| lrelanI-by endeavorng h. unite all lrishuien
IN love fnr Ireland as their supreme passian.
some Of Thomas Davis finest lyrics are written
with this view. We append me Of them:
oRAsG. AND GREEN WILL CARRY rHH DAT.
lrelandl rejoice, and England deplure-
Faction and feud are passing a,ay;
twas low voice, but 'tis lou roar,
"Orange and Green will carry the day."
Orangrl Orangci Gre n aud 0r,ngel
Pltted Together in many fray
Lio"s in fight aud linked in their might,
Ornge aud Green will carry the day.
0tangel Orangrl Green and Orange
Wave them together over mountain and bay
Orange and Gresnl our King and our Queen, /,
Orange and Green will carry the dayp
Rusty The swords our fathers unsheath'd--
Williim AMI James ars turned tl CLAW
Long did we ill the wrath they bequeaih'd,
Re- va. the crup, aud hitter u Q ulyi
Ere d"m Hell usl knaves mlSled US
Under the foot of the forman we lay
Riches and strength, ven win them at length,
For .OranQs anil Green will carry the dayl
lantldrds fooled us. England rul,d us
Hhunding our passions n make us their prey;
But in their spite, the Irish Unite"
Aud Orange aud Green will carry tn day
Fruitful our soil whore honest man starv';
Empty the mart and shpless the bay;
Ont nf what the 0igarchs carve;
Foreigners fatten on nur decayI
Disunited. therefore bghted,
Ruined and rent by the En- lishmen's Wty;
Party and creed for once agreed
Orange and Green will carry thu dayi
B'vnes od water. red with slaughter,
Now is as pure ~ infant ut play
So. IN nur sonls. its history rls,
And Orange ani Green will carry the day
English deceit can rule us no more,
Biguts and knavcs have scattered like spray
Deep was the oath the Orang-msn swOre,
"Ora' ge and Green must carry the dayI'
Orange Orangel bless the Orange
Tories and Wings grew pale with dsmay
When from the North burst forth the cry,
"Orange and Green will carry the day"
! NJ surrender, no pretender,
Never fIulter and never betrav;
With an Amen, we sware again,
, Orange and Green shall carry the dayl"