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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
He is Richp

Many sightis heayed, many heart "a bro
ken, many life is rendered miserable, by the
terrible infatuation which persons manifest IN
choosing life companion for their daughters.
How is it possible for happiness to result from
the union Of two principles so dianetrically
opposed to each other in every point as virtue
is 20 vice land yet. how often is wealth con-
sdered a better recommendation for young
men than virtue How often is the first ques-
ton which is asked respecting the suitor OF
daughter, this Is he rich Yes he abouudsl ~
wealth bat does that afford any evidence that
he will make kind aud aiiectionate husband 2
=" Is he rich g' Yes his clothing purple aud
fine linen, snd he fares sumptuously every day,
but can you infer from this that he is virtuous
-" Is be rich?7 Yes, he has thousands floating
on every ocean, but do not riches sometimes
take TO themselves wings and fly away p
Aud will you consent that your daughter shall
marry man who has nothing 20 recommend
but his wealth All, beware! The gilded bait
sometimes covers a bearded hook. Ask not
then. as LIE rich ?" bat Is he virtuous -
Ask not if he has wealth, but has hc honor ?
and do not sacrifice your daughters peace for
money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
The Model Wife.

Rev. DR.. A. A. Willis in recent lecture
delivered in Brooklyn, described the model
wife of ancient times Among other traits Of
her character to which he referred was her in
dustry. He said
"She was the model woman for that peri
cd, for this age and for all ages to CONS. Cos
tune aud customs had changed, but all the
essential features Of womanly character are as
fitting now as then. The speaker then read
the description Of her in the book Of Proverbs,
and remarked that all that human genius had
labored for centuries TO embody in marble, on
canvass, or in the pages Of poetry, for concep-
ton OF that which was true and beautiful and
graceful in woman, We might challenge the
whole world to bring a picture of woman
worthy to be compared with this. The whole
picture was lighted up with the glow of a
most cheerful, healthful activity. She not on
ly superintended the duties Of her household,
but worked with her own hands. The daugh-
ters Of modern society might here find use
ful hint. The idea prevailed, nowadays TO
a great extent, among young ladies, that work
was degrading that it belonged to common
people. The modern idea of womanly beau
ty MAS 50 ethereal creature, with fair iea-
lures and fral body, supported by whale
bone The hearty, vigorous, blushing rose
used to be the emblem of beauty, but it is now
the lily, even though lily white be made ac-
cessory to such a result 1t might be truly
said of them, They toll not, neither do they
spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not ar
rsyed like one Of these" The idea Of domes-
tic industry being vulgar is one of the con-
ceits of modern days. Neither rich nor poor
were exempt from the divine Law that indus
try was healthful and proper. You, ladies'
to become model wives, should be industrious. !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
The Punctual Man.


Mr. Higgans was very punctual man in
all his transactions through life. He amassed
large fortune by untiriDg industry aud
puuctuality, aud at the advanced age Of nine
ty years, was resting quietly on his bed and
calmly waiting to be called away. He bad
deliberately made almost every arrangement
for his decease and burial. His pulse grew
fainter, and the light Of life seemed just flick
ering into its socket, when one Of his sous re-
marked
Father you will probably live but day
or two is it not well for you to pane your
bearers ?"
TO be sure, my son, said the dying man.
1t is well thought Of, and will DO it now"
He gave the name Of six, the usual number,
and sank back exhausted on his pillow.
A gleam of thought passed over bis wither-
ed features like ray Of light, and be rallied
once more. My son read this. Is the name
of Virgins there?"
at is father"
Then strike it off," said he emphatcally,
" for be never was punctual-wss never any
where in season, and he might delay the pro-
cession a whole hour"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
All Right.

a certain old Vermont farmer preserved his
constant good nature, let what would turn up.
One day one Of his men came in bringing the
news that one of his oxen was dead.
as be ?" said the old man "Well, he was
breechy cuss Take bis hide of and'take it
down to Fletchers; it will fetch the cash."
An hour or so afterwards the man came
back with the news that Liueback and hi.
mate werO both dead.
" Are they2 ?" said the old man. Well,
took them of B. to save a bad debt that never
expected to get. 1t is lucky it ANT the brin-
dies"
After the lapse of another hour the man
came again to tell him tha. the nigh brindle
was dead.
"Ishe ?" said the old man. We'll, he
was very old OK Take of his hide and take
it down to Fletchers; its worth cash, aud
will bring more than any two Of the others. "
Hereupon his wife, who was very piOus
soul, reprimgnded her husband severely, and
asked him if he was not aware that the loss
was judgment from heaven upon him for his
wickedness.
"Is it?" said the old man. Well. il they
will take the judgment in cattle it is the easiest
way l can pay it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
All Fooled.

At bali given in Louisville a fow nights
since by canal employees quite an amusing
incident occurred. Ham sandwich were upon
the table when the company were invited io-
to supper Some nischieyous fellow however
had few minutes before stolen the ham aud
replaced it with thin slices of soap. The men,
being very hungry, seized the bogus sandwich
es and Immediately bit out huge mouthfui.-
The mistake was discovered by each iDdivid-
ual but no one said anything about it, thinking
perhaps, that the others would laugh at him.
The author of the joke watched with subdued
merriment the humorous wry faces and chan
gsd countenances that, one by one, indicated
the extensive circulation Of the soap. The
best feature Of the affair was that no one got
angry, but all laughed heartily at it when it
was discovered that all had bit AID been " Bit
ten"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

DRESS PLAINLY, GIRLs.-An old man, who
knows what he is talking about, says: E" Girls
let me tell you stubborn truth. No young
woman ever looked 30 well TO sensible men, 81
when dressed in plain, neat, modest attire,
without single ornament about her person
She looks tbeu as though she possessed worth
in herself aud needed no srtiG,i ial rigging 10
enhance her value. Ifs young woman would
spend as much time ia cultvating kindness.
meekness, mercy, aud other good qualities, as
most Of them do in extra dress aud ornament.
to Increase their personal charms, she would
at glance, be known among thouslnd-her
character would be read in her countcnance,
aud there her beauty will be found"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
Blunders of Bsshfu!ness.

If there is any defect more striking thsa
another in America character, il Is bAshfulness.
Young America in particular, is painfully aifsc-
ted by it. An incident is mentioned BY cor
respondent, who was desired By bis aunt to 60
over to neighbor Sbaw's aud $50 il he had any
straw for sale for filing bsls. "Nr. Shaw.
said our informant, was blessed with good
ly number of Misses Shaw, aud therefore felt
q little timid at encounterins them. To make
the matter worse | arrived just as the family
were seated at dnIer. Stopping at the door
way, hat in hani, sta anmsrei out: Mr,
Staw, can yoa spare me enough shay to ill
couple of beds ?"
"Well," replied the old gentleman glansing
around at his large family, and enjoying my
mistake. q | don't know but | can how many
will you need ~
"Befor. could recover, those hateful girls
burst into chorus Of laughter, and | brOke
for home 10 cold sweat"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
Be Doing Something.

There are not few persons in the world
who pretend to be anxious TO accomplish
something, but are constantly bemoaning their
lack of opportunity. The best thing for such
people and in fact for everybody, is to determ-
inc to accomplish something useful aud bene-
fetal every day. Without wofz their is little
progress. The sum Of many days intelligent
work will not be inconsiderable. Do not hesi-
tate TOO long. GO to work at the thing which
lies nearest your hand. Sydney Smith very
wssly said 4 great deal Of talent is lost to
the world for the want Of little courage
Every day sends to the grave a number Of OBJ
scure men who remained in obscurity because
their timility has prevented them from max
ing first effort, and who if they could only
have been induced to begin, would in all prob
ability have gone great lengths in the career
of fame. The fact is, that in order to do any
thing in this world worth doing, We must
not stand shivering on the bank. thinking Of
the cold and danger, butjump in and scram-
ble through as wall As we can 1t will not do to
be perpetually calculating risk and adjusting
the chances.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
SOLOMON sISGLErREr.
SrRrrNG Ar TAnLE.-The habit that obtain.


SERVING AT TABLE.-The habit that obtains
in many families Of "heapns' food aud giving
little and considerable moFe than is asked
for has nothing to be said in its favor and
great deal against it. Unless one has a strong
firm appetite that only an earthquake or tem-
pea: could effect. large quantity Of food is
appalling. 1t ID much pleasanter to send up
ones plate and have it replenished than to 10
obliged TO leave food upon tho plate. In order
to clear the plate one is prone 10 over eat, from
au idea Of saving" tho food Economy does
not signify 4 lack Of plentilulness nor stinGi-
ness. 1t means enough ioE each and all, uoth-
ing wasted, aud when food is served 10 over
abundance vase mus. be the result, unless,
indeed. the surplus il gathered together again
the simple idea Of which is disgusting. More
over, il IL comfort 70 have just what one asked
for-if halfa cup Of tea, that much and no
more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
POETRY.
"THE OTHER YOUNG MAN"
A cLA..-DAr KoxAscE.

Oh, mother, I've had gorgeous time ! was there
from eleven till ten.
Such glorious fun, such beautiful plGce-snd,
mother, ,rch splendid men!
Oh, wish that was studentl and, mother, l
saw Cousin Ned;
he has grown to be perfectly lovely" and he
had still loTelier spread.
FOR only think, mother, as Fan and got out of
that horrid car,
Cousin Ned csme up with another young man; so
we didn't need dear papa.
But we gave him our shawsl, and umbrellas 70
hold; and Ned be went off with Fan;
Buthe introduced me-mOther, why do you frownl
to his comrade, the other young man.
lie vs, "perfectly .plendidP' We went to the
church: and. mother dear wasn't in funi
recognized lots of fellows there before the ora
tion was done.
Ind, mother, What are "Peelers?" thought it
regular sin
For the whole Freseman class to cry "Peelers
and make such a noise coming in.
He carried me round to the spreads, mother; it
was just like matinee ball;
And then he aud had a tete-G-tsieir romantic old
HolwortAy Hall,
he made me smoke, mother, wee cigarette;
drank my FIRST glass of champagne;
And fbbed when he spilled ice-cream on my
dre.s-fcr | told him it wouldn't stain.
Then went to the dance round the tree mother /;
twas really beautiful scene
Though the Sophmores pushed the poor Freshmen
arouRd /; ! thought thatwas terribly mean
While the Seniors embraced one another with
such affection and vim,
That mother | really felt jealous when saw all
his friends hugging him.
When ne got through that horrible hugging, we
went to a lot of nice " teas"
And then we adjourned from the rooms, mother,
to quiet spot under the trees.
He was Splendid he said was lovely. Do you
think that was quite the righ; thing
And mother he gave me keepsake; see, here 1t
is,-only ring.
| spoke TO him by his first name mother. you
really don't think that he'd care?
he called me BY mine, aud didn't. gave him
a lock of my hair,
Which he kissed, and then putin his watch, mo-
ther; aud watch, you know, lies next the
heart
Papa cruelty came at the moment, and /, alas
had to depart.
He said he would walk to the station; cow, mo-
ther dear, wasn't that Kind
Ned aud Fan made remarks about "spoonirg,"
and gigged, like children. behind.
But mother dear, while we were Walklng-hoW
nice it was down 10 the car,
He said something perfectly splendid" III tell
you tomorrow, mamma.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

The CRoUP SEAsos.-rhis is the croGp sea-
son, aud as Group is q disease that requires
more prompt relief than can be afforded by tho
physician, who has to 10 sent for, it will be
well to bear the following simple remedy in
mind Take the white o. an egg, stir it tho
roughly ints small quantity Of sweetsned
water, aud give it in repeated doses until euro
is Effected If one egg Is no. sufficient. Sc
cond OF even third one should be used.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
VOL 81 --YOT Z TNEW SERIESl CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERS
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

c5-The FEEE Pass Is pubished weekly at Too
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tssrs it is proper to state distinctly that their psi-
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BY them TO be an additional charge, and no vsria-
tion.
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bo charged for.
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prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

A Story is told of an editor who died, went
70 Heaven, but was denied admittance, lest he
should meet some delinquent subscriber, and
bad feeling be enseodered in that peaceful
cline. Having to 90 somewhere, the editor
next appeared in the regions Of darkness,
but was positively refused admittance, as tie
place was full of delinquent subscribers
YEARLY the editor turned back to the Celestial
City, and was met by the watchman at the
portals with emile, who said I" was mis-
taken you can enter-there is not delinquent
subscriber in Heaven :"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

OYSTER STEw.-Put as many good fresh
oysters, with their liquor as you think you
need into pan on the stove to beat, bit not
boil Drain the juice of into a saucepan; as
soon as it boils add half a pound Of butter
and some pepper; when this boils add a pint
Of cream and thken little with floor; after
this boils up once, put in the oysters and more
salt II Necessary Serve very hot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
Bachelors VIII.

an, he name Of God Amen."-I will my
soul to God at any time that he may see Fl, to
call it home; and myself, as long as shall
live, to some interesting intelligent lady, who
can appreciate my worth. As to my property
God is so kind to me that he has not troubled
me with much and as to money, it being tho
root Of evil, be has also been so very kind as
to keep me from much Of that evil-There-
fore bs it much or little, will it to bo used
by the fraternity Of old Bachelors to freight =
ship for the purpose Of sending all those old
maids, whose hearts are cold as Boreas, to some
uninhabited island there to live without seeing
those creatures called mcu, whom they have
SO long cruelty treated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

During the run on the Third Avenue Savings
Bank, New York, which still continues with
singular persistence, one million three hundred
and fifty thousand dollars have thus far been
paid out. Many Of tue depositors sold their
bank books at the rate Of seyenty-Gye per
cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

Mr.. Stanley Of Kit Carson, lost his COW rs-
Gently, aud, after long search, founl her in
the midst Of herd Of 10000 bufalVes. The
bison community had received her on terms Of
absolute equality, aOd it took three men aud
three swift horses to induce her to return TO
her peu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

Az 0RSAMTSr.-Takea large turnip and
scrape out the inside, leaving thick wall or
rind. Fill the cavity with earth, and plant In
it some cling vine or morning glory. Suspend
the turnip with cords, aud in little while tho
vines twne around the strings, and the turnip
sprouting from below, will put forth leaves
and stems that will turn upward aud graceful
ly curl round the base.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

The Boston Courier grows facctious Of late.
and promises some remarkable events for
1872. 10 the matter Of eclipses, it says there
will be one of the moon. one Of the sun, aud
one Of the Radical party.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20

J.P. FIemming has sold bis thoroughbred
Arabian Morgan horse, Jesse" to Jno. w.
L,mon. Of Bunker Hill. for $500. This hJrss
/, one Of the finest in tie State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
Rich Without Money.

Many man is rich without money. Thou
sand Of men with nothing in their pocket, and
thousands without even a pocket, are rich. A
man born with n good sound constitution, u
good stomach, good heart aud good limbs,
and pretty good h,ad-piec is rich. Good
bones are better than gold tough muscles than
silver aud nerves that fash fire and carry en-
ersy to every function are better than houses
and land. 1t is better than landed estate
to have the right kind of father and mother
Good breeds and bad breeds exist among men
raealy as among herds and hOnes.-
Education may do much to check evil tenden-
ces or to develop good ones; but it is great
thing to Inherit the right proportion Of facul-
ties to start with. The man is rich who has
good disposition-wbo is naturally kind,
patient, cheerful, hopeful, and who has fla
vor Of wit and fun in his composition. The
hardest thing to get on with in this life is
mans own self A cross, selfish fellow-a
desponding and complaining fellOw-a timid
and care-burdened man, these are all born de-
formed on the inside. Their feet do not limp,
but their thoughts do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
TRIUMPHANT.

II Gold and Silver Medals
UTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS over IL different Makers
of New York, Baltimore and Boston Manufac-
OFFICE AND NEW wAREROOMS,
No. 9 n Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The Stief7s Pianos contain all the latest i'm
provements 10 be found in first class Piano, with
additional Improvements OF bis 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 SIS to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
STYLES on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue, containing
names of over l 900 Southsrners, 500 of Which
are yirginians,) who have bought the Stief Piano
since the close Of the war.
August 20, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
DIR. SIMMONS

Liv II g & II Il t O T.,
A preparation Of roots and herbs, warranted to be
strictly vegetable, and can 90 injury TO any one.
Ii has been used BY hundreds, and known for
the last 40 years OF the most reliable etii-
cacious aad harmless preparations ever offered TO
the suffering. iftakea regularly and persistent
w. il is sare 20 cure dyspepsia headache, aundice,
costiveness, sickheadache. chronic diarrhea, af-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-20
REGULATOR.

3 1zsSzazs5zSzs<Ei.EESSE1s fectons OF the kidneys
n Efever, nerv ousness,
pDcr-, ,7-op Echills, diseases Of the
q AHU = LA AOi'' Fskin, impnrity of the
blood, melancholy, or
-.,-v,v,--,r--,rhdepression Of spirits,
heartbarn. collie or pains in the bowels, pain in
the head fever and sg7e dropsy, hois, pain in the
back, DC. Prepared Only By
J. H. LEILIN 4 CO.,
Druggists, hacOn, Ga.
Price, 81; BY mail sl.z5.
Fer sale BY Light & Washington, ChariestoWn.
Ian IA ls1I-lV.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-11-13

example. The company offers 1900, 900
acres of public land. These lands extend
from Council Bluffs or Omaha to Salt
Lake City. It offers farming grazing,
coal and other mineral lands, water power
and town sites. If a correspondence be
opened with the agents Of this company,
offering to land one hundred thousand
immigrants on the Missouri river for forty
five dollars head for adults, when the
railroad delivery will cost ffty-fve dollars
or more, will not that company entertain
the proposition? VIII the company care
at what port the immigrants landed {?
Provided they have been cared for proper
ly on the voyage, it Will be matter Of in
difference. The company viii instruct
their agents in Europe to reconsider the
merits Of the Mississippi route and testify
70 its 8alubrity and safety. Let, then, the
Louisiana land seller and employer Of
labor advertise the unequaIed induce
ments Of our country Let him cite the
une1ampled order Of our recent popular
elections throughout the State and
city. Let him use all possible influence
abroad and at home. Let him strive
to detach as much Of this immigration as
he honestly can. OR plan is to carry all
the immigrants to the Vest Jy the Missis
silpi route. They will thus pass, as in
panorama the beautiful and productive
region in which we live If they choose
to linger, and labor here during the season
when at the Northwest they would be sub
slsting on their little substance, it Will be
better for them and for us. If they testify
IN favor of the peace and hospitality of our
people, and the value Of cur staple produc-
tons, it viii favor us still more. If forty
per cent of the whole stop with us, as in
New York, it will probably be better than
the present influx, If it do no more it
will reduce the fare Of those we do get, BY
enabling the steamships to fit up better
accommodations, and Offering reduced
rates.
This bjectand this view is commended
to all interested. We claim that foreign
immigration will pay fares to steamships,
and SO enable them to carry corn and cot
ton on cheaper terms than if they came in
ballast That it will turn, through New
Orleans stream Of immigration to the
upper rivers which does not now come,
and that from that bold current we may
divert and detach portions that will irri-
gate and animate many an unproductive
acre Of Louisiana.