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Litchfield enquirer., 1872-01-04
A Mosaic.
WHAT THE PRESS SAY:


 Two very good chromos are s'Wide Awake" and Fast Asleep" CD which have few rivals in the market for attractiveness 12l-fresh, sweet and blooming child-faces [3] executed with true French skill. Al We have rarely seen anything prettler than the two pictures, which, [5] both in color and sentiment, are really beautiful t6l- worthy of place in costly homes Fl Unlike nine pictures out of ten that cost good deal more, one can look at them day after day and not tire of them [5l. We have often stopped amid the bustle of Broadway to look at them, and nev- CT without feeling happier and better [7l They cannot fail to please all who love art children[8l III Independent, N. Y. I2] Evening Mail, N. Y. [3l Aldine, N. Y. TAI Springfield Republican. [5[ Advance, Chicago. (6l Harper's Weekly, N. Y. [7] Illustrated Christian Weekly, N. Y. [8l Chris tian at Work N. Y.
 A subscriber writes to the Publishers ''The chromos far surpass in beauty and style anything that expected, neighbor of mine bought the same chromos in New York few months ago and paid ten dollars for them. Please accept my thanks for them.'
 2 Enlargement and Change Of Form q. After the frstof January the paper will be printed on still larger sheet, folded in twenty four large quarto pages, pasted at the back and trimmed at the edges-a decided advantage in convenience for reading possessed by no other re- ligious weekly published.
 2 Mfrs HGrriet Beecher StoaUe U. Will Write Exclusively - for the Christian Union during the year 1872 (with the exception of one short story already engaged for another publication).
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-01-04
Ayers HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair it's natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which is at once agreeable, healthy, and efectual for preserving the hair. N soon restores aded or gray kair to its original color, aOith the
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-01-04
WIDE AWAKEss s Fsss ssS.So SsoIesgii sIg'i,

of superb French Oil Chromos-- subjects Life Size exquisite fac-eimiles of original Oil Paintings, GIFEN 4 VA Yto every subscriber to
 HENRY WARD BEEcHER's
 NEWS PAPER. Agents having great success One took 900 names in 3 monthe; another 600 in weeks; another 11S in one week; one 4! m one days and many others equally well, making from sb and @lO fo GO per day. Takes on sight, An olA agent who knows, says: II think 1t the best business for canvassers ever offered. Sorry aid not engage sooner" Pays better than any pook agency rare chance to make money. LOCAL AGENTS WANTED!
 intelligent men and women wanted everywhere. and termsl ]. B FORD & CO. 27 Park PIsce. NY; II Broomfeld st., Boston. Mass.: 9eEW, Madison st., Chicago Ill - =, EL Read Mrs. Stowe's article preceding this entitled FACEs ON THR WAL1s"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-05-18
SMITH d Skinkle's addition

John Olds. II ; 90
same ................. IL 5 81
John Keller. : 20
& TrumPeter.. Z Z SO1
I StahCh. ...............nh Is y 50
John France. ..... outlet s Isl
Mes AkermAn and 4
MeEgus. Interest in and
10 the ieAsehold and in.
prOvemGnts on lot one
as described in Asses
sor's recorded Inap..... ! l!5l5
First National Bank OF
Peru. Interest In and to
the lcaSehold and i'm.
provtment on lot two a.
described in the Asses
sor's recorded map..... ? l55 ~
James Barton. Interest in
and to the leasehold ana
improvements on lot
three, az described in
the Assessors recorded
map. ........ .... 2 ls5 ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-05-18
La Sale Center.

Whiting, DichenSon's q Bar.
hams addition.
II Earle. ..,............... s s ll9
Days Subdio. lOa Lot 6, did
III Ia Lot Z, SW4 Section
1G, Z. 33, Il. !.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
storage for Carriages.

nARTIES having Carriages can be aecOmmo-
dated with Storage at my Warehouse atthe
rate of one dollar per month.
April 90, 1871. W. J. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Conclusion very apparent.
Hiram Green's Experience
as an Editor.

" Whoorsy! Whooray! exclaimed rushing
into the Kitchen door, one mornin last spring,
and addressn' Mrs. Green I've been invited
to edit the Skinsboro' Fish HOra-Famc, mad
am, awaits your talented pardnor.'
Talented Luukhead, you mean, said the
iuterestin' femail you'd look sweet editin''
a moose paper SO would y Ward Beecher
dancin' shoohy' along with Dan Bryant
Don't make fool of yourself if you know any
thing, Hiram, and respect your family
The above conversation was the prelude TO
my first and last experience in edith country
paper.
The editor of the Fish Horn went ona plea
sure trip, to plant a rich ant who died aud
left him soms cash.
Durin his absence | run his paper for him.
Seatin' my form on top Of the nail-keg, with
shears and pastebrusb, prepared to show this
ere community how to run noosepaper.
writ the follerin little squibs and put EN- 10
my first issue:
If a certain lite complexion man wouldn't
run his hands down into sugar barrels so ofler,
when visitin grocery stores, it would be
monyin the pockets ofths Skinboro' merchants.
Query. Wonder how a farmer in this
town, whose name we will not rite, likes burn
in wood from bis nabOr's wood pile?
We would advise sertain tooihlcss old
made to leave off paintin' her cheeks, and stop
slandsrin' her nabors. If she does 20, she
will be q more intcrestin' femail to have
around /.
Sop Thief. If that Deekin who trades a:
one OF our grocery stores. and helps himself to
ten cents worth Of tobacker while buyin oDs
cents worth of pipes. willdOyide up his Gus
tom, it would be doiu' the square thing by ths
man who has Kept him in tobacker for several
years.
These articles were like the Dustin Of lot
of bombshslls il this usually quiet boro.'
The deekins called a church neetin', and
played a game Of old sledgc, to see who would
call and demand satisfaction for tho insult
As they all smoked they couldn't tell who was
hit, as their tobacer bill was small all around.
Deekin Perkins got beat when they come 10
" saw off,
Said this pioas man
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
In q Predicamcnt.

1t is very pleasant to be in love sometimes,
but quite annoying when the tender feeling is
accompanied by those pretty drawbacks which
are sure to follow parental hospitality. Such
at least is the experience Of one August Klenc,
youth whose brain Las grown dizzy beneath
the smiles Of Camden belle. somehow or
other her father won't listen TO tho suit, and
clardestine interviews have taken place in a
vacant lot in the rear Of her residence Seat
ed on bench, close up to the fence, they did
bill and coo fearlessly two gentle turtle doves
But one evening lately, their stolen interyiogs
were discovered by the girls brother, q maig-
nsut little wretch, who ont OF their love de-
termined to extract some fun for himself
With this end in view be watched for their
next meeting, and when they were conforta-
bly, seated on tee bsneh, he managed, without
exciting their suspicious, to draw the gentle
mans coat-tail and part Of the laay's dress
through q crack in the fence, and ftsten them
to post. This accomplished, be retired
few PAGES, aud then screamed Justify for his
father At the first screech the lovers started
to run, but the post held them fast
Let me 20 y pleaded thelady.
The gentleman, quickerin expedients. threw
his coat off and bounded away. Now. the la
dy couldn't pull cG her coai. neither could she
uDloOse it. Her lover bad left her. her brother
screamed, and she, ike 90 ambitious drsy horse,
still tusged at the obdurats post.
The old man was by this time heard sp-
preaching But one course WAS left 4 des-
perate pull tore the dress loose at the waist,
and a skeleton clad figure fed wildly across
the lot.
sOmshOw OF other, tie lovers haven't met
since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
EntIcr Hotel,
REVERE HOUSE,
CUMBERLAND. MD.


J. ". c. L. HOOPER, Proprietors.
TENHE REVERE HOUSE is the nearest Hotel TO
the Railroad Depot, and all Business Places.
Accommodations First-class in every respect
Terms moderate.
July l3 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

supposed Guy and paid her special attention
to bis friend, as she supposed, while she was
conyersing, and really falling in love with, the
man she was determined to dislike 50 much.
Guy, during the evening had become aware
Of Agnes mistake, but failed to correct her,
as he had heard from her father the state Of
her feelings towards him, but informing his
friend of the state Of affairs, the incognito had
been kept up.
One afternoon Guy was to accompany her
to an exhibition Of pictures in one Of the city
galleries; during the afternoon they paused be-
fore beautiful Italian landscape piece.
"Ol what beautiful picture,Y exclaimed
Agnes, "a SO much like the scene Il 50 truly
represents; the clear soft skies there portray
ed belong TO 10 other land than Italy; it is
the finest of all the grand pictures have seen
here to-day she exclaimed, pray Mr.. lie
Clare, whose picture is this? must have it,
will send papa to see it and | know he will
like it,.
The catalogue was consulted.
" No. s5-ltalan Landscape.
NAPLES At SUNSET.
Guy Clifford"
Without another word she turned away, and
after looking at few more pictures said she
would return.
o o
"No Charles, il cannot be, stern fate has
willed it otherwise; my life will be wrecked,
but what of that shall have power, for
money will buy all things. have been sold
like the slave, for GOLD"
"This is crael wicked" he exclaimed, TO
whom are you bound aud by what authority
if against your own wishes ?"
my parents bctrothcd me to Guy Clifford,
years ago. never saw him until he came
here with you, one year ago, and dcspised
him then and have never changed my feelings
in regard to him, although he was so good as
to leave town very soon after his call here bat
he is to return soon, aud father says am to
marry him then"
Agnes, do you not love me? only say
that you do, and if no one stood in your way
you would be my wife"
Her soft hand found his, there was no need
Of words. lie caught her to bis heart in one
long embrace, and pressed bis lips to her pear
ly cheek. " Good bye, dearest" he said, and
was gone.
Two days after this, Agnes entered the par
lor and saw upon the wall the picture she
had so much admired at the exhibition, and
near it stood Charley.
Agnes he said will you accept this pic
ture as gift from tho artist, and putting
aside your prejudice, forgive him the sin of
having been betrothed to you, and-marTy
him for you told mo that you loved him.
Agues, dearest, you have been the victim Of a
very clever mistake. When | was introduced
to you, you nistOok me for my friend Charley,
and knowing your aversion for me, did not
correct you, aud your folks favored me, hence
the deception. Can you forgive me and re-
new the pledge you gave to Charley ?"
"0h Guy, it was cruel, and yet you were
good to do so, for should never have loved
you as Guy Clifford and she allowed herself
to be drawn nearer TO him, and this time their
lips met, their hearts were full OF love which
difuSed such an atmosphere Of happiness that
they were elveloped in its depths aud are lost
to our view.
Conclusion very apparent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

Dobs thinks that Instead Of giving credit to
whom credit IS due, TIE cash Lad better be
paid. 5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

7NHlS House has been in operation for over thir-
" years, and is widely known as one Of the
most popular Hotels in the State. 1t now offers
special inducements te the travellers. Every com
fort will be afforded those who may visit the House.
Omnibusses always at the Depot 70 carry passen-
gers TO and from the House..
Stable room for forty horses, under the charge
of attentive Ostlcrs.
THE BAR
Is supplied with the very best Of Liquors, Wines
Brandies, Ale, &C., and none bu. a good article
will be sold.
April I, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
POETRY
THE BLESSING or A CHILD.

had told him, Christmas morning,
f AS he sat upon my knee,
Holding fast his little stockings,
Stuffed as full as full could be,
And attentive listening to me,
With face demure and mild.
That old Santa Claus, who filed them,
Did not love a naughty child.
"But wen be good, won't we, moder ?"
And from of my lap he slid,
Digging deep among the goodies
In hie crimson stocking hid;
While turned me to nv table,
Where a tempting goblet stood,
Brimming high with dainty egg-nogg
Sent me by neighhor good.
But the kitten, there before me,
With his white paw, nothing 10th,
Sat, by way Of entertainment,
Slapping off the shining frOth;
And in not the gentlest humor
At the loss of such treat,
confess, rather rudely
Thrust him out into the street.
Then, how Benny's blue eye kindledl
Gathering up the precious store
He had busily been pouring
In his tiny pinafore,
With generous look that shamed me,
Sprang he from the carpet bright,
Showing, by his mein indignant,
All baby's sense Of right.
"Come back, Harney p called he, loudly,
As he held his apron white
"lou shall have my candy wabbit =.
But the door was fastened tighti
So he stood, sbashed and silent,
In the centre Of the floor,
With defeated look alternate
Bent oa me and on the door. p.
Then. as by some sudden impulse,
Quickly ran he to the fire,
And, while eagerly his bright eyes
Watched the flames go high and higher,
In brave, clear key he shouted,
Like some lordly little elf,
"Santa Klaus, come down de chimney,
Make my moder have herselfw
al will be a good girl, Benny"
Said |, feeling the reproOf;
And straightway called poor Harney,
Mewing on the gallery roof.
Soon the anger was forgotten,
Laughter chased aw ~ the frOwn,
And they gambolled meath the live oaks
Till the dusky night came down.
In my dim, fre-lighted chamber,
Harvey purred beneath my chair,
And my play-worp boy beside NE,
Knelt TO say his evening prayer:
Good bess fader-God bess moder-
God bess sister then pause,
And the sweet young lips deVoutly
Murmured, God boss Santa Klaus"
lie is sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lashes, long and meek,
Like caressing, clingiug shadows
On his plump and peachy cheek;
And | bend above him weeping
Thankful tears-0 Undefiled
For womsn's crown of glory.
For the blessing of a child.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Grape Wine.

T HAVE few Gallons Of Concord, Clinton and
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, 1872-01-06
v0T 6---VOT TNEW SERES CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COU
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

rg-Tae Pass Pass is published weekly at Iro
Dollars and Fjiy Cents per oHaum iH od'oHee.
r8-THREE DOLLARS if not paid in advance.
ra- Oas Dollar ana Fif'y Cents for ''r months
rg-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
fope inchl or less, One Dollar and Fg'y Cents for
tbrse insertious-larger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance. F.'ty Goats.
rs-No advertisement To be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
no-An advertisement not marked on the copy
ora specified number ofinsertions viii be continued
uptnordered out, and payment exacte1 accordingly.
rs-RrauL,a ADvERrsExESrs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Adver-
tisers it is proper % state dtsey that their Pri-
vuere only extends 20 their immediate business
Real Estate Legal and an other advertisements sent
bv them TO be an additional charge, and no varia-
tion.
a.s- Obituary Notices Of more than ayelines VIII
becblrgcdtor.
JOB Posters Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards, Go., executed promptly, neatly, and at iair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
DIR. SIMMONS
yer guIa t or,

Elections of the Kidneys
Bfsver, neryOusness,
fchills, diseases OF the
eskin, impurity OF the
blood, melancholy, or
-denrassinn of snirifs-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

Nsa- Orders for all kinds Of Merchandise. Salt,
Fish, Plaster Guano, and the various Fertilizers
and Farming Implements, promptly filed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
TRIUMPHANT.

II Gold and Silver Medals
NyTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS over Il different Makers
Of New York, Baltimore and Boston Manufac-
turers.
OFFICE AND NEW wAREROOMs,
No. 9 n. Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland
The Stief7s Pianos contain all the latest i'm
proyements to be found in first class Piano, with
additional Improvements OF his own invention not
to 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 ST5 to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
STYLES on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue, containing
are Yirginians who have bought the StiefPiano
since the close Of the war.
August %, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

FTNEN Thousand No. Oak Shingles for sale by
Sept. lC. w. J. HAWKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
JAMES M.JOHNSTON,

,j y NJ ES NJ y Oh y - ION,
HAVING added some Of the finest New Ma
chinerv o. the Shannondale Factory, now
In use IN the Valley Of Virginia, is prepared and
viii continue 20 manufacture
Wooden Goods,
Such as Lindseys. Fulled and Plaid, Cloths,
Casimeres and Tweeds and with his improved and
superior facilities is satisfied that he will be able
O. offer % the public an article OF GOODS, that
cannot be surpassed. ifequalled, by any other es-
tablishmenL
Baltimore Prices paid in CASH for WOOL
He solicts orders.
Apr. I, lS7l-6. JAS. N. JOHNSION.
P.S. Having experienced such heavy and Sc
we're losses by the late food and having had to re
pair and reft his Mill and Machinery throughout,
he must appeal 10 all who are indebted 10 come
forward and settle al once. lie stands greatly IN
need of every dollar thatis due. J. NJ.
April !, ls7l-tL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-29
News and Other Items.


Ole Bull is in Norway giving charity concerts
President Theirs seems little afraid of his
life. While he is at Trouville his villa is guard
ed by cavalry by day and surrounded by troops
by night.
The decision of the Attorney General that the
Postmaster General has no authority to con-
tract for the postal cards causes much dissatis-
faction among the agents of leading mercantile
firms of the country .,. ..f-s
The Collector of the port of Newport reports
that on Friday night the lghtship at that point
was run into by the yacht Dauntless and dis
abled to such an extent that it is necessary to
withdraw her for repairs.
1t is reported that the cupola at st. Peters at
Rome shows unmstakable signs of decay.
A commission of Papal architects has been ap-
pointed to examine it. N
New Workers complain that disagreeable Gu
taneous eruption known as ''prickly heat" is
more prevalent than usual this summer, owing
to the extreme and protracted heat.
Cider apples bring only ten cents a bushel in
Connecticut; and the cider makers say the bar
rels will cost more than the cider this year.
A California Agricultural Society offer prem.
lums to unmarried girls who will prepare plain
dinners, not to exceed 81 in cost. A committee
is appointed to examine the tables and test the
viands; not an unpleasant task. a
San Francisco papers represent that the
streets of that city are fairly given over to the
depredations of young ruffians or "hoodlums
They go armed, and in platoons, and scruple a
nothing. Several lives have already been sac
oa1 10 ha,-1 r
arism and robbery are assignable to them.
A raid was made by the police at Newark, N
j., night or two ago, on the only faro bank il
the city. Immese excitement prevailed ant
several shots were fired but nobody was hurt
The proprletors of the establishment and a larg
number of persons on the premises were arrest
ed. Many of them are highly respectable. TIL,
majority were admitted on bail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-29

The Wool Market.

BOSTON, Aug 2s -[Reported tor the Press. THE
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestic-OhiO and Pennsylvania pick-lock s. q
zoe; do choice Xxx So a Csc; do fine 62 "a CSC; me-
1lum Us q 65c: coarse SO q Coo; Michigan extra and
IA ~ q &c; fine so a Gle; medium 81 a &c. COM
mon o. a 6Oc; other Western fine and X So a. Sc
medium u q &c, common So q 5Sc; pulled extra
% q zoe; superne So a IS; No 1, 40 az SOC; comb
ing fleece 20 "a 75c; California rs a SOC; Texas 50
9 soc; Canada go a zoe; do combng q; Smyr-
ma washed 80 q Acc; do unwashed, Is a 3Sc; Buenos
Ayres 80 g Soc; Cape Good Hope 375 az 42c Austral-
ian % 9 623c; Donskoi 80 q 4sc Mestiza pulled 80
Inc Wool market remains without Improvement
manufacturers purchasing only to supply present
wants All desirable grades of foreign are held firm
ana with higher prices abroad than are now current
mere holders are very confident that current rates
VIII De sustained. Domestic moves slowly and
manufacturers purchase only at low prices
In New York the market lacks animation and
though the advices from abroad continue to be of n
favorable character yet the market has failed to re-
spond During the few months past, Woods have
ruled below the average prices of last year. vet rela
lively higher than their products and manufactur-
ers have, therefore, declined purchase beyond ae-
tual necessities, with the hope that still lower fig
ures may prevail.
In Philadelphia the unsatisfactory state of the
trade noted last week. still continues considera-
Bile quantity of consigned Wool is now being pressed
upon the market, and taken at a decline OF "a &c
from prices demanded by the regular dealers. The
business Is SMALL the manufacturers mAnfesting no
disposition to purchase beyond immediate wants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-29
The PardOued Ku.KIux.
The Geneva Arbitr,t;o,
NEW YORK.
Eft Cctera.

NEW YORK, Aug. %.
The Methodist Book Concern having COM
planned OF Greeley and Brown banner in front
OF their premises, Commissioner Van Mort has
ordered its removal as no permit was asked for
its erection. 1t is stated that its removal will
be resisted.
The Sun this morning prints fac SMILES of
letters OF Stanley to Nolan and Livingstone to
Bennett. They wonderfully alike
Mayor Yura of Yeddo sails to-day for Ell
rope. He was entertained by Mayor Hall yes
terday
$4,000 worth of revenue tobacco stamps stolen
at Cleveland, Ohio, sometime since were found
in this city by detectives.
The U. 8. Bank Examiner reports the loss of
the Third National Bank of Baltimore by the
recent robbery as only $50, 900, which is more
than covered by the reserve.
1t is stated that Attorney General Williams
decides against the ruling of the internal Reve-
nue. Commissioner on the question whether
tobacco bonded between June 6 and July shall
pay 80 cents or 20 cents per pound. The latter
tax is decided legal by the Attorney General
A jamestown, Dakota Territory, despatch
states that Government troops surrounded that
town yesterday, seized and destroyed all liquors
IN the place and imprisoned half dozen whis-
key dealers.
A letter from Henry Wilson to the Germans
OF Brooklyn is published in which he states
that he never was member of the Know
Nothing party, but always opposed it.
1t is reported that Ex-Judge Barnard, having
been disqualified from practicing at the bar,
will go into the tobacco business with his
father-in-law, Anderson. His friends say that
he bears up under his sentence bravely.