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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

The crack of the whip is now heard in the
Radical ranks. Senator Cameron has raised
the lash over the back of Colonel Forney, aud
all others who dared, on the sth instant to
give free and independent expression to their
political sentiments. All who opposed Hart
rauit, and the corrupt ring that nominated
him, are now to be eXiled from the Radical or
ganization. Whether or not this bullying
game will succeed is a question of grave doubt
that can only be decided in the future. There
is yet manhood enough left among the Repub-
lcans to resist this outrageous attempt to make
public virtue and common justice subservent
to the interests Of one man, who seeks to con-
troll the political destinies of a great and grow
ing nwealth.-Bdltimore Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26
VOL. 62.---yOL 8, NEW SERIESl CHARLl
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TER MS.

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zS-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
Zone inch or less, One Dollar 0ud Fifty Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
tion Each continuance Fifiy CeHis.
rS-No advertisement TO be considered by the
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or previously agreed upon between the parties.
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rsspeci6cd number ofinsertions viii be continued
uatilordcred out and payment exacted accordingly.
rE-REauIAR ADvERrISEwENTs.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Of the Annual Advcr-
tiscrs, is proper to state distinctly that their pri-
vilese only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate. Lega! and all other advertisemcntsscnt
by them 90 be an additional charge, and no varia-
tion.
Va Obituary Notices Of more than dyelines will
b chargedtor.
JOB WORK--Posters. sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &c, executed promptly, neatly, and al iaiF
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

The upper Potomac is reported to be full OF
black bass These fish were put in many years
ago, and this season the fishing is said to be
very fine. Large strings of bass, about thir-
teen inches in length, are daily brought into
Harper's Ferry aud other towns along the river.
The fish are gradually, after the manner of the
bass, working down stream in search Of deeper
water. To show how prolific these fish are,
it is only necessary to state that there were
originally ant into the Cassellman river, near
Cumber iahd' h>rylaRd, twelve black bass, and
their y'Tos'ny are nor caught there, according
to a cumberland paper, in great quantities =
II Sc ms s!failss, il view Of these facts aud
the ""entI99 that have been paid to the stock
ina !, .ne streams at the North, and the sSc-
cess that has attended it, that others of our
fine rivers in Maryland have been so long ne
elected Baltimore Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

A GEosT AT THE JAIL.-The Alexandria
Gazette says For some nights past the guards
at the Jail have been hearing strange sounds,
the cause of which is as yet inexplicablo, and
the beliefs beginning to be entertained among
them that some of the persons confined there
for murder are to be hung, and that their spirits
have commenced to walk the earth already
The sounds resemble those made by rolling at
ten-pius and doors which are shut are myste-
ri9uslY opened
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26
Love Among the Roses.

You should go into the rural districts Ar.
Swasg and get some charming. fresh country
lass to make you happy" Mr.. Hamilton l..
gave quiet little laugh, and responded
Tried it, by Jove No 60, Colonel: was down
for an autumn at country house. Had
sweet little blonde pitched at me. No CHG
non by Jovc real hair on plumb white should
ers little or no pannier; all natural as NOR
ming glories, moss roses aud fresh eggs
thought my time had come. We rode aud
walked aud spoonied for three months. By
Jovc denc up that parcel in thee weeks
time lewso. Well popped, and she just come
down in pocket as natural, and sweet, and soft;
well for a week was in rural heaven, with
an angel done up in muslin and loving simple
ity. One day came in from bit ofgunning,
aud passing by the identical summer house
where had popped, heard little cry gar
nishcd with sobs. The leaves were dropping
from that summer house, and the wind blew
so that it might be a sound from both but I
turned in, and, by Jove there was my rural
felicity in the arms ofa tall fellow, usly-to
me-as Satan, and wearing bob-tailed navy
blue. When they saw me the fellow lool;ei
fiercely, and my love looked fabber-gasted.--
Well, in an instant she foppcd-not in my
arms, but down upon Der knees, and with Sob
bing voice and streaming eyes begged me not
to break her heart, that she loved Henry Au-
gustus. said handled goOls, and as rural
felicity didn't comprehend, said, Rise
up, Isabella; take her ravy blue. Bless you
my children !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

SchoOler at once recognized the stone, aud
soon after several others were found and denti-
fed, never having been removed from their
original setting. In conversation with Nc
Athey, Kenny said he was certain that Forces
ter murdered Mr.. Nathan, but no one knew
all about it but Forresters wife, now in Mem
phis, and she was too fly to give Billy
aWav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

ROMANCE OF THE WAR-One Colonel
Washington, wealthy planter living near
Nashville, Tenn, was rescued from a mob of
drunken soldiers whom be had offended by
Colonel Downey, Of Tifin, Ohio, to whose regi-
ment the troops belonged Downey has since
died, leaving widow and family in poverty.
Washington also died recently, and in his will
made bequest to the widow and children Of
Dovney to the value of 100000 Gratitude
has still home in the human breast, as is
evinced by this generous deed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

COMING HOME TO MARYLAND.-About
tweuty-three years ago Henry Thomas, colored
who then belonged to citizen Of Calvert
County, Nd, residing near Port Republic, was
sold to a Southern planter. On Saturday last
accompanied by his two young sons, ho re-
turned to Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., after
having walked all the way from Alabama since
July last. When the party reached North
Carolina their money hal become exhausted,
and they were obliged to stop while until by
their labor they could earn enough to pay for
provisions until they could reach Maryland
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

A CHANCE FOR BAaSUg-'rbe Chatbam
Tribune says: a negro woman living on the
farm Of L. j. Watson. Esq. near this place,
has given birth TO child having seven eyes--
three on one knee, two on the other aud ths
other two in their proper places. The clild is
well formed with the exception nfits legs, which
are said 10 he twisted backward ia the simili-
tude Of a rams horns. II occasionally Kisses
and lIeks ont is tongue, after the manner ola
snake. IL is now abouta mouth old, and seems
to be healthy aud growing finely number
Of our citizens hsve visited this IHsus ndfaro',
and the truth Of the reports Of its existence
can te well sus,aioe'l.-Lyreibgrg NryiHiaR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26
Jefferson Institute,
'haI-IcstoVvn,W.V Virginia. .

TyNHE next Session will commence on Wsiucs-
dag, September llh, 1872.
Being provided with competent Assistants. every
advantage for a thorough course in English, the
language. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
will be afforded. Particular attention will be paid
90 Music and pupils will be required % play at the
Musical Soirees when the friends Of the pupils can
have an opportunity TO Judge of their progress.
Vocal Music viii be taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
EngIish spartment-NRs. FoRHESr.
Nn'iemofic- aHd Modern LaHguages.-AIss J..
FEy.
Yoci' 4 Ta,frtm~H'1i Nusi-.-MRs. wv. +.
LFFur.
For Terms, &c, apply to the priacipal
Au.. DO. lSTe. Mss. 4. VI. FORREST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

The SECOND TRIAL OF Mrs. WHARTON. On
Monday Hsxt the Circuit Court for Anne Arun-
del county, Hon. Judges Miller, Hayden, aud
Hammond, will meet at Annapolis, and the
case of Mrs. E. Wharton, indicted for an at
tempt to murder Mr. Eugene Van Ness, of this
city, by administering poison to him, at her
house, on Hamilton Place, in June, 1871, will
he called for trial was postponed, on account
Of the then delicate health Of the prisoner but
there is no reason now known to expect fur
ther postponement. The facts connected with
the alleged crims have never been given to
the public, aud much interest will attach to
their development. Her devoted daug bter was
married on the 4th Of July last, to her cousin,
Ar. fl. Moore Wharton, OF Phiadelphia.- Bal
timore Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26
PURIsSIMA ct OPTIMA

Nearly all diseases originate from Indigestion
and Torpiditv of the Liver. and relief is always
anNiouslv sought after IL the Liver is Regulated
in its action, health is almost invariably secured.
Want Of action in the Liver causes Headache,
Constipation, Jaundice, Pain in the Shoulders.
Cough, Chils, Dizziness, Sour Stomach bad taste
in the mouth bilious attacks, palpitation OF the
heart depression of spirits, or the blues, and a
hundred other symptom 8 for which SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR is the best remedy thatha
ever been discovered. Ii acts mildly, eitectualy,
and being simple vegetable compound can do no
injury in any quantities that it may be taken.
1t is harmless in every way; ii has been used for
30 years, and hundreds Of the good and great from
all parts of the country will youch for its being
the purest and best.
The symptoms of Liver Complaint are uncas-
ness and pain in the side. Sometimes the pain is
in the shoulder, and is mistaken for rheumatism
The stomach is affected with loss of appetite and
sickness, bowels in general cOStlye sometimes al
tcruating with lax. The head is troubled with
pain and dull, heavy sensation considerable loss
of memory, accompanied with painful sensation OF
having lett undOne something which ought to have
been DONE Often complaining of weakness, de-
bility. aud low spirits. Sometimes many OF the
above symptoms attend the disease, and at other
times very few Of them; but the Liyeris generally
the organ most involved.
Price Sl00 per package; scntb by mail, postage
paid. 81 25; prepared, ready for use, in bottles,
Sl5O. Manufactured only by
J. ii. ZEILIN & CO.,
Macon, Ga, and Philadelphia.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Nav Is, lS72-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

A Connecticut merchant, bring asked how
he spent his evenings. rcpii-ri: .. At night I
store my mind aud ddring the lay mind my
store"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26

Sallie Adams, a Newport belle, has discharg-
ed her lover for month so that she may eat
onions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-10-26
ISiGcnoui'. Jnuncy ~ Co.
GEaIlAL GlNMISSI5H MBlGHAITS

N.a Orders for all kinds Of Merchandise, Salt,
Fish, Plaster, Guano, and the various Fertilizers
and Farming Implements, promptly filed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

THE eleventh number of the Rural
Sun is before us full of the most en-
tertaining and instructive reading
matter. 1t contains very graphic
description of the route "to St. Louis
and back" by way of the St. L. & S.
+. r. r., including an interesting &C.
count Of the great Kentucky coal
fields; F" A Balloon Ride over Tennes-
see, No. III" or survey of the val
ley of East Tennessee Agricultural
Chemistry and Geology OF Tennessee;
n description Of Jackson county
English Farm Labor Questions; a
poultry article on Game Chickens,
and variety of other papers each
| furnishing valuable information to the
farmer and his family. 1t is altogeth-
er an elegant, chaste and valuable Jour
nal.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21
Cnnrsrn.


The DAY draws nigh Which al over
Christendon will be celebrated as the
birth day OF the peaceable aud lowly
Jesus Of Nazareth. Humbly born
ard reared among tho poor. he lived a
man Of sorrows and acquainted with
grief, and though tempted like US all,
he was without sin But neither the
humility and sufferings Of his life. nor
the heaven born purity of his words
and deeds, saved him from death at
the hands Of the people whom
he came TO save. Yet amid the
unuttcrable torturos Of cruci6xion, he
prayed for the enemies who prosecuted
him to death. 1t is sad story, that
patient, pitiful life of the Son Of God
on earth, to mere human intelligence !;
but infinite Wisdom, looking through
all coming ages and foreseeing the re-
suits Of that life, proclaimed through
angelic heralds, at its very beginning,
Peace and good will to all men"
And we do we'll to cease from our
labors and rejoice in remembrance of
his coming. The blessings Of christi
anity are enjoyed by us all to much
greater extent than many of us sup
pose. The merely material blessings,
resulting directly and positively from
the light which Jesus brought into
the world, are innumerable and many
of them too vast for human COM
prehension. The steam engine, rail-
way, telegraph, printing press, sewing
machine and thousands Of other inven-
tions, as we call them, would most
probably never have existed were it
not, that the religion Of Jesus, in
enlightening the spiritual nature Of
man, also has aroused his intellectu
al faculties into greater activity
Christianity in saving the soul quick
ems the mind. Christian nations are
the most advanced in all the arts and
sciences. There is hardlya device for
saving labor and making it more re-
munerative that has not original.
ed among those who profess to be dis
ciples of Christ. A poor blind stu.
dent once called the method Of teach
ing the blind to read by raised letters
a revelation rather than an invention
He claimed that Jesus, by this means
; was still in the world opening the eyes
of the blind, according the prophe
, cy, the, eyes of the blind shall
be opened 1t was in the full blaz,
of evaugelio light that this method
, was invented.
Let us then joyfully celebrate tn,
coming anniversary of his birth. Hi
were the sorrows and sufferings upor
, us are showercd the blessed fruits O.
his nilsson.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE occurred in
this city, at the corner of Franklin
and Second sts., opposite Caldwell &
Shelton's stable, on Wednesday night,
consuming the Skating Rink, Henra.-
ty & Sullivan's family grocery, the shop
of Sam'l lIodgson's marble yard, and
an unoccupied grocery store belonging
to Corn. Dinine, whose dwelling and
Caldwell & Shelton's stable were con-
siderably scorched. In the Skating
Rink were stored ten or fifteen thous-
and bushels of wheat, about half of
which was saved in a damaged condi-
ton, and $50 barrels of corn nearly
all of which was destroyed. There
was s 10000 insurance on the wheat,
$4,000 on the building, and { 800 on the
stock of groceries but noue on the
marble shop or contents, which in
cluded some finely finished work. The
wheat belonged to Seat & Crop, the
corn to W. Roach.
Caldwell & Shelton's stable was
saved only by the energetic and we'll
directed efforts of the Hook and Lad
der company. Dick & Daniels stable
was also greatly endangered.
Both companies of the Fire Depart
ment deserve great praise for their
prompt action, and powerful exertions.
Soon after the alarm was given, and
just as the engine was approaching
the FIRE, a key Of powder in the burn
ing grocery exploded, throwing sever
al men to the ground by the concus-
sion, among these a man named Wolf
and Mr.. Alberger, one of the opera
tors at McCormac's gallery, were Sc
verely hurt, the latter being painfully
bruised.
The fire originated about III o'clock
by leaving a fire in a stove in the
grocery, when it was shut up Cor the
night,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21
no ApvnarIsxhs.

IA 7 |
/. Beginnips Win our next isSue.
our rates Of advertising will be IN
creased per column, owing 10 the in
creased longth16f thefnhest which We
will publish andsthe enlarged editions
that will hereafter be issue !. We will
not only have Heightened our eclumns,
and thus increase the space in each
column, but we Will have printed each
week a much greater number Of copies.
And We call the attention Of our ad
sertising patrons to this fact, be-
cause an advertisement which is
read by two thousand persons is worth
twice a. much as one which is read by
one thousand. We have made ar
rangements to keep constantly IN the
field canyasser for subscriptions un-
til our circlation reaches four thous-
and, at least, chiefly in this and neigh
boring counties. And in doing this
we shall not only serve our own inter-
est, but also the interests especially of
those who advertise in our paper, and
indirectly promote the business well
fare of this city. The prosperity of
any commercial and manufacturing
community depends to avery great ex-
tent upon its facilities for advertising.
2. We propose now to offer to Clarks-
vile more valuable, (bccause more
widely circulated advertising medi-
um than we have hitherto done, but
not without considerable outlay both
of money and of labor We have al
ready expendeda large sum in cash for
the improvements which We will soon
have consummated; we expect to spend,
perhaps, sum equally large in can
wasting for subscribers. OF course
this will result directly in benefits to
ourselves; but indirectly our adver.
Using patrons will also be benefited
Moro than this, we claim that to ad.
eertise more widely and pointcdly any
business carried on in this city, will
surely increase that business to the
extent that it is properly advertised
aud to extend the business of even o
single house will add in some measur,
to the general prosperity Of the com
munity at large so that in extending
the circulation Of the CHRONICLE, al
an advertising medium, we are adyanc
ling not only our own and our patrons
interests, but also those of Clarksvill,
generally. Bpt coed advertising
medium, like good pair of shoes, ;
good hat, coat, stove or plow, or any
thing else that's good, must be pait
for with a good, fair price. Poo
prices make poor work.
3. We hope, then, that we will b,
literally sustained in our efforts t,
supply an additional aid to the bust
ness of our city. We return SINGER
thanks to our patrons for their gener
Gus support in the past and assur
them that though We shall, after tn
close of this year, increase our adver
Using rates, yet really they will b
, gamers in the end. The increase i
: apparent rather than real. For whcr
: their advertisements have heretofor
met the eyes Of a thousand, we prom
iso that next year they shall meet tn
eyes OF twice, ifnot thrice, that nun
, Der. Our first edition in January wi
, be two thousand copies.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21
THE CHRONICLE PHOTOGRAPHED.
hare, looking crowd"


McCormac, the enterprising photog-
rapher, having lately purchased for his
new gallery some very large and pow
erful instruments for taking pictures,
attempted last Saturday to test their
utmost strength by photographing in
a group the editors and publishers of
this paper. The result was severe
strain upon the instruments and very
correct likeness of four extremely ug-
ly men. The artist tried in various
ways TO give certain degree of grace
and dignity to the picture, but all in
vain. Books papers, manuscripts,
pens and ink were placed on the table
in the center of the group, and Cousin
Sterling, (two thousand people call him
cousin was placed in prominent po-
sition, with book in hand, and in a
meditatiye attitude. But this was
quite a mistake, as il turned out, for
Cousin Sterling misunderstood the
role he was to play and, thinking he
was chaplain to the group, looked too
solemn. He is a solemn man any way;
but he made the picture entirely too
solemn, The second effort was more
successful, Jim Grant turned Cousin
Sterling down, and tried the preach
ers attitude himself Solemnity was
becoming to Grant, and the effect was
very fine. Uncle Bob Thomas COM
plains that there was one feature, how
ever, even in the second picture, hard
ly correct. He is represented as
pcrusing a copy Of the CHRONICLE,
which he says he never reads. As a
specimen of Photographic art, the pic
ture will do remarkably we'll, But it
is an unsafe thing to have hanging up
loose about house. Its exciting, and
persons of weak nerves may be pcrma
uently injured by it. The Mormon
Elder, who is our friend Macs right
hand man at the gallery, as soon as
the picture was finished, put on his
speetacles to look at it closely when,
sad to relate the glasses in his specs
were crashed into countless pieces.
The Elder is almost blind from the
effects of his rashness. A very anna
BILE eat, belonging to one Of the group
became cnraged by the first glance
which she took at the picture, and
would not be pacifcd until tho
cause Of her excitement was removed
Our Senior editor was perfectly right
when he said, after a careful examina-
ton Of the Photographic likeness oi
the group, It's la d 'ookin.
crowd " 's~
tbs house formerly occupied 3!
Mrs Gum, on Main street, is adycr
't:crl f'r rcat ArHly 90 r VI Pick
SIM. Ca, f...... ..f
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

Miss BLANCHE LEWIS, daughter of
our esteemed friend, George T. Lewis,
formerly of this city, has charge of
the Signal Service at Meanwhile, in
this State. Her excellent qualities, Of
both head and heart, admirably adapt
her for aigual service in any position
she may be assigned to fill.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

NEXT week we will issue no paper,
according to time honorcd custom in
this office. But after Christmas the
CHRoSIcLE will be regular visitor
TO our present readers, and we hope
many others, who will soon become
subscribers. Our next issue will be
in new dress and enlarged form.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21
LoCasvILLE AND NASHVILLE AMI
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

We hope the business men Of this
city and vicinity will find it to their
interest TO advertise with US largely in
ouNrst isaiie ID January. And those
who decide, to do, so will please hand in
their advertisement at as early day
as possible, at least, during Christmas
Heek
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

We begin with this issue to give in
n classified form various items Of Ken
lucky news, for the benefit Of our read
ers over the border Our circulation
in Kentucky is already considerable
and will be greatly increased, VIC have
reason to believe, during the coming
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-12-21

Our CARRIER, who has been faith
full in the discharge Of his duties du-
ring the year, will have neat Adj
dress to deliver to our patrons on
Christmas morning We hope he may
meet cordial reception from all.