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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
46Years!

Yesterday completed ,ac .orv-s.N'h year
since che fs,t issue ar ,be FaLE PEESs 10
Cbar,est5wu-i having been removed from
Harpers Ferry. 81. ai:ch place &, bad been
rublished fr aumtcr OF years. On the 'th
ofMsr.a ~. ,bo Free Press and Formers ne
foui5s. ho a,t,res,ab,sasdi u lSoS. perhaps
ssrrsr. were consolidated under the proprietor
clip Of John s. GalIaher. brother and uncle OF
the present editors. 45 years. Years they
have been repleto with change, full of incidents
The history Of which as recorded 10 ibis paper
would be Of rare interest.
For.y-six years ago ,bc present Senior Ldi-
Cor Of the Pee Press came to ChaTlcstown and
cast his fortunes 10 with thisr,op.e since
which 6ms 30 has been coluectci with the
Old Family Journal, " and expects Co coadu-
no SO for The remainder Of his life. IIccan re-
can on looking back over these years. tho
names ofuearly a hundred grown male citizens
ef Cbarles.owu. then residing on the main
street wh0havs died besides many others 10
the town. 10 ,hs yic.e.5y Of town and no the
county surrounding. The annals Of the COM
ruDity. so FAR as came within the limits Of
newspaper records, have been faithfully chroni-
r'ei by the Free Press, as wen rs a synopsis
Of he events 10 The great world around u.s.
A,wa5s have we eudclvorsd 60 esPouse Sac
cause Of night, and 90 expose for eradication
evils or abuses which may have come under
cur notice. We have htorsi uujermany did,
cnlaes and net o few jiscounsias circoms,la-
ces. Times have been hard, political skies
dark and lowering, friends have failed and foes
united against US, but through auimped.mclts
we have managed 90 keep our head above wac
ter and steer tolerab,y straight, with the eN-
csp,ion Of a part Of the late civil war; when
fora time. we we went under, with many
others. our Office. presses type &c. having
been reduced 20 aibes bct. after the close Of
the war, we emerged from oJscur.,y, little
the worse FOR care and wear, perhaps. but
with vigor enough l-ft TO hold our owu as wy
have done ever a1ce.
Wehave met with many and great kindness
ss. TOO. which we cannot fail TO Acknowledge.
10 ibis brief retrcspect-fIends, old sud new.
have come forward when most needed aud
stoOd by us boldly. aiding and Strengthening
rs by their very presence and sympathy
Ssme Of tLess are no longer with Us. but their
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
Congress.

On Tuesday, among the important bills
passed by tho SeDste were House
bill to amend the tariff Of June, 1872; House
bill to amend the tariff and internal tax laws.
The committee Of the House, headed by Cen
eral Butler, appeared at the bar Of the Senate,
aud made formal impeachment of Judge
Delahay, of Kansas, Of high crimes aud mis-
demeanors in Office The majority Of the
Pomeroy Kansas bribery investigating COM
ui,tee, including Mr.. Vrkers, Of Maryland,
made report that the charges were not sus-
tanned. Mr. Yiekers was not able to satisfy
his own mind on the subject, aud gave Mr.
Pomeroy the benefit Of the doubt. Mr.. Thur
man made a dissenting report. Conference
reports on the army, sundry civil aud Postof-
fee appropriation bills were concurred m by
both houses.
In the House, bills were passed for the re-
liefof owners Of land sold foE direct taxes; for
a public building at Lynchburg, Va, to cost
not more than 500 ESQ., to authorize the I'M
loading Of steamers at night; to refund GER
tain taxes on tobacco, snuff AVID cigars for a
site 6oy public building at Reading, Pa; and
House bills, as amended by the Senate, to pre-
vent cruelty to animals in transportation re-
moving the disabilities of Ex-Governor VIM.
Smith and Shelton F. Leake, Of VRginiO. The
conference report on the Legislative SpproPria-
sion bill gays rise TO considerable debate
The report recommends the increase Of the sala-
~ Of the President to $4,000, Chief Justice
$40 500, Senators, Members and Delegates to
81 500 per annum the Yice-Presideut. Speak
er and various hssdsOf departments $4,000.
The report was cOncurrsd in by the House,
yeas 1903, nays 95, and by the Senate, yeas
SO, nays 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
The State. Of West Virginia.

Jefferson county, tO-wlt:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of said County, on the 9th Of
March. 1873.
+. T. GROVE, Plaintiff
rs. ASSumpSit
JNe N. BARRY, DtfcadL
is object Of this suit is to obtain Judgment
against the Defendant for S445. and 10 attach
any property of the Defendant Ia said County
and to garRishee any money due him by The
Central Improvement Company, J. w Nor
ris, or the First National Bank Of Jefferson at
Charlestown, w. Va, in satisfaction Of said
judgment.
It appeariDg, on affidavit fled in this suit,
that the Defendant, Juo. NJ. Barry, is non
resident of said State, he is required to appear
here within one month after the first publica-
ton of this ORDER and do what is necessary to
protect his interest 10 this matter.
1t is further ordered that a copy Of this order
be published once week for four successive
weeks III some newspaper published in the
County of Jefferson, and also be posted at the
front-door ofthe C-urt House Of the said coun-
". at least twenty days before decree is reu-
dered 4 Copy-Teste--
ROBERT r BROWN,
Clerk Great Court
!. NJ. Mason, Att. for PllG
March s. 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
The Inauguration.

President Grant was indicted into office
entered upou his second Presidential term
with more, perhaps .hau Tire usual PomP.-
There was grand display Of military aud
civic 5r.anil,tions-th inaugural procession
estimated ut l2.OOp. whilst the highways aud
t,uays leading to the Capitol were thronged
with people Except Of 'rsaLier, there was
more pe,rie than anything else. After the
usual aru.al ceremony incident to the admins
tradoa Of the oath Of Office to Vice-President
el,rtWilsou,-ihe performance being preceded,
!n tbc presence Of the President, Cabinet, and
many privileged persons, by the retiring ad-
dress Of Mr.. Collax. Vice President Wilson
delivered brief address, whereuPon, after at-
miui,eriug Inc oath Of office TO newly elected
Senators. the body repaired to the East portieo
Of the Castol, aud the oath Of office was ad-
miuisterci G, President Grant by Chief Justice
Chase. aud the Inaugural Address followed
Ofit The Baltimore Sun says:
"Tie address is like programme, which
promises a good deal in general sort Of way,
without committing the speaker to a too
specific measure or manner of Performance
AN these characteristics the preSen. iuaHgural
OF General Grant has, like that delivered four
wears ago. iu an eminent degree. 10 the past
four ysl.s BE claims TO have endeavOred TO act
for the best interests Of all the people,
and. as far as be could control events, to re-
store public credit, commerce, and all the arts
% peace aud progress. The President also
expresses bis irm conviction that the civilized
world s tending towards republicauiSm, aud
thar this republic Is destined 90 be the guild
ius star % an otders-a reflection which
would seem % suggest the Importance Of ITS
offering q more attractive example 10 point OF
Justice. honesty aud official integrity, than 1t
does 40 present He makes an intimatOn
that extension Of territory would not require
au increase of military force, the pertinency
Of which, as no such extension in proposed, we
do not discover. Allusion is afterwards made
90 S. NCmineo bet in regard 10 this he says
that while be believes now as he did beio1e
chat the admission of ST Domjngoas a terria'-
rv was iur lhc best interests Of the country,
the subject of acquisition 1i crrItory must have
the supp 2. % tac people before he will re-
commend &c. AZ the same tine he thinks that
80 "a l -, 80. NJ # e. v,ers;,r ofterrit5,
~ and tbst ts'ssrsrb and steam have changed
an ,bat and rather believes tina, the whole
world IS Co become one nation no longer re-
curing armies aud uayieS which last IS "a
,-rrI rs I... me- -oIi, w If the millennium
The President also recommends that the coll
ored men should be endowed with the civil
r.sa'' "''l' ,''.-''''p Sh9u'u carry %''N ~
- .t,, ~. - -. sSarI5
have . ,,,r.s t,s.fe.'. " and . When he t,av-
e,s that his conduct should regulate the treat
meut aud fare be wi. receive the reasonable
ness o. winch propositions as stated no one
7. +. grarf,irr ., hear the President saw
thai, his efforts ia the future win be directed
co tas restoration Of good feeling between the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
March 8, 1873.

TTOBACCo.-We have just received the follow
ing warranted brands OF Smoking and Chew
ing Tobacco and Cigars, which We believe equal
10 auy ever offered in Charlestown for tile same
money. SMOKING TOBACCO-Pride OF Vir-
giuia, Westward HO, Gra7ey and Balance-the
latter re especially recommend CHEWING
Excelsior and Queen Bel also try our Tobacco for
zoe per plug. CIGARS-LS Josephine. Figaro,
Ne Plus Ultra, Little Sallie and FaSrica for Sc,
also a very superior l0c Cigar, az
March 3, 1873 AAS0NS Drag Store.
L EROSENE Oh. warranted non-e1Posive.-
II Special discount on or 10 gallons
W. :. MASON
OIBBS' Antiseptic Tooth Wash for purifying
II the Breath and Teeth and for strengthening
aud restoring Spongy and otherwise diseased
Gums and Tooth Powder. Prepared only by
March 8. W. ) MASON.
A heretofore We will keep our Drug Depart
\ meut full and complete. None but the pUrest,
freshest and most reliable drugs aud chemicals of
fered. Having, as We hope, always given salts
faction 20 our customers, we will endeavor So to
do in future, believing that in studying their st
interest we are mutually benefited. Call and eI-
anime for yourselves at
March 8, 1873. MASJN'S Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

An ingenious Yankee has invented ballot
boz that cannot be stuffed 1t has an u1'ca-
tor in trout which rec0rdssvery vo;eca>t, aud
keeps en- exact neccr1'of the total, up to che
time Of closing the polls Now let somebody
invent political conscience that cannot be be-
traycd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

Senator Sprague represents the largest mon-
led interest in the Senate, variously estima-
ted at from 10000 900 to S2O,OOO,OOO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
Administrators Notice.

HAVING taken IN charge the Estate Of tie
late William Rowe, hereby give notice TO
those having claims against said Estate to present
them to me properly authenticated for settlement
Those indebted to the Estate will please come for
ward and make immediate payment, as | wish TO
settle up his Estate at once.
". A. MORGAN, D. r.
For Edward Tearnev. Sheriff. Committee
Administrator of William Rove, Decd.
March s, lS73-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

WE have our accounts ready for settlement.
w Aliindebted 20 us are requested 10 call and
sete Before tie 25th instant, after hatdGte the
unsettled accounts will be handed to MOssrs. White
& Trapnel for collection.
NsTchs. lS73-3t. McCURDY & DUKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

Urine Cod Fish Just received. and for sale BY
w. c. SHEERER.
March s, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
J M. Mason. Att for pltC
March ;. 1S73-5t.

J. 4. WARRENFELTZ, Defendant.
IN DEBT
The object Of this suit is to recover behalf Of
the Plaintiff against the Defendant, Sl93.6 GO, with
interest thereon at the rate of 10 per cent per
mum from the 2lst day Of June, 1871 tli paid, and
TO subject to the payment OF said debt. and the
costs Of this suit tract Of land If two hundred
acres in the Southern part Of Jefferson County,
which was conveyed to the Defendant by JohE B.
Larue and wife.
happening on affidavit filed in this suit that the
defendant J. l.. Warrenfeltz is not a resident Of
this State, he is hereby required to appear within
one month after the date Of the first publication Of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interests in this matter.
1t is further ordered that 4 copy Of this order
shall be published once week, for four successive
weeks, in some newspao rgh'.h 4 in this Coun-
tv, and also b. posted .f Che mont door of the
Court House . 'a. said County, s- east twenty
d1yS C-to-. Ir. -.., g.. rendered.
A CO... go .--a-
ROBERT T. brown.
I..rs .; Circuit Court.
G-..a O. Mcdonald. r. e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
The State of West Virginia,

The State OF West Virginia,
Jefferson County, to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the Cir
cult Court Of jefferson County, on the 5th day
Of March, 1878:
JOSEPH B. MOORE, Plaintiff,
WILLIAM o. MACOUGHTRY, Administrator
with the Will annexed of Mary Moore Joseph
Tanev and Mary \. his wife, John w. Brown
and Frances bis wife, Charles IL. Keefcr and
Rebecca his wife, John Moore and Ellen j.
Moore, Edward Blakeney and Mary his wife,
jefferson c. Crismore and Sarah his wife, and
the Heirs Of Betsey Good, who are unknown,
Defendants,
IN CHANCERY
The object Of this suit is to have the Will Of
Mary Moore construed by the Court. and to ask
the aid and direction Of the Court in the distribu-
ton OF the Estate in the hands Of the Administra
tor.
happening on affidavit fled in this suit, that
the Defendants Joseph fancy and Mary n. his
wife, jefferson c. Crismore and Sarah his wife,
are not residents of this State, they herebyre-
qured 10 appear within one month after the date
o the first publication of this order, and do what
Is necessary protect their interests in this mat
ter.
1t is further ordered that a copy of this order
shall be published once a week for four successive
W., * in some newspaper published in this couu-
" and also be posted at the front door OF the
Court House, OF the said County, at least twenty
DAY before Decree is rendered.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk G. C.
White Trapnell, ? c.
March s, lsIj-5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
2B7GyG-rTTJEC OF n IA NTTTIY JOURNAL.

TNROUFIELD COS Vegetable Horse and Cat
tie Powder is free from all the many evil et-
fects of strong mineral medicines and yet it is so
compounded of Various roots. herbs, barks, DC. as
to be prompt in its effects and able to give eectu-
al relief in all the prominent diseases Of the horse
Now is the time 10 commence 20 feed it. just re-
ceiVed and for sale by c. Z. BELLER.
nESICCATED Cocoanat for Pies, Puddings,
~ Cakes, &C. This is delicious article of food
and very nutritious more healthiu than the green
nut. cheaper and more delicate. For sale by
CharlestOwn, March &. g. T. BELLER.
DUIST'S Philadelphia Fresh and Genuine Gar
ID den Seeds just received and for sale By
Charestown.- 6. f. BELIEF.
HN0ILET Articles.-The finest assortment Of EX-
tracts, Colognes, Pomades, Oils. Brushes,
&c, can be found at C. E. BELLER'S.
Charestoyn, March 8, 1873
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
ENTIRE TRACT or LAND,

known az Medley" containing SOC ACRES,
with the privilege of selling it in Two Farms con-
tanning respectively 23O Acres, with Buildings in
Jefferson county; and 276 Acres, with Buildings
10 Berkeley county. Terms made known on day
Of sale. The right OF accep lance Of bids reserved
for one hour after sale. There is no encumbranco
upon this land The growing crops of Wheat,
Rye and Barley, will be reserved. The purchaser
90 pay taxes tor 1878.
B. T. TIMBERLAKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.


RY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Cour; II
- Jefferson County, passed at the April
Term, 1872, in the case Of Anthony Turner rS
w W. Carothers ct al, the undersigned as
Commissioners, appointed by the Court in the
said cause, will proceed to sell to the hishct
bidder,
On Tuesday. March 25th, 1878,
at ~ O'Clock, NJ, in front Of the Court-House,
10 Charlcstown, jefferson County, West NIr-
ginia, the following
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, VIZ:
THE FARM
Formerly occupied by the said Anthony Tur-
ner, adioiuing the lands Of Maj 4. V. Shirley
aud others, consisting Of
224 ACRES
Of good Limestone Land and embracing a SUI
fciency Of TIMBER aud TWENTY acres Of
Meadow Land.
The improvements are a COMFORTABLE
DWELLING HOUSE and all necessary Out
Houses, such as Corn-IIoue c, Stabling, &c
There are on the property never-hiling
well of excellent water and thrifty Orchard
Of choice fruit in full bearing. The farm is
convenient to Churches, Schools and Stores.
and is within two miles Of depoton the Win
chester and Potomac RAILROAD. Persons wish
ing to purchase will please examine toe pc
perty before the day Of sale.
TERMS OF SALES prescribed by the de-
cree-0ne- Third Cash, and the balance in one
and two years IA equal instruments, with in
terest from day Of salo. The deferred pay
ments to be secured By lien retained 10 deed 70
purchaser. WIN. H. TRAVERS,
II. H. BLACKBURN.
g. II. BELTZH0OVER.
February %, ls73-5t. Commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
Money to Loan.

TVHE Directors Of jefferson County Building As
ISOLATION No ?, will proceed to RED ZEN
SHARES March 10Th, Monday next at O'Clock,
=. VI.
Hereafter notice of the Redemption Of Sharea
will be by Card hung at the counter Of the First
National Bank.
--sa.DgES received, x the First National Ban&
By order,
J.T. SIMMONS,
March lS12 Scr and Treas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08
PUBLIC SALE.
i WILL offer Ct ppbho Sale az nv residence on
the Opequon, near Smithheld, on
MONDAY the l7h gf MARCH, 1873,
Household & Kitchen Furniture

also nv
STOCK AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Consisting Of
Four HORSES. Nine head Of CATTLE, among
them three good MlLCH cows
A thrifty lot Of HOGS.
One good TwO-horse Wagon and Harness,
Barshcar. Single and Double Shovel Ploughs,
One Two-horse Sleigh and Bells, one Buggy,
one Side Saddle new
ONE MCCORMICK REAPER & MOWER
COMBINED,
One Horse Cart. one Fan or Wind Mill,
One WheatD rill. one Horse Rake,
One pair Of Fairbanks Scales, Four good
Grain Cradles, and many other articles unneces-
sary 90 mention,
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of Six Months
will be given on all sums over Ten Dollats, the
purchaser giving bond and approved security with
interest from date; on all sums of Ten Dollars aud
under, the Cash will be required. No property to
be removed until the terms of sale arc complied
with. B. 7, TIMBERLAkE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

GENUINE Fresh Garden Seeds for sale BY
u GEO. I. LIGHT.
TTNLESS you want your lamps to Explode and
I burn up, buy your Coal Oil from GEO. T.
LIGHT, where you can get Non-Explosive.
IF you want the best Cigar in town for cents,
call at LIGHTS Drug Store.
VOU can also buy Pride of Virginia Smoking
i Tobacco for IS cts. for two y lbs 40 cts. =
ID. and rs cts. = ID. at
GEO. T. RIGHTS Drug Store.
MOREOVER, If you want to see nice lot of
wi Picture Frame Moulding, call at LIGHTS
Drug Store. You can have your General Lee
Portraits fraured by leaving them at the same
place. Moulding for sale by the foot
CCH0OE Books, Music, Legal Cap Paper
- Fools Cap Paper, Note Paper, initial Paper
and Envelopes Copy Books, Composition Books
Lead Pencils, Slate Pencils, Pens Pen Holders
and Ink, for sale BY GEO. T. LIGHT, Draggist
CRAYELY'S best grade of Tobacco, for sale by
" GEO. 7. EIGHT.
GTERE0SCOPES and Views Pictures. Frames
- and Diaries for 1878, which will sell cheap.
GEO. T. LIGHT
IF you want the best andparest Chemical Drugs
/ and everything reliable in this line, you can
get them by calling on the above as he does not
deal in cheap or oid drugs. he keeps his stock
well selected aud ALWAYS Of the purest and very
best that can be bought. II you want to practice
economy, buy the best
March s, 1873 GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-08

At the same time and place, the undersigned
will ofIer az Public Sale all Of his
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-03-05
Mothers be Advised. 50,

'' - .5sS $50 .9l!GI
Always keep bottle of, DR.. TUFTS
Celebrated Expcctorant in the house.
1t is certain and pleasant cure for
Group: Coughs, Colds. etc. II is very
agreeable to the @taste, and cI,,ld,en
take" itG readily&nGe to Iyenrg,l,pygist
and get it at opce, it mag. save the life
Of your little one. ."'"'"a
u "o''s- -s"2 Mon1LE,, .,d,1
sc f'oHtE = Inlay n, ls6sk5
DR.. W. II. Tut: .-...-~----,,---
DEAR S1k-I should be plea@a t"
advertise your medicines and sw,ll
cheerf'illy give you a good net;se, of
your Expectorant, rs have personally
used It with great satisfaction. ~ '4H
,'. .''''' Very respectfully sa"
1850, W. D. MANN,
~ Proprietor Mobile Register.
'-'5.' y $3.50 as.---- gdt 58di niair
The BARRIERS PREF Ear, PR, ,TSTr's
.raa9d HAIR lD9lHI Eif stola e,ra,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-03-05
Why. Endure What. is, yea!fasle z
"what can't bee cured must be en-

| "What can't bee cured must be en-
dnred," says the proverb; but indiges-
ton can be = cpplreiia,, ana 1tbefbkfrc it lis
the " mersest stupidity tor ehddfe It TIN u"
Dyspeptics have certainly q "rrissht to-
continue dyspeptics to the end of Their
days if they choose, but al: it IS not
supposed that any rational being Tprree :A
fers physical torment; It, to l1t ease aha? aha
health, the probability is that if all sur
Eferers from indigestion We're convinced
that an absolute, ihfallible remedy f5r
their complaint existed, they wou1a
with one accord resort to ii, Wen &oss2
emphatically declare that Such tdmes-!
dy does exist, and that its name il Hos!
letters Stomach Bitters. The record
Of its success extends over a period II
more than twenty years, and It IL feafa!
lesslyr alleged that during til, Whole Il
hat time it has, never failed t6 afford
permanent relief any disorder d. dteo-
rangement Of the' stomach tl THAT in VAS bSt
organic, malignant and ipenrable.-
The testimonials that go to establish
this important fact can bs" couuintgd bY
the thousand. Stomach ac6mplain4s
that had been aggyrraivvateda ly2 Il dtaf
disregard of ali dietary rules iaai1}dF ia
tensifed and rendered cl,ronic 81 nHe.
dicinal treatment or drastic ppnrgatiSIy,
have in hundreds of instances beef
cnred within three months BY the sys-
tematic use Of this celebrated stomach
ic and Alternative. Itshould be Femeths
bered that weakness Of the d igestite
organs involves many other 'aiimehts.
Biliousness, headache, nervous ae baa
ty,. spasms, palpitation of the heaiT,
rush of blood to tile head, naused;,' YER
tigo, and sleeplcssness are among its
concomitants and results; and for all
these the great vegetable tohicsb Il
specific. 1t acts first upon the 'st6ih-
acll, and througl the stomach lupon.fb
secretory and nervous systems and the
bowels, its general effect being. always
genial and beneficent. o. ad'AA'i' ITO
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-03-05
j.. AlExANDRlA,,sLA., WEDNESDAY,; MARCH 5, 1873:
REMEMBER THY. -MOTHER!

= .p,a;2I I q bTT0-I21 r9ft .,rs eff
Lead thy mother tenderly 80 '1't'
D.; Down lies steep decline; 9.f&
Once her arm was thy support, >. T.,
~ Now she leans on thine. ~ .,,. =,
See upon herloving face ''
Those deep lines of care: '''' -" q
ThinkAit was her toll for thee j. ,t4.r
.t belt tlrat}record there. ea.s,gf, ~. 4
Nef'er forget h her tifelasss watch. ti'It
-. Kept by day and night, 2hui Toila'
Taking: from her step the grace, 49,,
q,LJ From her eye the light.
Cherish well her faithful heart ,ii1.
ii Which, through weary years, m
b Echoed with its, sympathy w.. ~,
AL thy smiles and tears. '.'.,' -
Thank God for thy mothers love, T.
Id aGlard the priceless boon; r.... D.,
For the bitter parting hour '.''''' q
C0meth all too soon. Is. III .nroE.
When thy grateful tenderness. faJ.
IL Losses power to save, ra,,,,..,, -.
Earth will hold no dearer spot "=
Than thy mothers grave. has .9Ig]