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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
Romantic Marriage in staunton.

Miss Jennie Johnson, Of New Orleans, who
had been a pupil At TIC Augusta female semi
nary, had known and loved young merchant
Of the Crescent City, named Wilcox, before she
went there. Wilcox loved the maiden fair
BY prcconcerted action he appeared in Stauu-
ton last August, az the American Hotel, and 10y
plsying the cousin dodge on the uususpcctug
academy principal he was permitted several
unobstructed interviews with his lady love-
lie finally got license, and presenting the
same at the Methodist parsonage, vas duly
married, lie starting Immediately for New Or
leans aud she for TIE academy. The little wife
kept the secret bravoly till a week since; when
SIZE impaired it under injunction Of s;Tctest
sort shout non-reveelmeut. OF course every
body il Stauuton knew all about it in half an
hour afterwards. Pater lamilias being sum
moued, took the matter philosophically and
carried bis daughter to New Orleans. He re-
marked that ho should eudeavoF TO make the
most out of it, and do all in his power 10 con-
tribute to tie prosperity mud happiness Of the
strangely welded pair The Vdiiey Iirginian
remarks thereupon Hereafter we think
young cousins will hsve TO come to Staunton
pretty strongly authenticated before they will
be permitted to pay their respects to the young
ladies of any of our female schools
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

CHEAP YIxE0AR.-Takca quantity Of COM
mon Irish potatoes, wash them until they arc
thoroughly clean, place them in large vessel,
and boil them until done. Drain of carefully
the water that they were cooked 10 strainingii,
if Unnecessary, in order to remove every particle
Of the potato. Then put this potato water in
to jug or key, which set near the stove, or in
somo place where it will be kept warm, and
add one pound of sugar - abou, two and one-
half gallons Of tho water, some bop yeast, or
small portion Of whiskey Let it stand three
or fosr weeks, and you will have excellent
vinegar at cost Of six or seyen cents por
gallon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
The Whiskey Crusade.

The IIInchester Ne1cs is not convinced Of
the propriety Of the Western Womsns War
upon the whiskey sellers. Ii thus concludes
an article
of they desire to pray for the reformation
Of husbands, fathers brothers aud con; irom
The curse Of inordinate drinking Of intoxicating
liquors, let them retire % their chamber. aud
pray % the Great God to reform the evil
God hears prayers that emanate from the heart
as well in the secret chamber as in the streets.
Perhaps be pays more attention to them, for
on many occasions the Great Master spoke Of
the Pharisees who prayed at the corners Of
streets as hypocrites and whitened sepGlchres
We believe we have pointed out the true course
to those interested in the cause Of temperance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

COFFEE roR FEsTIyArs. This beverage
may be made on large scale as follows /;
Parch aud grind the coffee and put il into
flannel bags, each holding abou. halfa pound,
sew them up tightly al round. When the
festive time comes heat in a clean washboiler
as much water as viii be required for The first
making Of coffee when il boils throw in ono
or two Of the bags and let them boil 10 or 10
minutes, more or less, according to The strength
desired. Then take them out. Add boiling
water when necessary aud throw in another
bag Of coffee, allowing il 70 remain 10 or IS
minutes on'y as before. In this way tho bey-
erage will be kept aromatic as we'll as strong,
aud the bitterness Of long-boiled coffee bO
prevented.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
The Law Of Benevolence.

The Divine benovolence, as we see it Illus
trated in. the supply Of our physical and splri-
tual wants. means that God gives us the
means by which we supply ourselves. He
has created US with the power Of doing It. 80
far does the Almighty Father 60 with US. His
children. He helps us in every way; he docs
for us directly comparatively little. If this,
then. is the law of Divine bsnevolenc, 1t GER
taiuly should be ours. The law Of benevolent
human actionshould, then, be simply-perhaps
we might say, quite exclusively-to give those
who arc in any way needy, help, j. G., the
means Of helping themselves. In so far as We
actually do for them that they cannot do for
themselves, we are living in oh dieuce TO the
law of the Divine action with regard to the
relieving of human suffering
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

A RAILROAD FInr DEPABTHENT.-DuTing
the big fire iu BlItimore last summer a steam
FIRE engine came by rail from Washington to
this city forty niles iu tbirty-nino minutes.
At the fire in Sing Sing, n. Y. a few days
ago, steam fire engine was brought from a
village twelve miles distant in the short space
of niue minutes These facts suggest the
question whether or not tho organization Of a
fire department on lines Of railroads, especially
on roads where large manufactures exist, could
not be made very useful measure, and when
put into practical operation be the means Of
saving great deal Of valuable property. 10
popuous districts Of country engines could be
stationed at intervals Of twenty-five OF thirty
miles, or at such points rs The property at
stake might seem to demand. The suggestion
as to how such a department should be sustain
ed is an open question, but it really seems a
measure worthy Of consideration in some quar-
tiers Of the country Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
REMOVAL.

NFATHERs GCO., MERCHANT TAIL0Rs:
M have removed from No. } e No. 32 NORTH
CHARLES ST, northwest corner OF Lexington,
where they will continue their business as former
", with a well assorted stock OF Choice and sea-
sonable GOODS, which they will be pleased 10
make up 20 order, and in the most approved style,
at moderate prices.
March Is. iS1---lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

LARGE SALE or CoFFEE.-The Richmond
Enquirer Of Saturday says that Davenport &
Morris, importers and auctioneers, sold yester-
day, at their warehouse on the dock, the cargo
ofthe brig Skiold. from Rio De Janoiro, con-
sis,ins Of 2,547 bags Of codcc. Tho prices
were 22a22. cents. gold.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
7NFW SERES7 CHARIESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY w VA SA
POETICAL.
AT THE STAIRS.

"Come 10 the foot of the stairs, mamma,
Ny coa1ing darlings said,
"And give us there our goodnight KISS,
Before We 60 ~ bed.
To the warm nursery above,
Whence shone mellow light,
The little bare feet clambered up,
The night-gouns huttering white.
Ip the dark hall stood and gazed,
Like Jacob when he dreamed;
Pure angels on their upward wey,
To me the children seemed.
Since then the little brood is less;
One pstteriug step miss;
One fair. small face no more is raised
To claim lis goodnight kiss.
Alas! the parting. at the stairs
From those we fondly love!
Our household angels passing up
To the lighted rooms aboye'
Hearth Gad Home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

A valuable thoroughbred four year Old cit
belonging 10 Col. J. " Fairfax los. its life by
being caught on the palings Of fence aud dis
embogeled, on Saturday last, on the ColOnel's
farm, near Leesburg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

MUSTARD PoULTIcE.-Thc following If it
operates as stated, IS a useful piece Of inlorBa-
,ion for every family In making a mustard
plaster use DO water whatever, but mix the
mustard with the white q an egg, and the re-
suit will be plaster that will draw perfectly,
but will not produce blister even upon the
:kiu Of 40 infant, no matter how long it is al
lowed to remain upon the part,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

SENTENCE COMMITTED .-RrcHMoSD, VA.
March 2-Horace Yenable, colored, convicted
some months since Of the murder Of Mary
Holmes, colored, last Nay, aud sentenced to be
hung next Friday, had his sentence
commuted this morning by the Governor
to eighteen years in the penitentinry for the
reasons that it is not believed his crime was
wilful, deliberate and premelitatei and that
evidence ROW before the executive, but not
heard at the trial reduces the offence to murder
in the second degree. The clemency was asked
by many petitioners, in,ludiug tie Common
wealth's Attorney who prosecuted the case
The prisoners intellect is extremely weak
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
Jefferson Institute,
CharIcstown,W. Virgin

CEuTI q n o " IA " ' IFEEHlH. /.
V7HE next Session will commence Monday,
September stk, 1873.
Being provided with competentAssistants,e every
advantage for = thorough coarse in English, the
Languages, Drawing. Music on Piano and Organ,
WILDE Afforded. Particular attention will be paid
10 Music. and pupils will be required TO play atthe
Musical Soirecs when the friends Of the pupils can
have an opportunity to judge ftheir progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as weilas
by private Lesson.
For Terms. &C., apply 70 the PRINCIPAL;
Aug. ., 1873. Mas. A. II. fOkhtol.
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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

~ The Fssz PaEssispu weekly az Too
% .-1f. 1a{ Ti1y C-nas per oanln an adraRrs
zs-THBEE DOLLARSi IL not paid in advance.
-c- Gas D5.'lr aa3 F0iy Cents for sir oa;hH
s-Thc terms of Advertising are. for square
.a-s iach' orles,, Oas Do,.as an3 F,f'y Ceat' for
tarss insert. r.ons-laggcr ones in thes ueProPor-
.i,l El.b c1laaunce F.fiy cesis.
rE-No advertisement % be considered ey ,Ae
u,ath 1r year unless spccihsdon the Manuscript
.r previously agreed upon between the parties
ss-An advertisement uot marked oa the copy
ora sspecilel number ofiuse-,ious uiubc continued
intilorieredoat payments ezacted accordingly.
C-GE5r.,a AD,GarisruaNrs.- avoid any
..sualsrstaui,ng oa the par, OF che ann2a 'adver-
.i..-si tits proper 90 s,lte di.t'ae.'g chat tns
....r, only extends Co their Immediate business
t.,l ...s.,. L,cl, ,r all heradyer,i5emcutsseat
,..ta.a De an additional charge, AID no varia-
tion.
a. )buaary Notices gilmore ,hsa iveiiae'w'i'
-1lrg.l .r.
JOB .yORK--P1sters, sale Bills. Circulars,
rl,Is. executed promptly. neatly, and az FAIR
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
COAL AND WOOD YARD.

Washington 81 Lippitc
WILL keep on hand a constant supply Of
w COAL of all kinds, and Saved and Split
WOOD. which they will furnish and deliver in
quantities to suit customers, for Cash. Orders
left at Yard, corner Samuel street and B. o. n.
~ Cash paid for Bones.
June IA IS73-ly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
Collection Depot.

TVHE Charlcstown Depot, Winchester Stras-
burg Branch Of the B. 4 0. Railroad. has
been madea Collection Depot. Frcights willhere-
after be collected a, Chsrcstown, instead, ashere-
tofore, at the points from which shipments are
made. al persons receiving freight on and after
August lst 1872, will be required topay for The
same before removal. j. ID. STARRY,
Aur g. 1872 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

DEATH or A CExTEsARrAs MIR Daniel
Cri,t, who las reached bis Tooth year on tho
3lst day Of January last, died a, hi: residence.
in tie BirisFbrook ueighbofhood, Augusta
county, Virginia, on tue 22nl February, says
the Valley Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

QUAKER WoMAN's SERMON" Ny dear
friends, there are thrc, thingsl very much
wonder at
The frstis that children should throw stones
and buckbats up into fruit trees to knock down
fruit if they would let it alone it would fall
itself
The second is, that men should he 50 foolish
and so wicked as to 20 10 war and kill each
other if lefi alone they would die themselves.
Aud the third and last thing that wonder
at, is that young men should be 50 unwise as
to 60 after the young women if they would
but stay at home the young women would
come after them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
GEORGE II. HAGLEY.

GEORGE II. HAGLE I.
Manufacturer Of Ladies and Gents Boys and
Youths, Misse, and Children's
Boots, Caters and Shoes,
Ofsll Styles and Grades,
HAVING now permanently located in Charles,
town, has just purchased large ana wen
nat mn Stock of the VERY BEST MATERIAL,
including superior French CalfSkins, Moroccn,,
Alligator. English Ben Sole &c. His determinS-
ton is 10 make the best quality Of work. and whilst
he offers many thanks 70 those who have assisted
him in building up his trade here he has deter
mined 20 snare no efforts 20 increase the same %
is utmost extent TERMS CASH.
GEO. r. HAGLEI.
AtDufield's. we have Just purchased our Pail
Stock-Boots, Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear,
Confectionery, &C. Als6 large supply Of Gather.
GEO. II. d J. 7 HAGLEi.
October 25, 1878. May II, le7S-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

The pitisburg Commercial says that when
they find man il Washington who hasn't a
plan Of bis own for the solution Of the financial
problem, they drown bin 10 the Potomac.
No one has been drowned there yet-Bdlii-
more Gg-ete
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

A Wabash editor returns thanks for cent?
pede seq, him by mail from Texas, being the
hrst cent Of any kind be has seen for month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
STRAW GOODS

No 244 BALTIMORE 81,
White Marble Building, BALTlMUhE
4 complete Stock Of Goods kcptslwaysou on hand,
suited to the Valley Trade. Orders solicited and
will be promptly and faithfully attendedto.
January TO- 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

COOP FEE-A Richmond correspondent Of
a Petersburg paper says: Gen. Bradley 7.
Johusou is the attorney who * said TO have re-
ceyed $lS3 coo for collecting 100000, a
claim Of the State szainst the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Hon James Nelson is said to
have received $4,000 per year for eight years
as counsel for the State III the matter Of Sci
den. Withers d Co. Both are well known and
honorable gentlemen aud have no doubt are
free from blame in the matter, but as it is a
thing Of public interest aud concern consider
that have the right to mention it.
4 SUIT BY ALEX. II. STEPHEzs.-IIon
Alex. H. Stephens, Of Georgia. has brought
suit against tho Western and Atlantic Railroad
Company and George H. IlaEehurs; Of Georgia
for i$l,OOO,OO0, the alleged profits Of his share
in the lease Of said road, which had been aban-
doucd by him for certain reasons to the State
He claims that as the State had no; accepted
his gift, the company had no right TO turn it
over 10 Hazehurst, but that it is still his pro-
perty, aud he is entitled to the profits already
paid Iazehurst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14

CONVENIENT to the Depots Of all The South
I ern and Western Railroads and Steamboa,
landings, saving Hack hire. Street Cars pass
every five minutes conveying passengers TO alisec-
lions of che City, making il as convenient as any
Hotclin Baltimore. All the Appointments oithis
House are fr,t class for reasonable charges. This
houscis supplied with the National Fire Escape,
also the Exuuguisher. Water convenience on
every Floor. r. SHARE, Proprietor.
sent al.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-03-14
I'm on the Jury.

Up IN Blo,sburg the oiler lay, lightning
rod man drove up in front Of handsome edi-
fec standing in the midst Of trees and shrubs,
and spoke to Mr.. Summers, who was standing
on the steps in front. He accos,od Summers
as the owner Of the house and said:
Il see you have no lshtening-tOls on this
house"
"No," ssil Summers.
"Are you going to put any on p
"Wen. | hadn't thought Of IT," replied
Summers.
lyon ought to. 4 tall building like this is
very much exposed III like to run you up
one of ny rods; twisted steel, glass tenders,
uickle plated tips-everythiug complete
May put one up to show you? I'll do tho
job cheap
Certainly you may If you want to. /
hsvo not the slightest objection" said Sum
mers
During the next half hour the man had his
ladder up and his assistants at work, aud at
the end Of time the work was done. He CALL
cd Summers ont into the yard to admire it,
He said to Summers
Now that is well enough, but il it was
nv house I'd have another rod up on the other
side. There's nothing like being thoroughly
protected.
THAT. true" said Summers, " it would be
better"
an put Up another, shall II" asked the
man.
why, of course if you think i, is best"
said Summers
Accordingly the man went to work again,
and soon had the rod in its place.
That's first rate JOB" he said TO Sum
mers, as they stood eyius IT, 81 like such
man as you are. Biz hearted, liberal, not
afraid to put dollar down for good thing.
There's some pleasure 10 dealing with you. |
like you SO much tlat Ia put couple moro
rods on that house, ont on the north cnd, and
one on the south. for almost nothing.
." Il wouli make thugs fafer. suppose
said Summers
Certainly it would. had better DO II,
hadn't hey p
" j Us, a, you think proper said Summers.
So the man run up two more rods, and then
he came down again and said to Summers:
"There, ths; job is done. Now let US settle
up"
"Do what p
"wby, the job is finished aud l will tsko
my money"
You DO not expect me to pay you, hope 2
"Of course do Didn't YOU tell me to.put
these rods on your house2
~ house" shouted Summers. "Thun-
der and lightning / never ordered you to
put those rods up. It would have been rdicu-
lous. Why man, this is the courthouse, aud
! am here waiting for tho conrt to assemble.
| am on the jury. You seemed to be anxious
to rush out your rods and it was none Of my
business, let you go on. Pay for it Come
now, that is pretty good"
The Blossburg people say that the manner
in which that lightuing-roi man tore around
town and swore was fearful. But when he
got his rods of the courthouse he left perma-
nently. He don't fancy the place.
---o- -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-03
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Churches 'ro-norroyy.

West Presbyterian cuuich, corner Of Eighth
and Washington Sts. Preaching tomorrow at
lO1S A. NJ. and ~ p. NJ. by the pastor, Rev. j.
NJ. Il. OttH. Subjects for the morning, "Benev-
olence and Bunefcence : for the evening.
4" Church-work and Wumans Help" Strangers
and the public generally are clldally invited.
Hanover chulch. Preaching ton orrow morn
lug and evening ut tie usual hours by the pastor
Rev. L. Marks. Prayer meeang at o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Unitarian church, West ST. near Sth. +. Israel,
pastor. Hours of meeting l0ll and ~. Sub.
jects at 1011, u Religions Education Of Chill.
dren !" at ~, " Tue Process of Salyat IL.
Cuildren's meeting at q /, to W iich the pareuts
and friends OF the children are especially invited.
Preaching at Nj. Cuba at 3 o'clock.
Services in the First Blpliet church Tomorrow
as u-ud. Preaching at l0% A. NJ. and ~ r
NJ by the pastor. Rev. +. NJ. Eastwood. Sunday
school meets al A. NJ. Seats free. All are cor
dnlly invited.
Second Baptist church. Preaching by the pas
tor, Services at l01S A. NJ. aud ~ p. NJ. Al
are invited.
Delaware Avenue Baptist church, cor. Della
ware Ave. and West SIS. Rev. G. W. Folwell
pastor Services at lUi9 A. NJ. and N 2. NJ
Strangers are cordially invited.
Scott NJ. L. church, cor. 7th and Spruce Sts
Preaching to morrow by the pastor, Rev. j. Owel
Sypherd, at lOJ6 a. NJ and ~ p. II. Subjects
at l0i3, " Love y at IA " The Two Gates.
Sabbiih School at 0 A. Nj. and 2P. NJ. Praye
meeting at 6 p. NJ. Seats free and all are wei
coined
Brandywine NJ. E. church. W. NJ. Warner
pastor. Preaching tomorrow at lOl5 A. NJ. anC
~ p. NJ. The public cordially invited. All ar,
welcome
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-03

the prime pies of the Republican Party, founded
upon humanity, right, justice and equality, eau
never change part OF those prinsiples had
become the law Of tho nation aud firmly
imbedded in the Constitution Of the
United States. Corrupt men change their
principles TO suit the party in power, aud for tho
sake Of office He bad III his mind now,
one who left the Democratic party aud threw
himself into the lap OF tho Republicans by whom
he was made Sheriff, aud when he could get no
more Offices he went back to the Democratic
party, aud was appointed Justice of the Peace
by Governor Ponder. he then referred to the
troubles in the party, and hoped that they were
all over, and chat peace, harmony and good Will
would hereafter characterize the actions OF the
party. He had no hard feelings against Mr..
Cochran, but 1t was not difficult to discern the
difference between DIR. Jump kind, amiable,
moral land Dir. Cochran-pioud, naughty, im-
POROUS, large landowner, Dnd
sYMPATHIzER WITH REBELLION.
Democrats say Republicans have been in pow
or long enough, but it does not become them 10
lind fault with the Republicans when one faml'
ly Of the Democratic party have been 30 long III
power i'll this state. First Cove Sauls bury be-
comes Governor OF Delaware by beng speaker
Of the Senate then Willard Saulrbury s elected
| United States Senator then Cove Salisbury 1t
elected Governor; then Willard Salisbury ir
| reelected United States Senator then james
| Ponder, brother-ln-law OF tile Saulnbuiyr, II
Salisbury and then James Ponder, the brother
in-law. appoints Willard salisbury Chan cellor
Pretty good for one family in the Democratic
party
Tie Democrats say the Republican party it
corrupt. Good Heavens let The curtain drop
Credit Moblher James Brooks died OF it, aud Ben
| ny Blggs Id
PLANTING OUT PEACH TREES WITH SALARY GRAB,
and other Democrats have it dropping from til,
| ends of their fingers. No Republican who had any
| thing to do with that Credit Mubllier has beel
renoninated. Yes, they arc shining angels o
| light. Go with me through narrow door Oh
Backwells Island aud take look at Boss Tweed
Why the plaster ng Of one room in the Coui
House in Nsw York cost $4,000
Mr.. Bird then ably reviewed the Southern
troubles and attributed them to the refusal OF
the Southern people to accept the results of the
war. while at the same tlma he severely de
nonnca I'd "carpet-bag" politicians. His remarks
were greeted with enthusiastic applause, and We
regret that our want Of space prevents II more
extended synopsis Of his remarks.
The meeting adjourned with three rousint
cheers for jump " L1tand and three more fol
| Mr. Bird