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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
POETICAL.
NOTHING TO DO.
BYH. CLAY PREUss.

why, IN this beautiful vineyard OF God,
The noblest Of lands that foot ever trodi
With domain so rich, and climate 50 fair,
Where man walks the earth as free as the air
Why, in this "land Of the Red, Whit and Blue "
Are so many thousands with nothing 10 doF
The masses run mad with desire for gain
All would grow rich without labor or pain.
Hard old-fashion work they view with disgust,
And would clutch, in a moment, the " bright, yel-
low dust"
BY tricking, by gambling, or some baser wsy,
All madly aspire to be rich in day.
But failures are many, and fortune are few,
And so there are thousands with nothing 70 DO.
Monopoly, too, with its strong, iron hand,
is crushing the life from our beautiu! land.
Our high men iu power are bought by its gold,
And already il rules Us as tyrants OF old.
Millions are taxed 20 enrich but the few
And thousands are starving with nothing 20 co.
The Trades Union men, like poor wretched tools,
Are apinC the rich by their hard selfish rules.
They deny the poor right to our Dung people now
OF earning their bread by the sweat OF their brow.
Our countryis filled with a sad, helpless crew
OF young men and women with nothing 70 do.
And this rising race who should build up our state
an! what in the future viii be their sad fate
How will they live, and how will they die!
Let the poorhouse, the prison, and gibbet reply
Fathers and mothers, oh think Of the doom
That awaits your own blood in the future 20 come.
All terrible fact, that nation must rue,
SONNY thousands, and nothing 70 do
fOrRey's Sunday Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
TO Be Happy.

L.rl Derby said a good thing when he
wrote Whether am happy Or unhappy is
not my clicf affair, what most and FIRST con-
ccrus me IS 70 fud ny work in life. TO recog-
uizc it, aud to doit The pursuit Of hap
pinezs is an old phrase, but delusiye one.
We are told that we all have a night to pursue
this object Of al mems desire-ycs, and we
have all right to chase shadows, but shall
we ever catch them Butterflies aud bless
iugs have swift wings 90 cvade US, when We
pursue them with too anxious haste /. is q
question whether any man who looked upon
bis own happiness as his chief end 10 life has
ever attained it, Happiness is not plant
which grows by care, Is digging about it, and
watering t. If you Gnd it at al, it is by
chauce-a blossom ny the way, whose expect
ed fragrance makes you pause to think
how sweet it is. Work for noble euds-for
mans good and Gods glory-aud il your
work you shall find joy. But work f0r your
self alono-for fame, or pleasure, q individual
prosperity your disappointment is sure.
You can never be crowned with So full a mea-
sure Of success as viii satisfy yo1-iho some
thing beyond viii il.ude and torment you for
ever. IN Old German philosopher finds the
secret q al joy 10 reuuuciation. When you
learn to DO without superfui,iss, then any
fresh acquisition becomes a luxury, eud you
are eladlened by itbefore you kuowit. When
to work is the end, aud to enjoy the accident,
we shall Gnd hearts ease in every hedge Tow.
"I Cor NUFr MIR SUCH FooLIsESEss." +"
Iii is pleasant to become parent; twice
as pleasant, perhaps. 70 be blessed with twins
but when it comes 70 triples We are little
dubious. Now there dwells 10 Jefferson
County, Wisconsin, a worthy German, who a
few years ago was presented by bis wife to
SOP Hans ssi1 to her
"Katine, da, ism goot"
A couple Of years later the good woman
placed before bis estonishsd gaze bouncing
pair Of twins.
Veil said Hans, da. vash peter ssh
der oder time; thinks more ash ten glass
peer on dat"
Bu, the good woman next time gave birth
to ;riple,s, aud that made him "sbpoke nit
his lnout shust a liddIe."
Mein Gott, Katrine vat ish de matter on
you Peter you shtop dis pizness fore der
come more ash a village full. got nuf nit
such fo0lishness :"
No later returns have been recsiFed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

SUssHNE.-Do not exclude tie sunshine 10
save the carpet. Sunlight is essential. Hu-
man beings are dependent upon light 40 arc
plants aud animals. Chidreu reared 10 shady
To0ms have weak eyes. apd are as frsH aud
scrofulous as potato vine 10 a cellar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
Jefferson institute,
CharIcStoNvn. w Virginia.

V0HE next Session will commence on NondoH
/ September stb, 1873.
Being provided With competentAssi.tsnts,e every
advantage for a thorough course in English, the
Languages. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
willbe afforded. Particular attention will be paid
TO Music. and pupils will be required 20 play atthe
Musical Soirees when the friends Of the pupils can
have an opportunity 70 judge Of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as wellas
BY private lesson.
For Terms, &c, apply q the Principal.
An, T. 1873 Mas. 4. VI. FORREST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

4 veteran officer observes: never place
reliance on a man who is telling what be would
have done had be been there. have noticed
tba. somehow ibis kind Of people never do
get there"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

An exchange says: When you see a bare
headed man hllowiDs 4 COW through The front
gate, and filing the air 7itb garden imple-
rDents and profanity, you may know that bis
cabbage plants have been set out"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
Saturday. April II, 1874.

GENERAL FITzHUGH LEE-General Eitz-
hugh Lee, through Senator Johnson, has petit
ticued Congress for the removal Of bis political
disabilities. lis petition states that he grad
uated from West Point in 1856, aud served on
tie frontiers Of Texas During this service lie
was twice published by General Scott in gSp-
cral orders for gallantry iu battle, ant was
severely wounded il an encounter with the
Indians. lie further says: l resigned my
commission in the United States army in 1861,
being at the time on duty as instructor Of cav
elry at West Point My father S. S. Lee, Of
the navy, aud my uncle, R. L. Lee, Of the
army, had previously resigned. My resigna-
ton was duly accepted by the War Depart
ment, before accepted other service which
placed ne upon the basis Of any other citizens
Of Yitgicia."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
COLLECTION Depot.

T7HE Charlestown Depot Winchester& Strss-
burg Branch Of the j. o. Railroad. has
been made Collection Depot. Ffeights There
after be collected at Charlestown, instead, asheTe
tofore AZ the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight on and aiter
August lst lS72, will be required 20 pay for the
same before removal. D. j.. SIAkh1,
Aur 3 ls72 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

What would orr wives sag If they knew
where we are7' said tie captain Of a scLoon-
CT when they were beating about in deep
fog. fearful Of going ashsTe. Humph,
shouldn't mind that, replied the nate, "if We
only knew where we were ourselves"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

One day last week a man in Lancaste, blew
into tie mouth Of a gun. and two days after
the wind blew iato the mouth Of his grave on
the hillside
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

No. 2H BALrINolE ST.,
White Marble Building, BALTlNOhr
complete Stock Of Goods keptaweyso on hand
suited 20 the Valley Tradc. Orders solicited and
will be promptly and faithfully attendedto.
January 10. 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

Recent disclosures concerning the manuiac-
ture Of syrups from old rags have placed buck
wheat cakes and molasses at a discount. At
the Portland Arg,s Office there has been on
exhibition recently some golden drip." which
it is claimed had been manufactured. with the
aid Of the necessary acids, from couple Of old
towels aud pound Of sawdust- IaHy Pa
Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
COAL AND WOOD YARD

washing gtOn 81 Lippitt
WILL keep on hand a constant supply ,ooi
w COAI, Of all kinds, and Sawed and split
WOOD. which they will furnish and deliver IN
Quantities 20 suit customers, for Cash. Orders
left at Yard, corner Samuel street and 3. .. h.
Va Cash paid for Bones.
Juno IA lS73-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11
REMOVAL.

NFATHERS &CO., MERCHANT TAILORS,
M have removed from No. to No. % NORTH
CHARLES ST, northwest corner of Lexington,
where they will continue their business as former
ly, with a wellassortcd stock Of Choice and sea
sonablc GOODS, which they will be pleased 20
make Up Go order, and in the most approved style,
at moderate prices.
March ID. ls72-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

A woman died in Harrisburg, Pa last week,
Of fatty degeneration Of the heart, who weighed
3C3 pounds It required the united strength
Of eight men to carry the massive caskct con-
taiuug the body 70 the undertakers wagon for
conveyance to the cemetery. The hcarse was
not large enough % admit it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

The tTial Of the notorious Sanborn was com-
menc9d 10 the United States Circuit Court at
Brooklyn Monday District Attorney Teuney
in bis opening address TO the jury, said that
the Sanburn contract, both in its inception and
completion, was one Of the darkest pages Of
American history.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

As Mrs Richard Mays was drawing water
from MIS-. &. Slaca's well on Saturday even
ing last, with child little less than eight
months old in her arus, tho child jumped cut
of her arms and fell to tie bottom Of the well,
a distance Of fully forty feet. It was rescued
in about ten minutes, and every endeayoF to
resusoitate it was made by Dfs. Cotton aud
Atkinson, but to no effect. The physicians
were Of opinion that it was killed before itEeach-
el the wator The parents Of the child weIe
almost distracted over the loss Of their babe,
butit was gone Gqrles;on ~ Pdl JoUnai,
25M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

Nearly all tie distinguished men, says the Gin
cinuati Inquire, who took partin the violent
political contest Of ls5O-5l, twenty-five years
ago, are now dead They were Clay, Webster,
Calhoun, Cass, Buchanan, Douglas, Benton,
Fillmore, Seward Chase, sumner Clayton,
C9rwin, Bell, Everett, and Dickinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

Madame Gauldriu B3lieau, the wife Of Baron
Bolioau, Of Paris, daughter Of the late Senator
Thos H. Benton, and sister Of MIS-. Gen Ere
mont died in Paris on the 10Th ult. Her
husband was recently sentenced to pris f1r
three years for participation in tic Memphis
aad IL paso railroad affair, 10 Which Gen. Fre-
mont was engaged, aud hcr death is attributed
to the anxiety and modification resulting from
her husbands troubles. Size leaves six small
children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

"If man bequeathed you a hundred
pounds would you pray for him" said a
Sunday-school teacher to pupil. NO" said
be, 81 would pray for another like him"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

Don't be discouraged ifyOur rnous;aehs DOGS
not grow. It sometimes happens that where
a moustachs does the best nothing else does
so well.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

The Fredericksburg Star says: "We are in
formed that larger acreage Of corn will be
planted in this section this season than has ever
been since the war"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

A shoemaker out West, with q literary
turn Of mind, has the following poeiical gem
alta he'd to bis Single
" Here live. man who never refuses
To mend oil sorts Of boots and shOosss."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

The Hon R. VI. T. Hunter is spoken Of as a
possible candidate for Congress ia the Fred
ericksturg District.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-11

W.D.BABREfT. J6sSE T. HIGGINS.
9sAfSEsETT ~ IEIG GINS.
Wholesale DEALERS IL
HATS, CAPS,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
cline ns a HealIng Remedr.

For the last twelve or fourteen years I
ave been employed in shop where there
are over three hundred men at work and,
as is the case of all shops of this kind,
hardly day passes but one or more of us
cut or bruise our limbs. At first there were
but few found their way to my department
to have their wounds bound up but after
while it became generally known that
rag glued on flesh wound was not only
speedy curative, but formidable protec-
tion against further injury. l was soon
obliged to keep a supply of rags on hand,
to be ready for any emergency will here
cite one among many of the cases cured
with glue.
A man was running boring machine,
with an inch and quarter auger attached I;
by some means, the sleeve of his shirt
caught in the auger, bringing his wrist in
contact with the bit, tearing the flesh
among the muscles in a frightful manner.
He was conducted to my department (the
pattern shop, and washed the wound in
warm water, and glued around it cloth,
which, when dry, shrunk into rounded
shape, holding the wound tight and firm.
Once or twice a week, for three or four
weeks, dressed the wound afresh and it
was well. The man never lost an hours
time in consequence. The truth of this
statement hundreds can testify to. I use,
of course, the best quality of glue.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
How to Keen a SItuntIon.

Be ready to throw in an odd half hour or
an hours time when it will be an accom-
mediation, and don't seem to make merit
of it. Do it heartily. Though not word
be said, your employer will make note of
it. Make yourself indispensable to him,
and he will lose many of the opposite kind
before he win part with you.
Young mon who watch the clock to see
the very second their working hour is up
who leave, no matter what state the work
may be in, at precisely the instant-who
calculate the extra amount they can slight
their work, and yet not get reproved-
are lavish of their employers goods-will
always be the first to receive notice, when
times are duh, that their services are no
longer required.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
To Keen Beef for Fntnre Use.

This is an important question to those
who cannot keep cattle through the winter,
and cannot sell for cost, or those who want
beef, but must purchase it cheap. Perhaps
few people are in the habit of canning beef,
but it may be done in this way: Cut from
the bone, wash clean and boil, adding salt
and pepper if relished. When done, and
while warm, put into glass cans, or stone
jars, with the water in which it was cooked.
Press the meat down so the juice will rise
to the top, and the tallow will rise, forming
a thin coat, which may be removed when
the beef is wanted for use. Set away in
good, cool, dry place, where it will not
freeze, and when wanted for use, it may be
warmed and a flour gravy made to it, max
ing it a healthful and palatable dish. The
ore quarters, or cheapest part of the beef,
may be worked up in this way and the
bones from which the meat was cut may
be put in the brine, or placed in clean
box, where they may be kept cool, and
boiled whenever soups are wanted. Who
does not relish meal of good beef cut up
and cooked in this way? How nice when
the company happen in to have something
that may be easily prepared. Then can
your beef when work is not pressing, and,
If properly taken care of, it will be as good
as fresh beef next spring or summer, when
fat pork is not so well relished.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
Frost Bites,

A correspondent of an agricultural paper
furnishes the following: .pt
have treated this troublesome COM
plant very successfully for thirty years in
the following manner: Wash the hands
and feet II both are effected in water as hot
as it can be born for a short time, then
dry of and paint the parts with tincture of
iodine. 1t can be applied with a camel's
hair brush, or with rag tied on a small
stick. A few applications will give relief
in the worst case, and cure recent ones.
Afer few washings they may be omitted
and the remaining spots painted until you
make perfect cure.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

EB- The Pennsylvania Agricultural Col
lege is not profitable institution. Joseph
c. Turner, one of the trustees, says that
when he became trustee six years ago,
the debt of the college was about $4,000,
and 1t has been increasing at the rate Of
$4,000 year ever since. The yearly in
come from land scrip is about $50, 900, and
the expenses about $4,000. The farmers
of the commonwealth take no interest in
the concern. cH
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
ID oBINsoN HOUSE,
formerly kept BY Sweger and shuman,l
Nsp BLOOMFIELD, Perry County, Pa.
AMOS ROBINSON, Proprietor.

This well known and pleasantly located hotel
has been leased for number OF years by the pres
ent proprietor and he Will spare no lains 70 accom-
mOdate his guests. The rooms are comfortable.
the table well furnished with the best In the mar
careful aud attentive hostler viii be In attendance
A good livery stable will be kept by theproprietor
ADrlI 8. lA7l. ~ ~ ~ ~ L-L---L-L-
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
MAKES The WEAK STRONG.

The PeT1C0iG7s Syrup, q Protect
ed Solution of the PTOtOxicle of
Iron, iS so combined as to haze
the character of d31 CLl5Ile7lt, as
easily diOeSted and HSSt31eiLdteI
auth tic blood as the SiingLest
food. IT increases the quantity
of Natures OiUp Pit0LiSi1IO
agent, Iron ill the blood, and
cures "G thousand ills, ," simply
6y TOSli9lO up, I1UiO0rGti11O and
VitGLiSi7IO the System. The en-
Tichcd and VitdEiSed blood per-
DleGteS cvery part of the body,
repairing damages and aU03te,
searching Oat morbid Sec7'c-
tio1lS, and LeGOi1s0 nothing for
disease to feet atpOe.
This iS the secret of TIC ayo7e-
delJut success of this TcancIyiD
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhoca, BOils, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevers, IIUIaors,
Loss Of Constitutional Yigcr,
Diseases OF the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating i91
u OQ(C SClItc or Ghc OCOQO, or &C.
c01npanied by debility or % EoaO
state of the system. Being free
from Alcohol, ils G7ey form, dts
eneTOiSinO effects are NOT fol-
LO1Oed by corresponding TcGc-
tiOp, Dat are permanent, iisJsC-
sing strength, ViOor, anil 7tc,U
life into all parts of the system,
and building sIl1 a7I Iron Co9s-
StitlLtiOn. f
Thousands haze been cIsa7sOeoE
bU the ssse of this remedy, fTOs;.
qOeGE, sicIcLy, suffering cTcG-
lures, to strong, heGLtby, G1ed
happy men and aUoDeeB; c3Sd
S1sVGLtdS cannot reasonably ncs-
5tGte to OiUe 1t a trial. ~
See that each bottle hGs PERU
WAN SYRUP dIOs0n i'S the OScs6s.
Pamphlets Erce.
SETH W. F0WLE & SONS, Propretors,
No. 1 Milton Place, Boston. I
SOLD BY DRUooIsTs GESERALLY
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

EB- Stalks of wheat measuring three
feet high, nicely headed out, and almost
ready for harvest, have been exhibited in
California.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
PERRY HOUSE,
New bloomfield, Pa.

PTNHE subscriber having purchased the property
a. on the corner OF Maine and Carlisle streets,
opposite the Court House, invites all his friends
determined TO furnish hrst class accommodations.
THOMAS SUTCH
ltf. Proprietor.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
Lchartered Dy tAe Legtaal,lre MarcA .. ls7s.l

tChartered by the Legislature March 9, 1871
FTNHE CHEAPEST AND SAFEST LIFE
Il INSURANCE ever offered to the people,
IL is Mutual enterprise for the protection OF
Widows and Orphans in the county. Members
pay FIVE DOLLARS for Certificate of
membership, and annual dues on ages between 20
and 30 Sl.OO; between 35 and so, $780, between so
and 65, $500; for the term OF three years, COM
meneing January, 1873; and the sum Of 81 10 ON
the death OF q member The membership not to
exceed one thousand. member diving 10 re.
ceive as many dollars as there are paying certih-
cate-holders. This plan is adopted In order that
persons who have been excluded from benefits In
other Life Insurance Companies by reason OF their
expensive LIFE-RATEs may obtain some benefit on
a small Investment. 1t commends Itself to tho
public for the reason that 1t prevents the country
from being drained OF our money by foreign com
panies.
JOHN A. BAKER, President
CONRAD ROTH, Treasurer
LEWIS POTTER, Secreta
WILLIAM MCKEE, General Agent.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

(dHARLES II. SMILEY, Attorney at Law.
~ New Bloomfield, Perry Co. Pa.
On- 0nlce with G. A. Barnett. Esq., next door
to MOrtlmer's store August 2O 1872
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

VOHN G. SHATTO, Surgeon Dentist
=, New Bloomfield Perry CO., Pa
All KINDS OF Mechanical and Surgical Dentistry
done in the best manner, and at reasonable
prices. -
94-Ohice at his residence, one door East Of the
Robinson House, and opposite WIN. A. Sponsler's
Law oince L.U. .utI 321y
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

GHAS. A. BARNETT, Attorney-at-Iaw,
~ New Bloomfield, Perry co., Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

WIN. A. sPoNSLER, Attorney-at-Law,
wv Omce--adjOning his residence, on East
Main street, New Bloomfield, Perry CO., Pa.-S2ly
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
Bcautlfy your Complexion.

.-7- J~FHN tSINHH EIHOAHvHHe
permanent beauty BY purifying your blood.
THIS preparation of Iron nahd POto ItOos
makes arough and scaly skin soft aud smo0thi
freshness and health, and femove nny Erull.
tfve DlaeRBen OF the Skin, PiImplea, Isus-
dulles, HlOtenes q Erupti0ua. 1fyou wish
rosy cheeks and a healthy complexion use ~.
Crooks Compound Syrup OF Poko Root
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
PRINTING

l,. ALL KINDS OF Printing neatly
INC {exeeuted at the BIoONFIRI.D
f''7 (TMEs" sTAAM JOB OFFICE.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03
Professional Cards.
r EwIs POTTER,

JAMES II. FERGUSON, Attorney. .at.Law,
As-once--Markets Street, near the Square. IS s.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-03-03

WIN. M. SUTOH.
wv ATTORNEY-AT.LAW,
New Bloomfield Perry CO., Pa
PS- Objective doors West OF f. Mortimer
Store--37ly