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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
Hell.

The illustrious convert and oratoriaD, Father
Faber, whose works g. al fgr Jesus" "Atthe
Foot Of the Cross. Growth in Holiness"
" The Blessed Sacrament, etc. have bal
large sale, died 10 1868. 4 shor: time before
his death be concluded the last sermon but
one, which be ever preached, with the follow
Ing words:
The deviPs worst aud most fatal preparation
for the coming Of Antichsist is the ueakening
Of uen's Jelief IN eteyaal P,Hishment! Were
they the last words that might ever say 70
you. nothing should wish 10 say 20 you with
more emphasis than this--that. next to the
thought Of the Precious Blood, there is no
thought in al your faith more precious or more
usefil Or you than the though. of eternal
punishmel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
shepherdstown Summary.
From the Register

From the Register
$40 clear of expenses, was realized a, Tho
Elmwood Cemetery Fair.
Rev John c. Bowman. pastor Of the Re.
formed Church at this place, was married or
Tuesday morning Sih instant, 10 Miss Minnie
A. Davis, one Of the most esteemed ladies' Of
Boonsboro' Maryland The event WAS one Of
the mos. pleasant of the season. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev Simon S. Miller
It was a Church wedding, ard among the usher,
were Rev d. n. Ditmor, Rev. +. Hahn. and
Rev. j. NJ. MJtter.
There are few vacancies in the Normal
Department Of Shepherd College, which may
be filled from jefferson and Berkeley counties
Mr. George Knott has succeeded Mr.. John
Hess as teacher Of the public school at Rhine
harts. Mr.. Hess is efficiently engaged in the
duties Of County Superintendent OF Schools.
Or particular friend, Mr. Charles H. Knott,
slaughtered I3 hogs, a few days ago, which
averaged GIG pounds each-aggregatine 4.lOs
pounds The two largest weighed 552 and
$50 respectively.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
Tricks Of Tramps.

The humor Of tie tramp assumes "saikas-
tical' turn sometimes. \ geuteel-lookins
young fellow. who says he is 90 a tramp, re-
ports the following as some Of the devices
he has practiced to procure a square meal -
'' At Pe-rygille, few days ago, went TO a
house with a brick in my land. aud asked the
lady If she would please be so kind as 20 put
some butter ou it. The request excited her
curiosity, and she asked Why do you want
to pu. batter on a brick p told Der was
going to eat It. Surely she said You ore not
so hungry as to eat buttered brick2 Come
into The house and ! will give you food Il
is needless to say accepted and bagged q
square meal, for which bad set so slick a trap.
In the western section u tho State asked for
something to eat At house and was refused.
tnen asked Tor looking glass, which aroused
curiosity 10 know what would DO with The
mirror replied, 4 want 10 s5e myself
starving to death, aud the appeal broueh.t the
hash" Another tramp on the same eTrand,
when told By a woman that she bad nothing,
asked for basket aud told her be would
bring Der something.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

GRAPEVINE Rows.-Rows Of graps.yi vines
should run north snl south o, that every leaf
may get the sunlight either 10 the forenoon or
afternoon. This is more important 10 Septem-
beT than during the heat Of summer. n tic
rows run east aud west the vines shade he en-
tire ground and hence you lose a large part #
the heat, and the momen, the sun disappears
there is no siored-up at TO carry the vines
through the night. This, in time Of frost, is
of great importance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
POLITICAL.
THE SHEPHERD BOY.
Br EMILY oiKEY.

Little Roy led his sheen down to pasture,
And his COWS by the side Of the brook;
But his cows never drank any water,
And his sheep never need a crook.
For the pasture was as gay a. a garden,
And it gluwed with a.fowery red
But the meadows had never a grass blade,
And the brooklet 1T slept in its bed
And il lsy without sparkle'or murmur,
Nor reelected the blue of the skies.
But the music was made by the shepherd,
And the sparkle was all in his eyes.
Oh, he sang like bird in the summer!
A Aud. if sometimes YOU fancied bleat,
That. too, was the voice OF the shepherd,
And not of the lambs..at his feet.
And the glossy brown COWS were SO gentle
/: That they moved at the touch Of his hand
Ger the wonderful rosy-red meadow,
And they stood a his word Of command.
So he led all hi, sheep 70 the pasture,
And his cows, by the side of the brook;
Though it rained, yet the rain never patter'd d
Ger the beautiful way that they took.
And il wasn't in Fairy-land either.
But house in a commonplace town,
Where Roy as he looked from the window
Saw the silvery drops trickle down.
For his pasture was only table,
With its cover so howery fair,
And his brOOklet was Just green ribbon
That his sister had los, from her hair.
And his cows they we're glossy horse chcstnuts
That had grown on his grand fathers tree
And his sheep they were snowy-white pebbles
lie had brought from the shore by the sea.
And a. length, when the'shrpherd was weary,
And had taken his milk and his bread,
And his mother had kissed him and tucked
him,
And had bid him "good-night' in his bed,
Then there enter, his big brother Walter,
While the shepherd was soundy asleep,
And he cut up The cows into baskets,
And to jack-stones turned all Of the sheep.
\, Ni,boI1, far EsbruarA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Tic cure Of a country church where tho
men sit on one side Of the aisle aud the women
on the other @beiug annoyed in the middle oi
his sermon By babbliDg of contona.ion gen
tiy reminds the congregation that il should bc
silent. One Of the women arises and trium-
phantly oxclaims IL wan! you TO notice.
Father, that the chsttoring int on tbs side
Of the aisle this time" AN tho better" r.
plies tho, priest, mcckly5 II won't last 50
long"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
IMPORTANT LETTER
From Distinguished Physician.

MO single disease has cntailcd suffering has
~ tened the breaking up OF the constitution than
Catarih The OF SMELL OF taste. of sight, Of hear
ing the human voice, the mind, and some
distributes throughout the system attacks every vital
force and breaks tho most robust Of constitutions
clans impoteny assailcd by Quacks and charlatans,
those suffering from have little hope 70 be relieved
10 this side of the grave lt Is time. then that the
popular treatment this terrible disease by remedies
within the reach Of al passed to hands OF once COM
pctent and trustworthy. The new and hitherto untricd
method adopted by DR.. Sanford in the preparation Of
his radio IL CURE has won my hearty approval be
fail because it strikes at the root Of the disease, viz,
the dcifef blood. while Il heals the liberated mem
brane by direct application 10 the nasal passages. Its
action - based certain fxcd rules. and unless the
vital forces too far exhausted must in the great
majority OF cases, effect cure.
GEO. BEARD. NJ. D.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
tree or the story.

CHICKEXs.-In frying chickens try to have
the lard very hot, sprinkle the pieces well with
-four, put them in and cover tightly for awhile.
cook as fast as possible without burning. After
little while take of the LID, season with salt
and pepper, and if brown turn the pieces and
brown again as fast as possible. We think the
meat is more tender and much more juicy than
Wien allowed long time over slow FIRE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
sAAFORD'S RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim to be one ofthe few popular
1 dies receiving the approval ofmedical gentlemen
who, In private not only freely rccommend II but use
in their families In preference any Of the prcpara
lions usually prescribed by physicians.
" You arc aware, said adiStlagnish deity physician
that my obligations 70 The Mass. Medical Society are
sich that cannot publicly recommend or prescribe the
Radical Cure; butNnce received so much relief from
the use or Il myself after athorough trial the usual
have sent your store less than one hundred OF
my rntfcnts for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Mr. Smith, Of Stamford, Conn, with his
wife, got ont Of bed to answer the call Of a
tramp, and while they were gone there fell up
on the bed a mass Of plastering. which would
have probably killed them both had they re-
NAMED The lesson this event teaches, is -
That husband aod wife should together re-
spcnd TO The call Of a tramp at nigtt-lest the
plastering should fall or one should be imposed
upon at the door
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Children" said the teacher, addressing ,h,
infant class. Children, do you know you
were al born IN sin ?"
"plrasc, sir" Interrupted little one.
II wasnt, was born in. New Orleans.
"Wel, that's The Same thing" said tho
teacher, impateutly, Don't interrupt mo
any more"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
PERSONAL:

NOAH WALK Err 81 CO.,
Celebrated CIothiers OF Baltimore, Md,
Announce the Introduction Of plan Of ordering
Clothing and Underwear
By LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
will send on application their improved and eecu-
rate
RULES FOR SELFMEASUREHENT,
and q full line of samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, C0ATINGS,
SHIRTINGS, &C, thus enabling parties In any
part Of the country TO order their Clothing aud
Shirts direct from thcm with the certainty OF re-
ceiying garments Of
The Very Latest Style
and Most Perfect FTs AHainGble
Goods ordered will be sent by Express to any
part OF the country.
As is we'll known throughout the Southern
States they have for Eorty-Three Years
EXCELLED
in all departments Of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee as to the character Of the
Goods they will send out
A large and Well-assOrted stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line OF
Furnishing Goods,
including all the latest Novelties in Design and at
POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express c. o. D..
there will be no collection charge on amounts OF
so aud over.
Rules for SrlfMeasUrement, Samples OF Goods
and Price List sent free on application.
The attention Of the Trade is invited to our
Wholesale Department, which is always kept up
o. the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER s. CO.,
sra.uC.c.urers and Dealers in Mems and Bows
Clothing and Furnishing Goods either ready
made or made 90 order.
los and 81 Baltimore street, BALTIMORE,
May IS, lsI6-ytG MD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Rev. J. w. Dungee, cold, fsvorably known
10 Virginia, is in Washington City and Is ma
king personal eIor, to collect funds in aid o.
the Home Of tbe Friendless, acolOred iustitu-
ton which seeks through its influence to ale
yia,e a great deal Of distress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
)FFtcK Iv /" JErFEgsoN BUILpIXG.'
Saturday, January 90, 1878.
Book Notices.

DRNoREsr's FASHION MAGAztSE for February
contains a beautiful chrome, "St. Valentine.
Day." Which is alone worth double the price Of
plates, colored and engraved, and many smaller
cuts, all, with choice supply of literature, going
to make up a superior and attractive magazine
Published. at New York.
GoDEY's LADy's Book for February adds to lis
already numerous attractions in many WAYS Its
fashions are superb, its reading fascinating, its
work department better supplied with novelties
than ever before. 1t is valued visitor wherever
it goes. II is published at Philadelphia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

" Madam, DO you know that you possess ono
Of the best voices in The world ?" said saucy
fellow 10 woman The other day. Indeed.
do you think SO q replied sheIwitb flush Of
pride at the compliment. 81 do, most GER
taiuly." continued the rascal. "for II you
hadn't it would have been worn out long sso 20
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

An editor is described rs q man who is lialle
to errors Of grammar. toothaohe. typographical
errors aud lapses Of memory, and his twenty
five thousand people watching lin to catch
him trippng-a man Of sorrow and acquaint-
ell with grief poorly paid poorly estimated,
aud yet euyiel by some Of the great men ho
has made
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

An Irishmau in Iowa was bitten by rattle
snake, hut the liberal use Of neighbor's whis-
key cured him. The next day 10. seen
walking slowly on the prairie. and looking
earnestly (or something lie WAS asked Nha!
be was locking for, " For the ,'boita Of a
snake," was the reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

The following is true copy Of a sien upon
an academy for teaching in'one Of the Western
States" Freeman & lIuess. School Teachers.
Freeman teaches The boys aui IIuggs tia
girls"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

4 yankee has invented milking machine
that eau be carried in pocket book. Now il
be were to invent a mich COW that could be
carried in the ccat.tail pocket lis machines
would sell more rapidly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

a contemporary asks Are. American girls
delicate?' It depends very much whether
you offer them cocoanut cake ard ice cream or
a bar Of soap and a vashtoard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

The young maa who resolved TO commi.
suicide because Lis sweetheart married an un-
iertlker owes bis lie to the second sober
thought that lie might tc furnsLing.his rival
job.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
Notice.

7 WILL exchange Goods for all Merchantable
| Corn that is offered. c. ". TRUSSELL.
DON'T forget the place to purchase your cheap
: Boots. I have the facilities 20 sell them
iower than you purchase them elsewhere.
Nov II, 1871. c. W. IklSSELL'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

" Child. haven't. l'told !, on not TO stand so
much before the glass 2" "Why. mother, you
,old,me to read and reflect. have been read
ing'and now nm rejecting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

One cf Josh Billings maxims: "Risc carly
work hard and late, live on what you can't sell
give nothing away and ifyou don. die rich and
g to the devil, you may sue me.for damages.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
The Old Family Journal,
VARIETY.

The young woman that'was.. lost 'thoush,
after wandering in her own mind, foand..Ler-
self in her lover s.arms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

WHY'S drunkard ike asbad politician -
Because be is always poking .his nose into
measures, that spoil the constitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

James English is still at work on the red
wood tree he fellei at Russian River station,
California. seven months ago. lie has already
made from it 2j0, 900 shingles, 100 fence posts,
6,o00 shaes, lumber for a dwelling house and
out buildings aud has lumber left Tor 800, ,0C0
more shingles The tree was 14 feet 10 diane
ter.
We don't know whiob IS the bigees.-the
tree or the story.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
MERCHANT TAILORS.
A bert R. Met!ee & Co.,
= I MI : = SAP doom WEST OF PAPk
Formerly RctAodin Book Depository
BALTIMORE, MD.

AURStock consists Of a beautiful and varied
assortment Of English, French and American
Coatings. Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres and vest
ings, which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor Stvle. Our cutter. whose reputation
is wellknown for cutting and fitting, iilgiveh his
personal superintenddnce to this department..
Orders from the country promptly attended to,
ana 'a'''' action u1''"'' METTEE & co.
Sent. IS, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Why is a doctor better taken care Of than
his patients? Because, when be gees TO bed,
somebody is sure 20 rap hin Up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

ENTLEMEN.Ew We have sold sANForD's RADICAL
VI CURE for nearly one year, md can say canddy
that We never sold similar preparation that gave such
plaGt yet.
We are not in the habit o. recommending patent
medicines but your preparation meets the wants OF
thousands and thn those afflicted should be con
vlnccd its great merit thatther suffering will bo
relieved. We have been In the drug usines for the
past twelve years constantly, and sold everything for
Catarrh but yours leads all The If you proper
you this letter or any part Of IL that you WISH
Very truly yours, S. u. BALDWIN & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs. Books and
Stationery, Washington, Ind, Feb. q, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
For the Ladies'.

VNHE Stvl;sh Is IT, Lasting Button and Side Lace
| Cater. for Ladies and Misses, arrived this
dav bv the Western bound Express. Call and
examine them. c. W. TRUSSELL.
June O. 1877
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26

Eaca package contains Dr. sanford's Improved Inhal
Ing Tube and full directions for use IN all cases Price
500 Tor sale by all wholesale and retail druggists
and dealers throughout the United and Canada
WEEKS < POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Drnrpisfs. HOsfOn. MAss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
BUY WHERE YOU CAN
GET THE CHEAPEST.

7 NOW occupy the Building lately vacated y
! Mr.. David Howell on Main street. whore Will
be pleased 20 see our old friends snd customers,
and by selling good Goods at LOW PRICES, hope
70 have many new ones. have nos on hand
very fine
seed and Havana CigarS,
Of nv own manufacture. for Five Cents; good
Connecticut Seed Cigars, Two for FITe Gents. A
fine lot of Chewing Tobacco AZ almost the whole
sale p:ice as the 4,
Wade Hampton, IL inch plrg, It 90 CT. 10
Osceola Twist, only 70 . .
Old Hickory Plug Tobacco, - "
Emperor Brand, finest in market, slOO " 4"
Fine Old Smoking Tobacco, co q"
Genuine Powhatan and other Pipes.
Goods at these prices can only be sold for Cs'h.
Give me call. J. II, HAINES,
October 20, 1871 Agentfor NJ. A. II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
- C()LLINS' -
VOL TAIC PLASTER
An Electro Gnlvanic Battery combined with
u highly Mcdicntcd Strengthening Plaster,
forming the best Plaster for pains and aches
ELECTRICITY

AS grand curative and restorative agent is not
cquaed by any clement medicine in the history Of
the healing Unless the vital spark has fed the body,
restoration by means ofclccricyis possible It's the
last resort Of all physicians and surgeons, and has res
cucd thousands, apparently dead. from untlmely
Crayc, when no other human agency could have sue
cecdcd. This Is the leading curative element in this
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
TWO I'M ONE.

Thus combined VIC have two grand medical agents in
ouc each Of Which performs It's function and unitedy
produces more cures than any linment lotion. wash
or plaster vcr before compounded in the history Of
medicine. Try one. PRICE, . CENTS.
Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists through.
out thr United states and Canadas, and by WEEKS s.
POTTER, Proprietors, Boston, Mass
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-26
BALSAM AND PINE.

The healing properties Of our own fragrant balsam
ana pine and the gums the East well known to
require description. Their grateful healing. sooth-
ing, and Strengthening properties known to thou
sands Whom combined In accordance with late and
important discoveries IN pharmacy their healing and
strengthening properties increased tenfold. In
this respect Plaster Is the best in without the
aid Of electricity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-16
3.
PARNAssUs, VA. April 10th, 1878.

a NEW ISSUE IN CONGRESSIONAL
ELEcTIoNs.-Th Bristol Ne,os makes
the following remarkable announce
ment:
ut 1.-THE State debt question: will be
carried into the congressional campaign
the coming summer, and there will be
no rest for those who favor the move
ment to Increase taxation SO as to pay
the present rate of interest on the debt,
and to ruin not only the school system
but every industrial interest in the
State"
Now, in all candor, what possible con.
nection can there be between the State
debt question and candidates for Con
gress :? What has Congress to do with
the question in any shape Or form. How
can that body ire adjust' in any way
or lew State taxes? What right vii
any member of Congress have to NEEDLE
with the matter while making. Federal
laws for the country?
We do not mean any disrespect 10 ou]
contemporary of the Bristol Meas, but
we must say that his idea is simply alb.
surd and the smallest and lowest piece
of demagoguery ever exhibited in pol
itical campaign, and which the people
of Virginia will reject with scorn. II
Just shows that the leading "Re-adius-
t6rsn don't knoV how to re- adjust. Thai
is what was the {mvtter with them in the
Legislature. They turned plain bust
ness matter of dollars and cents into
politics and personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
and thus made dead failure of the very
question they were sent to Richmond to
adjudicate! Having made botch of it
in the Legislature, to now talk Of MAX
ing it q leading issue in the congression-
al campaign is too thin, even to catch
gulls. Petersburg Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE CITY PROPERTY.-Undera uthori-
ty of decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county, rendered at the November term, 1877,
in the cause of N. G. Kinneys Trustees VS.. N.
G. k1nney's Creditors, the undersigned Com
missioners will, on
Saturday, the 18th dug of May, 1878,
offer sale at public auction in front of the prem
Uses, SO much Of the Nicholas c. Kinney proper
ty as was not sold on the 9th of March, 1873.
This property is situated on the West side OF
Augusta street, in the city of Staunton, and is
near the centre of business.
The lots yet to be sold are numbered q 3 and
A. on plot of the property made by M. A. Mil
Ter, to be seen among the papers in the above
named caSe-1 and having been sold by under
signe on March 9th, 1878.
Lot No. has a front on Augusta Street OF
about Al feet, and extends back 1872 feet, On
this lot there is situated large and com. -
modiOus Dwelllng-house, now occupied NHdA
chaser of this lot will have the benefit of an al
ley at the North end of the house common to it
and Nos.
Lots Nos. 8 and 4, will each have front OF
about rs feet on Augusta street, extending back
about l32 feet; each will have the benefit of an
alley affording access to the rear.
1t Is not often that such valuable property SO
eligibly located is offered for sale in Staunton.
The terms of sale will be enough to pay the
costs of suit and sale in hand, and the residue
in three equal annual instruments, bearing in
interest from the day of SALE Bonds with good
pesrOnal security will be required of the pur-
chasers, and the title will be withheld as ulti-
mate security for the purchase money.
ALEX. II. H. STUART,
THOS. G. ELDER,
apr16-tds Commissioners.