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GARDEN SEEDS.
FRESHl GEyUIyEf RELIABLEl

A FULL assortment Of Landretb's Celebrated
n Garden Seed at moderate prices just received
By BUTLER & AlsQUITh.
nON'T use any other than Lucas Liquid Paint:
~ All cOlors for houses, barns, ro' fs, gates ana
agricultural implements.
BUTLER q AIsQUITH.
1000 FEET WINDOW GLASS, ell sizes, cbeap
4 for Cash. BUTLER & AISQUITH.
(tREESE YOUR HARSESS.-we are offering
VI very superior quality Of Nes,sfoot OF f
a very low figure. BUTLER AlSQUIb.
March Il, 1879.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

IvRESH from the Bakery.-Criuped water,
i Crackers, Cream Crackers, Ginger sna p,
Cornhill Jumbles, just rece iyed and for sale by
Var. Is, 1870. c. w. TkUsSttt'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12
NOTICE.

7 TAKE this method 10 inform nv friend. ard
customers in general, that have moved
my Jcwelry establishment 10 the room formaliv
used bv the Centennial Book Store" and on.
doof ives: OF Lights Drug Store, where wild,
all kinds of
WATCH.
CLOCK, AND
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

The BraUD1try PIANO.
A household word, retailed at forrest factory
price: especially recommended for sweetness Of
tone durability and finish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

7 can make money fgstcr az work f5r IA than
l at ANYTHING ellie. Capital not required; We
will start you. si2 per day at home By the indus
trious. Men. women, boys and girls wanted eve
rvwhere 70 work for US. Now "a the time. Costly
outfit and terms free. Address TRUE \ CO..
June Is, lsIs-ly. Augusta, Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

DEyJAMIN RUSSELL'S celebrated Hand
ID Made Button Caters for gentlemenis hand
some shoe. Call and see il at
Sept. Il, 1873. c. W. fRCSSELHS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12
Domestic Wooden Goods.

7 HAVE al my store (in the Fad story aud sepa-
| rate from my own goods all the goods left by
ARCHIE McCARRELL. Jr., deceased, OF his own
make, which offer for the present nc private sale.
Those In full pieces and good order athis most
recent prices, nd those out of order and damaged
az reduced prices.
GEO. ". T. KEAESLEY,
Dec. II, "a. Executor.
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Just RECEIVED.-lce WoolOr silk Shetland,
y Shetland Wool, Single and Split Berlin
Zephyr, 40 GEO. ". TAYL0R'S.
August o. ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

EXTRA Quality Cedar Horse Buckets, for sale
II BY DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-04-12

There's 10 smoking al,owcdr'
The conductor exclaimed
To a man who had Jumped "a The car.
q" Im not smoking aloud"
Tie gently explained,
"lor 4 noiseicss.y put ny cigar
A clergyman had for one Of his Pensioners
a auifos who was up So late nights attending
e. bis isrcs that be almost invariably fell asleep
in bis Few on Sundays. The clergyman
sharply rebuked him for bis iuattention. aud
closed by saying d" n you can't keep awake
any other way. put some red pepper 10 your
boots 20 which The auitCr testify replied F..
% lu' soma ia your sermon
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
The Man from the Rear Car.

A couple were occupying middle seat
in the ladies' car, haying got on at a way
station. Probably attracted by the in-
visible fascination which never fails to
bring about contretemps. gentleman
from rear car came in and took sea.
Immediately behind the pair. There was
a shock Of surprise as his eyes 6tst fell
upon them, and a deathly pallor over
spread his countenance. But this was
an instant only. Then flush succeeded.
and queer smile began playing around
the corners Of his set, determined lips.
An hour passed. The billing aud cooing
went on, and the man was a patient and
evidently au interesting listener. The
people in the Car began to perceive that
something unusual was going on. FL
naly the mau leaned forward, with that
peculiar smile still hovaring about his
lips, and said:
II beg pardon, but you seem to be en-
joying yourselves immensely"
The lady rose with stjhed scream
and wheeling around confronted the
stranger with pallid face and great
staring eyes. Her companion was 90
less Disconnected. he, too, had risen to
his feet, and stood uneasiIy looking at
the intruder, flushing and paling by
turns. z ss..~
my God, it has come at last " vailed
the woman.
The stranger was. coo! and impertur-
bable.
"You did not expect to see me, did
you 2"
"Heayen knows Il did not r. exclaimed
the lady from whose eyes the tears had
already begun to trickle.
"Well, it's not unusual. People often
meet under peculiar circumstances. I
suppose you are on your bridal tour I"
The lady covered her face with her
hands and sank back into her seat. She
had already begun to sob hysterically.
Il happened along this way by mere
chance" continued the stranger. II am
going West to Leadyille. / thought
would try and do something for the
children, inasmuch as you have left US.
But | trust you will not let this acci.
dental meeting disturb your enjoyment"
The woman was moaning IN abjsct
misery. s....}.
y wish you all sorts Of happiness, and
will no longer intrude upon you. This,
ladies and gentlemen" facing around to
the spectators, ''is my runaway wife and
her lover. They are very nice people,"
and then turning away he stalked ;,out,
leaving the guilty couple alone in their
humiliation aud shame. At the next
station they quit the train.-Denoer Ne,os'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
A Child's Heart.
1Detroit Free Press.l

The other day a curious old woman
having bundle in her hand, and walking
| with painful effort, sat down on a curb
step, up Woodward avenue, to rest. SHE
was curious because her garments were
neat and clean, though threadbare, and
curious because smile crossed he1
wrinkled face as children passed her. Il
might have been this smile that attracted
a group Of three little ones, the Oldest
about 9. They stood in row in front
OF the old woman, saying never word,
but watching her face. The smile bright.
ened, fingered, and then suddenly faded
away, and a corner Of her old calico apron
went up to wipe away tear. Then the
eldest child stepped forward and asked:
"Are you sorry because you hayu't got
any children I"
"I-l had children once, but they are
alld-dead?" whispered the woman, a sob
in her throat.
"rm awful sorry." said the lt:Is girl as
her own chin quivered. "1'd give you
one Of my little brothers here, but you see
haven't got bat two, and l don't believe
I'd like to spare one"
"God bless you, child-bless you for
ever!' sobbed the old woman, and for a
full minute her face was buried in her
apron.
"But I'll tell you what I'll d." serious
" continued the child. "You mag kiss
US all once, and if little Bea isn't afraid
you may kiss him four times for he's Just
as sweet as candy!='
Pedestrians who saw three we'll dressed
children put their arms around ,ha.
strange old woman's neck aud kiss her
were greatly puzzled. They didn't know
the hearts Of children, aud they didn't
hear the woman's words as she rose
to go;
"oh ]! children, I'm only a poor old
woman, believing I'd nothing to live for,
but you've given me lighter heart than
I've had for ten long years"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
Che Gafapette Aopertiser
OFFICIAL JOURNAL Of the Parish Of LAFAYETTE
and Of the Town Of VERMILIONVILLE.
What Causes Thunder.

A correspondent Of Nature writes g.
have lately seen it stated in a text bool
upon electricity and magnetism that the
phenomenon Of thunder is not fully
accounted for by any theory as ye
brought forward. Whether this be so O,
not, am not sufficiently acquainted will
the subject to say. l believe that the
commonly accepted theory is that q
vacuum is created in the path of tht
electric spark, and that tbs subsequen,
inrush Of the air produces the detonation
II, however, it be allowed that the electric
spark is not material substance, but
merely natural force or natural mode of
motion, the possibility Of this theory is al
once disposed Of. 97s~fsssf
ut is we'll known fact that the pass.
age of electricity in a high rate Of ten
sion through mixture of oxygen and
hydrogen not only causes an explosion.
but also causes the formation Of water,
and it seems 10 mo that, given the exist.
enca Of free oxygen and hydrogen in the
region of the electric disturbance, the
phenomenon Of thunder is sufficiently
accounted for. Whether the normal
amount Of hydrogen in the air is snfi-
Gent to cause the stupendous noise Of
thunder am not competent to Judge,
but if not, would suggest that the pre-.
sence Of an abnormal amount might be
accounted for by the process of the cleo
troIysis, which would probably occur be-
tween the two poles Of the thunder cloud
before the tension became so great as to
cause rupture Of the circuit and conse-
queut discharge Of the electric spark.
would also draw your attention to the fact
that every thunderc!ap is Immediately fol-
lowed BY an increase in the quantity Of
water deposited in the shape Of rain.
Does not this point to the formation Of
water BY the explosion Of the gases! 1t
is frequent experiment Of Dr.. Tyndall's
to show his audience red clouds. feel
convinced that by following this line Of
inquiry be could give Us real thunder
Storm"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

SCENE IN PAR1s CouRr.-An. un-
precedented scene occurred in the Assize
Court in Paris the other day, on the trial
of three most dangerous scoundrels, who
stole cabs, in many instances drove fares
to remote places, and then ilI-used and
robbed them They were all powerful
mon, and the police, rightly, as it turned
out, though; them likely to make a
violent attempt to escape from the dock.
1n consequence the usual military guard
was doubled, aud sentine|s were placed at
every issue from the court. The law
dees not allow the prisoners to be chained
or handcuffed during their trial, but, as a
precaution, officers ware ready to clap on
handouts the moment. sentence was pro.
nounced. The court condemned the three
to penal servitude for life, and in an in-
stant two Of them we're seized and pinion.
ed, but they kicked the policemen who
held them. The Third fought for long
time with half dozen guards, and very
nearly drew the sword from the scabbard
Of one Of them, cu,sing all the time.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
a Dur1ruL HusBaSp.-Thefe is at No.

DurlruL HUSBAND There is at Mos
COW certain German, blacksmith,
named Jordar, who married Russian
woman. After she had lived some time
with her husband, she one day thus 10y
ing'y addressed him: "Why is it, my
dearest husband, that Jon do not love me?"
The husband replied: Il do love you,
passionately." u have, as YETI said she,
received no proof of your love-" The
husband inquired what proofs she desired.
Her reply was: "You have never beaten
mr?' Really said the husband II
Did not think that blows were proofs of
low; but, however, . ..wilI not fail even in
this respect And SO not long after be
beat her most c:uelly,- and confessed to mo
that after that process. his wife showed
him much greater affection. So he re-
peatad the exercise frequently; and final
", while | was still nj Moscow, cut of
her head and her legs.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05


The idea Of cutting a ship canal through
the 1sthmus of Panama is at least three
and half centuries old. Philip II Of
Spain had route carefully surveyed by
some Flemish engineers, but meyer pushed
the matter. Peter Heylin, .an English
writer, in geographical treatise, publish
ed at Oxford in the early part Of the seven
teenth century, observes that "many have
mo.ioned to the Council Of Spaine the
cutting Of navigable channell through
this small 1stlnus. so to shorten our com
mon voyages to China and the Moluccoes.
But the kings Of Spaine have not hitherto
attempted it partly because if he should
imp'oy the Americans in the worke, he
shoul loose these few Of them which his
people have suff-rsd TO live; partly be-
cause the slaves which they yearly buy
out Of Africa doe bat suffice for the mines
and sugar houses bat principally lest, the
passage by the Cape of Good Hope being
left, those seas might become receptacle
Of Pyra.s." Aud be gravely argued, as
concluding reason why the canal had
never been constructed, that God is ''not
pleased at such proaj aud naughty enter
prises."
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

A man having fallen into slough hi.
friend called loudly to another for assist
ance. The latter, who was busily en-
gagged in cu,tiog bog, and wishing to
procfastinate, inquired. "How deep is
the gentleman in I" "Up to his ankles, -
was the answer. ''Then there i. plenty
OF time" said the other. mo there's not, :"
rejoinea The 6'.., "for he's in head frst.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

There ia nothing We can properly call
our own but our time; and yet after every
body fools as out Of it who has aimed to
do it. If man borrows a pa'try sum oi
money there must needs be bonds and
securities, and every common. ciyiliiy is
presently charged npon account. Ba, be
who be has my time think. he owes me
nothing for it, though i. be debt that
gratitude it.e|f can never repay. fssnaca
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
A rem kable case has been discovered

A remarkable Gaze has been discovered
on the farm Of David samas!s about ten
miles from La Crosse. The cave is thirty
feet long, thirteen wide. and eight feet
above the sand which has drifted in and
covers the floor g the depth Of about
six feet. On the walls of the cave are
rude carvings, representing men, ami.
mails, arms, and various Indian impIe.
ments, also what appears to be hierog'y-
phics. One picture represents man
with = bow and arrow shooting at an
animal. There are three baffsloes and
one rabbit represented, three animals
which ,nust have tesu hirpopotami and
one that appears to represent mastodon.
There are also three representations Of
canoes, also one Of . man wearing kind
Of chap!et OF crown, probably the chiss
Of his tribe or clean. There arc also many
fragments Of picturss where the rock has
decomposed.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

A legal gentleman met brother law 9.
yer on Court street one day Inst week
and the following conversation took
place well, Judge, how is business
.''Da'l, dull; am living on faith and
hope ''Very g'ol, but have 60. pas.
vsh, fer Pm living on charity"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

WAss'r JU1cY.-=A newly welded cou.
pie from the country went to Pittsburg-
Of gil places in thu world land for the
fist time in their lives saw and bought
some peanuts. There Nancy |" exclaim
ed the bridegroom after few moments oi
vehement suction. Il .know'd we'd bg
sold. I've been suekin' that darned thing
for Eve minutes, there aio't 4 bi. of juice
in it. Come on, lets co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05
Drugs and .Medtci,.cs.

M r. YOUNG 4 CO., Apothecaries and
1v!. =, Druggsta, corner Washington and Yer
million streets, dealers in drugs. chemicals, Pat
ent medicines, paints oils. and varnishes, glass,
putty, brushes. and painters tools blank books
and stationery, perfumery, etc. Prescriptions
"a specialty- or day.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

NJ P. YOUNG 4 CO., dealers in fancy and
1X1s staple groceries wines, liquors. glassware,
tinwarc, rain,a, oils; Havana cigars, superior
smoking and chewing tobacco, etc. Corner of
Washington l. Vcrmilion streeta.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

r. FRANK, corner Main and Lafayette streets,
y opposite the Court House, dealer in dry
goods clothing, boots, shoes and hats; Ladies
and gcntlemen'a fancy furnishing goods No
tions, crockery, tinware, groceries. ETC. Fine as
sortment Of tobacco and cigars always on hand.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

WILL. G. ROGAN, dealer in choice family
w groceries, Havana cigars, smoking and
chewing tobacco Telegraph Office, corner La
fayette and Vermilion streets.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

GEORGE JOSsE, Washington street, dealer
~ IN dry goods, fancy articles, children's toys,
and groceries; Sewing machines, &c. Pianos
and other musical instruments repaired.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

tyr &. 1ELMoULY, Druggist and Apotheca-
II ry, dealer in drugs and chemicals, patent
medicines, choice pert:,mcries, paints, oils. and
brushes, stationery, etc. Prescriptions carefully
compounded. day or night; corner Main & ST.
John streets. <
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

TEAM VIGNEAU, Livery and Feed Stable, on
y North Main street opposite the court house
square. Single aud double teams and saddle
horses to hire. Good care taken of all stock
placed ia his stable.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

The LAND OF M1D1AN.-The words
INDIAN" aud "Midiauites" are, Of course,
familiar to every reader Of the Bible; even
the little school girl knows that it was to
merchants Of this nation-I<hmaelites-
that Joseph was sold. But we doubt
whether many persons who are not ad-
vanced geographical student. have at all
. clear idea Of the situation Of this
country, and still more, whether they
know that it was 10 very ancient times rs.
sorted to BY the Egyptians for gold and
copper and for the highly priced "blue.
green stones"-i. O., turquoises... indian,
the Madyan Of the Arab geographers, is
that part Of the Arabian desert which lies
to the east Of the northern portion of the
Red Sea, narrow strip Of country extend,
ing lengthwise from the head Of the Cult
Of Akabah to Hejaz It is mostly barren
and mountainous, and although under the
dominion Of Egypt, is still in the pos
session Of the children of 1shmael, the
wandering Bedouio.-Spectator.
~ GREEK WlspoM. -The, world hiss alter.
ed little these 25 centuries. The same
answer as Cheilon's might yet be made to
the question. "What is. difficul,l To
keep silence upon secrets, and to dispose
we'll Of leisure, and to be able to bear
unjust treatment" When Cheilon saw
the corpse Of miser being carried forth,
he said. "This fellow lived iifsless life,
and has left behind his life for others" /"
How easy it seems, how difficult it is,
to conform 10 spirit and in truth to the
following maxim Of Cheilon; ITO the
ban9uets Of friends come slowly, but 10
the misfortune with speed" Cheilon was
evidently aman Of foresight, considera-
tion, and patience. His ideal was Of vir
tue, and WAS sound one; many lofty
profession Of religion, ifbsred to its real
basis, would show less worthy range Of
motives. Cheilon taught ITO prefer
punishment to disgracsful gain; for the
one is painful but once, but the other for
ones whole life.'' mot to laugh At .
person in misfortune" .If one is strong,
to be also metciful, 90 that ones neigh
bors may respect one rather than feat one. . J
mot to dislike diyination." ITO obey
the laws" TO love quiet University
Magazine.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

oNsKY dealer in dry goods, cloth.
ss.ss s1oes, hats, notions. ,plsntation
s.s Aedies and gentlemen'e fancy fur.
II tolite CLERKS always on hand and
- n y cnoeomers. Corner Main and St.
'n''As rear catholic church.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

est, dealer in ready made clothing,
- = groceries, scrockery, confection.
A Sooo street, opposite the Catholic
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

!. 1oUTON. dealer il dry goods
soeoes, hats, boots and shoes, gro.
.ate, erockery, saddleyy. Ladies
fs,.l. s. &s. Liquors. wines, &c. Cor
eea = Vermilion streets, near the
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

BOARD OF School DlngcroRs:
T.B. Hopkins. President,
]. J. Rcvillon. Secretary,
g Aiphonse Neveu, Treasurer.
JuRY COMM1ss1oh ohERs
n. Campbell, il. Caffery, Albert Judice
LIuoss, A. n. Martin, Clerk OF Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-07-05

NOS. corner of St. John / Vermil.
sl. dealers in dry goods, notions,
end snoes, groceries, hardware, tin
y. glassware, and ill kinds Of farm
New-York tribune., 1879-12-30
HOUGHTON e. OsGOOD's LOSS.
A FORTUNATE TIME FOR THE FIRE-TBE sTot
cDr.rrv DrnrrEp nv sATRs-<0 INTFRRul

A FORTUNATE TIME FOR THE FIRE-THE STOCK
GREATLY REDUCED BY sALEs-NO INTERRUPT
TIoN TO THEIR BUSINESS.
A. +. Houghton, manager of the agency in
this city OF Hong hton Osgood Co.. in Astorplace, had
little information to give yesterday about the fire that
had destroyed headquarters OF the firm in Boston
the previous night said that all the facts about the
fire that he knew wers contained in dispatch from
the firm worded follows:
Our Boston Office completely burnt but only bound
stock consumed Plates and sheet stock safe at hver-
side Notify the trade and the press that we Will be
ready for business In three days.
Mr.. Houghton then said: II ever fires arc
foruate this has happened at fortunate time, for
our stock OF bound books Boston must have been
low in consequence OF tbe large sales before Christmas
II the had taken place fortnight 10 would have
increased loss probably hundred thousand dollars
beyond what 1t will be We usually carry stock
worth between 100000 ana S5O0.OOO But our sales
OF books this have been so enormous tnat pre-
the stock "a little thinned out haven't the
figures to make calculation, but have no doubt that
sales have been million dollars more TINS year
than they last. We occupied u second ana tbird
floor OF the Cathedral Building In Boston, We had our
office there and there stored our stock Of books.
The Heotype Company, which had offices above ours,
had business connection with Onr nrln. although Mr
OsgOOd has money invested in stock OF the Helioype
Company The business of the firm of Houghton, Os-
good * Co. Will be embarrassed In the least Oy tho
rre IC has large quantity OF books in this and
alsO at the store or Lee, Shepard K ID lngham IN
Broadway. | have sent word TO the American News
firm for lew days. The stock OF the firm, be-
cye. was uly insured. 1 DO not know the amount OF
the insurance, nor the names OF companies which VIII
suffer n loss
Charles Scrbncrs sons stated yesterday that their rs
had had property destroyed In Boston by the re az
reported IN the press dispatches. Tue wholesale paper
dealers of Boston who had teIr stock destroyed nave