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range themselves when they come to-
gether IN Washington on the side of
the Administration? Is it not fair to
suppose that such will be the course
with the bulk of the members on both
sides from all the other States? We
have but little doubt upon the subject.
What can the majority party of this
new Congress expect to gain by q
break with President Johnson?. They
can expect nothing else from this ex-
pertinent than such a popular judg-
ment against them in the Congres-
sional' elections of next autumn as
will make sure the success of the
johnson programme in the next Con-
grcss, and of the Presidential success
sion on the Johnson platform
We therefore conclude that the
Presidents policy of Southern recon-
struction will be supported and car
ried out by the coming Congress; that
the Republican and Democratic mem
bers generally will be guided by their
State conventions, and the voice Of
their constituents, and it is in this
view that we can justly boast of New
York to-day as occupying glorious
and commanding position before the
country.-Ne,r York HeralA
MATHIA1oNY.-Wc never remember
to have seen the field clnvasscd from
the point Of view here taken. We
present it for the sage consideration
Of our fair readers:
''No one will contend that there are
no crimes committed by married men.
Facts would look such an assertion
out of countenance But it may be
said with truth that there are very
few crimes committed by married men
compared with the number committed
by those who are unmarried. What
ever faults Voltaire may have had, he
certainly showed himself man of
sense when he said, THE more mar
ried men you have, the fewer crimes
there will be. Marriage renders a
man more virtuous and more wise ,
An unmarried man is but half of q
perfect being. and it requires the
other half to make things right; and
it cannot be expected that in this i'm
perfect state he can keep the straight
path of rectitude any more than q
boat with one oar, or bird with one
wing, can keep & straight course. In
nine cases out Of ten, where married
men become drunkards. or where
they commit crimes against the peace
of the community, the foundation of
these acts was laid while in single
state, or where the wife is, as is some
times the case, an unsuitable match.
Marriage changes the whole current
of q mans feelings and gives him o
centre for his thoughts, his affections
and his acts. Here is home for the
entire man, and the counsel, the afec-
lions, the example and the interest of
his better half keep him from the
erratic courses, and from falling into
a thousand temptations to which he
Wpuld otherwise be exposed. There
fore the friend to marriage is the
friend to society and to his country
And we have no doubt but that SINH
lar effect is produced by marriage on
the woman; though from the differ
edce in their labors and the greater
exposure to temptation on the part of
the man, we have no doubt but that
man reaps greater advantage from
the restraining influence of marriage
than women does"
BRUTAL MUEDER.-We regret to
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-10-15

BRUTAL MURDER. regret to
announce the commission OF a most
atrocious murder upon the person of
Major James J. Adams, one of our
most respectable citizens, on Thurs
day morning last. The deceased was
Il resident Of our District, near
Hodges Depot, and left home early
on Thursday morning with his gun in
his hand for the purpose, as his
mother supposed, of hunting turkies.
On Friday morning, his dead body
was founl near Hodges Depot, very
much mutilated. Upon his side were
the marks of wound inflicted by an
eye. There was q deep cash on the
back Of his head. and his whole face
VAS beaten in. so as not to be recog-
nized. His Token gun was found
near by. with which it appeared that
most of the wounds were inflicted
Upon the trees around there was the
evidence of discharge of firearms,
and the appearance of the ground
indicated violent struggle. Two
negroes have been arrested and lodged
in Jail, and against one Of them the
evidence of criminality is very strong
but is very likely that others are
implicated, and we trust that all will
be brought to speedy punishment.
Major Adams was one of our most
peaceful and orderly citizens, and
sustained the character Of kind and
indulgent master. He leaves a large
circle of friends to lament his untime-
iy ioss.-do6cuile Press.
CAsH.-We wish it distinctly understood
that our tormstorsubssription, advertising
and job work are cash. Inc money must
IN every case accompany orders, or they scia
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COLUMBIA.
Saturday Morning, Oct. IA, 1865.
The Election.

exercise their. sufhrages in one of the
most important elections that has ever
been held in the State For the first
time .he electors of the State cast
their votes direct for. their Chief
Magistrate, and they are fortunate
in having presented to them for that
Office a gentleman of large experience
and undoubted ability. He has long
been connected with the political for
tunes Of the State, and the best evi-
dence that he, has the entire conf
dence Of her people is the r,nanimity
with which their representatives
nominated for the E::;h and at this
time very important 4o..;ce which, un-
der our new Constitution, he will oc-
cupy for four years. We may safely
predict that, in his hands, the Com
monwealth Will suffer no detriment.
Tho election for Members to the Lee
2 gislature is one of the utmost impor-
tance to the future welfare Of the
State. Legislating under a new Con-
stitution, with deep and radical
changes in our political and social
systems, the task of framing new
laws will be one requiring the highest
order Of talent, the largest experience
and the soundest judgment In this
election men should not let personal
prejudices or preferences sway their
choice, but rather let them make that
choice with an eyetsingle to the fit
ness, qualifications and experience of
the candidates set before them. The
Members chosen will have to legislate
for them and their children, and
it is of the gravest Importance that
they should stand clear on the record,
as to their fidelity, capabi}ity and
meritorious, conduct, both in public
and private life. The game of mere
politics is played out, we trust for a
long time, in South Carolina, and the
men we want now in her councils
should be men of clear heads, sound
Judgment, and of undoubted loyalty
and devotion to the best interests. of
their country and State. Mere par
tizans or aspirants fo1sofice should be
repudiated at the present grave juno
ture in our State concerns, and we,
therefore, earnestly recommend to
our felow-citizens, not only in this
District, but throughout the. State, to
choose wisely in the selection they
are called upon to make.
The late Convention was the best
evidence that the people could chose
well; but in electing members to that
body they had advantages they will
not possess at this election. Many
OF the members of the Convention
were men who have filed and must
continue to occupy other and differ
ent positions than members of the
Legislature, therefore the circle from
which the voters must now select is
greatly diminished; hence the neces-
sity for increased prudence in the ex-
ercise OF their high prerogative.
In making these remarks, we do
not design to indicate any preference
for this or that friend who may have
been announced as candidates We
w;ss simply TO IMPRESS on oss people
the fact that this is something more
than an ordinary election, in which
personal friendships or individual pre-
ferences might legitimately be exer-
cised, but one involving. the great in
terests Of the State, not only for the
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"Gotten Blanks" and peymits-indisre :
sable to all persons purchasing or shipping
cotton-can be obtained at this sfioe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
Report of the Secretary of War.

This is pamphlet of 4S pages, replete with
interesting facts, striking congratulations, and
rather ford commentaries. The Secretary be-
gins with a review of the military and polit-
cal situation at tha heGinrai,rr of tls Lac. -: -
OF congress. with elaborate details of the dis
positions of our forces, their organization and
commanders.
On the LIST of May, 1864, the total force in
service was 970,T10 men. OF this the availa-
Die proportion was G62, S45 men,. On the LIST
of March, 1865, this grand aggregate was with
in about 5000 of the same number, but the
available force was less by about 10000 men.
BY the LIST of May, however the grand aggrc-
gate was 1,000,5l6 men.
The war appropriations of the last session
amounted to $51G, $40, 1910. The estimates
for the current fiscal year are for S33,S14, 461.
SS-based on standing force of $4,000 men,
organized as basis for $4,000.
Eight volumes of reports of battles have been
sent to the Government Printing Office Many
more are to come, for which the requisite data
are not yet at hand.
The disbursement of pay in the field has
been effected at cost of less than three-fourths
of one per cent. including all losses and ex-
penses. OF white troops 1867, 423 cases have
been treated in hospital during the war, OF
whom the mortality was eight per cent. Over
| 700 transports on the ocean have been con-
stantly employed by the Qnartermaster's De-
partment, with a loss of but three.
The burial records of the Quartermaster's
Department do not include those who fell in
battle and were buried Immediately on the
field. They show the intcrment in cemeteries
of 1l6, 14S persons, of whom 9S,S27 were 10y
al and 1885 disloyal-95, 1903 were white
20S45 colored. Between the Goth of April and
the Sth November, 1865, the Quartermaster's
Department sold property to the amount Of
! SlS,S57 ,945 The Military Academy at West
Point is commended, and an additional number
of cadets recommended. In the Bureau Of
Military Justice 16,5 records of general
courts-martial have been filed.-Ndtional H.
teHigeacer. rl af
Itis but just to say that Secretary Stanton
has administered his Department with great
energy and unhagging confidence in the result
1 of the terrible contest which afflicted the coun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
The Races.


A match race came of on Friday last neal
this town, between Major QUISN's sorrel mare
" Cora" and Lieut.. News bay mare Lady
Agnes" for $500 side, best three in five
which was won by " Cora with ease in three
straight heats-time minutes IL seconds;
minutes / second and minutes 4 seconds.
1t will be recollected that the bay mare wa:
the winner a few weeks ago forapurse Of $500
in contest with Cora" and two other nags
She was evidently in badtrim, as {" Cora " was
not much pressed by her.
A match was also run for Sl25 aside by 2,
MCGRAw's horse Black Hawk" I. A. MIR
WINS horse, " George r. Mcclellan" and j.
I. REEDS sorrel mare, Fanny single dash
Of mile. All the horses bolted on the first
and second rounds Black Hawk being de-
clared winner, on coming out A match was
then run by the bay Eorsc, George b. McClel-
Ian, and the sorrel mare " Fanny" which was
won by the horse.
Everything passed off pleasantly, although
there was large gathering Of sportsmen on
the occasion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
CONGRESS.

II. t6O Senate lonaay- Mr. WILEY, pre-
sented bill giving the consent of Congress to
the annexation Of the counties Of Berkeley and
jefferson, formerly of the State of Virginia to
the State Of West Virginia Referred to Com
mittee on Territories and ordered to be printed.
In the Houseof Representatives, Mr.. LATHAM,
Of West Virginia submitted Joint resolution
giving the consent Of Congress to the transfer
of the counties Of Berkeley and Jefferson from
the State Of Virginia to the State Of West Vir-
ginia. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
These gentlemen had better get the consent
of the rioters Of jefferson and Berkeley coun-
ties before asking the consent Of Congress. i
the question is submitted to the rOtersof theS,
counties. and decided in favor Of West Virginia
no complaint viii be made; but we desire tina
thepeople, not dozen or twoofice-holders, shall
dictate for them.
Mr.. Latham, Of West Virginia, introduced I
resolution instructing thecOmmittee on military
affairs to inquire into the expediency of re-eS
tabliShing the United States ArmOry at Har
per's Ferry, or selling the property there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
Berkeley and jefferson.
REscINDINo ACT.

DESCENDING ACT.
On the 9TH instant the Legislature Of Virgin
IA. by an almost unanimous vote Of both Houses,
passed bin repeating the acts Of the Lesisla-
ture heretofore passed consenting to the transfer
of Berkeley and jefferson counties to the State
Of West Virginia. The conditions precedent,
the most important Of all, fair vote of the
people, had never been complied with, and
Congress had nol assented. The acts were
therefore iurhoate, and subject to repeal
We understand it is asserted, however, by
those who were active in smuggling these two
counties over the line, that they rely upon a
party majority in Congress to maintain and en-
force the iniquity. They have seat for Gov.
Foreman to help to engineer them through.
But we have no fearsOn that subject There
are too many sound lawyers in Congress to
allow themselves to be influenced on mere par
~ grounds, against law and stubborn facts, in
a case ike this. Nor can we believe that in
the last resort the Supreme Court of the United
States would lend itself to 50 nefarious scheme
as transferring the people Of two counties a
gainst their consent to new and Odious juris-
diction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
Southern Members.


Some Of the more Radical presses are soften
lug their tines very much since they have scan
ned the Presidents firm language on the sub
iect of the relation of the Southern States tC
the Union. In view Of the courteous inter
course Of the Southern members elect with the
members from other sections, the Washington
Chronicle is tenderly impressed ItSays Gen.
orally there is no disposition on either side to
show what may be called discomfort at delay,
or eageness to protract their exclusion. The
impression prevails that they will be admitted
before the close Of the present session"
But its "bowels Of compassion" are still more
kindly moved when contemplating the exclu-
sion Of the Senators and Representatives
from Tennessee. 0 YES, that is the Presi-
dents STATED He occupies the anomalous posi-
ton Of hailing from State not recognised by
the party which elected him Therefore, how
pathetic the close of the Chronicles lamenta-
ton; 1T seems hard that such men as May
nard, Patterson, Fowler, N G. Taylor, and
Stokes, should be debarred from their seats =
Let it be remembered that Patterson is theson-
in-law of President johnson, and that viii ac-
count for the soothing and patronising assur-
ance Of the Chronicle that 'there is good time
coming"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
DIED,

On the 25th September, 1862, of Constimpti on,
GEO. w. HAWKS, aged % years, a member OF
Col. r. w. Baylor's Cavalry.
This excellent young man was a native OF Massa-
chusetts but raised ON Virginia soil from infancy
10 manhood, he was an advocate OF causc he be-
lievcd to be just and was one OF the very few born
in the North who gave adhesion TO the South in the
struggle fer Independence. 1i. 49,
The virtuousp principles which adorned the private
character Of young Hawks, were no less strongly
marked in his faithful performance of the dnties of
the soldier slender constitution however, soon
gave way under the exposure and hardship, and he
is now entoomcd other sacrifice to the horrors
of war eey
At Augusta Ca, on the 10Th of September, 1864,
HENRY b. MIDDLETON, son of Robert w. Mid
dleton, of Washington City. He was Master-at-
Arms on board of the L. S. Mortar Schooner Dan
Smith - was captured at the storming Of Fort
Sumter on the Sth of September, 1868; and when
he died, was on his way to Richmond from Ander-
sonvle prison, with other parolcd prisoners, TO be
exchanged. This young gentleman had won the
respect and esteem Of his officers and companions
for his bravery and good conduct, and il is great
consolation To his afflicted parents and other rea
tives to know that he died the death of Christian
In this town. on Tuesday, 18th inst, SARAH
FRANCES, eldest daughter.ofD ID. Smith and Mary
Eichelberger, in the 18th year Other age. She was
only taken sick on Saturday evening last! Truly,
~ ..In the midst of life VIC are in DEATH
The funeral will take place this morning at IL
O'Clock. .s,srf pailss1 B. sagmfEo4
At her residence at " Willow Well,' near Shep
herdstown on the 18th Of November. Mrs. ANNA
CATHERINE RINEHART, wife Of Christian Rine
hart, in the 42nd year other age, a deyout chris
tian, beloved by all who knew her. M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
To the People of Virginia.

Messrs. GALLAHER:
AS see in Your abstract of the Governor,
message, that he recommends to the Legislature
of Virginia, the repeal of the usury laws, bee
leave through your paper to submit to the pro-
found consideration of the people to be expert.
mented ON, the result of the experiment else
where. r-
] send you for that purpose, the following
extract from that glorious old conservative pa
per. the National Lptellgencer, of May 81, SO;
There is one piece of experimental legisla-
ton of which the State of Wisconsin is said 10
lie heartily sick, viz. the abolition of any limit
on the rates of interest 1t said that not less
than one half Of the best land of the State is
mortgaged for the payment Of money borrowed
at not less than twenty-five per cent. INTEREST,"
Experience, Mr.. Editor, is wisdom, that even
a FOOLS capableof! and,
thereby hangs talel"
Your old fricndo
Summit PIT, Dec. II. OBSERVER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
EXECUTORS SALE
rrrF fft ~ OF ~ ,EDG Il
TALUABtF REAL ESTATE, y,
On Camp Hill in the Town Of 1farper's Ferry.

On camp I'LL IN the loWn vi 1ihfper fcfIy.N
WE, the undersigned, Executors Of the last
w will and testament Of Singleton ChambcI
ST.. Deceased, by virtue Of the provisions OF tho
same, will offer on
Saturday, December %, 1865,
at o'clock, p. NJ, in front Of the Shenandoah
Hotel, in the town of Harpers Ferry, at public
venduc, to the highest bidder, the real estate Of
said Chambers devised by said will TO be sold
same being the two lots Of said Chambers,
fronting on the Public Square on Camp Hill
On one of the lots is Valuable Store House.
The other lot is vacant. E<i.
They will be sold separately, or together as
may be determined on at the time Of sale.s-
They adjoin each other. The lots aremost eli
gibly situated, rich and productive, and near
the Pump on Camp Hill-ancycrfa falling stream,
the best water in the town Of Harpers Ferry.
TERMS: One third Cash--balancei equal
instalments at six and nine months. Bonds
with good security fordcfcrrcd payments, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale, and Deed Oh
Trust on the premises to secure them will DO
required. Il. II. CHAMBEkS,
Is. WENTZEIL,
Harper,s Ferry, Va. Eecrtors.
December Z, 1861. s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
MARRIED.

In the Presbyterian Church, at Shepherdstown
ON Thursday Now 80, BY the Rev. Mr.. Billings
Mr.. JACOB RUSH, of Berkeley County, to Mis-:
ROSE MARSHALL, of this County. 20
In Wiiamsport, Indiana, at the residence of J.
Harper, Esq. Ton the 18th Nov. 1866. by Rev. I. c.
Stringer, HENRY TIMBERLAkE, Esq, of this
County, to Miss MAGGIE b. yENEMON, of the
In the Baptist Church at Warrenton, BY the Rev.
Mr. Bittings, DIR. j.. RICHARD Sewers, Of
Clarke, to Miss MARY F., daughter of John Smith,
Esq, of Fauquier County.
In Frederick City. Nd. on the End Nov, by the
Rev. w. W. Hicks, Mr. HENRY c. BONN. to Miss
MARY F., daughter of John Savin, all of Wash
ington County, Maryland. ~ ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
me National InteIligencer.

This time-hOnored Journal appearsin anew
dress with the commencement of the session OF
Congress. It IS conducted with great ability,
on the true Wing, conservative principles and,
unless we greatly mistake opinions, with the
respect and concurrence of views on all leading
topics, of the President and the more moderate
members of his Cabinet
We should be glad to see the circulation OF
the Intelligencer greatly increased in this re-
zion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

TRUSTEES SALE.

. =. n. ~ .
10y virtue of Deed Of Trust from John X. White
/ to me, for the indemnity Of Jacob Stalcy,
bearing date the 9Th day Of September, ls4s,
and recorded in Jefferson County, Virginia in
Book No. 80, page 1873, will offer at public
sale, in front Of the Town Hall, in Shepherds
49, town, on
Saturday, Oh Of January, 1866,
THE HOUSE And LOT
in Shcpherdstown, now occupied by Robert Luz
cas-. Jr. at the corner Of King and New Streets,
and known In the plat Of the town as Lot No.
l16.
efr TERMS:
Half Cash. The other half in IL months, to
be secured by The bond Of the purchaser bear
ing interest, and a Decd Of Trust on the premi-
SEES L. !. LEE,
Dec Il IS65-5t. Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

SENTENCES PAsSED.-Then negro boy, Thomas
Dixon, who was indicted for committing a rape
on the little daughter Of Mr.. T. Lowe, and found
guilty at Frederick, Nd. has been sentenced TO
the penitentiary for twenty years and nine
months. SambO Stephen Rozell Bowers. in-
dicted on the charge Of numbering Daniel P.
Myers. son Of Joseph Myers, residing about
three and half miles from Frederick city, was
found guilty Of murder in the first degree. The
sentence Of death was passed upon him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

LEISENRING s. SoS having charge of the
Post Office, have made some desirable improve
ments, rendering the delivery of the mails more
expeditions and comfortable. The Boxes erect
ed have nearly all been taken-a few only re-
main. Price 81 per year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14
) Aisonith * BRO

HAyE just received the following, in part, of a
large and complete stock for the Holidays
PERFUHERLEsS-- s-gsw
an admirably selected yari
ety-such as astGnAK n EGDlAAl
-. CoLoeSEs, Extracts, 49,, .LFg
Night blooming Cereus, Patchouly, New Mown
Hay, &c. ~
POMADES. Soups. DC
Hawley's Dental Cream, Tooth Paste 0leate
Of Cocoa. for the Hair. Shaving Cream, Lip Salve,
Pomade Philocome, White Pound Lily ,,Glycerine,
Boquet, Poncine. Brown Windsor. Almond, Palm,
Honey, Bath, and other Soaps.
BRUSHE,S-r 49,. t.,,e ase
Hair, Tooth, Flesh, and Nail Brushes, Of the
best make and newest and prcttiest iinish. Toilet
and Pocket Combs. PoRr FoLIos, PocKEr Books,
Pens, Pencils, and fine assortment OF STATIONARY.
FRENCH CANDIES, GUN DROPS. DO
These with many other things have been brought
from the city Dazaars with ariew to supply the
Christmas demand. Call and examine. gol
Dec IA, F = f.f..f4 .-s..fl at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

BeS- We intend in a short time to enlarge
the Free Press, the demand upon our present
space requiring such course. This viii cause
an additional expenditure and We hope our
friends will exert themselves in cur behalf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

THE ODD FELLows.-On Tuesday week, the
Grand Lodge Of Vest Virginia was duly insti-
tuted. James L. Ridgley, Esq, of Baltimore
secretary of the Grand Lodge of the United
States, and Others delivered addresses on tho
occasion. In the evening there was grand
banquet, attended by 200 persons. lu our next
issue we will publish the names of officers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-12-14

The Report of the Postmaster General shows
that the Department. is now self-sustaining,
but suppose il were not !? 1t is emphatically
the Peoples Department, in which every man
woman, and child is interested. Contracts for
Southern mail service have been made at great
ly reduced rates. .r s, ,s.s4 as8