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The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-11
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The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-04-11
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ment. FRANK MYERS
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

~ The severe drrnching rains of the
last month are unprecedented for this sea-
son of the year, ard we believe there has
been no season since the country has been
settled by the whites that the winters
rains began so early. We generally have
rain in the month of September, but sell
dom any settled stormy weather. In the
fall of so, heavy rains commenced il the
middle of that month, and the weather was
severe until towards the last Of January.
February was an exceedingly pleasant
month, when many farmers sowed their
wheat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30


To- We publish below the proceedings
of the meeting held at The NJ. +. Church
in this place, on Saturday evening last, to
devise ways and means to provide for the
widows ard orphans induced to immigratc
to this Territory by Hon. A. s. Mercer.
The assemtlage was creditable, consider
ing the unsuitablcness of the hour select
cd for the meeting, and the sentiment APP
peared to be cordial in favor of extending
a hearty welcome. Gov. Evans stated the
object of tho meeting in q few terse re-
marks. He said that while he urged the
adoption Of such measures as the emer-
gency required. he denounced the injustice
and cruelty done the homeless wives and
daughters of our country's defenders in
the evident Misrepresentation made to in-
duce these deludcd women to accept the
cold charity of strangers. The Governor
was followed by Messrs. Huntington,
Moore, and others.
At NEE ngof the Citizens Of Olym,
pia, held at thu NJ. +. Church. on
Saturday evening, Sept. 23d, 1865 in be-
half of the orphans that are to accompany
Mr.. Mercer to this Territory. B. +. Brown
was called to the chair and l.. p. Beach
chosen Secretary.
On motion. G. a. Huntington. N. Cros-
by, Jr., A. J. Chambers, El~ood Evans,
A. lilly, - Thalhamcr, S. S. Ford,
J. r. Browning, - Chapman. of Bots
fort. and l.. =. Beach, were chosen Com
mittee to procure temporarily or permanent
homes for as many as possible.
On motion, The following ladies were
appointed Reception Committee. and
instructed to make such arrangements as
circum- tanccs may require. on the arrival
of the party fiom Seattle Mrs. Mary War
bass. Mr.. Harnard. Mrs. Whith~orib.
Mrs. Evcns. Mr.. Biglsw.
Tn Eno'ian. ih- Secretary Was instructed
TO report hv telegraph. on w,dsssiay.
si u NJ. the aurnber ih4; OLYMPIA and
viesaity eaa provide ~. Aier -os~ ALE
rrnSrk. and frvenr sPP-al n heksli 4
tn ssrvAans o. or ceazt-v. ~ uu~~slng
@eyur1--e- L. = btaem. So.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

~ The mail route Fl ON Seattle to Ut
salady has been extended to Whatcom
and is hereafter to be carried by steamer,
weekly. leaving Seattle every Monday
morning, upon the arrival of the anderson.
The contract has been awarded to Hon.
A. S Mercer, (our Immigrant Agcnt, and
the service will be performed by the
steamer j. y. Libbu.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

MISUNDERSTANDING the noticeable
improvements in Swantown, We observe
the new sidewalk running from the bridge
to Second Street. 1t will be great con-
venience to the people living north Of
Fourth Street, obviating as it does the ne
cessity of climbing steep, and in winter
time slippery, hill,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

t. An exchange makes the pertinent
inquiry II Mr.. Bradley, the counsel of
Mary Harris, kissed her on her acquttal
for the murder of Burroughs, would she
not, after this demonstration of affection,
be justified in shooting him if be refuses
to mary her:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

u There was some hope that the
wheat still unharvestcd would be partially
saved, but continued bad weather leaves
bu: little prospect that such viii! be the
case. A portion which was stacked and
well capped. may BE- saved. but thousands
Of bushels are lost.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30

u An English writer says it is noia-
ble fact in criminal statistics that no fat
man was ever convicted of the crime Of
murdsr. Stout people. Centrally. are
neiihrr very Passionate or reveng~ful.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-09-30


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t;.s off n. scent Ths oh;act IL =. ""n
ousr Canada and divide most of ths tsrr;-
,orv from the woke Of britain IN tho
Awo,;caM con,;,on, omorc tho a~;Iss ~
Erin. The Uni,ed States authorities do
not only tolerat. Fcn;an;sm but the move.
mcnt is sanctioned by the Government.
and ruled by Seward. Secretary Of State.
The laws and governing rules Of Society
are Trained at Washington, printed at the
Government printing Office, aid sent free
through the mails to exiles and others in
the Union.
The London Post saws the Fenians are
commonly reported to be disaffected with
the English Government, and to be en-.
gagged nightly in the performance Of mill.
tarv evolu,ions, preparatory we presume
TO the adoption Oy them OF the Interior
measures for gaining their end. Whatever
there may be, the only practicable conse-
auenccs of a serious nature likely to arise
out of their silly designs, will probably
fall upon the Fenians themselves. The
conspiracy, we believe to be exaggerated;
but it does not follow that more respecta-
BILE persons of any property, intelligence
or position, would for a moment think Of
Joining the illegal gathering which must
naturally result in the guilty parties being
sent to Spike or Portland Island. There
is not single respectable person connect
ed with it.
Mem York. Sent so.-A correspond
emit of pbiladelpbia paper gives the follow
mo in regard TO the Fenia1 movements:
NEGOTIATIONS are pepdine for the pur-
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ing Of the Masonic fraternity. which was
very largely attended was held in Buenos
Ayres in july in honor Of the memory of
President Lincoln.
The HeyaIFs Washington correspond
ent saws: The friends of the rebel tx.
Gen. Early are making vigorous Efforts TO
secure his pardon.
Destructive Fire nj Augusta, Me.
Avgusta. lie. Sent. I7.-The most de-
structive fire that has ever occurred in
Maine swept through this city this morn
inp. The entire business portion of the
CITY. extending from the passenger bridge
TO Winthrop street and from the river TO
above the railroad track, is in rims. The
fire broke out in wooden building Oh
w a,er street and spread rapidly in Ill d.
rections. The utmost efforts of the fire.
men could only confnc its destructive
progress to the limits above mentioned.
Every LAWYERS office, in the city. all the
banks, two hotels, the postofiice, express
and TELEGRAPH offices, all the dry goods,
book and clothing stores in the city, the
United States Quarte,master and Pension
offices, the new depot, the dye newspaper
office and many other buildings. in ali
numbering more than forty, occupied as
places of business by more than one hun
dred individuals and firms. We're burned
The banks succeeded in saving all their
papers and treasure. The fire was un.
doubleday the work OF an incrndiary. The
losses cannot now be estimated, but can
not fall short of half million.
southern Planter. import Foreign Lnborcr..
Ncm York Sept. l6.-Thc TribUnes
WASHINGTON sprcial saws some of the oryi.
nal planters are directing their attention
to the imporIa ton of foreign laborers to
conduct the department Of agriculture.
A gentleman in Charlotte. North Carolina,
has introduced twenty-five Swrdes as
laborers. who have proved themselves
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Pima this year Arrisei IN '~n daring the
-esk They rsPor, a large Hzzsser e
t~25s co nsaazszins casszin< sxer-
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
All the Judges Appointed.
JAMES MARSHALL,
ROBERT Y. CONRAD.

The appointment Of Judge Marshall in The
Fauquier district by the Governor gives the
State full circuit judiciary. The Judges Sc
lected are all men distinguished alike for their
high character, extensive learning and tried
ability. The Governor may well congratulate
himself that the State of which he is the hon
oyed chief magistrate was able to furnish gen.
tlemen 50 eminently qualified to hold judicial
positions There is a disposition we regret to
see, in some quarters TO find fault with every
thing the Governor does, and the appointment
Of Judge Marshall is made the fresh pretext for
no little q ,lng, because t S said he IS citizen
of Frederick, county not in the district. Now
we understand that Mr. Marshall left Frederick
some years ago and made Fauquier his home,
where he now reSides.-RickmoRd Republic.
James Marshall is acknowledged by every
lawyer of his acquaintance in Virginia, to be
one of the best lawyers in the State. He is a
nephew of theillustrious Chief Justice Marshall,
and but for the prcyalenccof party would have
been on the Court Of Appeals Bench longago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
Meeting Ofthe people Of JeFarson.

We call attention to the adjourned meeting
TO be held IN Charlestown. on Saturday next,
The 2BdiHsL
We understand this meeting OF hepeople Of
jefferson, as having poreierenee to parties Of
any Kind whatever, or to any shades Of opinion
as connected with the recent events that have
convulsed the country; but as being gotten mp
upon the broad basis Of reunited country,
and for the purpose of taking tOcon i leTaton
a number of questions Of grave Importance,
involving the rights of a large maiority of the
people of the county, and the well being Of the
whole:-amoug which may be particularly
mentioned the subjects Of State and county
taxation, which have already excited no little
sensation in our community.
The committee appointed for the purpose.
consisting Of Andrew Hunter ESQ., chairman
of the meeting, S. v. Yantis, VIM H. Travers,
logan Osborne and Edwin L. Moore, VIII be
prepared to report on those subjects; and it is
understood the meeting viii be addressed by
gentlemen who have fully examined the ques-
tons involved
The importance of the subjects demands a
full attendance from every part of the county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
Answer to the Free Press" query

The Editors are respectfully requested to ex-
anime sections 80 and SO, ofchapter 100, ofthe
laws of West Virginia, passed 1868, and that
will explain the reason why Mr.. Chapline, clerk
of the Board Of Supervisors, has not sent Ger
tifcates to the Township officers elected in the
Charlestown Township.-,Shep Register.
Very clear answered.; clear as mud--no doubt
satisfactory to the people generally, who have
about as much opportunity to examine sections
80 and SS of chapter 100, Of the Laws of West
Virginia" as they have of the laws of Egypt
The Laws Of West Virgins" may be accepta-
bic to the public in the immediate vicinity of
the county Of Shepherdsto'ea, but to few in the
old county of Jefferson. Publish the Section,
brother Register, and then give the reason for
the delinquency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
MARRIED,
possible.

On Tuesday. the 9Th inst. al Mount View, War
rem county Va the residence OF the brides father.
by the Rev DR. Hoff, Mr.. JOHN u. BALDWIN,
Of Shcplsrdstown, to Aiss FANNlET.CooLEi, OF
the former place. 1..l - 8rrT
In Shepherdstown, on Thursday evening last, at
the residence of the brides father, By the Rev j. J.
Miller, Mr. WILLIAM A. ADAMS. 10 Miss ELLbN
Y. SNYDER, daughter Of John II. Snyder-alt Of
that place.
At the residence Of Mr. VIM. Lloyd near RiPpon,
Jefferson Co. Sept. 10Th. 1865. by the Rev. james
II. Wolf. Mr.. HENRY WALTER, of Preston Co..
West Virginia, to Miss SARAH NJ FELTNER, OF
this county. .,l s,t- f. a. I.tts.t f--re
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
For the Senate.

Mr.. c. NJ. SHAFFER, of Berkeley county, is
announced in the Martinsburg Ner Era ''as a
candidate for Senator for the Senatorial District
composed Of the counties of Jefferson, Berkeley,
Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton,
West Virginia"
Mr.. JOSEPH A. CHAPLINE, of the Chapline
Township, county ofShepherdstorn, is the nom
inee of so-called Convention lately held in Nor
gan county, by few self-constituted delegates,
for the same position.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
Cloud Ahead.

The Massachusetts, Republican State Conven-
ton has endorsed the course of the President in
his reconstruction policy, yet Senators Wilson
and Sumner are uttering the most vindictive
sentiments against the South. They evidently
seem to fear that "the sceptre is about to depart
from Judah"
A split with the Radicals is inevitable, as
President johnson is not the man to finch from
his avowed policy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21

The second Tuesday in October the 10TH is
the day appointed for the election of members
of Congress and Of the Legislature BY the first
section Of can act toprovide for the amendment
of the third article Of the Constitution, passed
by the General Assembly Of Virginia, ON tn
DIST day of June, 1865, the Governor is author
lied to submit to the qualified voters of the
State, at the next election for members of Con-
gressandoft the General Assembly, the question,
"Shal the next General Assembly be clothed
with power to alter or amend the third article
Of the Constitution o.
Gov Peirpoint mas directed the Commission
crs Of Election to take the sense of the voters
on this question, and to record upou the poll
tho response Of each one, ave or "no.7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
Sentiment of Virginia.


Mischievous letter-writers and bitter parti-
Fans who seem anxious to prevent reunion
Of the States, have been busy in some of the
Northern papers in misrcpresenting the opin-
ions Of the people Of the South.
To counterfeit this mischief, the Hon. JOSEPH
SEGAR addressed letters to prominent gentlemen
throughout Virginia, and has published their
replies in the National Intelligencer, and in
doing so asserts with confidence "that the peo-
pie Of Virginia are not only ready to return in
good faith to the Union, but are more loyal now
than they have been since the close Of the last
century" He says further:
''With no limited opportunities for judging,
I may assert, without risk Of respectable con-
tradiction, two propositions; First, lat any fu
ther opposition to Federal authority by Virgin
ia is out Of the question; secondly, that shee en-
tertains no purpose, and eherishes no wish, at
any future period to reinstate the institution of
slavery
He publishes at length the letters Of A. II.
H. Stuart, Charles l.. MOsby, Tucker Caring
ton, John Janney, John S. Millson, James
Marshall Robert Y Conrad, VIM. T. Joynes,
Thomas Wallace, Robert Gibbony, j. +. Esk-
ridge, D. H. Hoge, Henry W. Thomas, and
Wm. T. Early
We publish three of the shortest, as a speci-
men Of the whole, from gentlemen well known
10 our readers f-,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21

SAMUEL G. DANIEL, Esq. formerly Editor
Of the Fredericksburg Record r, dedou he 18th
inst. His wife formerly Miss Henderson Of
this place. had Just returned with her four chill
dren from a visit 10 This county, in time to see
him breath his last, without being recognized
by him.
Hon. R. NJ T. HUNTER has been released
from Fort Pulaski, on parole, and is by this
time at home He has had sore family allic-
tions, having lately lost a son and daughter.
the former bv drowning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1865-09-21
JOIN JAXSEY.
Hon. JOS. SEGAR.


From John S. Nilsson
NORFOLK, Va, August II, 1865
DEAR SIR: have just received your letter
of the 9th inst, requesting that Twill "givC
You my views ofthe sentiment of my region in
relation to the submission to the result of the
rebellion and asking, rs it generals" els ii
sincere
suppose that by "the result" of the rebellion
you mean the failure Of the schemeof secession
and.you wish to know whether, among the peo-
pie in my neighborhood the abandonment OF
such a purpose is general and sincere. 1 did
not suppose that any doubt was felt upon the
subject, though your inquiry implies, not in
deed that you entertain any such doubt, but
that it may have been expressed by others
There are some things so plain and certain that
it is only when attempts are made to prove
them that they come to be called in question: =
| know of no one who cnunsnls -.,~l;4----
renewed efforts to withdraw from the Union,
or who would approve further resistance to the
authority to which Virginia is rightfulIy subject
as a State of the Federal Union The people
seem to be animated by desire to repair the
wastes Of the past, so far as it is now within the
reach of human effort, and, by diligent cult
walton Of the acts of peace, to restore to the
country plenty and prosperity.
If there be any of whom this may not be said
they must, think, be very few. They should
not be allowed to influence, much less control
any general plan Of settlement. Those who,
for the sentiments of this class alone, should adj
wise policy of repression and rigor, to be APP
piled to all, would, fear, be either seeking a
pretext for the indulgence of a tyrannical dis
position, or he DESTROYS of stirring up the dis
contents they pretend to be afraid of
Very respectfully, yours,
JOHN S. MILLsox.
Hon. Jos. SEGAR, Old Point Comfort, Va.
From James Marshall and Robert Y. Conrad.
WINCHESTER, VA, August s, 1865.
Hon. Joseph SegD;
DEAR SIR; Your letter of the Attn instant is
received, and we agree with You upon the inn
portnce Of the object you have in view.
Having in other parts of our State, as well
as in this region, been closely observant of the
feelings of the people since the surrender of
Lee and Johnston, We have no hesitation in ex-
pressing our full and sincere concurrence in
your judgment-that the people of Virginia al
most universally accept the situation, are en-
tirely submissive to the result, and sincere in
this submission. We are further sure that, in
their present mind, nothing can drive them to
renew hosiilitieS to the Government of the
country but a course of intolerable oppression.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES MARSHALL,
ROBERT Y CONRAD.