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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
GOV. SWAMI.

The investigation Of the conduct Of the Po-
lice Commissioners in the late election at Bal
timoro has developed audacious frauds, through
the corrupt instruments selected 10 keep quiet
citizens from the polls, and we have no doubt
that ere this Gov. Swami has removed the I'M
worthy officers. As a specimen Of the outra-
geous conduct Of the judges of election, it may
be mentioned that they rejected the vote of
John NJ. Frazier, the Union Speaker of the
last House of Delegates, although he was duly
registered and voted last year. He is Con-
sentative Republican, and that was reason e
nough for the vile instruments in charge of the
polls.
Forney and Fulton have backed down from
their position as instigators of a mob and now
throw themselves upon the next Radical Con-
gress for prospective relief They threaten
that every member elected by reason Of a re-
moval of disabilities shall be rejected. They
may well calculate upon this after the expert
ence of the last session in the election of YoOr-
hees, Cofroth, and others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Mexico and the United States.

The important letter from Major General P.
H. Sheridan, commanding Department OF the
Gulf, to Brevet Brigadier General Il. X. Sedg-
wick, commanding the Sub-District Of the Rio
Grande, is another indication of the firm and
determined attitude of our Government on the
Mexican question. General Sedgwick is order
ed to give the heartiest support to the only Go
vernment in Mexico recognized by our own
the only one which is really favorable to ms,
and to warn adherentsef any party or pretend
ed Government in Mexico, or in the State of
Tamaulipas, that they will not be permitted to
violate the neutrality laws between the Liberal
Government of Mexico and the United States.
General Sheridan says these instructions will
be enforced against adherents of the Imperial
buccaneer representing the so-called Imperial
Government of Mexico and also against the
0rtega, Santa Anna, and other factions. Presi-
dent Jaurez is the acknowledged head CT the
Liberal Government in Mexico."- There is no
mistaking this plainly worded document, and
we apprehend that while nothing will be done
to embroil us unnecessarily, yet the rights and
dignity Of the United States are to be fully
maintlneG, regardless of consequences. This
manly, straightforward course will be endorsed
by all Americans, regardless of party WASH
iRgtoR Star .,. ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
HON. o. n. BROWNING.


In a letter TO committee at Quincy, ILL.,,
Mr.. Browning, Secretary of the Interior, has
presented an able and conclusive argument a.
gainst TIE so-called constitutional amendment
lie shows, remarks the Sunday Herald, that
the restoration policy of President Johnson is
Identical with that which brought down on
President Lincoln the opposition of Radicals,
whoentereda protests against INSTRUMENTATION to
the Presidency, aud held a convention at Cleve-
land to superSede him. Our readers win re-
member the nomination Of Fremont and Coch-
rane. afterwards withdrawn Chase favored the
opposition to Mr.. Lincoln until he found it una
vaiable)
Mr.. Browning shows off the artful attempt,
in the amendment, to subordinate the State ju-
diciaries, in all things, to Federal supervision
and control, by the first section of the proposed
article, which says: Nor shall any State de-
priye any person of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law" a.-F-r
Mr.. b. very properly asks why insert such a
propositions TbeFederal Constitution already
contains these words: Z" No person shall be
deprived of life liberty, or property, without
due process of law"
The intention is obvious, as above stated
The States are to besubordinated, and this with
a view to absolute control by Congress.
Mr.. B. exposes also the injustice of the at
tempt to alter the basis of representation. The
present ratio cannot be disturbed until after
1870, when the census is taken, and then the
positive and relative strength of the Southern
States in Congress and the Electoral College
will both be diminished, even if the non-votipg
black population of the South be included in
the basis. Mr.. B. thinks that the census of
1870 will show the whole of the non-voting
black population to be less than the three-flths
of 1860.
We are glad tolearn from this exposition that
President Johnson's faith is in no wise shaken ;
that " no man has profounder reverence for
the Constitution than he, and mis- purpose, as
the executive head Of the nation, to maintain
and preserve it as it is, until it be changed in
the form prescribed by it, is firm and immuta-
BILE. He is not brave enough wilfully to vio-
late it. He is brave enough to uphold and de-
fend it in all that his duty requires"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
A Pious Senator,

Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, at late
religious meeting in Natick, Massachusetts, D
vowed himself converted sinner, though he
always had religious convictions. He was glad
to see so many young men coming forward in
the good work.
This is all very well, says the Sunday Herald,
but we shall see, at the coming session, wheth-
er the Senator will remember the Command
menjs. and especially that one which forbidS
false witness against his neighbors. and wheth-
er his conversion viii be illustrated by an ex-
hibition Of that charity which beheveth all
things and hopeth all things We shall expect
10 hear no more TRADES against e" erring broth
rem, but an exhibition Of that spirit which in
eulestes peace on earth and good Will to men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
MARRIED.

On the 22d October at the parsonage Of the u
street Baptist Church. Washington City, by Rev.
Dr. Gray, Mr.. CHARLES ;. PATTEN, Of Maine,
to Miss EMMA BUSEY, daughter Of Mr. Isaac W.
Busey, formerly Of liarpers Ferry.
On Thursday, the 18th ult, by Rev. Charles
White, at the residence Of the brides father. Mr.
ALEXANDER II. H0MAR to Miss MARY +.
WILLINGHAM, both of Clarke County.
On Tuesday, the 18th ult, by the same. in tho
PRESBYTERIAN Church, in Berryville. Mr.. GEORGE
F. w1LLINGlIAM TO Miss ii. L. MADDOX, both
of Clarke County.
In Shepherdstown, on Tuesday morning the 23d
October. by Rev 4. l.. Kreglo, Mr.. JOHN HEN
RY SCH0PPERT to Miss ELIZA HARRIS, daugh-
ter of Mr. Abraham Harris, all of Shepherdstown.
On THURSDAY. Oct. Is. at Mariinsburg. West Va,
by Rev. J. f. Hughes. :. NJ. MILLETTE. Esq, Of
Savannah Ga, and Miss JEANNE ROBINSON,
daughter Of te late Col. Israel Robinson, Of Mar
tinsburg West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Masonic Celebration.

The Masonic fraternity of Maryland has is
sued circular, extending cordial and earnest
invitation to the several Masonic jurisdictions
throughout the United States TO meet in the
city of Baltimore on the goth day of Noyem-
ber On that day it is proposed to celebrate
with appropriate ceremonies, the laying of the
cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple, and
the time and existing circumstances are thought
to be auspicious for the renewal with members
of the Masonic fraternity in other States Of
those relations which were interrupted during
the continuance Of the war, 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
WEST VIRGINIA.

Nv are fnforrnef by the Tribune that :. the
election INVEST Virginia has again been car
ried,upmistakably for the Union, asmaintained
by i Loyal Congress- Our telegraph states the
majority as considerably in excess of that on
the vote 10 amend the State Constitution last
Nav. We have thus ended the eighth political
lesson since the list of September, and there are
MANY more to come which a wise ruler should
heed"
The audacityof the Tribune in heraldipg;the
result Of an election in West Virginia as re-
buke TO the President is unparalleled. That
paper we'll knows that the 'so-@lled State of
West Virginia, bound hand and foot, has been
given over TO the Radicals to work their plea
sure upon. In those regions, as in these, few
are allowed to vote except they be of the Radi-
calstripe. In this manner, there as liere, power
is perpetuated in the hands of the few the peo-
pie meanwhile standing by. the silent, helpless
witnesses of their own spoliation and degrade
ton. In West Virginia, as in Baltimore, the
elective franchise is farce and known to beso,
as well in New York as in the localities concern
ed. The utterly false and unprincipled char
acter of the TIIbaae'S statement is therefore
apparent. If West Virginia were unsliackled
she would support the Presidents policy by an
Overwhelming majority, and that Greeley un-
derstands as well as we do.
But what blot upon the escutcheon of our
Government and people is the existence of this
so-ealled State of West Virginia What as
toun.ling fraud called her into being Well
may Governor Wise style her the s. bastard
child of political rapew The consent of Vir-
ginia never having been given to the creation
of new State within her limits, and the vote
in West Virginia itself having been perfect
sham, wholesale fraud, large and populous
counties scarcely casting single suffrage, I'M
der the Constitution, she is this day no more a
statethen East Tennessee or Western New York.
The whole thing was barcfaced robbery and
outrage; robbery, too, of a Commonwealth that
had given an Empire to her spoilers The
partition of Poland was far less iniquitous
measure, for in that case the robbers had at
least the merit of being foreigners, and of hav-
ing nothing in common with the land they di
vided up no community of language, or of
thought, or of glorious memories. But in
moral grandeur, in historic fame, how towers
Old Dominion over her Radical partitioners-
greater far in her dismemberment than they in
their bloated integrity Baltimore Transcript.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Special Notices.
DIR II. ". SIMMONS,

HAyING permanently located ~
here, tenders his Professional
Services 10 the citizens Of Jefferson Q{{yfzSV
and adjoining counties in all opera I'LL
tions pertaining TO DENTAL SURGERY. Aver
an experience ofnearIy ten years he feels confident
that he can please all ho favor him with their pa
tronage ARTIFICIAL TEETH, mounted upon
English and American Rubber, in the very best
manner and guaranteed 10 give satisfaction.
Nv Terms shall be moderate, and made known
previous to operating If desired He can be ioana
at all times during the day at his Office in the CAH
TER HOUSE, Cbarlestown, Va.
Unexceptionable references given when desired.
July 2C ls6G-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Smoking Tobacco.

We have again been fayoredby Mr.. J, II. H.IsEs,
Tobaeconisi, with package Of smoking Tobacco
of the Queen brand a superior article. and e
quail to any we have ps6sd. Mr.. n. deals largely
in the choice brands Of Tobsceos, and can supply
by wholesale or retail all who call upon him. Or
ders promptly filled.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Fall Elections.

The following named States have elections on
the 9th of November:-M Massachusetts,, New
Jersey, New York. Michigan, Illinois, Wiscon-
SIN, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland
and Delaware Ninety-one members of the
House of Representatives will be chosen on that
day. New York, Illinois, Missouri, Nevada
and Maryland have each one U. S. Senator,
and Kansas two Senators, depending upon the
political complexion Of the legislatures elected
at the same time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
LOCAL SUMMARY


Lumber.
Agreat hindrance 10 the march of Improvement
in our town has been the great difficulty in obtain
ing suitable building material-or, ifat all at even
comparatively reasonable prices The establish
ment, by hsjsw. J. Hawks, of Lumber Yard,
viii enable our people to overcome the barriers
hitherto experienced He expects to keep constant
ly on hand large, supplies Of Lumbar Of every de-
scrption and his arrangements are such as TO cna-
bic him to materially reduce prices. The demands
of,the public can be fully nst BY MAJ. Hawks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
For sale.

"HopeweIl lIIls"-valuable property in this
county, viii be sold on the 2sih inst, by Meredith
Helm, Esq., Executor Of Isaac Strider, deed. This
property embraces besides the Mills, Millers House,
DC, 3iIlz acres Of prime Land. The whole Is con
venenhy located, and offers excellent opportunity
for proftable Investment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
washington college.

The number of applicants for admission to
Washington College, Va, is said to be eight
hundred. General Lee is reported as willing
to take their notes when unable to pay, believ-
ing that there is no danger of their not being
paid in the future
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Chrfstiun Association.

TIME regular Monthly Meeting will be held a.
II the Association Rooms on Monday Evening
next, at o'clock, at which time the monthly Al
dress will be delivered BY Rev. A. c. HorKiss. a
full attendance Of members is desirable, and cor
dial invitation extended to the public.
p BIZ order Of the President.
Nov. !. y, HOWELL, JR.; Sec'yf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
A WhoppeP,

We have been presented by cur friend Kerr
cheval with cabbage measuring forty-two
inches in circumference, after being prepared
for cooking. Try again Mr.. Free Press. We
beat you by seven inches.
I'VE cave in. The journal claims the big
gesi cabbage from Mr.. Kercheval, He is a
tailor. Nuf ced.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Convicted.

\ man named Lovett was convicted at Lees
burg, Va, for horse stealing and his term of i'm
prisonment fixed at ii years. He was after
wards tried for malicious and unlawful shoot
ing, acquitted of malicious, but convicted of
unlawful shooting of a negro on election day.
at Purcellyille, and his Imprisonment fixed at
one year in the penitentiary, thus making Is
years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Bargains.

Bargains in Dry Good may be obtained at the
store OF LEisEsRiSs 4 Sos in Charlestown, rs they
are selling at Baltimore Wholesale prices, and the
freight Of! An opportunity is presented to supply
yourselves with necessary articles, and Of making
40 per cent-by saving it in the price ofgoods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
PaPdoned.

George A. Trenholm, who was the rebel Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, was pardoned at the
special request of Major General o. o. How
ard, Chiefof the Freedmen's Bureau, Major Gen.
eral Daniel E. Siekies, commanding in South
carolina; Major General Dix, and number of
other persons of similar military and political
prominence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Attention.


Ii will be seen by notice Of Clerk Of Supervisors
that meeting Of the Board is called 90 convene ON
Tuesday the 9th instant for the purpose Of count
ing the ballots Of the late election" Let every
member of the Board be at his post. Let there DO
no Sinking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Death Of bliss seward.

Miss Fannie Seward, the only daughter Of Secrc-
tary Seward, died at Washington on the 10Th ulimo,
from bilious fever. 1t is but short time since tho
death Of Mrs. Seward Within the last 10 months
Mr. Seward has been sorely smitten, and this death
makes another sad void in his household.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
CORN WANTED.

Our patrons who know themselves indebted, and
wish to pay in Corn, will please do so at once.
We want WOOD. Those who want to pay in
Wood or Corn will please do so now.
We want Money, too it is acceptable at any time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
WHIsKERS. WHISPERS.

~ DIR. J.. u. NoSTEz Csrro'is the grestest s'iin .z
tor in the world will force Whiskers or Husiaehrs
to grow on the smoothest face chin; never known
to fail Sample for trial sent free to any one ae'r
rous of testing its merits. Address, REEVES Cor
70 Nassau St''N.Y. lAug ls, 'ss-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
DIED.,

On the 22d ulIimo, in this town, N0RyAL j.
TUTwILER, son Of Jacob and Virginia Tutwiler,
in the 9th year of his age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01


Vain vain tn unequal contest more than vain
Vainly our prayers bcsieged the Highest throne,
Yainly our blood poured out upon the plain
Against world in arms we stood alone! ra
As some rude hunter from towering oak,
O'erlooks the vale, and views the herd below,
Lets fly his darts, and lays the leaders low,
So fell foremost by the Fatal Archer's stroke!
The struggle DER. no shaft of triumph looms
The laurels of Virginia are but here!
Bound on no temples these white-browed tombs
No victor browning but the Sepulchre! 1f
And vet they die or wither nevermore
But live, while shines, gem of God, one star
In any crown of peace, or sounds OF war
One note, and bloom till Memory's self grows boar!
Mcthinks from oft yon mountain-crcst the pines
Will sprigs of evergreen watt on the gale;
Methinks the Western sun as he declines -
Will span with glory's prism all this vale,
An arch of triumph, and an arc OF peace! ~
Methinks hear The genius of the State
Out on tn imprisoned atmosphere relate
In tones of lyric pathos, burning words like these;
s.Sons of brave sres thrice welcome to your No
Tiers breast
3 gave blessing when We rallied 10 nv aid,
And now bid nv daughters welcome you TO rest
Beneath the sod of peace in fcndemb ring
shade:
Daughters! for you they We made sacrifice of woe,
holocaust Of glory which the golden strings
OF harps shall sound, when sounding out dirinest
things
Which Heaven rewards above, or men achieve be-
low!
"Children the chord is touched which thrills my
Utmost soul
NV own young lions sentto war, return no more
All! where are they, when thro' the forests depths
| call?
Dead ON the field. amid the battles thunder-roar!
They vowed to do their duty-well they kept their
- plight!
Sleep well my dead, till history inscribe your urn
Tho conquered, vctors still, tho not triumphant
right!
"Ah, yes my martyrs slain, my prophets too are
gonei p.
Strange factions close me in.-But never tire
mid all
Ye Braves! these fallen forms shall up again and on,
Thro all the coming years made glorious by their
The stars shall rise that shine into the souls Of men
And in mysterious junction dominate the earth
To tighten Factions grave, aud herald Freedoms
birth p"
The suns that blazon liberty shall burn again.
Thus speaks the Grand Old Mother of us all
Her voice still reaching for tn ETHEREAL Spheres,
Her heart on fire, battle fame her soul,
Her eyes ablaze like the eternal stars.
We hearing, listen to the voice of Heaven,
From out these clouds of tyranny and shame,
Look up, take heart, and name the name
OF some far Sabbath which to Liberty is given!
day shall come perchancc-a morn shall dawn
Shall give each grave a tongue, TO ey'ry tongue
\ text, to ey'ry text a sacristan, tf
An altar, and priest from whom the young,
Shall learn the sermons Of these darling dead,
To teach them how 10 dare, and do, or die,
To save the fruits of peace or vainly try
But failing, leap TO war as groom to bridal-bed!
The people retired from the hallowed spot as qui-
city they entered it, and all seemed satisfied that
they had paid fitting tribute to the gallant dead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Death from Cholera.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2S.-W. C. Summervile,
Of CharIestown, West Virginia, was found dead
on Saturday morning on board the steamer
Prima Donna, evidently from cholera Acheck,
drawn at Marietta, Ohio, for $4,000, was
found on his person.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
House Burned.

A log house on the "Rock Spring farm Of Mr..
FKAScS GARDSER, was destroyed by fire on Satur-
day night. As the house unoccupied the sup
position is that the fire was the work Of an incendi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Great Attractions

NEW GOODS. am now receiving ana open
IN ing large and splendid stock - ss~
FALL AND WINTER G0ObS
of all descriptions, such as Laai<s pssss Goods o.
all the various grades and colcrs, VIA trimmings
- Now Now i 7 I isss. " - = CHARLES JOHNSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
The Courts.

We copy from the Clarke Journal, of Friday
last the following Items
The Courts.
Circuit Court adjourned on Saturday last
But few civil cases were tried. In the case of
the Commonwealth rs Beverly Smokers, the
Jury found verdict of guilty and fixed his
term of imprisonment in the Penitentiary at
seven years. Commonwealth rs Frederick
FeStis. a like verdict was found and the time
fixed at five years The counsel for the defence
moved for new trial, which motion was re-
fused by the Court Counsel then took an APP
peal.
County Court met on Monday and ad journed
on Tuesday evening In the case of Webb
Young and Frank Randolph, charged with
stealing wood, the former was discharged and
the latter sent ON for trial. Jim Tapp and jim
Thompson charged with stealing wheat were
sent on for trial
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Horse Stealing.

A man namedJohn Carroll, from Maryland.
has been convicted of horse stealing in the Cir
cult Court of Loudonn county, Virginia, and
sentenced totive years confinement in the peni-
tertiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01

John j. Wise, Esq a brother of ex-Gov.
Wise of Va, died at Norfolk on the 18th ult.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
BALTIMORE MARKETS..

BACON-Shouiders Az a 172l cents, and Sides
at 20 a. Fl cents for small lots. Hams, sugar
cured ranging from % a 20 cants, only choice
vassed bringing the latter price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
The New Confectionery
IN FULL BLAST

r AM pleased to announce to the citizens OF this
town, and the community generally, the arm
TaIof INV stock Of COYf'ECTfOHERH. Ny store
i now filed with complete supply OF
French &c Domestic Candy,
Foreign q Domestic Fruit,
CAKE, NUTS, &c,
Irdaed everything usually kept 10 first-class Con-
fectionerv establishments Call and see for your
selves. orders promptly filed Weddings, and
Parties supplied at short notice.
Nov. l, 1866. OtStAf bn""''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-01
Clarke County.

We copy from the Clarke Journal, of Friday
last the following items =
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-10-04
Foreign News.
PER STEAMER.

New York, September 30.-Advices
from Paris by the Canada's mail state
that the Marquis DeGailioet goes as
civil administrator with General ID.
Eastleman, the special envoy to Mexi.
co.
A despatch from MadHid says, the
Spanish Government has been informed
thar the negotiations undsrtaken by the
United States, Government to bring
atont peace between Chill aud Spain
were progressing favorably. v,
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-10-04
sgSQ Qs.ee.s',s ) 90, ~
From Washington.

4 washington, September 29.--The
;SecretsrytofWar 9as published an Off.
cial order in which he refntes certain an.
truthful charges Of enemies Of the Ad.
ministrotion. relating to,.,ils payment of
bounties to soldiers under the late act Of
Congress. He says, the pay ment has
not been delayed by any action or inter,
ference ofthe President or Secretary of
the Treasury nor was the Military
Board, appointed to make a report on
the subject, suppressed =. by eilher Of
them.