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washington County Court.

E9Wm. ii. Cline VS.. Hamilton Dcibert. The
facts in this case were that both of the parties
had been soldiers and once when they were paid
off by the goverement Cline gave his money 10
Deibert to keep. Debert lost his own money
and at the same time Cline's, verdict for dclcn-
dant, Hamilton for Cline, Syester for Deibert.
B. F. Lorshbaugh VS.. Geo. W. Mrrtin aud
Wife claimants Of Michael NJ. Ycakle, deed up.
on which the defendants based their defence was
ruled out by the court on the ground that it had
not been properly stamped and recorded A
bill of fexception..to the ruling of the court was
taken by the counsel for the defence and the yer
dict given for the plaintiff. Motter for Lorsh.
bauph, Smith jr. for Martin and Wife.
Geo. W .Breckenbangh and Mary A. his wife vs.
John Draper. Drapclved upon Mrs Bcckcnbaugh
farm as tenant, Draper while upon:this firm cut
down some timber and had it worked into COON
or stuff, and sod.it. This action was brought
to recover its value verdict for plaintiffs and
damages assessed at SIS, Smith jr and Ilan,ilto
for plaintiffs, Muttcr for defendant
This cased closed The November terr, hf copr
and the Jury was discharged.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.
MA ARRIE ED.

In Boonshore', on the 18th inst, by the Rev. A.
NJ Evcrs, Mr. SOLOMON NEWCOMER to Miss CosSE-
Liza A. SrourFER, both of this county.
On the goth inst, at Stafford Hsil near Clear.
spring, by the Rev. Starzman. Mr.. JoHs C. WIEpr
to Mrs. ADALAIDE EBNsT, both of Washington Co.
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. J. w. Santee, Mr..
LEVI MILLER to Miss SARAH c. REYSoLD, both OF
Washington County, Nd.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. j. w. santee, Mr..
CHARLES 4. SrosFFER to Miss ELIZA L. GEHR, botl
of W Washington County, Md.
At Clearsprng, on the Goth in,t by the Rev.
William Goodrich, Mr.. JAMES II. G. BREWER and
Miss Mary, eldest daughter of Jonathan Loose,
Esq, both of Clearspring, Md.
At Clearspring, on the Goth inst, by the Rev.
William Goodrich, Mr.. DENTON CowpRx to Miss
MAGGIE, daughter of Charles Eden, Esq, both Of
Clearspring, Md.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. ]. F. Oekerman
GEoRGs NJ. Boswell to MARY C. WILLIAMS, both
of this county.
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Rv We have had occasion heretofore

kV We have had occasion heretofore
to refer to the partisan character of he
late Jury summoned by Sheriff Newcomer
Doubtless it has been supposed that
our remarks on the subject were the pro-
duct of political feelings in ourselves. But
the exclusive partisan character of that
Jury was 50 manifest, gross. and pointed
that even the Judge of the Court. h imssl f
q radical, ,0ts constrained to acknowle dge
it; and to secure justice to suitor not a
Radical, actually removed q case from
tr al before that Jury for no other reason
whatsoever than because of their partisan
and political purjudices.
The application for this removal was
distinctly based upon she fact that the
party making the affidavit Was of differ
ent way of thinking from the Jury and
that The opposing party was Of the same
faith with the Jury that is "Loyal."
1t further stated, as We learn, that there
were circumstances in the case calculated
to awaken the political resentment of this
partisan jury. With the facts stated in
this affidavit, touching the partisan preju-
diccs and character of the Jury, the
JiHlye agreed and for that cause, ordered
the case to be removed.
When Sheriff so far profancs his sacred
Office, and prostitutes his public obi ga
tions as to Sicken and disgust the Judge
on the bench with the partisan character
of his Juries, it is high time the public
we're holding such man to a heavy
responsibility.
We cannot fotbear, in this connection
congratulating Judge French for his
resolution and firmncss; in thus stamping
with the seal Of his official disapprobation
proceeding which so dearly filed the Jury
box with the worst form of political preju-
dices. The conduct of the Sheriff snd the
emphatic condemnation of it by the Judge
will remain in perpetual record to be
despised and scorned forever by all Just
mon.
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Hon. Frank Thomas again Votes for
Negro Suffrage.

Although the banners borne in the Radical
hrocessi ions and public meetings during the late
political canvas in the Hon. Frank Thomas
Congressional District, had inscribed upon then,
the woris-"Io N:sro and No Rebel .Sa6rays,"
and although Mr.. Thsmas himself and other raii-
cal orators uttered tho same declaration, We find
him again voting for Negro Suffrage, last week,
when the Bill to invest the negroes of the Dis
trict Of Columbia with that privilege was before
Congress lie MAS never elected upon that issue,
and by this vote, he misreprcsents the wishes of
his Immediate constituency aud nineteen twen-
teths Of tie pco2le of the State at large, and one
Vt the FIRST acts of our Legislature, when il as
senh'es, should he, to request him to resign.
" Mr.. Thomas wishes to he consistent and act
j accordance with the inscription upon the rad
CT! banners, sbsve referred to, and his on re-
peRted declarations, he should have voted again,,
negro suffrage and rebol suffrage upon every
occasion. that offered, but, 60 far from this, we
fud him embracing the very first opportunity
that presented itself to flsify, iu part, the motto
of his party and his own soleun declarations.
VIC ihink, we risk notking when we say that
with his next term in Congress will close his
pnhiic career. White mon may allow themselves
TO Ito deceived cnes-yea twice, bat aeycr b.
third ine.-Ircd'k. Union.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Az ESrERrAENEr1 At THE SEnIEAaY.-A very
pleasing enter' .lnment was given hv the pupils
OF Tue Seminary on last Friday evening which
Was attended by large number ofthcir relatives
and friends 1t was to be regretted that want of
room precluded a much larger attendance since
lack of accommodation forbade an increased
number of invitations. Nevertheless the spacious
Study-hall and adjacent recitation rooms were
comfortably crowded with about three hundred
ladies and gent!sment who were pleasantly en-
tertained with selections of vocal and instrument
: music, tablcaux, charadcs and social oddi-
les.
The singing in Chorus was highly commended
and appreciated as was also that of the "Huntcr'
Song" and 'rm merry Zangsra." Too much
praise cannot be awarded the young ladies' for
the remarkable perfection with which they sus-
tained the different representations ofthe tab!cau1
for their admirable selection of the various
scenes.
''The Crotched Mania," was an amusing dis
play of one of the phases Of feminine accomplish
ment;- The Reprimand, "a picture of a
lovers discovered letter in the hands of an
amazed but loving mother who had arrlgncd
her blnshing daughter ia front of hct-which
occurrence is being witnessed by 'the gentle
man in question ''pceking' in at the curtaincd
wiHdow. "The Morning Star" was brilliant and
beautiful; The Gipsey fortune-tellers were admi
rably portrayed both in personnel and poisc,
and elected general applause. "The Mysteries
of Spiritual Rappings Disclosed in Its severa
acts was we'll sustained and comically pictured
the unmysterious results ofone of the humbugs
of the day. "Our present fashions" or rather
that Of the sex, feminine, were laughably bur.
lesqued. "The Bridal prayer was well cast
and presented; "The Gnitar lesson" won great
praise for its prettiness; "Six weeks after mar
riage," we think, was the best of the tableau1 in
design and beauty OF representation, and was
received wi b an appreciate encore Glove by
Moonlight" in its sentimsnislity gave lucid il
lustration of the tender passion which takes kind
ly to moonlight in tho bliudnos of love and its
varied consequences. The closing tableaux,
"The metorie shower, was prettily represented
and compensated us fully for the loss of the bril-.
liant display prophesied to occur in Novcm-
ber. ..
This entertainment closed the exercises of the
Seminary, until after the holidays when they
will again be resumed and the duties of its schol
astic yea1 continued. This Institution has late
ly gained great prestige in our community -and
its number Of pupils is increasing monthly. It's
corps of teachers embrace eight in number and
several are yet expected to be added.-Mrald
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DO "yYc Endorse conRrss, =,

In frontof tte "Loysl Lcarss Hsadquar,ersr
In this city, are the words, Ne Endor.s C.a-
grtts" LAST week Congress passed an oct to
allow negroes in the District of Columbia to vot.
at all future elections, and Ne shosld like 10
know whether the "Loyal League" endorse this
act The words, 1--WE endorse Congress-" have
very wide latitude. They pledge all who have
adopted them as their motto, to approve and
s4nctioa al that Congress ever did in the past-
al 'ha' is now doing and all that it may dc il
the fnturel We can hardly conceive how men
Ia their prop"r senses can go so far. We endorse
tne oonst'luJ an OF the United States as our faith.
e's made it, and We endorse President johnson,
restoration 'licy but we are not willing TO say
i''"t we will endorse whatever any other mar o,
at OF men thiok fit to do in the uture, We art
t.f- slave ofhdbcdy --Ffedt.ich Lh,ta.
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Maryland Legislature

@This body will commence its session
on Wednesday next. There appears tobo a
vast amount Of work cut out for it, but
how much of it will even be finished re-
mains to be seen. The time allotted for its
session is short and petitions intended to 60
before it should be forwarded at a very
early day in the session in order to secure
their object, We have no hesitancy in
saying that vast majority of selecting
jurors. and yet they may fail in securing
this change neglcctiag to make their wish
cs known. Get up your petitions without
delay and we Goudt not your reasonable
demands will receive favorable considera-
items.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
CoMMERCIAL RECORD.
BALTIMORE MARKETS
[rnox THE REPORT OF TIE BALTIMORE SUI


FLouR.-Was dull to-day; very few buyers,
and only for small lots. Ws report sale of loo
bills choice Northwestern Extra at $I2, IS. The
market closed nominal at quotations Howard
Street Super and Cut extra !1,00aSIl, ,55, do.
Extr.. shipping l2,5Oa$l2,75, do. high grades
;3a$l4; do. Family Is, ,5Os$IG; Ohio Super and
Cat Extra 10, 75aSll, do. Extra shipping none
do. retailibg none, do Family l5,0oa$l5, so;
Northwestern Super 10, 5OaS1l. do. Extra la
$l2,75; City Mills Super lo,5oa$ll, 90, do
standard Extra ll,25aSl2,75 do. shipping
brands Extra l5aSl6; Baltimore, Welchs and
Greenfield Family SIT, 5O and Baltimore high
grade Extra Sl6,75 per Lbl. Rye Flour-new
G,25aS65o. Corn Meal-City Mills SIS per
bbl.
The inspections of Flour and Meal in the city
of Baltimore for the week ending December 2c
1866, were as follows;-Howard Street 2s42
and 90 half; City Mills 54o6bbs and 600 half
bbls; Ohio 1911 bbs; and Family 1899 bbls and
90 half hbls. Togethee with $50 bbls Rye Flour
and 220l bbls Corn Meal.
GRAIH.-W oeat was in very limited receipt to-
day, only $50 bushs red, no prime: market was
fiat, only 100 bushs red reported sold at 81, no
white oGered-prices were regarded as cents
lower. Corn-s6O0 bushsls white and $500
bushs yellow received; demand fairrccspt dan
firmer than at The close of yesterday for prime
dry white, but yellow was lower; included in
the sales were $500 bushs white at 1,O5aSl ,0s;
5000 bushs damp and good do at 90 cts aSl ,o3
as to condition; 5000 bushs prime yellow at ST.;
800 bushs do. in lots at ST., 05 200 bushels damp
at 95 cents. Oats-l73O bushs received; receiv-
ed; 1900 bushs mixed sold at 81 cents: $500
bushs prime at 60ao2 cts. No sales Of Rye re-
ported, G25 bushs offered.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Flour dull and lOa20 ceass lower; sales of $500
bbs, State at s,3OaSll, 90, Ohio llaSl3, rs,
Sonthesn II, l0a$l6,50. Wheat dull and la2
cts lower; sales of 1000 bushs, Milwaukee at
$2335. Corn lc lower; sales of IS, 00e bushs a,
l,09aSl, 10 for Western mixed Oats q shade
easier, sales of Al, 900 bushs. Beef heavy
Pork closed frmer. Lasd is heavy and lower:
sales of l5oo bbls at lltsE?t cts for old, and IL
l23 eta for new. WhiskOy.
HAGERSTOWN PRODUCE MARKET.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

NorrcE.-We have been requested to
state, that meeting will bo held ct the
Court House, in Hagerstown, on Saturday,
the 9th day ofJanuary i1S67. at 2 clock,
p. NJ. for the PURPOSE OF re-orsanizing
the Agricultural and Mechanical Asso-
citation of Washington County, the arss
Saturday of January being the day fixed
by the Charter for tile annual election Of
its officers. All tho former members and
others in favor Of the object, are respect
fully invited to attend. ......
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

~ FussY. 1t is really funny to hear such
men US Senator Wade and others dcclar-
ing that they are now "in favor of Impair
tial suffrage without regard to color, race
or SEX when only few years ago they
were opposed to allowing foreigners to
exercise that privilege until after resi-
dcnce oftwenty-one years, no matter how
white their skin or pure their blood! What
wonderful change has come over the
spirit of their dream. Frcdk Union.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
Washington Co. Mutual Ins. Co.

Es-We learn that this prosperous
Company at II Getting Of its members on
the 22l inst, held in. pursuance Of the
noti>e heretofore published in this paper
adopted the act of the late special -ession
of the Legislature, providing for the
amendment and extension of its charter.
by vote of eighty-two aes to ten nays.
The amendment provides for increas-
ng the money capital Of the company
from $4,000 to $35, 900, by setting
aside 30 per cent of its net earnings in
each and every year until it reaches
the last named sum, after which the whole
net earnings will be again divided amongst
its members.
The policy Of this amendment is GER
tainly true ono. 1t must add greatly
to tho strength of the company, and should
recsmmend it to increased patronage.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
IulnOrtant ArresfK

Gs-On Mon ny last. officer Reynolds
of this place, arrested, at Williamsport,
Jerome Glosson, upon the charge of kill
ling d, Clinton Rench, in the fall or sum-
mer oflSGl. He was held in $4,000 bail,
by Justice Biershing to answer the charge
at Curt Mr.. William Logan becoming his
surety.
The circumstances of the killing of
young Rench arc familiar to most of our
readers. He was brutally murdered in
the streets of Wiliamsport, to which place
he had gone TO transact some business by a
mob of excited political opponents who
arrogated to themselves the right to infict
death upon all who dared to differ from
them in their Radical notioss, and at the
head of, or conspicuous among which, it is
alleged, was Glosson.
The investigation of this case has not
been heretofore urged or entered upon
because its political character forbade the
idea of a just administration of the Law;
during the existence of the bitter State Of
feeling which has, since that time, Rmani-
tested itself iu This COUNTY. Its investi-
CATION now will possibly more or less i'm
plicato other parties who acted minor
parts in the tragedy.
Ts.is is important as afording an
evidence of the beginning of settlemen
of those numerous Lacts of violence and
outrage upon person and property perpe-
trated during the war, rendering our
county perfect sspcndcmonium, and for
which no remedy was then to bs obt aimed:
Let ithoso who hen played tho part oil
Regulators stand from under fsr their
turn to he regulated by the land is at hand
or We sadly mistake the signs of the
times.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

CoNcERT.-Mr. Cretin enter taius the
citizens of WilliamspOrt and vicinity, this
evening, by concert of vo cal and instru-
mental music at the Presbyterian church
in that place. Such,as ear enjoy .rich
musical treat should not fail to be present.
The proceeds are, VIC believe, to be appro-
rrated to charitable purposes.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

HEAVY SrocK.--It is stated that at the
recens New York Central railroad election,
LIE Grand Lockwood voted on $4,000, 900
OF stock; Henry Keep on g., 500, 900, and
Cornelius Vanderbilt on $2,5OO,OO0. all
standing on the books of the company in
th cir own names
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

AN snraged parent had jerkei h is pre-.
voking son across his knee. and was oper-
ating upon the exposed portion Of the
urehin's person with great vehemcncs when
the young ose dug into tLe pateraal legs
with his venomus little teeth.
"Blazss what are you biting me for?"
"Wsll, dad, you beginned this here wal, ,
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
DIED.

Near Benevela. on the sth inst, Mrs. CtrH.RISs
HAMMOND, aged SO years, II months and % days.
Near Boonsboro', on the 18th inst. Mr.. EMANu-
Ell Long, aged 81 years, months and 10 days.
On the 10Th inst, at his residence, near Broad
tording Mills, Mr.. THOMAS HAMILTON, in the 9th
year of his age.
On the 10Th Of August last DAVID HESRY MAR
TIN, son of Nicholas and Barbara A. Martin, aged
years and 10 days.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
Congress

ETThis dclsctablc body has taken a
recess untillafter the holidays. consequent
ly We have none Of their dirt doings to
report. This was necessary, we suppose,
to enable them to spend the 50. 900 filched
from tho Treasure in the shape of extra
pay. This is another of the beauties Of
Radicalism. -" u . l.'.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

Holr arrisr will make draft npon
the pockets of the reader on the morning
of the LIST of January. The draft will
VIC hops, bc chocrfully hoaorcl in '.loyal'
currency AMI with liberal aaai.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

ARREST AND CoMMITTAL.- A negro
man, supposed to be Richards, one of the
murderers of Mr.. Lyles, of this county,
was recently arrested in Norfolk, Va
On the requisiton of the Governor of Mary
land he was brough to our Jail on Monday
last, by our sheriff, Mr. Turton. There
seems to be some doubt about his identity
and persons living in Alexandria, where
Richards was known, have been sent for,
and if not identified, the man will be dis
sharged.-MulJoro' Gazette.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

FINHE Advertiser has on hand Of his sv. max.
100 Pr. Ladies Calf andKip Bsetees
90 pair MEMS CALF, KIP, and COARSE ROOT
r fall wear. JONk, Spirf NV
Williamsport, Aug, so, 1865. Ne
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Military Tyranny at an End-Democ-
...... .,. racy yindicated.

The .lato decision Of the Suprom, Court,
to which We briefly referred in yesterday s
issue. evidently touches the conscience o!
certain parties on the raw; it indeed they
have any conscience. The decision to
which we aliule is the case Of e.r pqnc
Milligan, who was tried by court martial
at indianapolis. Indiana, during the war
and sentenced TO he hung. Tho court dcci-
dcd that no person uncOnnrc:ed ocM the
army or aarg. ca" he lamfuHy depriced Of
tie right Of hrM Lyjmy, when the civil
courts are open and are in the unobstruc-
ted exercise of their functions. This de-
cis;on cannot, however, call from the cold,
quiet grave the victims of fanaticism and
tyranny. The most it can do is to protect
the citizens J'~ the present and brand those,
who in the past cried for LlootI, as mur-
dercrs. The able and intelligent Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
Gazette says: r. e.. ..,.. Hr
at will be seen that this decision goes
to the extent orrendering null and void
all convictions BY military courts" and
"militaty commissions" of person in civil
life necessarily inrlHcliag cren tie prison
ers at tie Dry 1'ntugas. Nor can the con-
viction be easily dismissed that if this de-
esion could have been two years earlier,
the fate of some now hesond the reach Of
legal remedy would have been at least a
mildcr one." .-''
Thc-poor victims of a mercilcss tyran-
ny who are "beyonl the reach of legal
remedy, "arc now sleeping in their graves,
Doubtless their mu-dcrers will find some
excuse to calm their conscience, but his
tory truthful and justice memorable will
brand them as they deserve. They may
exclai,n, "Out, damned spot" but the
crimson of innocent blood will still be
''therc.'' ..J.'.'. ''. .' ...
When the Democratic masses plead for
the maintenance of the Constitution, when
they cautioned tho gildcd puppets of mar
tial power against overriding the rights Of
citizens and trampling under foot the
shield of the people, they were assailed
as ''rebel sympathizsrs," and amidst the
insane howliags of these sclfStyled Union
saviors, the gallows steadily did its werk,
and tho baslilcs received their victims.
Tic Democracy ofthe nation are no,o rim
dtct'cd. This triumphant vinlication of
their plcadings and principhs, by the
highest tribunal of the nation, will be to
them tower of strength. Let that
stcngth DO uscl unshrinkingly. Lst the
people dsmdnd that the accumulated usur-
pations ofpowsr in the War and other de-
partments be at once surrendered. The
time has come for our rulers to sgpare
their actions .by Mc Consultation Of tie
nation; no more pleas of necessity" nil
itary or other, must be permitted, but a
strict construction of the organic law and
the impartial administration ofM law
should be insisted upon by heretofore
submissive but siugularly outraged pco-
pie. - Washington Unior.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

ES Previous to the late election the
Radicals contcnded that the issue was
mot negro, but Rebel Suffrage. ":Wha,
is the state os affairs now? Why, Congress
has already passc bill enfrachising the
negro in the District OF Columbia, and the
Hon. Francis Thomas. the Representative
from this district, has prepared bill, as
We learn from Radical authority, providing
for similar state Of affairs in this State
This information is Cleaned from the fol-
lowing paragraph of Washington news.
1t will be seon that all, withom regurd to
cotor, are to be permitted to vote, should
Mr. Thomas IDEAS be carried out. Read it
and then determine how near truth MAS
the Radical assertion that. Rebel md not
Negro Suffrage" was the issue: ~.
Hon. Francis Thomas, of Marylan.l.
has prepared a bill for Introduction
IN the House to guarantee 3 republican
fern of government" to, to,Maryland. The bill
premises that thirteen counties ofthc State.
comprising not morc..than one-fth of the
white population of tho State. control the
legislation 1t provides for the assembling
OF u constitutional convention. the delegates
to which shall be voted for by all citizens.
without regard to color. and when coasti-
tuition ia adopted it shall ba submitted to
Congress, when, il it is approved. it shall
be declared the fundamental law of the
State, and the officers chosen in acsor lance
with it shall Be installed. t.., -.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27

kFThe duty of participating in the
festivities ofthe season has sadly inter-
fered with the duties Of the editor, We
hope ere long to get properly sobered down
again and in condition to drive the gray
goose quill with renewed vigor. Christmas
comes but once q year, if the Almaaack
speaks truly, aud its dull dolt that fails
to make the most of it. ...r..... .t. .....
Maryland free press., 1866-12-27
Agents for the Free rress.

THOMAS q, ROBERTSON, UagcrStowa.
J. B. MeCbfERY, I"
JOSEPH MURREY, lIancock
JOSEPH HARR!HON. Milestone Point
Or. J. A. q. HOVER, Clcarspring.
r. III. WILSON, --.-. Cunocochcague. 80
B. F. SLICK, Leitcrsburg,
gcs-M Messrs. ABBOTT L CO., 81 Nassau ST.,
New York, are our authorized Ageats in that
city.
ES- Messrs. Nichols & Graves, ..No. A West
Fayette street, Baltimore, Nd, are the autheri-
xed agents of the "Free Press in that city.
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r E1-If ii be true, as the Radicals nop
assert, that the present constitution Of this
State does not secure to the people Re-
publican form Of Government. who is to
blamc;sThc Radicals Of course. They not
only framed it, but secured its adoption
at the point ofthc bayonet. Such Democrats
as were suspected of opposing it were
thrust aside as unworthy of the night Of
suffrage. To have iatimatcd such a hing
in the palmy days of Radicalism, when
Lincoln ruled the land with a rod of iron,
would have subjected one to Incarceration
in some bastile or transportation beyond
the lines. Now we have from the mouth of
Radicalism itself an acknowledgement Of
the utter worthlessuess of their pet tho
present constitution OF Mary land.