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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

In the SENATE, on Thursday last, Senate bill
amending the charter of the Manassas Gap
and Winchester and Potomac Railroads was ia
ken up. The bill provides that the Manassas
Gap Railroad Company shall have power to
construct a railroad connecting the Winchester
and Potomac Railroad with their road at or
near Strasburg, in Shenandoah county, and to
permit them to increase their capital stock if
necessary.
Mr.. Coleman, of Louisa, opposed the bill,
which was warmly defended by Mr.. Meade, of
Frederick, who explained that the citizens of
the lower Valley only asked the privilege OF
constructing, at their own expense, eighteen
miles of railroad to Strasburg so that they
may be able to reach Richmond and the inte-
rior of the State without going round to Balti-
more. After some further discussion, Mr..
Coleman withdrew his opposition, andthe bill,
under suspension of the rules, was passed
ayes &c, noes none.
Senate bill providing for the admission Of
the evidence of colored persons in legal inves-
LEGATIONS, and for other purposes, was taken
up and passed-ayes, 20; noes, Z.
Several bills regulating the status of freed
men and comforting various rights and privi-
leges on the colored people were also passed.
In the House lengthy report from a special
committee was made against the payment OF
the claim for steamers seized by order of Gov
ernor Letcher, in April, 1861, chiefly on the
ground that after the passage of the ordinance
Of secession all acts by his authority were void.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

Much has been said and written upon the
subject of Southern restoration, negro suffrage,
and the intolerance and injustice of radicalism,
but we do not remember to have seen SO much
clearness of statement, aptness of illustration
and strength of argument condensed in small
compass as we find in recent letter OF Hon.
WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON, of Illinois. Vol
umes have been written to express what he ex-
presses in the following brief sentences. he
says:
"The President saws the rebellion is over
Congress says no, the rebellion is sui gong
on. Between the President and the radical
Republicans there is "a deep ditch and high
wall" The radical Republicans In Congress
don't want the Union. They mean to keep
discord and anarchy triumphant as long as
they have the power. Their expulsion from
place by the people is certain.
"There is not to-day in the land Except in
Congress) any opposition to the Union, the
Constitution which makes the Union, or the
laws passed in pursuance OF the Constitution;
yet the radical Republicans say the rebellion
still continues that 1t icN last and continue
until the negro is aNolced to rOte IN all the
States lately in rebellion. NEGRO VOTING is
THE TEST OF LOYALTY" All the States and
people opposed to this are in rebellion. By
this test Connecticut at her astelection, placed
herself in rebellion, so did Wisconsin, Minneso-
ia and Colorado. Massachusetts, allows the
negro to vote; Rhode Island, Vermont and
Maine do the same all the rest, believe, deny
the negro this privilege.
"Thirty States are certainly in rebellion,
according to this test. Four-say six-are
loyal"
Here the whole subject, argued and illustra-
ted, is in a nut-shell.-Richmond Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTITUTE-Gen-
eral F. H, Smith, the Superintendent of this
institution, stated, the other day, that five of
its faculty fell in battle: Lieutenant General
Stonewall Jackson, Major General Rhodes,
Colonel Crutchfeld, Captain Morgan and Lieu
tenant Crittenden. Colonel Crutchfield. who
had Just been elected to fill the chair of his la
mented chief, jackson, fell in one of the last
fights of the war, and left among his papers a
manuscript volume on Analytical Geometry,
written by him while confined to his bed from
wounds received at Charlottesville. Besides
these, one hundred and twenty-five of its alum
nj fell in battle, embracing such names as the
Aliens, Pattons, Williams, Smith, Mallory.
Garnet, Latimer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
Important Decision of the Quarter.
master General.

The Quartermaster General refuses to pay for
property used during the war for military pur-
poses in the Southern States. The following
decision has just been made in case where
vouchers had been given, by order Of comman-
ding general, for the use of a blacksmith-shop
and tools belonging to loyal citizen of Win
chester, Virginia.
"Winchester was hostile town, captured
from an enemy who did not surrender on terms,
but were driven out by force of arms; every
thing in it was a prize of war; as at Atlanta
and Charleston, buildings were occupied for
shelter of troops, and for sick and wounded
soldiers. 1t does not appear that the Militia
nv Department should order payment OF any
rents under such circumstances.
We understand that this decision will apply
to all similar cases arising in the Southern
States, even where the claimants produce evil
dence of loyalty.-Nm Int
1t is understood that an effort will be made
in Congress to modify this course of procedure
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
More Care of the Negro.

The Senate, on Thursday last, passed bill
to enlarge the powers of the Freedmen's Blu
reau. The concern is to continue in force un-
I'll otherwise ordered, and to extend to all parts
of the United States. Itprovides for addition
al officers at $500 per annum, and extends
military jurisdiction and protection over them.
1t provides for the issue of provisions, clo-
thing, fuel, and other supplies, medicines, &C.,
to freedmen and their families; and hOmesteads
are to be set apart for freedmen and loyal ref
ugees upon unocupied public lands in Florida,
Mississippi, and Arkansas, not exceeding in all
three millions efGcres Of good iaRd-in parcels
Of forty acres each. Lands are authorized to
be procured by grant or purchase for the needy,
and asylums and schools are to be built for
them. Punishment is to be inflicted upon per-
sons who interfere with these arrangements.
No such bene6cent care, let it be remcm-
bered, is provided for lchite settlers on public
lands under the homestead law of which Pres
ident johnson, while in Congress, was the au-
thor and patron.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

In the Senate of the u S. on the 29th. Mr..
Wiley presented the memorial and resolutions
of the Legislature of West Virginia, asking
the speedy action of Congress on the bill provi-
ding for the annexation of the Counties ofBerke-
ley and Jefferson 20 the State of West Virgin
ia. Laid on the table Also, memorial and
resolutions of the Legislature of West Virginia,
asking the appropriation of lands for the con-
struction of railroads in that State. Referred
to committee on public lands.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
DIED.,

On Sunday night, the 2lst Of January, 1866. in
Ioudoun County, near Harpcr's Ferry, Va, Mrs.
CHARLOTTE THOMPSON, wife of Mr.. Carey
Zorger, of Bolivar, in the ed year of her age.
JOHN PENDLETON KENNEDY, youngest child
Of John W. Kennedy, Esq, aged nearly MONTH
On the I'd ult., after brief illness, Mrs. LENA
RIAN MCDONALD, aged "a years, 10 months and
IL days, wife ofJames L. Mcdonald, Of Winchester.
In Shepherdstown, on Monday morning week,
Mr.. JAMES BOWERS, aged about 40 years.
On the 10Th ult., JOHN TAYLOR, aged " years,
a worthy and respected citizen Of Winchester.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
MARRIED

brides father, Hanson NARROW of Maryland Tract,
by the Rev. Jos. Trapnell Mr.. SAMUEL Is. PRES
TON, to Mrs. 4. C. Z. TIIRASHER,-all Of Md.
On the morning Of the 10th, at Christ's Church,
by the Rev. Mr.. Meredith, DIR. BENJAMIN NJ.
CROMWELL, of Albany, Georgia, TO Miss L0Ul-
SA BURWELL, daughter Of p. q. l.. Burwell, Of
Winchester, Va.
On the>l0th ult., in Waynesboro, Augusta conn
ty, by Rev. ii. A. Gaver, Mr. CHAS. X. HAlNES,
formerly of this county, to Miss SALLlEJ j. REED
Err, of Waynesboro.
At Berkeley Springs, Morgan county, on 22nd
ult., 1t LEMUEL EVANS, of New York city, TO
Miss GETTIE X. PRATHER, late Of Clearspring,
Nd.
On the 18th ult., BY the Rev. Mr.. Etchison. Mr.
SAMUEL II. LAISE, Of Berkeley county, TO Miss
M0LLIE c., second daughter Of ). c. WHITE
SIDE, Esq, of Fincastle, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

af1n The following from Petersburg paper
is in reference to a soldier from this county, tc
which the attention of his friends is called:
In the yard of Mari Hill" the residence in
Prince George county Of Mr.. James Smith, is
buried the body of Lieut. b. Lucas, Company
d, 18th Virginia (Confederate) Cavalry. He
was killed on the Goth of September, 1864
near Sycamore Church. Mr.. Smith desires us
to say that should this meet the eyes of the
friends of the deceased, and they will communi-
cate with him on the subject, he will furnish a
coffin and bring the body to Petersburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
Sale Memoranda.

Personal Property of the late Roger Chew, deed
to be sold by Col. R. p Chew, Adm, on Thursday,
February sth.
Personal Property Of the late James d. Gibson,
deceased by G. W. Eichelberger, ADM, on We'd
nesday, February l4th.
Trustees sale of Furnace Farm by Henkle and
Green, Trustees, on Saturday, 18th February. .
Executors sale of Valuable Jefferson Land, and
House and lot, by Thos. Rutherford, Executor, on
Saturday, February 24th.
Geo. II. Tate offers for sale fine Farm near this
place. If not disposed of privatey, will be sold %
auction on LIST day ofMarch.
For particulars read the advertisements.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

We are happy to state, that the President Of
the Manassas Gap R. R. Company thinks the
cars will run from Strasburg to the Deep Cut
neal. Harrisonburg by the LIST of August next.
There is also every probability that the Manas-
sas Gap Road will be extended to Winchester
at an early day, thus giving to the people Of the
great Valley an outlet to Baltimore by . con-
tinuous line of railway.-Rock Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
Inaugurating a Revolution.

The New York Herald considers the action
Of the present Congress as inauguaatins arevo-
lution-a war Ct races. The people of the
South, yielding to the arbitrament of arms,
hayecome back asking the privileges and bles-
sings Of a restored Union. At this point they
are met by Congress, which defantly refuses
them admittance; thus in effect saying that
those States which could OF succeed by ordi-
nances ofsecession, nor by the sword and bay
onet. are nevertheless out Of the Union! The
fanatics in Congress are doing their worst to
stir up strife, which must eventuate in war
Of races. The conservative portion Of that
body are striving to arrest the evil; and the
President is firm, but the majority keep out
Tennessee. and we thus have the anomOly Of a
r,.,i,,st from A State outside Of the Union!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

The UsURY LAVA large meeting of the
business men of Richmond was held on Friday
evening last, to urge on the Legislature re-
peal or modification of the usury law. The
object is to attract capital from other States to
develop the bOundless resources of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

MoDEs[-Gov. Brownlow, in a letter to
Speaker Colfax, expresses his anxiety to see
the Tennessee representatives admitted, but
with characteristic modesty advises against the
admission of members Of any other Southern
State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

SECRETARY SEWARD, with his son and fami-
ly, arrived theSteamer De Soto, at Washing
ton, on Sunday last, after visiting Havana, ST.
Thomas, Santa Cruz, st. Domingo, and Port
au-Prince, at each of which he was treated
with distinguished consideration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

WILLIAM CAVE was arrested in this town on
Thursday last upon the charge of horse-steal-
ing, and conveyed to the jail in Martinsburg
for present safe-keepiRg. He has long been
suspected as having had something to do with
the thieving operations in this vicinity, and his
apprehension may be the means of bringing to
Justice his confederates in evil doings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
NOTICE.

THE next regular monthly meeting Of the Charles
town Christian Association will be held at the A.
cademy, on Monday evening next, at Ga o'clock.
X. 7. BROWN,
Feb. /. Prssident
Gc- The Rev. Mr.. MARCH will preach in the
NJ. E. Church in this place, on Sunday morning
next, (Feb. 4th,) at IL o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

The Wheeling htelhgencer says that "the
attention of the Court of Appeals was mainly
occupied on Friday the 10th ult., by Hon. Chas.
}. Faulkner, who seeks admission to practice
as an attorney in the Courts OF this Common
wealth, without taking the test oath"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

GENERAL EARLY-A letter was received in
Petersburg, Thursday last, from a gentleman
in Mexico, who announces the arrival in that
country of General Early. He rode on horse
back in disguise from Lynchburg to Galveston,
Texas, and thence took ship to Havana, was
wrecked, finally reached that city, and after a
short stay sailed for Mexico
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

L. c. BAKER, chief detective of the War De-
partment, is now under trial in Washington on
the complaint of Jos. R. and Lucy L. Cobb,
charged with false Imprisonment, assault and
battery and extortion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

STAY LAw.-The Committee Of Courts Of
Justice of the House of Delegates of Virginia
have reported a bill changing and re-enacting
the stay law. The pecuniary condition Of tho
people of the State at the close of the war. is
stated as the justifying motive CT the act.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

Hon. E. b. HALL, we understand, has quail
fled as Judge of this Judicial Circuit, and will
make Martinsburg his place Of residence. His
friends expect him during the coming week.
Berkeley Union
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

Yesterday our friend JERE. HARRIS present
ed US with a piece of Chine. We judge from
the dimensions of the piece that the "whole
hog" must have been rouser.
This establishes Mr.. II. as among those Of
our friends who are true TO the backbone
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

GoDEY's LADY's Book for February contains
a large colored plate of Fashions, besides other
illustrations, and full pages of interesting mat
ter combining TO make it the best publication
Of its kind in the country,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
PUBLIC SALE.


WILL be sold at the residence Of the late Jn,
w d. Gibson, one mile north Of Charlestown,
On Wednesday, february Il, 1866,
tie following property:
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE:
Beds, Bedding, Chairs, and several good
Stoves.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
Including
Two good four-horse Wagons,
One good two-horse Wagon,
One good one-horse Wagon.
One Ok Cart, One Horse Cart,
One Dorsey Wheat Reaper,
One "Bckman & Hoffman" Wheat Drill,
One first class Wheat Fan,
Two Barshear Ploughs,
-Four Double Shovel Ploughs,
Two Single Shovel Ploughs,
Two Harrows, &C., &c.
Also, Gears and Gearing.
STOCK:
Two good young Mules,
-Four good Work Horses,
Two two year old Colts,
Several good Mich Cows,
A lot Of young Stock Cattle,
A first class yoke Of Oxen; also,
Six head of Southdown Sheep,
Thirteen head Stock Hogs-among them
five Brood Sows.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

STATUE OF WAsHINGToN.-The House OF
Delegates of West Virginia have unanimously
adopted a resolution returning to the State of
Virginia the bronze statue Of Washington, Ia
ken from Lexington, Virginia, when that place
was captured by the United States forces. A
resolution of similar character was introduced
in the Senate, but it. together with the House
resolution, ON its being introduced in the Sen
ate, was tabled there, awaiting the return of the
Chairman of the Military Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
ALSO.
rs Acres Growing Wheat,
17s BARRELS OF CORN.
and about

and ABOUT
IT'S BARRELS OF CORN.
Terms Of Sale:
A credit of six months will be given on all
sums of twenty $500 dollars and upwards,
by giving bond with approved security. I'm
der that amount the Cash will be required.
The CORN will be sold for Cash. No prop
erty to be removed until terms Of sale are eorn-
piled with,
G.. w. EICHELBERGER,.
January Is, 1868. Admt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

Resolred by the Legislature Of West Virginia,
that it is inexpedient at this time to modify or
repeal any of the existing laws, restrictions or
qualifications in this State in regard topTsons
who participated in the late rebellion.
Mr. Chapline introduced bill to amend the
act of last winter in regard to the statutes of
limitation, so as to make it apply also tocrim-
inal cases, and a bill to authorize the Boards of
Supervisors Roads in all cases, each of which
was read the first time and referred.
In the House, Mr.. McCurdy-
Directing the committee on counties, &C., to
consider the propriety of ordering special
election on the question ofreplacing the county
seat of jefferson at Charlestown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

EOUND in the possession Of William Cave. APP
ii pretended on the 18th instant as a horse thief,
a DARK BAY GELDING, black name and tail. n
bout sixteen hands high. supposed 10 have been
stolen by said Cave, and now in my possession
The owner will come forward, prove property and
take him away. ID. II. C0CKRlLL. :
Charlestown, Jan. 30-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
West Virginia Legislature.

Thursday 18th. Mr.. Chapline offered the
following in the Senate:
Whereas, The most merciful policy and proc
lamations of the President of the United States
in regard to rebels latein arms against the Gov
eminent, Instead of awakening proper sense
of gratitude upon their part and producing due
Difference and submission to the established laws
of West Virginia, have resulted in many instan-
ces in open opposition to and defiance Of the
same, and in a systamatized attempt through
out the State to take possession of the ballot
box, and to prevent the organization of the gov
eminent and the establishment of civil law,
except upon rebel terms and by the admission
of rebels into Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01
TO THE PEOPLE OF BERKELEY AND JET
PERSON COUNTIES, W. VA.

V'IIE undersigned has this day opened law Of
flee in his dwelling house, at Leetown, Jefer-
son county, where he can be consulted or en-
ployed at any time. All communications adj
dressed to him at this Post Office, will be
promptly attended to.
l.. p. w. BALCH.
Feb. !, 1SG6--1m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

This wear Ash wednesday aus on 81; 'alen-
tines day, and Easter SUNDAY on - ''0' >
Ssy"-lst Of April.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-02-01

Ex-Gov. Wise is defending liquor cases in
Richmond.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18

llghtness and durability combined in their
manufacture. They also consider them
a far more economical and comfortable
Hoop Skirt than ever has or cs be made
for all crowded assemblages, for the
promenade or house dress. Any lady
after wearing one of these Skirts will
never afterwards willingly dispense with
their use. Long experience In the
~ufacture Of Hoop Skirts has proven to the
proprietors OF this invention. that single.
springs will always retain that stiff, un-
yielding and bungling style which has
ever characterised them, whereas the
double spring hoop or the Duplex Ellip-
tic, will be found free from these object
ions. Notwithstanding the ability of the
manufacturers, Messrs. Vests, Bradley
& Cary, to turn out over six thousand
Skirts per day from their large m~anufac-
tories in New York, they feel obliged to
request all merchants ordering the Du-
pick Skirts, 10 send their orders a few
days before they are wanted, if possible,
as they are always most constantly over.
sold some days ahead.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18

An establishment long needed in this
city has at length been established
Messrs. Johnson & Morg an have opened
up a 6rs, class Restaurant, in Whilhey's
Block, on Main street., between Isl and
2nd. They hagR arranged their rooms
with the utmost neatness, with a view to
the comfort and convenience of their
custom. Their bill of fare will be COM
posed of the choicest viands the market
affords, and the choicest wines and
liquors will be kept constantly on hand.
They will keep the best Of cooks to cater
to the wants of their customers, and no
dish so fancy or substantial bnt can be
had there. Drop in.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18

Rainey s. Lewis are receiving new
Dry Goods and Groceries by every boat,
by which their stock, already first class,
IS being swelled to huge proportions
One thing they are paying particular at
tention TO, which must secure them i'm
mense custom none of their goods are
ordered but all are selected under their
own eyes and none butthe best goods and
those adapted to the demands of this
market. They are getting their large
store room in McPherson's Brick COM
pletely crammed with every variety Of
both staple and fancy Dry Goods and
G roceries. which they are selling at fig
ures which defy competition. Give them
a cali
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18
Merchants Read This.

The new stamp tax on canned and
bodied fruits, fish, meat %jsllies and veg.
eiables' went into effect on the lst inst.
This law requires that upon all ans or
bottles filled as above stared, weighing
Two pounds or less a one cent stamp be
affixed for each pound or fraction of a
pound over W pounds, an additional one
cent stamp must be affixed. Our mer.
Chants had better prepare against all
emergencies, as they are required to
stamp ell such goods OF hand.
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18

The NJ. Z. Sabbath School Pic Mic
last Friday was 10 all resp ects a perfect
success. The children, both young and
old, enjoyed themselves hugely. The
weather was pleasant, and the grove re-
sounded with merriment. Altogether
il will be remembered with satisfaction
by all who participated. A huge cake
was conveyed to our Office by Col. Ma
iors. for which our thanks are due those
who remembered the printer, for we
think The 43rd commandment should
read Remember the printer in the
days of thy prosperity, that a clear con-
science may be thine in the hour of ad-
versity."
Nebraska advertiser., 1866-10-18

The R. w. Grand Lodge of l. o. o.
F, which held its Annual Session in this
city Last Tuesday and Wednesday, elect
ed the following Grand Lodge officers
for the ensuing year:
NJ. w. @. NJ. Jonas Hacker, Brown
vile.
r. w. D. G. M. A. P. COgswell,
Brownville.
r, w. q. W., ]. NJ. Hacker, Brown
vile.
r. w. G. s., John Evans, Omaha.
R. w. G. T., A. d. Jones, Omaha.