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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Presentation to VIM. Prescott
Smith. ESQ.

Last evening tsays the Baltimore Transcript
of the 16th,l this popular and most useful citi-
zen was the recipient of magnificent service
of silver plate, valued at S2,5OOl purchased
and presented to him by the employees of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The occasion
was one of great festivity, but as it occurred in
the sacred precincts of a private dwelling, we
do not feel at liberty to dilatc on the subject,
and can only say that we do not know any man
in Baltimore who possesses more warm friends
than does the recipient of this appropriate and
well merited gift.
When Prescott Smith left the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and accepted Office under the
Government, it was a matter of universal re-
greet, but in his present sphere of public useful
ness he has made himself so popular as to lead
his friends to believe that in the exchange, if he
have gained somewhat the citizens of Balti-
more have gained more
We hope that Mr.. VIM. Prescott Smith may
live many years to enjoy the fruits of his years
of toll and labor in our midst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
THE RUMP CONGRESS.

The Radical prints and spouters are giving
themselves and their followers vast deal OF
unnecessary pain by vamping up story that
President Johnson means to recognize the 50
Southern representatives and the Northern and
Western Democrats, about So in number, as
the true House Of Representatives, and send in
his Message to that body, and thus precipitate
a conflict of authority The absurdity Of the
matter is at once developed, when it is stated
that the House of Representatives by law con
sists of 24I members, of which it requires III
to constitute quorum.
President johnson could scarcely be guilty
Of the folly of recognizing minority as the
House of Representatives, whatever he may
think of the injustice of excluding that minori-
IT,. Besides, he has already recognized the te-
qali.y Of the Rump Congress, whatever he may
think of the fairness of the organization, by
signing bills passed by it, and sending MESA
ges to it.
The story, then, of his intentions to ignore
the Rump, is put forward by dishonest dema-
gogues for vile purposes, to dclude plain hon
est people who do not take the trouble to ana
I'VE facts and rumors. The fabrication, how
ever, can only serve temporary purpose. a
few weeks will dissipate this idle invention of
the INSCRIPTIONS demagogues.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Clarke County Matters.
We clip the following Clarke County items
from the Journal of Friday last: =

We clip the following Clarke County items
from the Journal of Friday last
Crime is on the increase in our county, and
if it continues at its present rate the county
Jail will have to be enlarged. On Monday
last, two freedmen, named respectively Webb
Young and Frank Randolph, were committed
charged with stealing wool from COL j. W.
Ware. The amount stolen we have not learned
The Jailor had scarcely time to recover from
this rush upon him, before he was called upon
to accommodate Jim Thompson, Newman
Thompson and jim Tapp, who thinking this
worlds goods were unequally divided, appro-
priated a load of wheat belonging to Mr.. Sam
uel Bromley, which they sold to Mr.. Renner.
Fortunately the rascals were detected in their
villainy and the property stolen recovered.
The Fall term of the Circuit Court commenced
its session on Monday last. Up to the present
time it has disposed of but two cases. Com
monweath u.s. Griffin Taylor, charged with the
murder of Charles Patterson, and Common
wealth Us. L. B. Lightfoot, indicted for grand
larceny. In the first case a large number Of
witnesses were examined and lengthy argu-
ments were made by the counsel upon both
sides. The case was submitted to the jury on
Wednesday evening, who after retiring short
time for consultation, returned with verdict
of not guilty
The second case was continued for the pur-
pose of allowing the accused time to obtain his
witnesses
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Recent Elections.

The Richmond Times speaking of the result
OF the recent elections in the North and West,
andot the persistent course of the leaders of the
icalparty, says: 4" Without representation
IN Congress 10 defend our interests, and auoth-
er resort 70 arms being out Of the question, the
South has nothing left but to endure the malig-
nifty, insults and oUtrages of gigantic merci-
less deSpOtism with dignity and maninesS.-
We have now lttlele:t besides the memory and
traditions of the past. BY silent, dignifed en-
DURANGO Of our wrongs we may retain in the
midstof OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES mankind
but by Slavish. sefviie concessions we shall lose
all which renders life endurable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
MARRIED


On the 18th inst. at the Bolivar N. e. Cburci
by Rev. E. Richardson, Mr.. GEORGE HUGHES
Of Bolivar.
On the 18th inst, at the Parsonage of the NJ
Church, BY the Rev. E. Richardson, Mr.. EAfANT.
FL klDWILER TO Mrs. ANN r. HOUSER, bo;h
of this County.
On the 18th inst, at the residence Of tie bride.
parents, by the Rev. f. Richardson. Mr.. GEOaG s
W: RICE of Frederick, to Miss BETTE E. RUS
SELL of Bolivar.
On the ith inst, By the Rev. D. L. Lewis, Of tie
Episcopal Church OF St Francisyille, a; ST Jane.
Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Capt CEAS.
\. WELSHANS. formerly of ShepherdStown 10
Miss SUE McARTHUR PIPES, of 1berville.
On the 10th inst. at Trinity Church, S,arnion.
by the Rev. j. c. Wheat. Mr.. X. II. ANDERSON,
of Richmond. TO Miss REBECCA G. LEWIS, dsrgh-
ter of Col. Charles Lewis OF Rockingham.
On the 18th inst, at Trinity Church. Stauatou,
By the Rev. James A. Latanc. Capt JOHN y
0PIE to Miss BELLE, second daughter of Col II.
G. Hartman, both of Stanton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Instigators OF MOB Violenee.

Forney, the Secretary Of the Senate, and edl-
tor of two newspapers, the Philadelphia Press
and the Washington Chronicle, and withal a
plausible but lying stump speaker, is exertins
himself earnestly to get up a mob in Baltimore
an experiment which failed him in Philadel-
phia principally because he had not the pluck
10 head the mob himself on the l4th August
last.
The excuse for his present reasonable insti-
cations is, that Gov. Swami may possibly re-
move, under an express power Of the law, the
Police Commissioners of Baltimore, who are
cited before him for official misconduct in the
late eharterelections. 1t charged that judges
of election were appointed who have made false
returns of the votes cast. In one precinct alone
forty-three citizens swear that they were on the
registry Of voters, that their ballots were deposit
ted, and yet only twenty votes were returned.
Many thousands of the best citizens of Bal
timore petitioned the Governor to remove the
Commissioners, and he cited the offenders to
appear before him on Monday last to answer
the charge.
Il is for this that Forney is calling upon the
mob elements in Baltimore to resist, if the Go
vernon should orderthe removal Of the Commits
sioners, and upon the roughs of Philadelphia
and other Northern cities to join them. We
shall see whether Forney will lead the Phila-
delnbia royvlies or whether he will vent his
venom in big, brave words.
At a serenade given to FOrney in Washing
ton on Saturday night, the negroes composing
q considerable proportion of the party, the foul
mouthed hbeller poured forth new tiradeupon
the President and the conservative citizens Of
Washington, and threatened the infection Of
negro suffrage upon the District of Columbia
as among the first acts of the Radical Congress
at its next session.
The Baltimore American, too, is encouraging
mob violence against the action Of the Cover
nor, in case Of removal of the Commissioners.
This, too, is by the same editor who, in 1861,
counselled resistance to the march of Northern
troops through the city of Baltimore, by an
organized force and he exulted in the fact that
the bridges on the Philadelphia and Northern
Central Railroads had been destroyed by the
order Of the then Mayor. "This, Che added,l
win prevent the attempt to suddenly preciPi-
tate any large bodies of troops upon US, and
give time for preparation"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Proclamation by Governor Swami.

The Governor Of Maryland, finding that the
mischievous teachings of Forney and other
mobocrats have encouraged regular organiza-
tons in Baltimore and other places, for the
purpose of resisting his action, if, under the
clear provisions Of the law, he should deem it
his duty to remove the Police Commissioners
of Baltimore for official misconduct in the late
municipal election, has issued proclamation,
warning the leaders, that, in the event Of a
not and bloOdshed growing out of these revo-
lutionary proceedings, they will be held to the
strictest accountability, aud the power of the
STATE will be exhausted bring them to prompt
and merited punishment"
The Commissioners did not appear in person
on Monday last at Annapolis, but by counsel,
who argued against the jurisdiction of the Go
vernon in the case, but disclaimed any inten-
ton to resist the action Of the Governor. AZ
ter argument by counsel for the prosecution,
the Governor decided that he had Jurisdiction,
and the investigation is sol for Friday, to-mor-
row
Tle punishments provided by statute on the
subject are severe. Levying war against the
State is punishable by death or imprisonment
in the penitentiary for not less than six nor
more than twenty years and other sections
provide punishment for those who shall con-
spire or combine withothe tolevy war against
the State, or to give aid or comfort to the enc
mics thereof.
Under either Of these provisions, if war
should ensue, Forney Of the Chronicle and Full
ton Of the American viii be amenable, fer they
have been busy in fomenting mischief We
shall soon see whether either Of them shows
himself in the forefront when danger comes.
Gen. Candy, commander Of the military di-
vision of which Baltimore forms part, ha:
been in consultation with Mayor Chapman and
the Police Commissioners, and has doubles:
warned them of the consequences Of resistance
70 the plain provisions Of law,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Base Ball.

The 'Stonewall Club of this town challenged
by the Star Club of Martinsburg to play Match
Game at some place and time to be designated with
in ten days. The banter was accepted, and Salur-
day last, 2Oth and Shepherdstown, selected as the
time and place. The game, as will be seen by the
official report below, resulted in triumph for our
boys, Martinsburg's Star having gone down be-
hind the 'Stonewall.' The Stonewas entered the
game under some disadvantage of the
Nine selected unavodably detained at home, and
their places supplied at the eleventh hour One
member of the Stonewall, the Right Fielder, was
necessarily absent during part Of the sth and the
whole of the 9th innings, thus giving the Star
material advantage. However, the official score
hollow exhibits a very satisfactory result:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Virginia.

The National Lnteligencer says: Virginia
has only to go to work in earnest to invite cap
ital and population, and in a very short time
her prosperity win exceed the dream of the
most sanguine. This is the golden moment for
Virginia to become the workshop of the South.
Will she sleep over her advantages, or will she
be up and doing?" Virginia and her people
are doing all they can, under the most adverse
circumstances. All that limited means, an i'm
poverished community, a desolated State will
allow. is done or doing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
PENNSYLVANIA Election.

Returns for Governor in all buttwo counties
in Pennsylvania show majority of II, l5l for
Geary. radical. The two counties to be heard
from will not materially change the result
Last year the radical majority in the State was
22,6G0
The total vote of Pennsylvania was about
597 900, or, in round numbers, 600,000 This
is the largest vote ever cast in the State. The
following is the official result for Governor
Geary. radical 306,955; Clymer, democrat,
2s9. O96. Majority for Geary 7.l35.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Explosion.

Explosion.
On Saturday night last, Mr.. WILLIAM BRcwS,
for short time past employed at the Drug Store
of Aisquith 4 Bro, was compromising prescrip-
ton, when an explosion took place. severely burn.
ing his face and hands. BY imnpediIte application
of remedies by Mr.. Aisquiih and prompt medical
attention, his pains were aleviated, and we under
stand he is now doing we'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
a very satisfactory result:

Umpire, g. " Beltzhooyer, Esq, Of Shepherds
town. Scorers, B. Honnet OF Star Club and ). n.
Gallaher of Stonewall Club.
The 2nd Nine of the Stonewall will play Match
Game with the LIST Nine of the Old Dominion, on
Saturday Afternoon, next.
The Stonewall will play the Namcless at Frcder
lex City, on Thursday, November LIST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Millinery.

We refer readers to the advertisement of Miss
MAGGIE JOHNSON and SISTER, who have just re-
turned from Baltimore fully posted to the latest
styles Of Bonnets, Hats, &c. They are receiving
Pattern Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, and, indeed,
all the requisites for Glove of Bonnet"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
ATTEMPT AT CORRUPTION.

The following letter from Mr.. ANTHONY Turner,
mRegister Averel Township" will explain itself.
1t is not necessary for to state that Mr.. Turner
is one of the most vndctive and illiberal Radicals
in this County:
JEFFERSON Co., w. VA, Der. 4, 1866.
To Nessrs. McKerot, Koonce and Welshans,
Board Of Registration for Jeferson:
GESrLExEx-Permit me through this medium
las am very busy in seeding operations, or would
take pleasure in appearing in person before You,
to state that feel quite satisfied in my mind that
the charges made against John +. Smith have no
foundation in fact, and were only made through a
spirit of revenge And am fully satisfied that he
is conservative, and will guarantee that he is a
loyal man. Should feel pleased that his name be
retained on the Register Should this candid state
ment be not sufficient to satisfy your minds he and
will appear before your Body before the election
day, or as soon as | am done seeding, should YOU
think it advisable Please drop me a reply to the
post office at Mddleway, so soon as you receive this
1t was rumored that he had voted the conservative
ticket at the last election. feel quite satisfied that
it is false. Respectfully submitted to your most IA
vorable consideration.
ANTHONY TURNER,
Register Arerel Tonnship.
CoSFIDENTIGL-Ifee feel satisfied that he will vote all
right. AS feel satisfied he would show me his
Ticket if necessary. ANTHONY TURNER,
Register Averel To,cnship.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Morning Star Bitters.

On the fourth page viii be found the advertise
ment of the " Morning Star Bitters." As Tonic
an Anti Dyspeptic, and cure for Liver Complaint
and preventive of Ague and Fever, and Bilious In
termittent and Remitten Fevers it is said to be in
valuable. For sale BY Campbell and Mason.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Cemeteries.

Two cemeteries are TO be established at Point
Lookout. In one of them the remains of Fed
eral soldiers are to be inferred, and in the other
the remains Of Confederate soldiers. Another
cemetery is to be formed at Culpepper Court
House for the interment of the remains of Fed
eral soldiers who fell south of the Rappahan-
mock aud north of Gordonsville,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Candidate for State Senator.

BENJAMIN F. BRADY is the Conservative
Candidate for State Senator for the Counties oil
Berkeley and Jefferson. Let every Conservative
see to it that Mr.. Brady's name is upon his ticket.
lie is the candidate in opposition to HoSE, one OF
the most ntolerant Of the fanatea radical disunion
marty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Evening star Disaster.

The daily papers have furnished the general
reader with full details of the sad disaster &c
the steamer Evening Star, oil the Sd instant, or
her way from New York to New Orleans, by
which two hundred and fifty persons were en-
gulphed in the great deep, two-thirds OF them
helpless women.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

WINCHESTER TIMEs.-Mr. HENRY D. BEALL
having purchased an interest in the goodwill
and material of the Office, the Winchester Times
viii hereafter be conducted under the joint pro-
prietorship and management of Hunter and
Beall
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Misunderstanding.

Mrs. HESsOS advertises her readiness to execute
work with dispatch and neatness. Persons needing
her services requested to call upon her at her
residence on Potato Hill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
MILLINERY.

MISS MAGGIE w. JOHNSON and
w SISTER have received, az their residence,
the newest and prettiest FALL 4 WINTER FASH
IONS, and supply of
Millinery Goods,
Such as Pattern Bonnets,, Ribbons, Flowers. &c,
to which they ask the attention of the Ladies OF
Charlestown and vicinity.
All work entrusted 10 them will be promptly and
carefully executed. As to their qualifications for
the business they refer TO Mrs. Maria l.. Davis, 20
long and favorably known for superior work and
good taste in the Millinery Department.
October %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
Ran OF.

The express train which left Meadville, Penn
sylvania, on Wednesday week, ran off the track
near Union and was precipitated down an en-
bankment some forty feet. All on board were
more or less injured-some tenof them serious
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

OFFICIAL VoTE OF OHIo.-The official re-
turns of the election in Ohio give the radical
majority for Secretary of State 1896. The
total number of votes cast was 400,998.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

The President has appointed Hon. Geo. S
Hillard, the eminent lawyer and author, to be
United States District Attorney for Massachu,
sets, in place of Dana, resigned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

The Richmond Wing is offered for sale in
consequence of the death of one of the owners,
and as means of terminating the existing
partnership.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

A subscription paper has been opened at the
Office of the Clarke Journal for the purpose of
raising funds to erect Catholic Church in
Berryville
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
LOCAL SUMMARY
Genera, Turner Ashby.

GencfaI turner AshDy.
The remains Of General AsHBY were removed
from this place to Winchester, yesterday, in the
handsome funeral equipage of Mr.. G. W. Sadler,
drawn by four white horses driven by Mr.. Ned
Smith, and escorted by Col. Baylor, Col. Chew,
Capt. Humphreys and others of thelate Ashby Bri-
gade. The deliberately ornamented coffin, literally
covered with wreaths of rare flowers, the affection
ate tribute of ladies of own State and Maryland
and of one of Arkansas fair daughters, bore its
massive silver plating the following inscription =
GEN. TURNER ASHBY, t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

Senator Sumner, of Massachusetts,, was mar
ried in Boston, on the 18th inst, to Mrs. Alice
Hooper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

Governor Worth has been reelected Cover
nor of North Carolina over his Radical oppo-
nent by an almost unanimous vote.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25

C. L. Daboll, of New London, Conn, the
inventor Of the fog trumpet, died last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
a3rd October, 1928,
Killed in a heavy skirmish near Harrisonburg,
Virginia,
9th June. 1862.

PRESENTED By THE LADIES OF JEgYERsoS COUNTY
VIRGINIA.
The body of Col. Thomas MARSHALL was also
placed in very beautiful coffin made by Mr.. Sad
ler assisted by Mr.. Lewis p. Starry, and forward
ed to Winchester By the Cars.
The bodies of these distinguished officers have
been, for some days. vaulted here, preparatory to
the final interment at Winchester to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
PUBLIC SALE
OF
REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

WILL be sold at public sale to the highest bid
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27h ls6C,
The Valuable Tract of Land and Mill, known ~
"IEOpcwcHi Mi9ss,"
Being part of the Estate Of the late Isaac
Strider, containing
BIZ IL ACRES,
Living in the County of Jefferson and State q
West Virginia-seven miles from MartlnsburT
eight from Charestown, nine from Shephert--
town the County seat) and five from kearney 30
vile Depot, on the b. & o. Railroad Abost
one half of the above farm is cleared aud undo
ordinary fencing; the other half is in Tirat+E
The MILL is a large stone edice, with t"o
run of stones for Wheat, and one for Corn, Rye,
&c. IIopewell Run, the stream which turns
the Mil, afTordsample supply Of water theye'r
round, enabling the Mil 10 do large and e.
tensive business.
The improvements consist Of A.-.
good and comfortable DWELLING se..Is
HOUSE. Two Stables, Corn House, s,lsz
Ice-House. Miller's House. A Well cs-Issh'
of good Water near at hand; fine Spring o.
the premises; and all the necessary out house
required on a large aud well appointed estate
The undersigned feels confident that the q
bove Estate is one Of the best opportunities i'T
making a purchase Of Real Estate in this beat
tiful, healthy and productive portion OF West
Virginia, which has been presented to the puo-
lie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-10-25
3I4I-S ACRES,

Being part of the Estate Of the late Is
Strider, containing
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-01
The House and the Usury Laws

The House of Delegates manifests a iuye-
nile SpOrtiveness in its manner Of dealing with
the subject Of the Usury Laws that NAV be
pleasing to children, but will scarcely impress
the grave constituent body with a high estimate
ofits craftsmanship. On the 10th Of February
the House rejected the Senate bill by a vote of
ayes 40, nays As. On the 26th OF February
the subject was reconSidered, and the Senate
bill was adopted by IA vote of-ayes AZ, nays Al.
On the 2Sth Of February it was again reconSid-
cred, and rejected by a vote Of-ayeS IS, nays
As. To-day another reconsideration is to be
moved. Is not this child's play al will, and
l WON'T shall, and / Sh&n't"-the remainder
is too blasphemous to print, but not for the ca
PRECIOUS gentlemen Of the House to think and
to act upon. However, We can forgive this uu-
seemly testing with a grave and vital subject,
if the Senate bill-inadequatc though it be
shall finally prevail.
The ground on which the House places Itself
is, that the constituent body 1.-THE people, have
not sense enough to be trusted to make their
W contracts for money. The House sets it.
self up as their guardian to protect them from
their own folly.