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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-15
Fall 81 Winter Millinery.

DIBBONS, BONNET MATERIALS, Wells
n HEAD-NETS, BELTINGS and BUCKLES,
RUCHES, NETS, GRAPES,
FRENCH FRAMES, &C.,
STRAW B0NNETS,
HATS FOR LADIES AND MISSES, II
Straw, Felt, Silk, Plush and Velvet. Trimmec'
and Untrimmed.
SHAKER HOODS,
FRENCH FLOWERS AND FEATHERS.
The largest and most complete stock of Milliner.
Goods ever offered for sale in the United States, EN-
bracing all of the French Novelties for the season
and at prices that will defy competition.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR & co.
Sept. Z, Is65.-y* 237 Baltimore street
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-15

"Well, stranger, where are you t.om2" said
a landlady Of Arkansas to hOE guest.
"Why, madam, I am now from Baltimore,
Maryland, but / was born and brought up in
Massachusetts, near Boston, sid The gentle
man.
"Aint there whore lie Yankees Dyef' said
the lady.
80 it is said, be replied.
"Law me, you are the man ] have been looG-
ing for this long time-ny clock IS out oft1!'
calculated the lady in eoStaoiss Of Joy.
De Las BRIcK.-Samho-NhOf reT dat las
brick7
POmpey-What las brick1
SambO-De brick what smash the colored
bureau.
POmpey-Wby Andy johnson frew dat
brick.
Sambo-Golly' but he frow strong.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-15
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.

MFRS. FORREST having removed from Staun-
MI ton to CharlestOwn, will open her School foI
Young Ladies on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-03-15

BALTrlfoRr Abv'114zszaf1NFe
IKE 'Wssk3n1ton
Fire Insurance Company
i<es 4. OF BALfrn0R1.
No. 81 sourz Ssszzs, osn faiab n rrexAI BAsx.
THIS Company insdrcs Baildises, Merchandise.
j Personal Property generally, Vessels in Port.
&C., against Loss or Damage BY firs, on tie most
favorable terms 80
Alll9sses WILDE imnediately adjusted and prompt
ly paid 80 = ~ = .siis' x ,itl' .
DIRECTORS. ~ q
THOMAS r. CANBY, Of Cshby, sGilpin o..
WMs WHITEL0CK, Pres't Of Sd National Bank.
o. A. PARKER, of s. L. Parker Co.
w. Fl. CRAWFORD, Of W. n. Crawford Cos
p. s. CHAPPELL, Misunderstanding Chemist
G. H. REESE, of @. H. Reese Bros. i-
j. ID. MASON, of ]. d. Mason Co. IL
]. TONE, President Of the Cecil Bank.
J. 8. BEACHAM, of J. s. Bcschkmt Bro ~
J.F. DIX, of Dix Steiner.
J. LEARY, of J. Leary Co. fs
A. A. PERRY, Commission Merchant
II. C. SMITH, Of Tucker Smith.
r. NJ. SPILLER, Of Spiller AIcock. sax e.
KIMBERLY, Of Kimberly Bros. l t.z-i r
J. HARTMAN, South Gay street. -.
s. p. TOWNSEND, of WIN. Chestnut Co.
B. F. PARLETT, ofB. +. Parlett Co.
J. s. FORBES, Builder. >rs .rs
C, w. HUMRICH0USE, of c. w. Humrichousl
4 Co. THOS. Y. CANDY, Pres't
FRAScrs ]. McGfSsIss, Sec'y.
EN-; AISQUITH, Agent at ChArlsssown
Nov. 2, 1866.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

BLOCKADE RUNNING DURING THE WAR
English papers give some statistics in regard
to the business Of blockade running during
our late rebellion which are very interesting.
Nassau, q port of the Bahama Islands, was
the principal place from which this trade was
carried on, and the imports at that port in
creased from 34,O29 in 1860 to f5, ,346,ll2
in 1864, and the exports from fl57,350 to
g4,6T3,93s. The principal article of trade
was cotton, Of course, which figures fol
about $4,000, 900 in both the exports and
the imports. The whole number of block
ade runners that entered Nassau during the
war was l64, l02 of which made successful
voyages. One of the successful ones made
eighteen voyages, but seventy-four of them
made only two voyages each. Toward the
end of the war the captains of the blockade
runners received $1,000 for each voyage
with the right to carry ten bales of cottor
on their own account.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Mrs. +. NJ. Lander at the National
Theatre.


Last night the walls Of the National The
atre were filed to their utmost capacity, and
all in the vast audience were delighted with
the acting Of Mrs. LANDER. The piece was
"Adrienne, the Actress" and in 1t Mrs. LAM
DER proved herself to be still in possession Of
the are talent and high qualities which made
her SO popular with all who appreciate the
drama several years ago. Her sorrows and
cares, and her labors in the army hospitals
during the war, have left their traces upon
her face; but when she enters into the busi.
ness Of the play the old inspiration returns
and we again see before us JEAN MARIE DA-
vEspoRr, depicting all the varying moods Of
love, jealousy and despair, in that mastery
manner which has stamped her as one Of the
first dramatic artists Of the day. Her voice
is rich and powerful her features expressive
and her person graceful; and having beer
familiar with the stage from childhood, sht
never makes mistake in attitude, movement
gesture, or elocution. Her impersonatior
Of the character of Adrienne is as near per
fection in all its parts as was ever before wit
messed in Washington.
Tonight Mrs. LANDER appears in the part
of Parthenin, in the play Of "Ingomar'-s
part which is well fitted for the display o
her fine abilities.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Reception Of George Peabody in
"r south Danyerp, Mass. '.-f .-


On Monday afternoon, Mr.. PEABODY had
q reception at his native town, South Dan
vers, Mass, by the citizens and PEABODY
medal scholars, which was q very interesting
affair. He addressed the scholars, express
ing his happiness in meeting them, and hoped
that in their future they would do nothing to
disgrace their present character and stand
ing. A more agreeable duty devolved on
Mr.. PEABODY later in the afternoon, that of
reading letter from Mrs. ELIZA SUrroN, Of
South Danyers, donating to the Peabody In
stitute, IN behalf of deceased son, as per.
manent fund. the sum of $4,000, to be called
the "Eben Dale Sutton Fund.- the income
of which, as it accrues, shall be devoted ex.
clusively to the establishment of Reference
Library; that the books purchased for II
shall be of enduring value, and such only as
are desirable and indispensable for the use oI
scholars; that they shall be substantially, and
as far as practicable, uniformly bound, and
shall be kept together in some room of the
Institute building especially assigned for
their accommodation, from which they shall
never be loaned or taken.
The reading Of the letter was received with
applause, and the donation was accepted by
DR.. OSBORNE on behalf Of the trustees, and
by Rev. Mr.. BARBOUR on behalf of the citi.
zens, in brief speeches. 1t was very pleas.
ant closing Of a very interesting occasion.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
The Proposed Impeachment.

The Newburyport (Mass.) Herald thus
comments upon the impeachment of Presi-
dent JOHNSON:
Now, to our minds the proposition of
impeachment is one so full of danger that he
who fathers it must be shortsighted or terri
bly, depraved. There is not a rational man
in the country that does not see that it car
rias upon its very face the commencement Of
a civil war, by the side Of which the late re-
bellion would appear as chld's play. Before
any one accustoms his mind to wander too
far in that direction, let him inquire if he is
prepared for state Of anarchy that would
destroy the value Of property; that would
repndiate national and private debts to-
pether; that would darken the sun of repub-
ican liberty that this century would not see
its face again, and would make human blood
run in the streets till the very dogs would
lap it like water. If any man Of fighting age
favors the depOsing OF the President in the
present state of the country, let him join a
military company at once, and drill as often
as he eats; and If he is not Of that age, but
has boys that are, let him call them to him
on the first opportunity, and looking them
fairly in the face, decide which Of them, or
how many of them he is ready to see die,
rather than have Andrew johnson President
of the United States till the 4th Of March
1869.
at is time this insanity ceased. If VIC
are not all crazy or drunk or mad we shall
tell all men of all parties, who propose such
schemes, away, devils, we'll none of you
We want no more war-no more staying O.
the first born-no more manned men, or dis
consulate widows, or orphan children upor
our pension list We want no more public
debt and no higher taxes than we have now
We want no President who would put STATE
against State and man against man in deadly
array by ignoring the representatives of thu
people and we want no representatives 81
lost to reason, right, and public duty, as t.
propose the deposition of the President
The times are full enough of danger withou
any such madness. Every good and tru'
man, every man who loves his race or hi
God, will seek peace, not war; restoration
not destruction; prosperity not anarchy
and love 10 all men everywhere, and hate Il
none, and malice to none"
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
An Honest Pensioner.

The Commissioner of Pensions yesterday
received from an ex-oflicer, who served in the
Union army during the late rebellion, the
sum of sll9.SO, which amount he says in his
letter has been overpaid him on account oil
his pension claim. In his examination for
United States pension, the writer states that
the surgeon certified that he was entitled to
the highest stipend due to disabled soldiers
from the Government, which he has received
for several years. lie now concludes that
his disabilities were not Of such nature as
to entitle him to the largest pension, and
therefore returns to the Commissioner the
sum which, in his own estimation, has been
overpaid him by the Government, The Com
missioner of Pensions believes this to be the
first case of the kind recorded in the Pension
Bureau.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

The Dury OF YoUNG MEN IN THE SOUTH
The Southeastern, q journal published at
Shreveport, La, in the course Of an article
upon the wants of the South, urges the
young men of that section to devote their
attention to agriculture, and thus take the
places of the thousands of freedmen who have
left the Southern States or been killed dur
ing the war. 1t urges them to prepare dur,
ing the coming winter for the putting in oi
crops in the spring upon the rich but idle
acres of the South. Says the Southwestern
I'VE have too many stout young men in the
South, shameless burdens on the Drawn and
muscle of better men than Themselves
worthless young men, who ride the laborer
as the old man of the sea fastened himself on
the back Of Sinbad the Sailor 1t is time
that they were shaken off and compelled to
sweat for themselves"
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
THE DEPARTM ENTS.
sale Of Goyernment Property

The United States direct tax commissioner
10 about to sell forty-four lots and houses in
the town of Beaufort. y. c.; nearly three
thousand lots in the newly laid out city
Of Port Royal, at the southwest end Of 81.
Helena Island; thirty-three school farms, oil
improved, and containing in the aggregate
six thousand acres, in the parish Of st. Hell.
ena, s. @. These latter are to be sold under
the act Of July lG, 1866, which provides that
they shall be sold subject to any leases Of
the same on or before January !, 1867, at
not less than $40 per acre. And the lots
in the city Of Port Royal, and the lots and
houses in the town of Beaufort, which have
been bid in by the United States at tax sales
shall be sold at public auction, and the pro.
ceeds Of said sales, after paying the expenses
of the surveys and sales, shall be invested in
United States bonds, the interest Of which
shall be appropriated to the support of schools
without distinction of race or color on the
Island. in the parishes of st. Helena and st
I,uke
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
The General Land Office.

Returns just received at the General
Land Office from the local Office at Eau
Claire, Wisconsin, show that an aggregate
of 3s, 9ls acres of public land was disposed
Of during the month of September last, OF
which 81, ,959 acres were located with Agri-
cultural College scrip. The Commissioner
has transmitted to the Land Office at Rose
burg, Oregon, eighty-four patents for dona.
tion claims which originated in the early set.
tlement OF the country, and which cover an
area of 80, ,5ls acres.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

A CONSTITUTION FOR EGYPr.-Egypt is to
have a constitution. The country will be
divided into sixty electoral colleges, and each
college will elect one representative who will
be invested with the same right as the men,
bers Of the French legislative body. All the
elements of which the population of Egypt
is made up-Turks, Arabs, Armenians,
Copts, &c.-will have voice in the nomina'
ton of the members of the legislative body
and the laws will be prepared by specia
body, corresponding with the French Senate
and Council of State. The Turkish Port'
has authorized the adoption of the consttu
ton, and the French Government gives tn
movement warm support.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Navy Bulletin.

Ordered, Oct. l0-Thos. H. Fortune, to
duty at the navy yard at Portsmouth, \. IL
Detached, Oct. lO-Acting Ensign James
II. Russell, from the Estrella, and granted
leave of absence; Second Assistant Engineer
W. II. De Hart, from the Winnepec, and
placed on waiting orders; Passed Assistant
Paymaster Edwin Sherwin, from the Winnie
pee, and ordered to settle his accounts; Mas
ter George NJ. Mcclure, from the Juniata
and ordered to the Brooklyn.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Division Of Collection Districts In
south Carolina.

The Assessor Of Internal Revenue Cor the
Third District of South Carolina has informed
the Commissioner that in subdividing his
district in order to expedite matters he has
for the present adopted the confederate mi
litia divisions as they existed during the re-
bellon. all of which have well defined limits
known to the inhabitants Of the respective
judicial districts.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
The Bsteman Concert.

Madame PAREPA, Sgnor BRIsSoLI, Signor
FERRASrI, Signor FORTUNA, Mr.. S. b. MILLS
and Mr.. CARL Rosa form the great musical
combination who are to give single concert
in Washington, at Metzerott Hall, to-mor
row night. Those who obtain seats may
deem themselves vastly more fortunate than
they we're who attended VINCENT and Bur.
TERFIELp's Gift Concert.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
PERSONAL.

C. A. WEED, ESQ.,, Of the New Orleans
Times, arrived in town yesterday, and is stopping
at Willards.
SENATOR MCDoUGAL, we are glad to learn,
has recovered from his recent illness. He called
upon the President yesterday.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

The Raleigh IN. C.) Standard says: "A
large emigration of sheep from Vermont to
Virginia is in progress, under the direction
Of George Campbell, Of Westminster, Vt.
Nineteen hundred were started southward on
Monday of last week, and twelve hundred
undertake the journey this morning, (Octo-
Der u They foot it by the way OF Chatham,
n. Y, at the rate Of about ten miles day,
and get their living on the road. They are
chiefly cheap grade merinoes, purchased at a
cost Of from two to five dollars a head. A
few blooded rams will accompany each flock,
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
The Military Quarantine on the
Southern Atlantic Coast With
drawn.

The following order was issued yesterday
by the War Departments:
WAR DEPARrNssr,)
ADJurANT GEkERAL's OFFICE, J
wAsHisGroS, Oct. Is, 1896.
General orders. No SIS.
On the recommended Of the Surgeon General,
the military quarantine established in Virginia,
North Coroiins, South Carolina, Georgia. Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, by
General Orders No. is, March H. from this office,
will be withdrawn on the 1st Of November. 1855.
By order Of the Secretary of War:
Z. d TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

The FLOOD AT ELLIcorT's MILLs-FuRrHER
PARTIcuLARs.-The Howard county (Md.)
Record gives further particulars OF the de-
structive food at Ellicott's Mills last week.
1t says:
"The losses by our citizens, as far as we
can ascertain, are as follows: Dennis Multi.
gan, $1,000; John Cav, $4,000; Vim. Part,
ridge $4,000; Frank Helms, $500; Gerard
Marrshcn, $4,000; Mrs. Kohrl, $4,000; Jos,
Leishear q Co., $4,000; Gambrill & Brad.
ley, about $1,000; VIM. B. Collier, $780,
Granite factory, $4,000; Geary's factory, at
Alberton about $4,000. The Patapsco -four
mills, Union, Gray's, Thistle, and 1llchester
mills all sustain heavy losses"
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

THE MILK IN THE OoooANur,-T The reason
why the Boston Daily Advertiser opposes
Banks is because the editors brother-n-law
was a member Of Banks staff and was dis
honorably dismissed from the service for
sending dispatches in cipher to that paper
BOStOn Commercial,
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

HyorE EARLY AND VorE OFrES."-Mr
Tilton seems to believe in this injunction.
In his speech at the Brooklyn Academy last
Tuesday night be said
Now, LET me say, in view Of the election
which is soon to be held in this State, that II
Ssd a hundred hands. and il in ever. palm
had . snow shower OF votes, ] would cast
them Ike storm into the bsllotboI for the
BspubtcAn party"
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Internal Revenue.

The receipts from this source yesterday
amounted to $64S,2j0.65. The aggregate
receipts since the beginning Of the fiscal
year, July lst, amount to Sll5,652 669lS.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Assigned and Relieved.

Major Alexander Montgomery, A. Q. NJ,
U. $. A, has been assigned to duty as Chief
Quartermaster of the Department of Arkan-
sas, vice Colonel Henry Page, Assistant
Quartermaster, relieved.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS KILLED
SEVERAL BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED
FROM EUROPE.
Nv Cable to the Associated Press,l 1

... [By Cable to the Associated Press .....t
LIVERPOOL Oct. 1.-THE cotton market
is firm and unchanged; sales to-day 10000
bales; Middling Uplands, 1514.
LONDON, Oct 1.-THE money market is
quiet; Consols, 80 IL; American securities
closed as follows: Erie shares, so II; Illinois
Central, 7S "a; U. s. 5.2O's, 6S IA.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

Russia desirous Of introducing the art o!
ship-building into that empire, declines to
contract with foreign builders to construct
monitors for her. We learn this by private
letter received from high official Of the Rus
sian Government at 81. Petersburg yesterday.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Arrival Of Japanese Princes.

The two Japanese prin ces, J. WoDA and ],
WAGoL, who arrived in New York last Sat
urday, have reached this city. They are &C
companied by Mr. J. OLIPHAST, of Boston
who acts as their friend and interpreter.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

WEunderstand that Major Gen. j. Bank,
head Magruder, late @. S. A., is expected
soon to arrive in this city or New York
from Mexico. He has given up, it would
appear, all intention Of residing there
Nep Orleans Pcayune
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

all thGs, as agent Of the Frssdmsn's Burssu, he
will maintain garrison in s.idt ssusty sntil the
conduct Of the people and aelions Of We eivl su.
thorty warrant The belief thst the Ian wm be en-.
forced and ali slasss Of cisissns protested d their
rights Of property end person. an
Terrihc Boiler EIpiosssn-uuiiAipEs De-
molished-Twenty-two Persons Killed.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. IA terrific boiler explosion
occurred at 10 9. to-day, in the turning shop Of
J. H. Babcock, on Franklin avenue, totally demol.
ishng the shop, also three story brick building,
and dwelling house on West street.
Twenty-Five persons are known to have been
buried in the ruins.
The debris Of the building immediately took hre,
and the arsmsn and q large force Of men are now
engaged in e1tinsuishins the flames and removing
the rubbish.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Ere In New York,

a New YORK, Oet l7.-Thrss large stores on West
and Washington streets were burned last night.
One of them was filed with cotton. The loss "a
$500, 900. 10.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

JOHN ToURo, of New Orleans one of the
passengers Of the ill-fated Evening Star
bought policy for $40 900 in the Accidental
Insurance Company, for which be paid $40
Several of the unfortunates had their lives
insured for the benefit Of those dependent
upon them, in various New York companies
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

The Taunton Guzette says some person
has, several occasions recently placed iron rail,
and other distractions the track Of the Middle.
boro' railroad, just above the junction with the
New Bedford and Taunton road
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

SUDDEN DEATH OF A BANKER.-Mr. George
+. Benson, well-known banker and broker
Of this city, died suddenly on Thursday last,
while on cunning excurslon,-Fhiladelphsa
Ledger, IAN,
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
C,......,.n., u,,,,r.t,.,

ALsAxr, Oct. l8-The Democratic and conssrv-
ativs Congressional Convention for this ths Four.
tsenth) district nominated to-day Hon. j. v. L.
Pruyn a. their candidate for Congress. '..
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
New York Markets.

NEW YoRk, Oct. l7.-Cotton firm; prices nom
inal. Flour firm; Southern 17st1660. Whsa
firm. Corn advanced la2o Pork firm. whisk,
steady.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
Terrino Boiler E1plosssn4uuiiafpes De.
u.r =, rn.m.., ,,..,.,.r,.r,.

LoursvILLr, Oct, 17.--asn. Thomas command.
Ing the Department Of the Southwest. embracing
Kentucky, Tennessee Georgia, Alabama and Mis-.
sissppi will establish his headquarters here on the
1st Of November. .. q" E.".
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
THE REPORTED CHANGE IN THE
CABINET.

The report that Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON
has rendered his resignation as Secretary Of
War is without foundation in fact. We have
the highest authority for this statement.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
w a n It L ID.

UTANTED-TO RENT, A STORE ON
w Seventh street, between Pennsylvsnis avenue
and street. either side Will purchase the good will
aud fixtures, or will go In as partner In any paying
business. Address D, b. NJ,
oel7-n Box 1884, Post Ofhcs.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
1 I AfnctAE rs,TftfsA.I
sNottce.


.. ...# WAsHISoroS, August 81, 1855.
All ofcial circulars sent from these signed
by the chairman Of the National Union Resident Er-
intended for Its should be addressed to CHARLES
KNAP, ESQ, chairman Of tho. National Finance Com
mittee or deposited TO his credit with Samuel Fowler,
ESQ, Of Ritteuhouse, Fowler 4 Co. All applications
for contributions to the funds Of the Committee will be
made by the FINANCE Committee, or their authorised
agent, who will be duly accredited. None others
authorized to solicit contributions for the Of this
Committee CHAR rs KNAP, Chairman.
JoHH y. CoYLR, Secretary.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
White Men Arrested for Numbering Freed.
men.

AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. l7-Four white men,
charged with the murder Of the freedman in Co.
lumbia county on Tuesday morning, were arrested
by the military to-day and committed to Jail 1t
is understood the prisoners will have an examina.
ti0n tomorrow before the county court, now in
session.
Gen. Tillson will publish q communication to.
morrow stating that the civil authority Of Henry
county having failed TO protect the freedmen,
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

AN IMPORTANT and. lengthy consultation
took place to-day at the Executive Mansion
between TIE President, the SECRETARY OF
SrArE and the GRSERAr-IS-CHIEr.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
~ |paE.H
Daath NJ n Q0ut1l

Death Of = Southern Editor.
AueusrA, Oct 17.-Dr r. aibbs, . proni.
nsnt citizen and journalist Of South Carolina b
dead. ....~a
The national Republican., 1866-10-18
ARTERLY PORT
N oP rBz
CONDITION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

!, WIN. g. Huntington, Cashier Of the First National
Bank OF Washing D. c. do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief. (sgned) WIN. s. s.HUNTfNGToN,
Cashier.
District Of Columbia, County Of Wdshfngton.
sworn aud subscribed before me- this sth day Of oc-
tober, 1866.
(signed) n CALLAN,
ocls3t Notary Public.
The national Republican., 1866-10-18

81 Moth and Freckles.-L.adies amicted
with Dscolorstops the Face called moth patches or
frssklss, shoald use Psrry's Celebrated Moth and
Freekle Lotion Ills infAllibls Prepared by DR.. @.
PERRY, Dsrmatoosist 10 Bond street. New York. Sold
BY all druggists in Washington and elsewhere, Price
n myl7-uAs3m