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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
BANK FAILURE.

The failure Of the Merchants National Bank
Of Washington has awakened inquiry as to the
policy Of this mode of banking. Many of them
are made government repositories, and for what
reason we have never been able to understand,
A bank with a capital of 100000 has been
allowed to have government funds to the a
mount Of $500, 900; of course here is tempta-
tiOn to engage in all the wild stock speculatlons
of the day. The notes Of the Bank are secured
by United States Stock deposited in the Treas
ury, but depOsitors have no security whatever.
The system will not compare with the old
National Bank system. Most Of the banks un-
der this plan are mere broker shops They do
not aid the. business men Of the country with
legitimate loans. Ordinary bank interest is not
enough for them.
The bonds upon which the circulation of the
banks are based are making for thom FIVE to
seven per cent, interest paid semi-annuallF,
whilst their non-lntereSt bearing notes, if loan
ed or used in purchase Of drafts, are bringing
them interest also. Thus the operation gives
twelve per cent, expenses to be deducted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
THRCABINET ON RESTORATION

WASHTNGTON. May lit is understood that
1T the Cabinet meeting to-day the President in
vited an expression Of opinion from the Head:
ofDepartments respecting the propositions re-
ported on Monday last by the congressional
committee on reconstruction. An interesting
and animated discussion is said to have ensued
in the course Of which, if rumor be true, Sec
rotary Seward declared himself in very decided
and emphatic terms against the plan Of the
committee and in favor ofthe immediate admis-
sion Of loyal representatives from the lately re-
bellious States.
Secretary McCulloch was as positive as the
Secretary Of State in his opposition to the plan
recommended by the committee, aud express
cd himself strongly in favor Of an immediate
consummation Of the Presidents reconstruction
policy by the admission into Congress Of loyal
men from the Southern States. Secretary STAN
ton was equally decided in his opposition to the
committees proposition, and was for adhering
10 the policy which had been agreed upon and
consistently pursued by the administration, and
was gratifed that the President had brought the
subject to the consideration Of the cabinet,
Secretary Welles was unequivocally against
the committees scheme, and was earnest in his
support Of the Presidents policy, comprehend
ing the instant admission into Congress Of loyal
representatives from the States lately in rebel
lion. Secretary Harlan was rather reticent, and
expressed no opinion. Postmaster General
Dennison was in favor Of carrying out the res
toration policy Of the President, but expressed
some doubts as to the precise time at which 10y
NJ representatives from the Southern States
should be admitted to seats in Congress.
Attorney General Speed was not present at
the meeting, being on q visit to his home in
Kentucky.
The President was earnest in his opposition
to the report Of the committee, and declared
himself against all conditions precedent to the
admission of loyal representatives from the
Southern States in the shape of amendments
to the constitution or the passage of laws. He
insisted that under the constitution no State
could be deprived Of its equal representation in
the Senate, and that Senators and Representa-
tives ought to be at once admitted into the re-
spective houses as prescribed by law and the
constitution. He was for rigid adherence to
the constitution as it is, and remarked that,
having sustained ourselves under it during a
terrible rebellion, he thought that the govern
ment could be restored without a resort to a.
mendments. He remarked, in general terms,
that if the organic law is to be changed at all,
it should be changed at time when all the
States and all the people can participate in the
alteration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
TRIUMPH OF THE PRESIDENT

II will be seen, by the proceedings Of late
Cabinet meeting, that the Presidents policy
has the support of five out osseven of his Cab
met The position of Mr.. Seward, who is ac-
knowledged to be q far-seeing statesman, was
promptly taken in February last, and Messrs.
MeCuIoch and Welles did not hesitate to range
themselves with the conservatives Of the coUn-
try. Postmaster General Dennison seemed to
be chatting between two opinions" but now
only doubts as to the proper time for admitting
Southern representatives.
Every body seems surprised at Secretary
Stanton's adhesion, by his somewhat emphatic
opposition to the scheme Of the miscalled Re
construction Committee" But an astute law
yer, like Mr. Stanton, could not fail to detect
the unSound timbers with which the committed
proposed to construct new political editic'
after destroying the great fabric which the
statesmen Of the Revolution had reared, anC
which for sevelty-three years had been the
glory of the Republic.
The Radicals may now hang IN ter dul
weapons. Their mere partisan schemes vi
not avail them. They may plot and counter
plot to perpetuate power in their hands in Con-
gresS and by securing President, but their
doom IS sealed
Let the Southern States act wisely by send
ing men to Congress who can take the test oath
and the Union will be restored, not recon
structed, in all its dignity and power
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10

Constitution OF the United States and OF the Consti-
tuition of their own State which has thus, with stu
died caution of language, endeavored to guard a
gainst the enactment of post acto laws, the Leg
stature of the State has sought to asten upon the
people Of West Virginia Constitutional provision
Furnishing with cruelseverty acts of the past which
are beyond the recall of the actors and thus con-
signing to political death tens Of thousands of their
fellow citizens.
That the proposed amendment is an ex post faefo
law no man can doubt Such law has been de-
fined by the Supreme Court in the case of Fletcher
VS.. Peck, Cranch, 1873, to be +" one which render
ed an act punishable in manner in which it was
not punishable when it was committed" Who
shall say that the penalty of Acknowledgement and
alienation inflicted upon every one "who since the
first day of June, 1861 has given or shall give vol
untary aid or assistance to the rebellion against the
United States, is not punishmentf We all know
that at the time such act of hostility was COM
mitted there no law punish the offence in the
manner now suggested and these two things
punishment, and its application to past acts-are
the only two essentials and ingredients of an er
post facto law.
These arc few only of the many objections which
we have to the unrighteous measure to be submit
ted to the action of the voters of West Virginia
the oath of May inst. We propose to examine in
our next issue the mode Of that submission, which
we think is characterized by scarcely less of that
spirit Of oppression and despotism which marks the
proposition to which we have, at some length, call
ed the attention Of the people in this article.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
The Interview OF Mrs. Davis with her
Husband.

A letter from Fortress Monroe, speaking of
the interview of Mrs. Jefferson Davis with
her husband, on the Sd inst, says:
Mr.. Davis had been apprisedof hercoming.
Within fifteen minutes from the time of her
admission to the fort she was with him in Car
roll Hall. Lieutenant Fessenden bore her
company. She has remained with Mr.. Davis
all day, and took dinner with him. An officer
has been constantly in the same room. Their
meeting was a tender and affecting one, as such
a meeting must naturally be after such q pro-
tracted separation, and particularly under the
circumstances attending their separation. She
confesses finding Mr. Davis in better health
than she had expected, but still AYERS that he
is much feebler than when brought here She
is every way satisfied with the treatment he
has received, andacknowlcdgest that everything,
saving lis restoration to liberty, has been done
for him that could be. To Dr. Cooper, his
medical attendant and adviser, she is especially
thankful, and gives him the unqualified credit
of keeping him as well and cheerful as he is.
Mrs Davis is accompanied by her youngest
child, sprightly girl, twenty months Old
The manner and conversation of Mrs. Davis
while at the Hygeia Hotel was that of one per-
fectly at home on all subjects, and extremely
lady-like in all her remarks on the various
topics of the day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
THE CABINET.

\ dispatch from Washington says: "The
truth Of the report as tOthe views of the men,
bers of the Cabinet concerning the late propo-
sitions of the ReconStruction Committee has not
been questioned, save in one particular, the al
legged position of Secretary Stanton. If this
has been mistated, of which there is as yet no
evidence, it is presumed the Secretary will HIM
self cause an authentic denial TO be made, and
not leave his viewsopen to doubt or conjecture.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
An Act to Provide for the Repair OF the
Roads and Bridges throughout the
Passed February %. 1866.

Passed February %, 1866.
BE 1t enacted by The Legislature Of Vest Kn-
giiii;;;a, The interests of this State in all the
turnpike roads and bridges within this State is
hereby transferred to the several counties in
which the same or part thereof may lie; and
the Boards of Supervisors of the several coun-
ties in which such roads, or parts thereof, or
bridge may lie, are hereby vested with all the
rights, powers, and duties heretofore vested in
the State as stakeholder in such road or
bridge, among which shall be the power to os-
tablish gates and collect lawful tolls and do all
other lawful business. Thesuspension bridges
across the Monongahela river at Fairmont, and
Morgantown, and any other such bridge in this
State and the Kanawha turnpike are not in
tended to be included in this act. Provided
that this act shall not apply to the Maryland
and Virginia Bridge Company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
Colorado.

A correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun says
The President viii undoubtedly veto Che Colo
RADIO State bill. The policy Of Congress is to
disfranchise eleven States, and enfranchise GER
tain bogus Territories, and thus to perpetuate
their two-thirds power. If they can get a
number of radical Senator'S by dividing Ten
pessee and admitting several more Territories,
they viii probably do it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
FURNACE FARM
IN MARKET.

IN pursuance Of the provisions Of deed of trust
i bearing date on the LIST day of July, 1859,
ecuted by Joseph L. Russell. and duly admit
ted to record on the 9Th day of July, 1859, in
the County Court of Jefferson, to secure a debt
of Sc 900, bearing interest from the LIST of July,
1861, all Of which will more fully appear by
reference to said deed, we will offer, at public
sale, to the highest bidder,
Thursday the 29h day Of May. 1865,
Before the Courthouse door in Charlestowp,
Jefferson County, West Virginia, the
TRACT OF LAND
On the Potomac River, known as the Furnace
Farm and formerly the property of Samuel
Strider, decd, containing
2G6 Acres, 4 Rood and 23 Pcrchcs.
The improvements on the land are
DWELLING HOUSE, BARN AND CORN
HOUSE.
But as the purchaser is expected to examine
for himself, no further description of the land,
buildings or condition of the fences or other i'm
provements is deemed necessary.
TERMS of the Sale, CASII-the amount Of
the lien now on the land, sc 900, with interest
from the LIST of July, 1861, and the costs and
expenses of sale. For the residue credit Of
twelve months, with interest on the deferred
payment, and deed of trust to secure such
deferred payment.
Richard II. LEE, Trustees.
May 3, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
VERY CHEAP.
RAYS REAPER AND MOWER.

re- THE Cheapest and Best REAPER and
MOWER ever offered to the Citizens Of this Coun-
ty is now ON exhibition in Berryviile, at the Old
Tavern, By Mr.. J. f. NoRRIs Of Baltimore, former
" of Clarke county. This Machine Is Southern
invention and is offered for sale by Southern gen.
tlcmcn. The advantages of this Machine consistin
its simplicity and notwithstanding no Cog-whecl,
and therefore not as liable to get out Of repair
the other Reapers and Mowers which have been
formerly sold in this section of Virginia This Ma
chine has been tested by large number Of Far
mers throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania, all
Of whom testify to its superiority all others.
Mr. n. is the State Agent and has established CUB
Agents at Charlestown, Winchester and Strasburg,
where these Machines always be seen and If de-
sired their merits fully tested.
Mr.. A. II. III. Ransom u the Agent for the
counties Of jefferson and Clarke, and has now ono
of the Machines ON exhibition
S-Ir is proposed by the agents Of the various
REAPERS and MOWERS, that are or may be
brought into Jefferson and Clarke, the adjacent
counties TO have test trial Of the merits oftber
respective Machines, in the vicinity Of Berryve,
soon as the grass becomes sufficiently high, Of
which due notice will be given to the public.
April 26 lS60tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
The way the Money Goes.

The bill reported by Tbad. Stevens for the
support of sbe Fresdmen's Bureau the next
year apprOpriates nearly. eleven millions of
dollars! The care of the negro is the chief
concern Of the Radicals, and idlenesS and i'm
pudenee the fruits of their policy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
Lecture.

Lecture.
The Rev. Mr.. SQUrER, of Maryland, will deliver
Lecture before the :" Christian Association" of
this town, at the Presbyterian Church, tomorrow
friday Evening, at quarter before O'Clock.
An invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
ELECTION.

4 Election will be held in Charlestown, Jeffcr-
n son County, West Virginia,
on THURSDAY, MAY IL, 1866,
For the following Corporation Officers
Mayor, Recorder, and Seven Councilmen, for said
town. BY order of
WILLIAM RUsH, Sheriff,
7. W. P0TTERFIELD, ID. s.
May 10, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
TO THE PUBLIC.


FEltX 1aDer,
Bassa<ns Of Sappiagbn Hotel, Char'e,forn,
A NN0UNCES to the public that he has for salo
"A By Who,e-ais d Ret~a the puress LIQUORS
offered TO the people Of tins Valley. His stock con-
sists of
BRANDIES, wHfSKEYS,
WINES, ALE, PORTER, &C., &c.
At his BAR may be found the mo-i delightful and
refreshing Summer beverages-Niat ysisps, Coz
iers. Smasle., Lemonade, TX Aie. Porter, Broom
Stout, or Whiskey and Brandies plain.
Also, prime Cigars and Tobacco always On hand.
In addition to the attractions Of his Saloon may
be found Reading Room which win be foand cool
in summer, and warm and cheerful in winter.
His object is TO keep his House well supplied with
the best the market affords in his line, and he hopes
by attention to business, and having everything
quiet and in good order, to merit large share OF
the public patronage.
Nav 10, lSC6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
The War Of Races.

There was dreadful riot at Memphis, Ten
nessec. last week, between the whites and ne
croes. in which there was a fearful loss Of life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
NATIONAL EXPRESS
AND
Transportation Company

"AYING been appointed agent for the National
III Express and Transportation Company at this
point. respectfully solicit for it the patronage of
the business community. The Office Is at the store
room of ID. Humphreys a Co.
Mr.. JAMES W. CAMPBELL viii be IN readi-
ness TO receive goods and give information of rates
&c. DAVID hCMfhhE1S.
Nav 10 ls66-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
TO THE PUBLIC.

T WOULD most respectfully invite attention to
| the fact that am now prepared to take
Life Size Photographs
either from life or small pictures.
PHOTOGRAPHS taken from the smallest to the
largest size, and finished in IyK CoLoRs on mod.
crate terms.
BY giving me call and allowing me 10 do your
work in the manner above stated, you will confer a
favor on one who will appreciate your kindness.
FRAMES of all kinds and sizes gotten up to
order. l.. DlNkLE.
May 10, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
MARRIED.

On the 2nd inst, by the Rev. II. Wissler, Mr..
WILLIAM A. FERRIS, of Livingston County,
n =. to Miss MARY F. SMURR, daughter of Mr..
John Smurr, of ShepherdstowD-
On the 26th ult, in Trinity Church, Martinsburg,
nv Rev. C. w. Andrews, Rev. w. ID. HANSON,
and Miss FANNIE B. DELEPLANE, both Of Berke-
ley County.
On the 26th ult., at the residence of the brides
father. by the Rev. Mr.. Hughs. ID. J. CROSBY and
Miss ELIZABETH REYNOLDS, all of Martins
burg.
At the brides residence, BY Rev. Mr.. Pickett, on
the 18th inst. JOHN MORGAN, Jr., and Miss
FANNIE Sewers, both of Clarke county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
Appointment.

Appointment.
Gov Peirpoint has appointed Hon. ALExAN-
DER RTvEs, of Albemarle, Judge of the Supreme
Court of Appeals of Virginia, to fill the vacan-
cy occasioned by the death of Judge Lucas z.
Thompson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
Preaching.

PFeaCHlHs.
Rev. Mr.. SoUIER will preach in the Presbyterian
Church. of this town, on Sabbath next
Rev. Mr.. BILLINGS will preach in the Union
! Church in Smthfeld, on Sabbath next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
r i N o v A i.

AyIyG removed NV "BARBER SHOP"
ii to the Old stand formerly occupied by Benz.
Cook, and having fitted it up nicely, ask the at
tention Of all who desire SHAVING or HAIR
DRESSING, they will do well By giving me call
ES-The attention Of the LADIES'" Is also
called 10 I" HAIR DRESSING" @
March Is. 1850. SAMUEL BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

A Ill the members of the Presbyterian Congre-
~ CATION of Charlestown are requested TO meet
IN their Church, on Saturday, May 18th, at ii o.
clock then and there if it be agreeable to them, to
proceed to the election Of Pastor for that Con-
gregation. BY THE SESSION.
Preaching next Sabbath, 18th inst, morning and
night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10

Rz-Eloction oath of May. 1t is time for
Candidates 10 announce themselves.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10

T0HN l.. H00FF has just received another sup
81 ply of Merchandise purchased since the decline
in prices and invites a call from his customers and
the public generally. He offers very general as
sortment Of seasonable DRY GOODS, GROCE-
RIES, de-, as low as can be bought in any store.
Call and examine. He pledges himself that no one
shall go away dissatisfied.
Nav 10, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-05-10
Flora Dale Nurseries,
Flora DALs, ADAss COUNTY, Pa
Hiram Griest, Proprietor,

rs prepared to furnish to purchasers on the most
reasonable terms, FRUIT TREES, such as APP
pie, Pear, Peach, Apricot, &c. ORNAMENTAL
TREES, ofvarous Kinds, Grapes, Currants, Goose
berries, Strawberries, Raspberrics &C.. during the
Fall delivery of 1866. Orders are respectfully
licited and sati.fdction guaranteed. For list of
kinds see circular of R0BT. NJ. MILLER, Agent
at Halltown, Jefferson County, or Address
A. McKIM, GeaeraI agent,
MAY 10, 'G6-3m. Hanover York Co., Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-20

may be such that you and the Convention you
represent may not regret the assurance OF con-
idence you have expressed. 1--WE are sure
of it"
Befo1e separating, my friends, one and all;
please accept my sincere thanks tor the KIND
manifestations Of regard and respect you have E
exhibited on this occasion. | repeat that
shall always continue to be guided by a con-
scientious conviction of duty (and that always
gains one courage)-under the Constitution,
which [ have made by guide.
At the conclusion of the President sremarks,
three enthusiastic cheers were given for An
drew johnson and three more for General
Grant
The President then took position near the
door opening into the hall, with General Grant
by his side, where as the gentlemen Of the
committee and members Of the Convention
passed out, he grasped each by the hand, and
had smile or a cheering word for all; after
which they passed on to take GeneralGrant
the hand. e&E&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-20

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODSl!-Gum
IN Opium, Camphor, Quinlnes Morphine Blue
Mass, Gum Arabic, BoraX, Pearl Sage, and and
Tapioca, Ayrcs Sarsaparilia Cod Liver Oil,
Jelly Hampton's Tincture, Cannons. Btters,
Halls Hair Rencwcr, Sanford,s. lnvigoratoIr'
Liquid Renct, Rewards Tonic Mixture, Lind
sey's Blood Scarchcr and Iodine Water, Fresh
THrnip, Radish and Spinach Seed; Lewis Pure
White Lead, Rawan Boiled Linsccd Oh, Tur;
pentnc, Alchohol, Coal Oil, Machine Oil, and
Neatsfoot Oil, Red Lead, Litharg!e, Patent Dry
er, Chrome Green, Chrome. Yellow, Venetian
Red, and American Vermillion; Window Glass,
of all sizes White and Dark Glue, Concentri!-
ted Lyc, Crude Potash, Extract Logwood, Mad
der Birthstone Flower Sulphur and Alum, SUI
perior Furniture and Couch Narnish, Brown
Japan, Black Asphaltum and ParaGno Harnlsh;
genuine imported White and Notified CASTLE
Soap, Dobblns Electric Soap Old Brown Wind
sor Soap, and Colgatcs' Toilet Soaps. Paint
Brushes, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes Fancy
Toilet Goods and Pcrfumcry-recelyed and for
sale by JANNEY y w., .
iv loft 145, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-20
EIOR BALTIMORE.

T.
rss.aaassSass sssassssSasCa Capt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
ceived a new boiler. and been thoroughly rc1it-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore every SATURDAY, at 10 clock, p. m.
for Washington, Alexandris, and Georgetown
stopping at ell her former landings.
Returning will leave AleXanGria every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, at o clock.
The STEAMER THOS. L. CAHILL, Capt.
JAS II. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAY, at p. m. touchinga. Chapel Point.
and returning will leave Alexandria ever
SATURDAY MORNING., at 10 "cIock r"r
freight and passage apply to
ap lift i. WHEAI, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-20
PAPER HANGING.
"ALL PAPERS, .'.......
BORDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER
J0HN = CLARKE

Has resumed his business at the old stand,
NO. l59, KING STREET. -.
contains as usual the choicest, BOTH
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
of the most celebrated -- - ...
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAC-
..tar 2. , TURE, ...a .......
suitable for Parlors, Dining Rooms, Halls, &c
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwellings
and Public Buildings will be epromptly executed
in the most superior Style at tho lowest prices.
The many years experience in this business
makes him confdentin giving satisfaction 10 all
that may favor him with their patronage.
NH N-tf r. #.."