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Tournament.

Tournament.
The Tournament on last Saturday, 18th inst. near
Chspman's Mill. in Berkeley County, though not
so numerously attended as some others which have
preceded it. assembled goodly company of yourg
people, with proportonate number of the Oscar
and yellow leaf" Indeed, all the elements for
day of enjoyment were at hand.
The officers on the occasion were:
Marshal. Geo. W. North; Assi tanis. John Legy
and John Henson; Judge john F. Smith; As,t-
ants John W. Lamon, Valentine Shaull, and Levi
Steele.
Knights.
Knight OF Berkelev-Jacob Lewis knight Of the
Forrest-Charlcs Prather; Knight Of Araen--G.
w. Linton; Knigbtoftha Sunny South-Wm. Lew
is; Knight OF Psarie-B. NJ. SeckwRn Knight OF
Banker Hill-James II ,nson Knight Of New Stat,
flames LLOYD; Knight of Jefierson-Eliah Lewis;
Knight of Look Out--Hunter Boyd; Knight Of
Baylor's Gray Horse--John Lewis.
The officers performed their respective functions
with dignity and justice, and the Knights appeared
appropriately costumed, and mounted uponsPiritcd
and handsomely caparisoned steeds.
Succcs.fh Knight:
Knight OF Bcrkeey-Jaeob Lewis; Knight Of the
Forrest-Chares Prathcr; knight OF Ard nc.
w. Linton; knight of the Sunny Sonth-Wilhan
Lewis.
The following named Ladies were the chosen and
worthy fair ones on this occasion
Miss MAGGIE 4. SHAULL. Queen.
Miss JOSIE r. CusrER, Miss MAEY c. Lewis, and
Miss Many y. KfDswAY, Maids OF Honor.
1, seemed to us that only the pretty girls were
present, and the successful Knights were, indeed,
successful in their selection of Beauty's Queen AID
Maids of Honor,
Everything was admirably conducted. With
bevies of pretty women, gallant beaux, well fRcd
baskets, genuine hospitality excellent behavior and
good dancing-what more would you add TO the ell
ready oerfowing cup Of happiness?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Another Order.

Lieutenant General Grant has issued an or
der directing the district and post commanders
in States lately in rebellion toarrest all persons
who have been, or who may hereafter be char
ged with commission of crimes and offences
against officers, agents, citizens and inhabitants
of the United States, irrespective of color, in
cases where the authorities have neglected or
are unable to arrest and bring the parties to
trial The offenders are to be kept in military
confinement until such time as a proper tribunal
may be ready and willing to try them.
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, LOCAL SUMMARY
Library 4 Reading Room or the Chris
tian Association ~nr;s'

AauLury q headtng Room OF the Chris
tfan Association.
Passing yesterday BY the open doors Of t,,o a.,,
citation rooms in our ascent to our Editorial Sancp
we were kindly Invited to enter and occupy cb.;-
in the Library and Reading room. wewere del;cb,.
ed with the comfortable arrangements now beinv
made for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentle
men who are members Of this Association. for SPEND
ing pleasant: and profitable hour in the perusal Of
Newspapers periodicals, &c.
The Library already contsins quite number Of
Books In all departments OF literature and promises
to become one Of considerable nj gnitnde. We con.
graduate the citizens upon the now certain prospec.
OF the permanent establishment of Circulating Ii
brary, whose advantages will be extended to every
citizen, and look forward tn the dav with can't.
dcnce, when II win be the rride and ornnmcu, Of
our beloved old County OF jefferson. NAV II con.
tnue tn BE- enlarged nv thu liberal donations Of the
friends of Educational and Moral improvement and
may it become Of the great instrumcntaitie. Of
this benevolent Association by which It's rrcatand
good purposes nav be more speedily ard success.
fully effected. We are informed class Of rner,ber
shin has been instituted N which all ncrsons. no.
members Of Churches, may uron application b. nd.
mitted. which entities acontibutpg member tofrce
access tn all the meetings of the Association to all
lectures. Public and private, and to the Reading
room and Library, at the very small cost of only
one dollar per annum.
Books nay be deposited either rs loans 10 the Ii
brary. subject to the reclamation of the owner q,
his pleasure. or received donations. at the Drug
Store Of Mcssrs. Campbell d Mason. or at the Store
of Mr.. David Howell. Almostevery house contains
books Of little value TO the owner which would lie
thankfully received by the Association; History.
Biography. Travels. Essays Literary, Scientific or
moral, and all religious works, all will be accepta-
ble
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
GENERAL ITEMS.
Retrocession Scheme.


The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says, that the speech of Mr.. Reverdy
johnson, on the Retrocession scheme, proved
conclusively to every unprejudiced mind the
perfect constitutionalty. of the act in question,
and the extreme difficulty and conflict of juris-
diction that would rise in case the act was re-
pealed. The people of Alexandria, by vote
of nearly five to one, had accepted the retroces-
sion, and there were now on their table petitions
signed by three thousand persons protesting
against the repeal. Mr.. johnson also proved
that in case the act was repealed, the Senators
from West Virginia would hold their seats by
precarious tenure, as the pretended consent
made by the Alexandria Legislature represent
ing some half dozen counties. If the retroces-
sion act was void and Alexandria had always
belonged to the district, then no one could con-
tend that the Legislature sitting there had the
power or right to give the consent of Virginia
to the disintegration of the State.
The Alexandria Gazette oft 18th says 1t
is with the greatest satisfaction and joy that we
announce the defeat, in the Senate yesterday,
of the scheme to take away from the State of
Virginia the city and county of Alexandria,
The most confident hopes had been entertained,
by some of the supporters of that measure that
twOuld be carried Fortunately, for the rights
and interests of this place, and of the State of
Virginia, they were disappointed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
GEN. LOGAN.

This gentleman, who was Major General
in Sherman's army, was a Douglas Democrat
while in Congress and bitter against Northern
agitators. lie is now making speeches in favor
Of the most ultra Radical projects, and is very
GLIB with bis epithets against all who do not
Join in measures to degrade the Southern States,
and keep them out Of the Union.
Report says that when the war commenced
he was so strongly Southern in his feelings aud
50 eloquent in the cause as to induce at least
two hundred young men TO join the Rebellion.
And further, that he applied to Davis for the
position Of Brigadier in the Southern army
Failing NJ this aspiration, he became Intensely
Lilioa, and cast his fortunes with the strong
side. He seems to have no charity for his
dupes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
A Tournament and pic Mic.

Preparations are making for large tournament
and picnic at Morgan's Spring, near Shepherds
town, on Saturday next, July 2lst- The following
officers have been named: Col. WIN. a. Morgan,
Chief Marshal, ard Capts. J. NJ. Billpyer and II.
F. K arney, Assistant Marshals. Major ii. h.
Douglas will be the Orator Of the day and oliver
the charge to the Knights. The number Of Knigh"
will b. limited and application To- enter the list
should be made before the day appointed.
In connection with the tourney will be an olden
time picnic, which the guests attended with well
filed baskets and thus make the affair more pleas
ant and agreeable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
designations

Ex-Governor Dennison, of Ohio, resigned on
Wednesday week his portfolio as Postmaster
General, in consequence of difference in po-
litical views. Mr. Dennison objects to the call
of convention at Philadelphia in support of
the restoration policy Of President johnson.
Three other members Of the Cabinet, it is re-
ported, will also resign shortly.
:. special despatch from Washington to the
philadelpliia Buletin announces the rcsigaa'i n
of Attorney general Speed.
At the radical cauCIs which was held at
Washington on Wednesday night week, Mr..
Garfield announced the resignation of POs;mas-
ter General Dennison, and said that three othcr
members of the Cabinet would follow his exam
pie before many days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Extraordinary Price.

A hogshead of Virginia leaf tobacco, exhib-
tied by Mr.. John W. Stone, of LynchburgS at
the National Tobacco Fair, in Cincinnati on
Wednesday week, was awarded the first premi-
UNI in first class and declared best at the fair,
at seventeen rates to one, and afterwards sold
for 1905 per hundaed pounds. The hogshead
weighed SO pounds net, making the receipts
upon one hogshead of Virginia tobacco S5,15s
so, and in addition to this premium of $50,
awarded BY the fair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
STATE CONVENTION.

The citizens Of this State who are opposed
to the radical party are requested to meet In
their respective counties, or townships, at such
time as they may deem most expedient, and Sc
lect delegates to represent their county in State
Convention in Parkersburg, on Wednesday,
August %, at ten o'clock A. ~, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for State Offices.
Where there is danger that public meetings
may be interrupted by violence, we commend
thatdelegates be designated by written appoint
ment signed by the voters.
We also recommend that the delegates from
each Congressional District be authorized to
nominate candidate for Congress, at the State
Convention.
BY order of the State Executive Committee.
d. LAMB, Chairman.
o. S. LoNG, Secretary.
Wheeling June %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
New Trial Refused.

The Governor having refused to pardon DR..
T. Clay Maddox, recently committed to six
months confinement in the city Jail on the
charge of shooting William II. Vernon in the
street, the counsel for the prisoner made mo-
ton few days since before Judge Meredith for
anew trial. After argument, the Judge declin-
ed to accede to the application, and thus the
matter stands at present. We understand,
however, that the case will be carried before
the Court of Appeals-Richmond Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Delinquent Postmaste rs.

We have just been notified BY the Postmaster At
Du.Iied's Depot thai paper sent to a subscriber
at that Office is not taken out, II is nearly yesr
since first sent to the subscriber, and now for the
first time we are apprized of il. Who is Postnas-
ter at Dulield's? We make The inquiry, because
we don't know.
Other Postmasters in the County have been nc
ggent of duty, and will be held responsible for q
failure to d. that which the law requires.
"when papers sent by publishers arc not claim
ed during one month, the postmaster must advise
the Office from which they are cent, and that Ollie,
must inform the Publisher Act Of CoHgres, dP-
prored March Sd. 1868.
II has been decided that where postmastcTs fail
ed to notify publishers they were held responsible
for the subscription.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Railroad Contra tors.

The contract for the construction of rail-
road from fredericksburg to alexandria has
been taken by Messrs. Bodfsh, Mills & Co., of
New York The work is to be completed in
twelve months. The officers of the Company
are General McCallum, President; R. W. La
than, Vice-P President Robert Turner. Treasur-
err, and Reuban johnson, Secretary. The road,
when completed, will shorten the time between
Richmond and Washington three or four hours.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
The Test Oath FOO Strong.

The Postmaster of Welborn, Florida, could
not take the test-oath, and so resigned. No
white man or white woman in the town could
t.ke it. At last, wanting post-office baaly,
a negro was applied to, but when the test-oath
was read to him and explained, Pompcy replied:
Z" can't take it, was servant and Conleder-
ate soldier during the war. All my sentiments
are that way, and won't have the place"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Death caused by Burning.

On Saturday last, Miss Francis Summers, Of
Norfolk, Virginia, having broken one of her
earrings, undertook to mend it, and used a
small fluid lamp for the purpose. The work
completed, she placed the lamp on the floor
where she was sitting, and on rising up her
dress took fire from the lamp. Losing her pres
ence Of mind a. the accident, she ran into the
draft, and before aid could reach her, she was
so horribly burned that she died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Broken Up.

A house of prostitution at Atlanta Ga, was
broken by the Police on Tuesday week. Tie
remains of a man, supposed to have been muir
dered, were found, and the body was buried in
a cellar, bat not deep enough to conceal tie
smell. 1t had been buried apparently one
month. The person is unknown, and is sup
posed to have been stranger in the city. The
mistress of the house is IN custody.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
UP to Snuff.

A thief in Brownsville, Mercer county, Pa,
recently tapped the till of a store in that place
in a very ingentps manner. The drawer when
closed, was against the WALL and, calculating
the distance, the fellow cut hole from the
outside of the building, striking the Ill fair in
the centre. He made $50 by the operation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
To the President

WASHINGTON, D. c., July IA, 1866.
SIR: Your resignation of the office of Post
master General, rendered in your letter of the
18th inst, is hereby accepted.
Fully approaching your kind assurance of
personal regard, am,
Very truly and respectfully, yours,
lSigned) ANDREW JOHNSON.
To the Hon. William Dennison, Washington,
u C.
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The Amendment.

Gov. Foreman Of West Virginia, has issued
his proclamation giving the official vote for the
Constitutional Amendment DISTINGUISHING aud
depriving Of citizenship all who participated in
the late rebellion. The vote stands p, 224 for
the amendment, and Is, SO2 against it, leaving a
majority Of 1922 With such a Board of Re-
gistrars as in this county, 10000 majority
might have been given
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Farm Solid.

Farm Sold.
The farm OF Mr. SAMUEL RIpEsouR, containing
2s51s acres was sold on last Tuesday, by Bowers
and Luce, Real Estate Agents tn Mr.. John II. Balls
baugh of Pennsylvania, for the sum Of $50 lOo-a
fraction over $40 per acre. Mr.. Ridenour gave $50
per acre some years ago, and has added many i'm
proyements.
Our people are selling their lands too cheap, con-
sidsring quality and location, but we presume they
have some cause for doing so, not known to the
public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Seizure.

A decision has been rendered by Chancellor
Campbell, at Nashville, in case where an ex
Confederate officer was sued to recover a sum
in gold, seized under military order forbiddins
the expectation Of that commodity. The case
was dismissed, the Chancellor holding that the
seizure was legitimate belligerent act, which
could not be cnquired into by the courts in time
of peace
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Big Snake.

DIE oHdht'
They have bigsnakes in Texas. One ofthem,
measuring fourteen feet seven inches in length,
entered house near the bay shore at Calves
ton, and, finding leg Of mutton, swallowed
it. The inmates of the house were in bed, but
awakened in time tosee this astronomical feat.
He was pursued to the waters edge and killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
County Jail.

At special session of the Board Of Supervi-
sors on Saturday last, it was agreed to take the
lot belonging to the late r. D. Shepherd, in fee
simple, and proceed with the work Of erecting
a JAIL The contract has been awarded to Mr..
George McBee, who has already commenced
the work Shop. Reg. IAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
The Tariff Bill.

This bill which recently passed the House Of
Representatives, has been, in the Senate, post
poned until the 1st of December next. The
vote for the postponement consisted of Senators
of both parties. The bill was so Objectionable,
and the outcry against it, from all portions of
the country SO great, that ithad to be dropped.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Grave Desecrated.

The Richmond Examiner states that the foot
stone at the grave of little Joseph Davis, son
of Jefferson Davis, has been stolen and carried
off nv some vandal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
An Eye Sore.

A bill has been introduced in Congress making
it an offence, punishable by fine and imprison
meat, to have Confederate bonds or notes in
ones possession.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Land and Depot for Sale.

The Kearneysville Depot and Farm will be sold
on the 9TH day Of August, BY Dr. James Logic, Com
missioner. For particulars read advertisement IN
this paper. This sale presents rare opportunity
for profitable investment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Cheap Eggs.

Cheap Eggs.
Pelican eggs are abundant in California, and
sell at l2i cents per dozen. They are as large
as three hen eggs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Charl estown Academy.

No School in the State has advantages over the
Charlestown Academy. It's next session viii De-
gin on the first Monday in September. For terms
&C., we refer to the advertisements
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19

nT Another Snake exhibition Saturday
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-02
THIRTY NINTH CONGRESS
First Session.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1866.
SENATE.

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inc DILL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House proceeded to tho consideration
Of the motion made yesterday by Mr.. Ray
mond TO reconsider the motion made by Mr..
Brooks the day before to refer certain papers
in the contested election case Of Dodge
against Brooks.
A debate ensued, in which Mr.. Dawes said
that the papers were not submitted by Mr..
Brooks within the period REQUIRED BY law.
Mr.. Brooks responded TO this and showed
preparation of the papers. This testimony
was only little more than month behind
that of himself, and he handed 1t in the very
moment II was received. Mr.. Dodge, he
said, was rich man, whose income is 81, 900
sday, and the latter was able to obtain more
facilities for procuring his testimony. It
had cost Mr.. Brooks 90, 900, which, II he had
known previously. he would not have ex.
pended for seat in this House,
Mr.. CARRIED stated that Major General
Meade, the leader Of the Army Of the Poto.
mac. and Major General Thomas, the leader
of the Army of the Tennessee. were In the
House; and at his request. Mr., Brooks gave
way for a motion for a recess of ten minutes
The Sneaker than leSt nj, seat and con.
ducted Cen. Meade. and Mr.. Gar6eId con.
ducted Cen Thomas 10 the stand.
Ths SNEAKER said: GsntIsmen of The House
NJ Renres.ntatiyos. ubile time sball last and
our Renubiic sndure. none Of ma can aver feel
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-02
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MExroAr NEWS.

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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-02
n E G Il p ITO Ms.

TIE LADIES OF THE Presidents HOUSE.
HOLD viii be "at home" Tuesday evenings,
and they will give Drawing Room reception.
Friday afternoons.
Mas. sEcRErAHr wELLEs will be at home
on Wednesday afternoons Cards have been
Issued for Secretary and Mrs. wELLEs' last
evening reception on Friday, February I'd,
commencing at o'clock.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR and
Mrs. HARLAN will receive on Monday even
ings. Mrs. HARLAN and ladies of the family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after.
moons, from to up. m.
MRS. ATTORNEY GENERAL SPEED will re-
oeive on Wednesday afternoons, from l to 4
O'Clock.
SENATOR AND Mrs. SHERMAN have issued
cards for evening receptions at their resi-
dence, 322 K street, on February l2th-to
commence at 8 o'clock.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-02

Gov. M. L. WARD, of New Jersey, is at
willard's.
Bishop SIMPSON and lady are stopping
with Secretary Harlan. Tho Bishop Is seeking
a short season Of rest,
CHAUScEY M. DEPEw, late Secretary Of
the State OF New York, has engaged In the bank
ing business In New York city.
We LEARN THAT WIN. II. COLLINS, ESQ,
who has been Chief Clerk in the office Of the
Chief ouartermsster, Department Of Washington,
for three years past, has resigned to accept the
position In the office Of the Euenfn0 Star Of this
city, vacated by Mr.. s. N. Carpenter, who has
goue to Chill as special Of the New York
HnrnLd
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-02
CLAIMS BEFORE THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT..

1t may be useful, if not pleasant, to large
number of our readers to know that at present
the Secretary of the Treasury is not consid.
ering any cases or questions involving the
payment of money on account of captured or
abandoned property, or the release of any
property Of that class. This course Is rem
dsred absolutely necessary, as 1t is a physical
impossibility for him to give the necessary
attention to the more important matters con.
nectsd with the administration of financial
affairs and at the same time give to the mat
tiers above referred to sufficient time to war.
rant him in paying money on claims for large
amounts many of which arc, to say the least,
Of doubtful merit.