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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
The Smell of Birthstone.

1t would seem, from the addresses Of Radi-
cal committees to The white and colored soldiers
of the North, inviting them to assemble en-
maSSe in Washington on the LIST of December,
to assure protection to the loyal majority IN
Congress-" which we published yesterday
that the Radical voice is for war-a war upon
the President, General Grant, General Sherman,
Admiral Farragut and the regular army and
navy. A mob of the whole North, consisting
of discharged soldiers and sailors, white and
black, is to be assembled in Washington and
kept there en- peImaHence, to overawe the Exec
utive, and to back up heightened Congress.
We are not surprised at this call we are sur
prisei at nothing that the Radicals do neither
are we in the slightest degree disturbed by it,
but maintain an unruffled serenity. If the
Radicals want mob, let them have it; if they
want to make war upon the Government, the
sooner they do it the better The aim of Radi-
calism is supreme rule. 1t cares not for consti-
tutionS 1t is instinct with force, violence and
rebellion, which it cannot restrain.
We shall not speculate as to the probable
arrangements that the President and General
Grant will make in view of this formidable
demonstration against the Government and the
regular army. We take it for granted that
they will be prepared for any and every con-
tingenoy that may arise. There is but little
doubt that General Butler is at the bottom of
this revolutionary project. Should it succeed
he would stand a good chance for the Prcsi-
dency.-Riehmond Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
MARRIED

At Zion Church, in this place, on Tuesday morn,
ing 10th instant, by Rev. c. Z. Amber, assisted
by Rev. Joseph Trapnall, Dir. JOSEPH TRAP
NALL, of Maryland, to Miss REBECCA HOLMES,
daughter of n. 5. White, Esq.
On Tuesday evening last, By Rev. Robert Smith,
Mr.. WILLIAM b. CONRAD, to Miss JANE 4.
SHEPHERD, daughter of Mr.. Amos Shepherd, all
of this county.
At Ferry HILL" Nd, opposite Shepherdstown,
on Thursday evening, the Sth instant, by Rey,d
Robert Douglas, Mr. JOHN RICHARD KElES
TO Miss JULIA A. BENNETT, both of Shepherds
town.
Attic residence of the brides father in Loudoun
County, on Thursday last, by the Rev. DIR. Haines,
Mr.. ISAAC J. ANDERSON, of this county, to
Miss VIRGINIA FURR, daughter of W. G. Fur,
Esq.
The printer was not forgotten amid the felicitles
of the "home-bringing." May the brightness OF
the honeymoon be but prognostic of the more
glorious sunshine which will illume the pathway
of life.
On the 30th utimo BY Rev. Mr.. Meloy, N. J. II.
SwIMLEY. of Berkeley County, to Miss BETTY
CUNNINGHAM, of Champaign County, Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
The Neteoric Shower.

Greenwich OBSERVATORY, ENGLAND, Nov.
14-6 a. M.-The expected meteoric showers
were observed last night. At o'clock few
meteors fell at IL o'clock they had increased
in number and SIZE and between and o'clock
this morning the maximum was reached. The
night was clear, and the stars were Quit great
numbers The whole heavens were brilliantly
illuminated.
The showers of meteors were of great beau
~ and briliancy, and radiated from the con-
stellation Leo, near the star Gamma Leonis.-
Their direction was mostly from the east to the
west. The paths of tlemeteors werefrom three
to four degrees in the north. Near UrSa Major
twenty or thirty We're observed atone time, and
crossing The zenith fifty or sixty more of unusu-
al size and duration, the majority being larger
than stars of the first magnitude. Several exc
ded from the vicinity of Jupiter; one, Of i'm
mense dimensions, was colored red, blue green.
orange, and amber. Nearly all had trails OF
fire. OF two flaming from Leo at the same
time, one crossed Beta Geminorum and the
other of an oriental sapphire color, crossed Al
pha Orionis.
Some of the meteors burst forth in splendor;
one, breaking behind the rising clouds, flashed
like sheet-lightning, and another, of emerald
hue, burst near Eta Leonis at 215 A. NJ, its
trail of fame being visible for a minute and a
half, and then faded away in brilliant nebul@.
At 5 A. NJ, they commenced to diminish
gradually, until, at the present moment, they
are all, meteors and stars, fading away in the
morning light.
We counted five thousand in one hour, nearly
twelve thousandin all, with the naked eye.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Negro Outrage.

The Norfolk Virginian gives the particu-
lars of a gross outrage lately perpetrated in
Nansemond county, as developed before the
County Court of Nausemond on Monday last.
Three free negroes, named Sandy Wooton,
Dick Wooton and John Edmunds, were before
the Court charged with numerically whipping
and manning Armstead Hatchell, white man
Hatchell is poor, ignorant and inoiieusive
white man, living near Chnckatuck. He is
addicted to habits of intemperance.
Sometime since, after he had retired at
night, Sandy Wooten knocked at his door and
he went out, having nothing on but his shirt
and drawers. He was seized by Sandy and
his two accompces, carried to the woods, tied
up by his hands, with MS feet about two feet
from the ground. His shirt was turned over
his head and his drawers pulled down round
his feet, and was whipped all over the body
and gashed in frightIul manner
The rope cut his wrists very bad. On one
of his wrist joints he is permanently disabled
Mr.. Whitehead, who visited the place the next
day, counted thirteen strips of gum whips that
had been used in the whipping. DR.. Glover,
who examined his body says there was not a
part of it from the neck to the ankles but what
had been struck with the whips, and the blood
covered the whole body.
The negroes were present in court and heard
the evidence, and seemed quite unconcerned,
chewing and splitting tobacco juice with the
utmost unconcerD. Great indignation was eX-
cited, but the trial progressed in the regular
way, and they were sent to Jail to be tried at
the next term of the circuit court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
NO AMENDMENT.

It is now certain that the proposed constitu-
tioHal amendment cannot be adopted by three
fourths Of the present States. The threat that
if The Southern States douot takeit something
worse viii be inflicted upon them, is as base as
it is cowardly. The authors Of the threat must
know that they cannot enforce it, and will not
attempt it. The Radicals may try to keep the
Southern States out Of representation until af-
ter the Presidential election, and they may keep
the country in an unsettled condition. but they
cannot proven: those States from voting for
President, nor can they perpetuate their power
by means so base as those threatened. There
viii be reaction in the North and West Just as
surely as the sun rises and sets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
PUNIC FAITH.

Gov. Walker Of Florida, in his message to
the Legislature, takes ground against the So
called constitutional amendment. He States
with force the objections to the section which
proposes TO base representation upon voters in
stead Of population. The States have always
regulated suffrage, and there never has been ef-
fort heretofore to cCrfound representation and
suffrage.
A very striking illustration is given hy Gov.
Walker. Suppose Pennsylvania should con-
clude that, as she makes her sons fight at eish-
teen. she ought to let them vote at thesame age,
and should thus add to the number of voters as
compared to Ohio, would this give her right
to exclaim as against Ohio that voter there
had more weight than voter in Pennsylvania,
and that Ohio's representation should be cut
down accordingly?
Take another not only possible, but probable
case. Suppose Massachusetts shall adopt fe-
male suffrage, and thereby double the number
Other voters, viii this give her a right to have
the representation Of Pennsylvania cut down
one half? The Governor thinks, as all reason
able men think, that it is best to let the basis
of representation remain as our athers fixed it
on the census, and not on the voters.
But the palpable injustice Of the third section
Of the amendment is shown. 1t DISTINGUISHES
nearly every man in the Southern Sates:-
Most of them have either been pardoned under
the general amnesty, or specially by the Presi-
dent, and now it is proposed tobreak faith lciA
hsm-to go behind the Presidents pardon
1t is well said that 70 vote for this amend
ment is to vote for the destruction of the State
governments, and to put a mark of inflmy up
on the best and most intelligent men of the
Southern States, and to take up adventures
from other States This all may be forced up
on the Southern people, but they can never
consent to their own degradation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Singular and Fatal Accident.

Sidney Tompkins, wealthy farmer of Still
water, Washington county, New York, met
with his death on Friday morning last in
a very singular manner. Upon visiting his
cattle-yard, he discovered that one of his cows
was in great distressin consequence of the lodg-
ment of potato in the throat Mr. Tompkins
undertook to relieve the ANIMAL and for this
purpose thrust his arm partially down the
mouth and throat. While standing over the
head of the animal, the COW in its agony pressed
its head downward, and, suddenly elevating it
again, caught Mr.. Tompkins upon its horns,
throwing him several feet into the air. In his
descent he struck upon the paling of fence,
one of the pickets of which entered his neck.
severing one of the arteries, from which he bled
to death in few moments.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Re-Interred.

Re-Inferred.
The remains of Thaddeus Baney, Jr., son of Mr..
Thaddeus Baney, of this County, were Inferred in
"Edge Hill Cemetery" at this place, on Monday
last, having been brought from the field on which
he fell, and where his comrades had buried him.
He was a member of Co. b, (Baylor's) 18th Vir-
ginia Cavalry, and was killed at "Jacks Shop" in
Madison County, in ls63,-a heavy fight in which
his Company was conspicuous for gallantry, and
received, at the time, the highest encomiums from
Gen. 'Jeb' Stuart
On Wednesday the remains of 1t j. II. Hurst,
son of Capt. j. G. Hurst, of this County, were de
posted in edge Hill Cemetery" 1t. Hurst was
captured at Brandy Station, in 1853; was incarce-
rated in Northern prisons until 1865, and died in
Petersburg a short time before the surrender OF
Gen. Lee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Heavy Robbery.

The Lynchburg News of Saturday says:
\ gentleman named G. w. Cleveland, for
mer resident of Spring Place, Georgia, but for
the past eightyears citizen of California, while
on his return to his former home yesterday, had
Ills pocket picked, as is supposed, on the Orange
and Alexandria railroad cars between Alexan-
dria and Cupeper Courthouse of $3.50, the
entire fruits of his eight years labor. The vic
tim of this heavy robbery is confident that he
had his money when he got on the train, and
only missed it at Culpcper. The sum was in
greenbacks and was carried in an envelope in
his pantaloons pocket
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Virginia Railway Connection.

The tunnel for the connection between the
Richmond and Fredericksburg and Richmond
and Petersburg railroads is progressing salts
factorily. The brick arching for the western
end is completed, and the workmen We're put
ting the finishing touches upon the eastern end
few days since. Thus three hundred feet of
the archway has been completed in the most
substantial manner leaving three hundred and
thirty three feet in the center yet to be done.
This portion will be tunnelled and not excava-
ted. To show the magnitude of the work, it
is stated that 225, 900 bricks have been used in
constructing tie western end of the archway a.
lone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
LOCAL SUMMARY
Base Bali.

Base Ball.
The Match Game, announced in our last issue,
between the Valley Club of Harpers-Ferry, and
the Scientifcs of Shepherdstown, came off at the
designated time, Saturday afternoon last, on the
grounds of the Stonewall club, in this town. The
day was little unfavorable being cold, notwith-
standing, the players apparently enjoyed the sport
whilst lockers on were gratifed at the exhibition
of activity, skill and endurance of the players
Conspicuous in the Valley Club was p. ~ Me-
Graw, who sped his balls with great velocity, and
secured all that came within his reach Kreps, the
Catch was exceedingly active, AID rarely let
''fouls or ''passes" elude his grasp. Kirwan, tho
unfortunate in being put out on ''fous' and "fys"
moved with so much celebrity in the "feld, that he
gained there what he lost elsewhere. Biorley, VIII
son, Cavalier, Winter and Kirby made good runs
the score viii testify, and Frtney made up in the
field what he lost at the bat The chatting of the
Valleys was exceent-many balls being worthy of
"home-runs," but the facility with which the "ield-
ers'' ofthe Scientfcs, Magaha, Trayner and Right
slime, returned the balls to the "bases' rendered
"bg ticks" almost valueless Heskitt, Catch for
the Scientifcs, youth of about Is years, and a
worthy representative of the cold unterriied," won
the admiration ofa present. by his unerring catch,'
whilst Brown and Burke made beautiful ''fly catch
es," and were dead sure thing on the "bound."-
Arthur, ''short stop" and Yontz and Deck on the
"bases," were awake to the importance of the po-
sitions assigned them, and contributed not little
to the spirit Of the game.
Below we give the official score kindly furnished
us by Capt. Riggs. The result, it will be seen
a victory for the Valleys. At the conclusion of the
game, cheers were Justify given for the Valleys,
Scientifcs Stonewas and Jetersons, and an APP
probation of the services of the Umpire and SEQ
rers evinccd by prolonged cheering.
UNPRE-James n. Galaher, of the Stonewall.
'ScoEERs-Capt. A. f. Higgs, for the Valley, and
J. n Small for Scientiiics
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Masonic Celebration in Baltimore.
IMPOSING SPECTACLE.

The Baltimore papers speak Of the Masonic Cele-
bration in that city on Tuesday one of the most
imposing and brilliant spectacles ever witnessed in
Baltimore. The procession was composed of about
one thousand Knights Templar in fuld dress uniform,
and about eight thousand members of the order
dressed in full suits of black with white gloves
President johnson was present, and joined in the
celebration of the day.
Every window, sidewalk and street, marking the
route Of the procession, was packed with citizens
and strangers eager to view the imposing display.
At the scene of the laying of the cornerstone the
panorama of faces was grand in the extreme.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22

a horrible occurrence took place near Quin-
cy, Illinois Mrs Mcclure, the wife af far
mer supposed to have died on Sunday last,
was buried on Monday in a vault belonging to
the family. On Wednesday, groans were
heard from the vault by the children of the
buried woman and an old lady who was with
them. Word being sent to the husband and
neighbors, they opened the coffin, and found
the woman alive. She had torn her hair and
bruised herself in vain efforts to escape from
her narrow prison. She was taken home and
is now recovering
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
INNINGS.
Ladies' Fair.


The young ladies of Jefferson Institute, in this
town, are preparing to hold Fair on the Dist of
December for the purpose of raising means to erect
a Monument, in Edge Hill Cemetery, to the memo
~ of the Confederate dead buried there. They So
icit assistance from all interested in this object
Contributions of money, articles of needle work,
DC, will be gladly received, and may be left at Mrs.
Forests or with any of the following named ladies
appointed for this purpose by the young ladies Of
this School: -
Mrs. Joseph F. Abell Mrs. Charles Aglionby,
Mrs. w. II. Travers, Mrs. A. Z. Kennedy,
Mrs. Jos. Morrow, Mrs. Benz TomlInSon,
Mrs. Judge Douglas, Mrs. Mary Wilson,
Mrs. Il. b. Shepherd, Mrs. I. G. Green,
Mrs. w. j. Hawks, Miss NJ. Grantham,
Mrs. George W. Eichelberger.
Notice will be given as to the time when Fruits,
Provisions, and other contributions of perishable
nature will be acceptable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
The Second Year.

Some of our good friends have forgotten that we
have completed the third month Of the second year
of the FREE Pass since emerging from the ashes.
Like most of our neighbors we have had to strug-
gle for life. We respectfully ask attention t9our
terms.
And whilst saying word for ourselves, let US
state that the NATIONAL ISrELLIsEsoER is still fight
ing the good fight. We are still receiving sub
scriptions to that time-honored journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
The Meeting.

The Meeting.
The interest in the Meeting at the Methodist
Church in this town does not abate. Since our
last issue services have been nightly held, and peni
tents continue to crowd the altar. For the past
week the Rev. Mr. Smith has been without assist
ance but bis untring zeal and devotion seem sure
" rewarded. 1t is probable thing that the Rev.
DIR. Hough may be here for the remainder Of this
week
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
WHISPERS. WHISPERS.

DIR. l.. o. MoSrEz' Corrolio, the greatest stimula-
tor in the world, will force Whiskers or Mustaches
to grow on the smoothest face chin; never known
10 fail Sample for trial sent free to any desi-
rous of testing its merits Address, REEVES d Co.,
70 Nassau ST., n. Y. Aug 10, '6s-3R,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Death Ofan Ex-COngressman.

Dr. George Fries, a prominent democratic
politician of Cincinnati, died on the 18th In
slant. He was formerly member of Congress.
When John Quincy Adams was stricken with
paralysis, in the hall Of the House, that termi-
mated his existence, DR.. Fries was his medical
attendant, and was among those who heard
his last sublime exclamation that has passed
into history: "This is the last Of earth ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Murder in Isle OF Wight.

The Norfolk Virginian says that nine negroes
last week entered tie store of Mr. Goden, Kill
ling him instantly, and tLel robbed the store
of $50 worth of goods. Five of the negroes
have been arrested and have messed their
guilt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Property Bought.

Capt. john J. LOCK and Mr. EsRox SLFER, have
purchased from Messrs. Leisenring Son, the large
brick building in Charlestown, known as the "Jef-
ferson Building" for the sum of s5,s0o-an ad-
vance Of 81 400 on the price paid for it year ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Final settlement.

BALTIMORE Nov. 15-Messrs. Hindes and
Woods, old Board of Commissioners, formally
surrendered everything to the new Commits
sioners, who have fully entered on the duties
at the Commissioners Office, where they are to-
day receiving numerous applications for Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
BIVAJVES.

rE'HE advertiser expects 10 spend the Winter ia
Matthews County, where the York River 0ys-
tiers grow the best on the coast Ii anv Of his few
friends desire he will furnish tbom regularly week
lv at low rate at least Baltimore Oysters can
be furnished and in IS hours at most from the timo
they are taken from the water they may be in pro-
cess Of digestion.
Address Box %. Charlestown =. D.
N. B.-Private families only supplied.
Nov % 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
HO! For HalltOwn!,
Root 81 Shoe Making at 70. 10.

Tl'HE undersigned, located at Halltown. having
4 secured the services OF competent and expert
enced workmen on Mems and Ladies' Work, and
just receiving large Stock of Material of the very
best quality, intends conducting the BOOT AND
SHOE BUSINESS in all its branches in a manner
to give satisfaction to all who patronize me. Only
good work will be allowed TO go oat Of the estab-
lishment None but the best material will be used.
respectfully invite the public to call and exa-
mine for themselves.
Nv terms are Cash. or Trade, and my prices DO
low that of other establishments in. the County
w. 4. BANTZ.
Nov. o. ISCG.-Cm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22

1t is said that Hon. John A. Bingham, who
is preparing articles of impeachment against
Mr. johnson, will charge him with aiding aud
abetting the assassination Of Mr. Lincoln.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Another Burning.

Another Burning.
The dwelling house, on the Reyes Ferry road
leading to IIilsborough, Lcudoun County, former
" the residence of the late CHRrsTIyE JACOBS, was
burned on Wednesday night Of last week. As the
house was temporarily unoccupied, it is supposed
the firing was the work Of an incendiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
Sunday School Pic Mic.

We are informed that the RippOn Sunday School,
numbering about sixty scholars, had Pic Mic on
the 10th instant, under the management of its
thy Superintendent, Mr.. John L. Thompson, as
sisted by the following named lady teachers, who
manifest laudabe interest in a work which is be-
ing so successfully carried Misses Iluntsberry,
Misses Dobbns, Miss Julia Baney, Miss Annie
Lock, Miss Bette Fryer and Mrs. John l.. Thomp-
son.
Cur informant says we "missed treat by not
being present as there was a most luxurant album
dance of good things prepared for and dispensed on
the occasion. We have no doubt of it, and regret
that our invitation came "day after the fair"
After Dinner all assembled in the School Room
to listen to an address by Mr.. n. o. Sewers. twas
delivered with an earnestness aud directness, and
eloquence which held spellbound his delighted au-
ditory. The services were concluded by the sing
ing of Hymn, when all separated for their homes,
highly gratifed by the days proceedings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
WANTED.
EEW SUPPLY.

WE are just receiving and opening new sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as French
Merinos, Poplins Alpaccas, Delaines, Bleached
and Brown Muslins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinets,
Shawls, Ribbons, Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars, Silk and Linen
Hdkfs., Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes, Hats Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under adyanta-
geous circumstances, we have no hesitation in say
ing that we can please all who will call and exam
inc our stock. T.. GRADY & co.
Halltown Nov. %, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-22
"A. M. kSTZMILLER
Attorney mt Law.

ID ESUMES the practice of his Profession, in the
Ia, Counties of Loudoun and Frederick. and hay-
ing his residence and Law Office, in Harpers-Ferry
Jefferson County, West Virginia, will occupy him
self, for moderate fees, in
Conreyancing, agencies, and Accouating
He respectfully socits a share of the patronage Of
the Public, pledging diligence and promptness in
the discharge of any duty connected with the Pro-
feSsion.
Harpers-Ferry, Nov. 90, Is66.--2m.