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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
MeteOPic Showers.

Astronomers throughout the country are
greatly perplexed about the present time in re-
lation to an expected meteoric display during
the present month. If we may judge by the
calculations of the most learned astronomers a
brilliant showero of shooting stars may belooked
for before orshortly after the 12thof this month.
The meteoric displays of 1899 and 1888 were
characterized by the fall of nleteorites, which
rushing towards the surface Of the earth with a
loud noise, penetrated it several feet. The
periodicity of these starry showers is not so
definitely ascertained with regard to the day as
to the year. They have occurred to greater
or less degree in the months of August and
November, from 1888 to 1889, but the most
remarkable of them have appeared on the 18th
of November or between that date and the 18th.
The next appearance of the meteoric phenome-
non, therefore, is expected on or about the 18th
of this month, and as the astronomers have de-
cided that the shooting stars are more numer-
Gus between midnight and sunrise. Humanity
must be on the look out for the wonderful fiery
display.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
John Browns Widow.


A letter from Red Bluff, CAL, says: AS
she is called, the wife of the great John Brown
still resides here, pleasantly situated, and sur
rounded with pleasant, comfortable influences.
She has won the esteem and confidence of the
people, and commands the admiration of all
parties, irrespective of political opinion. Her
home has been freed from debt, and under her
own vine and fig tree she lives, with none to
modest and make her afraid. She has three
daughters who have been engaged in teaching
school. They are said to be very intelligent
ladies' The eldest has received many calls to
go back South and help to educate the race her
father died to benefit. She feels it somewhat
her duty, and will probably go. Since living
here, Mrs. Brown has received aid from Eng
land and many letters expressing high regard
for her husbands memory. She has made this
place her permanent home, andintends tospend
her days among this people" ~
IThe people of the South can dispense with
the presence of Yankee q school marms." We
have had enough of them. Nomore abolition
lists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
winchester e. Potomac Railroad.

winchester d POtOmac kaiirOau.
The largely increased facilities Of this road under
the management Of the Baltimore and Ohio Road,
are brought into rcquisiton by the immense amount
of produce daily transported from this and other
points along the line. The commodious Depot
lately constructed here at the instance Of the Agent
DIR. j. ID. STARRY, is daily filed 10 OVERLOOKING
with Flour, Wheat Corn, &C., for shipment to Bal
timore, where prices ruling at high figures.
This road is now managed with that ability which
has so distinguished the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company. Our friend BARLEY is quite equal
to his largely augmented responsibilities, and VIC
trust his faithful services may be commensurately
rewarded; the increased abors Of the well-known
Baggage Master, Dir. EBES TAYLOR, but add to his
genial and obligng disposition. The Mails are un-
der the supcrintendence of Mr.. 0'RouRKE, who full
" understands his duties and performs them well.
With Mr.. ROBERT LYON, one ofthe mostexperienced
and efficient Engineers, and Mr. CHAxBEEs at the
" Brakes" passengers are sure Of o comfortable
and safe transit over this road.
On the day Of the Dedicatory Ceremonies n, Win
chester, train Of eleven 6rstclass Passenger Cars
filed with ladies' and gentlemen, (of whom nearly
800 were taken up at the Chsrestown station pass
cd over the road, without unnecessary detention,
or accident of any kind.
The Charlestown Depot is, probably, the m OFT
important on the road and we pleased to chron-
icle the comfortable arrangements for Passengers,
and the facilities for transportation Of freight nHu
gurated by the Agent at this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
METHODIST CRNTENERY.

The Methodists Of Washington City eelebra-
ted ON Sunday week, at their several churches,
the centennial anniversary of the introduction
Of Methodsm into America by John Wesley
in 1865. Many interesting statistics were
given Of the progress of MethOdism, and its
labors in the way Of education.
An elegant church has been built on thesite
Of the old Foundry Church, at the corner of G
and 14th streets. The old building was erect
ed in 1915 by Rev. Henry Foxall, owner of
the Georgetown Cannon Foundry.
1t is a somewhat curious circumstance that
Mr. Foxhalrs secular employment was that of
casting death-dealing instruments to send souls
TO their dread account whilst his religious eff
forts were directed to saving souls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
MARRIED.

On Wednesday morning week, by Rev. Mr. Bed
niger, Mr.. ROBERT RYAN LUCAS, to Miss BET
TIE, daughter Of DR.. Robert A. Lucas, all of this
county.
On Thursday, October 11th, 1866, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, by the Rev. John
County, TO Miss MARY L. BRICkETT,-all Of
Cincinnati, Ohio.
On Tuesday the 10th ult., at TIedgesville, by the
Rev. j.. +. Wilson, Mr.. PETER SHARPE to Miss
NANCY VIRGINIA BUTT, all of Berkeley coun-
ty.
On the oath ult., by the Rev. ii. G. Mcdaniel,
GE0RGEW SURyICK, Of Ioudoun County, Va,
and ALICE CHARLTON, OF Martinsburg.
On the Path ult, at the NJ. f. Parsonage, in Mar
tinsburg, BY the same. WIN. II. BARTON, OF She
nandoah, and MARTHA JANE LEMASTER, Of
Berkeley County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
sEcEssIoN AND EXCLUSION.

Hon. Reverdy Johnson, IN late great speech
nj Towsontown, Maryland, has utterly demol-
ished the absurd idea Of State suicide. he
proves that Secession and Exclusion are iden-
teal. and. as a consequence, that Congress is
undertaking to do what the Rebel States failed
to do in their great struggle for independence
that is, to keep up a dissolution Of the Uoion'
They are treating the Southern States as con-
onered prorjnces, notwithstanding the su6mis-
ION 10 them as States the so-called amendment
Of the Constitution Of the United States. The
most striking portion of Mr.. Johnson's argu-
ment is summed up in the following unanswer-
able positions:
/ Congress recognizes the seeding States as
STATES bv the resolution Of July p, 1861.
>. Bv the act assigning them their quota OF
representatives.
3. BY the assent given, as required by the
Constitution, to the division of Virginia and
in this connection he recalls the fact that opln-
ions affirming the validity and conStltuuOnalty
Of this act were given by all OF Mr.. LncoihS
Cabinet. including Chief Justice Chase.
A. BY the act appOrtioniug taxation amongst
the states, anu duolutt NAtCuuAu5 biC ttAhS Va
payment in the South.
5. BY the provision for the salaries Of judges,
marShals, district attorneys, and other officers.
6. By the readiustment at the last session of
the judicial circuits.
Again, the judicial department is committed
to their recognition as States
l. BY including them in their distribution of
the judicial circuits made during the insnrrec-
ton.
?. BY hearing and deciding causes or appeal
to writ Of error from the courts of such States.
The President is committed 10 it by his APP
proval Of the various acts of Congress referred
to- p BY the appointmentof officials for these
States, and the Senate by confirming the ap-
pointments and by admitting the Senators from
Virginia. Yes, from Old Virginia until the
spring of 1868, and from West Virginia, (which
could only be created by the assent of Virginia
as a Siate,) since the session of 1864
If the revolving States wereout of the Union,
either by their own act or by Congressional ex-
clusion, then there was no proper ratification
of the constitutional amendment abOlishing
slavery, nor can the present pending amend
ments be acted upon except by States ia the
Union
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
ThA Colored Papulat zion OF Virginia..


Both as citizens and journalists, says the
Richmond ExG6siner, we have alwaysfelt great
interest in the welfare of the negroes Born
amongst them, no true Southerner could but
entertain the kindliest feelings toward them.- =
Dapdled on the knee Of the old "mammy IN
infancy, her children our playfellows in child
hood, our first lesson in riding and hunting
given us by some trusty family servant, nursed
in sickness by them, no luminosity to that race
has ever found place in the Southern breast
Their present status they have had nothing to
do with accomplishing. During the war they
stood by us with remarkable fidelity, and had
we. like the ancient .Spartans,. taken them to
the field with us. Che result might have been
different rFrl5s
The negroes, those who have been raised
with u.s. have with some exceptions behaved
remarkably well. Now and then some of them
afe rude and inso1ent, but they are of the baser
sort, who get their manners from emissaries.-
No well-bred Virginia negro, who has ever been
raised with gentlemen, will be guilty of imper-
Thence or disrespect to white man, and If he
is civil and polite we should not be surpassed
by him in that respect. To many Of the
Northern people we know that thisis all Greek
but every Virginian. every Southerner, under
stands and appreciates such sentiments.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
THE STATE ELECTIONS.

Elections were held in twelve States on Tuesday
last. Altogether ninety members of Congress were
chosen, and the choice Of FIVE United States Sena-
tors will depend upon the State Legislatures elect
cd. Returns are but partial
The Conservative ticket in Maryland is success
ful with the exception Of Frank Thomas's district
which is doubtful The Legislature is largely Con-
sentative. Baltimore City gives a Conservative
majority 900 out of l6, OO6 votes polled.
The Maryland Senate viii consist of Is cOnserva-
tives and radicals Legislature SO con. 10 81 RAIDS
Complete returns from New York City, except
one district, give Hoffman, Conservative, 46,425.
In Massachusetts, two eolored men were elected
In Delaware the returns indicate heavy rePubli-
can losses, and Mr.. Salisbury is evidently elected
Governor, and Nicholson, democrat, to Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Ex-RebeIs to Vote in New York.

In the Supreme Court, in Brooklyn, on Sat-
urday, Judge Gilbert delivered decision in
the case of Albert Wheeler against the regis
trars of the seventeenth ward. The case was
brought up on motion for writ of manda-
mus to compel the registrars to register Mr.;
Wheeler's name as voter They had refused
to do so on the ground that Mr.. Wheeler had
been surgeon in the rebel army and traitor
to the government. Judge Gilbert decided
that while his inclination would lead him TO
disfranchise any man who had been IN arms a.
gainst the government, yet that there was no
law in existence under which it could be done,
and he therefore granted the writ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Our Valley.

The Alexandria Gazette speaking of the
scepes and incidents of the war, says 1.-The
beautiful Valley of Virginia-almoett the richest
snd lovljest land upon earth-and all the neigh
botipg Piedmont and River couutry-the from
t;er of virginia-was the arena where contend
inc armies fought-where the fiercest encoun-
teTs ensued, and where "grim visaged war, !"
never, during the strife, "smepthed his horrid
front" They viii take you now to. the hill
tops, aud point out to you for miles and miles a
round-==as far as the eye can reach-the spots
from which arose the srpokeand flames Of Hun
ters burnings. They viii carry you through
Winchester, and Berryville, and other towns;
and show the marks of bnllets npon Che houses
in the streets, the charred and blackened walls
of the dwellings, and stores, and the remains of
the destruction in every direction. They will
conduct you to Edwards Hill, near Leesburg,
from whence Fitzpatrick hurled his iron mis-
siles upon defenceless town, full of women and
children. They viii let you know, that here,
on this decliviy, Mosby ia one OF bis raids, tur-
ned upon his pursuers, and with his own hand
CAPTURED those who undertook to follow him |;
and that, ON that road, he made daring dash,
and scattered those who thought they had sur
rounded him.. They will go with you to the
scene of conflict at Balls Bluff, Vienna, Kear-
neysville, Kabetown, and hundred other
places. Here was cavalry charge-there was
a skirmish. Here are the "stonewalls," there
the woods, from which rifles cracked, and mus
kets poured their volleys On that field the
serried host of the Federal troops lay encamp-
ed-on this, the Confederates bivouacked.-
Deeds of bravery will be narrated, the locali-
ties of which are all around you, and over
which you walk and ride. What is so calm and
peaceful now, was then the theatre of carnage
and DEATH Nor will history narrate half the
incidents which marked the progress of the
war, in the section of country to which we re-
for
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Deaths from Cholera.

Mr. Daniel Gable, formerly Of this county,
but who has been living in the West for several
years, came to this county few weeks ago on
business, and while at the house of a friend on
Cedar Creek, was taken with cholera and died
in short time. The wife of Mr.. VIM. Lock-
miller, who waited on him during his illness,
was taken down with the same disease on the
14th, aud died in few hours. DR.. VIM. ii.
Keffer, formerly Of this place, who was the at
tending physician, also fell a victim TO the same
disease on the oath inst. DIR. Baldwin, Of Fred
erick, attended Dr.. Keffer, we understand, and
gave it as his opinion that the case exhibited
all the aspects Of cholera. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Gable brought the Disease from the West.
No other cases have occurred that we are aware
Woodstock Herald Noe. Isl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
sound Talk.

We intend, says the La Crosse Democrat, to
stab away at the public credit if that is
what You call this damnable injustice to the
workingmen Of America who are now compell-
ed to support the government-to pay all the
taxes and to pay interest on the bonds held by
thethieves, Ininious, tools and right-hand swim
oilers of the late administration. We fail to see
why one man should be rich and pay no taxes,
and poor man over the way support his own
family in poverty, and then sell his children to
poverty, and labor to support the exempted
Bond Holder. If you folks don't want Bonds
repuGiated, tax them as other property. You
paid your money-you take your choice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
AnIndiana Divorce Item.

An Indianapolis paper says Mrs. d., at the
last term of the Common Pleas Court, obtained
divorce from her husband, aud eleven days
thereafter was married to second husband
During the present term of court, Mrs. p, the
mother Of the aforesaid lady, also applied for
and obtained divorce from her husband
On the day following Mr.. 5. obtained d.
vorce from his wife and three days thereafter
he and the old lady, Mrs. p. were married by
Justice Sullivan. The gentleman first tried
to effect marriage with the daughter but fa-
ling with her. he fastened to engage himself
to the mother The n1ptials were only delay
ed by the unfortunate fact that both were mar
ried. As soon as this slight disability could be
removed. they were united. .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
The AIcxandria Canal.

Thursday evening last, about 5 o'clock, the
repairs to the Aqueduct having been compile
ted, water was letin for the purpose of trying
the work. Everything was found to be secure
and in good order, and this morning there
were upwards Of four feet of water throughout
the length of the canal We understand that
this evening several boats will pass over the
Aqueduct, for the purpose of testing that struc-
ture. and if nothing unforeseen should happen,
the Canal will be re-opened on Monday next,
and boats, direct from Cumberland, will come
through. We need not say how pleased we
are to record this, and how ardently we hope
to see trade on this work revived, and the
Coal business once more active and profitable
at our wharves.- Alexandria Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
circuit Court

The following cases, the most important Of
the Term, were called up and disposed of rs
given below. 5uus Zsl7.fJ
Trustees of the E. NJ. Church VS.. E. L. Kreglo,
Licklider, ct al. This case not being properly
matured, was remanded to Rules by the Court
Hezekiah Ro,lerick VS.. Is. & 0. Railroad Com
pany. Damages. This suit was brought for
the recovery of damages for a very valuable
horse belonging to the Plaintiff, which was in
iured while in care of the Company during
transportation. A verdict was rendered by the
Jury in favor Of the Plaintiff for $1,000. On
motion Of the Defendants, several afiidavits
were read setting forth cause for new trial.
BY consent of parties the motion was by order
of Court, docketed fornext Term and time taken
by the Plaintiff to lecounter afiidayits.-
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.

The clerk of the Supreme Courtof the United
States has refused tsays the Richmond Times
to have process issued against the State of West
Virginia at the notice and request of the Attor-
ney General, Mr.. Bowden, and Judge Curtis,
who was employed by the Government to test
the constitutionality of the transfer of the above
counties. The clerk gave as his reason for so
doing that the permission Of the Court must be
first obtained. The case, in consequence, will
be delayed twelve months longer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
The National Finances.

The Comptroller of the Currency announces
that bonds have been received for deposit with
the Treasurer of the United States to an amount
sufficient to secure the entire 100000, 900 Of
national circulation authorized by law, aud no
more can be received after this date The limit
has been reached, and hereafter it will be use
less to forward bonds or to apply for increase
of capital, or for the organization of new banks.
or to do anything with the expectation of get
ting circulating notes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

The New York papers announce the break
ing up Of various specializing movements in
the fecessaries of life in that city, which has
caused most gratifying decline in prices
Pork has fallen fourdollarsa barrel, wheat from
five to eight cents bushel, and corn eight
cents bushel.. Buyers it is reported, even at
these reduced figures, are very scarce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
The Diamond stove.

MILLER 4 SMITH have on exhibition at their ncv
Stove House, a ParIor Stove, called the 'Dia mond,
which is designed for the warming Of three rooms.
In addition TO its economical and serviccable qual
ifcations it is ornamental, and is well worth an ei
animation.
These gentlemen receiving Stoves Of the Ia
test improved patterns, and can supply almost any
desired description Of heating apparatus upon good
tarma
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

The President, II Is stated, has directed par
dons to be prepared and submitted for his APP
proval for the following persons under the mi
nor clauses of the amnesty proclamation -
Sbarpley Owen, Of Louisiana; Joseph T. Lewis,
of Meryland; II. L. ID. Lewis, Geo. w. Lewis
and E. p. C. Lewis, of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
House Building. &c.

In our paper OF to-day may be seen the adver-
tisement Of Capt DAVID II. CocKnrLL. Since bis
return from Washington, where be was, for sever-
al months after the surrender Of Gen. Lee, incarce
rated in the "Old Capitol" he has done some cap
ial work-of which the reader will have the best
evidence by an examination Of the handsome resi-
dence of Andrew Hunter, Esq.,, the new Stove
House Of Smith Miller, and other work which
might be referred 10 If necessary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Owen ID. Downey, Of Mineral County, has
been appointed Assessor Of Internal Revenue,
for the 2nd District Of West Virginia, in place
of T. r. Carscadou, removed, Of which Jef.er-
son County forms part.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
religious Notice.

By permission Of Divine Providence, Sacrs-
mental Meeting WILDE held in the Methodist church
in Charlestown, commencing on Saturday, the 10th
Of November. at III O'clock. The official members
of Jefferson Circnit, especially the Stewards) are
earnestly requested to be present on SATURDAY
morning, to attend to some important business i'm
mediately after the sermon. r. SMITH, p. c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Editorial Visiters.

Our Sanctum was invaded yesterday by our con
temporaries DANIEL DEcHERr, ESQ.,, Of the Hagers-
town Nal, and JONI II. little, EsG., Of the shep-
herdstown Register. They caught US with Our
sleeves rolled up, ard our moments pregnant with
work, but we were pleased 10 see them, and con-
graduate them upon the glorious triumph Of con
serratsm in Maryland, my Maryland"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Revival.

A meeting has been in progress in the E. NJ.
Church of this place during the past week.
The Pastor in charge, Rev. Mr.. kreglo, has been
assisted by Rev. DR.. Poisal, of Baltimore; Rev
Mr.. Sboaf, Of Berkeley; and Rev. Mr.. Smith,
of Charlestown, all of whom are able ministers
Considerable interest has been manifested in
the meeting, some two or three persons have
embraced religion. hep. Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Brigadier General Wood, of the Freedmen's
Bureau in Mississippi, says that the crops in
that State will net considerably less than the
cost Of production. He anticipates much pri-
walton on the part of the inhabitants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Christian Association.

We are requested to say that the Library Room
is opened, and comfortably warmed every week
night, from to o'clock. TO which members are
invited. On Friday Afternoons, between the hours
of and the Librarian viii be at his post for the
distribution and return Of Books.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Deceased.

Deceased.
Harry Hezeltine, well known citizen of this
place, died in Cumberland, Nd, last Monday.
His remains were brought here and inferred on
Wednesday, with Masonic ceremony.-Ne0
Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08

Rev. Mr.. Walton, an agent of Washington
College, Va, has raised sac, 900 for that insti-
tuition in the South and West.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Al Soufh ST.

Al South st.
ALEX. KEaR 4 BRo., Importers and Wholesale
Dealers in Salt, have removed TO Al South Street,
near Exchange Place, Baltimore. Our Merchants
should make note Of this change.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
CORN WANTED.

Our patrons who know themselves indebted, and
wish to pay in Corn, viii please do so at once.
We want WOOD. Those who want TO pay in
Wood or Corn will please do SO now.
We want Money, too; Il Is acceptable at any time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
DIED,
LOCAL SUMMARY

In Middeway on the 2sth Of October, JAMES
w. ATIIEY, in the 18th year Of his age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-08
Apples.

TRussELL d. Co. haze Apples, for sale, OF hne
quality, judging from the specimens given over 70
Us for our inspection.