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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Dnmeld,s Depot.

We have heretofore omitted to call attention to
the advertisement, in this paper, of Capt. j. IL.
L. HuSrBn, who is now conducting an extensive
Mercantile and Forwarding Business at Dulield' $
Depot His advantageous location Immediately
upon tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad affords him
facilities for receiving or shipping goods rarely
possessed. and a consequent advantage must accrue
% the dealer.
-, IeaTo that Capt. Hunter has associated with
him as m as. tant ourfriend ana 'o"nsm1u' .. y
s.etsa. go perfectly n: hons among iau,s
goods. aud always favorite wr,,n &C. H. rIr
The productive country contiguous 70 a.
Branch. aud the energetic and systematic farmins
peculiar 10 that neghborhood, must insure Capt IL.
busy time, aud requisition, as afore-me' viii be
made upon his enlarged experience in the Il anspor-
tation department
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
MARRIED.

On the 3Oth OF October, by Rev. James Z. wag.
gener ID. D., HENRY NJ. BRENT, Jr., Esq, Of
Winchester, TO Miss MAMIE l.. AYRES, Of Buck
ingham County, Va.
On the 9Th inst. at the residence OF the brides
father near Darkesyille. Berkeley County, bv the
Rev. w. G. Eggleston, RICHARD II. BRYAkLl,
Esq, to Miss MARY I. daughter Of Mr.. Nathan u.
Payne.
On the 9th instant at the residence Of the brides
father. by the Rev. Mr.. Hubbard, EDWARD r.
KLOMAN, Of Baltimore city, and AGNES r., on
ly daughter of Erasmus Helm, Esq, OF WarreDton,
On the lst inst, BY the Rev. Thaddeus hernaon'
Mr. ALBERT s. TAYLOR and Miss MARY {.
SLACK, all Of Loudoun.
On the same day by the same, Mr.. THOMAS J;
NICHOLS TO Miss SALLIE A. HAMPTON, all
of Loudoun.
On the 10th ult, by the same, Mr.. JAMES BALD
WIN to Miss FANNIE COCKERILLE, all oil Lou
doun.
In MiddIeburc. on the 10th Of September, by the
Rev. John Landsreet Mr. JOHN T. CLINE ana
Miss NJ. NJ. BARKER, all Of Loudoun.
On the Goth ult.. at the residence Of the brides
f,bar nv The Rev. John Chester, ISAAC y.
TUORNBURG. of Berkeley County, 10 MIss BIZ
LIETTA T. ROCKWELL, Of Washington, Dc.
Tn Martinsburo. on The 25th ult, by the Rev $
Heilig, JACOB ALINEto Miss MARY ANN HEN
RY.
On Tuesday evening, the 9Th inst, by Elder T.
r. Shepherd. Rev. WV. s. PERRY, Of Rocking,
ham. 10 Miss EMMA v. BONHAM, daughter OIL
DIR. ID. s. Bonham of Clarke county.
Az the same time and place, BY the same, Mr.
WIN. II. C. Sewers, of Clarke County, 10 Niss
CATHAgINE X. TURLEY, Of Rockingham.
On the 23d ult, at the residence Of the brides
father. at NeersviIe. By Rev. Francis H. Richey,
CHARLES r. GALLOWAY and SUSANNAHJ j.,
daughter of John Grub, Jr., all OF Loudoun.
At Careysbrook, Frederick County, on Tuesday
evening, Nov. 6, 1866, bv the Rev. VIM. Meredith
T. $. b. TUCKER, Of Nilliamsport, Va, to Miss
JULIA CLARK.
On Tuesday evening, 18th instant, near Dufields
Depot. b, the Rev. X. Smith. Mr. ALEXANDER
BARON 20 Mis- MARY Z. 0DEN, all Of Jefferson
County, W. Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
MARYLAND.

1t is stated that Messrs. John l.. Thomas
and J. j. Stewart, the defeated radical candi-
dates for Congress in the city Of Baltimore, in-
tend TO contest the election Of MeSsrs. Archer
and Phelps. That they rely upon the partisan
Congress rather than upon the justice Of their
cause, is evident from the fact that the election
was conducted aud controlled by the radical
judges and clerks. Even the american SAYS Of
this result the Union men have no cause to
complain. The contest, therefore, would be a
struggle against justice and right
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
DIED.,

OF Cholera. in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 2sth q
oo,oher sstsr an Illness ~ sixteen hours, ROBERT
G. ALLENONG. aged 20 years and 8 month";;
Youngest son Of the late Samuel II. Aliemong q,
this town. This young man, very promising an'
affectionate son and brother died away from rels-
tives and friends He left as his richest legacy ~.
the Cancellation and comfort of a Christian mother
this message :-"Tell my mother have always Urea
to live as she taught me-"
Al San Antonio, Texas, Of cholera, on the leia
Of Lent Frederick W. Bailey of the 18th reginen'
U. S. infantry, and only daughter Of Samuel ore
At Lee, of the Treasury Department at Washipg
ton and ON the same day her infant son, inoD'-
old, followed her TO the tomb.
The deceased was young lady OF inienis1pas s,
far beyond her years, and greatly esteemso, az.
death, but little more than year after nel m'
rage, il sore affection 70 relstves and ir'ep's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Jeff. Observation-Disclosures Let


left Thompson, late General in the Con-
tolerate army, writes the following letter to the
editor of the Messenger, at Mckinney, Texas :
DEAR SrR-Your paper of the 18th ult., has
lust reached me, and I-observed thecard OF my
house and also the editorial notice. | suppose
some friend or acquaintance instructed you to
insert our card. and have no doubt you meant
TO do me a kindness by your compliments
whether YOU have, however, done so or not is
a question If you and your paper have been
fairly. squarely aud earnestly consistent Tor the
mast five wears, hen you may benefit me; but
If Won have been one of those miserable crea-
tures that were neither " ram, lamb, sheep or
mutton" during the late terrible war which has
so lately desolated my country, then your
ITpionism is not worth copper, and your no.
tice will iliure rather than serve me among the
brave Texans who were truly Southern, and
with whom only expect to deal.
For the Federals who met in battle and show
Cd their faith bv their works." have respect
lint for the would-be-wise men of the South
who knew the cow would eat the grindstone,
| have the most supreme contempt.
jeff. don't say g the Yankees beat HIM hight
ing" JEFF. don't say that he had been most
gloriously whipped by the Union troops but
General Thompson says that by overpowering
numbers in front, and enemies in disguise in
the rear. the Confederate troops were oblige to
surrender. and that, following the example of
his great leader, he is disposed to be an humble
citizen Of the United States without sacrificing
one lot of his "pluck.
Believing that You meant to do me favor
byyour notice, thank you for it, butnot know
ing your aptecedents, fear you have done me
no good unless you were an honest Federal
soldier.
jeff" will be pleased to see his Texas
friends when they visit this city, and he will
try and make one part of your notice true by
selling them all the groceries they desire.
am yours, most respectfully,
NJ. JEFF. THOMPSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Jobes' WOODEN Fa Glory.

In another column will be found the card of JoDE
4 Sons, of Brucetown. This is a well-established
Factory, and bears a reputation not behind any in
the Valley of Virginia. 1t is complete in all the
Improved machinery Of the day, and is supplied
with material of the best quality, and turns out
goods of excellent finish-as we are enabled 20 know
by the receipt of Pants and Vest kindly presented
US in the past few days.
Mr.. WILLIAM JoBE. so long the head of this es-
Enlistment has associated with him bis sons, Rich
ard b. and John j. Jobe-both practical factors,
and shrewd business men. We are assured, from
what we know of this firm, thatit can compete with
the best in the country 10
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
IT. Cen. Rosser.

Hampton the most distinguished and successful OF
the Cavalry Officers of the Army of Northern vir-
ginia, made brief visit to our town on Tuesday.
He was looking remarkably well and Handsome
His visit afforded to many of his followers Of the
"Laurel Brigade" the gratifying opportunity Of
giving him welcome shake of the hand.
The General has entered into the Commission
Business in Baltimore. He makes the sale OF Cat
tie, Sheep aud Hogs speciality, and he needs no
better guaranty of his qualifications in this line than
a remembrance of how he used to, in the days gone
by, "fetch the cows home"
He may be found with the well-known firm of
Ferguson d Tyson, III Lombard Street, Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
BALTIMORE COMMISSIONERS,

Judge Bartol, of the Court of Appeals, upon
whose writ Of habeas corpus the new Police
Commissioners and the Sheriff were brought
before him, has sustained Governor Swami in
his action removing the old Commissioners, and
decided that the action of the Governor was
final, as much 50 as if the Legislature had re-
moved the Commissioners, and from his actor
there could be no appeal The new Commits
sioners and Sheriff have been released.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Grady & Co.

UIduy q 90.
The above named firm. at Haltown, is doing a
heavy trade, not only in the sale of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Coal. &C., (which they have large sup
plies, but in the forwarding of Country Produce,
Wheat, Corn, Flour-indeed all the products OF
well-regulased Virginia farms. Their facilities for
storing aud shipping ample, having large ware
room right upon the railroad and direct daily COM
munication with Baltimore.
AS business men they have the necessary prere-
quistes-integrty, industry and activity, and in the
social circle are estimabe and popular gentlemen.
We wish them success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
General Beauregard.

General Beauregard has written a letter en-
phatically contradicting a story that he had re-
fused 10 do transportation over his railroad for
"-- Yankees, and says: when | Surren-
dered with the Confederate forces at Greensboro,
n. c., l buried the Ratchet. not 90 be unburied
again, except in defence of the country aud Of
Its constitutional Government"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

SUDDEN DEATH-Mr. Samuel Fry, wor-
thy and highly esteemed citizen OF this county,
fell dead at the Point of Rocks, Md, on Tues
day. the 9th inst. He lad crossed the ferry,
and was walking up towards the canal bridge,
apparently in good health when, it is supposed,
he died of heart disease. -LeeSbHg Washing
fOuidu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Hominy Mill.

RANSOM DUKE, Of this town, are the sole Agents
for the counties OF Jefferson and Clarke, for the
Family Hominy Mill. with Fan attachments de-
sirable continuance whereby evecy familv can make
its own Hominy, and at the expense OF very little
time and trouble. The capacity of this Machine,
which occupies little more room than an old-time
co0ee-griuder, is one bushel per hour. The price
is so inconside able as to place it within the reach
of almost every one. Call at the Agricultu' al De-
pot Of Ransom & Duke, in this town, and examine
this al 1icle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
TolI-House Burned.

The temporary dollhouse, at the edge OF town on
the Berryville and Charlestcwn Turnpike, was
burned on Saturday night. TWAS certainly very
small business. Frvm The Size Ur the shaniy we
hardly suppose the burning of tsupplied sufficient
light for the perpetrators to discern the ittleness
of which they were guilty.
Another caboose has been placed there until the
dollhouse contracted for can be erected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

SUReIcAL-Dr. C. Il. Lippitt, of Beuyvillc,
Clarke county, has performed a remarkable
surgical operation upon little child Of Mr..
VIM. A. Castleman. which had by carelessness
of the nurse received fall upon its head, by
which its neck dslocated. In skillful and
surgeon-like manner the ncck-bone was sdjus-
ted at first it appeared very doubtful wheth-
err the child would ever breathe, but soon respi-
ration commenced, and the Clarke Journal
learns is doing very well, and every hope is
entertained Of its recovery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
GENERAL ITEMS.

LAND SALE IN LoUDoUN COUNTY VA.
NJ. Vandevanter, administrator with will an
nexed of Andrew Graham, sold his farm OF
164& acres at public sale for S77.50 per acre
The Improvements are house and spring
house. and the walls of a barn which was burn
ed by the U. S. forces in 1864. He also sold
% acres of wood land on the Short Hill, near
Morrisonvile, for $3.50 per acre. John Cur
~. a son-in-law of Mr.. Graham, was the pur-
chaser in both cases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Round Trim Tickets.

The Winchester d Potomac and Baltimore
Ohio Railroad Companies will issue Round Trip
Tickets to persons DESTROYS Of attending the Laying
of the Corner Stone of the Masonic Temple in Bal
timore, which takes place on next Tuesday We
are not advised. but presume tickets may be had on
Saturday or Monday, and be good for at least a
week
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
London Nov. ~.

The London Times Of this morning says that
~, the difficult position Of the Presl-
Sonsue.' ~ .;toi States, and his efforts to
dent OF Tue o'' = :. ;tish territory in North
prevent an INVASION oil Dis .-.f,ctio, come
America. il would see, with sarlo.- so =;
compliance with his request in behalf OIL re
Fenians who have been convicted Of treason
and sentenced to death, but still it would con-
cede no immunity in case of another invasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Too Thick.

General Howard, Commissioner Of the Freed
mems Bureau, has issued a circular to negro
preachers in the District of Columbia. to be
read to their congregations 1t sets forth that
the number Of freedmen In the District is much
greater than can be employed there, and invites
them 10 avail themselves of the agency of the
Bureau in giving them transportation to points
where they can be furnished with employment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
The Fenian Prisoners.

ToRoNTo, Nov. 12.-The Vice-Consul Gene
raj for the United States at Montreal, Mr..
Drummond, has made an application to the
United States government for the necessary
means of defence of such citizens as will be
tried there and are without means Of their own.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
New Slaughter House.

Mr. JACOB C. KEMP has, within the past week,
had erected, upon his premises, Slaughter House,
of his own design, which contains many convenient
contrivanccs for the proper slaughterng of stock.
1t was built in strict conformity with the plan OF
Mr. Kemp, by Messrs. Heck and Small, aud reflects
credit upon all the parties concerned
Mr. Samuel c, Young will use it this winter and
will, doubtless, keep the market well furnished with
choice meats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
A Large Cemetery.

The Fredericksburg Herald says: eve are
informed by one Of the officials that the regis
ter of interrnents of the United States soldiers
at this place, numbered last week 1900. He
estimates the whole number inferred at ~ ,000
We presume the Federal cemetery in Fred
ericksburg will be the largest in the land.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
LOCAL SUMMARY
interesting Game.

A Match Game of Base Ball between the Stone
walls and Jeffersons of this place came off on last
Saturday Afternoon, on the grounds West of town
the challenge having been given by the latter
Club. The contest was one of the most exciting we
have witnessed. The batting and fielding excel
lent, and the genuine good humor of the players
rendered the game more than OF dinarily interest
ing Nine Innings were played, and resulted in
favor of the Stonewalls IS to 34 as viii be by
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

MANASSAS GAP RAmgoAD.-At q meeting
of the stockholders of this road, Edward G.
Marshall was reelected President. In his re-
port he recounts Che difficulties and prospects OF
the company. He is not pleased with the fall
ure Of the Baltimore and Ohio Company TO
cone to the rescue, as there had been reason
TO expect Every effort is TO be made to have
the road running from the Junction TO Pied
mont in the month Of January.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

New CHURcH-The new southern Methodist
Church, in Hedgesville, is being pushed rapid
ly towards completion. 1t is something lar
ger than the old Methodist Church in that
place, and when finished, will make a commo-
dious house of worship. They expect TO have
it ready for services about Christmas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
..Wheatlandn Sold.

We understand that WM. F. TURSEe, Esq, has
disposed of two hundred and thirty acres oil the
"wheatland" farm, four miles from charlestown'
for the sum of Nineteen thousand dollars, to Maj
Buckley, of Frederick County, Maryland. Mag, b.
is subject for congratulation, having obtained so
desirable place for, comparatively, so little mo-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
BERKELEY COUNTY AFFAIRs.

The PUBLIC ScHooLs.-On Wednesday last
we paid brief visit to the public school Just
started in cur town. 1t is under the manage
ment of Prof John j. Sanborn, late of Charles
town, Jefferson county. The number of pupils
is rapidly increasing; already over three hun
bred and eighty-iive are in attendance. Pro-
lessor Sanborn is assisted by Miss Kate Steel,
Miss Zana Sanders and Miss MolIie HOFFMAN.
We were highly pleased with the whole man
agement of the school, and marked the good or
der already maintained in every department.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

JUDGE HALL.-We are sorry that ourexcel-
lent Judge is still in very poor health, and I'M
able to hold court. On account ofthis he has
adjourned the Morgan circuit court over until
The next regular term, and we entertain serious
apprehensions that he will be unable to hold the
coming court for this Berkeley URi-
nm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Fine Horse stolen.

A very fne large, Dun Horse, with black name
and tale; spirited; PAGES, trots, lopes and jumps
we'll belonging to Gen. Thos l.. Rosser, was sto-
len, or strayed from the residence of Col Thornton
p Pendleton, of Clarke County, on Monday last
liberal reward is offered for the recovery of the
horse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Death of Bishop RutIege.

The TallahasseetFla.l papers announce the
death. in that city, Of Bishop Rutlege, Of the
Episcopal diocese of Florida, after long and
painful illness of cancer of the mouth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
cnRN WANTED.

Our patrons who know themselves indebted and
wish to pay in Corn, will please do so at once.
We want WOOD. Those who want TO pay in
Wood or Corn will please do so now.
Wewaut Money, too; it is acceptable at any time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
Mcteoric Shower.

So far as our own observation goes, up to the
time of going to press on "Wednesday evening the
shower of stars had not taken place. We are as
sured by the gentleman rho cane to io'cn purpose
" to see the great pyrotecnic display, snow
did not take place Wednesday morning accoi ding
10 the predictions of Astronomers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15
synod Of Virginia.

The Synod of Virginia lately in session in Nor
folk has adjourned TO meet in this place IN OCTOBER
next. The Presbyterian Congregation OF this town
was represented by Rev. A. c. Hopkins and Capt
David Humphreys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-11-15

New Orleans, La, 1866.
, 1866-09-28

rus CAsToR BEAS.-Mr. W. L. Wheelock has
,ef, at this office specimen of the castor bean,
,ro,rn on the farm of Mrs Penny, in this Valley.
It is possible that the castor bean may yet be
cultivated in this Valley as an article OF com
merce. In Southern Illinois the experiment has
beeu tried and attended with great success. In
,be cultivation of the castor bean, the ground
:, rrsnared as for other crops, and the seeds are
planted mich iu the manner of those of Indian
corn, with the exception that there is but one
seed put into each hill, and that ut every fourth
row space is left to admit of the passage of a
team for the purpose of gathering the crop. The
ripeniAg commences in August about twenty
bushels to the acre is considered a fair yield 1t
/, from the castor bean that the oil SO familiar
TO childhood is obtained.
, 1866-09-28

HARrNAy's HorEL.-The work on this new
structure is well nigh completed, and already
the building is an ornament to the town. The
contractor Mr.. VIM. GlasfOrd, who designed the
building and superintended its erection through
out, deserves great credit for the manner in
which be has fulfilled his task. Mr.. Hartman
has cbristeued his new building the "Oriental
Hotel, and when he gets into bis new quarters
will have accommodations fer two hundred
guests In style and finish, the Oriental will
be fully up to the best houses in Portland, and
in every way will be conducted as first class
hotel Mr. II. will signalize the opening of his
house by grand ball, which will come of on
Wednesday evening, October Sd, and without
iouJtwlluttract the elite and fashion Ofthe coun-
try. Mr. Hartman has exhibited commenda.
be spirit Of enterprise in ercctingso commodous
structure and certainly deserves to reap Il
Iich harvest in return.
, 1866-09-28

TIE vorE.-From special dispatches to the
Oregonian we have the result of the ballotings
had for Senator:
SALEM, September 25--2 P. n,
The Senate this morning passed resplution
providing select committee to investigate re-
port that Caldwell, elected from Josephine, had
ceased to be an inhabitant of that county, with
instructions to report tomorrow morning This
action looks to a vacation of his seat If the fact
is SO found.
The vote taken for T. s. Senator in the Senate
to day stands-Gibbs,' ID Kelly, 4; Smith, 4;
Kelsay, Il
, 1866-09-28

Discovery OF New MISEs.-For severals weeks
oAek reports have been rife of the discovery of
new and rich diggings on the beadwaters of the
ia'onSe, distant from Walla Walla about $50
miles. party of prospectors - among them
David Weston, of Walla WaIla-visited that To-
V'A'y early last spring, aAd although they oh.
famed unmistakable indications of gold, owing
" nish water and other causes they were unable
" work to advantage. A potion of the party
returned to Walla Walla, whilst others remained
aal continued to prospect the country, and have
"'nEth succeeded in finding rich placer mines.
'-e llggngs, as described to US, are on creek,
Au'oaiary of the Palouse, and are reported to
pay from so to $50 to the hand, working with
'''" or no 'convenicnces. The news of this dis
V0'eFy caused intense excitement At Lewiston.
'-'An''y there was general stampede which
E''''y' ef nearly the whole population. Mer-
>-Ao's and idlerS, working men and bummers,
.'u'A Decline for the new diggngs, and
- Tue town at the confluence of the Snake and
I''''"a'er to primal solitude. Our own people
lug 'eSS exctable took the matter more cody,
notwithstanding our staid character the news
'ls9'iy caught up and forthwith our idle
=, unemployed men began to move In the di-
'''u OF the headwaters of tie Palouse. The
= sun continues to set that way, and should
~. uue promises to carry off our loose pop
u' Inc new mines are reported to be about
=. = 'eS 10 the right of the Coeur 'Alene road
- :. can be reached by wagons with the greatest
'''h regard to the character or extent of
'ues' cur information is meager, and con-
n :, ,'A''usIvely to hurried letters from parties
az ground, who write to their friends to
is ,s-'.;P impediately" !" One thing, however,
tor..s5 orn-,ne~ aud rich mines have been dis
A,cerain.Sn snelF ezten: and character is yet to be