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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-21

DEFIANCE
CIGAR MANDATORY.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-21

174 Water street, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
STATUS OF VIRGINIA.

4 despatch from Washington to the Balti-
more Sun purports to give the views Of Mr..
Segar, one Of the suspended Senators, as to the
feelings and views Of the members Of the Leg
islature Of Virginia on the subject of the So
called constitutional amendment. He seems
TO think the amendment would be adopted, if
members could be assured that it would be a
fnality, and that members would be admitted
10 both Houses. This, if correct, exhibits such
an extraordinary change Of opinion as to stag
ger our belief. Has it not been authoritatively
announced by leading members Of both Houses
that nothing short of universal negro suffrage
by the Southern States will satisfy them p
And are they not already holding up the rod
with the threat, "take this or worse" Have
Yirginians so far lost their manhood as even to
entertain such degrading propositions? We
cannot believe it.
Let the tyrauts impose a territorial system
Of government upon the present helpless States
il they will, but do not let the people them.
selves lick the hand that strikes them. The
despots who have a two years lease of power
viii fnd that they have a job of some magni,
tide if they undertake to enforce project Sc
utterly subyersive Of free institutions. A large
army and all the parapharnalia of war will NO
he 50 easily gathered together as in times past
Try it when they will The false pretence o
guaranteeing republican forms Of government
viii not avail the bloody-minded disturbers o
tie public peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

a bill has passed both Houses of the Lcgis-
ature directing steps to be taken to restrain the
collection Of taxes in Jefferson and Berkeley
counties, by West Virginia, until the claim Of
jurisdiction is decided by the United States SUI
preme Court. The process, granted on motion
of Attorney General Bowden Of Virginia, is re-
turnable on the Goth of February next.
The Legislature has reelected VIM. F. Taylor
auditor of public accounts; John NJ. Hern-
don. secretary of the commonwealth John S.
Calvert, treasurer, and J. F. Pendlton, supcriu-
tendent Of the penitentiary.
The Legislature have elected Hon. Alexan-
der Rives Judge of the court of appeals, which
position he has held by appointment of the
Governor since the death of Judge Thompson.
A letter from Richmond in the Petersburg
Index says Seen. Schofeld sent yesterday
to the capitol and obtained list of all the
members Of the General Assembly, with their
places of residence a proceeding preimina-
~, perhaps, to eourt-martialing the assembled
wisdom believe the Legislature expects a
territorializing and dispersion before its ninety
days are out.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
THE CASE IN COURT.

BY the article in another column it will be
seen that Attorney General Bowden has COM
iacnced proceedings in the Supreme Court of
the United States to rescue the Counties of
Berkeley and jefferson from tbe degrading vas
salage into which they were smuggled during
the war. 1t would seem to us to be impossible
that the learned tribunal before which the case
is to be considered can fail to anuul the enact
ments in the case In all the despotic move
ments of the old world, in which people and
territory were transferred from one petty prince
70 another, nothing can be produced Of equal
s;rocity with that Of the unceremonious and
villainous transfer Of these counties. especially
of jefferson.
It viii be remembered that in the act os the
Virginia Legislature authorizing proceedings.
the Hon Reverdy johnson was named as one
Of the counsel for the State. Much to the sur
prise Of every body, Mr.. johnson is announced
% counsel for the usurpers. We have faith,
however, that our cause viii be well managed
by Judge Curtis, Andrew Hunter, ESQ, and
Attorney General Bowden.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
MARR1ED

On the 9th of November, 1866, at Oakland. y
the residence OF the brides father, in Orangeburc
District, South Carolina. by tho Rev. VIM. Hut.s,
LAURENCE 4, BECKwITH. OF coluubia, to Miss
ANNIE II. HOORER, second daughter of Henry
N. and Sarah A. Moorer, all of that State.
On the 20th inst, at the residence of the brides
father, by the Rev Edward Hetrick, Mr.. HENRY
G. MERRITT, Of Jefferson County, 10 Miss LUCY
c., daughter of VIM. II. Billmyre, Esq, of Clarke
On Tuesday morning. 18th instant, at the resi-.
dence Of the brides mother by Rev. E. L. Kreglo,
Mr.. JOHN @. LICKLIDElt to Miss MARY C.
FLANAGAN, all Of this county.
On the evening Of the same day, by the same,
Mr.. JAMES w. LLOYD. of jefferson County, to Mis-
MARTHA DECK, Of Berkeley County.
In Shunton. on the 10th instant. by Rev. Mr..
Latane, DIR. HUNTER II. MCGUIRE, formerly OF
Winchester. 10 Miss MARY, daughter of Hon. A.
Ii. Ii. Stuart.
On Sunday last, in Luray, Page County, NJ.
JAMES II. LANGDON, of Baltimore. formerly Of
this County, to Miss MARY BEAR, Of Luray.
In Shepherdstown, on Tuesday, 18th instant. by
Rev. j. F. Campbell, Mr.. JAMES ELLIOTT 10
Miss BETTE C0LST0N, both of Clarke County
On the 18th instant. BY Rev. Fl. C. Mcdaniel. Mr..
JOHN A. STANLEY to Miss LUCY. E. McDAN-
lei, both of Berkeley County.
On THURSDAY morning, 10th instant by Rev. 7.
w. Dosh, HARVEY +. JONES, formerly of Fred.
erick City, Nd, and Miss JENNIE CAMPBELL
all of Winchester.
On Thursday morning, Goth instant, bv Rev. Mr..
GRAHAM, Mr.. JOSEPH $. HUPP, of Strasburg,
and Miss BETTE HOLLIS of Winchester.
On the 18th instant. by Rev. r. S. d. Iferoui.
mus, LUTllERS. GROVE, Of Shenandoah County.
and Miss FANNIE NJ, daughter of David Davis.
Esq, Of Frederick County.
On the llth instant in Fauquier County. by Rev,
Mr.. Leachman. GEORGE MASON. of Frederick
County, and Miss FANNIE A. LEWIS, of Fsul
quier County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

cember. 1865, the facts having come to the
knowledge of the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth, that body passed an act, which
was approved by the Governor, reciting as fol-
lows:
Whereas it sufficiently appears that the con-
ditions prescribed in the several acts &C.,
(above nlentioned,) have, not beencompedwith
and the consent of Congress, asrequlred by the
Constitution Of the United States, not having
been obtained in order TO give effect to the trans
for so that the proceedings heretofore had on
this subject are simply inchoate, and said con-
sent may be properly withdrawn; and this
General Assembly regarding the contemplated
disintegration of the Commonwealth, even If
within its constitutional competency, as liable
to many objections of the gravest character,
not only in regard to the counties of jefferson
and Berkeley over which the State of West
Virginia has prcmaturely attempted to exercise
Jurisdiction. Jm also as tothe sererdl other conn-
hes ADORE referred 10, all theterritory of West
Virginia.l Thereupon the second section of
Exhibit No. /, and the whole of Exhibits IL
and III, were repealed, and all consent there
tofore given for the transfer of either of the
said counties was withdrawn. Exhibit W.
THE act of repeal, the title ,of which recites
what had been stated
It Is, then, represented that controversy has
| risen and now exists between the two Stat in
regard to their respective boundaries, and espc-
cially whether the above counties have been
lawfully annexed and have become part of
the territory and within the jurisdiction Of the
State of West Virginia, or whether they still
remain part of the territory and within the
jurisdiction Of the Old Commonwealth.
The prayer is that it may be ascertained, de-
clared, and established by the decree of this
court. that the aforesaid counties of Berkeley
and Jefferson now lawfully are and ought law
fully to be deemed, part of the territory
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and
now lavfl!ly should be within its juris-
diction and authority, and that the boun-
Diary line between the Commonwealth of Nir-
gina and the State of West Virginia should
be ascertained and so established and made
certain by the decree of this court as to include
the said counties of Berkeley and Jefferson as
part of this territory, and within the urls
dicton of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This is made returnable on the Goth OF Feb
ruary next.
Thomas r. Bowden, Attorney General, and
B. Il. Curtis for the State Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
ANOTHER YEAR!

Before our next issue another year will have
rolled over our heads-haye dropped off into
the ,,dead past. and been numbered with the
wears beyond the flood. We take no note OF
time but from its loss--torget that it IS 0i'eayS
going. going until it has irrevocably slipped
from our grasp, and then, percbance, mourn O
YER its hasty flight and our non-improyement
81 its golden moments. Time has been said to
he the only thing Of which it is virtue to be
coyetous. yet the only thing Of which all men
are prodigal.'
Before we proceed to look forward to the
coming vear-to weave bright webs OF fancy,
or build towering air castles for the future
would il not be well to take retrospective
view; TO look back and recall in order TO profit
by and take warning from the errors aud fail
ures to come up to the standard Of duty IN the
wear that has just expired? Have we done
any useful or good action, anything by which 4
fellow-4eature might be benefited? Have we
reached out a helping hand to draw degra-
ded, but if aided by our efforts. perhaps not
hopelessly lost immortal from the depths OF
vice? Have we counse,led him to avoid the
"haunts" with which, unfortunately, our towns
abound, or, cased in our impenetrable robe Of
self-righteousuess, have We passed by on the
other side. and said in act if not in word
STAND BY, for am holier than thou"
What deed of charity, or work Of mercy has
the good angel recorded, and quickly flown
with the record to Heaven; or whatsin, written
down by the ministering spirit whose is that
sad task, has been, since, eradicated by the pu-
rifying breath Of repentance? Let US pause
and reflect, and learn wisdom from what has
gone beyond recall, and then, looking forward,
resolve earnestly, with help from on high, to
set up higher standard of conduct, and en-
deavor 10 live life worthy ofintellectual crea-
lures, and not a mere animal existence, made
up Of eating drinking, sleeping and gratifying
the senses. "For what is our life it is even
q vapor that appeareth for a little while, aud
then vanisheth away" And if the vapor be
impure-laden with the noxious efiuyia of sin,
it cannot rise but will sink and fndits true level
in feted, unwholesome DEMONSTRATING on
IL disease and death to every living creature
within the ranra Of It's Influence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
Lost by not Taking a County Paper.

Generally speaking but little importance
is attached to the taking of a county news
paper This neglect and indifference had its
practical reward the other day.
Some time ago a gentleman in ills town was
appointed auditor to distribute the funds in the
hands Of an administrator among the creditors
Notice of the auditor was published in two Of
the county papers.
It so happened that few creditors residing
in a certain portion of the county who had col
lectively claims to the amount of seven or eight
hundred dollars, from the neglect of taking a
county paper never heard of the audit until af-
ter the report of the auditor had been confirm
ed by the court, They then came into town
to enquire about the likelihood Of securing their
claims called upon an attorney, who examin-
ed into the matter, and informed them that
they had forever lost their money, and we pre-
sumo charged them FIVE dollars for the infor-
nation. All this resulted in being too penu-
rious, too careless to subscribe for county
paper.
These gentlemen have learned a lesson that
will last them the balance Of their lives, and
serve as a warning to others who. from the
same motives, fail to take their county paper
There. is scarcely man in the community
who will not be caught up some day on legal
notice, that does not take a paper, unless he
clandcstinely reads his neighbor's, and every
gentleman should be above literary pilfering
like this, so says an exchange
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

The young Ladies, Fair:

The Fair gotten up by the Young Ladies of Mas.
FoRREsr's Institute for the ptrpose Of procuring
money wherewith to erect monument in Edge
Hill Cemetery" at this place, in memory of the he
role Confederates inferred there, closed on Satur'
day night last, though many Useful and valuable
articles remain unsold, and which, no doubt, car
be obtained by application to some of the Fdir Id
dies
The sum realized, we understand, over the incl
dental expenses, is about Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars-enough to prove the Fair success, though
not proportonate to the deserts of those engaged,
all of whom displayed degree of untiring energy
and devotion to the noble object before them only
equalled by past deeds and sacrifices in behalf Of
the sons of the beloved South.
The Fair was efficiently directed by Mrs. F., a
true type Of the Virginia matron, who was ably as
sisted by others of our community whose very pie
sence is indcatiscof success always.
Our space does not admit Of any detailed notice
of the tables so full of beautiful articles Of hand
work, and others grooming under the weight OF re-
freshments of the Post Office the Fortunc-teller':
corner, and the place where the elephant" wa:
exhbitcd-all presided over SO gracefully by bloom
ing damsels with eyes
(Which melted in love, and which kindled in war; y
To the ladies we return most grateful acknowl-
Judgements for courtesies extended to US.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
MUCH TRUTH.

Editors write some remarkably truthful par
agraphs sometimes, but never yet has one COM
pressed SO much in so small a compass as the
one who penned the following, which we find
credited merely to an Exchange
Editing newspaper is a good deal like
making fire. Everybody supposes he can
dc it little better than anybody else. We
have seen people doubt their fitness for apple
peddling, OK driving, and counting laths; but
in all our experience we never met with that
individual who did not think he could double
the circulation Of any paper in two months.
He might have added: and never knew an
editor to attempt to please every one whocould
retain fair circulation for a newspaper Edi-
tors need expect nothing but abuse in this
world from the "shrimps" of society-but
great minds appreciate the value of their toll.
Gemgetocn Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

REPORTED DEAD.-A report has reached
town of most foul and brutal murder, said to
have been committed by some fend in human
shapeon the person of James Fultz, well known
among us as clever noffensive young man,
whilst crossing the Blue Ridge at Swift Run
Gap on Sunday evening week. Thestory goes
that Mr.. Fultz was shot in the face, the ball
entering his chin and going out at the back of
his head. His face being powder-burnt, seems
to prove that the murderer deliberately did his
work by placing his weapon almost against his
victim. Nearly all Of Fultz's clothes were
stripped from his person, and his face was
dreadfully hacked as if for the purpose of rem
dering it impossible for him to be recognized.
HaTisOnb'uy Ha.) Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
conrressional Excursionists.

About forty members of Congress, including
Senators Foster, Ramsey, Wade and Wilson,
have gone on a railroad excursion to New Or
leans. They have been treated with genuine
Southern hospitality and courtesy on the route.
They visited Lookout Mountain. the scene OF
one of the fiercest battles of the war, and other
localities of interest. Whilst at Chattanooga
General Gustavus W. Smith, one Of the most
conspicuous of tue Confederate generals, called
and paid his respects to the party, and invited
Senators Foster and Ramsay and General How
ard and Colonel MARYLAND to his house, which
they accepted.
We trust the visitors viii return to Congress,
"wiser and better men,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
NEW STORE IN
MIDDLEWAY.

TINHE subscribers have opered, and are constantly
receiving at the Stone Store-HOuse in Middle
way, complete supplies of .sE1SONABLE Goods,
Embracing not only articles suitable for the Holt
days, but useful for all occasions, such as
TWissed. Pilot g. Beaver Cloth.
Cassimeres, Tweeds, Sat;nets, kersey, Fulled and
Plaid Linsey, Flannels, Ticks, Alpaceas. Pop!ins,
French and English Mernoes, Shepherds Plaids,
Delanes. Csicoes, Cloths aud Cassimeres for La
dies Cloaks: Sacks, Nnbies Sontags Hoods Break
fast Shawls, Balmoras, Gloves and Gauntlets,
Floor and Table Oil Cloths Carpeting, &c.
READYlL4DE CL 0THING.
4 large Stock of Ladies', Gen;lemen's, Boys and
Gnls'
Boots and Shoes,
Together with full stock Of GROCERIES, Fine
and Ground Alum Salt Oils, Glass, Queensware,
Hardware, Forks. Shoyels. Domestic Cottcns,
Leather Tobacco, Buckets, Tubs, Baskets, Carpen-
ters' Tools Glass. Putty, and in fact everything
useful and fancfu for the wants OF the people. Al
so, a great yarietyof
Hats and Caps.
We invite an inspection OF our Stock, feeling con-
fdent that our supply will meet the demands OF
those seeking good and Cheap Goods.
VI The highest prices in goods given for Country
Produce SHIRLEY d White.
,liddlcway, Dec. 81 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
DIED.,

Near Mddleway, Jefferson County, Virginia, on
Wednesday evening the 18th instant, after few
days illness, ELLA b., Youngest child of John II.
and Margaret G. Smith, in the seventh year OF her
age.
Cn the 9Th instant. Mr.. HARRISON TABB DIT
FENDERFER, Of Berkeley County, in the 25th
year Of his age.
On the 18th instant, at tie residence Of Mr. A
thony 5. Chambers, in harrisburg, Miss SUSAN
MAYBELL daughter of Rev. Robert ID. Cham
bers, decd, in tie 10Th year OF her age.
Near Summit Point, in this County, on the l7th
instant, Mrs, ELIZABETH WILMINGTON, in the
9th year of her age.
At bis residence near Rippon. in this County. on
Wednesday week, Mr.. DANIEL HEFFLEBOWEP5
aged about 20 years.
At Irvngton, n. j.. on the 9th nit. Mrs. T. II.
SHERMAN, widow of toe late Abrah Sherman, in
the seth year of her age.
On TIE l4ih instant. ut IrYington. y. j.. WM.
W. SHERMAN, son of Mrs.T. IL. and Abrah Sher-
man, deceased, aged 80 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
FAr,1 RESULTS OF A RAT BrrE.-A most


FATAL RESULTS OF A RAT BITE.-A most
revolving instance of maternal neglect occurred
in the ncighbOrhood of the Old Market few
nights since, whereby negro infant lost its life
from rat bites. On the evening in question
the mother of the child went below stairs to
participate in negro ball, leaving her Off
spring in the sleeping room above. Shortly
afterwards the screams of the infant attracted
attention, and upon examination it was found
that the helpless child, who was only few
weeks old, had been attacked by rats and bit
ten horribly about the mouth and nose. Res
toratives were administered and the little crea-
ture soothed to sleep, after which the mother
again rejoined the bachanalian party, where she
remained till the ball broke up, without further
interruption. On entering her room, at the
close of the festivities, she was greeted with a
sight of a most sickening character There lay
upon pallet the child cold in death, with half
its face eaten away, its hands gnawed to the
bone, and one Of its ears entirely gone.
TRichmond Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
Our Christmas Turkey.

Our friend JYo. B. PAoKErr informs US that the
fine, large, fat Turkey which he had been feeding
on corn and celery seed for a month or more, and
which he designed for our Christmas dinner, along
with others akin to it, was appropriated By some
person or persons unknown, who had not the fear
of the law before their eyes, the welfare of the
typo at heart We regret that our generous friend
should have thus been deprived of his Christmas
turkey, too. As for ourselves we're FUSED" to it;
but we hope for better things for New Years Day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
Destitute Whites.

1t will be seen by the following paragraph
that the attention of the public authorities has
at length been drawn tot the destitute condition
Of whites within the jurisdiction of the Freed
mems Bureau in the Carolinas, and that por-
ton of the thirty millions will be used for their
support;
COL James V. Bomford, commanding the
Military Department of the Carolinas, has d.
rected the commissaries of his command to OBJ
tain from the chief commissary of the depart
ment full supplies Of breadstutts and meats for
the subsistence of the desti. ute whites and
blacks in that department.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

A special Washington despatch of Wednes-
day week to the New York World says: An
application was made to-day, before Chief JUS
tice Chase, for habeas coapus in the case of DR.
Mudd, one of the Lincoln conspirators, by A.
Sterrett Ridgley, of the Baltimore Bar. Hon.
Reverdy Johnson is retained in the case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27
Special Notices.
DIR j. ". SIMMONS

"AVlNG permanently located la
here, tenders his Professional 49,,
Services to the citizens of Jefferson 952S$s,z
and adjoining counties in all opera NSLSC1
tons pertaining to DENTAL SURGERY. After
an experience ofnearly ten years he feels confident
that he please all who favor him with their pa
tronage ARTIFICIAL TEETH, mounted upon
English and American Rubber, in the very best
manner and guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Nv Terms shall be moderate, and made known
previous to operating if desired. He can be found
at all times during the day at bis Office in the CAR
TER HOUSE, Charlestown, Va.
Unexceptionable references given when desired.
July 26, lS66-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-12-27

The Hon. Montgomery Blair has declined the
appointment of Foreign Attorney, to take
charge of the United States suits in Europe
against the public property of the late Confed-
eracy. 1t is probable that the Hon. J. B. Cof-
fey will receive the appointment declined by
Mr.. Blair.