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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
FROM EUROPE.
The Celebration in Rome.

RoxE, June 30.-The religious ceremonies
in celebration Of the eighteen hundredth anRi-
vcrsary OF st. Peters martyrdom, and IN rev
erence of St Paul and the canonization Of TWEEN
ty-fve Dutch, French and Spanish martyrs,
who died in Japan, as saints, was one Of the
most gorgeous religious ceremonies witnessed
in the world since the days Of King Solomon.
The observances were commenced yesterday
evening with general illumination Of the city
Of Rome.
St. Peters shone like great church on fire.
At O'Clock this morning there was a grand
procession Of prelates, priests, monks and SOL
diers from the Vatican to Saint Peters.
His Holiness, the Pope, was carried on his
throne.
There was an immense crowd assembled in
the interior Of the church before his arrival.
ST. Peters was most magnihcently decorated
with cloths Of gold, silver tapestries, paintings
and two hundred thousand yards of crimson
silk.
The building was lighted with many millions
Of wax candles.
There were one hundred thousand people in
side its walls, including the ex-King Of Naples,
the foreign Ministry, five hundred cardinals,
archbishops and bishops and many thousands
Of clergymen, priests, friarS and monks.
There were even nuns and soldiers from al
most every country in the world present and
the assembled multitude made up most bril-
liant congregation.
Pope Plus the Ninth celebrated the Gregg
rian mass in Latin and Greek
There were two interruptions to the cere-
mony.
The curtains Of one Of the windows of the
church caught fire at one moment, but they
were speedily torn down by the guard, and 10
damage occurred.
After this a man who had become crazy
from excitement produced by the pomp and
glitter Of lights, cut his throat, and died Just
under the bronze statue Of st. Peter.
There was no confusion in consequence
His body was quickly removed outside.
The Pope at once proceeded to reconsecrate
the church stained with the blood Of the sui
eide, and then proceeded with the service Of
the altar
Listz composed extra music for the grand
Mass, and choir, placed on the dome of st.
Peters, made the responses, the canton of Cas-
de San Angelo laundering forth the accom-
paniment instead Of the organs.
The Iope voice during the celebration was
clear and very sweet, and heard all over the
church.
10 was q most sublime scene when al the
elevation Of the Host, the prelates, priests and
mobiles. peasautry and soldiers, who were spec
tators, knelt TO earth to DO reverence 20 the
Higher than the Highest, and who had become
for men Lowlier than the Lowliest Of all those
present.
The city Examinations, fireworks, races and
general festivities in honor Of the centenary
anniversary will continue during a week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
DIED,


On the lst instant ut "Rion Hail. the residence
Of her father, of Consumption, Mrs. SALLIE Z.
BEDINGER. aged 80 years, wife OF Rev. h. W :.
Bcdinger, and daughter of the Hon. "m Lucas OF
this County.
On the 2sth uli., in this town. QUEEN BEN
NETT, infant daughter Of Z. r. and Allie HaTrell,
aged 10 months.
On the goth ult. at the residence Of Mr.: Thomas
J. Bragg. in this town, Miss ANN ELIZA HOOE,
in the 9th year Of her age.
In Shepherdstown, on Wednesday week. Mr..
JAMES SHEPHERD, in the 10th year Of his age.
In Chicago. June 9Th, Of inaammatory rheuma-
tism, DANIEL N. NICHOLS, only son Of Joseph
and Mary Ann Nichols Of Loudoun County, aged
twenty-four years.
We regret to announce, says the Chicago Jour
nal. the decease Of d. N. NICHOLS, junior partner
in the firm Of J. ". ". Jones Co., Of this city,
who acted superintendent Of the business.
He taken i'll three weeks since and died yestef
day afternoon. Mr.. Nichols leaves large circle
Of friends and acquaintances 70 mourn his loss.
lie has been connected with the firm of Jones
Small for about four years, in charge OF the manu-
featuring department. and was admitted member
Of the firm of j. NJ. W. Jone, Co. about year
since. The cause Of his death was inlamstory
rheumatism. His remains were taken, this after
noon, 20 Graceland' Cemetery, whence they will
be conveyed TO Lincoln, Loudoun County, Va, the
late homo Of the deceased.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
subterfuges of the Radicals.

Il was undoubtedly the object Of the Radi-
Gals in voting for 4 session Of Congress in July,
to keep a rod over the President in regard to
theexecution Of the Reconstruction acts. They
pretend to find an excuse for keeping up hot
blood. in the opinions Of Attorney General
S.anberry, adopted by the President and Cao'-
net. in regard to registration and the power OF
military commanders.
They complain Of the following sentences,
which they say make the military mere
police force for the preservation Of peace -
Mr.. Stanbeyry says;
"Itis power to preserve, not 30 aoroga'e
70 sustain the existing frame Of social order ana
civil rule and not power 70 Introduce military
rule m its place. In effect, itisaPohce power
and the protection here intended IS the pro'ec-
ton Of persons and property against violence
unlawful force, and criminal iniTacAoh'
Again:
"Tts nropcr function is TO preserve the
ns,es 70 act promptly when the peace IS
broken, and restore order.
The National Iuteligenccr aPty applies an
ex6ncuishcr to the complaints Of the Radical
press by quotations from the speeches OF lead
ing Radicals when the military bills were under
consideration-from which it is shown that
Mr.. ShellabcrgeT, in the House, said the armies
were only TO be employed as mere police
force to preserve order until we can establish
civil government based upon the loyal suGra-
ges Of the people"
Senator Wilson said the bill was proposed
simply to enforce good order in these so-cslled
States, until loyal and republican State govern
ments can be legally established"
Senator Morrill, said almost idenhcally the
same thing.
When the disfranchising clauses had been
put in the bill, by the House, Senator Hen
dicks SAID he had heard no one, except the
Senator from Massachusetts, lSumuerl express
desire f5r such a provision. The desire Of
the Senate had been that the night TO vote
should be free to all; and Senator Sherman
said that two-thirds Of his party were Of the
same opinion. but that the amendments were
forced on the bill by the democratic party
The Senator further enforced his views against
any prohibition Of the elective franchise.
Senator Wilson said be had little faith in ex-
Guiding men from the polls lie had fought
the battle Of enfranchisement With oil his heart.
Tie could never fight the battle Of disfranchise-
mcnt. /, was with the deepest regret that he
consented as necessity, for great purpose,
10 disfranchisc any human being.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
Another Impropriety.

General Sickles has been guilty Of another
violation Of military regulations. and Of abso-
Lutte indecorum. lie has written TO Senator
Wilson, chairman Of the Senate Military Com
Initsee, advising HIM Of the iusuioieHey uf tie
appropriation (S5OO,OOOl for the expense Of
registration for the Carolinas alone, and that
the funds are already absorbed At this rate
II will require over three millions of dollars TO
pay Tor Radical intermeddling with thesuilFage
of the ten States work which the people
would have quietly accomplished, if let alone,
without a cent from the National Treasury.
General Sickles has violated military rule
and etiquette in sending communication di-
rect to a member Of Congress without passing
il through the War Department. Sickles and
Sheridan seem TO vie with each other in actsof
rudeness towards their superior officers. They
no doubt fancy that this species Of imperti-
hence will be acceptable to the Radical Jaco-
bins.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
Execution of Macmillan.

Information received at Washington, from
what is regarded as a reliable source, is to the
effect that, by decree of the Juarez govern
ment, Macmillan was shot on the 10th instant
at o'clock A. NJ, and that the friends Of
Macmillan asked the privilege Of removing
his body for the purpose of sending it to Eu-
rope, but the request was refused. General
Grant also received private telegram from
General Sheridan last night containing sub
stantially the same statement. 1t is believed
that Juarez reluctantly consented to the exc
cution of Macmillan.
When the messenger bearing dispatches from
our government, relative to sparing the life of
Macmillan, delivered his packages to Juarez,
the latter informed him that he, Juarez, was dis
posed to spare the life of Macmillan, but the
pressure from the Mexican leaders and people
for his execution was so great that it would be
almost impossible to resist it.
AdviceS from Matamoras, of the 18th instant,
confirm the previous report that General Go
mez, who hadespoused the cause of Santa Anna,
capitulated on the Sth instant to General Peron,
commanding the liberal forces before Tampico.
The liberals occupied Tampico on the 9th in
slant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

Although federal reconstruction progresses
very slowly, we are happy TO chronicle that
our citizens are alive to their home interests
Our people have worked bravely since tie war
to repair the waste and destruction, and once
more Winchester begins TO wear It's 'vonted
appearance. Nor are the farmers Of this Sec
ton backyard in the work We trust that the
coming harvest may proves good one, so that
our people may be stiIl further enabled TO put
themselves in the situation Of Gnte-bc2um.-
We believe that no portion Of the South has
recuperated faster than the Valley of Virginia.
We are also glad TO state our fertile lands are
attracting persons from other States 10 settle
among US Winchester Neirs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

THE Losses OF VmGNIA.-A Richmond
correspondent of the New York Herald" has
been informed by gentleman whose connec-
ton with public affairs in Virginia for the last
thirty-fve years, has enabled him to form
pretty correct estimate Of the financial affairs
of the State, that the aggregate loss of Virginia
by the war, including the loss of slaves, &c,
is five hundred millions, besides third of her
territory, which is now comprised in West Vir-
GINA. She lost by the Confederate govern
ment in cash loaned l5,O00,OO0 including A..
600 600, the amount of her school fund, which
she had been jealousy guarding and treasWing
up Tor years. She paid all her own soldiers
up TO the lst Of July, 1861, and advanced to
the Confederate government out of her funds
raised by taxation in 1860, every available
dollar she could command. She had ut one
time in the field force of one hundred and
thirty-nine thousand men, Of which at least
City thousand had fallen in battle or died from
other causes. 1t will thus be perceived that
the Old Dominion suffered her share by the
war.-Richmond EIausincT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
Capture of Santa Anna.

NEW ORLEANS, June 3O.-The Mexican
schT. Atlas arrived at the mouth of the Mis-
sissippi yesterday morning, having on board
81 cxiled Imperialist Mexicans, who have been
pcremptorily banished. Among them are
several miutary orlcers. They confirm the re-
port of the capture of Santa Anna at Sisal.-
They add that when the captain Of the Virginia
told the Liberals they must take Santa Anna
by force as his vessel was not armed, he
spread the American ensign on the gangway.
The Mexicans trod on the flag, seized Santa
Anna, thrust him into their boat, took him TO
Campeachy, and confined him as a prisoner of
war At Campeachy the Liberals were shoot
ing, hanging and expelling Inpcralist sympa-
thlZers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

SUMMER BEvERAGE.--Here is recipe for
making ginger beer, very wholesome and re-
freshing summer drink: Put two gallons Of
cold water into pot upon a fre-and two
ounces of good ginger, bruised, and two pounds
of sugar. Let it come to boil, aud continue
boiling for half an hour. Then skim the
liquor, and pour it into jar or tub along
with one sliced lemon and half an ounce Of
cream of tartar. When nearly cold, put in q
cupful of yeast to cause the mixture to ferment.
The beer is now made, and after it is worked
two days, strain and bottle for use. Tie down
tho corks FIRMLY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

CEREMONIES AT ROME.-There are said to
be $50 Bishops and OOOO Clergy in Rome to
witness the ceremonies in honor Of canoniza-
zion Of the martyrs. Among them are five
American archbishops, and twenty-five AmeTi-
can bishops
When the Pope received the American clcr-
gy they presented to him two hundred thous-
and dollars IN gold. The model Of the yacht
Henrietta in silver was presented by Arch
bishop Wood. The Pope lifting the model
from its case said, smilingly, Non L. Vapore. :"
lie said he had only pleasant things 70 saw 70
the American clergy, and comphmented them
on the progress Of The church in America.
Il is stated that the various Catholic Bishops
that have sailed from the United States to
Europe to assist in celebrating at Rome the
eighteen hundredth anniversary Of the martyr
dom Of st. Peter, which takes place in few
days, have carried with them about 24OO. 600.
This, added 20 donations from South Ameri-
-, makes NJ The larga sum q ocar'y $1,000.
600
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
July 4, lsG7-3t
JEFFERSONINSTITUTE

TT7IIE next Session Of my School for foung La
dies will commence on WE'D NESDAf. llth
day Of SEPTEMBER 1867, and close the last
THCRSDAYi JUNE, 1868.
Being provided with competent Assistants. every
advantage for n thorough course in English, Mu-
sic and the Languages will be afforded. The course
of study embraces Latin.
Particular attention viii be paid TO Music, and
Pupils will be required to play at the Musical
Soirees. which will be given once in two months,
when the friends Of the Pupils can have an oppor-
tunity to judge Of their progress.
English Department-MRs. FoREEsT.
Mathematics & Languages-MIss IRENE
LEAcuE.
Musc-MRs RICHARDSON.
Board. and Tuition in English and Latin per ses-
sion, $500.
For further particulars apply 10
MRS. A. II. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson County.
July 4, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

General Schofold, in his reply to the inquiry
from Winchester, relative to the Alexandria
Constitution disfranchisement, cuts the Gordian
knot at a stroke He says the Virginia State
government being " illegal" he does not per-
ceivc how it could ever have diSfranchised any
body. This is a blow between the eyes to the
perjury prosecutions; butt goes much beyond
in its consequences. What right has an lie
gal government to levy taxes, to enforce de-
crces, to imprison and to hang? GovernVr
Peirpoint modifes these last functions very
much by his pardoning operations; but what
night has an Illegal governor to do with it
Richmond Enquirer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

BATTLES WITH THE INDIANS.-The report
Of General Clusters defeat, with the loss Of 20
killed lacks confirmation. The military au-
thorites discredit the report. Eleven men
were killed by Indians, near Fort Harker, on
Monday and Tuesday. At : A. NJ. yesterday
the Indians attacked the camp Of the railroad
employees, eighteen miles west of Fort lIarker,
killing one man, wounding one, and driving
the whites back towards Fort Harkcr Six In
dams were killed. Great excitement prevails
on the border General Crawford is collecting
the militia, and arms to arm the settlers on the
border
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04
ShepherdstoWn Items.

We clip the following from the Shepherds
town Register
EXCURSION TO PoroMAC MuLs.-We learn
that the Directors of the Potomac Mills Mining
and Manufacturing Company, intend to make
an excursion from Washington city, by the
way Of the C. & Q. Canal, reaching here on
Thursday next the 4th of July. and entering
the Potomac river at the outlet lock opposite
town, they will 60 down the river to the Mills,
where they will have Publication, &c They
viii be accompanied by Reporters of the Press,
and accurate notes will be taken and full de-
scription Of the trip scenes, incidents, property
&c, will be furnished for publication.
The Festival held on Monday last iu Mr..
McMurran's school room, by the Ladies of the
Presbyterian Church, was a very pleasant af-
fair. They had the room beautifully decorated
with evergreens and appropriate notices, and
realized about $3.50 from the Festival
We learn that Miss Mamie Butler, daughter
of Mr.. VIM. Ct. Butler, of this County, received
a handsome Gold Medal at the late commence
ment Of Patapsco Female Institute, Gllicotts
City, Nd. for proficiency in her studies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

r. N. ENGLISH'S Admir- and Others,
DEFESDAXTs.
Extract from the Decree Of the Circuit
Court for said County Of the June Term, 1867,
in above cause. And it being suggested to the
Court that there are other claims against said
estate which have no. been audited, It's order
ed that this cause be recommitted to Master
Commissioner c. +. Stubs to take an account
of any further debts that may be exhibited a.
gainst the estate of Robert u. English.
Notice is hereby given to all interested that
| will proceed to execute the above decree at
my Office in Shcphcrdstown, Jefferson County,
on the LIST day Of August next, 1867.
C. +. STUBBS,
July 4. 1867. Commissioner.
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A Valuable Estate
ON WALKER AND HAYS CREEKS, IN
Rockbridge Co., Va,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION

PURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court
Il of Rockbridgc County, pronounced on the
18th of September, 1866, in cause therein
nending between j. G. w. Youell's Executor,
plaintiff. and YouelIs Devisees, Defendants,
shall proceed
On the 26th day Of JULY, merit,
to sell at puplic auction, upon the premises,
that yerv valuable estate, lying on Walker and
HAYS Creeks in said county, within three miles
of the North River, three miles north OF the
Rockbrdge Baths, and eight miles from TO
.shen Depot on the Central Railroad, adjoining
the lands of Joseph Walker, Daniel Brown
and others, containing
About 700 Acres,
being all of the land of which the said foneii
died seized, except his widows dover, WHICH
has been assigned to her.
This is one of the most valuable and pro-
ductive estates in Roskbridge, and will be d.
yided and sold in two separate tracts, each wa
tered by one of said creeks. One half OF it is
cleared land and in fine cultivation. thirty
acres are in meadow, well watered, and more
can be made 1t is well adapted to grain and
grass. On the Walkers Creek side are COM
Portable frame DWELLING HOUSE with SIX
Rooms; fine BARN and Outhonses. On the
HAYS Creek side is good Log Dwelling aud
a SAW MILL.
tits seldom that such an estate is for sale
Come and see it.
TERMS: Cash in hand sufficient 70 phy
costs Of sale, and for the residue on creditsoi
one, two, three and four years, in equal pay
ments. the purchaser executing bonds therefor,
with good security, and bearing interest from
day of sale, and legal title retained until the
purchase money is paid. Title undoubted:- -
A plat and survey will be exhibited on the day
of sale. Sale in gross and not 10y the acre, and
will commence at II NJ.
Address the undersigned at Brownsbrrg
Va. or his Attorney, j. ID. Davidson, Esq, at
Lexington, Virginia.
ANDREW PATTERSON, Com'r.
June 81. lsG7-tds. Prs fee SlG,50
Staunion Spectator Richmond Wing, Charles
town Free Press, and Lynclburg News, publish
once week till day Of sale, noting cost, and send a
copy to J. ID. Davidson, Esq, Lexington, Va.
[Gaseite 4 Banner.
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WILLIAM j. STEPHENS,
~. - III AlisND,
hespasS on tie case IN asSmpsil
and attachment.

WILLIAM j. STEIHENS,
7respasS on tie case ia asSmpsit
and attachment.
The object Of this suit is to obtain Judge
mcnt for Sl4G0, %, with interest on Sl79,45,
part thereof, from Aug 18th, 1866 till paid,
with ikcinterest on Sl22.OS, part thereof, from
June I4th, 1866, till paid, with likeintercst on
$7O,4S, another part thereof, from Nov. 1ith,
1866, till paid, with ike interest on $4,000,
another part thereof, from December "a, 1866,
till paid, with like interest on $729,S3,
another part thereof, from Feb. 10Th, 1867, till
paid; and it appearing upon affidavit filed in
this suit that said defendant is not resident Of
this State, he is hereby required to appear
within one month after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interests in this matter.
1t is further ordered that a copy Of this or
der be published once a week for fonr su es-
sive weeks in some newspaper in said Con"ty.
and posted at the front door of the Court
House thereof on the first Monday after the
date of this order
w. A. CIIAPLINE,
J. W. KENNEDY, r. Q. Clerk.
July 4, lS63-5t.
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
a few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with severe lung alice
ton. and that dread disease Consumption-is anx-
ions 10 make known to his fellow-suherers the
means Of cure.
To all who desire il, he will send copy Of The
prescription used free of charge, with the diree-
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find q SURE cuRE f'r eoSsuNPrIoS. AsrHHi,
BRoxcnrrrs, CouGHs, Cons, and all Throat ana
Lung Affections The only object Of the ADVERT
ser in sending the Prescription is 10 benefit the Al
aicted. and spread information which he conceives
10 be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy. as IL will cost them nothing, and
NAV prove blessing. Parties wishing the pre-
scripiion rGEE. by return mall VIII please address
REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
Nav Q, lS6T-ly.
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Acting Adjutant General
:. The Poets OF Yirglnin.Y

The Winchester Times iu noticing sheclos.ng
exercises Of the Valley Female Seminary a;
WinchcstcF, thus auules 70 the address Of d.
b. Lucas, Esg, Of this County, Orator for the
occasion.
The annual address was delivered bT Mr.
Daniel b. Lucas, OF Jefferson County. on the
evening Of the 25th ult, in the Lyceum Hall
The popularity Of this gentleman attracted a
large aud appTeciatve audience, uotwIthS:aud-
ing the inclemont weather Ills theme was.
" The Poets Of Virginia During The address.
Ir. Lucas read choice selections from Edgar a.
Poe, Philip Peudleton Cooke John r. Thomp-
son and Mrs Preston. The beautiful mind II
the speaker was never moro clearly indicated
than on this occasion; he was perfectly 40
home with tke poets. and has certainly increased
our pride in the poets Of Virginia
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Collins & Heath.

Messrs. COLLINS & IfEaTH,S % Light Street,
Baltimore, are extensive Manufacturers OF
Stoves, Heating Apparatus of every conceiva-
BILE design, of all sizes and prices-for Kitchen,
Parlor, Chamber, Office or Store; also Dealers
in Plumbing, Iron and Lead Pipe, Pumps, Re-
frigerators, &c. 1t is large establishment,
and we cannot introduce our readers to more
courteous gentlemen or a more energetic firm.
Read their advertisement elsewhere in this pa
per
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-04

JUDGE WAYNE-It is stated that Justice
Wayne, of the United States Supreme Court,
is very low, and physicians think he cannot
live long. He was appointed TO his present
position by President jackson. thirty-twoyears
ago, and had been, prior to that time, mem
Der of Congress from Georgia, his native State