davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Surratt and Conover.

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
timore Sgn, says
Additional evidence taken before the House
judiciary committee in the case of Surratt, which
has Just been published shows the groundless-
ness of Mr.. Boutwell's charge against the Pres
ident, accusing him Of revoking the order of a
reward for the prisoners capture Secretary
Stanton has assumed all the responsibility for
this revocation He has testified that the Pres
ident left the matter to his discretion whether
or not TO withdraw the offer of reward for Sur
rats capture, and that he decided 70 and did
withdraw it, assigning as a reason that such
step would lead Surratt and his friends to be-
leve that pursuit was over, which would afford
a better chance to have him taken through Off
GERS of the government, who ought not to re-
ceive rewards.
Many persons are now under the relief that,
in view of the changed complexion Of the case
since the execution Of the alleged assassination
conspirators, that some leading officials have
been indisposed to bring Surratt TO trial. This
impression is strengthened by the course which
has beer pursued in Conover's case. He was
not tried for the perjury in the false testimony
which he himself gave in the assassination
cases, as that would have opened up the whole
ground of conviction of the persons who had
been executed by order OF the military COM
mission.
1t is believed that the dissemination to re-
view the past in regard to the conviction is not
out of consideration for the neck Of Conover,
but dread that it might, perhaps, be judicially
determined that a horrible and bloody mistake
had been made; in other words murder done
in one at least Of these cases, necessarily defin
ing and fixing responsibility to an unpleasant
degree upon others besides the base suborner,
who is now doomed to penal servitude for his
heinous offences. He was tried, as have al
ready stated, simply for perjury, in testifying
before the judiciary committee of the House OF
Representatives in relation 70 the evidence Of
those he had Observation-Disclosures which he had
himaelf concocted, and which, even after the
parties had recanted, he reiterated under oath
to be true. Ii might have been awkward to
have Conoyer convicted of the perjury by
which the life If another OF others had been
lost-awkward not only 10 himself as involv-
ing his own life, but in other respects also.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Circuit Court.


In the trespass case of E. Tiedmsn VS.. James
w. Glenn, as given in our last issue without
then having a verdict, the jury afterwards re-
turned verdict for Plaintiff for S325,0O with
interest from August Is, 1861, until paid and
costs. The suit was brought for the recovery
of two horses or their value fixed at $3.50.
Joseph Myers VS.. R. Lucas, Sr. Trespass-
for the recovery of a lot of wheat hauled away
by team of defendant during the war Judg-
ment for Plaintiff for SCI, so with interest from
July l, 1863, and costs
VIM. A. Chaplinevs f. NJ. Lakeland, Frank
Manning, Henry Billings, Yates, Chcws, ct al.
Trespass-for the recovery of value of goods
taken from the store of Plaintiff in January
1865. This suit was watched with some inter-
est, but the evidence not being sulicient to sup
port the charge, before the jury retired the
Plaintiff called Juror and suffered a non-suit
ME-. Churchvs. G. T. Licklder and others.
Eiectment-to obtain possession of the Metho-
dist Church of this place This case has been
pending for year past, but has now by jury
been decided in favor of the NJ E. Church.
The result was anxiously awaited by the mem
bers of both congregations and the community
generally, and from the decision of this court
we learn that an appeal will be taken to the
Supreme Court of Appeals of this State.
jas D. Fayman, Admir-. VS.. John Marshall.
Assumpsit-for recovery Of money on note,
once paid in confederate money. Action dis
missed on account of defect in pleadings, at
cost Of nlaintif.- ,ShsnherdSeoirn Renister.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

THE CASE OF JET lasoN DAvIs.-Intelli-
gence was received her N Wednesday, from
Richmond, which shows that it is, after all, a.
gain in doubt as TO whether Judge Underwood
will essay the trial of Jefferson Davis at the
May term of the United States District Court.
If the term be adjourned without such trial,
the President has determined to at once release
Davis from confinement at Fortress Monroe,
on nominal bail. The President has in bis
possession letter signed by leading republic
cans, asking that Davis be released. and also
proposition from Horace Greeley, offering to be
one of Mr.. Davis's bondsmen. So says a
Washington correspondent of the New York
World, 23d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Groans Of the Ring-Mastor.

THAI Stevens is still grievel at the recoliec-
tion Of the Rebel raid which destroyed the
Manageable potion Of his furnace near Gettys-
burg. His voice IS still for c1ufscation. lie
takes Senator Wilson % task for iutimating Ia
his Southern speeches thaP" there would be
no impeiimant 90 southern representation in
Congress if they elected Union men"
This gracious promise Stevens repudiates.-
He says no man should make promises for
the party. BY what authority does any one
say that By the election Of loyal delegates they
will be admitted? by what authority say
that Virginia viii elect two loyal Senators,
while in truth there is no Virginia. And he
saws further: "Who authorized any orator 70
say there would be no c5ndscation -
Inre5pouse to this it Nigh, be asked " Who
authorized the vindictiye Oh sinner 20 threaten
o5ndscatgu2 % He suggests a mild confsca-
ton to pay those who have been. robbed by
disloyal men," These are bis "wishes. -
Doubtless be wishes to get a Southern p,aul3-
ton in payment for his Furnace. That Is the
gist Of hisutJcrauces. All ye have TO say is
this: If the Devil has not in preparation a
Ted-h0t furnace Tor this uiscb.ev5us agitat5r.
then there IS no use for hdI-an unqucnch-
able fse % torment ordinary sinners.
The cool impudsnca with which Stevens Ut
tiers his dio;um 20 give away other peoples
lands Is ouly equalled by that Of Ola Satan
when be took the Savior TO q high mountain
and offered him bouad.ess acres which did not
belong 70 him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Perry Davis, Pain Killer.

Thomas S. Ranney, writing Of DAVIS pam XII
LRR, from Rangeon, Burmah, says: at is becom-
ing very popular; and in several instances am as
sured that the cholera has been arrested, and life
preserved by its use The late prevalence of chol-
"a here has swept off about all the Pain Killer had,
and purchasers looking TO me for supply Wall be
disappointed BY my inability 70 supply them
Please send me an invoice Of $50 worthby the first
opportunitv." Sold by
AISQUITH & BRO, Charlestown, Sole Agents
for Jefferson County, and by all Dealers in Medi-
cine.. Apr. ls-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
The Virginia Loyalists' State Con
VentiOn.

1t appears that this convention, which has
Just come off at Richmond, was emphatically
a convention Of the rump Of a rump party in
the State. Even the respectable men who
were iuveiCled into the movement We're ashamed
of il. The convention was called by persons
assuming to DO a Republican State Central
Committee for the State Of Virginia. Not one.
we believe, Of this self-assumed committee
were native Yirginians, and, probably, not one
Of them had ever lived in the State before the
war But this is not all Their authority to
call convention is repuliated by the great
lights Of the Republican party in Virginia It
seems that these gentlemen were appointed by
Hon. John Minor Bolts, as president Of the
Loyalists' Convention Of Virginia, held in Alex
andria in May, 1866, as a committee 10 distri-
L'te documents, and for this purpose only
Filled with a sense of their Importance. and
anxious o. martyrize themselves as the leaders
Of party, they assumed the powers Of a State
Central Commute, aud very considerably in
vitei Mr.. Bolts to participate with them. This
he not only declined to DO, but repudiatcd their
authority as a State Central Committee 50 that
it appears the convention was only a Hunni-
cult d Co. affair, but totally unauthorized and
absolutely repudiated even by the leading 10y
alists National hgtesigencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
CALVIN PAGE,
FREDERICK CITY, MARYLAND
APRIL 80. 1867,


APRIL 80, 1867,
rs amply prepared to execute all orders for
Castings and Finishing Work in Wrought
or Cast Iron and 10 supply Machinery of the
most approved description for Flouring WiRs,
SAW NILS, D.,
B0NE NILS.
F4YSERLES a. FdoTO5LES,
on short notice, and pleasing terms.
He also solcits orders for the Lnlprorrd Com
Jinei Self- Ildking Reaper Dc Moeer, with 81
inch DRIvISG WHEEL & SOLID ADJUSTABLE
BED PLATE Also, for the Iron Framed Sin
ole UHed Sef- taking Reaper, equal to aay
AdcLiae for Keeping and Gasing. Can supply
a superior Gogtrerti5Ie Moirer, at low figure.
His supply of Farm Implements in general
is extensive, consisting Of Pelton Triple Gear
Horse-Powers; TALL sizes)-Threshers & Sepa-
rators, Corn Shelters, Corn & Cob Grinders,
Wheat Fans, Hay g. Straw Cutters, Barshesr,
Double & Single Shovel Flows, Harrows, &c,
and every article required to fit out well con-
Quoted Plantation--All Of which will be sold
as low as can be procured elsewhere, and will
be guaranteed to give TO the purchaser, full and
general satisfaction.
Respectfully Yours &c;
CALVIN PAGE.
May 9, 1s67.-t1July.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
MARRIED

IN Uaeerstown, on the 25th ult., by Rev. c. r.
Hnines. DR.. j. VERNON SIMMONS, of this place,
and Miss HARRIOTTE b. NELL, of the former
place.
On the 18th ult.. BY the Rev. Mr.. Fisher. Mr. \.
NJ. BURKE and Miss ANNIE HEISkELL, both
of Wheeling.
At Duflield's Depot, on the 23d ult., by Rev. ST.
Jas Billings, Mr.. WILLIAMREED, and Miss SAL
LY DAVIS, all of this County.
On the 10th ult., by the Rev. o. VI. Stewart. Mr..
JAMES ID. JACK, and Miss ANN w. PORTER
FIELD, both Of Berkeley County.
In Washington. on the 2jth nit, by Rev. Mr..
Lewis, Mr.. CHARLES G.. KERR, 10 ELLA, young
est daughter Of Hon. Reverdy johnson.
On the 23d ult., by Rev. d. a. Kuhn, Mr.
VANCE r. Wilmington, and Miss ANN G..
HODGE, both Of this County.
In Mobile on the 23d ultimo, THOMAS i. HAIR
RISON, formerly of Martinsburg, to MARY d..
WAXING, of the former place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
The Odd Fellows Celebration.


The Odd Fellows of Harpers-ferry' y H-
cipia Lodge No. ~ in accordance with the
proc,amation of the NJ. ". Grand Sire Of the
United States and by direction of the N. W.
Grand Master Of West Virginia, celebrated, on
Friday last, goth, the forty-sixtll anniversary
- rho Introduction of the Order into the United
states--and for the purpose of rendering
thanks to Almighty God for the preservation
Of the unbroken unity of the Order, through
trials and perils of unparalleled severity"
Virginia Lodge was Joined by full delega-
ton from Tuscarora Lodge, Martinsburg, and
also a number from Charlestown, together with
members Of the various Encampments. The
line was formed at 10 o'clock in front Of the
Luthern Church. The procession, numbering
from $50 to 200. headed by the Martinsburg
Brass Band, under the leadership of the vete-
ran BLoXpELL, proceeded up Washington st.
TO the head Of Bolivar and countermarched;
thence down Washington Street to Union ST.;
down Union to Shenandoah Street; down She
nandoah to High Street up High to the Luth
ern Church, Washington Street, under the d.
rection of Messrs. Burton, Beale, Daniels and
Rosenberg, Marshals.
The Church not being of sufficient capacity
to hold the large concourse, stand and seats
were erected outside the building for their ac
commodation. The members were called to
order by P. G. DANIEL j. YonNG, when the
following programme was observed: Music by
the Band; Thanksgiving Anthem by Choir;
Prayer by Rev. T. b. SHEPHERD; Music by
the Band; Anniversary Ode by the Choir ;
Address by Rev. T. B. Shepherd; Music by
the Band Hymn, Americas, by the Choir;
Address by S. y. Cox, Esq. Music by the
Band; Ode" Friendship, Love and Truth"
by the Choir; Prayer by Rev. Shepherd; Ode,
Dismission, by the Choir and Benedicton.
The addresses were chaste and eloquent, and
replete with historical matters connected with
the Order; and gave satisfaction not only to
the members, but to all present The singing
by the Choir was exquisite and the perform
ance by the Band all that could be desired
The ceremonises were of highly interesting
and gratifying character At the conclusion,
the line was reformed, and the visiting Breth-
rem were escorted to partake of sumptuous
dinner
Everything was conducted with the greatest
propriety, and reflects much credit on those
having the management on the occasion.
| THE Ohm FELLOWS in various other sections
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Township Elections.

On the fourth Thursday of May the annual
township election for Township Officers takes
place. Two Justices and two Constabes are
to he chosen for the township of Martinsbrg
and all other townships numbering over
twelve hundred inhabitants. Those falling
short Of that number viii only choose one JUS
tice, and one Constable Another very import
ant officer to be chosen is a Supervisor of each
township; indeed, there is not more import
ant Office in the County. Also Township
Clerk, Township Treasurer, two Inspectors Of
Election, and Road Surveyor for each road
precinct Of the township shall be chosen
Voters should remember that a ticket can have
only one name for inspector of election on it:
if two be voted for on the same ticket, it will
be thrown ont. By an act of the last Legisla-
ture, the Office of township treasurer has be-
come very important one. He is treasurer
Of all the school money, and also collector of
his township; he receives five per cent. for col
Letting, and one per cent. for discussing. In
the Acts Of 1867 page l2G, his duties are de-
fined -MartinsbTg, Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.-The House has
passed bill suspending, for two years the
oyster and capitation tax in Chincoteague Is
land on account Of the great losses sustained by
the inhabitants by the late foods and storms.
The Senate has ordered to an engrossment a
bill appropriating $4,000 to educate white
and black children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

The Legislature determined yesterday to take
the per diem which it formerly resolved it
would not take, and which it VIGOROUSLY did
not earn. Before an hour elapsed it raised the
pay of all the clerks and pages, the former
dollar, the latter fifty cents per diem during
the whole session-these parties having re-
ceived full pay during the recess.-Riehmond
Ernuiner. ADrI %.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Land Agency Notice!

Land Agency Notice..
SAMUEL RIDENOUR viii act as agent for
- the sale Of REAL ESTATEin Jefferson
and Clarke Counties, at my Office in Charles
town, Va. Ny advantages for obtaining pur-
chasers are unsurpassed. have been exclu-
sively engaged in the
Real Estate
business in this Valley for two years, andbave
very extensive knowledge Of persons wishing
to purchase issue Real Estate Register
every month in which full description Of the
lands in hand is published.
We are always ready to take customers d.
rect to any property we have for sale. Per-
soss wishing their property SOLD viii please
give il in at once.
Office in rear of the Sappington Hotel.
l.. 4. LUCE.
May 2, 1S67.-tf
pSj' Please give us call and learn more Of
our manner Of doing business.
S. RIDENOUR.
Clarke Journal, and Shepherdstown Register
copy months and send bill 70 advertisers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

CONCERT. Let it be remembered that
Vocal and instrumental Concert VII be given
by the Ladies of Middleway. assisted by Ladies
and Gentleman of Charlestown, at the Masonic
Hall, on Monday next. 9th. for the benefit Of
the Episcopal Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

Mr. f. c. Marshall, late President Of the Ma
uassas Gap Railroad Company. and DR.. Samuel
a. kaufman have been elected provisional di-
re'tgrs Of the consolidated Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas Railroad Company, 20 act in con-
iUncton-wth the directory Of the Orange road
IN the management Of the new company. The
salary Of Alr, Barbour, President of the consoli-
dated company, has been raised to =. 600 per
annum and travelling expenses.
The directors Of the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad Company have been Authorized 70
mortgage the property of the company to the
amount Of two millions Of dollars, and to Issue
one million Of additional stock, as provided for
10y act of Assembly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

The President has issued an o.der for the
return to New Orleans of the statue Of Wash
ington, which was taken from the capitol at
BItou Rouge in 1862, and shipped TO New,
York. Repeated efforts have been made for
a Presidential osder for the return of tine statue
but without success until now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

erection and g ehalked out for completion
this summer, in Martinsburg, than ever went
up during auy summer before. We shall, at
the present rata of Improvement and progress,
soon acquire tie population Of city
rlL1yyiaSbur0 Era
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

The Lynchburg Yrginian says that when the
Radicals in the North vote in favor of negro
suffrage, they mean always,-in the South
The recent action of the Radical Legislature of
New York IS case in pom. Let the colored
folks make q acts Of ta:s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

Malta Lodge. AT a. MasoDs Of Charles
town. was visited on Friday night last, 10y a
large delegation Of Brethren from Charity
Lodge. Harpers-Ferly, aud members Of the
brotherhood from other sections. A train had
been chartered for conveying them here
Such visits are pleasant. and viii do much TO-
wards f;ateEnizing thoss who have been sapa-
ratsd by ths 90. Of war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

AID FOR THE SOUTH.-Since last report. the
State Commissioners have received the follow
ing contributions: Through p p Pendleton,
500 bushels corn, s74 pounds bacon, from
Charlestown. Jefferson County, Va; II bushels
corn, from Halltown, Jefferson County, Va
29S bushels corn, 54S pounds bacon, from
Clarke County. Na-Ba'tmore Ga,eltt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Ice Cream Tee Crc.r,,
FRUIT TREES.

-YT,H0SE wanting Rome Beauties, Rnssetts, Ken
lucky Sfilams and other choice varieties Of APP
PIE Trees this Fsll that win furnish fruit months
in the year, can get them, which warrant 10 grow
II half cared for. Trees of my furnishing, now in
II. v. Shirley's, &c. Being somewhat engaged in
planting Oysters on York River, (which the heath
ems know nothing Of Mr. Robert NORTH in ny alb
sence, will answer all orders. Pears, Peaches,
Grapes, &c.
DAHLTAS
have splendid selection Of Dahlias. To very
homely Young Ladies win give few buds gratis
Ito others So per dozen, which will be appropria-
ted by the Committee 20 the destitute Southern
peoplc of which am. the most deplorable case.
: May 2, ls67-3t. SAMUEL CLARKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

VISIT TO JEFFERSON DAvIs.-It is stated
that while at Fortress Monroe, few days ago,
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts,, paid visit
TO jefferson Davis at his quarters. The inter-
view was pleasant and mutually agreeable
The conversation was on general subjects, on
old congressional "reminiscences, on army topics,
and on the probabilities Of the impending war
in Europe They parted as they met, with
mutual expressions of politeness and good will.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Innd Agents.

l MICKEY, late Of Pennsylvania, in the sale Of
LANDS and other REAL BsTATE. Having taken license
for the purpose, viii be pleased 70 serve any per
sons IN the counties Of Clarke, Warren, Loudoun,
Frederick and jefferson. They having made ex-
tensiye arrangements 20 secure purchasers from
Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland Any per
sons who NAV wish to employ US viii send des-
crption Of their LAND, specifying the character Of
improvements, and other matters appertaining to
H. value: also the price, but IN all cases prefer
seeing the parties in person. al our residence four
miles from Berryyille, on the Charlest0wn road
Direct communications 70 Derryvile, Clarke Conn-
tv.Va. T. p. PESDLETOS,
Nav q Is67-tf HAYS MICKEY.
va Winchester Times. Charlestown Free Press,
Leesburg Washingtonian please copy, sndsend bAl
70 adyertisers.-Cia Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
The South.

W e nav ''S llItHlttSN. ~ ilidht TIC A'4aON :
ing extract of letter from Gen. J. B. GoRDoN,
OF Georgia, dated tho goth April, to the Rev.
\. C. HOPKINS, of this town:
My DEAR Sir =
Yours of March 10th is at
hand. | was glad t. hear from you, and truly
thankful that the good people of your section
have been blessed with good crops. We did
not expect a section, that hadsutfered so much
- do anything TO relieve the sutierings Of this /;
but we are only the more grateful as it comes
from the already impoverished.
There is great deal Of suffering beyond doubt
in our state but much has been done already
to feed the hungry Many still suffer, how
ever.
Among those most needy are families whose
circumstances before the war. gave them posi-
tive luxury. Some of these too proud TO make
known their condition have endured the worst
privations have now in my mind very
accomplished widow lady with three children
one OF them a daughter nearly grow who
before the war lived in the greatest comfort
but who now labors constantly for food, and is
scarcely able to feed her little ones. Those
poor before the war, are in many instances ac-
tually on the verge Of starvation. Many are
being supported by the uncertain charities of
their almost as poor neighbo1s. But il is not
essential that say more Your good people
cannot give in a better cause, and TO people
more needy. If YOU decide % send a small
supply to me at this place l viii distribute to
the most destitute
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Godey,s Lady BOOK.

This magazine for this month has been re-
osiFed, aud as usual j, is beautifully illustrated
with the Springand summer Fashions-and is
full Of interesting reading matter Every lady
s,-,ll t7r3 q c-v- az It's work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The first Quarterly Meeting for Jefferson Circuit
NJ L. Church South, will be held at Smithfeld
commencing on Saturday, Nay 9TH. The Presiding
Elder Rev VIM S. Baird, will be in attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
Mrs. Mary e. Davis,

Ia to her supply Of
NEW MILLINERY,
which she visited Baltimore TO procure. She re-
turns thanks for past favors and solicits a contnu
ance of the same.
Es-For recommendation, t'senty years' eIpe-
rience.
May Q, IsG7-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the late firms Of
IA TIMBEBLAkE & SUBLETTE, or WILL
son * TIAiBERLAKE, by bond, note or 9TH
erwise, are requested to call and settle the
same with the undersigned at their Office in
Charlestown.
WHITE & TRAPNELL.
May 2, 1s67.-3t Attys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-05-02

STAMPS on WRTrs.-The commissioner Of
internal revenue has decided that the law of
March ,, 1867, exempts from stamp duty all
writs and other origina! process fcr the CON-
u.sccer.ect CT s-i.ts i. auT courts.