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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
An Ocean Yacht Race.

On the 18th Of December three newly built
Ocean Yachts started from New York for
Cowes, England, on a trial of speed and endu-
rance in the most boisterous season of the year,
and for a stake of 100000 They were named
the Henrietta, the Fleetwing, and Yesta.-
They arrived in the order mentioned, the first
making the time in Is days and % hours. the
Others a few hours later, having encountered
some terrific weather; the Fleetwing losing six
Of her crew, swept from the bowsprit.
The parties received a cordial welcome and
have been Toasted and praised most literally,
by the Royal Yacht Club. 4 visit to the Queen
followed, by royal invitation
James Gordon Bennett, Jr., the owner of
the Henrietta, had so much faith in his pet YES
sci that he went out in her, Drawing the dan
gers Of the sea. The Herald is naturally iubi-
liant over bis success, and glowing editorials and
blazing headlines adorn its columns. Well.
the family have a right to be proud of this new
illustration Of the pluck and skill Of our coun-
trymen.
The owner Of the Henrietta has declared
himself ready to accept a challenge from any
yacht on the other side Of the Atlantic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
DIED.,

On the odd Of December, in Washington, in the
nth year of his age, DANIEL BRYAN, Esq, a
native of Virginia. Mr.. Bryan was for several
years prominent member of the Senate of Virgin
ia, and for about thirty years Postmaster of Alex
andria. He was a gentleman of fine capacity,
whose illusions in poetry and prose were credita-
Die to his taste and erincive of truly benevolent
heart. He was a most agreeable and entertaining
epstolary writer: gentleman of simple habitsand
blameless life whose integrity was proverbial, and
whose memory will be long cherished by many
friends.
On Thursday morning last, 9Th ult., in this town.
Mrs. ORA MOORE BUSKIRK, relict of the late
VIM. Van Buskirk, of Cumberand, Nd. and daugh-
ter of the late John Dixon, Esq, of this place, in
the end year of her age.
On Saturday morning last at " Wood Lawn" in
this County, after an illness long protracted, and
suffering the most intense, Miss LUCY LEE W ILT-
SHIRE, daughter Of John G.. and Camilla Wilt
shire, in the Both year of her age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Currency and Revenue.

The maximum amount of national bank cur
rency authorized by law to be issued has al
most been reached. During the week ending
the 22d ultimo, Acting Comptroller Hulburd
issued S199,GS1, making the total sum issued
since the national banking act went into oper-
alton SSOO,4S1OOl. From this latter sum
should be deducted 50, 12S, 4S2, being the sum
that has been returned and cancelled, including
the mutilated and WORKOUT currency. This
leaves the total of national bank notes in circu
lation S29S, SO7, 500
ThereceiptS frominternal revenue during the
week ending the 10th instant amounted to 50,
9S6,5142O.
The disbursements Of the Governments on &C
count of the several named Departments du-
ring the week ending December 22d were as
follows:
w ar ,2l5,7S6
Navy Department.. 54i.77S
Interior Department l34,3
1874 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Artificial Limbs.

A House bill appropriating $4,000 for the
purchase of artificial limbs for citizens of the
Commonwealth, who had lost limbs during the
war, was taken up in the Senate just before the
recess, and, the question being on its passage,
Mr.. Robinson. of Norfolk, offered an amend
ment, to this, effect, to w.t. that whenever a
soldier was so badly manned that an artificial
limb could not be applied, then that soldier
should receive in money what limb would
cost. 1t was also suggested that a soldier so
manned should receive twice the value of the
artificial limb. The bill and amendments were
referred to committee-Rich Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
The Constitutional Amendment.

Letters have been received from Richmond,
taking issue with Col. Segar's recently publish
ed declaration that the Legislature Of Virginia
are ready at once to adopt the constitutional a
mendment, provided they can have the ASST
rance that this shall be the ultimatum, and
that the loyal Senators aud Representatives
from that State shall be admitted without de-
Law. One of the writers says the Legislature is
nearly ifnot quite unanimous on the subject in
the negative, and the feeling is equally deci-
ded among the people. Under no circum-
stances are the people or General Assemly rea-
dy to ratify the amendment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
MARRIED.

On Wednesday morning, Goth ult., at Emanuel
Church. Baltimore, by the Rev. n. H.. Schenck,
d. d., Hon. THOMAS VAN SWEARINGEN. of
Missouri, and Mrs. LAURA T0WNER, of Jefer-
son County.
On the goth ult., by the Rev. J. &C. Meloy, Mr.
WIN. w. SWIMLEY, OF Berkeley County to Miss
n. 5. EVANS, daughter of VIM. Evans, Esq, OF
Champaign County, Ohio.
On the 25th ult., by Rev. YIN. d. Lefevre, Mr..
AD0LPHUS w. SMITH to Miss EMILY STE
VEINS both. Martinsburg.
On the 18th ult., in Martinsburg, by the Rev. d.
ShoaG, NJ. CHARLES PRATHER and Miss JOAN
PAGE CUSTER, both of Berkeley County.
On the 18th ult., by the Rev. II. Wiss!er, Mr..
CHARLES A. ALLEN, 10 Miss SARAH j. WAL
TERS-all of Shepherds town.
On the 18th ult. 6y the Rev. J. NJ. Green, Mr.
JOSEPH =. FAYMAN, to Miss NJ. L. SPANG-
LER daughter Of Mr.. john Spangler-all Of this
County
On the 9th ult., in Shepherdstown, by the Rev.
J. T. Campbell, Mr.. CHARLES II. CLARKE, to
Miss JULIA A. LYDER, both OF Winchester
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
VIRGINIA FINANCES.

The report of Mr. Taylor, auditor of public
accounts of Virginia, to which we have already
alluded. especially with regard to the proposal
for scaling the State debt and issuing CONSOLE
dated bonds to run "a years, with interest ran
ging from to per cent, contains also large
amount of interesting information bearing up
on the Subject of the State debt The whole
Virginia debt is put at over forty-three mil
lions The whole number of acres Of land in
the State Of Virginia before her dismember-
ment was so, $50 $50, the fifty couties in West
Virginia, 20, 100, S15-very nearly half the ter
ritory of the State The whole white popula-
ton of Virginia was 1O47,5 SAT; of that part
now West Virginia, 355,649-or more than
one third the whole population of Virginia =
The value of real estate of Virginia was S377,
947, 1877; West Virginia $50, 803,64 61.-
Thus Virginia loses with West Virginia nearly
half its territory, more than one third of its
white population, and nearly one-fourth of the
value of its real estate.
In the matter of slaves, the contrast was
wide, West Virginia had only 1881 slaves,
valued at 50, 100, 500 Virginia had 472,647
slaves, valued at 1926, 1923, 500, the tax on
which in 1860 yielded a revenue of S270,000.
This property has been annihlated. In 1860
there were sixty-six banks and branches in
the State, of which twenty were located in
West Virginia. The capital of these banks
was $l5, $50. Their circulation $4,000,
O0O The amount of dividends and bonds paid
into the treasury by these banks was, in 1860,
S36S,S23 43. Such of these banks as were
located in Virginia were ruined by the war, and
will be able IN nay onlv a small mort of their
circulation and the State held stock in them to
the amount of S3,660,0 2O. Mr.. Taylor, in re-
commencing his consolidating process, bases it
upon the supposition that West Virginia will
not consent to assume one-third of the Virginia
obligations, OF just proportion of the whole
State debt which, he remarks was contracted
with the assent Of her representatives in the
Legislature. Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
LOCAL SUMMARY
Our Merchants.

The people know that the best goods are always
chants who most udiciously advertise, because, on
ly those persons who take advantage of the col
umns of well circulated newspaper can afford to
be content with short profit" their sales being
"quick" We would refer to the advertising pa
ges Of the Free Press as a Directory.
The liberality of advertisers sometimes induces
the ''local' to give some special direction TO bust
ness houses, and if he stands obligated by very
acceptable New Years Gift-three yards of the
finest French Doe-Skin-a specimen brick" from
the extensive stock of durable and handsome "Gen-
tlemen's Wear at the establishment of HE1sKELL
& AIsQuIrH,-he may be acquitted Of the charge of
making inyidious distinctions. This firm has full
stock of comfortable and stylish Ready made Clo-
thing, in addition to the aforementioned superb ar
ray of French, English, and American Cloths, Cas-
simeres, and Gents Furnishing Goods generally
The late reduction in Wooden Goods enables them
to sell bargains.
As to the Ladies department-Dress Goods and
Trimmings, White Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Ruilles,
Gloves, Shoes, etc. prefer to let the ladies speak
for we know they can do itD for themselves. We
have seen them in fits of admiration, and heard
them say "Heiskell d Aisquith sell goods 'bewitch-
inGy' low"
Their general stock is always good, we're told,
frequent accessions being made, and old goods or
discarded styles seldom found on their shelves or
counters. But, for particulars, examine for your
sci yes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

No action has yet been had upon the appli-
cation to Chief Justice Chase for writ of ha-
beas corpus in favor of DR.. Mudd, one of the
assassination conspirators confined at the Dry
Tortugas, under sentence of the military COM
mission by which they were tried 1t is stated
that the Chief Justice entertains doubts of the
original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in
the case, and it is Said to be the intention OF
counsel to apply to the President for an order
for release Of these and other prisoners now
undergoing sentence by military commissions.
Nat htelEgencer, December 81.
P. S.-Chief Justice Chase, has, it is said, re-
fused the application for habeas corpus in
the case of Dr. Mudd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03


Mr.. Joseph Segar writes TO the Baltimore
Sun, that he has never given any 'anthorita-
tive declaration about the Virginia Legisla-
ture, as to the constitutional amendment"
but admits that he has expressed and still en-
tertains the opinion that in certain contingent
cies, and to prevent "worse" results the a
mendment would be adopted, &C., &c. We
repeat, what we have said before, that Mr. Sc
gar, cannot be expected to speak for the Vir-
ginia Legislature, or any considerable portion
of the people of Virginia 1t is far more like
ly than any of Mr.. Segar's expectations or an
that the people of Virginia, will,
almost unanimously prefer to continue their
present passive political condition, rejecting
not only the constitutional amendment of the
last session of Congress, but also all other a
mendments that would deprive them of or de-
ny them their Just rights as members of the u
nion.-Aler. Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
NEW STORE IN
MIDDLEWAY.

TENHE subscribers have opened, and are constantly
4 receiving ut the Stone Store House in Middle
way, complete supplies of SEASON ABLE Goods,
Embracing not only articles suitable for the Holi-
days, but useful for all occasions, such as
TwilSed, Pilot a. Beaver Cloth.
Cassimeres, Tweeds, Satinets, Kersey, PULLED and
Plaid Linsey, Fannels, Ticks, Alpaccas, Poplins,
French and English Merinoes, Shepherds Plaids,
Delanes, Calicoes Cloths and Cassimeres for La
dies Cloaks Sacks, Nubies, Sontags. Hoods Break
fast Shawls, Balmorals Gloves and Gauntlets,
Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Carpeting, &c.
RRADYHADE CLOTHING.
A large Stock of Ladies', Genqemen's, Boys and
CT. Is
Boots and Shoes,
Together with full stock of GROCERIES,. Fine
and Ground Alum Salt, Oils, Glass, Queensware,
Hardware, Forks, Shovels Domestic Cottons,
Leather, Tobacco, Buckets, Tubs, Baskets, Carpen-
ters Tools, Glass, Putty, and in fact everything
useful AID anciiul for the wants OF the people. AL
so, a great variety of
Hats and Caps.
We invite an inspection of our Stock feeling con-
fdent that our supply will meet the demands VI
those seeking good and Cheap Goods.
E5. The highest prices in goods given for CouYtry
Produce. SHIRLEY d WHITE.
,Middleway, Dec. q, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
GENERAL ITEMS.
A Bow Burned on smothered to Death

On Sunday week, Mr.. Robert Warner, of this
town, started his truck car on the Franklln
Railroad for Baltimore, in charge of his son,
Ellsworth, lad about Is or IL years OF age.
The car laidoverat Chambersburg, awaiting the
starting of the freight train on Sunday week.
In order to be ready. the boy slept in the car
near the stove and it issupposed the bed clio
thing took fire during the night, and that be-
fore he discovered it he was partially smother
ed or so much confused and frightened as to
be unable to make his escape through the door.
The fire was discovered by the Waterman, who
detached the car from the train, and, as soon
as possible, entered it and rescued the boy,
but life was extinct, the face and neck having
been considerably burned, though it is believed
sulIocaton produced his death. The car and
its contents were consumed, involving loss OF
some eight hundred dollars.
HdgerStown MdI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

The Richmond Examiner says: "There are
many among us who have been thoughtless e.
nough to initiate the style of dress and the habit
of expense common now in the North. Such
is wholly inappropriate to or condition here,
aud ought to be frowue8 upon by all intelli-
gent persons as not weaL4ess merely, but alb
so'ute criminality. Money, as the means of
starting anew industryin every form, is too pre-
cious to he expended in IDLE display, and the
example to the young and unrefecting is most
injurious. In a word, ECONOMY, which is a
domestic quality Of high utility now rises to the
rank of public and national virtue, and should
be practiced by every one, while he urges it up
on all within his influence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Our Carrier.

The Newsboy desires us to return thanks for the
very acceptable Quarters assigned him during his
New Years visitation There were very many
other readers of the cold Family Journal whom
he could not see and to them he sends his greeting
through the columns of this issue, not wishing any
to be deprived of the pleasure to be afforded by a
perusal of his poetic elusion, which deserves
a more general circulation than could be accorded
it in the ordinary way.
For those WHO have not yet given "the Devil his
due he cherishes the most tender recollections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Compliments of the Season.

In sal1ting our readers on the opening ofthe
year, the sagacity Of our carrier has brought to
our aid the fine classic and poetic ability ofone
Of the most gifted young gentlemen Of the
county, one ''to the manor BORN 1t will be
seen that he portrays with graphic pen the
probable termination of the vile despohsm
which now rules the nation. The growing
West must eventually fraternise with the yet
vigorous South in interest and sentiment, and
Fanaticism VIII as surely die out as that frost
viii yield to theglowing sunbeams. The Pro-
phet Of the New Year speaks truly and well !:
"The West shall hold the power"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

The Richmond papers state that the late
orderissuedby Major General j. NJ. Schofeld, di-
rectingthe Freedmen Bureau officers through
out the State of Virginia to take immediate pos
session of all horses and mules which belonged
to the United States, found in the possession of
private citizens, has been revoked The order
revoking it annus any action which may have
already taken place, and requires that all ami
mails taken by General Schofeld's agents shall
be restored to the parties who held them in
possession.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Henry Dunn.

For Confectionery Of every variety, delicious
sweetmeats and candies, delectable pastries, and
the freshest, richest and most beautifully ornament
ed Cakes, OF all sizes, frosted and unlrssted, our
friend DUNN has proved himselfa blessing to young
and old these Christmas times. Aud in all the hur-
ry and confusion incident to this festive season he
did not overlook the typo, as-the ''proof of the
pudding is in the eating
To him do we return thanks for the largest, the
handsomest, the most richly ornate Fruit Cake we
have seen since those ''gooI old daze" when Flour
sold at five dollars per bl. and eggs and butter at
eight and ten cents. Besides, too, he sent us Figs
Oranges, etc. Surely, if sins are chargeable to
him they must be other than ''sins of omission"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
SUPERVISORS COURT.

We extract such portions Of the proceedings
of the Board of Supervisors at their last ses-
sion as will prove of interest to our readers =
This day, Logan Osborn, Esq presented an
account against the State for services as Com
missioner in re-asSesSing the value OF the real
estate in this County, and for expenses IN trans
hitting a copy of book to Auditors Office, a.
mounting 10 the sum of $500, verified by his
affidavit thereto appended, which, being eXa-
mined by the Board, is approved and ordered
10 be certified to the Auditor for payment.
Ordered. that the assessment ON the personal
property of Maria l.. Humphreys, be reduced
from $4,000 to $500.
The resignation Of John f. Erwin, consta-
bic of Haypers-Ferry Township, was accepted,
Ordered. that 800 be appropriated for the
purpose of building toll house on the Charles
town and Berryville turnpike.
Supervisor Reed offered the following pream-
bic and resolution, which was adopted;
Whereas. Trucman w. Potter6eld has appli-
ed to the Hon. L. b. Hall, Judge Of this Cir
emit. for mqldamuS to compel this Board TO
issue a certificate of election as Sheriff OF TINS
County; ana whereas, this Board, at It's last
session, OCCiareQ lhe Sdiu 1Futiltu W pttVi-
field Ineligible and disqualified under the Con-
stitution of this State, to be elected to and per-
form the duties Of said Office of Sheriff of this
County: and whereas it is deemed necessary
that this Board should be represented by such
counsel as in their opinion, aud defend their IN
tereSt and the interests of the people OF this
County,
Therefore L is Resolred, That this Board do
hereby employ John w Kennedy, to conduct
said case, rs their counsel, before Hon. E. b.
Hall. and if deemed necessary and it is deemed
advisable by the Board of Supervisors to take
said case to the Supreme Court of Appeals, of
this State, and argue it there, and that we do
paw him such reasonable fees as he may charge
for his services in each of the said Courts, IN
GLIDING his appearance at Martinsburg in be-
halfof the Board in discharge of the rule award
ed against them on the 81 day of December,
1866.
John w. Kennedy, Attorney for the Board,
asked to have an answer TO the mGRdamaS RiSi
awarded TO T. w, Potterfeld by Hon Il. b.
Hall placed upon the record of the Board.
The following peremptory n'dadamuS issued
from the Circuit Court was presented to the
Board:
Tprr,fAN W poTTFpETFr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Grady e. Co.

We admire generous soul and liberal adver-
tiser, and in GRADY & Co., at Halltown. we have
the combination. For bag of Buckwheat and
other good things to make Christmas merry, we are
indebted to this firm.
We understand these gentlemen are quite up to
the wants of the people around them-having such
general supply of Goods that every taste, desire
or necessity can be met at their Halltown Store,
whilst their facilities for forwarding Grain, Flour
and other Produce expeditiously axe equal to the
host
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Gallant Bcdinger.

A correspondent of the Winchester Times, from
Parkersburg, dated December II, says
This night four years ago, we were one Of
three sitting around campfire in front of
Fredericksburg, discussing probabilities gene
raj and personal of the morrow's conflict. One
now sleeps in an unknown grave on the bleak
heights of Gettysburg, the chilling night winds
moaning dreary requiem. Gallant Bedinger:
'This earth, that bears the dead,
Bears not alive so brave gentleman
Such reflections tend to elicit an involuntary
sigh of regret for a furled banner, and ruined
country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Found Dead.

A negro man, named Charles Coins, who
formerly resided with Logan Osborn of this
County, confined as a maniac in the Jail of this
town, during the last eight months, was found
dead in jail on Thursday evening. Justice
Fleming summoned Jury of Inquest on yes
terday morning, who rendered verdict of
death from exhaustion and arrangement.
[Shep Reg, 29h ut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
SI,Oeing OF Horses,
Notice.

WE respectfully solicit continuance of the pa
w tronage that has been so literally extended
to us. 1t will always be aim to keep constantly
hand complete assortment of Goods in our line,
and feel assured that they will compare in quail
ity and price with those of any establishment.
This being the end of the year, all parties know
ing themselves indebted TO US will please come for
ward ana settle Those having claims against the
firm will present them for adjustment.
HEISKELL 4. AISQUITH.
December 81, 1866
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Splendid stock Of
Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODSy

HAMILTON EASTER g. CO.,
1919, POI Dc 203 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, ND,
HAYE now on hand of their own Importation
and from careful selections in this country,
full and very complete stock of
Foreign 81 Domestic Dry Goods,
Embracing Goods in Eee,y Department of tho
trade, from which selections can be made, either
Wholesale or Retail at the vesy io'resi market pr
ces ruling in the United States
We buy ENTIRELY for CASH and we sell ENTIRE
LY for CASH. Wholesale Rooms End Floor.
December q, lS66-ly.%
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

In anticipation of the trial of Surratt in the
District of Columbia, Mr. Williams, of Penn
sylvania, will report to the House of Represen-
tatives, from the Judiciary Committee, his bill
relating to the selection ofjurors in the District
The proposed bill takes from the Marshal the
power of selecting jurors, and vests it in the
Court. g In other words" says the Washing
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia Age, ''it
allows the Judge to form such jury as he may
think proper"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03
Noah walker & Co.

Read the advertisement of this mammoth estab-
shment, and learn that by the reduction of prices
Won can there replenish your wardrobe at unpre-
cedentedlv small cost.
The Washington Building" is no slop-shop at
fair-NoAH WALKER & Co. are not shoddyites, but
leading, fashionable Clothiers, upon whom you can
rely for durable outfits, and from whose stock the
most fastidious may be suited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-01-03

We understand that family named Staley,
residing in Shepherdstown, West Va, have lust
received intelligence from Germany announ-
cling the glad tidings that by the death of a
relative in that country they have fallen heir
to about one million of dollars Hagerstown
Nail.