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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Adjournment of Congress.

The nation IS happily rid for 4 season OF the
incubus which weighed down and Paralysed
tie great business interests of the country
Both Houses Of Congress adjourned on Satur-
day last, to meet again in July. If nothing
important. in the opinion Of the rampant lead
ers should then require attention, or rather if
the malicnauts can find no further mischief
profitable to their party, or there should be no
quorum. then the two Houses are to be adjourn
81 unit, the first Monday in December.
This viii afford breathi,g spell, and the
lungs Of the nation may be enabled to expand
a little.
The Presideu. signed most Of the bills and
resolutions passed az tie session just closed, a
mong them the joint resolution referred to in
the allowing message:
To he House 81 Representatives. In giving
nv approval @ the Joint resolution providing
or the expenses Vt carrying into full effect the
act & provide for the more efficient government
ofths frtcl States. sHl moved 90 ,suso for the
following reason; The seventh section Of the
act supplementary 70 the act for the more Ell
Cient government Of The rebel States, provides
that an expenses incurred under OF by virtue Of
that ac, shall be paid out Of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated. This
provision is wholly unlimited as 10 the amount
T. be expended; whereas the resolution now
before me imitstheappropriation to 100000.
consider this limitation as a very necessary
check agaius, unlimited expenditures and la
bihties Yielding % that consideration, | feel
forced 20 approve this resolution withoutmodi-
fyinC ia any manner my objections heretofore
stated against the original and supplementary
acts.
ANpREw JOHSsoN.
Washington. D. c., March 80, 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
LIFE OF MosDY.-The warrenton (virgini,

LIFE OF MosDY.-The Warrenton virginia.
hnder Says
Weare requested by Colonel j. s. Mosby "a
state for public information that book pur-
porting TO contain history Of his campaigns
Of the war, lately published by J. Marshall
Crawford, is unworthy Of credit and contain,
about as much truth as the Arabian Nights
entertainments OF Guliver's Travels.
The only authentic account Of Colonel Mos
hys campaigns will appear in the course Of q
month. Ii was written under his supervision
by Major John Scott Of this county, and will
be isued from the press Of the Harpers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

The FrsH LAw.-The recent session OF the
Legislature passeda law to prevent the destruc-
ton of fish, which provides that it shall not oe
lawful for any persons to catch, kill or destroy
any Of the fish in the rivers or creeks within the
limits of the State Of West Virginia, BY means
of any set-net. drag or other nets, or BY means
Of any wires, traps, or other devices, excepting
the ordinary angling with pole and line, and
with gigs and spears, between the first day OF
May and the first day of October in each year.
The penalty attached to the violation Of the
law is not less than five nor more than ten dol-
lars for each and every offense. 1t also pro-
vides that it shall be lawful for any person to
remove OF destroy any nets, traps or other de-
vice, or to remove any distinctions placed in
any river or creek within this State, for the
purpose of destroying or preventing the pas
sage of fish, between the dates first mentioned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

AID TO GEN BASKs.-The friends Of Gene
raj Banks have raised sufficient sum Of money
10 relieve his homestead at Waltham from debt
and to refit and refurnish the house. "Stone-
wall Jackson's commissary" could not have
improved his advantages during the late war
TO the extent that his illustrious colleague did,
and Butler ought To be required to supply
Banks table with spoons. A service Of plate
might be thrown in by old Ben without serious
detriment to his interests. He would have a
plenty left to keep up an ordinary establish
ment. We 60 for that, aud trust that " old
Spooney" will be compelled TO disgorge for the
benefit Of his late worthy compatriot in arms.
[Lynchburg VTyinian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
The Concert.

The Concert on Friday night last was asuccess in
every particular. The large Hall so kindly fur
nished by Maj. HAWKS. so artistically arranged by
DR.. CospELL and Mr.. Geo. W. SADLER, was well
illed-about $50 persons present. The high expee-.
tations Of the audience were more than realized in
the rendition Of the programme. Where all per-
formed their parts admirably it might be deemed
invidious to make ausion to any particular part or
performer.
As the Concert will be repeated tomorrow Fri
day. Evening, with change Of programme, and
the proceeds TO be applied for the relief of our
destitute and starving Southern countrymen, we
expect crowded house. delightful musical en-
tertanment is in store for all who attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

TRIAL OF Mr. DAVIS Judge Underwood,
of Virginia. is in Washington in conference
with the Attorney General respecting the trial
If Mr. Davis. 1t is the intention Of the Curt,
it is now said. to have this case tried in May.
and it is understood Chief Justice Chase will
preside, and that Acting General SchOfield will
shortly address him letter stating that the
Court can proceed with the business. whenever
he is reaGy, with perfect freedom. Unless this
matter is disposed If in some way at the next
term, the PRESIDENT win release Mr.. Davis on
bail-M y Eeening Express, March so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

DR.. PLUMER on DEsPoYDENcY.-Ihe Rev.
Dr. Plumer. formerly of Baltimore,l but now
President of Columbia IS. c. Theological Semi
nary, in a recent letter TO Southern minister.
makes the following remarks upon desponden-
cy:
al am glad to find so general persuasion
that we ought not to yield to discouragement.
Dependency never raised crop, never made
scholar, never built up church. God has
not called us to hopelessness and misery. Let
us hope on, hope to the end. If we are feeble,
the Lord is mighty. If we lack wisdom, let
us ask of God, who giveth literally and up
braideth not. If we are cast down, LEI JUS
thank God that we are not destroyed If we
are 'perplexed, let US he careful not to fall in
10 despair In our case dependency Is need
less, sinful, and great torment"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Lodge. 10. OF Of ,hiS place. in obedience
10 request Of the Grand Lodge Of the United
States, intend celebrating the 26tb Of Apnl in
an appropriate manner This DAY (tbe 26th)
witnessed the reunion Of the Order after the
war, and thanks are TO be returned TO the ALI
wise Being for the preservation Of the Order.
We understand that the Rev. Rober. Douglas
will deliver an address appropriate TO the oc-
casion. to the Numbers Of this Lodge. ON the
day above named, in the Lutheran Church.
CShepherdsto,rn Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Extra Session of the Senate.

The Senate having rejected large number
of nominations and left others unconSidered,
the President has called the body together for
the purpose of finishing up their Executive
work.
He should send them about half dozen
nominations day, and keep them in harness
until the sweltering summer heat should melt
out if possible, a portion of the venom of such
men as Sumner, Howe, Nye, Drake and Chan
der.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
I. o. o. +.

The members OF Virginia Lodge, No. l. l. o. o. T.
Of Harper's Ferry, intend celebrating the 10th of
this month in obedience to the request Of the Grand
Lodge OF the United States, by procession and APP
propriate ceremonies. Rev. Bro. T. Is. SHEPhERD
of this town has been invited to deliver address
on the occasion, and has accepted the call. Tho
members of wildey Lodge, charlestown. having
been invited to attend have resolved TO do so ia
full numbers. An interesting time is anticipated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

RELIEF OF THE SoUTH-Seed Vel Sorn.-
The farmers Of Jefferson county, Va, have
shipped to Baltimore, 20 be sent South, for the
use Of the sufferers there, 2l00 bushels Of
corn. Clarke county, Virginia, is preparing
to do the same. These two counties, it will
be rccolected, some eighteen months ago were
furnished with seed by the Agricultural Aid
Society Of Baltimore. - Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

A Conservative meeting was held at Nash
vile, Tennessee, yesterday, at which Judge
Grant presided. Judge Whitworth spoke
He sustained the policy of allowing the negroes
to vote. He was followed by a negro speaker
named Williams, who contended that the own
ers Of the soil and q laborers were identified
in interest and should cooperate for the good
of each other. Heexpressed the belief that the
S 'uthern man was the negros best friend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Ii. Gen. EarIy,s Book.

We have received from the publisher, our friend
c. W. Burros, ESQ.,, Of the Lynchburg VIginiaH,
a copy Of Ii. Gen. Early's Book. II avery d,ei-
ded improvement on the Canada publication, and
is creditablc to the yirginian Office Messrs. Ais-
ourrH BRo. are Agents here, and win have one
hundred copies for sale next week. Aside from the
merit Of the work as correct history Of the Valley
campaign Of 1854, II will doubtless meet ready
sale-the proceeds to be devoted to the Virginia
Memorial Association.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

A Richmond letter TO the New York Times
says: 81 am informed that IL is the intention
Of General Schofed to take immediate steps.
in the way Of the registration Of voters. as pro-
vided by the Supplementary Reconstruction
bill. II is thought the Convention will assem-
bic in June, and if so. all the action necessary
TO the admission Of representatives to C,n-
gress will be had in time for the next winter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Relief Meeting in Clarke.

Atameeting in Berryville, for the relief Of South
sufferers, the following resolution was adopted:
Resoired. That Mr.. c. C. PoRrER, Of Jefferson,
who has exerted himself TO the utmost in this glo-
rious cause, be requested to canvass that part VI
Clarke near which he lives.
The people Of Clarke have acted wisely in evok-
ing the aid ofMr. Porter. lie Is energetic and un-
firing in every good cause he espouses. In hi,
efforts to assist distressed brethren he proves
himself thoroughly and heartily aroused to the ne
cessity of immediate and efficient action.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

ACCIDENT on THE DASvILLE RAILROAD
On Thursday the boiler Of the locomotive Po-
tomac, Of the Richmond and Danville (Vs.l
railroad. exploded near JeterSville, in Amelia
'unty instantly killing Joshua Pickett the
engineer, and the colored fireman, Hilay Lind
sey The body of Mr.. tn kett was hurled a
bout fifteen feet by the force Of the explosion,
and that of Lindsey some twenty feet. The
locomotive is perfect wre k, and the track
fr sixty or seventy feet was torn and brok en-
by the violence of the shock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Letter from Gerrit Smith.


Mr.. Gerrit Smith has recently addressed q
letter to Lloyd Garrison on the affairs Of the
country, in which, after advocating the general
principles Of universal suffrage and no pun
ishment," he says of the case of Mr.. Davis:
Would have Jefferson Davis set at liberty
CertainIv-unless he is detained for offences
unauthorized by the law Of war As the war
rose from mere rebellion into the dimensions
and dignity of civil war-or rather national
war-so, according to the highest authorities,
we have no right u punish any merely for
being engaged in it. II. from the millions Of
the South, Jefferson Davis is picked out land
for no other offence than what is common to
them ALL to be the target and victim of North
ern vengeance, then is the cruelty 10 him ex-
ceedngly great, and then, too, are those mil
lions insulted and degraded by being sunk be-
low accountability. The South will never be
at peace with us 50 long as she believes that
Jefferson Davis is kept in prison for no other
offence than having been an enemy in war-in
short. for no other than her own offence.
Does the North feel that, in the continued
Imprisonment of Mr.. Davis or in some no less
significant way, she must maintain monu-
ment of her adherence of the war D.? then why
does she not in order to make the monument
more faithful to history-more harmonious
with the glaring fact that the North as well as
the South was responsible for the war-contne
along with Mr. Davis some representative Of
the guilty North-say some old pro-slavery
Democrat, like General Butler or Thomas Il.
SevmOur2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
The Free Press.

The Page Valley Courier says: The Charlestown
Free Pre-" comes to us enlarged and prcscn ting
splendid typographical appearance. The Free
Pre-" Is in our opinion one Of the best conducted
papers in the South. We think however, they
have treated us rather shabbily, for Mr. Free Prs's
you well know that we used you q specimen in
our make up" guess you thought we were Paul
Frying and consequently you "put on" Never
mind. as soon as We get our "blue umbrella" We
will call and see you again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

The Radicals Of the North have great fear
in regard to the negroes Of the South. They
fear the nergoes have more love for the South
ern people than they have for the cold-blooded,
skin-flint Yankees, who cume in their midst
only to rob them. They begin TO doubt the
propriety Of allowing the negroes to vote.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

DEATH OF Dr.. BUsHRoD RUsT.-The many
friends Of the gentleman whose name heads this
article will bear with regret Of bis death. which
occurred near Howellsville, in Warren County,
few days since. DR.. Rust was most esti-
mable gentleman, and one whose loss will be
keenly felt by large circle of acquaintance.
fTSneh>st>y Tssnss.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Lyceuni.

The following question will be discussed at tho
Christian Association Rooms on Tuesday Evening
next, 9th instant:
as an Oath taken under compilation obligatory 20
DEB.rgRs.
Henry Hunter, Thoma. ID. Ransom. Thona. Tidbail,
Cleon Moore, Harry Moore and Daniel d. Lucas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
In Full Blast.

The new Foundry Of the energetic firm Of WEI
RICK e. WELLER Of this place commenced operation
on Saturday last, and the castings turned out sro
said to be Of superior quality. The capacity of,his
establishment is sufficient 10 meet the wants Of our
community. Competent workmen are employed,
reasonable rates will rule, and prompt execution Of
work guaranteed. This new enterprise should DO
sustained
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Gen. Robt +. Lee has received S377.5
from citizens Of Virginia City, Montana Terri
tory, TO be applied to the erection Of an asylum
for the orphans Of the Confederate dead, and
he has transmitted the amount 70 the Southern
Orphan Association in Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Well Done.

Among the contributors TO the Southern Relief
Fund wemay mention the fact that & colored man.
SOLOMON THOMPSON, who was formerly servant
Of the late B. c. Washington, but now a tenant Of
Mr. ID. w. Herbert subscribed rs bushels Of Corn;
and BoB THoRsros, also colored, in the employ Of
Mr. E. b. Haines, IS contributor 10 the amount
OF five bushels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Mr. Sumner gave notice in the Senate, on
Saturday, that on the first Wednesday in July
he would call up the bill for universal suffrage
Throughout the United States. He had reason
to believe, he said, that there would be quo
rum present on that day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
GENERAL ITEMS.
A PETERSBURG ScASDAL.-The Petcrsou
L,,J<r sc Thursday laef aavs

A PETERSBURG ScASDAL.-Ihe fetcrsourg
Lndez of Thursday last says:
The public ear was excited yesterday, and
the public tongue wagging increasingly over
the details of tempting morsel Of scandal,
based, we are sorry to believe, upon sad and
shameful fact. 1t appears that the evening
before last married man, of respectable con-
nections and fair standing in the community,
left home under circumstances exciting the
suspicion that he had gone off with theyounger
sister of his injured wife. Subsequent events
confirm this belief, and the crime was positive
ly asserted last evening by those who had every
opportunity of arriving at the truth.
The faithless husband abandons an interest
ing wife and four children. The companion OF
his sin is about twenty five yearsof age, come
ly and accomplished.
We withhold the names for the present, IN
i'll undeniable evidence of the truth OF these
reports shall have been obtained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Last week one day, Mr.. Thornton Henshaw.
residing short distance from town. killed If
teen foxes, and it wasn't good day for foxes
either. He discovered den and dug them
out.-Martinsburg Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

General Bankhead, formerly in the Confeder-
ate service, was beaten 70 death at Memphis
on Saturday. A policeman who was dischsr-
ged at the request Of General Bankhesd is sup
posed 10 have been the assslant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

DELAWARE U. S. SEsAToR--It is stated
that the Governor Of Delaware will probably
appoint Mr.. Thomas A. Bayard, son of the
former Senator Of that name, as the successor
Of the deceased Senator Riddle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

The barn Of Mr.. Elias Pitzer, residing lew
miles southwest Of town, was entirely con-
sumed by fire Wednesday night Of last week
The fire was accidental. We are not advised
Of the loss MISUNDERSTANDING Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Jefferson County.

The Lynchburg Vrginian speaking Of the 'iber.
atty Of the people Of Jefferson says:
Virginia has not brighter star In her queenly
diadem than that beautiful county Of jefferson. ~
which her enemies now seek % drspoii her We
are proud Of the county in which drew our first
breath, and can never speak OF II but in praise
Let other portions Of the STATE that have not fuf
fered she suffered, emulate her example in send
ing relief 70 our starving brethren"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
AuausrA. March %. 81.
Dear Bro. Hopkins:

Dear BIO. HOPKINS:
/ am truly glad TO hear that your people
are making an effort to collect supplies for our
suffering people You ask for statistical in
formation which shall exhibit the full extent
of our wants. Strange TO tell, no such infor-
nation can be given with reference to the
country at large Perhaps efforts have not
been made to collect statistics Of suffering be-
cause the suffering is 50 general as not to re-
qure, or 10 admit Of detailed statement
With reference TO our own city and county,
I have made careful inquiry, and find that
bout 500 families-most of them composed of
widows and orphans-are unable 10 support
themselves. and receive aid from abroad 20 sup
plement what they receive here at home from
State and County authorities. This in pop
ulation Of about 10000
The proportion of needy families is larger in
the upper part of the State--north and west
Of this city. Almost any quantity of corn can
be distributed to the actually necessitous. We
hope that the crops of the coming season will
prove more favorable than the last. If so, our
people will be able 10 take care Of themselves
b. an extent that shall make them well-nigh
independent. Were the politicians at Wash
ingtOn to let us alone, we would as it is, be
able to feed our poor-for then, trade would re-
vive, hope would dawn, and the money-mak-
ing wouid cheerfnlly give to the Pennies.
Thanking you, asss sugorner, Tor your KIND
letter. remain, fraternally,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

GEN. LONGsTREET's VIEWS on RECoSsTRUc-
TIoS.-The ex-Confederate General james
Longstreet has written the following letter to
the New Orleans Times on the political situa-
ton;
New Orleans, March IS, 1s67-In your
paper of yesterday you have expressed desire
to hear the views of several gentlemen upon
the political condition of the country. | find
my name mentioned among the list, and pro-
coed without further hesitation to respond
AS | have never applied myself to politics, !
cannot claim to speak TO the wise statesmen OF
the country who are devoting their energies 10
the solution Of the problem which agitates the
public mind. / can only speak the plain, hon
est convictions of soldier. 1t can hardly be
necessary, at this late day. TO enter into a
discussion of matters that are usually brought
up in arguing upon the proposed plan for re-
constructing the government. Indeed. think
that many of them are not pertinent to the
question. The striking feature. and the one
that our people should keep in view, is that we
are conquered people. Recognizing this tact
fairly and Squarley, there is hut one course left
for wise men to pursue, and that is tO accept
the terms that are now offered us by the con-
auerors. There can be no discredit TO a con-
querrd people for accepting the conditions Of
fered by their conquerors. nor is there any oc-
casion for feeling of humiliation. We made
an honest, and hope may say creditable
fight, but we have lost. Let us come forward,
then, and accept the ends involved in the strug-
gle. Our people earnestly desire that the con-
stitutional government shall be re-established,
and the only means TO accomplish this is to
comply with the requirements ofthe recent con-
gressional legislation. II is said by some that
Congress will not receive us even after we have
complied with their conditions, but can find
no sufficient reason for entertaining this propo-
sition for moment cannot admit that the
representative men Of great nation could
make such pledge in bad faith Admitting,
however, that there is such mental reservation
can that be any excuse for us in failing TO dis
charge our duty7 Let us accept the terms, as
we are In duty bound 10 do, and If there is =
lack of good faith, let it be upon others.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
JAMES LoNGsTREET.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Fresh Shad.

DIR. G. W. SPoTrs has presented US with a pair
Of fresh Shad. We are grateful for manifestations
OF this kind
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04

Gov. Brownlow has commissioned colored
man 70 be cap.sin in the Tennessee militia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-04
Letter from Georgia.

The Rev. A. c. HoPKINs has handed US the
following letter which we give to our readers.
1t is but one of the thousand walls which come
to us upon every breeze from our Southern
land. Let not our people be slack in their eff
forts to push forward their contributions
Read the letter of Rev. Joseph R. Wilson,
gentlemen well-known and esteemed by many
in Virginia: