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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
The Presidents Message.

This document occupies eight Of .he wide
columns Of the National HtsVigsncer, and its
interest is So eugrossing that no reader can fail
to note well its powerful and conclusive argu-
meuts. It's a calm and stateSman-Gke pro-
ducti0n, which must carry conviction to every
impartial mind Itdepicts with graphic clear
ness the enormjty Of subiectiug the ten South
ern States 70 temporary military domination
and permanently 20 negro supremacy. lie
truly insists that elf they were not States, or
were States out Of the Union, their consent to
a change ia the Fundamental, law Of the Ou.on
would have been uug1t1ry; and Congress, M
asking It. committed a political absuriity-
The Judiciary has als1 given the solemn sane
tionofi,s authority totheameview Of thecase.
The Judges Of the Supreme Court have inciu-
de5 the Southern States iu their circuits, and
they are constantly. i1 blpc aud elsewhere. ex-
ercising jurisdiction which does not belong
20 them. unless those States are States Of the
Union"
The President urges Congress to retrace It's
steps TO regard o. these States, aud to allow
them toresume their full privileges 10 the T.
ujou-a course which can be hardly expected
from a body SD entirely partisan and vindic-
t.ys-whjst be- quietly reminds them Of cd the
late manifestations of public opinion upon this
subject" Aud that "it cannot have escaped
,tresF.r, tf-rt f-rr, eliza }4, Hr ttIr.T T.Hr..-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Death of Judge Bunker.

We are called upon to record the sudden
and unexpected death of Judge Bunker of the
18th Circuit of this State. This sad event was
certainly unexpected to us as we scarcely heard
of his previous illness.
Our people will all remember Judge Bunker
as one of the three Judges chosen to try the
contested election of John w. Kennedy Us.
Ephraim B. Hall, at this place, in the Spring
of 1866. After this trial he was appointed At
torney General to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Judge Hall. Soon after
this the Legislature having created the 18th
Judicial Circuit he was appointed by the Gov
ernor as Judge therefor, and subsequently, at
an election in that Circuit, he was elected
Judge; being supported by all parties. In the
death of Judge Bunker the State has lost one
of its most able and excellent officers and citi-
zens and the 18th Circuit very efficient and
popular Judge-Berkeley Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
sEAsONABLE Goons.

A LWAYS anxious to supply our customers with
" very areticle needed in the changing seasons,
general assortment heretofore on hand. In the
line of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS, our
assortment is so large and complete, and offered
such reasonable terms, that none can fail TO be
suited. OF GROCERIES, we have every needed
article. Plain Linscys, Flannels, CottOns, Bed
Tickings, Calicoes, Wool and Cotton Hose for La
dies Gloves for Ladies, Gents Socks, Buckskin
Gloves and large variety Of NOTIONS generally.
Knit very best Flannel Shirts and Drawer,
cheaper than they can be had in the county.
Also, nice lire Of Breakfast Shawls, Children's
Sacks, Sontags, Nubias, Hoods Twilghts, &c
Balmoral skirts Bouwards embrodered-all wool
seamless. with many other needed articles as
this period Of the year requires that an enumera-
ton is impossible. Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere. TRUSSELL co.
Nov IS, 1867.
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CONGRESS.
SENATE, FRIDAY, Nov. 90.

SENATE, FRIDAY, Nov. ~.
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, introduced the fol-
lowing BILL
BE 1t enacted, dc, That on and after the 4th
day of July, 1869, the Secretary of the Ireasu-
~ be, and hereby is, authorized and directed
to pay in coin all United States notes not bear
ing interest, and commonly called legal-tender
notes, which may be presented for such pay
ment, at the Treasurers Office, in Washington,
d. c., or at such other places as may be desig-
mated, Of which public notice shall be given by
the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. .. Ind belt further enacted, That here
after, and until January !, 1869, whenever
there shall be in the Treasury of the United
States, after paying the interest and coupons
falling due on the lst of January and July each
year, and deducting gold certificates of deposit,
any excess of coin over and above the sum OF
seventy-hve millions of dollars, the Secretary
of the Treasury shall be- and is hereby, author
lied and required, within thirty days from the
lst of January and July as aforesaid, 10 sell
the same in such manner as in his judgment will
best promote the public interest, or may re-
ceive in payment therefor United States notes,
notes of national banks of the United States,
United States compound interest notes, or Uni
ted States three per cent certificates.
SEC. g. That all national banks, having less
than twenty per ccntum Of specie on hand of
their respective capital, shall hereafter and I'M
til July l, 1869, be, and are required, to keep
and to hold in coin all interest received on Uni
ted States bonds which may be deposited 10y
them according to law with the Treasurer Of
the United States: Prorided, That this shall
not be so construed as to add anything to the
amount Of reserve now required to be held by
the said banks.
SEC. 4. That on and after the 4th day Of
July, 1869, all national banks shall be. and
hereby are, respectively required to return and
pay in coin, on demand, all their bills issued as
currency of the denomination Of five dollars
and under, when presented at the counters Of
said banks; and all bills of higher denomi-
nation, so issued and presented, may and shall
be paid, either in coin or United States legal
tender notes.
SEC 5. That any national bank which shall
fail to comply with the provisions Of this act,
so far as the same may be applicable, shall be
deemed to have forfeited its charter, and the
Comptroller, upon receiving satisfactory evil
dence Of the same, shall proceed to close and
wind mp the same as in other cases Of forfeiture
! provided by law, and in lieu Of any such bank,
may authorize new national banks, with an
equal amount Of capital, to be located in such
States rs may have less than their due proper
tiou Of the whole amount now authorized by
law: PrOrjded That this shall not authorize
any increase Of the present aggregate amount
of circulation Of the national banks
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Public Sale.

TyHE undersigned will sell at Public Sale, on the
1 farm of Mr.. John X. Flagg, on
WEDNESDAY, the lSh DECEMBER,
If fair, if not the next fair day, the following Per-
sonal Property, to-wit:
Two Superior Marcs-one OF them first-ratc for
Single Harness. the other in foal by a fine horse,
both of them good working animals
Three Cows and two Heiiers;
Fifteen head Stock Hogs;
FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
One Wagon Bed, one Witherow Plough;
Mccormick Plough, , Single Shovel do;
one-horse Spring Wagon and Harness.
Corn Coyerer, Cutivators,
Corn Harrow, Square Harrow,
A lot Of Harrow Teeth;
! Horse Cart and Gearing Wheat Fan, Da-
ker's make; l Wheelbarrowi ! Trough;
pair Of Spices pair Of Spreadcrs;
Fifth Chain, Log Chain;
GrindstOnes-ouc an excellent stone for edge
tools, ] Anvil, Wise, Crowbar;
l Digging Iron, llomiuy Mortar, Picks,
Mattocks-Onc for digging post holes
! Shaving Horse, Work Bench, ! Sadler's
Buck Riding Saddle, 10 Stands of Bees,
Ring Mani and Wedges, Forks, Rakes,
Spades, Shoycls, Hoes, good Straw Fork
Grain Cradles and Moving Scythes;
A large lot Of Old Iron, Monkey Wrench
A very good lot Of Carpenters Tools
lot of Walnut Gate Stuff seasoned;
200 feet of inch Pine pank-seasoned
A lot Of Cotton Bags for Grain;
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Beds. Bodstcads and Bedding;
% yards Ga Mating, in good order;
A lot Of - Mating, ! Bureau, Walnut Ia
bcs, Washstands. 3 Rocking Chairs,
dozen Chairs ? eight-dav Clocks
! Refrigerator. Shower Bath,
new Map OF the United States
Andirons. Shoves and longs;
large Wash Kettle, a large lot Of Stone Jars,
Pans, Pots, Ovens, Kettles. &C,
10 Lard Cans-ffty pounds each;
BellMetal Preserving Kettles,
] Porcelain kcttle-large size;
! Preserving Furnace Parlor Stoves,
Alright do. Cook do. ! Ten Plate 90.
large Pine Tables, and other articles not ne
ccssary to mention.
TERMS or SALE.
credit of six months wiz be given on an sums
Of $40 and upwards-undcr that amount the cash
will be required. No property 20 be removed until
terms are complied with.
~ Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock.
JOHN J. HAMMOND.
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Wont Go Abroad.

Horace Greeley has announced that he viii
not accept the mission 70 Austria, and that be
does not intend 10 leave the country until after
the Presidential election.
THE Baltimore Sun SAYS:
Whatever may have been the humanitarian
notion 20 the Tribune, uoouc disputes the great
ability no i-s -.utr, nor, what Is % rlrer qualj-
ty. DDS sincerity of purpose whilst men or all
sections and politics have uf late united In adj
mIw,Hu OF lis manly and generous resistance
t1 the adoption Of "a yiuj.c,lve policy against
the Southern people The mark Of distinction
be has just received from the government 4,
fully warranted by the public appreciation Of
bis talents and character and wi'. afford TO no
class OF his c1ugtrymeD more qualification than
o. bis brethren OF the press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Horace Greeley.

NEW York. Dee. 2.-Mr. Greeley publishes
the following card iu tlc Tribune this morn
m-.
"I l.uE agoresoIvej not % decline any Office
until. responsibility invited o. accept OF become
candidate therefor; and ass l had never bad
O word u- hint from either The White House
0r che State Department that had been or
would beuuuiultei o. the Austrian mission. I
ann u.t yet 40 liberty 90 decline a commission
which has mot been and may not De rendered
ue. lu Order however. t1 stop the waste ut
stationery bv gentlemen who desire the post
&c secretary of legation, am impe.led 90 say
,aat purpose NOT Co leave my own country 40
present. certainly not TIN after tbe next Pres-
dent is chosen. Possibly General Burnside.
were Doe u military command here. might
move me through a crurt-msrtia': but So far
us may depend on my own choice. l purpose
% stay gu this side of the Atlantic.
Horace GREELEY"
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The Printers Estate.


We copy the following sensible remarks from
the Western Empire, published at St. Joseph,
Missouri. They are well worthy of thought
and study:
The printers dollars-where are they? A
dollar here and dollar there scattered over
the numerous small towns, all over the coun-
try. miles and miles apart; how shall they be
gathered together? The paper-maker, the
journeyman compositor, the building owner,
the grocer, the tailor, and all assistants to him
in carrying on the business, have their demands,
hardly even so small as a single dollar. But
the mites from here and there must be diligeut-
ly gathered and patiently boarded or where
with to discharge the liabilities will never be-
come sufficiently bulky. We immagine the
printer will have to get up an address to his
widely scattered dollars something like the fol-
lowing:
Dollars, halves, quarters, dimes, and all
manner of fractions into which you are divided
collect yourselves and come home You are
wanted Combination Of all sorts of men that
help the printer to become a proprietor, gath
er in such force, and demand in such good rea-
sons your appearance at his counter that moth
ing short Of you will appease them. Collect
yourselves, for valuable as you are in the az
gregate, single you will never pay the cost oil
collecting. Come in here single file, that the
printer may form you in battalion, and send
you forth again to battle for him, and vindicatC
/ his feeble credit.
Reader, are you sure you havn't a couple Of
the printers dollars about your clothes? i
you have, order them home Immediately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Circuit Court.

The December Term of Jefferson Circuit
Court will convene in Shepherdstown on Mon
day the 9Th of December. The following are
the lists of the Jurors summoned for the occa-
sion -
Grand J,uy-Emanud Spangler, Edmund
H. Chambers, John T. Henkle, Jacob Merritt,
John F. Smith, J 40 Reed, Sr., Rudolph Row,
Ehud Turner, Joseph Welshans, j. Y. Under
donk, John Boroh John Stevens, Washington
Moler, Philip Engle, Sr., Anthony Turner,
Warner W. Burton, Geo W. Anderson, w. q.
Butler, John +. Schley, David Avis, Samuel
Harrison, John Smurr, David BilImyer, VIM.
Lemen, Sr., James W. Greenwood, Martin Ii.
Miller.
Petit Juy-C c. Krepps, J. J. Kern JOS
eph S. Staley, Rawlcgh Bowers, James NJ. An
drews, Thomas NJ. Shaull, David johnson, Z.
c. Engle, d. S. Noble, Jacob Show c. J.
Brown, John Blake, B. +. Harrison, Geo A.
Moler John H. Cookus, o. X Osborn, Dan
gerfeld Lloyd, Walter King, Thomas L.
Woodward, John j. Stevens, Joseph Gold
smith, Charles Langdon, Washington Spang-
Ter, Martin OFT, NJ Rosenberg, John Miller,
w. J. Winters, Jas. Lloyd, r. A. Byers, John
II. Alstadt, John H. Baylis, John j. Rams
burg, Henry st. John Shepherd, Matthew
Quinn, Henry f. Cameron, w. L. Harrington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

TTNHE Taxpayers of the above named Townships
are hereby notified that viii meet them at
the following places:
At the Store of John W. Grantham, in Middle
way, on Thursday of each week, for the purpose
of receiving the Taxes of Ayerill Township-now
due for the year 1867.
will be at the Office Of John Koonce, in Ilar-
per's Ferry, on Saturday Of each week, for the
purpose of receiving the taxes OF Harper's Ferry
Township due for 1867.
Twill also be at the Office Of Samuel W. Patterson
in Bolivar, Friday of each week for the purpose
of receiving the taxes due in Bolivar Township for
the year 1867.
After the 3lst day Of December, 1867. Five per
cent will be charged on all taxes unpaid.
hope this notice will be responded to by the
TAXPAYERS of said Townships the tax il now due
to State and County, and II not paid bv the stday
Of February, 1865, will be compelled 20 collect by
distraining and selling property. ~
GEO. KOONCE,
Dec 5, ls67-3m. Deputy Sheriff
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MARRIED.

On the Goth of November, 1867. atthe Church Of
the Holy Cross. in Columbus. Ohio, by Rev. J. b..
Hemsteger, Pastor, Mr.. JOHN J.. SCHILLlNG to
Mrs KATE NJ. NICHOLSON, daughter Of the late
G. Bond Wager, Esq, Of Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
On Thursday. 2sth ult, by Rev A. C. Hopkins,
Mr.. CHARLES +. REDFERN, of Strasburg, to
Miss HELEN V. TAYLOR, daughter Of Mr. John
W. Taylor, Of this town.
On Tuesday morning. Sd inst. at " Woodcnd,"
the residence of the brides father, bv Rev VIM H.
Meade Mr.. CHARLES W. AISQUITH. Of this
town, to Miss MAGGIE :. BAYLOR, daughter Of
Col. Robert w. Baylor, Of this county.
In Martinsburg on the 2lst ult, by Rev. J. s.
Heilig, Mr.. WILLIAM MURPHY to ELIZABETH
L. RICHARDS all Of Berkeley County.
On the 18th ult. by Rev W D. Lerevre, Mr.
GEORGE :. MILLER to Miss MAGGIE II. REY-
NOLDS, both of Berkeley County.
In Shephcrdstown, on the 2lst ult. at the VI. Z.
Parsonage. by Rev j. NJ. Green. Mr.. SAMUEL c..
PETERSON. Agent of the Frecdmen's Bureau, to
Miss KATE WASHINGTON, all Of Shepherds
town.
On the 10Th ult.. in Hedgesviilr Berkeley Coun-
tv. by the Rev. w d. Hanson. Mr. NOAH HE'D
DING. Of Pennsylvania, to Miss PRUDENCE L..
TABLER.
AtSt. James Church, Leesburg. on e27th ult,
hv Rev. T. T. Perkins. Capt. JOHN GRAY and
Miss REBECCA, daughter ofRobert W. Gray, Esq,
all of Leesburg.
At Columbian Grove, by the Rev. T. Hcrndon,
JAMES K. KERCHEYAL, Esq, Of Fauquier, to
Miss SUE R., daughter Of Enoch Garrett decd,
of Loudoun.
On the DIST ult at the brides home by the Rev.
Dr. Leeds. c. POWELL GRADY, late Of Virginia
to SUE GORDON, daughter Of c. Hughes ARMS
tcad, Of Baltimore, Nd.
In Shcpherdstgwn on the Goth ult, at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Vim. NJ. Marmaduke by Rev. W. G..
Coe. Mr.. OSBOURN JONES, Of Clarke County
to Miss MARY }. WALKER Of this County.
On the 18th ult., in Sharpsburg, by the Rev J.
". Buckly, Mr.. JOSIAH SHOW to Miss ANNA
FREEZE both Of Shepherdstown.
On the 9th ult, in the Presbyterian Church at
Romnev. by Rev DR.. W. II. F0ote. !. I. f. LUP-
TON to Miss MARY LOUISE BLUE, daughter Of
the late Col. Charles Blue Of Hampshire County.
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ShepherdstoWn.

We take the following items from the Regis
ter of Saturday last
FAIG.-Thc Ladies of the N. E. Church
South, Of this place purpose holding FAN
commencing on Christmas Eve and continue
during the Holidays. the proceeds to be applied
to the purchase Of a Parsonage. Contributions
solicited.
LAND SALEs.-G. D. McGlincy, Auctoncer
sold on Saturday last, the 23ri instant foI
Joseph A. ChapIine, Special Commissioner
about - acres of land, with the Merchant Mil
Dwelling. &c. thereon, the property Of John
Crider, near Dam No. 1. for 100000 Pur-
chaser, Samuel Boyer, of Washington County
Nd.
Sold on the same day, by the same Auction
Ger. for VIM. G. Butler Commissioner, the re-
vcrsionary interest of the late DR.. Y. NJ. Butler
in a tract Of 256 acres Of land, said reyersion
being amoiety thereof, for SlS05,00. Purcha-
ser, c. T. Butler
Also sold on the same day by the same Auc-
tioueer, for Joseph A. Chapne and G. Z.
Stubs Special Commissioners. tract Of l5j
acres Of land. belonging to the Estate Of VIM
Grove, deceased for $G6,25 per acre Pur-
chaser 7. II. Strobe
RELEAsED.-Thomas Larkins who was ar
rested and confined in the County Jail in this
place some three weeks since, upon the charge
Of wayIaying and assautiug a man named
Kelly at Harper's Ferry. was released from Jail
on Saturday last upon giving bail for appear
auce at the December Term Of our Circuit
Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05
Berkeley County.

REvIvAL.-Quite a revival has been in pro-
gress for two weeks or more in the Lutheran
Church, at this place, under the supervision Of
Rev. j. S. Heiig. A number of converts have
been gained, and the good work goes brayely
on.
FRE-On Tuesday night last one Of the
Saw Mills Of Messrs. Patterson & Small was
almost wholly destroyed by fire. The carriage
way, saw, betting, &c, were lost. The sup
position is, it was the act of an incendiary.
F7e understand that few evenings ago, the
frame part of the Ramer house was set on fire
by a coal oil lamp, accidentally knocked of Of
a stand.-BrIelcy Union.
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Land Agency.

7 HAVE associated with me as my agent at Hall
| town, on the W. & p. r. r., Daniel B. Luds
Esq, who will attend to the sale Of all lands en-
trusted to him in that end Of the county. To pur.
chasers Of such lands as be may advertise he will
afford facilities and conveyance 20 look at the same
and give them opportunity 10 consult well known
judges Of lands lying in the county.
December 5, 1867. s. HOWELL BROWS.
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CARRIAGES!
CARRIAGES!

lust received from Baltimore, and will be sold
~ at reduced prices:
q. G. GERMANTOWNS from $500 to $3.50;
TURNOV OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES trimmed with
LEATHER, from $500 TO $3.50;
BEST LEATHER-TOP BUGGfFS, with Cloth
HEAD LINING, S225.
Several Second hand CARRIAGES. BUGGIES
and ROCKAWANS, at very low rriccs.
W. !. HAWKS,
Agent for VIM McCann.
Nov. 2s. lSG7-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

A negro Radical meeting was held at Rich
mond on Friday. at which resolutions were
adopted declaring that, in view of the efforts Of
the Conservatives to intimidate negro voters,
John Minor Bolts, Governor Peirpont, Frank
lin Steans, aud the white Radicals generally,
be requested tocall State Convention Of white
Radicals to assist and direct the negroes in car
ryiug the election for tue ratification of the
new Constitution
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

The FENIAN FUNERAL Is New YoRK-The
funeral procession in honor of the Feuians who
were recently hung in Manchester came of in
New York on Thursday last, aud was a mostim-
posing spectacle. About five thousand Irish
men formed in long column, four deep, and
marched through the principal thoroughf,res,
attended by three hearses, each containing a
coffin, on which was inscribed the name of one
of the executed men, The procession halted
in Union Square, where orations were deliver
ed, eytoling the herosm Of the martyrs, and
the cause for which they died. Superintendent
Kennedy refused to furnish police escort to
the managers Of the affair. on the ground that
he could not order his officers to attend pro-
cession gotten mp in honorof the murdercrs Of
National LaieHiqeacer
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uATS. CAPS. @.

Fortunately we happened to be in market just as a
heavy decline took place in all kinds Of GOODS.
and we purchased our stock entirely for CASH.
and have il in our power 10 sell rs CHEAP as the
yerv CHEAPEST.
We would advise our friends to give ne a call BE-
fore making their purchases. No trouble to show
COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange for
GOODS. MILLER q ROCKENBAUGH
Halltown, Nov. Is, Is67-3m.
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The election returns from South Carolina
render it now certain that the proposed Con-
vention has been defeated in that State, the to-
tai vote poled falling many thousand short of
the requisite majority Of registered voters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

UNITED STATES COURT AT RICHMOND, VA.
Among the cases before this tribunal on Friday
was the following:
The Merchants Bank of Baltimore vs.. The
Bank of the Valley of Virginia The plaintiffs
in this case pray for an injunction against
Henry VI. Brent, one Of the officers Of the VAL
ley Bank prohibiting and forbidling him from
heuceforth intermedlling or interfering with
the assets Of said bank, and that the court ap-
point a receiver to take charge Of the assets Of
the bank, &c The motion was partially ar
gUed and continued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-12-05

TIE INPEACHNENT-The Washington cor
respondent of the New York Express writes
There is such change of heart going on
among the radical sinners in Congress. that
several of them, who have been bounding the
President for a year, are now ready to follow
any motion to lay all the reports and rcsolu-
tjous upon the table, and thus to stop all fur
ther agitation and debate. There is a tornado
Of circumstances coming in from the republic
can business men Of the country, and the most
Of them are from New England, which is suf-
leriug in trade Just now