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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
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The spacious Hall in which the Concert, for the
benefit Of the Southern sufferers, was given, was
filed to its utmost capacity on Friday Evening BY
an attentive, appreciative and orderly audience
representing all portions of Jefferson County; whilst
a number of visitors from the adjoining counties
we're also in attendance. We are sure that we ex-
nrss. nothing more than the fact when we say that
all were highly gratifed.
The ns performances on the occasion manifested an
extent Of culture rarely found, It'll believed,
except in communities constantly enjoying the best
exhibitions ofthe art We venture the opinion 'hat
there we're renderings as sweet aud thrilling, ana
touches as exquisite and decatc as those which un-
der more imposing circumstances would, be pro-
nounced the highest achievements OF art ihePfo-
gramme was selected with great Judgment ana ex-
ecuted throughout with the finest effect.
The nett amount of proceeds, and which has been
paid over to the Executive Committee, appointed
by the citizens, was $4,000
These entertainments, aside from the laudable OBJ
jecs which they have been so far intended to sub
serve, are exceedingly desirable, not only for the
moral elevation and refinement which they are cal
culated to produce, but as means of bringing to-
gether our citizens in pleasant socialintercourse
We hope that as the gentlemanly proprietor OF
the Hall has expressed his willingness that it be &C.
casionally used for the purpose and that as all the
appliances necessary for repetitions have been sup
piled by the energy and preserved by the care of
the gentlemen who had the recent Concerts in
charge, frequent opportunities may be afforded us
for like rational and agreeable amusement in the
fufura
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wholesale Murders in the North.

The Nation RAD speaks Of fifty murders
that have taken place lately in Schuylkill
county, Pennsylvania. This is more, so fai
as we can see, than has taken place in the
South for months. What wonder is it, then
that the Petersburg (va.l Index INDUCES IN
pleasantly concerning Senator Wilson as fol-
lows:
Be it known land, if possible, belieccdl to all
the world, 1.-THE Hon. Charles Sumner included, j
that the Hon. Henry Wilson, member of the
United States Senate from Massachusetts, did,
on the evening. of the 4th inst, from the facade
of Jarratt's Hotel, in this Cockade City, Mill
tary District No. ], deliberately and Ito all APP
pearancesl without the fear of man, deliver
public address on the late military reconstruc-
ton bill and other political questions OF the day
to promiscuous assembly of white and color
ed citizens; and that to-day, the 9th Of April,
1867, for aught that this deponent knoweth to
the contrary, and according to his best belief,
the said Hon. Mr.. Henry Wilson, of Massachu-
sets. is living in his own boots, and in the full
and free enjoyment of his personal liberty, as
if he were in the United States, the same not
having been jailed, abducted, bludgeoned, dirk
ed, shot, hung, or in any other way mutiated
or dishonored, or sent on the other side of the
dreaded "bourne."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

In addition 70 the above, District No. H. report
ed S273, so worth Of WOOllen Goods; and District
No. Is, reported one piece of Flannel; from Dis
trict 20 there was report of two Barrels of Fish.
81 Proceeds Of the Concert given by the Ladies
Of CharlestOwn and vicinity.
On motion Of VIM. H. Travers, Esq. the
Executive Committee were authorized to ex-
pend all surplus money, remaining after de-
fraying all incidental expenses, in the purchase
Of such articles of food, clothing, &C., as they
shall deem most prudent.
On motion Of the same. il WAS
ReSolred, That it is the opinion Of this meet
ing, that the Ladies Of jefferson county can
greatly aid the work of relief by collecting ar
ticleS of female and children's clothing, for the
benefit Of their suffering sisters and their child
rem Of the South and the Executive Commit
tee are hereby requested to give the proper di-
rection 70 whatever contributions of the above
description NAV be sent to them.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Hopkins, it was
ReS0lced, That the several District Commit
tees be instructed to report in future to the Ex-
ecutive Committee, and that when this meeting
adjourn. il adjourn SINE die, unless reasSembled
at the discretion of the latter committee.
On motion of j. Humphreys, it was
ReSolred. That the Executive Committee be
requested to confer with and urge upon the
District Committees continued efforts to in
crease as rapidly as possible contributions.
On motion of c. II. MeCurdy, the meeting
adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
ShepherdstOWn.

We visited this venerable town (now the County
Seat of Jeferson) on Tuesday last, and found the
Circuit Court in sesson-Judge E. b. HALL, presi-
ding Several criminal cases were on hand and
disposed OF. The Judge seems to press business
with energy.
We visited stone structure on the back str eet,
which We learned is intended for County Jail. Ii
is about 40 by 40, two stories high with passage in
the centre, and cells the right and left, making
in all l2. There are no windows. small aper-
ture has been left about eight feet from the floor to
shed ray of light to the poor devil who may hap
pen to be selected as inmate. No distinction 10
be made between offenders-all are to share alike.
Its design, as prison, is disgrace to the age in
which we live, and dsreputable to the intelligent
people of Jefferson County. Such disgracefnl
edfce would never have been permitted were the
majority of the people consulted. We trust the
projectors of the plan may be the first to inhabii
its loathsome walls.
The.iine meals given at the Entler Hotel are al
ways enjoyed by the guests Of the house.
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Ransom a. Duke.

The Agricultural Depot is now located at the
Coach Pac.osy- % Nal. Hawks, aud nsuby tempting
things to Agriculturiss in the way of Improved
Implements are to be found there. Every article
needed by the busbandman to till the soil can be
obtained AT Ransom Dukes. They are now re-
ceiving the larges. supply Of Keepers ever before
brought TO this market This in connection with
the fact that they sold large quantities Of Fertilizers
last fall and the present uxuriant aspect presented
by ou' fields, bids us hope for bountiful harvests
They make speciality of Seeds and Fertilizers,
and keep up their stock accordingly. They are,
Also Agents for the sale of Plants, Shrubbery, ac
from the Winchester Gardens of Thomas Allan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
JOSEPH BARRY,
County Superintendent.
80.

The ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE SOUTH
The joint resolution passed by Congress for the
relief Of the destitute in the Southern and
Southwestern States does not contain a speci-
fed appropriation of one million dollars as O.
rieinally proposed, but was passed in the fol-
lowing form:
That the Secretary Of War be aud hereby
IS empowered and directed TO issue supplies Of
f,ol sufficient to prevent starvation aud ex-
trc,ac wSa. 20 any and all classes Of destitute
or helpless persons of the people in the South
ern and Southwestern States, where the failure
If the crops aud other causes have occaSioued
widespread deStitution; that the issues be made
through the Frcedmen'S Bureau, under such
regulations as the Secretary Of War shall pre-
scribe and to that end the Secretary Of War is
hereby authorized and directed. through the
commissioner Of the Freedmen'S Bureau, 10 APP
ply So much as be may deem necessary for the
purpose aforesaid of uneXpended moneys here
totore appropriated to supply freedmen and re-
tugecs with provisions, OF raticns; provided
that the expenditure shall not extend beyond
the present appropriations already made for
the FreedmCu'S Bureau
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

WASHINGTON ITENs.-General Grant has
informed the military commanders of the South
that they must not remove Governors Of States.
The warden of the city Jail publishes a card
in which he states that Surratt cannot escape,
and is treated like the other prisoners in a
similar situation.
Chief Justice Chase has determined that on
ly one Register Of Bankruptcy is to be nomi-
mated by him for each Congressional district,
and that they must be counsellors-at-law, re-
commended by their respective Congressman
and by the Judges Of the distinct WaSh.
Or Phila. Sunday Mercury, April 6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

SHOCKING DOUBLE MURDER N ARKANSAS.
AT Augusta, Arkansas, a few days since,
Tilman Gregory, wealthy planter, got into
an alteration at game Of cards with DR..
Cameron, in thecourse Of which the latter drew
a pistol and shot the former in the hip. Mr..
Gregory being in liquor, as indeed both were,
tainted him for not shooting better than that.
DIR. Cameron fired again, shooting him this
time in the breast. Mr.. Gregory then drew a
pistol. and taking deliberate aim at the Doctor,
Shot him through the heart. Gregory's shot
took effect almost instantaneously in Cameron
heart. and both Cell dead together. Both were
influential citizens, and the tragedy created a
profound sensation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

Ex-Gov. WM. B. CAMPBELL, of Tennessee,
who was firm Union man throughout the
war, and a member of the last Congress, has
written letter, in which amongst other things,
he says:
Il am decidedly of the opinion that the
Radicals have already destroyed our free form
of government, and have erected upon its ruin
despotism constituted of a majority Of Con-
greSs, which has virtually set aside the two CO.
ordinate departments of the government-the
Executive and the Judiciary and are now ell
gagged in organizing and drawing around them
a military organization which is to maintain
their sway, and secure the continuance Of their
party supremacy in Congress"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

FREEDMEN's CELEBRATIoN.-lt seems that
the freedmen of Richmond intend making the
third of April, the anniversary of the evecna-
ton of this city by the Confederates, a substl-
tute for the Fourth of July of ancient memo
nv. This was made apparent by the turn out
yesterday, when freedmen Of every age and
size. in organized procession, marched through
our principal streets, and, as usual, ultimately
congregated in body on Capitol Square,
around the Washington Monument. The
crowd was variously estimated, some placing
their number as his Oh as five thousand. They
were harangued in the most radical and revo-
lutiouary manner by several white men, Hun
nicutt and others.-RichmoHd Wing, 4h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

RAILROAD BRIDGE DAMAGED BY FIRE.-On
Saturday last the bridge of the Southside Rail-
road Company across james riverat Robertson's
mill, six miles below Lynchburg, Va, was par
tally destroyed by fire. This is the second
most important bridge on the road, and the in
Jury to it is serious matter 10 the company
and the public. The Virginian says the fire
caugh. from locomotive, and that 100 feet Of
the bridge will have to be rebuilt. Until the
damage is repaired it is probable boats will DO
brought into requisition to convey passengers
and freight across the river.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

GEORGE WYTHE RAYDoLPH.-A dispatch
from Richmond has already announced the
death of George Wythe Randolph, grandson
of Thomas Jefferson, and distinguished during
the late war as the Confederate Secretary of
War. The deceased was native of Virginia,
and received a military education at the Viz
GINA Military Institute. He also studied law,
aud at the outbreak of the sbellion was pur-
suing his profession, and ranked among the
ablest speakers and debaters at the bar of the
Old Commonwealth. He was gentleman OF
great purity of character.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

REGISTRATION ~ NgRGINIA.-RIcHMoNp
April ten SchoGeid has issued an order
providing for the registration oE voters in this
district No. !, under the military reconstruction
act. There viii he one registering officer for
each magiSterisl district in the counties and
one for each ward IN the cites. The qualifca-
tons required arc Having been an officer in
tue United States army or being loyal citizen
Of the State; having a high character. and, as
far IS possible, the confidence OK bis fellow-cti-
gems. No register shall be candidate for
olfoe. One officer Of the army or tureau is to
resiste- in each county or city. The appoint
msnts q all officers are 10 be made by Gen.
SchoaslS, on the Recommendation Of an ex-
aiming bard &c army officers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

CONGRESS ADJOURNED Too SooN.-lt is a
great pity, in one respect, that Congress closed
its session so soon. The debates were just be-
ginning to be intensely interesting. The Radi-
Gals had got through with their infamous mea-
surcs for harrassing and devastating the South,
and being quite at loss to know what TO do
next, hit upon the happy expedient Of quarrel
ing among themselves. To Democratic mem
bers of Congress the passage at arms between
Butler and Bingham must have been witnessed
at first with the same sort of placid impartiali-
ty that was displayed by the Western woman
in the contest between her husband and the
bear-not caring which whipped. But when
the passions of these rival partiSans began to
be excited, and they proceeded to blacken each
Others characters all show of indifference was
lost in the terrible nature of the developments.
Ii was personal controversy of the btterest
kind. Stung with the damaging references to
his past political and military career, Butler
finally took the offensive and accused Bingham
of being accessory to the murder of Mrs. Sur
raft. al would rather, said he, "have the guilt
of Fort Fisher on my head than the blood Of an
innocent woman illegally executed. On SUBJ
sequent occasion he went further.-BGitimore
! Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

RELIEF FOR THE SoUTH.-The work Of col
Letting funds with which to purchase provi-
sions for the South is progressing finely. In
addition to the Jealous labors of the Board of
Trade committee, the committee appointed at
the meeting held for that purpose last week in
tend to send shipload of corn, meat and flour
next week directly from this city. On Sunday
next there will be collection taken up in all
the churches to obtain contributions to this
fund. 1t is expected that Washington and
Georgetown will contribute not less than $40
600 altogether for this purpose.-National IN
telliQencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

COMMERCE OF CHARLESToN.-lt appears
from statement in the Charleston Is. c. News
that upwards of 10000 more bles of cotton
have been shipped from that port in the first
three months Of this year than for the same
period Of the year 1866, an excess in valuation
of nearly S2,7O0,O00-a heavy increase when
the reduction in the price Of this staple is taken
into consideration. On the other hand, the
import trade shows falling off, the 'decrease
in the amount of duties received during the
quarter amounting to nearly $4,000, as COM
pared with the first quarter of 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
Christian Association.

Atan election of Officers ofthe Christian Associ-
alton, on Monday evening week, IA regular month
Iy meeting) for the term ending July lst, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen:
PresideHf-DAVID HUMPHREYS.
Wee Presidents-E. II. Campbell, A. W Cramer,
D. Howell, Jr. and W. W. u. Gallaher.
Corresponding Seeretory-Dr. l.. c. Cordell.
Recording Secre,ary-Samuel Howell.
Tredsurer-R. Shugert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

SUDDEN DEATH-Mrs. Ringer, sn aged lady
and old resident Of this place, died very sud
denly Tuesday evening. She bad walked out
to visit her daughter, and on her return was
taken suddenly i'll on the street near Robinsons
Drug Store. She was carried into the store
and medical assistance summoned, but It
proved of no avail-she expired III few mo-
ments thereafter. Mdrtinsburg Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

The Commissioner Of Stamps writes that
when, fer the purpose Of transferring property
from husband to wife, or from wife 10 husband,
or from one Of them TO both jointly, deeds are
made TO third party and then back from
him to either or both, such instruments need
not TO be stamped as conyeyanccs, as thee is
no sale, but only an agreement; but if they
contain powers Of attorney, these should have
their appropriate stamps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
A CURIOUS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DAYS sine

A CURIOUS PRocEEDING.-S0med days since
a Mrs. Harrison, of this city, was robbed Of a
fine dress and some other articles of clothing.
Yesterday afternoon she was walking up the
street, and observed woman walking in front
of her with her dress on. She went up TO the
woman, aud questioned her concerning the
dress she had on. The woman was very much
Hurried and Mrs. Harrison turned to call a
policeman She quietly loosed the skirt Of
the dress, let it fall upon the pavement, and
flew up the street in her under-Skirt. She made
her escape.-Richmond Dispatch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
Alexandria Trade,

Operations upon the Canal have been resumed,
and Alexandria may now come in for a share Of
our Valley trade in former times. We take
pleasure in referring our readers TO the advertise
ment OF w. KEITH ARSIsTEAD, dealer in Lump and
Ground Plaster, No. lG South Wharf, Alexandria.
Dealers will find this House prompt 10 ill orders.
1t is unnecessary for to refer business to the
advantages Of water communication for heavy
freights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

SENATOR WIIsoS.-Tbis gentleman passed
through Richmond on yesterday, on his way
to Washington. lie will return, however, and
it is understood he will speak in different por-
tons OF the State With such Of our citizens
with whom he conyorsed, he expressed himself
pleased with the situation OF affairs.
Richmond Enquirer, GM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

LEAvrNwoRTH Kansas, April 5.-EN-BU-
calder General Joseph Bayhe, sheriff Of Vernon
county. Missouri. was brutality murdered while
discharr.ng the duties Of his O4iioe, BY two
brothers. named Pixley, on the 26th mt. Gen.
Bavre uill be remembered as the officer whose
ipC.naity cyiricatei Commodore Poyter'S ggn-
Rat Feet from rs perilous situation az the time
lrt'e disastrous banks expedition up the Bed
river. IN 1854 The aitir created intense ex-
c;te.aent IN the border counties, and The cih-
gsrs absorbed $4,000 as a reward FOX the az
,.-.irr-; "a If to murders
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

ADMIRAL SrnnEs.-At the banquet given
by the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick 90 the 18th
in Memphis. Admiral Semmes, who pTesides
over the editorial columns of the Bulletin, re-
sponded to the regular toast, The American
Army and Navy" in the following stanza,
written by Northern poet:
"Now calmly theyrest from themarch and the fray,
They sleep side By side, both the blue and the gray
Far South is a cottage whence cometh the vail,
Far North is home with a face sad and pale.
Well mourn er the brave, caring not for the hue
Wen weep for the homes Of the gray and the blue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

The ram Mcrrimac was blown up with tor
pedoes according to the plan lately published.
Mr.. ID. A. Undertown, the wrecker Of the re-
mains of the Merrimac, applied the torpedoes
which had been prepared for the purpose, and
the great body of iron armofswas thrown out
Of its bed in the river and torn in hundreds Of
fragments. The explosion was distinctly seen
by persons in Portsmouth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

SEEDS FOR THE SOUTHERN SATEs.-Congres'
having appropriated $4,000 to purchase seed:
to be distributed throughout the Southern
States, Hon. Isaac Newton, Commissioner o.
Agriculture, is now making preparations &c
distribute them, and during the present month
a large portion will be forwarded to farmer.
aud planters in the South. 1t is the desire o.
Mr.. Newton that the farmers shall receive tn,
seeds as soon as possible, in order that they
may be Immediately used
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

C.& o. CASAL.-Though the canal Is in
navigable condition throughout its entirslength
but small quantity Of coal has been shipped.
Only one or two companies are doing anything
The hitch, we understand, is between the COM
panies aud the boatmen with respect to freight,
the boatmen asked $3.50 per ton, while tho
companies are indisposed to pay over Sl.25. /.
GCumbcrldud Auegd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11
Junior Debate.

Junior Debate.
The following Question will be debated at the
Charlestown Academy, tomorrow friday Eve
ming, April 18th:
(Which exerts most influence on man, the love
Of Woman or the love Of Money"
DEBArE.s:
4Lfrmatire-A. W. Hawks, Bacon Yatessnd Frank
Fouke.
Negatire-Austin Lock, Bell Mason and Aldridge
Chew.
The public is respectfully invited to attend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

BULL RUN.-Gen. Joseph L. Johnston, in a
late letter upon the subject of the first battle OF
Bull Run, says the victory there was regarded
by the Confederate troops as having decided the
question of Southern independence, and ended
the war, and thousands of them left the army
and went home. The Union army, he says
was less disorganized by defeat than the Con-
federate army by its triumph
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

RELIEF FOR THE SoUTH.-Amongst the con-
tributions sent to the commissioners at Balti-
more for distributing supplies, the Baltimore
Sun notices the following: Five hundred and
eighty-seven bushels corn, 7S5 pounds bacon,
one barrel -four, from jefferson County, Vir-
GINA through P. ?. Pendleton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

BOLD RoBBERY.-1he Mutinsburg stage
driver reported on Saturday evening that the
safe, in which Mr.. Keneaster Ex-Collcctor Of
Internal Revenue for this District, kept his
valuables was taken from bis house on Friday
night aud robbed Of its contents, amounting 10
some forty thousand dollars in 1905. The
thieves have not been, discovered. Winchester
Trues
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

On Monday last, the Democratic and Con-
sentative party OF Hagerstown achieved great
victory in the election Of their entire ticket for
Town Council, against the Loyal League and
Radical.iorce, by an average majority Of forty
seven votes. The gentlemen elected, Messrs
Miller, McKennon, 1fcc, Heist and White, arc
prominent and wealthy citizens.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

CORPORATION ELEoTIoS.-.At an election in
this place on Monday last for Corporation Off
GERS, the following were chosen
Maym--Joseph A. Chapline.
Ipecordr--George Byers.
Treasmer-David Billmyer.
Counciimen--John Grant, John Boroff, John
II. -Cookus, Washington Bennett, Joseph We'll
shans, Thompson johnson and John ID. S,alcy.
CShsphrdstorn Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-11

Hon. George Evans, an eminent Senator
from Maine in the days of Clay, Webster, and
Calhoun, died lately He served Is years in
the House of Representatives and 6 in the Sen
ate, and was considered one Of the ablest fnan-
-ciers in the country.