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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Convention of Maryland.

The people Of Maryland have decided by q
majority Of $500 in favor Of Convention tc
revise the State Constitution, which the Radi.
Gals tinksrei up two or three years ago to suit
themselves. Among the members elected we
notice the names Of Hon. Anthony Kennedy
formerly Of our county, and Hon. John Weth-
ercd
EI-Goverr7r Francis Thomas and q few
leaders in Baltimore tried TO induce Congress.
70 Rspub.icauise Maryland by subverting the
existing government and putting up military
6sspotis-. bu, The proposition was too bare
faccd even f,r the Rump Congress-though it
may be tried at the next session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

NEARLY ELEcTED.-A special election for
Mayor took place this afternoon. The candi-
dates were the present incumbent, Hon. John
Abbott, Republican, Charles II. Proctor, a re-
spectacle colored barber for a citizens reform
ticket and DR.. Goodwin, the Temperament omi-
nee. Returns have been received from all the
wards but Baskerville, which gave Abbott 554,
Proctor S45 Goodwin 81. and scattering 4S.
At 8 o'clock it was reported that Proctor had
the lead, which caused considerable excitement.
The Abbott men Immediately rallied, and the
election of their candidate was made sure
Proctor's vote came mainly from the Demo-
crats.-COncord, n H., Despatch to the Boston
,TouradL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

A ScorSDREL.-A man by the name Of Da-
Wis called at the residence Of Thomas Durham,
ESQ. in Darkesvlle, last Thursday, 4th inst,
and informed the family that their friend Mrs.
Beard. was dead, and that Mr.. Beard wished
one Of the family to visit him at once. Miss
Mary Durham concluded to 20, and got into
the buggy with Davis. she had accompanied
him hut couple fniles when he disclosed ms
true character by making infamous proposals
to her. Seeing her danger, the young LADY
frustrated his designs by jumping out Of the
buggy and making her escape. The scoundrel
has notsinee been heard from - Berkeley Union
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

APPLICATION FOR PARDoN.-0f the appli-
cations now filed in the Attorney Generals
office. 15S are from ex-United States Army
officers. of whom 50 are natives Of Virginia (;
"a are from ex-members Of the United States
Congress and members of the Rebel Congress,
2s from prominent Rebel officials, and lo4irorn
officers of the Rebel army Of and aboveth rank
of Brigadier General, q of whom are natives
Of Virginia, Is of Mississippi, lG Of Georgia,
u of Taxas, 10 of Tennessee, 7 Of South Caro-
lima. ) of Louisiana, 5 Of Alabama, Of Arkan-
sas. 8 of North Carolina, Of Kentucky. Of
Maryland, of Missouri and Of Florida
Washington Star
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

SUMMONED TO WAsHHGToN.-A dispatch
from Charleston, S. c., says, Messrs. George a.
Trenholm, ex-Secrltary Of the C1niedrate
Treasury, his son, VIM. G. Trenholm, I. D.
Wagner and James Welsman, all members OF
the Charleston firm of Frazier Trenholm d
Co., and John B. Lattice, their agent during
the war, at Nassau, were on Friday personally
summoned by deputy sergeant-at-arms from
Washington to appear before the Judiciary
committee at that city on the 10th Of May
next. in relation to the business of blockade
running and the assets of the firm remaining
at the close of the war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

BURNED TO DERrH.-Mrs. Mangle, an aged
lady who resided on Brook avenue near Du-
val street. had been for some time past very
intirm. On Wednesday morning her daughter
left her few minutes alone in her room. and
ON her return found her clothes in a blaze
Before the flames were subdued her body was
literally cooked She fingered in most excru-
ciating agony until yesterday morning, when
she died. In endeavoring 10 suppress the
FIRE her daughters hands were badly burned.
CRichmond Wing l2h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

HEAVY RoBBERY.-One of the largest and
most daring rebberies ever perpetrated in this
town was committed last Friday night. Some
parties unknown entered the residence Of Il. d
KeneaSter, Esq. through the front door, and
carried out small iron safe which he kept in
the rear Of the hall and which contained over
S33 00Oiu United States bonds. The burglars
placed the safe on the curb stone in front Of the
dwelling and broke it open by means Of q
sledge hammer or some other instrument
They secured the $4,000. and left, leaving no
clue which might lead 10 their discovery. The
affair created considerable sensation in our
midst drtiHsbuig Nep Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

"REBELs and rebellion, " traitors "aBd
sympathy with treason" may he good catch
T"r,ls - rally party upon. But we inform
tie Chronicle that their spell is exhausted
The people Of this country understand that the
legislation Of Congress makes the plain Issue
whether the Government is 70 berevolutiouized
or not, by clothing Congress with the power TO
declare "uuil and void the constitutions II the
States Even tinii Republicans are learning
that 1t is better to be claSSed with "rebels" by
partisan slandertrS. than to sustain consolida-
uonistS who would govern the country hy a
Congressional directory. That is the sieni6-
canoe Of the Connecticut election.-National
hteliigencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
A Noble County.

Tie people Of that gallant little county
jefferson. in this S;ste-Ettls only in its ge0-
graphical t1udar;cs-but great in It's richness
Of ST, and in tie benevolent and lofty spirit
Of It's p. p'e-has already contributed largely
20 the suffering p-or Of the South in corn, flour,
bacon, wooleus. money, &c. It is estimated
that tie c7urbua-us Of this single county
win amount 90 $4,000
Ola Virginia caua't afford to be despoile5
Of so rich county. and So generous a people,
10y the rapacity Of that ilbagotten concern
known as West Virginia, but entitled TO the
sobriquet Of The Young Cuss "-Frsdsricls-
burg Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
The Georgia Injunction Case.

From DE National htsUigsRcer April IL.
We publish to-day in full the bill to be filed
IN the Supreme Court in behalf Of Georgia,
praying an injunction against the Secretary Of
War. General Grant, and General Pope, COM
handing that Military Department, in execu-
ting the military reconstruction bills recently
passed by CungreSs This petitionis 10 be pre-
Sented by Judge jeremiah S. Black, Charles
OConor, Robert J. Brent and Edgar Cowan,
Esqs. Il is plain unvaruiShed statement Of
facts. upon which the decision Of the highest
legal tribunal in the land is respectfully ASKED
Il is a matter Of regret that certain journals
both in the North and the South, have begun
% condemn such proceedings. 1t is truly
hmeut.ble reflection that there should exist
anywhere 10 the country disposition TO cayi
az the application Of a sovereign State. through
the most distinguished legal counsel the nation
affords, to the highest legal tribunal known 70
our governmental system, for a decision upon
questions of vital Importance not only 10 the
State in whose name the application is made,
but 70 every State in the whole Union, and 70
every citizen Of the United States, and to law
itself in all its forms in all times aud all coun-
tries.
The raid Of partisan violence already develop
Ell against established institutions, constitutions
and laws, against the Supreme Court itself,
even going so far as 10 suggest its overthrow,
is full Of fearful menace 10 the liberties Of the
people-to human freedom It'll only the first
step in the march Of absolute despotiSm, and
may be quickly followed 10y the denial Of the
right Of petition itself.
In saying thus much we would not be under
stood as suggesting that the Southern people
should not put forth their best efforts under the
reconstruction act, but we must protest against
attack upon any party that seeks remedies in
courts Of law upon auy subject or alleged grew
auce When that sacred right is whiSted
down the wind, what will remain worth having
p, an American citizen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

GEN. SHERMANs TRTP.-Secretary Seward
has issued a circular letter 10 the consular
agents and ministers Of the United States sta
toned at ports likely to be visited by General
Sherman's expedition to the Holy Land, COM
mendiug the General and his party to their con-
sideration, and intimating that any attention
paid to him by foreign states will be gratefully
appreciated by the government The Secreta-
ry Of the Navy has given order TO supply the
Quaker City-the vessels in which the party
sils-with artillery and flags to be used in Sa-
uting.-BdltimOre Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

FoUED.-0ur citizens were somewhat excl
ted on Thursday afternoon upon the announce
ment that female child was found on the
"River Cliffs near town, under the foundation
of an old dwelling which had been torn away.
Justice Fleming empaunelled jury 10 inveSti-
gate the matter, but arrived at no definite YER
dict. We learn that culored man states that
he found the body under his dwelling some
two months ago, aud buried it where it was
discovered on Thursday. 1t Is supposed to be
mulatto child, still-boru.-Sheplerdstoierl
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
4 colonel man manned Fnrerman =

a eolored man named Fayerman. in his
speech at the recent meeting in Peterburg,
said:
at is too early yet 10 speak about candi-
dates, and who shall fill the various offices in
the gift of all the people All these points re-
quire a careful consideration, and must ad-
wise you to be prudent. We must not attempt
to make ourselves fools, nor laughing stock Of
our enemies. Therefore, when | tell you that
there Is not colored man amongst us fit for
any high Office. believe me. l view. however,
with pleasure great many of our people who
are fit aud qualified for policemen, night
watch clerks Of the market aud councilnen.
Our claims cannot be overlooked"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

IxJUsTGcE TO MARYLAND.-The Senate of
the United States, says the Baltimore Sum- con-
tinues to exclude Maryland from her rightful
place in that body. The constitution Of the
Ulited States expressly declares that no State
without its consent, shall be deprived Of its
equal suffrage in the Senate. Maryland has
had but one Senator since the 4th of March,
although for weeks one of her sons, clothed
with the majesty Of his State, has been seeking
for admission to the seat TO which he is accred-
tied. There are quarters outside of the State
in which this Injustice to Maryland is not over
looked. The National lntelligencer well says
that it is due to the State that whatever objec-
tons may be brought againstits representation
should be acted on promptly, for the constitu-
ton is violated as much by delay as by abso-
lutte refusal Maryland does not give her con-
sent to this fringement of equal suffrags.'
Her citizens the Intelligencer adds, are iniig-
nant at the airont put upon them by the
trumped-up charges against a man she has
deemed worthy Of Senatorial honors. and as
law-abiding citizens they have the right 10 in
sist that they shall not be practically denied
their right to equal representation with the
other States Of this Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
COURT House,
9 o'clock. ?. NJ. April II. 1867.

The appointed meeting of the Bar being
called 10 order, Mr.. Faulkner offered the follow.
ing preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:-
This meeting having heard with sincere re-
greet of the death of our esteemed fellow citizen
WILLIAM Rush, late Sheriff of jefferson coun-
ty; having been agreeably associated with him
whilst in the discharge Of his duties as an Off
Ger Of this Court and having during that asso-
citation acquired Just appreciation of the
many excellent qualities and manly virtues OIL
the deceased
ReSOlyed as testimonial of our respect fol
his pure and unblemished character as a man
aud for the satisfactory aOd unexceptionable
manner in which he discharged his duties as
an officer of this Court-that il be respectfully
asked of the Court that this estimate in which
the members Of the Bar held his memory DC
placed upon its records.
On motion of Mr. Blackburn, the Secretary
was instructed to have these proceedings pub
lished in the papers of this county, and send a
copy to the family of the deceased.
On motion the meeting adjourned,
b. STANTON, President
G. NJ BFLTZUOoVER Sec'y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

VERDICT AGAINST A RAILROAD COMPANY
Nathan Horner, an old gentleman Of 81. CLAIR
County, H., has obtained a verdict for $1,000
against the Illinois Central Rrilroad for having
been expelled from the cars under very aggra-
waiting circumstances by brutal conductor
Mr.. Horner, who ISIS years old and nearly
blind. could not find his ticket when the con-
ductor called for it. Getting ont Of patience,
the conductor charged him with being drunk
and attempting to cheat, AMI stopping the
train, he forcibly elected him from the cars
1t was dark night, and the old gentleman was
put off at dangerous point, where he fell
down an embaukmeat and broke his collar
bone, and received other injuries. The con-
ductor was at once discharged by the COM
pany.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
DIED.


On Wednesday the 10th inst, 81 the re.idenee
of.John C. Wiltshire, Esq.. ura MATILDA N;
MOORE, relict Of tte late Mr.. William Moore, OF
this County, in the 9th year Of her age. Mrs. NJ.
was kind and hospitable LADY, and leaves many
relatives and friends who viii long cherish the re
membrance OF her many kindnesses.
On TUESDAY evening, I'd inst, very suddenly,
Mrs CATHARINE RINGER, in the 9th year Of
her age.
Near Hedgesville, on the 30th uit., IDA Sci
BERT, daughter Of John Seibert, decd, aged IL
years
On the 18th inst, in Martinsburg, Miss MARY E.
BOYER, aged 80. She was the last az three ami
able sisters, loved and respected by all who knew
her. She died in the arm hope Of eternal bappi-
in the great aereaiter-her last hours as Gala
- a summers evening.
On the l4th uit, Mrs. EyELIyE H. STROBE,
wife OF j. +. STROBE, in the 3sth year OF her age
At his residence near shepherdstown, on Tues
day evening, 9Th instant, Mr.. WILLIAM RUSH,
aged sbeqt 81 years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

The Chambersburg PA Repository states
as an absolute fact that man named Paul NJ.
Dishong, of Belfast township, Fulton county,
recently sold his wife and children to churn
pedlar. named James Wilson, for the enormous
sum of seventeen dollars in cash, or approved
country produce, and publishes the written a
greemcnt of the parties to that effect, which 1t
presumes was carried out in good faith. Con-
gress ought to send committee TO investigate
that transaction, with Thad Stevens as chair
man. Pennsylvania needs TO bereorganized.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Tribute of Respect.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W. VA,
Court HOUSE. Anril 10. 1867.

a meeting of the members of the Bar was
organized at o'clock, p NJ, with Hon. b.
STANTON, in the Chair, and G. NJ. BELTz-
HOVER, as Secretary.
H. H. Blackburn stated the object Of the
meeting-to pay the last tribute of respect to
the memory of WILLIAM RUSH, late Sheriff
of Jefferson County.
On motion of j. A. Chapline a committee
of three was appointed to draft resolutions
Committee, Hon. c. Faulkner, c. L. Stubs
and J. A. Chapline,
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
tomorrow at O'Clock. P NJ
e. NJ. BELTZHOOVER, Scc'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

Mr.. B. NJ. Brown, eighty-four years old,
and a resident Of Dayton for the last thirty
wears, is undergoing the process Of voluntary
starvation. According to the Journal, Of that
CITY. he and his family assert that he has taken
no ford since the 2Sth of February. He feels
no pain from his long fast, aud asserts that he
has no appetite. He is reduced to a skeleton,
expects death and is satisfied with the expec-
tation; but believes that guardian angels
have, by some spiritual essence, protFacted his
life
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

EXTENSIVE RoBBERY.-A gentleman who
had recently arrived in this city from the South,
was robbed Of five hundred dollars in gold on
Thursday night last. He states that he
met with party of well-dressed men, who
insisted upon his taking a drink, and that after
taking several drinks, he became unconscious,
aud did not discover he had been robbed until
the next morning. No arrest has been made.
Richm ond Enquirer, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

John Bovine, Esq, general agent Of the
Southern Famine Relief Commission, Of New
York, was in Washington several days ago on
business connected with that subject and has
telegraphed to the press Of the Pacific coast
that the famine in the South is severe ard in
creasing. He says: "The means given by
Congress for relief through the freedmcn's bu
reau are very inadequate, aud unless generous
contributions are made by the public the loss
of life raust be appalling. Cor Bait Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
House Carpentering.

We publish to-day the card Of Mr.. BESJ. Ton
LIysos He is one Of our best citizens, and has so
many substantial evidences in this community Of
his capacity for constructing Houses, and executing
work in his department, that any reference may
seem superauous. The new Toll House on the Ber-
ryville Road at the edge of town, is specimen Of
recent work, quickly and neatly done.
We invite attention to the card Of Mr.. Tomlinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
CrScrSSArr, March 10, 1865.

j. Y. HAKKIS \ NU.
GESrLEMES-Laboring under a severe cold,
which would not yield to various remedies tried BY
me- procured bottle of Aliens Lung Basam,
and had not taken more than two doses when n
tceable improvement took place and in less than
week an entire cure effected
A. ROBINSON
Mr.. Robinson, the writer NJ the above is connect
ed with the "Presbyterian Witness" and Is a reli-
able, conscientious gentleman and what he saws 81
the merits of Aliens Lung Basam can be relied on.
Sold by AISQUITH a BRO, Sole Agents at
Charlestown for Jefferson County, and by Dealers
in Medicines generally. Apr. ls-Im.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Perry Dnyis, Pain Killer.

Thomas S. Ranney, writing Of DAVIS PAN XII
LER, from Rangoon, Burmah, saysi "It is becom-
ing veEr popular; and in several instances as
sgred that the cholera has been arrested and life
preserved by its The late prevalencs Of chol-
IA here has swept of about all the Pain Killer had,
and purchasers looking 20 me fDr a supply viii be
disappointed by my inability to SUPPLY them.--
Phase send me an invoice of 20 worthby the fret
opportunity" Sold BY
AISQUlTH BRO, Charlcstown, Sole Agents
for Jefferson County, aud BY all Dealers In Mcdi-
cines. Apr. 1s-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

Wu. $. Barton, ot fredericksburg, gentle
man C che very liyh-s. character. we have
the patriotic Huuuicutt arrs'gned for "pr0po-
sing and designing, IN January. 1861, g. cap
tusa Fortress Monroe Major Barton describes
him as most eager, impatient and vuCiter,us 10
tak8 cha, great i1ytress-ready to volunteer n
lead q f1Tl,yu hope terrible secesh" man
Of wrath, crazy g. haul down the star-span-
g,sd banner and run up the flag Of rebellion. "
And DC voted for secession also Richmond
Tines
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

Ten boys, aged from eight to sixteen, were
sentenced to thirty days imprisonment. on
Tuesday week, at Jamaica, Long Island for
having stoned an organ-grinder while peace
fully following his vocation On Wednesday
week, the organ-grinder died in Brooklyn Of
bis injuries
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

The New York Herald advises tie South
10 send a large proportion Of colored men 10
Congress, as the most eilectuai means Of break
inc down the Radical party. and argues that
plenty of this race car be found fully eompetont
q cope with the AlorriSeys and the Ben. Buffers
Of that body The Herald also advises the
colored people to organize on the Presidential
ticket Of Grant for President and Lee Cor vice
President
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

The Richmond Wing says that in returning
from Petersburg to Richmond, Hunnicutt took
his seat IL the car set apart for colored people,
and refused to pay the conductor rhite mans
farsi The matter was compromised by q
Icolored mans paying the conductor the addi-
tional twenty-five cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

RIcuNoND, April l5.-To-day was the ne
groes coumemorat.ou Of the anniversary O:
the death q Lincoln Two thousand met at
tie grove a. the edge Of the city, and were adj
dressed by tao whites and several oolor,i Tsr-
sons. Cacofthe whites made a Radical speech,
cartouias them % j-var. Of the political de-
signs Of ;hs Whites, aai 60 irs.s. on equal ty
before tie law ana in the schools. Orcof the
co-oIsi speakers make conservative, speech.
and sail ;lat be was raised a; tie South aud
these were lis Paap,, AID be wanted to Be a,
peace with them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

A rural couple were spliced week or two
ago in dry goods store in Springfield, H.,
permission to use the premises for the purpose
having been accorded them by the proprietor
on the principle that weddings are certain,
sooner orlater, to produce briskness in the dry
goods business
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
RippOn store.

Mr.. ALBERT JONES, young gentlemen from
MARYLAND, having leased the Store House at Rip
pom, has opened very extensive and general as
sortment of Goods. He intends adding constantly
to it, and will be able to supply the people of that
neighborhood with every description Of merchan-
dize upon terms calculated to increase the trade by
the attraction of new customers, and the retention
of the old patrons of the Rippon Store
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

The CALIFORNIA PRIZE FIGHr.-Thomas
Chandler, who won the late prize fight near
San Francisco-the stakes being $4,000 in
COLDS native Of Fairfax County, Virginia,
and was formerly residentof Baltimore. He
was born in 1912, and has been engaged in Sc
yeral prise-6gbts. Harris, his competitor, is
native Of England and was born in 1929.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18
Aid for the Desfitntc.
The Baltimore San Of Friday last says /:

The Baltimore San Of Friday last says:
Since the last report the State commissioner
have received the following contributions: Add
tional from Jefferson County. Virginia, through p
=. Pendleton. 600 bushels corn 6S pieces. 100
pounds bacon. barrels -four. 2 half bnrrels fish
from Charlestown; 225 bushels corn, go pound:
bacon from Halltown
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

On reference to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that Caledonia Lodge ]. o. o. f..
of this place, intend having celebration and
procession on Friday the 26th instant We
are glad TO learn that this Lodge has recently
added largely to its membership.-Shep. Reg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-04-18

PRoscRIPTIoy.-In Connecticut MANY Of
the workmen in factories and quarries have
been dismissed for voting the Conservative
ticket, and subscriptions in their behalf have
been raised in Hartford and other places. This
viii work well for the country.