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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
Our Colored Population.

1t would be impossible for us, who have so
long been connected with the negro race, in the
relation of master and slave, not to feel an in
terest in their future welfare. They nursed us
in infancy, were the companions of our child
hood and even now share the sports of our own
children. Through all the dreary years of that
long and terrible war from which we emerged
but few months since, they were, as class,
faithful to us. They might, in many neighbor-
hoods denuded of the whole male population,
have done mischief and given great trouble
But there was no such thing as insurrection
anywhere amongst US. They were loyal to us
and in sympathy with our wives and little ones.
Come what may, we shall never cease to feel
kindly towards our late slaves-for they deserve
kind treatment at our hands. They had moth
ing to do with originating the revolution that
resulted in their freedom, and are in no wise re-
sponsible for it. Those, if there are such, who
feel piqued or rritated at the result, shouldever
bear this fact in mind.
We have never doubted that the perilous
gift of freedom" as Alison calls it, would result
disastrously to this race, for time, at least
We felt satisfied that they would, as in all 9th
er countries where the same thing has been
tried, diminish in numbers and perish by de-
grces. And this seems to be the result in Vir-
ginia -LyRchburg TrgiHian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
Congress and the supreme Court.

The bill which passed the House Of Repre-
sentatives yesterday denying to attorneys who
favored or assisted in any way the Confederate
cause the privilege of practising in any of the
Federal courts, is directly in the teeth of the
decision rendered but few days ago by the
Supreme Court, and is utterly forbidden by the
rcasoning on which that decision was based
1t er post .facto; it is in the nature of an at
tauder; it is punishment without trial it de-
nes the expurgatory power of pardon; ard
it undertakes to prescribe rules of practice foT
the Supreme Court--none Of which things eau
Congress do, according to that decision. Oh
course, such an act iS>a nulity and Congress
only shows its reckleSsness by venturing upon
legislation of this character. If the object be
to override and disregard the Supreme Court
the result may be that that body will feel itseli
called upon to decide whether Congress that
excludes ten States from representation is a
Congress in contemplation of the Constitution
Richmond Wing, 24h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
A Dark Spot.

1t has long been matter of surprise, tsays
the Lynchburg Voyinian,) that, while members
Of Congress, of the Sumner stamp, could in
Weigh against the barbarism of slavery with
such JUNCTION, they have been content toignore
the blstering infamy that has existed for long
years in territory of this Union. Polygamy
has been established as an institution there,
whilst its degraded votaries have defied the
laws of the country and outraged the moral SEN
timent of the civilized world. And yet, we
never hear a voice raised in Congress against
that worthy Puritan, Brigham Young, who has
as many wives as Chantcleer, and crows as lus-
tily in defence of his heaven appointed right.
Can Mr. Sumner see no barbarism here, simply
because Northern men originated the beasty
institutions that flourish unchecked in the Ter
ritory of Utah? It would really seem so, else
why are Sumner and his colaborers silent. The
National htelligencer commenting on this sub
ject, says:
If there is any man who thinks that Congress
Is governed ny Il prolouuu PhiiahVinoPy ""u
lively sense Of justice and of the future needs OF
the country in its legislation on negro suffrage,
we would call his attention to the fact that po-
Iygamy is an undsturbed institution within the
tcrrlrury or Tie Uuiued otates. There is no
question as to the enormities of this institution
and itsinevitable decentralization of the commu-
nifty iu which it prevails. There is no doubt
as to the power of Congress to control it, exist
ing as it does, not in State, but Territory.
Yet for years it has been allowed'to flourish al
most undisturbed, to the injury of the people
of Utah, and to the discredt of the American
name. 1t does seem as if the Inconsistency of
the professions of the philanthropist who are
in the lead in Congress with their practice in
this important matter ought to lead to some
legislation looking to the eradication of this
glaring and disgraceful abuse"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
MISCELLANY.
Wonders Of Littleness.

Pliny and Elian relate that Myrmccidcs
wrought out of ivory chariot with four wheels
and four horses, and a ship with all her tack
hngs, both in enali eompaoo that +" boo
could hide either with its wings. Nor should
we doubt this. when we find it recorded, on less
questionable authority, that III the twentieth
year of Queen Elizabeth's reign blacksmith OF
London named Mark Scallot, made lock of
iron, steel, and brass of eleven pieces, and
pipe key, all of which only weighed one grain,
ScaIot also made a chain of gold, Of forty-three
links, which he fastened to the lock and key,
and putt around the neck of flea, which drew
the whole with perfect ease. The chain, key,
lock, and flea, altogether, weighed but one grain
and a half.
Hadrianus Junus saw at Mechlin, in Brabant,
a cherry stone cut into the form of basket, IN
it were fourteen pair of dice distinct, the spots
and numbers cf which were easily to be discern
ed with good eye.
But still more extraordinary than this basket
of dice, or anything we have yet mentioned,
must have been a set of turnery shown at Rome,
in the time of Pope Paul the Fifth, by one Shad,
a turner. of Witelbrach, who had purchased it
from theartist, Oswaldns Norhingerus. 1tcon-
sisted of sixteen hundred dishes, which were all
perfect and complete in every part, yet so small
and slender that the whole could be easily in
closed in a case fabricated out of a peppercorn
of the ordinary size! The Pope it is said to
have himself counted them, but with the help
of pair of spcctacles, for they were so very
small as to be almost invisible to the naked eye.
Although his holiness thus satisfied his eyes of
the fact he did not we are assured, require Of
those about him to subscribe to it on the credit
of his own infaibility; for he gave every one
an opportunity of examining and judging for
himself, and among the persons thus highly ia
vored. particular reference is made to Casper
Schippins and Johanus Faber, physician of
Rome
Turrainus, of whose skill so many wonderful
things are related is said to have fabricated iron
mills. which moved themselves, so minute in
size that monk could carry one in bis sleeve,
and yet powerful enough,to grind in single
day grain enough for the consumption Of eight
men.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
Important Table.

The number of languages spoken in the
world is 164. The number of men is equal to
the numberof women The average of human
life is 80 years One quarter die before the age
of I. To every 1000 persons, one rarely
reaches the age of 100, and not more than one
in 800 will reach the age of 80. There are on
the earth 1,OOO,OOO,OOO persons Of these
about 90 .SS8, ,3SS die every year, 9l,S24 die
every day, 7,7S9 every hour, and 10 every
minute. The losses are balanced by an equal
number of births. The married are longer
lived than thesingle Tall livelonger than
short ones. Women have more chance of life
previous to the age of so years, but fewer af-
ter than men. The number of marriages is in
proportion of 20 to 100. Marriages are more
frequent after the equinoxes than during the
month of June or December. Those born In
the Spring are more rubust than others. Births
and deaths arc more frequent by night than by
day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
Election of Second Auditor.

Gen. Asa Rogers of Loudoun County, was
on yesterday, elected, by a large majority, to
the position of Second Auditor of the Common
wealth. We congratulate the General Assem-
bly, on the choice they have made; for they
could not have selected more excellent and
deserving gentleman, or one who would dis
charge the duties of his post with greater abili-
ty and fidelity. Gen. Rogers is ole of the
most respected and popular citizens of Lou
doun. and has seen service in the Legislature
as an able and efficient Senator from that coun-
ty. Not to be overlooked in his qualifications
for public Office, is conspicuous suavity OF
manner which makes approach agreeable. We
feel personal pleasure that he has been thus
complimented. Richmond Eng, 2Gh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

On Wednesday week, a young man named
Landes, living about five miles from Harrison.
burg, was practicing with Colts five shooter,
and calling the attention Of his cousin to tho
accuracy of shot aimed at a tree. The young
man with the pistol remarked to his companion,
q" do YOU wish to see me cut the twig just above
your head, on that tree?" The man made sport
of his apparent vanity, and responded, "why,
Won cannot hit me-" In an instant the pistol
was leveled, the trigger pulled, and down came
the game The ball entered just below the eye,
probably destroying the sight and lodging in
the head. DR.. w. O. Hill was sent for, but at
last accounts had not succeeded in finding the
ball. They are each about nineteen years OF
age. and sons of Noah and David Landes.
buckingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

The New York Ecening Post Black Re-
publican journal, in an article headed "Tho
Work For the Republican Party" presents
some facts that deserve to be remembered
Says the Post:
"If Congress passes constitutional laws, the
Supreme Court cannot help but confirm them
if it is appealed to; if Congress enacts uncon-
stitutional laws, it is the solemn duty of the
Supreme Court to decide to that effect; and
being unconstitutional, the laws have, and, Of
course, ought to have, no force. This would
seem to be too plain matter for argument; I;
vet we notice here and there in the newspapers
threats that if the Supreme Court stands In the
way it will be put out of the way"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

Frozen TO DEATH.-On Wednesday week
Mr.. John A. Wilson, venerable and well
known citizen of Albemarle, died at his home,
about five miles from Charlottesville, from the
effects of exposure to the cold. a nupber OF
negro servants were on the farm, whom he had
allowed to remain there after their 6mancipa-
tion on condition of their taking care of him.
When found on Sunday morning week by a
neighbor, he was stiff with cold, lying on bed
upon which there was hardly any covering.
with no fire in the house. He fingered until
Wednesday and died, being eighty-seven years
of age.-Lynchbmg (Fa.) Republican.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
VTRGINIA FREE PRESS
TERMS.

-8-The FaEE Pass j. published weekly at Tso
Dollars oud Fify CsHis per GHHWm IN 0dr0Ree.
s.e- Oas Dollar aaa Fifty Cents for si.r months.
E-s-The terms Of advertising are, for square,
f,su lnes) or less, One Dollar and Fgiy Cents for
three insertions-larger ones in the same proper
ton Each continuance TAiry6es Cents.
r7S-No advertisement TO be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manuscript,
ar previously agreed upon between the parties.
SS-An advertisement not marked on the copy
Tor speci6ed number ofinsertlons win be continued
,ptl ordered out, and payment exacted accordingly
-S-REGrIAR ADvERrIsENySrs.-TO avoid any
Notwithstanding on the part of the Annual Adver-
ti.e-s it is proper TO state distinctly that their pr-
,ile-e only extends to their immediate business
Real Estate, Legal and al other advertisements sent
bv them 70 be AZ additional charge, and no varia-
ton.
Sss- Obituary Notices Of more than Eve lines will
Be charged for.
JOB WORK Posters Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards, Dc, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
POETICAL.
THE QUIET EYE.

The orb like is not the one
That dazzles with its lightning CLEAN,
That darcs to look upon the sun
As though it challenged brighter beam.
That orb may sparkle, flash and roll;
It's fire may blaze, its shalt may fly;
But not for me; prikszthe soul
That slumbcrs in qtiet eye.
There's something in its placid shade
That tells of calm unwOrldly thought;
Hope may be crowned, or joy DELAYED
No dimness steals, no ray is caught;
It's pensive language seems 10 say,
AZ know that must close and die"
And death itseif, come when it may,
Can hardly change the quiet eye.
There's meaning in its steady glance,
Of fgentA blame or praising love,
That ma kes me tremble TO advance
A word that meaning might reproye-
The naughty threat, the fiery look,
Ny spirit proudly can dety
But never yet could meet and brook
The upbraiding of quiet eye.
There's firmness in its even light,
That augurs of breast sincere;
And. oh ! take watch how we excite
That firmncss till it yield tear.
Some bosons give an easy sigh,
Some drops of grief will freely start;
But that which sears the quiet eye
Hath its fountains in the heart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
srxor1An ArrAIR-We are informed tha

SINGULAR AFFAIR-We are informed that
Mr.. Peter Butner, former resident of our
town, who has contended for number of years
that he will never die, was thrown into some
sort of a trance, few days since, by which lie
was, to all appearance, entirely extinct. Hls
holiof lod him often tn warn his friends not to
put him under terra firma too soon but to keep
his body many days, so as to convince them
selves of the fact that he would never die. His
warning was taken, and on the fifth day of
his transtory, unmistakable signs of life ap-
peared in Peters body, and in few hours ho
was himself again UykeriNe Dispatch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

RoMAYTIc.-At Ottawa, Canada, on Friday,
a Young coquette, Julia Walter, had made an
appointment to elope with British private,
John Welsh. While in waiting for the girl,
tleso!dier wasseized, gagg,d d, ,strjppedanda an old
flame Larry LawIor, whom Julia had ited forthc
red coat, donncd the uniform, kept the tryst,
and was firmly tied to the girl before she dis
covered the mistake by a ready-made priest
feed for the occasion. The girls mother ar
ranged the whole affair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
The Reproof.

Whisper it softly,
When nobody's near,
Let not those accents
Fall harsh on the ear.
She is a blossom
Too tender and frail,
For the keen blast
The pittiless gale.
Whisper il gently,
Twill cost thee no pain;
Gentle words rarely
Are spoken in vain;
Threats and reproaches
The stubborn may move
Noble the conquest
Aided by love.
Whisper it kindly,
Twill pay thee to know
Penitent tear drops
Down her cheeks flow.
Has she from virtue
Wandered astray?
Guide her feet gently,
Rough is the way.
She has no parent,
Nonc'of her kin;
Lead her from error,
Keep her from sin.
Does she lean on thee?
Cherish the trust;
God to the merciful
Ever is just.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
HO! For Hal1tOwn!!
EOOt a. Shoe Making at no. 10.

rVNHE undersigned located at Halltown, having
secured the services OF competent ana GNperil,
enced workmcn on Mems and Ladies' Work, and
lust receiving large Stock of Material OF the vyry
best quality. intends conducting the BOOT AND
SHOE BUSINESS in ali its branches in manner
10 give satisfaction to all who patronize me. Only
good work will be allowed to go out of the esta3-
respectfully invite the public to call and exa-
mine for themselves.
Nv terms are Cash. or Trade, and my prices be-
low that of other establishments in the County
w. A. BANTZ.
Nov. o. lSGG-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
NEW SUPPLY.

WE are Just receiving and opening a new sup
w ply of Ladies' Dress Goods, such as French
Merinos, Poplns, Alpaccas, Delalnes, Bieacheu
and Brown Muslins. Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassinets,
Shawls. Ribbons, Velvet Embroidery, Hosiery,
Gloves, Linen and Paper Collars. Silk and Linen
Udkfs.. Neck Ties, Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps, &C.
Having made these purchases under advanta-
peous circumstances, we have no hesitation in say
Ing that we can please all who will call and exam
me onr stock. L. GRADY & co.
Haltown, Nov. %, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

A novel elopement occurred recently at Dam
vile. n. Y. a wife became poisoned against
her husband through the Vaccinations OF
lover, who furnished her with money to pro-
cure divorce and then married her. After
living with her second husband while, she be-
came convinced she had been deceived as to
her first husband, and her old love returning
she eloped from her second husband, running
away with the first.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

Our neighbors of the Moorsfeld Adrerfiser
state that only one individual, and he an Old
negro man, has been confined in the Hardy
County Jail since the surrender, and he only
for one night. Not single murder has been
committed nor horse stolen in that county
for nearly two years.-Rockingham Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

The Ohio Penitentiary has now nine hundred
and twenty five convicts. being but seventy-five
less than the whole number of the cells In tho
prison. During the war the number diminish
ed to five hundred and ninety-seven. AT tho
present rate of increase that institution will bo
full by midsummer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

The Greenbrier Independent proposes Gen
Lee as agent for the Covington and Ohio Rail
road company, and says that in Liverpool he
could raise the ten millions desired for the road
by subscription, in ten minutes by the watch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
j II. IIAINES,
NOTICE.

We desire 10 return our thanks to our friends and
the public for their liberal encouragement since we
have been in business. And while soliciting their
further patronage we pledge ourselves to sell them
Hardware cheaper than they can buy elseThere.
We shall confne ourselves to Hardware eXciu-
sivelv. and will keep complete stock ot the most
i,,,rovcd and durable goods in our trade whether
Forcign or Domestic and as we buy from factories
where no credit is given, we shall in all cases re-
quire cash for our goods. ,.,,. ,,o
d. HUMPHREYS d co.
December 90 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

Rev. Joel Lindsey, who has been on trial
for. whipping his child to death at Albion, Or
lean county, New York, has been found guilty
Of mapslaughter in the second degree.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07

A young lady in Mobile upset basket Of
eggs with her crinoline and down she went
among them, creating smash that was fright
full.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
DAVID III. COCKRILL,

Architect and Builder,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.
NOR the very liberal patronage extended to me me
since nv release from imprisonment at the
"0ld Capitol" tender my sincere thanks.
Having had an experience of years in the CAR-
PEWTER AND house JOINING BUSE
NESS. and now in command of a corps of compe.
tent workmcn; and having on hand supply, OF
valuable building material, am fully prepared 10
execute all work entrusted to me, speedily, in the
best manner and to the entire satisfaction oil all
who patrOniZe me.
Particular attention given to the drawing ofplans
and specifications. e.o,,-n
Nov. S, lSG6-tf. DAVID III. COChhlLL'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
On Nqin Street. CRaHesto,rn.

TsNHE undersigned have on hand and are constant
I ly manufacturing at their Tinware, Stove. and
Sheet Iron Establishment, in Charlestown, every
description of CULINARY WARE, usually found
in their line of buSinessmade of the best material
and by experienced workmen. The stock now IN
their Ware Room, comprises every useful article
known to the housekeeper, and any article called
for any amount of Goods desired can be furnished
with dispatch.
Among their stock of Tin Ware may be found
BUCKETS of all sizes. COFFEE p OTIS of the most
approved patterns, Cullenders Spits, Steamers
Cake Screws, Cake Cutters, Flour Boxes, Patty
Pans of various patterns, Basins, Chamber Ware,
Pitchers, Measures of all sizes, and Painted Toilet
Ware. Their stock of
SHEET IRON WARE,
comprises every article in the Culinary and House
keeping department. Their stock of
STOVES
embraces every variety of WOOD and COAL
ST0 YES, among which may be found the follow
ing approved patterns
Virginia Star, sizes. for Coal; Old Dominion,
sizes. for Wood; Noble Cook, sizes, for Coal or
Wood; Extensiun-top Mt Vernon WinOna, : ST.
ses. for Wood; Nine Plate Stoves for Wood-p!ain
and boiler top; Defiance King, 4 sizes; Scotchman
Cook, sizes; Cottager, sizes. Coal; Nesper
Star, 3szcs, Coal; Grecian Capital, sizes, Coal;
Radiator 1 sizes, Coal; Magic Temple, 5 sizes, for
Wood; Laura sizes Wood Also, Parlor, Star
Cottager and Franklin, all sizes
Possessing every facility known to the business,
they are pi epared to execute with the utmost
promptncsS, all kinds Of
Building and Job Work.
Tin Roofing. linking and Spouting done to order
and in the best manner.
Merchants desirous of repenishng their stock OF
Tin or Sheet Iron Ware, will find it 10 their advan-
tage to deal with them. They will make liberal
discount 10 merchants when articles are bOughtby
the quantity. They will also take in exchange for
Tin Ware, Rags, Becswax, Wool, SheepSkins, Beef
Hides Old Copper, Old Brass and Pewter.
Thankful for past iavors and with determine
tion to merit the increasing patronage of the com
munity, we respectfully solicit a call from all who
desire purchasing any article in our line of busi-
ness. Terms are such as cannot fail to please.
Sept. y, 1866. MILLER SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
TOLOYERS OF the LEAF.

JHAvE just received large supply of choice
| CHEWING TOBACCO, which | will sell at
Greatly reduced rates varying from 20 to 60 cents
5er plug. Finest GRAVELY for GO cents.
August 2 j. IL. hAINh"'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
JEFFERSON
Young Ladies' Institute.

TFNHE next Session of my School for Young La
dies will commence on Wednesday, SePten'-
Der u, 1866.
Being provided with competent Assistants every
advantage for thorough course in English Music,
and the Languages will BE- afforded. The course OF
study embraces Latin.
Particular attention will be paid to Music, and
Pupils will be required to play at the Musical Sol
rccs. which will be given once in two months, when
the friends of the Pupils can have an opportunity
to Judge of their progress.
Address
MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va, July 5, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-02-07
SHANNONDALE
FACTORY.
WHEAT'S
MALL 50 II a @ TE

= EAvES Berryvillc, Daily Sundays excepted
arriving in CharlcstOwn in time to connect
With the train FOR Harper's Ferry, and all parts
EAST and WEST.
Rcturning-Leaye Charlestown after the arrival
of the Cars, arriving in Berryviile at O'Clock T.
NJ
Passengers bv this line will be carried to any part
os Clarke county, without trouble or Inconvenience
70 themselves.
Jan l. lSG6.-tf