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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
A Decision to be Reviewed.

The Supreme Court will show as little regard
for the judicial opinions Of Judge Underwood,
remarks the National hitelligencer, as the peo-
pie have respect for his charge to the grand
jury. The writ of error asked for in the case
of Mr.. Blair, of Alexandria, whose property
was contiScated and sold under charge of trea-
son, assigns three grounds, viz; because the
absolute title was sold, though the court could
only condemn the life estate because the pro-
perty was confscated for treason. when its
owner was never legally convicted Of the crime;
and because the proceedings were in admiralty,
when they should have been at common law.
Even Radical exchange, commenting ON this,
says: " 1t is a fair specimen Of Underwcods
proceedings lie knows no law, and don't be-
Eeve in any but his own sweet will" Virginia
has suffered terribly by the war. Houses have
been burned, fields devastated, forests destroy
ed, the currency annihilated, business para
lyzed, the land is furrowed with the graves,
whilemourning homes will never more be glad
dened by the voices, of the loved and lost vet
these things are tolerable compared with Judge
who knows no law a citizen who has no State
pride, and a man without compassion end de-
void Of magnanimity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
vengeance Demanded.

Tie charge against Mr.. Davis Of completely
IN the assassination Of President Lincoln has
been abandoned since the conviction Of COnoveF
for perjury. Booths diary settles that question
conclusireiv. He states that he never eootem-
plated any thing but capture until the morning
oftha l4th Of April.
But a cry is renewed against Mr. Davis Tor
the cruel.ies 70 prisoners at Andersonville. He
seems liable to censure. The Federal Govern
rnent could vel have afforded 70 give TWO for
one. but did nc. urge this. The National n
tsI,q,sosr aTtly says
elf this question Of the responsibility Tor the
a-rsq;Dcs az Andersouyille IS 70 be agitaied, lei
ms understand why the prisoners were not e@,
changed. The late Confederate officials peIsls'
in declaring that there never was d'y " -
rev were not wiling 20 exchange man 10Y
nan. Way. then, were thousands % uSi so--
l;srs permitted 10 undergo the Pro'faeted nor
rors II imprisonment, and who Is Iesp0hSlO'e
f5r tie no1-exchange =
We nay ask. Why not publish The oo'respou-
6encs on the subject Of the exchange Of prison
srs. 50 that the public ray have ohcial infoF-
nation as to the parties really responsible foE
che lingering torrents to which the nRfoIta-
nate eaptives were subjected?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Pacific Railroad.

An excursion party, over sixty IN number,
under the auspices Of the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company, left the Eastern cities on the
SOth ultmO, and are now on their way TO view
the great improvement. The party 60 thro'
Kansas and towards the troubled Indian coun-
try. Fort Harker is 500 miles west Of St.
Louis, but those who desire it viii be forward
Ell beyond the end of the completed track to
Denver and Santa Fe.
The special cars for excursiOnists are three
In number. The route has been to Pittsburg
S55 miles, thence to Columbus 193miles, thence
to Indianapolis lss miles From hence to St.
Louis, via Terre Haute, is 262 miles.
The three cars will 90 through from Phila-
delphia to Fort Harker and return. They
will be taken across the Mississippi river in
boats, and will be placed upon new trucks on
the western side TO accommodate the wide
gauge Of the Pacific Railroad Of Missouri. The
entire distance to be travelled by the same cars
viii thus be one thousand FIVE hundred and two
miles in going, and the same in returning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
MARRIED.

On Tuesday, 2lst ult., in shepherdssown, BY Rev.
II. wisrler, Mr.. CHARLES HIsER, o. Asrt;ns'
burg, to Miss SALLY " BRIfNER, ofShepherd,-
town. -
On the Esd Of October, 1866, by Rev. Mr.. NJ.
Cron, JOHN KREIS, of Baltimore. to MAXI
KlyNINGHAM, of Harper's Ferry.
On the 10th ult., By the Rer. r. s. Rough Mr.
THOMAS WEST, Of Jefferson County. and Nj.
elizabeth BRISC0E, of winches.er.
On the 10th nit, BY the Rev. Isaac Gibson. DR.
JOHN ST. PIERRE GIBSON, to Miss MARY
SMITH WALLACE, daughter Of Joel s. Wallace,
Esq, beth Of waynesboro, Va.
At Selma, the residence Of Mr.. ". I. Beyeriv
on the 2fd ult.,, by Rev. f. T. Perkins, JOHN Z
BROWN. of Baltimore, to MINNIE ", daughter
of the late DR.. Joseph Gray, Of Loudoun County.
On the 22d ult, BY the Rev. W. G. EgglesiOn.
PAYNE, al Of Frederick County.
In Leesburg, on the 26th ult., BY Rev Samuel
Rogers, Mr.. FREDERICK SHAW, Of ashing-
ton city, to Miss KATE NJ, daughter Of Mr. James
F. Divine, Of Leesburg.
On the 18th ult., at"yalley View, the residence
of J. d. Budd, ESQ.,, by the Rev. T. J. Mcyeigh,
Mr.. WILLIAM n. MOSS, and Miss X. BLANCHE
yosngest daughter Of Townsend Nc
Weigh, Esq.,-an Of Loudoun.
On the 10th ult., BY Rev. Joseph Helm, Mr.. J0-
SEPH c. 0SBURN end Miss ELIZABETH H.,
daughter of Eilwood Hateher,-ali ofLoudoun.
On the 22d ult, by Rev J. C. wheat, BEVERLY
b. Bolts and Miss CHARLOTTE 7. LEWIS,
daughter Of Gen. Samuel II. Lewis, OF Rockingham.
In Winchester, on the 18th nit, By Rev. II.
Shaull, EDWIN H. DIFFENDERFER, to Miss
KATE McCANN, both Of Winchester.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Row in Danville.

On Sunday afternoon Mayor Wooding, Of
Danville, while strolling on the suburbs of the
town encountered posse of the negroes con-
nected with the burial corps stationed there,
who were drunk and very disorderly. He de-
manded their names. which gave them pre-
text to heap upon him the foulest abuse
Subsequently, he recognized one of the party
upon the street. and with aid Of Mr. Butts, one
of the clerks at Fox's drug store, whom be
summoned TO aid him, succeeded in arresting
him. Next day, about sixty of the corps came
into town for the avowed purpose of whipping
Mr.. Butts, and cleaning out white people gen.
orally. About the time Of their arrival, how
ever, at the store, and before they had proceed
cd to open acts of violence, an alteration &C.
CURED between one Of the rioters and q colored
man, resident Of Danville. This became q
signal for general row between thetwo antag-
onistic colored elements. Brickbats in vast
numbers were thrown, and at least thirty pis-
tol shots fired The burial corps were finally
driven down Craighead street by the Tunstall
house and Danville depot, and compelled to
seek refuge at their quarters outside of the cor
poration. Policemen Jeter and Pace, and Cap
tain Taylor, of the Burial Corps, repaired TO
the scene OF conflict, and succeeded in restor-
ing order. A negro snapped pistol at Mr..
Pace, which, luckily for him, did not 60 Off
Most of the negroes who instigated the riot
were formerly stationed at Fort Delaware as
guards of Confederate prisoners, and their con-
duct while there is not kindly remembered by
those who were unfortunate enough TO be at
their mercy. 1t is a gratifying feature Of the
riot that no white persons were engaged in it,
and that it was simply contest between the
foreign and town colored people as to who
should hereafter have supremacy.-RicAmOnd
Wig sob uh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Confscation.

Old Thsd. Stevens has written another let
tex III viudica;ion Of his proposed policy Of con-
fscation. lie says
a quasi peace exists between the late belhge-
rents, tie terms Of which are dictated by Con-
Crcss, which Is under the control Of the RepUb-
hcan party. Nothing but the proceeds Of the
couhscation Of a small portion OF the property
Of wealthy rebels can be applied 70 pay tie
damages inflicted by these msrauders, unless it
o. paid out # tic Treasury If the United States.
A few Republican mcteors, always erratic in
In their course, are fitting through and explo-
ding IN the Republican atmosphere They at
tract sufficient attention % enable thCn to as
sure the amiable rebels who inflicted this injury
TIM; they need fear no confscation-that TO-
body of any note in the North is IN favor Of
imposing such punishment for the sake of re-
uuucTotion or justice They assure chem that
nothing shall be taken from Aiksu'S estate Of
lsilhous-from Hampton, Davis, Orr, Faulk
ncr. ~ from thousand others, who are still
worth tn-'r hu.lrd, &c thousands 10 rcim-
Nurse the lo,al men North and South who
were plundered Of their estates. and 10 aid
your poog ue.sLJas 10 rebuild their humble
tcasI1cDtS.
It's scarcely 10 be endured that Congress
for two sessions should sit Indecent to these
S''terog5 aud take no steps to enfoice these
rights
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
A Missionary Returned.


4 dispatch from Washington, Of the I'd IN
slant, says
Judge Kelley arrived here yesterday from
his Southern trip, and expresses himself as a.
creeaoly disappointed in the tone OF the senti-
s,ent Of the southern people. He says all are
ready and DESTROYS 20 accept the terms OF the
reconstruction acts, save a few editors and the
stav-at-home men, who kept well on: of harms
way during the fight The Judge says he was
web received everywhere bus at Mobile.
Kelly is a clustering Radical Congressman
from Philadelphia, who mounted TOO high 4
horse at Mobile. lie used infsmmatory ana
Insulting language, and boosted that he had
the 18th Infantry at his back, aud eoald have
the whole army if necessary. Adrunken 'lan
raised row. which was soon quelle'l, and kei-
~ hid under the table until the trouble was O.
YER The Mayor and prominent citizens pro-
missed him protection if he would remain and
s,eak the next day, bu; ne declined, thinking
he could make little party capital cut of the
disturbance. The lesson was not lost upon
him. however. lie changed lis tactics, and
used palayer instead Of threats jrring the re-
manning portion Of his tour We think his
manners viii be decidedly improved by his IN
tercoursc with Southern Gentlemen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
The Promise of Harvest.

Every where the prospect for great crop
Of wheat is good and without wishing III to
our farmer friends, but or the contrary desiring
tia. they may have full granaries, we do hope
for f.ll in the price Of breadstufs, now SO op-
pressive to the poor Of all grades.
The st. Paul Press promises fifteen million
bushels Of wheat from Minnesota this season.
Ii saws the area Of land put in wheat tins year
is much greater than ever before, and even IN
frontier settlements, where the scarcity OF seed
prevails, four times mora land IS sown 70 wheat
than last year.
Even the desolated fields Of Virginia promise
well in spite Of the limited means for culture.
The weather Of the last ten days has been tru-
y propitious. The wheat and grass are luxu-
rant, and nothing could be more favorable for
corn planted seasonably than the late rains,
and heat. Corn is the poor mans reliance. and
animals Of all kind, bipeds as wei as quadru-
peds, thrive upon il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
The Military Act not "a Finality."

There are indications Of an ominous charac-
ter says the Richmond Times, that, with each
step Of the South towards reconstruction, and
that too in the very terms prescribed by the
military act, there is a retreat TO the same cx-
tent of the Radical party from its solemn pledges
that the law in question is "a finality." The
suspicion is gaining ground, and is adding much
TO the general gloom and depression at the
South, that, when we have drained the cup of
humiliation TO the very dregs, we shall hud our
restoration 10 the Union indefinitely postponed
upon thousand of those pretexts Of which
dishonest dcmagogues are most prolific Every
day there gre hints, insnuations, and some
times open threats, that much more is 10 be
demanded Of US than the military bill exacts.
Mr. Thad. Stevens insists upon little
hanging and mild conGscation;' Mr. Chas.
Sumner upon compulsory education Of the
blacks :" and Mr.. Philips upon forty acres"
Of land to every freedman. But suddenly, aud
IL a much more authoritative manner, the
Radical Congressional Committee raises its
voice and demands that Congress must lie
satisfied by decisive and trustworthy maiorities
Of the loyalty Of the South before that body
will consent to our re-admisSion We are also
advised that there is andenough at the South
for all, and all who desire should be permitted
70 obtain lands" Such outcroppings as these
of the infamous bad faith of the Radical party.
and Of their manifest determination 10 make us
the sport of political and systematic deception
and msltreatment, are well calculated 70 dis
hearten our people, and to teach them that
nothing is to be gained by acquicscence in the
most cruel legislation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Underwood's Birth Place.

The Richmond Examiner enormously names
Vest Virginia as the birthplace Of the notoT-
Gus Underwood. This is q mistake. The mo-
dern Jeffreys himself claims a county Of New
York as the place which has the unenviable
honor of producing this lump Of mahgnity and
neanness. The pettilogger came to our neigh
boring county Of Clarke something over quar-
Ter Of a century ago, as a pedagogue, and mar
ned lady with some negroes, the value Of
whom, when prices were high, he pOcketted,
and then turned 10 be a sly abohuonist.
No, no, Mr. Examiner: The Territory now
called West Virginia has produced some Of the
meanest knaves and fools that ever cursed a
civilized community, but we know Of few who
can rival this production Of one Of natures
Journey men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Tobacco e. Segars.

Capt NJ S. BEowS will conduct the Tobac-
co business in all its branches at the late stand
of j. II. Haines. Capt. b. is a practical To-
bacconist. and thoroughly acquainted with bis
business. We hardly know which are the
more acceptablc-his songs or bis segars. The
enjoyment of either will produce dreams akin
to Ike Marvel's" best.
Since writing the above we have received
from the aforementioned establishment a sup
ply Of superior Chewing Tobacco. Il was
handed over TO lover Of the weed in the Office,
aud from the way the extract" isspirted about,
regardless Of our handsomely papercd walls,
Clearly swept 1oors, and otherwise tidy "sanc-
tum," the article must be very fine Ughl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
The Masonic Temple at Winchester.

There was large assemblage Of the Masonic
fraternity at Winchester, Va, on Wednesday
lsst. 70 witness the laying Of the corner stone
Of the new Masonic Temple in that place
The Knights Templar Of Baltimore arrived
there on the previous evening, and were well
coined by Joseph S Carson, Esq, in an elo-
orent speech, to which Sir Knight Of the
Maryland Commandery, No. l, made an ap-
prop1iate response. The procession on We'd
nesday was an imposing one, and the ceremony
throughout very impressive.
The address of the Hon. W. II. TRAvERs
was listened TO with profound attention. 1t is
mentioned by the Winchester papers as "chaste
and eloquent greatly admired by all
who heard it-many portions of it rising to
the point of genuine elOquence.'
The Times SAYS "the Apron worn by the
Orator Of the occasion, Bro. VIM. II. Trayers,
was the same worn by that eminent Mason and
Patriot General George Washington, while
Master of Lodge. 1t was presented to the
General by his friend and brother Mason, La
Fayette, and after his death was presented by
a member Of the Washington family Ne. Ne
DO Lodge, Shephcrdstown. TWAS brought up
by Wor. D. D. G. NJ, ]. P. a. Entler."
The Nlcs says;
The ladies Of the Stonewsll Cemetry, in
compliment to the fraternity from Maryland,
early in the day decorated the graves of the
MARYLAND soldiers who sleep in the cemetry
with flowers. The graves Of other Masons
who rest there were also decked with flowers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
President Johnson's Southern Tour.
AT7ird an Richmond Reception By the People
and authorities, dc.

RICHMOND, Va, June 2-The President, on
his trip hither from Washington, was accom-
panied by Secretary Seward, Postmaster Gen
eral Randall, COL VIM. G. Moore, of the Pres
dents staff, Surgeon Basil Norris, U. S. A,
Col. A. II. Seward, L. S. A., Capt. George
Mattngly, agent of the Potomac Steamboat
Company, and Gen. r. O. Tyler, the last named
chief quartermaster of the second military dis
trict detailed by Gen. Sickles 10 act as one of
the escort.
At Fredericksburg, about l1.30 on Saturday
night, number Of persons gathered at the sta
ton and greeted the President with cheers and
called for speech, but he merely thanked
them for the manifestation of their respect, and
shook hands with some of them at parting
Az Ashland, at A. NJ, he was met by about
twenty persons, one Of whom extended to the
President cordial welcome in their name, re-
marking they were not far from the birthplace
of Henry Clay, which neighborhood Patrick
Henry also rendered historic.
The President, in response to the invitation
address, merely said:
Gentlemen, accept my thanks for this COM
pliment"
The train arrived at Richmond at 8 p NJ
ne lreSlueDI was met ~ tne SlallOu ON MI
Mcfarland, president Of the city council, and
several other members Of that body, Mayor
Mayo, and ex-Mayors Sanders and Studrivant.
These gentlemen extended to him a cordial well
come and invited him TO accept the hospitality
of the city Of Richmond. The interview was
rather informal, but pleasant
Hacks in waiting conveyed the party to the
Spottswood Hotel, where they were accommo-
dated with the best apartments. The Presi-
dents chambers are those heretofore occupied
by Jefferson Davis, and subsequently, by Gen.
Grant
This morning the President, Secretary Sew
ard and Postmaster General Randall, accomps-
MED by a committee of city authorities. attend
ed service at st. Paul's church, were Rev. DR..
Minegrode officiated. After returning TO the
Spottswo0d Hotel the President received a
number Of visitors, few Of them ladies'
The President and party this afternoon dined
with the mayor and councils, a. the hotel
Many Of the citizens not being aware that the
party came TO Richmond early this morning,
cougregated at the railroad station this after
noon 10 witness their coming, a report having
been in circulation that they would then arrive
The party leaves tomorrow morning, between
three and four o'clock, for Raleigh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
Detective Baker.

Mr. Baker states in his revelations as de-
tective, says the National htelligencer, that
Mrs. Surratt acknowledged to him her compli-
city with the assassination. 1t is somewhat
singular that that evidence never came out on
the trial. One may be pardoned for question
ing its truth when it is known that there
are parties TO whom she made denial of such
knowledge; and Booths diary affords strong
proof TO the contrary for in il he states that he
never contemplated killing Mr. Lincoln until
the morning of Good Friday. We have little
disposition to recall hideous memory. The
military trial of the conspirators is dark blot
in our history Much of the testimony given
never would have stood n cross-exsmination in
q court of Justice. The bearing of some Of the
Judges made a mockcry Of the court The ma
ton was blinded by passion, and the frenzy of
the hour induced liberation of deeds which
we hope will never be repeated. We are not
finding fault with the sentence Of most Of the
consprators; but we certainly do strongly CEN
sure the manner in which ii was secured, and
we hope that the events of that trial will prove
a salutary warning, not only to public prose-
cutors, but TO the whole people, against indul-
gence in wild thirst for vengeance, against
overriding the forms of law, against substitu-
ting the booted soldier for the wearer Of the
ermine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06
LOCAL & BUSINESS SUMMARY.
The MAY Party.

Woy EoAeys
Early on the Evening Of Friday last, Slst
ult., the brightly illuminated parlors Of Mas.
FoRREsr's residence began to be thronged with
an assembly Of the friends and relatives Of
Teachers and Pupils who were invited to wit
ness the Coronation of the chosen Queen Of
the May" AlIwas brilliancy and beauty
Evergreen wrcaths intertwincd with gayly COL
ored flowers adorned the walls. A velvet
throne, ornamental with sarlands and boqucts,
stood ready to receive the fair maiden on whom
the choice of her schoolmstcs had fallen as the
fit recipient Of regal honors. At the appointed
hour procession of "Florals' entered the
rooms, and, strewing fresh flowers as they walk
ed, beralded the approach Of the royal party.
They were speedily followed by the Queen e.
lect, Miss JESSIE LEAcnE, clothed in robes Of
spotless white, who, supported by her Maids Of
Honor, with modest dignity received the crown
and sceptre, and afterwards the homage and
appropriate offerings of the four seasons, repre-
sented by corresponding number Of her love-
ly schoclmates Right gracefully did the fair
Queen WELD her royal wand-emblematic, we
opine, of the sway she exerts over the hearts
of her associates.
A number of beautiful and suitable poetic
addresses were made by the young ladies. all
Of whom performed their parts admirably
Our space will not permit us to do more than
annex the following list Of addresses, by whom,
and the order in which they were deliyered:-
The Voice Of gpring-Miss Bette Cramer.
The Origin of the lestirai-Miss Emma Reed.
Presentation Of The Crocn--Miss Mary Lippitt and
Master Perry Lippitt.
The Coronation-Mi.s Lizzie Forrest.
The Queens Reply-MIss JESSIE LEAcHE.
Sceptre Bearers Address--Miss Bessie Timbcrlake.
The Queens Reply.
The Floral Address--Miss Bessie Trayers.
Address of Garland Bearer Miss ID. ID. Rutherford.
address Of Spring-Miss Willie Ely.
address of Samaser--Miss Lyttie Aisquith.
address to ARtRmR-Miss Mary G. Tomlinson.
address to Winfer-Miss Matte Crane.
The Queens Ediet.
With music and gayety and bountiful feast
the evening was closed entirely to the satisfac-
ton Of all who were present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-06

TIE VALLEY RAILROAD.-A meeting Of the
stockholders Of this railroad was held recently
at Staunton, Va. Speaking of the report of
Col. Hartman, the president, the Rockingham
Register remarks:
We learn from it and the report Of Engineer
Randolph, who recently surveyed the route Of
the Valley railroad from IIarrisonburg to Salem,
that the distance is l Is miles, or l6, including
the necessary sidings, &c. We are also inform
Cd that the cost Of constructing and equipping
the road is estimated at S5S, 600 per mile, or an
aggregate for the entire line Of $3.50, &c.,
Mr.. Randolph, in his report, assumes, after
giving a summary of the products Of the Val
lev counties through which the road from Stras-
burg to Salem would pass, that the trade Of
the Valley alone would justify the building Of
the road, and that, considering its ultimate
destination, it becomes line Of trade and
travel Of vastly more importance to Baltimore
than the main stem Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad had ever been.
Col. Hartman states in his report that corps
Of engineers had already been ordered by Mr..
Garrett president Of the Baltimore and Ohio
road, to Winchester, 10 locate the route os the
railroad from that place TO S.rasburg, the de-
cessary consent to do so having been obtained
BE also expresses the opinion that the Manassas
road ought to be completed to Harrisonburg
by next fall.