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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Fair Weather Parrots.

There are mounting heroes in every part Of
Che country. who, Ike Fuuey talk boldly
ab5u, defending the Tag Of the Union against
the rebels. The Winchester News gives us a
piece q history In regard tosome of these war
r.ors. It seems that O meeting of refugees
from that region was held in Baltimore during
the war. for the purpose Of detaching Fred
rick County from Old Virginia and lacking it
on 20 the bogus State Of West Virginia.
Every thing passed off merry as marriage
bel until the heroic refugees found that in
the event of the transfer the citizens Of the
county would have to stand the draft ordered
t1r West Virginia. when ga change came Ger
the spirit Of their dream. and their courage,
ike that Of Bob Acres, oo1ed out at their
fingers ends. They are getting yalantagain,
now t5a, they have the negroes to fight for
Them. Even Davy Lup.on. the defeated Radi-
CAL talks about waitug through blood He
should cali on Fomeys " Home Brigade to
be IL readiness for the frav
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
winchester and Potomac Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders OF
this Company was held on Saturday week.
JOSEPH H. SHERRARD President of the COM
pany, in the chair, and WM. L. BENT, Secre-
tary.
The report of the President and Directors of
the company's operations for the past year ex-
hibited highly gratifying evidence OF the IN
crease of revenue from the transportation of
passengers and freight. 1t was shown that the
cross earnings of the company for the first eight
months of the present year, to September LIST,
1867. (tbe latest date TO which the returns had
been received exceeded by several hundred
dollars the entire amount which had accrued
within the whole of the year preceding; and
it was estimated that the business of the re-
naming four months might reasonably be ex-
pected to run up the total OF gross earnings for
the year to 100000, against sixty-one thou
sand some hundreds of dollars for the year
1866.
1t was also stated that the amount expended
during the year in reconstruction and repairs
of the road, and 70. the use and repairs of ma
chinery, cost of transportation &c, and other
incidental expenses, were in excess Of the
amount of income by about $4,000; and that
as about one third of the road remaining to be
balasted, and the trestling near Harper's Ferry,
and the bridges on the road would require toll
rebuilt, a further large outlay for these objects
would yet be demanded before the road could
be placed in thorough and complete condition.
The contemplated improvement designed to
connect the Winchester and Potomac Railroad
with the Manassa Gap road at Strasburg, was
adverted to in the report, and the hope express
ed that nothing might occur to retard its eXecu-
ton. After some allusion to negotiations which
had been depending between the Board of Di-
rectors and the Baltimore and Ohio Road, look
ing to a lease of the road to the latter company
and other topics, the question upon the report
was submitted, when it was unanimously
adopted.
The Stockholders then proceeded to the cleo
ton of President, and four Directors for the
ensuing year, which resulted as follows:
For Presideat-Joseph H. Sherrard.
For DirectOrS-Robt Y Conrad VIM. L,
Clark. John Glaize and William B. Baker
1t having been stated that business of inter-
est and Importance to the company might pro-
badly demand the attention of the stockhold-
ers at an early day, the meeting adjourned I'M
til the first Saturday in December next.
Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
virginia Radical Doings.

The New York World thus sums up some Of
the results Of the recent election I'm this State;
"lIr Stearns q Richmond Crioujst, is beaten
5y Huuu.cgtt. Judge Alexander Rives, Of
AI5emar.e. a Union man I'm lS50-5I, is beaten
lv Jim Taylor, am ignorant negro. James
town district famed Of yore for Captain John
Smith. Powhsan and Pocabontas, elects q ne
-r5. Richmond city is represented by a quin-
tst.s Of wor.h.ss-Tgru.cutt Judge Under
wood. a Radical foreigner, and two blacks In
2Ia-k.aaberg. John Watson, Esq gentleman
Of color. who makes his mark and has only
been five times convicted Of stealing beats a
white trash Chesterfield has a bright mu'at-
90 TO DO Department f5rit in convention. and
tas SLashss Of ola Hanover. that produced a
Par.ck Henry and Henry Clay, now send
forth Eurwen To'e-. q Statesman of pronounced
Radical persgasoHs and a most uigritudinous
hue Asfrthc t0,a, Of the convention there
are 50 Conservatives and % Radicals. % Of
chem black as Noz and Ercbus"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Death of Rev. Father o. II. Sears,
at Lynchburg, va.

The Rev Father 0. H. Sears one Of the most
eminent ministers of the Roman Catholic
Church in Virginia, died in this city yesterday
morning, afteg lingering illness Of nearly
four months. For eight years, up to about
eighteen months since, Father Sears was the
pastor Of the Catholic Church in this city, dur
ing which time he enjoyed the love, esteem and
confidence Of his congregation to a remarka-
be degree. Eighteen months ago he was sent
to take charge Of the church in Martinsburg,
Va, where he continued TO labor with great
usefulness and success until compelled, about
four months since, by the disease which was
preying upon him, to desist. He then returned
to this city, where he remained up to the time
of his death.
Father Sears, was a native, we believe OF
Washington City, and was man Of high order
of intellect and very superior education. lie
was a gentleman of most refined and polished
manners; of genial and most amiable DISPOSE
ton; of irreproachable moral character, and
of deep and fervent piety. These qualities
won for him not only the respect of his own
denomination, but also the esteem of our entire
community. His death, in the very meridian
of his days, for he had not yet attained his
fortieth year, will leave a vacuum in his Church
which it will be difficult to fill.-Lynct6Wg
Republican, S1st.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Berkeley County.

From the Ne,o Era, Martinsburg, of Thurs
day last, we make the following extracts
MAsoNIC.-Lebanon Chapter No. 9, in this
place, has been visited during the last week by
Past High Priest, H. T. Wartman, from Har-
risonburg, Va, and put in Working order.
The following persons have been elected Off
GERS for the year ending June, 1868:
High Priest, A. S. Chambers; King, John
NJ. Wolf; Scribe. John w. Daley; Captain of
Host, VIM. NJ. VanCleve; Principal Sojourner, E.
q. Alburtis; r. A. Capt; j. Q. A. Maiden
bousch; Master Sd Veil, VIM. Clark I'd do,
VIM. Showers; LIST do, Thomas B. Simpson !;
Treasurer, Philip Showers; Secretary, Thomas
P. Hollis; Guard and Tyler, Joseph S. Cham
bers.
The Regular Convocation of the Chapter
will be on the Second and Fourth Monday Of
each month, at o'clock, P NJ.
LAND SALE.-lIessrs. Luce & Larrabee of
this place sold on the 2sth inst, the valuable
property known as Bedington, owned by Jno.
Z. Gibson, Esq, of this County, to MeSsrs. John
and Emanuel Houtz, of Centre County Pa. for
$4,000. We consider this as cheap a prop
erty as has been sold in our County for years,
and we wish the purchasers success in their un-
dertaking. We hope, that by this sale, we
shall not lose our much esteemed friend Col.
Gibson, but hope he will continue with us.
The whole amount realized by the ladies Of
the L. NJ. Church, from their Dinner and Fes-
tival is 500, which after paying expenses in
Cured, will net about $3.50. This we believe,
is larger amount than was ever before real
lied in a similar way, in this town. The ladies
who were instrumental in getting it up, and
who conducted it through to such a successful
close, deserve great Notwithstanding Ne'0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

IT COULDN'T BE HELPED.-In response to a
statement Of the New York Sun that the blacks
are elected to the Virginia convention because
the whites would not vote the Richmond Dis
patch says that the blacks constitute the over
wheIming majority in every district in Virginia
in which a black was elected to the State con-
vention, except, perhaps Richmond city. The
Richmond Wing publishes portion of General
Schoteld'S report to General Grant relative TO
the apPortionment of the election districts in
Virginia, in which the General takes the posi-
ton that the State could not have been ar
ranged in districts without throwing the con-
troll Of a majority into the hands of the blacks.
General Schofeld has ordered a special board
Of registration, to consist Of three officers Of the
army, TO make a thorough revision of the reg
istraton in the third ward of Richmond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Labor-Saving.

Gen. Schofed has ordered the Virginia
Convention to assemble at Richmond on the Sd
Of December next twill be something Ike
a mockary 10 pretend 90 deliberate ON the sub
feet. as the Constitution Is already prepared at
Washington; and, after few flashes Of e.o-
7a--ce from some of the Sambos the whole
affair viii be adopted without single negative
from the Radical side Of the House. Congress
pa. .orevise the work, and therefore the bant-
ling already licked into shape Black and
white are mingled ia due proportions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

The propriety of consolidating Washington
and Georgetown is being discussed by the citi-
zens of the two cities. The Erening Express
favors the project and says the interests Of
the two cities are too thoroughly homogeneous
to perpetuate much longer the anomaly Of two
distinct city governments for population sep
arated only by narrow stream. 1t is need
less, not to say foolish, expense to keep up two
sets of officers for people living side by side
and with perfect identity of interest"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

FREsHET IN THE PoToMAC.-Part Of Dam,
No 5 Washed A,oay-On Tuesday last, about
two o'clock P. NJ. about two-thirds of the
stone work of that portion of the dam which
had Just been finished by the CONFERENCE.-The.
Lewis Stanhope-was washed away. Mr..
Stanhopes contract was for the building Of
about 10 feet of the dam in the middle Of the
river between the old stone dam on the Virginia
side and the HOLMAN dam on the Maryland
side. The Gaping on the stone work was
completed on Monday last, and on Tuesday
the Gaping of the cribs between the new work
aud Hollmans dam was finished while the
water was rising. 1t had just commenced
running over the top, when the green stone
work gave way, and upwards of one hundred
feet was washed out 1t is not yet known
whether the whole Of the masonry, TO the bot
tom Of the river, has been washed out or not.
The loss will be about six or seven thousand
dollars. Whether it will fall upon the COM
pany or the contractor we are not prepared to
saw HrgerstolrH Nail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

A subteranean gas reservoir has been dis
covered in Wabash township, Drake County,
Michigan. In boring for water, at the depth
of twenty-seven feet, the augur suddenly drop
ped into cavity, from which rushed forth
with a loud noise stream of gas, having the
odor of coal oil. 1t had continued to flow
with undated violence for some two days 1t
burst out with such violence as to overwhem
and kill one of the workmen before he could
make his escape 1t was expected that ric h
oil deposit would be found after the gas had
escaped
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
T777cF70TA FI2TETT PFEs-TFITE Y JOURNAL

FIRE.-At about II o'clock on Thursday
night last, the citizens of Berkeley Springs
were startled by the cry of fire, and the cause
was soon discovered. The large bowling alley
owned by Gen. D. H. Strother, and leased by
Mr.. T. j. Crone, was wrapped in flames; and
was soon mass of embers and ashes, con-
Stunning also valuable dog belonging to Mr..
c.; also, the frame, sash, flooring, and shingles
prepared for erection by Mrs. Crone, upon
whom loss falls heavily. The insurance policy,
we are informed, having expired, the building
and alleys are total loss.-Mdrtinsbuuy Era.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
The Negroes Running Out.

According to a report from Gen. Howard
Chief Of the Freedmeu's Bureau, the freed popu-
laton has decreased one million and three hun
bred thousand accommodation The Wash
iugtou Union truly says
"The reason is precisely this While the ne
groeS were in slavery they were cared for by
white intelligence, sagaCity, and science; they
were uurtured and bred with all manner oil
kindness and attention Now they are left tC
themse.yes-leit to their own beastly passions
their own superstition, obstinacy, ignorance
cruelty. and general brutality. Chastity being
almost entirely unknown to the African mind
they have become, 10y contact with the armies
and other vehicles, almost universally diseased
WaenemauCipated they were four mil ion,
strong; now they are less than three millions
How long viii it take to utterly destroy the
race at that rate In a few years. decade
or two-they viii be practically gone. What
then becomes Of the darling dream Of the negro
denomination in the Southern S,ates?7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

NE5Ro SUFFRAGEATTHES oUTH.-The New
York Journal Of Commerce, after reviewing
the conduct of the negroes at the recent election
I'M Virginia says: Negro suffrage is not an
improvement upon the old order Of things
It introduces to power in the Government a
race of passionate. tyrannical men-men as
thoroughly Radical as the extreme Massschu-
sets type. in their determination to compel all
others 90 think as they do, but iarm0re danger
ous because of their gross ignorance. Had the
Virginia election taken place before negro suf-
frage was put 60 vote in Ohio, we think that
the Republican majority against 1t would have
been greatly increased. There can hardly be
a d1ubt;hat 5: wiL. be defeated in every North
ern State in which it may hereafter be submit
ted % the people"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Colfax as a Historian.

This miserable demagogue. in a late speech
In New York, undertook TO givea sketch of the
military operations at Fort Fisher. The Ma
tiona, Hts7'gursr shows by extracts from the
despatch Of Gen. Terry and the testimony Of
Gen. Grant that Colfax was guilty of either
wilful misrepresentation, or was ignorant Of
of the most notable events of the war, and
the Iuteljgencer truly says such namby-pamby
clap-trap is unworthy the high public position
which be holds, and must sooner or later, re-
duce him 20 his proper level.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
IMPORTANT TO THE NEGRoEs.-Tbe Ne,

IMPORTANT TO THE NEGRoEs.-The New
York Tribune says:
when the Virginia Conservatives inaugu-
rate the policy of dischargingan black men who
vote the Radical ticket, they forget that the
blacks can get along better without them than
they can without the blacks Twenty thou
sand farms in the Western States are short Of
labor. and would be able and glad to hire every
black man in Virginia on good terms"
We publish this information with great plea
sure, and earnestly advise every negro who de-
sires employment TO 20 TO the Western States
and e, Z - Rici-rcT5 ENQUIRE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

PUBLIC CONFERENCE.-The New York Com
msrr.G', a republican Journal, declares that the
annual stea,iugs from the government would
more than support lis legitimate expenses and
leave a margin toward the payment Of the in
terest Of the national debt. If there were more
economy iu public affairs there would be less
talk about the Reputation Of the public debt.
The people are everywhere beginning to feel
the effects Of corruption in the shape Of dimin-
ished business activity and scarcity Of employ
ment. At last the signs of the times indicate
the termination Of the reign Of corruption-on-
" the reform must emanate from without, not
from within-by the people and not by Con-
yssM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
The Giraffe Erect Again |!

1t was our habit in the good days of yore,
when we had cheering victories, to put up our
emblem Of tall tkiRgs-the Giraffe, and many
a hearty laugh was INDUCED by friends and
opponents.
Coles Fandals in 1862 destroyed our Office
Giraffe and all but the glorious triumph over
the Radicals by the Conservatives, Wings and
Democrats, as we have lately had in Pennsyl-
yania, Ohio, California and elsewhere, have in-
duced our Special artist to resurrect the Giraffe,
and for the second time this Fall he makes hi:
appearance though somewhat blackened and
blurred by the flames through which he has
passed to demonstrate our qualification at the
overtbrovr of the NEGRO Party
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

Two BEARS SHOOT THEMsELvEs.-Rece gently
near Augusta Springs, on John NJ. McCue's
Saw Mill Farm, Alex Shafier stiled " his gun
in a corn field to shoot a bear He heard the
gun fire, and with his neighbor, Carson, went
to see about it. They found that two bears
were killed by the shot, both shot through and
through. This is considered the most remark
able instance in stiled hunting on record
Yaley YrQRidn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

The VIRGINIA ELECTION Richmond, Oc-
tOber Sl.-The official vote of the State cast is
as follows: Whites, 1924; colored, 1866.
For Convention, 1885 whites, 92507 col
ored. Against Convention, l,249 whites ;
698 colored.
General Schofeld, in view of complaints Of
fraud, is about TO order a new census of the yo-
ting population Of Richmond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

A GREAT GAIN.-The htelligencer was
wonderfully elated over the first Radical gain
of the season, viz, the election of Howes, Dele
gate from Barbour. This fellow is the Radi-
cal Registrar for Barbour County, the man
who, in obedience to Boreman's orders, struck
sol names from the Registration list. Howes
then became candidate, and, as he had dis
franchised his opponents, the result was not
Wheeling Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

CALL ACcEPTED,-Rev. Daniel H. Btte,
has accepted a unanimous call from the Luz
theran Congregation Of Shepherdstown, as Pas
tor, his duties commenciag on the lstof January
next The vacancy was caused by the resig-
nation of Rev j. F. Campbell
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

Pittsburg has a ghost, by whose agency car
pets are nightly tom up from the floors Of the
haunted domicile, neatly rolled and stacked in
corners; sideboards are visited and tables coy-
cred with dishes, as if in preparation for a
feast. The covers are rudely torn from the
beds of slsepers, and many other pranks are
played
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

All-Saints Day is festival of the Catholic
Church which is observed in honor of all the
angels and saints in Heaven. 1t is also OBJ
served by the Episcopal and Lutheran Church.
es. 1t was instituted by Pope Boniface in the
seventh century, on the occasion of the dedca-
ton of the Pantheon as a Christian Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

WEST VIRGINIA ELECTIoSs.-It seems to be
conceded that the late election in West Eir-
GINA resulted in the choice Of majority Of
radicals to the Legislature, by reduced ma
iority. The Wheeling Register says:
The general result upon the popular vote will
be close We can form an approximate idea
from the returns already in. Reports from
counties which last year cast fraction over
10000 votes, or half the votes OF the State,
show a net democratic gain Of 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
SALE OF
VALUABLE LAND.

TFIHE undersigned offers at private sale, his val
liable LANDED PROPERTY at Hancock, Pa
on reasonable terms. This property is improved
BY one SWITZER BARN, TWO d WELLLNG
HOUSES and the necessary Out Buildings. Has
upon it never-failing running water, and, for &C
feasibility to market and quality Of soil is not sur
passed By any in the vicinity.
Application NAV be made either to Adam Steig-
err, Esq. in Hancock, or to the undersigned al
Harpers-Ferry, W. Va. -
Harpers-Ferry, ". Va, Nov. I, ls67.f.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
ILLINOIS !
Small vote polled.
MASSACHUSETTS,.

In 200 towns heard from the Republican
candidate has 20,792 majority Last year he
had 1900.
BOSTON gives Adams, conservative, 1900
majority CharleStown 500!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
WANTED

JUST arrived with beautifully selected stock
% OF Jewelry, Watches Clocks and Casters, call
and examine quick or you will fail to get bargain
Al L. DINKLE'S.
Nov I, 1867. Jewelry Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

CPECIAL NOTICE to the Ladies Of Charlestown
= and vicinity-that we have justreceiyed allthe
latest STYLES of Cloak and Sack Patterns. We will
make Cloaks and Sacks to order. Any one wish
ing any of the above Patterns will do well to call
early. 5. A. h. d co.
lust received another lot Gilt and Plain Bog
~ wood Jewelry. $. A. Ii d co.
lust received the finest Biola Beaver Over
% Coat. 5. A. II. 4 co.
lust received a large stock of Hats.
j S. A. II. d co.
YUST received Cloak Trimmings and Buttons.
u S. A. II. d co.
TUST received ga and l0-4 Sheeting.
d S. A. H. & co.
ATOTICE-We arc the Agent for the celebrated
Empire Sewing Machine. Persons in want
Of good Machine will do well to call and see them.
Nov. 7, 1867. S. A. HAMBURGER co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
MINNESOTA

The Republican candidatef for Governor prob
ably elected by small majority. Negro Suf-
frage defeated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

One Four-horse Wagon,
One Two-h0rse Spring Wagon, Wheat Fan
Ploughs, Harrows, Gears, &c.
TERMS.-A credit Of Nine Months will be giver
on all sums over SlO-bond and approved security
Ten Dollars and under, Cash
Sale 20 commence at 10 o'clock.
r. Persons to whom | have loaned Farming
Implements, will please return them before the
dav Of sale AMBROSE c. TIMBERLAKE.
Taos. +. WOODWARD, Auct'r.
November 7, lS67-tds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
IMPORTANT.
STRIKE THE wHANGDooDLE
Tune Up the Hurdy-G urdy!
SOUND THE HoGAGl

Hvrrak ! for the Great Conservative Victory,
and the
OLD FAMILY JOURNAL"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

Lieutenant j. c. Braine. Of the late Conled-
crate Navy, who is confined in Fort Delaware
on special charges, is the last prisoner Of war
.. rgrfrs~srt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07

7 AIDES Glove Kid Congress Caters, just re-
| 4 ceived and for sale by
Yo- 7, 1877 Y. L. EEIEKE1L.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-11-07
Public Sale.

VNHE subscriber, near Hanes' Mill, in this coun
", will sell at Public sale, on
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER %, 1867,
all Of his STOCK and the remnant Of his FARM
ING IMPLEMENTS. The Stock consists Of
Sixteen head of Cattle-2 of which are fine
Mich Cows, and several good Beeves;
Seventy-two head of Sheep-nearly all Ewes
ana in fine condition.