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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
observation-disclosures

The New York Herald. in a spnghtly arti-
Gle upon Speculation, financial and political,
after treating upon Wall street movements in
stocks, &c, says But great multitudinOus
and comprehensive as are the purely financial
speculatious and stock gambling operations
which rule the hour in Wall street, they sink
into utter insignifcance compared with the
stupcndous political speculatiOns and stock
jobbing movements Of the day. First, there IS
the Impeachment Of Andrew johnson. This is
a political speculation involving the possession
and distribution Of all the offices. spoils and
plumber Of the federal government, on a peace
establishment Of SIX hundred millions Of an
pual taxa,ioas, several hundred millions of
whiskey. tobacco and other spoliadons, and
national bank Perquisites and Pickings. I'm
der Andrew Johnson as President all these
enormous resources Of patronage and corrup-
ton are, % a great extent, neutralized between
him and Congress; but with "Old Ben Wade
in Johusons place all these "movables " will
be added 10 the radical clectioueering stock in
trade for the next Presidency and the next
Congress. The impeachment Of Andrew john
son, therefore, from the Offices and emolu-
meuts, Jobs and contracts, spoils and plumber
involved, though they are all q delusion and a
snare. is without a precedent in its magnitude
as a political speculation, looking only at the
things we have enumerated. But it becomes
incidentally larger, and defes all coaiectures
AS political adventure when the political re-
construction and restoration and the political
balance Of power to be secured from the ten
outside Southern States are taken into the gen
eral estimate. Here is the main question and
the main pressure upon this radical Senate for
the removal Of Andrew johnson. We may
truly say, then, that upon this impeachment
there are issues and consequences to the domi-
naut party depending greater in their magui-
tude than those against which Charles the First
Of England or Louis the Sixteenth Of France
so vainly struggled"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Stanton Still Scared.

VarlEe DemoasirGtons-" Data" Of the
Baltimore San, in his dispatch on Thursday
SAYS:
Denials have been made in certain quarters
that any movement Of troops has taken place
here recently, or that the force has been aug
mcuted in this city, &c. If it becomes neces-
sary, the proof Of the wsrljke demonstrations
is forth coming and, as showing the alarm Of
somebody in authority in the War Department
it may be mentioned thatat midnight on Satur-
day week vessel was dispatched hence TO
Fort Washington, twelve miles below, on the
Potomac, to bring Immediately here four de-
tachmeuts Of artillery They were brought,
accordingly and placed in position for action.
Somebody is in continual trepidation in the
War Department as is evidenced by the vigi-
LIANT military surroundings.
Mr. Stanton yet remains in the war Office
night and day, in fear and trembling, and
it Is suggested tonight that he ordered the
woods around his quarters to be cut down i'm
meiiately, lest spring advances, the trees may
shoot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Inc President's Response.

Though but seven working days were allow
cl the Presidents counsel to prepared reply
to the charges Of the Impeachers, it must be
admitted by impartial minds that the answer
leaves bat little Tor violent partisans to carp
about. In the language Of the National Intel
Egsacsr ct Is a document that viii chal-
lenee the admiration and respect Of free and
enlightened people Every article and each
ALLEGATION is answered in detail, with a calm
dignity and force that. upon the bare issue Of
of the articles themselves and the answer as
it is presented. leaves nothing whatever Of the
Impeachment case. il is clear, emphatic, and
conclusive. In any ordinary judicial tribunal
the case might safely be rested upon this an
swer alone. With fanatics and partisans
its uuequiyoclI statement Of facts and unan-
swerable logic vii be Of little avail but with
the sensible and earnest men Of the Senate,
who are willing to lift themselves above mere
partisan purposes. this reply Of the President
viii have great weight"
We regret that our limits DO not enable Us
90 give the document in full.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Public Sale.

TIVE undersigned, AZ Executrir 81 B. b. welsh,
i will sell. at Public Sale, at the residence Of
Mr. Henry Moore, "a miles South-east Of Charles
town,
On THURSDAY, APRIL Is, 1868,
The following Property:
Two good Work Horses;
Two No. ! Frezh Mich CONs,-One with q
Calf BY her side;
One six horse Wagon and Bed.
One four-horse Wagon one two-horse Spring
Wagon two Hsrrows; Double Shovel Plogghs
Treble and Double Trees; Single Trees:
Mattoeks Picks. Hoes. Rakes, Grain Cradies,
NEARLY newt, one Straw Fork,
Two sets Front Gears, 2 sets Breeching
Plow Gears. Collars and Brides;
Patent Bee Hives, with Bees, Wheat Fan, Ba-
ker's nake1, one Cart, Wheel-BaTFow,
CrOss-cut Saw; n lot OfGrain Bags;
Sealding Tub; Fifty BarrelI Corn;
Dried Apples and Peaches;
Cooking Stove, complete Andirons,
And otber articles not necessary n mention.
TERMS "A credit until the 4th day Of October
next viii be given on all sums over SO, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security. Sums
OF $40 and under, Cash. "a No property 20 Do
removed until the tsrns are CON piled With
ELIZABETH y. WELSH
Executrir Of y. b. Welsh.
T. 2. WOOD WARD, luetioHeer.
March % 1863
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
The Horald's New Candidate.

The New York Herald continues to push
the nomination by the Democrats Of Admiral
Farragut for the Presidency. 1t thinks that
his name would be a rallying cry which would
bring out the entire anti-radical strength, and
ensure success. Says the Herald
They the Democracy mustorganize their
fight around the name of Admiral David q.
Farragut. the Old Salamander, the hero of Forts
St, Philip and Jackson, and the hero Of Mo
bile, the little MILDLY of the glorious old frigate
Essex under Porter in the Pacific This is the
man for the democracy Much of the strength
of the republican struggle in New Hampshire
seems to have been due to the fact that Grant
was kept forward so prominently that the IS
sues of the war were fairly brought up again.
Farragut is the card to play against this game.
Grant, standing on the stump Of his Appomat-
tox apple tree is a very pretty picture OF alb
stract heroism but more magnificent pre-
sentation, one that will catch the popular eye
with its more attractive charm, is that Of the
sailor hero in the shrouds of his ship, his whole
figure lighted up by the fire of the battle "a
g.ng below. This is the case for the democra-
cy; let them fight it earnestly, and they will
inevitably win"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Railroad Accident.

An accident occurred to the Express train
going east on Sunday night week, says
fredericksburg Conserratire,l near Wilsonburg,
in this county. Some person had placed a
cross-tie in a cattle-stop and the engine striking
it, was thrown of the track, together with the
baggage-car. The engine and tender was
thrown of the bank on their sides and the bag
gage-car was turned upside down The
srnoking-car was only thrown of the track
Jack. Dorsey, the engineer, was considerably
injured, aud Il. Clayton, fireman, and J. Nor
ton, slightly hurt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Baltimore and Bremen Steamers.

TIE arrival Of the Bremen steamship Baltimore.
ths pioneer OF ths new line between Bremen and
baltimore, was the occasion Of great rejoicing in
Baltimore ou Monday last Committees of the
City Couociis. the Mayor Of the City, and other
l.-tnEuishsd persons. went on the revenue steamer
Nrrthe-uer aud met the Baltimore az Locust Point,
where speeches were made and congratulations tx-
changed Inequalities were extended 20 the visi-
ts-s, who were delighted to ind the Baltimore a
-rst l.ass ship in every respect She was bull; AZ
Gr-enock, Scotland. aud is an iron screw steamer,
--5 feet Ions and Of 2.o65 tonnage. She has a
crew 90 seventy nine men, officers included. Great
results for Baltimore are anticipated from the
-rads With Rc-n.n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
OLD REBEL SAYINGS.

Tie Constitution, which at any time exists
until exchanged by an explicit and authentic
act Of the whole people, is sacrodly obligatory
upon all. George Washington.
Ihaye repeatedly laid myself under the most
serious Obligations to support the Constitution.
1 have acquired an habitual attachment to it
and venerston for it. John adams
The preservation of the General Govern
ueut, in its whole constitutional vigor, is the
sbeet-anchor Of our peace at home and safety
abroad Thomas jefferson.
To hold the Union of the States as the basis
of their peace and happiness; to support the
Constitution, which Is the cement of the Union.
as Wei in its limitations as in its authorities.
James MADISON.
By what means shall we contribute most TO
cement the Union and give the greatest sup
port to our most excellent Constitution?
James Monroe.
In unfolding TO my countrymen the princi-
pies by which shall be governed in the full
flment of those duties. my first resort will be
to that Constitution which I shall swear. to the
best of my ability, to preserve protect and de-
feud John Quincy adams.
The Constitution is a sacred instrument.
which should be guarded with sleepless vig.-
lance, Aa3rs,c Jackson.
I shall endeavor to preserve. protect, and
defend it, by anxiously referring to its pTovi-
sious for direction in every action.
N0rtin Ian BireG.
Our citizens must be content with the exer-
else Of the powers with which the Constitution
clothes them. I'm. Henry Harrison.
My earnest prayer shall be constantly ad-
dressed 10 the all-wise and aIl-powerful Being
who made me understaniingly to carry ont
the principles Of that Constitution.
John Tyler.
The Constitution itself. plainly written as it
Is. the SAT Guard Of o1r Federal compact the
offspring Of concession aud compromise, bind
ing together in the bonds Of peace and Union
this -rsa: and increasing family Of free and
indspenlen. States, viii be the chart by which
I shah be directed. James X. Polt.
My guide viii be tic Constitution. For the
Interpretation Of that instrument, I shall look
% the decisions Of the Judicial Tribunal es.sb-
hshed by its authority.
zachary Taylor
The Constitution viii be my guide re-
gard all its provisions as equally binding.
NiUdri Fillmore
And says Aa9rer johnson what is but re-
petition Of the sentiment expressed by each Of
his honored predecessors. Have Presidents
been traitors from the beginning, and the Con-
-titution an iniquity2 Why were not all of
these defenders Of the faith impeached as IN
worthy usurpersl As did they so does he
but the times. alas have changed their face.
E8-If you wsntto sell anything-sdvertise il in
The VIssiyIA FIRE Pass, the cold Family Jour
nal.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
THE IMPEACHMENT
Answer Of President johnson.

On Monday last, at nearly ore o'clock, the
House was notified BY the Senate through Col.
Forney, lvho performed the duty with great
unction.l that the Court was ready TO proceed
with the trial ofPresident johnson, whereuPou
the House went into committee Of the whole,
and MARCHED over 70 the Senate, where Chief
Justice Chase presided, the managers Of the
House having previously entered. Iheeounsel
for the President, VIZ Messrs. Stanberry, Cur
u.s. Eyarts. Groesback and Nelson entered soon
after. Mr.. Davis. Of Kentucky, offered pa
per declaring the Senate not competent to 'ry
an impeachment while the Southern States
were uurepreseuted, but the paper was not re-
ceived. The reading Of the Presidents answer
was commenced by Judge Curtis at half past
one o'clock, and occupied the sitting until 8
O'Clock
A fuller report win be found in another COL
umn headed Notes at the Capitol
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

PRocLAMAT1oY.-The Richmond Enquirer,
of Saturday last, says proclamation was Is
sued by Pierpoint, Offering reward Of $500
for the arrest of four persons unknown, who
murdered Mr.. Christian Slower, or $500 for
any one of them, payable on conviction. The
particulars ofthis brutal murder was published
in our columns a day or two ago. This pro-
clamation was issued at the request Of Mr..
James Bumgardner, attorney for the Common
wealth in Augusta County. In bis letter 70
the Governor, Mr.. B. states that party in
disguise, few days since, entered Mr.. Chris
tan Stoyer's house, and when he Mr.. 81 went
out Of his room to inquire what they wanted,
he was shot and instantly killed. The muir
derers fed without leaving any clue to their
identity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

GENERAL MCCLELLAN GETS PRIzE-A
correspondent Of the Pail Mall Gazette tells
this story: Few persons are aware that Gen
eral Mcclellan, whom President johnson has
designated as minister from the United States
to this country, is Of Sco.cl descent and that
his father was cousin-gevna to the late Lord
Clyde Miss Alicia Campbell, the sister of
that gallant feld-marshal, having died iniestate
in December, 1864, General Mcclellan proved
himself to be her nearest Of kin, and as heir TO
Miss Campbell he viii receive that portion Of
the Banda and Kirwee prize money which
Lord Clyde left to his sister
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
IMPEACHMENT.
Trial to Commence on Monday.

The Senate retired at half-past I o'clock
Tuesday for the purpose Of consultation with
reference 20 the motion Of Mr.. johnson to al
low the counsel Of the President ten days for
preparation before commencing the trial
They returned at twenty-five minutes past
three when the Chief Justice announced that
they had agreed upon an order which was
read by the Secretary directing that the trial
Of the Impeachment commence on Monday, the
50th instant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
Replication.

The House of Representatives Of the United
States having considered the several answers
~ tae President II the United States 20 the
several articles II impeachment against HIM By
them exhibited IN the name Of an the people
ii the United States. aud reserviug % them
selves al advantages % exception g. the insult
fcieucy of lis answers o. each and an Of the
several articles Of Impeachment exhibited O.
glinst the said Andrew johnson. President of
the United States. DO deny each and every
aye-meut in The said several answers. or either
0f them. which deny OF traverse the act intent.
crime, or misdcueanor charged against said
Andrew johnson 10 the said articles of i'm
peactuel' OF either Of them; and for replica
ton t7 rle said answers do say. that said An
dew johnson. President Of the United States.
IS guilty q the high Grimes and rDisdemeauoTs
mentioned IN said articles. and that the House
~ Representatives are ready 70 prove the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

TRAGEDY.-An extraordinary tragedy had
been enacted at Todmorden, England. The
Rev. Mr.. Flows, the incumbent Of the parish,
Mrs. Flows, and several Of the servants, were
attacked, on the night of the ID instant, by a
suitor of one of the maid servants, who had
been discharged on account of his visits
Armed with a Ratchet and pistol, the man
made furious attack on Mr.. Flows, and
frghtfully mutlated him about the head. He
next attacked the female servants, and house
maid was shot dead. The murderer then arm
ed himself with poker, aud proceeded to a
bedroom in which Mrs Flows was lying, and
where she had recently given birth to a child.
Stripping down the bed clothes, he fired at Mrs.
Flows. but the ball did not take effect. He
next attacked her savagely with the poker, in
ficting some severe scalp wounds, breaking her
nose and otherwise injuring her. While in the
act of striking another blow at her, his arm
was arrested by a neighbor Mr.. and Mrs.
Plows remain in a precarious state.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
\ CARD.

IT having become pretty generally known in
1 this County that | have in many instances
been entirely successful in indicating where Wells
could be sunk with certainty Of finding good
stream-evcn giving The depth 10 bore within n
fraction of foot-frcquent demands are made up
on my time which is valuable to me. am induced
10 offer my services 10 those purposing 10 sink
Wells, feeling assured that can locate water
approximsting the depth 10 be dug. strength of
stream, dc.-asking only reasonable remunera-
tion for service rendered.
HENRY ROHR,
March 20, '6s-tt Near Rippon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
SEED POTATOES.

tDEING DESTROYS Of introducing into this section
ID very superior quality OF Potato which have
in my possession, ] will dispose Of my stock q
small guontite.. am satissied that nothing in the
Potato line heretofore known here can equal
much less surpass this variety.
They can be obtained at the store OF Messrs.
RANSOM 4 DUKE, or at my farm near Rippon
March 20, 'Gs-f HENRY R0HR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the New York Times
writes:
IL is understood that the impeachment man
ayers have virtually agreed to abandon the
last article in the indictment against the Presi-
dent, better known as Buffers article" if
the defense attempts to take undue advantage
Of it by subpen@ing witnesses from distant
part of the country, and thereby delaying the
trial 1t has been suggested that Gen. Rous-
seau, now in Alaska, who was one Of the pre-
sidential party during the famous trip TO the
west, and consequently competent witness
for the defense, might be called under this ar
ticle.
The House impeachment managers have dali
ly sessions, and are preparing argument: in
advance to meet all objections that may posi-
bly, be urged by the Presidents counsel, 50
that there shall be no delay on their account.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
EXPLOSION OF TIE STEAMER MAGNOLIA

EXPLOSION OF THE STEAMER MAGNOLIA
TgRRIBLE SCENEs-CNCISyATI, March 10
Persons who escaped from the steamer Mag
noia give terrible accounts Of the scene at the
time of the explosion Some were blown high
into the air, others thrown into the river,
where they struggled to keep from drowning
and many lay scattered here and there on the
wreck, horribly mangled, scalded, and burned
to death. 1t is ascertained that there were
fully one hundred and forty people on the
Magnolia, eighty Of whom are lost. A full
list cannot be obtained, as the papers and
books were destroyed
THE STEAMER DrSAsTEn-It is supposed
that upwards of eighty lives were lost by the
Magnolia steamboat disaster near California,
Ohio, last week, though full list of unfortu-
mates has not been given. Among the injured
persons saved was ~ D. or A. D. Ridenour, Of
Strasburg, Va, who was badly bruised and cut
about the eyes At the time of tie accident
he was standing in the forward part Of the
boat, and was blown into the river, where he
sank several timss, but finally, grasping por-
ton of the wreck floating by, worked his way
@ the shore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

SUICIDE We are panied to learn that Dir.
Isaiah Beall, Of Berry's district in this county,
who had been labOring under mental derange-
ment for some time previous, committed suicide
by hanging in bis barn, on Wednesday, the ith
inst. lie leaves A wife and six children in in
dgent circumstances.-Ro Rockville hd.l SENT
mel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

The President sent eight nominations to the
Senate to-day, among them f. H. Smith, to
be collector Of internal revenue first district Of
South Carolina, and John r. Drabell, assessor
internal revenue second district Of West Viz
ginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

GREAT ESCAPE OF PRISONERS. Fairly on
Tuesday morning week, twenty-fo prisoners
broke out Of the penitentiary Of West Virginia,
at Moundsville. They were pursued by a
large body Of armed men. One Of the escaped
convicts, named Crews was shot dead, and
another, named Marks, badly wounded All
but four were retaken
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

VIRGINIA CONVENTION EXPESsEs.-RICH-
Movp. March 20.-The convention has appoint
ed committee, consisting Of the State Audi
tor. the President and a member Of the con-
vention, to negotiate loan for the expenses Of
the convention. The lean viii be about 500
600.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

DISTRESSING SUIcIDE.-On Wednesday last
Col. Jacob Hollingsworth, one Of the n ost
prominent citizens of Washington county, Nd,
shot himself in the head, in Hagerstown. He
lived until the next morning. He was about
IS years of age 1t is generally thought the
shooting was accidental.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26
1913 ACRES,

moro OF less, lying on Cedar Greek in Rockbridre
county, Va, known a. the " Natural Bridge Prom
erty" conveyed 20 the said Lustor by jesse Woot.
en- by deed dated the 18th day ~ September 1859:
also, n certain other adjoining tract containing a
bout II 81 Acres, more or less, conveyed %
the said Lustre by Richard IT. Burks and wife. by
deed. dated the 30th day Of March. 1852, both Of
which deeds recorded in the County Court Of
Rockbridge.
The Natural Rridge, with its world wide repu-
tation a. a natural curiosity, being the wonder u
nature. 81 the South. yieing in grandeur aud in
tcrest with the Niagara Of the North Is too well
known 70 need any description here.
The property Is now IN successful operation a. a
Hotel property.
TERMS :-Cash in hand sufficient ~ ,srfrav the
expenses Of executing the said Trust Deed and one
fourth cash, a negotiable note, satisfactorilve en-
dorsed. at four months with interest added and for
the residue on credits o. one two and three wears
IN equal payments. bearing interest from dAv Of
SALE the purchaser executing bonds therefor. with
approved security and the title retained until the
purchase money j. paid.
Any surplus, after paving the principal and IN
terest Of the debt and costs Of sale will be paid ~
the said John Luster or his representative or As
signs
The title is believed to be undoubted but act-
ing as Trustee, shall sell and convex with special
warranty only. The saie will BE- in gross and not
by the acre, and viii commence At II VI.
j. ID. DAVIDSON, Trustee,
Lexington, Va.
March &c. 1sCs--5t Prs fee $IS 50.
Virginia Free Press and Hagerstown Mail will
publish the above times. noting cost, and send
copy and account TO J. D. Davidson.
Gazette a Banner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

Gen. Grant was nominated for President in
New Hampshire, to help Hartman, but Har-
riman received a larger majority last year
without Grant than he received this year with
Grant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-26

DREADFUL AccIDENT.-At the new railroad
bridge now being erected at Pugh's Run in
Shenandoah County, on Thursday afternoon
last, says the Rockingham Register, about 4
o'clock, dreadful accident occurred by which
David Grubbs, Of Rockingham County, was
instantly killed. He was employed on the
bridge, and had gone to adjust one Of the top
plates, when some Of the fasteninss gave way,
precipitating the unfortunate man a distance
Of about sixty feet, the falling timbers break
ing both legs aud crushing his head and skull,
producing instantaneous death Several other
workmen engaged on the bridge at the time Of
the accident, escaped death by clinging to a
portion Of the framework which failed TO 60
down. The damage to the bridge was about
$500 or $500.