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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

DEATH OF JOHN JACOB ASToR.-The second
son of John Jacob Astor, the millionaire, died
in New York last Friday, in the 65th year of
his age. Since his 18th year he has been Of
feeble intellect, owing to fall upon his head
at that time. The Tribune saws:
The deceased, whose name was John Jacob
Astor, was occasionally to be seen upon the
streets, under the care of an attendant, and two
years ago he was sent to Europe in the hope Of
recovering bis failing health. A good many
years ago his father, after vain efforts to effect
his restoration, built on Fourteenth street, near
the North river, mansion for his accommoda-
ton. 1t occupies one entire block, and is sur
rounded by high fence, to prevent prying and
curious eyes from seeing the movements of the
occupants. On the death of the father, one Of
the principal items in his will was provision
entrusting the younger John Jacob to the care
of physician in whom he placed implicit con-
fdence, and settling handsome income upon
the Fourteenth street mansion. His brother,
the intensely active business man, VIM. B. As
tor, has, ever since his fathers death, neglect
cd nothing that could ameorate the condition
of his unfortunate relative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

ANOTHER HORRIBLE AFFAIR. Philadelphia
January 16.-To-day, while Mrs. Lucy Gra-
ham, aged % years, was waiting on her mother
in-law, who is lying at the point of death,
Rodman Graham, her husband entered the
room and without provocation placed his arm
about the neck Of his wife, drew her head down
and discharged pistol, the ball entering her
brain. The husband then delivered himself
into custody. He stated as a motive for the
deed that his wife had two or three times at
tempted to poison him and that he was deter
mined to avenSe himself.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

SALES OF VIRGINIA FARMs,-The estate
the late George NARROW, of Loudoun County
Va, was sold last week. The farm containing
412 acres, was purchased by Mr.. John Arnold,
of Maryland, at $50 per acre. The property
of the late Cen John H. Cooke, near Charlottes-
vile, was sold at auction last week. About l l
acres, situated between Charlottesville and the
University, were sold for $500, and 90 acres.
acres, near the University, brought $3.50, all
being purchased by VIM. D. Cabell. Capt.
JOS. R. Hardesty has disposed Of 200 acres of
his farm near Wadesyille, Clarke County, Va,
Unloading improvements to Mr.. John Reich
ard of Washington County, Nd. The land is
good, and brought sos per acre.
LoUDoUN LAND.-C. II. Lee, agent for g..
Lersner. sold last week to De Witt c. Callen
der, Of Penn, that fine estate lying on the Po-
tomac river, about 81 miles from Leesbarg,
known as Goshen" containing about 500
acres, for $4,000.
NJ. Harrison and B. p holland, commission
ers in the case Of Shryhock VS. Shryhock, sold
tract Of l2l acres of land, lying near Gum
Spring, for Sl6.75 per acre. Richard Y. No
ran, purchaser.-L0udoUn Mirror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
JUST RECEIVED
AND OPENED AT
Reduced Prices.

A SUPERIOR lot of heavy Winter Boots, Rag
"A Carpeting and Grain Bags, Prepared Knit
ting Cotton, brown and bleached; Cotton Yarns
Muslins, &c. Special Bargains offered in Dres:
Goods and READY-MADE CLOTHING. A good
article of Fish OIL
1t nv purpose to keep my stock complete the
wear round, furnishing every thing usually foundir
a Country Store.
g-Itis desirable that all of last years business
shall be closed up. To this end ALL persons IN,
snd SETTLE Respectfully, J. 5. MELVIN.
Duf6eld's Depot, Jan. %, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

AT LAsT.-We are happy to be able to state
isays the Winchester Ne,cs) that our citizens
Will have an opportunity next month to listen
to Rev. Mr.. Munsey, the eloquent Methodist
divine. We understand that he will deliver
several lectures in town about the 22l of next
February and also preach in the Braddock
street church. If all we have heard of his
wonderful oratorical powers be correct, he must
indeed be prodigy of eloquonce and genius,
He is also to deliver the commencement ad-
dress at Randolph Macon in June next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
Southern Conventions.

We find 10 impossible, within the compass
Of a weekly sheet, to give our readers an in
tel6gible account Of the doings Of the Mongrel
Conventions Of the southern States now in
session. Their labors, without the details, may
be summed up in efforts to degrade the white
man and exalt the negro, not forgetting the
consideration of the daily pay of the members.
In VIRGINIA, Hunnicutt aud kindred spirits,
with the most ignorant Of the negroes, bear
sway, though the newborn "loyalist has
had to squirm and sweat under several scathing
reviews of his wicked career. Ben. Butler has
been with them, trying to stiffen their back
bones, " and urging them TO consummate their
work speedily. lie limited at blood-0an ar
ticle which be did not she'd from his veins
whilst sacrificing thousands at BIG Bethel and
above City Point)-and concluded his own
harangue by reference to three legislative assem-
blies which worked promptly, the bloOdiest Of
which seemed to be bis avorite
Adopt SAYS bel the expression ofone Of the
members of the National Assembly, who also
voted for the death Of King Louis-who, when
called upon 20 give his opinions upon the votes
taken upon the question Of the death Of any
Of the prescribed, used to say: " Mort sans
phrase death without talking. DO your
work without talking; consume no unneceSSa-
~ time.
In GEORGIA, Gov. Jenkins and the Treasurer
have been removed by Gen. Meade from office
for declining to pay the members Of the Con-
yention, and their military successors fud an
empty treasury. The deposed Governor in
tends to test the legality Of his removal before
the Supreme Court. but what do the Destruc-
tives care for this slow remedy? The negroes
demand social equality as an equivalent for
their support Of relief measures. There is tc
be no imprisonment for debt.
NORTH CARoLINA.-The Convention assem-
bed on the 10Th, and among their officers they
appointed as principal doorkeeper James H.
Jones. a negro who had been the body-servant
Of jefferson Davis, aud found a white man
mean enough 20 be his assistant. They have
passed a resolution TO exclude reporters who
designate members negro aud white
MIsIsSIPPr.-The question Of pay tor the
delegates is an absorbing one: and PROPOSE
tion is before the committee on bill Of rights
chat in public conveyances of the State all
persons shall have the same rights without re-
gard 70 race or color
ALABANA.-Tho proposed Constitution is to
be voted on at electionstobe held on tne 4th and
9Th Of February. A large meeting Of leading
citizens has been held at Montgomery, at
which It was recommended that the people OPP
posed to the Constitution should abstain from
voting.
SoUTH CAnoLINA.-The Convention is still
10 session tinkcring for the negro. A col
orcd gentleman ' who bad been elected ser
geautat-arms was induced toresign on account
Of iucompetency, yet doubtless there are num-
bcrs in the Convention TO frame a Constitution
quito as Ignorant. Gov Orr addressed the
Convention on the night Of the 18th. couu-
selling moderation. Gen. Candy was invited
% seat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

INTERESTING SUIT.-The heirs Of the late
John A. Washington, of Mount Vernon, tsays
the Richmond Enquirerl have begun suit in
Chicago for the recovery of one hundred
thousand dollars worth of real estate in that
city, which was owned by Washington at the
time he was shot in Virginia in 1861. AChi-
cago lawyer made his way through the lines
and finding the Washington heirs, represented
that the entate would be confscated if it re-
NAMED in their name, and had it decided to
him for safety. He has since refused to restore
thence the suit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

THE Cosr OF KEEPING JOIN BRowN IN
JAm.-A short while before the war John
Avis, the keeper Of John Brown. appealed to
the circuit court Of Richmond from decision
ofthe auditor Of public accounts. disaIlowing a
certain claim against the commonwealth Of
Virginia amounting to SI55 for fuel and lights
supplied ia che Jail Of Jefferson County from
October 18th, 1859 to March 10Th, 1860. to
the guard therein employed to watch John
Brown and other prisoners confined in said jail.
charged with treason and conspiracy to induce
slaves 90 rebel aud make Instruction and
other felon.es Onthe 10th Of February, 1861
Judge Meredith decided that the decision Of
the auditor was erroneous and rendered iudc-
meut in favor Of John AVIS Tor the fun amount
@. The oaim-whereupon the auditor appealed
% tie district court Of Williamsburg upon a
writ Of sopersedeas to a Judgment Of the circuit
court Of Richmond. The district court Of ap-
peals, which met recently at Williamsburg,
las affirmed the Judgment Of the lower court,
and the SUM claimed by John Avis ordered to
be paii-E.eb. Eng.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

GENERAL MEADE TIED UP.-Notwith stand
ing the novel mode adopted by General Grant
in communicating the fact to Congress, there is
much food for reflection in the statement made
by General Meade, that unless the pending bill
in Congress directing military commanders to
fill the offices in the States under their COM
mand rescind the test oath in regard to quail
fed voters, its execution in his (Meadesl dis
trict will be entirely impracticable. This is a
very important announcement, and convlcts the
radicals, through the testimony of one Of their
own instruments, of haste and inconsderate-
ness, to use the mildest terms, in framing the
reconstruction acts Here we find the hands Of
General Meade virtually tied up, and himself,
as a conscientious commander, placed in the
notifying position of military officer without
power to enforce 4 plain provision of the law.
This, however, is but one of the ridiculous pro-
visions in the reconstruction acts of Congress,
and the sooner others are ventilated the sooner
will the people become aware of the impracti-
cability and absurdity of the entire congress
sional scheme of reconstruction.-N. T. Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
DIED.,

In Shepherdstown, on Friday evening, 10th inst,
Mr.. ADAM LICKLIDER, in the 10th year of his
age.
In Baltimore, on the 18th inst. after a short i'll
ness, Mrs. MARGIE b., wife Of NJ Heber Liver
more, and daughter of the late Henry Boteler, Of
-Shepherdstown, aged about Is years.
On the l4th instant, at the residence Of her mo-
Their, in Shephcrdstown, Miss ANNA H., daughter
of the late James Shepherd, in the 9th year of
her age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

DEAp.-0a last Saturday our town lost one
of its Oldest citizens in the death Of Mr.. John
Carter. Mr.. Carter was esteemed and respec-
ted by all who knew him, and leaves the leg
acy of good name behind him. For many
years he was connected with the Methodist
Church in this place. lie had attained the
ripe old age Of SO years Winchester Ners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

BEAST BUTLER CHALLESGED.-Itw was stated
yesterday on the street, that General D. D.
White, member of the convention from Eliza
beth City County, had challenged General But
Ter to mortal combat, on the field Of honor
The Beast, it is said, left the city Immediately
on the reception of Mr.. Whites note, thus prov
ing for the thonsandth time his distaste for gun
powder. Richmond Examiner, 18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

SHEPHERDSTowS BRrDeE.-A meeting Of
the Stock holders of the Virginia and Maryland
Bridge Company was held in this place on
Monday last The following gentleman were
elected Directors for the ensuing year: F. /.
Lee, David Billmyer, Jos. Byers, Joseph Ent-
Ter, D. S. Rentch, j. II. Grove and Morgan
Miller. E. l. Lee. Esq, was reelected Presi-
dent, and d. S. Rentch, reelected Secretary.
1t is expected that the Bridge will be rebuilt
during the coming summer-Shsp. Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

REcoRDER.-Va Buren, Strider, Esq. hav-
ing resigned on the lst inst, the Office Of Re-
corder of Jefferson County, we learn that Mr..
Geo. w. Chase has been appointed in his stead
by Judge Hall. Mr.. C. has been discharging,
satisfactorily, the duties of the Office for some
months paSt-Shep Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

The District Court of Virginia lately sitting
at Fredericksburg, consisting of Judges Mon
cure, Meredith, Pitts, Critcher and Thomas,
decided that according to the Alexandria Con-
stitution of Virginia, under which he was
elected, Gov. Pierpoint holds over though his
official term has expired, and that he is entitled
to be obeyed and respected as the Governor OF
Virginia fredericksburg Ne'cs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
KEEP TT
REFnRE THE PEOPLE,

U,HATL. DINKLE is dealer in Gold and Silver
Watches, Rich Jewelry, Silver ana olver
Plated Ware of all kinds also, is Repairer OF
Watches Clocks and Jewelry of all kinds Can
and see him, as he is determined to sell as low as
corresponding articles can be had in Baltimore, al
Stewards old stand in Charlestown.
jan 20, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
Notice.

To the Stockholders Of The Shephrdstora and
Smithfeld Turnpike Company:
4 n Election Of Officers for the above named
~ Company will be held at the office Of Messrs.
noInsher 4 Drawbaugh at Kerneysville, on
FRIDAK, 3lst JANUARY, 1868,
at o'clock, p. NJ. Persons holding stock in said
Company are hereby notified TO have the same rep
resented either in person or by proxy at said eee-
ton. J. p. A. ENTLER,
Chairman.
JoHS +. SIXTH, Secretary
January %. 1865
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
Notice.

OIR accounts are ready for settlement-those
l persons indebted will please call and square
M. As have been sufferers by the credit sys-
tenn, we must hereafter do CASH business
Thirty days credit given to prompt eustomedT
Jan. %, 1865. MILLER a SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
"Tho ColOred Troops Fought Nobly."

This has passed into proverb, but after all
there is some evidence extant that casts sha-
dow of doubt over the assertion. The records
of the War Department show that fourteen
"colored troops deserted where one was kill
ed; that about thirty died of diseases to every
one killed that nearly twenty were mustered
out of the service for disability where one was
l;ToJ IN batila Look ~ tho rnrord
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

sNNNANa@
war out Of this monster negro army of 100, 624
was only 1914, or less than nine tenth of one
per cent The missing-those who got near
enough to the front to be taken prisoners
number two hundred less! While the deser-
ters are more than ten times the number mis-
sing aud nearly ten times the number killed
Andthose who died without tasting powder and
were discharged because physically unfit for
duty foot up 50, lO2-nearly one-third of the
whole negro army
Let us give the poor, unfortunate and much
to-be-pitiei negro of the South his due; but
let US not be misled either as to his services in
war or his capabilities in peace by the mon
strously exaggerated statements of both design
ing and ignorant Radical politicians and news
papers in the North The above official fig
ures should be cut out and preserved to con-
front these Radical ranters when they pirate OF
the ncgro's services and claims as a soldier.
Washington Sunday Herald
We have heard it stated, on the authority Of
aperson presentat Fort Pillow, that the "massa-
cre' so-called Of negroes resulted from their
own stupidity or panic. most of them failing
10 give the usual token Of surrender, and in
their confusion keeping up an irregular fire
Of course, as long as this was the case, the as
sailauts continued to cut and STAY. But the
great fact stands out that only l,514 negroes
were killed out of 100, 624in the service, whilst
1857. nearly ten times as MANY, deserted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

MARYLAND.-Hon William t. Hamilton
has been elected Senator Of the United States
to succeed Hon. Reverdy johnson, whose term
of service will expire on the Sd of March 1869.
After several ballottings the vote stood, Ham
inton Sc, Swan 46, Merrick Z, Pratt /. Mr.
Hamilton represented the Hagerstown district
in Congress from Dec. lS49 to March, 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

A COURT SUPPRESsED.-Selma, Ala, Janu-
airy l6.-Hon. P. G. Ward has decided that
he could not comply with General Pope's ne
gro jury order without violation of bis official
oath, and the court was suppressed by military
authority. AT meeting of the bar of Dallas
county Judge Ward was unanimously sus-
tanned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

WEST VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.-The West
Virginia Legislature assembled on Tuesday
Mr.. Stevenson, former Speaker of the Senate,
was reelected. In the House, Mr.. Wharton,
Of Kanawha. was elected Speaker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

ENLARGED.-The Winchester Times APP
peared last week in new dress-much i'm
proved and enlarged. 1t is now printed upon
power press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Rev. ROBERT WHITE, d. d., will preach at Mid
dleway, in the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday,
10Th instant, morning and night
Jan %, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

Postmaster Kelly has returned more than
5000 letters addressed 70 the Propristor Of
Ensle SiJ fraud IN New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
PREMIUMS.

For every club of Twenty, an extra copy will be
sent. For each club Of Fifty, any six volumes OF
Charles Dickens Works. For each club OF One
Hundred, Full Set of Dickens Works, IL vol
umes). or copy Of Webster's National Pictorial
Dictionary will be sent.
To Committees and Political Clubs, we make an
especial and earnest appeal TO see that roier in
their respective Town hips is without copy OF the
REGISTER for the Campaign.
No Township in the State should be without Its
Club of One Hundred.
Wheeling, Jan. %, ls6S-3t-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

SUPERIOR article Of Cod Liver Oil, fully e.
\ quail to Burnetts, Shines or any Of the bot
lied oil and half the price. for sale BY the
pint, quart or gallon, By c. L. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, Jan. 49, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23

A LARGE and well selected stock ofStationery,
n consisting in part OF Cap, Letter and Note
Paper Buff and White Envelopes Of all sizes, Copy
Books Steel Pens. Lead Pencils, Visiting Cards,
also nice lot Of French Note Paper, with Enyel.
opes to suit, just received and for sale by
Jan. %. c. T. BELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
CAUTION.

IL persons are hereby warned against cutting
n the timber, hauling OF the wood, Or Ielpas-
sing in any way, upon the farm belonging to the
heirs Of the late George Isler. The law will be
rigdly enforced against all parties violating this
notice. JOSEPH CRANE,
January 0, 1861 Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
VALUABLE LAND
NEAR MYERsToWN.

IN obedience 10 a decree Of the Circnit Cour.
Of jefferson County, West Virginia, made
at the October term, 1867, Of the said Court, in
the case Of Joseph Myers complainant vs. I'd
ward Bowlus and others, defendants, depend
ing therein in chaDcery, the undersigned, Spe-
cial Commissioners, named in said decree, will
offer for sale, at public veDdue to the highc.t
bidder, before The Carter-House In the town Of
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia,
On SATURDAY, lat day Of FEBRUARY
1868, at u o'clock noon,
Tract ofLand
containing abont SIXTY ACRES, belonging
to Joseph Myers. situate near Myerstown, ia
said county, being part Of said Myers pu;-
chase from Vim. j. Harris and jeremiah llar-
ris, heirs Of George Harris, deceased, -said
purchase being the 4-7tbs Of the Harris tract
and the land which viii he offered for sale viii
be abou.
SIXTY ACRES
Of said 47ths 50 purchased by Joseph Myers
Of said Heirs Of said Harris
As authorized ia said decree a survey will bo
made aud plat prepared by S. Howell Brown,
Surveyor, showing the boundaresof said part
Of said land to be offered for sale and same viii
be ready FOR exhibition before aud on the day
ofsale
The quality Of the land referred TO, IS that
of the best jefferson land and its location IN
the most desirable section Of the County.
TERMS.-Oue half 10 Cash and the residue
in twelve months with interest from the day Of
sale on the deferred payment
CHARLES j. FAULKNER,
ISAAC F0UKE,
Special Commissioners Of Sale.
January 2, 1866.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
WEEKLY REGISTER.
THE GREAT CAMPAIGN.

TEELING the necessity which so strongly ex-
lists of scattering broadcast and Immediately
among the people, sound information, we now re-
duce our rates of subscription down to about the
cost of white paper.
From the sth of January, including the paper
containg the Proceedings Of the State Convention,
until after the Presidential Election, giving the
Proceedings of the Legislature, Congress, the Ma
tional Conventions of both Parties, &C., &C., the
WEEKLY REGISTER will be sent in
CLUBS OF TEN F0R..................Sl5.
And from April LIST, till after the Presidential
Election, seven and a half months, in
Clubs Of Twenty for.....................S2O.
80 Fifty 80 .................... oV.
| Hundred .....................lOO.
ppENIITMS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-01-23
CLOSING OUT SALE OF
Fall and Winter Goods.

Great Reduction Made in Prices.
rVNHE undersigned will sell from this date his en-
tire Stock Of Goods, consisting Of Domestic
Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Hosiery and Notions,
READKMADE CLOTHING,
Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats, &C., at greatly re-
duced prices.
The best Calcoes from.......l2H 10 Is cents.
Brown Muslins.................lO, IL, 10, IS "
Blcached q .-.......~l0, II, Is, 20, Is :"
De Lanes...................-........ "
All-Wool Flannels. so, co "
Bamora Skirts...................... -
A deduction of from Is TO Is per cent on all Fancy
Goods! Velvet Ribbons, Bugle Trimmings, Dress
Buttons, and other Fancy Goods too numerous to
mention. Fine Lambswool Hose for Ladies and
Misses ten per cent less than regular prices.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED IN
Ready-NHnde Clothing:
will sell whole Suits, such as
Cassinet at $500 worth $500
Union Cashmere at $40, worth SIS
Atwood do. {" Is. 20 q Is
Blk, Sack Coat from $50 to lO-worth double.
Pants and Vest at same rate ofprices.
The Stock of Gents Furnishing Goods at first
Baltimore Cost.
Fine White Shirts from 81 TO S2l5.
Cashmere and Flannel Shirts 81 TO S2II.
Gents Undershirts Linen and Paper Collars,
Suspenders Buck and Cashmere Gloves, Necktics,
etc., will all be closed out at first cost.
NJ. BEHREND,
Agent for II. c. at the old stand opposite
Campbell 6 Masons Drug Store.
Jan. %, 1868.