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The New York herald., 1868-03-07

General Meade Declines 20 Appoin, an Alder.

mnn,
MONTGOMERY March q, ls88
In response TO an application 70 General Meade for
the srpon,msn, Of an Alderman for one OF the wards Of
this city he replies 10 tho Mayor that unless there
ureon, necessity for II he does not desire 20 make an
appointment, as the people viii soon DC called on 10
elect one o. their own choice.
Two Of the men arrested In this city about ten days
ago for burglary and attempt 10 blow open safe IN
shown the trial that they are thieves from New
York. and that q gang Of them we're operating n the
southern cities The two convicted claim the names on
Mayer and FRANKLIN but one Of them known In New
York a BLACK Dan, y noted thief and houseoreaker
They will be sentenced 10 tina Pantentiary day.
The New York herald., 1868-03-07
MEXICO.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the HERALD.

The Yucatan Expedition to Return Home.
HAVANA, March 8. 1868.
Private advices from Sisal report that the
Mexican man.of.war Tabasco had arrived there
with orders for General Alatorres forces to return
to Vera Cruz.
The New York herald., 1868-03-07

American Commemorative Our Iron steam.
ship Builders Can DO II Allowed.
Evidence sufficient has been adduced during
the past week in the columns of the HERALD
to convince the most skeptical that American
mech anical skill can produce iron steamships,
fitted with improved screw engines, inferior to
none now plying the ocean in economy and
speed. The recent letters Of our correspond
ent from Wilmington and Chester, with that OF
Monday and another to-day from Phladel-
phia, detailing the extent and capacity of the
respective marine establishments OF those
cities, long engaged in this important mechani.
cal industry, establish this fact Our CORE
spondent has also given the results of long
conversations with the representatives Of
these iron works, which come to us laden
with sadness that the nations CONNIE erce, once
so powerful and prosperous, should have with
In few years sunk into utter insigniHc ance,
while foreign rivals have been constantly lay
Ing on lines to that exten, that to day they are
the sole ocean carriers. The United States won
renown BY Its incompatible clipper ships, and
will again In their iron steamships, when op.
portunities are offered the builders within its
limits Then their productions will be bright
and brave vessels, where human genius and
ART combine TO make their remembrance
immortal The list Of successful iron steam.
ships already constructed in this country,
appended to the letter Of to-day from
Philadelphia, adds further proof OF the past
skill and triumphs Of our naval architects, and
makes mute appeal to the cries for relief
that idle engineers and demoralized com.
merce seek at the hands Of the government
This obtained, AMI Dee, Of steamships will
sweep the American ensign along the seas Of
the Roba
The New York herald., 1868-03-07
EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS.

LfvEspoof, March O. The National Steamship Com
pany's steamer Denmark, Captain Thons0n, from Ma"
YORK February %, arrived hero TO-DAY.
The New York herald., 1868-03-07

Reinstatement of the New Orleans Street
Commissioner-Delcgntc to tho National
Democratic Convention.
NRw ORLxASs March 9 1868.
Tho following special order No. 90 was issued By
General Hancock las, uisht:-
By direct on OF General Grant, much OF paragraph
four, special order No. 26 current series from
these headquarters dated February ls6s as removes
William Baker from the Office OF Street Commissioner for
the city Of New Orleans and appoints George ID Field
In bic place, hereby revoked and the sad william
Baker hereby renstaed and will resume the duties
OF said once OF street. Comm for the city OF New
Orleans the same as II sad order OF removal had not
beer made.
Tie louisiana White Mans Conservative convention
assembled yesterday morning There was fun repro.
sentaonI from all parts OF tho State The proceedings
were har and patriotic,
Tbs Convention organized and proceeded 70 tne erection
Of delegates TO the National Democratic Convention.
Genera. James y. Steedman was nominated AZ one of
the deegates COR the State large The otner delegates
al large MessrS b T. Jonas, James heCloskey and
Duncan Craig
The New York herald., 1868-03-07
RANCE.
Tho Bank Return.

Vu0 UUnK hetuTus
PARIS, March Q, 1858.
The regular weekly returns Of The condition Of tho
Bank Of France made public to-day The bullion IN
vault has increased siucs the las! statement BY the
amount Of four million franca
The New York herald., 1868-03-07
LOUISIANA.

PrOceedi:Rs Of the C0nvention-A Resolution
Proposlng the Expuision Of JET Davis from
the State.
New ORLEANS, March g. 1868
In the Louisiana Reconstruction Convention To-day .
resolution approving The impeachment Of President
johnson was offered and laid over
resolution offered BY Mr. Cromwell (coloredl, to the
effect 'that as the presence of Jefferson Davis
the arch traitor, was detrimental! 10 peace and
good order be bs notified 10 this State within
twenty -four hours created considerable excitement
Mr. Blackburn said II was barbArism TO order Mr..
Davis, who ts nov, In sense, shacklcs and a
prisoner, out o. the State and said he regarded him
personally az brave and candid man, but politically
traitor and moved that tho resolution be returned TO
the delegate from whom u smALAted II was carried
BY o vote OF 6e TO s.
A resolution was adopted that member be electe
registrar who IS caddae for any ONCE under ths
constitution.
motion 10 90 into the election OF rogi strars was
adopted.
The New York herald., 1868-03-07
AMUsEMENrs THIS EVENING.

AhUsEnENFS ThlS bvESkNo
S o1sRa M.nss S''A0
THEATRE coMIouR. sl4 Broadwsy.-Bosros Ballet
AID PANToMIIl TRouPE. Matinee at ~.
BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway.-sAx Matinee at
~
BowERy THEATRE. Bowery.-AARos tn. AORosAr-
NEW YORK THEATRE. opposite New York HOTEL
GoBopY's DAUGHTER. MAtnea atA
FRENCH rHSATRE.-Lrs Lossrs PAuvass Matinee
OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway. Matinee at IN
LIrrLs BAREFOOT. Evening at s-FAScHos
Matinee al l.
wALLACK's THEATRE. Broadway and 18th street,
PAUL PRY-lcI ON PARLE FRAScAis
PIXIES OPERA HOUSE. 23d st., Eighth
Matinee al l-NoRhA.
NEW YORK CIRCUS. Fourteenth strset-GrxxAs1lc
EtuEsrRrAsisM. &c. Matinee at ~.
KELLY Icons M1NsrRELs 40 Brosdwsy. -soxos
EccxSIRIclTlxs. &c-GRASD DUTcH "s." Matinee Al ~
SAN FRANCISCO xINsrRELs Ss5 Broadway.-ErHro.
PLAN EsrsRrAsxrSTa SINGING. DANCING AND BuRLrsaUsa
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE. 2ol Bowsry.-Coxo
SocALsN. MICRO MNsTRxLsr &C. Matinee at ~
,BurLERs AMERICAN THEATRE ~ gro.dw.y.-
BALLET, FARCE PASroMInR, &c Matinee at 2h.
STEINWAY HALL-Matnee al s-REApINCs FROM
SHAKsPKARK-KNG LEAR.
BUNYAN HALL. Broadway and Fifteenth srset-rHs
pILcRIh. Matinee at 2.
IRVING HALL. Irving Paee-GRASD MUSICAL FESTIVAL
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-Tus GRAND
pucHKsL
MRS r. B. coNwAY's PARK THEATRE. Brootyu.-
Jrssis BROWN
HOOLEY's OPERA HOUSE. BROOKLYN. -EraopIAy
ANsrRELsY-BuRLrsauH OF THE WILD vAwH
EclKkcl ART.
New York. Saturday. March =, 1868.
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New York. Saturday. March :. 1893
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MISCELLANEOUS.

By the Cuba cable we have news from Cuba 81 Do.
ningc and Mexico via Havana General Bae, will re.
man at Curacoa. counter revolution had broken out
IN sayaa provinces Of a. Domingo under the lead Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
Irregularities.

Religion may be restraining influence; 1t
should also be inspiring. State laws may limit
our individual freedom, may deprive US OF in-
toxicating drink, but because we cannot obtain
it are we therefore temperate? Docs not true
temperance grow out of conviction that intem-
perance is debasing and wrong? Then must
our appeal be to the moral sense. If cannot
persuade my friend to believe and act so as to
develope all that is highest in his nature, shall
therefore turn to the police, as if religion had
failed? Shall call fraud and swindling ir-
regularity because the guilty party are Phari-
sees of my own sect Shall blame the young
er men who are enthusiastic and believing, and
not condemn the capitalists who know they
were on the road to ruin and disgrace, and, in
stead of nipping the evil in the bud, for 50
much per cent hel ped it with the golden sun
shine of their influence? What we need IS
that everyday honesty be preached with pow
er Let religion slough its cowardice and con-
denim its own church members when they drag
its garments in the mire. Let the pulpit pro-
claim, Thou art the mani What influence
have generalities and platitudes even in the
General Court?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
A Second Ulysses.

An old man Of very acute physiognomy, an
swerng to the name of Jacob Wilmot, was
brought before the police court. His clothes
looked as though they might have been bought
second-handed in his youthful prime, for they
had suffered more from the rubs Of the world
than the proprietor himself.
What business?
None I'm traveller.
a vagabond, perhaps?
You are not far from wrong. Travellers aud
vagabonds are about the same thing. The
difference is that the latter travels without
money the former without brains.
Where have you travelled
All over the continent.
For what purpose
Observation.
What have you observed?
4 little to commend, much TO censure, and
very much to laugh at?
Hump what do you commend 2
A handsome woman that will stay nt home.
an eloquent preacher that will preach short
sermons good writer that will no; write too
much and fool that has sense enough to hold
his tongue.
What do you censure2
A man that marries girl for her fine cloth
ing youth who studies medicine while he has
the use Of his hands; and the people who will
elect a drunkard 10 office.
What do you laugh at
laugh at man who expects his position
to command that respect which his personal
qualifications and qualities do not merit.
lie was dismissed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
An Eloquent Extract.

"Generation after generation says fne
writer, "haye felt as we now feel, and their
lives were active as our own. They passed
like vapor, while nature wore the same aspect
Of beauty as when her Creator commanded her
to be. The heavens shall be as bright over our
graves as they are now around our paths The
world will have the same attractions for our
offspring unborn as she had once for our chill
dren. Yet a little while all will have happen
ed. The throbbing heart will be stilled, and
all will be at rest Our funeral will wind Its
way; and prayers will be said, and then we
shall be left alone in silence and darkness Tor
the worms. And, may it be, for a short time
we may be spoken Of, but the things Of life
will creep in, and our names will soon be for
gotten. DAYS will continue to move on and
laughter and song will be heard in the room
in which we died and the eye that mourned
for Us will be dried, and gisten again with joy !;
and even our children will cease 70 think Of US,
and will not remember to lisp our names
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

A traveller stopped at public house in ver-
mont, for the purpose Of getting dinner,
knocked at the door but received no answer.
Going in he found little white-headed man
in the embrace Of his wife who had his head
under her arm, while with the other hand she
was giving her little lord pounding. Wish
ing to put an end to the fight our traveller
knocked on the table and cried out in loud
voice-Hallo there who keeps this house p
The husband though much out Of breath, an
swered: : Stranger, that's just what VIC are try
ing to decide!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
POLITICAL.
The Last New Ballad.

al will not ask TO press that check"
Without a guarantee
That nature spreads the pearl and red
Which there | always see;
Those lustrous lips will not touch,
Unless YOU promptly say
That their bright hue is fast and true,
And will not wash away.
Those brilliant eyes may owe their charm
To belladonna's use;
Complexion tints, I've heard dark hints,
Are changed by walnut juicei
And i'll ask the dearest girl,
For whom alone live,
For one long tress To kiss and bless,
1t mayn't be hers to give.
The pcnciled brow, the raven lash,
Are open to a doubt,
And some mistrust, but they're unjust,
The shape ! rave about;
SO in this dubious state Of things,
And a. the weather's warm.
will not seek To press that check,
Or ask to clasp that FORM Punch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

PE1s.-Pets should always be tolerated, for
they have their proper place in every house
hold. If they furnish to the young imaginary
playfellows, if they help older people TO forget
the cares ofthe present aud soften the austerities
Of this hard worlds life; II, above all, they can
be made morally significant, let US not contenn
them as unworthy Of our regard. Frolicsome
kittens, sweet-singing birds, brave old dogs
and shall we not add merry-hearted children
have heightened aud gladdencd and sweeten-
Cd this world 10 many.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
Efficacy of Prayer.

Our self denying friends, the political preach
ers of Radical pursuasion, have been remarka-
bly, industrious during the past week or two,
in instructing the Almighty on His duty in the
matter of impeachment. He was invoked
from hundreds of pulpits, and especially from
Conferences, Synods, Assemblies and Chap
lains desks, to take under His especial charge
the verdict of the High Court of Impeachment.
The suppliants almost invariably assumed to
give instructions or advice as to what it was
best to do about the matter, only admitting
the superior knowledge of the Almighty in
patronizing and conceding sort Of way. For
instance, while the prayers were sent up that
the High Court might be endowed with supe-
rior wisdom to know the right. yet good care
was taken TO assure the Lord that the acquit-
tai of Andrew johnson would be attended with
the most direful consequences. We notice
that Bishop Simpson, a gentleman well and IA
vorably known in Pittsburgh, adopted this
plan in getting the Methodist General Confer
ence, at Chicago, to pray for the High Court,
last week The Bishop in his resolutions pro-
vided for prayers for just verdict, but added
for the private information of the Lord, that a
verdict of acquittal would seriously embarrass
the clerical carpet-baggers who are raiding on
the pleasant fields and pastures fair Of the
Methodist Church South. This was a sort Of
quiet hint to the Father of All, that the con-
viction of Mr. johnson would be just the
thing, to make matters pleasant to the Metho-
dist Missionaries in the Southern States
Quito Gl-oly Pact
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

GEMS or THoUGHT.-Nothing 50 belittles a
man as petty pleasures.
Passions are but nature; it is not repenting
that is corruption.
All the passions seek that which nourshes
them timidity loves the idea Of danger.
There is very little charity or benevolence
in deed, If the doer thinks there is great
deal
They err widely who purpose 10 turn men
to the thoughts Of better world by making
them think meanly Of this.
Candor consists in giving fair and delio'
crate hearing to opinions, and arguments aOd
weighing fairly both sides Of each 9res''on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

DoLLs.-A doll is one Of the imperious
wants, and at the same time one Of the most
delicious instincts Of feminine childhood. To
clean, clothe, adorn, dress, undress dress again,
teach, scod little, nurse, lull, send TO sleep.
and imagine that something is somebody--the
whole future Of woman is contained in this.
While dreaming and prattling, making littlo
Lousseauz and cradles, while sewing little
frocks and aprons, the child becomes a girl
the girl becomes a maiden, and the maiden be-
comes a woman. The first child is a contin-
uation of the last doll a little girl without 4
doll is nearly as unhappy and quite as imPas-
sible as a wife without children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
Spats.

Four patriots have already announced their
anxiety to take Colfaxs Congressional seat
Don't be in hurry, gentlemen Coliax viii
want it
The Chicago platform on the money ques-
ton reminds one of the old rhyme slightly al
tered:
at wires in, and wires ont,
And still il leaves all folks in doubt
II II. L. Grant and ;. Coliax
Mean pay in gold or in greenbacks"
"DIsLoYAL." Some disloyal cuss, without
the love of Sambo in his heart, perpetrated the
following;
ULYSSES and a monkey
Rode gallantly and true;
Ulysses rode jackass,
And the monkey he rode t'ro.
Wendell Phillips pursues Grant with cruel
literalness. He now says "Grant cannot
stand up before a glass of whiskey without
falling down" from which it must be inferred
that he does not take it straight, but the re-
verse.
4 correspondent writing to a Richmond pa
per says that The delegation from Washing
ton to the Chicago Convention could get no
spoons at their meals until the waters were
assured that Ben. Butler was not in the crowd. y"
Ben. Butler says he should despise the Ten
Commandments if they taught him TO forgive
Andy johnson. OF course he would hate the
Commandments any how, because one of them
says, Thou shalt not steal.
Grants letter may be summed up in two
lines :-"Gentlemen don't care to have any
ideas of my own, but will act as fgure-head to
your machine. Smoke?'
General Spoons Butler is to be appointed
Minister to Alta Vea, under Grants admins
tration, and take his pay in guano
Forney says Butler was born at Kinderhook,
Ny. Prentice says he kind o hooked at
New Orleans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
PIANOS, PIANOS.

For the Best Pianos now .made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia andNew York Pianos 10y the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFICE ANp WARERooy No. NORTH LrHERTY
ST, near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE. MD.
CtTIEFF'S PIANOS have all the latest improve
= ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts, and the Improved French Action.
fully warranted for Fire Years, with privilege OF
exchange within II months if not entirely atisac-
tory to purchaser.
Secondhand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 TO $500.
Referees who have our Pianos in use -.
Gen. r. +. Lec Lexington, Nirginih. Gen.
Rubt Ransom Wilmington, y. G. Johr Burns.
Dr. /. c. Cordc, Warren Eby, John b. Packett,
Charlcstown. Thos. NJ. I,bell of jefferson county,
D. B. Burns of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswel-
der Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. y call is solicited.
March %, lsGs-till Nov. IA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
SASH FACTORY,

VNHE undersigned are now prepared C.. furnish
| FRAMES. DOORS. BLINDS. SASU.iLOOR-
ING. NOULDINGS. BRACKETS, or any kind OF
Scroll Saving, and everything needed in the way
of woodwork about the building Of Houses, at our
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on the Shenandoah river, 2lI miles above Keycs'
Ferry. 3 miles below Shannondale Springs, and ,
mjles from Charlcstown.
As this is home enterprise we look for the pa
tronaCc of ou~ own people, and If they d' not en-
couraC, ms il will not be on account either Of our
prices, quality ofwork, or spirit OF accommodations
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kent constantly on hand
for sale. Post Office. Charlc'town, Jefferson Co.,
West Va. KEARSLEY SHEERER.
WILLIAM PmLLIrs, Manager.
April IG lSGS
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VIRGINIA LANDS.
LOWELL BROWN,

- no w ILL DIV w ~
Real Estate Agent.
CU,RLESTOWN, JEFFERSON CO., W. VA
HAs FOR SALE H. ,u-.,o- of
Fine Farms.
LARGE Tracts Of GRAZING LANDS; Large Tracts
of Land which can be divided. Several Large
FIGURING MILLS;
Valuable and Extensive Water Power; Large
Tracts of Timber Land Several desirable build
ing and improved Lots in Charlestown.
LANDS N JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Mills and Water Power in same.
LANDS IN CLARKE COUNTY.
Mills, Ac., in same.
Lands lu Berkeley County.
Lands In Loudoun County, Mills, 4c., In same.
Lands in Fauquier County.
WANTED
Four eiIimproved farms from 100 % $50 Acres
good land for which a liberal price viii be paid.
Also. halla-dozen farms 10 EENI-applicauons
are made daily.
An persons wishing their property advertised IN
my next Descriptive Circular will please give me
a call I viii advertise extensively in Maryland
and Pennsylvania, and through the North.
Aqeat.-DANIEL b. LrCAS, Esq, Halltown,
sud f. G.. FREEL, Esq, Shepherdstown. jefferson
County. W. Va. Agents also in Frederick City,
HaEerst0wn, Baltimore and other cities.
y HOWELL BROWN.
Dec s, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

"IF HAD TO BE 4 BmD."-If had 10 DO
a bird wouldn't be lark they have 10 riso
so early, and go to bed at dark. ] wouldn't
be an eagle, the king Of birds, Iso-callcd j l
wouldn't be his majesty for fear might DO
bald. wouldn't be a sparrow-it wouldn't
be much fun to have the noble sportsman como
round with dog and gun. Nor yet would be
a chicken, COS when the mortal coil was shut-
fled of, my quiet life might finish in broil.-
But if | had to be bird, Id be one that was
q fy"-Td be a gay canary, and | will tell you
why: because you're treated handsome aud,
if you only sings, gets cuttleGSh and chickweed,
and lots Of bully things; and to some charm
ing creature you can breathe your love in song.
and warble out your roundelays right 10 her
sweet and strong she'll call you all the pref
test names-you1l live in her boudoir Now,
If you had to be bird, amt this worth living
for?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

Tell me, ye angelic hosts, ye messengers OF
love, shall swindled printers here below, have
no redress above?
The shining angel band replied
ITO US is knowledge given; deliDquents On
tie rriz.s,a took ear reve' snte' He7ven.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02
NIISCELLANY.
Tell Your Mother.

How many girls tell their mother everything :?
Not those young ladies' who, going to and
from school, smile, bow, and exchange notes
and cartes de risite with young men who make
fun of them and their pictures, speaking in
way that would make their cheeks burn with
shame if they heard it. All this, most incred-
ulous and romantic young ladies, they will do,
although they gaze at your fresh young faces
admringly, and send or give you charming
verses and bouquets. No matter what other
girls do" don't You do it. Schoolgirl frta-
tions may end disastrously, as many foolish,
wrctched young girl could tell you. Your
yearning for some one to love is a great need
of every womans heart But there is time for
everything. Don't let the bloom and freshness
of your heart be brushed off in silly firtations.
Render yourself truly intelligent; and, above
all, tell your mother everything. Never be
ashamed to tell her, who should be your best
friend and confdante, all you think and feel.
1t is very strange that so many young girls
will tell every person before mother that
which is most important she should know. 1t
is very sad that Indifferent persons should
know more about her own fair daughters than
she docs herself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-02

An important treaty between the United
States and the Usage Indians has been con-
cluded and signed, by which the latter give up
their trust lands in Kansas, amounting to
about eight million acres.