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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
How it Came to Pass.

Il was stated in a Richmond dispatch, a few
DAYS ago. that one Of the colored delegates had
been called for the first time to the chair of the
Virginia Convention, now sitting in Richmond.
The Richmond papers Of the 2d explain how
tins occurred. Il appears that Judge Under
wood. presiding officer Of the convention, had
risen 70 answer charge Of attempt at bribery
brought against him by Mr.. Hawxhurst, Of
Alexandra, when Mr. J. C.. Gibson, one Of the
leading conservative members. suggested that,
as the gentleman no doubt felt a deicacy in
defending himself against a personal charge
from the speakers chair, he should take the
tioor and call some one else 70 his place. Judge
Underwood then requested Mr.. Gibson TO &C
cept the chair, which he did promptly. and.
having listened to Judge Underwood's speech.
remarked that be had 70 leave the ball. and re-
queSted the gentleman from Norfolk, DR..
Bayne, colored. 20 take the chair, which the
doctor at once did amidst the laughter Of the
conservatives and blacks, and the indignant
looks Of the white radicals-Bal Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Old Virginia.

Tho Old Dominion is a, last placed strict
Is under a military satraP as Governor. The
tern Of PeirPoint having expired on the LIST Of
January last, and he being ineligible for re-
election. Gen. Scbo6eld has generously given
the people a Governor in the person Of Gen.
H. H. Wells, formerly in command at Alexan-
dria. The Mongrel Convention having finished
its lsbors, we must patiently await the result
Of the election on the Constitution prepared at
Washington and revised and improved by
Lewis Lindsey. the erudite darkey who figured
80 largely during the sessions Of the Conven-
ton. We feel confident that the instrument
win be repudiated by large majority Of the
people. for the more decent portion OF the ne
groes are beginning to exhibit disgust and
scorn for the vile connection.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Impeachment a Failure.


The New York Herald, always well posted
in historical lore, brings to mind the fact that
Benjamin franklin favored the impeachment
clause in the Constitution rs a means Of explo-
ding unfounded charges against the Executive
that the President might have |" the oppor-
tunity of indicating his character The Her
aid thus refers to the recent proceedings of the
Senate -
1.-THE impeachment trial wonderfully sus-
tains prosaic Old Ben's view of this great ma
tional process There is no punishment in the
case at all it is all vindication. For months
the President has been held up by bitter polltl-
cal opponents as the most atrocinus criminal :;
and it has been vehemently declared that the
safety of the government depended npon lis
removal. SO persistent, so positive, so extrava-
CANT have been the declarations against him Of
the radical party. that had there never been an
impeachment trial it would never have been
possible to quite efface from the mind of the
people all that has been said the impression
would have gone down to posterity that in
view of such denunciatiOn there must really
| have been grave acts Of official misconduct ia
the Presidents career.
"But impeachment has brought the accnsers
| into court: it has given them the chance to pose
their charges formally and produce evidence.
They have now nearly concluded their lahors
and with what result? One more obvious than
all otherS-tbe vindication Of the PRESIDENT
They have done their utmost and find them
selves utterly unable to prove anything TO his
preiudice-unahle to show any reason why he
should be displaced, why he has not been a
good and faithful servant of the people. I'M
parchment has absolutely no case 1T all It's
allegations were ptifu enough, and it cannot
even prove those All the evidence Of guilt it
has produced to this hour reacts against it and
proves the contrary to what it desires. But
ler's effort to prove a conspiracy has made it as
clear as sunlight that there was no conspiracy,
and that wonderful ;mpcacher was himself
ashamed Of the evidence he had brought and
tried to cover his shame with a laugh.
But exactly in proportion as the radicals
find themselves unable to carry impeachment
by evidence and the forms Of justice, so they
become more and more energetic in their at
tempts to carry it by bullying and outrage
Old Stevens threat against any Senator who
would dare" 10 vote against Impeachment
seemed at the time it was made TO awaken the
Senate 10 some sentiment Of the position in
which it was thereby put before the country -
There was some appearance that the repulsior
of that old viragoS domineering might stimu'
late the court to an honest discharge Of it:
duty; and we may hope that the last effort tC
influence a verdict on matters beyond the re-
cord may have a similar result"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

Sergeant Bates. who has been travelling
through the Son. them States, carryinga United
States flag. as he lad laid a wager he could do
without molestation from the Mississippi to
Washington, seems to have nearly finished his
task. having arrived safely at Raleigh, North
Carolina. Instead of being asSalled or even
ANNOYED, the old soldier has received marked
demonstrations of respect, courtesy and hoSpl-
tality from the Southern people all along the
line Of his extended march. Il is not suIprl-
sing, therefore, to find radical Journal eudeay-
oring TO injure the military record Of Sergeant
Bates when in the United States army. aud to
represent that be was rather an Indifferent SOL
der. But if that were true it in no wise di-
miniShes the significance Of the fact that the
flag has travelled through the whole South and
been respected, though carried 10 the hands of
only one man, and, according 10 the radicals
not much of a man at that Ii will be observed
that the only assault upon the United States
standard-bearer has come from a radical source,
and that this has been reserved till all hope
was given up that some diSloyal Southron
would assaSsinate the sergeant, in which event
we should have heard of him only as one Of the
heroes of the war, and martyr at the shrine
of patriotiSm.-B1lt. Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

4 man passed through our town one day
last week, in one-horse wagon, double quick
ing il eastward The wagon contained nc
less than seven lively women. He had stolen
the wagon and horse from some one in Wash
ington County, and was trying to make his es-
cape with his live freight, when he was over
hauled few miles from town, and himself
and one Of the women were brought back not,
however, until a considerable fight took place.
Six Of the women were left on the battle-fe
minus their bold defender They are believers
in old Brigham Young's doctrine, and are full
filling the scriptures-that every man shall
have seven women pinned to his coat-tail.
WWheriHe Dispatch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TTNHE undersigned wishes 10 inform the citizens
Of Jefferson and surrounding counties that he
has Just received a we'll seec ted stock Of Spring
Goods, such as
DRY, FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODS,
Ready-Made Clothing & Furnishing Goods.
will sell Best Prints Fast eolors warranted
from IL To Is cts Brown and Bleached Cottons
from 10 10 25; Mouseline dc LANES from 20 10 Is
Striped COttOns 10; Bed Ticking from IS 20 IS
Best Manchester Ginghams 20; White snd'Cold
Flannels from Is 70 IS cts.
The stock Of Hosiery, Dress Trimmings and Fan
cy Goods in generals complete. Ladies' and Miss
es' Hose from lax % so; HOOpskrts 10 to 400 /;
Gloves Plain. Hem-stitohed and Tucked Hdkfs
New STYLE Head-Bsnds. and many other ASticles in
this line will be fOld at low prices.
MILLINERY GOODS,
Consisting Of the latest styles Of Hats, Bonnets.
Sundowns, Bonnet Frames, Ribbons, Flowers, Ru-
ches Shakers. ic., will be sold to suit the times
The assortment Of
Ready-Made Clothing
Is the largest and cheapest brought TO Chsr!estown
since the War. ! will sell whole Suits from 10
$50, and other goods belonging to this line IN pro-
portion,
FURNISHING GOODS,
Such as Fine White Shirts. Cashmere, FLANNEL,
Cotton and Linen Striped do, Under Garments,
Collars Cuffs, Neck Ties, &C.. at the lowest baiu-
HO'' r'' BEHREyD,
Agent for n. c. at the old stand opposite
Campbell q hasou's Drug Store.
ArriIs, 1853
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

UNITED STATES SUPREME CoURT.-Wash-
ington April G.-The United States Supreme
Court adjourned to-day until December next.
\ number of opinions were announced in i'm
portant cases.
The case, which has long been pending, of
Mrs. General Gaines against the city Of New
Orleans and many citizens thereof, for certain
property in that city. left her by her father.
was decided by the Supreme Court to-dayin her
favor. Prominent lawyers here, who are fully
posted as to the value of this property, say
that this decision viii undoubtedly make her
the wealthiest woman in America.
Two other cases involving the same princi-
Piles were also decided lately in favor Of Mrs.
Gaines. The matter has been in controversy
thirty years.
Associate Justice Darts expressed the opin-
ion of himself, Chief Justice Chase and Asso-
ciate Justices Nelson, Clifford and Fields. 1t
was dssented from by associate Justices Grier,
Swayne and Miller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

Two STUDENTS DRowNED.-A messenger
from Lexington, says the Stanton Spectator
who brought telegram on Sunday last to be
forwarded from here to the families interested,
brings the information that on Saturday even
ing last two students of Washington College,
who were fishing in the North River below
the dam, near Lexington, in fat-boat, had
the boat swamped by the water falling over
the dam, and both were drowned Their names
were L. S. Byerly and R. Lucket-both of
Frederick City, Nd The body of only one
had been recovered when the messenger left
at ten o'clock on Saturday night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Bnnl<ruIDtcy.

Messengers Notice.
THIS IL 10 give notice that on the 18th day of
March. A ID. 1868. Warrantin bankruptcy
was issued against the Estate Of WIN w. SELBY,
~ Harper's Ferry, in the County Of Jefferson, and
State Of West Virginia, who has been adjudged
Bankrupt on his own petition; that the payment
Of any debts and delivery Of any property. belong
ing TO such Bankrupt, % him or for his use, and
the transfer Of any property by him are forbidden
by law: that meeting Of the creditors Of the said
Bankrupt, to prove their debts and 10 choose ono
or more Assgnees Of his Estate, will be held At
Court Of Bankruptcy n be holden at Nartnsburg,
before II. II. Blackburn. Register, for the ID Dis-
trict Of West Virginia, on the Nth day NJ April,
1868, at 10 A. VI. j.. 4. LUCE,
Deputy Z. g. Marshal as Messenger.
April Q, ls6s-2w. Prs. fee a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS MURDER.-A young
man named Emanuel Cross was killed on Thurs
day last, about eight miles below Richmond
by some unknown person. He had been for
some time in the employment Of Mr.. John w.
Gathright, and came to the city that morning
with load of charcoal, after disposing Of
which, he purchased some seed oats and other
articles, as directed by Mr. G., and started for
home on his cart.
As he did not make his appearance next
morning Mr.. Gathright proceeded up the road
to look for him, and found his dead body about
two miles above his place, on road leading
from the Charles City to the Williamsburg
road. near the White Oak Swamp The
deceased bad evidently been killed by gun
shot in the head. Richmond " hg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

GENERAL ROBERT f. lea Lexington
paper says: General Lee was recently con-
fined to his room for some days but he is now
performing his usual duties. think there is
a very perceptible change in him since he came
to Lexington. This life of confinement does
not agree with him. He lacks that lightness
Of step and brilliancy of eye that were prculiar
to him when he commanded his fiery legion at
Charlottesville, or even on that monrnful day
when he surrendered his war-worn but veteran
soldiers Of the Lost Cause"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Bankruptcy.

NOTICE 10 Creditors tAat Assignee has petit
' TONED for general meeting 81 the CREDITOR.
In the matter 81 JOSEPH GOLDSMITH q
Charlestown. Jefferson County, West Va, Bank
ruut at Martinsburg. in the said Dissric, on the
25th day Of MARCH, A. D., 1863.
IN BAYRRUPTCY
Di.frief Of Wet Virginia %. Notice b here
bv given that petition has been fled in said Court
by e. VI. GaLLlHER. Assignee Of JOSEPH GOLD
SMITH. who has been duly declared a Bankrupt
under the Act Of Congress Of March 2. 1863 for .
general meeting OF the creditors Of the said Bant
rupt. and that under the order ~ the Court gen
eral meeting ~ the creditors will be held a.
MARTIssBURG, APRIL %, 1868,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. before H. IT, Blackburn, Re-
gister, when and where YOU NAV attend.
VI. II. BLACKBURN, Registsr.
JasPTR Y, MooEE, Clerk Of the District Court.
April 0, 1863
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

The Virginia Convection having very nearly
completed is srdnous labors and finding moth
ing more 70 talk abo,.t, has concluded TO sub
nit 10 an adi0urngnent sometime during the
present week. Tbezeistrolble among the Rad
icals in regard to the recent appointment BY
Gen. Sehofeld Of PrOEisioOAi Military Gov
error Cor the State. and tEo committees have
bees sax 70 Washington to protest against 1t.
General GfaCt has also telegraP5ed 70 General
Schofeld TO Suspend bis order until be receives
further instrucE0os.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

SENATOR WHsoS.-The Natick orator was
in Richmond Saturday, and visited the conven-
ton. He was invited to privileged seat,
and seemed to enjoy the questionable honor
Hine. who occupied the chair. was so overpow-
cred by the majesty Of his presence that he for
got to appoint committee TO conduct tile SEN
ator to a seat, but called ont 20 him TO come
forward. The Senator had previously found his
way into the negro gallery hut did not remain
there Richmond WHO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

THE IMPEACHMENT TRrAL.-The Baltimore
Sun Of Monday says the prosecution, being
the managers of impeachment on the part Of
the House of Representatives, in the trial OF
the President, closed their case on Saturday
last. with the exception of some cumulative
evidence yet to be offered; but that any one,
not previously calling for impeachment as a
party measure, really believes that there has
been anything developed in the evidence jnsti-
flying conviction Of the Presdentof high crimes
and misdemeanors, it would be an insult tc
common sense to suppose. On the request Of
the Presidents counsel for three days time the
Senate adjourned as court Of Impeachment
until Thursday next. The counsel indicate
that their testimony on behalf Of the President
is largely documentary, which it requires some
little time to get together and arrange. The
opening for the defense will doubtless awaker
new interest in the trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

TUESDAY. Apr. ., 1868.
Special Notices.
To CONsUMPTIVEs.

The RKy. EDWARD A. WILSON willsend (fre'
of CHARGE To all who desire il, the prescription
with the directions for making and using the sim
pie remedy by which he was cured OF alung spec
ton and that dread disease Consumption. MS on
ly object is to benefit the afflicted and ne nope,
every sufferer will try this prescription as ~ wi
cost them nothing, and may prove blessing
Please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. l6s South Second Street. Williamsburg
New York.
May9 lS67-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald has an alarming story going 20
show tina: the Radicals have deep scheme on
foot to remove Andrew johnson and put Gen.
eral Grant Immediately in his place This
correspondent alleges that Collax is to resign
all claim TO the succession on condition of being
nominated for Vice President at Chicago cud
that Wade is to be overslaughed by constituting
the law not to mean pro tempore president
Of the Senate; and that tie Radicals say they
will have no more change, but that they will
put Grant in the White House right away on
the removal Of johnson, then nominate him
for President and Colfax for Vice President, and
so settle the matter.
The correspondent adds:
"The real programme, so far as it can be
discovered is, as stated, to make Gen. Grant
de tdcto President. as he cannot be de jure by
this revolutionary measure; and when once
euthroued in power it is claimed by the more
ultra Jacobin partsanS that all necessary steps
10 perpetuate his reign will be adopted Is it
not high time for the true patriotism Of the
country to arouse itself and scrutinize keenly
what is going on? We are a republic to-day.
For how long?'
fits conundrum, we give It M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Errors Of Youth.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner
vous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the ei
fects of youthful indiscretion. will, for the sake
suffering humanity, send free TO all who need 1t
the recipe and directions for making the simple re
medy BY which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
to profit BY the advertisers experience, can do Sc
BY addressing. in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN, AZ Cedar ST., New York
MAY 9. lS61-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

The Secretary of State has selected Hon.
Ward II. Lamon, late Marshal Of the District
of Columbia, to represent the United States in
the settlement of the special interests pending
between the Russian and American Govern
meuts. It's not yet known that Mr.. Lamon
will accept the commission.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
BANKRUPT

on his own petition; that the payment Of any debts
and delivery ~ any property belonging % such
bankrupt. 10 him or for his use. and the transfer
of anv property By him, are forbidden BY law that
a meeting of the creditors Of the said Bankrupt %
prove their debts and 10 choose one oTmore As
sgnees Of his estate will be- held AZ Court Of
Bankruptcy. % be- holden at MartiDsburg, before
n II. blackburn. Register for the I'd District n
West Virginia on the 9th day OF April 1868, a.
10 o'clock. A. VI. l.. A. LUCE,
Deputy L. 8. Marshal as Messenger.
April Q, ls6s-2w. Prs. fee 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
IMPORTATION.

Information guaranteed to produce luSuriant
Growth NJ hair upon bald head or beardless face.
Also recipe for the removal of Pimples Blotches,
Eruptons. etc. on the skin, leaving the same soft,
clear and beautiful can be obtained without charge
BY addressing
THOS. F. CHAPMAN, CHEMIST.
s23 Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

BELLS WHITE OIL.-All who have used
this admirable compound, unanimously award
to it the merit Of being the Best and Cheapest
Liniment for Rheumatism. Sprsins, Bruises,
and Cuts, for Man or Beast. Price Is cents.
For sale by Druggists snd all prominent
Stnrekecpers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

Fl ". Leach left Guthrie, Iowa, last week
in such \ hurry that he took another mans
wife and eft his own. lie will be intensely
disgSsted whca he discovers this exchange Of
nsckages
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

Brownlow, of Tennessee, lately pardoned two
thieves, who have since been detected in Dig
ging up the treasure which they were sentenced
for stealing,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

a respondent sditor remarks that il this
eoentry grows much worse he shall publish
~ ToUce If births ua7sr ~ bead y l;sav.rrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Splendid Estate
MILL PROPERTY
AT PUBLIC SALE.

4 s Administrator with the will anne red. shall
~ proceed to sell at public auction to the high
est bidder,
On WEDNESDAY Sd day Of JUNE. merit,
at IL o'clock. A. NJ. that splendid estate and mill
property of which Elisha Paxton died seized and
possessed. living and being in the county NJ Rock
bridge. Virgins. on the North River Canal, six
miles southeast Of Lexington, In good neighoor-
hood. containing 7o6 Acres and 10 Poles,
about $50 acres cleared, and the balance in timber
or the cleared land, there 10 about so ACRES OF
NO. ALLUYIAL RIVER BOTTOM; the bal
ance Of the cleared land consists of heavy stiff clay
soil, known in this section as blue grass lands -
The land produces wheat, corn and clover finely,
and is susceptible Of high state of improvement,
and be divided into three tracts to suit purchA
sers il desired. with buildings on all
The improvements consist ola Splendid Brick
Dwelling House, containing six rooms with
basement and garrett all elegantly finished and in
good repair, two-story brick kitchen and brick
smokehouse good barns, stables, corn cribs and
all necessary out-buildings. There is also on the
rremises a LARGE ORCHARD OF EXCELLENT
FRUIT.
The other buildings consist Of comfortable log
dwellings with barn. and other necessary out
houses attached. The mill property consists Of .
SPLENDID BRICK
MERCHANT MILL
with three pairs Of burrs and a plaster crusher ;
also a SAW MILL, with an abundance Of water
power. and in a good neighborhood for wheat and
country custom. The Mill with a small portion Of
land attached will be sold separate IL desired The
land is we'll watered with springs ON different por
tions Of il.
Iron Ore crops out on the farm and gives indics-
tions that there might be extensive beds.
AT the same time and place will sell three tracts
Of land living on the Blue Ridge, about three miles
from the home place. containing in all about 100
Acres: the said land Is heavily tirnbered with
oak. chesnut poplar and locust suitable for farm
and building purposes.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient 10 pay erpen-
Sos Of sale and as to the residue credits Of one,
two and three years. in equal payments, bearing
interest from day Of sale. the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security. the title
retained until the purchase money is paid.
~ b. McCLUER, Deputy for
". y. McCorkle, Sheriff Of Rockbridge CO., and
rs such Admir- with will annexed Of Elisha Paxton,
deceased.
April9, lsss-tds.
Richmond Weekly Wing, Hagerstown Mail and
Charlestovn Free Press copy ids. and forward bill
| 20 this ofice-LeI. GoIette aud Banner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09
Bankruptcy.

Messengers Notice.
V,HfS is TO give notice that on the 2!st dav of
| March. A. d. 1865. Warrant in Bankruntcy
was issued against the estate ~ JOHN 7. SISP-
son. Of the Township Of BoIfvsr, n the County
Of jefferson and State Of West Virginia, who has
heel adiudueda
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-09

IN BCSHEL PEAS-Tom Thumb. Extra Far
w ly. Dwarf Blue Imperial. Dwarf Prolific.
Old White Marrnwfat and other varieties.
Five Bushe Beans-Farlv Yellow. Six Weeks.
Brown and Speckled Valentine, White kidney
Early Mohawk, Large Lima. Snail Lima, and o.
Their varieties 10 pounds fresh Satisfy Seed. 8
pounds Hubbard Squash, fine, Adams Early Corn
Stowelrs Evergreen Corn and Early Sugar Corn !;
10 pounds Long Blood Beet. mounds Blood Tur
min Beet Early: 20 pounds White Flat and Red
Top Turnip Seed White Field Carrot Seed Mel
m and Cantelope Seed Early Frame and Long
Green Cucumber also small seeds Of all kinds in
papers, for sale by RANSOM q DUKE.
April O. 1863