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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07
A just Tribute.

After referring to the fact that Mr. Stanbery,
for years, has maintained the reputation of the
moral lawyer and the moral gentleman The
Washington Express says
"When such a man, with the impressive
earnestness which touched all hearts, and with
solemn words which must 90 down 10 posterity.
vouches for the official acts of the President Of
the United States, and bears testimony to the
integrity aud patriotism by which they have
been guided it cannot fail to awaken a pro-
found conviction both in the court and in the
country
But when it is remembered that he has i'm
leriIlcd his life to bear testimony that in the
mils; Of a deadly struggle with the King Of
TerrorS. watched anxiously by his friends and
medical attendants he has dictated these words;
and that. against the circumstances Of the lat
ter, he has risen from a sick bed to put them
on record. we have an assurance Of the sincerity
of the man which no art can simulate. even
were the advocate not incapable Of such trick
cry. Henry Staubery countenanCe illegal ac-
ton on the part Of him whom he pledged to
advise honestly Henry Stanbery give coun-
tenanSe to conspiracy and violence! The thing
is utterly impossible, and so the country will
affirm. no matter what may be the verdict Of
the Court of Impeachment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07
Foul Birds.

The extraordinary developments in regard
20 the Alta vela Guano Island have brought
discredit on four of the Impeachment Mana
gers. Messrs. Butler, Bingham, Stevens and
Logan and the suggestion is aptly made that
these foul-mouthed leaders should themselves
be arraigned before the House and expelled for
an attempt to iuyeigle OF brighten the Presi-
dent into a positive violation of the Consttu-
tion-an act of war against Dominica, without
the sanction of Congress, that august body
being in session. 1t was highly discreditable
in Mr.. Boutwell, to attempt to create false
impression in the Senate and throughout the
country as to the reason of Judge Blacks with
drawal from the Presidents defence. Mr..
Nelson explained the true cause.
"This isays the New York Herald led first
10 sharp words in the Senate chamber, which
were strongly suggestive of pistols on another
arena between Butler and Nelson, and after
wards to the debate and scaudaouS personall-
ties in the House of Representatives on Friday.
All of the psrty-the Managers and Judge
Black-have found it necessary to defend them
selves as well as they could from the damaging
facts brought out by Mr. Nelson. 1t is in this
way that guanO and the guano spectators got
mixed up with impeachment.
at appears certain from this Alta Vela dis
cussion and difficulty that our public men,
those even of the highest position in Congress-
and these Simon-pure impeachment Managers,
lose no opportunity to use their influence and
the government for private schemes and spec
ulations. Even while they were plotting TO
GUST the President from his high Office on the
himsiest pretext they did not hesitate to ask
him to favor their schemes aud specuiatlons-
We cannot find language severe enough to de-
nounce such conduct. But those who grasp at
50 much and are full Of schemes are apt to
overreach themselves.
Truly, no language can be found severe
enough to denounce this foul transaction. One
thing is certain-the Impeachers may turn and
twist as they will but the scent Of guano will
hang to them still.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07
VIRGIN FNRFE PR ESS--TI1-

been friends for many years. Senators, need
tel YOU that all nv tendencies are conserva-
tive You, Mr.. Chief Justice, who have known
me for A third Of a century, can bear me wit
ness. Law. not arms is my profession. From
the moment that was honored with a seat in
the Cabinet Of Mr.. johnson, not a step was
taken that DID not come under my observation
not a wcid was said that escaped my attention:
l regarded him closely in Cabinet, and IN sun
more private and confidential conversation l
saw him often tempted with bad advice. l
know that evil counsell1rs were more than once
around him I observed him with the most
intense anxiety. But never, IN word, IN deed'
in tbouobt. in action, did / discover IN that
man ANYTHING but loyalty to the Constitution
and he laws. He stood firm as a rock against
an .sDntation 10 abuse his own powers, or 70
srsrciss those which were not conferred upon
rim Steldfast and self-reliant in the midst of
an 4, aicu'tv. when dangers threatened, when
temptations were strong, he looked only to the
Constitution of his country and the people.
Yes. Senators, have seen that man tried as
few have been tried. have seen his conf
dence abused ! have seen him endure day
after dav. provocatious such as few men have
ever been called upon to meet No man could
have met them with more sublime patience
Sooner or later, however, I knew the explosion
must come And when 1t did come, my only
wonder was that it had been so long DELAYED.
ves. Senator's with all his faults, the President
has been more sinned against than shining
Fear not. then. 10 acquit him. The ConStitu-
ton ofthe country is as safe in his hands from
violence as It was in the hands Of Washington.
Rut If Senators. YOU condemn him, If you strip
him of the robes of Office. if you degrade him
to the utmost stretch Of your power, mark the
p-3uhesvl The strongarms Of the people will
be about him. They will find way 10 raise
him from any depths 20 which YOU may con-
sion him. and we shall live 70 see him redeemed
and 20 hear the majestic voice of the people
Well done. faithful servant. you shall have
your reward
But If. Senators, as I cannot believe, but as
has been boldly said with almost official sane
ton. YOUR votes have been canvasSed and the
doom of the President is sealed, then let that
Judgment not be pronounced in this Senate
Chamber not here where our Camillus IN tht
hour Of our greatest peril, single-hauded mel
and bafled the enemies Of the Republic moi
here. where he stood faithful among the faith
/ less not here, where he fought the good fight
I for the Union and the Constitution not in thi:
/ chamber. whose walls echo with that clarion
voice that, in the days Of our greatest danger
carried hope and comfort 70 many deSpond-
/ ing heart, strong as IN army with banners
/ No not here. Seek out rather the darkest anC
| gloom.est chamber in the subterranean recesse
Of this Capitol where the cheerful light of day
! never enters. There erect the altar and immo
| Ilta The victlrn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07
Rev. Norval Wilson.

The Winchester Times says We congratulate
our worthy delegate that he has at last been
permitted to escape from the loathsome atmos-
phere of the Capitol building, to enjoy again
the pure breezes of bis native Valley, and the
congenial association of family and friends
Doubtless the change is as necessary as agrea-
bic, for he could hardly have survived a heated
term of legislative service with the odferous
negroes and unclean carpet-baggers who occu-
pied the seats once filed by the noblest sons Of
our proud old Commonwealth.
The people of Frederick are as much obliged
to him for bis service as if it had been produc-
tive of better results. He was faithful and
true to the honor of the Commonwealth and
the interests of his people-a representative Of
whom any constituency might well be proud.
Had it not been that the majority of the body
of which he was member was composed Of
scallawags, who would sell their souls for the
emoluments of Office, and negroes too ignorant
to appreciate good counsel, bis influence would
have been felt in their deliberations but as it
was, it was pearls cast before swine
The reporter of the Richmond Whig in a
sketch of the perSonel of the Convention, thus
refers to him, in connection with other members
The most popular man in the body was Joe
Mayse, of Bath, as he was generally called
He cursed Radicals to their face with impunity,
and knew Familiarity about two-thirds of the
people of Richmond. He spoke seldom, but
when he did he laid on, and spared not those
who were seeking to niggerize Virginia.
In glarng contrast with him was Norval
| Wilson, of Frederick, the Nestor of the body,
aud an IronSide in political faith. Having
| known, admired and loved him in our boyhood,
we watched with more than ordinary interest
| his votes, and can bear testimony that under
no circumstances, and at no time, even if COM
PEELED to vote with a mere squad, did he give
a vote that savored of a compromise of the
rights of Virginia. May he live many years,
and continue to be an exponent Of enlightened
| Christianity.
The brothers Gibson, of Rappahannock and
| Giles, attracted more attention than any other
two members. Impetuous and fiery in debate,
they selected their radical victims, and, without
mercy flayed them almost daily. The brother
from Giles was the best speaker, but did not
have the cool whitening manner of him of Rap
pahannock The best feat Of quiet ridiCule
was perpetrated by the latter that occurred
during the session, when he vacated the chair,
to which he had been invited temporarily by
Underwood, and requested Congo Bayne, Of
Norfolk, to take his place. The convention
and spectators roared over it, but Artemus
Ward, after perpetrating joke, never wore a
graver expression than he did.
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The Discussion.

Mr.. Bingham concluded his argument OF
Impeachment on Tuesday. 1t is stated that he
made some good points, but seemed to rely
on his rhetoric more than on his logic. Hi
set phrase of great criminal - disgusts mer
Of good taste of whatever party.
The Washington Express of Tuesday says
" The feeling to-day among Radicals as well a
Democrats is that the chances are decidedly II
favor of the acquittal of the President"
Us have scarcely ever doubted the result.
The Express adds that a usually well-inform
ed Washington correspondent reports Mr.
Stevens as replying to the question what HI
had to say in answer to Mr. Evarts' quotation
from him that q think as did in February
that nearly all the articles are worthless
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07

SAD CASE OF DRowNING.-We are sorry to
learn that Robert son of Mr. Israel B. Burner
was drowned while attempting to cross the
South River. on the 22d inst, at the ford near
his fathers residence about one mile West of
Milford. Page county. In company with an
older brother, this unfortunate youth, who is
probably sixteen years Of age. was going to the
opposite side Of the river to work, on horseback
ard when near the middle Of the river, which
was swollen considerably, Roberts horse STUN
bled and fell, throwing him off Heattempted
to swim to the shore, but was borne down by
the rapidity Of the current until entirely ex-
hausted. and he went under to rise no more
His brother made an effort to save him, but
failed. We understand that the body of the
drowned boy was found on Sunday week, not
far from the ford where lie was drowned.
Woodstock Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07

kLLED BY SHELL.-YeSterday about two
o'clock, two Germans in the vicinity Of Matthias
Point on the Potomac, who were cutting wood,
discovered an unexploded GO pound shell, and
being ignorant Of results, attempted to ignite
the powder in it with friction matches. Fail
ing in this they built pile Of wood over the
shell, and set it on fire. In very short time
the shell exploded, tearing and manglng both
the Germans in horrid manner. They were
put on board the Potomac Steamer Express to
be taken to Washington yesterday evening, but
il was supposed neither Of them would reach
Washington Notwithstanding Herald,
3Oh.
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DIED.

On Monday last GERARD D. MOORE, Esq, Of
this County, in the sd year o. his age.
Mr. NJ, was one of on: most est.maJle citzeus,
and enjoyed the love and regard of all with whom
he had intercourse. He was modest and uuassum-
ing, and filed the position Bank Director. for
many years, with scrupulous Integrity ADD hdelitT
and was ALWAYS the friend OF the needy.
On Monday evening last, ROBERT PRESTON
in 'aut son Of George and Margaret Dooey, Of thi:
town, aged months.
In Berryv'lle. on Monday night the 9th ult.i
WILLIAM II. DEAHL, aged &C years.
In Clarke County on Saturday morning 25tl
ult, ALEXANDER MILTON, aged 80 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07

ACCIDENT AND DEATH.-Mr Joseph L..
Connor, employed as master mechanic at the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops, at Parkers-
burg, was run over on Wednesday week, by a
locomotive tender, crushing his leg from the
thigh down to the ankle, from which he died the
same evening Mr.. Conner was about SO or
81 years of age, and leaves a wife and five chill
dyen. He was well known in Wheeling, hav-
ing been employed as engineer on the Hemp
field railroad for eight years, and more recently
as assistant master of machinery in the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad machine shops in this
-Vbeeling Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07

The JEFFERSON DAVIS TRIAL-RICHNoND
VA. May 1.-The bail bond of Mr.. Davis was
renewed to-day, the accused 10 appear on such
dav during next term as the court may fix
The Judge said Chief Justice Chase told him
he would be in Richmond to preside at the
Davis trial within two days after the close Of
impeachment. The new bond given has Ior-
ace Greeley. Cornelius Vanderbilt and Gerrit
Smith on it for S25, 900 each, and the remain
ing $25, 900 is given by citizens Of Richmond.
This was done by instructions from the parties
named. Ex-senator Bright, Of Indiana, was
in the court, and General Ice, Ex-Governor
Letcher and Mr. Seldom were in the city as
witnesses Il is thought the trial VIII take
place in the lls. o. May.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07

DEATH From THE BITE OF a SYAKE.-Mr.
John Brooks. a well-known bird and snake
laucier, residing at No %, East Fayette street,
whilst playing with pet rattlesnake, was Bit
ten by the reptile, and died within fifteen min
utes. Coroner Suffer held an inquest, the
jury rendering a verdict Of @ death from the
bite of a snake 1t was in evidence that the
deceased was exhibiting his snake to some
friends, when it turned upon him and bit him
on the left cheek, high up towards the eye
lie at once replaced the snake in its cage and
tool, strong stimulant, remarking to his wife
and daughter that his time lad come They
assisted him up stairs, where he took an afec-
tionate leave Of his family, and expired in a
few momeutS.-B Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-05-07
LIyEAUs WINE PLANT.

THIS Plant has been fully tested and has giVer
satisfaction 70 all who have tried IL. The wine
made from il is fully equal imported Sherry Of
the present day. Each plant will produce from IL
10 gallons Of wine If before the lst Of June
besides increasing original stock Of roots from sI
10 tenfold. Culture easy-ean be raised wherever
corn will grow-cultiVAted on garden spots, the
yield is immense. can furnish plants IN any qasn-
tity desired-from q single plant - one thousAnd-
at reduced rates. Fifty or more plants al The low
uriee OF twenty cents-in less quantities At twenty
i've cant, each. {. 4. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, April 30, 1868.
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MARRIED

On Tuesday morning last. by Rev. J. W Tongue,
Mr.. WM. G. SMITH. of the firm of Miller Smith,
Charlestown. to Miss ELIZABETH JANE NIL
LER, of this town, formerly of Hampshire County
On the I'D ult.. at "Western View" the resi-
dence Of the brides father. bv Rev. Sas Billings,
J. GOLDEN WYATT, of White Sulphur Springs,
Y. c., to Miss BETTE, only daughter of james
Y. Moore, of this County.
On The 23d ult by Rev. W. T. Lower. Mr.. 10
SEPH II. LONG to Miss MARGARET SHANK,
both OF Martinsburg.
At " The Highlands" on the 30th ult. BY Rev.
Joseph r. Jones. NJ. JOHN T. FLETCHER, OF
Rappahannock County. Va, and Miss LOUISA
A. eldest daus liter OF Col o. r. Funston, of Clarke
County.
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kntietam House,

In another place we publish the Card of the
Antietam House. Hagerstown, Mr.. Eli LITTLE,
Proprietor This house maintained a clever
reputation under former proprietors. Under
its present management it has not only little
added but a great deal to commend it. Those
best acquainted speak in high terms of land
lord and everybody and everything pertaining
to the establishment.
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JUST RECEIVE ED
90 900 Cigars Of various brands at prices from Is
20 so dollars per NJ.
420 Boxes Manufactured Tobacco, embracing
some of the best brands Of Virginia and
North Carolina.
100 Cases Smoking Tobacco in 4 ID, 4 ID,
Ii and lbs. Bales.
Is Barrel. loose ditto
co Boxes Scotch Snuff.
10 Kegs Rappee, Maccaboy and Congress and
Scotch Snuff.
80 Gross Of Matches
100 Boxes Powhatan, Stone and Clay Pipes
10 600 Reed and Root Pipe Stems.
40 Tobacco Cutters.
$50 Reams assorted Wrapping Paper.
230 Reams Cap, Letter and Note Psper.
20 Rcams Legal Account and Bill Paper.
IS 900 Envelopes we'll assorted.
80 coo Paper Pockets from y Id. 10 IL lbs.
40 boz. Bottles Ink from 2 on. % quarts.
IS Boxes Ro- in and Toilet Soap.
Is Gross Mason's Backing.
Al will be sold low to pro;nptbuyers by
LLOYD LOGAN,
IO7 Masonic Building, Winchester.
May I, 1865.
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Shannondale Springs
PROPERTY.
TINE vell.known Shsnnondale Springs, wi.

TINE well-known Shsnnondale Springs, with
ls9 acres of prime land, are for sale. This
valuable property is situated in Jefferson County,
West Virginia, five miles Of Charlestown, and thir-
teen from Harper's Ferry BY the best road. The
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad will
pass one mile South of it, and will render access TO
il EASY and pleasant. Ii is only six hours distant
from Baltimore.
short time before the war the main building
was accidentally burned, and the war itself pre-
vented the company from rebuilding. There are
now but two of the original proprietors living and
they are too old to commence the work OF renoVa-
ton The heirs Of others are numerous and pre-
fer selling
To a man of enterprise, or two ofths right quail
tiles this property holds out strong inducements,
even as a farm; but two mineral springs oil hign
repute give il value far beyond, either as plea
ssnthome or a place of public resort for health.
The health giving quality Of the water has been
attested by eminent chemists, and its rural charms
have been the theme of praise by every visitor Tor
more than 40 years. The water is similar to that
of the celebrated Bedford Springs. Amongst ma
nv testimonials, we find before us one dated twenty
wears ago. from two prominent gentlemen lone OF
them physician, who fully tested the efficacy OF
the water. We append it, as fully descriptive and
without exaggeration.
FREpERrcKrowy, May "a, 1874.
We take pleasure in adding our testimony to the
mass that ght be obtained, in favor OF SHANNON
DALE. We have visited the Springs frequently,
and drank freely of their waters, very much TO our
benefit. They strongly tonic, diaphoretic, d.
uretic, and cathartc light and pungent; neither
crowding nor depressing the stomach when drank
freely. There is no watering place in this coun.
try that holds out greater inducements to the invalid
than Shannondale. Il is a romantic and beautiful
place, with every comfort and convenience that a
yisiter can desire.
EDWARD GOLDsDoBoCdH,
Henry SCHLEy.
For terms, apply &c WILLIAM CROW,
Charlestown, jefferson Co. W. Va,
Or. JOHN :. GALLAHER,
NAV :, 1865 Washington City, ID. C.
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-. 80 = Conelas-on.

Though we have already occupied large
portion OF ogr space v.tLnl..ceS of the speeches
u tie learned counsel. We cannot omit TO- nut
~. -----l A.. .....---..... --.-.-........s n
o'@A'eIl argument DO the PRESIDENT oeaai.
And now. Senators. I have done with the law
aud the f.etsaf the casa There remains f.r
ue. however. a drtv vet Oh be- pe-i5rmet-5ae
Of solemn iupor. and g-t;35-l dgtv IN NV
client. 90 my former chief tony friend There
NAV 1e those among You. Senators who cam
40; tnt q case of guilt against tie President
There may be those am11g You who. not salts
fel chat "a case ior Impeachment has VET arisen.
are fearful of tiec0rsrrre~-as 4r mn 7-7,-.,,l
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Loss or CATTLE.-The Moorefeld West
virginia. Advertiser states that large numbers
Of cattle sent to the mountains to Craze died
during the late spell of inclement weather, it
being impossible for them to get anything upon
which to feed. One farmer in the neghbor-
hood lost something like twenty head, and
others sustained similar losses. The same pa
per announces that a gentleman of Grant Coun-
", West Va, a few days since lost twenty-one
head Of cattle from disease supposed to be the
Tindernest
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Supervisors Court.
SaErHEnnsrowN. Anril q. 1868.

SHEFHEEDsrowN, April q, 1868.
Board Of Supervisors met at II o'clock
present James Logic President; w G. But
Ter. r. \. Duke. J. j. Staley and q. II. Turner.
Ordered. that c. F. Stubs be requested to
proceed at once to collect all the executions
due the County.
Ordered. by the Board Of Supervisors that
in their opinion they have no legal right to
settle with Joseph Crane late Sheriff of Jefier-
son County, for the taxes collected by him since
the l7Jh day Of June, 1861.
Upon motion John Koonce was appointed
magistrate for Harpers Ferry Township.
Upon the petition of T. w. Potterfed and
others to change the county road from Engle's
corner TO the crossing on the b. d O. R. r. at
the Old Furnace. it is ordered, that Jacob
Bjnchart. VIM. Rider, George Lynch, !. H..
Taylor and John Hess. or any three Of them,
he appointed viewers. being first sworn, 70 ex-
anime and report to this Board the propriety
of changing said road. and the cost Of the same.
And it is further ordered that the said viewers
meet at Pelcher's Mil, on Thursday the eth Of
NAY. 1868 for the purpose Of executing this
order.
Ordered that W G. Butler. John D. Staley
and H. c. Enter, be appointed a committee to
have a draft drawn for county Offices and sub
nit the same at the next meeting Of the Board.
Ordered. that Isasc Fouke be granted license
to keep Hotel at Charlestown.
Board adjourned until the Sd Monday Of
May.
JAMES logic, President