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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
Tho Arkansas Bill Vetoed.


The President, true to the general coustitu-
tional principles by which he has been hereto
fore guided in connection with, the States
whose people, more or less, were once in rebel
lion. saws the Baltimore Sum- has vetoed the
bill 10 admit the State Of Arkansas to repre-
sentation in Congress, which recently passed
that body. Saturday was the last of the ten
days within which he had either to take action
on or allow it to become law without his sig
nature. He then returned the bill with o mes
sage giving his reasons for not signing it. As
heretofore, be denies the whole authority of
Congress to deal with the Southern States as
if they had been out Of the Union, and also its
power to exclude a State or interrupt its rela-
tons with the government by arbitrarily de-
priving it of representation. The doctrine as
laid down in bis first message to Congress in
December, 1865, that each house being the
Judge Of the election and qualification Of its
own members, therefore action in accordance
Herewith was the only thing necessary to have
secured the restoration Of the States, is emphat-
cally reiterated. The premises and reasoning
Of the message are very clear and perspicuous,
and it is refreshing to have the fundamental
landmarks of our system so aptly and forcibly
required to. The House, at once repassed the
bill over the veto, by vote of 10 yeas to 81
nays; yet it follows that the omnibus bill for
admitting" six other Southern States will also
he vetoed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
A Double Tragedy.
Fatal affair Befcsen an Er-C0qtcdeTdte OFF,
Ger and Reedmerls-Buedu Age"t.
rHom 0e Na,hr1He Banner. 1851 ]

1Frow Ike Nashville Banner. 1851.
We learn from Detective Barmore, who re-
turned from Russelville Kentucky yesterday,
that a shocking tragedy occurred at that place
Yesterday morning. at I O'clock, under the fol-
lowing circumstances: 1t appears that at the
close of the war Captain MeCarty, of the Con-
federate army, returned home, and, having no
money with which to purchase citizens clothing,
continued TO wear his uniform. This seems TO
have been exceedingly distasteful to Major
n. c. Lawrence, then Of the Federal army, and
an officer of the Freedmen's Bureau, at Russell
vile. The latter, accompanied by guard of
two or three soldiers, at that time went to Nc
Carly, took furcible possession Of his gray coat,
and perempturily commanded him to keep his
id mouth shut. McCarty reported the &C
ton of Lawrence to the post cOmmandant, who
rebuked Lawrence for having gone outside of
his duty, aud ordered him to return the coat.
From this Sprang i'll feelings, which resulted
last Tuesday in the death Of Lawrence. and in
mccarthy receiving mortal wound at the hand
of his enemy.
1t appears that Lawrence went to the store
where McCarty was employed as clerk, and
cursed aud abused him on account of his for
mer rebel " proclivities. McCarty controlled
his temper; told Lawrence that he wanted
nothi g TO do with him, and requested him to
leave the store. As soon rs Lawrence had step
ped outside the door he turned and fired at Ac-
Carly, who was still inside, infictng mortal
wound in part of the body where he had been
wounded during the war. Notwithstanding
McCarty'S wound lie rushed upon Lawrence,
and finally succeeded in getting his revolver
out of his hand. Lawrence then endeav0red
to make hasty retreat but was killed before
he had gone any distance, having been shot
three times in the body with the same revolver
with which he intended to kill McCarty. The
latter was soon after arrested by the city mar
shall, but being in very critical condition,
was taken to a house short distance from the
fatal scene.
Captain McCleary, a lieutenant, and thirty
men Of the United States regulars went to Rus
seville on the first train, and stationed guards
around the house where McCarty had been car
ried to prevent (?l his escape. At this unlock
ed for procedure the citizens were very Justly
iucenScd, as the civil officers were both willing
and able to see that the laws were properly en-
forced. The free people of Kentucky are in
no humor to have their courts practically abol-
ished by military upstairs, who seize the slight
est excuse to substitute their arbitrary author
ity for the safer and well settled forms of civil
law
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
RECEIVERS NOTICE,
RIcHMoxn. June u. 1863.

RrcHWoyD June ~, 1868.
4 IL CREDITORS OF THE BANK OF THE
n VALLEY IN VIRGINIA are hereby mott
fed to file their claims with the undersigned Re
ceiver; or with j $. Carson. Master. at Winches-
ter (; or John Echols. Master. at Stanton; and
prove the same according to Law, before the first
dav Of October. 1868.
And notice is further given, By order Of the Cir
cult Court OF the United States, for the District o
Virginia in Equity, in the cause Of the Merchants
National Bank Ct a., VS.. the Bank of the VALLEY
in Virginia e. a.. that the said Court will on the
first dav Of November. A. D.. 1868, direct the
whole fund then in the hands Of the Receiver in
money. to be fully and finally divided among such
creditors shall file aud prove their claims, as n
foresaid before the said first day of October 1868
and that all who fail To do 60. shall be allowed 10
participate only in the remaining assets which NAV
thereafter be collected and distributed
II. G.. PANT,
June %, ls6s-law3m. Receiver.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
The Sting of the Locust.

There is difference of opinion among men
who profess to be familiar with the cicada as
to whether their sting is poisonous. From the
following article published in the Reading Dali
ly Dispatch, it would. appear that the sting Of
this insect is poisonous: On "Wednesday week
Miss Elizabeth Gambler. residing near the
Temple station, on the East Ponnsy wanna rail-
road. caught locust-the first she Lad seen
and was exhibiting it to her mother, when it
stung Der in the hand. The sting caused her
much pain, andits poisonous effects Fan through
her whole system. from the effects % which She
died on Saturday evening. Ms Gambler was
a very amiable young lady Of eighteen years q
age.
The same paper from which ,hC above is CO.
pied contains the following
Mrs Rcam. wife II Frcdericb Bclm resi-
jingUu Washington street W., Yesterday sturg
DO the back Of the neck by lDcust The wound
Immediately commenced swellirc. aud fears
were entertained for Mrs Rs Ike. The ul-
lowing remedies were applied. ard she Is now
out of danger \ young chicken was killed
and Quilted, and the flesh applied the wound.
In about au hour the poison was absorbed by
the flesh Of the chicken, which presented a
grccush appearance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
township school Tax.

THE present School year expires on the soth
instant. The School Tax has been due since
the 10th of September last, and the School Board
have given me notice To settle my account as Treas
urer. | now most respectfully give notice that on
all tax bills that may remain unpaid after the 18th
Of Julv. unless some definite arrangement be made
about il. will be placed in the hands Of an Officer
for collection.
give this notice hoping that persons who may
disregard il will not complain of the cost they viii
b. put 10 about the matter. have given bond and
security for the performance of my duty and must
do il. The tar book may be found at the otiice OF
Mes,rs. white a. Trapnall, who win receive and
recent for taxes, Respectfully,
'''ef ~ J.G. COCKRELL,
Jnra 9s fsGs-H Treasurer.
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DIED.,

On the 18th instant at Clover Hill, Warren Co..
Va, BLANCHE daughter of Edwin and Eliza
Bowen, of dyptheria, in the 4th year of her age.
In Shepherdstown. on Sunday night week, Mrs
EVE KELLER, in the SD year OF her age.
In Shephcrdstown, on Tuesday night week, Miss
MARGARET ORNDORFF, aged about IS years.
On the 18th instant, near Rippon, IDA MAY
infant daughter of Adam and Sue Breneman, aged
months and % days
In Haeerstowp. 10th inst. DANIEL ROBERTS
YONTZ. son of Maj W H. II. Yontz, formerly OF
Shepherdstown, aged 10 months and days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
The Latest.

The Washington Correspondent Of til Bal
-mare san. says the President ,0-uigt; l23i.
received a dispatch from jackson. Mississippi.
a-.li today. stating iLat ,be State had gone
largely Democratic. Tie constitution is de-
;--,el Oy tle cJlarcd vote
From comparison OfoPiuions among Sena-
tors, There DIES NOT appear TO be any doubt Of
t.e confirmation of Mr. Evarts as Attorney
General. and there is authority Cor saving that
.e VIII accept the office.
The passage of that part Of thc FAX bill re-
.rclrs the vh.>s,ey tax 90 nifty cents Is a sub
..rta. triumph OF the Wliskey Dealers As
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
Conservative Platform.

It's understood that the platform to be
adopted at the 4th Of July Convention Of the
Democrats and Conservatives will he brief and
sinp'e-uo mystjfying utterauces-no empty
pledges:
J. General amnesty to white mon;
.. Suffrage, whether universal or restricted.
Co be the work ofthe several States themselves ;
s. M military government over the States +;
4 Civil supremacy every where;
5. No trial of citizens by military tr4bu-
mails;
6. A reduction Of the standing army;
z. Abolition Of the Freedmens Bureau:
s. A reduction Of taxes as consequence Of
the abolition Of military rule and Of negro
domination
o. National obligations 20 be faithfully OBJ
served according to the letter and spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

Ia the seven uureconstructed States the
run Der Of registered voters was s5s.s8s. 1t
Is estimated that the number Of votes cast for
the ratification Of their Constitutions" amount
ed Ia the aggregate to All, 227, which is not
majority Of the registered vote by about $4,000.
Consider the fraudulent registration by negroes.
the fraudulent negro vote cast and the num-
Der Of whites disfranchised, and it is evident
that these constitutions are not the choice Of
oue-third Of the lawful and legal voters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

Baltimore will soon enter into the possession
Of noble estate, devised to it for the purpose
of establishing great University in the Mon
umental City. John Hopkins reported to be
the wealthiest man in Baltimore, and now ap-
preaching the age of eighty, it is stated, has
recently made his will, bequeathing to the city
1000 900 in money and magnificent subur-
ban estate for educational purposes, and an ad-
ditional million for be erection of hospital.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

I HAVE TOO SHFFP-E wrs and Wraihers- 1nI
| 10 bad ofNOuNG CATTLE, which vii s.l.
4 bargain n carly Application D. made.
Addrcss. ROBERT RUSSELL.
SLEEPY Crerk. Morgan County. ". "a.
TD-lT miles Wet Of Martiu,barg directly on
Nav % isCs H. 4 ~. Railroad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
E7SS--TIF OLD ia MILY JOURNAL.

A collision took place on Lake Erie, on
Saturday night between the steamer Morning
Star aud the bark Cortland, By which both
vessels were sunk, and about twenty persons
are missing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

SURBATT ADMITTED TO BAIL.-It will be
seen by proceedings Monday in the Criminal
Court Of the District Of Columbia, in the case
Of John II. Surratt that Judge Wylie dis
charged the prisoner under the old Indictment
for murder, and set the trial on the new in
dictment for conspiracy, &c, for next Monday,
admitting the prisoner to bail in the meantime
Such is the finale Of the first proceeding, which
has probably cost the country from hundred
thousand to a hundred aud fifty thousand /
lars. much Of which was absorbed by the pro-
fcssional testimony hunters and complete wit
nesSes who have been levyiug heavy contrbu-
tons upon the government for services which
turned out to be so worthless that new in
dictment had to be found.
An expenditure of so much time and
money, ending in such lame and i'm
potent conclusion, ought at least to inculcate
more circumspection and prudence hereafter in
the iustrumentalities that are employed in such
prosecutionS.-BdHS Sun
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

SOUTHERN GovERNoRS.-Gov Bullock, of
Georgia, is from New York; Gov Clayton, of
Arkansas, is from Pennsylvania; Gov Reed, Of
Florida, isl from Winconsin Gov. Yarmouth, Of
Louisiana, is from Illinois; Gov. Scott, fSouth
Carolina, is from Pennsylvania and Ohio. All
carpet-baggers. The Governor tB. B. Eggles-
ton proposed for Mississippi is from Ohio; Gov
ernor Wells, to be voted for in Virginia, is
from Michigan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 22.-The ex-
federal democratic soldiers and sailors had
meeting to-day. and resolutions were adopted
expressing faith in the honesty of rebel soldiers
who surrendered; commencing their good con-
duct since the war; declaring disfranchisement
of the dominant party unwise aud ungenerouS;
favoriug universal amnesty and pardon for all
past political otienses; declaring that the pub
lie credit must be maintained, but bondholders
must te paid in greenbacks. Delegates were
appointed to the New York convention. Gen
eral Dawson president
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

CONGRESSIONAL Major JEFF
L. Wofford, Confederate officer, who was
General Dick Taylor's chief of artillery, is the
radical candidate for Congress in the Holly
Springs Miss district, while Captain Charles
A. Townsend, who was Federal officer, for
merly from Wisconsin, is the democratic can
dilule In thc same district.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
Caution.

GONE person or persons having been in the habit
> Of turning Stock into my pasture fields J here
by caution all such against such proceedings in
the future as have determined o. have visited
upon them the rigors Of the law.
Parties specially cautioned against entering
my woods and carrying of w0od. &c. as I will not
longer submit % these depredations
June IL, 1861. JAS. II. CONKLYN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
FARMERS ATTENTION

7 AN Agent for the ETNA MOWER aud the
Reaper and DrOpper.
Mr.. Frank Brown win put these Machines into Or
Grafton. and we guarantee Subtraction. a. We 10
tend to sell these Machines on their own merits.
have also, for sale.
BRANT'S CELEBRATED HORSE-RAKE,
With Pratt's Patent
The above Machines will be sold on accommoda.
ting terms to our friends.
Please call on II. /. HUNTER,
Dufield's Depot.
or +. BROWN.
June Is, ls6s-lt. Browns shop.
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A Powerful Document.


John Randolph Tucker, one Of the most emil
lert LAWYERS Of Virginia, has written % Hon.
a.. W. Woodward, distinguished member Of
Congress from Pennsylvania, letter Of great
power. exposing with severe logic and an ire
sistible array Of facts, the gross usurpation
by which, under the false pretence Of guaran-
teeing a republican form Of government to
Virginia. a military despotism has been set Up
over the white people Of the Old Dominion
We wish we had room Tor the vholedocumeut
/, should be printed and distributed in every
State in the Union, for. as Mr. Tucker truly
saws. aif Congress can suppress and destroy a
81 LOYAL government, So fully recognized as such
ty che Federal Government Tor So many years,
can it not much more suppress and destroy tue
government Of Pennsylvania. which has never
been s., reco-r.zcd A Ewof thc point. made
Uv Mr. Tucker may bc uo,c5
Re refers 90 tbc East ,ha, the Convention
assembled at Wheeling Boz June 1867. declared
Gle secession ordinance Ias>cd in Apr, null
.a1 VIA. sai rcar-lH.zel and restored Che
governments ODD a i..gal basis by yarua- al
GRE cIcs.. aud s.cet.ag new executive. leg.,-
.a.lrsaaI .lIcary This restored govern
ucut went into operation ia July 1851 and
exercised tho fa,i powers OF a state govern
mc1t under che cyc and with the sanction and
support Of the Federal authority.
It's legislature elected Senators lSIessrs.
Wiley and Carllel and the Senate Of the
United States admitted them.
Under che ordinance and laws Of the State,
the people elected representatives, whom the
House Of Representatives admitted lNIessrs.
Chandler, Segar, and Whaleyl
In May. 1862 the Legislature sanctioned the
division Of the State and the creation Of the
new State Of West Virginia Without that
consent the new State could not have existed
Congress and the Executive admitted West
Virginia into the Cuion ia Nay 1862, and its
representatives were admitted to seats in Con-
gress.
The Legislature 10 1868 called a Convention,
which amended the Constitution. under which
che people lived from lS64to 1867. Itolept-
I'd the 18th amendment OF the Federal CJnSti-
tuition aoohshiug slavery.
The proclamation az President Lincoln. Dec.
s.b ,scq r-,,,s;,. d, MA, f,- ,t. ro-o..,b-
Nv,
'sDInen' OF loyal governments in 'he oou'n'
named every "rebel State In the South,
rrcept Virginia clearly recoruizipg the re-
- ..,r,--,-.-. q ", 30 l..1,u.s,l
'"l '.y"i government OF '"e STATE
To May 1868. under The protection oi The
military power az the Federal government
Pe.ruoi1t was indicted o. thc C1rit.I az Viz
-i-.3 t..t his residence ,- +t., r.-iil mansion
...-...r..r-.. .r.- r.r....r.
"tl
sure exercising Dos "a. ..-ii. a-'. ''i'y AHa i.e
whole government .u tl., ana uriisputej exc
.-...e .f ev.-, governmental function mail ,Ir
-r..
% .'o'. A'. l-.A.' continues
.Ihye ttas Shown tvrocori evidence ta,
....-.r f.....I. rr ....f ....--.........
r-..rr-t. C...r.-.-tr fe T--.I.-.t- ty
-.e Supreme Cortland uas pm; ir-.l-, Cap
HH". .r f.H r.-.rf". cavern n|Hrf UE f"H ..fHr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
"OLD FAMILY GROCERY
CHARLEsTOwy, JEFFERSON CO, W. VA

4 5 It's name indicates the "0ld Family Groce
y ~" is capable Of supplying the larder Of
every household in the counties OF Clarke and JEFF
fersOn with every requisite article for good living"
The subscriber would especially invite attention to
his sfnck Of
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Notice.

WE do most earnestly request those indebted
w 10 us to come forward and make immediate
settlement as farther indulgence cannot be granted.
June T. 1868 CAMPBELL d MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

And, If our voice could avail anything. we
would abolish the National Currency, paper
based on paper,l and use only the government
issues. There never was a need forthese bank
n"tss-which are not legal tenders between
man and man, and which must, whenever
greeubaCks become scarce. be at discount.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tor Congress-.

We are authorized to announce GEORGE VI.
HOWARD, of jefferson County, Candidate, at
the approaching election, for Congress from the
2nd Congressional District of West Nirginia-sub-
iect 70 the decision of the Democratic Conservative
Convention to be held at Grafton on the 10th Of
July. June ., lsGs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

" the people GO ;hs Uuited States viii not
I1terEasa Q. arrest these alarming u~urpatons.
che doom ~ liberty is sealed TotIe people
of the North we appeal Their voice at the
ll..otbaX isratyet suppressed Ours is stuffed
amid the -.lr.cs. which attend the advent Of
tae leV dominion. under negro rule, o. SubSti
tute the Oj Dominion. venerable with the
urm.res % Washington, Jele.z-2. AaaiSon
and Henry
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
Special Notices.
To Farmers !S Planters.

T,HE LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
il the Oldest and largest concern Of the kind in
ties for the manufacture Of Fertilizers eosfroiag
Exclusively the nght-sOil, osl bones Rnd dead an
finals of New York, Brooklyn and Jersey cities as
also the great Communipav abbstoirs, offer for
sale In lots 10 mi; customers,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
NEW STORE JUST OPENED.

Ns5 Good and AstoHi-kiHgiy LoW Prices.
TIVE undersigned has just painted and otherwise
rehtted the room formerly occupied as Post
Office BY Mr.. John P. Brown, and is there receiv-
inga very complete and attractive stock Of
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Executors Notice.

TTNHE undersigned having qualified Executor
under the will Of the late Jas l.. Ransom, all
persons having claims against the estate are here
BY notified N present N N. properly authentici-
ted. for settlement All persons indebted are cK-
pected TO make immediate payment
A. X. II. RANSOM,
June Is, lsGs-3t Executor
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Rcpare for Harvest.

TIVE subscriber has on hand a good article n
material for the manufacture % repair 81
GRAIN CRADLES. Give call AZ nv shop 10
Cbarlestown ALFRED O'BANNON.
June IL 1868
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of Admin
istration on the estate Of Andrew Mclntre,
deceased late Of Averill Township, have been
granted to the undersigned residing at Kearneys-
vile. All persons knowing themselves indebted
10 the said estate are requested To make payment
Immediately, and those having claims will present
them for settlement d. ). MCINTYRE,
June %, lsGS-5t. Administrator.
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WAR BetWeen tie states
By Hon. A. II. STEPHENS.

HNHE above named work will present careful
political analysis OF the past, separating Neat
from Apparent causes Of the late unhappy conflict,
and will furnish an ,itome ofthat brilliant era when
our eminent author ST od the peer Of the immortal
triumyirate, CLAY, Webster aud Calhoun. In the
halls of our National Legislature and descending
to later period, viii give those interior lights and
shadows Of the great war only known TO high ON
GERS. who watched the foodtid of revolution from
its ountain-springs, and which were 50 accessible
to Mr.. Stephens from his position as second officer
of the Confederate States.
To public that has been surfeited with APPa-
rently similar productions. we promise change OF
fare at once agreeable and sslutary, aud an intel
lectual treat Of the highest order. We beg to an
nounce our conviction that the American war has
at last found a historian worthy its importance, and
at whose hands it will receive that moderate. can
did and impartial treatment which trnth and JUS
tice so urgently 'mand.
The Agent will Canvas this County for this work,
which can only be obtained by subscription.
June IS, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

HARVEST GOODS Of every description and
very cheap, at the Halltown Store.
June %. 1865. d. F. ENGLE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25

AUKANsAs-Both Houses Of Congress hav-
ing passed the Arkansas bill over the Presi-
dents veto. Sessrs Rice and Mcdonald, Seua-
-..- r--.. si limited % seats on TUESDAY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-06-25
FOR SALE.
BUILDING LOTS.

THREE BUILDING LOTS
Located in Cbsrlestown. on the upper tide of the
Baptist Church Square-fronting G6H feet on
Congress Street, running back the depth ~ the
square. Apply TO Ray. w. 5. PENlCK.
Nav 2s 1868