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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
Cutting Both Ways.

On Thursday last Mr.. Scoheld Of Pennsyl-
vania made ridiculous exhibition of bis par
ty raucour by seizing upon paragraph in the
EssRing Express in regard to remark said TO
have been made BY one of the Justices Of the
Supreme Court, understood to be Judge Fieldl
at social gathering, in regard to the uncOn-
stitutionality Of the misnamed reconstruction
acts. The following paragraph states the case
Mr.. Scofeld. rising to question Of privilege
offered a resolution reciting that the Washing
ton Ersning cypress of yesterday contained
statement that at a private gathering OF gen
tlemen Of both political parties, one OF the
.Ju,lges of the Supreme Court spoke very freely
of the reconstruction measures OF Congress, and
declared in most positive terms, that all those
laws were unconstitutional, and that the Court
would be sure 70 pronounce them so; that
some If his friends near him suggested that it
was exceedingly indiScreet TO speak SO positive
IT, when. he, at once, repeated the views in a
more emphatic manner; also reCiting that sew
eral causes under such reconstruction measures
were now pending in the Supreme Court; and
directing the Judiciary Committee to inquire
into the truth Of the declarations contained in
the newspaper article, and report whether the
facts constitute such miSdemeanor in Office as
requires this House to present to the Senate
articles Of impeachment against such Justice
Of the Supreme Court, with power to examine
witnesses, and to report at any time.
Several gentlemen objected to the reception
Of the resolution unless the Judges name were
given, but Speaker Colfax's partisan eyes
couldn't see that the objections were in time,
aud the resolution was adopted by vote Of 90
to 81.
It's suggested that if the Judiciary Commit
tee will extend their inquiries they will find
thar the skirts Of Chief Justice Chase will be
touched, for it is a well-established fact that he
not only iavors these Infamous acts, but has
stated bis approval Of them in public speeches
He went to Ohio, not merely to give bis vote
but to throw the weight of his high position il
their behalf But this, in the opinion of the
sage Scofeld, will not constitute misdemeanOr
It is right for one Judge to approve acts viola
tive of the Constitution, but decidedly crimina
in another to question the wisdom Of suct
measures.
Again: Thad Stevens has taken an oath t
support the Constitution Of the United States
yet by letter and speech he has declared tina
the reconstruction acts are measures outSid,
of the Constitution No one attempts to ar
raign him for a misdemeanor in this violation
of his oath. He is learned Theban ~
d" great commouer !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
MARRIED.

On the l4th January last at Ellicott's Mills. Nd,
BY Rev. Mr.. Phillips. Mr.. NATHANIEL CONRAD,
of this County, to Miss REBECCA BURGESS. of
the former place.
On the 3Oth ult, in St Johns Church. Frederick.
Md. by the Rev. Father McDonough, Lieut. STE.
PHEN OC0NN0R, Company X. sth United
States Infantry, to Miss ELIZABETH A. PAGAN.
In the presence Of her father. John Pagan of Win.
chester, Frederick County, Va.
At the residence Of VIM. NJ. Shepherd in this
county. on the 30th ult, by Rev. ID. ii. Bittle Mr..
JOSHUA GREENFELL0w. Of Maryland, to Miss
SARAHA. TURNER, OF this couaty.
On Wednesday morning, January 10th. is6S, At
Westminster Church. Baltimore, BY Rev. Dr.. Dick
son, THOMAS p. LANGD0N to Miss MAMIE
Isle WHITE, daughter of John X. White, Esq,
formerly Of this county.
On the 18th ult.. at the residence Of the brides
mother. near Stanton, BY the Rev. Francis Nc
Farland, DIR. CARTER BERKELEY of Prince
William, formerly of Staunton, to Miss LOWE, Sc
cond daughter OF the late VIM. Gilkeson, Esq.
At the Loudoun Hotel, on the 18th nit, bv Rev.
Samuel Rodgers, Mr.. JOHN W. PlGG0Tr, and
Miss LYDIA j. NICHOLS, all Of Loudoun.
On the 18th ult, at the residence Of the brides
mother, by Rev. Jessie Porter, Mr. THOMAS
CARRELL to Miss ELIZABETH ALLEN, all of
Clarke County.
the brides father, Mr.. THOMAS b. LANHAM to
Mss BARBARY A. STICKLES, all of Clarke Co.
On the 9th Of January, 1865, in Clarksville, Iowa,
Mr.. GEORGE G. POISAL, formerly of this place,
to Miss MARY L. POPE, of Iowa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
RepubIiean Constitutions.


The brood Of despotjc measures in regard TO
the Southern States are based upon the impu-
dent assumption that these States have not
&epniHegu gorsrmsa,s, and that Congress is
bound by the Constitution % guarantee to them
such governments. Senator Hendricks. Of In
diana, last week, in a statesmanHke speech in
reply to his colleague. Mr.. Morton. demolished.
in a few sentences. the whole filacious fabric.
by showing thatthe southern constitutions are
republican in form. being the same as those
Of 1860, save that they abolished slavery. re-
pealed the ordinances of secession, and repudi-
atel the Confederate debt; ard that the Radi-
Gals distinctly recognized them as republican,
and valid, by the submission TO them. as States
~, The Union, Of several constitutional amend
ueuts.
Mr.. Hendricks might have instanced the
case OF Virginia, whose Constitution was alter
ed by handful Of Radicals atAlexandria, aud
whose Legislature undertook the highest pre-
negative Of sovereignty ia giving its assent to
tbs creation Of a new State iron. its own terri
tory,
We hope the Radicals viii be brought to
an official declaration as to the precise time a,
which these southern State governments ceased
20 be republican 10 form and became illegal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
West Virginia Legislature.

In the Senate, on the 9th inst. Mr.. Chap
line, by leave, introduced Senate bill No. lG,
to incorporate the Mt Nebo Lodge No. 81,
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, in Shep-
herdStown, West Virginia, which was read the
first time.
On the Doth Mr. Hoke, fyom the Judiciary
Committee, reported adversely upon the resolr-
ton directing them to inquire into the expe'li-
ency of repeating the law known as the Suitors'
Test Oath. The report was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoke,
ReSolrecL. That the Committee on the Judci-
airy inquire into the expeliency of amending
the law in regard to the competency of wit
nesses so as to allow interested parties 10 testi-
fy.
Mr. Hoke, by leave, introduced bill to in
corporate the Martinsburg and Potomac Rail-
road Company. Read the first time, rule sus-
pended, bill read the second time, and referred
to The Committee on Internal Improvements,
&c. ..t.'
The bill constituting part Of the bank Of
the Potomac river, in Berkeley and Jefferson
counties, a lawful fence, was read the second
time and referred TO the Judiciary Committee.
In the House of Delegates resolution was
offered by Mr. Chambers, to authorize John
G. COckrill to put locks in the Shenandoah
river at certain points and to collect tolls, was
passed.
On the 3Oth, on motion OF Mr. Chambers,
House bill No l, referring to John G.. Cock
rll, and certain improvements in the Shenan-
doah river was referred to the Committee on
Roads and navigation.
4 resolution Of inquiry by Mr.. Chambers as
to the expectancy of providing by law that all
taxes raised for school purposes in any county,
be expended therein. ....-.I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
The Shenandoah Valley.

It has been remarked by several Of the lead
ing journals Of the day that the Valley of Yir-
giuia is the only section of this whole country.
North, South, East or West, from which no
complaints are heard Of hard times, scarcity
and suffering. While the starving thousands
of the far South. and the struggling, crowded
myriads Of discharged workmen Of the North,
send up an equally piteous vail Of woe and
want, only peaceful quiet and almost universal
plenty reign in our favored country. Business
is growing more and more brisk-the farming
interest each year more extensive; stock rapid
" increasing; fences being rebuilt tenants
multiplying with the increase of euer-
gy, laborers and home productions, the amount
of capital Of course grows in proportion, and
the m0ney-market becomes easier. To say
that, in such tight times as these all over the
land there is absolutely no want or need here,
would be an exaggeration, but we do assert
and the assertion will not lack confirmation
that there is not a section Of this whole coun-
try more free from distress or privation, and in
a greater state Of prosperity than the Shenan-
doah Valley Of Virginia.
There is fine opening now for farmers, la
bOrers, mechanics, or capitalists from all quar-
ters. Many mammoth farms, if divided into
three or four smaller ones. and sold or rented.
would produce an amount equal to the whole,
as at present worked, and give employment
aud support 10 a proportionate number of
hands and maintenance to the owners or rent
ers with their families. There is nom and
work here for four times the population and
TO those driven by suffering or fear from other
States or parts Of this one, we extend a hearty
invitation 10 come aud cast in their lot with
ours, and as our common Country grows aud
improves in wealth, population, and we may
add in norais-for surely there is need of
change for the better there,-they will be wei
come to a share in our prosperity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
A swindler suspends Newspaper.

The Greensboro, n. c., Patriot has suspend
ed publication temporarily and the proprietor,
Mr.. Caldwell, explains the cause of itin card
to the public. 1t seems that a stranger calling
himself Bisler, proposed to purchase the Pa
triot establishment and bargained for it, posses
sion to be given on the payment of the stipula-
ted price, at some future time In the mean
time he staid about the office and probably as
sisted in the business and also ordered lot Of
new printing material which came to hand by
Express. This, it seems, was all done to lay n
foundation for the operation in view. After
reSorting to some strategy with the banking
houses Of Greensboro, the man Bigler endeav-
ored TO get a draft on New York cashed, to pay
as he declared for the Patriot; but in this he
failed He however did succeed in getting the
money on draft for $3.50 from Kellogg, Bran-
ger & Co., aud thinking this was about all he
could make out Of that place, he left for parts
unknown, without paying his hotel bill. The
bankers who let him have the above named
sum of money sued out an attachment which
was levied on the Patriot office, on the asSump-
ton that it had become his property; and the
paper is suspended, to await, we suppose, the
decision of the caSe.-DdnrUe Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
A Windfall.

A somewhat rare and novel incident took
place recently in the lower end of Paradise
township, York County, Pa. In the locality
stated resides family of deaf aud dumb, con-
sisting of one man, two women, brother and
sister, named Andcrs or Anderson. They had
a brother in Richmond, Va, now dead, who
was very wealthy, This brother procured a
farm for his deaf and dumb relatives, some dis
lance below Berlin, in Paradise township, and
employed man to take care of them. They
were very industrious and stingy, saving every
cent.
A short time ago the last survivor of them
died, and the sale was made of their Effects
Among these was an old chest, which was pur-
chased by a neighbor. Upon removing the
chest some suspicion was excited that there
was something unusual in the appearance and
weight of it, and upon examination it was dis
covered that it had false or two bottoms,
between which were secreted several small bags
of gold and large amount of Bank notes on
the York County bank, in the aggregate a.
mounting 70 very large sum, probably from
$4,000 to $4,000. 1t is stated that suit has
been instituted by the heirs to recover the
money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
The Cotton Tax.

After much disagreement. and several com
mjttees Of conference, the two Houses have ma
tured bin TO repeal the iuiquitous tax Of 8
cents upon cotton, in which the tariff upon I'M
ported cotton is % be maintained until the lst
Of November next BY the delay which has
occurred the prospect for home crop has been
materially impaired, planters being unable to
make arrangements for new crop. The Sen
ate persisted Tor some time in its purpose Of re-
Pealng tie duty upon imported cotton.
The southern crop for this year is not ex-
pected % reach one half the usual amount.
ODD FELLOWS CEIEBnATIoS.-The 26th Of
April next is the anniversary Of this charitable
order, as established in the United States. and
all Grand Lodges aud Encampmslts are re-
taested TO urge their subordinates 70 observe
-7 cav 90 some appropriate mode.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

BURNED TO DEATH-Fa'al HerOism-The
Ottnmwa Iowa Courier relates the following
sad affair."
"The house of Mr.. Howdyshell, near Cap
tain McReynolds's, in Competine township,
being a story and a-half frame building caught
fire on Tuesday morning Just before day, from,
as it is supposed, some ashes that had been care
lesSly left in a shed part Of the building. Mr.
IT. was not at home, but the house was occu-
pied at the time by Mrs. H. aud her family
besides young lady of some eighteen or
twenty, a sister of Mr. H. 5, named Carrie How
dyshell. The house was enyeloped with
flames before its inmates were aroused Mrs
II. escaped, badly burned. with two children,
while the young lady and two of the children,
aged respectfully FIVE and three years, persisted
in the flames. The noble girl lost her life in
her heroic efforts to save the children. Their
bodies were finally recovered from the ruins,
the children literally burnt to an unrecogniza-
ble mass, while the young lady had both Of
her lower limbs burned off above the knees,
and had one Of her arms pulled out Of the
socket in endeavoring to extricate her body
from the debris
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

VINO Cor THE PANTAL0eNs?-Thad Ste
vens said, in bis speech the other day, that
some members OF Congress had got panta-
looms, shirts ana shaving soap enough to last
them year" by having them charged as STA
tionary. Who are the members that thus
clothed their nakedness? Can it be cur Ash
ley, our Seheuck, our venerable representative?
the heroic Garfield, or the representative of
0berlin? Who got the pants p CLeUelo,,d
Okio Pldindecler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

CRUEL TREATMENT.-The Richmond En-
qairer OF Monday last speaks of the cruel treat
ment Of little cOlored girl, by a negro woman,
who had the care aud coutrol # her
Enraged at some trifing offence. this ne
gress caused the little creature 20 strip during
one Of the coolest and most Indictment DAYS Of
the past very cold week. and stand for one
hour under a heavy fall Of bail and snow. She
then whipped her severely, apd not satisfied
with this, plunged her head Foremost into
barrel Of cold water. Had these crueltes been
practieed by white person towards one Of
color. there would have been hornets nest
raised about the head of the perpetrator But
as It was black VS. black, the matter has been
passed over in silence"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

UNFORTUNATE AccIDEXT.-Last week says
the Winchester Times, that venerable gentle
man and pious christian, Mr. David WAddell,
residing at Capon Springs. met with an acci-
dent which will doubtless cause him months Of
pain aud confinement. Whilst moving along on
the ice, his feet slipped from under him, causing
him to fall, which resulted in the breaking Of
one of his legs Added to the in6rmities Of
age, this accident will 90 hard with Mr.. Wad-
dell. whom his pain has the sincere sympathy
Of many friends hereaboutS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

DEATH OF a MuLoNAIRE.-Mr. Crawshay,
the wcalthiest iron manufacturer in England,
died some months ago. 1t was then under
stood that he left an estate of four millions
sterling. 1t now turns ont to be nearer seven
millions, or $50, 00O,O 600. His youngest son
took two millions under the will, but was also
left residuary legatee, probably under the sup
position that after paving the other legacjcs no
very large sum would be left Curiously
enough, however, on the final settlement it is
found that he actually comes into possession
of million more, and he is, therefore,
without doubt the richest younger son in
England, perhaps in the world, for be begins
life with an actual capital of fifteen millions
Of dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
TO THE PEOPLE.

HAYING returned TO this place permanently,
III I have opened a shop nearly opposite ihe
Post Office. where ! am prepared 10 furnish the
public with SADDLES, BRIDLES. COLLARS,
WHIPS, and HARNESS Of every description GA
the shortest possible notice, made up ~ good mo
terial and in best manner and respectfully solicit
,bare Of public patronage. Nv charges shall Do
moderate. Please give me a call.
REPAIRING promptly executed.
DAKID SLAGLE.
Smitbfeld. FEB. G. Ts6s-sm.s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

RAPE AND Lynch LAw.-Gncinnati, Ohio,
January Sl-In Frankfort, Ky, yesterday, n
negro committed rape on an Irish girl 10
wears Old. and afterwards threw her over a.
embaukment at the railroad tunnel breaking
her shoulder blade and Otherwise iniuring her
The negro was arrested and lodged in jail. At
night a crowd Of infatuated citizens assembled
and forced the Jail, taking The negro and hang
ing him 70 a tree Several shots we're fired
into the body while hanging.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

ESCAPE OF PRIsoSERs.-Eighteen prisoners
escaped from Jail at ST. Joseph, No, on Satur-
day. During the melee Horace Fish, brother
of Sheriff Fish, was killed, and one of the pris-
oners severely wounded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

Burned TO DEATH.-Last evening a fatal
accident occurred at the residence of Mr. w S.
Rowe, by which an aged colored woman, who
had been a servant in the family for many
years lost her life. It appears that after the
family had retired leaving bright fire burn
ing in the parlor stove, the woman took seat
near the stove, and falling asleep fell on it and
was burned to death. When the family were
awakened and went down. life wac extinct,
portions Of her body having been burned to a
crisp. Some of the furniture had also been
burned Washington Star. FEB. s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

REvIvAL.-The revival Of religion in the N.
E. Church. South, of this place, under the pas
-orship of Rev. w. G. Coe, is still progressing
with unabating interest. Some forty-fve per-
sons have been converted, whilst the altar is
nightly crowded with penitents seeking atone
neut for their sins. There seems to be gen.
sral religious awakening manifested upon the
part Of the citizens Of this community. Let
he good work roll on.-ShPhrdstopn Reg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

4 WHITE FoX.-A party Of fox hunters
started up, few days since, in til, county a
pure white FOX. The party chased it for many
hours. but were not so fortunate as TO oyestake
it, HSsehester Neps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
Baltimore Markets.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE Market
DIED,

On Wednesday evening, 2sth nit, in this town,
after lingering illness Of Consumption, Miss s.
LIZZIE WALTERS, in the 22d year o. her age
She passed peacefully away, and resls on her Sa-
riour's breast.
2 On the 10th ult., at Balcony Falls, Rockbridge
County, Va, Capt. THOMAS G.. HARRIS, for
meriy Of Shcpherdstowp, W. Va, aged s. years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

ALLEGED INSANITY OF Mis- LVcoLN.-Pri-
ya,e letters received from Chicago state that
Mrs Lincoln is insane beyond all doubt She
recently sold all the furniture in her house, and
has two old men as body-guard, believing she
will be robbed aud murdered. Her mania is
for selling, and a dread lest she come TO want
All her friends are said to be conscious of her
mental condition, but think, so long as she is
harmless, her removal to a lunatic asylum
would increase her derangement.-BostOn Her
old
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
The Late Shooting ARRAY.

Mrs Nattine Pollard. wife If f. A. Pollard,
who was committed 10 Jail on Tuesday evening,
on the charge Of shooting al and wounding in
the wrist Dr. G. A. Moore, still remains in that
institution, and will probably continue there
some time rs she positively refuses, to allow
any one to 90 her bail. Mrs Pollard appeared
quite cheerful Yesterday, and converse6 freely
with all who approached her, but when spo-
ken to concerning her husband, who has been
absent from her for sometime. she invariably
declined confirming the conversation. She has
a wound in the thick part of her right hand,
which she AYERS having received during the
Scuflle AT DR.. MoOres store. Mrs. Pollard told
friends who visited her yesterday that having
had her trunk and effects seized by the proprie-
tor of the motel where she had been left by
Mr.. Pollard, she on Tuesday wandered ont half
frantic to endeav0S 10 hearor find her husband /;
that knowing that he had been intimate with
DR.. Moore, she went to the establishment of
the latter, where the affair to took place, which
will likely lead to a judicial Investigation
She, however. disclaims any recollection Of
having fred the pistol, 10 the jail Mrs Pol
lard occupies one of the large rooms usual Y set
apart for the United States witnesses, and. Of
course. will not be allowed to want for anything
in reasorfwhile under the care Of Warden Ha-
ney.
Mrs Pollard yesterday heard from her hus-
band, who is in New York, through dispatch
received by her COUNSEL BalGmor: Sun, S0h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE the woodfief Of % or 30 acres 81
J. Splendid Timbsr-Hickory and White and
Black Oak. Also lot ~ 81 aorrs Of excellent
LANDAU Ia Orchard Of good Winter Apple
located within 4 miles Of Summit Paint ADJOINING
the lands Of Col j. b. Larue and James YanmeteT.
ar Al. T.. LARUE.
BerryTille, Clarke County, Va, Feb. 6, '68--3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

The SUICIDE of Rev. Dir. Brush, of Della
ware, Ohio, was committed on Sunday morn
ing, while his congregation were quietly await
ing his appearances to conduct the opening ex-
ercises Of the regular quarterly meeting. The
members, having waited some time after the
usual hour Of commencing service, despatched
one member to ascertain the cause Of his de
lay, and be was found hanging dead in ms
barn. Another e rgyman, the Rev. Mr.. Ryan,
at Marysyille, in the county adjoining Della
ware, also commi4ee suicide the same Sunday
afternoon, cutting his throat. Insanity is al
legged in both cases. and in the last-named 1t
had been for some time apparent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-02-06

WAGES REDUcED.-The wages of working
men in nearly all the iron establishments IN
Harrisburg, Pa, and vicinity have been materi-
ally reduced. Many Of them have left for
other States, where labor is better appreciated
and more literally remunerated Men with
families, however, are forced to accept the
situation and do the best they can under
the circumstances.-Hd Harrisburg Union.