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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Republican Form of Government.

The Constitution Of the United States, says
the Banner Of he South, guarantees co every
State within the Union a Republican form Of
Government; that IS to say, is promises sncb
seuaran,os. But, how is the promise fulf,icd ?
A Republican form includes &c right Of
sclfgoyernment-the right e. make all nceilal
laws for the government Of the State. indepcn-
dent Of Congress, with the simple proviso that
these laws shall not be antagouistic to Repub-
licanism, or in conflict with the Constitution
Of the United States. Thus, al that is required
Of the several States, by the Constitution, is
that they shall possess this Republican form
Of Government or that sl power shall be
vested in the people composing the State
Tbisis no new idea or visionary thing, but a
plain and inconuovsrtble position proved by
the history Of the past and the Constitution
itself
The Congress Of the United States has, how
ever. set itself above the Constitution, and made
unto itself higher law than the fanda-
mental and recognized law Of the land. It has
dctbronei that Constitution, and trampled
upon its plain provisions It has usurpei
rights which DO not belong to it, and deprived
States Of rights which belonged TO them. I;
Is forcing amendments upon them, which
take away their rights and give them TO Con-
Eress. It is debating to the States what they
shall aud shall not do. as the bin Of Senator
Morton, Of Indiana, viii show To is in a
word. destroying that Republican form Of
Government" which is guaranteed 10 the State,
and is fast grasping dictatOrial and absolute
power 10 It's own hands.
And. saidest Of an the sad things Of the day,
the people are submitting with apathy and in-
difference to these usurpatioDs and aggressions
until some day in the not far distant future
they viii find their liberties completely gone,
ana themselves bound hand and foot 10 the car
ofthe great Congressional Juggernaut. tire
euires no prophetic eve to foresse the dreadful
consequences Of the madness which rules the
hour 10 high places. or the indifference which
perceiyss it on the part Of the people For
these consequences viii not come alone 20 the
South. but 20 the North. As for the South
her people are helpless by themselves to pre-
vent the evil but if they Of the North would
save themselves. a united effort on the part Of
al who love Liberty better than spoils will
save the country. We can refuse to be fright
enejin:o abiect submission; we can stand firm,
and erect, aud united in defence Of Liberty
we can spuru the syren alurements Of concili-
aion-but, alone, we cannot save the Repub-
licaa form Of Government" which our fathers
gave Us. which we love so well. and which the
Constitution guarantees tous. LetheP1.yio;s
Of az sections Of the Union unite then on the
broad platform Of the Constitution, and drive
back the minions Of Fanaticjsm who are striy-
ing to tear down the Temple Of Liberty. It
needs no Rebellion to DO this Peaceful Reyo-
luton can effect the object better. It's worth
the effort
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Wells Restored.

BY oric7 Of the new Commanding General.
Wells is restored to his position as nominal
Governor Of Virginia. If says the Richmond
Wbisl we chose to repeat the information that
has reached us touching the influences at
Washington that secured this result, it would
beconclujed that but little consideration of his
worthiness or IT the public good entered into
the decision arrived at. The story will some
day be told. How he can derive pleasure from
occupying a place that but serves TO conceu-
trate on him the contempt Of all decent men,
is mystery 60 be explained only by ascribjng
to him qualities that prove the contempt to be
wei bestowed. II ever our people are free
again to choose for themselves, they will give
him and Lis hackers a lesson that they will
90 thcir latest day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Keen Stout Hearts.

Amid an the fluctuations Of The political ba
rameter. let us s,ill keep stout hearts. Havir-
lived through the trials q the last four year.
In spite Of politics aud without even q politi.
cal se,te1is;eace. we should have learned not
TO despair happen wbatmav CJuteutngour-
selves as wei as we can under the circumstan-
ces that surround as. and being politicians only
90 far as % watch the course Of events. let 10
De our main business 90 pursue our industries.
90 gather around US home comforts. 20 add to
our possessions. and to acquire that influence
that property everywhere exerts.
Our farmers can stjD grow their corn, wheat
ana tobacco. our merchants can still sell their
goods and orr mechanics sti'l ply the hummer
The saw and plane. We can live and better
our condition from year TO yearif we wifi con
tiaue to work and economic. Such political
chaos as now exists can not last long.-Rioi.
WEig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Twltehell,s Confession.


G. S. Twitcbel now under sentence Of
death in Philadelphia, for the murder Of his
motLer-iu-law, Mrs. Hill, has made confess
sion Of the particulars thereof He states that
Lis wife had a quarrel with her mother and in
the alteration that ensucd killed her. She
then run to her husbands room, exclaiming,
save me or help me to hide itp lie aided
her in throwing the body out of the window,
90 make it appear as if she fell out He then
made solemn vow that be would never reveal
ibe murder. On Saturday morning last Mrs.
Tgitcdell lo0 the city. for parts unknown.
The city papers do not generally credit this
statement Of the condemned man, as the facts
elected during the trial do not substantive &C..
lis clothes were bloody when he was arrested,
and largo spots Of blood were on the wall,
where 10 spurtei ont when the fatal blow was
given. ishe committed the horrid deed, it is
Significantly asked, how Il happens that there
was % blood on her clothing. The Governor
Of theSate has professionally refused 20 commute
Tvitcheurs sentence OF pardon him, notvjtb-
standing the most strenuous pressure brought
20 caruPou him. AsMrs. Twitchsll was tried
and acquitted, she cannot be tried again, and
is therefore safe
I.Nalso said that this confession Is made
IN order b. effect the case as it now stands 10
abe Supreme Court OF the State, where it was
taken upon some legal ruse Of his lawyers
L is generally thought, however, that the I'M
fortunate criminal viii have to ezpiatc his
crime TO-DAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Congress isays the Washington Chronicle
of Monday, having agreed upon next Saturday
as the day of adjournment, there remain but
five days more for work The legislation
which is urgently needed by the country would
take up a much longer time. In extenuaton
Of the haste Of members to get away from this
city, it is due to them to say that they are so
grievouSly beset by Office seekers that they
really have hut a very little time to devote to
legislative business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Rev. John Z. Clarke, who has been, for the
past two years pastor Of the NJ. z. Church,
South. in Stau.ton, has been appointed by the
Conference toscrve The present year at Martins
burg. Mr. Clark has been an instrument, un-
Ger Providence. By which tho N. E. Church,
South, in this place has been revived, invigor-
ated. aud consolidated. The prospects Of his
church here are brighter that they have been
for many years. lie combines in an unusual
degree the character O. pastor with that Of min
ister, and thus makes himself greatly service
able to biz church. His congregation here
part with him with great reluctance. If his
labors be as successful at Martinsburg as they
have been here, the members Of bis church
there viii have reason to congratulate them
selves on securing his services. -SiaVnt0N SPEC
trf--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

1t is rumored in Washington, says the Sa-
vannah Republican, that George n. Sanders
and DR.. Robinson have determined to vindicate
their fair fame from the aspersions cast upon
them by Joe Holt in charging them with com
plicity in the assassination conspiracy. Since
the issuance Of the amnesty proclamation, Holt
has re-asscrted these charges in letters written
to friends in Kentucky, and various other par
ties, thereby laying himself open to an action
for Htel, which the maligned gentlemen are
about to bring. Holt, who is said to be aware
of their intention, is represented as terribly
frightened, and is busy at work preparing
evidence for his defence For the truth Of his
tory and the sake Of impartial justice, it is to
be hoped the contemplated trial will take place.
Richmond Wig
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Twitohell,s Confession.

The confession Of Twitchell, sentenced to
be hanged in few days for the murder of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Hill, Of Philadelphia
charging the crime upon bis wife, the daughter
of the victim, is an extraordinary feature IN an
extraordinary case. Coming only few days
before the day of the execution, it may well
be accepted as desperate last card" In
view of the acquittal of Mrs. Fwitchell, and
the strenuous efforts to secure a new trial for
himself, the confession is sort of double shot.
If the wife flies, as report says that is one evil
dence of her guilt, though hard suspicion
might be against her as an accomplice in the
confession. But in any event, the lawyers
will make a good deal out of the confession,
fight or not. They will perhaps force re-
spite from Governor Geary. The affairs both
novel and mysterious. An old woman is muir
dered in cold blood, and her own daughter,
whowas in thehouse all the time while the MUIR
der was taking place, is acquitted of all knowl-
edge of the tragedy, without trial, and upon
the same evidence convicting that daughters
husband of the crime; and now the latter, in
the face of death, comes forward to confound
the judge, the district attorney, and the jury,
by declaring his wife the murderess The OBJ
jet is to save his life, of course but there is
grave logic in his extreme expedient. He
rests upon a fact that seems to have been dis
carded by the lawyers-in other words, upon
the almost inpossibility of his wife being ig-
norant of the tragedy while she was in the
house Washington Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

THE " HANNAH Tyler LETTER. 1t seems
to be pretty certain that all the Indignation
leveled at the supposed calumuiator Of her sex
has been wasted upon a man. The Han
nah Tyler who writes to the New York Post
such scandalous things about the female clerks
is a myth No such name is found upon tie
Treasury rolls; no Hannah Tyler is employed
there or in any of the Treasury bureaus. Pro-
baby some scamp of a clerk is the author
and is chuckling over tie mystifcaton and
bub-bub he has created. But writing anony-
nous letters is a small business especially so
when It is calculated to do widespread injury
to others.
Ill q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The most cheering sight we have seen for a
long time is the large quantity of tobacco
which is coming into Danville The streets
are blocked up with wagons from all the sur
rounding country. The warehouses are crowd
ed with the weed. The oldest inhabitants say
they never saw so much tobacco come any time.
We hope it will continue to seek this market,
as we are confident the planters can do as well
here as anywhere. 1t is certainly selling well
now .-DanrUe Ta) Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

HEAVY RoBBrRY-The storehouse Of Nc
Aztec & Bro. at Front Royal was broken open
on Thursday night. and robbed Of S2ls in
coin and currency, together with checks bonds,
etc, to the value Of $500 Entrance was
effected by boring a hole through the front
door, and sliding the bar with which it was
secured on the inside.
On Monday a couple Of Young men named
Taylor and Peterson. were arrested in WincheS-
ter, subjected toa thorough search but nothing
being found on their persons to connect them
with the robbery. thew were discharged from
custody Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST A RAILRosr CON-
PANY.-The heavy damages awarded the ne
gro Stephens against the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad Company by
a mixed jury, under the infammatory instruc-
tons of Judge Underwood, have no doubt in
duced Jas NJ. Simms, Georgia negro, to see
if he, too, can't dip his hands into its treasury,
and, under the pretence of maltreatment by
its employees, secure himself round sum in
the way of damages. He has not as yet fled
his declarations but his plea, we understand,
is that he purchased a irst-class ticket and
was not permitted to occupy first-class seat
in frst-class car on this road.-hich. Wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

We are given TO understand that the rein
statement of Gov. Wells, in his position as
Provisional Governor Of Virginia, was with the
full consent ard appreciation of President
Grant. Those therefore who have commented
on the matter, as if it was doubtful case, may
as well Submit to the necessity" 1t is nc
use to treat the subject ginger3y for fear of ex-
citing prejudice in Virginia. Every body
now knows that the Administration is, and
probably will be condpeted in the interest Of
the Radical party-we do not say, that in all
things-extreme Radical measures will he car
ried out OF that we shall be better able to
Judge hereafter Alexandria Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

TIE Muller AsYLUN.-Weareg glad learn
thai the win Of Mr. Miller deyises Sl00 900 20
the female orphan asylum for this city, in adj
3irion to the amounts heretofore stated. This
increases tho bequest for that purpose to about
$500 600. 30 fan as is known and 1t Is conf
5s8gy believed that the amount Will be large
i e-bsDoed BY future discoveries among bis
v..--Bba-- - r,arrr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

RAILROAD SURvEys.-Ch iefEngincer Blythe
of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad, has organized two surveying parties,
aud on Thursday to-day will put one of
them in the field on the line of the proposed
extension of that road to Winchester The
other will be set to work on the same line a
few days thereafter.
The first engineering party has been organ
lied as follows Asst Engineer, a. Marbury;
Surveyor, Vim. Sparrow; Leveler, John II.
Chunn; Level Rodmen, r. johnson, Jr., and
S. Scolay Moore; Transit Rodmen, Richard
Gibson and Clark Harmon Chainmen, Rich
ard Hebb and Emmett Funston; Axemen, T.
B. Williams and James Copeland; Cook, Joe
Williams, colored
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
Hash. Star, AmI1 2.

We understand the work on the line Of the
Winchester and Strasburg extension has been
commenced between Winchester and Newtowr
It is thought the road will be in running order
in time to carry of the coming crops Wool
stock Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

SAD AocIDENT.-Mr Henry OFT, of Moffct's
Creek, in this County, accidentally shot him
self on Saturday night week, resulting in his
death. For some time back something had
been annoying hissheep and on Saturday night,
about 10 O'Clock, hearing some noise among
his sheep, took his gun and went out to learn
the cause. In short time after, the report Of
the gun was heard, but no attention was paid
to it from the circumstances. In the morning
he was found dead with one barrel discharged,
the load having taken effect bis head. How
the accident occurred can only be conjccturcd
Mr.. OFT was an estimable gentleman and a
worthy citizen, and his sudden death is greatly
deplored by all who knew bim.-Stamton IiU-
gilman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNSON AT KNOXVILLE
Ex-President johnson was enthusiastically re-
ceved in Knoxville, Tenn, on Friday, the Sd
inst, and dispatch says the city was crowded
with bis old friends, who thronged the depot
to welcome his arrival. The ex-President was
warmly greeted at the train by delegations Of
citizens, and escorted to the Lamar House,
where he was introduced to the assembled
crowd, numbering about FIVE thousand, by
Hon Mr.. Nelson, who referred to his previous
political differences with the distinguished gen.
tlcman, and related the prosecutions inflicted
upon Mr. johnson for his Union sentiments
He eloquently described bis patriotic course
during the war, and alluded to his wise and
conciliatory policy of reconstruction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Charles Snowden Fairfax, descendant Of
the last Lord Fairfax, and himself entitled In
the title as the tenth Lord, died at Barnums
City Hotel, in Baltimore, on Sunday morning
last aged 40 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The wife Of Martin Connolly, near Grants
vile, Virginia, was accidentally shot dead by
her husband on the 10Th ultimo, while taking
down his gun to 90 hunting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

WINCHESTER DISTRICT STEWARDS
MEETING District Stewards are re-
auested to meet at Braddock Street. ". Z.
Church South, in Winchester. on Thursday,
april 2Srd, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
WA. s. BAIRD, P. Z.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Judge Schley, of the Supreme Court Of
Georgia, has decided, that under existing laws,
colOred persons cannot legally hold Office in
Georgia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

SURVEYING PARTY.-The first corps eugi-
ncers on the proposed extension of the Aexan-
dria, Loudoun aud Hampshire Railroad left
here this morning on the train for Hamilton.
Their camp, for the present, will be located on
western side Of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
near Keys Gap, and their first work will be
to run a tunnel line through those mountains
Alexandria Gazette, 3D.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

Election REsuLTIH CoxNEcTICUT.-HARr-
FORD, April G.-Complete returns from every
town Of the vote for Governor give the follow
ing result: Jewel. IS. 49s English, 1859
Jewels majority 81. The democratic au-
thorities Of Salisbury acknowledge they could
not hold \ legal election.
Three Republican and one Democratic Con-
greSsmen elected. Legislature stands-Senate
IA rep, dem. House, 1872 rep. I06 dem.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

A., L. & II. Il. R.-The excursion trip Of
the President. Directors, Superintendent, and
invited friends of the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad, and the contractors for
the proposed extension Of that road, to Hamil-
ton yesterday, was a very pleasant affair, and
all hands returned to this city highly pleased
with the incidents of the day, and the pros
poets for the success Of the road.
Senator MERCER, Of Loudoun, met the sur
veying party who left here yesterday morning,
at Hamilton, with two spanking four horse
beled teams, and carried them to their camp
ing ground, on the western slope of the Blue
Ridge Mountaius.-Aler. Gaz. 8rd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

THE CAxAL.-The Ches. & Ohio Canal is
now represented as in a state Of thorough repair
throughout its entire length, many substantial
Improvements having been made during the
winter. Everything is now in good trim for
the resumption of navigation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The Tenure of Office bill was signed by Pres
ident Grant on Monday last. johnson resisted
the shackles--Graut soquiescer in having the
sy,cs upon his rrists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

James Fl. Brnce an Independent Democrat,
was elected Mayorof Louisville, Kentucky, on
Saturday, over John G. Baxter, the regular
Democratic nominee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

WITHOUT OFFIcERs.-Clarke County. say.
the Courier Of Friday last, is still without off,
GERS, those appointed not having qualified
John Wright has been appointed Commissioner
of the Revenue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

MILITARY ORDER-By command Of Gen
eral Sherman, Brigadier and Brevet Major
General P. st. Cooke, United States army. is
assigned to the command Of the department Of
the Cumberland. when it shall be relinquished
by Major General Thomas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The Culpeper Observer says that $4,000
worth of real estate on the 0. q A. K H., have
been sold within the past two weeks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

General Early declines the complimentary
dinner which was rendered to him by his friends
IN Lvuchbu7g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08
THOMAS A. BoULLT.

THOMAS 4. BOULLT.
April s, lsG9-3t III. NJ. f. o. F.
Echo, Greeneaste; Record, Wsynesboro. Pa. I;
Register, Shepherdstown New Era. Martinsburg,
and Free Press. Charlestown, w. Va, copy three
weeks and send bill 20 advertiser.-Ha gers'ocn,
MARYLAND Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-08

The delegation to Baltimore, to solicit sub
scription Of one million dollars for the Valley
R. R., will take the train on Wednesday, April
DIST. and meet at the Eutaw House in Balti-
more, at 10 A. d., on Thursday, April 22nd,
1869.