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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Virginia, Mississippi and Texas.

Last week the President sent brief mes
sage 90 Congress. which will be found 10 another
column. relative 90 certain Southern States still
claimed to be u1constructed, declaring that, as
an act o. justice and policy. the time had come
for them o be put in the wayor resuming their
former relations 60 the government BY these
words spoken 10 due season, the Executive
threw the responsibility upon Congress, where
the people wei know il has all along rested,
Cor 10 aud it alone Is 20 blame f1r the failure of
their own plan Of reconstruction, aud fr not
admitting those States even, that had faithfully
complied with congressional legislation.
The immediate response Of the House to the
Presidents recommendations shows, that at
LAST 4. has walked up, though at the eleventh
hour. 10 the realization Of speedy action in this
matter. In which the whole country is directly
or Indirectly involved. ItemPowered the Ex-
scuuye with fc,l authority in furtherance of
the rehabilitation Of Virginia, Mississippi and
Texas.
Tie Senate. however, IN the magnitude Of
It's wisdom, inserted article 9Th which requires
that those States before admission % represent
tation TO Congress, shall, by their Legislatures
rstify The 18th article, which las been pro-
posed By Congress 70 the several States, as an
amendment 70 .he Constitution Of the United
States.
Now these States are ci,ter 10 the Union or
out Of 10. IF they are in che Union. what he
comes Of that provision Of the Constitution
which that instrument declares eaHHot Be
amsudsd viz: that DO Sate shall be deprived
Of its representation IN the Senate % Il they
are out Of the Union, how can they perform so
delicate and responsible an act as the rati6ca-
ton Of The proposed amendment 90 the Con-
s6tud1n That, certainly, is Que Of the high
est prerogasives ola State.
Heretofore. 10 submitting amendments to Che
State for ratification, it was done in such way
that they were lef, perfectly free and unbiased
10 their action. Not So now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

SURVIVING PARTY.-Another party Of sur
veyors Coz work on the proposed extensions Of
the Alezandria Loudoun and Hampshire Rail-
road, has been organized, with Captain Bruce,
IT Winchester, Assistant Engineer, and will
leave here on Wednesday morning next for
tbe Blue Ridge Mountains, among which they
win DO engaged for some months in running
,,-. % --o' q ce." sr--i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
The Shenan doah NaViga-
ton Company.

WHEREAS, by an Act Of the Legislature Of
w West Virginia the incorporation We're au-
thorized to open tbe Books Tor Subscription to the
above named Company in CharlestoWD. Hsrper's-
Ferry. Bcrryville, Conrad's Store, and the Shenan
doah Iron Works, the public are notified that The
Books are now open at KEARSLEY 4 SHEER
FRS STORE in CHARLEST0WN; S. '. YAM
IT'S STORE in HARPERS PERRY MAR
law requires $500 in Stock 10 be subscribed be-
fore the Let OF July, 1869.
The subscribers are notified that Meeting will
be held BY them at "H00FF'S HALL. IN Charles
town, on the 18th day al Nay. at IL ~, for the
purpose Of electing President aud other officers
Of the Company.
LOGAN OSBCRN,
GEO. W. EICHELBERGER,
GEO W. T. KEARSLEY,
WELLS J. HAWKS.
Anril Il 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
GEyERAt AGExr-B. w. HERBERT,
Charlcstown, Jefferson CO., W. Va.

THIS Company now having been organized. is
prepared 10 take risks. AZ fair rates, on Build
Jugs Of all kinds, Merchandise, Manufacturing Es-
Establishments, Furniture Barns. Contents, DC.
Applications for Insurance will be promptly at
tended to at their Office, or by application 10 our
General A gent, or any ofour Local Agents through
out this and adjoining States.
b. W. HERBERT,
April Is, ls69-ly. General A gent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

Gerald Eaton was hanged in Philadelphia
on Thursday last for the murder Of Keenan,
He met his fate calmly and made no statement
from the gallows Geo. S. Twitehell, who was
to have been hanged on the same gaIlows, for
the murder Of Mrs. Hill, his mother-in-law,
committed suicide some time during Wedues-
day night. An investigation revealed the fact
that he had taken strychnine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
The Confederate Dead at Gettysburg

Gen. Fitz Lee has lately received a letter
from the superintendent Of the National Gem
etery a, Gettysburg, stating that Of the three
thousand seven hundred Confederate dead in
TERED at that place, about seven hundred can
be identified, but the remainder cannot.
Hestates the farmers are beginning to plough
over the part Of the cemetery in which they
are buried, and suggests that they be removed
ut once.
Gen. Lee communicated this information to
the Hollywood Memorial Association. aud the
ladies Of the association have determined to
take steps to remove the dead from Gettysburg
aud re-inter them in the cemetery at Holly
wood. It viii be done as early as practicable.
CuEsAPEARE AND ONO CANAL CoMPANY.-
We learn, saws the Cumberland Times, from
President Spates's annual report that the Ches-
aPeake and Ohio Canal Company gathered a
revenue Of S8s5.OSi So during the year 1867,
exceeding that of the preceding year by SIS
Isl 81. The total expenses were S246. $50 o.
showing an excess Of receipts Of SISS.S7 81.
The important statement Is also made that the
floating debt Of the company may now be TO-
regarded as extinguished, aud that from this
time all the profits or surplus revenue may
be applied q the payment Of the interest on
the bonds Of the company issued by authority
Of the Legislature, according TO priority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
The Will of the Late Samuel Miller,
of Virginia.

The Lynchburg VA Republican gives the
following authentic account of its leading pro-
visions;
The sum of SSSO,OOO is appropriated to es-
tablish in Albemarle County an institution to
be called the Albemarle Manual Labor
School" for the orphan and white children ex-
clusively OF that county. This bequest alb
serbs the great bulk Of Mr.. Millers fortune
Sarah Hodges, lcOlored,l is given house in
Columbus, Ohio, and the interest on $4,000.
Willie Ann KelsOe, lcolored,) sister of Sam
Kelsoe, house in the city of Lynchburg, and
theiuterest on $4,000. A separate deed, made
sometime ago, conveys to Mrs. Mary Davidson
property valued at $4,000. Her two elder
children are left valuable real estate in Rich
moud and S2S,OOO in Philadelphia city bonds.
Property of about equal value is bequeathed to
her three children next in age The youngest
child is not named in the will. Further lega-
oies H. Lazeuly, $1,000 E. B. Butler, SIS 900
and debt; a. B. Rucker, $4,000; j. J. Ter
rell, $1,000; Jesse Miller's family, farm aud
interest on $4,000 or $4,000; to the county
of Campbell, $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

Jacob ]. Cohen. r.. O vel known and highly
-ssre,.s3 citizen Of Baltimore. died 90 Tuesday,
H. tbe cishfieth year Of hs ago. Mr.. Cohen
was boru 20 Richmond. Va, m September l'-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
FOR SALE.

IT WILL sell No. Two-Horse WAGON and
4 HARNESS, and also One YOUNG MAKE
having no further use for same.
April Is, ls6s-f 4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

POSTMASTER AT STAUSToy.-Edmuud II.
Sears has been appointed Postmaster at staun-
ton, Va, vice T ,laurin, removed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Notice

7 AN now receiving afuil line Of Builders Hard
j ware aud goods belonging to the trade to which
invite attention.
April 2, 80. JAS LAW. Hoop.
A YES Of all patterns FOR sale By
"A April 8, SO. JAS. LAW. HooFF.
A XLE Grease for sale by
"A April s, go. JAS. LAW. HOOFF
WTASHING Machines and wriDgers Tor sale By
w Apriis, 60 JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
DRIAR Hooks, Mortar Hoes new patteI o for sale
ID By JAS. Law Ho0FF-
ID oPE = y and Il Z Inches for sale By
n April 6, 80. JAS. LAW. H0oFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
DENTAL NOTICE.
Cistcrns SUNK or Repaired

VNHE undersigned respectfully informs The eiu.
gems Of Jefferson aud Berkeley counties that
be is PREPARED % sink repair Cistorns, wall ard
cement them. and place in complete order, .trEtss
les. than viii b. charged b. anybody else.
Communication addressed 10 me AZ hartinsburR
will receive prompt attention. Satisfaction rives
% all Who employ me. CHARLES ELLIOTT.
harrisburg, April5, ls63--5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
VALLEY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
WEST VIRGINIA.
OFFICE--K EARNE YSVILL K
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ". VA
OFFICERS:
DIRECTORS:

Col Robert W Baylor, Theodore Homsher DR..
James Logic, Col George 4. PorterGeld, Daniel
Getzendanner, John w. Grantham and Henry Bit
ner. of Jefferson County, John r. Keariott and
Andrew W. McCleary, OF Berkeley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The MOoreield AdUertiser appeals to the
land owners Of Hardy to grant the right of way,
free, to the A. L. & H. R. R. Company, or any
other, that will build Toad through that
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
7he wandrous Cave.

From the CRANKY tMo.) independently
The jackson brothers in sinking their
shaft near the residence of Mr.. Thomp-
son, at depth of forty feet, struck what
they thought to be the first opening"
but which, upon being investigated, led
into magnificent cave, the roof of which
was perfectly studded with stalactites,
and the various openings or chimneys, as
they might appropriately be called, we're
filled with the most beautiful and brilliant
specimens of carbonate Of lime. The
cave is quite low in places; many stalac-
tites have formed upon the floor of it, but
these do not make good specimens on
account Of the tallew clay which covers
the bottom. There are many assures
leading to the main cave, the most of
which have not yet been traced, The
main one has been followed about three
hundred feet, leading into another small
cave, in which mineral has been dscov-
cred and from which one thousand
pounds have already been taken. The
indications throughout the cave show
strongly the proximity of large bodies Of
mineral. The jackson brothers are good
men and excellent citiaens, and we are
glad that their mining prospects are so
favorable. 51a
We visited the cave on Monday. To
our meanderings and progress through it
we had to do some low crawling. We
secured several fine specimens. Our
thanks are due to the Jacksah brother
the Madison brothers, and to Jap.es Gar.
rison, faE thsiT courtesy an3s kindness to
AS on our visit. 1u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
A Rush = The Tide of Travel over
the Pacific Railroad.

From the Central tcolorado) Register. Eth
On the first of May $1,000 people in
California were hooked foT an overland
trip by rail. The tide Of travel has
fairly commenced, and the time has now
come when tourists will make a trip TO
the Rocky Mountains before climbing
the Alps or indulging in sail on the
Rhine. For an American to visit Eu
rope for pleasure before be has seen our
own magnificent landscapes or noun
tains, waterfalls, waving pines and
broad, green parks, is ridiculous, and
justly subjects him 10 unfavorable crit
cism abroad. Our mountain scenery is
as wild. beautiful, romantic and sublime
as any Europe can present, with the ad I
vantage that it is on a much grander
scale. No brooks sparkle brighter or are
better filed with trout than ours, and no
climate on earth is more invigorating,
clear and beautiful than ours One might
spend dozen summers In exploring our
mountain chains, and still the half would
not have been seen. Let those Of the
East, who have the leisure and money,
but are lacking 10 health and vigoF, come
and camp syhile 10 our beautiful hooks,
battle in our hot and cold mineral springs
and regain youth, vigor and health. No
portion Of the world offers so much va
riety Of scenery, and sit is time that
Americans understand it. IL they want
further testimony, let them read Samuel
Bowles' book and follow his example.
Our artists already appreciate our i'm
portanoe, and have been aOcking here in
great numbers to transfer q portion Of
our beauties to canvas, but they ought
not to be left alone 10 the enjoyment Of
its pleasures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28

And we will grasp the hand, willingly, OF
any intelligent man who says that he is
in favor of building up our Government,
that of its own weight has fallen to
pieces five are compelled to live with
the Northerner, then let us live under 2
govern ment where all shall be equal
aud have just proportion Of the bens-
fits to be conferred. The North and the
South can never be one people in feeling
until something has been done to obliter'
ate the bitterness and hate engendered
by our late intestine war. This can be
accomplished and we be made one grand
and harmonious people by concentrating
our affections on new government that
all shall have had the honor Of establish
ing. To-day the South is under the do
minion of the North--a complete des-
potism-and we would get from under
The tyranny, which can only be accom-
plished through an empire. sac asal
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
Impsr,ant Experiments with Heavy
Gums.

The London Times gives the following
interesting summary OF the results of re-
cent experiments with heavy guns at
Woolricb
Zone pattern of the Woolrich coiled
wrought-iron gun endured 400 rounds
with ordinary service charges of 30
pounds, English large-grain cannon pow
der, and ia rounds with batteripg charge
of AZ pounds; in all TIA rounds-a test
far beyond anything that such gun
could probably be called upon to resist
even during great war. The gun re-
mains perfectly seryicesble, The gun and
it's ammunition were calculated for each
other, regard being had both to power,
endurance, weight, and cost; and that
there may be no mistake as to the powers
of the Woolwich 9.inch gun with batter
ing charges of 70 pounds, we give the
maximum penetrations which the gun is
capable of effecting, as laid down by the
Committee on Fortifcations: into earth
40 feet, into concrete ~ feet, into rubble
masonry 8 feet, massive granite 2 feet
(but with fracturing and disintegratiug
effect to much greater depth and over
considerable area), into iron plating II
inches.
"The second gun fred 400 rounds with
30-pounds charges, and GAG with 49,
pounds charges-l,049 rounds in all.
During the firing Of the 400 30 pounds
charges, and during 207 of the 43-pounds
charges, the vent was in rear of the usual
place. The last 442 rounds with 4S
pounds we're fred through vent, in the
ordinary service position, which is msre
severe upon the gun. The piece is now
unserviceable, but became SO by most
gradual aud easily watched process.
About 200 rounds before the end of
the trial flaw was detected in
the steel tube. 1t developed gradu-
ally, though the steel barrel il
tightly gripped by the wrought iron
exterior, up to the l,0e2d round, when
gas was discovered escaping from the In
dicstor hole--a small orifce bored in all
ell our heavy guns to give notice whom
steel tube is cracked through. The
proof was continued With full hattering
charges, until, at the l,04e h round, the
steel tube shifted forward about two
inches, and closed the vent so that further
firing became impossible. Thus, though
the gun is unservicesbIe, it has stood an
enormous test, and yielded slowly at last
step BY step,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28

1t seems that General Buffers plan OF
preventing outrages upon Union men in
the South is ITO hold responsible the i'm
mediate section of country in which these
murders are committed, and If they do
not surrender the murderers to let the
military lay soaste .few miles square
where the crime is committed; and where
the murderers are caught, TO try them by
Military Com missions, and hang them if
convicted" This lie according to Wash
jnglon dispatch in the Sun, and is quite
in keeping with the Butlerian idea Of the
administration Of Government. - Nep
York Times, fib .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28


At meeting of the Working women's
Associatio'a on Wednesday night, Mrs
Sarah Nor ton read a paper on the alleged
ialling-or. in the marriage-rate and the
b'rth-rate In this country. The paper
had no particular relevancy to the objects
OF the meeting, but it was q careful and
interesting one, nevertheless. Mrs. Nor
ton has studied statistics to some pur.
pose, and gives us the result of her re-
searchss-that whereas the permillage of
marriages, at the date OF the latest re-
ports, was in England 1851, in France
1882, in Austria 1853 and in Italy l6 20,
10 New York II gas 1923, the best show
ing of all. But the birth-rate of Austria
aud Italy was higher than that of New
York, which, again, was higher than
that of England or France. This seems
to show that the clamor made about the
decrease 10 unfounded. But the appear
ance is delusive, for Mrs. Norton has IN.
fairly taken this city, the most virluous
metropolis of the world, as her subject
of comparison. Another statement shows
that she need 70 no further than New
England to fare much worse. In 1860, |
the percentage of children less than five
years old to the whole population was in |
the City of New York 1908, in the State |
of New York 2.2a, and In New England |
600. This shows where the abominable |
crime lately denounced by Bishop Coke,
and exposed BY DR.. Slower, 10 rifest.
The women of New York City are en-.
lighteued az to their duty by the fidelity of
the spiritual advisers of such as are alien
and illitsrate, and by the oracle which the
World furnishes to those who are native
and cultivated. Their enlightenment ia
attested by the enormous msjoritiss
which the men Of New York invariably
give to the Democratic party. In the
rural regions, on the other hand, Radi-
calism, bringing in its baleful train, igno-
rance and vice, reduces the hirth-rate to
nearly one per cent. below that of the
city. While in New England, where
has full sway and the World
IS taken less than in any other section of
The country, the debased and enfeebled
are propegated to an extent
ess by nearly Eve per cent. than the
hardy, intelligent and virtuous denisens
IF the metropolis. Figures cannot lie
World.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
the Fseltng I'm England = sumner
4 and bright.

The Fseltng I'm England Sumner
u and bright
A letter FROM London, Of May 10Th, to
the New York Herald says:
The feeling in England against any
fartber concessiou in the Alabama mat
ter grows decidedly stronger every day,
and. however ayer.ve and unprepared
England may be for war, there Is no
manner of doubt that no ministry could
exist q week that should accede to the
propositions foreshadowea IN sumner 9
speech. Even the great apostle OF peace,
John Bright, is opposed TO gong mucn
further than the Johnson Stanley treaty
contemplated. On Saturday, Mr.. Bright
spent two hours at the American Lega-
ton, and was emphatic in his declaration
that England could never yield the right
she claimed to recognize the belligerency
of the South ct her own time. DE
would, however, be willing to express re-
greet for the remissness that suffered the
Alabama to escape, and for the cul-
pable act of allowing her to pur-
sue her piratical career, and TO
visit at her will the English colonial
ports, and would then agree to pay all
the damages she had occasionsd, leaving
out of the question the bogus claims OF
the cotton loan SPECTATORS against the
United States There is O singular state.
ment, by the way, going thu. rounds IN
political circles, to the effect that Bright
letter from Senator Sumner,
written on the leih and goth of January
last. in which the American Senator
states that if the Johnson-Stanley treaty
had arrived in Washington month or
six weeks sooner than it did, it would
have been almost unanimously ratified
by the Senate, and expresses Wish that
such result had been arrived at. Mr..
Bright makes no secret of this letter, and
much curious comment is made upon the
striking Inconsistency between its al
legged contents and the Senator's recent
speech"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
BOSTON.

Bosrox, May 2S.-The UniversAlisis
held their annual social reunion yester-
day afternoon in Fanuel Hall, the Hon.
Israel Washburne, jr., presiding.
The Unitarisns held their annual
festival in the Music Hall yesterday.
George Il. Chosis, Of New York, pre-
sided. Il was largely attended.
The bill for the annexation Of Dor
chester TO Boston passed the Legislature
to its engrossmeut yesterday, subject "a
ratification By The voters Of two local
cities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28
B Y TELE G R A P H
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
LONDON, May 2S.-The Herald $ spe
cial states that letter of the Messrs
Laird says that the building of the Ala
bama was done in the way Of business
aud free Of coucealmeut, and it wal
known to the Government and the public
and with the knowledge Of the American
Minister. That the vessel was meant for
war purposes and intended for the use Of
the Confederate Government was motto
rious. No haste or secresy was observed
in any Of the operations. Had there
been anything illegal in building or fit
ting of ships, ample opportunity existed
for the Government to seize her, whose
officers at the Custom House were
informed on the All of July that she was
ready for sea and might leave at any
hour she pleased. No attempt was made
to dstain her, though Psssmore and others
made affidavits that men were enlisted
to serve on her. He takes the ground
that the contract entered into for the
building of the ship was not at variance
with the laws of England. It is the
opinion Of the English people, and as
the practice of foreign nations, they quote
written opinions of Mellish, Q. c., Mr..
Vemplay and Sir Hugh Cairns of Feb,
1863, which, they allege, supported their
position, and go to show that the Ala
bama left Binkerhead unarmed, and went
to Azones, to which place men and arms
had been sent from other ports.
The Standard says of Laird's letter
that it is clear charge of negligence
against the British Government, but
whatever England's offense may have
been it is outdone one hundred fold by
the wilful and wantol offenses Of the
United States against England, and any
settlement will leave heavy balance
against the United States. England's
were broken for the North as
we'll as the South. The Americans
we're equally guilty Of breach of inter-
national obligation in the case of the
and in the case of the Fenian
drilling and organizations. dfs
The Star thinks Laird's letter exagger-
stes the action Of the British Govern
nent. Besides the general obligation of
he Government to prevent all risk from
ssuing for the acts Of the Alabama, the
hip was known as destined to prey on
American commerce. Further obliga-
ions are raised by the fact that the Ala
,ama was built and pierced for guns
Ind to accommodate war crew. The
acts as reported by the British custom
,fficers are also that she was really in
ended for war purposes. This knoll.
edge obviously devolved upon the Gov
'rnment the duty of making f5reign en-
istments, as far as pos.,ble. In case
here is good reason to suspect the act,
. would have gone far enough, ifa hearty
Effort BAD been made to stretch it's pro-
..,sions honestly and extend its purpose
10 the case. r8 s Ia uiiei,gr1 edi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-28

A husband with crown on his head is
wanted for the youngest daughter Of the
King Of Denmsrk-a very pretty and
graceful girl, who lie said TO resemble.
more than her sisters, the Processes oil
Wales and Russia She n; ght catch the
King Of Bavaria. who is said TO have re-
Gently manifested extreme reluctance to
carrying out his engagement with the
Princess of Russia, daughter CT the EN-
peror Alexander.