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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
An Impudent suggestion.

or all the unblushing movements Of the last
four years nothing exceeds in eflrontery the
attempt Of the Radicals in the House to infu-
ence the action Of the Senate in the matter Of
appointments. The subjoined paragraph from
Data" the well posted correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun, will give the reader an idea Of
the impudent usurpation; but the Senate
having itself invaded the Presidential preroga-
tives, is only reapjng from the field Of mischief
sown at the last session by the 4" tenure-of-of-
Zee law
The machinery Of our Government, although
about as perfect as human wisdom and great
political foresight could make it, though nicely
adjusted with an its checks and balances, viii
never work tremendously, until each depart
meut moves in its proper orbit, as defined by
the Constitution and followed implicitly by our
venerated fathers, combining itself strictly to its
own legitimate duties, and letting the others
alone.
The PRESIDENTS NONINATIoNs-PETIrGoS OF
REPRESENTATIVE To THE SENATE.
WASHINGroN, Jan. 24.-The republican
members of the House, 90 the number Of about
one hundred and twenty. have signed petit
ton % the Senate requesting that body TO re-
fuse % confirm any further nominations made
by the President, and 20 take no action upon
nominations now pending before the Senate
Some forty oy fifty radical members refused 20
sign the petition, upon the ground that in
view of probable eXigeucies, 10 would be inn
proper for the Senate orefusc 20 act upon GER
tain classes Of officers named. and also because
Senators are competent 90 determine for them
selves what action they should take in matters
which. by the terms Of the constitution, belong
exclusively % the Senate.
Several radical Senators have already given
free expression % their sentiments with regard
% the petition which is characterized generally
as djctatorial-a mild way Of putting it-whilst
By some Senators it is declared impairment
intevmeldling ono Of the indignant Senators
proposes, if the petition shall be seriously en-
tcrtaiul by the Senate, % make a motion 70
send an the nominations % the House, with
the request that the latter body take charge Of
that branch Of the executive business. and di-
rect the Senate whom 70 reject or confirm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
The Missing Body Found.

On Thursday the body Of the missing clerk
Of Messrs. Caldwell & Co. was discovered in the
ruins Of the store, Chestnut street, above Ninth,
on the second floor, near Chestnut street.
From the fact that a ring and bunch of keys
known to belong to j. Fontaine Polk were
found near the remains, they are believed to
have bees those Of that person. Mr.. Polk was
in the 2Sd year Of his age, and was from Win
chester Va. He was unmarried. His mother
was in the city at the time of his melancholy
death. she having arrived on a visit the night
Of the fre.-PIaaRdplia Ledger.
The Winchester Val Ne,cs says:
"Our citizens were shocked one day last
week at reading telegram in the Baltimore
Sun announcing that a great fire occurred in
Philadelphia, in which several young men were
burned to death, one Of them being former
townsman, Mr.. James F. Polk 1t appears
that Mr.. Polk had been employed as a clerk in
the icwelry establishment Of Caldwell & Co.,
on Chestnut street, and had resided in Phila-
delpbja for several years, where, by good con-
duct, he had couciliated the good will of his
employers. He was, with other clerks, sleep
inc in the store as the time Of the fire, and
failed to make his escape He was the support
Of a widowed mother, and was known by every
one as an intelligent, generous and noble-heart-
cd boy. Mr.. Polk was about twenty-five
years Of age, and a son Of the late R. I. W.
Polk, Esq. His mother had left for Philadel-
pLia the morning previous to the FIRE. How
beart-rending it was to hear such dreadful
news upon her arrival in the city"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

FATAL AccIDENT.-On Friday last, at 4 P.
NJ, as Mr.. George Pauger, German, residing
on the old Bladensburg road, near the District
line, was in the act Of opening his stable door,
a double-barrelled spring-shot-gun on the in
side went of, the load entering his right side,
inhicting wound which proved fatal on Sat
urday morning. Mr.. Pfuger had placed the
gun in the stable himself to shoot thieves,
should any attempt to rob his stables, but I'M
fortunately was its first victim. The deceased
leaves a wife and six children to mourn over
his sad fate Washington Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

VIEGNIA-ORDER FROM GENERAL STONE
NAS.-RICHNoND, Va, Jan. 25.-General
Stouemau issued an order to-day appointing
Generals Wilcox and Granger and Colonel
Franklin to constitute a Board which shall IN
vcstigate and report on applications for any Of
the offices in Virginia, except the Executive
State offices in the Capital, and thus enable the
Commanding General to fill the vacancies now
existing and which it is contemplated may
exist within the next thirty days. An appn-
cations for Office must be addressed to Colonel
f. ". Stone, Recorder Of the Board, at Rich
mond. The military have thus far removed
go civil officers, leaving about 5000 offices
whose occupants are ineligible and to be re-
moved. The value Of these offices range from
500 20 $4,000 per annum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

This body met on Tuesday 10th instant
and organized by the election Of Mr. Fleming.
Of Harrison. as Speaker Of the House, and Mr..
Farnsworth was chosen President Of the Senate
The Legislature stands 81 Republicans to
Il Conservative. In the House, Mr. Smith.
Of Morgan presented q petition Of John F.
Smith Of jefferson, coutesting the right Of
Mcssrs Wilson and Harrison to a seat in the
House as Delegates from jefferson. Referred
to the committee ON Elections and Privileges.
On motion Of Mr.. CbapHuc, the Senate Joint
Resolution, asking Congress to take action
with reference TO transferring certain counties
Of Virginia TO West Virginia, was referred to
the committee on Humane and Criminal Ins,i-
buttons
appropriate reference to erininals.-Fres
Frsssl
In the House on Thursday. Mr.. Mann Of
brei TIE following House Joint Resolution No.
4. Mcmorializ.ug Congress TO grant a portion
Of the State Of Virginia TO become part Of
West Virginia
Whereas. the people Of The Valley Of yir-
GINA are anxious that their territory should
become part Of the State Of West Virginia.
Rssolre7. therefore. 6y he Legislature. That
Congress be requested % grant the portion Of
Virginia located weSs Of that Blue Ridge. % the
State Of West Virginia, either By a majority vote
Of the inhabitants &C TIE same hy counties or
ctherwise. and that the Governor present copies
&C tbjs rea1lution 20 the President II the United
States Senate and the Speaker u che House Of
Represaniatiy s.
Mr Esryey objecting. Tho resolution aas
iA.d on tis table under tie rules
On Friday, ia the Senate. Mr. Chapliue in-
trodaced a til altbofjziug Che trustees Of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Shepherds
town to borrow money. Tie bin was passed.
sereuty-eisl, diserclt instruments have
Oaca invented TO prevent street cat conductors
from chozli1g Its Suggested 90 ne ,s-srty-
o. .rts. ',- ess-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

THE HoS Mr. MESARD.-The New York
Courier, as ifin agony Of suspense or anxiety,
exclaimS:
What has become Of the deeply, darkly,
beautifully black member Of Congress from
Louisiana? Where is Menard? What have
they done with him Does he sit on the floor
on Congress or does be look down with superb
contempt on bis fellow-meubers from the gal
lery7 Il is time this thing was inquired into
Every gooG citizen sympa;hized with Menard
They ielt the danger They knew that even
tie sturliest African virtue could not resist the
evil communications Of the House Of Represen-
tatyss. II. then, Providence has plucked
Meuarl as brand from that burning, for
beaver, ,ai- .r, be Aaer g..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
The New Movement.

Theconyention in Virginia to receive the re-
port Of the committee now here has been post
poued until Wednesday, the 18th Of March
Quite a number of counties have already Sc
lected delegates; two, we believe, with neg
alive upon the proposed action, others favora-
Die, but the majority without any instructions
or an indication Of opinion. In Essex County
Hon. R. NJ. Z. Hunter heads the list Of dele
gates. and the convention will doubtless be
one Of unusual interest, and will comprise the
best iutellects of the State. All our informa-
ton goes to the effect that large majority Of
the people are favorable to the new movement,
and that as the plans of its friends become
better understood, tho popular acquiescence
becomes more general and cmpbatic.-Nd-
fouGl htellgencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

REsIGNED.-Dr. E Boyd Pendleton, colec-
tor Of Internal Revenue for the 9Th district Of
Virginia. has resigned, and Capt. J. F. Wilcox
late of the Freedmen's Bureau, has been nomi-
mated by Secretary McCulloch as his successor.
DR.. Pendleton is gentleman and faithful
officer, and the retiracy of such an one from
the service is to be regretted, when the reve-
nues Of the country are preyed on by so many
vampires.-Lyncbbury Tjrginian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

Decision REvoKED.-The Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue has revoked his decision,
says the Washington Chronicle, published a
few weeks since, that all building associations
are liable to pay special and income tax as
bankers. The question was argued before the
Commissioner by II. B. Philbrook, Esq, attor-
ney, and II. S Davis, Esq, president Of the
Potomac Real Estate and Building Company,
who succeeded in establishing the fact that
building associations are in no sense bankers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

JOHN II. SURRATT.-A private letter has
been received by a citizen Of Georgetown from
John H. Surratt, at Rio dc Janeiro, Brazil,
where he arrived after passage Of ifty-thrco
days from Baltimore. He states that he made
the trip for the benefit of his health, and ex-
poets to be in Baltimore by the middle of March.
He had heard that the court in Washington
had discharged his case, and expresses the hope
that the authorities are now content.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

INTERESTING To FARMERs.-The Commits
siouer Of Internal Revenue has decided that
farmers have no right to have their grain man
featured into -four and then sell the flour in
any manner without paying a license to the
Government; and if they do, they are liable
to the penalties provided by law.-Cldrkes-
burg " "a. Conservative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

NEGRO EoUALITY.-We clip the following
from the New York Democrat:
KEEP FAITH.-In 0ttumwa, Iowa, the other
day, negro was by Radical Judge ordered
out of the jury box, where he had been drawn
with other citizens. Iowa lately voted equality
to the blacks, but the first attempt to make a
Juror of one results in his being ousted. The
learned Judge said The election was a COM
plimentary affair, not intended to confer actual
benefits and it is presumptuous for any negro
to claim place or position white men are only
fit to FILL" Verify, verify, the negro is under
a cloud, between the upper and neither mill
stone, and especially in bad OdOr with his new
friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

The Wheeling papers announce that Hon.
Charles J. Faulkner, formerly Minister of the
United States to France, has been appointed
by the Governor Of West Virginia as its coun-
sci, in the place Of Hon. Reverdy johnson,
now at the Court of St. James to defend its
interests in the cause now pending before the
Supreme Court of the United States, instituted
by the State Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

Gen. Edward II. Stoughton, late of New
York, died recently at Boston. He is the same
who was captured by Mosby in 1868 and
about whom President Lincoln is said to have
remarked: Il don't mind the brigadier-I
can make new one any time; but Id like to
get those horses back they cost 1925 apiece"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

THE Dry ToRTUGAs PRIsONERs.-The
Washington correspondent of the Savannah
Republican writes as follows:
The President has decided to pardon DR..
Mudd, one Of the conspirators (so-calledl con-
victed by military commission of being con-
cerned in the plot to assassinate Mr.. Lincoln.
The pardon will, it is said, be granted in re-
Spouse to the petition of a large number of citi-
zens who believe Mudd to be entirely innocent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

The coming man is Banks. Banks disobeyed
orders rather than supersede Grant at vicks-
burg. Happy Banks If he had superseded,
there would have been no Fourth of July
present to the Nation-and perhaps no Red
River Expedition Ohio State Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

"TnE WREATH OF EGLAYTISE," Mr.. D. B.
Lucass book of poems, is attracting golden
opinions from sources Of the highest rcspec-
liability. In the Maryland Free Press there is
review by VIM. Motter, Jr., gentleman OF
fine education and cultivated taste; and in The
Land We Lore Mrs. Margaret ]. Preston speaks
Of it with admiration.
We agree with her in thinking that Mr..
Lucas has done himself injustice as an author
whilst he has done honor to his heart as n
brother, in naming the book " The Wreath Of
Byzantine" 1t should have been called "St.
Agnes of Guenne, and other poems" We
have read no poem for long time which can
compare with "St. Agnes in beauty and
power of expression Winchester Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
1000 weight OF Bacon,

A LOT OF CORN,
40 pounds of Lard, lot of Potatoes and Cabbage,
Forty Acres of Wheat in the Ground
TERMS.-The Corn, Bacon and Potatoes will be
sold for Cash. On the other articles a credit of
Six Months will be given on all sums of Ten Dol
lars and upwards-the purchaser giving bond and
approved security. bearing interest from date. If
punctualy paid the interest will be RENTED. All
sums under Ten Dollars the Cash will be required.
No property to be removed until the terms are
complied with. CHARLES G. LITTLET0N.
J. ID. PorrERFIELD, Auctioneer.
Jan. %, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

LYCERINE, Honey, Poncine, Brown Wind
" sor, Silver and CASTLE Soap, for sale at
W. 5. MAS0N'S
January rs, 1869. Drug and Stationery Store.
TNGLISH Glycerine Soaps cakes for % cent,
IL for sale at W. 5. MASON'S.
January 49, 1862 Drug Store.
W. s. MAS0N'S
January %, 1862 Drug and Book Store.
INFANT, Tooth, Hair, Nail and Clothes Brushes
| for sale at W. $. MASON'S
Jan. %, 1869. Drug and Stationery Store.
INGLISH. French. German and American Po-
IL made and Hair Oil, for sale at
w. ). MAS0N'S
January 2s 1869 Drug and Paint Store
IXCELSIOR Baking Powder. for sale at
II w. s. MASON'S
january 2s. 1869. Drug and Book Store.
HRAIN and Ground Pepper, Mustard. Cloves,
VI Allspice. Nutmegs, Ginger. Coriander Seed,
Celery Seed and in fact all the Spices. for sale at
W. :. MASON'S
January %, 1869. Drug and Book Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

The district attorney in the case of Mrs
Twitchell, tried for murder in Philadelphia,
Friday Abandoned the prosecution, and the
presiding judge directed the jury to return a
verdict of aoquittal which was done.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
JAMES WATSON,
THE PLACE TO GO.
MANUFACTURE OF

TOR cheap and pretty Calicos. don't fail to &c
10 the BROADWAY HOUSE.
For good and cheap Muslin, ALWAYS go TO the
BROADWAY HOUSE
For a new Dress. good and cheap. go TO the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Flannel 10 suit everybody, go To the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Table Linen at low prices, go to the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Sbawls cheaper than anywhere else, go to the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Gloves. Stockings. Balmorals, Skirts and La
dies Jackets, 20 to BROADWAY HOUSE.
For bargains in Hoods and Scarfs, go TO the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Purs at one-third their value. 90 TO the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Hoop Skirts and Corsets, the cheapest place in
town Is the BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Ladies' Velvet Hats the latest STYLE and lar
gest assortment.go to the BROADWAY HOUSE.
For Shoes Of all kinds, good and cheap, everybody
that wants the worth of their money goes to
the BROADWAY HOUSE.
For everything in the Dry Goods line, It's your
interest to 90 to the BROADWAY HOUSE.
To see the Fashions and be in the Fashion. go to
the BROADWAY HOUSE.
New Goods received weekly at the
BROADWAY HOUSE,
Cor Liberty and Lawrence Sts.,
HEDGES. Agent
AUCTION SATURDAY NIGHT,
Jan. 80.
Jan. q, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

I WILL offer. at public sale, atthe late residence
! 4 Of John MILLS, decd, in South Bolivar, on
SATURDAY, 9Th day Of FEBRUAhK, 1869,
The Following Property, to wit:
Two one-horse Wagons,
One No. Draught Horse ono Heifer.
One Straw Cutter, Three Template Stoves,
Three Coal and one Parlor Stoves,
One Stable and Iron Shed, containing about
5000 feet Of Lumber;
One Wheel-barrow, one Blacksmith's Vise
One set Of single Harness, Saddle and Bride,
Lot Of Stone Ware containing from 1900 to
One pair Platform Scales, weigh GOO, Fair
banks make;
One Linen Wagon Cover, two Corn Hampers,
One lot Of Loose Lumber, one Barrel Churn,
One pair Of Counter Scales and Weights,
One large Iron Pot, lot Of Stove Pipe,
One lot Of Elbows, pair Of Spring Balances,
One Tobacco Knife, one Desk,
Fifty reams Wrapping Paper,
l6, 900 paper Bags, from = TO pounds,
Ropes, Axes, Shovels, Picks Barrels, Buckets.
HOUSE & KITCHEN FURNITURE, &c
One large Cook Stove and Cooking Utensil,,
One pair of Andirons, one Safe,
One Corner Cupboard Secretary,
Kitchen and Dining Tables,
Lot Of Books, Settee, set Kitchen Chairs,
Set Windsor Chairs, one Cradle,
One Rocking Chair, Is yds. Rag Carpeting,
Three pair Bedsteads and Bedding,
One Elght-day Clock, one Bureau
About $50 lbs. Bacon In Brine,
Two boxes Spanglers Soap,
One Chest, lot Of Pictures, lot Queensware,
Knives aad Forks, and many other things both
out doors and in the house, too numerous 20 par
ticuarize.
TERMS OF SALE sums Of S. and under,
cash. Above IS, credit Of six months, notes
bearing interest. with approved security. Ifpunc-
tualy paid the interest will be RENTED. No pro-
perty 10 be removed until the terms Of sale are
complied with. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. 4. BURTON,
January Is, 1860. Administrator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
Sure Remedy for Bots.

Having seen many horses die with bots,
SAYS n correspondent, and many remedies
given without effect, was induced to try the
following for horse Of my own, after had
tried most Of the remedies in common use
without effect, and had given him up for lost.
Half = pint Of vinegar, half pint of soft soap,
half pint Of gin and half pint of molasses,
we'll shaecn together and poured down while
foaTiug. To my great surprise he was in five
minutes wholly free from pain, and ate freely
the next morning rode him on a journey.
l have since recommended and given the same
in fifty cases, with the same effect-not in one
instance has it failed to effect perfect cure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

Some twelve TO fifteen hundred sailors Of all
nationalities are on strike in New York
They deJraud $50 u,onth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
Read this Notice.

TNHE business of Campbell & Mason was left in
my hands for settlement, and itSeems to be the
impression of those who have been INDUCED. that
the same can be adjusted without money. Their
creditors accounts are due. and as they obliged
to pay them interest, shall charge interest all
accounts unless settled before the lst Of February
from the time of dissolution to the time that pay
ment is made. W. 5. MASON.
January 49, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
BronSon's Patent Water
Elevator.

HAVING secured right ofsae of Bronson'sPat-
ent Water Elevator, or Bucket Pump, in the
counties of jefferson. Berkeley and Morgan, pro-
pose to supply the citizens of these counties with
this invaluable Water Elevator, manufacturer by
Mr.. Wernwag Of Harper's Ferry, Zone of the best
Machinists in the country after an improved pat
tern. 1t is my desire by way Of introducing this
patent, to have the privilege of aixing this Eleva-
tor to limited number of the deepest Wells in the
county. If they do not prove entirely satisfactory,
they will be removed without cost. Parties desi-
ring test this Patent BY having it affixed to their
Wells or Cisterns. will please address at Kable-
town, JEFF. Co. W. Va.
Jan. rs. lSG9~-Sm JAMES T0NGE.
Nsa- New Era and Berkeley Union. Shep. Reg
and Spirit copy months and send bill to adverti-
ser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
Clothing for the Million.

+ SHALL sell my entire stock Of Clothing at
| prices cheaper than the cheapest. Also, my
Fall and Winter Dress Goods at less than cost, and
all other Goods at cOrrespOndingly low figures.
January Is, 1869. s. A. HAMBURGER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
READ THIS READ THIS |.

UTHERE did you buy that cheap Suitof Clothes?
w Why, at HAMBURGER'S Cheap Cash
Store. Where can you buy homemade Linsey
Pants? At HAMBURGER'S.
Can Won tell me where can get the cheapest Boys
or Youths Clothing?
At HAMBURGER'S Store, in Jefferson
Building.
Where do you buy your Hoop Shirts and Corscts?
At HAMBURGER'S.
Do you know if HAMBURGER keeps John NJ. Da-
ves' White Shirts Check Shirts and 0veralls =?
Why, Yes.
Where do YOU buy your Notions and Dry Goods 4?
At HAMBURGER'S Cash Store.
Where can you buy the best Coat Pants and Vest
Trimmings?
At SAMUEL A. HAMBURGER'S.
January Is, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28
PUBLIC SALE.

One good BROOD MARE,
One two-year old Colt,
Six No. MICH C0WS-one fresh, with
Calf by her side;
Two Yoke of 0xen-well broke,
One Riding Horse, Ten fine Sheep,
Good lot Of Young Cattle,
One good Brood Sow,
One Wagon, Wagon and Plough Gears,
One Buggy Rake, two Harrows,
One pair of Wheat Shelvings.
Three Moving Scythes, one Digging Iron,
One Fifth Chain, four Barshear Plows,
One two-horse Plow, one Corn Coverer,
Single and Double Shovel Flows,
Single. Double and Treble Trees,
Spreaders. one Ok Cart, one Grain Shovel,
Shovels Picks. Hoes, Axes,
One Cooking Stove, one Coal Stove, and many
other articles too tedious TO mention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-01-28

PUB. Docs.-We are indebted to our Dele
gates at Wheeling for copies of the Reports of
the State Auditor and Treasurer.