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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
News from England.

The L. s. Seuatcs r-iectian ol the treaty
with England, conelulelby Mr.. Johnson our
late Minister % the Court of St. James, and the
speeches made by Senator's Summer and Chand~
Ter. while il was under debate in tho Senate,
are folly and freely discussed IN TIE London
r1pcrs From the cable teleS-lms We gather
some interesting points yelsuve thereto
The London Star s.ys, IS that Mr. Summers
claims are 50 rev aud startling. tina, they
viii be regarded as simply enormous and with
al unexpected. It deplores the rejection by
England Of the early oyertures made by our
ex-M;nister Adams Tor ase,tlement Of this
question Italsoa2erts, that President Grant
Is not SO thorough lover Of peace, as Presi-
dent lincoln was-that be is intensely Ameri-
can. an that the entire world knows his reso-
lu,euoss Of purpose" Il characterizes the es-
cane Of the Alabama as both deplorable and
disgraccful to England, forming the worst pro
celent that she could establish for the future,
in similar contingencies.
We infer from these structures, that, if the
instructions to Minister Motley have the same
Gai1us as that shown in Mr. Summers speech,
his mission to England viii be a fruitless one
f5rif these papers be considered as an index
Of the views of the government. these de-
manis Of ours are regarded as utterly untena-
be aud ought to be resisted.
The London Times estimates Mr.. Summers
damages at f422 900 600 or upwards Of two
billion dollars Il is worthy Of notice, that
the Tines says, that although England is held
up as the only foreign power persistently hos
tile to America during the rebellion, at one pc
I:ol thereof the a,o Of orr Union depended
On the influence Of England, whose sword
thrown into the scale would have altered the
result Shedecliucd the contest, and the Times
now berates our statesmen for ignoring this
important fact so favorable 70 its country
Admitting this to he true for tho intimatiou
seems to be, that France offered TO unite with
England and acknowledge the independence
Of the Cfnfeieracy, it vet remains question
whether England was not actuated by motives
Of self-iuterest in the course pursued.
The London Standard Tory Organ, is "a
Their more emphatic than the other journals
above quoted, and is Of the opinion, that We
will keep the Alabama claims in reserve"
We trust, notwithstanding the belhserent
attitude Of certain statesmen. and the war-cries
Of certain journals on both sides Of the water,
that tie sober second thought Of those who
control the affairs Of both nations will, even
tualiy, see eye T. eye and, avoiding the terri
be arbitrameut Of war, settle tue questions in
vo,vel. in the interests Of lasting peace and
goodwill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Vandalism.

One Of the Richmond journals calls atten-
ton to the mutilaton of the fine marble statue
Of Henry Clay, in the capitol square Of that
city and to the vandalism which threatens soon
to destroy it entirely. Vandalism seems TO be
becoming the order Of the day with more i'm
portant things than statues It were well if
it confined its ravages only to works Of art
But the most venerable institutions are not safe
from its destructive spirit. The principles and
ideas vindicated by the great Americans to
whom the noble statues in the capitol grounds
Of Richmond are erected have been more wan
tonly assailed than the mute emblems of the
men,who are identified with them 1t is in
keeping with the surroundings that the statue
Of Clay, which represented him in his oratori-
cal attitude and seemed, ike its great original,
instinct with the fire Of liberty and indepen-
dence, should be dehced anil INITIATED like the
rights, franchises and SenSiblities Of the people
Of his native State. When that State, if ever,
is reconstructed, it may be well to reconstruct
the statue In the present condition Of Virginia,
the grand. heroic figures of the Revolution and
Of Henry Clay, which have been reared in her
capitol square. are like monuments in ceme-
terry, and should have engraved upon them In
MEMoRIAM, not only Of men who are dead, hut
Of liberties which are buried with them-not
without the hope, let US trust, Of joyful resur-
rection. - Bait. San.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
JUST OPENED!
The Carter. House Bar !,

rINlIE undersigned desires 10 announce to The pub
i lie, that he has rented the basement of th,
Carter House, and opened bar for the accommo
daton Of such persons may feel disposed to Civ,
their encouragement To a quiet aud orderly es,ab
Tishmeni, in which viii be found
THE MOST SUPERIOR LiQOJRS.
embracing Brandt, Whisky, Gin, and Wines o.
elegant flavor and quality.
All the drinks usually INDUCED in the hot season
now approaching, will be compounded after tht
most approved style.
FIc respectfully invites n call from bis friend,
who feel like taking their rotations, either plain
or MIXED.
5s5- JrLEFs prepared in the most artistic anC
attractive style. CHAS. H. :. BAXTER
April 90, Is69-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

JUICE CHASE IN VIRGINIA RICHMOND,
May S.-Cbief Justice Chase arrived here this
morning and opened the United States Circuit
Court, assisted by Judge Underwood The
Chief Justice briefly charged the grand jury.
The jury was composed entirely of whites, and
the iron-clad oath being dispensed with, many
Of the old citizens appeared in the jury box for
the first time since the close Of the war. The
case Of C. Griffin, involving the legality of
Underwoods decision setting aside the action
Of the State courts whose officers are ineligible
under the fourteenth amendment, was called,
ana viii be argued tomorrow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Competition Deied
AT
j. Goldsmith's Cheap Store.


THAvE Just finished receiving nv supply OF
| Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions,
Clothing, &C. It's the most handsome in style and
lower in prices than ever before. Ny motto ~
90 Quick Saies and Small Proffs." intend to sat
sfy the public in prices, style and quality. Part
of my Dry Goods embrace the following: Poplins.
Mouselains. Black and Colored Alpaca, Plain and
Fancy Brilliants, Scotch Plaids. Berage, Scotch
and Domestic Ginghams, Flannels, Table Cloths,
Balmorals Crash Ticking from l5c up; Muslin,
bleached and unbleached, from lOc up, embracing
some of the best brands Calicos from l0c mp
White Goods in great variety, Honey Comb and
Marsaiiles Spreads For Ladies have the great
est varieties in FANCY GOODS ever offered be-
fore. such as Rulings, Frilngs, Edgings, Mar
settles Trimmings. Chinese Parasols ard Sun Um-
brellas. Kid and Lise Thread Gloves. Collars and
Cuffs Dress Buttons Perfumery. Corsets, En-
broidered and Plain Handkerchief. and many
other things too numerous to mention. Gents
Silk and Linen Hdkfs. Shirts Of all descriptions,
Bows and Ties in all styles, and great many more
not necessary 10 enumerate.
Invite special attention 10 my stock OF Clothing,
Cassimercs aud Cloths for Men. Youth and Child
ren. embracing all the latest STYLES; Mems Whole
Suits from 81 to SIS Boys Wear at the very
lowest rates In HATS have all STYLES black,
brown and white-such as Alpine. Velocipede.
Planter, Diploma, Don Quixottc. Success, Allan
tic, Boss and many others from IS cents up.
TRUNKS, TRUNKS, TRUNKS,
OF all descriptions; Mattings and Oil Cloths cheap.
Thankful TO a generous public for past tavors,
hope 10 merit a continuance of the same.
Terms posifirely Cd.h! Don't forget the place
adjoining the residence Of Humphrey Keves.
Nav 6. 1869 J. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Effect of Mr. Summers Speech in
England.

The cable adviceS which we give to-day
Monday says the Baltimore Sun. show that
Mr. Summers late speech in the Senate on
the Alabama claims has created quite a Son
sation in England. Both the press and public
men Of the country express their establishment
at the extent Of what they consider Mr. Sum
ner's demands. Even the London Star. the
liberal organ Of Mr. Bright, pronouuces them
merely enormous, and it is stated that at an
informal discussion in the cabinet meeting Mr.
Bright, while declaring that this embarrass-
ment served England right, vet agreed that he
could not consent TO entertain the terms fore
Swallowed in Mr.. Summers speech. This ap-
Peared to he the general sentiment in the press
andamong the people But Lord Clarendon was
probably right when he expressed his belief
that the actual negotiations on the part of our
government would be far less extreme in char
acter than speeches Of Senators and articles in
the press. Tho momentary reaction oE the
English advices on this side is shown in the
irmness Of the premium on gold and some
decline in government securities il the New
York market
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Singular Case of Suicide.

At place called Fieldsboro', but more com.
monty known as Scrabble" near Middletown
Delaware, an old man named John Lynn, Sr
aged seveuty-eght, committed suicide on We'd.
neSday week. He was seen by several partie,
to go down to mill-pond, and deliberately
take off his hat and coat and hang them, to-
,Gether with his cane, on tree near the pond
He then sat down, and the persons watching
him supposed, from his actions, he was wash
ing his feet After sitting for some time, he
crawled forward on his hands and knees to the
edge of the pond where the water was about
twelve feet deep, aud plunged in. The persons
who saw him plunge, and who, up to that time
had no idea Of bis intending suicide, ran to his
assistance. He was got ont of the water 10
about twenty minutes, but life was extinct.
Deceased was quite infrm; his wife recently
died and he was dependent on a son for sup
port. 1t is supposed that his intellect was
somewhat impaired, and that he was much
given to melancholy brooding on bis poverty
aud the idea that he was useless burden
The coroner's jury rendered a verdict Of suicide
by drowning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

FATAL SHOOTING ARRAY IN VIRGINIA
RIcHMoNp, May 5, ls69.-Joseph Holmes,
colored, a member of the late constitutional
convention, was killed at Charlotte Courthouse
yesterday. A personal difficulty occurred be-
tween him and Johu Marshall, a son Of Judge
Marshall, of whose family Holmes was for
mer house servant. Both parties drew pistols
and firing commenced, which was participated
in by Marshalrs friends After being shot,
Holmes walked into the courthouse and fell
icll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Especial Dispa'eh 70 tss Baltimore San.
Gen. Lees Interview with the Presi-
dent.


WSsHISGToN. May "A gentleman who
called upon Gen. Lee to-day, made some in
quirjes of him respecting his interview with
Gen. Grant, which took place at the Executive
mansion yesterday, and it appears that the
President had solicited the visit for the purpose
of talking over Virginia affairs and the South
in general In the matter Of submitting the
constitution to a vote Of the people he Gen
Leel thought that separate votes should be
taken on the DISTINGUISHING clauses and on sew
eril clauses relating 20 questions Of a local ma
ture. in which the various counties are largely
interested. lie was also Of the opinion that It
was Of the utmost importance that the several
States should be brought into practical rela-
t-ns with the federal government at once, in
oy'sr % secure representation in both branches
a. Congress. and whsa that was accomplished
&c was sure an other questions would readily
adjust themselves. He said he Lad informed
the Presi1ea, that he did not look upon the
ad1utton Of tho Sixteenth amendment with such
fearful forchoiings as had been done by lead
ing usn of The North and South. He said the
interview was an exceedingly pleasant one.
and that the President assured him he would
always De Clad to see him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Heavy Verdict.

Daniel D. Bell resident Of the town Of
Rochester, Ulster County, was arrested in 1864
by General John A. Dix then commanding
the Department OF the East, aud was confined
in Fort Lafayette for faur months. In 1866 he
brought an action in the Supreme Court against
General Dix for damages. The suit has slept
for some time The attorney for General Dix
endcavorcd TO have the case removed from the
State to the United States courts, bat failed.
and since then has gwen the matter no further
attention. An order was recently obtained
directing the sheriff of Ulster county to en-
panel 4 iury 10 assess the damages. This was
done on Monday last, notice having been given
to Mr.. Dixs attorney, aud the jury awarded
Nh Bell $4,000 damageS.-N. Y. Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
A Negro Bluebeard.

Louis Lane, the negro wife-poisoner, who
was hanged in Pittsburs Pa, on Thursday, for
numbering lis wife, Henrietta Lane, in May,
1868, seems to have been perfect Bluebeard,
having married six wives and gotten rid of
five. correspondent Of the New York World
says: IS
Louis Lane was born at Waterford, Loudoun
County, Va, between fifty and sixty years ago;
there he married Rachel Lane, relative. He
left her at Waterford in 1876, and after moving
about for time, be settled in Washington, Pa,
and was joined by his wife Rachel. About
three years afterwards she died suddenly
Lane next went to Wheeling, where he mar
ried woman named Mckee. He took her
also to Washington. and she, too, died with
suspicious suddenness there. A third time he
married, the wife this time being Ellen Boiler.
She died in Pittsburg in 1854. Ellen's death,
too, was a very hasty one, but no investigation
was made. Not long afterwards Louis took a
fourth wife with her he removed again to
Washington, where she soon died under very
suspicious circumstances. The day after death
he would permit no one to see the corpse, but
stood guard all day at the door.
When the body was prepared for the grave,
the women who had dressed it protested that
they found deep wounds on the dead woman,
evidently made with knife. Still no invest-
CATION was made fifth time did Louis in
vest in the matrimonial lottery, this time mar
ryiug Emma Lewis. He met with very in
different success in his efforts to get Emma out
Of the way, and she bids fair to survive him.
One day, in Washington she preferred charge
of assault, with intent to kill, against him.
| At the trial she testified that one evening at
supper her tea and potatoes tasted bitter, and
she could not swallow them. She offered Louis
some from off her plate, but he refused, and
urged her to eat and drink and his whole de-
meanor was very suspicious. She threw the
potatoes out, aud dog ate them. The poor
| dog died in an hour. For days after this she
detected her husband in attempts to poison her.
Ii is alleged that, finding poisoning would not
DO, Lane bound her to the bed and set fire to
the house, but she escaped and jumped out Of
a window This did not appear at the trial
however For this eccentric behavior Lane
went to the penitentiary for six years In 1866
he came ont Of prison in 1867 he married the
wife who died in 1868. Emma, the fifth wife,
is now living at Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Brewery, Fixtures, and Persona
Property,

of the said c. Nichols, named in said Deeds.
This property is valuable for the improvements
made upon it, and is well adapted for the purposes
to which it is now being devoted.
The personal property consists OF
One Horse and Wagon, two Feather Beds.
Three Under Beds three Bed ads 4 Bedding,
One Bureau, one Safe, three Tables,
Ten Chairs, one Stove, one Clock.
Thirty Beer Kegs. one Brewers Kettle,
One Brewers Cooler, one Mash Tub,
Two Yeast Troughs,
TWELVE HOGS.
The Land TO be sold under these Deeds. to Sc
cure TO Francis Zoll the principal sum of Eleven
Hundred Dollars, with interest from the 10Th day
of June 1866, was conveyed by the United States
to Thomas jenkins by Deed bearing date Dec. 9Th
1858. and afterwards conveyed to the said CHS
tan Nichol BY the said Thomas jenkins and Sophia
his wife by Deeds bearing date June Is, 1866, con-
sists of about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
NOTICE.

VNIiE Books of Subscription FOR the Shepherds
town and Haltown Turnpike viii be opened
on Monday. May the 3lst. 1869, AT the following
places, under the Act Of the Legislature, and IN
der the supervision OF the gentlemen named al
each place:
At Shepherdstown, at er'siIotel. under Mes
sers David Billmyre, james II. Shepherd, !. T.
Chaplinc, and j. 7. a. Entler; UnioEyille, under
Jacob Reinhart, Samuel Knott. Sr. and j. ). Mel
vim, at the store OF the latter Hstown, under ID
b. Lucas, John H. Strider. and u. T. Engle. at the
store of the latter; Harper's Ferry, under Edmund
II. Chambers, Solomon Y. Wants. Geo. Koonce
and T. W. Potterheld, at Yantis' store.
April 20, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
select stock Of Spring
9 - Goods!


WE ask the attention of our customers and the
w public. TO a stock of Spring Goods just
opened which we believe will compare favorably
with any in the market, both in quality and price
Without enumerating, we pledge ourselves not 70
be undersold by any on the same class OF goods
Our stock embraces LADIES' DRESS GOODS
of The following varieties,
M0ZAMBIQUES, GRAPE LUSTRE,
JAPANESE PRINTED F0ULARDS,
BLACK AND WHITE ALPACAS.
We ask the attention Of the Ladies especially to our
large su,ch ar notions white GOOds, consisting
of Gloves Hosiery, Lace, Hemstitched and l.. c.
Handkerchiefs, Cambria and Swiss Edging. Gov.
entry and Britannia Ruiiling, Plain and Dotted
Swiss Plain and Striped Nainsook. Plain and Plaid
Cambria. Tarton, Brilliant, Marseiles, Pique, and
many other useful articles in this line. We have
also nice assortment Of Plain, Black and Fancy
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
Cottonades, Linen, Linen Check, &c, for Men and
6ursuppiy Of GROCERIES isful and complete
and at low figures.
These goods have been selected with care,
and we confidently invite inspection of our stock
Nav 6, 1865. HOWELL d BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

DscoxrIxuED.-O, Saturday the Richmond
"Soafaa Opinion. It's Paper started by the
late II. Biyes Pollard. ana Of which he was
eii,7r and proprietor O. tie ii'ac Of his tragic
death, expired OR want ~ patronage. lis
obituary, written By It's editor, closes as fol-
l9Ts:
With this issue tl- yuat,n O0t. 'o7 con
GUIDES i,s series make, ,s I5st express 'ns -
The career Of the paper has been AN evc1tiui
one, and IN its time this journal als bad grN q
weight witb politics aud politicians. The pre-
sent writer oticiatej al die birth Of the Olin-
cor, and the task has now dcvolvel upon him
70 pen its obituary. We have done 1t. Vow
we rest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

ARIsrocRAr1c.-It is said that the total an

ARIsTocRATIc.-It is said that the total an
nual rental of the pews Of the new Grace Epis-
copal Church, Chicago, viii aggregate over
100000 When delegate from this ins,i-
tuition reaches heaven, so aristocratic is it, St.
Peter viii have to he excused till be can change
his shirt before letting them in. He would
not be prepared for any such high-cut style.
[Pomeroy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Public Sale
OF Personal Property and Real
Estate at Bolivar, Jefferson Co.,
West Virginia.

Tn pursuance of the provisions Of Two Deeds Of
| Trust, executed respectively on the 10Th day OF
June 1866, and on the 2lst day of February 1868,
by Christian Nichbl and Nancy his wife, convey
ing the property described in said Deeds, and in
accordance with The provisions of the Code in such
cases made and provided the undersigned Trustee,
named in said Deeds, will, on
SATURDAY, the goth day Of NAY, 1869,
sell at Public Auction, on the premises, near the
town of Bolivar, at L. o'clock, NJ, the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

A Northern Company has leased tract Of
land, some six or eight miles from Mt. jackson,
on the Orkney Springs road in Shenandoah,
for the purpose of working what they are sat-
isfed is a fine coal field. The operations will
commence Immediately. The specimens Of
coal found, which induced the enterprise, are
of the finest anthracite. [rlL,t- tlI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
j ordan'S White Sulphur
Springs,
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
Fire Niles from Winchester and One a Halt
Niles from StephenSon's Depot.

THIS place will be opened on the lst day Of June
i for the reception of Visitors, and every exer-
ton will be made to give entire satisfaction to all
the guests.
A fine BAND OF MUSIC viii be in attendance
during the season.
The Bowling Alley, Billiard Room, Gymnas ium,
Swings, DC, win be in good order; new and ex-
ocllent Coaches win run between the Springs and
Stephenson's Depot, the distance being ~ miles
over good road
The Telegraph Line will be extend from Stephen
sons Depot, to the Springs without delay.
Force Pumps, with full supply of Hose, have
been erected, which will serve to extinguish fire,
and sprinkle the walks, trees and lawn.
fs- Guests will be received at any time before
the regular time of opening - -.-.--
70 Mails twice daily. Also three Passenger
Trains daily each way.
TgRxs.-SS per day; SIT so per week, and $50
per month. Children and coored servants half
price; white servants three fourths price.
MAY s. 1869 f. c. JORDAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
Murder Trial at Cumberland.

CUMBERLAND, Mp, April 30.-In the trial
OF Mrs. Rowland, yesterday, for the murder of
her husband, with negro named Carroll as
an accessory, after detailing the circumstances
Immediately connected with the murder, the
State proposed to introduce testimony showing
anterior attempts of Mrs. Rowland to poison
the deceased. The defense objected, on the
ground tina; the attempted poisoning was a
distinct substantive charge, an indictment for
which Is also pending. Mr.. Pearre made an
argument, consuming yesterday afternoon and
a portion of to-day. The court ovcrruled the
objection, holding that such attempts, culmi-
mating in murder, were, res gestae, tending to
show guilty intent.
1t was held that one of the motives for the
crime was improper intimacy between the ac-
cused aud Henry Weaver, now in Hagerstown
Jail as an accomplice in the poisoning, and it
was proved that they roomed together at New
Salem, Pa, as man and WIFE Letters from
Mrs. Rowland, taken from the person of Weav-
er 10y detective, were read to corroborate her
coujugal infdelity. As showing another mo-
tive, insurance policies on the life OF Rowland
were put in evidence on which appears re-
lease of Mrs. RowlandS claim to all interest in
the same in case of separation. The purchase
of chloroform by negro about CAROLS size
aud build on the Thursday preceding the muir
der was also shown. At this stage of the pro-
ceedngs the court adjourned until tomorrow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06

John r. Drabell, Esq, late Assessor Of Iu-
.ernal Revenue for the Second District of West
Virginia, died at his residence in Morgantown,
OF Sunday week. Of consumption Mr. John
C. Wagner. Of the same place, has been APP
r-i. eel 3. e'' the yscsucv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
IA. shannon Taylor,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

AIIOkNE1 Al LAW,
Chaiestown, Je6a'son County, Hest D"yinid,
WILL Practice in the several Courts of vir-
w ginia and West Virginia. Special atten-
ton paid to the Collection of Claims. All business
entrusted to him will receive prompt attention.
April %, lsG9-tf SPIT. copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-05-06
NOTICE.

rDHE Supervisors of the County OF Jefferson will
meet at CHARLEST0WN. West Va. on
MONDAY the gath OF MAY. ls69. for the purpose
of settling with the Township and County Officers
whose accounts are to be settled with said Board.
JOHN ID. STALEY,
Prcsi6eRt
NJ. T. ISGLEs Clerk.
April 80. ls69-4 W.