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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-30
TRAvEi.LEns' GUIDE.

A LBANY AND TROY EVENING LiNE-8REAT RE-
~ ducton Of iarepay Saturdays excepted from pier ~,
between spring and Charlton streets a. o'clock farr,
steamers VANDERBILT and CONNECTICUT leave
above, returning from Troy and AbayS +. NJ. Fare
Sunday as heretofore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-30
LOST AND FOUND.

L,OUND-YAWLBOAT ADRlFT IN NORTH RIVER.
II oppostc West Tenth street. can same by
proving property and paying Inquire OF f. TER.
kY, barge T. foot OF West Tenth street, North river
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-30

ST0LEN--oN THE MORNING OF NOVEMBER a.
H. from the residence OF w. Simpson. Morrisa
pair OF black Carriage H9rses about Ii hands high
the smaller horse of the two has white the back
under the saddle the other Is entirely black ana
knuckied on the hind legs: also light twoscated aeon
half top blue cloth lfnrg two lap Blankets blue thc
other brown double set OF silver plated Harness the
letter on the hip straps ANY Information Of the Same
be left at 1875 Bowery. opposite Spring street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
The Currency Bill.

The Hill which passed the Senats on the Cd
t0pyoyide = national c1rrencey Of coin notes,
and to cqualize the distribution Of circulating
notes, retaines the amount Of forty FIVE millions
as originally reported, 10 be added TO the
amount Of lRnk hole currency already in
circulation. This amount is 10 be furnished
10 banks in States and Territories having less
than their propOr,ion under the apportion-
meDt Of 1865 but pew appointment Of the
above smoUpris required to be made as soon
as practicable ulon the basis If the census Of
1870 In lieg Of the amount thus TO beiwued,
the Secretary Of the Treasury is required to
redeem tie three per cent. certificates now
held by the national banks in the place Of the
lceal-tenicr reserved fund.
L is ,Ekeythat this Lii viii pass the
House in It's present shape. There is feeling
growing up IN SAVIOR Of dipcnsing with the
Matt aal Bank ISSUES auA replacing them by
srecutacks The idea Of redecming the prom
tses of he association viii scarcely be realized
ana we may look on. iu7 new suspensions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
All Mail Matter to be Prepaid.

A bill has been agreed upon by the House
Committee 'cn-Post- of6cs and Post-Roads pro-
hibiting the passage through hemails Of any
mail matter without prepayment after the LIST
Of July ncxt This disposes Of tho ranking
privilege and some other abuses Of the mail
facilities
We lave not seen the bill. but il /, be true
TIA, all mail matter must be prepaid, it will
have a most damaging effect upon the circula-
tion,of newspapers, ss'wc suppose no editor is
quite able to furnish thcpaper, the work, and
then prepay the postage for carrying newspa-
pers 20 dclinquents.
Besides, all exchanges will come under the
ban, and every newspaper necessarily compel
led 10 curtail is e1chaOss list.
I, WI, work the undoing Of many news
paper that is barely living now. Prepayment
will take more cash than many editors have on
hand st one timol
The bill passed the House on Thursday by 4
vote Of Ia tol4. In answer to an inquiry
SIr Farnsworth, the patron Of the bill, said that
the bill cut of. free exchanges Of newspapers
but that it did not require the prepayment Of
postageon Sewspapers.- -Fredeick6a'rg Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
Fnrther Admission.

judge john ". Johnston. the Second Sen
a.or from Virginia, WAS admitted last week.
after taking the prescribed oath. After some
discussion 10 the House, on Monday Mr. Geo.
". Booker from ths fourth district, was AL
mhted, Jy vote ofs9 to u, which vote shows
that his orthodoxy was somewhat questioned.
Hon. Lewis Mckenzie was admitted on Mon
day. with bu, slight opposition.
The delegation IS now complete. with tie
exception o. Hon. Josepl Segar, elected for
the State AZ '1r.c under the new Constitution.
This case IS delayed, =. is s;a'ci jy doubts
ON the part . the election committee aud Of
other prominent members as 90 to authority
q the State to elect a representative a. h-sc
Illinois elects Gen Logan IN ;ae same way
but Lngan Is dyed IL .-- Voc, aul Ses.r IA
kiuky
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
Berkeley County.

FouSD DFAp.-Peter Cook, well known to
the people of this community was found dead
in the old lime kiln south Of town, last Friday
morning. It is supposed that he fell into the
kiln, which is some twelve feet deep, some
time during Thursday night, and died from
injuries received by the fall A coroner's in
quest was held over the body, and decision
rendered in accordance with the above fact
NartnsbTg Era.
The interesting revival of religion at the
Southern Methodist church still continues
I'll now in its third week and the interest
seems to be increasing. Rev. DR.. Rosser still
continues to preach, and near forty conversions
have taken place. The altar is nightly crowd
ed with peni;ents. Martinsbwg Era.
BrRNEp.-On Friday morning last, son
Of Mr.. John Slime, Of this town, was badly
/ burned about the face, throat and hands. while
attempting 10 kindic fire in Mr. Pfagins's
stove establishment Ia order to kindle the
splnters in the stove, he poured some coal oil
/ upon a rag, and applying a match, it iguitcd
suddenly, the flames flashing up in his face,
and was attended with the result stated.
NartinSbIrg Star.
CHANGJ OF PosINASTEK--IIenry c. Kitchen
Esq, has been appointed Postmaster at Shang-
hal, in this country, rice Rev. John X. Nelson,
resigned
/ 4 lodge Of the Independent Order Of Red
Men, was established at this place, on Tuesday
I night last - Berkeley Union
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

Repeal CT the Tfanking Privilege.
Ire Bill passel BY the Heuseof Representa-
,a;is,, iss the Abolition q the Frsnking Prisi-
Iegs ! sop,o ol i:s provisions snacks offs DE-
I'm 70 b;-..a the power of . free andVoalight-
s.lca pt-l,,c prsss--if MOTTO h.ra'De-it The
s.oppAse Of free exchange Of newspapers will
becet an ignorance Of affairs, especially IN the
rural districts, hardly unprecedented by the'nu-
rnerons ncmorialists for repeal ofthe Franking
Privilege, and even by many who voted for the
Bill lately sentzto- the Senate, Fb's.blli. As
passed, looks. to man up a tree, wonder
fally ike aasther step towards Capitalization,
aud the woes and abuses consequent upon q
Withholding the information WHICH only free
exchange Of newspapers affords cannot easily
be estimated Upon this subject the Parkers-
burg Gazette says: l,
There has been great complaint against the
abuse ofthe ranking privilege By members OF
Congress, but We have never heard Of any COM
plant against newspaper exchanges or the free
delivery ofpapes iu-shs county in which they
are pNbssheG.s an &C
',AsRbers Of Congress may make this sharp
dodge in their eharGin, but We call upon the
press Of the country, without regard 70 party
- expose the suhterfugo and hold their mem
bers 70 A strict accountability
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
The DneEma q Reo0nstructi0n.


The New York Hy-Gii makes a SHARP poi.'
% regard - &c 5 .u.asFn States beng required
u rasify thr 6its,ulh amendment IS a conti-
-lo1 Of restoration 70 The Union. As they
r-nid not be trusted 70 come 10 and then rat'fy
II. they ratified hrst aud then came 10. They
were. therefore, not IN the Caidp when they
acted on the constitution, or else they were
never out Of the Caion. Either, then, says the
Herald, all the reccus,ruction laws Of Congress
are inyalld, OF thess Southern raa6cati0ns Of
the sfteen,b amendment are invalid. II the
States were n the Union there was no need %
nirnit them and Il they were not IN the Union
they eonld not participate IN making law for
States that are in.-BatinOre SHn.
This is point which We lave repeatedly
made through or columns, but have never
ssen answered. Virginia, for instance, having
been in the Union as a State when in 1868
she gave consent 70 a partition Of her territory
Tor the purpose Of creating new State. ano
again in 1865. when she accepted aud ratified
toe amendment abolishng slavery, We ask
again chen and Io'c did sire Get oa Of The
Union, and become a territory? And how, as
territory and conquered province, could sh'
perform tie functions ola State IN sanctoniue
aud sdopuog sdbscqucn: amendments to the
National Consultation? W:H s1me learned
Radical lheban tell Us lowl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

WlNCuEsTER AND STRAsBURG RAIL ROAD
An excursion train, carrying some two hun
drcd persons passed over the W. & 5. +. r,
70 Pigeon Hill uino miles from here, Oh Sun
day last. The roads in excellent condition
for new track, tue motion of the train being
very easy Tic road runs through beautiful
country, and Us construction is first class.
The contractors, under the intelligent directors
If Chief Engineer cambridge, have done their
work well, whilst Capt. Collins corps Of track
layers have put things through with a rush,
but at the same time in a proper manner.
The culverts bridges, etc, exhibited superior
workmanship, and when turned over 10 the
company for use will be one of the most sub
stautial roads in the country Winchester
Times md inst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
The Speakership.

Tie Point Pleasant West Va, Regisiey a
Republican paper, has this to say about she
orsanization Of the House;
Captain Putnam, If Nicholas, mar opPoseI!
TO liberalism, was the caucus nominee for
Speaker Of the House. The liberal republic
cans "a the House not liking the caucus NOM
NEE aud knowing they held the balance OF
power in that body, nominated VIM. w. WEIGH
me Of their number, for that position, and O.
ccted him. We stand by and endorse those
Republicans in the House who had the courage
TO oppose the caucus nominee, and nominal,
and sleCt a liberal Republican as Speaker OF
the House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

NEGRO ExoDUs:-eh Sunday and Monday
last about eighty aba.bodied negroes left Win
chester, bound for thePttsburg and Councils
Vile railroad, their services as laborors having
been secured by contractor on the road named.
Another gang viii leave for the same destins-
ton in a few DAYS If this movement should
result in forcing like number Of white Penn
sylyanians to seek home amongst us, there
will be no cause of regret on account of the
exchange Wiachesisr Tines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
A ROYAL Scion.


Ihs arrival IN ihis country 81 Prince u The
R,yal BiSol Of EaS.asi vas aRRouHcsslio-o
lass paper, Prnes A'ihui, 'be third son Of
Queen Victoria, arrived q; New York sope
veeksago, aad hSs been e Washington to pay
bis respects 10 President Grant aad wife and
ether officials. The British Minister, Mr.
Thornton, was his entertainer. and gave him n
grand ball at the new. Masonic Temple, AZ
which the bellies Of Washington and other
places exhibited The burdens on their backs and
their ssinks.s and diamonds to the best advan-
tass. The Jenkinses Of the newspaper press
we're in attendance, and made the most Of their
vocation in the way Of descriptions Of llhota-
dies, tOilettes. Amids, ali the esspHa tam-
merry o vas sdniL.sd that lhs y9nng FSace
behaved Ikea gentleman. and F0s altogether
elf-possessed. Alnongst ths most important
accidents Of hissojouTn at Washington, il was
noted that be attended Miss NelliOGrant from
the Presidential dsaNang pOOm 70 the CouseFva'
tory, where be received from her fair hands
with becoming grace beautiful Camelia, and
with Erea. gAIlantry picked Up and restored a
card which -saOthes iair one bad accidentally
dropped
Ths Prince Las returned to New York, where
he Is resolving marked attention from proni-
hent citizens, and from tho notable LOnsvo-
leu. societies. Mach Of the genuine resPsct
shown him bias doubtless been the result Of
high superstition Of the true wopsniy quail
-tiss OF bis mother. QusCn Victoria Ten years
,agv-ths Prince Of Wales, the 6rst son. paid q
visit to this country, aud TO him was paid q
rather disgusting sort Of adJaistion---hc pre-
cent modified and more sen.eel attentions arc
probably the result Of tAe excuses Of the fTsi
visit from young loyalty. Tue inCidans men
aOpsd il the following paragraph produced a
reply from the royal visitor marked b. excel
lent seassa9d P5OPer appreciation q the hon
CD Paidhi0.
tr. REEcH OF Prince AsrSCH.
The various benevolent societies tina, waited
upon Prince Arthur IN New York On Monday,
were accompanied by their chsphius, in ePis-
eopd roles The New Yorh; Caledonia Club
wore full Highland costume The following is
the Princes reply to the address presented on
behalf Of the British residents Of New York:
" Gentlemen Pray accept nv hearty
thanks for the kind solicitation q welcome
which YOU offer TO me on behdf Of the British
And other residents VI New York 90
1t IS 70 me source OF sincere qualification
and pride 70 receive your assurances Of profound
reverence to the Queen, nv dearly beloved mo-
thsr, and 10 Aesr that The noble; upright aud
SelfIacrifeing character Of 10y decPiy-Iameatcd
father j. 50 greatly spPrecia'ed aad honcTcd in
this country.
dYour expressions Of deep Interest in all that
eoucefns NY fture welfare and Usefulness NJ
she career which, By Gods viii, may he before
me, are such az 10 demand no less cordialre-
spouse on NJ part IassUTS you they viii not
De forgotten whrn, in after years, look-back
70 NJ prrsep, visit 10 this interesting country
7 SHAH ever rscul,ect wi,h pleasure tue consii-
srste attention with which r5r tsva offered ne
- kizdiy greeting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

lHE CAPTURE AND EXECUTION OF PEESI-
DENr SALNAvE.-The report, via Charleston
tina; Presideu; Saluavc, Of Hayti, had been
convicted snd sho, for treason, seems 70 be
correct. a letter dated Aux Cages January
10, says:
Salnavs was captured on the 18th in the
woods near Sal Trow, ~ tie South, and taken
20 Port au Prince, where he was heavily ironed
aal thrown in,o prison Long before this
letter Is read bs will have ceased to live for
;lo feeling is TOO bitter agains, him for tie
government 70 exercise olomency, if it would.
The people here are in ccstacics a, his capture,
and the event las been celebrated for tho past
two days by professions. dancing in the streets
aai festivities Of all kinds Pi1ke,s continue
TO be trough; in daily Five were sho; on
tie 10Th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
FRIDAY.

In the Senate an effort was made to consider
the bill abolishing the ranking privilege, bat
failed by vote Of yeas %, nays "a. The bill
to incorporate the Washington Homeopathic
Medical Society was amended so as to author
ize the admission Of any competent practition-
or, irrespective Of color, and was thus passed.
The bill to remove the political disabilities Of
certain persons was under discussion when the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
In the House, the bill for the aid of the poor
Of tho District of Columbia, amended so as to
authorize the Secretary Of War to distribute
rations, WAS passed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
The National Banks.

In debate IN tle Seaa;o,o Monday ,4s'. Old
q propOn,inn ~ increase the a...aGu. of bank
circulation S5a 900 900, NJ. Fovlerof leoncs-
see made declaration wlig. We lave made Do
these columns more than oucs, ,Aa;, " ac .hd
nnt TANK = muTo useless. q uiore w.T;hless, a
ulsrs psrnieioHs set 81 institutions bad ever
been nrg4nizsd than ;hess National banks
Ihcy were r~tiGl- bu. sha,i.S s!l'ps, aDi &c
di1 not thiuk theiT h"ts. NeTe Any betteT than
gr.snbaeSs." Ar C.,lo thogg ile whole
national bank systeio failure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

LX-GCyeruo- Letcler announces that tie ad-
1irers Of tie virtues aud exalted character Of
tue great Christian soldier S,onowall jackson
propose % erect. at the Virginia Military Insti-
tate. memorial chapel, d" TO testify the respect
aad honor Wit, which lis name is cherished
aud 70 TRANSMIT 70 after generations the yene-
ration lGe g. 50 renowned hero. I, is de-
signed 70 make ia national monument, and
j, is SAID $500 have already been subscribed
for tie purpose in Philadelphia, $4,000 guar.
au,eed in New York, ana liberal subscriptions
cs4de u New Jersey aud Delaware
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

A most dabolical inter was Iperpetrated On
Thursday last, in BrnFick CT unty, Virginia,
the unfortunate victimeinss Mrs. Rawlings.
About seven o'clock on'hursday night, while
Mrs Rawlings was sittg in her room with her
children, shot was fri by an unseen hand
through window il ;ear Of Mrs. Rawlings,
the whole load takis effect Just below the
shoulder of the unfdunste victim, killing her
almost instantly. he murderer made his cs-
cape without being cen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
THE TEST OATHS.

Tho Bills repeating the Lawyers Teachers
and Sujtor's test oaths have passed the lower
House Of the Legislature with little or no op-
position Mr Wheat Of Morgan, voted soli-
tagy and alone against tho repeal Of the Teach
ers ties. oath On the repeal Of the Lawyer
test oath, there was not single vote against
it. Mr Ropp Of Berkeley county refused to
vote
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
CONGRESS.

"a MONDAY. - ~ s.
In the Senate ILLS were introduced and re-
ferrod, for national postal telegraph system,
and to admit the State of Missipp to represen-
tation. The House bin to abolish ranking
was reported without amendment. There was
a lengthy and interesting debate on the cur
-rency bill, proposing an increase of circulation
$50. 900. 900. One Of the amendments agreed
TO provides that the section authorizing an in
crease. shall not take effect until six months
after the passage Of the act. There was no
final vote, and the Senate went into executive
session with The understanding that the vote
will be tabsn at 4o'clocK this afternoon.
In tbs House Of Representatives two bills
were introduced for the admission Of Mississip-
pi to representation in Congress, and we're re-
ferre,i to the reconstruction committee. Are
solution, offered By Mr. McNealy, of Illinois,
that the national debt be paid in coin or green
backs, :" in strict conformity with the contract
under which, it wasmade !" that the fve-twenty
bonds be paid an greenbacks or their equiva-
lent, and condemuing the financial policy Of
the administration, was tabled by vote Of l22
to AZ. Richard 5. Aver and Lcwis Mckenzie
Representatives from Virginia, were admitted
to seats, the latter's admission, by resolution,
no; predjudicing the right Of his contestant
,Whittlesey) for further contest
TUESDAY.
In the Senate the bill to provide national
currency Of coin notes and to equalize the dis
tributioh OF circulating notes was taken mp,
and amended in several important particulars.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. George
". Booker, of the fourth Virginia district, was
sworn in, thus completing the list of Hirginia's
regular Representatives in Congress. Mr., Sc
gar, the delegate elected at large, is yet out in
the cold,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
SPRING Aid SUMMER CANPAIGI!
House building, sc.

7 HAVE an efficient Corps of orkmen and am
| prepared 20 construct Houses and 10 execute
sll Work pertaining TO the Carpentering Business
in the best manner, Of the best materials, and as
expeditiously as ANYBODY else. will contract to
erect Houses. furnishing. all the necessary mate
rails, if desirable to parties! The Work hereto
fore done BY me in andaround Charlsstown attes"
whether or mott understand nv business. Per-
sons proposipp 70 Build, OF 10 have work of any
description, in my line, done, may commit their
interests by calling upon me. Respectfully.
Fsb. ism SAMUEL MYERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

ApMITrED To PBBATE.-The will OF the
late Hon. VIM. l.. 6ggip, says the Bedford
Sentinel, was admittec.o probate Monday, be-
fore Bedford County Cart. 1t being an auto
graph will, the nmnesof no witnesses were at
tached, and the Onrtouly examined witnesses
to prove the Handwriting Mrs. Gosgin is
executrix under the Ili. sl3f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

Gov. Walker, Of Y,inia, who has been act
ing as Provisional Gornor of that State I'M
der the appointmentl General Cauby since
2lst Of sepse@bsi Ito0k The oath. Of office
before Judge willospy, Of the Court Of APP
peals, Cd Saturday wk. and became de 3aefc
Governor of the Stat The formalinaugura-
ton of the doverndill take place when the
Legislature meets, a-hich time, we learn, an
Inauguration ball whlso be givch. -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

The bill reported in the House of Represen-
tatives for the admission Of Mississippi is ex-
sctly the same as that for Virginia Mr.
Brooks reminded members that general fthe
army bad used .be military power 10 elect biu-
.:Llst.asyr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07
WANTED

some Stands. To buy Brood Sew with pigs
now, or not later than the latter part Of February
-or 70 buy good Shoats. Also 10 sell, or eL-
change in trade for the above, tine Sow, which
win litter againiin Nav. =. Address - ,
FARMER \, Free Press Once.
Feb. 4, lsT0-tt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

A Boston preacher, speaking Of the coming
of millennium, says flat he believes the time
will come when the lion and the lamb will lie
down together, but thinks the lamb will be
id badly scared the first night. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07

nrAru or AZ ExiNESr PRIEST -NoRroLx
Yebrusry ith.-Rey. Father Joseph Plunkett,
A. siaiuelt divine, for fifteen years pastor Of
s., Paul's Catholic Church, in Portsmouth,
a.e1 a. uigl., 4. ,be Hospital CT s. Vincent
d r,@ ilt'is, =.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-02-07


Three Draft horse,-one Of them good bar
shear leader;
Four Brood Mares-two Of them supposed 70
be in foal
Thresholds; Eight head Of Stock Cattle
Two good Mich Cows; Five Hogs
One four-horse Wagon and Bed
One two-hvrse Wagon; one Mccormick Plosi
Two 2horss Livingston Ploughs, 30.
Single and Double Shovel Plougbs,
Two Ifarr6ws one Corn Coverer,
One whoa, Drill with Guano Attachment,
One Corn Shelter. one Cutting Box. new
OpeFan. Forks, Rakes, Shovels, llocs,
sAattocks, Digging IRON Grain Cradles,
Moving scykins, Briar Iiooks, Apgcrs,
.fCi.isselss ones Saw. ono Monkey Wrench,
Wagon Gear for five horses, six Collars,
- Sir Blind Brides, sets Plough Gear,
K One Wagon Whip. two Plow Lines and mar y
other articles usually found on farm.
TERMS OF SALE A credit Of Six month;
will be given on sum. above Ten Dollars the pur-
| chaser giving Bond with approved security. Will
| interest from date fpsid at maturity the inter
rep ,,t i suns 81 nps sndsr len !, 20
removed until terms Of sale arc complied with
| Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock.
rs JOHN Il. R0DRlCk.
J. u. POrTERrfEIp, AuctiopenT.
January q, 1870. 49,