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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
CHANGE OF MASTERS

TTHE ROCSS BUSINESS has passed into our
control, and we accept the command with the
determination to run the machine to It's utmost
capacty
The business will be conducted upon the most
liberal terms, offering TO the people here goods al
precisely the same figures as upon our counters IN
New York Offering the great advantage OF the
daily changes and fluctuations in the market there
and the great margins offered by the numerous
Failures, Bankrupts, Assignments, Sheriff 5 Sales,
and in the terrible pressure in the money market
driving millions through the ptlless auction ware
houses of New York. Boston and Philadelphia.
Ten per cent in the price of domestics in sin
gle week is very common thing, and thus by sell
ling everything upon the shortest percentage pos
sible. we can offer advantages known only to those
who live in the auction rooms and upon the mar
ketexchange.
We shall convert the disasters Of the former mis-
management into decisive triumphs, and 1t will be
our aim to do the people full justice in the way OF
GOOD GOODS atreal panic prices.
We shall ask the patronage of the pc pie, not
because we fought under the banner OF the lost
cause" by the side of their gallant sons-but upon
the more reasonable and busness-llke basis oi real
merit.
The mysterious disaster of the former manager
engages scarcely moments consideration with
the present leaders, who enter the campaign de-
termined upon short and decisive work.
Though living in YankeedOm i've years, and
having our headquarters there, We are sun Nlr,
piuians-in every instinct-onlv we have added
those famous characteristics Of that people sleep
less energy that overcomes every obstacle IN the
way of success. and ambition that knows no such
word as fail. Under these advanced ideas and up
on this system we have beaten the Yankee upon
his own chosen ground and if there are any OF
them here. especially Of old Israsrs unslumbering
flock. we shall make them howl.
The Sergeant Of Co. "B" will be glad to take
by the hand his old comrades, and will be special
" pleased to have a call from his numerous &C
quaintances of the County, and makes his potest
salutatiou TO the people generally.
SETH N. TIMBERLAKE & co.
CHAs. I. TluBEGLAEE. Of Rouss Co. Brook
CHAs. GAREETT, Of Rouss. Bell Co, y. J.
Feb. II, ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
The Carnival at Washington.

The preparations at Washington City for the
Carnival on the Goth and DIST Of the present
month give promise Of one Of the granlest
.ts'es Of modern times, aud a correspondent
says &c twill bring the most proligious crowd
90 thcmetropo,sthat ever assembled upon any
ten miles square since Noahs food The ez-
1i5iton Of fine horses and superior horscman-
ship. the tournament, the military and civic
larajes, masguel professions, illumination Of
Pennsylvania avenue, fireworks, &c, are bUt
brief mention of the programme.
Arrangements have been Effected with the
leading railroads Of the country for transport
tat.9n Of passengers at reduced fare-all Of
which win tend 70 increase tie throng and iu-
sure success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
The County-seat of jefferson.


10 Will DC seen by reference to the proceed
nss II the Legislature, isays the Charleston,
h'uawta, Haa,Il during tire past week, that
Mr.. wilson. OF Jefferson has introduced bill
20 restore the Ooun,y-Seat OF Jefferson to Its
original location at OharIeStown.
Were ,DlS matter affecting the interests OF
lAc people 81 TINS county alone we should not
iee' Warranted IN interfering but our knowl-
cage OF tne lac's OF tAe case SalShes US that It
has an important bearing ON the interests OF
the whole State.
1t c1nno, be disguised that there has been
10 Jefferson some lecdnS OF discomfort with Its
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The regular monthly meeting Of the board
of directors Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company was held Wednesday at Cam
den Station, John ". Garrett, Esq, president,
in the chair.
After the transaction Of the usual routine
BUSINESS, President Garrett stated he had the
satisfaction of informing the board that whilst
the revenue from the main stem and the
Washington and Petersburg, Winchester and
Potomac and Washington county branches
and the Central Ohio and Lake Erie divisions
for the month of January, 1870, was $685.
ia, &C, that for he last month, January,
1871, the aggregate is S792,Os3,lG. thus
showing, although general depression in bust
ness prevails, the sinking increase Of earnings
of $l54, 9OS.5O.
a marked aud Interesting feature is in the
fact that Of that AMOUNT there is an increase
in the business Of the road to and from Balt-
more alone of S97lO9.44. THIS result fol-
lows the policy 0. the company to attract
trade, wherever practicable, to this city. Mr..
Garrett also said tat it was gratifying that
notwithstanding the unjust and untruthful
statements which Dad been 50 freely publish
ed in regard to the ation of the Baltimore and
Ohio Company In making reduction of rates
on the Washington Branch road and its efforts
10 secure for the pubic reduced rates for pass
engers between Washington and Baltimore,
and the Northern cities that the revenue of
that branch increased during the same month
over the corresponding month Of the preceding
year SS,984.09 Tie passenger equipment,
including the Pullman palace cars, the advant-
ages Of the great bridge over the Ohio river,
and the extension and improvement Of the
connections of the Baltimore and Chic Compa-
ny are also continuously producing their ex-
pected fruition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

,bo ,verc poinfnlly affecting, have been radically
cured i'm such great numbers in almost every sec:
ton of the country, that the pubic scarcei! heeo
10 be informed of Its virtues or uses.
ScrOiulOus poison Is one OF the most destruc,
tive enemies Of our race. Omen, THIS unseen ana
uniclt tenant of the organism undefmnes the con-
stitution and invites the attack of eneebng or IA
tai diseases, without exciting suspicion OF IT'S
presence. Again, II seems To breed lnlccuon
throughout the body, and then, on some favorable
OCCASION rapidly develop into one or otlef OF Us
bi,Ieous forms either on the surface among the
yitals In the latter, tubcrcles may be suddenly
deposited in the lungs or heart, or tumors formed
In the liver, or II shows its presence 10y erupuons
on the skin, or foul alterations ON some part OF
the body. Hence the occasional use OF D0tile
of this SnrsnpariYd Is advisable, even when no
active symptoms of disease appear. Persons ~
1icied with the following complaints generally
find immediate relief, and, at length, cure by the
use of this S.IRSIPiRfLLI: ~. 1HUo-
mrs Fire, Rose or ETUsipeids, TcneT, hdh
Rhcnn,, Scoid Head, Ring'rofh, sore Lyes,
Sore Ears and other eruptions or visible forms
of ScroCuIOus disease. Also IN the more con.
cealcd FORMS as dyspepsia, DIOPsy, Hed't
Disease, Fits, EpHcpsW. Neuralgia, ana
the various JIccrOUS affections oil the MUSCULAR
and nervous systems.
SyphIis or TeHcrcGt and MeTcurtdf Dts-
eases are cured by II, though long tlne Is re-
quired for subduing thcsc obstinate Miniatures ~
any medicine. But lOngcontnueu use OF ulls
medicine will cure the complaint. LeucOITH"H
or Whites, Uterine TicerdfiOHs. and IcmGie
Diseases. are commonly soon rchcNed anu UNI
mdtelY cured bN us puIIlA HE anu NV ~, .'n'S
effect Minute directions for each case are found
in our Almanac. supplied gratis. Ehcnmdnsm
and GOuf. when causch 10y ACCOMMODATIONS ol eN-
traneous matters in the blood, yield quickly to II,
n HI-o Ii-~.. Cos'pl>.5'sf-r JaTI.idfD. ,e''D"s-
fiOH or Inflammation of the LireF. ana jam
dice. when arising n they oiien DO, lfoln me
ranking poisons in the blood. This SIESi-
PiRILL8 is a great rcstorcr for the strength
and yigor of the system. Those who are Lam
DWid and Lisficss. DespondcHf, Secptcss,
and troubled with NcrrOHS IppTchensiOns or
Fears. or any Of the affections sympt0matic OF
UcdHdeSs. will find immediate relief and ron
yincing evidence OF its restorative power upon
trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

PRESIDENT S. v RAMRoAD.-It is stated
that Col Thomas A. Scott of Pennsylvania,
and Vice President of the Pennsylvania Cen
trail Railroad, was elected, at a recent meeting
of the Board of Directors, President Of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Large Stone Dwelling, a Barn

And Stabling, Double Corn Crib, and other
necessary out-buildingS. A never falling
Spring of Water, Large Orchard OF Apple,
Peach and Cherry Trees, about so Acres Of
Timber Land
Persons desiring further information Of this
farm will call on Joseph d. Holmes ofiIlar-
per's Ferry, or at the law Office OF II II. Black
burn, 10 Martinsburg, W. Va.
The Terms Of Sale are one-third Cash on the
day Of sale, and the balance in two equal pay
mcnts in six aud twelve months respectively,
with interest from day Of sale. The purchaser
will be required to execute bonds with good
personal security for the deferred payments.
Upon confirmation Of sale, Deed with CO.
venants Of Special warranty will be made, re-
serving a lien thereon for the deferred pay
mcnts. II. II. BLACKBURN,
JOSEPH ID. HOLMES.
January %, ls7l-4t. Special CONS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
ESfraX Steer.

GAME 20 my residence in January, RED
Y STEER, about two years old this spring
crop off the right ear and slit in the left The
owner can getit by paying for advertisement an d
charges for keeping it.
JOSEPH B. ANDERSON,
At Col Gbsons farm near Charlestown.
Feb IL, lS7l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

I HAVE 1000 Grape Roots of the leading vare-
/ ties for sale, Concord, Ives Seeding, Morton's
Virginia, and Clinton. Most of them from layers,
therefore stronger and better than roots from cut
tings.
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, jeff. Co., ". Va, Feb. 4, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

I write You to certify that | have used Dr.
Simmons Liver Regulator in my family with
complete success. J. W. u. BIRD.
ChattahoOchee, Fla
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
To the Farmers.

| AN authorized TO buy Wheat and Corn deliy-
i cred either at Charlest0Wn or at Cameron's
Depot, and will pay the highest market rates for
Prime Wheat and Corn.
E. NJ. AISQUITH, ST.
Jan. IS, ls7l-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Thursday. February %, 1871,
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

The reputation TINS eN-
cellent medicine enjoys,
is derived from its cures,
many of which are truly
marvellous. lnveteraie
cases of ScrofllOus dis
ease, where the system
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
purified and cured 10y il.
Scrofulous affections and
disorders, which were ag-
gravated 10y the scrofu.
lous contamination until
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Monday, February eth, 1871,
100 Acres.

This armis located near the Winchester and
Potomac Railroad, and within a short distance
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
There is on the Farm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
TIN d STOVE HOUSE.
w. O. SMITH.

w. O.. SMITH,
Ageat for Jas. Lar. Hoof and Successor 10
Miller d Smith.
ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
IL public that he has reopened at the old stand
OF Miller Smith, where lac is prepared TO do all
kinds Of
Tin and Sheet Iron Work.
Roofing and Spouting done at short notice and in
the very best manner. Nv assortment of TIN
WARE, STOVES, &c, IL complete and will be
sold low for Cash or to 30 day prompt paving Gus
TONERS. Please call and see me before purchasing
elsewhere, as my motto shall be to please.
Respectfully,
W. G.. SMITH,
re"' - I9'-ly' Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
FOR RENT

| HAVE for Rent Seventy five Acres Of Sod and
i Clover land for Corn and Wheat Crop. Tho
land is on Cat-tail The terms arc half Of the
Corn crop and two-ifths Of the Wheat crop. Fur
ther particulars will be made known.
Jan. =, lsTl-tf. FRANCIS YATES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

SPECIE DEsTRoYED.-Gold and silver coin
amounting to ; 900 was melted, and most Of
It lost, 10y the ire which destroyed the house
OF Mr Alfred l'oLey, on Broad creek. sbort
timeSiuce. -Aiex. Gazettc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

PUB Docs.-Seuator Koouce will please ac-
rep, cur thanks FOR public documents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
To the Public.

rJNHE Public is hereby notified that WIN. L.
/ HEDGES is not authorized to receive any
debts for goods purchased at the stores kept by
him in Charlestown, jefferson County, West Nir-
gina during the last two wears. All such debts
should be paid to SETH NJ. TlMBERLAKE, my
Agent to collect them. c. b. R0USS.
February II, lS7l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Public Sale
OF
Valuable Real Estate

10y virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
I'D Jefferson County, w. Va, in the chance
nv cause of C. Nisswarner and others, rs. j W.
Neer and others, the undersigned, Special
Commissioners, will sell to the highest bidder,
at the Court House in Shepherdstown, in said
county, on
Monday, February 9th, 1871,
The following described Real Estate, situated
on the South side of the Shenandoah river
about one mile from Harpcrs Ferry, and
known as the Nisswarncr Farm, adjoining the
lands recently owned by the United States,
and containing about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Office for Rent.

'TNnE Office recently occupied as a Post Office,
one door East Of W. ). Mason's Drug Store,
is Tor Rent. Immediate possession will be given.
Information as to terms, &c, may be had upon
inquiry OF Mrs. 4. w. CRAMER.
January IL 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown pro-
IL Ce..iopaHy, on the Second Monday Of Febru-
airy, 18th April. 10th, June, (l2th,) August,
1lth,) October, (9th).
February 4, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Look to Your Interests

7 AN the Insurance man, persons wanting insu-
rance { Fire or Life had better call on me to
do it-as am the only one representing comra-
MES, in this County, who have any paid APP CAPT
tol worth speaking Of particularly ask the ia
OF a call from all those transferred to the late
Valley Company, assuring them low rates and
safe risks.
Feb. IL, lS7l-Gm. T. NJ. AISQUITH, SR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

1--WE best stock Of Druggists Fancy Goods in the
L lower Valley, including Hair Oils, Dressings
and Fnmades, Extracts, Colognes of French. Ger
man. English and American manufacture, Soaps
oi all kinds and prices, Hair, Tooth, Nail and
Clothes Brushes, Toilet Sets, Fancy Bottles. Puff
Boxes and other articles too numerous 70 mention
ct ". 5. MASON'S.
nLD Port, Madeira and Sherry Wines, Patent
~ Medicines great variety at
Feb. 4, 1871. w. s. MASOyS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Closing Cat OF Winter stock.

MR.. j. GOLDSMITH is now closing out III.
WI entire stock OF Winter Goods at less than
cost prices Such Blankets, from $3.50 10 $50
Ladies aud Childrens furs, from 30 to $50; De
lains, from Is to 20 cts Ladies' Balmoras, from
- cts. up.
Those wishing to procure bargains will call and
examine his stock and prices before purchasing
elsewhere. No trouble 70 show goods.
Feb. 4, 1871. j. GOLDSMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Houses for Rent.
CLEON MOORE
ATTORNEY AT LAW

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Chor' e'foUR, Je6erson Comfy, w. Ia.
WILL practice in Jefferson and adjoining
w counties.
OFFICE in Hoof's Building, opposite 81 Carter
House" Vi
Feb. 4, ls7l-Iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Grape Wine.

I HAVE few Gallons of Concord Clinton and
/ Catawba Wine for sale, suitable for Church
purposes, and is highly recommended for the sick.
THOMAS LOCKE.
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., W. Va, Feb. /, TIT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
DIR. DEEMS SERMONS

DIX. DEE Ms 81 IL MON -
As PREACHED FROM THE PULPIT OF THE
Church Of the Strangers,
Are published and mailed, postage paid TO sub
scribers regularly during the week succeeding
their delivery. No Sermons are so elegantly
printed either in Europe or in this country
The Church of the Strangers isa Christian Com
munion. composed in part of persons who have
been members of the Baptist, Congregational,
Episcopal Lutheran, Methodist. Presby terian, and
other denominations, andin Iartoi those who have
made a confession Of faith u"ler The ministry OF
the Pastor. We believe ourselves to be the first
unseetarian church established in America. Our
symbol Of iarth is the Apostles Greed. our ritual
is simple, our communion Is open, and our seats
arc ali free. We are at war with no existing de-
nomination of the Christian Church, but are en-
deayoring to supplement the labors Of them all,
and are at perfect peace with all who " love our
Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity Our aim is to
demonstrate the practcability of Christian Unity,
to keep up a Free Christian Church in this city,
and TO furnish Sunday Home for Strangers whom
pleasure or business may bring To- the metropolis.
GAS brilliant as those from Plymouth pulpit,
they are sounder in theology and purer in style"
Banner Of The Church, ANoita, Go.
TERMS IL ADVANCE (postage-paidl.
81 per Anpua Sl.jO for Sir Momhs.
Clergymen, $500 per Apn,m; Sl.00 for SIR
Months. Single copies, 10 cents.
Clubs Of Ten or more, $500 per AnU1a, ,rth free
copy 10 the geuer-rp Of he Cinb.
Forr Copies to one address, $3.50
For 90 twelve copies will be sent, either Of a
single Sermon or selected from the series. Ad-
dress LITTLE. RENNIE 4 CO..
G45 AND CA BR0ADwAY, NEW YORK.
Fob H. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11

CTATIONERY.-Afu full stock can be- seen. 1com-
, prising Blank Books, large and small Dav
Books, Lcdgers, Diaries for 1871, Pools. Flat and
Legal CAP. Paper, Note Paper and Envelopes of
every kind an style, by calling at the Drug Store
Feb. 1, 1871. LIGHT d WASHINGTON.
CCH0OL BOOKS Of every kind kept bv
y feb. 4. LIGHT d WASHINGTON.
LINE Toilet Powder, Extracts and Cologne. for
Il the Kerchief, Pomades and Hair Oils, fine
assortment OF Hair, Tooth, Nail and Cloth Brushes
genuine Buffalo Combs (Dressing,) finest Ivory
Fine Tooth Combs, for sale by
rev. 4, 1911. LIGHT x WASHINGTON.
GENUlNE Pure Rye Whisky and Sherry
~ Wine for Medicinal purposes, for sale by
Feb. 4, 1871. LIGHT & WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
FOR SALE

Ii0RN MEAL AND GROUND FEED at " She.
~ naDdoah City Mills. Also,
CORN GROUND FOR FARMERS.
At Shenandoah City Mills" Harper, Ferry
MILLER d ROWE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
THE BRICK HOUSE
THE LANYARD

Contains about Forty Layaway Watts with
Handlers, Le,ches, Lines, &c, sufficient to tan
900 Hides per year. There are two large
Bark Houses, Drying and Finishing Rooms,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Comfortable Log Dwelling,

With four Rooms. There is fine stream Of
water running through the yard with Fall
sufficient to grind all the bark for the use of
the ward. Adjoining the lanyard is a vacant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
Household & Kitchen Furniture.

One Large Dining Table, One Cook Stove;
One Thirty-six gallon Copper Kettle,
One Large Iron Kettle, One Mahogany Side
board
And many other things too numerous to men
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-02-11
LANYARD FOR SALE.

OFFER at private sale, the BRICK HOUSE
Il in which reside, together with the TAN
YARD and all the Buildings attached.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-26
r. eyer there was time for harmony |

IF ever there was time for harmony
in the conservative party, That time is up
90 Us now We ere contendiug with an
enemy well organized and led by men
uho are prepared to take advantage Of
spiits,in our party. There is danger that
10 several of the Valley counties. the
Radicals may succeed in eleeting their
candida, to the Legislature. It is no
time FOR rs to be wrangiing over men =
Let US concentrate cur strength. Tie
time is short. Sorleth ing must be done
or Shcnaatloah viii be represented by a
Republican. In union there is strength.
We propose in view Of the short time,
that some effective means be taken to con-
cantra.e the strength of our party upon
good men who will make safe represen ia
tivcs Of the people. We car not expect to
send men Of brilliant talents. but we can
send true, honest, incorruptible citizens
who enjoy the confidence of the people
" hom they propose to represent. If by
our dscord we permit Rad zeal minority
to obtain control of the county, the effect
is as iujurious to us as if they had really
majority. We appeal to The good men
OF the county to exert themselves, and
avert this threatened calamity. IF some
thing is not done AMI that quickly. our
people will be msrepresentel. Let US
throw aside every other consideration and
labor for The success of the party.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-26

A HEATED PARrisAN.-Referring to a
recorded sale of real estate in New York
to Mr. Leslie. '.of South Carolina" the
Charleston Nationalist Zone of the two
republican organs in that State) express
es itself III the following pointed Ian
gu age:
When we fud men who came to the
State with 10 other fortune than the suit
of clio thes on their backs. and whose only
stock in trade was the name of republican
a fter dong term of office, unmarked Ky
display Of either talent, pair iotism or
public spirit, cody departing hence With
their pockets filed to repletion with the
the blood drawn drop by drop, from The
veins of the poor colored people and
pres'rate native citizens, and investing
their gains in other States for the ben
eft Of another people, it is time that the
repnt ican party set on foot a stern and
uneompromising inquisition into the char
acters of tGeir leaders.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-10-26


BEAST Butler TO BE SnELvgD.-M r
Blaine has not forgotten thestilts of last
winter, and has determined to reduce But
Ter to the ranks. The General will not
get leading place on any committee,
and cannot a ccept anything better than
fo-eomc in at the tail end of some such
committee as that on dictionary Pen
sions. Butler is well aware Of this, but
be isnot disheartcned, and already prom
iscs to. add something TO the dramatic
character of The proceedings OF. the House
this winter. Indeed it is hhlted 'sinee-
his recent visit to Washington that he
will make war on the immense influence
ofthe committees in moulding the leg!sla-
ton of the country. md endeavor to
trans fer the law making power from the
committee rooms to the balls of Congress.
In the organization of the Hast House
General Butler had the third pla ce on the
Judiciary Commi tee, and he vas chair
man of the Select Committee ,on Recon
strnction. The let down will not be an
easy one for him, and the determ nation
of the Speaker to disregard him entirely
is likely TO make matters very live fy.-
New York Herald.