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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
Death of Judge John ]. Allen.

when a great, learned man who is long il
making) dieth, much learning dieth with him"
1t becomes our painful duty to record the
death of Judge JOHN j. ALLEN
lie died at Beaverdan, his home, in b.
tetourt, at twenty minutes past o'clock
September 18th, 1871. in his T4th year
having been born at Woodstock, Virginia
September 26,h, 1897.
Educated at the Colleges of Washington
Va, aud Dickinson, Penn, be read law
with his father, Judge james Allen, in Be-
tetouri, and in 1919 settled in Harrison
county, West Virginia
Soon afterwards he was appointed By
Judge Daniel Smith, attorney for the Com
moDwealth, which position he held until
be was returned member of the Senate OF
Virginia, for the session 1s29-3O. Ia
1850 SO he was a representative in Con-
gress; and from 1886 to 1910, Judge OF
the Botetourt circuit
Placed on the Supreme Court of Appeals
of Virginia in 1910, and made its president
IN the organization of that distinguished
tribunal under the Constitution of 1851, he
remained at that honorable post until the
close of the war; having also been made a
member of the Executive Council of Viz
ginia in 1861.
During the last year Of his life he wasted
away with the disease (of which he died J
enlargement Of the Heart" His mental
faculties were unimpaired, and remained
clear and vigorous to the last
Some weeks before his death he declared
his willingness to die, and his firm faith in
Jesus Christ as his Saviour and Redeemcr.
In 1924 be married the daughter of
Judge John G. Jackson His wife and
four children (three sons and one daughter)
survive him. The last six years of his life
were spent in retirement, in the bosom Of
his family.
For purity of life aud manners, for yari-
ed and solid learning, and valued public
service, he was surpassed by no man of his
day. His memory will not fail among US
while the history and literature of our State
are preserved. And yet we trust that some
one Of his few surviving peers will pre-
sent fair portraiture of this venera Die man,
that the youth of our land, now and in com =
ing generations, may look upon it and Learn
his eminent virtues
Honored and beloved by his c3untrymeu
and surrounded with wife, children, aud
all the endearmonts of home, in perfect
peace, he "came to his grave in full age
like as shock of corn cometh in in his sea
son. "-FtacdSIe Herald.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

TT Some idea of the amount expended
for tobacco may be formed from the fact
that in New York City, says "THe South"
new paper just started in that City in the
interests of the Southern States, during
1870, nearly 100000 pounds of tobacco
were sold, and moro that 100000 pounds
besides were shipped to foreign ports
making total of nearly 100000 pounds
as the transaction of one year in New York
alone. In Great Britain it is estimated
that 41,000,000 pounds of tobacco were
consumed in 1869, the latest year for which
there are official returns.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

WOMAN SUFFRAGE Judge UNDERWOOD
has written letter to the Fairfax county
NccS, in which he gives notice that having
maturely considered" the subject, che
feels very confident that The fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments Of the United States
Constitution, together with the enforcement
act of May 81, 1870, have secured the
right to vote to our female citizens ~ full
ly as they are now exercised aud enjoyed
by male citizons" lie prclaces this with
saying Il would not be understood as
preJudging any case that may be brought
before me for official action, aud shail
always be open for conviction aud chang
of opinion on every legal question
The Alexandria gazette very reasonabl y adds
"But it is sufficiently obvious that if a
cnse is made up for bis decision, The right
of female suffrage will be admitted, os flr
as his decision will 90, in this State Else
why this rotice, and apparent invitation IA
test tho question by an appeal to bin
So look out for an attempt at new agita-
ton"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

DISQUALIFIED j. G. KAsEY, the act
ing Sheriff Of Bedford County, Va, has
been by the United States District Court,
at LyDchburg, Judge RIvEs, presiding, de-
clared disqualified for holding Office by the
operation of the fourteenth amendment.
Mr.. Kascy held the Office Of constable and
commissioner of the revenue before the war,
and afterwards engaged in the war. The
case was fully argued by J. Footo Johnson
aud others, for Kasey, and by Hon r. w.
Hughes for the government This. saws
the Richmond Nc'rs, "is the first decision
given in a case involving the violation of
tho fourteenth amendment, which has oc-
Cured in the State Of Virginia, and should
admonish gentlemen who are so eager for
office, 10 first consider the consequences -
Judge RivEs is a Virginian, and somowba
20 sympathy With our people, which may
account for the extreme leniency Of bis or
der, which only required Kasey to give
bond 20 keep tho peace, aud TO desist from
exercising The duties Of sheriff. We fear
that ali cases Of similar character, coming
before Underwood wil be prosecuted TO-
the utmos, letter of iho law Gentlemen
who orc now pressing .hair claims f9r leg
is.atigc hol9r should adopt The prudent
course 'akou by judge William w Crump
Of Richmond, who. whom solicited 60 be-
come o candidate for TIE senate. declined
ou account ofbis disabilities under the four.
eonih amendment praouog rather 90 re.
ma.n inTrisa'. ife, th,n 90 run tLa risk Of
involving %. party OF himself in any diff
suI'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
Ayers Cherry PectoraL
For Diseases OF tho Threat and Lunes.
such as Coughs, Colds, Whoopina
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption

Probably never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has anything won widely and so decply
upon the confidence of mankind, as this excellent
remedy Tor pulmonary complaints. Through a long
series OF years, and among most Of the races ~
men II has risen higher and higher in their cstma,
ton, as II has become better known. It's uniform
character and power to cure the various aftrtiOns
OLle lungs and throat, have made IL known a. n re.
protector against them. While adapted To
mi1a forms of disease and 10 young children IL is
nj INC ame time the most eectua remedy that can
Re.tsFSen for incpent consumption, and the dan
gcrOus affections Of the throat and lungs AZ pTc-
vision against sudden attacks Of Group IL should
be kept on hand IN every family, and indeed as nil
are sometimes subject 10 colds and coughs All
should be provided with this antidote for them
Although settled Consumption ~ thought IL
curaOlc, stu great numbers Of cases where the dis.
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured.
and the patient restored 10 sound health by tie
CHERRY PccfOrof. SO complete Is its mastery
over the disorders Of the Lungs and Throat thai
me most obstinate OF them yield to IT, when moth
mig else could reach them, under the Cherrv Pee
fOrdt they subsidc and disappear
singers and Public Speakers find great pro
lection from IL.
4sthD'a is always relieved and ofcn wholly
cured by 10.
bronchitis Is generally cured by taking tho
CHERRY PecfOrdI In small and frequent dOseB.
SO generally are It's virtues known that We need
not publish the certificates Of them here OF do more
maintained.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

VIRGINIA FINANCES. GEORGE RYE,
the Treasurer of Virginia, writes letter to
some gentlemen in Winchester, exhibiting
some interesting facts touching Virginia f.
nances. Without certain information he
thinks the amount of the debt that will be
funded by January lst, 1872, will be thir-
ty millions. The State has made provis-
ion for paying interest on two-thirds of the
debt funded, leaving the rest of the debt
unproyided for till a settlement is effected
with this State. Virginia will therefore pay
5000, 600 interest at the period named, and
each six months thereafter, OF more as the
funding progresses till the whole debt is
consolidated, The amount of interest &C
cumuIatiDg against this State, according to
this arrangement is 100000 year.
As to the resources of Virginia, the re-
port is fattering. The balance in the treas
ury at the date of Mr. Ryo's letter was
S947 40 40, aud he says the Auditor
reports that after paying all expenses for
the current year, the balance on the lst of
January next will be 81, 100000. The
Treasurer thinks the expenses of the State
can be materially diminished, and his con-
clusion is that the interest can be paid
next year on the funded debt without any
increase Of taxation. - Whcelin1 Intel
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

A GOOD POLITICAL DOCUMENT. The
The National Democratic Committee, we
learn from the Richmond Wing, have is
suod brief tabular statement of Govern
ment expenditures under Graut compared
with Democratic administrations The
Lincoln administration is omitted IL the
comparison, because it had to bear the ex-
penses of the war. The cost per capita, ex-
elusive of interest on the public debt, &C
cording to the Pierce administration, was
81 96 according to Buchanan's 81 10 !;
according to Grants, 81 76. Including
the principal and interest on the public
debt the amount per head, in a population
of forty millions, is, under Grant, $40 %.
The figures further show that Grant spends
per year one hundred and ninety millions
seven hundred and ninety-six thousand
three hundred and fifty dollars, exclu-
sive Of principal and interest on the public
debt-being more than Polk, Van Buren,,
Pierce aud Buchanan spent in four years
The total amount of taxes collected for the
last fiscal year is placed at four hundred
and eleven millions two hundred and fifty.
tive thousand dollars These tables are all
compiled from official reports submitted to
aud printed by Congress.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

BALTIMORE, September 2G-The court
martial for the trial OF PAymaster John l.
Hodge, of the United States Army, couvcn
ed at Fort McHenry today. There was a
full court present, M4jor-GsncrAl George
II. Meade presiding. On being arraigncd
the prisoner, through his counsel, Hon
w ScheS of Baltimore, plead guilty to all
the charges. Mr.. Schlcy then made brici
address TO the court.
The sentence Of the court will not he
known until promul gated by the War De-
partment.
The exact amount with which Hodge
is officially charged with cmbczzIinE is
S445. 400 90, at various times from Sep
tembor, 1869, to September, 1871, in sum
from five hundred to fifty thousand dollars.
Cor. Cumberland Nclcs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
Plundering The South.

Under this head the Washington Putriot
gives an extract from the testimony Of a
witness before the Ku-Klux Committee,
showing the way in which things have
worked, or rather been worked, in North
Carolina, since the State has been under the
control Of those who have manipulated
Its finances during the last two or three
years -
GLOW have the financial affairs of your
Stase been managed !?
The State has been plundered openly.
In what way!
The Legislature that was elected in
106S--
Under this same military reconstruction?
Yes, sir under the same military direc.
ton. y set Of men were elected that had
no interest in the State at all, or very little
They would just vote out the bonds of the
State with tho understanding that a certain
part OF then would be divided among them
was director of this Wilmington, Char
lotte, and Rutherford Railroad A message
came In circuitous way to the board of
directors, Owe needed funds to finish the
road,) that if we would ask for ten millions
OF dollars of bonds, they would let US have
them, provided they received 5 or 10 per
cent on them they would vote ten mil
lions OF bonds to this railroad company
provided certain managers were allowed to
retain either or 10 per cent have for.
gotten which it was
That proposition came directly from the
Legislature
1t came from certain parties in the Leg
lslature 10 such a way that we were assur-
ed 1t was proposition, and that it would
be carried out. 1t was in that way our
present State debt has been made
None of the bonds were expended in the
construction Of the roads ?
None. That Legislature was so corrupt
that when the three commissioners appoint
ed to draft the laws, rendered to the Leg
lslature several chapters for passage by the
Legislature, they swore that they would
not vote for them at all, unless they were
paid for it,"
Is there any honest man, Conservative
or Republican, who can uphold or excuse
such proccedings-such corruption, plum
der and robbery of the people of State p
Alexandria Gazette.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

Mental and Physical Incapacity, Impcdiments to
Marriage, etc also, Consumption, Epilepsy,
and Fits, induced by selfindugencc or sexual
extravaganza.
Rss~ Price, in sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, in this admirable essay
clearly demonstrates from thirty Years sue
cessfnl practice, that the alarming consequences
OF sei'abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use of internal medicine or the appli-
cation OF the knife pointing ont mode Of cure
at once simple certain, and efTcctual by means of
when every sufferer, no matter what his condi-
ton may be, may cure himself cheaply, private
ly, and rddicaHy
1EaS> This Lecture should be in the hands Of
every youth aud every man In the land
sent, under seal, in plain envelope to any nd-
dress postpaid on receipt Of six cents, or two
post stamps.
ALSO, DR.. CCLYERWELLS Marriage
Guide price % cents
Address The PublsherP.
CHAS j g. KLINE & 60
III Bowery, New York, Post Office Box !, $50
Sept. %, 1871
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

CE The Washington Patriot says that
the statement made by the Secretary OF
the Treasury exhibits discrepancy Of
$4,000, 900 and that the books of the Reg
lister and Secretary cannot be balanced by
many millions.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

ssS- General BUTLER said, in recent
speech in Massachusetts,, that "it is a part
of his mission to purity the Republican
party He thinks, then, the Alexandria
Gazeue supposes, that he is kind of a
carboic acid" remedy
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

ETA romodeliDg Of tho State Constitu-
zion is The latest demand Of The settlers ia
Southern Kansas. Among other sweeping
reforms, they demand an act to forbid the
sale Of lands 70 persons already owners Of a
"sufhcioncy" and 20 limit the extent pur-
chasablc or inhcritable
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

CouNTERFEITER ARRESTED E. Rob.
erts was arrested att Salineville, Ohio, on
Saturday last, by an officer of the secret
service for passing counterfeit money. A
considerable amo MT of counterfeit twos on
the Ninth National Bank Of New York was
found on his person. Roberts is superin
tcndent Of extensive coal mines, operated
by the Cleveland Iron Company, and is
wealthy, and is also prominent in the com
munity for zeal 10 the cause Of religion and
other kindred virtues.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

- Ibo gold and silver annually produc-
.t up0u'ha Pacific coast approximate ssO,-
..1rOHo-an smouut tbat will De greatly
Increased within tho next two OF three
years o1y ituo moro than twenty
years have .apsei .nce We began mining
i'f 'he-o metals, during which time We
oA7e extracted and rut into circulation
s'me'hing over 81 200 600 Geo Of ,he IRE.
.l1us metals
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
Friday Morning, Sept. %, 1871.
ETThe National Commercial ,Conyen-

lion is in session in Baltimore. z. NJ.
Bishop, of Cincinnati, was made president,
aud twenty-five vice-presidents were elect
ed, including Hon. G. j. FAULKNER, of
this State, and Hon. Thomas S. Book, of
Virginia. The number of delegates to the
Convention, was, at our last account, $50.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

- The latest fashionable folly 10 Eng
land is for ladies perfectly sound 10 their
limbs 20 initiate the llmoncss Of the Prin-
cess ALEXANDRA. To render The imita-
ton moro easy Of performance, the heel of
one shoe Is made considerably lower than
that Of the other Tholgait thus produced
is Anovn as the ALEXANDRA limp,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

RSTbo trial Of johnson II. Sands.
charged with completely 10 the Haunstcin
forgery with ex Mayor Chnboou, was con
Guided in Richmond, on Saturday morning
last He was found guilty, and sentenced
to two years in the penitcutiary. The rri-
al lasted nine days. This is the third tri.
al, having been twice convicted, and once
a hung jury, when there were eleven for
conviction and one for acquittal. Auoth.
er attempt will be made by bis counsel for
a new trial
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

~ The foolish prediction that tidal
wave is to sweep the Atlantic coast is pro
ducing some good results. The Newbern
Iimes says, I'VE arc informed that the peo-
pie living along the banks and at Beaufort,
and the entire seacoost, are, IN view Of the
visit Of the tidal wave, holding prayer meet
iugs night and day, iu which prayers are
made 10 avert The supposed impending ca
lamity. Many persons arc Joining the
church and q general religious feeling pre-
walls"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

1 FRESH supply Of Fall and Winter Prints
4 Brown and Bleached Cottons, Notions &c.
Just received by
GILK ESON 4 PATTIE.
September 20, 1871.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
Ayers Ague Cure.

For Fever and Ague, intermittent Fover,
Chil Eover, Rennttent Fever, Dumb
end indeed ell tho affections which arisS
poisons.
IS its mime inpBcssi, does Cure. and docs not
iil. containing neither Arsenic. Quiuine, Biemuth,
zinc, nor any other mineral or poisonOur subsfarce
whatever. it IN nOypisc Injuries any patient. THO
trcts, nrc literally beyond account and We beficve
without parallel Ln The history n Agrle medicine
receive Of the radical cures Effected In obstinate
cases, and where other remedies had wholly failed.
travelling through miasnatic IocaItiea win be- pro
terted by taking the AGTE CURE daily.
for Ltrer Complaints. arising from torpi7nv
oi TIE Liver it is excellent remedy etioula tior
nc Liver into healthy activity.
On excellent remedy. producing MANY f,riiv ra-
m7rkahle cures, where other medicines had failed
and Anaivti1s cbemists foweI = 80 frecrcs
an round INC world.
pRTCE, 500 PER BoTTLE.
For sale, in Romney by
SHEETZ 4, KCYRENDALL.
USsT received large supply Of PIow Casting,
- Of ail descriptions
GILKESON & PATTIF.
Sep. p, 1871.
& UG1RS, SUGARS SUGARS Crushed
\ , 10" dered and Granulaled-also, yellow, SUI
garsi at ~ cents up, Tor sale by
GILkESON & PATTTE.
Sept %, 1871
COUNTRY Cured BACON. OF a ,erv sgasrioy
Y quality, for sale by
GTLKESON & PATTIE.
Sept %, 1871.
Sh0vels and Forks FuII foppIv
> sept %. lsTl GlLKESON & PATTiE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

JHE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA REFUSES
TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS Governor
WALKER, &C Virginia, has addressed let
ter to tho West Virginia Commissioners for
the settlement Of Tie public debt, through
Gen. john y. JACKSON, Chairman of tbe
Commission, 10 response % a communion
iion from them, declining TO appoint Com.
missioncrs on The pnrt of Virginia 90 con-
fer with ours in reference 70 the adjust
mont Of the Virginia debit Governor Walk
CT rocites the action as hc understands b..
Of The two States So far in regard Co tEc
matter, and, 10 view Of all the facts. COM
cluies shat he is not authorized 10 appoint
Commissioners This ends the matter. we
Suppose, until the meeting Of the Lesi.la.
turo Of the respective States. Iarklys-
bury JDUraai
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

NATIONAL CONVENTION or CoLoREp
PEoPLE-I st. Louis, 10 the National
Convention Of Colored People, on the 18th
instant resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred, to petition Congress to remove all
disabilities from roPentent rebels Of the
South, to urge an aggressive war against
sPirituous liquors and fayoripg the extern
sion Of suffrage to women.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

GJThc New Orleans Bee publishes a
letter from Professor AGAssIs, denying
that he predicted lhata tidal wave would
occur along lhe Gulf coast ia October
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
PROCLAMATION.
by the Governor.

NTHEREAS, II appears from the certificates
w returned by the Commissioners superin-
tending the taking Of the polls at the Court.
Houses Of the several counties, with the excep-
ton Of the counties Of Wyoming and Mcdowell
from which no returns have been received that
AZ the election held on the fourth Thursday Of
August, 1871, for the purpose Of taking the
sense Of the people of the State on the question
OF calling Convention To alter the Constitution
OF this state, there were for a Convention thirty
thousand two hundred and twenty votes given
and against a Convention, twenty-seven thou
sand six hundred aud thirty. eight votes we're
given
Now, therefore, T., Jouy g. shcoB. Governor
o. The State Of West Virginia, do declare that at
the election held as aforesaid ma i0rity of tie
votes cast were in favor Of Convention
And J do hereby require the supervisors and
inspectors Of election Of the several counties Of
this State, 10 cause polls TO be opened and held
az every place Of voting In their respect We coun-
ties, on the fourth Thursday Of October next for
The election Of delegates to said Convention. ac-
cording TO The apporioument and districts pre-
scribed By law, as follows:
Each county and Delegate District ne NAV
oe prescribed by law At The time Of holding said
election, shall elect the same number Of delegates
respectively, as they may be entitled 90 elect as
delegate TO The House Of Delegates and each
senatorial District rs may be prescribed By law
az The time Of holding said election, shall elect
two delegatcs.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29

EEThe case Of Mrs Wharton came Up
on Monday last Of Baltimore for trial, but
was postponed as Mrs. w. was TOO in 20
appear
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-09-29
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TIE CURTAEN RAISED

How is il done, and - no does II. IN, s..-,
Book 1917 pngcs goreeousy illustrated ph
cuts posItions, ~. Sent nv mail secure
scaled, for fifty cents Grand Circular Ge
Address ANDREW SIMMONS.
Gas RRnAnM Az W. 70.