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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Golden Words Fifty Spoken.

The following fifty spoken words we
take from the last issue Of the Golden Aqe, Of
which Theodore Titon is editor. They speak
the truth in reference to the late election as
straight as it is possible to speakit
The Opposition was not unit. 1t was
not perfectly organized 1t was encountered
with associations and memories that were
prejudicial to the cause. 1t had no exhaust
less treasury to draw upon for funds to carry
on campaign. 1t had no army of office
holders and seekers, hundred thousand
strens, bound to 1t by necessities and interests,
TO fight its battles and dc its work Ii had
10 subsidized press to publish its arguments
aud appeals. and no regiment Of clerks station
Ell in the Capitol to flood the country with
campaign documents sent, Under cover Of
franks illegally used, through the public mails
To all intents aud purposes it was mass
meeting aSsaling fortress, an unarmed null
titude confronting well-orsanized and dis
eipined army with all the resources of the
government at its command The Admins
traitor stake1 everything upon this election -
Its leaders knew perfectly well at the outset
that they could not go before the country upon
Its record and merits without nesting dis
astrous defeat, and they resorled to measures
never before employed by party 10 this
country TO carry an election. They made
every office in the nation a source OF revenue
and means of political Influence They used
the whole patronage and power Of the govern
msut as elements Of party influence. They
used the national finances as means Of in
timldating the rich, aud overawing the bust
ness community into acquisscing support
They emptied the departments Of every man
who had tongue, and put the whole Cabinet
upon the stump. Never before in our history
has the government of the United States been
pro>ttuted into a mere political machine and
all It's mighty resources and enginery employ
ed sy cunning and uHprincipled agents to Sc
cure party triumph. Add to these palpable
and admitted facts, the equally unquestionable
fact that the state elections in North Carolina
and Pennsylvania were carried by fraud thus
throwing the prestige al victory where it did
not belong, aud it is enough 10 understand the
reasons Of the Opposition defeat. The admin
is,ration has reelected itself, by means which
rob its victory If moral significance and fiji its
own adherentS with remorse rather than re-
joicug."
vast responsibility rests upon the De-
mocraey for the matter Of the defeat Of Mr..
Greeley, which we fear it will AXE years OF
toll to overcome. The unanimity with which
it demanded his endorsement should have be-
gat him every vote il the Democratic party,
no matter what autipathy we might have
borne him on an old account 1t will take a
powerful hand to manage our forces hereafter.
bat it can he done Torsontopn Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
i" Grant For Life.

Senator Browrlow, Of Tennessee tbetter
known as Parsou Brownlow,) lately wrote a
letter which was couspicuously published in
the New York Times, from which we extract
the following passage:
If the popularity of the President shall
continue, as doubt not it will. it is more
than probable he will be reelected for third
term. Iadeed, rather, than put in power this
corrupt old Democratic party, weud favoy
the election of Grant for life"
Certainly, elect him for life or for the length
Of time he is disposed to occupy the position,
aud save US the expense, toll and excitemen;
Of a presidential election. Their, is only one
mau amongst our forty millions of inhabitants
who 10 capable Of filing the presidential chair,
and that man is Grant-at least, this is the
epinien Of the American people, as evidenced
by their verdict recvEtly rendered
We Know Of Sus one way TO defeat Grant,
should he aspire to be elected for a third term,
and that is, for every conservative paper in
tbs South 10 hoist his name and advocate hi.
claims for the positiua Such policy on the
part of the Sonth would certainly array a
united North and the darkies against him,
aud inevitable defeat would follow.
Clarke Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Valley of Virginia.

A correspondent Of the Baltmsre Sun writ
Ing f,om Harrisouburg Virginia, says:-The
census reports give some Interesting facts in
regard 10 She valley. It says the Shenandoah
valley Of Virginia is l2j miles long aud %
wide embracing the counties Of Augusta,
Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page. Warren,
Clarke Frederick, Jefferson and Berkeley with
population Of about 100000 to an area Of
IS 495 square miles, of a cash valuation of
S70oOOOoO It produces more from the
same amount Of agricultural labor and is free
er from sickness Of all kinds than any portion
Of the United States. There are IOOI, 9Gl
acres Of improved lands, and 30 SEQ unim-
proved.
Its estimated tia. ,he wheat crop Of the
Valley OF Virginia this year will reach 1885,
$50 bushels.
The pork crop is very large. On account
Of a good Germ crop, very few hogs have been
driven out Of ;hs couutry Batcheuns and
packing has already commenced, but will not
reach its height until towards the last Of the
month
Reports from al portions Of the Valley rep
rc.cu; Tie wheat crop as looking fue. Ia
some regions the fly has done some damage
Though not to any great extent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
paath Of Col. VIM. Gillian.

Information was received by telegram on
saturday las, Of the death at the residence of
his brother. in Vermont, Of Col Wm. Gillian,
president and chemist uf the Southern Fertil-
ains company of Richmond, and gentleman
whose name has been intimately aud most hon
orally connected with the history Of the Vir-
guil Military Institute for the past quarter OF
a century Cil. Gillian WAS born il Illinois,
aud was nearly 6fty-tbree years Of age when
bo del Ia 1916 he was elected Conmandant
Of C,1rtsai the Virginia Military Institute and
Professor Of Tactics and Military History aud
S,rstegy, and he was soon afterwards assigned
&, the chair Of Chemistry. de was a most SUI
perior ,aciician, and won high and wsll-de-
served reputation as chemist In these re-
sponsibe and arjuoas positions he remained
until the breakiu. out Of tue war when he wa:
ordered to the Fair Grounds. near this city
with the battalion Of Cadets TO take charge o.
the caap Of Instruction established there.
TRiclmond Enquirer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Women and Juries.

Where woman is in the case, no matter
how, thsre is danger that no justice is to be OBJ.
tanned from such juries as are procured to try
the cases. Laura Fair kills a husband and
father, with whom she has sipned, aud is ac-
quilted, and on the other hand, we have such
cases as are referred to in the following from
the Richmond Enquirer:
The jury system is fast falling into con-
tempt. A few more such verdictS as that rem
dered at Brentsyie, and the one recently re-
turned at Gloucester, and NO mans life will be
safe. Our Saxon ancestors, when they adept
ed the Gothic custom Of trial 10y jury, supposed
they had reached the perfection OF wisdom in
criminal Jurisprudence (; but had they lived ~
this age they would have fenud that it pro-
tected the criminal only, while it nulli6sd all
laws made for the protection of life aud the
punishment Of crime We must have health
Ter juries before we can have healthy public
opinion, and public opinion must be made
healthier before juries can be induced to do
their duty without fear. favor or ahection.-
There is too much nawkish aud morbid senti-
meut in vogue for this practical a ,e, and it
must be tempered by little more common
sense"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Baltimore aud Obie Railroad Company
was held yesterday at their office, Camden
Station. On motion Of VIM. J. Albert, Esq,
Mr. McKim was chosen chairman, asd Mr..
Wan. II. Inns secretary.
John W. Garrett, Esq president Of the COM
pasy, presented the f.rty-sixth annual report,
for fiscal year terminated sOth Of September
last The report was then read by the secrs-
tary, after which, no other business being pre-
scented. the meeting, ON motion, proceeded to
the election Of directors to serve for the ensu-
ing twelve months Nessrs. Miles White,
Vim. J. Albert and Hora,io L. WLtrlss act
ing as judges. Ga counting tho ballots the
following gentlemen were found to he unani-
mously elected, by vote Of 50, 3Gl shares
viz: Johns Hopkins, Samuel W. Smith,
Francis Burns, John Spear Nicholas, John
Gregg, C. Oliver ODonuell, james Harvey,
Galloway CheSton, VIM. ". Taylor, Samuel
Kirby, John King, Jr., aud G. A Won Liugeu.
Tie members elected are the same as for the
preceding year, except that Mr.. G. A. Won
Liugen fills the place Of Mr.. Allen A. Chap
mar, resigned.
The annual report shows that the revenues
Of the Baltimore and Ohio and its branches
FOR the fiscal year were Sl3,Gl4,S7G %, being
an increase over the previous year Of SlO57,-
SEC, 81. The full repor; is being printed in
pamphlet form. and vii, be ready for dis;ri-
button u nd early day.-BaM Sun. 1911.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Circuit Count.

Oar Circuit Com, IS st..l IN session. ard will
probably continue through uext week If not
longer. The general prevalence If tie vpi-
zootic makes the attendance of witnesses aud
Jurors more difficult than usual. arl iikwise
dimiuishcs The nuuler Of spectators in attend
ance upon the Court Judge Hose las deep
eued the good impression u,ade upon the pub
lie and the members Of the bar, and rs Dis Dig
uitv. bis readiness. and especially by ,lc neat
and perspicuVus language in which bis op'n-
ions aud rulings are rendered, premises % give
very great satisfaction in his high position
The most important jury case tried during tie
week was tina, Of Hooff 4 wife against Ww.
Besll, an action for malicious persCcution.-
The plaintiffs were represented BY j. W.
Kennedy and Trayers, the defendant by Cleon
Moore and Lucas. Both sides conducted the
case with vigor, and the Jury rendered YER
Diet for the plaintiffs, for one cent damages.
In the case Of Baylor against the B. & o.
Z. r. Co., 10 which, after a verdict for the
plaintiff at the last term Of the CONT, new
trial was granted by Judge Hail. \ motion
to remove the case 10 The United States District
Court was made by the defendant and argued
with great thorougbuess and ability by Black
burn & Lamop, Counsel for the r. r. in its
favor. and Green & Lucas, who represent
the plaintiff in opposition to it. The judge
reserved his spini0u.
The somewhat noted case Of Ramey i
Washington against Chills, McCreight & Co,
which has already been tried twice in the Cir
cui, Court, TO which it was brought 10y appeal
vf the defendants, WAS finally thrown ont OF
Court on motion Of A. f. Kennedy, Counsel
for the plaintiffs, for inlormality in the appeal,
;hs Judge having first oyerruleI = melton OF
tue defendants 20 remove the case 10 another
county, based upon the affidavit Of Mr.. Nc
Crsight. that he did not believe fair trial
could now be had 10 this county
Judge J. W. Ashby, Of Page County, Yir-
GINA, was admitted to practice in the Courts
Of Jefferson County On motion Of Vim. H.
Travers, Esq.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

The VoTE OF VIRGINIA. Richmond
Wing publishes the official vote OF the State OF
Virginia, with the exception Of Buchanan coun-
ty. The result shows 4 total Of lS4 800
against go, 7S9 in 1869 --or falling of Of 30,
ss4 The Greeley vote is 81 ,44O in place OF
the ll9, 534 Of Walker difference of %, 095.
The Grant vote is AIS instead Of the lol,-
209 of Wels-a difference OF 1874. The
Wing says:
There is no change in the conservative
strength In the streng white districts there
WAS no local questions to draw out the veto
enough conservative absenteas to change the
vote OF the State,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Fraudulent Voting.

10 Is no u'eto complain Of fraululru, voting
in the hte elections That evil has becon.~ So
inevitable an element Of an elections under the
ballot system, that political managers will
have 70 take 10 into account IN an their caicu-
a,.ans Ter tie future The question vil. beuce-
forth be which party has lhe most money and
cas- ont cheat. ont lie aUl ou, bra. the other.
We recommend no one ia Virginia to busy
himself 1bou, politics Above a'!, we invoke
our young men 10 steer clear Of it, The trade
OF Politician is dirty ono at the best. A
man may g. into il with clean b,s.n. bat,
if ac keeps "a, /, long, he viii become as foul
w>t.e asa s'o'y chimney. Better by Tar work
s, breaking rock on the highway, and preserve
your Integrity, than make business Of poll
t.s.-Ly,cijrrg Ne,rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

RULE DIscnABGED-The rule entered
against the sheriff Of this county, at the Sep
tember court, to show cause why he
should not be fined aud removed from office,
for Neglect Of duty in regard to the safety of a
prisoner, james T. Clark came before Judge
Michel ON Thursday last, and was discharged
without fine, cost or blame. The Common
wealths attorney made the motion for dis
charge of the rule, stating that no blame could
be attached to the sheriff or jailer
Manassas Ia Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
RECORDERS NOTICE
Under Chapter cXXXv,
Passea Nhnarn 2sM. ls72.

ZEE it enacted by the Legislature NJ Wet
NJ Virginia. The Recorder Of each County in
the State shall within eight months succeeding
the passage Of this act, at bis Office, make ny
and state IN detail, an account Of the number
Of Churches, bridges. Court Houses JAils aud
Institutions Of Learning. and the value If zach.
and the aggregate value thereof, destroyed
within lis county by the Federal army durins
the late civil war"
!, James D. Fayman, Recorder Tor the Coun-
~ Of Jefferson, do hereby give notice, that cn
and after Monday, November 25,h, 1872,
shall proceed to execute the foregoing Act.
Given under my hand this 22l Day Of O.t0-
Der, 1872
JAMES d. FAYMAN,
October 26, ls12-5t. Recorder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

An EPIznoTIC WARNISG.-A Ivan by tho
Bame Of Becker who resides near Quarryville,
New York. owned couple of horses that had
the dstemper. In cleaning out the managers,
the -,her day, the virus came IN contact with
flesh wound on bis hand. In a short time
his hand and arm became terribly iuhamod
and swollen, they had to be amputaied. Sosn
after the amputation he died Persons owning
horses canuot exercise t1o much prudence in
this respect, as the matter from the dIs!cm per
Is rauk poison to the human system.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
S. NJ FULTON.

4 remarkable I'D English gentleman is
missing, aud is 50 particularly described in an
advertisement, in the London Times that if he
be found, the finders will be at no boss to re-
c"guize him. lie wears "a brown VIZ aud a
green shade over one eye He has 10 hair IN
his face. but he carries deep rcd scar over bis
left eyebrow, has " large yellow teeth Or, ssed
IN black with dark gray over-coa," Now
a man with wig over his eye aud M ogercoat
Gu his teeth ought t. he ideuli6rd with posi-
tive assurance wherever lie may tpru up, es-
peciaIly It he spends freely aud gives checks
on London banks, as this old-gentleman-er-
rant is said To do-N Y Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
Daring Outrage.
4 Whole Family Gagged and the House Rob-

4 Whole Family Gagged and The House Rob-
bed
TITUsvuLE, Pa, November l6.-At six
o'clock last evening, while Mr.. Watson and his
family were at supper in their residence in this
city, five men, whose faces were masked, en-
tered the apartment, and after threatening them
with revolyers, handcufled the entire family,
after which they were all gagged and tightly
bound together While this was going on in
side the house four other men remained on
guard outside The thieves proceeded to ran
sack the house, and succeeded in opening the
safe, from which they obtained between one
and two Thousand dollars IL their haste a
Kerosene lamp was upset. The flames were
communicated to the furniture and it was with
difficulty that the robbers extinguShed tie
fire. Mr. Watson was severely burned where
he lay upon the foer. The perpetrators Of the
daring outrage then left the house, leaving the
inmates all securely gagged and bound. 1t
was not until midnight that their condition
was discovered. Mrs Watson was found in
a critical condition, the handouts and irons
placed on her ankles having cut into the flesh.
No clue has yet been fopud to the thieves
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

Two men from Virginia and Ohio. employed
as herderS in Kansas, lately had quarrel, aud
taking hold Of hands, drew pistols and com
menced shooting one another The Virglpiau
shot six times, the other but twice The Ohio
man, who had been shot thrsugh the heart
Knowing his tine had come, clinchsi the Vir-
g'nlan drew a katie, aud cut him in The neck
completely severiug the jugular vein. Both
men fell dead on the spot A box was made
both men put into it, and buried together
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

LET IIN RETmE.-The Alexandria Gazette
of receut date, gives Us the following good
news, which we trust may be true:
Judge Underwood, who in speech in
Council sumetiue since, announced his iuten-
tlsu OF removing from this city, will it pro-
bable, avail himself Of the provisions of the act
of Congress. permitting United States judses to
retire on full pay after ten years service AM
as Judge Underwood will have occupied the
position he now holds for that length Of time
IN March next he purposes tnen to leave the
bench and take up his residence in Washing
ton city, where he will engage in some other
occupation"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

r. BIZ IuYG.-In ths Circuit Court for Al
exindria county, last week, Judge Keith pre-
siding, William Jackson colUred was tried and
Convicted for the muir Ter of his wife. The
Judge passed the usual sentence upon him,
directing that be be hung on Friday, the lst
day If next January
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

A decided movement is now being made in
Virginia to secure the aid Of the general gov
ernment in completing the James river and
Kauawha canal Most Of the cities of the
State are appointing committees to aid in Sc
curing the passage of a bill in aid of the i'm
p cement at the next session Of Congress
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

The discovery has been made in New York
that counterfeit cupons Of Union Pacific rail-
road bon IS are in circulation, and an invcstiga-
tion is being made 20 ascertain il the bonds
have been couutefleitsd a Broad street firm,
deceived by the artistic ezccllencc Of the cou-
pons. paid rhem on presentation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

DEATH FEoM SUDDEN ALAEM.-The Ian
Caster Pa Express says that Miss Mary f..
Grubb a lady Of tia. city, asel about thirty
three years, was snllenly alarmed by a cry Of
fire on Friday night Ths sudlenness Of the
alarm, and the nearness Of apparent danger,
gave her such . shock that, after nt;ering an
exclamation, she sank dvws aAl expired i'm
medately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
The Junior

The Jimlor W W. Z. Ga'sbe.. Is still con-
fined to Dis sci from severe affection. The
readers Of The Ola Family journal" are
therefore deprived OF li' valuable services To-
catering TO them, whilst che Senior is no, with
out 'a.rc1ts ard not much account q, any
rate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

ACyuENr re4 F.nNrH TavN,nv We
lsam tlatou frmer fe'lov-ci,izen. MI Geo.
Hest. now residing in Baltimore WAS SD ur-
Fortunate sons days since as o. f,'' or the
stairs Of his house and break bis iss Mr. p.
has tie ymPa'hies e ocr c5urr.i,v ~ Nm
-6-str Hrgr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23
MILLINERY.

MARY f. DAVIS has just returned from Bal
MI timore with the very latest
WINTER STYLES FOR BONNETS AND HATS,
and most respectfully solicits the public to exam
inc her Stock which is well worth glimpse
She returns thanks for past favors, aud hopes to
merit continuance Of the same.
Nov. l6, ls72-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

The Washington and Lre University, at
Lexington, Virginia, has twelve sch,ols IA op-
Grafton, aud is increasing the number as rapidly
as its funds will admit 1t has re elyed with
in the last year u ar 100000 in requests aud
douations-$ $40 600 cas-. from the late r h
Bryley, Of New Orleans. aud $4,000 Alexau-
andria city bonds from W. w Corcorar, Esq,
of Washington city, making It's cash capital
more than 100000 aud its aggregate capital,
including real estate, buildings. Libraries and
apparatus, more than half a million dollars.-
The institution is free from debt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

Another fire breke out in State street Bos-
ton, on Monday night, which for while
threatened the destruction of the entire block.
It was confined to tie store Of Carter, Mann &
c., and was cxtinguished at midnight. The
nss is estimated a, from 500 900 to 5000
oOo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

Concord, y. H., November lS.-A severe
shock of earthquake occurred here about ,
o'clock 1t began with sort Of explosion.
followed by trembling aud shaking which
lasted about ten seconds Buildings rocked
violently, aud the shock was plaihly precepli-
bic to people walking in the streets. The
shock Was distinctly heard, and its apparent
course was from west to east. Telegraph OPP
orators at Contoecook aud Warner report the
same shock there.
Tacoma, November 1s-Au earthquake
was felt here at 2o'c'ck this afternoon, which
lasted five seconds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-11-23

Punctuation is a wonderful thing. A man
tcegraphed 20 Parkersbnrg the other day for
aschoel "ShaI come, or is the place filed p
The answer was MOI Place filed on the
18th"
The telegraph operator received it. No
place flied on the 18th" The man went for
it and was minus travelling expenses Graf
ton Sentinel