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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
ARTICLE g.
THE STATE

The territory Of the following counties,
formerly parts Of the Commonwealth OF Virgin
d. shall constitute and form the State of West
VIRGINIA. viz. The counties of Barbour Berkc-
lev. Boone, Braxton, Brooke, Cabcll Calhoun,
Clay. Doddudge, Fayettc, Gl.mer, Grant
Greenbrier. Hampshire. Hancock, Hardy, Har-
rsOu. jackson, Jefferson, hanawha, Lewis,
Lincoln. Logan, Marion. Marshall, Mason, Nc
Dowell, Mercer Mineral Mononga.ia, Monroe,
Morgan. Nicholas, Ohio, Pendloton, P.eaSautS,
Poclh0ptas. Preston, Putnam, Raleigh Ham
doIph. Richie. R0auc, Summers Taylor Tuck
or Tvler UpsLur. Wayne, Webster, Wetzcl,
Writ Wood and Wyoming. The State OF
West Virginia includes the bed, bank and shores
ofthe Ohio river, and so much If Big Sandy
river. as was formerly included n the Common
wealth Of Virginia; and all territorial rights
and property IN, aud Jurisdiction over, the same,
heretofore reserved by, and vested 10, the COM
inonwealth Of Virginia, are vested in, and shall
hereafter be- exercised by The State OF West
Virginia Aud such parts Of she said beds,
banks and shores, as he opposite, and adjoining
the several counties Of this State, shall form
parts Of said several counties respective.
.. The powers Of government reside in all
the citizens Of the State, and can be Tightfully
exercised only in accordance with their will
and appointment.
3. Ali persons residing in this State. born or
naturalized, in the United States, and subject
70 the jurisdiction thereof shall be citizens Of
this State.
4 Every citizen shall be entitled 10 Cqual
representation in the government, and, IL all
appointments Of representation, equality Of
numbers Of those entitled thereto, shall, as far
as practicable, be preserved.
S. No distinction shall be made between res
dents aliens and citizens, as % the acquisition,
tenure, disposition, or descent Of property.
g. Treason against the State, shall consist
only 10 leyyiug war against 10, Or 10 adher'ug
90 It's e cmies. giving them AMI and cUmiort-
No person shall be convicted Of treason, unless
on the testimony of two witnesses TO the same
overt act. or on confession 10 open court Irel-
son shall be punished according 20 the charac-
ter Of the acts committed, by TIE inii.ctou Il
one, or more, Of the penalties, OF death, inprs-
Oumeut or fine, as may be prescribed by IIN.
Z. The present seal OF the State withits mot
%. "Montaui Semper LibCri, shal. be the great
seal Of tie State Of West Virginia, and shall Oe
kept by tho Secretary Of State 90 be uSeI by
him officially as directed by law.
s. Wr.ts, grants aud commissions, issued
under the authority Of this State, shall ran 10
the name Of. and official bonds shall be made
payable u. tbs State Of Wss. Virginia. In
dictmeuts shall conclude, Against the peace
and dignity Of the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
ARTICLE Ill.,


Al mCn are. by nature, equally free I'D
independent, and have certain Inherent rights
ufWhich. when they enter into o state Ot s.. Gle
ty, they cannot, by any compact deprive or
dives. their p0stcrity. namely: thc enjoyment
Oflfs aud liberty, with the means Of acquiring
and possessing property aud o. pursuing a
Obtaining happiness and safety.
p An power is vested On, aut consequently
derived from the people. Magistrates are
their trustees aud servants. aut 10 ail times a.
menatle o. them.
g. Government IS instituted for tbe common
benefit, protection aud security OF the people.
nation OF community OF I'D les various forms
that Is the best which Is capable Of producing
the greatest degree of happiness and safety,
and is most electualy secured against the dan
ger of m4.-almiuistrati1n and when any 90
verumeut shall be found inadequate OF coutra-
rs 10 these purposes, q majority v!tbe commuul-
~, has an iudub.a0.e, iuahcrable, and indie
feasible right to reform, ai.er 0r abolish it IN
such q manner IS shall be Judged most coudU-
Give TO the public veal.
4 The privilege ofthe writ ol balsas corpus
shall not be suspended No person shall be
he'll! 90 answer for treason, felony OF other crime
not coguizllie bv Justice, unless on present.
ment or indictment Of O Grand Jury. No bill
Of attaiuisr ,r post tae'o law, OF law impair
Iug the obligation Of a contract sha.. be passed.
s. Excessive bal, shall not De required, nor
excessive fines imposed, uer crue, and unusual
pupishmeuts inflicted Penalties SHALL De pro-
portiouyd 90 tho character and degree Of the
o.fensc. No person shall. Zee transported oat 90.
or forced 90 leave che State fr amy ogeusc
..ttt..f ,t.ffftr tho -lrra. r.r shall amy rI..r-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
The Liberals in New York.

The Liberal Republicans held large and
enthusiastic meeting at Cooper Institute in
New York, on the 18th instant, of those favor
ing the Cincinnati Convention. The following
succinct Declaration of Principles " was a.
dopted with great unanimity. 1t has the ring
of true metal, and if a party organized upon
such basis cannot sweep down all opposition
in the coming contest for the Presidency VIC
do not understand the sober, second thought
or we overrate the intelligence and patriotism
Of the American people:
"That the political action of individuals and
conventions should be free from the influence
of political patronage; that business men
should not, under fear of unjust official inter-
ference in their affairs, be compelled 10 pay
tribute for political purposes; thatpubhc affairs
are, or should be, created for public convenience,
not as rewards for partisan services, nor for
personal aggrandizement; that the acts Of Off
Gals should be confined within the strict letter
Of the laws; that the triumph Of the republi-
can principles Is Of paramount Importance to
the country; that the success Of tn Sc princi-
Piles in the approaching national election does
not depend on any ore individual that the
prosperity Of the country demands thorough,
radical and immediate reform in all depart
ments Of the public service, civil, military and
naval and that the one-term principle for the
Presidential cffiee will cOnduce more to that
end than any other measure
Speeches were made by Senators Trumbull
and Schurz, and Horace Greeley, the philoso-
pher Of the Tribune. Judging from the bitter
comments aud abuse Of the administration
press, the speech Of Senator Trumbull must
have bit very hard.
OF this great meeting at which the people
seemed to be awake-where Grants rotten ad-
ministration was emphatically condemned by
the presence of muliitudes Of distinguished Re-
publicans-former adhereuts Of the present ad-
ministration-and by the powerful speeches of
Trumbull and Schurz, scsthing denunciations
of shameless usurpations and monstrous frauds,
and by honest words that will ring through
out the Nation, the New York World says:
"If this great and spirited meeting is fore
tlSte Of Cincinnati the Democratic party can
we'll afford 10 wait and watch 1t will put no
distractions in the way of movement which
seems to stand on so strong a basis. But il
must nevertheless reserve its final Judgment
until the present hopeful anticipations shall
ripen, by the progress Of events, into estab
liShed facts"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

w. & o. II. R.-In a communication to tic
Washington Chronicle from Mr. Mckenzie,
president of the w. & 0. r. R., in reply to sev-
cral communications aud articles which have
appeared in that paper concerning the manag =
ment Of the read, Mr.. Mex. says. 81 would
say that the people Of Alexandria have contri-
buted largely to the building of this road, while
neither Washington nor Georgetown have con-
tributed shilling beyond soma ten shares Of
stock taken by Mr.. Corcoran and two or three
other citizens of Washington. Until they shall
have done something reputable in amount to-
ward making the road, it would be more be-
coming 10 them to show little more modesty
in their claims regarding it."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

nents in such manner as may be prescribed
herein, or by general law, which appointments
shall expire at such time after the next general
election, as the person SO elected to MI such
vacancy shall be qualified.
8. The Legislature, in cases not provided
for in this Constitution, shall prescribe by gen
eral laws the terms Of office, powers, duties and
compensation Of all public officers and agents,
and the manner in which they shall be elected,
appointed and removed.
o. Any officer OF the State may be impeaeh-
ed for maladminiStration, corruption, incompe-
tency, gross immortality, neglect Of duty, or
any HIGH crime or misdemeanor The House
Of Delegates shall have the sole power Of I'M
peachment. The Senate shall have the sole
power 10 try impeschmenis, and no person
shall be convicted without the concurrence Of
two-thirds Of tie members elected thereto
When sitting as a court Of impeachment, the
President Of the Supreme Court Of Appeals, or,
If froln any cause, it be improper for him to
act. then any other Judge Of that court, to be
designated 10y IT, shall preside; and the Sena-
tors shall lie on oath or affirmation, 10 do JUS
,ice according % the law and evidence
judgment IN cases Of impeachment shall not
extend further than to removal from Office, and
disqualification 10 hold any Office Of honor,
trust or profit under the State; but the party
convicted shall he liable TO indictment, trial,
ia 'ement aud punishment according to law
The Senate may Sit during the recess Of the
Legislature for the trial Of impeachments.
10. Any citizen Of this State who shall, after
the adoption Of this Constitution, either in or
out Of the State, fight duel with deadly
weapons, or send or accept challenge SO to
do. or who shall act as second, or knowingly
aid or assist in such duel, shall, ever thereaf
ter, lie incapable Of holding any Office Of honor,
trus; or profit in this State.
II. The Legislature shall prescribe the
manner Of conducting and making returns Of
elections, aud of determining contested
elections; and shall pass such laws as may be
necessary and proper TO prevent intimidation,
disorder or violence at the polls, and corrup-
ton or fraud in voting, counting the vote, as
certaiuing or declaring the result, or fraud, IN
any manner, upon the ballot.
y. No citizen shall ever be denied, or re-
fused, the right or privilege Of voting at an
election. because his name is not, or has not
been, registered, or listed, as a qualified voter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
The Course of Virrinia.


The Richmond Enquirer. IN noting The pro-
sress Of opposition in the Republican ranks to
the reelection of Grant. points cut the proba-
Die course q the Virginia Conservatives ia tie
Presidential contest. Noting the preparations
for the Convention Of Liberal Republicans ="
at Cincinnati, the Inquirer says -
" After that convention has done rs work.
and the Philadelphia Convention has done is
work. and tie Northern Democrats Conven-
ton has done Us work. and the work q al
these bodirs is before the country Tor discussion.
the Conservative party in Virginia vill decide
upon its oourse-which viii probably lie the
simple nomination and election If az eleci0TGi
ticket composed Of her most trusted sons, with
instructions to cast the vote Of the State for
whoever, in their judgment. shall be the most
capable and deserving. This is the policy
wisdom now seems to dictate, and upon which
our wiseSt and best men seem agreed as the
safest course for us TO adopt
Beth the Liberal Republicans Of the North,
and the Democrats Of the North, should be
left free to act for tie North-leaving Us in
the South entirely out Of the question. We
can and will take care Of ourselves politically.
We will fulfill the spirit and letter Of the con-
stitution in choosing electors, and leaving them
to decide for whom they will cast the vote of
the State"
As We lave already stated, tie Davis and
Parker ticket "suts US" but it nay lie eIpe-
dent for West Virginia TO take the course
above suggested, select an Electoral Ticket Of
our best men, with authority to cast the vote
of the State in tie manner TO lie most effective
One thing may be set down as certain, that
West Virginia will be against Grant under any
aspect Of the contest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
FOFFICLIL COPT1
PROPOSED
NEW CONSTITUTION
FnE raE
State Of West Virginia.
Election on the Question Of lss Adoption, oa the
Fougth Thursday m August. i,l-.
AETlCLE
RELATIONS To THE Government or TuE
UNITED STATES.

UNITED STATES.
T. The State uf West Virginia is. cat sAe8
remain. one of the Juited States 90 Aelssl,a.
The Constitution of the United Sf4tcs't Amer
ica. and the laws aud treaties us.e m pursue
anco thereof, sbal. be lie sulrDNr lau oi Gle
land.
q. The Goveruueutoi ODE United STATES IS
a Government OF enumerated powers. aud al.
powers not delegated to it. uor Inhibited o. t.,e
States. are reserved o. Che States 10 Oh tAe ro5-
plc hercof Among ,hc powers SD reserved u1
fbc States. IS the exclusive regulation 40 tier
own internal government and police and DO IS
che high and solemn duty oi Gle several de-
narimsuts OF g1ycTumcnt created by tais Can-
stitad0n. t0 guard aud protect ODE people 81
thi. State from al cucgoaclmcuts open tAe
rights SD reserved
8. The provisions 0i che Constitution Of Gle
United States. and gf ibis State. are operative
alike in q period OF way as iu time 10 peace. and
anv departure .hcrcirom, on violation there. .,
ualer tho plea ci necessity. or any other pIca'
IS subycrsiyc oi good government aud ieu-s %
anarchy aud dsp0,ism.
4. For the e.clti1n u reprcscu tatiyes % Con-
cress. the State shall be divided into districts
corresponding 10 number with the representa-
tiyes 81 which 10 may be entitled. which dis
;ricS shall be formed Of contiguous counties
and be compact Each district shall contain,
as nearly as may De, an equal number Of pop
ulaiien. 20 be determined according 90 the rule
prescribed ID !hc Constitution Of ;ke United
States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
MILLINERY.

MISS MARIA DINKLE, practical Millincr
vi has just returned from the city with beau
tiiul and varied stock Of Millinery, embracing all
the styles and varieties Of the season. She desires
to permanently locate in Charlestown, and will
exhibi, her stock Of goods as well a fit up Bonnets
Hats, &c, in all the styles aud varieties Of the
season, at the new Jewelry Store Of L. Dinkle. -
Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
April 10, lsT2-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

as possible after each succeeding census TAX
en- by authority Of the United States. When
so declared, they shall apply b the first gene
raj election for members Of the Legislature to
be thereafter held. and shall continue in force
unchanged until such districts shall be altered
and delegates apPcrtioued under the succeed
inE census.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
SPRING GOODS AT THE
Nippon Store.

WE are now receiving our NEW GOODS,
w selected with care, and offered at prices
that must be satisfactory TO all. We oiier aisrge
lot of DRY GOODS,
Boots, Shoes and Hats,
Especial Bargans,) also, q fine lot of GROCE-
RES, FRUITS, etc, at very low prices. We
must remind our customers that need money to
carry on business, and hope those owing US Will
require no further reminder.
ES-N. B.-Ierea(ter all delinquent accounts
must be promptly paid on the first Of July, and
the first of January. Thankful for past patron
age, we solicit a continuance of the same.
F.W. BERRY 4 co.
Rinpon. April 20, ls72-Gt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

DEATH.-We regret to announce the death
Of Mrs. Susan Meade Funston, rehet Of the late
COL David Funston. She died early this NOR
ming a. her late residence on Seminary Hill
She was q most aminble and excellent lady,
beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a
large family of children, and numerous rela-
tons and friends to lament their loss.-Aier
G1zeHs OH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
ARTICLE Y.
DIVISION OF POWERS.

UINIoIUN OF FUWENo
The legislative, executive, and judicial de-
partments shall be separate aud distinct, so
that neither shall exercise the powers proper
" belonging to either of the others nor shall
any person exercise the powers Of more than
one Of them at the same time, except that
justices Of the peace shall be eligible to the leg
islature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
NOTICE.

4 a meeting of the Supervisors Of Jefferson
n County on the 9th Of April, the following
order made:
Ordered, That all late Road Surveyors appear
before the Board, at its next regular meeting aud
settle their accounts and that if any tail 70 settle,
suits will be instituted against them.
Teste
GEO. II. TURNER,
April 10, ls72-4t. Clerk.
ShrD Regisfer conn.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
ARTESIAN WELLS.

TENHE undersigned would announce to the public
l that he il prepared to Drill from the bottom
OF Wells tia thave failed, or to Drill NEW WELLS
at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms. Address a. J.. MILLER,
April b. lS72-3m At Winchester Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
WANTED.
sboc-NInIsing * NTcnding.

rlrHE undersigned l. eontueting ~. Shef Na.'
.1ioining the dwelling 81 Mr. Tbos. y. Webster.
and uill b. pleased 10 exccHte faithfully and
promptly such work - may b. eniru.isd = hin;
special atfeutioa given % the kkPAlhlN1 ~
Roots and shoes. Charges reasonable
All po is7a ROBERT HUNSICKER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

New HAVEN, April 16-The trial of Lydia
Sherman on the charge of poisoning various
persons began to-day. a jury was obtained
in half an hour, and the examination Of DR..
Beardsley was proceeded with. Witness swOre
positively that be discovered symptoms of
poisoning in deceased. The trial creates CON
siderable excitement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
At my Office in MOrgantown,

For the inspection Of all persons interested for the
space of TEN DAYS, Sundays excepted from
the date hereof
At the time and place mentioned APPEALS
will be received and determined relatys 10 any
merations or assessments made and taken By the
Assistant Assessors.
The Lists herein referred TO, comprise the Spe-
cial Taxes
FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING NAY l, 1874.
and the TaSes on Incomes for the gear ending De-
cember 5lst, ISL.
An Appcgls 10 the Assessor as aforesaid must he
under oath, in writing and specify the Particular
Cause, matter or thing respecting which decision
is requested, and state the ground or principle u.
inequality or error complained of
JOHN G. WAGNER,
Assessor.
Anil Oh Iarg-ql
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
New Goods! New Goods
JOHN w. GRANTHAM
HAS OVER
$4,000 Worth of Goods, all
Bought for Cash.


A MONG them ! 900 yds. Calico at 10 cts. 1000
"A yds. at az cts. 100 yds. at from . TO IL
cts. 81 pieces Dress Goods at less than cost G
pieces Black Alpaca, 90 pieces Brown and Bleached
Cotton, and Wamsutta az % cts. all low down Is
pieces Cassimeres, Sgtnets, Tweeds and Kentucky
Jeans, pieces Canvass and Linen Drills Il pieces
Cottonade, pieces Double and Twist Cott0nade
90 Hoopskirts at quarter their cost IL dOz Clarks
and other Spool COttons, 800 pairs Lisc Thread
Gloves. any quantity Ladies Hose, Gents Half
Hose, Pins and Needles cts. Note Paper cts
and every notion you can think Of. 300 Mems and
Boys Hats very low, over 700 pairs Mems, BOys'.
Youths Lades, Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes many at less than Cost. doz. Kid Gloves
from IS cts. TO ST. Silk, Cotton, Swiss and l.. c.
Handkerchief, Swiss Muslns, Cambrics pieces
Berege, Colored and Paper Cambrics. Bed Ticks,
Linen Towels, 10 pieces Crash, doz Balmorai
skirts AZ half cost, Is pieces Red, Gray, Blue and
White Flannels.
Glass. Wooden, Hardware
and Groceries.
doz. COblets az Sl.l0 per d0z. Lamps, Chin
neys, Burners and Wicks, best Coffee IS cts. best
Brown Sugar In the country for l2L cts good
Brown Sugar 10 cts. Crushed Sugar lezl cts Rice,
all kinds Of Spices, Fine Salt, Bacon Shoulders
and Sides 10 cts. Canvas Hams le5S cts.
Large stock Of Hardware, such az 10 dor. Pock-
et-Kniyes, Knives and Forks, Shoyels, Spades,
xes and Helyes, Garden and Corn Hoes, Rakes,
Forks, Fork and Shovel Handles, Builders' Hard.
ware, Is kegs Nails. and 500 other things. Cedar
and Willow Ware. Queensware, Drugs and Medi-
cines, Agent for the sale Of Bells Jayne's Aver
Stonebrsker's and Pharney's Medicines, Fish and
LubricatiDg Oils, Linseed Oil and White Lead.
TIMBER in Oil, Dyes for ColOring Wooden Goods.
y. y. Molasses, three kinds Of Syrups Coal Oil.
best Cider Vinegar Is cts. Trace Chains and very
many other goods. All Of which will be sold al
astonishingly low prices, 10 close. All can be ac
eommodated with Goods as low as can be bought
anywhere--many things much lower. No neces-
sity TO go elsewhere. Give me a call. az am Dc.
terminet 10 sell. JOHN W. GRANTHAM.
Niddleways April 10, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

PROVISIONS,
CANNED FRUITS,
CONFECTIONERY, &C,
Embracing commodities common to a general Gro
ccry business. also WOODEN WARE, and he
hopes to be able to supply many Of the households
of the town and county. Every article in the es,
adjustment is fresh and of excellent quality, and
will be sold at prices that cannot fail to be regard
ed as afiording but small margin for proht-
Give me a call at the New Grocery.
Nc Country produce taken in exchange for
Goods.
April 90, 1872. JOHN 7. TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
Democratic and Conservative State
Convention.

Pursuant to resolutions Of the Democratic and
Conservative State Executive Committee, this
day adopted, a Democratic and Conservative
State Convention is hereby called, to meet in the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
CITY OF PARkERSBURG,
On Thursday. Nav so, fs72,

at IL o'clock A. NJ, to nominate candidates for
Governor, four Judges Of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General
and State Superintendent of Free Schools. Also
to form an electoral ticket and select delegates to
represent the State in the Democratic National
Convention. j. w. GALLAHER,
JAS. NJ. JACKSON,
7. i. KLINE,
JOHN BASSELL,
A. +. SUMMERS,
w. H. H0GEMAN,
LEWIS BAKER,
GEO. L. TlNGLE.