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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Car Shops.

Is possible two OF three citizens have been
able 90 Sluelch Improvement 10 Charlestowu ,
Has Il come 20 this, that cur town is 70 be run
10 the interests cf half dozen old fogies and
mouopo',sts2 | suppose, presently We must
beg their gracious permission 10 walk along
the streets. 10 Cuar.estOwu belongs % the Sc
lsct.feir, and The balance Of Us, are slaves, say
the word. the necessities Of some will compel
them 20 Ding out a miserable existence and
make brick without straw, but there are many
who viii MEX mp their household goods and
move 20 place where they can havea voice
10 public affairs.
lf this minority who have issued their edict
that Cha-lest0wu shall not improve, possessed
either TIE braiu ~ ,he property, If they did
the work or paid the taxes, there might he
some excuse. but they are men below the aver
age in point Of Sagacity, and don't pay one
ninth The tax. 10 man is to rule over his
neishbors because be happens % own horses
and hogs. why not admit the fact that the
horses and hogs manage affairs Meihiuks
they would be conducted with more liberalty
aud sagacty.
Mr Editor, have no heart to write, have
no patience on this subject Here I am
young man, in the prime Of life, with a large
family depending on my labor for bread aud
meat.
Il am aJle and willing to work, and If the
place was prosperous, would feel certain Of a
comfortable living but, as IL is. the future
looks dark and gloomy. because the town live
10 is drying mp with the 9ry-rot-,here is no
OusreSs-mouey is always scarce.
a Wou'h ago, win the vote for improve
meut was l46 90 rs, saw a slsam Of sunshine.
and went home and told my wife that saw
daylight; l bought picture called HorE
Al LAST. and hung it M in NY room. Then
came Ibis conspiracy ofthe minority to thwart
the will % the people. At FIRST paid no heed
20 Il, ior % never crossed my mind as possible
that town Ike this would quietly % to bed
az he nod Of half dozen old fosies. but now
hear some Of my best friends, who rank a.
mong our most desirable citizens. who are in
the prime Of life, aye producers. talking a.
bout moving away, and am sick at heart
Mr. Editor. wIi,e something 10 stir the people
up we can make CbarlcStown the most
thrifty place in the State il we can suly get
nd Of old fosies aud mouopoIists.
H. WOEErp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
RESPONSIBILITIES.

Every rational human tciuc Is horn - a
certain amount Of responsibility whethrs ~
sill accrlt II OF no., ~ however he discharges
10. le0weli or ~. TIE weigh, is there, on
his moral nature. aoj it rs no more possible
for him 20 " sbi,k ii-as the saying than
that he should prevent The influence and effects
Of whatever course he may pursue from being
seen and felt 10 q greater or less degree by an
within ITS compass. There is no greater mis-
'ake IN life than he superstition that by en-
deavcrine 70 withdraw ourselves from any
doubtful issue we may shin tis responsibility
% the shoulders Of ano,her-,hat Other. I'M
Joub.eily. has Ais share, bat IL may no., run
71t le ours. and in shrinking from down
right decision DOES not in the least affect our
liability 70 be called 20 account-if not by any
earthly authority, before higher and uuer-
rag tribunal, either foT our action OF failure TO
act.
TO illustrate the case let us suppose that a
nan dies and leaves bis orphan boy TO bis
friend TO care Tor and train as IL he were his
Own. That friend, declining the responsible
ity Of &C ting as guardian for the son Of auo-
thsr as being "too heavy" Tor him TO bear,
leaves the orphan TO the tender mcrciss Of an
unfeeling world he is turned out on the
streets, falls into evil associations, ferns bad
habits and ends bis days ia the penitentiary or
on the gallows. How much Of the response
bihiy Of that boys fate did bis fathers friend
sbirk, suppose you when be refused 20 care
for and guard his tender youth We might
give other illustrations, but Il is not necessary;
no one can fail 20 see this absolute truth
that 70 endsavcr to avoid one responsibility
only lays another. and, perhaps, a heavier one
on his shoulders. Life itself is a responsibility
for which we are none the less accountable
from tho fact that we exercised no volition in
It's assumption; and the miRor responsibilities
which il involves arc no less imperative. nor
have wsany more power 20 free ourselves from
the less than from the greater.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
{" The Virginias. -

When Major Jed. Hotchkiss was sent to Eng
land on business connected with emigration to
Virginia, lsays the LynchburS Ergjaianl we
remarked tba, no better selection could possibly
have been made. He knows Virginia from
stem 20 stern, rs an accomplished mariner
knows his vessel he is full Of facts and de-
tails, practical, common sense man, exactly
The sort of person Englishmen Ire to deal
with. A late number Of the London Journal
~ he Soc,e'g Of .srts, contains an elaborate
and exhaustive paper by Major Hotchkiss on
" The VireiniaS; their Agricultural, Mineral and
Commercial Resources" This paper ought to
be translated into all languages and universal
ly circulated throughout Europe. 1t ought to
be put before our own people that they may
be themselves able to answer all inquiries as to
the resources of the State Itcannot but have
good effect in England, and we hope may be
the means Of greatly increasing the movement
Of English population in this country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
More Crime.

There seems 10 be strong desire on the part
Of the Repu5licau, at Washington t. make 1t
appear TIA, Washington is not 50 bad place
after an, and that crimes are not more frequent
there than in New York. It also asserts that
the most Of the capital crimes recently commit
ted there were dous BY non-residents That
may be 50. But why should the Feje-al city
be selected IS the centre Of these horrible out
ages2
It IS well-knowD tAat the fostering care Of
Government over the freedmen drew vast num-
bers there during and Immediately after the
war These deluded creatures. ignorant and
improyident, notwithstanding the vast amount
expended for them by the F.eedusn's Bureau,
and private beusvolence, persisted by hundreds
Ever since their appearance IN Washington.
we learn crime has been on the increase. Bur
slarics and robbsrcs are more frequent than
ever.
Tom Wright, an American citizen Of Afri-
can descent, /. now on trial for the brutal muir
der Of a Polish pedj,sr. And ys; another vic
tim is found in the person Of Hahn, drover
from near Woodstock. Virginia, who was fol-
lowed from Baltimore. @. is supposed, by a
wrstcbed negro named Young, who halls from
Alexandra, Virginia, and While under The IN
6ueDce Of liquor, was e1,iced across Armory
square, and i1hguaIy Ju,cbered, fcv rods
from the maTkc,-bouse, near one Of the most
thronged thoIouehiares Of the city
TBS detectives. with only the clue Of a strip
II boo,-Hniug, found usar The scene Of the
bloody tragedy, traced tls murderer out, cap
tarsl. and brought Dim to hil When The
hc, Is brought to light, that this man Young
lived within a stones throw Of the spot where
Manly was executed Ia Alexandra. last week,
and sought 20 prove an abb by asserting that
he was present at the hanging. we cannot
lcip believing, that the fellow had the idea that
so many Of bis race entertain. that his color
would shield him from legal penalties. The pro-
priety OF the recent act ofthe President in COM
mu.ing OBHeus sentence for the murder Of
Cunningham, IS a question for the learned eii-
tors Of the Chronicle who defend Executive
-'sncDcy, % answer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
New Daily Paper.

TIE Nlr,ins5urg Daily Independent made
los appearance on the 81 instant, and is pub
lshei by The "MaTtusburs Independent, Print
ing Company Tie good will and material
Of the Ira and Union newspapers were pur-
chased by said Company, aud those papers no
longer exist, bu, their principles i've in The
hdspNdHt-thcir editors having taken the
helm Of that paper The Daily presents a
rsat sppearancs-is half the size Of the de-
ceased Era its typography an improvement;
on lie deiunct Cnioa The editors concede
the fac. that their pathway is not strewu With
roses, find consolation ia tLe belief that the
clouds which lower round their house have
silver Innings -forssiadovinc dews" iu
specie payments; and indulge IN other poct-
cal illusions, no, forgetting The thorn 10 tie
tesh which means we suppose, their con-
temporary, the S1'cswsa which IS after the
new company with Sharp stick"
The Daily h7Teu3ea' duc, not propose 90
&c uu'ro' las s, says neutrality. jsoien tis
refuge Of those aho DO no, possess enough of
positive character 90 determine between COM
d.-t.ug opinion or I-rtics and take sides tsr
or against We don't exactly understand
bow tie L,dYu5.a' Is ,o,4ls auy very active
I.artta politics, or Dc eery positive on political
issues. unless ,,s clifton. .re po-sessriala very
-e.airmoll.ius spin. ana al take turn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Norfolk Editors Arrestsd--An His
torick Pistol.

A special to the Petersburg Index of Goth
ult, FROM Norfolk says:
Capt James Barron Hope, editor of the
Nrrgiuian, aud MIR. J B. Walters, associate
editor Of the Journal have been arrested and
placed under $4,000 bonds not to fight duel
either in or out of the State The latter was
arrested last night and the former this morn
ing.
" Walters challenged Hope on account Of an
article written by tie latter in the Virenian Of
the 26th instant. The challenge was prompt
ly accepted. The weapon selected by Capt.
Hope vas the identical pistol with which bis
grand father Commodore Barron, killed Com
modore Decatur, and the same with which
Hope himself was shot twenty years ago in a
duel with a Mr. Brown. The pistol has not
been used since the occasion last named"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Loudoun Items.

From the Nirror we clip the following
Rev John W. Cannon, student of Union
Theological Seminary, has we learn, been
called to the pastorate Of the Presbyterian
Church in Leesburg. His acceptance has not
yet been received.
The Wooden Factory If John Holland, situas
ted between Paris aud Linden in FAuquier
County, together with machinery, &c, was de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday last. twas insur-
ed. we learn, for 81 900 in the Fire Insurance
Company of Loudoun.
Judge C. B. Ball, was on Wednesday last
reelected Judge of the County Court Of Lou
doun, Tor six years from the first day of Janu-
airy, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Brutal Murder and Robbery.

The Washington City correspondent of the
Baltimore San, writing on the SOth ultimo
says;
Frank Haun 4 Shenandoah county drover,
residing at Woodstock, Va, wholeft Baltimore
in the 726 P. NJ. Baltimore and Potomac
train, and arrived here about 0 o'clock on Fi-
day night, was soon after his arrival lured to
spot in the Armory grounds, about one hun
dred yards from the depot and about fifty
from the cars, and brutally murdered Haun
had sold lot Of sheep in Baltimore and it is
certain had with him a considerable amount of
money, about 1000. lie was accustomed to
pull ont large rolls Of notes in public rooms"
On Monday a negro man, named Henry
Young, was arrested in Alexandra as the per-
petrator Of the deed, and taken to Washington
City. The circumstantial evidence is strong
against the accused.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Berkeley County.
The Statesman says:

Aue OuttSWdH says.
ave learn with regret that Mr.. T. w. Ma
son, of this county, whom we noticed in our
last issue as having met with dangerous ac-
cldent by falling under the wheels of wagon
and being run over, died on Thursday evening,
the Goth ultimo, from the effects of injuries
received.
Last week We had the melancholy duty Of
recording the sudden death of two of our citi-.
Gems, and now again we are called upon to re-
cord the sudden death of Mrs lewis Grantbam,
on Friday morning last. Mrs G., as we learn,
fell dead whilst attending 10 household work
She had been afflicted for a long time with
heart disease.
Last Sunday evening, as the Fast Line was
coming into the depot of this city, a young
man hamed John Lapole, of Cumberland, Md,
who was walking down the track, east Of the
stone bridge, was struck by the engine and
thrown r considerable distance lie received
a severe fracture Of the skull, besides other
painful Commissions. He WAS taken to the Of
fee Of DIR. Muse, where his wounds were pro-
perly dressed, and was afterwards removed to
the station house, where he is being cared for
by the authorities
w wv HNSb wv VI bulCG VIC nave lGib
the force of almost tornado winds. On Satur-
day night, such was the viol cucc of the wind
storm 1t blew down the belry Of the Ircsbyte-
rian Church, in this city, and also toppled
over the stable Of Mr.. F. Reed, making 4 com
plete wreck, but happily not injuring the hOr-
ses and cows which were confined within
We learn that much damage was also done to
the fencing in the country.
From the Martinsburg Daily Independent
we get the following;
PROBABLY DROWNED 1t is supposed that
Martin Brton, eldest son Of Mr. Edward Brit
on, of Darkesville was drowned on Saturday
last. lie was employed few weeks ago by
Robert Burkhart, Esq, of Jefferson, with the
understanding that lie could visit his parents
at Darkesvill0 every two weeks On Saturday
last he started for home, and has not been
heard from since. 1t is supposed that in at
tempting to Cross the Opcquon. at the Sulphur
Spring, a very dangerous ford, he was thrown
or washed from bis horse, and drowned
PARALYsIs.-We are rained to announce
that tie venerable John S Klmer, had slight
stroke Of paralysis on Monday.
Man SUPPosTD To BE DsoWSEn.-A
drowned horse, with saiIIs and bride on him,
was found in the Opequon, near the Sulphur
Spring ford on Sunday last, and as the creek
was very high on Saturday night, itisSupposcd
that some person, as yet unknown, attempted
to ford the stream at that point and was
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Letter from Charleston.

Eb'ar' Of Tree Press: The Governor We.
io'd Tire l'.i, on yesterday. in regard 10 the
lioari ni Public Works. '-hou he claims 10 hare
me Pocsr 20 appoint aud SAYS neither Auditor.
Treasurer, Superintendent Of Schools nor him
sill have any night Co SO on such Board. The
Senate plsSe tie bin yesterday. authorizing
the President Of the Seuate % issue certificates
OF election 20 members of Congress voted for
GA i'h Thursday To- October. Jacob is in a
worse embarrassment than Andrew Johnson
was. l.'S friends are growing weaker every
day. THE legislature viii adjourn about the
10Th April Hastily Yours
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

CMITHFIELD Lime for withdrawing, White
- wash Brushes, for sale BY
April g. 1873. DUKE d GALbAhEh
CUCUMBER Wood Pumps, Ohio Grindstones,
\ English Table Cutlery and Walters Tor sale oy
April5. 1873. DUKE & GALLAHER.
DRAFT Collars, Buggy Collars, Galvanized
i Iron Curry Combs Hanging Baskets ior sale
Nv DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
TELLY Cake Pans, Galvanized Iron wash Ba-
81 sins, for sale BY
April 5. 1873. DUNE d GALbAhE"'
additional Stock Of Cnok Stoves, just re-
"A ceivedby DUNE GALLAHh"'
Anil 5. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

A servant-girl in England has been sent to
Jail for month, in default of paying a S25
fine, for telling lie to her employer. 1t must
seem very strange to Enslishman that servants
OF the people in this country not only telling
lies to Credit Moblier committees but swear
to them, and yet are neither fined nor sent to
nil
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

Hon. II. G. Davis, OF this State, is placed
on the important committee Of Appropriations
in tn, new arrangement Of the Uuited States
Senate committees. This is one Of the most
important committees of the Senate, and the
appointment very judicious one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

The three men whom we mentioned last
week-Georse, Williams and Jamison-as
being under arrest and in Jail at Cupepper,
Va, for the robbery Of A. S. MODESTO, Coun-
ty Treasurer of Page, have had an examination
before justice and there being no evidence
to connect them with tn robbery they were
discharged
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
West virginia Legislature.

in iAc House Of Delegates, on tie 9th Of
March, Senate BIN lis. bill to provide a.
sa,nsi The evils resulting from the sale Of in
'oA.eaIins liquors in the State Of West Virgin
"a, was rs'3 a third time and passed with its
tt'e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

The newly elected Senator from Arkansas,
Col. Dorsey, received ninety out of ninety
eight votes Of the Legislature for United States
Senator, lie was the youngest member Of
that body.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Dissolution.

ViiiE Co-parincrship heretofore existing betwccH
Iillcary, Wilson f. johnson is this day dis-
solved by mutual consent Either OF the late firm
are authorized TO settle the business Of the firm.
J. j. HILLARY.
". y. C. WILSON,
II. A. JOHNSON.
Summit Point w. Va, March 20, ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

Nh. WILSON'S EXTRA PAY.-A telegram TO
the New York Herald states that Vice-Presi-
dent Wilson has addressed letter to Treasurer
Spinner enclosing an order on the Secretary of
the Senate for abOutSl, 400, the amount of tie
back increase on bis pay less his mileage, with
instructions tina. it be appropriated towards
the payment Of the na;iona. debt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

The fine farm of Capt John n. Opie con-
tanning 27O acres, lying about two or three
miles from Stanton, has been sold 10 Mr.
Hugh Stewart, an Engishman, for the sum Of
$4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05

Chas. Kane, youth Of Washington City,
stabbed his brother on Wednesday night, the
effects Of which, it is believed, will be fatal
The boys Were fighting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Co-PartnershiID.

FTHE late firm n Hllcary, Wilson & johnson
having been dissolved by the retirement -
Mr, ". n. c. Wilson, the business hereafter viii
be conducted by Juo. J. HIleary and II. 4. John
son under the name. style and firm Of llilleary n
Juhuson from this date.
JN0. J. HILLARY,
H.A. JOHNSON.
Summit Point, March 20, lsT3-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Notice.

4 IL persons knowing themselves to be indebt-
u ed 20 the late firm Of Iiilleary, Wilson x
Johnson, are requested 10 make immediate set
Element as the business Of the firm must be closed.
All persons having Claims against them are re
questcd tn present them for settlement Either VI
the late firm will settle accounts Of the firm.
JNO. J. HlLLEARN.
w. y. G. WILSON,
II. A. JOHNSON.
Summit Point, March ~, ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-04-05
Plain and Fancy Sewing.

MISS ALICE v. BLESSING informs her
friends and public generally that she is Prepar,
ed to make up in the best style any description OF
garments on moderate terms. and respectfully So
licits call. Residence on Mildred street, oPpo-
site the Depot.
Anril STAT