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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Clarke County items.

We copy from the Courier Of the 9th, the
following:
" Miss Sslle Cloud. an estimaJle lady Of
this place, died Of cancer on Sunday evening
last, in The seth year of her age She was
buried on Tuesday in the Grace Church grave
yard.
d" The growing grain Was greatly damaged
in many places in this county by the cold
weather of the past winter Some fields con-
tain large yellnw patches Of dried up blades
Of grain, killed by the winds lifting from it its
snowy covering
John White, alias George w. johnson, con,
yicted Of horse-stealing aud sentenced to four
teen wears imprisonment in the penitentiary
10y the Circuit Court Of Clarke, at the Februa-
~ Cs6sD term, has been pardoned by the
Governor, on Che condition that the said White
will leave the State never 70 return.
County CoURr JUDGE.-LaSt week the
Virginia Legislature went into an election for
Judges Of the county courts. Clarke aud War
reu were merged into a judicial district, and
John T. Lowell, Esq, Of Warren was elected
Judge thereof VIM. c. Keunerly, Esq, Of
this county, received one vote for the position.
Warren county eau now boast of being hon
ored with both the circuit aud county court
judges. Judicially, Warren IS success"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
West Virginia Legislature.

In the Senate on the 18th, Mr.. Camden,
chairman Of the Committee appointed on the
lst inst. to ascertain what steps were necessa-
ryto De taken BY the Legislature TO secure for
tie state proper representation in the lower
house &C C,rgress. male q report, accompanied
by a M,l
The Committee addressed a letter 10 Atior-
uey General Matthews upon the subject, and
obtained his written opinion as to the day up
on wl;cb the lawful election took place. The
opinion Of Attorney General is that the fourth
Thursday IN October was the proper day, in
which the Committee concur. The Committee
is 81 the opinion that Governor Jacob failed in
bis duty to the people Of tie State in not Civ
ius certificates Of election to the candidates
elected upon the fourth thursday in October,
and tie bll which it reported substitutes the
President Of the Senate for ,he Governor il
the premises as it is provided TO lie dons by
the statute. in cases Of emergency-a virtual
impeachment Of tie State Executive, as re-
marked by member. The President Of the
Senate is directed by the bill to take the mat
ter into his hands, ascertain the result Of the
election upon the fourth Thursday il October
aud issue his proclamation in due form. The
Committee is Of the opinion that Benjamin
Wilson was lawfully elected in the frs.
district. Benjamin F. Martin in the second, and
Frank Hereford in the third.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Letter. fI-ons Washington.
WAsu,Norov. March 18th, 1873.

WAsH,NoroN, March 25th, 1878.
MEssES. EBlT0Es: This is the season when
the preachers Of the Methodist Church are sent
90 ,heir several charges, some to new posts Of
duty. and some 10 a second term. On Sun
day last ] made my first visit to the Mount
Vernon Place Chmch, Methodist Episcopal
South. corner Of 9th and X streets, North West
The building 10 new one-Plain but comfort
ably arranged for large audience.
Here the preacher was Rev. ALPHEUs W.
WILSON, son Of our venerable friend, Rev
Norval Wilson. well known throughout the
Virgiuias for his long and faithful service in
the Church.
Mr. Wilson brought forward and calculated
most happily several passages Of Scripture
history His first lesson was the first chapter
Of jeremiah iu which the prophet was in
structcj % DO certain things, the Lord promis-
ing % stand by him.
The second lesson was from the Acts Of tie
Apostles 10 which the vision Of Cornelius "a
Centurion, and bis message 70 Peter at joppa
are explained. Here IS noted the consequent
success of the gospel the disciples being first
called Christians at Antioch.
The purport Of these interesting passages
was set forth 10 a tsrse. logical and impressive
manner. well calculated 20 direct the iuQuiriug
mind 90 a reperusal Of the sacred volume
Mr. Wilson Is well prepared to awaken atten-
ton 90 Bible history and its warniugs-being
gifted by inheritance As well as by studious
culture for bis responsible vocation.
OCCAsIoNAL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
A Touching incident:

Senate Bill No. II, providing for the State
Printing and Binding, was under consideration
ia the House few days ago. A number OF
amendments were reported from the House
Committee, and on them the Republicans made
a fight, particularly the amendment providing
that the Superintendent of printing should be
appointed by the printing Commissioners
Tn bill, as it passed the Senate, gave the SUI
perintendency to the Secretary Of State. On
this the contest was warm. Reynolds Of Ma
ron, voted against the amendment, when his
own name was called, and then tried to vote
no. in response to the name Of Mr.. Shirley, of
Jefferson, that gentleman not being in his seat.
The vote vas recorded, unobserved 10y the
clerk, but Speaker Miller detected the fraud
and exposed it, He then advised the repeating
member that for another otFense in that line he
would be put under arrest. A great number
of strangers wers 10 The House at the time,
among them a number of ladies', and the affair
created quite sensation CldrksJTg Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Gen. B. F. Kelley.

Itappears tsaysthe Wheeling Register, this
gentleman has been slau entered in the house Of
his friends, hat be has fallen victim TO au
over dose Of Boremanism, for the unpardona-
BILE sin of favoring the claims Of A. w. Camp
bell, Esq, instead of Gov. Foreman for the
United States Senate Now this is not our
funeral and we Of course have no interest in the
matter. But we take the liberty TO say that
while we respect Gen. Kelley as a courteous
gentleman, an efficient civil officer and gallant
soldier, yet we have no sympathy with his
politics, and We protest against the inference
that be has democratic sympathies because he
was appointed Collector by President johnson
1t is well understood here that he is Radical
Of the " strictest sect, and has always been,
and now is an uncompromiSing Republican
aud in the last political campaign he was &C
lively engaged in organizing and marshaling
the Radical forces, and it was asserted that he
contributed largely Of his private means to de-
feat the Democratic party in this State Go
it " Rads, we will relieve you from all further
trouble in this direction in 1874, by sending to
the United States Senate a sound Democrat
who will not be influenced by personal malig-
nifty, and who will not have political record
furnished aud stained by the iufamies perpet-
uated under abominablc registration laws Of
our State during Radical rule. We copy the
following from the Baltimore San;
Considerable Of fight has been going on for
a time past among some Of the West Virginia
republicans Gen. Kelly, who will be rOmem-
bered as one of the most prominent Union Gen
erals operating in West Virginia during the
war, WAS, after the conclusion Of hostili,es, APP
pointed collector of Internal Revenue for the
Wheeling District, by President johnson. H.
the Senatorial contest in the Legislature four
years ago, when Governor Foreman was elect
ed Senator, General Kelley threw his influence
in favor Of one Of the opposing candidates In
consequence of this Governor Boreman has
been going for his seal ever since. Both the
President and Commissioner Douglas have all
along been ilvoaO.y disposed to Gen. Kelly,
but, at last, at the personal solicitation Of the
Senator, the President has removed Gen. Kel-
ly. aud sent in for his place Mr.. l. II. Duvall,
who was the Assessor The Senate this after
noon confirmed Mr. Dnyall. General Kelly
Was atahe Capitol, AID indicated that. although
Senator Foreman had triumphed now, !.e
would hear from him hereafter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Foster Hanged.

William Foster was hung in New York, in
the Tombs prison, Center street, Friday morn
ing week fifteen minutes past o'clock, for the
murder Of Avery D. Putnam, in presence Of
the sheriff, his friends, and few representa-
tiyes Of the press.
The murder was committed two years ago
with a car-hook, and the case, since its final
arbitrameut before the jury, has been princi-
palIy distinguished for the number of iunuen-
tiaI persons who have interested themselves
without effect to procure a Communication of
Fosters sentence to Imprisonment for life
An appeal in behalf Of Foster by friends,
10 Governor Dix, was made, who replied So
far as depends on me the supremacy Of the law
will be iufexibly maintained. Every man
who strikes murderous blow at the life of his
fellow man must be made to feel that his is IN
certain peril"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Mr.. Hereford's Vote.

We clip ;be following, says the Wheeling
Register, on the subject Of Maj. Frank Here
ford's vote on the Congressional steal, from the
Wdse'ing H,teRigencer as it is the first expla-
nation we have seen as to the non-appearance
Of lis name among the ayes and nays:
d" We have stated once or twice, on the ST.
thority Of the printed list of yeas and nays,
that Hon Frank Hereford, member Of the
House Of Representatives from the Third
District Of this State, did not vote on the
question Of what is now generally called the
salary steal" that is, on the fiaal question
Of adopting the conference report by which the
steal was couSummated We looked over the
list as printed in several Of orr exchanges and
could not Gnd Mr.. Hereford's vote on either
side. We are assured, however, by Mr.. Here
ford's colleague Hon. John j. Davis, Con-
gresham from this District, that Mr.. Hereford
did yOts on the question Of adopting that ZEE
port, and voted against it, The yeas aud
nays as printed in the next days GlCJe incor-
rectly omitted Mr.. Hereford'S name, and the
error in the other papers doubtless arose from
this Mr. Davis says he sat near Mr. Here
ford and distinctly heard him vote No He
states also that Mr.. Hereford voted against
the steal every time IL the preliminary
stages, except on Buffers molten to reconsider
the vote by which the steal amendment
had been rejected by the House. At that time
Mr.. Hereford was uuayoidably absent having
been summoned by telegraph to Baltimore
where his wifeS mother was i'll"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

The reappontment and confirmation Of
Miss Bette Van Lew as postmaster Of Rich
mond ought to have been expected, when it
is remembered what faithful service she rem
iIyi Grant when he was besieging Richmond.
She established daily communication with
him aud kept him Informed as to the progress
of events ia tAe Confederate Capital. And
then che .elt lin flowers; nosegays clipped
ia hen garden in the morning have been known
to be on bis supper table at City Point at night.
When Richmond fell, Grant sent trusted mem
Der of his staff there with instructions to see
that her property was protected and her wants
supplied.-Peters5urg Index.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
CHOICE ny. SEED POTATOES

WYE have just received a lot Of choice Ncw
w York Early Rose. and Early Gondrirh
Seed Potatoes. DUKE GALLAHEE.
UTHIrE Wash Brushes, Tubs, Trace Chains,
w Hames and Horse Collars, for sale by
DUKE 4 GALLAHEN
rNILT0NS Patent Wash Boiler lcall and sec it)
Manufactured and for sale by
- DtKEA GALLAHEB.
CPADES, Hoes, Rakcs and other garden utensils,
- just received and for sale by
DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
90 Kegs Nails all sizes Just received and fr sale
by Duke 4 GALLAHER.
HURRY Combs, Forks. Shovels, aud all size
I Rope for sale BY DUKE & GALLAHEN
70 Bushels choice Glover Seed just received aud
. for sale bv DUKE 4 6AhLAHEE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
The Extra-Pay Law.

The Radical papers, alarmed at the turn
public opinion has taken in regard to the ex-
ira pay business, are cndeavoriug to divide the
responsibility Of the matter with the Demo
Gratis, by showing that number Of the latter
voted for the bill. It IS diygraceful fact that
some of them did vote for this grabbing swim
die, but their party will attend to their cases
when they ask Tor office again. But this does
not relieve the Republican party Of its respon-
sibility in this matter, both as the parent Of
Che bin and its champion. 1t has q majority
Of Congress, ana could have prevented the
fraud if it had chosen to do so, bu, it failed to
do it, On the contrary, the Republican party
created the bin and passed it, and Republi-
can President, tempted by the extra 100000
which he was to receiveior his signature, APP
proved the bill, aud thus, through the Repub-
ljcan party, which was able TO have checked
this fraud, the Treasury is swindled out Of
SlG4O, 900 in the insignificant item Of extra
compensation for members Of Congress The
Republican press may squirm as much as likes
Z, may analyze the vote until it gets sick of it,
yet the slarins fact that its party did the mis-
chief still crops ont. CeatyrHe llEl OJscr-
vsT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

VALLEY RALRoAD.-JamesA A. Turk and
J. A. Parkins have purchased the interest Of
Col \. w. Harman in the contract for sec
ton 10 Of the Valley railroad and Col. Hartman
will now devote his whole energies to the COM
pletion Of section %, to have it completed in
time. The road is to be finished, and the
cars running to Strunton, by July LIST, or ear
ller, aud the line to Salem let in a short time.
Negotiations are now going on with the C. &
0. R. R for temporary use of its track, from
Asts to the depot, and, if successful, the line
will run around west base of Sears Hill and
on through Gays lands to Greenvile and be-
yond -Stdunton Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

Speaking Of selecting a Conservative candi-
date for Governor of Virginia, the Richmond
Enquirer says: We should be guided by a
sense Of the responsibility resting upon the
party. We should not be controlled by per-
souel preferences or preiudices. We should
look to the efficiency of the man and The sue
cess Of the cause. II is natural that there
should be different hyOrites among the people
and that the especial adhereuts Of each asp-
rant should be auxiously looking forward to
his success before the nominating convention.
But let it be remembered, and remembered
now, that the great object we all have 10 view
should be not the promotion Of man. but the
maintenance Of the asceudancy Of Conservative
principles in Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

A dispatch from Boston states that Freder-
lex w. Cooper, distributing clerk Of the Bos-
ton postofice, has been arrested on the charge
# riGiug and destroying money letters and
that he acknowledges having taken 1915,
though it is believed his s;ealings viii amount
On much morn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

General J. B. Gordon, the new Senator
from Georgia was called to the chair an Tues
day last, by Yiee-Prosident Wilson, and pre-
sided ever the Senate short time while the
Vice President went out This is the first
time that an ex-Confederate has occupied the
Vice-President's chair-and it may be added,
seldom is the Chair so admirably filled.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

" The Spirit Of Jefferson, this week. has an
article about the last Congress paying them
selves. We enquire Of The SPIRIT, if Congress
had not strong precedent for its action in the
act Of their Board Of Supervisors 2'-Berkeley
JIiCu
Yes, and for that reason our people have
buried the supervisor system 50 deep that it
will never be resurrected again by their voice
10 the next thousand years. We do net con-
denim the action Of the one less than the other,
aud would not defend one sooner than the
other. either directly or by implication. In
the language Of the Ohio STATE Journal, Rad
zeal. tbe defender IF the thieves Of party is
not party organ, but a thieves organ D.
Spirit y JefrSon
Then why did not the SPIRIT Of Je6trscu
deuounce. editorially, the act Of the Board Of
Supervisors in taking $3.50 each for settling
with the b. & o. r. r. Company, when they
were ouly entitled to q per diem and expenses.
Berkeley Union.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Berkeley County.
1'hc mon Sa7s

i ne mon says.
" We have 20 record tho death Of an aged
and estimablo lady, who saw the birth Of the
present century. We refer TO Mrs Daniel
Burkhart, who died last Sabbath morning
The records in the county Clerks office show
that on the 9th day Of Nav. 1912. license was
issued for the marriage Of Daniel B1rhhart and
Ruth X. Flagg. Mr. Burkhart giving bond
with Robert Wilson rs his surety. in the pen
atty Of one hundred and fifty dollars. which, it
appears, WAS thea required by the law
They have lived together, according 70 this re-
cord, 80 years, . months and q days This
fact speaks volumes for tie character of both
husband and wife. Her husband still survives
her, but is very ILL.,
" The old Narinsburg Building Association
No. l was closed out on last Tuesday night
1t was the pioneer Association of this kind in
our city, and we feel proud Of lis results Il
was organized on the 10Th of January 1867
and paid out its last share Of $3.50 10 Louis
Delhi on the 18th Of March. 1875 The whole
amount Of funds received in the six years and
nearly two months Of its existence, amounted
to eighty-two thousand and sixty-two dollars
and flty-oue cents The amount disLursed to
shareholders, officers and expenses amounted
to eishty-two thousand and iifty-three dollars
and uinety-uine cents. leaving a balance in the
treasury Of eight dollars and lity-one cents.
which, on motion, was properly appropriated
to help pay for an oyster supper, which John
Feller, the genial proprietor Of the Shenandoah
House, Immediately proceeded to get up"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
NOTICE.

TOSEpH II. YESTERDAY has left in my hands
81 his Notes and Accounts for collection. Par
ties indebted are requested to settle promptly.
The HOUSE lately occupied by Joseph II. Eas-
tcrday, for Rent. Inquire of William j. Easter
dav CLEON MOORE,
March 90 lST3-3t Attorney
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

We learn that through the influence Of Col.
J. s. Mostly, J. V. Chiffon, of Warenton, has
received the appointment Of confidential secre-
tary to the Attorney General Of the United
States, at salary Of 81, sOOper annum, and
through the same influence Arthur Jennings.
Of FauQuier, has roceiyed.tbe appointment Of
mail agent on the route between Washington
and Lynchburg, salary $1,000 per anuum.-
AleroHdriG Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

Governor Dix has respited the murderer,
Henry Fralicb, who was to have been hanged
at Syracuse on Friday, until April IS. His
counsel allege that they have discovered some
new testimony, which will show that the Kill
ling was accidental.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Notice.

4 IL persons knowing themselves 10 Doe ind.bt-
\ ed 10 the late firm of liillcary, Wilson *
johnson, are requested 20 make immediate set
Element. the business Gf the firm must be closed.
All persons having Claims against them are re-
questeh e. present them for settlement Either Of
the late hrn will settle accounts OF the firm.
JNO. j. HILLEAKY,
w. G. WILSON,
II, s. JOHNSON.
Summit Point. March .. ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

A GRAVEYARD Row.-A good deal Of feel
ing is manifested in New York shout che bur
ial of Foster, the car-hook murderer, in Green
wood Cemetery. A section of the charter Of
the Ccmdsry company forbils the burial in
it Of any one who died in prison, or was eyecu-
ted for a criminal oflense.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

reward of $1,000 has been offered for the
capture of Eugene Albert Perry, who escaped
from the county Jail at Auburn, n. Y, on the
night Of the 18th, after fatally wounding The
iailor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Co-Partncrship.

rI'HE late firm Of Ilillearv, Wilson & Johnson
/ having been dissolved by the retirement of
Mr. ". y. c. Wilson. the business hereafter viii
be conducted By Jno. J. Illeary and II. A. John
son under the name. style and firm Of Hilleary C
johnson from this date.
JNO. J. HILLARY,
n. 4. JOHNSON.
Summit Point, March 20, ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

Colonel John Taylor, late Of King George,
and assistant editor Of the Culpeper Va. o.
serrer, died suddenly while in bed on Saturday
evening, at the Waverly Hotel at Culpcper
aged - wears
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

Alexander j. Fenwick, who was TO have
been hanged at San Diego, Cal. on Friday, for
the murder of Charles Wilson, died in jail,
probably from poison.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
Dissolution.

TINiiE Copartnership heretofore existing between
HILLARY, Wilson h johnson /, this DAY dis
solved by mutual consent Either OF the late hrn
are authorized 90 settle the business Of the frm.
!, J. HILLARY.
W. y. G. WILSON,
II. A. JOHNSON.
summit Point, ". Va, March 20, ls73-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

The lIarrisonburg Old Commonwealth says
&" In the best wheat country of the Valley,
Linvill's Creek, the wheat crop presents the
poorest appearance that is remembered ever
before in this section. What the fly didn't kill,
tie freezes have well nigh destroyed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29
$4,000 TO LOAN.

THE above amount will be loaned in sums o
from $3.50 10 $500, at six per cent per an
mum, it satisfactory security be given. Parties
applying TO state the mode OF security. Iniorma-
ton NAV be had AZ the
FREE PRESS OFFICE.
ES- Those applying By letter must enclose stamp,
March 30, ls73-9t.
PHILADELPHIA Siver-Skin Onion Sets
small and nice, for sale bY
March 20, 1873. DUKE& GALLAHER.
GLOVER SEED.-Prime Article. Call before
l il is all disposed Of
March 20, 1878. DUKE g. GALLAHER.
DEST Satisfy 0Rion, and Parsnip Seeds. fresh
ID and genuine, for sale BY the OF. or 10. by
Mar. 20, 1873. DUKE GALLAHER.
II. KINDS Of Peas and Beans for sale in guam
10 titles to suit by DUKE GALbAHEH.
TUBS, Buckets, Walters, Russia Iron Bake
Pans and a full line Of housekeeping articles
Just received and for sale BY
Mar. 20, 1878. DUKE d GALLAHER.
WE are Just receiving stock Of Locks, Hin-
w ges, Bolts, and everything in the builders
hardware line. for sale low by
Mar. 20, 1878 DUKE L GALLAHER.
BLASTING Powder and Fuse, Pulverized Bath
ID Brick, Tar in Cans of = gallon to gallons
Bed Cords, Carpet Tacks, for sale by
Mar. 20, 1873. DUKE GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

ADJcURYBD.-The Senate Of The United
States adjourned Wednesday, after an extra
session Of three weeks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-03-29

X. address by Spiyius." Wash
iustoa Lodge, No !, Knights Of Pythias. Of
this city, viii celebrate the fourth anniversary
of their organization, with full dress parade,
on Saturday April 9th, 1878 \ public Ad-
dress will be delivered on the occasion by
Grand Chancellor, J. St. J. Clarkson. of
Wheeling a. Grand Supper will be given in
King St. Hall on the evening Of the day.
Union.
THE Senior is not one Of the ak. Of P.'so
but if permitted will avail himself of the rich
treat offered by the address of Mr.. GARRISON. 7
Both houses Of the Virginia Legislature have
passed a resolution endorsing Governor Walk
er's plan for the assumption by the General
Geveumeu, oftbe debts Of the States. A res
olutiou passed the Senate to amend the Con-
stitutiOn aud to provide for biennial sessions of
the Assembly