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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09

One Of the residents Of Springfield, Mass,
recently had dog which he was exceedingly
anxious to get rid Of, aul gave him the slip
repeatedly when he was abroad, but the dog
would generally reach home ahead Of lis
master. As last resort, man was hired to
shoot the animal, bet when be was dead and
buried its owner thought he had finally ac-
complished bis purpose. But ueiehbor's
dog, humble instrument to prove the vanity
Of human expectations, straightway went aud
disged in the earth, exhumed the body Of bis
recent associate, and laid it On the doorstep Of
the late residence Of tie deceased.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
Historical.

A story come. 70 Vi from Cleveland which
will bo reIi.hed heFeobouts, where the family
pane Of the hero /, not unknown. 10 the sc-
ton Of Lundys Lane Colonel O'Nsil l' Gene
raj be came to call himselfI got scratch Oh
bic leg. The wound was matter Of great
glory to hm, anI he nursol j. through after
days. growing lamer with every year that the
memory Of biz bravery might be ever uesr
him Gradually, from shesr pondering over
his glores, be grew 10 thuk that the success
of the battle was largely owing to hi. valuable
service. AID finally the impression grew and
became 6xed in his brain that Scott was a
mere subordiuats to himself. Oas day lAts in
life, a, he sa; nursiag his les and pondering
over the glorious past, a youag man, visiting
the family fjr the frst time, approached and
sympathe,ically remarked " L,ue, General p
.. Yes, SIR" after pause and with iuexprss-
sive .olemni,v, /" / a. lame" " Been riding,
,ir?" No" with rebuking stsrnnss', Il
have not been riding" All slipped on The
ice, General, and hurt your rls.?' " No 'r !?
with actual fs'ocity. Perhaps you have
sprainei your ankle, sir?' WIKI painful
.lowaess n. old man lifted his leg in both
hands set i. carefully on the Hoor, rose slowly
from bis chair and looking down upon the an
fortunate youth with state Of mingled von-
der. pity and wrath, bur,t forth il the sub
Unity Of rage, Go snd read the history Of
your country, you d-a pupPy."-0iaei.Hat
Time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
Saturday, October o, 1875.
Death Of Edgar snowdon, Esq.


This late highly esteemed gentleman, long
the editor Of the oldess jouraa! IN NIrglul-.
died a. his residence in Alexandria Oh FRIDAY
night, Sept. 24th Mr.. Snowden aud he
Gazette were known all over this State, aud
both the editor aud his paper were greatly e1-
tesmel OF late years, says the LyuSh0urg
I'uginian, MT Suowien, though possessing
foe talent for writing has not contributed
much Of his own matured thoughtto his Jour
nal, but has made il more news medium than
ANYTHING else. Holding sound, conservative
views on all subjects, he was fitted to be
leader Of public opinion; but he seemed not
at all desirous TO impress his convictions upon
the age in which he lived. In this, consisted,
as we have often thought, the only defect OF
his editorial career Such men, at his mature
age, and with his ample stores OF iniormati"n
and experience to draw upon, should be lead
err rather than follow in the wake Of events
But Mr.. Snowden's Gazette was more pecu-
lar in what it omitted than for what II pub
Hshed TO the world Its selections were al
ways choice aud could never otteud even the
most fastidous taste. In this, it was q model
II prupriety Ia the last conversation we bad
with the veteran editor, he said that he was
too old to be engaged in broils aud desired
quiet during the remaining years OF hS life.
And yet, though exceedingly amiab,e, he as
man Of decided convictions and would not
hesitate, when called upon to svow them
Though his personality was not strongly
stamped upon his journal, for the reasons al
ready stated, he will be missed from the pro-
fesson il Virginia, since no more conrtly, con-
siderate, or generous man is left in the lrater-
nity. Peace to his ashes May the mantle uI
the father fall upon his soils who take bis
Mace
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
7 Il NEW SERfES7 CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY ": y
POETICAL.
EoUINOCTIAL.


The sun OF life has crossed the line.
The Summer shine OF heightened ilghi
Faded and failed till where stand,
IT'S equal day aud equal night.
One after one as dwindiug hours,
Youths glowing hopes have dropped away
And soon may barely leave the gleam
That coldly scores Winters day
am not yonng, am not old;
The fash Of morn, the sunset calm,
Peling and deepening, each 10 each
Meet midway with a solemn charm.
One side see the sumner fields
Not yet disrobed OF all their green;
While westerly along the hills,
Flame the FRA. tint Of frosty sheen
All middle point, where clouds and storm
Make battle ground Of thi, my liie
Where, even ma,ched, the night and dly
Wage round NE their September STRIFE
! bow me to the threatening gales
know when that is overpast,
Among the peaceful harvest DAYS
An Indian Summer comes al last.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09

THE FRsDERrcK FAIR.-The Frederick
County Agricultural Society hold their next
Fair at Frederick City, Ma, on the 18th, 18Th,
18th and 18th Of October Forattractiyeuess
aud general success tie Fairs Of this Society,
during the past six years, have perhaps been
uuequaled, as eviuced by the immense at
tendance Of visitors. Arrangements re being
made to render the coming Exhibition still
more attractive. The grounds haze been en-
larged, aud the track extended to balf miis
Hon. A. G. Thurman will deliver the annual
address. The Baltimore aul Ohio aud Fred
erick aud Pennsylvania Line Railroad Com
pauies will issue round-trip tickets, and will
carry articles and stoc; at reduced rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
d /. &F.R. D. GlILlEIl. IlIf5lS

Charlestown, Jefferson Co.. ". Va
OFFICE IN " JEFFERSON BULDISe."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09

AGRICULTURAL FAIRs.-The following fairs
have been appointed as follows:
Frederick County Agricultural Society, at
Frederick City. Nd Baldwin Augusta Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical Society, at Stauu'on.
Va. .Lynchburg Agricultural and Mechanical
Society at Lynchburg, Va and Piedmont at
Culpeper c. H., October l2ib, 18Th, l4th and
18th; Loudoun County Agricultural Society.
at Leesburg, Va, October 10Th, 20;h and Dist
Virginia State Fair, at Richmond, October 2Gth
-8Oth inclusive
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09

LoUDoUS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIs.-
The Fairs at Leesburg have usually been very
largely attended and the exhibitions Of stock
&c, very creditable, indeed. No efforts have
been spared to render the exhibition on the
18th. Goth and 2lst Of October equal to any
that have preceded it, The officer. Of the
Society have our thanks for a copy Of the
Premiun list, also for Complimentary I;'kc;
Of adm ssion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
Change Of Location.
w OOlen Goods.
Shannondale Factory,

and will there manufacture Woolcn Goods on an
increased .cale-hayng greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside a full corps OF com
petent workmen Every article heretofore man
uiactured under my supervision will. in my pres
eut establishment. be produced in greater periec-
tion, and will compare iavoraJIy with the best
fabrics.
am in the market for Wool, and viii purchase
at the Factory, and through my Agents in Charles
town, Mcssrs Duke 4 Gallaher-aowing the
highest market price. II more convenient for my
old customers who NAV desire 70 exchange Wool
for Goods 20 deliver the Wool in Char estown,
Messsrs. Duke d Gallahcr are authorized 10 re-
ceiye aud receipt for the same.
Information as to prices DC. NAV be had by
addressing me a; kabletowu, or my Agents at
CharlestOwu.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me. trust 70 merit, by careful at
tention % business. the manufacture OF superior
goods and bv moderate charges. continuance oi
the good will and custom Of Old friends and trlaI
A NcCARRELL, Jr.
May IS, 1874 Spirit copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
The Famous Tea Stamps.

CJl. Forney writes from London thsthe has
secured for tie Centennial the loan Of one Of
the original stamps for collection Of the cele-
brated tax On tea that led to the uprising ia
Boston over hundred years ago. There is
one OF these stamps 10 the Museum Of the
Charleston College Il was presented to the
College, many years ago, By Mr. Henry Gour-
din, for whom this stamp aud smother were
procured By NJ John Shaiilewortl, then a:
The Stamp Oalce 10 Manchester. The other
was given By Mr Gour.!ia 70 Mr. Joseph Le-
land, Of Boston. al tie tine a merchant 10 this
,ity, to be presented to tie Museum Of Cam
bridge, where probably :. /. sii!l.
Eauuralisis have decided that 10 hen esn
lay over SIX 1undrel egs' Therefore, when
You have checked Il To that figure you cal
seli her for sPrins chicken
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-10-09
MERCHANT TAILO z -
METTEE g. ALEXANDER,

3sr DooR WEST or PAPK
(Forneriy Nsiho9ist Book DePo'i'oTy,)
BALTIMORE, MD.
OUR Stock consists Of a beautiful and varied
assortment of English. French and American
Coatng.. Suitincs Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest
ings. which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor StvIe. Mr.. Alexander. whose reputation
is welLknown for cutting and fitting. will give his
personal supcrintendance to this department,
Orders from the country promptly attended TO-
and satisfaction guaranteed
METTEE Z ALEXANDER.
Sept 25, 1915.
, 1875-01-18

overthrow BAXTER md tho recognized Gov
crnmcnt) to dspc1Ho. Tho rovolntio,ists did
tlisre,So in compliance with this proolama-
ton, nrld II did not become necessary to 1lao
tito Federal troops i'll ortlor to enforce
obedience. But tho point which the Cincin-
nati Commercial makes-- il is good ono
is. Tint this proclamation was Just M much
- Federal interference A. it regiment Of
United Stnses soldiers had lnndo charge on
the 1'RooKs faction anl driven them OF ut
tho point Of thu hayonet; for, if tho in-
a',rgents Ind not dispersed, tl,is sort Of co.
ercion would ccrtniu1y havo followed.
When tho President l,atl Issued l,is procln-
nation mud instituted "Fcleral intervention"
in bcllnlt Of tho Democrats Of Arkansas, ho
was tho "Danioi como to Judgment" DAx-
rEn exclaimed: "Lct lis remember with graf
itulo tho great citizen soldier, who las ut
length recognized the Justice of our cn1se."
Tie Democrats throughout ths lind echoed
this sentiment. Gen. CHANT heard his praises
sung to tho accompaniment Of tho most
nneiont md rasping Democratic organs.
Thora was even serious talk of running him
as tho Democratic candidate for President
at tho next election. 1t wna two or
three months before the Democratic
newspapers and orators returned to
their yulnit aud belchcd forth their usual
dcnuncintions Of tho Administration. How
is it now2 "Fodernl interference wns ell
right in Arkansas when it wns in behalf Of
BANTER and the Democrats. But it is all
wrong in Louisiana when it is III botlnlf of
KE11oaa and the Republicans The fact is,
that the Intervention in both cases was in be-
half Of the existing and recognized form Of
Government, TINT established by the Stato
Courts, But tho Democrats choose to regard
everything the President does in partisan
senso unless it be in their interest. In the
Arkansas Intervention ho wns 'tho great citi-
zen soldier"; in the Louisiana intervention
lie is the "usurrer," the j." despot," tho
"HAYNAu," etc., etc. And this is tho Demo-
cratic devotion to the great principle Of stato
Sovereignty
, 1875-01-18

Wo are indebted to IN independent Jour-
nalist without partisan proclivities-th edi-
tor Of the Cincinnati Commercial for the ro-
mindor TINT the Democrats Of Arkansas, and
with them the Democrats of the wholo coun.
try, expressly approved in tho Bnoo1s-BAx-
TER war, the same Federal Intervention
which the Democrats Of Louisiana, and with
them the Democrats Of the country, now con-
domn in tho Louisiana case. It is not neces-
sary 10 go over all the complications Of tho
Arkansas squabble. It noed only be recalled
that BAXTER tho Republican candidate, waa
declared elected Governor by very question:
able means, and afterwards went over TO tho
Democrats. 1t was then that DnooKs who had
boen the Democratic candidate aud who had
probably received amaj ajority Of the votes, went
over to the Republicans, ind had the support
Of the two Arkansas Senators and their re-
tainers. Brooks took advantage Of DAxrzns
detection from tho party to seize the State
Government, and expected to receive the sup
port Of the Administration. The President,
however, took tho rational ground that tho
Republicans must abide by their OWL aots,
aud that, X there had been fraud In giving
BAXTER the State, 1t was the Republicans
who had committed 1t. Ho therefore re-
fused to invoke the power Of the Feaora]
Government for partisan uses, and, when
the = occasion oame. he issued proc.
ls1nation commanding "osstain turbulent
and disordsrly parsons" (msaning those who
had oonspited In ths tntsxaSt of Dsooxs "a
, 1875-01-18

there to suppress domestic violence, and,
while surrounded by bayonets, tho Govern
mcnt il valiant; the moment tho troops
retire, the Government tnmhlos ovor, tho
Governor and officers r71n away, aud ths
troops haro 10 be sent back. It il conceded
hy MI thnt tho KELLOGG Government could
not stand an honr without national troops It
has no followers snye of1iciais it Inns no hold
Oh the respect or confidence Of any ono, be-
cause It is tainted with the original fraud mud
nsurpnton by which it was forced into
power.
Now comes tho election Of 1874. Here wo
hnvo tue deliberate Judgment Of S1cssrs.
pi1E1rs md FosTEn. whose personal integrity
and whose Rcpnb1icanism aro beyond all
question, TINT tho election Of 1874 resulted in
the election Of n Democratic majority in tho
House Of Representatives Of the State Legis-
Intro that tho Returning Board had actea
unfairly and unjustly in altering the returns;
lit declaring men elected who were never
elected, and in excluding those who were
elected. 1t must be borna in mind that this
is Republican testitnony,-not the testimony
OF partisans, and members Of the various fac-
tions in Now Orleans, but Of respectable and
houored Republicans, who have given their
Judgment like honest judges.
4 single illustration furnished by tho ro-
port Of tho Returning Board confirms this
view Of tho case. The retnr1ls made by tho
election officers for Congress and for stato
Treasurer, and tho same returns rs "correct-
cd" by the State Doard, show tho following
results:
, 1875-01-18

rpooReie and daclamfna css1gs, public liberty is in
no 1reat lsngar from military interference with feEfs
ttTs b"ilea. Tho President runrrte1 every principle
fur ltn tselalns responsibility for military inter
fernnrn With to 1outnaua iegi>lntnfn; ln unatts lie
los-'la,S ilHt srtny 0tccts rny 1nvs ortrRcprrtt,
10 rts,'! Hnon'or for tho nct'n pf KNfipoa tn thu
late emergency; ho t1+s mt pretend that ere "a tny
justification for employing eIt1tcr thu sata militia or
tho Federal army II Ieg'a.siyo conflict except on
Agnin, says the Herald:
Tie President submits ths grave question 10 thu
consideration 81 that b0fy, and thnRH have tn
eNcl aER that Congress rhn 1onger evatle ita
a!1ntttlity without public condemnation, UnlGks
conRrcaa takes rome actton, te rreaIient Ia
srpnsibilfty Of directing Aim wheu hn ane4ta ita
instruction. tho country Will lay ali thu llame at lin
dnoF. Tho anarchy which prevails III L,aistnna can
bo remnvetl Gully by conRrcses ection nn'! Tho
this President profoesos hla Implicit Willingness
rrcr II there is any immediate remedy, It must be
supplied by ConEress ut this ses'ion.
Wo congratulate tho Herald that it has
como to it's sober senses SO quickly, md las
aouo with howling. It should now mike
some apology to Mr.. CooPEn aud MI. BRYANT
for having holpcd to drag these venerable
gentlemen out to protest against wrongs
which it now admits have mover existed cx-
ceps in its own Imagination. It only remains
to add tint tho other New York papers aro
slowly cooling Of, and begin to admit TINT tho
liberties Of tho country are in no Immediate
danger from tho President, and that Gen.
SHERIDAN will probably not cnt the loveos at
New Orlenns and inunclats that city.
, 1875-01-18

postnlaster-t4cneral JEWELL las been ask
ing lot Of Now England ofilcials questions
which they find it difficult to answer. The
Postmaster ut Westerly. Il. l., is really unn
BILE to 6ay why lle should get $:,1oo year
for discharging the not mn. .farious duties Of
his Office. The Postmaster at Norwich,
Conn, gives up tho conuntlrum: "Why are
you paid M much as tho Postmaster Mt Chi
cago7' There is a West Kclling1y in tho
Woodon- Nutmeg State, VIC aro surprised to
lenrn. We nre also surprised 10 learn that it's
Postmaster gets $a,1o0 a year, There il,
perhaps, little, just little, more work
done in tile Chicago post-Of1ce than in tint
Of pawtucket, r, l., but the salNries paid the
chiefs Of the two fail to indicnte the fact.
Both get $4,000. 4 table of postmasters'
salaries in nine New England cities has been
published, They show An average increase,
since 1867, Of about 10 per cont. Wo ap-
.,er,.1 thn 1igt.
, 1875-01-18

The great evil Of the " township organiza-
ton " in largo cities is glarngly exhibited in
the manner Of assessing and collecting ta1os.
Chicago haa three towns within its limits,
and in oach Of these Supervisor, Gork, AS
SCISSOR, and Collector aro elected every spring
by mob OF ta1-eating bunmera collected
together for that purpose. This election oc-
curing by itself, md being purely local in
character, tho control is given over e1-
clusiVely to the rotten hummer element, who
invariably select men from their own cor
rups number to assess and collect the county
taxes. Then the sa1no mob proceeds to vote
from $4,000 to $4,000 IN each town
to pay tho bunmc1s they havo elected for
two or threo weeke' OF months ma1administra-
ton Of Office. Among tho reforms proposed
for Cook County Is an abandonment Of this
swindling system md return to the County
Commissioner system, which we already have,
IS matter Of fact, in the Boasd Of fifteen
Commissioners provided for Cook County by
tlo Constitution. This change must be made
by vote Of tho people. The statutes pro-
vide that the question may be submitted to 4
popular vote at any general election, and the
County Board is authorized and required to
submit It on petition Of fifty or more legal
votors in the county. Our next general elec-
ton is next fall, when County Treasurer is
to be chosen, and the question will then be
submitted to the people Of Cook County in
Ill probability. It certainly ought to bo.
There arc some objections to the applica-
tion OF the County Commissioner system, as
, 1875-01-18

Canada wonld havo It only whom compelled to
roooivo 1t. There wero apnsmodio nttempts
Mt redemption, hut tho card-curroncy aank
lower aatl lower. A "mo,1oy" grew scRrco,
all tho high functionaries Of Government
went into tho business of milking money"
by tho casy process Of emitting cartlB into
pieces, stamping things on tho pieces. and
forcing pcoplo tn take thom in exchange for
their goo1s. "Confldonce waa lost and tratlo
WAS half deal." Lowor and lowor sa,,k tho
bitH Of stamped pnpor. Then canno moro
promises to pay, till, in tho Inst bitter years
OF ita existence, tho colony 1oundered in
drifts of worthless PAPER"
, 1875-01-18

Mr.. JAMES PAXTON, tho fnmous writer Of
Biographies, lcctured on "Our scandalous
Politics. with which llo llas for long timo
Ind an intimate acquaintance, yesterday
afternoon. before the S,1ntlny Afternoon Lee
turo Society. The lecture WIS an amusing,
and at tho same time acute, analysis Of tho
Tendencies Of our politics. Atr. pANros's
knowledge of American p'sb1ic 1ifo, acquired
by the study Of its history for the materials Of
lis biographical works, makes him particularly
tit to treat this subject. A report Of the 1ec-
ture, which docs it scn,lt Justice, will be found
elsewhere III this paper. Mr.. Parton, it will
bo observed, does not think our politics arc
80 scundnlons as they layo been cried up to
be. lie utterly scouts the opinion which has
been entertained by certain class Of
people from tho foundation Of our
Government, TINT the United Stntcs
aro going to tho devil as fast rs
they conveniently can. Wo aro gind to
see TINT bsck-pny, md Credit aIobilicr, md
Iacifc Mail, mid al the ugly jobs Of Into
ycars combined, have not nyailed to shake
tho filth Of Mr.. PARTON aud tho cass of
men with no NONSENSE about tlenl," for
whom md to whom ho speaks. in tho essen
tin1 sountness Of our institutions. At the
same time, wo shoull like to have these pco-
pie dismiss tho notion that public lifo at
Washington is tolerably pnre, and that the
stories Of corruption there aro all invented
by tho newspapers out Of pure malice aud
love OF sensation.
, 1875-01-18

aud absurd exhibition Of cheap chivairy and
Hobndlian brnyalo-an exhibition which ia
specially offensive In Senator who ropre-
Ropts about an onlntls-load 0f oonatituonta.
II may be, however, TINT this Ia a sample at
the manners w!,ic}, will clanrnctorizo Tho
forthcoming minority III Congress, mid Tint
the old Democratic fashion OF blustcr, brnva-
do. md brnggnlocio h about to he innuglf-
rated again. If 70, Delaware ,nay congrat,'-
lats herself upon being we'll represented lit
that direction, If in no other Tho "cyas
Of the whole nation arc upon her."
, 1875-01-18

co-Prcsidcnt WILSON has written let
ter to tho Springfield Republican, maintain
ing that the Republican party is not dead.
Tho argument is IN easy ono to carry out !;
md it woulI not be worth tho Tice-Presi-
dents time to present it, if he had not
previously been quoted by the Republican rs
having said the party was dead. 1t would bo
MI easy thing, too, we fancy, to show that
The Springfield Republican is dead in tres
passes and sin, md especially dead to the
use Of exact statements Of individual opin-
inna