Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-04-22
Editorial Jottings.

the salary of the President Of the United States
to S25. 600.
The Supreme Court of the United States af-
frmed the validity Of the retrocession of Alex
andria to the State of Virginia. Justice
Swayne delivered the opinion.
The Indiana democratic convention on We'd
nesday, nominated Hon. Jas. d. Williams for
Governor. Mr. Williams at present repre-
scnts the second district of Indiana in the
United States House Of Representatives, and is
what is popularity known as an Old-lashioned
democrat.
Blaine is not sure whether it was a threSh-
Jag or sewing machine he went through on
Monday. He was operated on by Tucker
was up-braided felled down, rufled, hemmed
in on all sides, and, in fact, sewed up with a
single stitch Mr. Tucker went on compos-
edly-Dot having once lost the thread of his
discourse.
The grand jury in the Criminal Court Of the
City Of Washington have brought in a bill Of
indictment against Gen Blbcock and others
for conspiracy in the Infamous safe-burgary
transaction. Really President Grant is com
ing to grief when he finds his confidential
friends, everywhere around him, such success
ful candidates for seats in the penitentiary.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House is still engaged in the investigation Of
the Emma Mine fraud, and OF Gen. Schenck's
connection with it. It is thought the testimo-
ny will probably be closed some time next
week. The late minister is present every day
at the sessions Of the committee. aided by his
two able counsel from New York
\ pic5pocket at Philadelphia cut into the
pocket Of Hon. A. r. Boteler, few days ago,
aud relieved him Of its contents, in part. No
man in this country has contributed SO much
towards the success Of the Centennial Expo
si,ion as Col Boteler, aud none but Phill-
dclphia thief such as stole Charlie Ross could
have teen base enough to have made such
return for valuable services.
Mr.. Cox offered a resolution instructing the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House, to
indicate the mode aud ceremonial proper to
receive the Emperor Of Brazil, aud the Presi-
deaf Of The Republic of Peru when they visit
the capital Of the nation We had supposed
that these two respectable gentlemen had dof
oil their titles when visiting this country, aud
bad come here as private citizens. But we can
safely leave all such matters to that commit
tee.
We learn from some Of our citizens who
were 10 Washington on Saturday last, that
the special order fixed for that day for cons i'd
ering the bill upon the subject Of naturAlizl-
ton, nationality, and foreign marriages, and
upon which our Representative, Mr. Faulkner,
was TO have addressed the House 10 expana-
ton Of the bin, was crowded out by the priyi
legged proceedings il the Kibourn case, and
the further consideration Of that bill post
pOaed until to-day.
The Washington papers still continue TO re-
buke the Washington RePubljeGR for its indie
cent aud contemplate attack upon Mr.. Faulk-
ner, aud its dastardly retreat after his denun-
citation Of the slanderer in the House of Rep
reseutatives. The Morning Ne,rs of Monday
last thus refers to the subject:
The Chronicle should have credit for the
fair thing 10 relation 10 Mr. Faulkner, whose
triumphant yndicati1n Of himself brands bis
assaj.aut as q sanderer The Republican is
Incapable Of a similar act Of magnauimity."
It's a good time to recall some of the excel
lent advice long ago given by John Adams
"Blt let us take warning, and give it to our
children Whenever vanity aud gayety, a
love Of pomp aud dress, furniture, equipase,
buildings, great company, expensive diversions
and elegant entertainments get the better of
she principles and jud meutS Of men aud wo-
men, there Is 30 knowing where they will stop,
nor into what evils natural, moral, or politi
cal, they viii lead US.
Was The great politician peering into the
future aud reading its dark pages when he
spoke ,hus'
The wife ot the late A. T. Stewart has dis
posed ol lie interests Of Mr. Stewart in the
mercantile business to Judge Hilton il ex-
change i1r the million dollars left Judge Hi
ton by Mr. Stewart for services rendered.-
Mrs Stewart states in the conveyance. as one
Of the considerations, her desire to eiTectuato
the wishes Of her late husband, that the BUSH
ness in which he was engaged may be contiu-
ned aud carried on, the same as if be were liv-
ing, for The purpose Of giving employment to
The many pcrsous now engaged in the manage
uc4t Of the business Of the firm.
The pi.tsburs Telegraph in a recent notice
ortlecaice5s ofthe "Pi;tsburg Division" Of the
u. so. r.. "a, makes the following compH-
mcu,ary mention Of our former young county
man, Capt. James Barrol Washington, son
Of The LAKE Col Lewis W. Washington
"J e Washington, Esq, Assistant Audi
Cor, who came from the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad % this city few years ago, has
proven himself an excellent accountant. aud
the business Of that department was never
more promptly or satisfactorily conducted
lhlu under his administrator lie is very
C urt1o1> aud Obisue, has an efficient corps
# clerks ana is esteemed by all his associates.
HIS qualifications Tor the office are recognized
by the le>Sgcs 10 bis continuance az the head
Of the Auditors Department.