Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-09-23
Editorial Jottings.

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On September 2Sl, 1901 Philadelphia re-
ceiyed its charter from the State authorities.
The Nation is the latest newspaper venture
in Washington City. Mr.. J Brisbin Walker,
soa-in-hw Of Porte Cnyon, is the editor.
R,bcrt Bunwsll Rhe.t, Sr., formerly of
South CarOlina, and leader Of the Secession
Convention Of that State, del in Louisiana on
the li,b, aged rs years.
The ravages Of Yellow Fever at Savannah,
Georgia, are fearful, and the nor tllity on the
increase. The reports published of this dread
plague in Baltimore are without 6uaIa.ion-
no case having occurred there.
The trial Of General Blbcock, charged with
completely il the Safe-Burglary Conspiracy
case a, Washington, has commenced in that
ciiy-the jury is composed Of eight whites and
four blacks.
The Republicans of Berkeley County have
male the following nominations: For House
Of Delegates, Geo. A. Chri sman, Samuel Gold;
President Of County Curt, w lillian Dorsey +;
Sheriff, John W. Llmon; PROSECUTE ne Attor
ney II. B. Miller; Assessors, Fra nix T. Small
and John W. Carbaagh
The Pakersburg Sentinel says: We are
glad to see that the Hla. C. J FAulk ner has
girleI on his armor, and is doing bat tie for the
cause Of D,m ,cracy and reform. Mr.. Faux
uer is amongst, If not, the finest DICTATOR in the
slate, and Yields power and Influence on the
stump, rarely seen. It is 70 be hoped that he
viii visit this part Of the state, and give Us one
Of his best"
Henry Clay Dean emphatically denies that
he is Tor Hayes and Wheeler lie says in a
letter to q FREUD When ever you hea, Of
a muly COW climbing up a honey-locust tree,
tail foremost, aud calyiug in crows nest,
then you may calculate that will vote for
/ Hayes no, ill then
Henry Wa,toIsoH says:
Sometimes | fancy the bloody shirt viii
I turn out shirt Of Nessus 20 the Republican
/ party. You remember the fable Nessus'
1 Shirt was a bloody shirt and proved the death
of Hercules. Turn over the pages Of your
heather mytholOgy-not more heatheuism
than the record Of tie Presidential CANVASS
aud when found, stick pin You will dis
cover several suggestive anaOgcs."
We are as much pleased with Tillen's letter
of acceptance as Gen. Scott was with the oath
Of allegiance. We can take it every morning
and the oftcner we read it the better we like
it; it is SO strong, honest, and decided. And
then Hendricks doyetails in so beautifully
What a magnificent ticket:
1.-TWO souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one"
The nomination by the Democrats Of the
State of New York Of Hon. Lucius Robinson
as their candidate for Governor is universally
regarded as q julicious selection, Mr.. Robin
son being a gentleman of the hghes. personal
character and possessing eminent qualifications
for the position. He is esteemed by those who
best know him as a prudent. c5nse ryative, up
right man-the trusted and faithful custodian
Of some ofthe largest private and corporate in-
teres;s in the country His election is q fore
gone conclusion.
Hon. W. II. Tomlins1n, Of Mason County,
nominated for the Attorney Generalship on the
Peter Cooper ticket, declines. He announces
/ himself for Tilden and Hendricks DR.. l. 5.
Tanner, Of this county, declines a place on the
electoral ticket for the same reason. Jno. A.
Thomson, Esq, Of summit Point, however,
atiles with Peter, and remains upon the electo-
raj ticket lie is teeth and toe-nail for Peter
Cooper and-tbe Legislature. In this county,
so the best Of our knowledge, be is playing a
" lone hand "
/ Hell Gates monster explosion occurs Sunday
| S'h Listen 5000 pounds Of nitro glyccrino
viii make the rocks ly. The future conso-
/ queuccs to New York City are likely to be tre-
meud5us. 1t WILL at once remove the ship
| ping the warehouses and bonded storo-houses
from the lower to the upper end Of the island
/ Property beyond Harlem River is already held
at higher prices in anticipation Of a demand
for business and residential purposes, but it
viii take some time TO realize al the exrecta-
tious The removal Of the distractions at
/ Hell Gate it is expected will shorten the time
of travel between New York City and Europe
;wenty-four hours
A great many of the people Of orr State OK
pcct TO visi, the Centennial We hope those
who are Democratic voters will bear il mind
the elections and time themselves accordingly.
Il you 90 before the 10Th Of October. make
your arrangements certainly to return in time
Tor tie election held on that day. If you 90
after the 10Th &c; back before the 7th Of No
yembcr-in time Tor the Presidential and Con
grcssi'aal elections. Ifany of our Republi-
can friends design going to the Centennial, we
respectfully suggest to them to 60 about the
9Th OF October and remain a full moutb-if
they desire 10 make complete survey Of the
beautiful. curious and useful things on exhibit
tion there, Il won't repay a Republican to
miss any Of the sights there to vote in West
Virginia
The Public Meeting on Monday.