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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
Giving IN the Cut,

The following is paragraph from q letter
to the Shepherdstowu Register from Browns
Crossing, in this county, signed Argus" >
We DO not know who the c1uSummate fool is
who wrote IT, Like the son of Aristor. he must
have had a hundrel ewes it he saw all that he
says occurred 10 " the cut " The magnificent
scene e the morning sun, gIjtteriug upon the
many siilel Eusines lying in the cnt. " did
not inspire him so much as did the " Engines
lying jn the cut.' The Registers Argus like
bism Neurological pr,geuitor, Is man Of (I- Eyes:
4 few mornings since, as | approached
this place all was bright aud beautiful. and
nothing could have presented a more masuii-
cent sceae than the golden light of the morn
inc SIM, Glirteriug upon the many guided
Eugiue, lying IN " the cut the Guerrilhs
famous place for rohhing the trains and pas
seusers Of the B. * O. r. r. during the late
uUpea>lutnt>S. Bat an my magniied no.
iiaus about the golden Offering scene went 10
the tbiuuest air. when I contemplated the
burning OF several emigrlnts, and rohbng ma
tive citizens of their personal effects at this
point They had no mercy on their victims
rhey there sacrificed iouocent life, and now
they thiuk. OF the ruin they wrought, only with
rcmorSe % their terror stricken consc;euceS. -
sad and llmeuiabc viii be their future; they
viii be as vasahoHds aud outclsts, wandering
Der the fair face Of nature without one linger-
ing ray Of hope, or light to guide them on their
WY, bet with murder stamped upon their
hearts So deeply that it can never be objtera-
Ted, until they have reached the awful doom
tia, awaits them 10 hell
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
Editorial lettings.

The first gun in w st Virginia did ut
q Off Boston Post
The second will. Wait Til.den.
Over two thousand applications have been
nlde to enter the lists at the centennial tourna-
ment, and as there are only TO be fifteen
knights in the affair it is perfectly dreadful to
contemplate the number Of dismcunted caval-
~ who will be strayiug aioot around the conn-
try chewing the bitter end Of disappoint-
ment.' Tie prizes 10 be awarded to the sue
cessful contestants consist Of gold and silver
tea sets elegant bronze ornaments, richly cary
ell pitchers, breech- loading rifles, &c.
In commenting upon the assessment Of
clerks, the Lyuchburg I'TginiaR says:
We are c'edihly informed that a lady
whose name we could give, Though it would cost
her the position she holds if we did wrote to
a friend IN this city that CHE had TO Contribute
che hundred dollars Of her small pay, as a
clerk, to the election fund all If which was
" very hard on poor widow" Perhaps Ztck
will be after her again, as al that fnud WAS
spent in West Virginia. Ohio, and Indiana.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
The {" Solid South. +"


The campaign cry Of the Radical leaders
from this oft is ~ Solid South By this
they expect to create apprehension in the
Northern mind that ideas hong since dead in
the South will dominate the democratic party
If their candidates are elected, and hope to be
able through this apprehension to stay the tide
in the North aslius; their proscriptive and
corrupt rule. Nor rs this the only result that
they expect 70 accomplish by the cry. Under
the cover Of a false halloo Of \ Solid South "
American soldiers are translated from fields Of
duty 10 become instruments in suppressng
popular opinion in the South. Already the
military force Of the Government is directing
its machinery against the oppressed and tax
ridden State Of South Carolina. Louisiana,
North Carolina and Florida have reason to APP
prehend the same ordeal Since October the
Radicals know that the seal Of condemnation
is on them that the American people, North
and South, have determined that Reform shall
be inausGrated, and that to accomplish it the
Radical party must be defeated They know
that if left unfettered the people en- the eth
DAG Of November Will eject The Democratic
ticket aud subject the most Of their leaders to
punishment for the frauds and corruption Of
which they have been the authors and abettors,
and realizing this there is no yilliny that will
uol be prlctised by them l; is but a little
while until their rule will eud forever bat 4
little while until they will be called
10 give an account Of their stewardship
aud the people Of the threatened
States appreciate the magnitude Of the issues
impending and will no, be deferred by the bay
ouet Of the dcsp or the threats Of the poiti-
cal desperate from performing their duty
There Will be no colonization Of voters, ne
stufling Of ballot boxes no intimidation by
soldiery that can prevent full and free ex-
preston Of the popular will in those States Of
the South. Their uicss are all known aud
their day Of settlement is upon them Il Is
not with the South, but with the Nation o
people sorely oppressed by public robbers that
they have to deal, and the more crimes they
commit between his and the 7th Of November
20 uerpe,ulte their authority, the more certain
swift and radical wiz be the punishment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
Federal Interference.

President Grant, as anticipated, has deter.
mined to actively interfere in the politics of
South Carolina lie has yielded to the poli,i-
cal pressure and issued Proclamation stating
that at has been satisfactorily shown to him
that instructions and domestic violence exist
in several counties Of the State Of South Caro-
liOa, and that in many counties Of the same
State combinations of armed organizations
known as rifle clubs ride up and down by day
and night. .murderiug some pelceable citizens
and intimidatiug others, and he therefore, 10
pursuance of the authority vested in him
under the constitution, commands all such
persons to dispense and retire pcaceably TO
their homes within three days, and he invokes
the aid and cooperation of all good citizens Of
the State to uphold the laws and preserve the
public peace" \ military order has also
been issued putting federal troops in the field
for use
In view Of the stimpola Of the better
portion Of the white men Of the Republican
party in South Crolina to the support of
Gen Wade Hampton and the determination
Of thousands Of the more intelligent colored
people who are tired of miSgovernment and
wholesale plundering Of property holders, to
uphold the standard held aloft by the Demo-
cratic clniilltc, it was not hard to persuade
President Grant, who es,eems the success Of
the Republican party more highly than he
does honest administration of the laws, and
the perpctuity Of Constitutional Union, that
"iusurrecton and domestic violence exist" in
South Carolina The contradiction, by The
best people Of the State, Of the false GccuSa-
tons preferred Ivy Cbdmberlaiu and his car
pet-bls followers avail nothing with Grant,
Chandler, Cameron ard Others who continue
to wave the bloody shirt aud welcome any
udiuss of disturbance that will give them u
pretext for stirring up anl perpe;uating sec
tioual hate The result Of the recent elections
has phreuzed the Radical leaders and they
will resort u the most unScrupn,ouS means
Of breaking the force of the popular express
sion IN favor OF Reform and honest govern
meut. 1t wont DO The fat has gone forth
Tilden will be orr next President, and then
Prosperity will prevail, throughout oar Dor
derS, aud Peace be within our habitatonS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
A CARD.

should not have given myself or the
,,,l;c all this trouble, had | not been per-
emplotily called to it BY lenstheuei eri'i-
cism in the editorial Of the Shepherdslosn
Reoister. Mr.. little, with considerable acH'
mouy, writes:
"Mr. Koonce. when be withdrew from inc coz
test for Sheriff, "missed bis hgure, % oehe.,ns
tina. he could sell the Republican parry VI '"''
County TO Mr. Sublette."
IL Is curious question, how human being
can sit down. and deliberately write an ecito'
rial of matter of so unfrieDdly and malignant
character. to mislead the unretectlng popu'ace
The mere statement of such procedure Is
abundanty sufficient to expose 1t to reprooa-
ton. II is not only destitute OF proof, OUT
the evidence is directly against II. am
thankful TO say, all that have done was with
the full knowledge aud consent OF The hepuo-
lican leaders. And that live among apeo-
pie whom need neither to practice dis
honest concealment of my views. nor to stand
in the painful position Of having anything 10
do with those diabolical principles, which are
inadmissaLle under any circumstances and Tor
which | have the utmost horror and contempt.
The Republicans called mass meeting and
ItsOlNtu 10 supPoib MI puOio'N'
understanding that Republican should be
one Of his deputies if elected.
The gentleman had made to himself several
hypothesis concerning the result of the late
election.
Ii needs no response other than to say: IL
did not require his prophetic instinct, nor yet
the knowledge Of ChirosophiSt to foretell the
ultimate triumph of a party which had but
little opposition, from the ndisputabe fact,
that time was no; given to exert an opposite
Influence.
Nothing can be more obvious from the driit
of the Prophets strain than that he is deeply
preudiced or has been deceived by some false
and allacous person. II so snch are conse-
quences which legitimately result from the
adoption Of the principle Of accommodation.
] need not take further notice Of the reputa-
ton that the gentleman gives ne. BIT there
is one benefit arising from it, which, though
never thrown in, is doubtless very considera-
tie. There is nothing which more denotes a
great mind. than the abhorance of envy and
detfactions
Aopi soil qui mall penSs.
Oct. %, lS7G--lt. q. N.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

Satisfaction guaranteed to Ladies, Gentle
men, Misses and Children il they purchase the
celebrated Boots and Shoes Of Nance & Stern.
Their equal for durability comfort, beauty and
low price are not in this market. Jos. Gold
smith sole agent for this county. See adyer-
tisement. t2ll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

The Winchester Times says " Elmwood,
the beautiful country-seat OF Geo. w Ward
Esq, with forty acres Of land, on the north
western turnpike. about mile aud half from
the city, has been purchased by Gen. John @.
Walker, Of Texas General Walker, who is at
present in Philadelphia, will return with his
family in the couree Of week and take pos
session OF his property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
Cut This Out, 1t May Save Your Life.

There is no person living but what suffers more
or less with Lung Disease, Coughs, Colds or Con
sumption. vet some would die rather than paw IS
cents Tor bottle Of medicine that would cure them
DR.. A. Boschec's German Syrup has lately been
introduced in This country from Germany, and its
wondOrous cures astonishes every one that try it.
II YOU doubt what We say in print cut this out and
take il to your Druggists, Light 4 Mitchell,
Charlestown, and J. J. Gilbert llarper's Ferrr,
ard get sample bottle Tor 10 cents aud try il, or
4 regular size for - cents.
June a, lSIG-eowly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

The barn of a. D. Harlesty, near Berry
Vile, Clarke county, Va, was burned on Fri
day night week, eniailing loss OF 81 200, on
which there was no insurance. The FIRE was
the work Of al ;uccudiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

The venerable journalist and politician,
Traucis Preston Blair, died Wednesday.
at his residence, Silver SVing, in the s7,h
wear Ul lis age
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

Arc yoD bilious? Do y1u feel lrowsv -
Have You the " blues Take L1se Of Dr..
Ea.s Vegetable Till
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

for Gentlemen. Youths, BOYS and Children, OF
Foreign and Domestic Cassimeres ID TOO ve.
known n need comment. Suffice il To say, Reldy
Made Clothing was never known 10 be- a. loa b
price, As substantial in make. or a. perfect b BE-
as at present, and the proprietor OF The Tra
Fronts Justly brides himself dpon his department.
guaranteeing satisfaction 20 all who patr0nl.
his establishment. Oar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

The Supreme Court ef Appeals will begin
an adjourned session here to-day friday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21
Terms Cash.

Gs-sale 10 commence at O'Clock, :, ",
G.. ". DE- L. SNiIH.
Tfusiee
Middleway, W. Va, Sep. %, i57e-t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

FREDERICK o. PGIYCE.
Secretary.
NEW YORK, Oct. Is, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-21

We Offer Moquettes. Tapestry, nrn.sell, The,
Ply. Ingram. List, Rag and Stair Carpets N or.
usually low prices. Also. Table, Floor AID Snir.
oil Cloths. Rugs lIassocks, etc. Window Shade,
in Linen with Fixtures. The reputation u ou-
STOCK of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
Temperance Reform Movement.


The great revival movement in behalf Of
temperance is going forward with undated
activity. The various reform clubs in Bos-
ton already number more than five thou
sand members. The Boston T'rareier gives
returns from twentynine Massachusetts,
towns and cities, outside Of Boston, embrace
ing a membership of nearly seventeen thou
sand These returns were made up to the
first Of April, but any figures as TO member
shin do not long hold good, the movement
is spreading so rapidly. In Maine, where
the movement originated more than twenty
thousand have thus been organized into re-
form clubs. and in New Hampshire, upwards
of ten thousand And one Of the most re-
markable and hopeful features Of the move
ment is to be found in the fact that, not
withstanding this membership has been
mainly gathered from a class hitherto re-
garded rs hopelessly lost not more than ten
or fifteen per cent. have as yet failed TO
live sacrcdly up to their pledge. We pity
the heart so cold and fathess as not to pull
safe with new life and hope at such a spec
tacle as this
In Massachusetts this result has been
largely produced through the labors of Dr.
Reynolds, graduate Of Harvard. lie has
been practicing physician, and from a
moderate drinker saw himself certain to be-
come a sot when the Twenty-seventh Psalm
saved him. lie says that is the hope Of
every poor drunkard who seeks to be saved
"Lord, be thou my helperl" The members
of clubs organized under him generally ac-
cept the great truth taught them, that their
only hope is in God, welcome religious aid,
and freely attend the churches.
This remarkable revival is now extending
10 Vermont, and rapidly growing clubs have
been formed in Montpelier, Burlington Rut-
land, Vergennes and st. Adams It will
doubtless extend TO other towns, and we
trust it may produce the same cheering re-
suits as have been shown elsewhere. We
seriously hope all true friends Of temperance
will meet this movement with a ready hand
aud hopeful spirit, and cheerfully give all
the aid in their power TO work laden with
such precious fruit.
One secret Of the success OF the reform
movement seems 10 be- that it proceeds on
the correct theory that real reform comes
from within, and is an individual, personal,
free-will matter, and not something forced
upon man by any outside power or inAu-
oncn Thera oro tuapv a. formal oi1s ia 70.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
Special Washington Correspondence.

WAsHISGroN, D. C., April p, 1916
Mssfs Editors Without pretending to write
letter to-day, will pen thought or two, rcla-
tive to Presidential candidates was surprised
to notice a month more since that in your lead.
ing editorial, you declared strongly in favor Of
VIM H. Bristow for the Republican candidate
The Vermont convention has since met and nom
mated delegates, giving them no instructions. The
WArcHSiAS seems to be- since said convention
an advocate Of the no destruction policy. Such
policy would no doubt meet the views OF Vermont
Republicans far better than to ask their support
for Mr.. Bristow From this point Of view it would
be inconsistent for the reform Republicans 10 sup
port him lie can not turn back and point TO a
long life in public service in hours of trial and
imminent danger and say, there is my record,
showing my fidelity to all the fundamental prin-
cipes of a free and honest government lie was
educated in q section that bears no love or SYM
pathy toward the Republicanism Of New England
That Mr.. Bristow should be the first choice Of any
Southern state is not strange but Vermont ought
not to forget so soon the lesson Of Southern
President in the person Of Andrew Johnson and
yet the people were far better acquainted with
Johnson when he was put upon the national
ticket, than they now are with Bristow The pol.
icy Of Mr. Brstow as an executive oficerhas never
been TO make treason odious," although 1t has
been his fortune to receive the order 10 let no
guilty man escape" 1t was opportune that he
should come into the cabinet just when frauds
upon the revenue were being investigated aud ex-
posed, in time to champion the reform, and thereby
obtain hollow endorsement by partisan leaders
as the fittest man in the nation for the next Pres
idency That Vermont or any segment Of it
should be caught with the such chalf, say again
surprised me You are by no means the kind Of
Republicans that he should marshal, nor is he the
fttest man to become your leader
From all the candidates now prominent, Mr.
Blaine best represents the reform Republicans
and he pre-eminently represents the best portion
Of the Republican party of the whole country
lie is such man as the true supporters OF Repub-
lican principles will always seek. Everybody
would expect such man to receive the support Of
Yermont-a state always in the advance ground
upon all questions Of public policy or personal
rights. Other men as good may come to the front
at Cincinnati, but believe no better man will he
nominated. Vermont makes so few mistakes
upon questions OF great magnitude, that mistake
in this instance would cause universal SUNRISE
and regret. That the wAronMAS will point the
right way will continue to be the hope Of
A READER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26
The Promised " Reform.v

The quality of reform promised by the
democratic party may be judged from the
immediate fruits of their ascendancy in the
House of Representatives. Six Of the dem.
ocratic officers of that body have already
been found concerned in corrupt transactions.
The veteran journal clerk, who had served
for thirty years, was turned out to make
room for democratic politician, who immc-
diately began to use his place to feather his
own nest Pending the passage of bounty
bill, he undertook to buy mp claims and
shave the claimants, and his case is so bad
that even democratic committee is com.
PEELED TO report against him. His assistant
is also under charges.
Further cases are thus rccited by the
Tribmes correspondent The pompous,
bdrly doorkeeper, who has so long been dis
respectful TO members and a terror to pages,
was to-day retired for causes not creditable
TO himself, aud there are rumors that the
record Of another high official of the House
is soon to be investigated upon charges Of
having been indicted more than once for
grave offenses. Two other officers of the
House are already being investigated Mr..
Boughton, by the military committee, and
Green Adams, by the committee on expendi-
lures IN the post-ofiice department"
There never before has been such a de.
velopment of corruption among the officers
of the House. Very pertinently is it asked
"If in four months the democratic House
finds that six OF its own officers have been
concerned in such transactions, what would
be the result if the party should control the
patronage of the nation ?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

THE Cnors, Comprehensive reports gath
cred by the Toledo (Ohio) Blade from
over two hundred points in Ohio, Michigan,
Indiana and Illinois, indicate that the pros
poets of wheat in the principal wheat pro
ducing regions of those states are unusually
good. In southern and central Michigan the
farmers are sanguine of having better crops
than for years, and the same is true of the
great wheat fields of western and northern
Illinois and northern Missouri. In the rich
new lands of northwestern Ohio the pros
poets are not so good, much of the wheat
having been drowned out. Through central
Indiana and central Illinois very much of
the wheat has been winter killed, and many
fields have been plowed up A half crop is
all the farmers hope for. There will be a
large quantity of spring wheat sown this
year, and the acreage planted in corn and
oats win probably be greater than ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

PRESIDENTS SAIARYy-The brief mes
sage of General Grant clearly explains the
grounds upon which he yetoes the bin re-
ducing the Presidents salary to twenty-five
thousand dollars. Even those who do not
concur in his conclusions will we believe,
respect the manliness and directness with
which he meets the question. lie approved
the increase Of the salary 10 fifty thousand
dollars, both because twas an item of bill
which he could not well veto, and because he
deemed it right. lie vetoes the reduction
because he believes it wrong, and because he
is unwilling TO deny TO his successor what
he considers just to himself, This was the
manly way of treating it, Aud when it
comes to the real merits of the case, though
differences of opinion may remain, there is
very much to be said for the Presidents
position IIe is right in saying that salary
of fifty thousand dollars is relatively no
larger than half the sum at the beginning of
the century. lie is very pointed in saying
that while the salary Of the President has
only been doubled within that time, that of
members of Congress has been increased
nearly sevenfold. And he presents a strong
argument when he points out, what is I'M
doubtedly the fact, that with the large
social demands upon him a President cannot
well keep his annual expenses within twenty
five thousand dollars. The people rightly
want economy, but they know that times
have changed, and they do not object to
paying their chief magistrate a salary ade-
quate to maintain the proper and becoming
dignity of the office
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-26

LINCOLN STATUE.-On Good Friday,
which was also the anniversary of President
Lincoln's assassination, new statue of
President Lincoln was unveiled at Washing
ton, the ceremony being performed by the
President in the presence of the cabinet
justices of the supreme court, foreign minis
ters, congressman and other spectators, esti-
mated to number twenty five thousand, The
statue, by Ball, of Florence, is pronounced
as good as the best of the many Lincoln
statues. II is Of bronze, and of colossal
size Mr.. Lincoln is represented as standing
erect with the emancipation proclamation in
one hand, while the other is outstretched
over slave from whom the shackles have
just fallen. The most notable point about
the statue is the manner in which its cree.
ton was suggested and the expenses thereof
were paid the suggestion and the first sub
seription were made on the morning after
the Presidents assassination, by Charlotte
Scott colored woman living at Marietta,
Ohio. All the remaining money about
seventeen thousand dollars, has been sub
scrbed by colored people in different parts
of the Union. Among the ex5 rcises follow
ing the unyeiling of the statue were the
reading of a poem by Miss Cornelia Ray
(oolored), aud an Grafton by Frederick
Douglas