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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
Congress.

IN the CuHed States Senate, on Monday, tie
resolution Of Mr.. Eimunjs referring themes
sa.e Of tie House Of Representatives in regard
70 deyisinc means to count the electoral vote
20 a select committee Of seven Senators to act
With similar committee Of the House, was
agreed. Tie message Of the President sen; 10
tbo Scoa,s last session, vetoins tie bin rcluc-
inc the salary Of the President Of the United
States from $50 600 to S25 600 per anuum
was taken up. aod after debate The Senate re-
fused 60 pass the bin over the veto-yeas %,
nays 70. not The required two-thirjs voting in
tbeaGrmatiye Mr. Wright, Of Iowa, intro
Gucel j.l' q establish a court for the trial Of
contested elections in The cfices of PrcSiies,
AID V.ce-pns,t4ut. The resolution in re-
gard % The appointment Of Presidential cleo
tors in Oregon was further debated. the
House Mr. Knott. chairman Of the Judiciary
committee. introduced a bin regulating the
Proceedings IN the electoral count Tor President
aal Vice President: the bill was referred 20
Go select committee on that subject. \ reso-
'e;i1a CT Inquiry into the action Of Judge
T. Min South Carolina failed f1r want Of the
uc. s-slry two-;h,rls majority. \ resolution
,,,ru,urg the judiciary committee 90 report
IN a.l.a7r,srt 70 the constitution forbiiiiug
t.e eayu,a, 5f war claims 70 dislayal persons
was adopted by q vote Of l5oyeas to So n'ys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
The sovereigns Bulldozed by Sol
diers.


A good deal Of stress is laid by Republicans
upon the intimidation Of voters. That
tho cyl.rel people were " bu,IIozeI so 10
sin.ia,si ,h,, they would not go to the polls
lis The foundation upon which the revclu-
touists bu,ll their hopes Of sustaining the
fraudulent, Ats Of the Returning Board. and Of
securing the election Of Hayes and perpetual
tigu o. Gnu,ism. All the Intimidation is al
legged to have beoa prompted and executed by
the Democrats. vet, we have the confession OF
President Grant, 10 al'ujiug To the Invasion Of
Petersburg. Virginia, by United States troops
rpou bis order q few days prior to The cleo
u,o ,hl, they The troops may hare Sc
csrsta different result from ,ciai ,roud han,
been o5,qiss5 had they not been there The
white people were no, deferred, It's true, by
tho Freseuce Of troops. nom voting their seuti-
ncofs: but, many colorei people who would
have v1,-l with the democrats Il .sf, free &
express thc,rvul, we're afraid 70 10 50, crsiu-
l5us souls tbat they are believing ihey were
compelled % vote the Republican ticket or b
shot Or Imprisoned or tied % BY the thumbs
By Grla,s b.Ge-coatel gentry. For purpose:
~ iU,iu,Ia;i.o "a, elections L. 5. troops have
beca mostly employed Of late years, and We
are not Supplied at the Wholesale desertiou.
rom the racks Of those unwilling longer I,
perform such enforced degrading duty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
Especial Dispatch to the BdliimOre SUM-
Prospective Action of the House on
the Recognition of Gov. Hampton.

WAsuraGTcs, Dec. 19.-It is understood
that the purpose of Gen. Hampton to memo
ralize Congress was suggested by some OF his
friends in this city. The House committee
now in South Carolina will come back with
all the facts in its possession, and 1t can
do no less than report resolution in favor Of
the recognition of the Hampton government.
If this resolution is passed, as it will be, the
President, if be follows the precedent which
he has set himself, must accept the action OF
the House as settling the matter. In the case
OF Arkansas, when Brooks and Garland both
claimed to be Governor, the President sent IN
a message in favor of Brooks. but saying he
would abide by the decision of the legislative
branch Of the government. The House, on
the report of the Poland committee. voted that
the Garland government was the legal gov
ernment of the State. The Senate took no
action in the matter, but the President recog-
nized the decision Of the House as final, and
Immediately recognized the Garland govern
meUt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
The Disputed States.
T From the Bdltimoy: Sun 2Oh

From the Baltimore Sun con
The democratic Legislature Of South Caro-
lima yesterday elected Gen. NJ C. Butler TO the
United States Senate. The most prominent
merchants and taxpayers Of Charleston have
resolved to recognize the Hampton government.
Similar action will be taken throughout the
State. Gov. Hampton has taken steps to in
stal lawfully elected persons in the various
county and town Offices The congressional
committees examined members Of the canya
ing board yesterday, and will now investigate
the intimidation business at Charleston and
in the coast counties The Louisiana investi-
CATION yesterday developed further facts Of in-
| terest showing why the colOred people have
abandoned the republican party so largely in
the South The misrne, the stealing Of school
funds and all other funds the rpet-baggers
could get hold Of, the failure to punish crime,
the winkiDg at the murder of coored men, as
every such murder was Of great political
value to the republican party-tbese and 9TH
er causes were set forth the chief witnesses be-
ing colorcd men who bad changed their poll
tics. Gen. Anderson, member Of the re-
turning board, a's1 gave his testimony in a
manner satisfactory to the republicans. The
Florida investigation continues, as does also the
mandamus case before the Supreme Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
Note from Hon. Alex. H. Stephens
The following explains itself:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 10, 1916.

The following explains itself:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec 10, 1876.
Editor Constitutionalist, augusta, Ga;
The statement going the rounds Of the pa
pers that am advising friendly acceptance
Of the people Of the South Of the Inauguration
of Mr. Hayes is utterly unfounded never
have and never shall advise them or any other
people to give a friendly acceptance Of any adj
ministration inaugurated by the G,ossest frauds
and most pnlpable usurpation. While might
not advise forcble resistance TO m administra-
ton thus inaugurated, yet never could give
it the sanction Of my approval or friendly &C
ceptance For the overthrow Of 81 h a dyr ATTY
should rather appeal 10 the peaceful instrument
alities Of the Constitution. These are the
legislative halls, the judiciary, and the ballot
box. the latter Of which should ever be held "a
sacred as the Ark Of the Covenant
ALEX II STEPHENS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed By physician.
or sold By Druggists hatcarries such evidence OF
its success and superior virtue BoSchee's Ger.
man Syrup for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the
Breast. Consumption. or any disease Of the throat
and Lungs. proof Of that fact is that any per-
son afflicted. can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents
and try ts superior effect before buying the rsgu-
lar size at IS cents II has lately been introduced
in this country from Germany, and its wonderful
cures are astonishing every one that use it, Three
doses will relieve any case. Try it. Sold by
Light 8 Mitchell, Charlestown, and J. J. Gilbert
Herper's Ferry.
June Il, ls5G-eowly- Dec. %, is76.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

10 New York on Friday night police ofh-
Ger found woman named Julia Deems sit
ting on a curb-stone shivering with cold and
moaning over a bundle in her arms. In the
bundle the policeman found an infant frozen
t, death The wretched woman is the wife Of
drunkard, whose cruelty drove her into tie
streets to beg She was unable either to feed or
warm her child. aud tie baby died of cold on
its mothers breast. The wOman's grief 10 the
police station was pitiful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
PLEASING TO THE YOUNG.

With . due appreciation Of the very liberal pa
tronsgs bestowed the last holiday season. an esrly
call from all who are 10 want Of a Christmas To-
ken, be il big or little, is respectfully invited
Something TO suit the taste Of the most fastidious
be found on examination, whilst for those less
exactiDg the articles are numberless, the quality
superior, aud prices moderate. Call early and
secure choice.
December l6, 1876. G. L. Is.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
BANKRUPT NOTICE.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
for tho
DISTRICT OF WEST VA,
THOMAS 'a AS I LrcSlrD d IsDAshnurrcr.
Bankrupt,
4 WARRANT in Bankruptcy has been issued
n by said Court against the estate Of Thnmaa
Li?kllter, OF county Of Jefferson, and State Of
Yves, Virginia, in said District, who has been ad-
judged Bankrupt upon the petition Of his Credi-
tors, and that the payment o! any debts and the
delivery OF any property belonging To said bank
rupt % him. or for his USE and tho transfer Of any
property BY him are forbidden by law; and that
a meeting Of the Creditors OF said bankrupt, D.
prove their debts. and to choose more as
si2nees Of hi. estate, will be held ut a Court Of
Bankruptcy, tn be holden at Mar,insburg, in the
office OIL n. BLACKBURN, before II H. Blaoh-
barn, one Of the Regi,tersin BANKRUPTCY for said
District. on the 9Th day Of January, \. D., 1877,
al II o clOch \. W.
GEORGE KOONCE,
Deputy L. Z. harshal rs Messenger
December %, lS78-2t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

Something for Everybody.
We have Writing Desks, both Walnut and Paper
Portfolios. Photograph and Autograph Albums.
Building Blocks, Juvenile Books, Chatterbox Sc
ries. Toilet Sets, Violet Glasses, Parlo. Lamps,
Oil Paintings, Steel Engravings, Chromos, &c.
FINE CUTLERY for the Holidays. Call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Respectfully, LIGHF & MITCHELL.
Dec. Is ls16.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

a l:spstJb from Fort Davis says Mexican
rey..utiauisis have captured Miller. an Ameri-
en- banker, ~ Cpihulhua, aud demand $50
GOO gold As ransom lor his release Col. An
dreVs. With force IT infantry, cavalry and
artillery. has gone 10 the rescue The revolu-
ti'nI,,> are reported four hundred strong, and
have threatened - shoot Miller if they cannot
held hin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that will proceed TO
execute the provision. of the foregoing Decree at
nv store in Charlestown, between the hours Of Q
A. NJ, and Sunset on Tuesday, January %, 1876.
GEO. W. T. KEARSLEI.
December 90, ls76-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

The Mackey Legislature in South Carolina
is pretty much made up Of men of mark
about thirty Of them sign their names with an
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

Gen. rs r Blrilsti a distinguished federal
.7,.i,s. d,si it Piusield Mass. sunday last.
Ge Elr,let; lived somc time AFTER tte war 10
va. 81. AID 81 much i1 tLs work Of c7nciiia-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
THE REGISTER
FOR 1877.
Reduc elton in Price.

For fourteen years the WBEELISG RTssTER has
been accepted as the leading paper Of West Nir-
ginia. as at.ested by it, unrivalled circulation
Through sll those years i, has undevatingly stood
forth in defence Of the Constitution, the defender
81 law and of individual liberty; for economical
government in order that labor shall be lightly
burdened the equalization OF taxation the cor
reetion OF abuses in government.
AS 4 NEWSPAPER,
Oar aim has been 10 make the REGIsrER second
to none. Our telegrapbic arrangements, our cor
respondence, our market reports, are all Of su-
perior order.
The Year 1877
Bids fair TO be the most important and exciting
in American history. 4 good paper like the Reg
lister will be necessity in every family.
The WEEKLY REGISTER
Will be sent for one year for sl.5O, or six cop
les for $3.50 The FREE Pass ard the Weekly
Register will be sent one year for $3.50.
Address
THE REGISTER COMPANY,
Dec. %, l576-3t. Wheeling, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

Administrator's Notice.

rr,uE undersigned having duly qualified as Ad-
ministrator of the estate OF John wernwag,
deceased respectfully notifies all indebted 70 make
prompt payment, and those having claims 70 pre-
seH' '"'- c. w. LITTLEJ0HN,
n. &c at Adaiaisirdtor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
CARD CASES AND BASKETS,

Fine English Perfumery in elegant Boxes, English
and American Chronos, Autograph and Photo
graph Albums, Picture Frames IN great variety
and sizes, Pen wipers, Ink Stands with Thermom-
eters attached, Elegant sets Of Chiidrep's furui-
ture, Bureaus, Wash Stand, sad nice selection
OF Christmas Anuusls for both old and young
Large Picture Books and Transparent States with
endless variety Of minor Toys, Games, &c.,
al nd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

Wood needed by US. Unless shortly sup
Piled we'll be " out IN the cold"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
THE SITUATION

Il ) one 10 claim the attention Of the great Amer
l. lean people. Especially those who are indebt-
cd to US. BILLS must be paid" Andin order to
alleviate this difficulty to some extent we have
made extensive arrangements to receive
G Q II N
in payment OF billsor exchange sor Goods. and we
trust our friends and customers will give III is
matter their prompt and earDes, attention. We
do not want 70 fall into the hands of " Return
ing Board 70 be " counted out" Rcsp'ly,
Dec. 10, 1876. TRCSSELL & LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
Christmas Gods.
Christmas Presents

NESSRS. LIGHT & MITCHELL respectfully
wi invite their friends and the public generally
fn eall and SEQ their
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

Thrty-three years have passed since the in
PRODUCTION Of Dr. Bulls Cougl Syrup, and it
still stands rnrivalled. Price, % cents; five
bottles 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23

ever offered m THIS Town. Many OF thc arUcIcs
are entirely new in design, attractive in appear
snce, and would be treasured for a lifetime
memento Of the Centennial year Among the
Souvenirs in most general demand, il may suffice
to enumerate the following, all Of which are Of
the latest style, Of the mOst artistic finish, and
offered at the unreasonable prices, viz:
Russia, Pspier Msehe and Walnut Writing Desks,
bohemian Toilet Sets and Vases, Elegant
Ladies' Work Baskets, Brackets and Wall
Pnckaia Paner Mei,h ts And Bud Na.ea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-23
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
RECH, BABE AND BEAUTIFUL I!
G.. f.. BELLER,

WITH an eye to the wants Of the approaching
w season, has now open for the inspection Of the
public, the largest and most beautiful selection OF
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-21
MUD HUNTERS,
The Bulletin tells US that the


Chicago Times correspondent made appli-
ca!lcn to the revenue authorities for per.
mission to examine Hayes income returns.
but was peremptorily refused all infOrma-
ton on the subject.
Admitting that General Weitzel did
deny the mouser of the Times the free use
Of his Office books and papers, there is
nothing in that to indicate that Governor
Hayes made crooked returns to the inter-
nal revenue assessors when the income tax
was in force, It is mistaken idea to sup
pose that the records Of government offices
are preserved for the use Of the idle and
curious men who root in musty places for
slanderous secrets. When incomes were
taxed frequent complaints were made to
the commissioner of internal revenue
from all parts Of the country that the
assessors lists were liable to be exam
ined by men who had no business with
them. More complaints were sent from
this city than elsewhere. Men seeking
the shelter of the bankrupt act, or
who desired to be thought prosperous,
were unwilling that the sworn statements,
which pinned them down to facts, should
be exhibited to outsiders. 1t was the in
quisitorial nature Of the income assess
ment, and the liability to exposure Of
business secrets, which made that par
ticular tax SO unpopular in all sections Of
the country. Otherwise it was not bur-
densome, for it fell upon those who could
afford to pay, and not upon the poor, as
is the case with special taxes on business.
The complaints referred to drew from the
commissioner orders to assessors and col
lectors to allow the public access to the
lists only SO far as individuals wished to
verify the taxes set against themselves.
In case Of fraudulent returns, Of course
persons making them could not claim
such protection when suspected, and wit
nesses were called in to expose them and
aid in legal prosecution against offending
parties.
Unless MIR. Illden is to be punished Tor
perjury, his back returns should not have
been made public. The exposure has
greatly damaged his character, and if
done only for tat, the publication of his
false income returns is not generally ap-
proved.
In any case, the reporter of the Chicago
Times has nothing to complain of. His
imagination is equal to the occasion, and
he can set forth the income returns of
Governor Hayes in his own way, assisted,
as he has been, by that illustrious Andy
Johnson Democrat, James B. Steadman.
The fact that q suit filed in the United
States Court here, against Steadman,
charging him with being q defaulter to
the tune of half million dollars or more,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-21
win in no way injure the General's stand
imp in the Democratic party. So -.

win in no way injure the General's stand
imp in the Democratic party. So -
The Times reporter has overhauled the
State tax records Of Ohio, and given .
page of his paper to the publication OF
matter expected to damage Governor
Hayes. He finds no piano reported
among the effects of the Governor, and
has the affidavit of Fremont man that
there was a piano in the house. 1t is
possible the piano may have been rented,
or been the property Of the lady of the
house. That is small matter, and it is
not understood how the piano can be
played as an instrument for the election OF
Mr.. Tilden. The Chicago Times is work.
ing for head lines, and its sensations,
however faithfully accepted and repeated
by lesser lights, are doing no good for the
Democrats. Lies will come home to
roost, and the mud singer will find only
himself befouled.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-21
DEPENDING HIS REPUTATION.

Mr.. Alfred Bourges, who has been very
rudely assailed by the press Of this city
for the report he made of Mr.. IcErery's
Monroe speech, has declared his inten.
ton to protect his reputation at all haz-
ards. He has begun by publishing a
card, in which he reiterated with en-
phasis his statement to the campaign
committee, and instead of calling witnesses
leaves the question in such shape that the
next obvious step will be the interposi-
ton of the mutual offices Of friends.
He next called upon the editor of the
Bee and complained Of an epithet in
French which had been applied to him.
Failing to receive a promise of having
the offensive word retracted, he assaulted
Mr.. Limet and retired without intlicting
or receiving any serious personal damage.
Were there any other mode Of redress
against personal abuse to gentleman of
Mr.. Bourges' position in society and
habits derived from his Creole education,
We should feel disposed to censure him
for the appeal he has made to individual
force to right his wrongs. He recognizes
the code in full force, and believes be is
dealing with gentlemen who are willing
to square their actions by its require
ments. Unfortunately the fact that a
resort to personal combat is violation q
the laws of the State and wise laws too,
does not make the action of those
who disregard the statute unpopular,
nor is man really permitted by
public opinion to seek redress from
insult in any other way. 1t thus happens
that man who has led blameless life
here for more than fifty years-who has
enjoyed the respect of his friends and the
love of his relatives; whose word has
always passed current among all orders
and classes of his native city; who has
been called to the discharge Of important
official trusts, and proved himself in every
way perfectly honorable and honest man
and good citizen-feels called upon by
the remnant of an old barbarous senti-
ment which yet fingers here, to peril his
life to save his reputation.
When the issue was first joined betwe en-
him and Mr.. McEnery, every Democratic
paper in the city instantly declared that
the word of his antagonist alone was suf-
cient to carry public opinion with him
and he did not need to call for corroborat-
ing evidence One paper INDUCED in the
preposterous assertion that the word of
the gentleman in question was good
enough to outweigh the testimony of every
Radical in the State. But it seems that
Mr.. Bourges and his friends do not hold
these views and hence steps have been
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-21
ID i H ID d.

JOHNSON-At ten minutes past seven O'Clock,
Wednesday night September 20, 1876 HANNAH
JOHNSON, widow of the late William johnson,
aged sevenrytw0 years.
The frie Do and acquaintaK of the family, and
those of William B. Mason are respe ctfully invited
to attend her funeral from her late residence, No.
1872 Liberty street. This Evening, at four O'Clock
without further notice.
JACKSOE-At ten minutes PAST nine O'Clock,
Wednesday night, REONk5 FRANKLIN JACKSON,
aged seven weeks sou Of 4. B. Jackson and N. F.
Duncan.
The fre nds of the family respectfully invited
to attend the funeral at four clock This Eveninr
from the residence Of Mrs. C. Dune m, No. 4s7 Ba-
rome street. without further notice.
st. Joseph, Louisiana papers pleaie copy.