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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

We have several times urged the colorcd
voters of South CAROLINA 10 support Genera
Hampton aud the Democratic State and Local
tickets. We caonot see how they can dc
otherwise They are citizens Of the State
their welfare is involved with that Of their
white neishbors Certainly, if they reflect
they VIII see that Mr. Chamberlain has utter
ly called to give tie State peace, prosperity OF
good government General Hampton, man
Of influence ard character, soleinnly pledges
himself and his associates on The Democratic
ticket to give the State houesi government and
TO secure to the eolored people every right
Why should they not take him at bis word
We suspect that many Of them intend TO do
SO. and this accounts foT this last and desperate
expedieut of Chamberlaiu's which has been
so promptly exposed by members Of Lis own
party.-Netr York Herald, Oct. 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
The Crook in His Tail.

my friends" said returned missionary,
at one Of the late anniversary meetings, Z" let
us avoid sectarian bitterness The inhabitants
Of Hinlos,on, where have been llbcrins for
many years have proyerb that Though you
battle dogs tail in oil and bind tin splinis,
yet you cannot get the crook out Of it, Now,
a mans sectaraD bias is simply the crook 10
the dogs tail which cannot be eradicated, and
hold that every one should be allowed to
was bis own peculaTity 10 peace
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Not long ago, as an elderly couple were out
walking, LADY on the opposite side Of The
street tripped and fell down. Tie I'D gentle
man rushed across the street, raised bis bat,
and offered to assist her in any possible way.
His SIC followed him across at a slow pace,
and, witnessing his devotion to the stranger,
she got mad and shook her is, at him. KS
all rights all right" be whispered. "Yes,
know It is, she hotly exclaimed. Here
an unknown woman stubs her toe, and you
plough across the street TO cat her Up with
kiDduess. The Other day, when fell down.
stairs, yoz stood and laughed, and chuckled
and uckled your, ribs, and wanted to know If
vas praeticins for a eHcBs" naf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
.I3lllgS FEI7I STbPHgl SPlIIGS

nNE mile and hall from Stepheuson's Depot
~ p. o., Frederick coanty, Va, viii be opened
June 18th.
TERNS.-FOr MAY. June, September and Oc-
taber. $500 per day, Sl2.50 per week and $40 per
month. For July aud August. $3.50 per day
sSl per week and $50 per month Of p days. '-
Children and servants halt price.
jan, l. ls16.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Look at it. When the war closed the Fede-
raj debt was $4,000 600 600 During the
eleven end half years succeeding the Repub-
lican Administration collected by taxation
from the people a4,4OO, 600, 600, and only
5000, 600 600, according to the-showing Of The
party, has been paid on the public debt. 1t Is
. disgraceful exhibit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Father what do printers live on?'
"Why DO you ask that singular question,
my son"
Because you said you bad not paid lin fOT
two OF three years and yet you get the paper
every day"
y" Eliza take tbat child out Of tie room
Where did he 60, such strange no,ionsof right
aud wrong%
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
T&T v. D. GALLAHBl. EDITORS
DEFERRED ARTICLES
Muscles against Brains.
-e have. herotofore. pnbl!shed the substance

We have, heretofore, published the substance
Of the following paragraph. As Capt. David
II. Cockrill, one of our best citizens, is the
hero, we give the story as related by an ex-
change:
When jackson was moving or to strike Nc
Clellau's flank on the Chickahominy. be came
TO stream that had no bridge, and couldu I
be crossed without one he General had
brought with him from The Valley man, full
of energy who had served him in emergencies,
and in whom he had the utmost conhlence.-
IL called bis man and told him the stream
must be JriL .ed Immediately; the regular en-
Q uerrs were advised Of the fact. In a short
time the hardy, energetic ,carpenter, aud the
D lished men Of science were at the stream,
the former had his plan, the latter had theirs F;
b wished TO 90 to work at once without draw
iugs, but they objected until they could perfect
the plans on paper. The engineers retired to
their tent to perfect a. paper bridge, the car
penter took bis men and went to work making
rail one In a very short time he appeared
at the generals tent and reported briefly, thus /:
a General, that bridge is done; but them pic
lures Amt come yet. s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

There was little gathering, the other even
iug, and a lady, With The desire 10 chasten the
conversation asked young man II he had
never felt deep aud subtle thrill, ful!aess OF
feeling, 50 to speak, that reminded bim oi
another life. He said be had once. 1t was
when be was in the country, aud the doctor
called it cholera morbus. aud charged him 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
PERSONAL!

NOAH WALINER - CO.,
Celebrated Clothiers Of Baltimore, Nd,
Announce the Introduction of plan of ordering
Clothing and UndcrNvcar
By LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
Nil send on application their improved aud acea-
rate
RULES ron SELF MEASUREMENT,
and a fen lire Of samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS, CASSlMERES, COAIlNGS,
SHlRTINGS. Gc., thus enabling parties IN any
part of the country To order their Clothing and
Shirts direct from them, With the certainty Of re-
cciying garments OF
The frrg Tatcs, SITE
sud ll6st Perfect Fit AtiaiHGJle.
Goods ordered viii be sent by Express TO any
As is wen kn5wn throughout the Soethern
States they have for Forty-Tbree Years
EXCELEED
in all departments or their business. which is a
srbs-aatial guarantee as % the character Of the
Goods they Will out.
A larg. aud wel'-aSsOrted stock OF
READY-HADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line o.
Furnishing Goods,
Including all the latest Novelties in Design, and a
POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express C. o. D.
there win De no collection charge GA amounts o
so and over.
Rules for SELF Measurement samples OF GOOD
ard Price List sent Gree 90 application.
The attention OF the Trade is invited 20 GU
Wholesale Department which Is always kept oI
o. the highest standard
NOAH WALKER & CO.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems aud Boy:
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, either read
mad. OF made % order.
le5and le7 Baltimore street. BALTIMORE,
May IS, lS5G-ytt. ND
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

No'woman with proper appreciation Of
her rights viii marry man 60 tall that she
can't reach lis hair
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

"I hate to bear people talking behind ones
back" as tie robber said when The constable
was chasi1s biz. and crying =" Stop thief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

The useless waste Of money on weddings
and funerals Gals for reform. Extravaganee
makes young men drelI marriage All death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Tom Thumb is going TO Texas 70 live, and
the Chicago TINES thinks that some day We
shall heat. Of Tom being nswaylaid and abducted
BY Texas grasshopper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Spriggins says he once prevented severe
caoe Of bydrophobia by simply getting on a
high fence and waiting until the dog bad gone
away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

The marriage in Loplou, England, Of Nel-
sou Bliss to Miss SussG Work was a happy
one for the lady. She exchanged lie Of
Work for one OF Bliss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
ENTLER HOTEL,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. Va.

HAYING leased the Entler Hotel it is now
open for the accommodation Of the Public.
The Table will be bountifully supplied with al!
the luxurics and substantas that the city and
country markets afford None bit polite and at
tentive servants will be employed, ana nothing
comfort and pleasure of guests. The Stable will
be attended by an experienced Ostler.
L. +. ETCHISON,
February 8, 1916. Iropsletor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
"EVERETT HOUSE"
Corner Of Queen and Burke Streets,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA,
william Rutlcdge, Proprietor.

TTIHIS popular House has bccnt thoroughly reno
vatcd. aud the present proprietor who as
samed charge on the lst OF April, is now prepared
20 accommodate guests In the most comiortao K
and satisfactory manner The house contains =
chambers. all oTwhich have been handsomely FUR
nished with new furniture.
THETABLEwill be well supplied with the best
themarkctaGords, prepared by experienced cooks
~ Charges Moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with choice vcrte-
Of Pure Wines and Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with attentive Ostlers.
NV old patrons and the general public are invi-
ted To give me call.
NavS4..ISI3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28

Ladies, it was Moses, at the Red Sea, who
originally ordered tie tide back.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
About Potatoes.

We never believed, with Jay Cooke, that a
public debt was public blessing, but it can
not be sain-sayed that good often comes on, OF
evil. For instance, the potato bug
has been the canse Of the largest and best crop
Of potatoes ever raised in this country. Our
readers will be startled by this assertion, but
when we tell them the ground Of this position
they will enlist on our side. Potatoes are
somewhat "stall Of lie among tie pco-
pie in this section, ard when the potato bug
made its appearance, man, woman aud child
enlisted to cxtermina,e it aud stay the ravages.
The result was that the bug was not.only reu-
dcred powcrlesS, but the potato crops received
proper attention, and The result isan abundant
aud better crop than we ever had before. II
the lug is hot soon exterminated there is 20
telling what the potato crop may arrive al,
with the attention and cultivation il is uow
receiving from our people in their efforts to
destroy the bug Now we submit 20 our read
ers ii The above theory is not plausible.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28


Among the tide of people pouring into ihc
circus, was benevolent looking woman Of
forty, carrying an umbrella oD her shoulder
and sbiupIastcr in her Fingers. She handed
out the quarter and was pushing along, when
the ticket agent called out:
" See here, madam, ! must have fifty cents.
ITS all rgbt-ru good Democrat" she
replied, trying to get in.
" Another quarter madam" be said, as ho
detained Der.
81 say I'm good Republican, and lsay
two shilIingsis enough" she exclaimed, be-
ginning to look mad
"More money or you must stand aside, ~
said the dooT.kecper ia 6rm voice.
" Now | won't do il /" she blunty replied,
'T've walked four miles to see the show and
I'm going TO see it, Seems TO me you're
mighty bigh-nosed about it, and seems to mo
that I'm just as good as you are, II don't
own 90 mammoth asgravation Of animals"
" Two shillinss more, madam, was is
song.
"IIl soy thirty" she remarked, feeling in
Der pocket.
Cant DO it, madam.
"Theu III say thiriy-onc.
Can't do it."
Thirty-two."
Don't block the way, madam"
See here, mister Snowman, with a cage Of
byeuas, that's my last offer. II you want the
cash, all right. II you don't why say the
word"
Stand one sido madam, if you pleaSo,"
was the reply and she stood. She went oFcr
to a stand and bought glass ofrcd lemonade,
and theo tooka scout along hccauyass. Just
as the show begun some boy causb, sight Of
pair Of shoes kicking the air undcr tie tcn',
and some people inside were surprised 10 see
a woman bead come up between the benches.
4 body followed the head an umbrella follow
ed the body, and as she got a seat and brace
for Der back, she smiled bcuignly and remark
ed
Thirty-two cents saved to buy pickles !or
winter, md now let the Performance 60 on o.
Enciaage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-10-28
Auctionccr.

,rv-f- undersigned having taken est license a'
Aucuuneer lter, lbs services in that cap4c-
& IN property placed under bis hammer. o,
N.s 4. s.lci,s tbe patronage of those persons s'
...-..,. 7, t1 blv. any .hiu- and want u dispose
.rf..... .,a. aiEdos, bidder. Orders addressed To
tl.- subscribe. "a, thas,.syovn vii. receive prompt
...-.- GEO. ". HENSON.
y...aIs. Is15-t-.
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE.
NTH Monday al tweIve O'Clock.

NEW ORLEANS FEB. 20, 1875
In the House during the morning hour Mr.. Kidd
(democratl, OF Jackson parish offered motion that
committee OF be appointed by the Speaker to in
vestigate what charges, if any, there against
William P. Kellogg demanding his impeachment, and
that they report as early practicable.
Mr.. Matthews repubcan), OF Tennas parish, raised
the point Of order that this OF the House
and not motion, and could not be adopted without
suspension Of the rules
The Speaker overrulcd the point of order
Several republican members demanded the yeas and
nays.
Tho Speaker declined order the yeas and nays and
declared the motion carried.
Late il the evening the speaker announced the COM
mitee as follows:-Messrs Witt Young, Kid, Kooutz
Jetries democrats and Levisso and Demas, republi-
Mr.. Demas moved that three republicans be placed
on the committee Tabled by a strictparty vote.
or the five democrats the committee all but Witt
signed the Wheeler adjustment agreement
This movement took the republicans by surprise as
they did not anticipate any impeachment movement
until after the Mardi Gras
Governor Kellogg tonight addressed the committee
formal communication statng:-'I respectfully
quest TO be informed when your committee proposes TO
enter upon this investigation, in order that may
pear IN person or by counsel as provided by section
1,739, Revised Statues -
venng the Senate in extra session. TO commence mme-
diatey the expiration of the present regular session.
on Thursday March 2 and to continue for and during
the space Of ten days. the purpose considering
any executive other business that may be brought
before thcm or for the purpose OF sitting
impeachment II necessary.
The impression among the republicans seems to be
that II was the purpose OF the House to prefer articles
OF impeachment against the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor on the last day OF the session, which would
suspend them from Office and leave the Speaker of the
House acting Governor under the constitution and IL
Is believed that convening the Senate in extra session
will operate to quiet impeachment schemes.
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
CHINA AND JAPAN.

THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BECOMING
DIsrURBED-cHNEsE SYMPATHY WITH THE
coREANs-wARIIKE MOVEMENTS OF THE
JAPANESE.
SAN Francisco. Feb. 25, 1876.
The steamship China, from Hong Kong via Yoko-
hama, has arrived Files Of the Hong Kong Press to
January II contain the following ncws:--
CHINESE SYMPATHY WITH coREA
1t is stated that the Chinese government shows some
disposition to sustain the Of Corea against Japan.
TROUBLE IN FoRMosA
report says that fresh hoshties are impending be-
tween the aborgnes and the impcrialists in Formosa
Considerable activity is said to prevail at the MamoI
arsenal at Foochow and the troops South Camp are
being drilled incessantly
PORTUGUESE EFFORT IN BEHALF oK TRADE
The Portuguese Pcnipotentiary in China had remon-
strated against the continuance o; tho blockade OF
Macao by Chinese customs cruisers
He will be backed up in his demands by a strong
force If necessary.
A GERMAN VESSEL WRECKED.
Intelligence has been received OF the loss al Cane
Cod, thirty miles from Chefoo, OF tho German bark
Lesmona All hands were saved
STEAMSHIP ENTERPRISE IN JAPAN
Tho following news is from nes OF the Japan Herald
to tho goth Of January-It is stated that the Pacific
and Oriental Steam Navigation Company are contcm-
plating the establishment OF line Of steamers between
this port (Yokohama) and Shanghai in opposition TO
the Nutzu Bsh Company
THE QUESTION OF coREA-wARLrKE MOVEMENTS
The corcan question absorbs public attention.
Nothing Official has been made public; but, from re-
ports which circulate freely, without contradiction and
from circumstances that occur would seem that war
IS inevitable Zurada and Mouyl Bunda the two Com
missoners arrived, accompanying the squadron, at
Fusanka, in corea, the 18th inst Here reliable in
formation ceases but It Is said that attack has been
made on tho japanese by tho Coreans and that Zurada
has demanded renforcements. These rumors have
been oficially denied but. in Of the warKe
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


The Florences making great hit with the
'Mghty Dollar" in St Louis
John Mccullough is very successful at the Arch
Street Theatre, Philadelphia
The engagement OF Mr. Sothern at Booths Theatre
which to have begun March G. has been can
celled, Mr. sothern accepting $4,000 from Mcssrs
Jarrett Palmer "JuIius Cesar' will for 100
nights. Mr. Sothern will probably play at WaIlacks
This evening, at the Lyceum Theatre, new Irish
drama by Mr. j. G. Johnston entitled The Shamrock"
will be produced for the first time by the Comus Anna
teur Dramatic Association Major James Hagge:ty
viii play the hero, and in the cast are a number OF
ladies' and gentlemen we'll known in society. Con-
siderable interest is taken in event The perform
ance is for the oeneat of the New York Founding
Asylum.
The opera OF "Esther" was given for the FIRST timo
by company OF amateurs under professional guid-
ance at Rondout. n. Y, on Wednesday evening Tho
performance successful that the ladies' and gem
temen engaged in it were induced repeat IL on tho
two following evenings. The great feature of the opera
the performance Of Zeresh by Miss Lottie H.
Anderson. This lady has rich and cultivated con.
tralto voice, and sung and acted with power sweet
and finish almost worthy of trained artistic
Mrs. McEntee 1.-THE wife of the ARTIST Esther looked
and sung the part of the queen charmngly. Mr.. Van
ance, being we'll sung and acted with dignity. The
choruses well managed. The proceeds go to the
Ladies' Dorcas Society of Rondout.
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
FRANCE.

THEIRS REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT IN FAVOR
OF ExILED COMMUNISTS. GAMDETTA TO
WAIT ON THE Ex-PREsIDENT.
PARIS, Feb 25, 1875
La Liberte reports that a meeting OF the moderate
republicans held yesterday at the residence of
President Theirs. The question of granting amnesty
to the Communists considered The proposition was
made that Committee Pardons be appointed, which
shall be less than the former committee, and
permit those persons TO return to France who
nocent of crimes against the common law and those
who were more misguided than guilty
This offered substitute for the radi-
cal proposal of complete amnesty.
GAMBETrA ExPREsIDENr
NJ Gambetta sends word that he will soon return to
Paris from the South, and says he will first wait M
Theirs with whom he wishes to be on good terms,
Notwithstanding the rumors to the contrary.
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
EVENING WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OYFIcE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb 25--7:30 p. M. {,
Probabilities

OYFIcE or The CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Feb 25-7:30 p. M. J
Probabilities
For Saturday In the South Atlantic and Eastern Gulf
States falling barometer southeast to southwest Winds
warmer partly cloudy weather
For the Western Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio
Valley falling barometer southeast southwest Winds
warmer cloudy or partly cloudy weather, followed In
the Western portions by colder northwest winds
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
leys falling barometer, followed by northwest winds,
colder cloudy weather and rising pressure.
For the upper lakes increasing northeast to south
east Winds falling barometer cloudy weather and pos
sby rain or snow followed by westerly winds, rising
barometer and colder weather.
For the lower lakes and Middle States, falling barom-
eter warmer cloudy or partly cloudy weather, north
east winds veerng southeast and southwest possibly
followed by rain or snow.
For New England, rising barometer, warmer, partly
cloudy weather
The rivers will continue generally stationary or fall
ing
Cautionary signals ordered for Milwaukee and
Grand Haven.
The New York herald., 1876-02-26
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON Feb. 25 1875
GENERAL BABcocK AND THE PRIVATE sEcRE-
TARYsHIP
There seems TO be very great doubt whether General
Babcock will resume his duties at the White House
Although the President expresses fullest belief in
his innocence of any criminal connection with the
whiskey frauds it is thought that he has been in
discreet
CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. BABcoCK.
Mrs. Babcock held a reception to-day, and hundreds
OF people called Congratulatory dispatches we're re-
ceived from friends different parts of the United
States, and even from Europe by cable General Bab-
cock is expected to arrive Sunday morning. and his
friends preparing to give him warm welcome
THE DEMOCRATS AND THEIR FINANCIAL POLICY.
The committee appointed by Mr. Lamars caucus to
devise financial policy to be adopted by tho demo-
Gratis held protracted session at the Capitol to-day
and again this evening until nearly midnight without
coming to any decision. Tomorrow they will meet
again
THE PINcHBAcK cAsE-cHARGEs AGAINST sENA-
TOR SPENCER.
Senator Morton says that he expects to bring up the
Pinchback Monday. Senator Sharon is in town,
but has not taken his seat yet.
Tho Committee Privileges and Elections have de-
cided TO investigate the charges against Spencer.
GENERAL scHENcK HAS RESIGNED.
General schenck has really resigned 1t is not
known whether he will come home Immediately or not,
but his return may be delayed month or even two
months