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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
Southern Policy.

The carpet baggers Of South Carolina and
Louisiana are becoming desperate in view Of
their precarions hold on power in those States,
and are resor,ing to devices to shelter them
from the wrath TO come They propose a new
election Cor State officers. Patterson, Senator
from South Carolina, iavors the project, aud
suggests that Chamberlain be recognized as
Governor until the new election be held, and
that the legislature be convened TO pass a regis
tration law and order a new election, and that
a sort Of Electoral Commission be instituted, to
be composed Of two Hampton and two Cham
berlaiu men, aud the 9Th man-auothe- Joe
Bradlcy-to be appointed by Gen Ruger, to
be the Returning Boarl-all OF which is too
suggestive Of late events aud unhappy expert
euces 10 be agreeable to Democrats. Morton
hvors tie project provided the election lie Gu
Der Republican auspices. The election in
louisiana it is modeslly proposed shall be M
der the exclusive supervision Of Packard and
his friends Do they imagine because the
Democrats suffered their adherence Of strife
90 override their common sense in the Elector-
al Commission business, that they are such
. C iasummate fools as 70 DO a ike silly thing
AMI thus trust the destiny Of the people Of
south Carolina and Louisiana 70 the control
. of the very same di-repuiab'e crew from which
,bey have just been rescued President Haye.
himself eu,cr,aius doubts as to the possibility
Of good results from any such scheme The
policy for south Carolina and Louisiana, aud
other southern States, aud all that the people
of those States desire, is, as Hon Alex. H.
Stephens pithjy remarked the Other day, " 70
be left to themselves 90 govern themselves as
may seem best to them, aud all that Mr.
/ Hayes can or need TO dois to see that their 60
, yerumeuts are republican IN form aud that
they obey The laws and keep the peace" To
adopt it he has a very aigltforward. honest
way out Of the embarraSsmcuts which environ
h.m, aul we Lope he viii prove himself equal
70 the occasion aud pursue the right.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
Baltimore Conference of the II. E
Church, South.

This body began its ninety-tbird annual
conference in Alexlnlria, Virginia, on the 7,h
instant, quite largely attended, and presided
over BY Bishop Kavanaugh Of Kentucky, as
sisted by Bishop Dogyeit, of Virginia-Rev.
Dr. Jno. s. Martin, Secretary. From tie
Alexandria Gazefee we tahe the appended no.
tice of the Memorial Services on Monday nst /:
"The memorial Of the life and services Of
Rev NOryal Wilson, most interesting pen
picture, drawn with mastery hand, OF the
life Of the patriarch Of the Conference. was read
by Rev. Samuel Rodgers, Of NIuches,er.-
This venerabis minister was well known here.
la August, 1882, IN hi. diary ~ Alexandra,
he records $50 persons added 10 the church,
and be was frequently afterwards the pastor
here. The tribute 10 has memory attracted
much attention, and his biosrapher, Rev. DR..
Rodgers, Won high encomidns.
Rev. Jubu pOisal followed IN tribute to the
memory Of the deceased. lie alluded with
much feeling TO the fast melting list Of the old
ministers OF the Conference. Himself and Rev.
Samuel Kepler were all that was now leis u
those who entered the Conference Of 1927.
Alttf ~ tIlDHtt W ~ AtVeVSleit NV ot4'.
s. Martin followed and alluded to his CONVEX
sion 10 the old church across the street in the
revival Of 1882. lie went yesterday, he said,
to that old church and walked up tie aisle
lie :ried 10 { upon the pllak upon which he
stood when NOrval Wilson was preaching,
with Henry Slicer behind him, and Henry
Shackeiiord, John Creighton and other fathers
of the church standing around singing and
praying God for his soul. lie drew picture
Of the prayer meeting at that church under
Rev. Mr.. Nilsson during the cholera Of 1882,
when he believed the town was saved from
such a visitation Of the cholera as swept over
Washington aud Georgetown by these prayers.
lie saw now Mr.. Wilson standing in the aisle
crying ont " There is faith enough III this
church to save the town from the cholera. -
He closed with warm tribute 10 tie deceased
minister
The correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
writes:
REV. Samuel Rodgers, Of Winchester, read
an exhaustive and pcrspicuous memoir ut the
Rev Nurval Wilson Rev. John Poisal Sev
Samuel REGISTER, Rev John 5 Martin, aud
Bishop kavanaugh followed in "reminiscences
Of the life aud a tribute 10 the memory Of The
deceased"
On Tuesday Rev. a. W. Wilson. from the
committee TO prepare measures for carrying
out the plans proposed by the Cape May con-
ference, reported resolutions giving thanks for
the result Of the commission, and pledging a
Joyous corporation in adjusting all outstaud-
ing difficulties with the ~ L Church in the
spirit Of the agreement Of the commiSSiun.-
After addresses by Bishop Doggett and Rev
y. w. Wilson the report was adopted by &C
clamation, the whole conference rising IN 40
affirmative vote, and singing" Praise God from
whom oil blessings flow"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
CLARKE County Clippings.

Condensed milk from the Coirrier;
Gen Joseph Z. Johnston visited BorryyiIl'
on the S,h.
Mr.. Samuel Showers. we are Informed, willie
discharging a Gun received severe blow a
cross the face by the breaking Of the gnn-stock
The dwelling house Of j. B. yorous, ter
ant Of part Of the estate Of the heirs of tic
late G.. B, Burwel in Clarke County, was de-
sirayed by FIRE on Monday night week, toscth-
or with the smokehouse and other buildings.
Mr.. J. 2. Yorous, by the burning Of his
smoke house, lost all OF his bacon except a
bout 500 lbs lie had about 5000 lbs. in the
building at the tine it was destroyed.
Last week the boiler Of Mr. c. r. Hardesty'
steam. saw mill exploded, throwing the door
thereof several hundred yards. Four men
were Standing near the boiler at the time, all
of whom were thrown to the ground by the
force Of the conclusion, but fortunately were
uuiujurcl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
( From he Baltimore Sun
The Cabinet Ordinations.

Tie cci Gruatiou ty tie Senate Of every
man Nominated ty President Hayes for his
cabinet, with such limited dissent as finally APP
/ pears on the part Of either political party, is
au encouraging triumph Cor the liberal policy
/ OF The new Administrations The old senate
rial clique, reinforced by Blaine, have been
7 taught that they can no longer run the govern
meut, and it is rather amusing 70 reld now Of
/ the Senator from Maine dining with Messrs.
Eyar;s and Schurz, and laughing over the mat
T ter as if bis recent performance in the Senate
was only ke The amMb,e s;ubborness
/ ofNr Hayes has proved too much f1r the IN
lujaUe and hctious course of Blaine. Cameron,
&c. The public sentiment Of the country
made itself heard ia support Of the policy laid
down Us Mr. Hayes This has been done
without reference 20 party lines, and without
committing the partisan opponents Of Mr..
Hayes The oil politicians in the Senate have
a keen scent fer public opinion, and they have
wi,tcl ualer the blast of condemnation Of their
nctjcUs course which has come from all quar-
tcrs o. the country. The condition Of Blaine
calls fr sympathy. 1; would have been well
f0r him IL lie had Needed The advice of Senator
Norton. who is an older soldier if not better,
not 70 be too quick 10 getting over the fence.
Nr. Blaine is brilliant speaker, and hence
went up Ike a rocket and came down like
tie stick" Weare inclined to think that the
Senate Is too deep water for vessels If the light
draft Of Blaine The rel cause Of his Criey-
arce was not flat he believed in the bloody
slut. but that be was not consulted at al as
o. the make up Of the calicct. And now the
caline, goes 10 with Gu'e dissent, and Mr.
Blaine has virtually 90 confess that he is no
more a caJjuc,-makcr, nor even cajiuet-
breaker. than he was Presiient-maker. 10
fact. though Mr.. Blaine dashed about toe
country rs an orator in the campaign lie did
SO on an entirely different lasls from Mr..
Hayes letter ofacccQ'auce.
The new President has lifted lis country in-
TO oew ISSUES and a rev political atmosphere.
he BIAS ;riumPhel 10 the reasonably diversified
composition ofLis cabjoct. Let Limuow push
forward his southern policy, as understood
generally from lis letter If acceptance and In
au-uraL E,tL are supported by the best men
af his own party So is civil service reform.
The country warts above an things peace be-
tween tlc sections, and honesty and elevation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
Raltimore Conferenee n. z. Chureh

u
The Baltimore Conference of the NJ. h.
Church NORTH began its sessions in Frederick
CITY on the 7lh instant, and concluded its de-
libera,ions on Tuesday last. The next annual
meeting will be at Cumberland, Nd.
We observe by the list Of appointments
which is too long for our limited space that
Rev. II. P. West, for several years stationed
at Harper's Ferry, has been sent to Mechanics
town, Maryland, and Rev. j. b. Hall is as
.inged to Harper's Ferry Rev. J. W. Smith
is returned to sherhcrdstown Rev II. Z.
Mcdaniel to Berkeley Springs; Rev. j. Z.
Amos goes to Martins burg; Rev. G. 4. Max
well to Bunker Hal; Rev.. McKend'ee Riley
10 Eu,aw st. Baltimore; Rev. F. II. Haven
ner returned to Nj. Vernon Mills, near Bll,-
more; Rev. b. ?. Brown, Foundry Church,
Washington City.
Before adburning the committee appointed
to prepare paper on fraternity for the action
Of the conference submitted the following
The growth in recent years Of fTaternal
feeling and friendly relations between the two
CHEF bodies of Methodism In the United States
we regard as cause of devout thanksgiving to
the Great Head OF the Church. Ii it be that
the teaching and spirit of Christ require, as
they undoubtedly do, that such feeling and re-
lation should cxis, among all who bear His
name. surely it Is 20 be lamcnted that churches
SO nearly allied rs these in al that constitutes
.hem parts Of The body OF Christ, identity in
doctrine, similarity of organization, oneness OF
method and aim, should we have experienced
any Arring Of Christian harmony, any dis
tuTbauce Of closest fraternal relations? But
such, through the period Of generation has
been the sad fact. As 10 portion ofthe Church
was more deeply panied by their Intrusion or
has suffered more from their Continuance than
that mpTsed in the Baltimore Coference, so
DO pant Of the eutile Church can, we are sure,
experience greater joy at every genuine indi-
ch'iou Of their disappearance. II Is our fond
hope aud earue>t prayer that The tine may not
De dis ant when between these TWO Churches
there shall De nothing 10 disturb friendliest
relations, n,thiug to repreSs tie heartiness #
frattrual feeling, n".hing 10 mar the perfect
exhibition Of "hrotheTiy love, AID we hereby
declare ourselves in fullest accord with that
seotimeut of fraternity. that ycArhing for i'm
! proved relations. which are now having such
manifold expression; aud moreover We record,
/ not willingness alone but anxiety t. cooperate
in every proper way to hasten result so much
g. be desired rs the prevalence throughout our
borders of peace. fraternity, and united effort
/ t. promote the cause Of our common Lord aud
Saviour We deem it appropriate also to this
| occasion 10 express tie eirrcStnces and SINGER
ify with which we d,siie and hope for the
hcartiest fratcrnal feeling and harmonious
relations with every branch Of Methodism
| throughout the land. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
GIearirgs.

The Hon Mrs fortnn, who wrote "Bingen
on the Rhine" and who j. now seventy years
Old, confined to her chair with rheumatism,
was married in London Friday week TO Sir
William Stirling Maxwell. member Of Parlia-
mcni for pcuh.hire. The bridegroom is fifty
uine years Of age.
Tie last uttcrancc IT the late Chief Justice
Moses, u South Carolina, is stated to have
bccu-"l Hampton Is Governor" The Charles
ton papers state rs a cfeditahe fact that Judge
Misses never took hand in the many j,bs
which disgracel tie republican administration
la South Carolina, and up 10 tie day Of bis
death was dependent upon lis salary 70 asup-
nnrt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
ynousnn0s 0: Amdayits.

Many having used patent and prepared
medicines and failed in finding the relicfprom-
Used, are thereby pleiulicel against all medi-
clues /, Ibis right? Would you cond,mn
all physicians because one failed in giving the
relief promised? Some 90 to California in
search Of gold, and after working hard for
months and finding none, return home and say
there is no gold there. Does that prove it p
Many suffering with Catarrh and pulmonary
affections have used the worthless preparations
that crowd tie market. and in their disappoint-
ment say there is no cure for Catarrh Does
that prove it? Does it not rather prove that
they have failed to employ the proper remedy ?
There are thousands Of people in the United
States who can make an affidavit that Dr.
Sages CItarrh Remedy and Dr. Pierce's Col
den Medical Discovery have effected their en-
tire cure Many had lost all sense Of smell
for months, aud pieces Of bone had repeatedly
been removed from the nasal cavities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
Extensive Hotel Improvements.

The Mhby House on Pratt Street the
headquarters Of our Southern Merchants-has,
during the past'thrce months, been undergoing
extensive alterations An extensive Hydraulic
Passenger Elevator has been placed in the
building, nud fire hose with hydrant attach
rncnts. has been placed in all the Railways. as
an additional protection against fire. Ad-
ditions have Teen made TO tie back building,
and all the Public Sitting Rooms, Dining
Rooms and Parlors ave been rc-frescoed -
The building east Of the Hotel, fronting 40
feet, has been purchased, and will be torn
down, and a new building erected in lis place
as part Of the Hotel. The proprietor Mr.. C.
r. Hogan, has used every eXertion 10 nave the
interior improvements completed in time for
commencement Of Spring trade.-Baito. Sun
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Alta special meeting of irc Vcs,ry " Zion
Church, 81 Andrews Parish. held u tie
Church. 0u "Wednesday, lie 18th dry of March
A. d.. 1877. The following uiaucs was uuauj-
mru>'y adopted:
Wu.rrts, 70 has pleased orr Heavenly Father
iu lIi- wisdom. o. remove tn another and better
world ,he ,ou. OF oar beloved friend md brother.
Bobert o. Brown. 40 le ripe age no o. years, 50 hn
flr more than forty wears was a Warden aud Y es-
trvn11 90 Doe Church,
Eesoir.f, As the sense of this Nestrv, enter
tsini7g thc deepest vsucrauou i"r the Christian
virtue and example of ,uy departed brother, for
Dis profound conviction of ,he truth. Dis lifelong
devotion o. tle Church, end OH. b.u. tccUt efforts
tn build up tle hed-emer's Kingdom 90 earth.
thlt 90 D. our privilege aud luty J record uis me-
mortal oi bis worth.
Ee..'rsl. That io the death or the Senior War
den ot che Church and oldest men Der ot the ls-
trv the Parish has sustained a. irrepar5h.r loss
and tiis \cstry has lost Kind and aiecuarltc
Presiding officer. and an efficient co-ablscr, but
chat Ve -n-gDU noe as men without hope, rea.iZ.l
that our Joss Is his eternal gain.
Ec.1.ref. That tle influence of bis li.e and the
power Uf his quiet Uuutt-usiye walk and CONVEX
,at.an viii long De cherished by as among the
most precious and sacred mpries 90 BIS c0uUcc-
% 'u With che Church and Ncstcy.
Et.oIrrt. That wa sincerely svwr8thire with
bis family 90 their bereavement. and Do reyereuty
commend them 90 the loving care and protection
% our Father in Heaven.
Erso'rtf. That We wear thc usual badge OF
mourning for tLirty DAYS, thar copies oi these
Q. aud Oh che Sortlcru ChugClman Cor publication,
aud a copy sent % the family ut tle deceased.
VA. NJ. MEADE. Rector,
s. =. WHITE. Warden.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
NOTICE.
L. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL TAXES.
May 4, 1877 10 April 30, zs7s.

nNUE Revised Statutes of the United States,
Sections 1892, 1897, 323s, and 1898, require
every person engaged in any business, avocation,
or employment which renders him liable tn a
SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE
CONSPICUOUSLY ~ MS ESTABL fSH-
NEWT OR PLACE OFBUSfNESS,a STAHP
denotng the payment of said SP EClAL TAAior
the Special Tax Year beginning May |, 1917 be-
fore commencing or continuing business after A
pril 80 1871.
A return. as prescribed on Form H. is also re-
CURED by law OF every person liable to Special
Tax, as above.
The Tare. Embraced Wihin me Prorisions Of
the Lao ADORE Quoted drsAe FolloriHg, ris
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

The VALLEY RAuR1AD-A meeting Of d.
rectors ofthe Valley railroad was held at Cam
den Station 10 Baltimore Wednesday week 2.
P PendetoD, president, A. Madison, secretary.
Mr. Pendleton submitted report showing that
the operation Of the road under the agreement
with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bad been
satisfactory After general Interchange Of
opinion it was resolved that the arrangement
with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad should be
indefinitely continued and the meeting ad-
burned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
Harness Horse for Sale.

4 FINE HARNESS HORSE. years old, car
4 be had on application to the undersigned
IT, il handsome, fast and -aie-any one can han
die him-he Is as gentle as a child. He has made
his mile in ~ aud ir0is over road in $40 10 bar
mess. ANY one wanting a horse Of this descrip-
ton, will be furnished the terms on application.
J. SHANNON GALLAHER.
Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
March L. 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

The LyuchburI IUginaa says: eve do
not see that Conservatives have anything more
20 DO with reconciijug Mr.. Hayes consistency
in autagonjzjng the men who stole his Office
f0r him, than they have toward justifying that
act, which they so bitterly denounced. Let
them fight it on, while we. as patriots, rel ice
that he is eviuci0g purpose to administer
the Government upon higher principles than
have obtained during tie last eight years. and
give him, for The sake Of the country, all the
moral all We can, SO long a, he puts the inter
ests Of The couutry above the Interests Of par
tV'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Suicide is not more sinful than neglecting
cough. For only % cents you can buy bot
tie Of Dr.. Bulls CoughsSyrup and be saved
from death
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17
SMALL FARM
FOR SALE.

WE offer at private sale the Stump 4 Hawks
w Farm in Jefferson County, about two miles
South OF Smithhed, on the Winchester road. II
contains
IOS acres.
has a comfortable Dwelling, large new Barn and
good Fencing. Terms easy.
J. ". MASON.
Jos. TRAPNELL,
March Il, ls77-tf Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

All Of the new Secretaries have been duly
installed into their respective positions Hon.
I. W. Seward, son Of the late ex-Secretary
Seward, has accepted tie pos; Of Fist Assist
aut Secretary 0f State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Use Lamot's Botanic Bi,tcrs for Dyspepsia,
loss Of appetite, arrangement Of the liver in
digestion, Sc For sale at Gilbert's Drug
Store. TTarper's Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Mr. JuscphL Lewis. a baclelorof Iloboken,
del q few days ago arl left his pro- eriy, es-
,.na,cl a; million dollars to the United
States d all il pavine of The na.i9nal delt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Any person so liable, who shall "a il to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject
90 severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable n pay any ofthe Special
Tsxcs named above must apply 10 GEORGE W.
BkOWN, Collector Of Internal Revenue at Graf
ton, West Virginia, and pay for and procure the
Special Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior 10
May l. 1877 ,andWITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
SpcciaI-Tax Stamps will be transmitted by mail
only on receiptirom the person ortrm ordering the
same Of specific directions 81 n do, together with
the necessary postage stamps or the amount re-
Quired 10 pay the postage. The postage on one
stamp is three cents and on two stamps six cents.
II il is desired that they be transmitted by regis
tered mail. ten cents additional should accompa-
ny the application.
GREEN ID. RAUM,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Office Of Internal Revenue,
Washington, ID. &.
March 10, lST7-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Senator Simon Cameron Pennsylvania has
resigned his seat in the United States Senate.
aud is represented as desiring that his mantle
shall mii ou lis son Don-which is a circnm-
stance among the probabilities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

James S. Welch. the well-known retired
-four manufacturer in Georgetown, is spoken
Of as one of the District commissioners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

We seldom. if ever, find anything in the ed
itorial columns Of the LynchJurg Jirgiaian
that we cannot endorse, and the following ex-
presses our sentiments to a dot:
We opposed the election and Inauguration
Of Mr.. Hayes as long as opposition could avail:
5ut hold now that if he will reject the malign
counscs Of the men who have made pande-
mouium of the South, Conservatives should
make no fictitious opposition TO him. but judge
him by bis acts. This We can DO without any
compromise Of principle. since the supreme de-
sire Of every patriot should be 20 secure good
government % the county,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

The Metropolitan Church, 10 Washington
city, known best to the country as President
Grants place Of worship, and particularly for
is chimes, its rich interior aud-Dr Newman,
has been sat down on BY President Hayes,
who has elected to attend the less preteutious
Foundry Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-17

Gov. Mathews in appointing Dr.. Thos. II,
Logan, Judge II. j. Samuels and B. L. Butch
er, Esq, Regents for the Normal Schools, gave
thGPepullicaus one representative, thus reflect
ing the pacific sentiments euuncia,ed in lis
inaugural, aud the Wheeling Ecgister thinks
the selection Of these gentlemen will be accept
ed 10y tie public as wise and proper.