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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
West Virginia.

The Governors Guards" new military
organization in Wheeling, elected Hon. ". "
Miller Captain
Mrs J a. Perkins Of n. Pleasant was ter
ribiy and probably fatally iuinred by the e.
plosion Of coal-oi can. She was hiudling a
fire.
Tie Grant House 10 Whceliog was destroy
ed ly fire on Friday morning-thc fire was
first discovered in tie stables. The guests es-
caped-though some were taken from the win
dows. Loss $4,000 But liuls furniture
saved.
The Wheeling Register publishes an account
Of the murder near Mhnniugton, Marion COM
~, on Thursday night week, Of IN old aud
wealthy farmer named ShMkey, residing on
Buffalo creek, by the moonshners, Of which
there appears 10 be on organized gang. Nj
SbarSey wac surprised at bis re-idsne. by
three men who shot him to death 10 the p'es-
ence Of bis wife, whom they oi'snc-l with
threats, and then robbed the house The gang
then took TO toe woods, whers il is supposed
they had concealed their horses aud uSds their
escape.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
Secretary ThonpsOn.

10 the Baltimore Spa and varions other
journals we see it stated that Secretary rhonF-
son was most Incorporating in tie ex-
preston Of his opinion TINT the Federal Go
vernmcnt has no right to intervene in south
Ctroiiaa. and that State should be absolutely
free t. settle her own disputes nndet her own
laws 10 her Own way This il exactly in &C
cordance with an uttcrauce We heard nom Mr..
Thompson, heretofore gu ted in these columns,
vnhou, alludiu9 to him BY name. Mr..
Thompson is an homes, as well a. an able man,
and has been greatly isunderstood by those
Who have considered lin an extreme radical
whereas, the contrary is true. We predict
that be will be a very popular member Of the
Cabinet, and a terror t. evil-docrs. There
will be no stealing in bis Department, if be
can help it, aui be viii keep a sharp lockout
for the rosues -LyHcl5iTg YGyiniln.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
News and Times about Winchester

From the Nclrs
Letter in the T. 0. FOR John J. Lock.
Three children Of Mr. Addison Snapp, rear
/ Winchester, two boys aud 2irl aged rcspec-
lively II, 10 aud years, were painfully burn
ed BY Keroscne OIL The oldest By attern pit
ed 10 oil lamp whilst burning.
A lady at the Taylor Hotel retired f.r The
night aud left coal oil lamp turoiog Whilst
she was asleep the lamp exploded, burning =
| portion Of the stand cover upon wbIen It ua-
placed, aud filing tie room with sitting
smoke.
John Il Crebs has been elected to represent
Madison Lodge l. O. O. f., 10 the Grand
Lodge at Richmond Also to represent the
Widcws Ffieid Encnmpmeat'
From tie Times
Wheat SLIGO fra prime article
Dogs arc killing sheep.
The hens have been Industrious of late
Barr s, Cooper had yearly 5000 d, zen eggs on
hand at one time last week.
James Striker, E.q, an old and respected
citizen Of Whchest,', died at his residence on
Market street on Monday afternoon.
The Union Bank has purchased the build
ing which it now occupies, from the heirs Of
the late Jacob Baker. The price was $4,000.
Judge r. Parker was elected Delegate TO
the Diocesan Council and Wm L. Clarke Al
terua,e. The question Of insiructng the Dele
gate with reference to the proposed division Of
tie Diocese vas discussed, bat 10 final action
taken.
Rev O. El'yson has been invited to assume
charge Of the Biptist congregations If VIM
chester aud BruyviIle, and ia now On visit
20 this city. lie Is a.. brother Of H. K Elyson,
cy-hayor Of Richmond, and associate Eroprie-
tor If the Dispatch, and brotber-ip-aw Of W.
+. Dfilkard, one Of us editors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
ShepherdstowR Summary.

The following is condensed milk rom the
Register cocoauut:
a li;ils son Of Capt Billmyer had his arm
broscn ty the kick Of horse.
Mr. Joseph L. Cookus has purchased TIE
house and lot on Washington street occupied
By M John X C1Jkus, for $500.
We wrestlcd with the Register with the a.
bove result
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
" ADE bAGPI0A,
Governor OF South Carolina.

The Virginia Tax Bill hos been signed By
the Governor aud the debt is going down more
rapidly than i, vert up No waterin stock
now. Virginia will show how she can meter
financial Obligations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07

CAUGur N THE Acr.-SereFal nights since.
the child Of prominent citi2en wis5 detected
in severe psroxysrn Of coughing. \ prompt
recourse B. Dr. Schley's Family Cough SyrnP
rescued it from Coop. and al are now happy.
The intelligent reader will take heed For
sale n 25cts BY C f. E,Ilsr here, aud Gil
bert Bios, R4r ers Ferry
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
The Virgins Midland Railroad.

Tie Alexandria Gazette says: Maj Pey-
ten Randolph will perform the duties Of Chief
Engineer and Superintendent Of the Roadway,
Bridges anl Machinery Department, and have
supervision Of all acquisitions for supplies, Of
pay-rolls, bills. and accounts, receipts and ex-
penses connected with the operations Of the
road, and report results and comparative anal
ysis through Receivers Office, before being re-
turned to the accounting department. Mr.
Samuel Spencer is appointed Superintendent
Of Transportation, including supervision and
direction Of the ticket aud freight departments
Of the railroad
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07

Forepaugh's Meuagerie, Circus and what
not 2" is billed for StauDton fo' the 10Th IT,
slant More than . thousand men and horses
and 1900 rare wild auimaIs--oither big
show CT a big lie printed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07

Yesterday had such COL that could
not speak used Dr. Bulls Cough syrup.
and to-day am as well as eysr. It only cost
me % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07

He will be glad to see hi. old customer. N ~.
new quarters, and will endeayor 10 ofT,r jnduoe-
mehts 10 oil in need Of goods. Doing bn.ines. a,
!ight expense, he is determined to sell goods al low
April :, 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
WASHINGTON LETTER.

IN OlgqR ia, IS poiqa Organ Enthusiasm
ora Cor H,mYt0R- CAanjalaul-D Danger
ioHs RsPr5ii-ta Pary-B'Itae, IF Naiae,
dJuiR-eic &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-07
REMOVAL.

DAyID HOWELL has removed his Stock Of
~ Goods,
one Door IIestcf his former place Cuisines
t. The room at one time occupied by 5. II. Woody
aud more recently by II. Burton az a JeweIry
Store He has replenished bis stock with
Spring Prints and Domestics.
and viii in few days open fall line OF
Groceries, Notions. &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
VIII Hampton be the Next Prcsiden-
tiaI Nominee:

The iact has already been lncolioncd that
some days since an invitation was extended 10
Wade Hampton 10 visit this city after be had
disposed Of his business at Washington. The
impression al the 'iue mas thas the Invitation
came from some Of tue BANKERS AID merchants,
and THAI the rea! purpose vas to hear his views
with reference to the State debt Of and the
business situation in South Carolina, matters
in which her numerous creditors here have
direct interest. 1t transpires now, however,
that there was political motive at the bottom
Of it, The story, as told by the knowing ones
al the clubs, is that certain Of the democratic
leaders here have their eye Oh Hampton as the
most available candidate for The next presi
leucy, aud that it was really for the purpose Of
sounding hin" on that point that his pres,
cuce vas requested ia New York. The men
who are parties TO the intrigue, it is scarcely
necessary to say, have never teen the real
friends Of Mr.. Tilleo, though nomuay sup
porting him, and they are anxious now to some
how commit the party 10 advance against Join
ing IT'S fortunes with bis 10 the contest Of $50.
1t vas shrewd game, but it does not seem to
have succeeded, Is Hampton has sent word
| that his engagements will not permit him to
accept the Invitation at present, though he
| hopes to have the pleasures at some future
| time.
Now, l>$O Is 3 long while to br looking ahead
Bat the New York trading politician, you
know, Is addicted to that. The party is jns
now 80 peculiarly situated that, in order to re-
form its forces i! must have some leader, aud,
as Mr.. Tden ii to be sheged, the importance
Of having some other ulan who can unite the
party is apparent. It is conceded, moreover
tina, the South 10 any event is entitled u the
rcxt candidate, aud that being the case, what
better man could be got than Hampton
Whether that gentleman. with his Intimate
knowledge OF the slnuosities OF the New fori
political managers as class, will snatch at tn
bait or not, remains to be sean. ~. T. Ter
| SLIuL cZlA:.1 Le.in...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
Foreign News.

The dissensioua between President DiaZ and
General Mendez, Of Mexico, are beyond settle.
mcut. During the absence Of Diaz, when Men
dez had charge Of the government, the latter
sent ten thousand EaGeld rifles and several
batteries into the Sierra of Puebla for dislrbu-
ton 10 his followers. Dioz ordered the return
Of the rifles, which Mendez refused. MendtZ
charges the President with bad faith in the
election OF President OF the Supreme Court
The quarrel has been carried into Congress,
where disscnsion IS rife. Dla2 friends We're
defeated in the election Of Committee OIL!
Scrutiny on the fifty seats contested in Con-
gress The restoration Of the Constitution aud
the return OF ex:President lerdo are openly de-
mauled. A proDuncamento against DaZ has
been issued 10 Chihushua. OIiVcira has pro.
nounced for Lcrio in the Sierras Of Qucretaro
General Campos has notified Cubaus vest Of
the Troeha that prisoners made after the LIST Of
May will be shot, subject to q verbal court
martial whose judgment wilt be submitted 10
tho Commander General Of Troeha Of the Villa
or Of MatanZas, according to the locality. De-
s,rters caught alter May st will also be shot,
The Eastern situation continues 10 look
doubtful
Jean Baptise Madon, the noted Rrleian
painter, is dead file was ST years old.
The Queens Theatre at Edinburgh, Scot
land, was burned last night No one was hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
'l'aiecraphic Summary.

.iu -iihauy dispatch says the Attorney Cen
cral has not consented to TTeed's release. Ne
goiatiors have hcan carried on between Tweed
and the Attorney General all the winter, but
no,hin.' ,hAt che former has done as yet has
Induced: The latter 20 give his promise to the
.o'tls2i - raics=a him.
I12 Grant 1t g LOU. expressed himself
in !.52F q The Hampton and Nichols govern
n}onts aud thnIs they should both be rccog
niz,t liz coumcadi highly the action OF thu
Hayes administration in removing the troops
from the South Carolina State House.
While rg#:a ii whites were approaching
house ia Crawford, Ogicthorp county, Georgia,
to ascertain what was the object OF al assem-
b!agr O! nccroos the latter fred 90 the iorr1er
woun1nC tiyo Of them. but none fatally. Sev
era! 0! the n2Er0es were arrested
The aat1r in the Mississippi river al 81
Louis has IiSan tyFo and half feet sirce yes
tc!day, aud merchandise and other property
along HE le7er has been hugEtedly removed tt
places CT greater safety.
Capt. Frederick l.ahrbush died in New lorE
cS!etiGy al the age OF IL years. lie formerly
belonged 10 the British army, and served unde
Six Arthur Wellesley in the peninsula war,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
EDufSiauus

y. 7. Allan, colored, one Of The holding over
Senators who has heretofore cthclated with
Packard's Legislature, yesterday took seat III
the Nichols Senate. lie addressed the Sen
ate, saying he was there IN Obedience u the
best dictates Of his conscience, believing the
time had come when tie white and c0l0red
people of Louisiana should unite 10 bring ahou:
peace and prosperity 10 the State. lie waa
there not az a democrat, but 81 y republican,.
He relied upon promises made ~ G9vtrno:
Nichols in his letter OF scctptapcc al the Eaton
Rouge Convention. Allan Inade al appeal t.:
clemency for the coored recruiting officers VITO
were 10 the parish prison.
Judge ". Il. Whitaker: oil the Superior
Court, Oh motion OF the Attorney General, a.
deTed the charge Of treason against Packa?! :
recruiting officers dismissed, aud The pria1htIs,
u!ut in humber, who We're conGueI IN the par
ISL prison, were released from custody. he
Attorney General, however, gave notice lNiai
should any one hereafter De guilty OF the sam"
crime the offender would it rrnaacnta! H. thr
fullest extent Of the laT.
The Presidents instructions t. The Louisiana
commissioners were made public bY Secretary
Eyartq Yesterday evening. The President lays
great ui'pu PO'''iu VI -
legislature about whose legality there shall Be
90 question, laying down the priacipir, that
with The Legislative authority one clearly es-
tabli,hed it will be easy to worl: "nL IL" Ga
beruatoral probl"u. He leaves ts;e :onci!ia
tory methods to be employed cullra'y ia III"
discretion Of the commission. The second "h.
ject Of inquiry he specifies is the collection Ct
evidence touching the disposition Of the pearl::
Of Louisiana to protect the colored man IN Tie
peaceful exercise OF all his political aGI civil
right. Ele informs the conmi:stoacrsth that they
need no! Investigate the facts concerning IL"
State election. lie expresses his opinion that
the us;: OF the United States troops lu ca"o9 0!
disputed elections is clearly in violation 10Th OF
the spirit and letter Of the Constitution and the
laws, declares himself anxious to terminate
Federal interference in Louisiana as a0on 81
possible, and concludes with the hope that the
commissions report will be made speedily and
enable him to put his views into immediate c."-
cuiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
SSpnYV Failure

NEW irai., April 1.-THE failure Of Jno.
Poulir was aruonncel al the Stock Ezchaogc
yesterday lie was kuown to be The broker OF
T!euo7 W. Fark, President Of the Panama
Railroad, aud IS rumors had been dying about
for 3olncinle previously affecting Mr.. Park )
s9Ncncr, y scene Of tremendous excitement en-
sued. lauama mail stock fell Instantly from
r.: to ~. without buyers, and Pacific mail, III
whicI, Dir. paik Vas also interested, went
H5wn to t., h2giag sold last week at -. MIR.
pontir refused to furnish any information as to
The eau,r or rZ!,'nt Of bis misl0Nuae further
ilan 10 say that h. wontl pay his creditors 100
cral.: ~! !hr dnar. He failed once before,
about tea years aEo. having lost 2lS0,Qu0. He
then made ii s,uliIlr promise ara rrIacmc! il
nI III ilaHlnu day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRLW EEKLF BY
EDGAR SNOwDEN-
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL a, 1877.

We are rather curious to know what the
Louisiana Commission will report when It re-
turns to Washington. lis members arc sup
posed TO be men Of ordinary understanding,
who read the newspapers, and arc l0ormed OF
what is daily trauspting around them. Ii that
superstition be correct they must know now as
we'll as they will after they reach New Orleans
that Gov. Nichols Knows that he was fairly
elected that everybody else 10 the State Is
aware of the same fact, and that all the white
people, With but few exceptions, and all the re-
spectsble coIorei people, acknowledge 1t. They
must also know that Gov. Nichols and the
State and parish officers who respect hi5author-
ty sre ia POSSESSION OF almost the entire State,
save the State House whchls guarded by I. ).
lroops; and that the lie o!the Statc-lts tax pay
ers-.acknowiedgc him to be the Gogernor aud
pay bis collectors This Information alone must
lead them to believe that Gov. Nichols could,
under 40 circumstances, be induced 10 enter
into compromise with Packard, who, they
must also know, has 10 title To the position he
claims other than that afforded Gy tue bay1net;
Of u. 3. sol diets. but supplemental 10 that
knowledge they have the positive asstveration 81
Go7. Nichols 70 the effect that be will agree
to no bargain Oh contract. aud Will accept
nothing but the office to which the people Of hl:
State have elected him, and the right OIthe U
$. Government to deprive tAm oi which he
utterly denies Knowing all this, as they mus
do, We cannot imagine how they can make lhei
report, prepared ia New Orleans two week:
hence, differ from the oac they could ha7e
made pho, 10 their departure trom Wash
inotno
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04

Leltcr from Richmond.

,l, lo,,, r. ,;o ,l,y,,g.; r,-,,,, ! !:
lC1,ies poIuo~e 70 81 .''0 -nH- ~ ''9S''.'
RICHMOND 'A,' +APt'' ., lo'''wl"' 0tn,
eral Assembly to-day elected Coi. Thomas II. |
Carter, Of King William county, Railroad Com
-,;..;.,er r,s,r ,ba tilI i,st nasssd r,oviainz
~ '' I
Tor TIE appo'1s'0g o' soeA "o onos.' - Sapt'
wise railroad rates and charges, their coldiuon
and nauIer 10 which they are operated, Tith
rofororca 70 rho securitv a,l comfort Of the
',i:"
puO"c' p,
Senator omith Dill lof the prolee'i0u u .ne
property rights OF married women passed. '"3
House TO- DAY -,
The ON 70 proPIcc iur Tue erection OF the
CeotGal No'ored huua'lc Asylum III e'c'So"'s
is defeated by postponement.
The House nIglt rejected The new Senate
hli! Tor ran EXTENSION O. the 0aines h'''r anu
kanawha Canal:
An extra session oil the Legislator: 10 prob
able. ,,
SeGator a. L. Cochran Is consIucreu better
to.Jay, and there IS some hope OF ms recover
cry.
y0nng lady III somnaIlbl,iis''c state, auu
cla, only Ia her night clothes, vas found per
smbulatlng The streets last night anu al'=r
being awakened vas Escorted TO her home.
-Four indictments have been found against
Col. e. !. Crttendeu, Io0r keeper al the
House OF Delegates. t@o l0r forgery ami i"o
for larceny.
Major Leigh L. Page and Alr. john Howard
prominent awyers had an altercalioa to-day
IN chambers, before Judge llaghas,, ol The
Ualtcd States District Court. Howard struck
Page Will! Il stlch. Page wrested The stick
from Howard and knocked HIN doWo.
The next place to be filled is lhas Of Com'
missioner Of Agriculture. For this the mum
Der Of applicants Is increasing, Tor the number
o! people who knoW something a0nut agricul
ture Is very large, and Is growing larger. The
Commissioner Of Agriculture will get @l,3OO'
lust hall the SALARY Of the Railroad Eomm!s'
sl0ner.
To-morr1w Il the last day Of the session oil
the Legislature, and both bodies, ct course,
have lot Of bills on the calendar.
MAJOR Carter. The successful Candidate lor
the position OF tar7ad Comnis&i3ner is son
OF Thomas Garter, OF Clarke, aud was born 10
King William county 10 lc%l. lie graduated
ct the IIrgiu'a Military lnst'IH'e ID !s49, and
graduated in medicine st The University CT N!r-
ginia 10 50 !. 1t tn? breaking out OF the war
he COMMANDED inc hi0E illiam Battery; lie
VA: promoted thiei OF Arti'cryr u. II. HiI! .
Division. AMI aitfr"ari t0lonal 0i Artillery 10
the II corps, to The cnd CT the var. jinc2 lho
var he has been engaged as farmer. lie has
The appointment OF cierG st q salary OF -, 80.
Ie"rn that Capt. l.. ". Eohanoan, well
| En0Tn custom House Official mere, ana oh2 al
the better class OF republicans, viii leave to-
morrow tor i as;llOEton With two ,lAnen2e i.:'
tttons agarSs! the resppointu7nt al Alisi an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04
News Of the Day.

The convention ct the Ancient Order Of Hi
bernians, which has been in session several days
at New York, has issued an address declaring
that the Order has 20 connection with the
Molly Maguires Of Pennsylvania. The Order
bas total membership Of 472,01S. and the
nuuber Of delegates present at New York l52.
representing twenty.six States. The address
announces that they have removed oil ohjec'
tionable clauses from their constitution IN con.
hict with the Catholic Church, and their object
is to unite their race and creed Tor benevolent
purposes.
The municipal clcclioo in Cincinnati NJ )nlay
resulted in the election Of the entire republican
ticket. la Cleveland, the entire republican
ticket except Solicitor In St. Louis, Over
stolZ, the democratic nominee endorsed hy the
republicans was elected mayor By about s. ,OOt
majority. At Denver City, COL. the republl
cans eIe tied FIVE of the six Aldermen. Th'
Chicago municipal election resulted III favor O
the republicans The council is almost entirely
republican. Michael Fitzgerald WasEllled thert
by policeman 10 row about repeating.
BY agreement at republican n,ass mee;ia:
recently at Fremont, Ohio, q popular election
was held to recommend postmaster for th
town. George Il. krebs received majority
the votes cast, and he vas accordingly recon-
| meuded to President Hayes, who yestcrda;
| gave him the appointment, which IS WoriI
$1,000 per anuum.
There were nearly fifty temporary clerks
| writers, mechanics and laborers under the Ba
reau Of Construction ana Repair discharge
yesterday. These were employed 81 the sever
al navy yards throughout the country. Their
were also two temporary clerks and one labor
er discharged from the bureau in ton
The glazing house Of the powder ms
Santa Cruz, California blew M yesterday, Kill
ing one man and iuiuriug several others III q!
vicinity. About niue tons OF powder we're l
mill, and the explosion did conadrrab!, dan
age to the town.
John Taylor, e:q OF Ha.-lwvoL, happah au
mock county, Virginia. grandson oi the di:
tinguishei patriot, farmer aud statesman. ! II
Taylor, OF NaroIiue, died last month 10 tn
9th year Of his age.
! SIX hundred hands Lave been discharged
| Baltimore during the past week from the l:alt
more AMI Ohio Railroad aud the Union lila!
| Works.
| Large Reductions III the force clnrto7:d !
the Treasury Department are expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-04-04

The morning newspapers contain long ac-
counts of the story Of the escape aud rearrest,
10 Spain, oil W. NJ Tweed, aud Of the letter he
wrote to Mr.. Charles U'Couer, 10 which lie
offers to give up everything iu his possession
and to make suci, disclosures As may be requir-
ed. lie says that he is old and broken in
health, aud would haze made restitution and
reparatiou long ago had It not been that he was
prevented from dniuy 81 ~ the couusels Of
those whom he Vas trying to shield and whose
Interests were eutaueirI with his owe. The
experience Of Tweed AID OF the whole New
York aud Washington rings adds but another
to the numerous proofs that honesty is the hest
policy.