Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-01-27

Z, IS rumored that some remarks of Hon.
Ben. Hill. Of Georgia, made at Atlanta On
Saturday night, are likely to resul, IN = duel
with Judge schley, of New Yorh. Mr. Hill
prsfaccd his speech with these significant re-
marks:
"If I should say anything in The discharge
Of my duty here by which any gentleman
thinks himself involved aud that may need
reply from him, wish very much that he
would give me notice Of the fact at as early
time tonight or tomorrow as possible. Ii !
get no such notice shall, in all probability,
GO. as soon as can, back 10 Washington but
If DO get such a notice | shall take great
pleasure in meeting whoever may desire 1t.
Mr.. McFadcn, Republican member Of the
West Virginia Legislature, on Monday offered
the following resolution:
That our Senators be instructed, aud our
members Of Congress be respectfully requested
q return. without unavoidable delay, 10 their
respective positions in the Congress Of the
Ulitel States. there 90 exercise their utmost
wisdom 10 aid of the measures suggested or
proposed IN view OF the critical situation OF
public affairs.
Il rather amuscs MS O. see so much anxiety
expressed by Republican in thsse days to
have Democratic legislators return to their
duties aud exercise wisdom in aid Of measures
, boxing to the welfare Of the couutry. Such
confidence squiuts At rise above party which
we baju'; quite expected Of West Virsiai
Republican.
/ The speeches Of Senators Norton and Shcr-
man 10 opposition To the c,mpromise bill were
undoubtedly forcible presentations Of that
size Of The case, bat they both laborcd uader
the disadvantage Of being on the record viii
arguments directly opposite, and quite ai
+. 0rciJle, delivered less than a year ago. This
was a terrible advantage held over them by
Messrs Elmuuds and Coukliue, aud Of COURSE
when their late opinions were quoted upo.
them they bad no answer to make. How
ever, as we view it, the Only object expected
7 70 be attained Is the speeches Of these cocoon
spirators Of Chandler was delay, in a hop,
[ tlereby Of defeat If the measure.
The special Washington correspondent o
/ tie Baltimore Sun very truly says;
q" Gen. Logan. whose death kucll was suns
yesterday IN the Illinois legislature, is per
haps one Of The worst of tie type Of men wh,
long after the hush Of arms have done thei
utmost 20 peTpetuate tie burning and bite
striies and memories eugeudered by the lat'
4ciyil war. The rapid anl involuntary disap
pearauce Of such men from public life Is
Cheering Indication that their teachings ant
tLeir preccpts DO not take deep root
Shit has been commenced on clpias 10 tht
United States district coar, at New York a
gaiast ex-G0y. Samuel j Tiden to recove
/ $4,000 alleged balance due Of income tax
The capjas was issued anI served on Mr. Til
den Tuesday 1t is retuTaabe on the 9Th @
| February. United States D.stric; Aitoruc,
/ Bliss says De was directed some time ago b.
| Commissioner of Internal Revenue Raum (,
I commence suit against all par1es who ha'
f,,leI 70 pay their income tax, but that b
I lBGss, delayed bringing this suit on account @
the position Of Mr.. TIldcn before the public
S. then the build ziog Of Mr.. TiIden b. th
political jcsPcrld0es mus, proceed.
Ulllet Ki'bourue, Of Washington City Rea
/ Estate Pool uotorie,y, has commenced a sui
against members of Congress lor having i'm
prislaeJ him 10 The common jail Of tie Dis
,r.ct, whereby he was made to suffer grea
affection Of body and mind" When We re
call the dinners ordered by Lim-as lie sup
posed at tie cost Of the government, but e
which he has been personally compelled t
pay-wo axe not surprised that he should b
greatly troubled 10 mind and body if he mas
, ticatel the tenth pant thereof lie sues ic
$50 GOO Puts high figure as the price
his compulsory retirement for mTty-fye day
10 olUNmiously furnished cell, provided as
was with an the daintics % be procured lror
e TIE table and bar of fashionable Restaurant