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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
PoStoaice Espionage.

Last week lIr John Carmichael of Lou
doun county was arrested and taken before
t.. :. COMMISSIONS in Alexandria, upon
the affidavit of q postoii,e official charging
him with sending a postal card 70 Senator
Vance upon which was written: please
send me your speech OF that d dog Ma
hone" Gen. Huaton, Maj. Scott, and
Senator Morgan of Alabama appeared for
the defence. Major Scott pronounced the
case, despite its amusing features, a very
serious one. He said:
A citizen OF Virginia has been dragged from
his home to uu>Wcr criminal charge. The
only witness, for the prosecution is cn his W
confession. a ViuIator of the law, for he was
Forbidden by tLe law to read Jhat or amy other
postal card 4 committing magistrate has no
ri-ht to place any reliance ON BIZ statements
Where g., tine offence There Is nc attempt 20
lewd bc or llsciyious or iadeceut-lmpiy 70
place a conspicuous man where hc rightly to-
DAY Stands. Why e. gentleman ou the floor oil
tine Senate used lust as strong words against
Malone. Senator Morgan: Yes, much
stronger words. Dee called him a %scoundrel. r.
Why. I'm the Washington LtpUbhout i have
read cpithcts ou the Chief Magistrate ot the
HHNHN|"H NAH HHH.HN "
tniS postal card, Moreover. Nahnlc rs % Sell
ator of Virginia. and this private citizen had "a
right 60 c~riticisc his oUrSc. We are not living
under adc>poriSm with special agtS. OF the
Department prying into Our private hu~iht>S.-
The words. 10 IS true. are >currilouS, but that Is
not am offence under the amended statutes
This postal card hiss been illegally taken from
senator Vance andmJdc the base of % crimina!
charge against q free Nirginian. The Card Is
Zcbulou Nance's property us much as his coat,
and the postal officials might as well have pur-
Joined the one as thcothcv. The words damn
dog" are NOT Overwhelmingly intended to con-
vcy thc honest opinion of a true Nlrginian on
% rccrelut Senator. lie Thought Malone WAS
% "lamu dog. and dee had right 90 say 81,
especially t1 % friend. The man who wrote
this postal card viii live to see the Senator re
tired Co his original oh~curity. Why does this
senator aim Co make the law a subtertugc for
what me SAYS O., au insult, instead OF hOuorably
and maufluy coming Co the front2 The pro-
secution should be dismissed. and dismissed
with @ him..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
me Leaend Of Misard,s ciip.

We publish on arst pase an original
PAPER. prepared 10 be inserted in the forth
coming volume of the proceedings OF the
West Virginia Historical Society, and which
is simply a compilation iron other sources
of Information. There may be some Of the
old inhabitants of our county who are lamil-
lar with this story, but we doubt very much
whether the Young generation ofthe present
day have ever heard of it. It's strongest
claim to public notice is the admitted fact
that for ut lcas. halfa century it wholly OBJ
liberated the legal name and gave a popular
name to one of the towns of our county
The impression produced by the facts reel
ted. whether true or false, must have been
very deep and decided in a community
where it operated in popular use 50 general
"a change in the name Of a town. We print
the Legend merely asam1ttcr Of His'or-
zeal interest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
County Court GrdeyS;
OF WEST VlRGINIA, -.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, s..
y COCNTYOF JEFFERSON,
In the County Court, May Term. lS'f.
Att Term of said Court continued and held
the llth day of May, lSSi
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROAD SURVEYORS.
OpprRrp. That the Surveyors Of Roads, in this
c,nntv in their orders on the County, shall
state the time, place and by Whointhe saio WorN
The Court adopts the following ratcs Of CON
ronsatioo for work on the public roads of this
county:
For WAGON and four horses and driver s3oo
/ For wagon and two horses and driver 500
For cart. horse and driver, $50 per day.
For pillow, two horses and driver 500 per
For scoop, W horses and deliver 500 pei
For Surveyor for Superintendent 500 pei
For Surveyor for warning in hands $500 pei
day.
For blasting work 9l.25 per day.
ORDERED. That all Surveyors of Roads IL
this county shall within ten days after they arc
notified OF their appointment To take inc oar
al 0Illff a. lflf~iAiUiA III AHfF 'f
of the Actsof 1928, and return 4 copy OF sale
oath to the Clerk Of the County Court TO b'
/ filed in ifs office. All Road Surveyors VIII,
have not complied with this order, are required
10 do 80 Within 80 days from his date. The
said surveyors of Roads are required 70 make
annually at the May Term n report rs require.
bv Sect1wG Is. Chapter f9l of the Acts OF 1878
before their bills will be aiIditct.
No Road Surveyor will bc allowed To hire
extra labor or TO make purchases 10 he Charge
TO the road fund of his District, without hrs
i.ayine obtained written authority rom th'
County Court. setting forth the amount he cat
eXpcnd. q
No Surveyor or suD-Suryeyor VIII be alloNe'
to employ lis own wagons, teams, plows, cart
or scrartfS, except in proportion to his amcun
| Of labor a. compared with others.
No Road Surveyor will be allowed to pur
chase tools and charge them To his District un
til authorized to do so by the Justices u IN
/ district. and said amount will Hct be allowed
uitil the Surveyor has given his receipt for th'
same to Re flcf in the Office of the COUNTY
Clerk.
Road Surveyors will be required to return al
itemizul account Of all expenses on oath.
y copy-Tcstc,
z. \. MOORE,
Clerk Of County Court.
MAY y. tSSi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Mr.. L. X. Donavin, father of our former
townsmen Col. S. X. and DR.. NJ. W. Dona-
vim, died at the residence Of his son John
". Donayin, III Delaware, Ohio, on Tues
day last. 1Ir. Donavin was a native of
Sh.ppensbure. Pa, where he spent the
greater portion of his life. Hewas a man of
strong character and sterling integrity, and
for more than fifty years or more was an
active and influential member of the Meth
odist Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

"Shc insists that IL is OF more Importance
that her family shall be kept in full health
than that she should have all the fashion
able dresses and STYLES of the times. She
therefore sees % IL that each member of her
family IS supplied with enough Hop BitterS
at the first appearance OF any symptoms OF
any IN health. TO prevent Il hit Of sickness
with los attendant expense, care and anxiety.
All women should exercise thcir wisdom
I'm this way."-Ne,r Wtrca PIIeti4H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
sHEPHERDSroWy sUuu4Rr.

From the Register:
Mr.. C.. 4. Licklider Of this place, Is at
tending the International Convention of the
Y. VI. G. \. at Cleveland, Ohio.
\ colored man named WIN. Williams.
aged about . years was drowned i'm the Pc
.tomac river at this place ON Saturday even
ing last about dusk.
Since the 2Srd of March Mr.. Samuel
Bower has shipped to Georgetown by the
G. * O. Canal q, 900 bushels Of grain. OF
this amount there were 1850 bushels of
wheat and 800 bushels Of corn.
Mr.. Phelps, proprietor Of the New Do
minion Paper Mil in this place started the
manufacture of paper on Monday last.
The paper viii be of a superior quality.
Quite anumbcr OF hands viii be employed.
The stockholders of the Jefferson Savings
Bankof this place, at 4 recent election, re
elected the following Directory-David
Rillmycr. President c.. NJ. Beltzho0ycr.
Attorney b. +. Harrison, Cashier; W. A..
Morgan, /. W. Poffenberger, VIM. Right
slime, G.. T. L%icklider, A. W. McCleary.
A>atruc and efficient tonic. Browns Iron
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

DIR. Bcckwi,h, a noted homeopathic ply
stefan Of Cincinnati, it is reported has been
invited 90 Washington TO become the ply
sician of the Presidents family, and that
Of Secretary Blaine and ten other Promi-
ncnt residents OF that city. When the Ad-
miuistration gets sick, which j; IS, i; needs
strong medicine, but prefers it in inani-
tcSsimal doses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

ON thursday of last week, election day,
the Virginiaus took the measure Of Sena-
ros Malone. 1t viii hardly require the
whole cloth ont Of which % cut his polii-
cal shrOud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Mai. Robert II. Kinney, a native Of Au-
gusta county, Va, died last week in Ken
lucky. He was q lieutenant in the Mexican
war. and during the late war be was major
of engineers in the volunteer army of the
United States and served in the West under
Gen. Buell..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Piano or organ.
.NmsiC PupUs Wanted.

4 LADY WHO Is AN ACCOMPLISHED
PIANIST and ORGANIST and an excel
lent and experienced Teacher, desires 20 secure
D few pupils. For information apply at
FREE. PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Business Change.

THE Drug firm of Merchant Il Mitchell was
1 dissolved by mutual consent, May lst,
IsS.. The Drug Business will he continued in
all its branches, at the old stand by the under
signed. who hopes, by prompt and careful at
tention to business. and fair dealing TO merit
the patronage OF former customers n the
public generally. Il. II. MITCHELL.
Nav u 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

jesse Little, a resident of Jefferson, in
Frederick county, Nd, and in rather dcsti-
tute circumstances for some time past, died
at that village on Monday, aged about SO
wears. Policies on his life to the amount of
SOS, 900 are said to have been taken lately in
different speculative companies by various
persons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
EsfOasiMg .rgacCh Enritcd.

VNEinyite competitors in the United States
w to trial of plows within one mile OF
Charlcstown against the Advance and the
"O!iycr" Flows. All we ask is that thcs who
desire to enter into competition with us name
the depth aud width they wish to pillow. and to
designate the time. W. A.SlIEWALTER,
Summit Point. W. Va,
General Agent for the Advance, and Agent for
The oliver for jefferson County, West Va.
May u, 1SSl-3m+.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Judge e. PIT. Moore. Of the supreme
Court Of Appeals Of this state has resign
cd. Maj. Jas. F, Patton has been appointed
by GOV. jackson 20 fi the vacancy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Troy, u. y Morning Telegram and
Rubbing ne Midnight on.

In the Philadelphia Tine. OF recent date,
we notice am item referring TO the miracu-
lousy quick cure of "a prominent druggist
OF that city, Mr. J.. VI. Higgins, German
town road and Morris Street, who had an
awful attack of Rheumatism of che knee
He applied ~. Jacobs OIL mt night, and
next morning was well and in his store as
usual.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Thirteen regiments of State militia have
up to date signiied an intention to be pres
ent at the Yorktown celebration, and 1000
United States troops are also expected to be
nrpscnt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Monday last, Decoration Day, wasVery
ecaerally observed throughout thcStatcs i'm
places where Federal dead repose, and in
the Northern cities, as q national holiday.
There were imposing paradcs and some
strcwing of flowers, but ac masses took adj
vantage OF the day for recreation, and eN-
\urtcdanl p;c-nic'd 20 their hearts content.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Mr.. W. II. Rogers. q prominent citizen of
Richmond native of Loudoun and broth
er-in-law Of Gen. Asa Rogers-died in Rich
mond suddenly of heart disease on Saturday
night last. His death is deeply regretted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
FOR RENT.

TWO DWELLING HOUSES on my Bullskin
4 farm and one on West street, GAariestown.
Possession given Immediately.
FOR SALE-Two hundred barrels OF CORN.
June Q. ISS1-3t. ESROM SLIFER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The Presbyterian Church ut Franklin,
Pendleton county, was struck by lightning
ON the 14th instant, and the beliry burned.
1t was with great difficulty that the church
itself was saved.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
= Inni. Chrnniclcl

Advice IS cheap-drcadfully cheap. But
must De true 70 our instincts of human
ity and tell our suffering friends 90 use IT.
Jacobs OH, and surprise their rheumatism
and themselves both at the result. J. d..
J.. Harvey, Esq, of Chicago, says: would
Doe recrcant TO my duty 70 those afflicted,
did ] not raise my voice I'm is praise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
FRFE PRFSS-TIE OLD AMILY JOUE

Leroy q. Payne, a pensioner Of the war
Of 1872, died recently in Stafford county,
aeed 10l years and II months.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The capacious new barn OF Gen. Neon,
near Mt. Jackson, was destroyed by fire
18th of May. Loss $1,000; Insurance
5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

MADAM, did you ever lift a dog by the
tail?" "Why, no, yon cruel thing, you"
a didn't know because ] just saw you car
~ your little child across a gutter by one
arm. A dogs tail is a good deal stronger
than the ligaments Of Il baby's shoulder"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
FOR RENT.

THE "MILLNILLE MILLS on the Shen-
ando,h River. near the ". 81. Railroad,
opplication may bt made 90 White a TraPnetl,
Attorneys. Charlcstown. jefferson county, W.
Va. LLOYD Low NDE9'
limo th 1SSf-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
FOR RENT.

THF NEW HOUSE lately built ON my Lot
1 near the Depot Of the b. *. o. Railroad
Arbitration NAV be made to the undersigned,
or to White d Trapnell, Attorneys.
ANN D. DONNELLN.
Junc : lSSl-tC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
.0oficc Of Dissolution.

WE Partnership of Butler & Aisquith, here
4 tofore existing in the Drug business in
Charle,towu, W. Va. has been dissolved by
consent, DIR. Butier having purchased
the Store and assumed All liabilities, he alone
is authorized TO collect and settle accounts:
CT VS.. BUTLER,
NJ. 5. AlSQUlrH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The Republican, party has clean gone BACK
ON Mahonc-a clean thing which Is con-
p lous among many otherwise otitsdoing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
eSOflce.

LII PERSONS indebted to me as Sheriff for
a Taxes. &c.. are hereby notified to settle
up. Il Is necessary that | should close my
>hcriHalty business without delay.
EUGENE BAKER,
Late Sheriff OF Jefferson County.
june {. IS.l-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
IN CHANGER !.

In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Berkeley county rendered on the llth day
of May, 1881, in the above cause, Notice Is
hereby given 70 the Creditors OF Slmohl Mn
ohini deceased. that / will on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Notice TO ~TrespasseYs.

I HAVE heretofore warned persons against
Il trespassing upon my lot adjoining Mount
Parvo.'' l again give notice that | will prose-
cute offenders. Some delredations have been
committed by unknown parties the past week
or two. A reward of > will be paid for infor-
nation that will lead to the apprehension and
conviction of such rs were guilty of cutting
and carving away the grass from my lot or
for such as shall hereafter so offend, or in any
other manner injuriouSly trespass upon my
premises. II y. nALlAHEh'
Nav 20. 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Thmrsa0w. fhe az OF JMIy.

1881. take an account of all debts due by the
SaidSimoni Minghini. deceased, with Their re,
spectivc priorities, and rs partition OF ms real
estate has already been made amongst his hers
I Will. ii required 10y the parties, ascertain the
liability separately Of the lands OF when par
ntion has been m!je. should any debts be Is
taliisAed against said real estate.
W. 3. COLSTON,
Commissioner.
June 4. lSSl.-it. Free Press Fee 500.
WOOD WANTED at this Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

At a caucts of line officers of the 9th
Maryland Regiment on Saturday evening
last. the following nominations were made
Major Stewart Brown, colonel; Captain
John ID. Lipscomb, Company B, lient.-col-
onel: Capt. {. c. Hall, COMPANY L, major.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
May y, 1ssi-3t.

The books and account, of the late firm Of
Butler a. Aisqmth are i'm the hands of ;. W.
Washington. ESQ. for Settlement. Persons in
dcbtcd viii please settle at once. as the firm
business must Toe closed.
C. r. Y. 5. BUTLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Two hundred censu. clerks were discharg.
cl ou Saturday. More discharge Niil fol-
lUr iu -hyr time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Commissioners Not ce.

NJ. c.. NADENBOUSCH, Administrator Of
Luke Herman, deed.
vs..
JOSEPH /. MINGHINI in his own right
as an heir and as administrator of Simom
Ninghini. deceased; Rebecca sherman,
A. J.. Thomas, administrator OF Joseph
Minghini, deceased James W. Seager, Ad-
ministrator of John II. sherman, decd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
FOE CRE.EsN.

MY ICE CREAM PARLORs arc opened iof
WI the season. Ladies and Gentlemen can
now b. accommodated with the best Ice Cream
Cussard and Ices. Also Weddings, Part a. aAn
Families fur shed with Ornamental and Dt.'ot
Cakes. Cream AMI Ices Oh short notice ana OF
reasonable terms. GUSTAV Blu"
May T. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

IRON SHOVEL PLOWS, Single and Double,
L just received by DUKE GALLAllEH.
May II, 81.
zoo POUNDS STEEL SIG0YELS and Bull
y Tongues, Just received and for sale by
MAY "a. 1881. DUKE GALLAlIER.
WATER COOLERS all sizes, just received
w and for sale by
MAY II. 1851. DUKE GALLAIIER.
WHITEWASH BRUSHES, BrooInS. Tin
w ware, WOodenware. oil stoves, tor sale
by DUKE GALLAllhh'
Nav H. 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The Nartius5urg Nrtssnm announces the
death. on Monday last, of the venerable
John II. Blondel, of that city, in the Sl>t
year Of hi, age. This esteemed and aged
WAS known 20 a wide circle Of friends
and famed throughout the two Virginias
for his social qualities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04
Rnrress .Yagtcc.
Harvest Goods.

WE are receiving a full stock of Harvest
~ Goods In our line, and are headquarters
for Harvest TinWarc.
Junc4 1. ISL. DUKE GALLAIIER.
TLION WHEEL H~ORSE-RAKE for sale by
DUkE Il GALLAIIERs
Junc {, 1sSl.
- +. DOW & COS PORTABLE STEAM
De ENGINES and IMPROVED TlIRESlI-
ING MACHINES are warranted cqua. To any
I'm the United States. Gail oa the undersigned
for Circulars. price lists, Gc.
DUKE GALLAliIR,
Junc1, 81. Agents Tor JET. Co..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The Washington Srtaei asks where
4, Gorham' No end of people are asking
that question just now. The last time We
saw George G.. De was striking a bargain
with q Pcuobscot Indian for his birch bark
canoe. IN which 20 paddle Malone and Rid
dlcbcrrer u0 Salt river.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

In striking contrast with the political IL
isles against the South during the recent
extra session of the United States SENATE IS
the tv~tire~y given by Bishop j. g..
Thompson. colored, Of the Southern Confer
ence. recently, at the session of the African
Methodist Episcopal Conference I'm New
York city. Bishop Thompson asserted that
amy man, white or c1lorcl, couldliy peace
ably ia ,he South, provided he attended 70
lis own business. The white Southern poo
pie were contributing Literally, both inland
and money, to colored churches, and on
questions Of education were wholly i'm oc-
cord with their co,ored brethren. This tcs-
timoay clearly Offsets the charges Of opprcs-
sion and cruelty recently brought I'm the
Senate by Senators Dawes, Hoar and oth-
,r,, coming a- it does from man who knows
what le Is talking about.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

DIAPER SEEDS ats cent apaper, Flower
4 seed included GEO. +. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Asa true and efficient tonic. Browns Iron
BitlcYs excel all other medicine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

We would make the announcement that
we had q refreshing rain ON Tlursdaym morn
ing, buJ everybody who has cabbage patch
Is aware of it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

samuel street, between Liberty and the
* p. r.. r.. Is being piked, and Main
street Is being beieviIed at several places by
the putting ON of new mc,al.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

\ Strawberry Festival IS contemplated
hy the ladies connected with the Good Tenn
plar Lodge of this place. Committees have
been appointed to further the object, and
announcements of the time and place will be
made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

fsP,~ BIAS many uses in the present age.
De- fas g. saEprise when car-wheels were
s'aJe Of paper. and ROW dinner pilates are
prJsOccd of the ,ame m4tcrial-cheaPcr
tha2 of dirt, In a little while cnterrisins
urowictors of fashionable hotels may intro
lgoe them, with the bin Of fare attractiyciy
printcd ON the rim and directions preseason
aug q salad OF eating au orange ia illumina-
TED characters in the middle. Unlikely TO
prove an appetizer will be the thought that
paper is sometimes produced from rags that
have, on the person of somcreslcss improv-
idcntprotassiona tramp. iutJercd i'm the chill
North-winI or been stirred by the gentle
zcphyrs o. the Southland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

senator Conkliug eIectually suuded out
his importance, Nationally considered, when
he resigned hs seat in the Senate and went,
hlck to his State for q Justification. He
found the Legislators az Albany more vindic-
tive than indicative. Upon the first ballot
oa Tuesday he received in the Senate only
o votes, and in the House 26-.n all35. Ne
ccssary to an election 50. Poor Conk.-
she'll VIM. S2raguc calculate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

Night sessions of the Circuit Court have
been held this week, Judge Faulkner, presi-
dug. for the discussion of some law points
preliminary 20 the trial b. jury Of the Gel
cbratcd Mason Ferry Bridge ease.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

WANTED at this Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-06-04

The Virginia election last week resulted
an an almost utter route of the Nahoneitcs
and their " faithful allies Nearly every
where wc observe that the Democratic NOM
iuccs were successful and great gains in
hitherto Malone strongholds. Col. j.. T..
Riley and Capt. Joe Mutton were elected in
Frederick County County and Circuit Clerks,
by 500 and 240 majority respectively, over
rcadius.crs Ward aud Burgess. Alexandria,
L~ynchburg Portsmouth, Norfolk, DC,
%c-aI rcpudiated Malone and his follow
81, and teachings the only kind of repu-
Jst.Ju they advocate.