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, 1881-08-03

The first called upon to state what
he knew was Mustafa, the wrestler,
a man of ordinary size, and not pre-
senting any signs of abnormal nus
cular development. His face was
of a common type, and betrayed no
symptoms OF emotion us he related,
in plain unvarnished terms, how he
had cut open the ex-Sultan's veins
with q knife given to him for the
purpose by Mahmoud Damad. tbs
description, accompanied by siisht
and significant gestures, was brutal
ly graphic, and made a strong I'M
preston on the spectators, o
than one of the older men in the
audience giving vent to their feel
ings of horror by audible exclama'
tons. Mustafa'S account was fully
confirmed by Hadji Mehmed Pasha,
who declared that together with the
Chamberlain Fahri Bey and T. ezalrll,
he had hold of Abdul AziZ whilst
the crime was being perpetrated.
Diezairli, who had made q full comics
sion in his preliminary examination,
was then questioned, and retracted
what he had previously said. Fahrl
Bey, a young man with long far
moustache, deIicately-cut effemlnate
features, and of tall and slender build
was next examined, ard denied the
statements Of the wrestler and his
companion. In a tremu!ous tone,
which gathered firmnesS as he pro-
ceeded, he described, from his per-
sonal observation, the mental condi-
ton of Abdul Azizafter his dethrOne-
ment, and o~bstinateIy insisted that
the deposed monarch had committed
suicide. The other prisoners, with
nut ~endeavouring to explain how the
Sultan'S death occurred, successive
Nv maintained their own innocence,
and found more or less plausible an
swers for all the questions put to them
by the Judges. MahmOud Damad
Pasha, a tall stout man, with regular
and handsome features, andIargedark
ewes, found most difficulty i'll reply
ING, and his deep gruff voice showed
mere than once signs OF great emo
ton; but he denied emphatically
and Indignantly the accusations
brought against him by the wrestlers
and others. About , o'clock Midhat
was introduced, and took his seat by
Mahmoud Damads side. His hair
and beard had become much winter
since | last saw him, four years ago,
and his complexion was still as
morbidly ford as before, but he
seemed well, and sought TO conceal
his emotion by stroking his beard,
and arranging his notes, from which
he was prepared to speak. Starting
up suddenly and leaning on the back
of his chair, he made a short speech,
in which he declared himself happy
to have been cited before a public
tribunal, and he rendered justice to
His Majesty's sentiments of equity
in causing the affair to be carefully
examined. To all the questions
about the Supreme Commission, OF
which he was a member, and which
mast have had cognizance of the
intended assassination, he replied
emphatically hat such a Commits
, 1881-08-03

cOurt as soon as he had hniSned
what he had to say, and after his
departure a number of witnesses
were called for the prosecution.
The chief of these were three young
men who had seer the crime perpe-
trated in the way the wrestlers des-
cribe6, and the wife of a certain Ali
Bey, who, being at thai time n of
the ladies of Abdul Aziz's harem,
had witnessed some OF the Incidents
connected with the assassination.
One of the most interesting witness
es was a frail, white-bearded Mus
sulman, in an old-fashioned costume,
who related in a faltering voice thst
he had washed the body OF ADD
AZiz, and noticed a small wound ia
the region of the heart.
The second days hearing of
case against the persons accused /,
the murder of Abdul Aziz, the ex
Sultan, lasted for eight hours.
Several additional witnessesapreared
for the prosecution. Among them
was Ibrahim Edhem Effendi, who
acted as intermediary between the
Ministers and the eX-Sultan, and
who described the harsh treatment
to which the latter was subjected.
The case for the defence was
then opened. Four advocates APP
pointed by the judicial authorities
S oke very feebIy on behalf of the
prisoners. Mahmoud Damad was
Justly dissatisfied with his coun-
sci and defended himself, and, not
w%ithstanding evident signs of i'll
ness, refuted some of tho accusa-
tons brought against him. Midhat
Iasha was then called, and the Pre-
sIdent, Sourouri Effendi, after re-
marking that Midhat had accused
him of personal enmity, retired from
the bench, leaving his colleague,
Christof0rideS Efendi, to direct the
proceedings. The ex-Grand Vizier,
who had taken such a prominent
part in the Reinforcement, defended
himself for more than an hour
against the charge Of completely in
the assassination. Thoroughly con
versant with the new laws OF judi
cial procedure, he pointed out sew
eral mistakes which had been CONT
ted, and demanded permission to
cross-question the witnesses as we'll
as the prisoners who had made con-
LESSONS but all his demands were
refused by the Court. Finding
himself thus fettered, he took his
stand on the solemnity of the law,
and declined to defend himself any
further.
The President, after three times
valnly inviting him to proceed, de-
cIared the hearing closed, and retir-
ed with the other Judges, to dellber-
ate.
Their verdict was, as had been
foreseen from the beginning, that
all the prisoners were guilty, but in
different degrees. Four were de-
clared guilty of premeditated assas-
sination; five, including Midhat and
the Sultan's two brothers-in-law,
were condemned as accOmplices;
and the two remaining prisoners
were placed in the category of aid
.~I oho<4orc
, 1881-08-03
The MURDER OF ABDUL AZEZ.
From the Times.

Yesterday, and OF which | nave
already forwarded you a summary OF
the proceedings, presented an inter
esting and picturesque spectacle.
Around the Malta guard-house, situa-
ted in a large open space Immediately
outside the Imperial park of Yildiz
Kiosk, a goodly number of soldiers
were posted at short distances from
each other, and all persons not pro-
vided with a ticket of admission were
prevented from approaching the
building. The few who had been
fortunate enough to obtain tickets
found on approaching the guard
house a large green oval tent, and
adjoining it a considerable space
enclosed by a canvas screen and
covered with an awning. One side
of this tent was occupied by a bench,
on which sat the Judges, three Mus
sulmans and two Christians in black
frock-coats a la Iurque and red fez-
yes, presided over by a gray-bearded
ulema called Sourouri Effendi, IN a
black robe and white turban. To
the right and left of the Judges sat
the public prosecutor, the secretaries,
and the subordinate judicial function
aries, and behind them stood several
Imperial aides-de-camp, and Palace
servants. Below the bench, in a
trench cut for the purpose, sat on
cane chairs the ten prlsoners-Mah-
mould and Nouri Pashas Cloth broth
ers-in-law of the Sultan), two ex-
functionaries of the Palace, three
officers of the Guard, two profession
al wrestlers, and a Palace Waterman.
Behind each of the prisoners stood a
common soldier. The side OF the
tent facing the bench was left open,
so that the spectators, seated on rows
of chairs under an awning, immedi-
ately behind the prisoners, could
witness the proceedings. Among the
audience, comprising about 12O peo-
pie, were the Persian Ambassador
and other members of the diplomatic
BODY, several high officials in and
out of Office, a score of Imperial
aides-de-camp, a few officers OF the
Palace, several ulemas nflowingrobes
and white or green turbans, and the
representatives Of the Press to ii limi-
ted number. The spectators might
have been considerably increased, for
behind them were more than a hun
dred chairs %unoccupied.
The first fotmality was the prov
ing pf the prisoners identity, and
Immediately thereafter the Indictment
was read by three of the prosecutors,
which may he briefly stated as fol-
lows:-A few days after the dethrone-
ment of Abdul Aziz, Mahmoud Damad
and Nouri Damad engaged two
professional wrestlers and a Palace
Waterman to assassinate their ex-
Sovereign, promising them 100 pounds
each and a monthly pension OF three
pounds, as appears from the accounts
of the Civil List. The crime was
committed with the assistance OF the
Chamberlain Fahri Bey, while Ali
and Nedjib Beys, who had introduced
the assassins into the Palace, mounted
guard with drawn swords at the door
of the room. AS there was at that
nam
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-10-06

California Kidney Tea. Try
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or S. s. Craig, agents, for SO cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-10-06

5000 Crown Jewell cigars, the
best &c cigars on the market, just re-
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store. @ - 2ltf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1881-10-06

Coins and robes At HINES. lstf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

The country folks in the vicinity of Will
mington, Delaware, those near Georgetown,
the county-seat, and the denizens of Laurel,
many miles away, claim to have seen about
the 20th ultimo, among the moon-lit clouds
angelic bands, clad in white robes and he'll
NETS, marching, countermarching and dan
cling mournfully; also, great sized soldiers,
dazzlingly equipped, presenting arms, while
among them lowered the hero and martyr
Garfield, We dislike very much to say it,
but these Delawarean villagers are a trife
daft and their cheap tanglefoot only adds to
their dizziness.
Since writing the above we note that the
Warenton Solid South and Fredericks-
burg telegram in the Richmond Dispatch
mention the alleged phenomena as seen in
those localities. Any more counties to hear
f!oms
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
Big Iaccntiop. So Map Of Hest TfF-
gilsia for % Cents.

Lloyd, the famous map man, who made
all the maps for General Grant and the
Union armies, certificates Of which he pub
lished, has just invented way of getting a
relief-pate from steel, so as to print Lloyd's
New Railroad, County-Seat, and Distance
Map of Virginia for 1881 on one entire sheet
of strong linen paper .four feet long on a
lightning press all colored in counties hand
somely, and ready for mailing to any part
of the world, for 25'cent, or, with rollers
to hang on the wall, so cents. This map
cost s., 900 to make it, and shows million
places on it-all the railroads, every rail-
road station, the name and Length of each
railroad and terminal towns. tits perfect
travellers guide and merchants shipping
map. Every house in Virginia should have
a copy. Send % cents to J. T. Lloyd,
Washington city, and you will get copy
by return mail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

As we modestly remarked some years back
in this column, the Keely motor isnot sore
mote ~ lifelong silence of its inventormight
lead one to suppose. I'm exhibition in Phil
adelphia last week showed, it is alleged, Q
power eq-al to $4,000 pounds pressure tothe
square inch, which lifted heavy weights,
drove o inch cannon ball through , inch
pine planling and fattencd it against an i
ron wall, and started an engine:-and all
of this with a pint of water il a glass tube,
\ brake or regulator, however, is yet want
ine To- neti,ct The machine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

Our friend Ruby, of the Towsontown
Journal, has the following to say Of our Sc
Nor.
among the large number Of the press
gang of the State present in Baltimore on
Tuesday night to view the 0riole Pageant,
we noticed our genial old friend H. y. Gal
laher. of the CharlestoHn Free Press, Old
Family Journal For three mortal hours
he was backed up to and seemingly upheld
the northvest corner efehe Sun Iron Build
ing. from whence he had good view of the
psycaut. THIS corporeally, and we know
ihteE ctaally our good old friend has al
ways upheld the Sun, and if it needed IT.,
could have no more faithful supporter Mr..
Gallahe-'s many editorial friends in Mary
land will be glad to know he is enjoying ex-
cellent health, and the cavity where the
laugh always comes from has not closed up
q particle, or been hauled in, and he IS just
as Jolly as when he CROPPED his way in the
labyrinthian blacSnesS Of the Mammoth
Cave in 1873. He's good for many years
Vet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
IN CHANCERY.

E.r'ract jrom 9ccrcc Of Jpae, TN, ISL.
ni,adiui,ci, ordered and decrccd that this
cause BE- referred 20 Commissioner tlcon
Moore. with instructions, IL. To ascertain
the estate. real and personal which the Nid
Harriet G.. Boaham holds and owns ~ her sep
ar,tc right as a married woman. 2nd. /" "n-
din the debts which are binding on suit scia'-
rate estate. Bird. Any Other matters deemed
nrriincut by himself or that may be required
by alIy of the parties And leave is given to
Ino Vi. Nicely, pctitioncrto take testimony bee
for, said Commissioner Moore, under tlns or
der of Reference for the rurpoNeoi c'tahli-'inS
the claim therein named, with 7iew &" IFS De-
4 ,,nv-Te.te- F,P. LYNCH
Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
important to TroreIers.

The z. so. r. r. fast train viii connect
with trains on :. Y. Il. Ii. at Shenandoah
Junction for the East and West. Persons
leaving Luray at $50 \. NJ, Front Royal
9.SS; Berryyille 1881 Charlestorn 1877,
arrive at Shenandoah Junction ct ll.09
leave via b. & 0. 1217 7, u. arrive at
Washington at 2.05 Baltimore 315; Phil
adelphia As; New York 1880. Also con-
meet with no 10. West on B. & o. westward,
leaving Shen. Junct. l2.45.
c. X. LORD, G.. p. \.
WM. CLEMENTS. VI. of L.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
The Ldte Rev. DR.. stuart Robinscr.


In the recent death at Louisville Ken
tuckv. of the Rev. Or. Stuart Robinson, a
bright light in the evangelic world has been
extinguished. Born in Ireland in 1916, en-
igrating TO America as a babe, graduating
at Amherst in 80, studying theology at
Prince Edward, Virginia, andwithin Prince
tons classic walls he had, since IS, filled
the pastorate of the 2nd Presbyterian Oh. in
Louisville. He was a noted Old School di-
vine of the Presbyterian faith. Many de
nominational papers and controversial
pamphlets have derived their energy from
his ploddiug pen, and his visit few years
since to Egypt and the Holy Land, there to
study on. series of discourses defensive of
the sacredness of the Pentateuch was la
Dor. indeed. of genuine religious love.
Hon. c.. J. Faulkner in the MrrtnsJwg
.>,gfcs-sce referring 70 the death of DIR. Rob
i;rson says
THE biographers Of this distinguished Di-
vine will mo- doubt iNthc place of his birth near
Londonderry iu Ireland ard in tits they ma,
probably hc right But Berkeley has AZ itast
some secondhand claim % that honor which
She is not disposed readily 20 relinquish. When
he was invited o. bc present az our great Coun-
o. Ccntennialin June lS12, as one of thenotlve
sons of Old Berkeley ne promptly attended
our cclcbration. Whilst here, upon that occa-
sion. some conversation occurred as 90 the facts
and circumstances of his birth when Ec remark
eli " that it may not have been IN this county
that mv ewes first saw the light of Heaven, but
could not have been more than a few months
old when my parents, emigratins from Ireland
settled in Berkeley. and that ail the rccollec-
tions and affections OF his childhood centred
here as fully as if II had been the actual place
of his BIRTH Tn our last interview With hlm,
when hc was oa his way to participate as del
c--ite iu che great Ecumcuical council OF the
Prc-bvtc-an Church then assembling i'm Philn-
dclphia. which. whatever may have been It's o.
bilitv. contained mo- more highly gifted snan
than Stuart Robinson, "a Berkeley and 10
Berkeley men he gave an the credit for theauS-
piciou- commencement of that career I'm life
which has reflected SO much honor on his name
cEd upCn his country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

sight thousand, eight hundred and twen-
tv-one marriage licenses are reported to have
been issued by the clerks of Allesany eoon-
tv. Nd. during the past nine months. Ii
the figures are correct. Alegany has Lad a
matrimonial epidemic
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
iOdiHsf

s A. BATES individually andIas admins.
traitor de 5onis non with the will annexed
of Robert Florence, deceased, Nancy
Florence widow of Robert Florence,
William Florence, Albert Florence, Rob
ert II. Florence, John Florence, Ann L.
Bell, the hers OF Alfred Florence, Fran
els f,n;on x Mary Fenton his wife, Viii
liam Mcintosh * Ann Mcintosh his wife,
William Florence, Sr, Elizabeth F. Flor
ence Nancy Florence, William j. Man
ucl 4 Sarah J. Manuel his wife Lemuel
Peltz & Ann Z. Peltz his wife, George W.
RELY. Wm. +. Rely, and Elizabeth ,.
Shirley d 5. 4. Bates administrators OF
Walter Shirley deceased,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
Rescued from Dcath.

William D. Coughlh, of Somervillc, Mass.
savs I'm the fall of 1876 / was taken with
J'er,litg Of Hc huigs followed by severe cough;
/ lost iny appetite and flesh and was confined
% my bed In 1877 / was admitted To- the Hos
pital. The doctors said had a ho'e In my
lung as big as half dollar At one time a
report went around that ! was dead. ! gaycup
hope. but friend toldm of DIR. WM. HALL. :
BAISAM r0R THE LUNGS. / got a bottle,
when tony Srrprisc. commenced 10 feel bet
ter. and to-day feel better than for three years
past. l write this hoping every one afflicted
with Diseased Lungs Will take DIR. WM.
HALLS BALSANI, aud Dee convinced that
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. J can pos
itively say it has done more good than az the
other medicines ] have taken since RE sick
ness
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

Senator Bayarl'S occupancy OF the Office
ct President pro- TEN. of the Senate was
brief-three days. On Thursday senator
Logan. of Illinois, offered resolution for
the election of Senator David Davis. When
the name Of Mr. Bayari was called hewith-
held his vote, saving that he had never
obtained office by his own vote ana Tould
never retain il 10y that vote while Judge
Davis remained silent whea hi. vote upon
the resolution was called fer The result
was a majority Of two for Nr. Logan's reso-
luton, followed by a unanimous vote OF
thanks to Mr. Blyard for the impartiali;y
he had displayed in the administration of
his office" Impartial administration OF
the duties Of lhe position, so commcndable
rs 20 elicit unanimous commendaton was,
evidently, not the sort of administration
that the Republicans sought by removing
Mr. Bayard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
Fall ana Es'ia,ser Goods.

I WILL. in 4 few days, open my Fall and
1 Winter Stock Of Charlottesville Cassimeres.
These goods are better than before and we can
confidently recommend them to the trade.
October l, ISL. DAVID HOW ELL
Now in stock and for sale Red and Blue
y Twilled Flannel, Atwood Red shaker
very superior Black and Brown Canton. Che
viots. Ticks Twilled Bleached lG.4 Shecting,
New style Prints. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

The Culpeper, Virginia Exponent says;
"Rev. J. p. S.ridcr, of the Presbyterian
church at this place has received call to
the First Presbyte- Church of Savannah,
and also ere u the Second Presbyterian
Church of Norfolk. We have not heard
whether he will accept either
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

Guiteau was aruigned in open court Fri
day Of last week pleaded not guilty and his
trial was fixed for Monday, November 9TH.
The jurisdiction question will oe argued q
week before. Insanity of the prisoner and
malpractice on the part of the chief surgeon
bliss will form the defence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

While interviewing bog for water an In
diana stock raiser, whose wells had failed,
happened successfully on the skull and sew
eral skeleton parts of an immense mastodon.
4 rib I #. in. long, pair of tusks, each
II it., two jaw-teeth weighing q andS5 lbs.
and some big leg bones ast Ike this 4 ycrita-
lilo find -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

The Yorktown Centennial had an auspi-
cious opening ON Tuesday. Themouumcnt
was laid with imposing ceremonies. The
spectacle upon land and water was superb.
Gov. Holiday delivered a brilliant and
eloquent address of welcome, and was fol-
lowed by Senator Johnston in peculiarly
appropriate. President Arthur was there
and received distinguished consideration.
The Governors OF thirteen states with
their respective staff richly uniformed ;
Senators. Congressman, Cabinet, Army and
Navy officers of distinction, the distinguish
ed French and German guests, thousands
of military, mas7as, dc, and other many
thousands of citizens made up the grand
copcemse. The weather was suspicious
the occasion angus, Ia vast assembly met
towitucss the tvl6ilmca, of the republics
promise"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
st. Louis Chronicle
TRTII BY JTRJ.

some believe that even this form of trial
is not perfectly free from prejudice. But in
our section, st. Jacobs OIL has been tried by
that great jury-the public-and been judy
ed the intaiible cure for Rheumatism and all
painful diseases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22
LlxZ ], !! 6 xs Sc lIa
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED ?

Just published, a new edition OF Dr. CULVER
WELLS CELEBRATED Essay on the rGdicdi c'"e
If SprRMAroRRuuA or Seminal Weakness
Involuntary Seminal Losses, lmpotency.'
Mental and Physical lncapacity' Impede
ments to marriage. etc; also CoSsr NfTIoE'
EpLrrsY and Frs. induced by selt-inndul-
gcncc or sexual eXtra-agancc, &c
The celebrated author in this admirable IS.
.,,. clcarly demonstrates from thirty years
successful practice, that the Alarming coiiseC-
ouenccs Of self-abusc may be radically cured :;
pointing out a mode of cure at once Simple,
rertain and elIrctial. bv 'neaus Of which every
sufferer. no matter what his condition my be
NAV cure himself cheaply, privately, and rid'-
caLg
youth and every man in the land;
Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any
address posf-paid. on receipt of six cents OF TWO
hostage stanips. we have also a sure cure
for Tape Worm. Address. co
TIE CULV MEDICAL co
II Ann ST, New York, n. J.; Post ince
Box, ia0.
Oct. s, 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

Capt IL. ". Riddlcberger regarding g.
letter of Hon. Geo. d. Wise and an editorial
IN The Sqte as a reflection upon Ia, honor
that could only be blotted out with blood,
challenged Mr.. Bcirne, Junior Editor of
Tie >iits and Mr. Wise TO meet him on the
sanguinary field Arrangements were ac-
cordingly made to nice, en- saturday last,
the first party in the early morning and the
second at 4 p. ma few miles apart. I'm
the first meeting il was discovered that per
cussion caps were overlooked as an essential
part of the equipment. The friend of Nr.
Beirue proposed to supply the needed arti-
Gle in three-quartcrs of an hour, but Mr.
Riddlcbcrger couldn't wait, and declined
later propositions 20 go on with the business
although theacciden,al omission had been
repaired several hours before the time for
the second engagement The encounter
with Mr. Wise took place at the appointed
time-three rounds fired, nobody hurt, for
tunately everybody acting courageously
and Nerss. Biddleberger and Wise parting
after an amicable shaking of hands, &c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

The project for The establishment Of a
Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington
has IA ken shape and an executive commit
zee is holding frequent meetings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-22

sam Strong, a Republican in Washington
City, who feared more the loss of Mahones
vote in the United States Senate than ne
cared for the trau,grcss.ou OF the law, had
Gen. Malone arrested ON saturday end bourd
,over in the sum of $4,000 not te fght Gen.
Early.