Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-06-05


Istment We learn that SEINE thirty or forty
doubt the company viii be fully made up in the
course of a few weeks. We are gratified TO state
that among those enrolled, is Ephraim Alburts,
Esq, editor of the Niartinsburg Republican,
Whether he be high inauthority, or acting mere
ly as a private, we guaranty he will render good
account of himself.
Rather Cmious.
MIR. VIM. a. Castleman, of Clarke, informs us
that chicken was Matched onhs farm few days
ago, with five separate and distinct feet, these hav
ing upon them Is toes This is ahead, by at least
g feet or.two, of any chicken story have met
with
Ba- The Fincastle Democrat states that most
destructive Hail storm visited that town Friday
last. The damage done to the grain, houses, sc. Z
is immense The former Editor ofthe Democrat,
Mr.. Cailagan, experienced damage to his farm,
that $500 would noteornpensate for
M. Mr.. c. c. Reinhardt of Baltimore, has been
exhibiting at the National Fair, specimens of Sur
gcal instruments, Patent Trusses, &c, which
the National Intelligencer states cannot be sur
passed by any mandatory in Europe. Mr.. John
H. Beard is the Agent in Jefferson county for the
sale OF these splendid Instruments, Trusses, &c,
and will forward any orders that may be left with
him. The Patent Truss is pronounced by compe-
.as ,,,ziaiarssts ll No s'.'<t -'fss'
CEN TAY1oR-Gen. Chen Captain) Taylor,
won the first brevet of major during the war OF
1912. His bravery has won the first brevet Of
that of 1916 His military services deserve both,
and long may he live to wear his honors.
!. NJ Patton, Esq, has declined the appoint
ment as successor to Judge Stanard rendered 10
him by Gov Smith of Virginia.
A Washington correspondent of the New Or
leans Commercial Times compliments the beauti-
full speech of Gov. Mcdowell on the Alexandria
Retrocession bill:
His manper calm, mild, courteous and
gentlemanlV This language was chaste, parliament
tary, rather ornate and metaphorcal, and his de-
livery was graceful and dignifed but his rebukes
We're nevertheless pungent and penetrating. 1t
was the first occasion on which he had spoken
since he entered Congress, and it is doing him no
more than Justice to say that he won for himself
the respect and admiration of the body, and took
position among the very first in ability oratory
and courtesy in the House"
MoccAstN TRAoks-The East Floridian pub
Y
Pitchlin chief of the Chocktaw tribe of Indians,
has declared his determination to raise 5000 war
riors of his nation. and offer their services to the
Government, to march across Texas against Next
! CO. Col. p. is an educated Indian, and a man OF
fine talents The same paper also learns that two
4 large companies of mounted gunner and one OF
infantry, have been formed in the parish of St He
4 lena, and are awaiting orders to march.
ARREST OF GAMBLERs.-The New Orleans po-
lice made descent recently on clique OF Tam
/ blers found in hotel in Common street. On
searching their rooms some 200 or 300 PACKS oil
cards were found with an endless variety oil para
phernaa, checks, faro cloths, gambling taoie COW
ers, dealing boxes, card cutters, card racks &C,
Pho isnPlo...e tratie and machinery LOOK HNe
men to carry them TO She police Office.
I
ELEGANT PREsESr.--yYe Learn from the Union, /,
that Mr.. Joseph Weed, manufacturer from Ken
| sngton. Philadelphia, has presented to Mrs PoH
beautiful bonnet made of glass and silk, oil bril
liant whiteness, smoothness and lustre-one o.
his specimens exhibited at the National Fair.
4 is wonderful imitation of the finest muslin OF
cambria.
EUrAw HoUsE.-This excellent establishment
in Baltimore, by Messrs. JACKSON 81 CRAssToS
has just been re-opened for the accommodation o.
the travelling public. Having undergone tho
rough repair and renovation, it is now said to be
| second to no HOTEL IN the Union.
| NEW YonE REFORM CoHvEYTIoS. Con-
vention for revising and amending the Constitn-
ton fthe State of New York, assembled at Alba
ny, on Monday last.
The BIG WEsr-As the news of Gen. Tay-
lors victories came up the Mississippi, and Ohio,
the thunder of artillery proclaimed the tdings in
J advance, and the crowds thereby collected along
the banks made the Heavens echo with huzzas.
LoaUsTs,-The Washington (Pa9 Reporter
of May 28th, says: Z" The locusts are here!--
The woods are vocal with their music. Untod
millions cluster spon the boughs Of the forestees
and the orchards are literally black with thcm--
Whether or not our fruit trees are TO fail prey to
their voscity only their foliage to suffer- future
observation must decide