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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
GENERM ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.

In the senate, on Monday, Mr. Parker offer.
ed the following resolution, which on his motion
was ordered 10 lie on the table
ResoIred, That in adjusting a system oftaxa.
lion, according TO The provisions ofthe ConstItu,
lion relating to that subject, regard should be had
10 the following principles:
j. There should be observed, in the ratio. OF
taxation, a Discrimination between different kinds
OF property, so as to impose upon such objects as
are of necessary consumption, and whIch are
connected with the productive labor OF the Stale
a rate Of: tax lower than that which should pc
imposed upon such articles as partake ot the ma
tnTe of 1dxurtes, aud which are unproductive In
their character.
3. a portion OF the taxable property OF the
Commonwealth, other than slaves, should be ex'
empted from taxation. In making such eXemp-
ton, preference should be giyent TO such proper
ty as is most generally used for the common pnr'
poses OF life; and to give effect TO this principle,
there should be. fixed a certain gross amount, 10
value, of property which should not be suOlec'
to taxation.
8. Provision should be made for the exemption
Of taxable polls in. cases of bodily infrmity, whe-
Their produced BY age, accident or disease.
In the House bills of a private or local charac'
ter, were reported from several OF the Standing
Committees after which, many resolutions "i
inquiry, relating principally TO matters not OF
general interest, were presented, and referred to
the appropriate committees. Among them the
following:
BY Mr.. Steyens-To provide by law for the
publication cfa synopsis ofaI the generailaws
and a statement Of the receipts and expenditures
Of the State, in the public newspapers.
Many bills, on their first and second reaaihg'
were acted on.
In the SENATsg,ons Tuesday, several bills were
read a third ytine and passed.
In the House reports were made from the sew
eral Standing Committees-amongst them, the
following:
and DEGREES of Courts which may cease TO exist
and for The custody of their records and papers
and to prevent the discnntinuance OF cases.
a bill allowing the Virginia Military Institute
to sue and be sued. :.
A b~itIffegulating the Jurisdiction Of Circuit
Courts, and providing for the election OF Judges
on-the fourth Thursday Of April next.
The SENATE, on Wednesday,, after some unim'
portant business, adjourned TO Monday. q
In the HoUsE, the following bills were passed;
A bill concerning the prohibition against q
mans marrying his unclc's widow.
a bill providing for the discharge OF the father
of a bastard child who is unable 10 give bond ,for
its ma intenance.
a bill providing for cases in which the Cover
nor commutes capital punishment.
a bill disabling any person concerned in a due
from holding office.
A bill Incorporating the Virginia Savings In
s%titution.
In the House, on Thursday, nothing Of gene
raj interest was transacted.
In the House, on Friday, nothing was done
At the hour of meeting, the Speaker took the
| Chair; but there was not a quorum present, anC
the House adjourned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
~DEmoCRATIC

Pursuant to notice, a meeting ofthe Democra-
tic party of Jefferson convened at the Court
House, in Charlestown. on Monday last, for the
county in the State Convention to be held in
Richmond, on the Gath of March.
On motion, JOHN Humphreys, Esq was call
ed 10 the Chair, and CHARLES II. LEWIS APP
pointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained by
the Hon. II. Bedinger, on motion, a committee of
four was appointed by the Chair, viz: Henry
Bedingrr, w. d. North, Ephraim Watson and
James Burr, to nominate Delegates 10 represent
Jefferson county in the proposed State Conven-
ton. The Committee having retired, reported
the names OF the following Delegates:
From Charlestopn Precinct: John T. Gibson,
George 3. Beall, Col. Brax. Davenport, Jas. w.
Beller, R. Hume Butcher, Heroine L. Opie, J.
c. r. Taylor, John Humphreys, Thos. Rawlins,
William Lucas, Wells J. Hawks, Joseph Starry,
John Moore, ST., Benz. Lucas, f.. NJ. Aisquith,
Capt. John w. Rowan, John NJ. mcfarland, G.
D. Moore, Joseph Brown, Jno. Blessing, Chas.
H.. Stewart and c. II. Lewis.
Harpers Ferry: Major Benz. Moore, John G..
Wilson, P. o. LIttlejohn, Wm,J. Stephens, Geo.
Nancy, Geo. w. Chambers, Thos. Earnshaw,
A. NJ. Ball, Alex. Kelly, Jeremiah Fuss, j. b,
Young, VIM. D. North, Henry Miller, A. Nj. Kiiz
miller, a J. Wright, John II. Strider and J. e.
z. Dangerfield.
Shepferdstor1: Hon. Henry Bedinger, Jacob
Morgan, Col. Robert Lucas, DIR. r.. A. Lucas,
Jas. Burr, VIM. Rightstine, Minor Hurst John
Wysong, Capt. J. Rhinehart, Jos. Entler, Saml
Knott, Jas. a. Osbourne.
Smihfeld: John Ii. Smith, John NJ. Coylc,
Jacob Gilbert, George Murphy, Fl. s.. Farms
worth, Ephraim Watson, John Ii. Sherman, ia
cob Gruber, Joseph Smith, Robt. w. Baylor,Capt.
Ab. Bell, s. L. Minghini, WV. Throckmor;oD,
Nathaniel Sewers.
On motion, The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed as Alternates, viz:
Moses S. Grammar, Dr.. o. r. Funston; John
w. Luke, James w. Gray, WIN. F. Ritchie, J.
J. Palmer. and John NJ. Daniel.
On motion, Resolved, That the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the papers OF the
County. JOHN HUMPHREYS, Chm.
Cnas. III. LEWIS. Secreiaru.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
THE UNIVERSITY.

The University of Virginia, one Of the very
b..t Institutions OF Iearning in the United States,
was never 10 a more prosperous condition than at
present. The number of students is 1913, The
largest that has ever been present at any session
since its .4rst establishment. In the 90 years HAT
this University has been in existence there have
been $40 students, averaging 2o6 for each year.
Already its alumni fill many Of the highest sta
lions in our state and nation. The Faculty are
among the most learned and intelligent, and take
rank with the first class of the, literary and sci
cntifc men, not only in the United States, but in
Europe. Among the students at the University,
the following are from Jefferson: Henry B:
Davenport, James NJ. Foreman, William and
Daniel B. Lucas, samuels. Wright. From Vlr'
pinia, there are 1913. Alabama furnishes the
next hirhest number, 6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
More OF the CunberIaaa ~.

CUMEERLAND. Md, Feb. I3-T.
tragedy which occurred here in karSS.s
last night, has pTodneei the NOS, iD's9-
ment. 80 indignant was the pcpakfeI
alter the dreadfuI deed had been per,s-.
the cornners inquest had been beA~S
of the victim, Wm, u. SPrigg. thai
extreme difficulty the people eOuld /:
from taking violent possession Of b,
Swan, and furnishing him on the sa,
6eers, however, succeeded, together v1t
suasIOns Of the mor sober thinking ~
community. in causing the enrssedsas
sist. SPFlgg was altogether ubarnti
was shot, Mhieh shows that he did 49,
such an attack. lie was a WORTHY -
and much esteemed by all who knew
been engaged as an agent on the FaInoII
funeral takes place TO mOrTOs.
The terrible art np0n The part orSv,,
to have been deliberate ard ptemedh,,J
went directly to the hotel with his -
and, without giving a moments uarS
II is also stated Thai after the mRrl.r
der arrest, he declared that it was q
intention to hill the deceased, AID seeuI,
ut in the TACT. as he patted his u snSS-
" applauted il Tor being faithful 10 RstT.
IS believed 10 have been under The
liquor when he PerPetraIed the deed. b,
young lawyer in practice al oar bar, All
esteemed by all Who knew lin. He
prison awaiting further investigation.
The ~eOrCneT's jury returned a yer5irthl
deceased came 10 his death from a siuf.i
a gun in The hands of Robert Swan.
The deceased and his muTGerrr TAI, =
their quarrel same four weeks ago, In
friends ard on The best of terms.
Swan WAS a brother Of the late hal
and formerly a Lieutenant in Captain A
company OF VUltIgeuTs in the Me1issa Z,
appears that the ean n<ed VAS a dOuTkI
loaded with a patent wire cartridge, Sss
bird and squirrel eliot. Upon enierhrh
room where Sprigg Was, The lAlrer alta,
eseape by the back deer. swan, EOSnu
al him Just as he reached the door; bat d
injuring him slightly, Swan 6red his ssrG
rel. which 10. K effect in tie back par y d
the charge pass ing through The head a
inc ont Of the RIGHT eve
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
cHANaE OF rnE TARIFF.

~ --.s-u a.a--N- 49, .aL7
In The House Of Representatives, op.iM onday
week, Mr.. WEIGH of Ohio, moved 10 suspend The
rules, so as 10 alEoH him to. offer the following
resolution:
Resolred, That tie Committee OF Ways and
Means be instructed 10 reports bill modifying
and altering the fa43f of 1886, by substituting,
wherever practicable, specific for I'D rGtgru4n f!I.
ties, will such rates of duty as willyIGld asu'h
Client revenue and with SUCH dtsciiHlatIons in
favor OF iron and other articles oi domestic maui
~facture and production as will Gto'd adequate
protection othe IAb2r oil our " eltlzens against
foreign cumpetitIoB-
Mr. w. asked the ayes and noes easingthat
he wished 10 make this a test question;
The question YVES decided in the negative,
ayes co, noes lOs. Mr.. Stru,lles was the only
Virgiuiau Who voted in the affirmative. All the
others, including III. Faulkner, sotr d IN the ne
gative. Mr.. Stephens Of Georgia, also voted in
The negative. The Democracy on this occasion
presented a scrried Phalanx. We hope 10 ace
the same position maintained hereafter.
Tie complaints against the present tariff are
all fallacious, ifthe following reply o fthe New
York Tribune, strongly protectionist, to The qufs-
ton, Why manufacturers need: a reasonable
modification ofIhe present tariffIaw ? be REGARD.
ed, as it should BE-, as orthodox. II fashion be
the main cause of injury to The manufacturers,
how can a change of tue tariff change lie
fashion?
"Mainly because Of the prevailing Prejudiecs
in this country against American fabrics, and
the command of The channels OF access TO the
consumers by our European rivals.
"Our merchants; our %tailors, have been cdn-
Gated TO consider European cloths superior 10
American Gas they once undoubtedly were) aud
they go on buying RS they began. They kHoto
that kIr. A or Mr.. B:import good British, French
or German cloths they don't know that Mr.. Z
or Mr.. ID has so perfected his machinery and pro.
cesse5 within the last ten years as 10 make still
better ard cheaper American cloths-yet this l.
a fact. The merchant tailor is:qpite aware that
he couldn't long. continue selling for SIS a cloth
that cost him So if he were to bus it o! a manu-
.%facturer 10 the next county; but so long as it
comes 10 him from over sea, lie cancharge what
he ~pleases for it. The jobber, The. commission
merchant, know tina: longer credits and larger
commissions can be had on, foreign goods than
on home made ones: Tue dandy: thinks a suit
of Yankee cloth would be vuIgaS and boorish,
and his tailor humotz the prejudice for the sake
of The resulting profit. There is thus Il strong
concurrence Of influence against line use OF
American, and in fa:ur of foreign fabrics Of the
better'and costIicr kinds, which tends 10 keep oar
own in the back ground"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
U. s. COURTS.

A bill to change the time of holding the US.
has already passed the U. s.. Senate, and is now
before the House Of Representatives. The Bill
K passed by the House, is to go into effect on the
LIST OF June,
The first section provides that the said courts
shall be held as follows: At Wytheville on the
9sth days Of March and August; at Charleston
on the 9Th days of April and September; at
Wheeling on the 10Th days of April and SePlem;;
October; and at Stanton on the goth days OF
June and November. Should any of these days
fall on Sunday, the Court is to. be held on the
next succeeding Monday.
The second section provides that an P poSfeu-
10 said couria, shall have a day thereon, aud be
proceeded with and decided. as if the terms oil
holding said sessions had notbeen altered:
The third section fixes the salary OF. the dis
trict Judge Brockenbrough) at Ss'ooo per an'
nN,D ST.. .tFr.rt "..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17


armed as each ofthe partie.
without friends on either si5a ,I9hls
care Of the slain
In regard TO this last, the It~,,..
lay aud Dougherty.a and S. Il. So.
to in 81. Swaus caraAbove. p;,..1
ment q taetr Forts 10 adiastths
MessEs. SPrigg and Swan. Thi..I
been dons al the instance Of n,
publication made By BIZ. Swan. s.
reply to Mr.Sprigg, says:
IN reply 10 your guesiios i,n-
appended TO the printed copies 49,
having been written in a1sWe,it-I
dressed YOH By Mr.. SWas."
DR. Doughsrty also gives
aud Mr.. Semmes, after referrfp,
learned OF Mr. SPriggis deep 1e,,.,s
suit be had given Mr. Suan, thus -
tory of The apology:
sThe Doctor laid before N.
said you haSrefused 70 sign. Is.s-.
Ibongbt Il did not snit the oeeas;oS
~ .ehnRgea IL. and PIT Il in Eorn
proper, wouId be erediiable to
same time, as satisfactory a. ~
make it's. Mr.. Swan. This Ietter
SIR. SeRRes then adds
! thought that the d~ifienIty k,sL
settled; and. IN wyjn6gmenl, Q an5S.
both did yourselves homer BY HE rsTit.
You may, therefore, imagine what -.
prise and regret AZ seeing the prp,eI :.
letter you showed ne yesieTday.kTjS
cTipt 10 IL which Is added"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
TUE ELECTIONS.

The time for the election Of our County OH
GERS has not as yet been fixed upon, though We
have but little doubt the election will be held at
an early day. By reference to the Legislative
news, it will BIO seen that a proposition is before
the House, to fix upon the 4th Thursday o fApril'
as the time for the election of our Judges and we
can see no reason why the election OF our Sher-
ills. Clerks, SC, should not be held at the same
time. Our own notion is, and we think the Peo-
Pile will concur with us, that the election should
be held al the earliest day practicable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
CONSTITUTION OF FRANCE.

8 ~L~ =F- LHEHr -. .N.sN --rH H-
By the new Constitutional France just pro.
muIgated by Louis Napoleon, the people are
literally stripped of all power, and the whole
authority Of The nation. executive, legislative
and judicial, is placed in the hands of tia Pre-
sident for ten. years. The government of
France is now an unmitigated despotism |; Tor
the President, by the 9Th article of the Consti-
miion, "conmands the land and sea forces;
declares war makes treaties of peace; ALI.
ance and Commerce; appoints TO all employs;
and makes the regulations and DEGREES, neces-
saryi for the execution of the laws lie has
the initiation of all laws the right os pardon;
and Sanctions Observation-Disclosures and
the Senates consutts." In facts he is supreme
in ALI things, even TO the naming of his sue
cessor. He is Emperor of France, bearing the
more humble title of President, 1t is the mer.
est farce to call a Senate and Legislative lbo
dy, or council of State. when the deliberations
Of all are under the Presidents control. The
people are Knocked with The show of electing
representatives, who will be without power
Never was there a more impudent and villain.
Gus usurpation of power !; and yet the. govern
ment isestyled a Republic, and Louis Napoleon
is simply President. of the French Republic
The people ofFTance must have a strange idea
of a republican system of government, if they
believe that they are living under snchaa sys.
TEN.
The new Constitution ofsFfance being now
in operation. the attention of the world will
be attracted TO its working. Louis Napoleon
has staked himself upon The experiment; but
whether hetwill succeed or fail in establishing
his authority remains 10 be seen.eisWe doubt
his, success for we; believe thai, although there
may be general submission on the part oil the
peoples yet there exist som spirits in France
who will not9so tauely reiinqufsh their liber.
ties. Attempts have been already made to as
ssssina@ Louis Napoleon; and We think It pro.
bable. thai, if there<be no. resistance TO his
adthotity he will yet perish blythe hand of some
one who may be anxious To rid the world ofso
great a monster. He has violated his oaIhfand
lis duty=he has played the hypocTite and fyrant
Whatever may be his fate, it viii excite
ftIIe comIniseTatiea with mankind. Bnt, Hshe
Should escape we cannot believe
The people OF France viii continuesatisfe
gstthsa desp6tism which sednces them 10 tie con.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
-nnnnEEns OF PUBLIC LANDS.

We are glad 10 observe by The proceedings Of
abe legislature, thattbe House promptly and IN,
nh.,icSlly refused 10 take up the resolutions, in
reeard 10 Virginia receiving her portion Of the
Ind Money. The Legislature has in his
1000, IN ! manner that meets with our Cordial
.nnrob.,iou. The Democratic members have
aiTsD nj. oa.repudiatedF Federal scheme its qui-
etus, and. boldly proclaimed that The Democracy
will never surrender principle 10 the whiHs Of
FEDERAL croakers. Tie Wings every winter
brtrg{ r this Federal scheme, thereby wasting
The cubic time, and spending more money than
The whole fund would amount to. The Legisla-
,nrs has. however, acted wisely by refusing to
lake np the bill, and we hope it will lay on The
table forever,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
THE DEspo1Io PnEsIDENT.

~ "a. ~ IS -44-.E. sgH- +
The Paris correspondent of the London News
says: that nothing is mere evident than that Louis
Napoleon stands in bodily fear. His carriage is
ball proof-at the Theatre he is colily received
his receptions at Che Elyscc have been aban.
doned-allthe chimueys of the palaee are cover
ed with an iron framework, 10 prevent the de.
scent of bomb shells OF d~emagogueg! The ter.
rot with whichthe al~psosahereis chstgedtas in
simulated ITSELF like 4 moral plague, 5nto;thet i'm.
petial presence.
his&temarked'tha Louis Napoleon, in respect
to age, begins where. BIS Hnete4eft off. Lis age
is foftysfouf; his nnste$a jusff fofts four WHEN
b sdieated tfte aiHsirsusHRdth
Is. The reports Thai The kasNGstn powers q
sEuropehave intimaAd to Louis Napoleon that
they would insist Upon the execution OF the
clause Of the treaty of Vienna inteEdicting ele-
yation to the throne pc France 10 anyTepresentR
tiyeSof the Emperor Napoleon, is not credited in
Paris, On the contrary, it is known certainly
that the Gear has addISssed 10 Louis Napoleon
an autograph letter ,safelicitating him upon the
actNof I'd December, aEion by which lie saved
civilization, from the immense peril BY which IL
was threatened. The Paris ministertal journals
report that M.de PeFaiEny, the intimate counsel.
Tor and friend of the President is Enw absent
upon a mission. the object of which b 10 solicit
from The Emperorof Rassia, for ouis. NJ poleont
in marriage, The hand:oEthe Princess Wasa the
Emperoz's niece.
The1Ahdon ExamfneF Of a late date contains
a curionsianalysis ottta recent heavy vote IN
favor of louis Napoleon In this, by. iha aid of
The. census returns, il s Known that lie greatest
possible number insct5edsas electors capable Of.
voting was hiy3T2i59g?bey6nd the hufabers Who.
are asserisdto hayeyo5cd. This would. indeed,
indicate On Immense system OF fraud. n Ii is i'm.
possible for q momentStr believe that less Than
1000 The fegisteted electors refused 10; ex
ercise the right of snfIage. Nevertheless, all
was comparatively qufeEln France as tfieE1ast
dates. dtbi s,tooid espsksth he factthafthe Ittsnr.
Per was every day manlgesting still taore insos
lent spirit q dictaliou ara despotisn
Mr. RW BAgheR, 81 lsfTsFssn, one OF
The Board of Visitors Of tse Virginia Nj tary IN.
stitatei hasSouF thanks sssa copy estks lest
port Oh The rendition d fih1s institution
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
CELEBRATION OF TIE aaa.

Pursuant TO previous notice, a meeting o'
the citizens of Charlcstown and vicinity, con
vencd at The Hotel of Capt. SappingtOn. OH
Friday evening last, TO take into consideration
the mode and manner of appropriately ceIe-
brating the ensuing ed of February, the birth
day of The iIlustrious AVAsuISGroN. On motion,
JAMES w. BELLEIG, Esq was called to tie
Chair, and T. C. SIsfAroosE appointed Secretary.
After the consideration OF numerous sugges-
lions, the meeting adopted the following reso-
buttons
ResoEred, That n Supper be furnished at the
Hotel o fCaPt. SaPpingtoh, on Saturday evening,
2lst inst, at 8 O'CLOCK, to which the citizens oi
the town and neighborhood are invited to be pre-
sent.
Resolved, That a Committee Of three be ap.
pointed, 10 select some suitable persons TO read
the Farewell Address; of Washington, and deIiv.
er an Eulogy fitted 10 the occasion. This COM
mittee, we arc gratifed to slate have secured the
services of DR.. l.. ii. SMITH as Reader, and
CHARLES II. STEWART, Esq as Orator Tor the
occasion. both of whom ave arc we'll assured, viii
do justice to the theme, impart pleasure to the
nearer, and reflect credit upon themselvs.
This following Committees, on motion, were
ordered TO be appointed by the Chair:
Committee 81 Arrangements.
capt J.H. howau, - SIEd'oosSt
Joseph II. Sloan, Thos. K.;Starry,
Geo. G. Ware, James d. Gibson,
A.lW. Cramer, f. w: Drew
Geo. l.. Stewart, w. ]. Ilawks,
Samuel Ridenour:
Committee on 7oasts.
N ". 6. WorlGingtop, W. L. Bsker,
L. w. Washington, II. N. GaIIaher.
Committee on Povder.
John Avis, -Jr, John N. Sadler.
Henry Parker.
On motion, the following resolution was alet
unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the citizens OF this community
foremost in every good word and work, be mos
earnestly requested 10 pay that maxi ofIcspec'
to the memory Of Washington which is so emf
nently due, by Illuminating their lGsidences Of
Saturday evening next, thus giving evidence thai
the memory of the Great and. Good nsyer dies oul
from the hearts offs ,p%atriotic people.
Ordsred, That the newspapers Of the County
be requested to publish the proceedings Of Ills
meeting. JAS. w. heller, Ch'n.,
T., T.. SiGAFooSE, Seq.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
HON. JAMES

THIS gentleman, who is ont visit TO Rich
mond, has declined a public. dinner rendered him
by the citizens and members ofthe Legislature
On Thursday he visited the House Of Delegates
and was received with respect. On Friday in
company with Gov. Johnson, a large portion Of
The two Houses of the General Assembly, and
other ,citizens, he made an excursion on the
Richmond and Danville Railroad. They pro.
ceeded 10 Jennings Ordinary, in Nottoway coun-
ty. mn too miles distant-the first trip made so
ft-and returned. before dark.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1852-02-17
MURDEn Ar cUmBERLAND!

A murder SECURED at Cumberland. Nd, on
Wednesday night lasl. the Circumstances Of
which are stated as fesowss
Sometime since, n difficulty occurred zta cotil-
dion marry, between R1beft Swan and VIM. o.
Sorigg, of los, which resulted in a challenge
from swan. BY the in,erferenee Of mutual friends
The d%ificuIy was however adjusted. a. was sup
posed ; bu, = recently published card tssped Ry
Swan. revived past animosities, and Swan, armed
himself with adon5Ie barrel shot gun, repaired TO
the hotel where Sprigg was soardIng, and, md,
ing aim standing in the bar room. discharged
both barrels, striking him in the bead ane eags-
ing Instant death.
We also understand that sPrgg had spit in
swans face at lhs eotilon party znentionedi
and that he declined to render the satisfaction
Tor the insult which Swan demanded The
latter served as a Lieutenant in Ibs Mexican
war, and wounded an antagonist IN a dael N
Mexico, Both parties are respectfully connect
ed, aud much excitement prevails in Climber
land owing to the fatal termination Of the TIA
gedy. swan was Immediately arrested after
The perpetration Of the murder.