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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION..

The Democratic District Convention which
convened in Winchester on Wednesday last,
with unprecedented unanimity re nominated
the Hon. CHAs. JAS. FAULKNER, for Congress.
We had not the pleasure of attending the
Convention, but learn that its proceedings
were harmonious, and such as clearly indica-
ted the sentiment of the Democracy of the
District. Col. JOHN w. MINOR, of Loudoun
presided, assisted by one Vice President from
each county. ]. J. PALMER, Esq, OF the
Winchester Yirginian, was the principal Sec
Rotary.
The selection of Mr.. Faulkner, on the first
ballot, and by a vote so nearly unanimous, tes-
titles strongly, the confidence the people have
in his integrity and ability; indeed, no public
servant could desire more emph attic approval
of his political course, or stronger endorse
ton of his real worth. Our determination, as
expressed long prior to the Convention, was
to support the nominee, believing that no one
would be brought forward, in whom the Dem
acrat:c party could not implicitly rely, and
now that it. has accomplished its work, and
presented candidate in the person of one,
whose services to the District, are familiar to
every voter in it, we enter most heartily into
the work before Us, and will endeavor to give
to the nominee, that earnest support, and cor
dial cooperation, which his past course as
representative, so richly merits.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

The Free Press sees fit in its last issue to
call for some expression from US on the Public
Land question, now the hobby of the mis-
named American party. We have no wish
to evade this question, or any other of public
interest, but prefer taking them up for discus
sion when our own convenience will allow,
and the public good require them to be can
vassed. 1t would be uncharitable in US to say
anything at this time, that might in the least
have a tendency to deprive our friends of the
only crumb of comfort now left them, and as
there are now other important subjects pend
ing, and as we have desire TO set Mr.. Bu-
cbanan right upon the subject of rotation IN
Office, and other questions vitality connected
with The success of bis administration, we
hope our distribution friends will excuse us
from robbing them, until about the first of
May. We will then have three numbers of
the paper in which to discuss the matter be-
fore the election, sufficient we think to destroy
any position our nei .hbors may have taken.
Meanwhile, we request them to hammer away,
but give US better arguments than those ad-
vanced by the Warrenton Whig, and kindred
sheets, from which they have copied extensive
ly for some time past.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
A Prediction Verified.

President Buchanan returned from his missiop.to
England last April and his friends in Philadephia
applied to the Know Nothing councils of that city
for the of Independence Hall for his reception
but rcfused. The Journal of Commerce thus
noticed and prophesied in relation totthe mat
ter:
The Know-Nothing councils of Philadelphia
have refused the of the Hall of Independence for
the reception of the Hon. James Buchanan. Never
mind the people will furnish him hall, after the
4th of March next, which will be Sufficient for all
practical purposes.'"
The prophecy, says the Bridgeport Farmer, has
been fulfilled and in addition to this, the Know
Nothing council has been turned out power sneek
and HEELS" by unprecedented majority. This In
dicaes Every bad state of things for freedom and
free speech, in bleeding Kansas"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
The smaIlsPox in
he prevalence OF az diseas

The prevalence Of this disease IT.
the country admonishes MS to be yipilantiN
tiSnary measures, at the same timestbsts ~
sary alarm should be entertained. Thsoseurre.
few cases in the dacent counties rendered it next
an impossibility that Winchester should escape but
thethree cases which broke ont week were Of
mild form. Chas. w. Hensel upon whom the dis
ease first appeared, is supposed to have caught il
whilst visiting portion of this county recently
infected but he is already pronounced cohyalescent
by his physicians, and another of the cases is pro-
gr, ssiDg fayorablys toward recovery. 1t is Tome
what remarkable that Jacob Harmer, one of the sick
was pitted by the diseas. many years ago which
proyesthe liability to second attacks although such
occurrences ase extremely rare.
John Beatley, whilst under the influence of
delirfum, escaped from the care ofhs nurses twice.
and his wanderings about the country Monday crea-
ted exciting rumorA Exerythins was done that
humanity could promptly suggest for the discovery
of his whereabOut, and Mr.. Geo. II. Stottlemeyer
and others finally succeeded late in the afternoon,
in finding him the roadside at Abrams Greek
one mile, east ofIown. He was properly secured at
home and as the disease had expended its force, he
subsequently regained his mind but the exposure
he had undergone proved too much for his exhaus-
ted system, and he died Wednesday afternoon, sin
cerey regretted by all his acquain tances to whom
he was known an industrious and upright
man.
The infected houses were cut of from all com
munication BY sufficient guard, and in conse-
quence of this and other precautions there has been
no spread ofthe disease since it first appeared on
the three persons named, who were frequently
together, and 1t is believed that it viii speedily dir
appear Our friends in the country therefore, need
be under no approximations arising from exaggera-
ted reports. Whatever the facts of the CASE, we
should certainly make them known.-Wtn. Repu6-
icGR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
REV. RoRVAL WILSON.

This able divine, who has been appointed
preacher in charge of Jefferson Circuit, COM
menced his ministry here on Sabbath last
In he.morning, he preached sermon to a
large congregation from the words, 1--WE
preach Christ cruciied, to the Jews stumb-
ling block, TO the Greeks foolishness." This
discourse was listened to with great attention,
and no doubt left its impression upon the au-
dience. His subject for the evening, was a
continuation of that of the morning,
and was delivered in vigorous and concise
style, and we think with good effect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
pEMocRAT1c NoM1NAr1oNs.

We understand that the County Convention
of Berkeley, which assembled on Saturday
last, in Martnsburg, re-nominated JOHN BLAIR
HoaE and RICHARD D. SEAMAN, Esqrs., for
the House of Delegates. These are cd
nominations, and may be looked upon an
endorsement of their services in the last ses-
sion of the Legislature. Regarding these NOM
nations, equivalent to an election, we con-
graduate the Democracy of old Berkeley, upon
again securing two such delegates.
The Democrats of Clarke County, 1omina-
ted Monday week, GEORGE w. BRADF1ELD,
Esq, for the House of Delegates. Mr.. B. is
thOrough-goipg Democrat, and re hope the
people of the county will cordially ratify this
nomination in May next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
ROTATION IN OFFICE AND THE PRESENT An
MIEIsTRATIONo,


The patronage ofAezs Federal Executive and
his Cabinet. j4nthe matter of official appoint
rhentstis immense, and the necessity of its dis
~'thbution upon some fixed principle is every
year rendered more imperative. it is unwise
and inconsistent with the spirit of free gov
eminent, to hinge it upon mere party ascen,
dancy, thereby occasioninga quadrennial strug
gle for the command Of the national treasury,
with view to apportion out rewards to the
friends of the successful candidate for the ex-
ecutive chair. Nor-i it any longer conceded
that the bestowment of the federal offices is TO
be solely at the caprice or arbitrament of the
Chief Magistrate and his Cabinet as the rule
of action. The federal offices were created by
the people, and belong to the people, and not
to any one man, political party, or rank, or
family of men. They are confessedIy not We,
nal, nor hereditary, nor ought they TO be be-
slowed on the principle of friendship, favor
itism or family connection. Where they are
60 bestowed, the appointing, power degrades
itself, and is guilty of maIfeasance in Office
Nor are they to be distributed upon the prin-
ell lie that "to the victors belong the spoils."
Such principle might be incorporated into
the creed of the Bedouins, Camanches or CAT
frarians, or constitute tenet in the system of
morals of horde of bandits or pirates: but
its bare avowal shocks every sentiment ofhonor
or proprieIy recognised by christian morality,
aSd if practiced out would lead to national
corruption, ruin and disgrace. We hold, how
ever, that the principle of rotation in the dis
tribution of thu federal appointments, being
at variance with all other modes and pretenses
of bestowing them, approaches what is nearest
being just and right in itself, is in accordance
with the true spirit and genius of our institu-
-tions, .cousonant to the opinions of the great
majority of men, and will most largely tend
to check undue excitement and corruption in
elections. No one properly embued with re-
publican sentiments and feelings would be in
favor of retaining the same chief magistrate in
Office for period longer than that sanctioned
by the example of the patriot Washington,
and we rather incline to the opinion that her E.
after the one term principle will prevail
What sufficient reason, then, can be urged for
retaining the cabinet, the apPointees to foreign
missions, other high functiouaries, or the cler-
zeal corps for an indefinite period The aspi-
rants for the Presidential chair would move
revolution If one man should be retained in
that Office for a period of twenty or thirty
years, and perhaps those disposed to serve their
country either on foreign missions OF in i'm
portant posts at home would not be wholly ex-
empt from the same restlessness of spirit
These high places and even the inferior posts
are proper objects of ambition to the people,
and no set or class of men can pretend supe-
Tior title TO The exclusion of others, except up
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
NEW. GOVERNOR OF KANSAS.

Hon, RobertJ. Walker, former: Secretary
of the Treasury, has been rendered the impor-
taht, and, under the circumst ances of the case,
difficult post of Governor of Kansas Territory.
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Governor Geary. Mr.. Walker we are now
informed, las definitely accepted the position,
and has secured the consent of the Hon. F.
Stanton, of Tennessee, to become his secretary,
and thus aid him in the discharge of his deli
cate trust. 1t is to be hoped that by the joint
efforts of these distinguished and able gentle
men the desired end of preserving peace and
order in the territory, as itP asses through the
political formula to State organization, will be
successfully and advantageously accomplished.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
Fire.

About twelve o'clock, on Friday night last, flames
were discovered issuing from stable, be properly
OF Mr.. Jacob Baker, but in the possession of Nj.
Jacob Pitman, on an alley in the rear of the Far
mer's Bank. The FIRE soon extended to an adioin-i
ing stable, the property of the Bank, Both stables
were speedily consumed. Several buildings in the
vicinity were threatensd with destruction, and were
only saved probably by the active exertions of the
fire companies. Mr.. Bakers loss is about SI5O.-
Mr. Pirnan's sbout The same occas oned by the loss
of COW, some machinery, prOvender, &C., burned
In the stable The Bank also loses about $3.50. No
insurance on any of the property.
The FIRE was evidently the work of an incendiary;
and young man who resided in the neignborhood,
was committed to Jail on Saturday. charged with
the offence. The evidence of his guilt, learn, is
of very strong character although there may be
featuresin the case relieve him Of the charge.
Win. ViTginiGn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
PuRLlC MEETING.

Pusuant to call through the papers the coun:.
ty, meeting of the Wing and American Voters
ofthe Bird and 4th Districts was held at the Court
House, Friday, March 9Th, 1857. F. M.
EICHELBERGER, Esq, was called to the Chair
and w. w. B. GALLAHER, appointed Secretary.
The object of the Meeting having been explain-
ed, on motion, the President appointed A. E. Ken
needy, Samuel Ridenour and ii. N. Gallaher, a
committee to report to The meeting 10 gentlemen
from each precinct, as Delegates ,othc Convention
to beld in Charlestowu April 3rd, for the purpose
of nominating Candidates for the next House of
Delegates of Virginia.
The Committee made the following report.
which was unanimously adopted:
DISTRICT No. B.
David Howell, | Edward Cooke,
William Johnson, Colin G. Porter,
VIM. A Suddilh, Joseph F. Abel,
w. Wysong, K. B. Washington,
E. A. Gallaher, NathanieI Myers.
DISTRICT No. 4.
]. Newton Brown, F. M. Eichelberger,
r. NJ. English, Andrew 3: Kennedy,
Abraham ISIeT, William Crow,
Jacob TulwiIer VIM. L Hedges,
Geo B, Monroe, James l.. hoOh
On molioD; the Papers of The County were re-
quested TO publish proceedings of the Meeting.
The Meeting then adjOsrned.
F. NJ. EICHELBERGER, PyeJ't. =
w. w. B. GALLAuER, Seely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
The wife Restored to her husband.

The excitement growing out of the coachman
Deans wedding with Miss Boxer was revived in
New York again on Monday by the parties respond
ing TO the writ of habeas-corpus, in the supreme
court As usual dense crowd of peqple besieged
the court room and all the avenues leading to it
and in the rush several ladies, it is said
with damaged hoops and squeezed bonnets. Dean
was present in court but his alledged wife not
After the reading of various documents, Judge Da-
Wis gave his opinion length 10 the effect that Miss
Boxer was not insane as alleged By her father, and
that NO fraud was practceE epon her 10 secure
a marriage with Dean, and therefore the whole ac-
ton of the plaintiff (the father) falling to the
ground, and the Injunction restraining Dean from
taking charge of his wife be dissolved.
The bride was hand ed over to her husband in the
evening. When she was asked how she would like
TO get up at o'ciock-in the morning to get a me-
chanics breakfast and would it not be repug-
nant to heF feelings to go to market with basket
in hand and fifty cents in the other to procure
their daily food with other similar question: she
answeredin true lovers way, she could do all this
and more for the of her choice. His earnings
at his trade Che IS ship carpcnter1 with what she
made in teaching music and the languages, Gin three
of which she is Pro6cieat,) would amply support
them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31


"A FIRE occurred near Leetown in this coun-
ty, on Monday morning last, which consumed
the Barn on the farm occupied by Mr.. George
w. Coekrell 1t Is not certainly known how
the fire originated, but it is believed. that the
barn was struck by lightning. The lOss5of
Mr.. Cockrell amounts to over two hundred
doIlar. Among the articles burned were
some fifteen tons of hay, two windmills, one
sleigh and a cutting box.
AaorHER.-Since writing the above, we
have been Informed that another fire occurred
in the same neighbofhood, on Sunday night
by which the dwelling house on the farm of
Mrs. Mary Forrest, was entirely destroyed
The house was in theoccupancy of MRS. Martha
Beall, who we regret to learn, lost nearly the
whole of her furniture and the clothing of her
self and family. 1t is supposed that the fire
originated from candle which was used in
the garret in putting the children tosbed.-
We have not heard any estimateof the amount
Of loss sustained.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
To Hon. G. J. FAULksEn.
Committee.

BoTDv1LLE, March 26th 1857.
Gentlemen: Your communication of yesterday
announcing to me, my unanimous nomination for
seat in the next House of Representatives of the
United States, by the Democratic Convention re-
Gently assembled in Winchester, was handed to me
this evening by your esteemed Chairman.
receive with deep seusibifity this distinguished
proof of the continued confidence of the Democrat
ic party OF this District and should your choice be
approved by the constituent body, will again as
sumo the discharge of this responsible trust, deri
wing from such marked expression of the public
wil-fresh zeal in the service of the people, and
in the maintenance OF that National Policy,
which has particularly in recent history so dis
tinctly identified the success of Democratic prnci-
pies, with the triumph of Constitutional liberty
the preservation of our Union and the continuance
of the peace prosperity and happiness of this Great
Republic
With my sincere thanks for the kind terms in
which You have conveyed to me the action of the
Convention, am truly yours,
CHAS. JAS FAULKNER
To Robert ]. t. White, of Loudouu; H. Dorsey, of
Warren; N. w. Yager, of Page; Jno. Blair
Hoge, of Berkeley o. R. Funston, of Clarke;
Rob't. w. Baylor, of jefferson; Isaiah Buck, of
Morgan; Jas. P. Rely, of Frederick Asa Hiett,
Hampshire.-Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31

The Free Press, in its last issue. mobiles It's
lamentations over the fate of the Appropria-
ton for the National Armories, and shows a
disposition to concede the fact, that some ac-
ton was taken 10 secure its passage, by Con-
gfess. We,pity the new-fledged sympathy,
which the Free Pres so distressingly evinces
for the success aud prosperityof the Armory and
hope for the sake of the trio who conductth
journal. that Gov. FLoYD, who can do so, will
''stfain point" and make suek provision for
our friends at Harper's-F Ferry, as viii restore
the equilibrium of our benevolent neighbors, and
continue the manufacture of arms at the Ma
tionai Armory.
Whilst in Martinsburg, on Thursday last,
we took occasion to inquire into the subject,
and called upon Mr.. Faulkner to ascertain; as
near as might be, the amount of damage done.
was wholly ignorant of the fact that any
omission had occurred III copying the Appro.
priation bill. He said the annual appropria-
ton for the National Armories had keen, as
usual reported by the Committee of Ways
and Means, passed the House of Representa-
tives, and if any such omission had in fact oc-
CURED, it must have been the act of the Clerk
in the Engrossment or Enrolment of the Bill.
He thought not the slightest inconvenience
either to the public or to the citizens of Har-
per's,Ferry, would result from this clerical
omission, if the fact was as stated. That am
pie means would be placed at the disposal of
the War Department to supply the deficiency
If indeed any deficiency could arise before
the first Monday in December-when Congress
would in the first week of the session, correct
any error or omission caused BY the negligence
of the Clerks, or negligence of the Commit
tee on Enrolled Bills.
We think most ridiculous importance has
been given-to his matter, by the opposition
but like all other difficulties thrown in the
way of our representative, it will only cause
development by him of resources suited to
any emergency in which the interests of his
constituents may be placed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
Greal Trotting Race.

TEN MILE HElf-s5,o 900 BET i-Great excitement
has existed in sorting circles in this city for
time, in regard 70 projected trOtting race between
two noted hOAes; the property of Messrs. John
Crawl ford and Wm. d. Tyree. The distance fixed
upon for tbs.Tace was ten miles, and the original
bet between the two parties was $2,3Oo-Sl,s0o by
Crawford against $1,000 by Tyree. In addition to
ibis, thTe good deal of by-betting, which
raisedthe whole amount at stake to about $1,000
Saturday morning II o clock the time selected
for the trial, and the Appomatox road commencing
between Deane's foundry and the canal bridge
above, the ground. The ten miles were quickly
made, and soon the came back that Crawford
had won the race by about four hundred yardS--
having passed his competitor just beyond WnstoniB
Hill and led him the balance Of the way. The time
occupied in The was 30 minutes-tbe average
10 the mile being 81 which when the long distance
(ten miles) and the uneTenHess OF the road
sdered, may be regarded rs excellent trott.ng-
Flora Temple made mile in 2 "a; but II only
one mile a. a smooth track. This race has Gre
ated more exciterent than anything that has trans
pired in the CITY for long time except the Gree IL
was all the talk on the streets Saturday and will
not be forgotten snon-especially by those whose
pockets have been materially lightencd by the re
sult-LyHchbuTg T.TgiHian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
ATTORNEY GENERAL.


We publish to-day correspondence be-
tween Gov. WISE and w. P. BococK, Esq,
from which it wilI'be seen that the latter re-
signs his position of Attorney General of the
Commonwealth. Mr.. B. is gentleman of
great legal ability, and his resignation of the
Office, conferred upon him by the people of
Virginia will be deeply regretted. Gov. WISE
has ordered an election for the 24th of May,
at which time the general State election will
be held.
AS is customary, we suppose the Democrat
ic party will hold Convention and nominate
a candidate, and we hope that the Valley will
be rendered place on the State ticket. 1t is
not our purpose to recommend any one in adj
vance of Convention, or attempt to forestal
the action of those whom the people may del
egate to make nomination, but we think we
might name gentleman, whose selection
would give entire satisfaction to this. region of
country. We allude to ]. RANDoIpH TUCKER,
Esq, of Frederick. Mt. T. is a sound and
able lawyer, forcible speaker, and an accom-
plished gentleman. We hope liza Convention
is held, Mr.. TUCKER will be its nominee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
Correspondence.

WINCHESTER, March, 25th 1857.
/, Dear Sir The undersigned, COMMITTEES APP
pointed for that purpose have the honor to inform
you that the Democratic Convention assembled in
this place to day, have unanimously nominated you
candidate to represent this district in the next
Congress of the United States.
Cordially concurring in your nomination, they
take much pleasure in officially communicating the
action of the Convention, and beg leave to sub
scribe themselves, Your friends, &c.
ROBERT J. T. WHITE, of Loudoun,
II. DORSEY, of Warren,
N. w. YAGER, of Page
JNO. BLAIR HOGE, of Berkeley,
~ o. R. FUNSTEN, of Clarke,
ROBERT w: BAYLOR, of Jefferson,
ISAIAH BUCK, of Morgan,
JAS. P. RELY, of Frederick,
ASA HIETT, of Hampshire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-31
DEATHS.

In this place, on Friday mo. ming last, EMMA,
daughter of JERE. and SUSAN n. HGaRIs, in the 6th
year of her age,
Thou vert SO like form Of light,
That Heaven benignly called thee hence,
Ere yet the world cOOid breathe ono blight
Ger thy sweet innocence:
What form more lovely conld he given
Than thine to messengers of HeaYcn2
On Thursday the 26th inst. GEORGE NELSON.
of JoHS F. nd HA7sHAH LAHcAsTEH aRcd nine
years, four DOnthsS and twenty eight dsYs.
or Scarlet Fever, on the sch inst near Duaield,s
Depot, JAMES WILLIAM BENNETT BARRIE-
GER, aged years, months and - days; and, on
the 18th inst, JOHN EDMUND HARTMAN BAR.
RINGER, aged years, months, and II days-