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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12
The firm Of 2. L. ROGERS & Co, the extensive

The INN OF /. /. IAUGEItS u OU' mt tAItIIHI'V
Clothing House. of Fulton and Nasssus has been
dissolved place have the firm of ROGERS RAY
nosD OF Mr. l.. Rogers need not speak his ability III
III. busin provcbial wherever he known Mr. Ray
pod we understand is practical clother Of uncommon skill
and doubt that tie customers of the old firm VIII
find increased attractions in the styles Of the new They open
With an immense stock Of Genemen's and Boys SUMNER
CLoTHIAG their Priceit is ndubtaby the lowest in the
1tode
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12

PROTECTIoN Would YOU find your FURs and
NC, "a next Fall in good condition. BREWERS (Fragan
MOTH POWDER Trial has proved it. Sold BY the principal
Druggists.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12
LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS

solandid baresips great rush Is being made to kelly
FERopsoNs No 2Sl Broadway and No % Readet to ses
pe of the Lace Muslin CURTAINS they selling at is
tbs the cost of importation Go early Also the largest sto
of Window Shsdesi in New York. cheap.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12

HOLLnwAY'S PILLS are admitted to be the
greatest medicine in the world Their effect upon
the system violent but mild aud psness aud the facility
with which they regulate the dsodeIed stomach and bowels
snd restore the animal fluids TO healthy DEMONSTRATING con
dton places them UNNECESSARILY in advance OF all other inter
81 ndin
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12

TO argue in favor ticles would be folly The DYE
n admitted TO be the beet Look at the clear browns
he sossy deep blacks produces Could Nature do better
Inpossible Sold and applied at No 6 Astor House
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12

PORTABLE DRESSING CASEs-Manuiactured by
Che sbsrbe are becoming daily in general for they
entirely superede cumbersome and old fashioned For sale
al j. & S SAuNDEEs's store only No Aston House
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
WINCHESTER v1Re1NrAN.

This journal, for nine years under the edi-
torial control of E. G. Bruce, Esq, has been
purchased by MIR. J. ]. PALMER, who will
hereafter conduct it. Ina neat address to his
patrons, Mr.. B. retires from position which
he has filled with signal ability. Mr.. Palmer
the new editor, is gentleman of considerable
experience ia the newspaper business, and we
have no doubt that the Ttrginicn, under his
direction, will be an efficient exponent of the
principles Which it advocates.
We wish the incoming proprietor, an album
dant success, in his new field of labor, and hope
that his voyage politically and pecuniarily,
may be smooth and prosperous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
a. oss lIor.

This body viii convene in Winchester, to-
morrow Its action is looked to, with interest,
and considerable feeling is evinced as to its
probable result. We hope the Delegates from
this County. will attend, not merely because
we want full representation, but that upon
reflection and consultation, they may arrive at
the views of majority of the party, in the
County, and be enabled to represent its senti-
ment. The nomination of a candidate for
Congress, is an important matter, and those
entrusted with the work, should not permit
their action to be. trammeled by personal
preference or personal prejudice The good of
the party is at stake, and its interests should
be consulted.
Mere men should have little weight in the
Convention, which is to meet to morrow
Principles are above men, and only good and
competent instruments should be selected to
carry out the policy of the party. 1t is hard
to tell what issue the opposition may spring
upon us, and what means they may resort to, to
accomplish their ends, and it is very necessary
that we should be prepared for whatever emer-
gency may arise. Should the Convention do
its duty, we have little to fear. We believe
it will do this. :.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
RfNlj- aEmFMsRiIi'Niiciirr.. NOE

Our friend Mr.. Charles E. Beller, of the
firm of lseller & Cooke, eyinced his apprecia-
ton of the iabors of the editorial profession,
by sending US, on Friday evening last, box
of most excellent cigars, just such as are calss
Gull ted TO add to the comfort and enjoyment
of the little leisure time, which the tolls of our
position give us. 1t is needless to say that
we are under Obligations to Mr.. B. for this
manifestation of regard,fOr words would scarce
iy express all we feel, but we wish him all the
happiness any one man can have in thisslife,
aud hope the day is not far distant, when he
will realize due share of that joy which is
accorded to those who have no selfshness in
their hearts, and who are Unwilling to tread
life's weary road, without an effort to add to
the pleasures of existence. We are satisfied
that others will initiate this example, so gene
.ously set, and that ere long, various little
mementoes will attest the kind-heartedness of
the people, with whom our humble lots are
cast.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
SAN FRANCISCO coI1EcroRsH1p.

We are gratifed to learn that Benz. F.
Washington, Esq, formerly of this county,
has received the appointment of Collector of
the Port of San Francisco, California. Mr..
Washington Left ibis county, in the spring of
ls49, to try his fortunes on the shores of the
Pacific, and has been, in the golden State, a
leader of the Democratic party. lie is d gem
tleman of great private worth, and rare &C.
complishmehts, and we know his friends here,
as well as those of his adopted State, will re-
joice that his claims have not been overlooked
by President Buchanan.
Too high-minded and honorable to stoop to
the trickery connected with politics he has in
measure, been kept in the background by
men of greater impudence and Tess brains, but
this appointment reflects credit not only upon
himself but is an evidence of that discrimina-
ton and judgment, which We believe will
characterize the appointments of the new
President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

The practice is fraught with evils, aud ought
to be at once abandoned. Let the example,
that has been set never be initiated on another
occasion. and let those who shall appear and
enter this convention as delegates under the
general authority of those resolutions remem-
Der that morally they are as strictly bound to
reflect The sentiments and wishes of their con-
stituency as if they had been regularly nomi-
mated and elected. The people will hold them
to a like accountability, however lenient they
may feel towards themselves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
AaafoRY APPROPRIATIONS.


Our friends of the Free Press, and their
correspondent "X,'' manifest some uneasiness
about this appropriation, and seem disposed to
find fault with tho Representative of this Dis
trict for what they evidently consider neglect
Of duty. We hope the nerves Of our sensi
tive friends, will recover from the severe shock
they seem to have received, and that they will
soon resume their wonted calmness, when they
learn the true state of the case.
We are are not fully advised, ourselves,
whether the appropriation was, or was not
made, but for the comfort of our anxious
neighbors, we think we might venture to say.
it was. "Comrnon Rumor," has changed her
story, since "'' wrote his very de-fa-tig-a-
ble'' letter, and now reports that the appro-
priation was made, and received the signature
of the President, and consequently became a
law, but from some ''atcideht, design or neg
lect," on the part of the Clerk, was not
recorded among the appropriations hence
the cause of its not being publised: Breathe
easy, and when the truth is known, you shall
have it, even if it is not just what we could
desire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
Diamonds.

This most precious of stones has met with great
ly increased demand oflate5 and has consequently
experienced an enhancement of price, having adyan-
ced twenty-five per cent. within tho past year The
mportations into the United States have had per-
ceptble effect upon the markets of Europe and yet
says the New York Journal of Commerce, the GUS
tom House books scarcely show any transactions in
the article Diamonds are easily concealed about
the person, and they thus struggled into the
country without paying duty. Their importation
is almost wholly managed by the INSCRIPTIONS, who
so about selling TO local merchants they have
opportunity. Honest men cannot compete with
them, and have long since desisted from tie
attempt,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Americana
WASHINGTON, March l6, ls47-A good story is
told of "Bev1 Tucker formerly editor of the Sent-
nell It will be recollected that this paper the
first to bring forward Mr.. Buchanan for the Presi
dency and in that behalf battled manfully till the
day of its death against its more fortunate rival
the "Unon." Tucker is applicantfo for the mar
shaIship of the District of GOum6iaJ a position now
held by Jonah D. Hoover, Esq, who isaa candi-
date for denomination. A few nights ago. VIXEN
Mr.. Buchanan, Hoover Tucker and others were
present, "Bev" said, "Mr. President, l wish to'in-
form you that it is the general expectation OF our
friends that my appointment as marshal is fixed
fact" "But" said the President, loosely, "before
you can be appointed you must show your qualif-
cation for the post" Certainly said "Bev," will
do So" and instantly turned around and taking
Marshal Hoover by the hand, said "Mr. President,
allow me to present to you Jonah D. Hoover, En-
Marshal of the Distrtc; Of Columbia! :" When it is
recollected that of the principal duties of the
Marshal is to act as master of ceremonies at recep-
tons, and introduce visitors to the President the
force OF the joke will be appreciated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
THE UNITED FORCES MoY1Na.

We notice in the Free Press, call upon
the members of the old.lins Wing" and
A,nerisan parties, to hold their precinct meet
ings and appoint delegates to county Con-
vention to meet in this town, on she 3rd day
of April, at II o'clock, to nominate candi-
dates for the House of Delegates.
We call upon our democratic friends to be
up and doing. We hare two parties to beat,
and these two are likely to act in concert
What an array to contend against What a
conglomeratcd mass Old-Line Wing, and
young line Americs,s parties, acting together,
and all to defeat the Democratic party. The
young giant, whose strength two years ago,
shook the pillars of tue old temple itself, and
who was so disguised with the wild hunt after
Office, that he pronounced the wing party \
corrupt party, now calls upon the same "cor-
,upt whig" party, to aid in demolishing De-
mocracy. Sam pson is shorn of his strength,
and now cries, "help me, or 1 perish
What are the "traitors and the Arnold's"
to do! Is there 30 place on the united plat
form for them; or are they to be suspected
and watched, or cajoled and aattered, into
support of the double headed ticket? Let us
know what disposition you intend making of
this class of your former associates, for if you
intend to have general distribution, we want
TO be about
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
negroes reclaimed by their Mother.

Some few years ago q negro woman in Cumber-
land county, N Co. gave birth to twin Children more
singularly and wonderfully united tan The famous
Siamese twins. They taken to New Orleans
for exhibition where the tricked out of
them Recently Mr.. Smith heard they were exhibit
ton, in England Knowing that he could not reclaim
them slaves purchased their mother took her
to England to reclaim her children. Upon reach
ing that couhrybe heard they werei Scotland where
he proceeded. He found them in EGinburg, and the
mothers claim was respect ed even in Abolition En-
gland where the rights of the mas er unknown
dfsregarded. Mr.. Smith and his negroes arrived in
this place on Monday last.-EC aerGnU Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
1MPoRTANr FROM UTAH,

The Star states that there is positive infor-
nation in Washington that Brigham Young
and his crew have burned the United States
archives, court records, &c, in Utah territory;
that they have demanded the appointment of
one of two schedules of fedora! officers, both
headed by Brigham Young for Governor, with
the avowal of the purpose Of driving any 9TH
err OUT of the territory by force of arms
Tho truth is, the Mormons arc already practi.
cally in a state of rebellion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
RON. WM, LuoAs

"A card from this gentleman appears in our
columns to-day. 1t will be seen that
he withdraws his name from the canvass
in this district, and expresses the de-
sire, that it shall not be brought before the
Winchester Convention. We have thought,
from thes time the announcement was first
made, that Mr.. Lucas would not permit his
name to be used in any manner calculated to
divide or injufe tbe'party, and we are glad
that we are now able to assure our friends that
he now occupies none other, than grounds
compatible with the interests of the Democ-
racy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

0o- "Let Faulkner be beaten, and Heaven and
earth will rejoice"
The above extract from the Richmond Whig,
should be sufficient to awaken every Democrat, to
d Stern sense of duty. Let Faulkner be beaten it
matters not by whom, whether old liner new
liner, Democrat or Know-Nothing. Their only am
biton is to defeat Faulkner and why -? No body
who has observed the course of Sir. Faulkner, can
doubt. He defeated their most sanguine hopes, two
years ago under his scathing aenuncistions theus
they still smart he has strong hold upon the
masses, the honest working-men of the District,
which other man command and to thwart
them with the election OF some other candidate,
they feel that there will be created in the Democratic
ranks schsm, by which advantage in the future
may accrue to them. Thus would they. be avenged
ofjust rebukes administered by Mr.. Faulkner, and
at the election stand some chance ofsaccess in ths
81 District.
Now, every Democrat of Page county has the right
TO seat in the nominating convention Wednesday
next, at Winchester, and we hope thet the OPP
portunity will not be neglected. That you will
submit to and cheerfuAy support the nominee of that
convention, NONE Doubt but all should endeavor to
be present and the nomination of your choice
For, defeat Faulkner, and all Know-nothing Heaven
(if there is such place. and earth will rejoice
Spirit Of DEMOCRACY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
CnAnLEsrowN, March II, 1857.
HAMPERS FERRY, March Is, 1857.
To WM. II. MOORE.

HARPERS-F ERRY, March 10, 1851.
GENTLEMEN 81 have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your communication of the
10Th inst, informing me of my nomination, by
the County Convention. recently held at
Charlestown, as one of the democratic candi-
dates of Jefferson, for the House of Delegates.
feel truly grateful to my democratic fell
low-citizens, for this mark of their regard, and
confidence, and deeply sensible of the kind
motives prompting the selection, as well as
proud of having been deemed worthy of the
favorable action of the Conventon--yet 1 real
IL regret, the trust was not contided to other
and ADLER hands thereby avoiding the neces
sity Of further action in the matter, and more
particularly do wish it had been so, as had
no desire, whatever, to receive the nomination,
much less, had 1 any legislative aspirations to
crafty, and because, too, had in the most
public manner, informed my friends from diff
ferent sections of the county, that l could not
accept the nomination, if rendered me; Resides,
requested the delegates partial to me from
this place, to so represent my position to the
convention, in the event of my name being
brought before it.
Fam not disposed to shrink from any re-
sponsibility that my fellow citizens, may, in
theiEpartiality, iml ose upon me; yet under
the circumstances, and in view of the peculiar
position, occupy. with respect to my public
declarations, as alluded to above,) candor, and
sense of propri city, fully justi6es me, think,
in declining the honor conferred by the con-
yention.
thank you, gentlemen. and those you rep
resent, for the kind terms in which you have
been pleased to notify me, of the action of the
convention and, 1 again, assure you, that
receive it as high testimonial of its confidence,
and fully appreciate the honor intended to be
conferred. Very Respectfully,
VIM. II. MOORE.
To Tuos. RUSSELL, JR, FRANCIS w. DREW
and IERE Harris
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
A Gard.

Having been announced by ''Many Voters"
in the several Democratic newspapers as can
didate for Congress from this District, subject
to the decision of the Democratic Convention,
and that announcement having been made
without my knowledge, authority or consent,I
deem it due to myself to make the declaration,
and to say in this public manner, that do
not desire my name to be used in the Convcn-
ton to assemble in Winchester on the 10th
instant, and to ask as an act of justice 10 me,
that no friend will put me in nomination be-
fore that body. To my kind friends who au-
thorized the announcement, 1 am unier many
Obligations, and am happy to state that l
have been able to reconcile them to the course
l have taken, by a frank disclosure of the rea-
sons and motives which influence me. Very
respectfully. WILLIAM LUCAS.
March 18Th, 1857.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

H LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE, &C., is a neat
ly printed and interesting book, received from
7. B. Peterson & Co., Philadelphia. The
book was written by Mrs. HESrz, and par
takes. in measure, of the feeling and tone,
for which her writings are distinguished. AS
the Saturday Evsning Post, expresses it
"Mrs. HENrz seems to have dipped her pen
in the fountains of the human heart, and with
a wizard wand laid bare the various complica-
ting passions of their nature" Price s1,25, in
Cloth; or 81 90 in paper cover. Address, T.
B. Peterson, 1o2 Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
suicidcs in Now Yorli.

We have perfect mania for suicides dawping
here are as our latest phase of excitement. Besides
other cases hitherto mentioned, yesterday indig-
nant clerk in drug store, who had recently lost
his wife, killed himself by taking strychuine and
Monday evening young Irish woman of dissipa.
ton and dssolute habits also killed herselfby an
overdose of laudanum. On the same evening
gentleman named Lester attempted suicide by
strychnine, and though anttodes applied it is
still doubtful whether he will reeover.-N. Y-ErP.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
ELECTION OF OFFICERS,
President,

On Monday last, an election was held in
this town, under direction of Capt. J. w:
Rowan, for field officers of the old 55th Regi-
n1ent of Virginia Militia. We-have not learn
ed who were the several candidates, but have
been informed that the following gentlemen
were successful:
Colonel.-JoHN THos GIBSON.
1t. CoIonel-REz1N D. SHEPHERD.
Major-JAs. LAWRENCE HooFF.
In addition to these, we are most happy to
know that his Exoellency, Gov. liza. WISE,
has conferred the appointment of 1t. Colonel,
upon our gallant friend, ROBERT w. BAYLOR,
Esq, and we are sure, should the State re-
quire the services of the militia, no man would
prove himself a better eormanders than 1t
Col. BAYLOR ---.----.---s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
FIRE.

The stables attached to Mrs. Broderick's
Hotel, Martinsburg, were entirely destroyed
by fire on Tuesday night last; horse, and
all the oats, hay, &c, were consumed in the
flames. The dwelling houses of DIR, Summers,
Mr.. Homrick, and the Hotel buildings were
in imminent danger, but by the prompt exer-
tons of the citizens, the flames were confined
to the stables, with but little damage to any
other property. 1t is not known how the fire
originated, but is supposed to De the work Of
an incendiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

-. Mr. John II. str:ngfe1low announces hfn=
sefa candidate for the post of Territorial delegate
to Congress from Kansas. IA his address, In the
Squatter Sovereign of the 24th nit; he says lit is
time our friend Whitfield be relieved. He has been
a long and faithful Servant, and IT would be a
great hardship to keep him longer at work, away
from aectonate wife and his young children that
he must desire 10 be WITH TO enable him to give
them those attentions necessary and dear to an
afeciionate husband and kind father, particularly
when others willing TO relieve hlm of his
work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

o. proposition is now being agitated in Wasbs
ington, which has for its end the policy of remov-
ing all the Indian tribes except those located imme
dately or the Arkansas and Texas Boriers, TO Wes-
tern Mnnesotas and there provide for them perman-
ent homes. The tribes proposed to be concentra-
red there many of them, almost in state of ma
ture-humerous, fierce, and untractable. They have
Evolutionary feuds one tribe with another, running
back far beyond their memory Iaught else. Coop
ed up there, the chances are that these feuds will
break out into was DIFFERENTIATION.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24

INTERESTING Re- UNIoN.-Gen. La Vega, the Next
can General, is stopping at Wizards hotel, at WASH
fngton, as is also Col. May, who took la Vegas
guns, and made him prisoner at the battle of Palo
Alto and to complete the curious reunion, Co.
Magruder5 TO whom May handed La Vega over for
safe keeping, is at the hotel 1t must be pleas
ant we'll as suggestive TO see these warriors as
sembled at the same dinner table, hobnobbing in a
friendly way, and popping campsgne cOrks instead
of nine poundefs-L Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
Appointments by inc Presideut.

Abner Pratt ofMichigau, TO beconsul of the Uni
ted States for the port of Honolulu William E.
venable of Tennessee be minister resident to Qua
temala ~. P. Hopkins of Virginia, to be consul at
Tobasco5 IN the republic of Mexico j. W. White,
of Connecticut, to be consul at Lyons in France /;
Francis a. Thornton, of North Carolina, to be con-
sui for the port ofAsp:nwsll, New Granada Peter
sanzeneau, Louisiana, to be consul for the port OF
Matarnoros, Mexico G. Augustus Johnson, of Rhode
Island, to be consul Beirout in the Turkish do
mirrors Charles G. Baylor, of the District of Co.'s
umbia, to be consul at BfanchesterY England Eu-
gene NJ Wilson, to be attorney of the United States
for the Territory of Minnesota, wise Norman Eddy
resigned
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-03-24
O. The Hoh. David T. Disnex. farmerltr remt,er

% The Hon. David T. Disney, formerly member
of Congress from he Cincinnati and Hamilton coun
ty district in Ohio, died in Washington, on satur<
day ofinfamatfon of thelungs. The deceased was
a native OF Baltimore, and emigra:ed to the West
when boy. He was formerly a member of both
branches ofthe Ohio Legislature AID the presiding
officer of each house, and subsequently, served in
Congress for six years. he was man offine abili-
ties and died in the 54th year of his age.