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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
EAsrER SUNDAY.

Tomorrow, oath inst, is Easter Sunday,
and it is said 10 occur at period later than
since 1871. Easter Monday is we'll known
and almost universally observed by our col,
ored population, as one of their recognized
holydays. Yesterday was recognized, says
one of our exchanges:
t.In the Church calendar, as Good Friday
1t is the strictest fast of the season, being
commemorative of the day on which the Son
of God was ctucifed by the Jews, between
two thieves on Mount Calvary, and of his
death and burial. Holy Saturday is to res
mind one of the sadness, mourning and dread
into which the holy disciples were thrown af-
ter the crucifixion Of their Lord. Il also res
fers to the state of anxiety in which theywere
awaiting the fultilnent of the promised resur>
rection; an event that is celebrated on the
next day easter Sunday with feasting, joy,
hope, gladness and good will, for the Lord
hath arisen from the dead.' rs.r
In various countries they have peculiar GUS
toms, which are practised during the above
period. In England on. Good Friday they eat
hot cross,buns,' (bnns on which the figure Of
a Cross is made,) and at Easter they serve up
eggs stained nvarious colors." .e s.sa. j. l
Webster thus defines the approaching fes-
tival: e =.
EAsrER.-A festival of the Christian
Church, observed in commemoration of our
Sayiour's resurrection, and occurring on Sun
day, the third day after Good Friday. 1t
answers to the Pasha or Passover of the He
brews, and most nations still give it this name,
pasha, pask, p0que. 4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
DE- I'D.

~, at the house other children Nathaniel q, and
N0RIH, aged eighty four years and. Eve month";.
wldow OF thel late Capt. George North, Of this
TIRE Tbbiig' xsn ~ =. Z, I. LII
regarded as one OF the few connecting links OF 4he
past with the PRESENT. Her PARTNER I'm life filed
as ne had lived, universally respected His aged
consort, having filed more than her three score
deep grief Of her sorrowing family and tie Fe1set
Oh tue community at large, of which she wasso'
l"hs an esNnaple member. ~ wv e.
At his residencein Missouri, ON the goth of March
NETT, aged 80 Years and 2 months. He1eayes
vic and eight enildren with whom he but recently
{e'ed 70 inc West from this ~ '
AT his residence, in Sharpsburg, BpVashfp9ton
KENNEDY formerly of Shsphckdstown, Va aged
40 years. The Illness of Dr-K. twas of short dura-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
THE 7TH DISTRICT.

A most exciting canvass is in progress in
the Alexandria District. Messrs. Smith and
Shackleford, Democrats, are contesting every
inch of ground, while Mr.. Thomas, Wing, is
on the alert to horde together the "Opposi-
tion,'' and secure his election by division and
distraction in our own ranks. The action of
the Wing party in this matter has neither
been manly or just, and We cannot but express
our surprise that so honorable aud intelligent
a gentleman as Mr.. Thomas, should have lent
himself to party trick of this character
Success may be desirable, but there are times
when honorable defeat rebounds more TO the
credit of the vanquished than the victor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
[For the spirii of 1ea.,...-- !.

Mn. EDrroR .-As what one - ss.s.3
&c paper Ia our county, is now IN the
worst and most mali nant enemies ~ ,slss ofhs
faithful Democracy of .he sth and
trict, presume you get but little Dis
political sort, from Hampshire but ;,s :s q
tend to the formation of ideas oite would
suppose that the tlro papers here
suppose that the Demon candidate sOu 70
VIII NOT get any votes scarcely
you th1nf SO, as Wen you might
PPositlon papers published in our conrIss !,
me, Mr. Editor, uneteceiye you. MI. FsS;LSsss
viii get his usua If not an increased
Hampshire. The sturdy Democrpcg5' at = (. n 1
Mountain county have noprfraie piq,s, ID .ae
They not all actuate by low, ttv
seeking revenge for fancied psrsonsI aud
by the defeat Of the chosen
party No; mo- Mi. Edisor, the Bemoess.l.-ss'FF
Ramps hire win bea party to such foul tre..l et
tom. invited, pressed impI6red s .
sert their principles and aid in their
the defeat of Mr.. FaulEner the gallant. 70
ing representa- eof their political fait5 ~
and solely to crafty few, who are actn,,s'.Il
hatred and malice, fhsy don 4 intend to it y q
viii we consent TO see. our gloriots banner s's,
down and dishonored-the blood begrimn,ei 49,
of Know nottingham and Bottsism suppIant !.
simply 70 a few personal enemies of M,
Faulkner. Nay, veriIy y the Democracy undeE.,sA,
all that and II certain clique of small agitato-.
at the courtE aa wen as that eoniern
sspoony-ogie" sheet, the sssouth Branch, Inteli.
gencer, are not signally. rebukscl ON the -4lh
Thrtsday in May next. then your humble core
pondent viii seat his hat ''A Tie boasts u the
line Opposition paper published at Romney5.tbo
argus, lis all empty braggar Let no ONE 81
deceived by its silly twaddle. IT has not partice
of influence among the Democracy 80 No Il
North River Mills. Hamps Co, Va.,i- ~ :.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
THE GREAT DISSATISFIED" CoNvENr1ou.

Today "wednesday, goth April,) is the
time appointed for the meeting of the great
dissatisfied Anti Faulkner Conventioa in this
place. The names of the Delegates, the name
of the lucky nominee, and report of proceed
inngs generally, will be given. in our next, for
the particular benefit of our opponents, who
take a lively interest in everything pertaining
to this Convention.-Win. Virginiam. >.
1--WE sincerely hope, friend Palmer, that
you will fulfil your promise, and furnish US a
full account of the Convention proceedings.
The VIII ole District awaits with the most anx-
ious and intense aolicitude the result of this
gathering of the Immaculate. How could it
be otherwise Is it not an important crisis,
and one which every patriot must regard as
above every other consideration. And there
is another matter upon which we particulars
ly caution you. See that the vote is counted
right, or some Fauzknerite will slip in and
tOrture figures into such a shape as will give
the nomination to Mr.. F. Be careful
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

AFFECTING ScESE.- At the close Of the
late trial ofStephens in New York, for the
murder of his wife, after the verdict of guilty
had been rendered, and the Jurors retiled, the
spectators dispersed.the sheriff with his depu,
ties approached the prisoner. His little
daughter, Bella, about six years old, turned
towards Stephens, and, after kissing him,
said: Come, pa! let US go now, it is ali
see, pa! the people are going Human ma
ture, says the New York Express could not
stand this-the sheriff turned away to hide
tear, and retired, leaving the prisoner alone
with his relatives and counsel. Pocket hands
kercbiefs were drawn out by many present,
and the attempts of the male portion of the
audience, to stop out the outlet Of the hearts
fountain, were of no avail Such an sffectipg
scene has rarely been witnessed. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

TIE F1sHER1Es. regret to learn that.
so far, the fishing season has beeu but poor j.
one-and that but few, if any, of the landings.
have been successful On the 18th herring
were ,sellipg---the few that came up-at Sl3
per thousandii55-the same day last year, they,
sold at $40. The arrivals yesterday were
small and the demand good, in consequence,
of-whlch prices keep up, viz: Shad from SIC
e. e.. sls per hundred: herring $llto sI2 per-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
ELECTION OF JUDGE.

The important election which occurred last week
for Judge of the Court of Appeals in place of Judge
SAMUEL deceased, created SO little excitement that
the poll at many of the precincts not opened and
the vote in many the counties is so small as scarce
to amount to one>fourth the actual vote The re-
turns indicate with almost certainty, the election
of Mr.. ROBERTSON of Albemarle. Said to be an ex-
cellent selection
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

Mr.. GoGG1N ON TEA AND CoEFEE.-The
Washington correspondent of the Alexandria
Seminal says, that by reference to page 500
of the House Journal, first session, 9th Con-
gress, it will be seen that the Tariff bill, cons
tanning clause taxing Tea and Coffee, was
passed by yeas 11e. nays lo1. Messrs-, 10
Adams, Giddipgs and Goggin voting in the
affirmative, And at.page 500 same Journal,
you will find Mr.. Goggin voting against recon-
sidefirg the bill"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

g An instance Of almost unprecedented
dsinterestedness is related by Mr.. Warren,
M. p the author of Ten Thousand Year"
A short time ago, gentleman in EOgland of
large fortune-worth R4o,oO0-was indig-
nant with his daughter. an only child for
marrying against his wishes. BE quareled
with her, and left the whole property to his
attorney and other gentlemen. His attorney
went to his colegatees, got them to sign their
claims over to him, and then paid the whole
100000 to the daughter 03 & .'qra
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

DEATR OF rGE Pus4s GARpES Mr.. James
Maher, the Public Gardener, died yesterday after
noon, about half-Past lo'ciock, aged. nearly 81
years. He was native of Ireland, and came TO
this city from Philadelphia early dnlthe admins
tfstioF of Gen. jackson .,whQ gave him the office
he held at the time of his DEATH and which he sept
uninterruptedly through all intervening changes
of Administration for space of nearly 80 years.
Mrs. Maher, his wife, presided him, to the grave
in October. las..-Na,. Intel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
MIR. Letehet q the East.


The adyeAt, of John Letcher into Eastern Yir>
GINA has caused quite autteringtin the OPPOSE
tfOh, camp. They had fondIy hoped TO be able to
charge cOYardice on the part of Mr. Letcher and at
the same time keep clear field for Mr.. Goggip-
But Honest John is not made of such material and
has absolutely had the audacity to follow his com
petitor into the jaws of the lion of the East Hear
what the JersoniaH says ofhis effort in Charlottes-
yilles 'rH7a- 1"si nt9siisi
SIN order that John Letcher may be duly ap.
preciatedt he need only be seen and heard by the
people. We wish that the whole people of Eastern
Virginia, could have heard his discussion, with
Mr.: Goggiu on Monday. 1t was powerful and
triumphant Yindication of the Democratic party
and of himself from the attacks of the Opposition.
The Democracy have reason to be proud of their
candidate. BE is a statesman of high order His
extensive Information, his familiarity with The his
tory of parties and of politics, his clear and dis
eliminating. judgeDent-his selEpossession = hfs
logical power, and his candid and impressive man
ner make him one of the most effective speakers in
the State plas4- w - -,
The Democracy are iubilant at the result of the
discussion, whilst the Opposition themselves admit
that Honest John bore of:tbe palm.'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

LARGE FuEERAb-Tuesday afternoon the funeral
OF negro man, knownas Dick Murdaugb, belong
ing TO WIN, q, Wilson, took place in this city and
the procession is conceded to have been the largest
in point of numbers, ever Witnessed here There
were at least FIVE hundred persons from our sister
city, and we presume that when the cortege left
the Court street Baptist Church for the graveyard,
it numbered between fifteen hundred and two thous.
and people. Dick was deacon in The church of
which he was member, and much esteemed by
all who knew him as a copsistant christian.
5.a+. = i-.e.. [PPrtsMpuh Transcript.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
CANAL BOAT.

The steame .Ahtslope,' B, F. WELLS, Captain,
has again commenced her regular trips from Har-
pers Ferry to Georgetown. She 'leavestRe former
place; on every Monday Wednesday and Friday
ats o'clock A. NJ. and returning leave Georgetown
every alternate days; The fare has been feduced7
pleasant mode of conveyance, for families par
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
Democratic (Anti-FauIkner) meeting.

A meeting of the Auti>Faulkner Democracy of
Jefferson county, will be held at the Court>House
in Charlestown, on Friday next the 18th last. for
the purpose of completing their county organizes
ton. Every Democrat of the county who sympa-
thises in the present movement is urgently requests
ed to attend.
We have undoubted assurances from every por>
ton of the 9th Congressional Dis trict that our
course meets the appreciation of at least thousand
democrats in the several counties comprising it, and
who like ourselves determined to teach the
trickslers who now govern our party Conventions
that the rights and privileges of the people cannot
nor shall not be invaded with impunity.
MANY OLD LINE DEMOCRATS.
April %, 1859.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
zinc AImiehtT IIniiar

1t is astonishing what pleasure ca q BE BY
the Judic1ous Of oIGs sihg lille GOLD
DOLLAR For instance. Ee,vi1 send 20 nyaddgess-
In any part of the United States, the receipt of
one dollar, one of the following beautiful 45icles
One set Of Gold Shirt studs and Sleeve, Ruttons-
One Gold King, California Diamond setting, !,
One do Cameo, Mosaic, Lava Or Jet Ear-fings.
One5 do. Cameo, Mosaic Lava or Jet Broacli.7 ?
One do. base or paguerreotype Breach. q
Address ai'1'l.5 -7slf b VFsf.sB IEEvy1fust.i :
No ls4, Baltimore street. Baltimore Nd. = Z,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
THE sIcY1Es TR1AL.

Still moves its slow length along. The
main evidence in the case has been gotten
through with, but from the array of council
and the great mass of evidence as collateral
to the chief points, there is no telling as yet
when the trial will De concluded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

49,. We have heretofore failed to notice
that Mr.sAMUEL $. Moons, qualified Court
or two since, as one of the Deputy sherifs
under Mr.. CAMPBELL, the High. Sheriff of the
county, Messrs. RoBr. Lucas, JRH, and JAS.
D. GIBSON are also Deputies JOHN AVIS,
Jailor. e.5,...,l.,... - ~ E, = :,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
Our merchants, as will be seen bv a a

go. Our merchants, as will be seen by adj
vertisements, are now in The field with alarge
and handsOme.Gock of goods. The supply is
so general that every article needed by cur
country friends, are at prices cheap as they can
be procured any where at retail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

+ 90 Mrs. PendletOn, widow of the, well Known
Edmund a. Pendleton. of Washington CITY and
daughter OF the late Robert Mills, architect ofth
capitol etc., died suddenly in that city on the 18th
inst She was a woman of most esti1habIe char
tensive chafities. - -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

CHAs. B. HANCOCK has been appointed
postmaster at Summit Point; and NJ. P. Chap
man postmaster at Leetown. Both Offices are
in Jefferson county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

THE Evansville dnd.) Enquirer says there is
quite scarcity of grain and provision in several
counties of that State Horses, cattle ], sheep and
hogs are lying dead in the fence corner of almost
every farm, and are daily dying of famine. The
people, are suffering, especially In Clay county
where many persoasare glad to furnish icordwood,
cut and pile it for forty cents accord, and take pay
in provision or grain to enable them 70 live until
e55 Cpl Francis Jones Of Frederick county:
has appointed Brigade Inspector of tbe fsiz
teenth Brigade, Virginia Militia, in the place Iof
Lieu. Col. 6. "A. Porterfeid.. resigned. cor
is graduateof the Virginia Military Institute.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

o. The village OF. Weston. Lewis county, viz
might of the 10th, by the escape of eight conyiets
negroes. who are employed by the State in tho
cons tructiop of a lunatic asylum at that place =
The revere 'twenfy-two Of these negroes confined
ina.temporary Jail built for the purposet ana iii.
generally supposed that the runavsays had some
assistance from without, The officers started in
pursuit of them in thetditection of Ohio; but up TO
the last accounts they had not sGcceeded in get
ting on their track.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
LOOK HER II

MR., h FRAZIER, AucrIozEEa : To edsy = ,- =
WI received from, New York. an inihiensestocE
of DRY GOODS 10 be sold for CAsItin TEN daTSs.a
part of which send to the e pstioH
Store, opposite the Valley Bank, NO mater about
the prices You VII sell the Goodstt once for
the G9ps ss go 60; Yours our ecdniy,
april -, ,S9.-urs ,-sff.,.,s7 Z c. b, ROUSE,
Winchester. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

H SAMUEL T. WALKER, Esq, formerly.
of this town, has again resumed editorial
control Of the "valley Democrat" Harrison
burg, Va. Mr.. W. is an able and energetic
champion, and we bid him hearty welcome
upon his resume of editorial labors. -.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
"AR1sE. SHINE, OR BE FOREVER FALLEN y

Not satisfied with their significant failure to get
up Convention on the goth inst, the anti>Faulk-
neriies of this county continue to aunt their bans
in the breeze and call upon the faithful to
rally to the rescue. "Drowning men catch at
straws" and save their credit the antics try
ing gather their scattered forces in this county,
that they may aid in the overthrow of the party,
We pity their sorrows, and bid them hope for that
"Fath that viii not shrink
Tho pressed by every foe,
That will not trembIe ON the brink
OF any earthly VICE."
Witness their last appeal, which smacks woefully
of desperation:-
Democratic (Anti-FauIkner) Meeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

o. Hon. John S. Caslie, of Richmond, has been
nominated for collection to Congress, by Dis.
triet Dela6cratic Convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23

o1-Hon Fa etteN1eMallen has withdrawn from
the canvass as an ind dependent candidate for Con.
gress fin Virginia, in favor of the Hon. Benz Rush
Floyd, the Democratic nominee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
,Eopthe Spirit of Jefferson.

Given theithree perpeHdiculars OF syplane,tri,rr
gle. yiz; from the three angplar points to the on
Posite side, equal to 10, IL, ~ to determine H.
weeks, if not solved before. ZIG ZAe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1859-04-23
RRIcK Ave. sT;ioNln tMAEssoclSRY=77

.HNHE undersigned. has removed Il; eBaTlessoNn /
4 for the purpose of ptoseeqting nth pfomptness
either Stone or Brick His terms win BE- moderate,
ana work executed in the best manner. He win az
April 2Ss '5e..3t 9 9 no 8 p! MCINTYRE, -
nc sqi FRESH FRUIT. i9dtligss.es -
1 HAYE just received large lot offhe1afest im+
= portanon OF Oranges, Lemons, Palm and. Cocoa
Nuts, Figs, PsuuesS Dates ss we'll 81 PresetFed
Er Tnr ss "a KIP ~ = BLESSING. -
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-10-05
From tile GalZatia Mi,ror.
A Gala Day.

Such was last Friday to the Democracy
and no doubt also to those OF our Opposition
friends, who heard the distinguished speak
ers Honorables j. J. Pettus and J. j. McRae
Having heard the former of these gentlemen
three times, during the past week, and listened
with increased attention to each successive
repetition, we reiterate that there is no one
that can but be pleased with the views of Mr.
Pettus, and his able manner of treating thai
subject, to the study of which he has devoted
all the time of his man hood years. In no.
tice of his speech in our last issue, we mad
vertently said that Mr.. Pettus was not "good'
speaker. This was said with reference to hi:
want of much rhetorical display, and refusal
to employ the minor graces of oratory, but i
forcible thought, clear and concise diction
unimpassioned gesture, and an earnestness o.
purpose and integrity Of soul, cleaning
through the eye, constitute good speaker
then did we err. Mr. Pettus undoubtedly
stands in the front rank, nay the very foremost
Of our State politicians, and, in his hberalty Of
mind and comprehensiyeness of view without
the slightest suspicion of indecision or want Of
devotion to his section, or eventhe appearance
of that questionable virtue, conservatism, in
the bold proclamation Of his own political
position, and in the suggestion of the position,
which he fearlessly thinks the people of Mis-
sissippi should occupy, in the present crisis, he
reminds US of the gallant Quitman, than
whom no one should be dearer to u.s.
The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1859-10-05

PURE ABoIITIoNIsM.-It is sometimes pre-
posterously said that the anti-slayery organi-
zation has lowered its flag and moderated its
demand Ifany persons are inclined to cred
1T statement so unwarranted by truth, we
ask them to read the following from the New
York Evening Post, freesoil paper
Henry Z. Davies, of New York, who is
nominated for Judge of the Court of Appeals,
is too well known here as citizen and a iu-
dicial officer, to warrant any additional COM
mendation at our hands. He already holds a
seat upon the bench of the Supreme Court, to
which he was elected as the American candi-
date, and the duties of which he honorably
fulfills. His nomination is significant, for sew
eral reasons, of the p,eUailing arpti-slaueyy SEN
tinaent Of the ConreHttoa. 1t had been pre-
sumed that Alexander S. Diven, of Chemung.
would be the candidate, when suddenly, the
general feeling icas TUNED against him BY a
reference to his famous report in the State
Senate last winter, taking ground IN jaror OF
the eonstit,aionality Of tie fugitive Stare act.
Judge Woodruff, Of this city, was the next
prominent candidate, and was superseded be-
cause Of his decision IN the Lennon Stare case,
against tie co'astttuttoaality OF the lac emaa-
cipating slaUes brought aeidiin the boundaries OF
the State. Judge Davis had a clean record in
these respects, and so his nomination became a
matter of course.
And for the same reason that Diven was
defeated, and Woodruff was superseded in the
New York Black Republican Convention,
Swan was rejected in Ohio Even the sus-
picion that candidate for judicial office be-
lieves the fugitive slave law to be constitution
al, secures for him the irreyokable condem
nation of the Black Republican organi-
ization. He who does not yield up his whole
heart to the higher law creed, and promise to
disregard every obligation even as a sworn
officer, which conflicts with its requirements,
is not considered worthy to wear the honors
of that infamous party.