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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29
MARCH COURT IN BBRRYv1r1E.

Influenced by curiosity and the vague hope
of collecting a little money, we attended the
Court at Berryville, on Monday last. There
was quite creditable "turn out" of the SOW
ereigns of Clarke and so far we were able
to Judge, general good feeling prevailed
among the people. There, as at other points,
VIC discovered that u diversity of opinion ex
listed as to the duty of Virginia in the present
Crisis-some being in favor of, and some op-
posed to secession. We found some svett of
that bloody class, the very mention of which
excited so much feeling in our community
two weeks ago.
The business of the Court was very quickly
despatched, and an adjournment took place
early in the day, to afford an opportunity to
the people to hold public meeting, or rather
to hear a speech from ALEXANDER PAR
KINs, Esq, who is active and energetic in
his efforts to place Clarke county in a correct
position. Parkins is one of the most indie
fatigabIe men we ever knew, and when he
takes hold of anything, it is with the deter
mination to triumph. The truth is, heseems
to know no other result than success, and
what would deter other meD, only seems to
encrgize his efforts.
The delegate from Clarke, in the State
Convention, Major fItdti NJ. NELSON, was
elected as a unionist, and as such has acted
turing the sitting of the Convention. The
object of the meeting on Monday was to OBJ
tain signatures to set Of instructions de-
signed to influence his course, and to direct
him to vote for an ordinance of secession.
These instructions set forth that in the pas
sage of the bill for the Peace Conference. and
appointing delegates thereto, Virginia had
made .tiMut effort to secure her rights under
the General Government; that this final eff
fort having failed to accomplish the ends
hoped for and anticipated, it became the duty
of the State to seccde, and further, that the
delegate from that county be instructed to
direct his efforts to that end.
Mr.. Parkins made a speech in advocacy of
these resolutions of instruction, and ably re-
viewed the report of the Peace Conference,
showing clearly and most conclusively to every
unptejudiced mind, that their acceptance by
the Border States, would be- complete sur
render, of their just rights under the Consti-
tuition. Several other gentlemen spoke after
Mr.. p. had finished his remarks, but it being
late in the evening, We were unable to remain
to hear them
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29
Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, March 26-Iu the State r..
yention to-day MIR. Preston made sro IN
IN which be favored the majority repoti I'LL
ing clear and distinct demand unon 'l "a
North, with the alternative OF. separation I Hs
said he believed the present was full Of hol lo
from both sections for fair and final seIEa
ment. cue
Mr.. Wise took ground that the guarantee,
demanded were insufficient
? Mr.. Nelson followed against secession Co.
existing CAUSES. -''
Mr.. Hall, of Wetzel, offered the consti,u
zion of the Confederate States as a substitute
for the committee report
Mr.. Wise called for the reading Of the
substitute
Nr, Clemens ih'ipsted tina. the purpo..
was delay.
" Mr.. Wise denied the imputatton as un
founded. This produced sensation.
The substitute was then read and debated
until late hour.
The convention is still in session as this
dispatch is sent off. There is much Con-
fusion and excitement
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29
RED
WHITE
FLAG of THE
GuufrAtrutr 5tatr5 af amrrirG:

This aag, possesses an heraldic signifcafcc
probably not comprchended by the uniniti-
ated. The blue union signifies firmness, cun-
stancy, faithfullness; the white, purity and
1 peace; and red is embematical OF war. With
the seven stars in the blue. this flag can be
read as follows: Blue, Seven States have en-
tered into covenant of Good Faith. White,
To promote the general welfare in time of
peace. Red, To provide common defense
in time of war.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

DEATH OF REV. BEVERLY r. WAUGH.
Rev. Beverly R Waugh, late resident of
this CITY. and son of the late Bishop Beverly
Waugh, of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
died at Harrisburg, on Sunday night last, af-
ter a painful illness. He was born in Fred
erick county. on the 24th of July, 1924 and
in early life he became member of the
Methodist Episeolal Church. He subsequent
ly Joined the itiperant ministry of the church,
which, however, he soon relinquisheds and
devoted his time to the instruction of youth,
having received his own education at Dicks
inson College. For a number of years he
conducted the Baltimore Female Celleg,.
At the time of his death he WAS principal of
a female institute at Harrisburg. He pos
sessed fine educational attachments, and was
generally respected for his Christian eharac-
ter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29
DEsERr1oNs AT WAsH1NGroN.-A Dis

patch from Washington says:
There is a considerable degree of excite
ment here in consequence of the9esertion of
several men from the federal forces which
were drawn together for the defense of the
capital. 1t is rumored that the deserters
have gone South for the purpose of joining
the army of the South, and suspicious of
foul play between officers and men are free
ly expressed. Men are also enlisted here.
and sent to the rendezvous of the Southern
Confederation at Baltimore. from whence
they are drafted into the regiment of the
army of General Davis.
pg At Montgomery. Ala, last week, they
were feastihg on RHO strawberries.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

created by the statutes of Virgins Q one
VII pretend to deny that under this police
s5stem thus originated Ky the action Of Viz
frinia-that the State FecoyeTs. ninety.nine
hundredths of the slave property which is
recovered. But do the public consider isWhat
cost and what sacrifice on the PartScf the
citizens of the State, SUCH recovery is made!
You have established "a police force Indeed,
but the most expensive that could be estab--
Ished, and the acast efficient that could be
devised. The expense boo, is borne solely by
the State of Virginia.
Now in case of connection with the @onfed-
eras,y of the Southern States, how different
would be the circumstances Of Virginia, and
the other border slave states. 1t would be'so'
mohifestly the policy Of, the general gov
ornament, to secure to its border states, the
SAFETY of its slave property, that it cannot be
doubted for single moment, that IN case OF
such event as the connexion ct the border
states with the Southern Contederacy, that
that government would instantly charge itself
with the devising of police system, far more
efficient than that established by the bounty
statutes of the state etai Virginia, the expense
of which stead of being borne b, a few
Stafes. would be horne b m thus would
1;g.,;n;a seo,,r liz sion viii the South
fyts ifst a iolss
for The apprehension i've Slaves, and
secondly, would have the expense of that
means borne not altogether by herself, but as
a pro-rata shared by Georgia. Alabama Loui-
siann, &c whose interest, though indirect, is
so plain as to lead them to assent to:such an
arrangement without demur.
We regret that other aspects of this loss
and gain question, as it has been presented,
cannot be treated III This article, too long al
ready. We must wait for another occasioni in
which to show that all the advantages are in
favor of a connection with the Cotton States,
and all the disadvantages belong to Our con-
tinuancc with the present Union.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

70 The venerable Mrs Harper, daughter
of Charles Carroll, of garrollton, who died in
Baltimore some time since, was present as
child when Washington resigned his COM
mission at Annapolis. Her picture may be
seen as one of the two auburn haired girls
in Col Trumbulis .psinting in the rot1nda
of the national capitol at Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

VIRGINIA LEq1sLAruRE.-In the House.
on Friday last, the bill exempting the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad from the payment
of interest till 1864 on s4OO, 900 due til e
State, was lost.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29
Steamers between New York ana fhe South

1t is said to be not improbable that, unless
the government at Washington come TO some
understanding with the seeding States ~
reference to the clearances Of vessels, tie
Havana, New Orleans and New York Inns oil
steamers will stop. As stated yesterday: the
steamer Blenville, whTcharrived Il, New OK
on Saturday fIom Havana and New Orleans
with cargo valued at 9S00U00, is threaten
ed with seizure by the custom house otheeES'
because she sailed without obtaining proper
clearance at New Orleans, although 1t was
impossible for her commander to do So as
the United States government has no Gus
toD,-house officers there.
I'm the case of the schooner Restless. from
Mobile, seized by Collector Schell, OF l.
last week, for not having her clearance p.
pers, application was made by the master uI
Monday for her release. Judge Bets; al.'
hearing his story and receiving his athda''''
promised to render decision yesterday
ANAL AGENr1x TRoUBLE.-ThetyHet-
burg CVa) Republican states that MI o!VUs'
lately appointed by the Lincoln admlnLs" a5
ton a mail agent on the Alexandrla lv% ss'
made his first trip on Saturday, and IN pm Pm.
ing Charlottesville was 'tv7aited on by com,
mittee of citizens, who informed HIM, l ~. tl
politest manner possible, that he had betIe.
throw up his commission and retlre EeuI -.
public service, or he would be dealt with l a.,
eording to his deserts as republican, S Sm
would never be permitted to scatter bus ,i ioI
teachings over Virginia soil. Mr. =. tn. eon.
ing discretion the better part oil Faiol' Sr;..
sented to resign on his return to AleA@nE''~'
and he was permitted to pass.
President Lincoln refuses to give the oI1
resuondence of Mai Anderson, asked 10 =
che Senatesof the United States.
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sg READER, if you should find your ac-

count in this paper, think not tbatit is sent
you to be pOcketed, aud nevermere thought
of. We send it to you because you owe it,
and because we waas the money, and because
we have some little hope left, that you are
honest enough to pay it. You need not wait
for iEr5s or SIC months to come to town, but
send it to as by mail, taking tho pains to reg
lister your letter at your post Office.
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pay- Mr.. N. Fellows. a. NJ. of Kentucky,

Bae Mr.. N. Fellows, A. NJ, of Kentucky.
win visit this place shortly for the purpose of
delivering series of Lectures on Phvsiogno-
my. He has been lecturing for the past
three weeks IN Frederick City, Md, to large
and constantly increasing audiences of ladies
and gentlemen, who are said to have mani
dan absorbing interest in his theory.
Hon. John T. Harris is acandidate for re-
election to Congress from the Rockingham
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Another F1RE.-Wo learn that the stable
of DR. ABNER OsDURN, at Rippon in this
county, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night last. In addition to the stable we re-
greet to learn that the Dr. lost his carriage, and
harness, one or two horses, corn hay and
other provender. The amount of the loss we
have not heard estimated, but suppose it to be
rather heavy. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

THE REG1MENTAL PARADE.-We men
toned in our last issue that there would be
parade of the I'd Regiment, V. ", at Duff
fields Depot, on Saturday. Thiswill no doubt
be an occasion of great interest, and VIC haze
every reason to believe that this parade will
be one Of the largest since the formation of
the Regiment. There will also be an extern
site turn out of persons not connected with
any of the military companies of the county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

School CoMM1ss1oNERs-NEw BOARD.
The new Board summoned for next Tues
day, consists of the following gentlemen, rep
rcsenting, scverally, the districts, as number
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

EAsrER.-The approaching Sabbath being
Easter will no doubt be properly observed.
We venture to assert that not withstanding
the fuss as to niggerdom at the North, the
slaves here win celebrate with light hearts
and merry dances their annual holy-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

DENr1srRY.-We direct attention to- the
card of DIR. ToMLiNsoN, who will be in
Charlestown about the lst of April Dr. T.
has had much experience in the practice of
Dentistry, and las given very general salts
faction to those who have patronized him
here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

RETURNED.-Our young and esteemed
friend, DIR. j. A. SrRAIrH, who has been in
New Orleans during the past winter, with
view of perfecting himself in his profession,
has returned to our town, and offers his SER
vices rs physician, to the public. The Dr.
is an accomplished physician and thorough
gentleman, and we hope he will meet with
the success which his merits deserve.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

FROM Texas important news reaches US
tom the Texas from ier aud Northwestern Lon
iSlana, indicating that the rebels of that rrpIou
are experiencing an uuexpec,ed " fire 10 the
rear" which is likely 10 prove anything bu,
agreeable. Ii ls stated by the New Orleans
papers that Capt. Montgomery, so well known
IN connection with the Kansas troubles, has
organized force of three thousa nd men in rha,
Stale, made descent on the Texas frontier.
and ready captured Fort Washita, VIII ch had
previously allen IHio the hands of the rebel,
Forts CObo and Atbuckle were also expected
to be occupied by Montgomery, IN pursuauc.
OF instructions from the War Department.
through Major Emory, of the regular Army
The T"xans IN that region were thrown into
greaes st te of constcrn iion by this sudden
and unexpected movement, and were wildly
calling tor arms and money to organize de.
lence against expected incursions from Mont
gcmery and his men, in connection with the
untr'endly Indians. Expresses were sent off
IN every direction for aid. and a number OF
c.tizens of Shreveport. La, had written to Gov
Moore, of that State, asking him to interfere
tor their protection. and If necessary telegra oh
for arms to the Montgomery Government.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

SNYRNA.--We understand that the town OF
smyrna Contains many disunonlsts. We shall
advocate the quariering of few troops 10 tina
town to see that the Union men shall suffer
nothing from coming in contact with traitors
we would say 10 our friends there, that It u
Is necessary TO cultiyate good Sound Union
sentiment in Smyrna, the proper plan is To
nave few troops quartered among them. 1t
produces a wonderful effect.
The above we clip from the Wilmington Ia
q"lrer Were all as familiar with the charac
ter OF this " concern" as others are there would
be no need of line from us IN reference TO
the foul asp"rsions IN The above paragraph, or
In no other case where writer's political couse
Is eagendered more by prejudice and hate than
by honest conviction. Our State and a num-
Der of our towns have been recently grossly
mIsrepresented and slandered by writer's in
the New York Tribune, Sunday Transcript,
and other pers out oi the State, and by editors
IN the State who profess to be very patriotic,
(manIfesied by casting obloquy upon usl which
IN every case, as far as can be ascertanpd, has
arisen from the promptings of petty malice or
revenge. Many OF the lies that have been
put in circulation in regard to us have been
contradicted, but in no case admitted in the
columns of these papers, while every line that
can be turned to prejudiclal account ls grabbed
up and Haunted before The public with alacr!ty
and delight. There has been no interference
at all in this town with Union demonstrations;
flags have been thrown to the breeze from lib.
erty poles and private residences, money has
been contributed literally for the equipment
of volunteers in defence of the Government,
and we can say to the Inquirer. and 20 other
papers Of the same kidney, that the Union men
AlsProve of such articles as quoted above, aud
have SO expressed themselves 10 US.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23
Strength of the Parties.

The official statement furnished by the Su.
perlntendent of the Census, of the number of
men between the ages of l6 aud as, in the sew
eral States and in the sections, shows the uIti.
male result OF the pending contest. The total
ior the Free States is, 3.77S. 900, and for the
Slave States, 1865 900. There are in the
Territories and District of Columbia, 81 600,
which NAV be added to the strength of the
North, and $4,000 in Delaware, which should
De taken from The Southern and added to The
Northern column. But even these explana.
lions faIl u exhibit the full strength of the
Tree element and the weakness OF the slave ele
ment IN the Union, since hundreds of thousands
in Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri,
have openly taken The side of the Government
IN the eftort II is ma king to preserve the Union
Maryland, IN fact, has UncondItionally Cast her
lot with The UnOn /; and we shall be within
the mark IN assuming that oue.i hird the uops
Iatlon OF Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri
nave done, or Will do likewise
If we are currpcl in these assumptions ,h.
Numerical Strength of the parties to the struq
gle now waglng, will be as 10 lows:
Free States. 377s. GOO
Ierfhorles and Dutch Colonies, 510UO
Delaware, % 0uO
M'rl la'd' 10000
One-thIrd of Virginia Kentucky and
Missouri, 100000
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

The necessities which are likely TO prevail
as the natural consequence of war sh ,uld induce
the utmost attention TO agriculture. Rhe pros
pect is fair one that The products Ofthe earth
will be in unusual demand. and that prices will
abundantly reward the labors OF the husba nd
man. Plant and sow freely, and let not an
acre Of ground be without tIllage. Corn and
hay, grain of all kinds, and indeed everything
that the earth produces, will possess high
intrinsic value, when all other kinds of labor
is at minimum value in the absence OF dema nd
for its products. And money Itself, fthe war
should prove long, tedious and indecsive, will
acquire a much greater value than It has NOM
Inally to-day. In the shock of arms the coun-
try may Quiver apparently in the very agonies
of dissolution {; but If It's fields have been culti-
waited, il it's harvests are plentiful, if food is
abundant, we shall realize after all that the
true conservatism is with the farmer, and the
salvation of the country may ultimately torn
upon his fidelity to the great trust which is
conided TO his hands. Whatever may be the
issues of war, il is of the FIRST i'm Porlauce TO
" Speed the PlOw,"
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23
Total for Uninn
4I77.OO(


On the other side. the military strength of
the oecessIonIs's will be, after deducrlng The
fSrces OF Delaware, Maryland and une third OF
each OF the States of Virginia, Kentucky and
Missouri. 1907 900
The aggregate number of persons capa BILE of
bearing arms in the Unien is 5 464 900. and
one-tourth of this number is 1871 OOO 1t is
therefore evident that the StcessIontsts con.
stltute less than One- fourth OF the v hlIe oopu
laton OF The country, and that this one fourth.
IN lis death struggle with he three fourths,
Will be encuHbered with The terrible embar
rassmeGi OF having TO keep 000,0O0 Of negro
slaves, painting for liberty, III subjec,Ion Halt
the number Of whue men, unincumbered 5y
THIS domestic enemy. would be stronger than
the whole secession furce Is with it.
The actual relative strength OF the parties
are TO each other, therefore. IN the ralio OF
Sht to one, numerically, with a still greater
dlsproport0n IT we take into consideration
her Pecnnlary resources and skill IN the man.
ufactute ol arms aud be fitting out of ships of
war,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

The 7lst Annual Convention of the Protes.
tanl Episcopal Church OF the Diocese of Del.
wure, will be held 10 Christ Church, Dover,
on Wednesday, JUue The 6th, 1861. at 8 a. IN.
The anutai meeting Of tie Epdico SUcieiy
Of The State ot DetiwBtc. Mi 6e held al
Smyrna, ON ..' ii oi Je'. *.
UnIoS MhErING.- There wlH b. gruud
rally i,f ,hr UnIon at Laurel, on Saturday,
the - il In.,
UNIuN CANDIDATE FOR COEGREss The
lion. john W. Crlsiield, was Nominated, on
educSua! last al Denton, as the Union Can.
dtdale 10 represent the 1t disrIct 10 the next
Cnugress of the United States, was formerly
represented by James A. Stewart.
THE" GREAT EAsrERN GRAIN CARRIER.
The steamship Great Eastern hos engaged
10 carry A 600 bushels of whest from New
York TO Liverpool, ON her return trip, at IL
cents per bushel.
Mr.. StockIy has recovered his horse and
carriage, the thief having Pawned them in
Cambridge for SO
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23
latest Mar News.

United States coast guard steamer having
grounde" ~ he mouth of the Potomac, on Sum-
/ day "IEh', was attacked by an armed propeller
fron. Richmond, with large force of rebels,
o"t Hfer a brisk fight, repulsed her with loss
"i Tour k"ied aud FIVE wounded. Another
schooner, with 50 men, went subsequently, in
pursuit OF the pirates.
Inc U. 5. steamer Niagara has abandoned
the blockade of Charleston, and gone to cruise
III the Gull with the gunbOat Huntsville, IN
search OF PrIVaIeers They have captured two
vessels, and sent them north in charge of prize
crews
The Cuff and the Mississippi river are both
Clockaded by U >. vessels, which overha ul
vessels and keep a sharp lookout for prIv4teers
ana seem 10 have the names OF several suspect.
cd vessels
General Williams has gone TO Harrisburg 10
get couple Of field batteries and a squadron
OF cavalry, To meet the forward movements of
tie Vrg'nIa troops
The are l6 600 OHIO troops and three COM
panies of U. S, artillery at Camp Deunison on
'hr OHIO river
Key West the steamer Sawannpe had
been seized by the U. s. steamer Crusader,
HhG the yacht Wanderer has been armed and
prepared for government cruise.
The Postmaster General has issued an order
70 cut oil all the steamship mails on the coast,
ana all the steamboat mails Of the rivers hav-
ing any connection with the rebel States
Tins service has amounted to six hundred thou.
sand dollars expe Sc to the Government which
VIII be quite item saved.
Gen. Bull r. after having had lonp inter.
view with the Cabinet, left Annap polls Monday
afternoon. 1t is SAID his instructions are posi-.
tlVeiy concerning aggressive movements, and
10 remove, at once. all obslruclioBs 10 the ap
preach to Norfulk barbor
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

LOCAL PREAcHRRs AND ExHoRTERs MEETING.
The semm-annual meeting of the association
OF Local Preachers aud Exborters of the M. E.
Church, on the e ston District, will be held
in the town OF Camden, Del ia the NJ. E.
Church on Saturday, the first day ofJune next,
10 o'clock A. d., when The exercises of the
programme will be taken up Services on Sab
bath. The 2sd, as follows, to wit: Love feast
at O'Clock. A. NJ A sermon By the Rev. T.
p. Rawiins Of Md, at 1O4 A. NJ; Sabbath
School address atl4 A General Experience
Meeting at3, p. NJ, and Preaching in the
evening at the usual hour. Puuclual atten-
denee on the part Of the Local Preachers
aud ExhOrters is greatly desired. "Come up
to the help of the Lord" brethren.
john s. BELL, Sec.
~ B-Persons intending to be present at
the meeting will please notify the Rev. E
Dawson, at Camden. as early as covenient.
J. SR
Smyrna times., 1861-05-23

ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAsE.-The case Of
William France vs.. George C. Gordon, ca me
up at New Castle on Tuesday. MIR. France
pleaded guilty Of having committed an assault.
aud was sentenced TO pay fine of$lOO, where
upon he gave his check tor The came with the
costs Of the suit, and was discharged.