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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
VIRGINIA MS.

WILLIAM AND MARY CuLLEGE-The
venerable College Of William and Mary, stu
ated IN Williamsburg, tie old colonial capital
OF Virginia, has suffered more from the late
war than any other literary institution III the
South. The total loss is estimated, at special
rates, at $50, 1000. The Norfolk Day Book
says:o eve learn that the board of the COL
lego have determined to make an appeal 10
the English nobility and gentry to aid in the
reconciliation of the in. tituIion, which founded
and endowed as it was by royal munifcence
and the private libcrality Of Englishmen, is
calculated to awaken more interest in Eng
land than any other literary institution on the
American continent.
,WrSCHEsTER g. PoToMAC RA1LRoAp-
The lion. Robert Y. Courad, our Congress
man elect has Just returned from Baltimore
and Washington, where, We are glad to learn,
he succeeded in,Obtaining from the authori-
ties, the promise to transfer the Winchester
g. Potomac Railroad as It now stands. to the
Company with the privilege of purchasing
upon credit, the government stock now on
the road.
Mr.. Conrad speaks of the disposition.
evinced by the Secretary of War, Quarter,
Master General, and General VI cCuIIum Chief
of the bureau of Military Railroads, to pro-
mote, as far as they can, our interests and
prosperity, in most satisfactory terms and
attributes his success, almost entirely &c, Mr..
Garrett, President of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, with whose great abilities, and kind
ness iowa Tds,the people Of Virginia he seems
to entertain the highest admiration.
:. Win. Tm,s
Rev, NORVAL WLLsoE.-This venerable
divine who,sit will be remembered, was pre-
vented from preaching in the Meth dist
Church on Market street, some time since,
preached an able serrnOnin DR.. Boyd't Chu-cl:
on Sunday week, to large and appreciative
congregational mchester Ac1es.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
GEN. JOE JoXHsON,s VIEWS.

Gen. Joseph L. Johnston, Of the late Rebel
army, is now in New York. One of the pa
pers of that city says that during an inter
view on Friday between a citizen Of Georgia
and the General, the.uuestion OF reunion or
submission arose, in the course Of which the
General said they had submitted with no
ill~teclng towards the North :. anu further.
ct that they were compelled to do it." lie
said it had been frequently intimated at the
North that the people Of the South were still
of the opinion that their allegiance was due
first to their own State. This" lie said,
g is not the case. That question is settled
The people throughout the entire South re-
gardsd themselves as citizens of the United
States. Yet / have no doubt," he remarked
but there are some bitter men still in the
South, who oppose the idea of reunion
What country is there where the government
has not its enemies? But the people have
accepted without the slightst dissent l have
seen no dissatisfaction on the subject"
Speaking on the question of slavery. lie
said, very warmly: "But forthat institution
Virginia would have been richer State than
New York to.day."
Tie Southern gentleman above alluded to
remarked to the G e1arul, in relation to his
removal by Jeff Davis from command of the
Rebel Army in Tennessee, that tie entire
South, the people aud press, with the excep-
ton of the Alabama press aud tire Richmond
Government, took sides With him in the issue,
and that in the State OF Georgia his removal
from command of the Army of Tennessee at
that time was considered the greatest caiam-
ty which befel the Rebel cause. with the ex-
ception fthe death of Stonewall jackson and
Sidney johnson. President johnson, he
said lisa great man. He lad not been ap-
preciat ed in his own section; but as Chief
Magistrate Of the nation his great abili ties
and power were developing
1t was remarked to the General that he
looked exceedingly well.
Yes" he replied, smiling:y. Il have
never been ill, having sufRciency of fresh
ar and odt-dsor exercise all MY life"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

BS-A curious railroad accident occurred at
Clinton Conn, few days ago. An express
train was approaching, when a COW, ANNOYED
BY small dog, dashed on the rails " When
the train had passed, the COW lay With her
head cut off, and the little dog with his tail
cut of, sat between the rails looking after the
retiring cars, with face indicative of the
most intense establishment and disgust.
Mayor OF NEW YoRK.-op Tuesday
evening the Mozart Hall Democrats of New
York city nominated Fernando. Wood for
Mayor. He, however, declined in favor of
John Hecker, an old and wealthy merchant,
who was thereupOn unanimously declared the
nominee. Recorder Hoffman is the nominee
Of TamaDy Hall.
death OF EHE OLDEST IxHAB1rASr;-
James Mccormick died at Newburg, New
York, on the 11th instant, at tho age Of one
hundred and fourteen years. The deceased
was native of Ireland, and came to this
country in 1876. He was probably the old.
est person in the United States
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
From the Frederick tMd3 Union ]
MURDER BY A NEGRO.


A rcst Sendish murder was committed, IN.
Saturday morning, about four miles from tho
city, on AFFIRM belonging to Mr.. John DER.
By negro about eighteen years of age. named
Sambo Stephen. ROLLS Bowen, on the person
OF little boy by the name OF Myers aged
between ten and twelve.
Bowen was living. with the parcDts Of the
lad (Myers), On the farm above RETIRED to.
and was sent out to distant field with his
victim: so see after the live stock Having
returned to the house scnetir.e thereafter
without the lad, Bowen was asked what had
become Of him, and replied that he had been
kicked by horse aud wac living out in the
field The father becoming alarmed, hagten-
ed % the Seld with <he negro. and there found
his boy dead q. On .examingng his body,
eleven dIaHnctacuts and bruises were diseoy-,
cred, and his SKULL had been broken. Bo,7eu
vas Questioned again, and in reply to inquir-
les first said the boy had struck him with
stone, and that he had, struck him in return,
but afterwards admitted 4Iiat he had killed
MN by striking him repeatedly on the back
rart of his head with fence gtaEa The
fence stake was afterwards found. aRd there
was still some of the la8's hair 'a2d flo.d gepon
1t. Officer Young made the arrest of IBoTen,
and summoned jury of ipquess: and che zS-N
dict was that the death of the lad had been
caused by blows inflicted 10y The negro Bow
en-. Bowen. iBsnox in Jail, aud will doubtless
be tried for the crime by our court. which
Will resr4e its session nszt1eek The muir.
der Of this boy is a sore affection to his par
ents, as Is is the Eth death that has occurred
Ia. the family within the past siz months,
four children having been carried of by dip
4haria
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
nEccURDY. JOHNSON AND logic,
VS..
POTTERFIEEp, CAMERON. & co.

We publish to-day the protest of Superb.
sors McCurdg, Johnsonran Logic &gainst the
action of their colleagues, Potterfeld, Came
ron, Fcssestand Turner, which was forwarded
the day offs date to Governor Foreman
This protest speaks plainly against the illegal
action Of tie other members Of the Boafa,
and charges them with assumption of powers
to whici~they had no rightful, legal claim;
bat Tie Governor, who seems tc lie as little
guided by his oath Of office as his friends at
Shepherdstown by theirs, has decided the case
in favor Of the d efendants-in other words
that the people have no busihess electing any
body to any Office in his empire against the
will of majority CT, q county board of Su-
pervisors; and if they should dare do anything
of the Kind he will issue his proclamation set
ting aside the ballot and setting up tho batc.
net-pullihg down the people and ptttih2g up
the Potteffelds.
Blu: some Of the statements made il this
protest are contradicted by that distinguished
legal lthlinary, Joe Chapline, in a card ptb-
lislied III the last Shephcrdstown Register
buff Ghapline's accuracy is of no higher Or
der than his english We would not give much
for his contradiction. The question of facts
must be settled by those who are in the nlusg
Chapiine says, too, that Logic was present,
but refused to vote, and was excused that
McCurd5 ard johnson were both ii town.
but "Were absent from the board, knowing
that the other Supervisors were counting the
votes of the county" and initimates that
McCUrdy vas absent because the election of
his brother Charles II. McCurdy was ssto be
affected BY the action of lie Board y and as
serts Positively that johnson was across the
way :" eating Understanding that the ques
ton Of cornting Of the Charlostown vote was
pending before the Board" These little ais
crePahcies, however, the gentleman must set
tie II their own wayne cannot undertake
the job. Below will be found the Protest
referred to-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
THE MEMORIAL.

Messcs. TCavsrs and Hunter start to-day
for Richmond and Washington, to present
the memorial of the citizens of this county in
reference to the question. Of territory.
We trust that the members of the Lerisla-
tire will be enabled to act upcn'th petition
without the delay consequent upSt reference
10 committee, either special or standing :;
and that the members of Congress will see
upon a careful perusal of the statement"
accompanying TIE memorial, that the people
Ct this county never sought or desired to sew
er their connection With the old State, and
that they will therefore refuse to sanction the
proposed ernexatiers,
The memorial has already upwards Of 1900
names Of white mals citiSers signed TO it
two-thirds Of the voters of the county-and
this number can be still further increased.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

CpNGREss AND RECoNsTRUCTIoS-The
Philadelphia Ledger judges from all it can
see of what appears to be going on at Wash
ingtoc and anong tho members Of Congress,
that /: is an understanding a,SNo3ng the ma
jcrity party to refuse admission to the men,
BEES elect from the late iusurgcnt States.
The latest indication of this purpose may bo
tie publication of the draft of law, to be
presented to Congress Immediately after or
ganzation at the coming session, which pros
vdes for n method of reconstruction similar
in some respects to that adopted by the Pre-
sident, but which while going further, post
pones admission. This is its disadvan age,
but should it gain the sanction of Congress
the advantage would then be that it cou!d
not Es called in Question afterwar9 BY that
body. Under the bill the Southern people
would have to so through the work of elect,
ing conventions ard legislatures and officers
over again. The Presidents labor Of love,
so earnestly performed Of late, in order that
the. wk7le country hight be represented in
the national legislature, would thus 90 for
nothing. 1t is to te presumed that vigorous
effort will be made against such result.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

RAJ Potomac" the Washington cores
pendent of the Baltimore SUI, in recent
letter, thus describes the rush -:pon the Pres
dent
Th:fty~six hours would not ma-e than euE-
fee TIE President togive an average audience
of twenty minutes to those calling. to. dav
seeking to see him. VIM Slade, the cour-
teous and affable janitor, has his hands full
of cards, arranged in The order of their re-
ception, which he is waiting an opportunity
to lay before the President The large ma
jority are gentlemen from the South. includ
ing ex-senator Thomas L.. Glingman. of North
Carolina, (still suffering much from a cunsbot
wound which went through his leg y Col. NJ,
]. Crawford, of Georgia; Standardized Gar
land, of Arkansas J. Stoc8ett Mathews. of
BALTIMORE and hest of others. The ladies
monopoli5e most of the time of the President,
largely 70 the exclusion of tie other sex
Ms, Douglas, Mrs: John Coyle, Mrs
Bishop. daughter Of ex-SeuGfor Mallory, of
Florida, have had interviews land Mrs. c. G.
Clay, of Alabama, had a very protracted in
tsTview relative to the case of. her husband,
now a political prisoner Tie President can.
not be charged with any lack &c PATIENCE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
snEPHERUsroWN CORRESPONDENTS.

Eo.O the Result of TIE Late Election is Re
garded by the Radicals-An lem from
The UnrOrtucnt History of Jefferson County
Tho Radical Petition to Congress, to
hare the Co,tnty RemGia in Hest Kr.
ga,ta-7Ae argument UScd to Obtain
Sgners-A Nes0 County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

SERIots AcC1DEaT.-Emma Florence,
thesSangaSt daughter Of Capt. John Reed of
this tc5R, net with quite serious accident
on Wednesday last, by fall from horse
which it ia greatly feared will prove fatal
She fell Immediately upon TIE forehead, a
stone coming in contact, perforated almost to
the brain, crushing aud brcaking most of the
outer coating, HhicE her phjSsfqissus lave ex
tracted. The community at large deeply
sympathiae with the afflicted family, (the es-
timable mother of whom is now extremely
ill) at this lamentable misfortune to an
amaRl6 and interesting daughter-the pride
OF her household and the loved of her school
mates and acquaintance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

PRoTRAcTED MEET1NG.-Ase series ofrneet-
iugs will be commenced in the Presbyterian
Church of this town oD Thursday next, under
the direction of the Rev. Mr.. Hopkins, assist
ed by other Divines ,Prea:hiSg afll Bg COD.
tinued day aud night until Sabbath, on which
day communion service will take place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

S-Mrs. Margaret Philips, widow, who
died in Fredericksburg, Va, left her property
TO be used as a fund for the poor widows in
that town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

b5-six thousand:acres of land in Arkau>
'ss. belonging to Gen. Gideon J, Pillow,
which has been held as abandoned property
for some time past by the Government, has
been restored TO him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

.S.The banking house of Hurt & Ravs,
CT fredericksburg, Va, was entered By burg.
lsrs on Friday night la 1t aud robbed of large
amour: Of gold aud silver.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

SALE OF Town PEoPERTr.-The House
and Lot in Charlestown, on the corner of Con-
gress and Water street, SO long known as the
residence of old " Father Bum, :" was sold on
Saturday last, by VIM. Z. Foreman, Auction
eer, for D. Howell as Trustee, Tor the sura Of
S305. Fayette w. Sowders purchaser.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

ESrA primary meeting has been held in
Richmond for the purpose of devising means
t. erect an opera house in that city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

GEORGIA RECoNsTRUcTIoN.-P Previous to
the adjournment of the Georgia State Conven-
ton an address to President johnson was
adopted assuring the executive that it q the
wish Of the people of Georgia to do their
whole duty to effect a speedy restoration,
and, SO Ear as they arc ccncerneds to establish
perfect harmony in TIC national cour Els.
The ad 'fess expresses atrong faitii' in the
kind intentions Of the President towards the
South generally. The convention also adopted
an ordinance to declare valid all claims and
contracts made against the United States du-
ring the late war, roc conflicting with the
constitution. \ resolution was also adopted
to memorabilia the Secretary of the Treasury
to suspend the collection, for the present, Of
the internal revenue in Georgia, and mes
sage was received from the Governor. enclo.
sing telegram from President johnson, sta
ting that the ordinance providing for raising,
one or two militia compacies in each COUNTY
for police purposes met lis hearty approval,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

STAGE L1NE.-We have heretofore failed
to notice, what We are sure will prove mat
ter of general accommodation to the citizens
of Jefferson, Clarke and the trayelihg public
in this direction, that the Mcssrs. NisEwAR-
NER, have again in full cperction their Stage
Line between Bsrryyillc and ChatlestOT7n.-
They .naks daily conncctioa' It this point,
With thc Railroad East, and connect with the
Stage Line from Winchester to Leesburg and
other points in returning. They have on
hand tour-horse Stage, a two-horse Coach,
new Ambulance, Buggies, &C., which arc
at all times at the service of the public
Their stock of horses is not only large, but
of safe and durable qualities, and at the
service of all who may desire percgrinatio1
through Clarke or the counties adjacent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

HARDWARE OF all kinds for sale, cheaper thar
II can be had elsewhere. at the HARDWARE
STORE Of D. HUMPHREYS & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


:. ABOUT ADvKRTIs1Ne.-SSheSoav gets
off very correct, sensible remarks about the
virtues of advertising, IN tie following article
We commend them to the business men Of
the county:
"You see gqsds are Ike. gsls-they mus.
60 when they sye in fashion and good look
ing or else yokeef oxen wouldn't draw then,
afterward. The man that adyertises most.
does the most Business, because he does NOT
make one stock last a ifetime,> kno4S n
merchant in this district who has imported
three different patches Ct goods-.Sithin a
year, from Europe, and nov he's nearly. sold
out again How does he and his ,psftner get
rid of so many goods They advertise more
than all the rest .put together-that's how
1 will prove it. If you want to borroS mo-
ney-ifyOu want to lend rp6ney-ifyOu want
to rent farm-if you have one to sell-,ad-
vertis.e: 1fyour horse, coy. pig, colt, sheep
or oxen go astray, advertise them right of
and not run a chance of 1aseing II EN- Alto
gether. or having to pay as much as. they are
wqfh il charges, for keepjEEg. IfyOp keep
hotel, make it known. When people see a
man advertise they know he is a business
mag. The world is full of fplks who Sant
Some want to sell, some. want 10 buy, and the
only way to meet these wants, and make
money is to advertise. Advertising is Ike
money if followed up. Merchants think
nothing Of psying forty dollars for one sign,
with their names on it. Well, what do You
think of, having eight thousand signs week
IN newspaper? In it you show your whole
establishment to the country every week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

TRoBiwELL,s Patent Hominy ;riys.r.
~ The Hand Washing Machine.
SbeTmsn's Clothes wringer at U1anufsetureEs
prices; Jack Screws for saIe by
Nov. IA d. HUMPHREYS 4 CO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

DIsTREss1Nd Acc1DENr.-We regret to
record most painful accident to an estima-
BILE young ladylof this county, resulting, as
We arc informed, ii the seriOts fract,;re of the
ankle bone, if Cot ii Otbe+: injuries. On Sat
!urday last, Miss MAMIE D. O,BANNoN,
whilst visiting Harpsr's Ferry With some
friends, became alarmed at the sudden start
ing of the horse attached to Fer buggy, and
lSapinS. from the vehicle, re3ei9ed the iDju>
RIGS above stated. The accident occurred in
Bolivar, where she received the kihdest at
tentionat the house of Mr.. Geo. ". Cox, un-
til she could be conveyed to her home. Her
many friends will deeply sympathize with her
in this affection, which We trust may not prove
as serious as is now apprehended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

THE RACEs.-The race to take place on
to'day, (Tucsday,) short distance east of
town, is exciting much interest. The follow
ing are the cntries-Chesnut Mare Cora"
Black Mare " Pet" Chestnut GeIding " Fly
ing Squirrel y Bay Mare :. Medora" We
have heard of several Other t-isls IF sped to
be made, one Of which is at al issue OF $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28

FAST DAY.-Tuesday, 7th day of Decem-
Der, ensuing, has been set apart by the Presi-
dent Of the United States, as day of general
thanksgiving and prayer to tie Ruler of the
Universe that peace is o3ce more restored to
our Nation, and through His kind and bs;niifi-
cent Providence we have thus far escaped
plague, psstilence OF famine; The day will
no doubt be observed by or Churches and
citizens generally, notwithstanding the Gov
ernor Of Z" West Virginia" f;as made the occa-
sion an opportunity Of .iss1i1g one Of his
edicts to those whom be claims as within his
Dominion, as insulting in its character, as it
is false and presumptious in its logic or its
facts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-28
John W. MCCURDY,
Supervisor Osborn Township.

Supervisor Osborn Township.
CHARLES JOHNSON,
Supervisor Charlestown Township.
When l entered the room the vote was
about being taken, and not knowing the mo-
ton before the Board asked to be excused.
JAMES LOGIC,
Supervisor AveriIl Township.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-10-12
To tho Voters OF OrangehurY, Edge
field, Abbeville, Nevvbefry, Lexinx-
ton, Richland and Fairfield.

FELLOW CITIZENS: After much hesitation,
have consented to be put in nomination
for your Representative in the Congress Of
the United States. Ipub!ish this card, be-
cause. the District is so large and the time
before the election so short that / could
not, if desired, canvass the District. ia
canvass were possible, however, do not
think it becoming or desirable. In my
Judgment, this is no time for q scramble ,,r
Office. 1t seems to me that no one proper
ly impressed with the solcmnity Of the
crisis, and the deicacy and importance Of
the duties to be discharged, could seek the
position merely for the qualification Of per
sonal ambition. For myself, declare that
l have no wish but to serve the State.
In 17oS, South Carolina, through a con-
yention OF her people, became one OF the
United States. She remained amember of
the Union until December, 1860, when,
through another convention OF her people,
she repealed the Ordinance OF 1888. seced-
ed from the United States, and with GER
tain other sister States entered into another
government known as the Confederate
Government. We believed that we had tho
right to secoce and that our security re-
quired it's exercise in cooperation with our
Southern sisters. South Carolina, in 1852,
proclaimed by solemn ordinance the right
of secession. 1t had long been the settled
opinion of the State that she was sovereign
and entitled to all the rights of sovereignty.
She asserted self-government in oraar to
secure her institutions aud principles from
great evils, believed to be imminent. Sc
cession was in the nature of proceeding
quiG tiaae twas conceived in the smrit OF
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-10-12
effect US cheering, we might almost
say, as that resulting from the Con-
necticut elections.
(Chorlestoa Ne,cs, 9Th.

A Western paper gives the follow
ing notice:
All notices of marriage, where no
bridecake is sent, will be set up in
small type, and polSed into some out
landish'corner of the paper. Where
a handsome piece of cake is s = it
will be put conspicuously in urge
letters; when gloves or other bride
favors are added, u piece Of illustra-
tive poetry Will be given in addition.
When, however, the editor attends
the ceremony in propria persona, and
kisses the bride, it viii have especial
notice-very large type, and the most
appropriate poetry that can be beg
ged, borrowed, stolen, or coined from
the brain editorial.