Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-14
LOCAL IFtl1Rs.

nas perVaoeu our town; In common with coun-
ty and State, It giAdachs our heart to witness
the commetdasis energy and enterprise with
which otf citizens have entered upon the work
of ''re-cdfstruttiot!" The stern necessities
of the people, no less than waking UP from
that enatGi which has pervuded all the marts
of ttsiRess, les had the most salutary effects.
as @s see daily manifested by the new i'm
PfoT0tients III our midst, ind the coed taste
and liberal expenditure which is being made.
WE still have many of the dilapidated and
sthouldering ruins of the "wild carniyals of
VAR to mar the fair proportions of our hith-
etto eohely village, but we hope with time,
perseverance and patience, its footprints may
be etfac6d, and all things soon move again as
"merry as marriage bell'
In this connection, we mention for the in
formation of our distant friends, to whom the
local record of the places is as familiar as
Household words, that our fine Court house.
the old dingy Jail and the new Market house,
arc among the things that were. The de-
struction of these buildings will remain last
Ing stigma to its perpetrators, and sorry
monument of the wanton waste and cruel de-
structlon OF war. As soon IS the status of
curcounty is determined, we presume of course
these buildings will be reconstructed, and
our town again assume its natural and legal
right as the ''shire" town of the county =
Anything other than this, would be but SIM
ply absurd.
OF the destruction, by fire or otherwise, of
the large property of Mes<rs Srdler the fine
residence OF Andrew Hunter, the beautiful
country seat Of the late Robert NForthinoton
the accidental burning Of DR.. Masop's imI
posing cdifice, and Cf the innumerable STA
blcs, out-houses and fences, We do not propose
to speak, us our object is rather to seek ont
some words OF cheer as to the future, than ut
ter idle Lamentations as to the past
Oh the west corner of the Sadlcr prop
crty, Mr.. David Howell has erected a fine
st6re-room, 20 by 10 feet; and designs put
ting in glass front With such other adorn-
ments as taste and q liberal expenditure can
effect. The wood work Of this BUILDING has
leen executed by Mr.. benjamin TomInson
and his assistants, and the speedy execution
OF his contract furnishes but another evidence
OF the nntlrlng industry and perseverance with
which he prosccutes whatever he takes in
hand. Messrs. Tutw1Ier and Rohr executed
the masonry, which is guaranty as to it's du-
rabllIty. Mr.. H., With his accommodates,
ana experienced sons, expect to occupy their
new quarters during the present week, and
we wish to them abundant success.
The old Established, and long and IA
vorably known sto46 house of Mr.. II. Kevs is
occupied as heretofore BY Mcssrs Kearsley &
Sheerer. They have made various alterations
anu improvements in their commodious loom.
and Its appearance is more attractive than
ever They have on hand very large and
varied assortment of goods, and are Offering
them, rs we are assured, at extraordinary low
prices tor the times. Their old CUSTOMERS no
doubt, will soon find them out
The efficacy of paint, When applied
with taste and skill, we have never seen more
strlklngiy cxemplifcd, than has been done BIZ
those most excellent wofkmen, Mcssrs. HINES
and Monroe, on the Drug Store of AisCnitl
Il Bro. Its hitherto dingv counters and
shelves, equally solnbrc looking walls and
drawers, look now as fresh and white. as if
they had just come from tic hands of the
builder. Nj. J. 3. Small has been executin~
various alterations as to the interior of the
room, all Of which Ens been done With his
usual good taste and woIkmanlike manner
lie Is now removing the antiquated bow-win
dowsi intending to Substitute large glass in the
tEoHt With such OTHER improvements as the
progressive spirit OF Improvement among our
people may suggcsF
Our next door acighbors, Mcssrs. Lack
land Il Aisquith, though of humble prctGnsions
as to their area, yet more than make up by
the energy and enterprise with which they
prosecute their business. We are assured by
connoiseurs that lie @Roicast Cigars ard To
bacco, Smoking and chcwing,( hat has ever
been offered III our town is to be had ut their
establishment. Pipes, snuils and all other
articles IN their line Of business will be found
always on hand. These gentlemen receive
daily, numerous copies Of the leading political
and miscellaneous papers of Baltimore, New
ork and Philadelphia, and will supply them
slngIy, or by the week, month or year. at
prices but trifc over the publishing price.
-Ofour good friend Blessing, we have
so much to- say that VIE are almost inclined for
the want Of space to say nothing: He has
returned from the wars with his spirits as
bouyant and energy undaunted as ever. The
hardshlps which he has endured. and the
rough contacts nc HHS met With, seem but to
have enlarged the generosity of his nature,
and made him more c;,!scr to minister to the
wants OF the community, than in the days of
"auEd-lang>syne" 70 his old stand as ever,
the little ones foe; by scores. whilst children
or larger growth find much to crafty the pal
ate or please the fancy lie has Just started
III the tide OF successful operation" his Oys-
ter Saloon, ARD he is known and recognized
OF all men as 'eiHg ou ti,it in this department.
Ills services ct the bridal feasts or social par
ties are in as much requisition as hitherto,
and he renders them with his accustomed
alacrity and good taste. May his shadow
never grow less
NLoSSrs Z u L.. e q,