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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
NOTICE OF

We publish to-day a copy Of Judge Ken
nedy's notice of contest to Attorney General
Hall, which will be read with interest. The
points made by Judge X. are all well taken.
and if the case is to be tried by upright and
honest men, the present Attorney General
will never be allowed to decide questions Of
property or liberty Of the citizens of this
circuit.
There is one point, however, that we think
is so conclusive OF the case, that no man In
his senses will dare to controvcrs it. By
constitution of West Vir-is;a+9ya' counties Of
Pendleton, Hardy, Hampshire and Morgan
are erected into the 10th Judicial Circuit;
and Boreman's proclamation ordering the cleo
ton, was for an election i'll the 10th Judi
cal Circuit to FIJI the vacancy occasioned by
the removal Of Judge Kennedy by the Legis-
lature. Judge KS former commission stated
that he was the duly elected Judge Of the
10th Judicial Circuit, composed Of the conn
ties Of Pendleton. Hardy, Hampshire anI Nor
gan, and as such, and for these four counties,
he was qualified, After this qualification,
the Legislature added Burkelcy & Jefferson
counties to the 10th Circuit, Notwithstanding
the constitution had fixed the limits Of that
circuit, and had also provided that the couu-
ties Of Berkeley, Jefferson and Frederick, i.
they should become q part Of West Virginia,
should compose the 11th Circuit. Now, by
Boreman's figures, the 10th circuit, COM
posed of the four counties above ranol, end
throwing out the Berkeley and Jefferson vote.
give Judge *. a majority OF bctwccn five
six hundred over the Attorney General.
But we expect to see it officially and forever
settled, bet re the contest can be determine
that Burkcley and Jefferson, are not only not
Il part of the 10Th Circuit, but are not 4 part
of the State of West Va. never have been,
and never will be; had no right to vote in
that, or any other election, for Judge or any
other officer, in that State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
OPENING EYES.

Some of the New England Radicals are be-
ginning to open their eyes to the fact thatthe
State of Virginia has four Senators instend of
the Constitutional allowance of two, and are
d~enouncing their own act creating the new
state. See what the Hartford Times says:-
'Several Virginia papers are discussing the
feasibility of rcuuiting the State by the ABB
s~or2tion Of West Virginia. The subject is
come up in consequence of the attempt of the
State of West Virginia to get possession OF
the counties of berkeley and Jefferson, a.
gainst the wish of the inhabitants, by the
same JS"ticiOHs process by which the State
was originally divided. If there is any legit-
innate process by which the two Virginias can
be consolidated into one. Congress tdiU read
lily gioe ats assent. Two Virginia Senators
will thus be got rid of. In fact, Congress
would not have consented to the division Of
the State if the result of the war had been
forseeu. 1t was an act Of taithlessness aud
desperation"
This is plain talking, but we did not expect
80 hear it so soon. There must be a screw
loose somewhere. Wiley and Van Wrinkle,
the ". V. Senators must be too conservative
to suit the tastes of the New England radi-
Gals; must certainly be known to look upon a
white man as better than a negro, and to be
opposed to giving the "African gentlemaa'
the right of voting, holding offices of honor
or trust, or mixing with white folks rpon
terms of social equality.
We can point out a mode by which tie
Times, and others Of the same way Of think
ing. can accomplish rheirdesire of getting rid
of these two extra Senators, and it is simply
this: Carry the case TO the Supreme Court Of
the United States. That tribunal can 90 moth
ing else than adjudge the whole matter as ut
terly unconstitutional and therefore null and
void. When the proposet creation of West
Virginia was being discussed in Congress, it
was openly avowed that it was in the teeth of
the Constitution OF the United States, for the
reason that the legislature of Virginia had
never given its consent; that the only governs
ment of the State Of Virginia known to the
Federal Constitution was that at Richmond,
of which John Letcher was the head and
front. Congress swallowed the proposition.
however, as u "War 1Tcasurc;" but the Su-
preme Court annot be guided by the opin-
ions of military men, or by military ~necessi-
ties-the Constitution, and the laws passed in
pursuance thereof, arc alone to be considered
by it; and as that august tribunal is generally
thought to be composed of the ablest lawyers
of the land, free from party and all other
prejudices, the West Virginia military neccs-
sity will be declared no longer existing, and
the State ordered to return to its former
condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

E~ All persons who may feel disposed to
contribute money to aid Judge Kennedy in
his contest with Attorney General Hall
and we hope that our citizens will do so
generally and generously-can leave their
subscriptions with either 1t. New, at Har-
per's Ferry, Robert Lucas, Jr., at Shepherds
town, or Robert w. Baylor, near Charles
town, whom Judge K. requests to receive the
same.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
Dio1.

On the 25th September. 1852. Of Consumption
GFO. w. IA NES. agri y years, a member Of
Col. X. ". Baylor {, vniry
This excellent young man was a native Of NTassn-
Chusctts, tut raised ON Virginia soil from infancy
70 manhood. he was an advocate of a cause he be.
Iicvcd to be just, and was one OF the very few born
in the North who gave adhesion to the South in the
struggle for Independence.
The virruuus principles which hdora@d thC'pri-
Vatc character OF young Hawks. were no l'Ss'
strongly marked IN he TAI thiul performance of tho
duties Of the soldier. 4 slender constitution how
ever, soon gave way under the pressure Of expo
sure and hardship, and lac i now cntuirbcd as an
other sacrifice To the horrors - war.
Ia thts town on The 23d Of October last, JOHN
JAMES, son Of GnUrEc and Susar Watson, aged
4 years, II inOEIh- aTd - duvs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
BUSINESS NOTICE.
same.

In resuming the publication of this paper,
our intention was to adhere as closely to the
CASH System, as tke impoverished condition
of the country would justify, and to this end,
we selected and announced responsible agents
in different parts Of the county, to whom our
subscribers might, as a matter Of convenience,
pay there subscriptions. A large proportion
Of our patrons however, seem to indulge the
misrepresentation that we are still pursuing
the old crc'H system, and that they can pay
their subscriptions any time during the year,
or any time thereafter. We wish respectfully
to disabusc their minds of this error, and APP
peal to those who wish to take the paper to
remember that our terms are cash, and that
where Indulgence is extended, it is an excep-
ton to our rule. The following gentlemen
arc cur agents to whom you can pay your sub
scrirtions:
BcryyrjUe-WILLIAM A. NGsEwARNER.
M6h"c~uy-JOHN L. SHAULL.
SUPPLEMENTARY. S.. RENTCH.
Kubic'orM-DR. JESSE STOCKER.
UnHt0wH-JOHN II. STRIDER.
Dutf9h{S-IGILLERy & JOHNSON.
RpPor-M. i. FRYER.
Persons receiving their papers at Post OF,
fees where we have no AGENTS announced.
may send US their money by mail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

We are glad to learn that the citizens OF
Berkeley county, are aroused on the subject
of their State relations, and havo-mcmorial-
lied Congress and the Virginia Legislature,
in large numbers, upon the subject. We
have always been satisfied that the annc1a-
ton Of that county to the West Virginia con-
Germ, was as distastcful to the mass Of lis
citizens, as it was in the case OF Jcforson.-
No more fragrant outrage was ever pcrpctratcd
upon a free people, than this 1orciblc addition
of these two counties to " Borcman's concern
out at Wheeliug;"-unless, indeed, it was
the creation of the new State at the time and
under the circumstances it was accomplished
by a Congress desperate to its supposed emil
itary necessities" and if Gov. Picrpoint had
done his whole duty, we would not now have
to raise our voice against ' the deep da1nna~
ton of our taking Off" But there is a way
to get out of our troubles still open to us, in
common with the citizens of the so>callcd
West Virginia, and that way is through the
Supreme Court of the United States.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
nv employs seven thousand men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

h5~TOM DIXON, "a free negro bog well
known in this town. was tried at the recent
term of the Circuit Court of Frederick Coun-
ty, Md, for RAPE upon white girl II years
of age, and sentenced to the Penite ntiary for
three years. We learn there was some con-
fict in the evidence, which accounts for the
moderate punishment of so heinous offence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

HB~Our former county boy, SO we'll known
and universally respected, JEFF. THOMPSON,
has embarked in the Commission business in
New Orleans with one Of the largest firms of
the City. His distinguished no~toriety in the
late war as Brigadier General, was second 10
but few others in the Confederate Army.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

EgToNET BLUE. the well known Ostler
and faithful old waiting>ser7ant of a genera
ton that has now well nigh passed away, died
suddenly in this town on Tuesday last. He
was aged about IS years, and we doubt if
there was a colorcd man in the county 50 well
known.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

E5The Nartinsburg "Ne,g Era" says
that a large school is soon to be opened for
the benefit Of the negroes in that town, and
the teachers are to be ladies from Nassachu-
sets. The Era further says-"We have
not yet heard where they are to board, but
suppose they viii bring their board with
them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05
k=A second Tournament came off near

RS~A second Tournament came off near
HarPers-Ferry on Wednesday, 22d ult., in
which a number of Knights participated
The riding is represented as being superb.
The day was closed by a grand ball and mag
nifcent supper at the spacious Factory build
ing, on the Island. Every thing passed off,
We learn, to the entire satisfaction of all in
attendance.
@-several fine fattening Hogs have died
in town during the last week from the present
hog epidemic. In several instances entire
broods of shoats and pigs have been carried
off. 1t is truly unfortunate in scarce times
ike these.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-05

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny employs seven thousand men.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

A Bio THING.-A million is great many,
but two million is more. As incredible as it
may appear Messrs p II. Drake Il Co, of
New York, sell over two million bottles Of
PLANTATION BIrERs year. This is nearly
one hundred and seventy thousand dozen,
which at nine dollars would be over million
and a half dolars Surely, some merit must
attach to an article Of such sale Go where
we will from one end of the country to the
other, we are always in sight of the evidences
of the cabiistic s. T.--lS6O--X. and these
gentlemens energy We would suggest to
them . little more elegance in their rock
painting. The Legislature of New Hampshire
has passed q law against further disGgurng
the White Mountains.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

AN INTEREsTIMG BooE.--We have been
shown a new work, entitled Beauties and
achievements of the Blind 1t contains a
compilation of the writings Of blind authors
exclusively, and is an exceedingly interesting
book of about four hundred pages. The Prin.
cipal theme Of the book, is the achievement
of the mind over physicrl circumstances. -
Mr.. Artman, one of the oompilers of the work,
and himself blind, is now in the city for the
purpose Of selling it. We commend him and
his book to the favorable aud charitable con.
sideration OF our citizens
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

WASHINGTON, October l4.-The Throug at
the White H0nse to-day was unusually large.
The psrdon.seekers there use the ante room
pretty much as they would bar room, smo-
king and chewing tobacco The President
has been working heroicaly at the pile of
pardoBs claiming his signature. About one
thousand were sent to the State Department
to-day to be signed by the Secretary Of State.
1t is now generally understood that no Cab.
met changes will be made until the Southern
States have been 80 far restored TO civil gov.
ernment that Mr.. johnson can with good
grace, select at least two Of his cabiuet adVis-
ers from the South, and thus make his Admin
istration truly national. This will be after
the elections have been held for RepreSe nta>
tives TO Congress in the lately seeded States
1t is evident that the President regards with
favor old Democrats, like himself, who have
stuck to the Union.
1t is ruulored extensively that Thomas B.
Florence, of Pennsylvania, is prominently
considered for Secretary of the Navy He
is preparing for publication a history Of
the secret service Of the Government during
the war, to include not only his own depart
ment, but that OF all others in this service -
1t will contain many startling disclosures,
and the confessions Of number of persons
who have been handled by the Government
detectives.
General Anson G. McCook is appointed
Assessor of Internal Revenue for the l7th
district Of Ohio. This appointment was in
.enddd for his father, who died here a few
days ago,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

New YoRK, October ia Washington
special to the Sunday papers says that an ex-
traordnary rumor prevails here that it is
thought JEFF Davis has escaped from his
place Of confinement, and is now Rhoat in
an ocean bound steamer, probably for
Nassau.
1t will he remembered that Davis has re-
Gently been removed from the casemste in
Fortress Monroe to Carroll Hall, building in
the interior of the fort where he WAS given
comfortable apartments. The story is that on
Friday noon Davis got ont of the fortress in
the disguise of negro stevedore, and got on
board the English steamer, which was waiting
in Hampton Roads.
When the vessel get sail this morning be
reached the deck. 1t is further intimated
that his escape was wiDked at by the highest
officials at Fortress Monroe.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

PERsoNAL-"W We were glad TO sec our en-
terprising young friend, Jeff d Blown, for
mery of this county, but now oi Dayton, who
paid usR flying visit last week, JEFF ia con-
nected with the Dayton Empire, for which he
has been doing business for the past two
years" "--NatioR0( Democrat, Canton, Ohio.
Thanks to you Mr. National As it is my
firm purpose to labor zealousIy for the dissem-
instion Of the doctrines of truth aud justice,
cannot do otherwise than wish to you in
your new enterprise success, and finally, may
victory with all its triumphant results crown
your labors JEFF,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

The Methodist meeting house, on Third
Street, heretofore known as wesley Chapel,
Is about 10 be remodeled into business houses.
Mr. kiefsr, who recently purchased the build
ing, commenced operations this morning, and
has force Of workmen engaged on the
premises, We understand that il is his in
tention TO construct two capacous business
rooms in the lower story, and that the upper
portion of the building will be fitted up as q
public hall for lectures concerts, &c. The
town-clock, in the tower Of the building, ceas-
ed to mote departing ime" several days ago.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16
FeIegraphiC.
LATEsT ME Ws.


LANCAaTER, October IA terrible acci'
dent occurred to the mail train East, on the
Pennsylvania Railroad four miles west Of this
city, about 245 this afternoon, by which niue
persons we're killed, and several others injur-
cd. The train consisted of nine passenger
aud two baggage cars, which was drawn by
two locomotives The axle Of the front
wheels Of the third passenger car broke, and
the bottom Of the car was torn out, many OF
the passengers dropping through on the
track
A coroners inquest is now being held to
identify the bodies
The names of those killed, as far as ascer-
tanned, are Mrs. James p Barr, Of Pittsburg
wife VI the Surveyor.general Of Pennsylvania;
Colonel William Butler, of Lewiston, PennN
sylvania, Wisky Inspector under Governor
Curtin, at Philadelphia VIM. H. Butler, a
clerk in tho Surveyor Generals Office, at
Harrisburg. and formerly member of the
Legislature, from Canington County--he is
better known as Barney Butler Also lady,
supposed to be the wife OF Colonel Butler,
another, German lady, from Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, whose name, from the papers
found on her person, is supposed TO be Getty
or Yetts,
The names of the others who were killed
have not yet bee hscertained
Hon. James p. Barr, Surveyor General Of
Pennsylvania, was slightly injured in one Of
his feet
All the killed aud wounded have been
brought to this city, and every attention is
being paid TO the injured.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-We learn that a youn ,
girl named Maggie Bush, employed in the
paper mill of Meade 4 Weston, met with a
serious accident this morning, She was
standing under the hatchway, while the work
men we're engaged in raisiug a bale of rags
to the upper story of tho building, whea the
bale fell striking the girl and throwing her
violently against post near by. Her skull
was badly fractured, and her recovery from
the injury is considered doubtful
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

SoIREEs DRAMATIQUE The entertainment
on Saturday night was enthusiastically re.
ceived by large and delighted audience The
thrilling play of the "Castle Seeptre" was put
upon the stage in magnificent style, and the
part Of "Angela" was beautifully and artis-
cally rende red by Mrs, Perry. She never
fails to win the highest encomiums of the
audience. The active company performed
their respective parts to admiration, and the
play throughout was a complete success
Mr.. Coles, in the "Bst Boy, the concluding
piece, won "lresh laurels
o-night, for the first time here, will be
performed the great drama OF "Ths Phantom, .
in which Mrs. Perry and Mr.. Coles will sus-
tain the leading characters. The presenta,
ton of this splendid and thrilling play has
been received with the greatest enthusiasm
every where, and we have no doubt it will
create a furOre never before witnessed by the
patrons of the drama here Manager Fred
erieks has exerted himself to give the piece
scenic effect hitherto unsurpassed on the
boards OF a Dayton theatre He never dis
appoints. The entertainment will conclude
with Engagements by Sea and Land. We
predict the largest house of the season.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

BH-Boston is excited on the butter ques.
ton. The Post says that large number OF
house-keepers have come to the determine
ton to dispense with the use of butter, with
the exception OF one pound u week for each
family, until it cen be purchased for thirty
cents pound If such a movement we're
generally adopted, it would insure reduced
price of butter. Itwould be well to try the
experiment here.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16
WIN. n. coNoVER,

Magistrate OF Madison TswnshiP
Will attend 10 drawing and acknowledging Deeds,
and the collection OF claims.
He s sfo prepared 20 tend 10 the drawing OF In
stTuments OF writing, correctly, at short notice.
m6daWlY
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16
new York market.

NRW YoaK, October l6.
Cotton frmsr 60a6l. Flour active and
o6Al0 better at % 60a Is for extra State
and l0s9 80 for round hoop Ohio
Wheat steady and lAl better 2 l2s2 II foe
wiuter red western, and 36al 80 ios
amber Michigan Corn active and two cents
lower at s7as8 for unsonnd, and soaslk
for sound. Bye $50 Barley l 10. osts
dull and lower at So Cd. for wsstsra
Beef dull Cat Meat quiet Batter quiet Of
ct 7ss29. Cheese quiet ct sal6c.
Pork frmer at "a Is s3+ 10 for new
mess, and 81 00s3l so for 81 and
Ga Lard 6rmer 24a2s. Whisky frasr
at2 29s2s for western. Petroleum quiet
nominal.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16
RraI ESTATE Agents,
LENTZ & &APPLEGATE.
Real Estate Agents,

Omce 3e3 Third street North SIDE
Opposite Town Clock)
For Sale, Flax Factory, occupied by Messrs. Davie
Co., with machinery, and scres ofland.
A farm 100 acres mile north Of Browns station on
Western n. R., on Twin Creek, well improved
$4,000.
A brick house, cor OfBrown and Ann Ste.
A double frame house on Hess street;
double frame house ON Walnut street
Adoube frame house on Ffh street
farm OF f65 acres, 2H miles from Dayton
A farm OF IL acres, miles from Dayton
A farm Of 90 acres on Greenville r. r,
A farm Of 1893 acres Germantown;
brick house on Fifth street, No227;
farm Of 70 acres, we'll improved, fine brick house,
and best Twin bottom land 4 mile west Of Ger.
mantown.
hrm OF So acres good improvements nj Browns
Station on Western X. u.
A well improved farm Of 100 acres two miles esst
Sonora, on Western railroad
good heuse and large lot on Main street, No 2b4.
farm offs acres on Germantown pike, milea nom
Dayton.
Two small farms, we'll improved adjoining Liberty,
miles from Dayton, OF SO and 20 screa each.
number Of houses and lots in different parts Of the
city. All will be sold cheap.
i've LENTz 4 APPLEGATE. r. u. A.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-10-16

DAYTON, 0etObsF Is, 1885.
(Oorected By HRINeoN 4 AsRIDRR, No. - Jsasrson
atreaIl
TIMOTHY SEEDS 20 pet bush.
FL0UR-Red wheat. el0 50.
WHEAT-old Wheat 81 s5--Nsw Wheat
81 T00l 76
RYk-76.
CORN--40.
OATS-3Oc(933e
BARLEY-1b@Sl 90
BEEF-18@20
BUTTER-6e@66
CHICKENS-26(93O
oRocER1Rs-RETAIL PRIOks
TEAS--$l 6602 90.
C0FFEE-331@43c per pouhd.
SUGAR-l6@20.
COFFEE SUGAR-as per ID.
CRUSHED SUGAR--26e per n
M0LASSES--Sl 400 500 80 per gsi
SYRUP-sl 10.
RIOE-l6c perl h.
LARD--30.
CHEESE-2Oc,
STARCH-l2ac per n
SOAPS-l6o per n.
SH0T-26@30c per n
LEAD-20c per 10.
lObhONO-sVck9vA w PCT W.
WHISKY-S2 o6 for common.
P0TAT0ES--8t per bush
NEW POTAT0ES-5O@16 per bHShsl
APPLES-e3 90.
PEACHES-S5 so per bushsl
HAY-Timothy Ss@lO per ton
WHoLasALz Prices
TEAS--Sl 60@l 80.
C0FFEE-3lA@32.
SUGAR-l6a@l7t
COFFEE SUGAR-2lo per ID.
CRUSHED SUGAR-2Se per lb
M0LASSES-el 1901 20 per gal
RICE-l2ic per ID.
EGGS-20c per doE.
LARD-36.
ToBACCo-7O@Sl 20 per ID.
SH0T-$400 per sack
LEAD--l4o per lb
DRIED APPLES-8s@S2.
BUTTER--35c
CHEESE-l6@l8a.
STARCH-9C9lOc per ID.
SOAPS-l2i@l3A per ID.