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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
Terrible Warning.

The following are the particulars (takcn
from the Pittsburg CattOlic,) of an item
which has been published
On Thursday, the 18th instant, prisoner
by the name Of Holmes, was struck with APP
oPlcxy while giving uttcrance to the most
horrid blasphemies, and died the next day.
The case was SO remarkable that it was re-
ported in all the dailies the same week. A
few days ago all the circumstances connected
with the horrible affair were described to us,
and we give them almost word for word, as
we received them from several respectable
parties, Protestant rs well as Catholic, and
possessing the best means of Information.
Thompson (for Holmes was only nm as
sumed name) he'd been several years, perhaps
four or five, in the penitcntiary, having been
convicted of horse stealing. He was pos
sessed Of a vigorous constitution and though
an educated and intelligent man, was pros
tcssed infdci, and accustomed on all ucca-
sions, to use language of most proianc and
blasphcmous character. He was employed at
shoe-making, and on the fatal Thursday while
engaged, entered into conversation ION reli-
gious subjects with the only other prieoner
in his cell, a Protestant, working at the same
trade. Thompson asked his companion if his
mother was a Christian being answered in
tho affirmative, he observed that Christianity
could be proved from the Bible.
Thompson answered: s'the Bible is like an
old fiddle-you can play any tune you please
upon it. When reminded that at least the
Divine character of the Founder of Christian
ity was clearly set forth in the Bible, Thomp-
son asserted with great vehenence, that s'Jc-
sus Christ was bastard, aud His Mother a
- name which none but the vilcst ruff
fan would apply to even the most degraded
woman. Thompson had hardly given utter
ance to these horrible words, when his cell
mate observed that he was falling from the
bench on which he sat, and, catching him in
his arms gave the alarm.
A physician was summondcd Immediately,
but the case was beyond the reach of medical
skill. Some said the poor man was attacked
by appoplexy, others might suspect that he
had been struck by the hand of God. There;
with distcnded pupils, palsied tongue, and
rigid limbs, lay the Wrctched blaspiemer.-
After twenty-four hours spent in this condi-
ton, he passed to his final account
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
aHNHRAb aRaRY.


This renowned chieftain is the radical can
didate for Governor of pennsylvania. That
State has many true, honorable and brave men
living within its limits, but Geary is not one
of them. The people of Jefferson county
will remember this pretcutious warrior-his
doughty deeds, and his deeds that were net
doughty. They remember how the distin-
guished Asllby, at the head of some five or
six hundred men, chased him from Bolivar
Heights, in October, 1861; and how, after
Ashby had held the hill all day and retiring
to Halltown, and there. encamping, that
Geary returned to tho point, and there picked
up an old broken down, useless twenty-fonr
FOUNDER, on the breach of which he wrote,
or said he. wrote, that famous dispatch which
told how he, with mere handful of men had
defeated Ashby and his Eve thousand picked
Virginia cavalry, and ever SO much artillery.
. But he failed to tell how 'Ashby encamped in
his sight and he did not dare to attack him.
nor how he fearing that Ashby would drive
at him again, retreated in the dark and
re-crosscd the Potomac-seeking safety
among the mountains of Maryland. Nor.
does he tell that the prisoners he took then
were not soldiers but only citizens staying at
their own houses which happened to be on
the battle-ground. Wo also remember him
for his two famous marches to and beyond
Charlesto%n, Smelling all the woods in front
of him as he advanced, and of his arrest and
Imprisonment of all the male citizens, nom
combatants of the town and neighborhood,
and all this when there was no enemy any
where near his path and We remember him
with love that is beyond telling its depth, for
the savage courtesy and beastly politeness
which he extended to our women, children
and old men. Grary was rare soldier and
will make equally rare Governor of the old
keystone State: For the honor of the truly
brave men of the army, for the honor of the
people of the ncighboring State, we sincerely
hope that this boaster and brute will meet
such rcbuke and disgrace this day week as
will compel him to hide his head and stiffen
his tongue to all future sight and hearing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
pALT1MoRR MARKErs.

The following are tho quotations of the
Baltimore market on Saturday last Flour,
City Mills Superfne $1,000 tos s1O75; Ex-
ira SIS %; Welsh's Family $1,000. There
was no decided change in the price of Wheat,
and Corn advanced to 81 for prime white and
SO cents for prime yellow. Oats were about
the same; receipts of white Wheat were
about 1856 bushels, and of rcd G,G7O bush>
els; the only sale of the former reported was
$50 bushels inferior at 1915; some choice
lots for seed sold at extreme rates from So
to 81 of red sales were at 1852 to 81 80 for
common to fair, and s2.S5 to SO for good
to prime, the latter for milling and ship
ment. Receipts of Corn were $500
bushels with sales as above named. OF Oats
receipts were 6,570 bushels, which sold at so
to So cents weight, the bulk at SO to 81 cents.
OF Rye S35 bushels offered, with sales of Els
bushels Maryland at 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

CHANGE -Messrs. BEnREND & COLD
SMITH having dissolved partnership, the
former retains the old mercantile stand and
is now receiving an entire new stock. As
the ininitab!e Miss JULIA has become Mrs.
g., she will of course give more attention
than ever to the taste and wants of the lady
customers. Mr.. GOLDSMITH has fitted up,
through the skill and mechanism of Mr. B.
TOmlinson aud other of our artisans, really
neat and beautiful store-rOom opposite the
Bank, in which he is opening general sup
ply of ready-madc Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hats and all other articles usually kept in re-
tail stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
THE "INDRPENDENT DEM0CRATY
TO BE RE- les ESTABLISHED.
EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMEXTS TO
SUBSCRIBE

A VALUABLE PRIV ATE RESIDENCE,
containing nine srcN finished rooms, tcah
Kitchen GHi alt other necessary ant
buildings attached toyetAcr miih a GVye
and productive G0y,Ien. 1cM be gietm as
a bonus to sHGScribcyS!
THE MATERIAL, PRESS AND FIXTURES Of
Il the % INbEPHNDEST DEMocRAr,' having been
Destroyed during the war, have not sbccn Rblo
sIhcc 10 rc-estNSlIsh 1t DcsiTous however OF doing
So aud believing the time has when il eau
once moro strike trcnCiiant blows of ydrC, in de-
fence pl Constitutional liberty nd in remittance
that icll spirit OF puTitanism which Hccs fastcu
on our body polite the upas OF niirlisn and So
cialistc quality, and believing that stirring times
arc before US, in which the stability of republican
government will he tested / am anxious to I0unrh
the a. Democrat" more ia defence of tho
Union aud the Constitution.
shall make oil the spccialticF of the DINO
crnt the publication ia successive numbers III the
rolls Of all the military Organzaii tons which were
raised in the Valley during the late gigantic con-
tcs thus prcscTN ing in durable form the uT
all those whose heroic, but fruitlcss exploits will
live to the end of time.
In order to obtain the means to reissue the
"DEMooRAT,"i propose tOIssue . 800 certificates Of
subscription at So "a oh, the hoIdcrs of these GER
hca'ea To be entitled To years subscription ia
the paper, and ChnnCc tO secure "a free gilt the
above named valuable property. The award Of
Ownership OF the property will I've perfectly Impair
thai, and will be conducted by three dsintcrGsIed
gentlemen selected by the subscribers present.
The decision to be made the pre- scH ON the st
day of January, IS6T-at which tino n deed in fees
simple for the property will bc made 10 the subscF-
Der adjudged entitled To it by the committee, and
iuIi possession given the let OF April, 1907.
October 9 1866
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

sHAMEFUL.-The Supervisors of this
county, at their meeting on the 18th ult, ap-
propriatcd three thousand dollars for the pur-
pose of building Jail in Shephcrdstown,-
In the course of but short time more, and
there is scarce a sane man in the county, but
what believes, its only use will be a resting
place for the owls and bats. That the coun-
ty scat should be permanently located in that
respectable but isolated Burg, is past the Gre
dulity of even Radicalism to credit Yet to
crafty the within of the powers now in au-
thority, the tax-paying people are burthened
with three thousand dollars, which, for all
public utility, might as well be scattered in
tho bed of the Potomac river.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
BUSINESS NOTICE.


We should ike to correct false impression
which seems to have seized upon the minds
ofsauitc number of our patrons, that their
papots are to run on from year to year, with
out being paid for. We never contemplated
any such arrangement when we renewed the
publication CT our paper. We started out to
do a cash business, and after the expiration
Ct this year, intend to adhere to it.
In one montl, moro, our present subscrip>
ton year will expire, and VIC now notify those
who wish the paper for the next year that
they must pay between this and the 1st of
November, as after that date we shall discon-
tinqe every paper that is not paid for. Those
who are indebted for the present years sub
1scription-whO have read our paper ezevcn
months at our expense-arc notified that fur
Their Indulgence cannot be extended them
If they fail to pay during this week, their
papers will be discontinued, and their ac-
counts collected by law.
TO those of our subscribers to whom we
have enclosed accounts, and who have paid
no attention to them, We have to return our
thanks for their indifference, whilst we beg
to assure them that VIC Shall be as Indifferent
i in the future as they have been in the past
We cannot afford longer to furnish the pa
Per for nothing.
70 Between this and November 1st We mean
10 open new subscription book, upon which
shall be entered the name of every subscri-
Der who pays US, and none other We do not
mean to extend indulgence single week to
any one. We take it for granted that those
who want the paper are willing to pay for it,
and those who do not want it need not take it.
Persons knowing themselves indebted for
advertising or job work, are requested to
make payment at once.
go No more subscribers wanted unless accom>
panied by the CASH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

enthusiastically Council of the Cor
poration of Winchester have a bill under
their consideration, providing for the re-
demption OF its notes issued during the war.
This would put several dimes in tile pockets
of many, and be but an act of justice to the
holders. How as to the several hundreds of
similar currency put forth under like cir
cumstances by our own corporation, as we'll as
those Of Shcpherdstown and Smithfield? An
exhibit as to the condition Of things, is at
least due to the public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

CATTLE.-Over i've hundred head of fat
cattle have passed our town within the last
ten days, destined for the Eastern market
The only really good lot VIC have noticed,
however, was from Rockingham, the others
looking more like the "stock cattle" of other
days than the mammoth steers VIC heard of
in oldcn times as going from the Valley. A
number of fine Western sheep have been sold
throughout the county, and there is good
usual number in quantity if not so good in
quality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
LOCAL MISCELLANY.


WEST VJRGINIA-The pretended election
IN this bogus State, in which only about one
fourth OF Its intelligent, tax paying and loyal
votels are allowed to participate, will come
oil on the fourth Tuesday in October. 1t is
to be for National, State and County officers,
and is exciting much interest among the I'm
ION loving but Office hunting patriots. The
candidates of the Conservatives, or National
Union State Ticket" is to be found in our
columns from week to week, whilst as to the
selected representatives of the Radical wing,
We know nothing and care less. The present
fungus upon the body polite, Gov. Bore
man, we believe, is re-nominated for the same
Office, and if fraud unparalleled, and outrage
upon the elective franchise unprecedented in
any civilized State can avail, he will most
likely be elected. Ia this county, the Rad
icals claim they will have things all their
own way, as the cards have been packed to
suit, but the Conservatives intend to meet
the issue and have invoked Convention to be
held in this town on Saturday next, 9th inst,
for the purpose of nominating suitable candi>
dates for the respective Offices, and If posi-
bic concentrate their entire strength rs unit
We hope good may come from the PROPOSE
ton, as the present condition of things may
be bettered and can't be worsted. The can
dldate of the Conservatives for Governor, Col.
6 IL. SM1TL, OF hanaWha, VIII address the
people of Jefferson, in this town on Thursday
week, 18th inst, and we hope the people
generally may be be in attendance, as it will
be matter of much curiosity to "outsiders"
to know the paternity of their State, or re-
ceive an impartial expose of the Ubiquitous
deeds which have been perpetrated under its
sovereign authority. Col. S. is an old and
experienced politician, and will open to the
core, we hope, the Ubiquitous doings of the
whole corrupt bogus concern.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

DEDIcATIoN.-Gov. Henry A. Wise is to
deliver the Address on the occasion of dedi-
eating the "Stonewall Cemetery at Winches"
ter, on the 25th instant. There will be an
immense turnout, as the re-intcrment of the
gallant Ashby by his surviving comrades in
battle, will occur on the same day. A cola
ton is being prepared for all who may BE in
attendance. and the known hospitality of the
people of Winchester, will insure a cordial
greeting to participants in the melancholy
ceremonies. We shall expect to see large
representation f.om Jefferson, and hope our
citizens generally will make arrangements in
time. The railroad company, no doubt, will
furnish the usual accommodation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
CONSERVATIVE STATE TICKET.

SONoti4tP AIN Il GtATE TICKET.
Below VIC give the names of the candidates
nominated at the Conservative Convention
hold in Parkersburg in August last j:
For Governor,
COL. B. II. SMITH, of Kanawha.
Secretary of State,
JUDGE j. w. KENNEDY, of jefferson.
Auditor,
CAPT. PETER DARNEf;.
Treasurer,
CAPT. J. S. BURDETT.>
Attorney General,
N. RICHARDSON, of Wheeling.
$40 Supreme Court,
CALEB BOGGESS.
:. For Congress First District.
COL. D. D. JOHNSON, of Tyler.
Second District.
MAJ. e. W. ANDREWS, of Berkeley,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

PnoToGRAPHIC.-That experienced and
truthful delineator of the human phiz, Mr.
\. Il. SMITH, gives notice that he will only
keep open his Gallery, in this town, month
longer, and those in want Of pictures must
make immediate application. The work exc
cutcd by Mr.. S. cannot be surpassed by any
artist of the day, and as he well says, those
who wish to 'secure the shadow ere the sub
stance fade, should give an immediate call at
his rooms opposite the "Carter House."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

na- The organ of the "dioinc mounte-
bank' who lcctured at the Christian Asso-
citation rooms, on, the evening of September
4th, is considerably agitatcd that VIC should
have arraignod it for lack of editorial courtc-
sy, and charactcrizes our notice of its organ
ship as low fling at the paper. 1t may
have been a /" low fling" but no other would
have reached the mark at which it was aim
cd. 1t was necessarily low to be truthful.
AS to the vast amount of conceit of tho
Spirit editor, of which the organ speaks SO
glibly, the charge is disprovcd by the fact
THAT he takes any notice of the mountebank
or his organ. No man with very high es-
innate of his own powers would condescend
to controversy with such parties, and We
feel certain degree of shame that we have
felt it incumbent upon US to do So IF the
Free Press can make anything by espousing
the cause of this g bloodhound of Zion,''
aud acting as scullion for him, we perhaps
ought not to compluin.g We leave an Impair
tial public to Judge between them and the
the editor of Tins paper.
Mr.. BENZ. b. WELSH will accept our
thanks for two very finc pumpkins
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

CoRN.-Small quantities of new Corn have
already been delivered at $500 per barrel,
which will be, We should think, about the
ruling price. The crop of the country is
prolific one, and the quality very superior
The Potato crop is abundant, but tho quality
inferior, though retailing at sl.00 per bushel.
Old Corn is worth only 60 or 65 cents per
bushel, though our merchants are retailing
meal at go
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

oYsTERs. The season is at hand when
our epicureans begin to long for the Bivalye,
and our restaurants are making more special
efforts than ever for the accommodation of
the public, Mr.. j. b. BRowN in the base
mcnt of tho Garter House, is first in market,
and his skill aud experience at the business,
guarantees satisfaction to all who may give
him q trial
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

A CALL.-Thc Rev. Isaac Gibson, who
has SO ably and acccptably ministered to the
spiritual wants Of our people for the last six
years, has received and accepted call to the
Beaver Dam Episcopal Church, in the county
of Hanover, Va. lie preached a farewell
sermon to the p E. Congregation, of this
town, on Sabbath, and delivered the regular
monthly address before the Christian Associ-
alton on last evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

PAsToRAL-The Rev. Mr.. HOPKINS is
expected to arrive in town during the present
week, and will enter upon his ministerial du-
ties as Pastor of the Presbyterian Church on
Sabbath next. The ladies connected with
the Church have had it put in the best con-
dition, and we hope the ministrations of its
chosen Shepherd will prove alike. agreeable
to himself as eficaoious to his charge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

CoAL-The season of the year is at hand
when all who are able, should procure their
winter fuel. Dr. STARRY, we notice, is re-
ceiving, at tho Depot, a good supply of Cum
berland Coal, which he is offering by the ton
or carlsbad, at prices much reduced from last
wiRter. Anthracite will be ordered, WREN
desired. Good seasoned Oak Wood; is now
selling at $3.50 per cord
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

EXPERIMENTATION town is giving evil
dencc daily of the enterprise of our people,
and the desire on the part of all to recon
struct their habitations as they once were,
even if no Improvement is permitted in their
political or legal status, as we are sure there
is 'better day coming" and honest white
men will yet be awarded some rights in the
land of their fathers and the cherished home
of their childhood
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
R1ano-Eortea.
Sa1a
CHARLES III. STIEFF.

CHARLES III. STIEFF,
MANUFACTURES of First Premiun, G AND
W and SQUARE PIANOS. Factories 81 ami ~;
Samden street, and IS and AZ Perry street near
1Saltlinorc and Ohio Railroad. VVARE-ROON
TlSaORE, Md. -
mas always ON hand the largest stock Of PIANOS
Ih me city My new Grand Scale OVcr-sIruny A.
9a,,I. treble Pianos are Pronounced by the ANA
anu professors to be tho best Piano manuiar-
sureo- We warrant them free OF every fault for
nv years. aud the privilege of exchange within
purchaser. ''-'''-s 10y ~ H Nt
SECONDHAND PIANOS.
always on hand-S5Oto $500. Ni:ISlDElNs sna
PARLOR ORGANS from the best ma tcrs -
Nv have permission TO refer to the ,lIowine. fcf
sons VINO hive our Pianos use-DS Rcntcls. AVN,
Resn, w = g Butler. Richard G Williams. DenhIs
Danicls benjamin II Harrlson, in Jc fIcrsi1 ep,,rl
and James l. Cunningham, S e Cunninrhain NJ
COD Sel6ert, fsenjamin Speck, Andrew Rowlnan
George HOkes Jacob Miller, Charles r Coo IafaSs
Denny, Lemuei Campbell, Rev ME- Hair, in BerlCes
g- For further particulars, apply to ID + liar.
HiSONs Agr nts ShePhe rdsIoW-n. -
Terms liberal. A call is solicitcd
October ?, lS66-%ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
Conservative County Convention.

The Conservative Voters of the different
Townships Of Jefferson county, are earnestly
urged to hold Township Meetings, and APP
point Delegates to County Convention, to
be held at CharIestown, on
SATURDAY, tie GU dug of October,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the House of Delegates, and for the various
county offices to be filled at the approaching
election. JOHN w. KENNEDY,
CAhn'n E.c. Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
NEW ADvRRTIsEMENTs
NnTIGR.

THE Books and Accounts of REDMAN & f.tR.
u SON, late prOl,rietors of the Carter House -.
have boon placed in my hands. by Mr. Rcdman, surA
Viving partner and George w. Eichelberrer tSS1,
Administrator Of James D. Gibson. deceased for
settlement, Parties knowing themselves indebted.
TO the above firm arc requested t. make immediate
payment and save costs.
WILLIAM H. TRAvERS.
Charlestown, October :. lse6-ste
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02

NEW GooDs.-O Our merchants are now re-
ceiving and opening as large and choice as
sOrtment of goods as was ever brought to the
town. See advertising columns of the Shirt
as to the varieties, and the places where to
find bargains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
NEW GOODS.

NEW GOODS. s. s,
ME arc now receiving our stock Of FALL md z
w WINTER GOODS, - which we invite tic AZ (
tention of our customers and the public GENERALLY,
OF ?. kEARSLEY 8 SHEERERs 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-10-02
DR.. j. v. SIMMONS,


HAVING permanently heated here tenders Eis
Al PROFESSIONALS SERVICES TO the citizen Of
Jefferson and adjoining counties in all operations
pertaining to DENTAL SURGERY After an ex-
Perlence Of nearly ten years, he feels confident that
he can please all who favor him By their atroua re-
TEETH mounted upon Engfizh aud
American Rubber, IN the very best IIraiIucr and
guaranteed 70 give satisfactinn
-. Ny TERMS SHALL BE NODRRA 'TE. and
made known previous 70 operating II desired He
can be found at ali times durin = The day a IIfs
ottice IN the CARTER HOUSE, CharIestoEa, Va
-. UnexcePtionabIe references given when de-
sirea. [Juiy q, I666-iv.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-10-20

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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-05-29

daddle' Of the other warnings but the following
gots u.s.:
sSALT LAKE CITY, April, 1906.
"Mr. Editor Videue IF you don't quit abusing
stonhouse and the Mormons, we'll come and marry
you. We don't mean blood, but we won't stand
to have Stenhouse maligned; SO look out.
'27 MORMON WOMEN"
we, weaken on tho turn. Will some ono take
our place? '27 Mormon WomanP We apologize.
We don't edit the Videttc-Stenhouse is good
fellow--a bravo man-and no look dog in
tho face! Besides, he nevsr did borrow pair of
ablo sinners! Don't shoot this wayl we are not
tho mani 27 wivesl Well go!