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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

UNEXPECTED DEArH.-NIr. VIM, Rome
mus, an estimable citizen of this county, died
at his residence near Unionville on Tuesday
last, aged about so years. His sickness com
meneed with gathering in the nose, which
soon resulted in ercsyphlas, with premonitory
symptoms of typhoid fever, producing death
IN few days after his attack. Mr. r. was
well known to large number Of the people
OF the county, and Universally respected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

Hor WEATHEn.-Thc weather for the last
week has been intensely hot, the thermometer
IN the shade ranging from SO to los. The
deaths occurring in the cities from the heat
Is frish1ul to record, and we fear that cpi>
dem'c must follow in the train. AchiIlis
Dixon, colored man well known to the peo-
Pie OF our county, was overcome by the heat
on Tuesday last, and tainted on the roadside.
He was gotten home with great difficulty, and
has not yet recovered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

Dr.. J. d. STARRY, the Agent of the
W. & P. Railroad at this point is having the
Depot pushed to completion as rapidly as pos
slble: It will be quite an extensive and sub
stantial building, IS by 81 feet, with base
mant under the larger part. The stone work
has been erected by Capt, j. W. RowAE,
and the Carpenters work is being executed
Dy Nr, THOMAS Is. STARRY. The trade at
this point is increasing daily, and the Elf,
cheney and courtesy of Dr. S. in his mpldtu-
dinous labors, is universally commended by
the trading aud travelling public,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

Rs5" The Secretary of State will please &C.
cept our thanks for bound copy Of the "Acts
of the Legislature of West Virginia, Mt its
fourth session, commencing Jan. 1G, 1866.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17
Married.

-, On Tuesday the Sd inst. at the n p Church.
" ashington :ity, by Rev. Georg: D. EdInon gtop !.
nr. BROOK n: EDMONSToN. OF yYashinQtob, D
~ l" Miss ELLA v LASHHORS, Of Martinsbrrg.
On the 2st1 ult, by Rev. II G. NeD,nieI. 10
SEPH A. GAMER and SARAH a KLINE ali Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

- DANIEL n SHEErz, now Consta-
BILE for the Charlestown Township, has been
appointed Town Sergeant. Mr. JouN p.
BROWN is now making an assessment of the
property and tithables in the Corporation, and
as the Board has no funds in hand, speedy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17
.Tha Philaaelnhia eonrantiboa
cirealar from tae t,.ioa National e;5,,,,;,,,

C'reatar from tle ti.ion National (5,nn,;ttce,
The WashingtOn-papors state that n moot.
ing of the members of the two climbs H. ~
National Union and National johnson Club
took place on Monday night, and resolution
was unanimously adopted to consolidate them.
A new organization was formed to consist Of
the two Executive Committees no,o resol,ed
into ono, under the name of the National
Union Executive Committee.
This committee has just issued the follow
ing circular and sent it into all the States and
Territories.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

A WAIF UPoN THE WATERs.-Tbe
Cleveland (Ohio) PIandeaIer of a recent
date, says: Gas crowd were on tho banks
of the CuyahOga. watching the floating masses
swept down by the turbulent waters, an object
was seen short distance from the spot
occupied by the spectators, which excited
not little curiosity. 1t turned out to be a
cradle, and when at the instance of lady it
was drawn to the shore, was found to contain
beautiful child, fast asleep, aad bapniIv
unconscious of the pcrils of this rough com.
incncomcut of its voyage of life. Where it
came from, and who its parents arc, are facts
unknown"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

ToURNAMENT.--It is announced that a
grand tournament will take place ut Arden,
IN berkeley county, ON Saturday the 2lst of
tho present mouth. \ general invitation il
OStended BY tho oommittoO of arrangemontS'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

Mr.. Browns ScuooL-Wc failed to no.
tice in our last issne, that Robert T. Brown.
Esq, so long and favorably known to our citi
zens as ripe scholar and estimable gentle
man, will ro>open his seminary for young la
dies on the 10th Of September next. During
the last session his classes were nearly all fiji
ed by the young ladies of this town and sur
rounding country, and their rapid Advance
ment in all the essentials of thorough and
finished education, has been gratefully appre
ciated by parents, and universally commended
by all who had opportunity OF knowing the
proficiency and superiority of his school
His assistants are fully worthy of the high
confidence reposed in them, and VIC hope the
next next session will be more literally patronized
than any former one
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17
IN pRouRr.n-


The radicals in this district CWest Vir-
ginia). are Beginning to be much. exercised
upon the subject of the succession to Mr.. La
than, in the lower house of Congress. They
don't like Latham and they are determined
to put somebody else in his place, but as every
man OF the party considers himself the only
proper man for the position, the trouble is to
get compromise In This emergency we
want to say a word or SO by way of advice:
Take either Joe. Ghaplipe, of Shepherdstown,
or old linn, of somewhere out about Preston
county. Either of these will suit admirably.
They are both gloriously stupid-Ch apline a
little more so, notwithstanding his every won
derful combination of legal and financial tall
ents, and if stupidity is the order of the day
in this district, then either of these distin-
guishcd thick heads will be entitled to the
candidacy; but if rascality is to be the guide,
then there will not be much choice in the
whole field. In this case the bars. must be
thrown down, and the cry be every fellow for
Washington and nobody for the country, and
their old boss Beelzebub take the hindmost.
Even in this race we think we could Law our
hands on the winning nag-a fellow of in
finite rascality, trained to high perfection,
and with little more speed in the business
than most of his brethren But we don't
think it right just now to. name him. We
reserve the right, however, to put him on the
track at later day; and whenever we do SO,
the people will see that he has vastly superior
claims to any others of the rascally pack, and
the voters, by authority of the supervisors,
will rush to his aid with unparalleled unan-
unity, and full determination to do or die.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17
Philadelphia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
at Winchester.

On Monday of last week, the citizens of
Frederick county, held meeting at VIM
chester, to consider the propriety of sending
delegates to the National Convention at Phil
adelphia. Hon. r. Y. Conrad presided, and
on taking the chair, made the following re-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

DEcEAsED.-A pure and good man has
departed, in the demise of Capt. JAMES w.
GRAY of Berkeley county, Va He was
attacked with pain in the foot and ankle
some eight or ten days preceding his death,
which became SO intense, that modification
ensued, and amputation of the leg above the
knee was resorted to by Dr. H. Mcguire. in
hopes of staying the progress of the singular
and terrible affection which had befallen this
estimable man. 1t was of no avail, however.
and amid extreme suffering and the intensest
grief of friends aud family he died on Tues
day last. Capt. G. was about 60 years ofage,
ripe scholar, an active politician, and as
pure, upright and honest man as ever lived
in the county of Berkeley He filed many
places of position in the county, and always
with honor to himself and satisfaction to
constituency who idolized him. For many
years Mr.. G. was regular contributor to
this paper, and there are some of our readers
yet who will recall the sweet and stirring
strains of his muse, before the blight and
desolation of war that followed his latter
years, had dried up the fountains of his heart,
and with hopes blasted and country lost he
hung his harp upon the willow, never more
to strike its magic Tyre. Peace to his memory,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17
Died.

On Wednesday morning, July IItb, A MA p
infant datghter16f John W. and Nary r. Gardncr.
TOO good for carth--peIhaps too much beloved
Heaven saw. and early claimed her for HE owns
In this town, on the 18th inst, BETTE, laughter
oil VIM. L. and Mary J. Hedges, aged months.
On Saturday morning, July 9Th. At his ,c.i,I.r.,
at Harper's Ferry, Mr.. MESHECH KIRBY. one e
the Oldest and most estmable citizens of that place
in the list year of his age. $3.50
On Saturday, June 23d, aear the sbzr,o,I.,o
Furnace, Sir THOMAS PENVVELL, aeeI59 years.
On Saturday JulyH7, at tho adv tI.scd arc ,,f 90
years, CHRISTINA JACOBS of Lo,idoun countv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-07-17

& OGDEN WARE Tubs, hue kets, Bowls and
w Trays, and BrOOms, for sale by
CHARLES JOHNSON
I AIDES DRESS GOODS and GENTIEMEN,S
IA CAS$lMERES, tor sale by
KEARSi.EY- & SIIEERER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
The Cepperhead Tactics.

Il is the evident intention of the Cop
perhead party, to wait until just before
election, and then announce a candi
date for Judge. The Union nomination
was made month ago, election comes
off in two weeks from next Tuesday, aud
vet there is an ominous silence in the
opposition party. The fact is, they know
their only hope of success lies in the at
tempt to surprise the people, by some
unexpected stroke of political strategy.
They know that their patty and its prin-
ciplcs are held in utter contempt and alb
florence, by a large majority of the
voters OF this district, and that in fair
and open canvass, they would be over.
whelmingly defeated. They know that
should they bring forward candidate in
time for the people to examine his re-
cord, and ascertain his true political char.
acter, he would be utterly repudiated by
the Union voters. They are therefore,
figuring quietly, with the hope, at the
last hour, of running candidate with
out giving the people time 10 ascertain
his fitness. We don't believe this kind
of underground tactics will win.-Hud-
SON Times.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
To Teachers and school Off
GERS.

/ hereby give notice that will hold meet
ings for the examination and licensing of
teachers for the common schouls of this coun-
ty. in the different school inspection districts,
as follows:
lst Inspection District, which consists of
Prescott, Diamond Bluff, Oak Grove and
Clifton, at Prescott, beginning on Monday,
April I'd, at o'clock, A. NJ.
Cd Inspection District. which consists
River Falls, Trimbelle, Martell and Ell Paso,
at River Falls, beginning on Thursday,
April 5th, at o'clock, A. M.
Sd Inspection District, which consists of
Perry, Hartland, Isabelle and Trenton, at
Ellsworth, beginning on Monday, April 9th.
at o'clock, A. NJ.
4th and last Inspection District, including
the rest of the county, at Maiden Rock. on
Thursday, April 18th, at o'clock, A. NJ.
Z 1t is hoped that all wishing to teach next
term, who are not licensed, will be present at
one of these examinations. VIII good rea-
sons are given, private examinations will be
granted, but they are more difficult, and gem
orally unsatisfactory.
will give all the assistance to School Of
ficers 1 can in obtaining Teachers, either at
the examinations or at any other time.
DANIEL THURSToN,
Co. Sup't of Schools.
Beldenville, March 9Th, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
The Judgeship.

The Judicial Convention held nj Me-
nomonie on the 18th ult., selected as
the choice of that body, Hon., III. L.
Humphrey of Hudson. Mr.. Barnes Of
this place, was his only prominent COM
petitor in the convention for the nomi-
nation. The balloting was close; Mr..
Humphrey secured on the formal ballot,
bat three majority, which, little as it was,
must be attributed to the fact that the
friends of Mr.. Humphrey were untring
in their efforts, and labored ardently and
effectuslly for the success of their can
didate from the time he was first talked
of as candidate until he received the
nomination. 1t is probable that the
nominee of the Copperhead party Of this
district will soon be in the field for the
suffrage of the people, and we this week
hoist the name of Judge Humphrey, as
against any candidate who may chance
to be his opponent in the coming judi
cial contest. We have the greatest con-
fidence in tho ability of Judge Hum.
phrey, and We are every day receiving
assurances Of his integrity, his prom
inence in the politics of this State. and
his ample qualifications for the position,
for which he was chosen by the Repub-
leans of this Judicial Circuit. He is n
man of moral and temperate habits, Of
deliberate judgement, and legal attain
ments not surpassed by any other attor-
ney in the district-of which fact our
readers shall be convinced by journalists
more competent to speak than our hum
bic selves. He is universally spoken of
by all the leading Republican papers of
the State as man whose moral, legal.
and 81 cial standing is above rcproach,
and who, if elected over copperhead
nominee-which there is not shadow
of doubt-would be a credit to the in.
dietary of the State. Mr.. Humphrey
has served with prominence in the Sen
ate of this State, and gave general salts
faction to his constituents gaining their
confidence and esteem, which fact is
shown by their having selected him for
the most important postion-so far ms
integrity and impartial action is concern
ed-that is within the gift of the people
Of this judicial circuit. We are conf
dent that the Union majority of this cir
cult will be increased, instead of dimin-
ished-as predicted by some of our cop
perhead friends. There is 10 possible
lever that can be brought to bear to
hazard the chances of his election and
the very least majority that is .noy.. or
and election, is one thousand votes which
he will receive over any candidate who
may be brought out by the opposite
party.--Eau Claire Free Press.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
NEW ADV ERTISEM ENTS.
Circuit Court, Pierce county,
State of Wisconsin. Thomas ]. Walden ae

State of Wisconsin. Thomas ]. Walden az st
Mary A. McKeen.
DY VIRTUE of an execution issued out of
I'D the Circuit Court of Pierce County
Wisconsin. for the sum of sixty-eight and
54-l00 dollars in the above entitled action, in
favor of said plaintiff and against sand de-
fendant. have levied upon the following
described property in said county of Pierce,
to-wit !: The southwest quarter of the north
west qsarter of section twelve, town twenty
six range twenty, and the southeast quarter
of the northeast quarter of section eleven,
town twenty-six range twenty, which l will
expose to sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cashier as much as shall be necessary to sat
isfy said execution and costs of the right, til
tie and interest of the said Mary A. McKeen.
in front of the City Bank of Prescott, on the
26th day of April, A. ID 1866, at one o'clock
p. M.
Prescott, March IL, 1866.
JAMES WALSINGHAM,
Sheriff, of Pierce Co.
Per C. +. CovELL, Deputy. 47-w
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
A. HI. stephens.

The Round Table, an independent
paper, of great ability, and generally
sound in its politics, expresses desire to
see A. HI. STEPHENS sent to the U. 5.
Senate from Georgia. There are many
people in the country who desire the
same thing, and it is reported that dis
patches have been sent to him from
Washington. asking him to come on i'm
mediately.
Such talk sounds strange. Why not
build a monument 10 honor of Arnold.
Are there degrees of guilt in treason. or
has treason ceased to be crimei Is
Stephens less traitor than Arnold, or
did he contribute less to the rebellion
than Wirtzi
No doubt but that in private life Mr..
Stephens is a fair man. but he has been
highly honorei by this Government-in
its hour of extremity he deserted the
became traitor, violated mis- sacred oath.
incurred the penalty of death.
If this war has been holiday pastime
"a dress paradc--a mere playful and
harmless trial of strength; then let us
invite the leaders in II back to their for
mer places of power and honor; but if
The Rebellion was the greatest crime
in history-if it aimed at the life of the
Eation--if it summed up in itself all of
unutterable agony that the heart can
conceive; then let its authors and abet-
tors be damned 10 that eternal infamy
which bIackens the name Of Arnold, and
makes the word story" synonym for
shame.
Alexander Stephens in tie Senate
Chamber would be disgrace to the ma
tion-a sacriiege upon the Capitol itself
AN insult to our soIdiers-a mockery
of the widows loss--a singing probe in
the woun of every battle-scared veteran.
When traitors shall be honored with
power, official station will cease 10 be
honorable, and law lose all of dignity and
respect.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
Judicial Election.

NOTICE is hereby given. that an election
~ will be held on the Sd day of April
1866, in the several towns. wards and cleo
ton precincts in the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
of the State of Wisconsin, comprising the
counties of Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire.
Pepin, Pierce and st. Croix. Tor Circuit
Judge for said Circuit, to succeed the Hon.
l.. P. Wetherby, whose term expires on the
3lst day of December, 1866. The election
TO be conducted, votes Sanvassed and returns
made pursuant 10 law.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great Seal
r.. ST. of the State of Wisconsin, at the Cap
itol, in Madison; this lst day of March,
A. ID. 1866.
TROS. S. ALLEN,
Secretary of State.
JAMES WALSINGHAM,
Sheriff of Pierce County.
Sheriff's Office, March 6, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
The Judgeship.

At the present time we do not know
who will be Judge Humphreys compe-
titor for the Circuit Judgeship. We uu-
derstand that a call is in circulation in
the Chippewa Valley. asking Judge
Wetherby to run as an independent can
didate, but we do not know by whom it
Is signed, or whether Judge Wetherby
will consent to run.
We see no reason to doubt Judge
Humphreys election. Personally, his
character is untarnished-politically he
is of the Union faith-professionally, he
is admitted to be the peer of any MEM
Der of the bar in the Circuit. We hope
that every member of the Union party
will give him cordial support.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
Probate Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Carrie Buhard.
and Hattie Billiard, minor heirs of George
Billiard, of Coedhue County, State Of Min
nPsOta.
ON READING and filing the petition of
OMahamen Drum, guardian 10 said minor
heirs. representing among other things that
the said minors own certain real estate within
the county of Pierce and State of Wisconsin.
and that it would be for the best interests of
his said wards to have the said real estate
sold and praying that license be TO him
granted to eel said real estate it is ordered
that said petition be heard before the Judge
OF this court, at his office. in the city of Pres
colt, on Monday. the I'd day of April. A. ID.
1866, at 10 o'clock A. IA, then and there to
show cause why license should not be granted
to sell said real estate according to the prayer
of said petition. And it is further ordered,
that notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested by publishing copy OF this order
for four successive weeks. once in each week
in the Prescott Journal. a newspaper printed
in Prescott prior TO said day of hearing.
VIM. HowEs, Co. Judge.
Dated Feb. 81, 1856. 44-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
Dated Feb. 81
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court-In Pre1ate In the
matterof the estate OF Patrick Finner de-
cased
ON reading and filing the petition of James
" Manion of the County OF Pierce, repre-
sention among other things that the said Pat
rick Finner died on or about the 18th day of
December 1865, at the United States Hospi-
tai at New Orleans. in the State of Louisiana,
and praying that administration of said es-
tate be to him granted. 1t is Ordered, Il at
said petition be heard before the Judge of
this Court. at his Office. in the City of Pres
colt, on Monday the I'd day of April A. D.
1866 at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
And it is further ordered, that notice there
of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy of this order for three success
sive week, in the Prescott Journal, news
paper in Prescott prior to said dav ofhearing
WILLIAM HOWES, Co. Judge.
Prescott Feb, 9th 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
AdministratOr,s Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursu-
IN ance of an order from the Hon. Judge
OF the County Court % Pierce County.
will offer for sale and sell to the highest and
best bidder. for cash. at the hour of O'Clock
P NJ. on the 18th day of March, 1866, at the
front door of the Office of the County Judge
of Pierce County, in Prescott, the following
described premises situated in said county
to-wit The whole Of block r.. in the orig
inal plat of the village (now citv) of Pres
cott-formerly the property of VIM. Wood
ruff, deceased late of Cincinnati. Ohio.
EDWARD WOODRUFF,
administrators.
March 9, 1866. 46-w4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
Probate Notice.

Pierce County Court-In probate. In the
matter of the proof and probate of the last
will and testement of George Brill deceased.
WHEREAS an instrument in writing
w purporting to be the last will and tes-
timentof George Brill. late of the CO. of Pierce
has been filed. in this office; and whereas
application bath been made by Mary Brill
praying that the same may be proven. and
admitted to probate according to the laws OF
this state. 1t is ordered that said applica-
ton be heard before the Judge of this Court
at his Office in the City of Prescott, on the
fifth day of March A. ID. 1866. at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. And it is further Ordered, that notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested ir
said will of the time and place of said hearing,
by publishing copy of this order for three
successive weeks. once in each week. in the
Prescott Journal. newspaper printed il
Prescott prior to said day of hearing.
WILLIAM HOWES. Co. Judge.
Prescott Feb, 10th, 1866.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-17
Items.

-Workmen are busy repairing the
g. II, Gray.
Howard HARVEY left on Wednes-
day for st Louis, to take his place on
one of the Northern line packets. Boats
have been running for two weeks be-
tween St Louis and Keokuk.
j. w. BEARDsLY has been sum-
moned to appear before the committee
appointed 10y the Legislature to invest
gate charges against the railroads.
Mr.. Corr has introduced a bill into
the Legislature authorizing this city to
vote $40, 900 for railroad purposes.
-"BILL" GATES has sold his stock Of
Groceries DC, to Gus. McCARTY, who
will open in few days.
Carr. FRANcIs Horr has bought
an interest in john SMITHS Grocery d
Restaurant.
GILMAN BAILEY has gone below to
purchase horses to stock the Livery Sta
bic here. The Livery here will be put
in tip-top condition for the Summer
business.
We learn from the Menomon ee
LumGerman that Edward Wilcox repre-
sented himself there as produce buyer
from Milwaukee, and printed in that of
flee the bogus drafts which he has been
using SO freely.
Every paper in this circuit supports
Judge HUMPHREY for Circuit Judge.
"A party from this city went down
to Red Wing last Monday evening"
They were most hospitality cared for by
friends, aud returned well pleased with
the trip.