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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
a. ]. Hamilton of Texas.

Thishead and front of the 50 called Southern
loyaiists lived in Alabama many years ago
and performed many acts of thievish nature
in Goosa and Talladega counties. he swindIed
merchants and stole free uegroesl Ifany one
doubts this, it win only be necessary to prove
the statement by referring to any gentlemur,
of standing in those counties
He attempted to sell at New OrleanI
several free negpaes who had been bound "a
hun, but: was foiied IN his villainous purpose
He then went to Texas aud Obtained money!
by inortgaging the free negro. children aud
their MOTHER Aaron Buriesson, neighbor
of Hamilton, IN Texas. and brother of GEN.
Ed. Burleson. OF Texas revolutionary fame
was in 1858 appIFed taby negro woman who
had been held, by Hamilton as a slave for
protection. She looked weak and prostratae
stated that she had ran away from HamiIton's
house TO avoid being beaten TO death by
him; that she believed she was free, but had
been held by Hamilton as slave, and klaimed
his projection. en- examination it was found
necessary to dress the wounds upon llerperson,
inflicted by the lash, and so severe were they
that her clothing had to be sponged from her
person, and the worms were already at work
on the neglected soresl These details are
them to be. stated.
Soon after this, Mr.. Burlessop .(w.hoss
social position is equal to that of any man in
Texas,) investigated the statement of the
negro in regard to her freedom, and found
they were true. Hamilton finding that his
appropriation of this woman years before,
would be exposed, made no effort to obtain
possession of her again
Hamilton, after obtaining possession of the
negro children, emigrated from Alnhama to
LaGrange, Texas, about the year A. d.,
1913, where he continued to reside until
1850. when a Mr., Conkwright was murdered
by hired assassin at night, under circum-
stances of peculiar atrocity. DR.. Conkwright,
the brother of tho murdered man soon after
wards published pamphlet, in which he
boldly charged Hamilton with first having
criminal intercourse with the wife of the
murdered brother and afterwards being privy
to his assassination. That pamphlet was ex-
tensively circulated in Texas, its charges
believed by many citizens of LaGrange, aud
was never responded to by Hamilton nor its
author required to make atoncment for its
publication. The indignation existing against
Hamilton at LaGrauge about this time was
such that he soon after removed to the town
ofsAustin.
This is the lead centro Of Southern Radi-
calism, man whom a gentleman in Alabama
would not associate with twenty years ago.
and who has been branded and driven about
from place to. place in Texas as a Felob, an
assassin, and cGward.-4honyoaaeyy (Ato.)
Null
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
nanr1MoRn MARKET.

On Saturday last, the Flour market in
Baltimore, reached the following fgures:-
City Mills Super, $1,000 to slO.25; Standard
Brands Extra, s11.75 to s12.25; Shipping
Brands Extra $500 to $3.50; Welsh's
Family $3.50 Wheat was dull and lower,
no sales of white reported. Red sold at from
s2.65'to $3.50. White Corn brought 90
cents, and good yellow 81. Oats 45 to 46
cents
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
A GRACEFuL nACKDowM.

On the 9th of the present month there was
a grand Conservative demonstration at Cum
berland, Md, at which attempts were made
by some unprincipled radicals to get up dis
turbance, which was fortunately prevented
by the determination and spirit OF the con-
servatives. Fooled in this. the organ of the
"Thads," the Cumberland CtU1ian, offered
in his next issue, most Tanton insult to
some ladies who took IN especial interest in
the gathering. For this he was waited upon
by some of the gentlemen, when he retracted
in the following unconditional disclaimer :
TDTHR PJTRTiTC
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

SINGULAR OccURRENcE.-At Gordons.
vile, on Sunday. while the train was water
ing at that place, gentleman of this city by
the name of Hays, while in conversation with
Col. Fontane, formerly President of the Cen
trail railroad, was accosted by man who ten
dered to him few apples, they accepted
Col. Fontaine taking one and Mr.. Hays two.
Each of them ate one of the apples; and
when Mr.. Hays was about to eat the temain. ,
ing one which was given HIM, he found that a
plug had been cut from it and again inserted,
and, thinking it very. singular that the apple
should be so cut, he removed the plug, and
found under it white substance. Immedi-
stely upon reaching the city, he took the ap-
pie to MT. Dupuy's drug store. on Broad
street, where the substance was ahzdyzed by.
one of the first physicians of the city. aud
found tn be arsenions acid. 1t IS net known
whether the intention of this man was to poi
son Mr.. Hays or COL Fontaine, but the matter
is under investigation, and We hope that the
kind gentleman ~ who rendered the fruit
may soon be brought to justice.-R ic!nsond
Wing.
Horace Greeley, has come ont with a
statement of the facts crnnected- with tWo or
three visits he made to the White House,
hast 8inter. in behalf Of treaty of peace he
tween the President and Congress-, and how
all his propositions fell through.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
No INTRRoouRsE.


Ono of our disfranchised lawyers was haT.
Jug talk, the other day, With a ae'egats re.
turning from The "'af aud 'af'' convention al
Philadelphia, in which the Fred. Doualassite
expressed his opinion against the prOpriety OF
allowing social relations to be interrupted by
political differences Our friend agreed with
him that such ought not to be ordinarily, bu;
asked if there was not q limit to be put upon
even this rule. If former friend, said he,
would step you in the road, prcsent pistol a,
your head, demand Jour money, snd force
ecu tohaad it ever; and then say to you, I
hops z0u wiil not allow this Ettle difference
f1stween US in our opinion upon this point of
atcorals to interrupt our former friendly re!a-
lions? Would you adopt his view and allow
your highwayman friend to meet you as if
nothing unpleasant had ever occurred be-
tween yoa7 The delegate thought that the
robbery should be bar to all further social
relations. Well then, said our friend, here
ore these West Virginia radicals who have
stopped me, presented moro eFectual weap-
on at my head, and have robbed me of my
money, or my usual means of making money,
have taken away food and clothing from me
and my family, have thrown me and my chill
dren iEto almost absolute poverty, and then
coolly ask me not to allow this robbery TO in.
terrupt my social relations with them! Sir,
the latter case isas strong as the frst-indeed
the latter ROBBERY is the worse Of the two
The highwayman, with his pistol, demands
and gets what money and Valuables you may
have about you at the time of his act; but
the radical highwayman with the constitution
al amendment as his weapon, not only takes
what now have, bat deprives me of the
power of providing the heeessaries of life for
myself and those depending upon ne. These
constitutional amendment men arc then,
worse robbers than him of the road, and have
70 right to expect different treatment at the
hands of those they rob. The returning del
egate had nothing further to say. He did not
inform our friend whether he had voted for
the amendment or not; but ne knew that he
did, and are glad that he received the wither-
ing re5uke administered him. We fear,
however, that this rcbuke fell short of its
full effect, for any white man born and reared
among the gentlemen of Maryland and Vir-
ginio, who could have political association
With Fred. Douglass, Anna Dickinson and
John ". Forncy, must have skin too tough
to vince under even such hard hits as this.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
In reviewing John Esten Go,

jackson, the New York Ne'os says:
Mr.. Cooks works, in addition to its Iitera-
ry merits-whch combine clearness Of de.
scriptiou and vigor. Of style to precision of de-
tail has the, additional recommendation of
being written by one who bore part in many
oil the events described in his history. That
fact, and his familiarity with many of the
leading spirits of the campaigns prior to
Jackson's death, give pleasant assurance
that in his hands full historical justice has
been done to his great theme, and that the
military acts of that Christian soldiers and
ever victorious General has found in him a
faithful chrcuicler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

"A Yankee school marin, known as Mary
a. Weldon, alias Mrs. Fairfield, who settled
in Richmond shortly aafter the evacuation,
was arrested on Sunday last in Richmond,
drunk and disorderly. She had on an under
garment, with hoop skirt for an outer. In
this dishabille she was arrested. She taught
ascolOred school, until turned lease a. a steet-
E,rnlL or and Girn,tEnr - ..........
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

MACE, the graphic correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial, says that ut the re-
cent black-aud-tan Convention in PhiIadel-
phia, Governor Foreman spoke SO often and
so little to the point that the delegates gene
rally concluded he must have been "name-
n'purpose."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

"A nice hoax was practised upon the
Molungeou Convention, during its session in
Philadelphia Gen. Grant and Admiral
Farragut left the Presidents party, for the
purpose OF taking another route to Detroit
where they met the President and party 1t
was forthwith telegrarhed to the Convention
that General Grant and Admiral Farragut
had left the President in disgust and would
not accompany him further Il was read in
the Convention amidst the widest expressions
of delight and published to the country n
flaming capitals through the Radical press
That hoax was absolutely cruel Grant and
Farragut are not only with the President in
person, but in sentiment and purpose 'They
nean that this Union shall be restored, and
the seeded States represented in Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
RETURN OF TIE PRESIDENT.

President johnson, whose trip through the
Central and Western States, has been attend
ed with enthusiasm at some points and deci-
ded rudcness at others, returned to Wash
ington on Saturday evening. At the Nations
al Capitol he was warmly welcomed, and we
hope he may remain there unmolested during
the balance of his Presidential term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
-The Hon. Heyster Clymer the Conse

The Hon. Heyster Clymer the Conser-
vative candidate for Governor of Pennsylva-
MIA, in recent speech says:
"Why then has the Union not been restor-
ed in its pristine glory? 1t is because the
radical republicans have taken the place of
in the country to-day are those who travel
under the dsuuiou Gag of the Radical Re
publican party
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

Rev. E. w. Pierce, sent ms a missionary
to Rockingham county by the Baltimore Con
ference, having been denied the use of the
Methodist church or the Court House in
Harrisduburg, attempted. to preach in thu
streets of that town ON last Sunday, 20 few
colored people, when the young men of the
place collected, and he would soon haze been
subjected to rough handling had he not
been taken in charge by the Mayor. The
months ...S.,.#
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

BASE BALL MATcH.-A match game of
base ball will be played, this Tuesday after
noon. between the Club of Frederick City,
Md, and the "Stonewall'' Club of this place.
on the grounds of the latter, lying east of
town: Quite an interesting game is expected
and all are invited to be present
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
To School tax, DIR.
Received payment,

VIM. B. CHAMBERS, COL,
Sept. 4th, 1866. per T. Fl. GREEN.
Before. the assessment Of this tax, Mr..
Flick had left this county, and removed to
Martinsburg, but the tax-colIector was deter
mined to have the trenty cents, SO he dis
patched deputy to collect it. This cost the
township just one dollar and forty cents,
which Of course has to come out of the school
fnnd. At this rate how long will it be before
our school houses are rebuilt and our schools
pu. in operatiou7 Oh, glorious West Vir-
ginia, thou art indeed blessed in having such
Zzntir;ns tax-gathers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE F1E1z

Some wags over about Shepherdstown,
pros;ituting the stereotyped signature of
MANY Voters" have announced the old
Lcetown fossil as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney for Jefferson county. Shades of
tho departed can ye not add one more spirit
to the list of aspirants7 The announcement
of this antiquarian is made through the Shop
herdstown Register, and our paper is directed
to copy. We beg to be excused. Wekno~
that we are guilty of many things that are
sinful, but We hope We shall never be guilty Of
any part in inaicting upon our native county
such gross injustice as to assist in making
ez-Judge Balch its prosecuting attorney.
Give US Stubbs, or Stuggs, or any other white
man, but for the sake of Heaven and common
decency bottle the venom of Leetown's favorite
orator. Our paper cannot be used for any
such purpose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
wHERE FHB MoNEY GOES.

We have in Jefferson county, at this time,
a very economical administration of public af-
fairs, and by no means lavish expenditure
of the public funds. A few days ago, we
we're placed "a possession Of tax,reccipt
which we append -
Bohrar Township, Sept. LIST, 1856.
Christian Fleck,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

AccIDENT.-On Saturday morning last,
Mr.. Thos Rutherford of this place, received a
painful accidant, which has caused him much
suffering. He was standingon a stool, brush
ing the dust from his carriage, when from
some cause his foot slipped, and he fell,
fracturing his wrist badly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
Married

Or Thursday, SeptrnIrr l3,h 1856 At the resi-
depcc of Jonn A Morris, ESQ.,, WestrLester county
n Y :, b. the Rev. B N Palmer, d D.. hIR..THOS.
L. GAR TER. f1rmerIy OF this place. Mics ANNA
HENEES JENNINGS of New Orleans
Atthe vvFsteru n ii. SbephertIstoyu on the Isth
ine4ant,'by Rev.Is ii Green, Mr. John BURNS TO
Hiies ldARY STUMP, both Of this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
kew ENa1ANp sPRAKRTn

The fail elections for the States of Yer
mont and Maine have taken place, and with
results decidedly gratifying to the radicals.
In both of these States their majorities have
been increased, which we Suppose may be ia
ken as an indication of the hostile feeling of
New England to a restoration aof.,the govern
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
TO THE PUBLIC.
CIVILIAN OFFICE,

In the "Civilian and Telegraph" of the
9th of Sertember,I offered a acamton and
unpardonabLe insult to the ladies and gentle
men attending the johnson barbecue held at
Cumberland, on the 9th of September, 1866.
I admit it was an outrage against decency, and
1 hereby retract it.
WILL Fl. LoHDERM1LK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

- township OF - county, TO
wit: /, a. B., do solemnly swear that have
not, since tho FIRST day of June, eighteen
hundred and sixty.one, voluntarily borne arms
against the Unite'l States, the reorganized
government of Virginia, or the state of West
Virginia; that have not voluntarily given
aid, comfort or assistance to persons engaged
in armed hostility against the United States
the recognized government of Virginia or
the state of West Virginia that have not
sought, accepted, exercised or attempted to
exercise, any Office or appointment whatever,
under any authority or pretended authority
hostile or iuimical to the United States, the
recognized government of Virginia or the
state of West Virginia; that 1 will support
the constitution Of the United States and the
constitution of this state; and that take
this oath freely, without any mental reserva-
ton or purpose of evasion"
why was this oath provided, if the regis
trar was empowered to satisfy himself of the
loyalty of an applicant, BY system of cues
tons which only an inquiring Yankee would
inficc upon an innocent man2 The truth of
the matter is, Mr.. Sauborn is in the interest
of party who can only keep its feet by a
judicious system of prescription and iutoler-
ance, and he knows that az soon as these par
ty appliances avo relaxed, radicalism will find
its level, and its present supporters be con-
signed to ignomiuiOus obscurity.
On Saturday the books of the several
townships were closed, and will at once be
sent over to the grand inquisitiOn at Shep-
erdstown, there to be purgcd of tho names of
those who have any conservative tendencies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
A CARD

To De ciGzeas Of J.69son ,Connts+ a,
Il County Reeorderihfp. and being Informed bV
several friends that report bps .ained prevalence
70 tle eieft. eIeetee . tne ONCE he VIII
leave inform al whom he may not seGin person
that the report Il totally nnfOunded and, elected,
be sitl 1--WE the Office bis personal and undivided
attention. and endeaVOr 10 discharge The dUties
fairly and tally to all elasses with theaid
Sept I. Iis6s. te. s.v. B. sTRIDER. !.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
MISS ME. AM M.AMANUFI=

RESPECTFULLY inform the public that they
IL have made arrangements to execute Al their
residence in ChSr iestOwn, all kinds of
NEEDLE WORK FOR LADIES AND chill DRFN.
from Silks down to oaticcs and NIuslins; Cutting
FITTING and Making up the same; aud for Cent?
mems work in any, kind If goods. such az
SACK COATS. VESTS, PANTS AND UNDER.
CLOTHING.
They promise that work given to them shall be done
SUBSTANTIAL AND NEAT STYLE. PROMPT
g. Ly.ANpLN MODERATE TERMS.
In order 20 make living they ask n Share Of nat.
ronage Ono or the other will DC at home to receive
Sept, Is, ct.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
NEW ADvERTIsEMBNTs
Wanted.
TUX SAEE.

WILL be cold. In front oI tie Court Horse. in
w CharlestSygl. tie 29fh day of S=pte.ah=r
1866 THREE MULES AND ZONE HORSE; All vEoI K
xeitand tine horse fl1es finely.
TEsRAIS.-A credit until January LIST. 1867, with
interest from date, II net paid proInptIy.
One mule and the horse will be sosd as Admin a..
fratTix's property for Meredith Johnson deceased
Sep. IS -ts- BUSHROD W COOKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

EEEG MIN AND BOYS WEAR.
{ ClLoTHS. CassimereS, Tgeeds, csssifetts Linen
" and Paper Collars, SILK and Linen Handkerl.
chiefs Sock Gives Neck Ties BOcts, Shoes Hats
and Caps Just received By
nEIsKELL and AIsQUITH.
TEROsESE Oil and Metal Top Lamp CHM
n neys, lust received by
August 8. isss. HEisKELL & AlseUTTH
sSsIN Coated Wire, fore CLOTHES Lines, for saIe By
i D.HTMPHREY's & Co..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
E. n. cHEsTERMAN'
PRACTICAL

MILLWRIGHT AND DRAFTsHAF,
No. 909 BANK STREET, RIGS MoND,c VA
WILL prepare PLANS and contract for the
BUlLQISG OF MILLS in the city and country.
:COGETRY5PRODUC E taken IN part pay
Tnent for work.
RICHMOND REFERENCES -Mr-J NJ. wo,r@
BE, Commission Merchant; JAAEss DAVIS, .Sup't
City Water works; Mai. JOHH H. cLAmoESEs
Chief Of City Police.
August 2S. Is6b-6t. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
c1os1Na OF TannooKsi

OF all the wise laws ever enacted by a
government for the protection Of its people
and the promotion of its prosperity, thcre
has been none to compare with the registra.
ton act prepared by Joe Chspliae, and sus-
tanned By George Koouce, in the last Legs.
lature of West Virginia, and if those two
worthless do not have monument as impsr-
ishable as the eternal hills erected over their
last earthly resting places to perpetuate the
memory of their many virtues, then the fact
that Republics arc ungrateful, viii have been
fully established. The registration law is
trump, and one of the best devices of the ago,
for tho punishment of offending rebels, and
the elevation of incompetent men to position
and place.
The beauties OF this Law, it's sublime ef-
feSts, and its transcendout merits, have been
faiIy experienced in this county, since May
last, and We presume will continue to be ex-
perienced until radica!ism receives its quietus,
and honest men take the places of party tools
and political gamblers who n0@ control the
destinies and direct the machinery Of Wost
Virginia government.
1t would be mockery to dignity the process
of registration as it has progressed here for
tho past few weeks, with the title of farce
1t is mesner than any FARGO ever enacted,
and those engaged in it deserve, and We think
will enjoy, the Ecorn and contempt of every
honest white man, and respectable contra
band in the community. Men have been re-
fused registration in this township whose rec
ords for loyalty would put to blush the vaunt.
ing Unionisnl Of the registrar. We have no
hesitation in saying that Mr. sanb6fn has
gone beyond the duties prescribed for regis
trars in the law for the registration of voters,
and has constituted himseIf-with the assist
auce of his man Friday. another Massachu>
sets importation-a committee to inquire into
the motives, the teelingS and the desires Of
other men.
The Law is explicit as to the qualification Of
voters, and the voters own conscience is the
test of that qualification. aud not Mr. San
born's Judgment. He has no right to inquire
of any man what his feelings are, or have
been. IF he has airy doubt of the loyalty of
any applicant, he has only to administer the
following oath -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
ANNoUNCRMRNTs.
P6R PROSECUTING ATToRNEY


h1r. oiTo1.-Dear Sir:-PIla 6ft0ul,L-g' Va
YANTISs as an IndepEndent Uniops Candidate for
The ,Legisiattlre. 80 haANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
RANSOM q DUN.

OFFER tothe pubic the following articles. whicI
" they have recently received
i"t ri superior Corn Cutters;
The COnqucror Aprir Parcr-
IlngIcs Improved ChurD-
Btker's and Excelsior Grain Faus- .
Whrciba rows, Chopping Axes. GrnIstones
oxrBsii; Union WaBhIug Machine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18

nIs Is TIC Ftau ceEtTo- Of southern Hadl-
calism, man whom a gentleman in Alabama
would not associate with twenty years ago,
and who has been branded and driven about
from place to. place in Texas as, a feIoD, an
assassin, and a coward. Montyoiae,y (Aio.)
Mil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-18
LAW LIBRARY FOR SALE.
ESTRAY cow.

(NAME to the promises of the subscriLsr soma
~ time about the fret Of August Iast.n
RED cow,
With horne. Her owner is requested TO come for
ward, prove property pay cha rges. aud take ker
September 10. Iss6-s.S, va 0-'''"'