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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
l~The bill reported from the Committee

A-The bill reported from the Committee
ofWays and Means as an amendment of the ex-
listing internal revenue act modifies the pro-
cess of collection, especially by emitting many
articles and products heretofore taxed. 1t
reduces the aggregate of the amount of taxa
ton' in comparison with the existing act, by
the sum of sixty or seventy millions, or abont
one fifth. 1t relieves many articles of prime
necessity, or which are of universal consump-
ton, from any tax at all. Cotton is to be tax
ed five cts, pound, instead of two Cotton
goods are to be entitled to drawback, when
exported, equal to the taxes paid on the fin
ished goods, and upon the raw material.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
THE FENIANS.

If we may believe the following telegram,
the time is not distant when the "Finnegans'
will make strike. 1t would seem that their
intention is to invade Canada .
New YORK, April 26.-Plans have, it is
said, been formed by Sweeny and Roberts to
attack Canada from the Lakes, and that a
demonstration viii be made in few day1
Yhe EenlAn brotherhood are making pre-
ParahODs, sending guns, artillery and borses
to the frontier. 1t is expected, nay promised
that the leaders and staff viii follow in day
or two. 1t is not known whether the United
States Government is in possession of the facts
or not
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
FURTHER D1smEmBERnTENn

Not satisfied with robbing the State Of Vir-
g'nia of the counties of Berkeley and Jeffcr-
son, and the people generally of their rights,
the radicals in Congress propose further
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Old Dominion. In
the Senate of the United States. on the oath
ult., Mr.. Wade of Ohio, introduced bill to
repeal the act to retrocede the county of AL
exandria, in the District Of Columbia, to the
State of Virginia. The preamble of the bill
sets forth that the rebellion has demonstrated
the wisdom of preserving the ten miles square
under the exclusive control of Congress,
both tor civil and military purposes, and
Tor the defense of the Capital, and that
the act of retrocession to Virginia is de-
clared null and void, and that the Jurisdiction.
of Congress and the laws provided for the
District of Columbia are again put in force
private and personal property not to be affect
ed by this act so far as the rights of private
parties are concerned. All civil offices in the
said retroceded portion Of the District in the
city and comfy Of Alexan6ria, are declared
vacant, the vacancies to be filed by new au-
pointments or elections to be held under the
laws governing elections in the District of
Columbia.
The bill was referred TO the Committee on
the District of Columbia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

SUPERVISORS CoURT.-We copy the fol-
lowing proceedings had at the last meeting
by the Board of Supervisors of Jefferson
county, held at Shepherdstown on Wednesday
last:-
Ordered, that Thomas E. Woodward be
authorized to open a road leading from Mrs.
Mary Myers ford, on the Shenandoah river,
to the Loudoun county line at the top of the
mouDtain; the said road to be opened with
out any expense to the county,
On motion Of Supervisor johnson, Jno. J.
Sanborn was appointed magistrate in Charles
town Township
On motion of Supervisor johnson, Samuel
IIloenour and w. ID. Simpson were appointed
inspectors of elections in Charlestown Town
ship.
Ordered that John W. McCurdy be paid
So for road bill
On motion, John Link was appointed Road
Supervisor on the road running from Elk
Branch church to Browns shop.
Ordered that Edward Williams be -naid
STA for services as Township clerk in
Charlestown Township.
Ordered that $3.50 be deducted from
Alfred O'Bannon's assessment it being an
erroneous assessment, he not owning said
land.
Ordered that John ". Grantham be paid
SllS,S2, amount of his account a eainst
Overseers of Poor
Ordered that John Chamberlin be paid
S23 for road bill
On motion j. " Moore was appointed
road surveyor on the road leading from the
Smithheld and Shepherdstown turnpike to
Browns shop.
On motion John Chamberlain was appoint-
ed road surveyor on the road leading from
the Shcpherdstown and Smithfield turnnike
to Stridcr's MILL
On motion of Supervisor johnson, it was
ordered that the assessment on the land of
Humphrey Reyes he reduced to the assess
ment of 1889, and it is further ordered that
S62o be deducted from the said Reyes assess
ment on his town property in Charlestown,
on account of buildings DESTROYED.
Ordered that the Sheriff be paid $50 so
for expenses of taking of Prisoners. &c.
Ordered by the Board that all persons
having claims against the county will leave
them with the clerk of the Board, ON or be-
fore the first day of June next, so as to
enable him to make up his report of the in
debtedness of the county.
Ordered by the Board that the power of
the Building Committee, appointed at a
former meeting of the Board, be enlarged so
as to receive proposals to build jail on other
plans than the one adopted at the last meeting.
Any any reasonable expense incurred by said
committee will be paid by the Board. The
jail is to be built of stone, and any person
wishing to contract for it may submit his
own plan and specification for the Jail and
Jail'r's House, to be approved by the Board
at its next meeting. And it is further
ordered that John E. SchIey be added to the
committee in place of II. c. Entler who was
relieved at his own request.
On motion the Board adjourned until the
Sd Monday in May.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

H9-Mr. J. NJ. Bolts has published in Tia
Richmond republic, another LONG Iet,er IN
reply to Mr. Garnctt's last, and in reiteration of
his former expressed opinions concerpin.,
President JohnsOn's policy, &c. &c. lie il
especially d0'0" upon the last Legislature, call
ing it "the most intoerant, disoyal and nro.
sumPtlve body that ever assembled in tho can
it"l at Richmond" There seems to bo m ~
pecial SPITE on his part, at the last Legislature
In regard to the office Of Senator he male.
the following singular ''explanation -
II said from the first, could not and
would not, under any circumstances he a p -
didate for the office. but if the State desired
my sevlces they should not be withheld
had already. before they met, repudiated tho
Legislature lift should be organized witbnnt
the administration OF the oath prescibed, and
IT had been elected before the proscrintive
policy which characterized the body was adopt.
ed, would cheertully have accepted it. and
done all IN my power to have gotten the EovoI
representatives. of the Southern States admit
ted TO their seats: but from the moment |
saw the temper and disposition which controls
led the action of the lso-caNed) Leo>;SjaI,,,.
towards az Of my class, \ resolved. II electe0
TO decline the position, Cd The ground thai me
elective body was not authorized by the Con.
stituti0n to make election, ana this fac.
was made known to a number Of my intimate
friends, including Alexander Rives, FrankI;n
Stearns, Lewis Mckenzie and many Others
both in Richmond and Washington. Never.
theless, 1 was more anxious for an election
than before, because felt that it would strentb-
en- me in the position had even then made
up my mind to adopt, when saw that it was
the purpose of that body to make loyalty to
the Union Odious, and disloyalty meritorious.
would not have consented to receive honors
al the hands of those who would bestow them
tor the advantages they expected to derive
from my services, and leave my friends be-
hind to be sacrificed. This position was dis
tinctly welfknown to many Of those in whom
l could confde.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

Rar The report Of the trial of Antoine
Probst, for the murder of the bearing fami-
ly occupies considerable space in the PhilaS-
delpbia papers. On Thursday the opening
speech was made on the part of the common
wealth by Chas. N. Mann, Esq. n large
number Of witnesses were examined, but no.
thing new elected. The evidence against the
prisoner, however is overwhelming. The
callous Conduct of Probst in laughing while
one of the witnesses was on the stand is said
to have sent thrill of horror throughout til G
court room.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

HoPEFUL--A firm in Wheeling ordered
the other day, some envelopes bearing its ad.
dress from the Post Office Department
When they came to hand, the word West
was found 70 have been omitted, and the firm
made to hail from Wheeling, Va. We VEL
come with great satisfaction this little evidence
of returning regard for the Contribution at
Washington; and our pleasure would be more
unalloyed but for our having seen, in some
government advertisements printed in juxta-
position, Winchester yariously assigned to
a and West Va The red-tape mind is
obviously unsettled as to what, or where,
West Virginia is or its rightfuI existence at
all: Ere long, we trust, it may revert to the
rules of Interpretation and action which pre-
vailed among all our publicists down to 1861,
and discover that the 'so-caIleP new State
has no more legal existence than the Fenian
Republic Winchester Netzs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
PROGRESS OF THE CHoI,ER.

This disease seems to be still raging among
the late passengers and crew of the steamship
Virginia, which arrived in New York harbor
nearly two weeks ago. The following table
showing the progress of the disease among
these ill-fated passengers is up to the 25th :
No. Of patients received from Virginia, 95
Died, from the Virginia, 20
Returned, 1
Received from the ILLINOIS,, 10
Died from the Illinois, l
APRIL 25th.-Remaining in hospital, So.
Twelve more deaths reported to-day. Five
new cases received. DR.. BisselI, Deputy
Health Officer, is among the sick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
HORSE Observation-Disclosures

HORSE THIEv1NG.- Notwithstanding a
number of arrests have been made, it seems
that all the horse thieves with which our
community is infested, have not yet been
caught. Some two weeks ago horse was
stolen from Mr.. A. IsLER, which returned to
his place about week after, having been
subjected to hard riding in his absence. Last
week, Messrs. W. B. REED and WIN. Mock,
OF this town, each lost horse, and on Satur-
day last bills were printed at this Office an
nouncing the fact, and on Sunday inForma-
ton was received that they were in the neigh
borhood of Leetown. The animal of Mr..
Mock had died, but the horse of Mr.. REED
gave no visible signs of injury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
DEATH OF JUDGE LUCAS P. THOMPSON

This gentleman, one of the ablest and pures
jurists of Virginia, died at his residence in
Staunton, on Saturday last. The Richmond
Enquirer, speaking of his death, says that in
judicial service of nearly thirty-fve years,
he maintained the uninterrupted confidence
of his fellow-oitizens, and their ever increas>
ing love and admiration.
His nomination to a seat on the bench of
the Supreme Court of Appeals was an honor
worthily won, and judiciously bestowed.
Illness prevented him from taking his
place, and his name has now gone upon the
catalogue of those whose work is done!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

~ Intelligent farmers from the North
Mountain region in this county tell us that
the growing wheat is looking very we'll indeed.
Many of the fields of the early sowing
promise to make good crops while fields Of
late sowing will make moderate crops. In
that particular region there will be at least a
full average crop, should there yet be no dis.
aster. In this locality Gin a circuit of four
miles) there are at least six hundred acres in
wheat. Our informarts do not pretend to
speak of other sections Of the county; thew
wish simply to state that. whatever NAV be
the. prospect in other sections Of Rockingham,
there is no likelihood of starvation, on &C
count of short wheat crop, in the North
Mountain region.-Rockinghan REGISTER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
ASSURANCES,

To prolerty-holders, nothing is more i'm
POrtant than to hold a policy of insurance
from reliable company. Such an one we
believe the Metropolitan Insurance Company
OF New York, to be- IIr =. Il. II. Ransom.
Of this county, is the agent of this company,
and is ready to transact any business of that
character that may be required Of him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
AGREATCAvERN

A GREATCAvERN UNDER LANCASTER, PA.
Strong proofs are adduced of the existence
of vast though une1pIored cavern beneath
the city of Lancaster, Pa. In sinking the wells
the bottom crust, which is limestone, breaks
through before reaching water, and the pumps
are suspended from above by chains. There
are also we'll authenticated cases of the earth
in the neighborhood of the place breaking
through and engulphing farm animals. Shocks
like those Of an earthquake have been felt.
and two men, while ploughing, suddenly dis.
appeared. As addg tional evidence it is said
that an eyeless catfish is found in the waters
of the ConestOga, which flows past the city,
and very propably is connected with the sub,
terranean cavity. These are curious stories,
which are given for what they are worth
A brisk recruitment for Macmillan 5
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
L1ME.-Messrs. JAMES W. JONES and

L1ME.-Messrs. JAMES W. JONES and
John W. HURST, in anticipation of visit
from the cholera during the ensuing season,
and with an eye to the sanitary condition of
our town, have, at considerable expense to
themselves, burned large kiln of lime. which
they now offer to the citizens of the town and
nelghborhoOd upon the most reasonable terms.
Would it not be well for our people to secure
a supply while it is SO convenient
The fellow who sat down on a min pot mn
on the spur Of the moment. e'' y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

The Richmond Di.patcA says that If the
State of West Virginia be ever merged again
into Virginia, the union will be the result of
Judicial decision, and not the voluntary act
OF the blinded, bigoted ignoramuses Who con-
ton of that State was an uncops:itutiolSal act.
and wrong Of that nature cannot be correct
ed into right BY the mere lapge of time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

The famous Kentucky Devil, has been
lassoed and put in prison. Now let Tennes-
see lasso and cage Brownlow, and the two
States will be even.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
THE CIRCUIT CouRr-Tbis count

THE CIRCUIT CouRT.-This court termi-
mated its spring term for this county on
Thursday last. Before adjournment the fol-
lowing cases were disposed of:
In the case of McQuilkin u.s. Shepherd,
Glenn and Osborn, the jury returned a YER
Osborn, releasing Glenn. The damages
claimed were $4,000. Shepherd has taken
out an appeal.
In the case of the Bait. Conference North
Us. the NJ. E. Church in Shepherdstown, the
Judge decided that the Church North was
entitled to possession of the Church property
now held by the Congregation in Shepherds
town.
The second indictment found against Capt.
ii. +. kerney was brought up and dismissed,
upon the grounds that Kerney having been
once tried and acquitted could not again be
indicted for the same offence.
The cases of VIM. Edwards, VIM. Arthur,
James Orndorff, and others, under indict.
ment, were also dismissed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

Don't find fault Probably you have
faults enough without finding any more
Natural enough-that grass widows should
play the mischief with ''green blades"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

NoT1cE.-Mithin few days, Mr.. J. E.
RAwLISs, who is the agent for Jefferson and
Clarke counties, for several valuable Southern
works, will commence canvass. of the coun-
ties mentioned, and will visit many families
who could not otherwise have an opportunity
of procuring these valuable and interesting
books. Mr.. R. has consented, during his
tour, to act as agent for the Spirit of .Je6er-
son, and we bespeak for him cordial recep>
ton from all who feel interested in the sue.
cess of our paper. Those who have not al
ready subscribed will have an opportunity 10
do SO, and receipt from Mr. Rawlins will
secure copy of the paper regularly. Now
is the time to subscribe, and to aid in build~
ing up paper that aims to furnish you with
the latest and most interesting events of the
day-and whose columns are not so cumber>
ed with advertisements as to preclude rea,
sonable amount of reading matter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-01

A brisk recruitment for SIaximilian's
army in Mexico is going on in Austria.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-10-03
Highly Important to Disabled Soldiers.


Below, will be found a communication from
His Excellency, Gov. ORR, to Capt. BENZ. ROPER,
Tax Collector of Edgefeld. District. The said
explains itself. Capt. ROPER re-
qucsts,ito the end that he may give the desired
information, that all citizens within his official
Jurisdiction, who come within the description of
Gov. .oRn's communication, will i'm mcdiately re-
port their names TO him, and accompany said re-
port by statement in each case whether the
party reporting has lost leg or an arm, or both.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SoUTH CAROLINA,
COLUMBIA, September 22, 1866.
: SIn:-The Legislature at the extra scssi n, Just
adjourned, adopted the following resolution:
"Rcxolred. That His Exceleucy the Governor,
be requested to issue n Circular directed to each
Of tho TaxrCOllectors of the State, requiring
them to furnish him with list Of the names OF
all citizens in their respective Districts, who were
permanently disabled in the State or Confederate
service during the late war, particularly specify
ing those who have been deprived of their limbs,
and stating in each case, whether it be an arm OF
leg, or both; and that the Governor be also re.
ouested to furnish the information thus acquired
to the General Assembly at the next regular scs-
sion."
You will, therefore, furnish me, without delay.
tic information required in the foregoing rcsoiu'
ton.
Direct your communication to me ut Columbia
Very respectfully, yours,
JAMES L. ORR, Governor.
BENZ. RopEn, Esq, Tax Collector of Edgcfeld
District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-10-03
planters Hotel, Charleston.

In another column will be found a card from
the Proprictors Of this Establishment announ-
cling lis opening on the lst October. This Euro
pean plan of keeping Hotel is most admirable
and most comfort-givine-and most money
saving. Concerning this new Establishment, We
cannot do better than 10 quote what the always
reliable Courier says about it:
Planters HorEL-This splendid first class
Hotel will be opened on the 1st of October, by o.
w and J. B. DENNIS, on the European system
The house has been thoroughly cleaned, repaired,
and reurnished with the best of furniture through
ont. It contains over one hundred rooms, the
most of which are large and airy. Its location is
ms GOOD rs that of any other house in the city,
being situated on the corner Of Queen and Church
streets, and is but short distance from Meeting
and Bay streets, which arc the most busy streets
of the city.
It was formerly kept by German Co., also by
Gamble, then by Mr.. Calder, and the reputation
Of tho house in days gone by was equal to that OF
any in TIC place.
The advantages Of n hotel on the European
system are such that man cpn regulate his ex-
penses to suit his pocket lie can rent his room,
either procure his meals at the restaurant or any
where else that ho pleases, or bring it with him
from home.
The proprictors have reserved the services OF
competent gentlemen, good attentive servants
and porters, who will bo always roady and willing
to wait on customers. The charges will be mod
crate and adapted to the times. All that they
ask is the patronage Of the travelling public and
of their friends SO as to convince them that II is
their intention to render their stay MS comfortable
md rs pleasant rs If thcy were at home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-10-03
Charleston Merchants.

JOHN S. FAIRLY & CO.-The gentlemen of
this Firm, 10. 81 ITayne Street, old stand of
HYATT, McBuRSEY & Co., Offer great induce
ments for dealers in their line to pay them visit.
Their stock of White Goods, Hosiery, Fancy
Goods, &C., cannot be excelled either in quantity
or qusl;.y in the city. Mr.. FAIRLY vas brave
and honorable sollie;, al one time OH Gcnl. Bur
LrR's staff. We hopc E.tycdeti people will not
forget him when they 80 to Charleston. We call
attention to the card Of JOHN S. FAIRLY & Co.
F..EORsEY-The name of HoRsEY has been
associated with elegant Hats ever since we can re-
member. lie must be profoundly qu fat in the
Hat business by this time. lie holds forth, as
will be seen by his newly published advertisement,
at No. 25 Hayne Street. We ara absolutely Ger
tain that no bottcr selections, in Hats, Caps, and
Straw Goods can be made elsewhere than at the
fashionable Store Of The experien :ed HoRsEY.
LENGNICK l. SELL.-These are we'll known
wholesale dealers in all requisites for adorning
beauty. Bounets, Hats Ribbons, Flowers, Feath
ers, Caps, Ne,s Wells, Ruchcs, Laces, Grapes
Silks, Corsets, Skirts, &c, &c, al ininifnm. Try
them by all means if you wish 70 deal in their
line Read theis card end learn their whereabouts
Northeast Corner Meeting and siqrlet Streets.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-10-03
Court Week.

The Fall Term Of the Conrt Of General Ses-
sions for Edge6eld District comlnencel its ses-
sion on Monday last. His Honor, Jadgc GLOVER,
of Orangsburg, q veteran jurist, distinguishes tor
faithfnlness, ability and urbanty, is presiding.
Mr.. YorMAys, already so we'll known as an eih-
cicnt Solicitor IS nt his pOi!. By the late action
of the General Assembly al cages On the civi!
side of the Court are held in abeyapcc until next
March. The present Term, therefore, will be de-
voted exclusively to Sessions business. The only
case of any very considerable Importance, we be-
leye, is the famous one Of TwrGGs and BUTLER; !;
It will probably be tried before the close of the
present week some of the best talent of our own
and adjoining Districts is employed upon it.
Monday last was also Saleday, and hundreds
of citizcns-more than we have seen on similar
occasion for many a long day-th!onged our
Court room 10 witness the proceedings of an old
fashioned, orthodox Court, presided over By an
old fashioned, orthodox Judge; and our Streets
to witness-whatever should turn up. But moth
ing very startling or interesting turned up. We
cannot say that perfect sobriety prevailed, nor
can we say that the morals Of our people are
growing bettcr instead of worse. Nightfal, on
Saleday, found moro than one man disfran-
chised" and RECLINING in all the sweets Of grim
drunk" And more tbaa one luckless youth re-
naiued out all night from his maternal parient."
This is lamentable. Liquor is very good thing
if we'll treated. Why 'rW men treat it so badly!