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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

A New FIRN.-Whilst on our recent Wis
it to B"itinscre, in our wanderings roand the
city, we stepped into No. 60 German street,
where we f und an old acquaintance in the
person of Capt. VIM. MILLER, who in con-
nectiOn with Mr.. Patterson Baync, has oren>
ed a commission house, at the point above
designated. Capt. II. will be. remembered
by many Of our citizens as the geutIemanly
cOfnmissary of Ashby's command in the early
part of the war, aud more gallant officer,
or worthier gentleman never followed the
fortunes of the lamentcd Asllby. With his
interesting family, he is now in Baltimore
engaged in business, and We are sure We ex-
press the feelings of all who know him, when
we wish him the success which lie merits.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
snER1pAN AVID BARn9.

Some time since the ex-Licut. Gen. EARLY
wrote letter from Cuba to the New York
Neacs, in which he reviewed to some extent
his campaign in the Shenandoah Valley in
1864, and gave the numbers of his command.
To this letter Con. Sheridan has replied, in
not very amiable temper, aud, apparently,
contradicts Gen. E., saying that he took more
prisoners in the Valley than Gen. E. states he
had in his command
To those of us who were quietly at home,
an opportunity was afforded to survey the ar
mics of both Generals, and our knowledge
made us tremble for the fate Of the Confed-
crate torces-the disproportion being SO very
great. And we wondered that Gen. Sheridan,
with his immeuce force, did not utterly an
initiate the confronting enemy, in the first
fight; and that he, did not seek that fight at
an earlier day. Tie result of that first fight,
however, convinced US that if Gen Early
could only reinforce his cavalry arm to any,
thing like an equality with that of Gen. Sher-
idau, he would be able to hold his uwn-Gor
we were afraid that Sheridan's victory was
only obtained by his vastly superior numbers
OF cavalry; there was not an advantage gain
cd over the Confederate infantry during the
whole of that day, until itssmall cavalry sup
ports had been driven by overwhelming nuns
bers Of the same arm. And we also believe
that Sheridan s loss that day, amounted to con-
siderably more than hall of the number of
Early's command; it certainly was greater
than we have ever seen it reported by the
federal reports.
We lave not seen Gen. Sheridau's Official
report Of that battle, and do not know how he
states his loss, or his gains; but we remember
the publication, in the papers of the day. of
telegram signed by him, in which it was
stated, we think, that he had taken about
mand, stationed here, got the figures as high
as 5000, and even 900. Now with the ex-
ceptiOn Of the wounded, numbering, we have
reason to believe, less than 500, the prisoners
were all taken through this town, and were
halted in our surburbs for an hour. and accord
ing to the best estimates made : V number
OF our c,tiz!ns, they numbered between HOO
q
! ll31-l09E non commissioned officers and
privates, and 60 officers. This estimate agreed
with that Of several officers, prisoners, given
to us at the time Of the halt. We mention this
to show how mistakes are made-how ca .,tul es
are exaggerated in the flush of victory
We dol not wish to be understood as denying
the accuracy Of Gen. Sheridan's statemen
that he took about 1900 prisoners in the
Valley from August 4th 1864, to March Ist
1868. We believe he did but they were by
no means taken from Gen. EARLY command
The number is made up Of men from EurIy's
force, straggiers, independent cavalry com,
lDands, and OF cHiecHS. 1t is well known that
there were but few Of our male citizcus, non
combatants, who were not arrested us prison.
crS OF war, sent off and confened as SUCH
We do not know what was the number Of
this latter class, but we do know that but few
OF us were left at home to take care of our
women and children.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
OUR STATUS.

Our private advices from Washington give
as hope, that, although on all party questions
the majority in Congress intend to act up to
their radical platform, on this local question
efthe status ofJeffcrson and Berkeley, which
cannot be regarded as party measure, there
will be found in Congress sufficient grace to
execute justice and to maintain truth IF
this is done, of course, these counties will not
be handed over to West Virginia, whose
claims to them are founded on the rankest
injustice to our people, and is bolstercd up
by statements which are utterly devoid Of
truth. The bill providing for the transfer
will be thoroughly discussed, in both houses
BY number of their ablest members, be-
longing to both parties; and this discussion
will shew the illegnlity and the injustice OF
the claim OF West Virginia so plainly that
We do not believe it will be sanctioned by
the Congress
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

Advices from Nassau state that the cholera
is making terrible ravagcs in some of the
West India islands. The disease prevailed
in, the most violent form at Guadalupe, and
had ais" made its appearance at BarSadt cs.
In consequence of the epidemic the Lcgis-
lature had reassembled, and the authorities
had taken counsel to adopt measures 20 meet
the emergency. A law was promptly adopt
ed for enforcing quarantine and placing funds
at the command of the Executive. Later
advices from Point-a-Pitre state that the
population of that place had been reduced
nearly one-ilalf People were flying in all
directions to escape the plague, Which was
spreading rapidly to all the districts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
THE RADICAL SPIRIT.

There are some Indications that the radical
spirit of the great majority of tie members
OF the two houses Of Congress is meeting
some checks, or rather that opposition to it
is springing up among their various con-
stituencies. We are told that prominent and
influential men of New England are daily
writing or going in person to Washington be-
seeching the representatives from that puri-
tanical section of our country not to "brcak
with the President" to give up some of their
views, and to cease some of their chickering's
with the Constitution" The New York
Post, whose editor has been foremost among
the Republicans, has cut loose from the par>
ty. and boldly sides with the Executive
Mr.. Raymond, of the Tines, who is men,
Der of the lower House, aud probably the
abIest debater in that body, has now openly
shufied off the radical coil, and sides with the
conservatives. Most of the Northern Jour-
nals-those of influence and prominence.
are now arrayed against the mad fanaticism
which has characterized all Congressional ac-
ton thus far and, indeed, the: is some rea-
son to believe that this flnaticism will be
confined to the members and will receive but
scant support at the hands OF the masscs.-
"Chipman." the Philadelphia correspondent
of the Richmond Wing, in his letter of the
10Th ult., says:
The Northern opinion on negro suffrage is
not such as many OF the prominent Southern
Journals seem to think it to be. \ popular
vote in the State of Pennsylvania, taken this
very hour, would give majority arainst
negro suffrage Of sixty thousand
The members Of Congress are not repre-
sentatiYcs, for they have ceased to represent
the people. 1t appears to be the hig. est
a'nb ton of u mIn, in all largely populated
cities Of the North, to so to Congress The
question of brains has never entered into the
merits ana dement's Oft the party. After they
have become certain OF their seats, the next
query is, chow shall l become famous 2"
The men who have any gift for talking gen
orally "hobbyize," and when their minds
are fully settled they pitch in. An example
Is found IN almost every Congressman from
this State, from Thad. Stevens down.
We have never supposed for a moment
that the people Of this country would sustain
the present disposition Of Congress. The
only fear we have is, that Congress has sufi>
cent present power to entail Il life long mis-
chief upon the national legislation. and to in
tllct such damaging blows upon the national
welfare and prosperity Us will take long Years
to recover from. The country must and does
look to the President to save it. lie has
shown himself wise and statcslnanlike and
1t now remains to be seen if he has the ne
ccssary strength and the LuchG0nc to grapple
with these desperate workers of evil.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
NOTICE.

If our agents to whom we sent accounts for
subscription about the first of JANUARY, have
been fortunate enough to collect any money
for US. we hope they will remit it to us du-
ring the present week. Subscribers who have
Neglected to pay these agents will oblige US
by doing so at once, or else send the amount
Of their subscriptions to us direct. Let this
moderate dun suffice, or you may hear from
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
IMPORTANT ORDER

We have received information from per-
tcctly reliable source, that President johnson
ordered that where ecclesiastical organizations
OF the same denomination claim the occupan>
cy OF churches or parsOnages, within the ter
rtory successfully controlled by the Union
and the Confederate armies, the use of said
edlticcs shall be q ven to those ministers and
members who remained with and act under
the ecclesiastical jurisdiction governing said
churches prior to 1866
This orderreinstatcs the ministers and mem
bers Of the NJ. L. Church in the possession of
all Their churches and Parsonages in this Val
ley. The order leaves the question Of title to
the courts Winchester .JoH!mu!
The Washington Chronicle says:-"Thc
preachers who constituted majority Of the
Baltimore Annual Conference at its session
i'll StauntOn, Virginia, in March, 1861, and
who claim to be the Baltimore Annual Cons
ference, advertise meeting, at Alexandria,
on the It'll day Of February next As the
time approaches some interest is experienced
IN their deliberations, and it is surmiscd by
some that they will unite themselves with
tie Methodist Church South The Daiti-
more Annual Conference, recoy n;zcd as such
i'll Washington, will meet in Baltimore on
the last Gay OF February, Rev. Bishop Scott,
presiding. This is said to be the session at
which the regular terms Of nearly all the
preachers expire in this District and in
Baltimore, consequently many questions
arise as to who the new preachers" in each
station will be-"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

OUR REvENUE.-Sheriff Rush and ms
assistants have done pretty we'll in exacting
tribute from our people for support of the
West Virginia government. On Thursday
of last week, the Sheriff paid into the trea-
sury at Wheeling over SIG 600
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
Mexican Affairs.

New 6tleGns papers, of the 2i,h hltir1o say the
interior Mexi, an papers filled viii accounts of
the movements OftrOOps in pursuit of gnerias from
continuance OF the summary execution OF gueriIlas
10 accordance with III EmperOr's decree. The teOs
pie and country was unsettled than any time
stuCe the Urga Izauion OF the Imperial Government
The Emperor has isSued decree granting tc Lamon
Zaugeonu'Z the exclusive ptSt ge for seventy I've
years Tor constructing and working railroad be-
'wet' Vera Cruz and Pueb!a via JaFpa.
The Washington Stsr Ieatns, firm the Navy De-
HAF'sent, that the story sent from New Orleans TO
me ehec' that the Navy Department is now prepare
ing Tor active service eleven rOa- ciads at New Or
Ieans 1nd that orders have been issued reQririug
veSs' bound Tor the Rio Srante to call at Galveston
in o' der 10 convey troops 10 The Mexican border In
without particle of LIQUIDATION
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
Married!

In Rucy'us, Ohio. OF, Thursday. tic Ist inst. by
to Mis- n R6ia MYERS, fore I H Of Get
tysburg, Pa.
At Berkeley Springs. Morgan County. ON the
GErFIE r PRATHER, late Of Clears ring. nd.
On the 18th uI'iIno, by the Roy NJ, Et1hisou-
NJ NJ SAMUEL H. LAIsE. of berkeley c.,untv,io
Esq.,, Oi Ffncaslc, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
TO TnH PUBLIC OF JEFFERSON.

For the purpose of carrying out the wishes
of the people of this County, as expressed in
the County meetings held in October and
November last, money is needed-and our
citizens are requested to pay, as much as their
poverty willpermit, to N. s. White, treasurer
of the Committee on Finance, and to do it
without delay.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

Tho dignity of the present Congress vas
beautifully illustrated on Monday by three
cheers being given in the House to General
Sherman Just think of it, ye gods and little
fishes! The deliberative body OF a great
country-the embodiment of nations talents
and disnity, whooping and cheering in the
halls of grave legislation like parcel of
schoolbOys at "bandy," or the promiscuous
audience OF Il theatre. We are indeed be-
coming nation of freemen!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
MISTAKE.

In notice in last weeks paper of the re-
suit Of the late municipal election at Wheel
ing, NC stated the vote of that city was about
1900. We should have said about $500
The majority against the Radicals was a little
upwards Of 500. Well done for Wheeling!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

DE4Tn OF A SoLD1ER.-DAvID NJ. LEW
IS, who was gallant soldier of Co. B, 18th
Va. cavalry, died recently near Middlcway
in this county, from the effects Of wound
received during the war.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

Hon. E. b. Hall, we understand, has quail
oifed as Judge of this Judicial Circuit, and
will make Martinsburg his place of residence.
His friends expect him during the coming
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
GETTING WARM IN WASHINGTON

The telegraph ingS US information Of
warm day in the House of Representatives
yesterday. That indomituble leader of the
Radicals. Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens made Il
bold dash into the Conservative camp. and
swept everything before him. He even
charged into the. White House, ard denounc-
ed the President for his frank conversations
about matters under discussion in the Con-
gre>s. He pronounced it direct violation
Of the privileges Of Congress :; one that, made
an tie same nfd"rer JeI1 gears since In q
British PcTt'unse"t, rOHhI hare COST A
BRITISH KING HIS HEAD This is.
indeed, plain talk. 1t is a serious matter
when men talk about heads. But then the
great leader is reported to have added, "But
We are tolerant now of usurpation ~ Oh,
very so very much So that were the matter
left TO Mr.. Stevens, the President might be-
gin to feel his head, to be assured that it
were not already gone.
The bold charge madeby the relentless and
determined leader brought his followers up
in full force. The vote upon his constitu-
tioual amendment showed no falterin". no
wavering in his ranks. He Sc ms to have
wiped out Mr.. Raymond, and, like a dashing
strategist, struck for higher game. The Pre-
sident is the object of his heaviest blows
He even shakes him by the head So bold
an attack upon the Chief Magistrate we do
not remember in former days; and it would
appear that there is no one in the House
equal to his defence against the vigorous as
sailant.
The struggle certainly grows warm. and
heightens the interest in what is to follow.
The President, we doubt not, would be sus-
tained by the People but he is opposed by
party so powerful, SO ably marslIaIed that he
will have reed of all his frmness, all his DOW
er Of resistance.-Rich. Dispatch.
The President, it is said, has deferred
issuing the formal proclamation declaring the
restoration of the Union, until the opinions
of Gems, Grant, Sherman, Meade. Thomas,
Sheridan, Sickles, and others, could be OBJ
tanned relative to the submission of the
Southern Strtes. to the constitutional a,..l.s-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
Died.

On the ID u,timo. after brief iilness. Mrs.
Len AkAN MCDONALD, aged 81 vears. 10
months M mn and l2days, wife OF James Mcdonald.
=, In Sheptlerdstown, en- Monday morning week,
Mr. JAMES BOWERS, aged about 40 years
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

Tho n. Y. Tribune expresses it's sur-
prise that Southern men should hesitate TO
commit perjury for the sake Of holding office
under the General Government No doubt
1t appears strange to the Tribune
AT the last White House reception the
favorite styles Of ladies' dresses appeared to
be lilac, pearl blossom, ashes of roses.4naroon
aud white silks, trimmed for the most part
with cord
The President, it is said, has deferred
issuing the formal proclamation declaring the
restoration Of the Union, until the opinions of
Gems. Grant, Sherman, Meade. Thomas. Sheri
dan, Sickles aud others, could be obtained
relative to the submission of the Southern
States to the constitutional authorities.
Secretary Seward had an interview with
Santa Anna, at St. Thomas, on Mexican
affairs. The known hostility of this officer to
the Mexican Empire imparts degree of sig
nlhcance to the meeting that can hardly be
mistaken at this time.
The arrangement of the testimony against
Edmiral Semmcs, says Washington special.
isnearly completed The trial will commence
towards the close of the present week. 1t re-
CURED time to get together evidence.
An accident occurred on the Virginia &
Tennessee r. r. last Thursday, in which the
engineer. VIM. Hooper, was badly scaIdcd.
The Quarter Master General of the U.
S. has decided that no property, used by g.
S. troops during the war in the South, can
be paid for.
An order has been issued giving the Su-
Perintendents of the Freedmen's Bureau all
the power apd authority usually exercised by
Provost Marshals.
1t is reported that a combination exits
in Louisiana to persuade the freedmen not to
labor, IN order 70 compel the planters to sell
their lands at a sacrifice
-On the ground that all acts during the
war, were null and void. the House Commit
tee has reported against paying; for the Steam
ships taken by Governor Letcher in 1861.
The New York Herald predicts s.fnan-
c'al crisis" The bank of England has raised
its rate from q to 8 per cent. This is all ow-
ing to Radical policy in Congress.
Brokers in Richmond are buying cold
st 1873 and selling at al,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

The Fenian, O'Mahoney: has gone to see
John Mitchell about stirring up o revolution
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

We are exceedingly rrauf-,, to learn nv the fol.
lowing letter from e. neral John s. Williams (rC.r,
70 Gord0 John" } shat the repOr, was recently CO.
pied from Nashville PAPER OF his intention to start
with colony to Mexico, is untrue. The letter i.
characteristic of the braye and noble man:
RUssELLviLLE. Jan. Is, 1866.
Editors Louisville Courier have .otived in
one II The late issues of your paper The statement
that was about TO start inr Mexico with uun1-
her OF emigranrS." Now thi, is all n mistake
have thought OF M such Iaing. Upon the surreu-
der OF our armies chose To accept the tale OF my
people: especially feeling that it WAS duty owed
TO the brave men who had followed ue through
the h"rdShiTs and reris OF four year war, to
sh"re with 'h"m now the troubles that menace
the NJ home.
No r'mo'se. no regret is felt for the part have
acted in the struggles of the past but our restored
relations have imposed on du'irs which honor
demands shall he "irhfnllv DISCHARGED
Please make the correction and oSliSe
Yours truly,
JOHN S. WILLIAMS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

ELECTION OF STATE OFFIcERs The Le-
gislature on Thursday, elected JAMES +.
PENDLEToN, Esq, Of Smythc county, to the
Office Of Superintendent of the Pententiary
for the next two years, and JOHN Il. CAEY,
Esq, of Elizabeth City county, General
Agent ard Store-keepcr ofthe Pcnitehtiary
for the same period. The testimony borne
to the high character Of these gentlemen,
and to their peculiar fitness for the positions
to which they hnvs been elected, leaves no
doubt that i'll each case a good choice has
been made
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

A PREDICTION BY a RADICAB-Ifwe are
defeated-Out of defeat will come an awaken
ing of the people like thunderstorm. If
half measures luiI US to sleep, it is fatal
sleep, ard brings Us 80 Grant or Sherman for
President, and Robert +. Lee for Vice Pre-.
sident, in 1885, RendcU Philips Speech IN
ROSfODy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

General Webster, formerly General Sher
pap's Chief of staff, has settled in Alabama
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

An ESGLIsu VIrw OF tbs RAprcALs IN CoSeREss.-
TIL. L"md"nt Englrshl weekly DIspA ch GAYS:
Those VIII" are in love wTh institutions ~ ClusveS
~ democIN- ic should pay some mI"n the pre-.
St nj proceedings of the American Congress. They
eVhihit IoVcrnmenth Ivy conspiracy. The Repuhlis
cans have 10 the majority in tie housec: III. Rdi-
Gals have nj least thu active majority in the Repubt-
can party. Instead OF iairly Debating measures in
the houses, caucus of rne dominant party is cal.d
and there the discussion is held, with reference 10
the effect of snch procedures, upon the country
all that jus'ic- which results in houses OF Parn-
me"t from the adherence OF opposition The mi>
nOIity of dominant party. When us majority is ia
the wrong, is utterly denied.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
fnEPAYIvG MAIk MArrER.

The Postmaster General, it will be rccol-
lected, recommended in his report an enact-
lAent requiring all mail matter to be prepaid,
and the House Post-Ofice Committee agreed
to report a bill carrying out that rccoulmen-
dation. In consequence. however, # the
tOrcible representations made to the commit
tee by the publishers ofthe country, showing
how injuriously the measure would effect
their interests, the committee has recouSid-
cred its purpose, and decided not to report
the bill
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

The Senate Military Committee have de-
cided to report against the proposition to turn
over to West Virginia the Government pro-
perty and appurtenances at Harper's Ferry
1t is the intention of the Government to
keep possession of this property, and, if ne
cessary, to rebuild the works, which were
destroyed during the rebellion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06

Yesterday, an individual in the gallery of
the Senate Cham Der amused himself by
throwing peanuts down upon the head of SEN
ator Wilson, varying the amusement by mat
tered curses and threats to have the heart Of
the Scuator. He was arrested and taken to
the Fourth Ward station, where he gave his
name as Robey, and said he came from E,st
Cambridge, Mass. lie gave evident indca-
tlons of Insanity, and Senator Wilson refused
to appear against him, but recommended that
he be sent to the Insane Asylum, whittier
he will be taken to day Washington Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-02-06
1FFEcr OF THE raE,lDEsrs views.

Washington, Jan. 29.-'Ihc views Of the
President, as given to Senator Dixon, OF Con-
nccticut, yesterday, have produced quite Il
sensation. They arc regarded us the death
kuell OF the numerous Unconstitutional amend
me"ts' now on the tnpi>, including, of course
universal suffrage, and they are given semi-
officially to Congress- just at the moment
when vote was to be had upon one of the
most important (radical) propositions Of the
present session.