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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
e. B. HALL,

The present Attorney General Of West
Virginia. and the prospective Judge of this
circuit. was member of the famous Virgin-
in Convention Of 1861, and retained his scat
therein after the most Of the Northwestern
members had gone humc-whether from
excessive love Of the several almighty dollars
daily paid him Cor wearing out his brooches.
for he had more hrccchcs than brains. or from
excessive State patriotism, we are unable to
say.
1t is reported to us. on good authority.
that when the ordinance, appointing Robert
Il. Lee commander-in~chiet'o OF the forces Of
the State, was passed. Mr. Hall voted for it.
This. DC it remembered was done after the
State was at war with the Federal govern
mcnt. He also voted, We arc told, for send
ing delegates to the Congress Of the Conlcd>
eracy at Montgomery.
Ii tits lie true, how has Mr.. Hal! been
able to take the test oath Of West Virginia,
and can he conscientio"s!y qualify as Judge !?
We knew Of Il number Of our citizens who
have never given halfas much sad and com
fort to the late Confectionery It's this, vet
they, in the estimation ci' the learned Att
General. are utterly disqualified to hold Of
lice, to vote, to sue for the payment of debts
justly due them, and are held responsible
c'viIy and crininally for al damage done to
Loyal citizens ly "rcbels in arms"
Honor and shame from no condition rise,
BE rndical-ticrc ali the honor lies
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
DAlTIMoRE CITY DIaEoro5RY.


w call the attention of our readers to the
cardso the following firms, which appear in
our advertising columns. Dealers may rest
assured of securing bargains at these houses,
where they will find large assortments in
their respective lines:
CLOTHING & FURNISHING GOODS!
THOMAS MCCORMICK q Bro, on the,cor-
ner of Calvert aud Baltimore streets, are
practical Merchant Tailors, and have on
hand an extensive assortment of every
grade of Cloths, Cassimeres aud Vest.
ings, which they offer to make up in
suits ut prices to suit the times This
firm has also "a Clothing House in Rich
nond
SMITH: BRos. & Co., Nos. 80 and 40,
Baltimore street, have perhaps the most
extensive stock of Clothing in tue city,
and their liberal style OF doing business
should secure them share of the public
patronage. If you want fashionable
Clothing ut reasonable rates, go to Mars
BILE Hall. Read the Pledge" in an
other column.
j. p. HARTMAN & Son, dealers in Gents
furnishing Goods, at No 1877 Baltimore
street, a few doors from Light, offer SUI,
peror inducements to those who need
anything in their line Their stock of
ready>mado shirts, drawers, &C., is I'M
surpassed, and they are at all times pre-
pared to manufacture to order, all arti-
cles necessary to the completion of
gentleman's toilet.
HATS, GAPS. &c.
HAIRY q. N1cEL1's Emporium of Fashion,
No. 81, West Baltimore street, nearly
opposite the Maryland Institute, is u
great place of resort for those who need
anything to protect or adorn the head
His Hats and Caps are always of the
latest style and finest finish, and what
he has not on hand, he manufactures at
the shortest notice.
JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE.
ANDREW Z. WARNER, Gold and Silver
Smith, at his old established stand, No.
10, N. Gay street, offers 10 the public
superb assortment Of rich and costly
jewelry, silver ware, &c. In buying from
this house, you may rely upon every ar
tice being just what is recommended to
be. We advise our friends who need
anything in his line, to give Mr. War
call.
FURNITURE.
S. S. STEVENS &, Sos, dealers in Furni-
ture, have large warehouse Mt No. 8.
South Calvert street. where those Win,
desire to reI.lrnish their stocks of Fur
nitnre. will find ample opportunities for
doing so. This House can supply what
ever y"u want. and at prices uneouulled
for chcapness in Baltimore or elsewhere
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

ANOTHER AGED CITIZEN GoNE.-Dicd
at her residence in Shepherdstown, on Mon
day evening last, Mrs. Margaret !.ntlcr, wife
of Daniel Entler, aged rs years-a much re-
spected and beloved old lady, who for many
years has been doing kind offices and per
forming with Jealous care the duties Of hos
tess, friend. wife and mother, aud many a one
will drop u tear to the memory of this good
lady, as they call to mind her kindness in
days that gone. She was buried iii the
Lutheran graveyard, and the several ministers
of the town assisted at the obscquies, and q
large number of tizcns did honor to her re-
mains. 'lis worthy of note that she never
missed attending funeral in her Lifetime if
possible Tor her to get out. Thus one by one
orr old citizcus are passing away and leave
behind them an impcrishable legacy to their
cilidrcn-a good namc.-RcGistcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
VIRGINIA LRGIsIlTURE.


The following proceedings were had in the
1856 /:
a bill TO provide for an equitable settle
ment OF the public debt between the States
OF Virginia and West Virginia, was read a
second time
Mr. Keensthought the question one of the
graNest which would come before the body,
and hoped 1t would be laid upon the table
aud made the order of the day for some day
IN the coming week. He was not yet pre-
pared to admit that there was State of West
Virginia in this Commonwealth There was
no cylGencelthat the people of'that State had
ever favored the formation of a separate State.
5s1t was done III a tirle OF war, and he was not
prepared get; as d member of this Assembly,
I to acknowledge that there had been dis
menberment OF this Commonwealth. West
virginia had underworld to annex the ceun-
hes OF Jefferson aud Berkeley against the
VIII OF the people OF those counties. 1T the
State of West Virginia be acknowledged the
county of Augusta would belong to her by
any line ever run. The State of Virginia
was not prepared to pay it's debts now, and
West Virginia would always be bound for its
share of the public debt, but he preferred to
let the debt of s 0,0o0,OJV go sooner than
countenance the scheming treachery which
had effected the dismemberment of this Com
monwealth 1t might be me maintained bJ
force, but was devoid Of right and justice.
He moved to lay the bill on the table and
make it the order Of the day for the 18th inst.
Mr.. Lernoscy stated that he was chairman
of the committee which reported the bill, and
that they had doubts on the subject, which
they thought best to refer to the Senate
Alr. McRae stated that there would proba-
bly, be am attempt made to rc-unitc the State
of West Virginia to the commonwealth, and
he hoped there would be no chickering's at pre-
sent.
He was in favor of committing a special
commission with enlarged powers, who should
consult with commissioners from West Yir-
gina upon the subject.
The motion to lay the bill on the table and
make it the ordcrol the day for the 18th inst,
prevailed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

PREsIpBNTJoHNsoN AND TIE SOUTH
ERN STATES.
The National latezlsigencer, in a semi,ofi-
cial tone, says:
"It is with great pleasure that We an
nounce the fact that the President will soon
be enabled to crown his great work of concil-
iation BY proclamation declaring that the
States whose powers have been so long in
allegiance have resumed their proper tunc-
lions of members of the Union, and that, the
Union is restored I"
The above is evidently spoken by autl.or-
aty, and we receive it as an assurance that
President Johnson means to fulfil our predic-
ton that he is true friend of the South
the only branch of the Federal Government
that has regard to the Constitution and to
tile Union. lie is no believer in the new
theory that the States are conquered territo~
RIGS, subject to the will of the conqueror;
but he regards them as equal members of the
Union, owing, with the other States, equal
obligations, and entitled to equal privileges
and rights.
The Presidents course as indicatedcd in his
two messages to Congress. gave us faith in
him, and led us to expect that he would, as
far as lay in his power, restore our States to
the Union, and give us the protection of the
Constitution: and this faith IS now strength
encd by this Seraii-oflicial announcement,
which VIII be hailed with the l;,veliest plea
s.are throughout the whole South.
There is a bill new pending before Con-
grsss' which, if it should pass that body we
hope will not escape his attention We mean
the bill to transfer Jefferson and Berkely
counties, Virginia, to the State of West Vir-
ginia. as the Constitution requires the con-
sent of the Legislature of Virginia to be given
before such transfer could be acted on by
Congress, and as that consent has not only
not been obtained, bat expressly refused
this rT"I oaed transfer ould Only be made on
the theory that Virginia is conquered ter
ritory, and, therefore, in such direct oppcs-
ton to his views as would call for the cxcr>
else of the veto power. We earnestly hope
that he will never permit this outrageous
wrong to be perpetrated upon US and our
State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
TAKE HEED

a man living at indianapolis has been
fined S5.0O for saying, in the street, that he
would be damned
We advise the various officials oyer at
Shcrlierdstown to be careful how they give
uttcrance to their just expectations for their
FIXTURE. They might be fined TOO, by some of
their Judges fer a contempt of the Court
below" They arc not further off from that
court = below than old friend Captain
H., at KearucysvilIc, was from Shepherds
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
BENATOR WILEY.

Sometime after the State Of Virginia had
gone to war, with the other Southern States.
against the United States, Senator Wiley
Paid visit to Winchester, irgiuia, and
from the opinions then and there expressed.
none of the auditors ever dreamed that he
would be found in the ranks OF the Union,
or that lie would ever be anything else than
true aad loyal Firgiaisn, going With the
people oe this State
In one CT the conversations which, he had
with certain citizens of that town, he stated,
if VIC have been correctly informed. that it
was the duty Of all the young, ablc-bodicd
men to go into the ranks of the Confederate
army, and that TIE older men, eve old olkz,''
who were incapable of bearing arms, should
not go away upon the approach of the Fedc-
Tal army, but stay quietly at home, as the
only way in which they could be of any SER
vice to the Confederate cause. We do not
pretend to quote the Senator's exact words,
but We believe we give the gist Of his Ian
gaagc.
sincs that time Mr., Wiley has done
everything in his power to injure his old
State; has been che Of the chief hands en-
gagged in its :rUtilaton by the creation of the
new State, ard now represents thatrcw State
in the Federal Senate where he is urging
further wrong and injury to Virginia by ad
vocating the annexation Of Jefferson and
Berkeley counties TO the Western concern.
in opposition to the known wishes Of the
great majority of the voters and Taxpayers
of those counties, and to theunanin1ously ex-
pressed opinion of both branches of the leg
isiature at Richmond, and in violation Of the
Constitution of the United States.
We cannot, for the life of us, see how 1Ir.
Wiley could have taken the stringent Con-
gressional tezt-oath. If he did make use of
the language referred to, he was certainly
" encouraging" the so-cnleL rebellion, AID,
to-that extent, giving q aid and comfort to
the enemies of the United States" aud is
not entitled, therefore, to seat in the Sen
ate, according to the ruling of his own party,
much less should he I've found acting with
those who entertain the conquered terrific
~" theory, in reference to the Southern
States, and favor the rejection OF tie South
err members. eitherupon THAT theory or their
inability To take the test, u:lt!,
n5~Tt ia stated that the trial Of Captain
Semmes of the Alabama, (993,) notox;erv, will
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

Gsa- New Years day was the first lcvcc of
President johnson, and large numbers were
in attendance, We are told that after the
general reception at the Executive Mansion
a few colorcd persons on the grounds were
admitted, and paid their respects to the Pre-
sidcnt.
na The Richmond Examiner says that
the proprietor of manufacturing aud sales
establishment on Broad street. is to>,lay pay
ing rent for a first floor, OF four thousand
dollars more than the same store room world
rent for ii transported to Broadway, n. Y.
The pos, Office at Gor,lcnsvillc. owing to
interference with he mails by the inhabit-
spts, ia discontinued:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
sToNEBAKER,s
NERVE AND BONE LIN1MExT.

WARRANTED TO CURE
RhcumatiFm, Sprains. SweIIed Joint, Sore Throat,
Frosted Feet, Poison, Old ores aud Bruiscs Frcsh
GUS Corns. MUmps, letter, Pains in the Limbo
and Back, Swecny on Man or Beast, SaddleOr C.yI-
lar Galis, Distcinper, Scratches, &c, on Horses
and Mules aud all diseases repairing an external
All ,Si,o know, and have ,,sc., ssiroNrpe .rrp,s
NERVE AND BONE; 1I.<IAlEN'T will t..s tiGy that
. !. the mot popular Imminent sold in any
wheTcver II has been introduced, taking tic place
removing Rheumatism, Pains sweIirI,s &c Both
on man aud beast No Lininent lias yet been
made to equal this 1t only needs trial to- prove
ITS great virtue. Every bottle -warrented or the
money refunded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

PEEsoNAL-The widow of Gen. Stones
wall jackson is at present in this city. and
herself and child are guests in the family of
the Rev. Dir. Hogc. On New Years Day
many OF the members of her husbands O, d
command called and paid their respects to
her. The fact that Mrs. jackson is in inCii>
gent circumstances has induced several gen
tcmcn OF this city to get up a concert at the
Theatre for her benefit, in which Madame
Ruhl and other singers OF celebrity have
volunteered to appear.
IRiclmnuG D:snu,tch
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

ENXPECTING TO take charge of Boarding House
H. elsewhere, which is amply furnished through
out, shall offer at public sale, on
Tuesday, 23rd Of January, 1866.
all the Furniture, Fixtures, &c., appe-tainlng to
the "Union Hotel Charlestown. The Furniture
is generally plain, but of substantial quality, and in
good condition. Among other articles it may sufS
Zee to enumerate the following;
Beds, Bedsteads and Bedding several good Mat
trcsses, so yards new Carpeting; so do worn,
IVardrobcs; Bureaus and Washstauds; Sofa;
Lounges aud Settccs; Paror and large Dining Ia
bles; Chairs of every description; Clock, Looking
Glasses, Casters, Lamps, Andirops, and other arti-
Giles of use unnecessary to mention. Also Cook,
4 Wood and Coal Stoves.
One barrel superior Cider Vinegar: Alorgc and
general supply Of Plates and large Dishes Ten and
and Coffee srtts-Wocden, Tic and Earthcn Ware
Pots and Ovens, Barrels-Bottles and Jars.
One very superior COW if not sold privately
She is fresh and her milking qualities are equal to
the beat of the county.
:. TERMs:- cAsH.and no property removed un-
til terms complied with.
REBEcCA J. DoNAy1N.
W. T. FoRE0IAN, Auctioneer.
January 8, 1866.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
ABOUT THU STATUS OF JRFrHRsoN.

ABOUT THE STATUS Ot' .JEtGl41SoA.
The radicals 6! Us county asc resortinsto
the moaacst faischoods to bolster up their
hopes of anrexing Jefferson county to the
State of West Virginia. Failing in being
able to show that a majority of the legal vo>
tiers of the county favor the transfer, the me-
mortal to Congress, which had appended to it
more thar, three fourths of the voters of the
county, being proof positive on that subject,
they then resorted to the assertion that the
mass of the taxes were paid by them. This
is about as false and foolish as the frst state
inent The memorial contains the names of
an Overwhelming majority of the men of sub
stance, landhoiders, merchants, mechanics,
and property holders generally, and it needs
but comparison of that paper with the tax
books of the county to prove what we s~y.
When the election to test the popular feel
: ing On the subject was held, there were but
nincty-One names fond on the poll-books--
Some of these were illegal voters; and the
major portion of them were men who had but
little property stake in the community. And
of those who are now the leading men in su>
thority, and in the West Virginia interest, it
feeds but passing glance at the list of their
names to show what ties bind them to the
new State; and this glance will also reveal
the fact that they were men who stayed quiet
lJ al home during the va, giving no muscle
TO the Federal cause, but frequently giving
encoura gment; and aid, and comfort to the
Confederatcs.
These men now parade their intense loyal
ty to the Union in every conceivable way,
and on every occasion. They are the friends,
over all others, of the Government of the
United States. They alone arc entitled to
consideration at the hands of the Fedora
powers. Their interests ouly are to be con-
suited. They, and none Others are TO be
protected by the laws of the land; to be the
voters, and to enjoy the Offices, State and
Federal. In October last the citizens Of JEFF
ferson, in public meeting. which WIS very
largely attended, and in which Union nem
and Union soldiers participated, pronounced
against any separation from the old Common
wealth, and at the same time passed rcsolu-
tioDs expressing their strong faith in PRESS
dent johnson, and pledging him their sup
port. Have the Radicals-thc West 3-ir
g;nia adyocates-erer done this? IF so,
VIXEN and where? Arc they willing TO do it
now? We all know that they have done
nothing of the sort; that they are not the
friends CT The Presidents policy Of restora-
ton; that they 90 not wish to see Ike onion
harnonized that they advocate the barba-.
rOus proposition to hold the Southern States
as conquered territories. We hope the Pres
ident Will have these facts made known to
him, and his attention called to the outrage,
Gus wrongs these men are seeking to pcrpc-
tTate upon the citizens Of This county, who
have thus publicly, and in good faith, shcwn
their confidence in his patriotism, his magma,
nimity and his craftsmanship.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
sToNEBRAKtR,s aAiR REsToR .r1vr

SIONEbHAhER'S HAIR RESTORATIVE.
This brilliant preparation has gained tor itself
an nnbounded reputation, wherever 1t f!as been
used. For cleansing the head of Dandt mr. ScurH
and all CntaneoLs AfE-ctions-aIaays preventing
the hair from falling off, and the same time ma.
king the hair soft oily and CLASSY In appearance
uss y. tNcy. 9ls 1E65-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
OUR THANKS

Are rendered to Mcssrs. BLAxE3EY g.
Co.. OF baltimore, FOR the present of :, gold
pen. We arc not much given to the use of
metal pens, and i'll the last two years not at
all to gold ones, but this writes SO easily and
smoothly, thatwc advise all our readers, who
have to indulge in much chirography, to pro-
cure one from this house. The purchase can
be made by letter as satisfactory as in person.
All that is necessary IS TO describe the sort of
pen you need, and write your own letter, so
that they ca" sec the character of the hand
writing.
We expect this new pen OF ours to do Won
drous work in the Way OF editing the !Spi,,t
in writing down ralical.slm. and writing
up official adherence to the Constitution of
our country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

SE Yesterday, one year ago, Beast Butler
";'s relieved from command The steamship
Melville ioundercd at sea; over 20 drowned.
Gen. Terry's expedition arrived off beaufort.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

give learn from the .Shcphc"dsfo,cn R,u.
's'cr that Mr.. John f. Cookus, formerly, and
Tor many years an active merchant of that
place, died at his residence at Berkeley
Springs, Morgan County, a few days Since,
after short Illness
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

6a"Fifty-fvc Marriage Licenses were is
sued by the County Recorder of this County
during the past six months, ending Deccm-
Der 81, 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

Gs'~The Ladies Fair held in Shepherds
town during the week of Christmas. for the
benefit of the Lutheran Church. realized
oyer $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

Mr.. Speaker CoIfax having stated in his
speech that Gen. Lee declared the Confede-
rate cause hopeless in February last, the
"lfloritian" retorts by saying: the % so-called
Confederate States" had. at all times during
the war. much better authority than Gen.
Lee, not only that the * contest was utterly
hopeless but that the rebellion would be
crushed in ninety days" The FIoriiian
wonders that the Hon. Mr.. Collax ha not
cited Seward authentic revelations rather
than the apocryphat statements attributed to
Gen. Lee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
Mafried.

Ga the 2dinst. at I"ctown. by Rev Hiram ebouu
Mr., JONAH 7. TEU&EELL 10 Miss LYDIA n
eldest daughter oi Mr. James atsor, Of jefferson
On the 2ist "f Ddcrnbcr. :n Frederick CITY. Md.
by Rev. Mr.. nichI, DR JESSE STOCKER 10 Miss
l:I'iE A., daughter Of MIR Joseph Myers, ali Of
On III" 2st day Of December. st III" residence of
thu. brides father, MIR. jacob p FOREMAN at
ttis county, t" Miss MuLI.IE f. uROsSMAE of
Morgan c,'uaty, West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

ArPo1HTMENTs.--Josc D. Fayman of
Shephcrdstown, has been appointed U. S.
Assistant Assessor, and established his office
at Berryvillc, Clark County.
Henry c, Entlcr Of the same place, has re-
ccived the appointment Of Internal Revenue
Collector for the counties of Jefferson and
Pc:selcy, and will soon enter upon the duties
Of his olice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
JAMES A. L. MCCLURE,
ATTORNEY AT Law,

no 40, st. Paul street. Baltimore,
PRACTICES in the State and United States Courts.
4 a1d pays particular attention to the pros Gu.
ton OF claims goinst the General G overnncnt.
January I'd Io66-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
DENTAL NOTICE.

FsR. MCCORMICK, will visit Charlcstown, pro-
two weeks. Jan. 2, I566-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

pwThe West Virginia Legislature will
at WhsslinEson the 10th inst,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09
Rats! Rats! Rats!

RATS COME OUT Or cuEiR HOLES TO DIE,
Great Destruction Of Pats, &c,
IL is Paste and used Oh Bread
Every Box warranted Dead Shot.
No nne risks anything in trying it.
"A it " i'll destroy all your
Rata, Mice, Roaches, Ants, &c.
Or you can have your money refunded.
Try it. and if 1t don't lay your Rats, &c.
You can get your money back.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

n5~Tt ia stated that the trial Of Captain
semmes the Alabama, (990,) notoG;ery, will
begin in Washington this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-01-09

EXPECTING to take charge of a Boarding House
~ elsewhere, which is amply furnished through
out, shall offer at public saie, on