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tall really believe fins "a the first time during the whole
existence OF the dynasy hGs been accorded the honor %
such wr-suideny ahsehed himseh rom iis people aoa
ct on Journey south dIe SAY DC Cd not relish DO idea ~
herr taken prisoner and bear tie amihe Hccor o
Csssi company 80 Stcn Prussia las now broken OH ~
Iomalic relations with al the S31l.ern states.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
Confederate Dead at Lexington /.


On Saturday, December LIST. were consign-
ed to the earth, at Lexington, Va, Gin one
sad burial" the Confederate dead The Rev.
DR.. PeDdleton delivered an appropriate dis
course, and the Rev. Mr Jones prayer a
procession was formed consisting of returned
Confederate soldiers, carrying Breaths and
evergreens in place of bruised arms. the
Corps of Cadets from the Institute, the Stu
dents of Washington College, and the eiti-
zens. At the grave the Rev. Mr. Junkin
delivered an address, and the Rev. BIr. Wish
ner read the Burial Service of the Methodist
Church
The greatest living Confederate. the illus
trious Lee, stood by while his dead comrades
were placed under the sad aearth 70 earth.
ashes to ashes, dust to dust" and presiding
over the whole solemn scene was felt, and all
most perceived, the stern ghost of jackson
BaHfnsOre Transcript a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
How They Regard It.

The people d Europe look upon the down.
fall of Maxiulitau's empire in Mezieo, as IN
eyitabIe. The L6bdon 2faesi I'm referring
to Gen. Sherrnans mission 70 Mexico, says
General Sherman has been sent on an cx
traordinary mission to Mexico. Everybody
is asking what he isgoiBg to do there 1fcre.
need be but little mystery about this
ness. The United States mean 70 drive
only the French troops but Maximiiisn him
self, out Of Mexico, and to lend an the sup
port they can give to the Government Of Jn.
arez. This may be very impudent on the PARA
Of AmeTica, and very fatal % the prospecfs II
Mexico; but there Is, in our day. mob 4
strong or reckless enough to give q drcide1
mo to American dfetaffons
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
The Debate upon theeonfsoation Dues.

In the United States Senate on Tuesday.
Mr. Chandler asked to take up the bill
from the House repeating the section of the
bill to suppress instruction, giving the par
doning power to the President,
Mr.. Sherman called for the reading of the
bill.
Mr.. johnson did not know whether, if the
section referred to was repealed, the President
would still have the power to grant general
amnesty. The President would still have tho
power to grant pardons after its passage
The -best plan was to let it rest until it could
be referred to the Judiciary Committee.
MIR. Fessenden had no opinion to express
on the merits of the bill at present, but con-
sidered it would be setting an unwise prece-
dent to act on bill previous to its reference
to committee.
Mr.slloward understood that there was
urgent necessity for the speedy passage of this
act by Congress. He believed that proceed
ings had been taken in regard to restoring
property to rebels which he did not think the
country would be satisfied with when they
came to know the facts. The bill was de-
signed to put an end to the restoration of
property by the President 10 the rebols, and
he hoped it would be acted on at once.
Mr.. Chandler said it is asserted that hum
dreds of millions of rebel property had been
restored, and it is said that pardons were sold
for money about this town by men of doubts
fui reputation, and with these pardous prop.
erty had been restored.
MIR. Trumbull thought the pardoning pow
er had been very grossly abused, but did not
think, from the last report OF the commission
er of the Freedmen's Bureau, that there had
been SO much property restored. He should
probably vote for this bill but did not sec
any necessity for its immediate passage.
The question on the motion to take up was
then put, and decided in the negative by
tie vote, as follows:
Yeas.-Messrs. Cattell, Chandler, CONFESS,
Creswell, Edmunds, Fowler, Frelinghuysen,
Harris, Henderson, Howard, Howe, Lane,
Pomeroy, Ramsey, Ross, Sherman, Stewart,
Sumner, Wade, Williams, and Wilson-21.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

Yates, was not less emphatic. but moro
blasphemous, in his response on behalf of the
Senate. He was enthusiastic over the late
election, and referred to the I'd and 18th
chapters of the Epistle to the Ephcsians for
the epitaph of the democratic party, Being
of every one around Being pressed still
further. and offered Bible, he said
Well, if you insist uponsit, believe it is
something in this style: .sYe arc without
Christ, being aliens to the Commonwealth of
Israel. ELaughter.l Without the covenant
of promise, having no hope and without God
in the world. Laughter and applause,
Mr., Yates was very emphatic in his oppo-
sition to Southern admission, declaring that
those States should never come in until every
American should have the privilege of going
to any part of this country and enjoying its
privileges.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
Arrest Of John Il surratt.

That wonderful thing, the Atlaptie TeIs.
graph, has furnished to tie State Department,
at Washington, the following teIsera,a. dated
December 2, 1866 80
Have arrested John II. surSatt, one Of
President LincoIn,s assassins. No doubt .of
identity CHAs. Hale.
U. S. Consu1 General.
Alexandria, Egypt
1t is stated that surTa,t was arrested ia II,
ally, whilst serving in The Papal ZOuaves, and
afterwards escaped, as heretofore reported;
that the Pope promptly gave the Necessary
order, when requested by our minister, M
King, notwithstanding our treaty with the
Papal.goyernment does not bind the latter to
grant the order
The United States Government had infor-
nation as long ago as last winter, that John
H.sSurratt had gone to Europe The per-
son who communicated the fact eonFersed
with him during the voyage across the Al
lantic, and also reported that Surratt. belieF-
ing be was far from danger, was free and out
spoken about his connection With the asssa-
aination eonspirators. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
Resolutions of Senator Sumner.

Resolutions declaring the principles of re-
construction; the jurisdiction of Congress
over the whole subject; the iIlegality of ex-
istiug governments in the rebel States. and
the exclusion of such illegal governments
from representation in Congress and from vO-
ting on constitutional amendments -
J.. That in the work of reconstruction it is
important that no false step should be taken
interpreting obstacle or delay; but that by
careful provisions We should make haste to
complete the work, SO that the unity of the
Republic shall be secured on permanent
foundations, and fraternal relations shall be at
once established among all the people
thereof. e'f
2. That this end can be accomplished only
by the following the guiding principles of
our institutions as declared by our fathers
when the Republic was formed, and that any
neglect or forgetfulness of these guiding prin-
ciples must postpone union, Justice, domestic
tranquility, the general welfare, and the
blessings of liberty, which are the declared
objects OF the Constitution, and, therefore,
must be the essential objects of reconstrue-
ton itself.
3. That this work of reconstruction must
be conducted by Congress and under its con-
slant supervision; that under the Constitu-
ton Congress is solemnly bound to assume
this responsibility, aud that in the performs
ance of this duty it must see that everywhere
throughout the rebel communities loyalty is
protected aud advanced, while the new gov
ernments are fashioned according to the re-
quirements of Christian commonwealth, so
that order, tranquility, education, and hu-
mau& ghts shall prevail within their borders.
4. That, in determining what is republi-
can form of government, Congress must fol-
low implicitly the definition supplied by the
Declaration of Independence; and in the
practical application ofthis definition it must,
after excluding all disloyal persons, take care
that new governments are founded on the
fundamental truths therein contained; first,
that all men are equal III rights; aud, second
ly, that all just government stands only on
the consent of the governed.
5. That all proceedings with view to re-
construction originating in Executive power
are in the nature of usurpation; that this
usurpatien becomes especially offensive when
1t sets aside the Fundamental truthso our in
situations that it is shocking to common
sense when it undertakes to derive new gov
efnments from that hostile population which
has just been engaged in earnest rebellion,
and chat all governments having sucf origin
are necessarily illegal and void.
q. That it is the duty of Congress to pro-
coed with the work of reconstruction, and to
this end it must assume jurisdiction of the
States lately in rebellion. except so far as that
jurisdiction may have already been denounced;
and it must recognize only the loyal States, or
those States having legal aud valid Legisla>
lures, as entitled to representation in Con-
gress or to a voice in the adoption of the con.
stitutional amendment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
RnRKELnY AVID IH1FEr5RaoN..


We are happy to observe that, notwithstan.
ing the hardness and evident reluctance of
Gov. Pierpoint to do anything to secure the
return of these two counties to the bosom of
the Old Commonwealth, there is still dispo-
sitiou on the part Of the representatives of the
people, to have our proper status definitely
fixed. In the Virginia Senate on the 9th
Mr.. N. B. Meade, Of the Frederick district,
offered resolution .enquiring into the expe-
diency. of reporting bill to restrain, by in
junction or otherwise, the collection of taxes
by West Virginia in the counties of Jefferson
aud Berkeley until the claim of the jurisdic-
ton over the said counties is finally settled.
This resolution was referred to an. appro-
pirate committee, not we hope, to remain un-
acted upon until the heel of the session. The
everlasting gratitude of the people of this
county will be due, and will be given to Mr.
Meade, if he secures the object contemplated
in his resolution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
Gov. PrERpoNTs MEssAeB.

The message of Gov. Pierpont, which was
sent in to. the Assembly this day week, is a
long, very long paper. 1t is generailyweIL
written. 1t treats Of great many topics of
interest to the people of Virginia, and has
several valuable suggestions for Legislative
action, and several that have NO value Of any
sort. On the 'all.absorbing question of the
proposed amendment to the FEDERAL Consti-
tuition, the Governor occupies much space. and
shows how utterly incapable he islof compre-
hending tie character of Yirginians. On
this subject lie goes out of his way to insult
those who are as Ear above him in their knowl-
edge, of the wants of the State as they are
above him in all that constitutes true gcntle-
men,. uo, whose friends in Virginia can all
be gathered in the smallest room in the Coy
erhor's house, undertakes to advise the aiop-
ton of tliia amendment. aud thus secure rep
resentation in Coneress-wien he knows
that the advice Of the honorable men Of the
State IS unanimnns against it when he knows
that there is NOT hundred men in the whole
State who would not regard the adoption of
this New England scheme as the shame of
the State and the disgrace of her sons. We
would Ike to see the legislature treat this re-
commcndation with absolute silence, as the
best means of showing their thorough. con-
tempt of its author. and of those who take
sides with him. The legislature is made up
of tho best men of the State, and viii have
no, difficulty in disposing of this infamous
amendment, and doing it in such way as will
convince those who seek to foist it upon us,
that the men, and women, of the South are
prepared to meet any fate which radical hate
may ordain for them, but they will never dis
honor themselves by voluntarily accepting ne.
gro equality, political or social. .--<
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
..EAsr rRNNEasHAN..

Mr. VIM. BEN. REED has assumed the man.
-agemept, ofathis Journal, published at Kings
ton, Roane county, Tenn. 1t is of good size
and respectable appearance both as to the
arrangement of its matter and its typographi,
sal execution. Mr.. r. is native of this
town, graduate of this office, and we, no less
than his numerous friends here, wish him the
utmost success in his new enterprise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
vIRefNIA srATH DBRr.

In the Legislature.of Virginia, resolution
has been introduced, instructing the Finance
Committee to report bill providing for the
sale of all the interest of the. State in rail-
roads, canals and other public improvements
and property, excepting such as is only me-
cessary for the occupancy and conduct OF the
State Government aud further, to provide
that the proceeds of such sales should be APP
piled 70 the redemption of the public debt.
The PoLIcY OF THE DEMocRArIc MrM>
BERs OF GoNeREss. The correspondent Of
the New York Times writes from Washing
ton that the Democrats have had no formal
caucus. but have nevertheless resolved, after
holding, several Informal conferences, to be
less beligerent than.they were at the last ses-
sfon4 hoping that the Radicais, if allowed
rope enough, will hang themselves The
honest of the so1ut gillG, rejoice if
the anticipated result shall follow. -.
.Lf-=l5rf g 11E-e-ft
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

Nays.-Messrs Anthony. Bnckalew, Da-
Wis, Dixon, Doolittle. Fessenden, sFogg, Eos
ter, Grimes, Hendricks. johnson, Krkwood,
Morgan, Nesmith, Norton, Patterson, Riddle,
Salisbury, TrumbulI, Van Winkls, and VII
ley-2L
to take up on the table, which was agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

"a The Secretary of War says the Chief
of Ordinance deems it inadvisable to rebuild
the North Carolina Arsenal and to re-estab,
lish the Armory at Harper's Ferry. The
sale of the Government property, at both
points, is recommended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

JEFFERSON GoUNTY LESloNs,-We were
shown, few days ago, some Lemons grown.
by Mr.. HuMpHREY ENGIE of this county
equal, in size at least, to any imported lemons
we have ever seen. HUapHREY is one Of
those men who will succeed at whatever he
undertakes, and We would not be surprised,
if in the course of few years, he should have
growing on his little farm, full variety Of
rich tropical fruits. On honey, he is partic-
ularly heavy-his bees working with greater
industry than those of most other persons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

DISTRICT CoURT OF APPEALs.-D Deem
Der term, 1S66.-At District Court of APP
peals for the Seventh Judicial District of Yir-
ginia, begun and held at the. Court House, in
Winchester, on Saturday, the LIST day Of De-
cember, 1865, were present:
The Hon. Alexander Rives, Judge of the
Supreme Court of Appeals for the Sd section.
The Hon. Richard Parker, Judge of the 18th
Judial Circuit Hon. Andrew S. Fulton, of
of the 18th Circuit, and Hon. John I. Harris,
of the 18th Circuit.
The Court proceeded to appoint clerk.
whereupon Nathaniel B. Meade, Esq, was
selected for that position. BE appeared and
entered into bonds forS10, 600 for the faithful
discharge of his duties; Messrs. James Mar
shall, Joseph ii. Sherrard, Daniel Conrad
and YIN. i. Clark being his sureties
On motion Of Mr.. Meade, Jos. s. CarsoB,
Esq, was appointed his deputy, who appeared
and took.the proper oath.
Edward Hoffman was appointed crier.
VIM. j.. CLARK, II. K Douglas, james p.
Rely, John W. jenkins, Lewis n. Huek,
John j. Williams, Robert I. Barton, Alfred
p. White and i. Holmes Boyd, were admit
ted to practice in this court.
isler VS.. Ginn-Upon supercedias as TO
judgement Of the Circuit Court Of Jefferson
county-continued.
Edgar R. Purcell VS.. John Allemoug & Son
Upon petition for supercedias to 1 jude-
ment of Circuit Court of Frederick county on
the 9th of November, 1S66-supercedias
awarded.
Abraham S. Byrd vs.. VIM S. Braithwaite
Upon supercedias TO judgement Of the
Circuit Court of Rockingham county-con-
hnued until next term.
Court adjourned until next term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
NoTTCR. - Z. !. n
wsiv;sb Il dfsfinetiv au,nderst6od that Ne

Weswish it distinctly understood that We
do not desire the company of loafers in this
Office. Persons having business with the Of
fee will be welcome at any time. but We do
not mean mean to be imposed upon by half grown
boys and lazy men, who ought to be engaged
atsoms honorable employment for the support
of.itheir zfamiliesy Ie this notice does not
suffice, We shall in the future be less delicate
in our hints. 5 5sz aiz
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
ll,rrnn pRRstnIaNr,s. MEsaAEa.

The message of Mr.. johnson, which occu-
pies the first page:6f this paper, is well worth
the attention of Ourreaders, not oiiIy on. ac-
count Of tho admirable style in which it is
written, but for the various matters of public
interest of which it treats. We regard it as
the best among the many good papers which
have emanated from the Executive-cle
concise, forcible, and well>tempcred. 1t re
iterates the strong reasons, heretofore urged,
for the admission of Southern members of
Congress, and does it'in such manner as the
most captions of the radicals have no cause to
he offended, and in argument 50 irresistible
that none but the YillnIly blind can fail to see
Its force. The true Ssssaion men, North and
South, VIII hail il as an evidence of the fiClel-
sity of one branch Of the government to the
constitution Of this common country idel>
ity that is not to be swayed by the rawlings of
the malignant disuniOnist who control Cons
gress. a''ae i'si.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

FINE PoTAToEs-Thc potatoes sent us by
Mr.. john B. PAoKETT, last week, come full
ly up to the standard of our expectations, and
we have enjoyed them hugely. Why can't
all our farmers take little pains aud raise
such potatoes-and then take little more
pains and send the printer a specimen. We
thank Mr.. Packett for his kind remembrance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

we return thanks to Mr.. w. c. CAR
RELL, of Monticello, Florida, for pamphlet
copy of the message of Gov. Walker, of that
State: Also copy of a Florida paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
The Stay Law.

According to the law of Virginia bearing
upon debts contracted before the war, the in
terest on such debts is to be paid on the first
of january, 1867. The following are the
sections of the Stay Law relating to the sub
ject =
81. Upon ali debts contracted prior to the
said I'd day Of April, 1865, and payable, or
on which interest is payable, before the LIST
of January, 1866, there shall be paid on the
LIST day of January, 1867, aud on the LIST day
of January of each succeeding year while
this act shall remain in force, sum equal
to the interest for one year on the principal
debt, or on so much thereof as shall remain
unpaid. Where the debt or interest there
on docs not become payable until after the LIST
day of January, 1866, interest from the time
of payment, or from the time from which in
tercst is payable, shall be paid on the said
debt on the next succeeding LIST day of Janu-
airy; and one years interest shall be paid
thereon on each succeeding 1st day of Janu-
airy while this act remains in force.
IS. If any party shall fail to pay any in
stalment of interest. as provided by the
fourth section, it shall be lawful for the party
to whom the same is payable to recover 1t by
motion, on twenty days notice, before any
court or justice having jurisdiction, which no
tice may be given during the term ola court,
and to any day of the term; and upon the
judgment therefor execution may issue as if
this act had not been passed: provided, how
ever, that no security shall be taken under
such execution, and the same shall be eudors-
ed accordingly by the clerk or justice issuing
the same"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

The Revival MEETING at the E. NJ
Church in this town, is still in progress, with
little if any abatementNof interest On Suns
day night thore were about twenty seekers at
the altar, and general feeling of seriousness
pervading the congregation, indicating the
impression which the preaching of the word
and the prayers of the church, have made
upon the hearts of those who have been reg
ular attendants upon this series Of meetings
Since the commencement of the meeting, four
weeks ago, over sixty persons have protested
religion-more than forty of whom have uni-
ted with the church. The meetingwiIl prob
ably be kept up as long as there is sufficient
interest to justify it,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11
LOCAL MISoELLANY.

ISsrALLATIoS.-As previously announced,
the Installation of the Rev. A. G. HOPKINS
as Pastor OF the Presbyterian Church in this
town. took place on Sabbath last. Quite a
large assemblage was il attendance, and the
preparatory services were peculiarly solemn
and interesting. The Rev. Messrs. Lur4oS
aud BED1NGER oficiated on the occasion
the Rev. Mr.. BERRY being unayoidably alb
sent. Communion Services will be had in
the same Church ON Sabbath next. Reiis
gious services commencing on Friday evening,
to be continued Saturday IL A. NJ, and at
night
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-11

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@oai, 6;

DEgT English House Camel and Liverpool Orrel
DcOAL In EewYor and Broollyn aa.sses TO suit
II. l. PARMELE BR0TAkR No. y Pin.-ss
CORD aud KINDLING WOOD. PINE. OAK. and
HICKORY Of tho VERY bet qualify a. the o~e' market PRICES
Al ,As EMPIRE WOOD DErOr Ne ~ East rvsstyA"A
Thrdevs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-06
MILITARY.

ELECTION FOR COMMANDER OF fHE THIRD BRIGADE
The following order has been Issued
HDoRs FIRST DIVISION n. G. SN.Y,L
NKw. YoKK Nov. g 1896
SPECIAL RIDERS No Gin compliance with s Q. Ne 80.
General Headeuarters State OF New York. A. G. o. Albany
De, m 1855 an election Gil the vacancy Of BTigsdie Con-
eral Ia the Third Brigade First Division n GS N Y.
cause by retiring from active service OF Brig Gen Wm
Han IL hereby ordered to be held al the Armory OF the Th
Regiment Infantry n c. NJ Y corner OF Thirdsve end
Sirhst New York City, Nov. 90 1906 st O'Clock
by order Of Brig -Gea Lloyd AspnwsiL Commanding
Dyisioa Wa b BGSD. Major sad Act'g Div Inspsoter.
lodicisl Caae u Tcgka hsar aud Ado