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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
rHn rRRR SCHOOLS.

In another column will be found a commu-
nication from Joseph Barry, County Super
intendent of Free Schools, in reference to the
structures of last weeks Spirit in regard to
the manner of the Misrepresentation of tho
echool fund of the county and the derelict
manner in which the officials of the West Yir-
ginia school system had performed their duty.
We have no wish or intention to get into a
controversy with Mr. Barry. What we stated
in our last issue in regard to the disposition
of the school fund drawn from the tax payers
of Jefferson county, and pocketed or distribu-
ted elsewhere, was done Tor the purpose of
drawing the attention of the people to one
among the many outrages they have to sub
nit to arising from the corrupt legislation of
the bogus State. The individual opinions of
Mr.. Barry, his impartiality or his wish to edo
something" has nothing whatever to do with
the matter. His action in the premises, will
not lessen the enormity of the crime that
flches from the pockets of our people, pretty
much i'll the same manner that free, booter
would appropriate the purse of a traveller,
nine thousand dollars of their hard earnings,
and the only satisfaction vouchsafed is that it
is the price demanded to insure the success
full march of intelligence"
It will seem from Mr.. BIS communication
that he does not deny any of the statements
made in our editorial. The facts as we stated
them are incontrovertible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
From Eur0pe---By the oable.
Tie Fsaidns Rising IL Lrelan1-7ze Uafted
Sfates oHd England.

LONDON, Nov. ZIP. M-The Fenfan
troubles in ireland have assumed considers
bic proportions and there Is no doubt that
serious outbreak has occurred Two regi-
ments of national troops were urgently or
dered to Ireland yesterday morning, and trans
ports were being prepared during all Of last
night at Portsmouth. A large detachment
of marines have been sent over 20 Queens
town ON the war steamer Plymouth A gun
boat at Chatham, has been ordered 70 sail for
Queenstown Immediately. Much alarm is
felt at Cork, and throughout Ireland gen
orally.
The London Times this morning believes
that the chief organizer, Stephens, will soon
arrive upon the scene, if indeed he is not al
ready there.
The GIoJe hints, eiitoriaIly, that more
serious trouble with the United States is re-
ally at the bottom Of the Fenian outbreak
A telegraphic dispatch was received yester-
day FROM Washington, by the United States
Minister at Paris, which occupied several
hours In transmission 1t Is believed that It
relates to the American question.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
MARRIED

On DIE Nth uIii11o, At the sesi,leue Il tsi,ie,r
father, By Rev. r. l. Kreesl, DIR FENll b. Hills
coz. ef this county, ~ Mis- EyfE GO0DlOE.
only a1ehter ~ Geo. y. C01dl0e. 10 u suit
syiTana county, Va.
On the I'd uluf9O, ct kfBloch, Essex counfy. al
The ~ reside9ee q DC r. r B4ylurs u Roy T. g.
MeG1ire, Z W BAYLOR. II Norfolk, y y. 81. aIi.s
nARY g. BAfLok, daughter Of the late sieh.lrd
in the Pre!byterian Church, Al Elk Bauch, ihfs
county the 2lst nit. BY fter siire BiIfiogr rlr
JOIN w. MARSHALL, u Aliss SUSIE BAKE, al
:, On the I5glp't sFm. D. Lefeyre, Mr..
H ~ MY y; - aiiss FANNIE RIDEN0UR.
HEDGES to Mi1s soPfIA E. ROTH. al Of MAJ
tinsburg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
-Fr0m -.he R1alslas Of last week We

From the Rlgfstar of last week we
copy the following items of Intelligence from
that end of the county -
Jacob Show has purchased the farm be
longing to the estate OF Jacob Staley, deceas-
ed, two miles east of town, containing 1852
acres, for the sum of So, 500.
w. i. Harrington, of this place, has
received the appointment of Assistant Assess
or of Internal Revenue. for this county under
o. ID. Downey, in place of James d. Fayman,
removed, and will enter upon the duties OF his
office Immediately. MIR. H., we trust, will
prove as efficient an officer as his predecessor
We are gratifed to learn that the ladies'
connected with the Lutheran Congregation
of this town are making a spirited effort in
behalf of their contempla ed Holiday festival
and that they are meeting with much en-
couragement and considerable liberalIty.-
Keep moving ladies and you are bound 10 sue
coed in your laudable undertaking. We
trust that your most sanguine expectations
may be realized, and wish you hearty Cod
speed.
MIR. John D. staIey has sold, at private
sale, the dwelling house, at present in his oc-
cupancy, on Man street, to Sheriff l. Thomas
Chapline, for thesu of s., 500. Dir Chap
line gets possession on,the LIST of February
next, and In securing "habitatiOn" for him
self, Mr., Staiey has erected large and fine
brick dwelling, with large back building,
on High street. Itpreseuts fine appearance,
and speaks well for the architecture and
builder. Would that we had many more of
the same sort erected in our town.
We learn that little SON of Mr. Mar
tin B. Lemon, aged about 10 years, sustained
severe and painful wound on Friday morn
ing last, at Billmyer's Mill, three miles west
OF town, resulting in the breaking of one Of
his thighs, and otherwise badly injured His
leg was caught in the large strap which pro-
pels the mill, and had 1t not been for the
presence of Mr.. VIM. T. McQuilkin, the
youth would have been crushed to death
The patient is now doing as well as can be ex-
pected under the treatment of Doctors Rev
nolds and Tanner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

SALES AND TMPRovEMENTs.-We have
learned of several sales of Land, Lots, &c, in
town and neighborhood, recently, and from
the figures, We should judge at pretty big
prices for even our good old county.
= The property known as the "Hopowell
Mill" on the Opequon near Leetowa, was
sold on Tuesday last by Mr. HELM, as execu-
tor, for $4,000. ISAAC SrRIDER, Jr., Pur-
chaser.
THOMAS RUTHERFORD has purchased
of E. NJ. A1soUITH one.half an acre of the
eligible lot at the eastern end of town, known
as the DR.. Cramer properly, for which he pays
$500. 1t is Mr.. R 5 purpose, we learn, to
erect handsome building in the course of
next season.
= Less than one acre of the lot on which
formerly stood "Spotts' " blacksmith shop,
adjacent to the railroad, was sold few days
ago by HUMPHREY KEYEs, to a gentleman
from Pennsylvania, for the snug sum of
$500! This lot cost $50 some twenty years
since, and has on it no improvements what
ever. 1t is the design of the purchaser, we
learn. to erect spacious Ware house, for the
deposit of grain aud other produce, of which
he expects to become an extensive buyer
= The fine residence on Main street, adj
joining the Bank property, belonging to the
heirs of the late William Stephenson, has
been sold for $4,000. Henry o. TALBOT,
of Maryland, purchaser,
An unimproved lot of 81 acres, adjoin-
ing the residence OF Robert 4. Brown, has
been purchased of john r. FLAGa, by DIR.
W. F. LIPPIrT, for the sum of s400. The
situation is a most commanding one for build
ing purposes, and it is the Dr's intention, as
we learn. to improve it handsomely the next
year.
The fine residence of DR.. G.. F. Mason,
destroyed accidentally by fire during the war,
is now in progress of erection, aud hopes are
entertained of having it under roof in few
weeks. Messrs. PHILLIPS & LANGDoN, as
sisted by 1t. CoCKRILL and his force, have
tie Carpenters work in hand, and the Messrs
TUTwILER the Masonry. The house, we
learn, will be when completed. of more hand
ONE structure and convenience of arrange
ment, than previous to its destruction.
= We learn that Messrs. RANSOM & DUKE
intend erecting as soon as a suitable site can
be obtained and the proper lumber secured,
a massive Ware house, 25 by IS feet, as an
adjunct to their already so we'll established
Agricultural Depot. All things considered.
we are inclined to believe with our friends of
the Shepherdstown Register, "there is life in
the old land yet"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

-lu the supreme Court ChaInbcts OF New
York case is being tried to determine what
constitutes 80 man of color"
No accurate estimate can be made of
the millions sunk in mining, coal aud oil
companies during the past three years.
Charles C. Yeatop, of Brooklyn. owns
and runs the most wonderful invention this
side of the stnrs-ihs type setting ma
chine.
An Austrian Lieutenant was recently
shot near Vienna for cowardice in battIe,
though he had just been promoted tor bravery
in another engagement
MARRIED,-Major Harry Gilmor, whose
gallant exploits are fresh in the remembrance
of the citizens of the Valley, was married last
week to Miss Strong, rich heiress, Of New
York.
Washington dispatches report fears of a
difficulty with France, about the postponed
withdrawal Of the French troops from Mexi-
co until next Spring. 1t creates new sen
sation" North.
a thunderbolt from perfectly cloudess
sky struck church at Rising sun, Indiana.
a few days ago. We presume that politics
had been habitaally preached from its pulpit
--Otherwise the phenomenon - inexpliea-
ble
AT the caucus for the homination Of "A
candidate for the mayOral'y ut ChetEa, Mass,
Robert w. Morris negro lnwyet, lieceiyed
2l2 votes, against 33l r. g. Frost
The ladies Of Siaunton held Fniron
the 2lst and I'D uiimo, for the benefit Of
the Augusta Fire Company. The net pro-
ceeds amounted to $3.50.
Tho fears abont another war some REQ.
pie express may be quoted, when we tell tllem
Gen. Grant, Secretary StluntOn, md other
''big dogs" seem, according to Washington
dispatches, to b. more interested in horse
races than anything else.
At the recent session Of the Il. s.
Circuit Court, held at Parkersburg, prosecu.
tons against the Is. 4 o. r. H. Company
were commenced upon rather an extensive
scale. The Grand Jury made more than two
thousand PrcseDtmeDts against the company
for violating the Revenue laws in falling to
stamp receipts for freight.
The Legislature Of South Carolina
met on the 26th Of November. The Gov.
ernOr in his message, strongly opposes the
constitutional amendment recommends the
passage of the-homestead law and thsadoption .
Of megnS TO discourage the emigration Of ne
groes, and provide for the snbsistebee Of inS
digent blacks. He thinks the expeE TENT Of
free labor not a failure, :rsd eays efaitI
crop is unusually short, and mol - =.
ton has been raised in many districss o.
bread.
The debt Of the State, EXCLUSIVES Oftile war
debt, is s5,250,OOO.
~ Hon. Cave Johnson, Polk,s Pssiaasier
General, died AZ noon on Friday. - III Ic-i-
dence at Clarksyilie, Tenn, aged ssVeufy i've
years. He served fourteen years 10 on-, 81.
acquiring national reputation; was four
President OF the Bank OF 'feDDessee. nnc
an appointment from. Governor, iOw FesileiE-
johnson; was in 1861 elected a member u
the convention 70 consider he reiafion- ri
never assembled va 1l.lfji cls.-el Cd ifs
State Senate, but declined the seai beeau.l y
the aid aud comfort he had exte1ded is.-ibe
rebellion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

ELEcTIoN.-An election is to be held in
this Township on Monday next, for three
School Commissioners, in place of those who,
from ineficiency or imbecility, have been
made to vacate their Offices. The loyal few
will keep an eye to the matter, we presume,
and If they have any material in our midst
worthy of the position, at least select the best
they can get.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

"A dispatch from Toronto, dated the
9th uItimo, says No decision has been
given In the Court of the Queens Bench or
Common Pleas to-day as to granting rule
for new trials, as applied for by the COUNCIL
of the Fenians under sentence of death Tt
Is rumoredth heavy concentration of troops
In this city Is about to commence, In view Of
the near approach of the 18th of December.
the day fixed for the execution of the Fenians..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

DEBATE.-The next debate before the
Christian Associations Debating Society, will
come off on Monday night, tue 18th instant.
The public are cordially invited to attend.
The question for debate will be: 'Should
Ancient Languages be embraced in Course
Of Female Education p
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

DEcLINED.-We learn that the Rev. HEN
RY a. WISE, now located in the Upper Val
ley, has declined call to the pastorship of
the Episcopal (zion) Church of this town.
Rev. Mr.. Amber, the former estimabIe shep-
herd, is officiating whenever the state of his
health will admit
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

THANKso1yING.-Inr respect to the pros
clamation of President johnson, and the re-
quest of our municipal authority, Thursday
last was kept by the people OF our town as a
National HOLIDAY. The day was observed
throughout the country generally, so far as
we have noticed, even in the God forsaken,
COnstitution~breaking, rebel-hating Union
prating Vest Virginia
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

Alta school in Connecticut a boarder
owed his landlord $50, and as receipt for
$50 or over requires a two cent stamp, the
man gave the boy receipt for Sl9.99 cents
and gave him back one penny, thus saving
one cent. Ifanybody can beat that in mean
ness, let's hear of it
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
APHI1ANTHRoP1c WORK.

An organization las been formed in Rich
mond, designated as the '' Medical Journal
Commission with the benevolent design of
ascertaining I" the names and number of the
maimed and'mutilated soldiers of the Confed-
crate army in the Statesof Virginia" so that
their shattered limbs, where possible, may be
substituted by the artificial Inventions of the
age. To accomplish this, the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, at the Instance of the
committee, and request of Governor Pier.
point, addressed circular lettersto,the Sespec-
tive clerks of the one hundred aud three,
counties composing the State, requesting the
needed Information, so easily obtained, in be-
half of the poor and disabled soldier. The
Committee reported few days ago, to their
q surprise, modification and regret" that
nearly one half (f0rty>niue) of the clerks,
have failed to respond. Among this number
we regret to see, are those of Clarke, Eau
qnieE Loudoun. Page, Rockbridge, Rocking
han, &c. The returns received from the
fifty seven cities and counties show that there
are -
Amputations below the knee, -. 100
AmputatlonS ABOVE the knee, Ok
Amputations below the elbow, -. So
Amputations above the elbOw,.... 132
Making total of ....-... $50
Taking this as basis for estimating the
number in the whole State, it is put down at
seven hundred and fifty. Of this number the
Committee argue that one-third are indepen-
dent of any aid from the State, and for the
remainder they propose to memorabilia tie
Legislature for an appropriation of $4,000.
to be expended under the direction of the
committee, of which DIR. Hunter Mcclure,
of the stonewall Brigade, is member
The cid State, surely, win not refuse this
small boon to the patriotic heroes who upper
lied life and limb in her defence. We envy
not the heart or the head of that represents
tive who should prove so derelict to the no.
bier instincts of humanity
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
: AcKNowLrnanrENrs.-We have heretn.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have hereto
fore omitted to return thanks to our esteemed
friend Mr.. JAMES NJ. Johnston, of the Shan
nOndale Factory. for piece of nice home
made cloth, sufficient to robe us in comfort
able winter suit, We hope it is unnecessary
to say that We feel particularly grateful to Mr.
J. for so liberal an act of kindness, which is
the more acceptable, since it is bestowed il a
time of not only apparent, but real need As
Artcmus Ward has it, our old clothes /" are
slightly Furnished by adverslty,' . and we may
add, by long and very faithful service. AS
they are rather thin for the present frosty
weather, we feel very much inclined to give
them furlough until change of season
This piece of cloth was sent to us nearly two
months ago, but the impoverished condition
of our exchequer-on account of the tardi-
ness of our patrons not allow sufi-
Gent surplus from business demands, to have
the suit trimmed and :. made up to our sat-
isfaetion, Now, however, the skies are be-
ginning to brighten a little, and there is some
prospect that the cditcr will appear on Sab
bath next, or some time previous, arrayed in
his new suit, the donation of benevolent
friend. To some extent, we are bothered as
to what our feelings will be. We don't think
we shall feel proud, although good clothes
have very eleVating tendency with us but
if we should feel any inclination to haughti-
ness, we will only have to look at our old hat
and muchly-worn shoes to bring Us back to
the proper spirit Of humility. But then, Who
knows but that hat and pair of shoes (new
ones we meaul may reach our sanctum before
Saturday night. In such au event there may
be some of that vanity Of which the preacher
speaketh. We may add that we wear a
hat. Like our head, our feet are we'll de-
yeloped as to size, and for comfort, we wear
los when we have them. Our oyercoat is
not much to boast of, but it will have to go
through the winter, unless beneyolence should
provide better one. On this point, we may
remark that we are rather tall-measuring
over six feet without shoes-aud we always
admired long overcoats.
To.a kind lady, TIE wife of an industrious
young iurmer of this county, we are under
obligations, for pair of fine. fat ducks, which
we are sure we shall enjoy when we get
through with the pudding and sausage which
We expect our friends to send us during the
present butchering, season.
Mr.. GEORGE w. CooKRELL has sent us a
half bushel of the finest potatoes we have seen
this season. We do not think they can well
be beaten-but we have heard that our friend
PACKET raised the finest grown in the coun-
ty. Of his we only speak from hearsay. In
the case of MIR. Cockrell we have direct evil
dence as to quality and size.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
: a mystery which quite surpasses the

= IT,
sphinx is astonishing the New Workers. 1t
is living hslman-head, resting upon very
small cushion and floating in mid air under a
strong light 1t laughs, talks aud recognizes
persons in the hall, but there is no obvious
bedy. and 1t floats at least four feet from the
floor, ceiling and walls. 1t is the greatest
puzzle yet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

The new Baltimore police commissioners
and Sheriff Thompson are about instituting a
suit against Judge Bond and others for false
imprisonment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

LAST CHANcE.-To accommodate numer-
GUS requests, SMITH, the Photographers, has
consented to remain until the LIST of january.
In doing this, he is making heavy sacrifice
for the public, which We hope will be timely
appreciated by all who desire Photographs of
the first order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

The cholera has appeared in the oil re-
gions of W. Virginia, and at some places is
raging with unusual fatality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

AS You WANT 'EM.-To accommodate
the taste of all, Mr.. Brown is now receiving
at the basement of the ''Cart,r House. as
fine oystersin the shellaswere ever brOughttO
the town. So, now, you can have raw, fried.
roasted or stewed; and quite as good and al
most as cheap as can be Obtained in the cities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
DIED.

In shepherdstoWns on the morning Of the 2zih
Tltipo, HELEN 81, infanI daughter Of Alexander
h Bcteler, gr.. aged II months
E'NGRAyIEG neatly done BY /. DINKLE, a. bis
Ii JeyelEy Store opposite the Bank. oet %.
ELOUR, for sale By
= Aug a. TRUssELL : %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

ISsTAI11r1os.-Tbe installation of Fey.
a. @. HopKINs, as pastor of thesPresbyterian
Church of. this place, is appointed for next
Sabbath, at IL A. NJ.
Rev. j. w. LurroN Is appointed by the
Presbytery to preside, to preach the sermon
and propose the constitutional questions; Rev.
r. T. BERRY to charge the pastor; and Rev.
E. W BEDINGER to deliver the charge to the
congregation. Preparatory services will COM
.mence on Thursday evening. There will also
be services on Friday morning and evening,
and on Saturday morning and evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
ApporNrarENTs.-sAsf'I RIDENouR, ESQ.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DENouR, Esq.
has been appointed by the Board of Super,
visions of Jefferson, as Magistrate for Charles
town Township, in place of Sanborn, removed
to Berkeley. JOHN AVIS, of William, has
been appointed by the same Board Consta.
bic for the same District, in place of WAR.
NERr removed 10 Shepherdstown, whore he
has been appointed County JailOr, and Con-
stable for that Township, in place of MoBEE,
resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04

Before the Board of Supervisors of Jeffer,
son county: 1t appearingto this Board that
VIM. Rush is the sheriff of this county (Jef-
ferson) and has for long time been acting as
the legally elected and qualified sheriff afore-
said, and it further appearing to this Board
that Trueman w. Potterfield has been for a
long time and is now acting as the deputy of
said VIM. Rush, sheriff as aforesaid,
Reso7Ue7, That the said Trueman w. Pot
terfeld is disqualified and Ineligible to tho
Office of Sheriff in said county, under the con-
stitution of this State, and we refuse him a
certificate of election
After the argument of the counsel, the
President called the yeas and nays, Yeas
Reed NcCuriy and johnson. Nays-But-
Ter, Fossett and Staley. The President voted
in tue affirmative and the resolution was
adopted.
j. W Kennedy moved the Board to de-
clare Joseph Wclshans duly elected to the of
fee OF sheriff of Jefferson county, upon
which mo,ion the Board voted as follows =
Yeas Reed. McCurdy and johnson. Nays
-Butler. Fossett, S.aley and Logic. The
President then declared thesmetion lost
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
An Infamous Exposure.
Reoees..sy .sa.eh aas U..ion "a. Res.ore.1.
TrrOm the coluu,bu. tca.1 Sun and .rimes.l

From the Columbus tGa.3 Sun and 'Times.l,
The following letter was found in the
streets of Columbia Immediately after the
army of Gen. Sherman had left The ORR
ginal is still preserved, aud can be shown and
substantiated if anybody desires. We are
indebted to a distinguished lady of this city
for copy, sent with request for publica>
ton. We can add nothing in the way of
comment on such document 1t speaks for
itself.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-12-04
General News.

in the Supreme Court Chambers Of New,
York case is being tried to determine what
constitutes ~ mau of color"