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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

"A number of gentlemen from the State
OF Alabama are IN Washington. il Is said
that they come with we'll substaDtiated COM
plants against General Pope. They recent
mac short interview with the President,
with what result has not transpiTed.
"A letter from BueDOs Ayres SAYS .
Large numbers OftbOse unfortunate men and
women. beguiled from the United States %
emigrate to Brazil, begin to find their way
here They are poor, helpless, deceived, and
are Witnesses of the folly Of leaving the United
States for any country under the sun. De-
ceived BY runners of various kinds, and finally
enlisted in the army. Is the. fate Of many
poor fellow" That BrazilliaB scheme (sEin5
die , ought to be exposed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
a VERY LARGE YIELD-On a fou

a VERY LARGE YIELD.-On fourteen
acre lot. near town, Mr.. Geo. Kreemer raised
fire hundred and toeenry-One bushels of wheat,
being farctiOn over Miriy,seUen bushels to
the acre. And this too Oh corn ground. If
any of our farmers can beat this, let them send
along the figures Winchester Times.
1.-THE above was unquestionabIy fine yield
for the poor lands Of Frederick. Indeed.
we have heard of nothing to surpass it from
the productive soil of Jefferson. Did the
''lOcaI" of the Times see the grain measured ?
Thirty-seven bushels to the acre is mighty
heap" of wheat j
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
THE SURRATT TRIAL,

This case has now been in progress near
two months, and the history of the whole
criminal record Of this country furnishes no
parallel to its enormities. The Judge who is
sitting to protect innocence and vinGicate
law, has shown himself more unprincipled
than Jeffrics, and the Prosecuting Hayman's
on the part of the government more eager for
blood than untamed hyenas. The whole pur-
pose manifested throughout has been convic-
tion, innocent or guilty, and to accomplish
this witnesses have been perjured, law set at
defiance, and the presidents heretofore estab-
lished in the trial of similar cases, utterly alb
rogated. The evidence. however, has been
at length terminated, and the argument of
counsel occupied near the whole of last week,
and the case was most probably given to the
jury on Saturday. Its verdict is eagerly ex-
pected, though to the public sentiment of the
country, it may or may not carry conviction
The following were the closing remarks of
Mr. Merrick on the part of the defence -
''Thcre Rad been blood enough shed in this coun-
try, AMI II was time that the fever had ceased
No man had greater hOrrOT of the crime that re-
suited in the murder of Abraham Lincoln tina him
self Already fOIr persons have been hung aud
others are suffering. Three years ago there was in
this city happy household sitting beside bright
household fire There sat a mother and s;s,er ;,st
budding into wOmanhoOd, nd beside them a young
man just reaching manhood He would have the
jury to remember the changes that have come over
that scene: The bright fire is eXtinguished, the
mother sleeps IN nameless feIon's grave, the
daughter, burdened and broken hearted drags out
wretched life, and the son IL here before You on
trial for his life. May Almighty God So guide your
judgments and enlighien your convictions that
The remembrance of the day of your verdict may
hereafter and forever be sweet and pleasant TecOl
lecIiOn.''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

AUXILIARY CoMsI1rrEE.-Ata meeting of
several of the Pastors and Members Of the
Churches of CharlestoWn and vicinity, an
Auxiliary Committee Of the Virginia State
Bible Society was organized for Jefferson
County by the election Of the following
Officers:
Ptestdent-N. S. WHITE; lSecyeta,y-D.
HUNPHREYs; TFeasrey-REzIN SHU5ART.
1t was resolved to establish Depository
for the Books of the Virginia State aud
American Bible Societies, for their distribu>
ton and sale in the County. Rows. Messrs.
Tongue, Meade and Hopkins were appointed
a committee to select the books TO be ordered.
On motion it was Resolved, to request the
newspapers of the County to publish the pro-
eeedings of the meeting.
D. HUMPHREYS, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

RO- Our attention has been called, By J
friend in Jefferson county. Va, to the b
lowing notice which appeared in CONG
papers:
''In the surratt trial, few days since. Gen.
+. @. Lee, of the Confederate army. was in
trodueed as a witness for the defence, when
three or four persons. we're brought forward.
who testified they would not believe Gen. Lee
on OATH"
This is mistake, and does injustice to n
high-sOuled Virginian and gallant officer Of
the late Confederate army. The person re-
ferred to is John Lee, Pennsylvaniau. who
was witness for the prosecution.
The examination Of the witnesses who I'm.
Peached the testimony Of John Lee was heard
just before Gen. Lee was introduced bv tho
counsel engaged in defence Of Surr1tt.-
Hence the bluDder, which seems TO be rather
lnexcusabIe. Gen. i. G. Lee, is a native of
Jefferson county, and son of L. l. Lee. ESQ.
whose house, it may be remembered. vas
burned by order Of Gen. David Hunter =
Edmund /. Lee is cousin. we believe of
Gen. Il. i. Lee. The above statement &
made IN justice to an injured gentleman.
whose character, as We happen to know. 3
above suspiciOn--LyaeAJurg VayyfRiqn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
DUNBAR FEMALE SEMINARY.

The catalogue Of this excelIant Institution
is before US, and from the familiar names with
which 1t is filled, we learn that the Seminary
is in the enjoyment of the patronage of many
of the leading citizens of the Valley.
Conducted under the general management
of most competent board of trustees, who
are presided over by Philip Williams, Esq,
and who have called to their aid Rev. James
B. Avirett and Mrs. j. n Swartzwelder, as
principals, the great success of the Seminary
has only been co-extensive with its merits.
A most cnmmendable feature of this insti-
tuition is its gratuitous Education yearly of
number of orphans, children Of confederate
soldiers who fell in the late war. Its charita.
BILE purposes in this respect are thus impress
sively set forth in an address OF the Rev.
Mr.. Avirett to his patrons
4" Recognizing the duty incumbent upoc
all to do what in us lies to avert the reproach
Of an uneducated Confederate Orphanage, the
principal Of this school has, during the past
year, extended the privileges to several young
ladies of that class. Not doubling the dis
position OF others engaged in the profession
of teaching to show equal liberality in that
regard, So far as ability may permit, he is
content to announce that the doors of the
school will be thrown open in the same way
the coming term"
We commend this most laudable example
as worthy of imitation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
THE RAINS of the last week have improved

The RAINS of the last week have improved
the prospect of the growing Corn wonder
fully, and great hopes are entertained of the
season continuing favorable to its maturity.
We have heard several gentlemen speak of a
field of seventy acres on the hOme,place of
Mr.. r, B. Washington. as of extraordinary
growth for this or any other season. and which
is SAID to rival in appearance the corn
patches" of the rich Prairies of the West
The first rOasting-ears we have yet noticed
in market, were offered on Saturday and rea-
Oily disposed of. Any of our friends hav-
ing an extra quantity, will please bear in
mind We always had peculiar fOnduess for
early corn. Our ''deviP' and his imps, ditto.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

SUCCESSFUL SURGERY.-It is always our
pleasure to hear Of the success in honorable
vocation, or promotion in laudabIe ambition,
of the humblest of our former fellow citizens
The following from the Baltimore Sun of
last Friday will fully explain Itself, and we
only desire TO add that Drs. Opie aud Stevens
therein referred to, are DR.. THOMAS OpIE
and DR.. CHAs. II. STEPHEN, SO we'll and IA
vorably known to the people of this region
of country, for professional ability and great
moral worth. These gentlemen are prac-
ticing together in Baltimore, and we are
gratifed to learn are establishing for them.
selves an enviable distinction and lucrative
reward. DR.. Opie is justly regarded as one
Of the most promising surgeons for his age
in the country:
Shooting Of TtrO Boys.-About half past twelve
Saratoga street. near Shredder, which resulted IN
the serious shooting of two small boys named Theo-
6years, by lad named Hugh Dunlap, I6 years.
From the facts asccTtained. appears the two boys
Ending were playing upon the fence which divi-
ded the yards between the houses occupied by the
families Of WIN. Finding and the Iatlicr of young
Dunlap wh'n they were ordered to leave BY the
latter, who at the same time three tened to shoot
them Either by design or az Ciient an Aliens six
shooter, which he held in his hand, went off, the
SIX barrels exploding simultaneously, the loads,
consisting OF sugs and small shot, ia king effect in
the bodies of the two boys knocking them off the
fence. Drs. Opic, Sterling, Stevens and HeIdman
were summoned, and succeeded in extracting a
number OF sugs aud shot from the face shoulder
ana neck OF The elder boy-ThcOdure. The young
10y henFy' received ball IN the groin from
which fatal results are feared. Theodore, it is
thought, will recover. Dunlap was arrested by Of
hcer Cox, and after undergoing hearing before
Justice Showacre was committed for the action of
the grand jury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

Mr.. ALBERT MILLER has just returned
from Fauquier, having rooted with tin, the
fine mansion of Col. VIM. G. Morgan, near
Salem in that county. The Colonel is sew
cry inch gentleman" and we commend his
wise discretion in selecting one of our enter
prising mechanics tosecure himself and house
hold from the storms of the elements, if
there be no shield against the raging pillows
of fanaticism.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

ExPEcTED.-Our. Juveniles, and the col.
ored folks especially, are in anxious expecta-
ton of seeing the mammoth circus and me-
nagerie of Dan CASTILLO, now exhibiting in
the Valley and likely to be here about the LIST
of September. 1t is advertised for StauDton
on the 2lst. Robinson's circus is to be in
Shepherds IN, on Friday next, Martins
burg, Saturday, Winchester, the Monday fol-
lowing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
Henry Stopebrakerv. Samuel so,nob-,

Henry Stonebrakervs. Samuel Sotnebra.
ker, ct. al. Bill filed for injunction to re-
strain Samuel Stonebrsker, who is an uncle
ofcOmpIainant, Henry X. Hoffman and Abram
S. Stonebraker, brother, and Clotwor,hy 4
PassanO, druggists, from manufacturing or
initiating the medicines and preparations and
labels OF complainant, or selling or Offering
the same for sale, OF using his trade marks.
and for an account Of sales Of said limitations
OF compliments medicines by defendants.
Baltimore American
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

The Rev. j. NJ. ATKINSON, D. D. Presi-
dent of Hampden Sydney College, preached
in the Presbyterian church of this town, Sum-
day, and will remain a short time we presume,
in our midst. The congregation at the Epis-
copal and Methodist Churches was quite
large, Sacramento service being administered
in the former.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

AN EXTRA TRAIN of Cars is NOW being
run daily over the W. & P. Railroad, to ac-
commodate the produce that is being hurried
forward to market, especially from the upper
end of the road. The addition to our depot
is about completed, and will furnish addition
al advantages in the Transmission of grain
from this point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

WHEAT.-A single county of Ohio Yields
100000 bushels of wheat, valued at 81 600
O00.-SHn.
LoudOun county, Virginia, produced as
much in 1850, according to the census returns.
which also show that the six New England
States did not produce as much.-RicESpond
Disp0tcH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

Coon YIELD.-One of our machine men
informed us that he had threshed the larger
part of the crop of one of our farmers, raised
on land by no means the best of the county,
and its average was twenty two bushels TO
the acre and weighed sixty four pounds to
the bushel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

THE FEsTIvAL.-The Ladies of the NJ. E.
Church, South, Shepherdstown, closed their
festival on Saturday night week and realized
over $500 by their labors. They return
their thanks to all who aided them in getting
mp the festival and to the public for their
liberal patronage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

The FOUNDATION OF the new Church about
to be erected in in our town by the cOlored
people, is now under construction. The
building is to be of wood, IS by As feet
The community wish every success to the en-
terprise, and will no doubt contribute pro-
portionate to their means.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

OPPoRTUNE.-Our neighbOr of the Free
Press invOkes the attention of our town au-
thOrities to the unusually impure condition of
our streets, alleys, cutters, &C., and recon-
mends some early corrective as sanitary
precautiOn. The pumps of the town also
need attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06
m The Ri Rnr Rinho-d U,I.,O. 4

rGT The Rt. Rev. Richard Wilmer, As
sistant Bishop of the Diocese OF Alabama, for
merly Rector of Grace Church in BerryviIIe,
is now on visit to his friends in Clarke
He will sail in short time for Europe, with.
er he goes to attend Counsel of Bishops
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inconvenience, and
in many cases positive loss has resulted, from
some sixty to eighty pages Of the County
Judgment Docket Book being destroyed. 1t
occurred during the war, but in what way is
not known. Our informant thinks the miss
ing papers contained the judgments for the
years '52 and '53.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

A BUSH MEETING. we learn, is to be held
on Sunday next, on the south side of the
Shenandoah and near Mannings school
house. The Presiding Elder of the District,
Rev. Mr.. Baird, is expected to be present.
The assemblage no doubt will be large one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

WANTED, to complete Our files, copies of
the Spirit Of Je6essOn of the following
dstes:-ls66-February 9th, April 17th.
May 18th, June 5tb, June 18th, August
2lst, and December 11th. Persons having
copies of the paper of the above dates win
greatly Oblige us BY sending them to this
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

IA D. Holmes Mcclure adrertises one
half of the ''CIarke Journal for sale, pr.
vateiy. The paper is in prosperous cOndi>
ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

= The immigration to Minnesota this wear
isimmeDse. Three hundred and fifty wagons
have passed over the bridge at St. Paul since
April, with two thousand persons. THOUSANDS
have gone By rail and steamer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

MEETING.-We are requested to say that
there will be meeting of the Old Dominion
Base Ball Club ut the Academy, on Tuesday
evening next. \ full attendance desired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

ES See our advertising columns to-day
for many matters of interest, an examination
of which may prove mutually advantageous
to buyer and seller
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06

B0- Mr.. VIM. A. Castleman has taken
charge of the Union Hotel in Berryville, for
merIy conducted by Mr.. A. J. Hartford.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-06


Anderson, Blacksmith.
There are some names connected with this
"loyal" movement at Shepherdstown, which
with US, have created little surprise. That
Mr.. VIM. G. Butler should lend himself and
his influence to a party of which Joe Chap
line is the acknowledged leader in this county,
is something entirely beyond our comprehen-
sion, and compels us to surmise as to the
probable causes which influence his action
1t is true Mr.. Butler has been hOuored with
a seat in the Supervisors Court of the county,
and has been on almost every committee
raised by that very distinguished body to in
vestigate the county interests. We are well
aware too, that these little attentions have
their effect upon human nature, particularly
where said human nature is susceptible of
fattery, and is not properly balanced by a
strong brain and an extraordinary amount of
moral courage But we desire to ask Mr..
Butler a few questions. Does he feel at
home in the society and political association
of such men as Joe Chapline and company?
We believe him to be sensible man, and we
have been disposed to regard him as an hon.
est man. As such, Can he conscientiously
support man upon whom the charge of pre-
senting false check has been proven, and
who was whiskey smuggIer during the war,
and who is a whiskey-guzzler in peace and
in war? If Mr.. Butler can do this, may not
the public make its inference and draw its
The Irish republic., 1867-06-08

"We see said Swift one of his most sarcastic moods
what God thinks of riches by the people he gives them
to-"
The Van Buren press., 1867-07-19
Know Thy Destiny.

MADAME +. +. THORNTON, the great Eng
ish Astrologist, Clairvoyant and Psychome-
trician, who has astOnished the scientific clas-
ses of the old World. has now located herself
at Hudson. n. y. Madame Thornton posses
ses such wonderful powers Of secobd sight, as
to enable her to impart knowledge OF the
greatest importance TO the single or married
of either sex. While in a state of trance. she
dclineates the very features of the person you
are to marry, and by the aid of an instrument
of intense power known as the Psyclomo-
trope. guarantees to produce life-liAc picture
of the future husband or wife of the applicant
together with data of marriage position in
life. Leading traits of character. etc. This is
no numbug, as thousands of testimonials can
assert. She will send when desired, certiii-
cd certificate, or written guarantee. that the
picture is what it purports to be. by enclos-
ing small lock of hair. and stating place OF
birth, age, d sposition and complexion, and
enclosing ff y cents and stamped envelope
addressed t. yourself. you will receive the
picture and desired information by return
mail All communications sacrcdly coniiden-
tial. ADDRESS In confidence, Madame i. F.
Thornton, L. o. box 223 Hudson, y. Y.
The Van Buren press., 1867-07-19
ReparatOr Capilli.

Forrestoring hair upon bald heads (from
whatever cause it may have fallen OUT and
forcing growth of hair upon the face, it has
no equal. 1t viii force the beard to grow up
on the smoothest face in from five to eight
weeks or hair upon bald heads in from two
to three months. a few ignorant practicion-
crs have asserted that there is nothing that
will force or hasten the growth of the hair or
beard. Their assertions are false. rs thous-
ands of living witnesses (tronl their own cX-
pe,ience) can bear witness. But many will
say. how are we to distinguish the genuine
from the spurious? 1t certainly Is difficult, as
nine-teutbs Of the different Preparations ad-
vertised for the hair and beard are entirely
worthless. and you may have already thrown
away large amounts in their purchase. To
such We would say, try the Reparator Gappil-
Ii; it will cost you nothing unless it fully
comes up TO our representations. If yonr
Druggist does not keep it, send US 81 and we
wiR forward it. post paid. tegether witlare-
ceipt for the money, which will be returned
you on application, provided entire satisiac-
ton Is not given. Address. 'pt
W. l.. CLARK 4 CO., Chemists.
No.3West Fayette street, Sy racuse, M.
The Van Buren press., 1867-07-19

EJ y YOUNG LADY returning to her
country home, after sojOur Of a few months
in the city. was hardly recognised by her
friends. In place of coarse. rustic, flushed
face, she had a soft rnbycomplcXi of almost
marble smoothness. and instead Of twenty
three she really appeared but eighteen. Upon
inquiry as to the cause of SO great 4 change,
she plainly told them that she used the Cir
cassian Balm, and considered it an invalua-
bic acquisition to any .14ady's toilet. BY its
use any lady or gentleman can improve their
personal appearance an hundred fold, 1T is
simple in its combination, as Nature herself
is simple, yet unsurpassed in its efficacy in
drawing impurities from. also healing. cleans
ing and identifying the skin aud complexion.
BY its direct action On the cuticle it draws
from it all its impurities. kindly healing the
same. and leaving the surface as nature in
tended it should be. clear soft smooth and
beautiful. Price 81. sent by mail or Express,
on receipt of an order by
w. l.. CLARK & CO.. Chemists,
No. 3 West Fayette-st., Syracuse, n. Y.
The only American Agents for the sale of
the same.
The Van Buren press., 1867-07-19
To COnsumptives.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
in few weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered for several years with a severe
lung affection, and that dread disease Consump-
ton--is anxious to make known TO his fellowsuf-
ferers the means of cure. N
To, all who desire it, he will send q copy Of the
used free of charge) with the direc-
tons for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure, cure for Consumption. Asth
ma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat
and Lung Affections. The only object Of the ad
vertiser ia sending the Prescription is to benefit
the afflicted and spread information which he con
ceves TO be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription, free, by return MALL will please ad-
dress y au REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
ru Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.