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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
Change of Position.

The New York Herald, which for the past
year has supported with zeal the radiealism
OF the rump Congress, now secs danger in the
grand programme laid down for the re.habili-
tation of the South, and expresses alarm at
the probability of negro ascendancy in the
ten un-reconstructed States. The recent re-
moval of Secretary Stanton and the startling
ConOver developments, may have some con-
nection with its speculations, and are at least
calculated to invest them with additional i'm
portauce. Bennett is the best political wealth
or-gage in the country, and the fact that he
is gradually changing front, indicates re-
action in the public sentiment of the couu-
try. From a recent number of the Herald
We take the following article -
"The country is justly alarmed at what has
already become evident in the realization of
the Radical party programme. 1t is clear
that this programme means no less than niger
supremacy in ten States, and the consequent
division of the country on a worse basis than
that which led to the rebellion. We fought
to free the nation from party domination,
guided by slave. holders, and we fall under a
domination based on the votes of the slaves
we made free. We have set them free to
make them our masters. We exchange a
white tyranny for a black tyranny. This
was not what the people meant when they
gave lives without limit and money without
stint to prosecute the war. Even those who
desired to free the slaves would not have
made them masters of the political destiuies of
any part of the nation yet something very
Fear to this must be the result of the policy
Of those Radical leaders of whom Mr.. Stantoa
is the type.
1--WE degrade and adulterate the
national life by introducing into it half 4
million scrvile, semi brutal voters-alI, that
the supremacy Of an arrogant and dangerous
faction may be secured aud made permanent.
And this, indeed-this making of digger
voters and driving the white men of the
South from the polls-is the whole result of
the war as Radical leaders see it.
but the people are awakening to the true
perception of this great matter, aud it needs
no extreme provision to know that the nation
will eventually trample under its feet every
vestige of the party that holds such ideas and
has led it into this false position. The plain
question for Mr.. johnson is whether he has
the courage to take the current of this national
tendency and make bold fight with Congress
and the Radicals, now that they are 10 the
wroDg-to fight when he may have the people
on his side, with the same spirit with which
he assailed Congress when its acts were in
harmony with the national will If he has,
the case is plain before him. He must make
clean sweep of all tho present personnel of
reconstruction"
The Herald goes on to urge removal of
all the generals in commane at tho South
What all this means, We cannot say. Is there
to be another war between the President and
Congress?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
MARTINSBURG.

No town in the whole Valley, if in the
State, has undergone greater improvement
and more rapid development, within the past
few years than Martinsburg. Notwithstand.
ing the exorbitant taxes to which they are
subjected, her citizens seem equal to the
emergency, aud with an an enterprise that is
truly commendable, are charging the bound.
aries of the ancient town, aud are erecting
handsome and substantial buildings within
her former limits. Her streets are in good
condition, her sidewalks smoOthe and regu.
lar, aud her general appearance neat and
cOmely. We are glad to uote this progress,
regarding it as we do, as an indication that
her people are looking for the early dawn of
better ALPHABETICALLY aud socially.
On our recent visit to the town, by invita-
ton we burriedly examined the elegant and
spacious new hotel, recently erected by Mr..
JOHN TELLER, at an expense of nearly SIS
600. The proprietor seems to have had an
eye solely to the comfort of his guests in the
construction of this house, which is furnished
in style equal to the finest city establish
ments. We hope he will receive, rs we are
sure he merits, liberal support from the
travelling public.
On Burke street, near the corner of Queen;
Mr.. Louis Sheu is erecting an elegant glass
front building, which is to be run up to the
heighth of four stories, and is to be divided
into three stores, a dwelling, and immense
hall 3Ox7O feet. When completed, this will
be one of the most imposing structures in the
town. Mr.. L. is represented to be one Of the
most euterprising citizens of Martinsburg.-
We understand that it is his intention to tear
away the old and unsightly frame building
on the corner Of Queen and Burke streets,
opposite the Everett House, and erect in its
stead handsome aud substantial brick edi-
fee. This improvement is contemplated du-
ring the next season.
Further down Burke street, IN the diyee-
ton Of the railroad, we noticed another fne
three story brick building in course of erec,
ton.
Everywhere the evidences of thrift and
prosperity are manifest, and in the course of
few years the whole face of affairs will be
changed, provided radicalism does not sup
press the present spirit Of enterprise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

SSrFrOm the ShepherdstOwn Register of
Saturday, we take the follOwing:-
"A Woods Meeting" under the auspices
of the NJ. E. Church South. will be held, (by
divine permission,) in the woods adjoining
Liberty Grove School House, on Saturday
and Sabbath, Oath aud 25th of August servi-
ces beginning at o'clock, 2. NJ, on Saturday
the 9th.
A similar meeting will be held by the same
Church, Providence permitting) in the grove
near the EdegwoodSchoolH House on the Satur.
day aud Sabbath following, 3Ist of August
and 1st of September; services to commence
at o'clock, P. NJ, on Saturday the 31st.
The Circus has come and gone and left
our country minus about 81 600 or 81 200.
1t might have been a "big thing" elsewhere,
but it was poor thing here. The crowd in
town on that day was very great, but there
was no disturbance of any kind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

BUSINESS AT HoME.-With the Alexnp-
dria Gazette, We have uniformly maintained
that "tO support and encourage ones own
people first, in their labor, skin, and indus
try, is the way to make united, prosperous.
and AOurishing community. To pass by and
neglect the claims Of our own merchants. ma
chanics, manufacturers and professional men.
is to depFess their energies, blight their pros
poets, and do real injury to our neighbOrs and
friends. Business of all kinds is most -four
ishing and constant in any city or town where
those who conduct it are encouraged by those
in whose midst they live"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
COMPLICATION.

In some form or ether, the radical party
seems determined to hasten a eonhscation law
upon the Southern States. As the latest
move Of this kind, the New York Times
says that bill is being prepared by prOni-
nent loyal men Of the South to enforce the
present cOnfscatiOa laws, and 50 modify them
as to resurvey all ofthe seeded States in the
same manner as tie public lands are surveyed
and to grant presumption rights to the freed
men and Union soldiers. Three hundred
millions of dollars of the proceeds arising from
the sales are to be used in reimbursing loyal
men for property destroyed and confscated
BY the Confederate Government, the balance
will be set aside for paying pensions to disa-
bled Union soldiers. The bill provides that
after the survey is made the land shall be Of.
feped for sale to the freedmen aud discharged
Union soldiers at the rate Of sl.25 per acre,
payable in twenty years, at an interest of six
per cent. per aDnum. Other parties to be
allowed to purchase at twenty. five per cent,
cash, and equal installments for three years,
at six per cent. interest. The last section
provides that dislOyal persons shall be allow
ed to retain property to the amount of SIS, 600,
provided the limits of such property do not
exceed one of the legal sub divisions of 16O
acres
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

AN ENTERPRIsING FIRM.-Among our
numerous advertisers, We know of no house
more worthy consideration, than that of
Messrs. HILLEARx, WILSON & JOHNSON, at
Summit Point in this county. Having be-
come the purchasers of this valuable Depot
property, all necessary arrangements have
been made for the purchase, or forwarding on
commission, all grain or produce of any kind,
with which that rich neighbOrhood and its
tributaries abound. The members of this
firm are gentlemen of ample means, liberal,
energetic and business like, in the true sense
of the term, and the large amount of produce
going forward from this point, is but a just
tribute to the fair-dealing, energy aud enter
prise of its members, and the harbinger of
rich rewards in the future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

TERRIBLE OUTRAGE.-We learn that ON
the 18th of July, Thomas johnson, son of
Oakley johnson, while at work in his field in
GraysOn county, Va, was taken up by party
of negroes, tied and carried a short distance
to where another party of twelve negroes and
white men were laying in wait. Here John
son discovered that the villains had another
white man tied, with nothing on him but
drawers and shirt, supposed that they had
dragged him from his bed; and he believed
that they intended to hang both of them.
johnson made his escape while two of these
villains who were guarding him were 4 sleep,
they having been up all the night before,
What became of the other man he knows not,
but firmly believes he was hung by these
villains. This gang of murderers are from
Tennessee; johnson had lived in the same
State WytheUiUe Dis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

In TIE DEMISE Of Mr.. GRAFTON How.
ARD, of this town, which occurred on Sum-
day morning last, in the 9th year of his age,
the community has lost one of its most wor-
thy, honest aud estimabIe citizens, and his
bereaved family IN affectiouate father and de-
voted husband. Originally from Frederick
county, Nd, he took up his residence in our
midst some thirty years since. and in all the
business relations of that period, and the in
tercOurse and amenities of life we have never
learned that he made an enemy. Peace to
his memory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

PIc-NIcs.-The season is propitious for
these festive meetings, and we are pleased to
see our people ready to embrace it. A
"Grand Picnic and Barbecue" is to be held
atshannOndale Springs, on Thursday, August
%, and from the inducements offered by its
PrOPrietOrs, and the character of It's mana
gers, it will doubtless be all and more than is
promised. Division No. 2, Sons Of Tenn.
perauce, of Harper's Ferry, will bold Pic
Mic at the Flowing Spring, on Thursdsy, 5th
proximO, which will no doubt be largely at
tended. An extra train of cars will leave
HarPer's Ferry at 10 a. NJ, for the accom-
mediation of its citizens All friendly to the
order, and DESTROYS of participating in the
pleasures of the day, are requested to be pres
ent, with the Basket" as an adjunct, neeessa-
~ to the occasion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

AN INTERESTING MEETING.-One Of the
most interesting, Of the numerous woods
meetings held in this county during the
present season, was commenced at Wiltshire's
SehOol-HOuse on Saturday last, under the
control and direction Of Rev. J. W. TONGUE,
pastor in charge of Jefferson Circuit, of the
II. Z. Church, South. We were not present
at the commencement Of the meeting, but
had the pleasure of attendance on the services
conducted during the day on Sabbath. The
crowd on that day was very large, and to the
credit of the neighbOrhOOd be it said, was
the most respectful and attentive assemblage
for Its numbers, that We have ever witnessed.
On Sunday morning the pulpit was filed by
Rev. Mr.. Coz, Of ShepherdstoWu, Who en-
tertained the crowd with an able sermon on
the power of Faith, basing his remarks upon
the important question propounded By Nieo>
demus to the Savior, "HoW can these things
beH" In the elucidatieR Of his subject, the
argument of the speaker was clear and con-
vincing, and his illustrations forcibls and
pointed. In the afternoon, Rev. Mr.. SHEp-
HERD, of the Baptist Church, preached on
the subject of Heavenly Recognition, or the
Identification of the departed in glory" It
has rarely been our pleasure to listen to SER
mon more thoroughly possessed Of deep and
touching pathOs, with an admirable blending
of the real and the imaginative, than the one
under reference, whilst the animation with
which It was delivered greatly heightened its
effect, and added to its appreciation. But
one drawback We heard suggested to this
excellent sermon. This was the narration of
personal incidents at the close of the discourse.
With few, these incidents have some effect,
and serve to start the unbidden tear, but with
the great mass of the people they fail to make
the impression desired and intended. At
night, services were held in the School House.
when Rev. Mr.. Tongue preached from the
text, 'tIf the righteous scarcely be saved, how
shall the sinner and the ungodly appear ?"-
In this discourse the position of the unbe-
lever was driven home upon his mind in
language and with an energy that was well
calculated to startle. The services of tkis
meeting were continued during yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

"a The National IateHIgencer says =
sneers of the Radical press in reference to
the delay in the removal of General Sheridan
are quite out Of place. 1t seems that, so far
from the delay being the result of any change
of determination as to him, it is referabIe
solely to the caution proper to be observed in
designating his successor. In this connection
We may say that telegraphic dispatches from
this city announcing the probable appoint
ment of General Rosseau is incorrect They
doubtless grew out of the fact that his pre-
sence has been requested at Wilmington
He comes here on other and altogether DIFF
ferent business"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

THE LADIES FAIR for the benefit of the
Presbyterian Church in this town, which
came off during the last week, was, consid-
ering the Indictment weather, the most decided
success Of any similar undertaking in our
community. From tho first night of its COM
mencement to the hour of its termination, the
much needed and refreshing rain fell in CO.
pious showers, with scarce an intermission.
thereby preventing many country people and
others from distance from attending, much
to their regret and the aggregate loss of con-
tributiOns to the general fund. Notwith-
standing these facts, however, we are pleased
to learn that the nett proceeds of the Fair
amount to about $500, with some very rare
and costly articles unsOld, and which are to
besent elsewhere fortiisposition. Everything
passed off most agreeably. and its whole con.
duct and arrangement reflected the highest
credit upon the good taste and indefatigable
perseverance of its managers
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
WasEington.D.G.
WA DEPAnrnrsr.

-. CirHs August -. 1851. (
SI-1 our note Of this date has been received ,
thos;t me that BY virtue Of Ibe power and SnS
-; SIs.eo IN you as President BY the Consiitr-
EOn An9 avs Of the United States Am sugDrrJeIP
s,o.r 49, . sSeLetGry OF WRr,and VIII eease 10
800 80 ~ "a ~ functions pertaining 60 the
SameS ana also directing at onee 40 A. - ~
SsRsTiI yST Grant, Who has ts Ssy been
War I'D interim, all FecOrds boot. 49, ~ p
R4SeE PTePsr'y n nov IN my custody and charge
deny your right, under the ConstiTu,io,, - - 70
OF me United States without the advice and conssn,
OF the Senate. and without legal cauSe- % S,.s
me from ONCE as Secretary Of War or me s~cP;
OF any or All functions Pertaing to the same. or
without such advice and consent to c,,lDpeI ~. a.
Transfer to any person the records pOOks nSuerS
and other public property in my custody md
charge. But inasmueh 30 the General commnD,S-,
ing the armies OF the United States has been an.
pointed Secretary of War Od INTERIM, and has no
tifed me that he has accepted the appointment +
have no alternative bet to submit under protest, to
Very respectfully vours,
EDwIS NJ. STANTON
,rn., Secretary of War.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

CoAL.-We are pleased to notice, as .
matter of timely PrecautiOn, that many of our
citizens are already procuring their winter
supply of coal, both Anthracite and Cumber-
land, The latter is selling here at $3.50 per
tou-run Of the mine. Were it not that the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad charges as much
freight on coal from Cumberland to Harper's
Ferry, as it does to Baltimore, the price would
be considerably reduced. Is there no cor
receive for such manifest injustice?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
~I In 1854, when BrownloW was a pro

IA In 1854, when BrOwnlOW was pro-
slavery fanatic, he spoke thus:
"FellOw- Citizens Il heard all the partic-
ulars of your burning that negro the other
day, and think you served him exactly right ;
and came along this morning by the smOk-
ing remains of one of those breathing holes
of hell, and think you served the owner
right too. Whenever you get to burning ne
grOes or dram shops, count mo one; I'll help
you"
In 1866, when he became member of the
Radical party, he said:
Il would rather go to hell with loyal ne
gro, than to heaven with a white rebel"
: This is the miserable wretch who by the
most Enblushing frauds, has Just been re-
elected Governor Of "recO0structed" Tennes-
see.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
Wa DEPAnrnrrr

WARRINGTON CRY, August -, 1867.
General Grant:-Your note of this date, aceOmpa-
nied by copy Of n letter Addressed 20 Won AuTnst
IL, by the PresIdent, appointing you Secretary Of
war oG IntsTtH' and informing me Of your accept
ance oil the appointment, has been received. I'm.
der sense Of public duty am compelled 10 dcny
the Pres1dents right under the laws Of the United
States to suspend me from Office as Secretary OF
war: or authorize any other person enter upon
the charge of the duties OF that ONCE or 10 re-
quire me to transfer to you any other person the
records, books, papers, and other public property
In my oth|ia custody Secretary Of War; but in.
4smuch as the President assumed to suspend me
from office as Secretary OF War, and you have no.
tined me Of your acceptance of the appoi ntmept Of
Secretary Of War I'D interim, have no alternatiSe
but to submit under protest the superior force Of
the President.
=, You will please accept my Acknowledgement OF
the kind terms IN which you have notified me of
your acceptance OF the Presidents appointment, :
and my cordial TeciPTOcatiUn Of the sediments
am, with sincere regard, truly yours,
EDWIN NJ. STANTON
Secretary Of War.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

"a JAMES WATSON, Esq, one of the Edi-
tors of the HagerstOwn Hal, died very sud-
denly in HagerstOwu, on Wednesday NOM
ing, disease of the heart, aged AZ years. He
was for many years Register of Wills for
Washington County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
General Ulysses
QRANTTO STANTON

Headquarters ATaies If The Uiaifsd S4ates,
WAsHISoTON, d. C., August ~, 1867.
Hon E. NJ Stanton, Secretary Of War:
Sir-EnclOSed herewith have TO transmit 10 y,o,,
AcoPy OF letter just received from the President
OF tue United States notifying me of my assign
inert as Acting Secretary Of War, and dinectin0,
me TO assume those duties At once
in notifying you Of my acceptance. I cannot let
tue opportunity pass without expressing to you my
appreciation OF the zeal, patriotism. fTmness and
ABILITY With which you have discharged the dutIeS
With great respect,
Your Obedient servant
U. S. GRAET.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
MARRIED.

Al Selma. the residence OF Mr. VIM. Beverly on,
Iuesday: August 18th, by Rev Z. r. Perkins.
capt. w NJ: n. MCDONALD, Of Clarke county to
miss KATE s.. daughter OF VIM. II. Cray. Es9., Of
On the 3lst ult.. by Rev J. d. Free, JEREMIAH
MartinsOurg. 1' -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
Correspondence between the President
and Mr.. Stanton--Gen. Grant and
Mr. Stanton.
E.evTrvt hIAsaos.

WAsHINoTOS, D. C., August IL. 1871.
Sir-By virtue Of the power aud authori,v -
IN me as President by TIE Consultation and ava ~
the United States you are hereby suspended from
once as Secretary Of War, and Wiu cease to exe-
else any and all fInetiOns pertaining to the same
You VIII at once transfer to General UIysees 8
powered 10 act Secretary Of War a irfr-i, .IS
reeoTds books, pa Pers, aud other pubic proD-rtv
now IN yOnr custody aud charge.
Very respectfully ours,
ANDREw JoHxsoS.
wasLisgtOn, DC
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

CAMP MEET1Se.-A camp-meetiDg under
the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, is to be held near Bunker Hill,
Berkeley County, commencing on the 2eth
instant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

Coon YIELD.-The StauDtOn TTadrcator
says: 1--WE are informed that Mr.. VIM.
Norman of this county had one field of IL
acres in wheat this year, which yielded an
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20
To The President.
ExEeUTrvE MANsuox,

WAsHiSoToS, D. c., August -, 1867.
Sir-The Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton having been,
this day suspended as Secretary of War, YOU arc,
hereby authorized aud empowered to act Gs SeeTe-
1ryo OF war "a 'nte'tm, and will at once enter upon
the discharge OF the duties of that Office
The Secretary of War has been Instructed to
transfer TO you all records, books, papers and 9TH
or public property, now in his custody and charge
Very respectfully you're,
ASbREw JoHNsoN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

pa SALE of Personal Property by Mr.
Thomas Lock, on Thursday next, Aug 22d.
see advertisement
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-20

On motion of L. A. Luce, Mr.. Chapline' s
nomination was made unanimous
On motion, the Convention adjourned.
ED. CHAMBERS, Pres.
c. E. STUBBs, Secretary.