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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
THE LATE NEGRO ooNYFNTIoN.

The action of the negroes and their radical
allies, at the late Convention in Richmond.
has had the effect of completely disgusting
those fshy politicians of the Albemarle school,
who are pleased to term themselves eO-ope-
ratiOnists." 1t is singular that any other re-
suit could have been anticipated, and yet it
seems there were men-sensible enough in
other matteIs-WhO nursed the inlatuation
that they would be cordially received into the
councils of the negro party, which boasts
Hunnicut as its leader. The Charlottesville
Chronicle, paper that is conducted with
more than average ability, caved before the
rising glory of this Hunnicutt party, and join
ed the ranks of the 50 co-operationists," but
the arrogance of Hunnicutt & Co., has tripped
his heels, aud he now founders in the muck
and mire of negro rebuke. We are sorry,
slightly, that such is the case, and that the
aspirations of these CO. operationists met
with SO singing rejection. We know that
their modification, under the circumstances,
needs no sggravatiOn, and for the sake of pity
We commend to the press of the Old Domin-
ion, compassionate course toward these dis
appointed gentlemen. The Chronicle, how
ever, is for taking up the gauntlet thrown
down by the negroes at Richmond, and squints
at the determination of the dusky, but obsti-
nate race. Hear its howl:
There are certain decencies to be obsery.
ed even in politics. We deplOre the DISPOSE
ton to bury all sentiments of common honesty
and truthtulness for the sake of what is called
'expediency.' We are wiIling-and have
shown every dispOsitiOn-to make all conces-
sions, save honor, to compromise the existing
complications in this State. We have hui
mOred the cOlOred people to the last degree
consistent with selt-respect. We were per-
tectly willing (if they had no Objection) to let
the ''co-operatiOnists" try the experiment of
going to the Richmond Convention. They
have tried it, and what is the result? From
the proceedings of that Convention, it is almost
impossible to discover that any white man
was there, except Mr.. Hunnicutt and Mr..
Hauxhurst. The cOlOred people Just took
things in their own hauds, and acted as if
there no white people in the State. They
have detiantly organized themselves into a
black mans party, and only one thing remains
Tor the white people to do: to take up the
glove.
"Our advice is this: let us fight it out
1t may he that in the approaching election,
the whites will fail to carry a majority of the
counties. But in the long run the result is
not doubtful. The colorcd people are merely
sealing their doom. We tell them, as we have
told them before, that thirty one millions of
white people in the United States are not
going to surrender the South-the magnifi.
cent empire of the South-to four millions of
blacks. The thing can not be done: it ,ciU
not be done: their hope is in peace but if
they will have a0ar, let it come"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
STATE ELECTIONS.
Kentucky and Tennessee.
States.

The election in these States for Governor,
members OF Congress and State Legislature,
came off in the former on Monday, 9Th inst,
and in the latter on the Ist inst. The pre-,
liminary canvass in Tennessee was marked by
riot, bloOd-shed and murder, and its sequel
is fit accompaniment of such brutal scenes.
The present incumbent of what is necessari.
ly assumed as the Governor of Tennessee, is
that devil incarnate, old BrowniOw, who is
the synOnyme of all that is base in humanity,
despicable in life aud damnable in death. A
candidate for reelection, he determined to
accomplish his ends, no matter what usurpa.
tons usurped, what law outraged or whose
rights trampled under foot The Resistra>
ton law enforced, was not only re. print of
that in West Virginia as to wAiie men, but
was framed with special reference to throw
ing the control Of the State into the hands of
the negroes of Tennessee. This result has
been fully accomplished, and no one is sur
prised that the radical.negro majority is over
10000! for Governor, aud electiug every
member of Congress and the entire Legisla-
ture, as we have seen It stated, excep; five
Etheridge, the Conservative candidate for
Governor, at the peril of constant insult and
life, made public and manly appeal to the
people of every county in the State, to vindi-
cate its honor, maintain the Constitution and
crush to everlasting intamy the hydra. headed
monsters who were saPping its very vitals for
generations to come, but all to no purpose.
"ThOse whom the gods intend to destroy
they first make mad,"' and as Tennessee has
elected her own choosing, so let her rest in
the degradation, slime and pollution of her
own seeking.
In Kentucky an election was held by chite
people, under the sanctions of law, and the
regulations of decency, for Governor and
members of the Legislature. Mr.. Helm, the
Democratic candidate, is chosen, by a major
ity Of from 10000 to $4,000 The Legisla-
ture is almost unanimous, more than seven
eighths of the members known to have been
elected, being the avowed champions of law,
order and Constitutional liberty, against an
archy, Outrage and oppression: To Radicals,
let US say, if you love your country, and re-
we're its institutions ponder the contrast as to
the result in these two States. Its meaning
is significant, and is the finger board to direct
what is to be the future destiny of your ma
ton. Choose ye between them
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
Mr.. Stanton and the President.

The National LteNigencer says, ''that Mr..
Stanton was notified on Monday that his res
ignatiOn would be accepted. To man of
honor, the bare hint that his counsels were
no longer needed, and his presence no longer
desired, would have been sufficient. Mr..
Stanton, we learn, declines to give up the War
Department until the meeting of Congress-
The following is the correspondence between
the President and Mr.. Stanton:
Sr-Public considerations of high char
acter cOnstrain me to say that your resigua,
ton as Secretary Of War will be accepted.
Very respectfully,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
To Hon. Elrdrd H. Stanton, Sec. Of Var
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
DUB BIG SHOW.

On Friday of last week We went to Sheu-
herdstoWn, in obedience to the announce
meat that John Robinson, circus man, with
large variety of trained animals, would then
and there exhibit. Having passion for the
"shOw" business we felt some desire to con-
trast the animals of RobinsOn's menagerie
with those We have been exhibiting for the
past three or four months. In some respects
Robinson has the advantage of us, aud in
Others We have the advantage Of Robinson.
Having supplied ourselves with the requisite
material, We rolled round the circle" until
Saturday found US at Martinsburg. Of our
trip to this town, as well as TO our county
seat, We intended in this issue to give a full
account, but on our return We found that the
extraordinary disclosures of ConOver would
require all the space We had to spare this
week. But if we fail to give an interesting
entertainment next week, we will quit the bu-
siuess in disgust. We have the material and
1t shall be worked up" to the best advantage.
In the meantime, we invite attention to the
interesting variety to be found in our coll
umns, and feel confident that our readers can
well afford to dispense with the show for one
week
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

then upon the people, and then upon the
Senate of the United States, for the purpose
of effecting the impeachment aud removal
from Office ola President ofthe United States,
solely upon subOrned testimony.
need not say with what astonishment
mankind would hear it charged that scheme
so abominable was heightened still by the
peculiar Wiskedness Of attempting to induce
the intended victim himself, through appeals
to his clemeney, to quality by pardon, with
consequent competency to act and testify, the
principal instrument Of the imposture. But,
impossible as the existence of such a conspi-
racy may seem, is not the President exposed
to grave accountability for whatever conse-
quences lnay possibly follow an inoredulity
too generous in the premises to be INDUCED
merely because these adventitious data have
been thrust upon his casual notice by party
who has been dishonOred by a criminal verdict,
but who is still, in the expressed opinion of
competent professional persons, qualified to be
vehicle of truth in court of justice?
l thus lay the whole matter before YOUR
Excellency for your better judgment In
the meantime the application for pardon will
be suspended.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN NJ. BINCKLEY,
Acting Attorney General.
To Andrew johnson, President of the United
States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

THE BooTu FAMILY.-During Mr.. Brad
ley's speech liz the Surratt case, at Wash
ingtOu, Friday, in referring to the diary of
Booth, he said:
They suppressed that diary which excul.
pates Mrs. Surratt; that diary which shows
who and what the man was-a fanatic and a
mailman. His grandfather, Richard Booth,
was the most thorough Red Republican who
ever settled in America, and his grandson
inherited the traits of that grandfather. 1t
is we'll known he aided slaves to escape from
Maryland, which his son, the elder Juuius
Booth, paid for. The grandfather named his
son, the great actor, Junius Brutus, and his
first grandson, Junius Brutus, and taught both
son and grandson to idolize the memory of
the great Brutus that killed Caesar in the
Roman capitol. J. Wilkes Booth was an
accomplished scholar, and moved in the best
society, but he had running through him this
vein of insanity, and above it all flows that
indescribabls affection of son for mother.
Wonderful was the power he exercised over
men, wonderful his power on the stage,
making his S2O,O0Oa year"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

CoURTs.-It may be the disagreeable me-
cessity of some of our patrons to know, when
the SO called Courts of this bogus State of
West Virginia hold its session, not to exponnd
the law and dispense justice as in better days,
but to give judicial sanction to radical rob-
berry, under the cloak of loyalty. From the
Wheeling Register, we learn that the Supreme
Court of Appeals meets in Wheeling on the
Second Thursday Of January and July. The
Circuit Courts for this, and the adjoining dis
trict, are held as follows:
.Ic6ersOH-Second Monday of April. June
October and December.
BerheIcy-Third Monday of March, Nav.
September and November.
Hdmpshire-First Tuesday of March, MAY,
September and November.
M"erat-Third Tuesday of April, June,
October and December.
Aa'c;y-Third Tuesday of March, May,
September and November.
- Gra"t-SecOud Tuesday of April, June,
October and December.
Morgo"-second Monday of March, May,
September and November
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTITUTE.-The
number of talented and efficient officers, if
nothing else, which this thoroughly Virginia
institution gave to the Southern cause during
the late war, should be a strong claim to the
public patronage. The names of Jackson,
Rhodes and others will ever give it fame as
wide as the country itself.
The energy, system, subordination and self
reliance which the military government of
the Institute cultivates, give practical charac-
ter to the education which it supplies The
high reputation which alumni have establish
for the School is the evidence of its value.
Winchester Meas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
IFor the Spirit of Jefferson 7

lEO hAe spirit OF Jefferson i
NJ. Editor The Patrons, Friends and
Pupils Of the Sabbath School at WiItshire's
School House, had their annual festival on
Saturday, Sd inst The morning was some-
what rainy, but from noon the dav was most
suspicious, being bright and CHEEKY. Those
''grand old woods" with sunlight cleaning,
looked very fairy scene. The neighborhood
en- mGSSe turned out, old and young. attired
in their best bib and tucker" and their
pleasant cOuntenance betokened bright and
joyous hearts. The generous contributions
OF the people had made ample provision for
the zimmerman" in the shape of bread, meats.
pies, cakes, candies, nuts, with abundance of
delicious lemonade, and table groaning under
the weight of these good things was set by the
kind ladies, the like of which your humble
correspondent had not before looked upon.
The assemblage was called to order by the
worthy Superintendent. Mr.. VIM Burr
Sweet singing was given by the School, accom-
panied by the Melodeon, Mr. Marstella leading.
Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr..
Tongue, who made some remarks in behalf of
the good cause of Sabbath Schools, after which
the table and its contents were discussed with
zest, and all were satisfied to the full. when
all were permitted to enjoy themselves as
best they chose, aud the day ''passed sweetlv
away, made up of innocence and peace"
The Sabbath School at WiItshire's is in
very fourlshing condition, numbering sixty
scholars, with an ample library, and the PEG
pie take great interest in it. Long may it live
to bless the young, and long may the good
people OF that community live to sustain it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
BITTEN BY A RArrLE.SxAKr-Tbo,

BITTEN BY A RATTLE-SNAKE-T par
ticulars Of the biting by ratte-snake of
little girl, ten years old, daughter Of DIR. T.
w. Wall, at BlOomery, Hampshire county.
have been communicated to us The child
was in the garden at play, when she observed
a rattle-snake in close proximity to her
Whilst reaching for stone with which to
strike the snake, the poisonous reptile sprang
at her distance Of five feet, inserting its fangs
in the hand Of the child between the thumb
and fore finger. The alarm was at once given,
and the DIR. summoned from an ad joining field
In five minutes the arm had swollen to half
dozen times its natural proportion, and the
child became deathly sick. The Dr. imme-
diately bandaged the arm tightly near the
shoulder. and then cut out the portion of the
flesh where the fangs had been Inserted
Then cuPping the arm was resorted to, as we'll
as the administering of liquor very freely,
which had the effect to stay the spread of the
poison, and the child is now out of danger.
This is the third person saved by DIR. Wall
this season from death by the bite of a rattle
snake Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

!Sr:-Your note of this date, 5th inst.
has been received, stating that public consid.
Grafton of high character constrain you to
say my resignation Of Secretary of War will
be accepted.
In reply, have the honor to say that pub
lie considerations of high character, which
alone have induced me to continue at the
head of this Department, cOnstrain me not to
resign the Office Of Secretary of War before
the next meeting of Congress
Very respectfully yours,
To the President. EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
p. S. 1t is nuthoratively stated that the
President has determined to suspend the Sc
cretary from the functions of his Office at once
and furnish his reasons therefor at the next
meeting of Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

The Farmers Bank property, corner of
LoudOun and Water street, Winchester, was
sold Monday week to Mr.. Isaac H. Faulkner,
for So ,525.
Hon. Henry Stanberry, Attorney Cen
eral of the United States, and lady, arrived
in Winchester the 18th ult-, on their way to
CapOn Springs.
Twenty three hundred barrels of new
-four had been shipped from StauntOn up to
Tuesday last
The number Of arrivals at the TAYLOR
Hotel, Winchester, for July, was G61.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-We regret to learn
that Mr.. Adam MO!er, an estimable and wor-
thy man, met with misfortune on Thursday
morning last, which will probably terminate
fatally. Being on TIE farm of Mr.. George
l. Lindsey, he went out early in the morning
on horseback to drive up the stock, but ap.
preaching too near vicious horse, he was
kicked violently on the leg near the ankle,
which broke and shattered it to distressing
degree: DIS. Straith and Richardson have
been giving him such relief as medical skill
could suggest, but from his advanced age and
the extent OF the fracture, but little hope is
entertained of his recovery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

REcoNsTRUCTIoN.-We have reason to
believe that Mr.. LEWIS CASTLE, with his
steam Saw'AIill, is doing more in the right
direction for the reconstruction of our coun.
ty' than all the radical Legislation of West
Virginia or the Rump Congress. For the
last three months or more, this Mill has been
located on the farm of Thos. II. Willis, ESQ.
in the midst Of the finest timbered portion of
our county, and though it has been at very
inconvenient period to our farmers. a vast
amount Of lumber of all descriptions, more
especially fencing plank, has been sawed and
is now ready at hand, to repair the general
destruction committed by Sheridan s vandaIs
IN that section Of the county 1t is Mr.. C.,s
intention, We learn, to remove his mill about
the LIST Of September, to its former location
on the farm of 1t. Davenport, and the far
Iners of Summit Point neighborhood have
but few weeks more to secure its advan-
tages.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
FURNITURE WARERooN.-We have here

FURNITURE WARERoOSI.-We have here
tOfore failed to call attention to the select
stock of desirable furniture now being pro
cured for the accommodation of our citizens
by Mr.. Geo. w. Sadler, and under the charge
of Mr.. A. w. Cramer, at his old stOre>hOuse,
for disposal The stock is general and com.
Plete, and hOuse-keepers desiring chairs, bed
steads, mattresses-hair or shuck-tables.
stands, and many articles of parlor furniture.
can be supplied at greatly less than city prices
by retail. Mr.. S. will soon be in copdition
TO manufacture this furniture at home but
until that is the case, the people of the county
cannot do better than give him their orders.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

AWooD's MEETING under the direction of
of the Rev. Mr.. Tongue, will be held at
Wiltshire's School House, to commence on
next Saturday, 18th inst. The weather being
favorable, it will continue three days. The
Rev. Mr.. COe, of Shepherdstown, and other
Ministers, are expected to be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

RS~ We regret to learn of the death of
PATRICK NJ. McGRAw, of Harper's Ferry,
which is said to have occurred in New York,
the latter part of last week. One report says
he was murdered, another that he died of
cholera. He was generally known to the peo-
pie of the county, and very highly respected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

THE CORNERSTONE of the Church to be
erected in this town by the cOlOred people,
will be laid by the Masonic order, having
been invited and consented SO to do. The
day fixed upon, as will be seen by advertise
ment, is Saturday. August 3Ist.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
DEDICATION.-Thes Southern MethOdist, ars

DEDIcATION.-The Southern Methodists are
about erecting new church in Martiusburg,
and with all appropriate Masonic ceremonies,
the corner stone was laid on Thursday last
The procession numbered ninety with several
representatives from Malta Lodge of this
town. The DedicatOry Sermon was delivered
by the Rev. John POisal, formerly Of that
place, now of Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

APPLE PARERs.-These little inventions
are surely labOr-saving machines, and should
be generally introduced in the families of all
who prepare for preservation this valuable
fruit. We witness on exhibition and for
sale at D. Humphreys L Co., three different
patterns, either of which will skin an apple
sooner than an expert can catch flea.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

SENSIBLE NEGRO.-The May1iIIe,
Bulletin tells Of negro in that s
a case in Court, and who objeete
the jurors upon the ground Ia
Radicals, and he was not wiHint
All the negroes will have
of Radicals after while.
General Orders No,
POPe's headquarters, in a -1.ilIa.
no civil courts will hereafter enten
action whatever against officers or go
any other persons, for acts performed Z
dance with orders from tho military
ties, or By their sanction, and all
pending now, or in which suits have
cancelled, will be at once discharged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

lMPRovING.-We are gratifed to learn
that at the time of writing this notice, the
youth, 7. n. Lewellen, who was so seriously
injured on Tuesday morning last by the up
setting of an OK cart on the Berryville turn
pike, is improving, though by no means out
OF danger. He is lying at the residence of
his cousin in this town, Mr.. D. Humphreys,
and receiving every attention that kind nurs-
ing and medical skill can bestow. He is the
son of the former Miss Susan r. Humphreys.
and grandson to the late David Humphreys,
Esq, so long known to our citizens.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

spirit BUILDING."-We announced a
few months since that Mr.. j. ]. Lock and
L. SlifeF had become the purchasers of this
valuable building at $4,000. During the
last week, Mr.. Lock purchased the interest
of the latter, at an advance of $3.50. The
commodious store room will be re,opeued. as
we learn, about the LIST of September, BY for.
mer merchant of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13
Miss MARIA HUMPHREYS, President,
Miss GINNIE RUTHERFORD, Secretary.
Mia kANHIE SAPPINoTor u enrrrrsr


MASAsERs:
Mrs. John Burns, Mrs. Geo. H. Turner,
Mrs. John w. Moore, Mrs, Jacob NIoIer
Mrs. G. w. Eichelberger, Mira E H. Campbel.
Mrs. Isaac FOuke, Mrs II GaII1her
MTs. w. II. Iravers, MIs- G. w. Sappington,
Hrs- L. DinkIe. Mrs- W. J. Hawks,
MIS-. ;. Ed Duke. Mrs. W. r Raum
Mrs. T. A. Moore. Mrs. J. NJ CoyIe.
all the arrangements havingbe perfected
the Fair will be opened on tomorrow night.
(wednesday) with Supper at the spacious
rooms of the "SappingtOn Hotel" That it
will be an entertainment in all respects wor-
thy of the occasion, the ladies who have the
matter in charge is sufficient guaranty. We
hope it may be generally attended, as most
extensive preparations have been made
Lunch will also be furnished at any time du-
ring the continuance of the Fair. The par
Tors of the Hotel have been handsomely ar
ranged and decorated with evergreens and
paintings, and the generous donations con-
tributed being now placed in position. We
are Informed that these embrace almost every
imaginable article suited to the occasion, and
many of them exhibiting in manufacture the
most exquisite taste and skill. MANY from n
distance have intimated their desire to be
present, and the friends of the ENTERPRISE
throughout the county are cordially invoked
to give their smile of appreciation and need
OF contribution, to the commendable under
taking
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

The communication of the Acting Attor-
ney General of the United States, to the
President, disclosing an infamous scheme of
the managers of the lac attempt at impeach-
ment, to suborn the convicted perjurer, C. \.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-08-13

In some sections of the county, there
were fine rains on Saturday, but none here.