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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

have protection from the assaults of ''rebel'
: editors. As to the character Of that prOtec-
ton. Is an attempt to be made to disProTe our
ehargesG Is there to be any manly resort to
Vindicate these eraven-spirited s.loyalists ~
We have no intimation of anything of the
kind, but we have promise of just such
protection Is pOltrOOns and towards alone
would Offer-a threat to invade the private
circle, and visit upon innocent persons, pun
ishment for offences which they have had no
part in committing. Feeling their inability
10 rescue themselves from the odium which
the exposure of their meanness has brought
upon them, they seek to retaiiate upon unOf-
Tending ministers and females. Let them
dare attempt this game, and our word for it,
there will be found manliness enough at
ShepheTdstOWn to resent and punish the cow
ardly insult.
We know nothing of the characters of the
editors of the Berkeley Umion, but We have
no doubt they are susceptible of successful
ventilation, and as they are high in the con-
fdence of the radical party, We shall give
ourselves some trouble to ascertain their pri-
vate histories, so that We may be able to give
them that place in the ''big show" for which
they seem ambitious.
A word in conclusion. We are not to be
intimidated or turned aside from our purpose
We started with the purpose of breaking
down the radical party, in this county, and
we are succeeding. The few decent men who
belonged to that party, are becoming ashamed
of their leaders, aud are quitting the rotten
concern. After we have fully succeeded in
accomplishing our work at home, We mean to
turn our attention to Berkeley county, aud
we invite the cooperation of the conserva-
tive men of that county in the work of over
throwing this political abomination-this in-
cubus upon the prosperity and happiness of
the people. Furnish us with the facts, and
We will lay them before the people. You
have had bond-forgers in your midst. One
of them is suffering in his own person the
sins of his accessories. Ferret out the par
Elephants in this nefarious transaction who
arc yet at large, and if they are to go un-
whiPt of justice, let them be branded with
mark as indelible as that of Cain, who slew
his brother. We are through for the present.
but the "show" will be continued indefinitely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

DEATH OF a NOTED ARMY OrFIcER.-
Colonel THEODORE O'Hara, of Kentucky. died
recently in Alabama, where he had become a
farmer. lie was known throughout the
country both as a soldier and man of letters.
lie was formerly officer in the United
States army, and distinguished himself in the
Mexican war. subsequently he was associa-
ted with General Lopez in his invasion Of
Cuba, and was also connected with General.
Walker in his Nicaragua expedition. DuriI
the late war he served in the Confa
army He was present at the battle Of
when General a. S. johnson fell mortst,.
wounded, and held him in his arms until he
breathed his last. During the absence Of
Hon. John Forsyth as minister to Mexico.
Colonel OHara conducted the Mobile Rsgis-
teT as editor in chief with great brilliancy and
success. He wrote 1.-The Burial of Our
Bead" on the occasion of the refinement of
the members Of the Kentucky regiment who
fell in Mexico. This peice has recently had
the singular compliment paid it Of having Sc
iccted from it, as an inscription for a mOnu-
ment, recently erected in Boston to the Union
dead, the following lines:
con Faae's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents spread,
And memory guards Wi:h solemn Teund
The biTOuac Of the dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25
Affairs in Berkeley County.

From the Ne'O Era of last week, we copy
thefOllOwing items of local interest in Berkeley
County
= The Commencement Exercises of Science
Hill Female Academy, near Gerardstown.
under the management of Miss Bette s.
Payne. which commenced Wednesday night
with an Address in the Presbyterian Church.
by Hon. VIM, II. Travers, ard closed Thurs
day evening with an Exhibition and Concert.
= The Sheriff of Washington Co.. Nd,
arrived here on Tuesday morning from Wheel
ing. whittier he had gone with a requisition
upon the Governor of this State, for the
custody Of Spidel, (who was confined in this
Jail charged with horse .thieying in the neigh
borhood of Clearspring, Nd. The Sheriff
left here with his prisoner 80 charge, the same
day.
"A large concourse of colored persons
were in town on Monday, to witness the cere-
monies Of laying the corner stone of their new
church. The ceremonies were conducted by
the Masonic fraternity, in the manner usual
on such occasions. The Martinsburg Inde-
pendent Brass Band supplied the music, and
a brief Address was delivered by II. II.
Blackburn, Esq.
The Sheriff left on the 9:2O train Sum
day night, for Wheeling, having in charge
the five prisoners sentenced to the Peniten-
tiary at the last term of the Circuit Court.
He took posse with him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

We learn from the Petersburg Eypress
that the Rev George T. Williams, of Suffolk,
has been honorably acquitted of the charge
Of picking woman's pocket in New York,
and that he was to have left that city for his
home in Virginia, Monday afternoon. The
ground of the iDsuf6ciency Of the evidence
and the character of the witnesses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

Maj. r. II. Glass, of the Lynchburg
R1!sPTJlieGH, was attacked by two sons of D.
L. Booker on Monday last, and dangerously
wounded by pistol shot in the eye, BY which
he will certainly loose the sight. The diff.
hculty occurred in consequence of an editori-
al In the Republican, criticisiUg the political
course Of u. E. Booker, who is now a radi,
cal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25
Loudoun County.

The Leesburg Woshingtomian of Friday
last has the following:
Registration for the Leesburg District
has been in progress since Tuesday last Up
to Thursday at noon 800 had registered, Iii
whites and 149 colOred. 1t will close Satur-
day evening, and we hope all who have not
registered up to this time, will come in and
promptly do SO to-day and tomorrow. We
should not permit the Radicals to get control
of this precinct, which they will do, unless all
who can will register.
The Rev. Geo. W. Harris, an able and
efficient minister of the Baptist Church, who
has, for number of years, preached in this
county, has accepted charge in Shelbyville,
Kentucky. Mr.. II. will carry with him the
best wishes of his numerous friends in Vir-
ginia.
The young gentlemen of Leesburg have
organized Base Ball Club, which game they
are rapidly learning to perfection.
= Tho Martinsburg Nc,o E,e saws work
has been commenced, and is now progressing.
On the foundation of the new Southern Meth.
odist Courch in that place 1t is the purpose
to have the church completed and ready for
service early in the Fall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

nsn- The State Department at Washington
appears to have got into difficulty with Mr..
Lewis d. Campbell, the Minister of the T.
S. to Mexico. Orders have several times
been sent to Mr.. Campbell to proceed at once
from New Orleans to San Luis Potosi, where
Juarez is, and present his credentials to the
Mexican government, but for some reason,
Mr.. Campbell does not go. Early this week
1t IS announced that Secretary Seward tele-
grnphed to Gen. James d. Steedman. now in
New Orleans, asking him to accept the mis-
sion to Mexico, and proceed to San Luis as
soon as possible; but General Steedman, ow-
ing to the condition of his private business,
declined the appointment 1t appears to be
the determination of the Government to re-
move Mr.. Campbell as soon as successor can
be found who will undertake the mission.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

Rev. Theodore Carson has accepted
call to the Episcopal church at Orange c. II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

FIRST NEW WHEAT IN New YORK-
The first new wheat of the season received in
New York arrived there on Friday last from
Augusta, Ga. 1t was sold at J0mr doEarIper
JushoI to miller in Bridgeport, Conn This,
of course, was a fancy price Sales of old
crop at So to 1855.
[Less than two months ago the cry was
rung in our ears that the people of Georgia,
and of the immediate vicinity of Augusta,
were furnishing for bread. This cry was not
unheeded, and thousands of bushels of grain
and pounds of bacon were sent from our own
county to relieve the necessities of the suffer-
ing. Now her wheat rafscrs arc sending their
new crop to the North, because it commands
a high price, on account of its being the first
in market. Have the perishing thousands
at home been supplied with bread, that this
greed for Northern money, and New Eng
land money at that, should take possession Of
her grain growers? Arc the sufferings Of
these people all alleviated? If so, the char
ity of our people may cease its Offices; and if
these wants are not supplied, let the people
Of Georgia keep their wheat at home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25
WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

Among the graduates in law at this insti-
tuition, We are happy to notice the name of
our young and gallant county man, Capt.
GEORGE ". BAYLOR. We hope he may be
as successful in his profession, as he was fear
less and efficient as soldier; and if merit
be recommendation to such success, we feel
assured that he will attain that eminence to
which his talents aud energy cutitle him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-25

H See the RED MARK. 1t means your
time is up, and you are liable to have your
paper stopped at any time. Do not subject
yourselves to such calamity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

to help you, but to hurt the people Of the
South Who brought your forefathers from
Africa and made them slaves 1t was the
neoplc Of the North They sent their ships to
Afrca. and either stole or traded tor negroes,
and brought them here aui sold them to the
people Of the South?
Are they your friends now? Do they want
TO give YOU the right to vote, and De on an
eouality with the Whites in the Northern
States? Let the late vote in Ohio, where the
nconlc decided against colored suffrage by fifty
thousand majority, answer the question.
Have YOU ever thought of the reason why
Northern people were so anxious to get ria Oh
slavery? Was it from affection to you? Quite
the reverse. There are thousands OF poor
white people in the North, who want to come
here. They want the places you now hold, anu
the profits of the employment you how have
| I'm word they want to root you out to MAKE
room for themselves. As long Us you had IN
teIligent and powerful friends to protect you,
they couIl not do this. They saw it, and they
made flank movement on you, and sought &c
do indirectly what they could not do directly
| The first step was to sever the connection be
| tween you and your old friends, aud thereby
withdraw their protection from you. They are
irving now to array you against those with
whom you were boru and raised. As soon al
they get you fairly cut loose they VIII KICK
and cuff you at pleasure, and there will be nj
one to defend you You will fall between two
stools. You will lose your old friends an(
| gain no new ones.
Let any colored man or woman, 90 to amy
Northern State, and try to get employment IN
any factory, or as driver OF u street car or a
hackman, &c and see how soon he will be
peltcd with stones, or beaten with clubs
This tondncss for the colorcd people Is al
pretencc Before five years you VIII SCI
another excitement in the North. This llm'
it will be not for, but against the coIored PEG
ole. 1t will be to run them out oil the country
| This was Lincoln $ idea, as expressed by linn Il
4 coored delegation which call on IL i'm:
Northern interest stimulated abolition, It
make you dcfenccless, and now that you ar
deence!ess, the Northern people will drive you
out, to make room for themselves. They drove
your fathers out Of the Northern States, an'
they will drive you out OF the Southern States
iuto Mexico Mark what We say and remem
| Der If ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18
COMMUNICATED.
A few words 10 The ColoTed People.


The following suggestions to those of the
colored people, who are not the tools and
slaves Of the " Loyal Leagues" and Radical
leaders, are from the Staunton Spectator, and
their publication in he Gazette may cause
some of them at least to Think
can election is at hand and in the rovidence
of Cod you are called on to take part in it..
You will find plenty Of designing people, who
for their own wicked purposes, will seek TO
mislead you. They want Offices and power for
themselves, aud they wish to use you, as the
monkey used the cats paw, to draw the hot
chestnuts out Of the fire Such men will try
to array you against the white people, and get
you to vote, in solid column, for these pretend
ed friends. Will yOn advance your interests
in this way? Who now gives you employment ?
Who furnishes your houses, and fuel and food
and clothing? Is it the men who seek 10
mislead you, or those against whom they seek
to array you?
There are thousands Of white people in the
North and tens of thousands of Irish and Ger
mans, who want the employment and the pro-
fits Of the business you now have. Do you
wish them to get it? DO you wish to give it
up in their favor? Ifso, prove to the men OF
property that you arc in battle array against
them, ana their interests, and the country
will soon swarm with white laborers, and you
will sec your error when it is too late
Do you think the Northern people set you
free out Of any love they bore for you? By
no means They did it through necessity, not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

Port OF ALEXANDRIA-OCT. 49,
RRIT D.

Schr. VIM. Donnoey, Hunter, PhiiudeIphla
coal to j. Leatherland
Schr. ola lack, Linch, Phsde!phi" coal to
J. Lcatherlund.
Schr. Eu ward Ewing McDevit:. Philadel-
phiu, coal to L. Nc h enzie.
Schr. Anna VI. Edwards, Elliott: Fall River
to w. \. Moore.
SAILED.
Steamer New York. Marshall, phiiadeiphia'
by NJ Eldrdge u Co.
Steamer JOHN Gibson, Fuller, New York, by
h. G.. Winship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

ID ELlEF HOOK AND LADDER CO.
II A called meeting Of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company will be held at their Truck
House. this (FRlDAY) evening, at !! o clock.
BY order Of the President.
&C lS-lt GEO. X. SHlNN, Secretary.
rOMBS AND. -BRgSHES--Hair, Tooth,
" Nail and Clothes Brushes, Dressing, Fine
Pocket Tuckng and Chidren's Long Combs,
nll in great variety, for sale al
oc II c. G. BERRY :, =, King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

There are new ''rumors' Of changes in the
Cabinet-involvng changes in the Treasury
as well as the War Departments. Gen. Sher-
man it is said will not be called to the War
Off ce ...E.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

MIR. Francis Thomas, OF Maryland, is buslly
raised to enquire into the State Government,
to bring in report, declaring that his own
State has not 50 Republican government. ;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

It is said that Mr. Jefferson Davis has re-
ceived information that his trial will take place
in November and that he is making arrange
ments to leave Toronto for Richmond in a few
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

TIE Conservatives in Richmond are working
with great energy, and everything indicates
that there will be an exciting election, and that
the full white vote will be polIed for delegates
and against the convention. The ticket head
ed by Marmaduke johnson will be voted tor
by the Conservatives. The moderate Repub-
leans are frightened, and it Is now thought
tbcv will ioin with the Radicals under Hunnl-
cult.
There was !. large attendance at The concert
given in DR.. Burrows's First Baptist)C Church,
in Richmond, upon the occasion of the lnaug-
uration Of the great organ. 1t was built IN
Boston, has eighteen hundred pipes, and IS
considered by musicians the best instrument In
the country.
The Norfolk journal of the 18th concludes
an article on the Taylor farm difficulty as fol-
lows: ''Ilere was no difficulty it being SIM
ply meeting at which the subj ject was DIS
cussed in all it's points. If any difficulty exists
at this time it is unknown to the Freedmen 5
Bureau.
The Horticultural and Pomologlcal Exhibl-
ton, in Richmond, closed yesterday, with q
distribution of prizes. 1t is considered great
success. Gov Wise's speech will be publish
ed in pamphlet form. 1t is looked upon as his
greatest effort.
j. c. Southall, the accomplished editor OF
the Charlottesville Chronicle, was nominated
last Saturday, as the Conservative candatc
for the Convention in the district composed OF
| the counties Of Albemare and Augusta.
| A meeting Of Conservatives last night at Pc
| ersburg nominated David May and }. r. VIII
hanson in opposition to the Radical ticket
The assemblage was large and enthusiastic.
Col. j. &. Gibson has been nominated az The
Conservative candidate for the Convention
from Rnppahannock county
William NJ kcblinger has been appointed
Depot Agent at Charlottesville Tor the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad.
The Congressional committee TO Investigate
the affairs of Southern railroads have arrived
in Richmond
The finest deer hunting in the country IL nos
to he had around Covington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18
HARDWARE, &C.
JAMES W. MALLS. THoS. EISHEILL
TAMES W. MALLS s. CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS,
Al noolo,. :, oil lin |. Of

y
HARDWARE MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in all kinds of
Bull Ct NJ A n E | A L ),
Such MS SAshes, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Brackets, Potomac Lime, Cacncd Plaster,
Hydraulic Cement, KoOing-Felt and Pitch,
Window Glass from GxS to 32y48. White Lead,
Paints Oils, Vurnishes, Paint Brushes, White
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Lamps, Coal Oil,
and general assortment Of housekeeping
Goods.
Paints mixed and glass cut to order.
Particular attention paid TO orders from the
Country. lS7, KING STREET,
ap 27-tf corner Columbus, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

FoREIaN NEws-Dspatches Of yesterday
assert the continued success of the Garital-
dams in the Roman Provinces They have
taken possession of the town of Ncrola, ea-
trenched their position, and are waiting for
further reinforcements Napoleon is reported
to have held council of his Ministers yester-
day, at which it was resolved that France
should immediately intervene for the settle
ment of the Roman question, without acting
any longerin conjunction with the Italian Gov
eminent. The Paris Moniteur reproaches the
Italians for disregarding treaty obligations and
fostering dangerous spirit Of repub canism,
and claims that Rome and the Papal Provinces
are loyal to the Pope. The London Times
says that the Italian Government must order
its troops to Rome to anticipate both the ar
rival of the Garibaidans and the French
troops, and counsels the boldest policy as the
best for Italy The Emperor Of Austria has
given the Austrian Bishops who protested
against any change in the Concordat with
Rome sharp lecture. He reproves them for
adopting paper so liable to create public ex-
ctement, and reminds them the Emperor is u
Constitutional Prince as we'll as u true son of
the Church The prospect of interference in
the Roman question has increased the CONNER
cial and financial depression in Paris. The
specie in the Bank ofEngland has decreased,
owing to large shipments to Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

There was very great excitement in Baltl-
more, yesterday, in consequences Of the firing
by game colored troops into crowd, and kill
ing lad. Drilling with loaded muskets and
full cartridge boxes is very unusual lnder any
circumstances, and it is privilege which GER
tainly should not be allowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

BALTIMORE FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET,
October lT.-The market for Flour remains
about the saline rs for some days past. Desir-
able Howard Street grades are in light supply,
and holders are quite firm. City Mills receipts
arc abundant, but the high prices obtaining for
Wheats render the market steady. There is
some demand for shipment both for the Rio
market and for the British Provinces. and We
understand that sales to the extent of 500 bbs
high grade City Mills Extra have been made at
So IS and Is. We also hear Of sales of 400
bbls choice Northwestern Flour at Sll 5Oall -.
There have been sales also Of several hundred
bbls City Mills super ut SlOal0 Sd. Corn Meal
is very firm. We note sales of LUJ bbls. City
Mills st Sc -.
Supplies Of Nil kinds Of Gluin continue very
moderate. Wheat has been in active demand
both for Nnthcrn shipment and home milling,
and prices have further improved l0c per bush
ell, particularly Tor prime and choice Maryland
and Virginia red; medium and low grades
closed Il little easier. Corn closed several cents
lower compared with previous week. Oats
have ruled steady, Rye Irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

FP1s6G99pAL j HIG ssIl; a SC FON boYs
The Twenty Eighth Annual Session d, H..
institution commences on the 18th OF >.,,,.
Der, with the following Instructors:
Rev. WIN. f. GARDNER. (UNiy. Va Rcs,..
JAMES NJ. GAKNETT, VI. a, lUuiy. Y.
w PINCKSEY MAsoN, ~. 5. Naval AcIy
TERMS. $500 per session. with I'D e..
charges, payable sami-NnnuntIy in advance.
For further information uddros. The. Hr,.
REV. WM. +. GAKUNEf
Theological seminary P-n., fairfax co.. !,
= ~ Oft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-18

A NULL AND VoID PLEDeE.-A good Joke
came off quite recently at the courthouse. a
person living short. distance out OF the village
is in the habit of frequently coming INTO town
and drinking to inebriation. AT such seasons
he is accustomed to call on his. honor, Judge
NJ. Recently he made one of his visits,
became decidedly tipsy, called upon Judge NJ.
and desired the judge to write him Piled &c,
asserting his intention to cease drinking. His
honor wrote the pledge as desired, and the
tipsy individual affixed his name thereto. He
then desired to have the pledge that he might
take it home and exhibit it to his wife. His
honor thought he was himself the proper Gus
todian of the important agreement, but yield
ed to the solicitations of the man, at the same
time assuring him that if he broke the con-
tract, and appeared before him again in a state
OF intoxication, he would have him locked up.
A week elapsed and the judge was confronted
by the same man, as tipsy as aoretlmes.-
"How is this? p said his Honor, 'did | not
tell you | would have you locked up if you did
not keep your agreement" Judge NJ, !"
said the tipsy fellow, do you think [ am a
fool? | know what [ am about I'll show
you if | am fool!" and he drew forth his
wallet from his pocket, took out his pledge,
unfolded its worn creases, and holding it up,
triumphantly, exclaimed, "Will you just show
me the United States Internal Revenue stamp
an that agreement The Judge caved Flo