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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
An Elopemcns in High Life from
Stauntons

An elopement occurred in Staunton few
days since, the particulars of which, as we
learn, are, that Mrs Lushbaugh, young mar
ried lady endowed with rare beauty and high
Literary attainments, ran off with a Mr.. Gil
kie, gay Lothario who had been soiourning
a month or more in that town. He is Young
and strikingly handsome, with most pleasing
manners, and has visited nearly every cline
on the globe. He was frequently at the
house Of the outraged husband, but G.. had
never given him the. slightest cause to sus-
pect that he was making any improper ad-
vances or proposals to his wife Having ar
ranged all the preliminaries for their departs.
ure, the heartless woman, at the mid-hour of
night, deserted devoted husband to travel
with mere adventurer to parts unknown.
The husband pursued this loving twain to
Washington city, but fndingit impossible to
overtake them or to learn in which direction
they had gone, concluded to abandon further
pursuit, and returned to his home with a.
grief-stricken heart. Mrs. L. was taken by
an old gentleman of Staunton when but an
infant, and in the most INDECENT circumstan-
ces, and was sent to the best female institu-
tons in the State until she was thoroughly
educated, and until this sad occurrence was an
ornament to the circle in which she moved.
and had many influential friends in Staunton.
Richmond Dispatch.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
SENATOR WILSON


This selfconstituted champion of negro
equality, does not find it convenient or pro-
fitable to refer to his past record: He is now
canvassing the Southern States in the inter-
ests of the radical party. We wish he would
read to them the following extract of a speech
made by him in the Senate of the United
States ten years ago. They might then form
some estimate of his devotion to their rights.
We give the extract as it appears in the APP
pendix. to the Congressional Globe, volume
81, I'd session, Thirty-third Congress, page
23S:-
eve believe that slavery in the States is a
local institution that we are not responsible
for its existence; and that ace hare no ze1aL
authority to interfere Nth it an am qcov
1chote0er. [ am content to leave slavery to
the people of the States where it now exists
| recognize the Democratic doctrine of State
Rights, in its application to slavery, as well
as to other local affairs, and, while | have a
seat in this chamber, I shall resist all at
tenpts to encroacA upon the reserved rights of
the soVereig" States of the onion! I will
stand side by side with my Democratic friends
in vindication of the Virginia and Kentucky
resolutions of 1859, which they endorsed
in Baltimore in 1852! I"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
LUNATIC.

An unfortunate individual who exercises
nominal supervision of the crinolinic de-
partment of a small country sheet called the
Winchester Times, attempts cross of wit
and satire in reply to our notice of late trip
to Winchester. Woll, we expected as much,
but are nOt'seriOusly affected. The "bustling
world" of Winchester did not impress us
greatly, and whether we were unnecessarily
splenetic in abiding to the " city," is alto
gether matter of taste. That some birds
should rOost low; some fish swim best in shall
low water" is truism tested by this critics
experience in his oft-repeatad limitations of a
certain aquatic fowl which has the reputation
of having saved Rome by its cackling. BE
perhaps hopes to peRorm similar service
for Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
Stevens on comb tation.

Thad Stevens has written q letter for pub
lcation, commenting upon the remarks in
Senator Wilson's late speeeh at Hampton,
Z a, in which he said there would be no inn.
pediment to the admission of Southern repre-
.sentatives in Congress, if Union men were
elected, DO. Dir. Stevens, in his letter, says,
''no man should make promises for the party.
BY what authority does any one say thar Vir-
ginia will elect two loyal Senators, when
there is no Virginia 2" He concludes as
follows:
Who Is authorized to travel the country
and peddle out amnesty? 1 would say to the
most guilty, expect punishment and then
quietude but first mild confiscation to pay
those who have been robbed by disloyal men.
These are my wishes, and mine only, per-
haps."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
Message Of Governor Of Connecticut.

HARTFORD, MAY 1.-The Connecticut
Legislature organized to-day. Gov. English
in his message, says the situation Of public
affairs, viewed in every aspect, is important,
de urges that as citizens of common coun-
try we should strive to extinguish the vim
dictive and resentful feelings engendered bv
the late civil war waged to maintain the sn.
premacy of the Federal Constitution and tho
integrity of the national honor.
The great object of the war, he saws. is mt
attained. The Union is not restored. Ten
States are denied participation in the Ma
tional Government by the action of Congress.
Such measures. if persisted in, will transform
the Republic into despotism. He deems
the course of Legislation pursued bv Congress
wholly unwarrantable. and as fatal to the
Constitution aad the Union as secession
The Legislation of the Thirty-ninth Congress-
was to large extent a series of usurpations
and infractions of the Constitution. He ar
gucs that Congress has no more power under
the Constitution to establish military govern
ments in the southern States than to Institute
an order of nobility in England, and claims
that Congress assumed that power only for
the purpose of more thoroughly accomplish
ing the subyersion of State authority. IF
Congress can legislate for those States. it is
not difficult to foresee like interference in
other States and the rights of States to reru-
late internal affairs in their own way.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

EXPLOIT OF A "NAT1oNAL" BANK Pres
IDENT.-A special dispatch from Selma. Ala.
says: Our city has just witnessed financial Cd.
Grafton which, for brilliancy of conception and
boidness of execution, would have done credit
to Wall Street. a national bank was estab~.
iished here short time ago. Last week our cit
liens were startled by the announcement that
it had been robbed of S16O.OOO.inb broad dav-
light, and while the president was at his desk.
:. Singularly enough, no ons was in the estah.
lishment at the time, and he promptly publish
ed card generating the cashier aud subor>
dinate officers of the bank from all RESPONSE
bility. The bank was taken in charge by the
military authorities the day after this Irob-
berry, however, and its officers including
Dir. Parkham, the president, were put under
arrest, although they were allowed to 90 at
large on parole. Meanwhile General SWavne
commenced an investigation into the affair,
and no sooner had he got to work than Mr.
Parkham disappeared. 1t is stated that the
capital of the bank was never paid in that
the circulation was used to pay for the bonds
upon which il, was obtained, and that the
bonds deposited to secure the government de.
posts were borrowed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
BATar4proInDE1 EIaI.R4ynTs 8

SATURDAY, May sales of Gold to-
day amounted to s29. GOO. and over. The
opening pIiSe was ID and closing the same.
Holders of flour are generally very firm.
There were 200 barrels of choice Howard
street Extra sold at SIS, aud LOO barrels of
aSlty Mills spring wheat Extra at SI3. 3d.
NSe ely. < anily is quoted at SIS.
Inc receipts OF wheat to-day were only 700
bushels; A lot Of S62 bushels good Mary
i iai red brought 1892 no other transac-
lions eo reported; OF corn the offerings. were
low. Sales were 5,460 bushels nrima w5;ts
at s1.26@sl27; g, 900 bushels Western and
Southern mixed at 81 2O@Sl .25: s. 600
bushels prime yellow at 81 .28I0S1 80. most
y at the inside figure Oats sold at "a to rs
cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
The 9raTe Honor tie Brave.


He have no stauneher evidence of true
greatness than a recent act ofthe present
Sovereign Of Europe. Napoleon, the Emperor
of France. He has written a letter to Lord
Hood, expressing regres that the monuments
of the English soldiers who fell at the battle
OF Toulouse should be in dilapidated con-
dition. In this letter We find these manly
words /: ''The soldiers who fall in foreign
lind belong to that land, and it is a duty
with all honor to their memory. I take up-
on myself the restoration, at my own cost. of
these tombs" These are noble words. and
they bespeak the true soldier The English
who fell at Toulouse fought under Welling-.
ton, the man who proved the evil genius of
Napoleon I, the uncle Of the present Empe-
ror OF France. And yet Napoleon III looks
in kindness upon their graves, and viii mot
permit them to be despoiled BY the decayine-
influences of time. Truly, the brave honor
the brave, May not the United States, with
the world in general, profit by this noble ex-
ample It comes from NO charlatan, bus
from one who with sword aud pen has proved
his greatncss.-FTeid, 1'ssf and Farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
Died, near MarksviIIg Pave IN

- Died, near Marksville, Page county,
Virginia, in the month ofNIarch last, Willie
Prince, remarkable hGsas nature. Though
upwards of thirty years old, he WIS but little
more than the infant he was born, in regard
to physical development. Helpless as a babe,
he occupied his cradle TIE greater portion of
his life, never leaving it except when raised
by his friends. He received his food from
spoon. He was unable to articuIate, but re-
cognized friends for twelve months after last
meeting: 70 strangers he appeared reserved
and sullen' His appearance indicated ad-
vanced age Cor. Richmond Ea0.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
,-lIlN Crcek-GEoRGE ". NoRTH
0arkesniMen- NJ. i. BARR. :.

GENTLE READER, observe the red mark
on the margin of your paper. 1t means that
you have not paid for the present year, aud
are earnestly requested to do so. With some
of you the year of subscription is nearly out,
and if you have read the paper, we hope you
will manifest your appreciation for. it, We
don't want money ourselves, but our credit
Ors do, and we are anxious to crafty them
Come and. pay us, and We pledge you We
will. keep the money in circulation Don't
be backward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
The election in Baltimore nm vodn.,

The election in Baltimore on Wednes-
day last, for Judge and Clerk of the City
Court, resulted in the success Of the Demo-
cratic Conservative candidates, T. Parkin
Scott and Andrew K. George. There were
1926 votes cast for the respective candi-
dates for Judge, being 2,164 less than the
REGISTERED vote of the city, and nearly 1000
less than that given on the question Of a
Convention few weeks since. The vote for
Scott Conservative for Judge was 1917,
for Kenly (Radical!) 1887, and for johnson
(Republican ConserYatiYel 1862.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

An ENTERPRIs1Ns HEN.-WeWere shown
a day or two since a production of hen be.
longing to the Loudoun hotel, in this town
which illustrates the enterprise of that estab.
llshment. 1t consisted of two full.sizetl. per.
tectly formed eggs, connected at one end by
a ligament a Ia Siamese twins-the only Diff
ference between them and the egg of "anv
other chen being the soft shell. Her hen
ship belongs to that enterprising class which
lays an egg every day in the week, and ON
Sunday she lays two.-Leesbtrg Mirror.
Tho Cincinnati Commercial. in nm ar
ticle claiming for Cincinnati the largest popu-
lation of the cities of the West, saws that at
the recent city elections, Cincinnati cast %
eco eco votes, Chicago l9, oO0. and ST. Louis a.
Within few weeks the citizens of Gin
ciunati have contributed about SOS 600 Tor
the assistance of the people of the Southern
States who are in destitute circumstance.
= Major Cornelius Boyle, known during
the war as the Confederate States Proyossit
Marshal at GOrdonsyille, has left with his
lady for his new home in Mexico.
The ladies of Augusta county will have
Floral Procession on the 10th of Nav.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

DEL1cIoUs.-One day last week our enter
prising friend, Henry DUNN, of the Valley
Confectionery Store, greatly relieved the
wants Of the Sinner man" of the hands of
this Office, by sending them delicious cake,
for which he will please accept their thanks.
Dumm's is the place to get good, rich and
well~baked cakes, candies, &C., &C. We adj
wise all who desire anything in his line to give
him a call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

MAsoN1o.-The corner stone of the Ma
sonic Temple in Winchester, is to be laid on
the goth of May. A large procession of this
time hohored fraternity is anticipated, VIM.
81. Travers, Esq, of this town, we under
stand, will deliver the address on the occa-
sion. An extra train is expected to run on
that day
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
LOCAL hIIsOELLANYI.I


FFNE sHAI' The frnl.of 7sa.sseg e Co.,
one. of tie most entesprisipg in this town,
have laid Us under obligations for 4 pair of
delicious shad such as editors only know
how to appreciate. We need not speak par
tisplarly of these fish, as the firm viii daily
kaye ON hand ''more of the same SORT while
the season continues, with full supply of
the SMALLER fry, . which they will dispose of
by the barrel or hundred IF you do not
wish to indulge in fish, this same firm have
on hand thousand and one other articles for
the benefit of the inner, and the adornment
of the outer man. The ladies too win find
here many articles suited to their style of
dress, which can be purchased at rates that
seem very reasonable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

Senator Dixon was received at Hartford.
Conn: last.week, by speech of welcome BY
the Mayor and salute of thirty>seven guns.
a band of music was present, and the crowd
loudly eheeTed the speech of the Senator
lie spoke of the South as in state of slave
~ under the military bill. which placed in
the hands Of the President the lives of all
the citizens without trial by jury. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

The LAND WE LovE.-The May num-
Der of this first class magazine is on our ta>
BILE. 1t comes to US with new and beau
tifully designed frontispiece, which adds much
to its attractiveness. 1t is unnecessary for
us to say more in commentator of it than
we have said heretofore, las the work will show
for itself. ARTHUR W. HAWKS is the agent
at this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

Loss.-On Wednesday last, fine cow,
belonging to Mr.. JOHN j. Lock, was thrown.
from the railroad track near the Depot at
this place, after repeated efforts of the En-
gineer to scare her off by means of tho steam
whistle, A short time ago,.a fine horse be-
longing to Ben Hart (coored) was killed
near the same place. BARLEY never stops
for trifing obstacles
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
MARRIED.

On the 18th ult... by Rev. C. r.. Haincs. n 81
VER Ch1 ch. ilagerstOwn, Md Dr.. J..
40 lolfE b. NELL, of the former place. az
On nth the 10th nlt by Rev o. NJ stewart. NJ,
SAMES D. JACK and Miss ANN w. P0R'irEn
FIELD both of Berkeley county. EN-
1T, In Mobile, March 22d. THOMAS L. iTARRHoH
OF the former place. - an ~ =" AhlSSG .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
OUR BIG SHOW.

In compliance with our promise, we visited
Smithfeld last week, in search of good points
to enable US to present faithful portraiture
of the main features of the leading radicals of
Averill township, but a diligent inquiry failed
to develop any new features that are not in
precise accord with those already presented.
All that we could gather was, that the radi-
cal leaders here, like their brethren of the
other townships, are joined to their idols,
which they worship with soul-destroying
devotion. In their transactions, some of
thea have been guilty of some very mean.
lions, both of an official and private nature,
WHICH they deserve aud will doubtless re-
re merited condemnation, in the good time
0g. 1t is, a matter of regret that justice
tardy in its movements, and that iudg-
is so long delayed, but the fiat is inev-
onless there is a speedy repentance, and
eper contrition than is required for ordinary
pers, Satan will have more extensive ex-
Jon, when these radicals reach his domin-
than any with which we have entertain
readers. What may present itself to
en- our columns next week, we know not,
ID the times are big with events, and we are
lookout. The Board of Registration
esterday, and it is likely that we shall
forced to publish chapter on their doings.
We shall wait and see
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

YIs1ToRs.- During last week our town was
visited by Gen. o. o. HOWARD, and other
U. S. officers. We understand their visit
was in regard to the freedmen, and that thew
were satisfied with the condition of affairs
in our community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
RELIGIOUS NOTICE

The Rev. George D. Cummin,. Assistant R,.l,or
Of Kentucky viii preach at Lectown ON SrnSSG
May 18TH at 81 o'clock in the afternoon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

JEFFERSON BASE BAIL G1UB.-At the
reorganization meeting of this Club, on Sat
urday evening the 4th inst, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term =
Presiaens.-Wm II. Travers, Esq.
Pee Presiaemt.-Geo. W. Henson.
iSecretary.-Joseph. j. Ashbaugh.
IreaSWrer.-Henry DUNN.
Umpire NJ. s. Brown.
Directors..A. S. Small, William Moore
and Chas. G. johnson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

The BOYS AND GIRLS MONTHLY for
May has been received, and as usual, is full
of interesting and instructive matter for the
young. 1t is published by NIessrs. Baird.
101l Main street, Richmond, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
BRRKRhnY oouNrY.

Our friends in Berkeley, at Mil Creek and
Darkesville, are notified that we have estab-
lished agencies for our paper. at these points,
and persons wishing to subscribe can do SO
by leaving their names with the following
gentlemen -
IA Cree, cteeh- :. FORGE W, NORM.
These gentlemen -nre fully authorized to
receipt for any money paid to them on ac-
count of Spirit Of Je67srson aud their re-
ceipts will be recognized BY US. We hope
some conservative friend at Martinsburg will
do what he can to extend our circulation at
that Post Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

EDGE Hill CEMErERy.-This beautiful
resting place for the dead, which was so wan
tonly desecrated during the recent warts now
being finely improved. Under the superin-
tendence of the President, Thomas RUTH
ERFoRD, Esq, the old walks that were filed
up are being cut out, new ones made, and
the whole of the grounds undergoing gen
eral cleaning up, which when finished will
give Edge Hill quite genteel appearance,
and render it worthy resting place for the
heroic Confederate dead who sleep in peace
beneath its green sod.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

The VIRGINIA GOLD DIGG1NGs.-The
Washington Star learns that nearly all the
companies which have located on the cold
lands In the vicinity of the Great Falls. are
buslly engaged in shaftiDg or otherwise pre-
pairing to develop their claims, and the indi-
cations are that the most, if not all of them,
will pay. Recently Mr.. Moses Febry has
found some very fine specimens of gold bear
ing quartz on his land in Virginia-some
very rich-and we learn that parties from
the North are negotiating with him for the
privilege of working the vein. Mr.. Febry,s
farm is less than three miles from George
town, and just beyond him DR.. Gregory is
busily engaged in developing his claims.
We learn that by order of the POstofice
Department, the U. S. District Attorney has
instituted suits against about two hundred
and fifty Virginia Postmasters and their
bondsmen, who it is alleged, are delinquent
tiers were in Office previous to the war
The Richmond Times has been notified
by an official order from Gen. Schofield that
some remarks in that paper are calculated
to create strife, and warned against repeti-
ton.
The Richmond Dispatch mentions that
there are ''still many handsome articles left
for rattle at the Memorial Bazaar among
them "a Bible one hundred and fifty years
old"
For the first time Virginia has colored
Notary, and Richmond city. and Henrico
county are first represented. On Tuesday
the Governor appointed John Oliver, well.
known colored citizen, a Notary Public for
the above mentioned city and county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

LADIES HOME GAzErrE-We welcome
to our exchange list, this Southern Parlor
Journal. 1t. is printed on large quarter,
sheet, and is made up of such matters as are
suited to the tastes of Southern readers
though nothing of sectional nature is adj
mitted into its columns. It's object is to pro-
mote the interests of Southern Literature,
and to supply demand which has been felt
more since the war than at any time previous.
Those who wish a pu, e literary Journal should
subscribe for it. Address Jno. s. Prather
& Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
DR.. j.. v. SIMMONS,
G99ESISTs&|
PROFESSIONAL CARD.

nR. CHARLES w. GoLDsBoRoUGH. oas,.
vicinity Of Summit POint. Jefferson county. Va '4e
n MS rGSidencc is at the farm lately owned by
May z, I667-u.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07

As the day was fast fastening to its termi-
nation, we spent but little time at this place.
Our brief sojourn was sufficient, however, to
convince us that there are ''few names even
in Sardis which have not defiled their gar
ments." We met with some warm conserva-
tlves who spoke the approving word of our
efforts to expose the rascalities of the powers
that be, and gave us their names as sub
scribers to the Spirit. From this point we
proceeded to the county-seat,
MARTINsBURG,
which we reached as evening was dropping
its sombre curtain over the face of nature
We were glad to find here, as at other points
in the county, at least one healthy indication
of the state of affairs among those who con-
stitute the conservative party. They hate
radicalism with praiseworthy aud commend
able intensity. We DO not mean hatred to
the miserable creatures who are now basking
and frolicking in the Pickering light of pres
ent place and power-for they are in depths
unfathomably beneath the reach of any feel
ing of disgust or contempt of which the hui
man bosom is possesscd-but we mean mex
tinguishable loathing for the unparalleled and
unpardopable iniquities which are being per-