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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
Judge Kelley at Charlotte, N. G.

On Friday evening Judge Kelley delivered
an address at Charlotte, n. c. The meeting
was largely composed of white citizens
He was introduced by Mr.. Harris, Mayor
of the city. On the stand was ex- Confederate
Gen. Barringer, to whose brother, Victor Bar
ringer, resident of Concord, the speaker first
referred us one whose correspondence with
him after the war, which was published, had
done so much good in the North, and made
him (Judge kelley most anxious TO visit
that vicinity. The speaker continued to say
that he had been heralded to them aa Dree-
der of discord between races and interests
but that was not lis mission, and if any word
he had spoken tended that way they were un-
consciously spoken. He came to see how
Northern capital could be directed towards
the development of Southern resources.-
Wherever he had gone, except in one instance
he was met with all courtesy and huapI
tality. 1t was SO in Tennessee. Louisiana,
Alabama and Georgia, and in none wa be
more warmly welcomed than by the general
who commanded the Confederate army Of
Georgia Gen. WoiIord), and the general who
commanded Il portion Of it il North Carolina
(Gen. BarrlngeT-) now present. he passed
carefully over the productions and advantages
of North Carolina, which grows all the cereals
grown in the North, but III greater richnc.s
its peculiar Southern productions, uUd vast
mineral resources-of gold lying in belt forty
miles wide, besides copper, sulphur. &c lie
came to them to talk in family council after
all the sufferings through which both sections
bad passed, and the doubt in which they both
now stood, to see how these resources could
be employed, and to ask that the past be for
gotten, and as brothers under one Gag to com
bine for the general interest of the whole
country. [APplause.]
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

THE LATEST FAsHIoNs.-Since the invcn-
ton and successful introduction of the Cele-
DRAFTED Duplex Elliptic (or double) Spring
Skirt, by j. w. Bradley, of New York, .the
ladies throughout the country have given up
the idea of discarding the fashion of wearing
hoop skirts on account of the peculiar and
graceful manner in which the Duplex Skirts
adapt themselves to every exigency and emer-
gency. So generally acceptable have these
Skirts become that the ladies regard them as
Especial tavorite, in view of the superior fexi-
biiity, lightness and durability combined in
their Manufacture. They also consider them
far more economical and Comfortable Hoop
Skirt than ever has or can be made for Crowd
ed Assemblies, for the Promenade or House
Dress Any lady after wearing one of these
Skirts, will never afterwards willingly dispense
with their use. Long experience in the man
uiaeture of Hoop Skirts, has proven to the
proprletors of this invention, that Single
Springs will always retain that stiff, unyielding
and bungling style which has ever character
ised them, whereas the Double Spring Hoop
or the Duplex Elliptic, will be found free from
these objections. Notwithstanding the abili-
ty OF the manufacturers, Messrs. Vests, Brad
ley and Cary, to turn out over six thousand
Skirts per day from their large Manufactures
in New York, they feel obliged to request all
merchants ordering the Duplex Elliptic Skirts
to send their orders few days before they
are wanted, if possible, as they are most con-
stantly oversold some days ahead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
GonfsoatiOn Again-Mr. Stevens get
ting Exoited-Another Letter.
LANoAsrER. "a. Man 20. 1867.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 20, 1867.
Dear Sir Short as your letter is, fear
l cannot answer it without violating an in
junction of my. medical adviser not to suffer
myself to become excited. You live in re-
gion which was two or three times invaded
by the armies of Jefferson Davis. In the
counties of Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Cum
berland, Adams and York they visited almost
every farmer and other inhabitant, and plum
dered them of their horses, cattle, provisions,
wagons and money when found, besides some
detached cases They lay in ashes thriving
village of 5000 people, and turned the in
habitants houseless into the streets to seek
shelter in fence corners. No provision has
been made, or is making, to reimburse the
plundered citizens. BY the law of nations,
a government makes no compensation for
damages done by an invading army. unless
such government is victorious, when 1t always
provides by treaty for the payment by the
vanquished enemy. a government which ne
elects to make such provision behalf of is
plundered citizens, Is basely negligent Of is
duty.
A quasi peace exists between the late bel
igerents, the terms of which are dictated by
Congress, which is under the control of the
Republican party. Nothing but the proceeds
OF the cOnhscatIon OF small portion of the
property OF the wealthy rebels eau be applied
to pay the damages inf icyed by the marauders,
unless it be paid ont of the treasury of the
United States. \ few republican meteors,
always erratic in their course, are fitting
through and exploding in the Republican at
mosphere. They attract sufficient attention
to enable them to assure the amiable rebels
who inflicted this injury that they need fear
no confscation-that nobody of any note in
the North is in favor of imposing such pun
ishment forNtne sake of remuneration or jus
ticc. They assure them that nothing shall be
taken from Aikens's estate of millions-trom
Hampton, Davis, Orr, Faulkner, or from
thousand others, who are still worth their
hundreds of thousands, to reimburse the loyal
men North and South who were plundered
of their estates, and to aid your poor neigh
bors to rebuild their humble tenements.
1t is scarcely to be endured that Congress
for two sessions should sit indifferent to these
sufferings, and take no steps to enforce these
rights.
These remarks apply to a large portion of
Maryland, of West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana,
and Missouri, as well as to the slave States.
He who can patiently listen to that Putrid
humanity which we now see propagated, has
more command of himself than have. In
deed, 1t looks as if we were still to add TO the
burden of our taxation to defray the expenses
Of transpOr tation and the ovation of triumph
ant traitors. But must stop, or shall com
nit the fault against which l have been warn
cd. With great respect, your obedient ser
want, THADEUs STEVENS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
Especial Dispatch 10 the Baltimore SUM-
More Of the judiciary Committees In
Vestigations.

WAsHINoToN, May 27.-Among the wit.
nesses before the Judiciary Committee to- day
colonel A. X. Long, of the Presidents
household, who was examined at length rela-
tive to The issuing of pardons, the habits of
Mr.. johnson, etc. 1t is understood Colonel
Long testified that the notorious Mrs Cobb
was interested in obtaining, in all, three par
dOns; that in these she was unknown to the
president, whom she did not meet. The pet
tions were prepared in regular form by others,
and Mrs. Cobb assisted ia obtaining the par
dons through third parties.
Colonel Long was also examined about the
interview between Mr.. johnson and detective
Baker, of which the latter has pretended to
give an account. The testimony shows that
there were three persons present when he or
dered Baker out of the White House. and
they give very different account from Baker
Of what TRANSFERRED. Colonel Long says Mr..
johnson, learning that Baker had placed de-
tectiYes in the White House sent for Baker
Immediately. Upon the latter's coming into
the Presidents Office, Mr.. johnson demanded.
"Who authorized you to place detectives in
this house Z" Baker replied, he did it by
order of Secretary Stanton. Mr. johnson
then said: Remove your detectives, and
never let me see them or yourself here again ;
when require your services I'll send for you"
"9 D"AeI IetIISu w" OOhhson auueo ::
Now, go to Mr.. Stanton and tell him that
when want you will send for you" Ar.
johnson, during this time, never moved from
his position at his table, and Bakers story
about the Presidents violent manner and sha-
king his fist under the detectives nose is utter
" false.
Mrs Washington was also examined before
the committee day relative to the manner
of obtaining pardon for her husband and
two relatives also as to the statement of Ba-
ker. Her testimony completely denies thd
detectives published account The testimo-
ny of Hon. Montgomery Blair, on Saturday,
was that he had never heard the President say
he would not recognize Congress until the
Southern States were admitted. He never
heard Mr.. johnson say anything on the sub
ject, except what is substantially set forth in
his message to Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
"OLD OBSCENITY.

1t is alleged that "the devil takes care of
his own,' and We must accept the theory as
correct in explanation of the recovery of Mr..
Thaddeus Stevens from his recent severe at
tack, which the Southern people had good
ground for hoping would terminate different
y. That his affection has not had teuden-
cy to soften his feelings OF viadiotiveness, a
letter which we publish elsewhere, bears evil
dent testimony. He is as bilious as ever, and
his physician, in advising him to. avoid ex-
element, is only alaying tho ionumerabla
devils of which he is possessed, and which if
cast out, would be moro than sufficient for,
the destruction of every herd of swine, and
all the fat cattle in the Lancaster district.
He has confscation on the brain in its most
malignant form, and he will never rest salts
fed or depart in peace, until he receives re-
muneration for the destruction of his iron
works, that he may leave some heritage to his
miscegenati0n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

Destructive ISvADERs.-We witnessed
a few days since the ravages of caterpillars on
the timber in this neighborhood. One large
tract of woods about two miles from town has
been so entirely stripped of foliage, shat the
trees present the appearance of December-
This caterpillar differs from the ordinary spe-
cies in color, it being of blush color. its back
decorated with bright spots somewhat resem-
bling gilt buttons. Some of our farmers seem
to dread them as much rs they did Sberidan's
devastating hosts. The general impression
is that the timber attacked must be seriously
damaged if not entirely killed.
we have also observed similar ravages upon
the timber belonging to Messrs. n. W. wager
and Isaac Williams, near Luray.-Neso Mar
kek YaKcu.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

THE GREAT TRoT BETWEEN DEXTER AND
LADY THORN.-Neoo York, Nay 2S.-The
great trOtting match between Dexter and La
dy Thorn, two of the fastest horses on Ameri-
ca trottfng turf, fer two thousand dollars. mile
heats, in harness, came off to-day on the FASH
ion Course. The attendance was immense
fully ten thousand persons being on the course
Dexter was the tavorite at one hundred to
fifty, and betting was very heavy at these odds
beaten. In the first heat Dexter led clear
length throughout, and won by two lengths,
in 2:24. 1t was now one hundred to ten on
Dexter, who led before throughout, trotting
the first half mile in 1:12 and the last in ITO,
and dstancing Lady Thorn, in consequence
of her breaking badly and repeatedly on the
homestretch. Time 2:22.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

FIsHT.-Neither in religion or politics
have our people ever been regarded as fshy,
for it has always been their pride to boast,
what they thought they did, and what they
believed vas acted. But from the quantity
of the 6nny tribe that has been unloading at
our depot the past week, in some instances a
hundred barrels per day, our merchants evi-
IDENTIFY design to vitiate the taste if not cor
ruPt the morals of our mutton-loving, beef
prices, too, by the barrel, are almost as low as
similar quality can be obtained in Alexandria
aud Baltimore
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
SWINGING

We observe that some modern -dEscuIapius
has made the discovery that swinging is bene-
hcIal In cases of nervousness. We have long
been satisfied that a certain kind of sw;nc;Dc,
would etectually cure the radicals Of West
Virginia. who are diseased with dishonesty
and fearfully afflicted with lack of sense to
conceal it. IF they had been half as con-
scientious as Judas Iscariot who betrayed his
Lord for thirty pieces of silver, they would
long ago have tried the remedy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
LOCAL MISeELLANT.

In MEMoRIUM-In accordance with pre-
vious notice, the Ladies of our place met at
the Basement of the Presbyterian Church on
Saturday last, to adopt such arrangements as
were requisite to Floral testimonial in re-
spect to our Confederate dead, who now lie
inferred in Edge Hill Cemetery and the other
burial grounds of the town. In Difference to
the anomalous condition of the times, it was
very properly determined to have no ad-
dresses upon the occasion, or any other pub
lie demonstration than simple convocation
of the ladies preparatory to their mission of
love. A meeting, therefore, has been ap-
pointed at the Methodist Church, p NJ, on
Thursday, 9th inst, to which the ladies of
the county generally are respectfully invited.
Each will bring for herself the floral tribute
she may design to offer, and as she treads
the honored and consecrated spot of the noble
dead, let her orison go forth to Heaven
Rest on, embaImed and sainted dead,
Dear the blood ye gave!
No imFious foOtstep here shall tread
The heritage of your grave;
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps
Or honOr points the hallOwed spot
Where valor proudly sieePs,
The Floral decoration Of the ''StOnewall
Cemetery" Winchester, will take place on
Thursday, the surviving members of the
"Ashby Brigade" being present on the oc-
casiou. A representation of the ladies of our
town is confidently expected.
ld14 PARTY.-Tc regret that the crowds
ed state of our columns precludes more than
a mere reference to the May party held
on Friday evening last by the young ladies'
connected with Mrs. Forests school, in this
town, and which tor completeness of arrange-
ment, briliancy OF design, ana harmony of
feeling, has never been surpassed III our
town. The fair partipan!s il this floral least,
having arrived at an early hour, each decO>
rated in the beautiful aud appropriate cos
tune suited to the evening, the friends and
patrons Of the school were out in full numbers
to give the selected Queen and her loyal SUBJ
jects, cordial greeting and hearty welcome
on her elevation to the mystic throne. The
exhibition at this point was matter Of enchant-
ment to the beholder, and extorted the high
est need of approval for its gorgeous display
and general management.
The following is list of the addresses de-
| livered on the occasion
Tile Voice Of ISpriny--Miss BETTE CRAMER.
The Origin ot'the FcstiUdI-Miss EMMA REED.
Tie Presentation Of Tie Cropn-Miss MARY
LIPPETT and Master PERRY LIPPETT.
The Coronation-Miss LIZZIE FoRREsT:
The queens ReP!y-Mis JESSIE LEACHE, of
Fauquier county, Va.
The Sceptre Bearers Address-Miss BESSIE
UNDERTAKE.
Tile Queens Reply.
Tile Floral AddreSs--Miss BESSIE TRAvERs.
address Of the Garland Bearer-Miss DRU.
RUTuERFORD.
address Of Sprjng-Miss WILLIE EBY.
address Of tSummey-Miss LYT. AIsoUI7u.
address to Autumn-Miss Ma. ToMLINsoN.
| address to Wintcr-Miss MATTE CRANE.
The Queens Edict.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

DEATH OF FRANKLIN MINOR, ESQ In
common with our whole community we were
panied to hear the intelligence yesterday of
the sudden death of our countyman, Franklin
Minor, Esq. He died about o'clock on the
morning of the Goth inst, at Ridgeway, his
residence, some four miles north of Chariottes-
vile. There are few gentlemen of our county
more widely known throughout the State, and
none held in higher estimation for intelligence,
cultivation and high character by those who
knew him intimately, than Mr.. Minor.
He possessed excellent natural abilities,
and life largely devoted pursuits more or
less Of literary character, had furnished the
opportunity of a thorough education He
was Master OF Arts Of the University of Va,
and one among the first of that greatly distin-
guished baud OF classical teachers who have
built up such an enduring reputation for the
schools Of Virginia. He taught a school pre-
paratory to the University for ten or fifteen
years, and there was among all the schools of
the State during thar period none which rank
ed above his CharlOheSvWe Chronicle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
MARRIEn.

On the 23d ult., by Rev J. H. March. Slr AN.
DREW }: ADDISON. Of MOnonEaIa County, W
Va. to Miss LAURA Y. PRATT Of AIiddIstown,
On the 2Ist ut.. At the residence Of the BRIDGE
father, by Rev. W. G. Eggleston, WI. MEADE
JEFFERSON and Miss SARAH MARTHA, danCh.
ter of Amos Payne, Esq, all of Frederick county.
On the 10th ult., by Rev. W. T Lower. Mr.. JOHN
LANCASTER to Mrs. HARRIET ANN Strife,
both of Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

BANK Property SoLD.-We have here
tofore failed to notice the sale of the large
and substantial property in this town, owned
and formerly occupied by the Institution hith-
erto known as the g Office of Discount and
Deposit of the Bank of the Valley in Vir-
ginia, at CharlestOwn." AS all things, how
ever, have their day, so with this now de-
funct, and as yet mystiied and oyster mouth
ed corporation. The acting trustee, H. NJ.
Brent, Esq, has sold the only visible assets
in our midst, Mr.. Esrom Sitter becoming the
purchaser, at the sum of 81 400 1t is re-
garded as very cheap property.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

IN DEMAND.--Our building mechanics
are just now in great demand. and we have
heard of several who have been offered IA
vorabe contracts in our own and distant coun-
ties. The firm of MILLER x SMITH are now
engaged in the roofing Of the large aud beau
tiful property of the late j. -Augustin Wash
ington. known as "Waverly, FaGquier coun-
ty. The same firm has on hand several Jobs
of the like kind, and by the skill of their en-
ployees aud superiority Of material used, re-
commend their work to all in want.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

THE VIcToRs VANoUIsHED.-The Jefer-
son Base Ball Club Of this town came off
second best in the trial of skill with the VAL
Icy Club of Harper s. Ferry, on Saturday eve~
ming last. There were FIVE innings, and
strikes Al to Is, the Jefferson claiming that
she. had not the right players in the right
place. Another trial is to take place on
Thursday morning next, commencing at s
o'clock, on the grounds of the Jefferson, west
Of town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

y RU% OgE.-The horses of Mr.. J. J.
Lock, whilst standing at the depot on yester-
day, harnesscd to two-horse wagon, became
frightened by the sudden exit of hog thro'
the window, instead of occupying the ear
which had been assigned him. aud ran off,
In making their way to the q Carter House."
the Berryviile stage. was considerably injured,
one Of the horses and the wagon much dam
aged, and the up town people generally
frightened.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

THE Conn PLANTING season this year has
been as unfavoIable as our farmers ever ez-
perienced, though by patience and persever-
anee it is about over, and under the circum-
stances a very large amount has been plant
cd. The cold weather has operated much
against the early crop, though the refreshing
showers of Sabbath and the genial sunshine
of yesterday, has gladdened the heart of the
farmer, and its now hoped for continuance
will soon make our fields and gardens lux
uriant with the green heritage of vegetation,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

FT'HEY will uut ELSD HE.a.
4 Spring, but viii Fa.-.-F.# r.I.I. ........
Graceful HEArE who III-.
SKIRTS rvIIi have Ia 20 EIIHUgyS
The floor are covered with
THREAD. and the BuTT s
spring., but twlr. tra4aHl.... ...s.a
them rom wearing u.E ....
stuplH, afHiIrH
TIM WussuEgrrL FtlFla.tar. .... ...,-
and rLrarrHr g. auF laUg .e.#-... ...
i.LLErEua NEfET gfII ha - a,r.. r..... ..-.
oil gruH4si = LGEH. snr. ... ........
ROAD Zane. Gryraff PE.s.r. a..r .....
tDE gIru lf.r.. UuH..
when ia use, Il. ol,urE
conveniently as a SILK .. g..
uabls quality in crInOlInc, ...
Spring Skirt.
A LADY having enjoyed To-, plsa.... .. ...
and great COSvESIESCE al wcHTI o. 40, Iy4-EE IL
L'PTIc STEEL SPRISG SKIRT iur-A -ISCLE ~ ~
never afterwards willingly dispense with tIteif use
For CHLDRES MISSES and YogsG LADIES they ar.
superior To all otheTs.
The Duplex Ellcptic is n great favoritc with all
ladies', aud Is universally recommended by tho
FAsTIoS MAsAZIsEs as the STANDARD skirt
OF THE FASHIONABLE WORLD.
10 ENJOY th' following iuesttmablc advantage in
CTfnOline, viz sUPERIoU QUALITY, PEHFECT sANU-
FAcTURE, stylish EUhPE and FIsIsH, FLEGiBILTTr
DURABILITY COMFORT and ECONOMY, enquire for }.
W: BRADLEY's DUPLEG ELLEPTIc, or Double Spring
skirt and be sure you get the genuine article.
ca UTION-To guard aga INST iIn position, be par
GcuIaT to notice that skirts offered "DUPLEN,' -
nave me red INK stamp. viz 81 W: Hradley's Du-
pick EHeptic Steel Springs upon the WaistbHnd-
none others are genuine. Also notice that every
Hoop will admit ola pin being passed through the
centre thus revealing the two Tor double) springs
braided together therein, which is the
FLEKIBILTTT and gTRESGTH, and a con.binatio not
to DO found in any other Skirt.
skirts are sold. throughout the United States Ard
elsewhere.
Manufactured by the sole owners Of the Pale7
VESTS, BRADLEY 4 GARE
% Chambers, and 30 a. 81 Readc Sts.!-~
June 4, 1867 3rn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04
DIED

In Shepherdstown. On Wednesday nern Mag 4.sr-
Mrs ELlZABEDH SCHNEIDER. dow If Conrad
SCHNEIDER, deceased, aged SO ySat- She was th,
Oldest citizen of Shepherdstown.
On Monday the 2O;h ult.- near Winchester. Mice
LOUISA E. P CURRY, scsd a. years aud is days.
At Bridgeport, Nd opposite She nh. rs--,,v H. ON
Wednesday iast, Nj NJ L. EN1 TER sSed about
81 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

\ CHANGE We received, too late for in
sertiOn in to>day's issue, notice of the trans
fer of the interest of Mr.. J. II. HAINE5 in
his Tobacco Establishment of this town, to
Capt. NJ. S. Brown, we'll and favorably known
to the people of our county. We wish to the
new purchaser all success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

SALE.-Tbe sale Of the valuable person
atty of Col JoaN NJ. CoYLE takes place on
Tuesday xt. at his residence near LeetOwn,
and will no doubt attract large number of
bidders. AS the Colonel talks of leaving US
for parts unknown, he must on this occasion
have the ''stringlof the latch hanging out, :"
for b friends ae legion and their attach
mel. q very strong
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-06-04

: Hol BoYs-CIRCUs CoIINa For the
FIRST time, in the course of several years, we
are to have cirens on Thursday next, and if
its gorgeous display of pictures and lengthy
advertisements, Is an index of its merit, it
stands No /. The city and country press
where it has recently visited, speak in the
highest terms of the superiority of its per-
formances aud the general good conduct of
its managers. aud men. The tent will be
erected on what's known as the " Foundry
lot" in the eastern end of town.