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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
THE SUFFERING 1n rHn so1TTH

We have not the means of ascertaining the
extent of what has been done, or what is vet
being done, by the people of this county, in
behalf of Southern sufferers. We only know
that large amount of corn, bacon, and other
necessaries have been contributed and for
warded, but whether the efforts of our people
have relaxed, we are not prepared to say
We hope not. Much may yet be done for
the comfort of these poor sufferers In con-
nection with this subject, we present the fol-
lowing extract from letter of Lieut.. Gen.
GORDON, to gentleman of this town. The
writer is well known to the people of this
Valley, and we trust his plain statement will
have its effect in renewing the efforts already
made by our people:
Il was glad to hear from you, and truly
thankful that the good people of your section
have been blessed with good crops We did
not expect section that had suffered so much
to do anything to relieve the sufferings of
this; but we are only the more grateful as
it comes from the already impoverished.
There is great deal Of suffering beyond
doubt, in our State; but much has been done
already to feed the hungry. Many still suf.
fer, however. Among those most needy, are
families whose circumstances before the war.
gave them positive luxury. Some of these,
too proud to make known their condition, have
endured the worst privations 1 have now in
my mind very accomplished widow lady,
with three children-one of them a daughter
nearly grown-who before the war lived in
the greatest comfort, butwho now labors con-
stantly for food, and is scarcely able to feed
her little ones. Those poor before the war,
are in many instances actually on the verge
of starvation. Many are being supported By
the uncertain chatities of their almost as poor
neighbors. But it is not essential that 1 saw
more. Your good people cannot give in a
better cause, and to people more needy
IF you decide to send a small supply to me at
this place; 1 will distribute it to the most
destitute"
Gen. G.'s address is Brunswick, Geo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
MORE nAsoA1,Tnv

There is evidently some new political ras<
cality meditating at Shepherdstown, and we
are half inclined to believe that it has refer
ence to our county-seat question. The Chap
lineites, finding that the location Of. the coun-
ty-seat at Shepherdstown, is causing dissatis-
faction throughout the county, are making a
move towards having the sense of the voters
tested with reference to its removal To this
end they mean to trim the registrars books
of all whom they have cause to suspect are
not with them in their rascality.
Several of the voters of this township have
been served with notices to appear before the
Board of Registration and show cause why
their names should not be erased from the
roll of qualified voters; and in Harper's
Ferry and. Bolivar townships, they have sum-
moned nearly the whole body of conservative
voters to appear at Shepherdstown on the first
Monday in May, to prove to McKevit and
his clan that they are now, and have ever been
loyal, according to the radical Interpretation
of that term. They evidently design the
complete extirpation of the conservative party
in this county, and do aot mean to halt short
of: that result. Below we present list of
those in the two latter townships who have
been favored with these evidences of Nc
Kevit's regard:
Residents Of Harper's Ferry and Bozivar
I'm az
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

p%The Board of Registration appointed
by Gen. Schofeld to select Registering OFF,
GERS for each county of Virginia. have made
their selections, which have been approved
by Gen. Schofeld and the appointments made.
Among the number VIC find the following:
Aterandria-Captain S. P. Lee, 45th
Infantry.
Augusfa.-Thomas P. jackson, Agent of
Frcedmen's Bureau.
C2arhc-Brevet Major j. R. Lavrepce,
captain 10Th Infantry
CuLPcpper.-Brevet Captain W. A. Nc
Nulty, I'd Lieutenant Veteran.R Reserve Corps
FGifar.-2d Lieut.. W. Shields, Veteran
Reserve Corps.
Fa"qnier.-2d Lieut. W. S. Chase, vete-
ran Reserve Corps.
Ffedertch.-Gapt. G. r. Chandler, Vete-
ran Reserve Corps.
Aoadoun.-1st Lieut.. S. P. Smith, vete>
ran Reserve Corps
Volunteers
observation-disclosures Lieut.. Col. IT. B.
Reed, 1st Lieut.. 9th Artillery.
ShcndndOdh.-Brevct LIST Lieut.. T. IT
Hall, I'd Lieut.. Veteran Reserve Corps.
The Catholic Church of St Bernard. at
Eastou, Pa, has been burned, Loss $500, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

-on Friday last, in Richmond, whilst a
United States soldier and a darkey were try-
ing the settlement of difficulty by fisticuff.
Rev. Mr.. Hand-round- the-hat II unnicutt in.
terfered, when the soldier turned upon him
and gave him several severe blows in the face.
As the individual who struck the ssdelectable
cuss as some of the papers cal him, was a
y. .. soldier and not 'rebnI,'' We suppose
that the Northern Press viii not make much
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

The following incident is related N )
faTls letter: IAN American Who is now here.
and who claims to be the most adroit man in
the world in the handling of the muskot and
bayonct, went the other day to seek an en-
gagement at the Paris cireusses, Offering to
hight IN the arena with wooden bayonefs1
against Eve of the best musket men in the
French army, all at once, one against five
The director of the cirers said, NO, can't
do that; but if you will dress mp as a French
soldier and whip Eve soldiers dressed up as
Americans, I'll give you an engagement j.
The Yankee retired in disgust, and at last
accounts was still swearing"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

ATTENTION LAD1Es.-Miss Rebecca Wal
ters gives notice through the columns of our
paper, that she is now prepared. at her resi-
dcnce on Lawrence ST., two doors south of the
Bank Building, to execute, with neatness and
despatch, all work entrusted to her. in the
mantua"making line. Her terms are moder-
ate and we bespeak for her avery liberal pa
tronage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
The New York Radical, do M

The New York Radicals do not nomi-
nate "colored citizens" for seats in the State
Convention. This is remarkable when they
have SO many among them of this class pcs
sessing. as they claim, @education and abili-
~" Even Greeley seems to have forgotten
his manhood suffrage" principles, and con-
sents to go to the polls on the question Of
adopting the organic law without remember
ing the merits of his brother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
Emerson Etheridoe has he

Emerson Etheridge has been nominated
for Governor by the Conservative party of
Tennessee. He is an able man and will maize
thorough and efficient canvass of the State,
Whatthe result may be with the negroes en-.
franchised and one-half the whites disfran-
chised remains to be seen In spite of the
odds against Mr.. Etheridge the contests not
a hopeless one.
Prentice of the Louisville journal saws.
Senator Sherman would evidently ike to be
conservative. He occasionally plants himself
with apparent frmness upon conservative
ground, but, sooner or later, he yields to rad
ical pressure. BE would be strong and in
fuential man if he had anything but bull
rush or a toWstring for backbone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
HARPER's FERRY. April u. 1867.

Ice CREAM.-Mr. GUSTAV BRowx, hay
ing recently painted, papered and re.ftted
generally his commodious Ice Cream Saloon,
announces that he will open for the season
next week, or this week should the weather
be favorable. His Saloon is fixed up in fine
style, and we are sure those who visit it can
not help but be pleased.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

DEDArE.-The following question will be
discussed at the Charlestown Academy on
Friday evening next, at74 o'clock =
(Which is Preferable, City or Country
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

During the past week and up to the
time of our going to press, the weather has
been quite cool and wet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

AH4s AsI HAS DCen luTnlSheu US by ga friend
at Harper's Ferry, and may be relied upon
for Its correctness. In the case of Robt. N.
Duke, the notice requires him to appear and
show that he is qualified voter in &c AueriH"
township, something which he has never
claimed to be, living as he does, in a remote
part of the county from said township. But
with McKevit and his party it is all the same.
They know Duke is'a conservative man, and
they do not mean that he shall have a voice in
any future elections
Another mean thing of which this Board
has been guilty, deserves notice. They have
sent instructions to the registrar of Charles
town township, not to enter the name of Judge
Kennedy upon his books. They do not in.
tend to be bothered with him as a voter. and
hence these instructions to their subordinate
not to place his name on the books at ALL
And this is one of the beauties of the West
Virginia system, for which we should feel
ourselves indebted to this Chapliue party
party which was christened in rascaiity. and
which has grown up in the grossest dishonesty.
We hope for day of reckoning. Will it
ever come? We believe it will, aud then oh
then-but we forbear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
DEBATERs.

45frmatioe.-W. K, Kearsley, Fairfax
Brown and w. w, Rowan.
Negatipe.-Allen R. McMurran, Albert
Cockrill and Willie Downey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
THE CASE AGAIN Ur.

For the past three weeks our Circuit Court
has been in session hard by the flowing wa
tiers of the majestic Potomac, and during the
session, this interesting case was again called
The jury for its trial had even taken their as
signed places, and all seemed ready for the
opening of the ball. But To- discovery
Is mndn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
PAPERS ABsTRACrED.

The papers essential to the trial of the
case-the check and the notice of protest
have been abstractcd-are gone, nobody
knows where. They were filed in the suit
With the custodian of such papers, the Clerk
OF the Court. Upon him some uncharitable
reflections might rest inasmuch as he is
klnsman of the defendant, but he acquitted
himself handsomely by making affidavit that
said papers had been filed in the case. Joe.
without waiting for an accusation, initiating
the example of the bank, protests The
bank wouldn't take his paper, and he didn't
take the banks papers. OF course not
whoever imagined that he would. Dare anv
man intimate that our Senator would do such
mean act.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
SERIOUS ASPECT

SERIOUS ASPECT.
According to the laws of Maryland, tho
obtaining of goods under false preteuces, is
criminal offence. Does the transaction mar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30
AS THE CASE STANDS.

Finding himself without the necessary tes-
timony to the success of his cause, under the
ruling of the court, the counsel for plaintiff
Withdrew the case, to renew it at the next
term Of the court, when judgment will no
doubt be given against Joseph for tho amount
of the check.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-30

The Catholic Church of St Bernard, at
Eastou, Pa, has been burned, Loss 100000
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06
A Soldiers joke.

During the late war, while the Army
OF Tennessee, under General johnson.
lay encamped near Dalton, the follow
ing rich scene occurred
There was a very popular dealer in
newspapers there, perfect Brobdig.
nag in size, rivallng Daniel Lambert
IN rotundity of stomach. A regiment
was there, about to leave for Mobile.
and our massive friend had some bus.
mess to transact with the colonel. SO,
putting and blowing, he camo up a
few minutes before the train started
AS he came up, a soldier spied him,
and hallooed out
Boys, here he is
Instantly the whole regiment were
on the alert, and shout after shout
went up-"Here he is here he is p
Looking dumb-founded, tho fat man
said
whats up gentlemen What
have done?"
you are the very man who stole
orr big bass drum, ana swallowed Il"
went up sinultaneou jy.
Struck with surprise, he did not
know whether to laugh or get mad
but finely said ; "Well, boys, if you'll
stay till evening I'll treat you.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06

"Well, sir, have patience with me,
and will tell you how it happened. "
"Well, go on"
"As you are aware, l was fortunate
in trade, honored my paper when it
became due, paid with interest the
money you had the kindness to add
vance. | was leading business man
in the town ; had opinions in relation
to men and means, and did not hest
tate, on all occasions, to express and
defend them, and sustain them with
my vote on election day."
There can be no objection to that"
remarked the old man ; politics as n
trade is what | dislike
CAS- said before, l got along well
and as good fortune would have it,
persuaded some of my friends to think
and vote as | did Without consult
ing me, one day at a State convention
they nominated me for governor, and
| was elected Indeed, | am now on
my way TO Washington to transact
Important business for the State
The writer desires to say that this
story is true one. LiHle Corporal.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06

A DOUBLE MENE-ING--A old Dutch
farmer had handsome daughter
named Minnie, who lately joined tho
Methodist Church, against which the
old farmer was somewhat prejudiced
The young minister, under whose in
strumentality Miss Minnie was con-
verted, visiting her frequently, excited
his suspicion that all was not right
Accordingly he visited the church on
Sunday night, and seated himself un-
observed, among the congregation.
Soon after taking his seat, the min
lister, who was preaching from Daniel.
V. %, repeated in loud voice the
words of his text, "Mene, meme, tekel,
upharsin," upon which the old farmer
sprang to his feet, seized the alright
ed girl by the arm, and hurried her.
out of the meeting house Having
reached the church-yard he gave vent
to his feelings in these words:
81 know dar vas something wrong,
and now / schware to EN-" =,
"Why, father, what do You mean ?"
replied the bewildered and innocent
girl.
Didn't T. shouted the old man,
striking his fists together and stamp
ing with his foot, didn't l hear de
parson call out to you, Minnie, Min
ME, tickle de parson ?"
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06
No. 1871.


would were a man |" exclaimed
strong minded woman in her hus-.
bands hearing "Would you we're r.
was his only comment.
A sweet young lady says that males
are Of no account from the time that
ladies stop kissing them as infants till
they commence kissing them as their
lovers
"She only wore single rose" ac-
cording to the song Rather a light
costumes. Wind wasn't probably east
that day.
A gentleman who took young la
dy to Niagara, was obliged to bring
her home Immediately, because sbo
was jealous of Niagara's splendid wa
terfail
An old lady refused to let her
nieces dance with young graduate.
because she heard he was a bachelor
of arts, whereby she understood thai
he was an artful bachelor.
Ladies, when being courted. ought
not to object to the moderate use of
tobacco. They should recollect that,
where there is n flame, there must be
smoke.
Why is woman mending her stock
ings deformed Because her hands
are where her feet belong.
Judge Hall has declared that a wo-
man may be declared bankrupt, I'M
der the involuntary clause.
The lady who had, a 'spark" in her
eye, has kindled match without
trouble.
If a woman does keep a secret it
is pretty sure to be with :" telling ef-
feet.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06
Claim Agency.


Il 'Veeht enaetments of Congress, all Sol
rs''i uoiS Who have served three years and have
oii'Vu out 500 bounty from the United states.
ear,' having enlisted for three years, were dis,
or c9l, III consequence of wounds, and the Wild
mai s'u'oh or parents of any soldier who Gu
g9 Tor three years, under a promise of only
tsd t'aily' and who died in the service, are en-
bRPbs ~ n sa additional bounty of ONE HUN
h,t "a ,u' alld pensioners who have lost hand or
Ao h.. nave incurred disability equivalent to
",'gase Of pension.
mttldI I. ,ed widows of soldiers or sailors are
prmonth s sn Increased pension of two dollars
age ' 'Suh chlld under sixteen years or
CAV o9is VI the above nature, and for arrears of
s. ssr3es's extra pay, for horses lost in the T.
dnr ', communication of ratons of prisoners
,lted b p"u prile money, will be promptly prose-
neoes.non service, will be attended To and the
'"q''s, Va, = Sov5S iSS 90
H. An ohee over the First National Bank
ne aug. fth, 1856. I2j-tf
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06

The NEWSPAPER. "A child beginning
to read becomes delighted with the
newspapers, because he reads of
names and things which are familiar
and he will make progress according
ly. a newspaper IN one year Is worth
quarters schooling to child, and
every fither must consider that SUBJ
stantial information is connected with
this Advancement The mother Of a
family being one of it's heads, and
having a more immediate charge OF
children should herself be instructed.
A mind occupied becomes fortified
against the ills of life, and is, braced
for any emergency Children amused
by reading or study are of course,
considerate and more easily governed,
How many thoughtless young men
have spent their earnings in tavern
or grog shop, who ought to have been
How many parents who
never spent twenty dollars for books
for their families, would gladly have
gwen thousands to reclaim a son or
daughter who had ignorantly and
Lhoughtlessly fallen into temptation,
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06
Charlotte BrOnte.

The well-knowr and widely read
English author, the late NJ w Thack
cry, gives the following sketch Of
Charlotte Bronte
j can only say of this lady, I'D,
tantun. | saw her first just as | rose
out of an illness from which l had
never thought to recover / remem-
Der the trembling little frame, the
little hand, the great honest eyes
An impetuous honesty seemed to me
to characterize the woman Twice |
recollect she took me to task for what
she held to be an error in doctrine
Once about Fielding we had o dispu-
tation She spoke her mind out.
She jumped too rapidly to conclusions.
q have smiled at one or two passa-
ges in the Biography, in which my
own disposition on behavior forms the
subject Of talk. She formed conclu-
sions that might be wrong, and built
up the whole theories of character up
on them. New to the London world,
she entered 1t with All independent in
domitable spirit of her own and
Judged of contemporaries, and es-
pecially spied out arrogance or affec-
tation, with extraordinary keenness of
vision. She was angry with her fa-
vorites if their conduct or their con
yersation fell below her deal Often
she seemed to me to be Judging the
London folks prematurely but per-
haps the city is rather angry at being
judged. / fancied an austere little
Joan of Arc marching in upon us.
and rebuking our easy lives, our easy
morals. She gave me the impression
of being o. very pure, and lofty, and
highminded person. A great and
holy reverence Of right and truth
seemed to be with her always. Such,
in our brief interview, she appeared to
me. AS ore thinks of that life SO
noble, so lonely-of that passion for
truth of those nights and nights of
eager study, swarming fancies, inven-
tons, depression, elation, prayer as
one reads the necessarily Incomplete
though most touching and admirable
history of the heart that throbbed in
this one little frame of this one
the myriads of souls that
have lived on this great earth this
little speck in the infinite universe of
dod-with what wonder do we think
Of to-day, with what awe await to- !
when that which is now but |
larkly seen shall be clear ? As read
his little fragmentary sketch / think
Of the rest. Is it? And where is it
VIII not the leaf be turned some day,
md the story told? Shall the deviser
If the tale somewhere perfect the his
DRY of little Emma's griefs and
roubles Shall Titania come forth
complete with her sportive court, and
he flowers at her feet, the forest
around her, and all the stars of sum
ner glittering overhead?
How well / remember the delight.
md wonder, and pleasure with which
read Jane Eyre sent to me by nm
.uthor whose name and sex were
hen alike unknown to me the
TRANCE destinations of the book, and
low, with my own work pressing hard
pon me, | could not, having taken
he volumes up, lay them down again
ntil they were read through Hun |
reds of those who like myself, recog- {
lied and admired that master work I
I great genius. will look with s
lournful interest and regard and GU '
losity upon the last fragmentary
ketch from the noble hand which
Irote "Jane Eyre
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06


A stout vessel at morning
Sp"nsu over the seas, with bright hopes adjoining
isach soul OF her crew. On sped she-returnine
NO more to her port, or to fond bosoms yearnine
wall wall for the dead
Wall wall for the dead
- Meath the waves OF the ocean, Imotion
10y .ne fortunate Isles, resting free from com
IN shadowy cave of the deep, evermore
Lies that ship, now tossed by the storms never
more.
Wall wall for the dead
Wall wall for the dead
You'd those Islands dim cleaning
Domes and turrets Of palaces rise. seeming
10 sing by their Pickering -".Joy 10 ne d1eari-
Mariner, freed from his ,oonde,fnqs ,eeo,json,e ,
Hdd NOT, 'cais not for he dead p
Wall wall for the dead
Memory roses are blooming
The breath Of their fragrance the heart il nor
filming
Yet the harp of Times sorrowing minstrel is
moaning, Troamiuo
Breathing sighs for the ship in the Far Away
Naiiing woes for the dead
Wall not for the dead
Thank God FOR the dawning ling
on hight, born of Lowell For 10 with the morn
Come carrcr-doycs from yon shadow Islands
Highlands!
HaH f'ot, 'cdH not forue dead :"
Wall not for the dead
The tear-lrops of sorrow Frow
Into pearls Of great price may bc turned to-rnor-
And glOOmily loom through the vista Of ages
Tho musty old tones Of the ghoulish old sagos.
Nailing Woe to the deadl"
Wall not for the dead
Sweet voices are Ginning Trhvminp
From the Nalos of the Blest in soft musical
And Eternity bells all are joyfully ringing
Glad udings Of love TO neutrality-suspicious.
No walls for the dead
Wall not for the dead
Secl our bcaming IDEAL
A. fair as the morn in the Land Of the Real,
Stands waving her hand by the mystical ocean,
Sending loyc-notes to Love, by Undying De
yOtion
Loye-notes from tho dead
Wall not for the dead
The angels are waiting fling
To welcome our barks from LIES tempest escap-
And sweetly their smiles beaming far DER the
biow. Twillow
Cast the Rainbow Of Peace over each weeping
Wailing walls for the dead
s.. AbdAs w., 1867.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-09-06

TINS Bitter BIr. A cooper who was
in need of hoop poles, heset liam to
furnish him with some. "Where can
| get them 2" questioned tho man.
Anywhere steal EN- if you can't
do better" The hoop poles were
furnished, and paid for, when tho
cooper happened to inquire OF tho
seller where he got them. "Stole 'em
as you told me to-" was the answer
"Where did you steal EN-? ooh, up
in your woods" returned the man,
jingling his profits.