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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
Lett from Mr.. Bolts,

a letter from Mr.. Bolts to Washington
friend, relative 10 his becoming bail for Mr..
Davis, has beedpubIishsd. It is in his pecu-
liar style,-qu4 reling with both friends and
foes. He open by asking of the former:
"Will nevef sec the day thatI can exer-
else an indepen4 nt judgment, or sound dis
erection, without being called to an account
and asked for explanations by ny friends -
And he con ludes by giving them the
following parting salute:
81 hope maj live long enough to let all
my friends uDdSstand that It is my habit to
do whatever mi conscience aud judgment
may approve in by individual capacity; with
out turning to tie right hand or to the left 10
inquire what my be the opinions of others,
satisfied that tine will viudicate all things
that in themselvls are right"
The following seGtences refer to his contact
with Mr.. Davis
1t is not true this I congratulated Mr.. Davis.
or that approached him for that or any other
purpose. During the progress of the case
authorized a FREUD OF Mr. Davis to say to
Mr.. o. Conor that if the name Of one known
everywhere and to all men Us one o! the most
prominent aud determined oppoucnts Of the
rebellion, the Southern Coniedcracv, and of
Mr.. Dayis's whole course of policy, was de-
sirable as one Of his securities, that mine was
at his service. The prefer was promptly
accePted-not because it was needed, but no
doubt from the same generous impulses that
had led me to make the offer.
did not approach Mr. Davis, nor did
intend to DO SO; because it was from public
and not personal considerations, that led me
to occupy this POSITION; but when 1 ap-
preached the clerks desk to afix my signature
to the bond, Mr.. Davis, as was both natural
and becoming, approached me to express his
Acknowledgements for the generosity l had
exhibited. l told him that among the con-
sIderations that had controlled me was the
sacred regard in which l held the liberty to
all citizens that [ believed he was entitled
to a trial ; that the government had had the
most abundant time TO prepare for one, aud
If, after two years Imprisonment, they were
still unprepared, | thought he was entitled tc
his liberation on bail, and was happy to give
this public expression of my opinion on that
subject. He replied, at was noble senti
ment, worthy Of Virginia gentlemen. rs he
had always known me to be, and was thank
full for it We separated and did not cone
in contact again.
am not only satisfied with but am proud
Of what l have done, and would do it oveI
| ggdn and AGAIN and AGAIN under the
same circumstances, while entertain every
! opinion Of Mr.. Davis's offence against the
| Constitution and laws of the country that
| have expressed from the beginning of the re
bclLion TO its close.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
TIE SPRING RACES.

The races on Thursday last, in the various
townships of the county, excited very little
attention, and it was not until late in the eve
ming that the thought occurred to US that our
benefcent radical rulers had set apart that
day for the election of township oficers.-
Nor have we felt sufficient concern since to
tax ourselves with any exertion to secure a
statement Of the polls in the different pre-
cints. 1t is gratifying, however, 70 state thas
the conservatives have elected foRr Of the
seven supervisors, carrying the Harper's Fer
ry, Bolivar, ChaTlestoWn and Osborne town
ships. The exact political status Of Mcssrs.
Logic and Butlcr-the one the representative
Of Avcre!l and the other of Chapinc town
ship-has never been clearly defined, and
perhaps never will be, as they are both nom
cOmmittals. Blu. Us they are not known to be
in sympathy with the conservatives, we class
them in the count as radicals, although we
have never had occasion to exhibit them in
our big show. There IS 20 telling, however,
how soon we shall be compelled to furnish
them cage in our already remarkable me-
nageric. Without them, the conservatives
have a majoritSNf the Board, notwithstanding
the rascality Of BOreman's appointecs in ma
Pulatipg the poll>books.
The most gratifying result of the contest
the defeat Of Fossett for supervisor in Dol-
township. His successor, Mr.. Duke, is
tleman, and will worthiIy fill the position
which he has been called. In Harper's
Fry township, a worthy and honest man in
&c person of Mr.. AIexahder Kelley, has been
elected Inspector Of Elections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
MARRIED.

In this town, on Thursda Y. morning last, by Rev.
T. u. Shepherd, MIR. ALBERT d. BARR, Printer.
torincrlyui uollIday sburg, Pa, to Mi.O NIOLLIE
Il. SPOT Is, daughter 81 Mr.. George W. SpOtts of
this town.
MAY thoirsummer be gay as the roses
That hang On the bushes in June;
Their autumn made up OF rcposcs
IS calm as the sleeping lagoon.
AND when the cold blasts Of December
Ar-atL them in Iifc's later years,
May this be their iIis TO remember
No hour over Swallowed by teats,''
In Chicago All o. the jy.h ult BY the Rev. Mr.
Swing Mr.. 6 RDINLh CASE. 81 Bunasr Hlit,
Ill, aud miss FANNIE GALLAHEk, II NoLu.
mi, daughter OF Mr. Sidney ). GalIaLcr, formerly
If CharIcstJwH.
In ..GTacc Church - Bcrryvillc on yv,dpcrrfry
evening, 18th inat e. by tho E,y. 4. +. MnrIin. MI
PIHLlf - EGAcE. Of Alexandria, to Aiss MA l.
TIE LEE I-OMPsON, OF Bcrryvi!!e.
On the 10th inst. by Rcv. Robt R. S Torrh.
Mr.. THOMAS WEST Of JcHcrsou county aud
Mise ELIZABETH BR!SCOE, Of Winchester
On Tuesday morning last, NJ the residence II tb,
brides parents, by Rev n. wiEslcr. MIR CHARLES
HtSER, Of MartInrburg, 20 hiss SALLY v. BRIT
NER, OF ShcPherdstoa
In Nartnsburg. on tho 9Th inst, bv Rev J. 8
HciliEywILLIshI HE SSELL :, MARY GLNsS.
FORD, both HAT place.
On the same d!y, by the same. J. II. GARDINER
to MARY y. JOY all Of Martinsburg.
On the Ifth inst by the same Mr. GEORGE
KNAPP to h.ss MAHALA SHANK, both OF Mar.
tEsburE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

forgotten and left behind-deyil take the
hindmost-and in less than minute the
Court House was entirely cleared with the
exception of the defendants, and about half a
dozen others. But the reader will doubtless
ask where was his Honor, and what became
of him. AS sOcn as he saw the ,pistOl and
heard the threat to shoot, he lodged under a
table in front of him and crawled along to
the end of it, towards the side door that opens
into the passage. Some one who ran out Of
the door before him, had shut it tightly, and
little frightened boy was vainly trying to.
open it. Joe seized the little fellow and the
door, aud cried out, " oh, my God can't you
open It /; let me out for Gods sake p which
finally yielded to his entreaties and his efforts,
and he made his exit without even bow to
his bewildered audience. And such kind
reader was the opening aud closing ceremony
at the first term Of bully JOe's Corporation
Court, as we have it from an eye witness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
The National Bank System-Its Inside
Workings

The Montgomery (Alabama) WaH, in
noticing the late National bank fraud at
Selma, in that State, thus shows how pc
culiarly liable to frauds this whole system is.
There was never greater Fictitious opportunity
for rascality, even by tLe old wild cat sys-
ten. The Mail says:
S.Lere is National Bank which common
ceOOpcratiOns on fictitious capital. sIOO.-
OUO worth Of bonds are borrowed by 4 from
i, and deposited by \ with tie Treasury De-
parment us security for the bank Thcrcup.
on the Treasurer issues to a $4,000 of cur
rency, which y pays back to = for his bond.
1t Is thus that National bank is started mn
on capital OF $1,000 or S12 ,OGO;not enough
to give credit TO n respectable third class
shaying-shOp. What follows? The bank be-
comes National, loyal concern The officers
are cheek jowl with United States Off
cials. They step about with the grandeur of
the American EogIe. Vast suns are Deposit
ed with them by the tax collectors, aud the
Government allows TIE bank TO use the de-
Poslts without charge. Besides this kindness
towards loyal subjects, the Government is
good enough, in addition, to pay the bank
interest upon the 100000 worth OF bonds
which the banker \ borrowed from his friend
Is, and for which 3 has already been paid by
the Government. # has already been seen
that the bank costs \ only $40, 900, for which
investment the Government pays him 81 800
per annum as interest upon his borrowed
capital, and gives him free grab into hundreds
Of thousands Of deposited funds Could the
Government offer greater inducements for
swindiing? Yet VIC are asked to indorse the
party of Congress which is establishing such
demoralizing agencies throughout the land
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

ACcEPTABLE.-Though tho temperature
has not been oppressive, yet we must confess
that the rascality of radcalsm, as exhibited
in scratching the poll books preparatory to
the elections last week, kept our blood to
fever heat. Fortunately, with its ebbing
sands, came our next door neighbor, Hcnry
DUNN, with a choice supply of ice cream and
its appendages, to cool our temperament,
steady our nerves, ana harmonic our feel
ings. Those similarly ailing, Will fnd sure
relief at his saloon, where everything dasira-
Die may be found in season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

SUPERVISORS CoURT met in Sheperdstown
on the goth inst, and among other proceedings
adopted the following:
The report Of the Ovcrseers Of the Poor
was submitted to the Board. On motion it
was adopted and ordered to be fled.
Ordered, that the county tax on 5000 be de-
Quoted from the assessment Of Amos Janpev.
for tine years lS6j-6G.
Ordered, that Thos. Rutherford the super
intendcnt of the Charlestown and BerrvviIIe
turnpike be and is hereby authorized to sell
parcel Of land belonging to the county and
lying on said road.
Ordered, that Patricl; OBrien be granted
license to sell spirituous liquors at Harper's
Ferry. license to date from the Goth Of April
Ordered, by the Board, that the Jail COM
mittee be required to proceed forthwith to
finish the county Jail, and that two of the
cells of the same be completed by the 10Th
day of June, 1867, aud that they report at the
next meeting of the Board,
Ordered, that the order made By the Board
April %, 1865, in regard to the assessment
Of Humphrey keyes, be re-affirmed.
Ordered, by the Board of Supervisors. that
all persons owning or keeping dogs within the
county are required to procure license for
keeping the same, and the license tax shall
be rs follows : any persons owning or kceping
one dog 80 cts , two dogs SI,5U; three dogs
$500; four dogs $500; FIVE dogs 81. 30 six
dogs $1,000; and it is further ordered. that
the assessor of the county shall make list Of
all dogs within the county, and make return
OF such list to the clerk Of the Board By the
30th Of July, 1867.
The next meeting Of the Board will be Oh
Tuesday next, 4th Of June.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

The n. Y. Times says: 81 merchant
engaged in a small business in this city adver-
tsed, on Thursday last, for clerk-applica>
ton to be made by letter. By noon of the
day on which his advertisement appeared he
had received eighty applications for the situa-
ton, and before the next day had passed,
the number had reached one hundred and
nineteen. The salary was small, the induce
ments were few, and the work required close
attention, and yet the anxiety for the place
was so great as to be but poorly shown by the
number of applications. Many of the appli-
cants could speak two or three languages, and
claimed to be possessed of various valuable
accomplishments"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
THE EEEXTCAN NEWS.

We thought that the canards few very
thick during our late war, but the Mexicans
are beating the Yankees at the game of brag.
y short time ago, we had news that the Juarez
party were in possession of Queretaro that
Miramon was killed, and that Maxamillian
was fugitive, hiding, no one knew where.
We had even the official report of the capture
Of PGeb!a. 1t now turns out that Maximil-
Ian is in the city of Mexico, having arrived
there on the 10Th ul;imo, at the head of 600
men, with whom he boldly marched out from
QueretarO, and through Escobedo's grand be-
sieging army, without its daring to modest
him; that Miramon, instead Of being dead,
has driven off the besieging force that was
before Pucbla, and is pushing it in the drec-
ton of San Luis Potosi, ami that Dias has
suffered defeat before the city of Mexico,
losing $50 prisoners. 1t is to be hoped, for
the sake Of humanity, that Maximillian will
yet be able to maintain his footing. and es-
tablish Il stable government in unfortunate
and desolated Mexico.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
THE MARKETS,

From the report of the grain and produce
market as furnished to Saturday, trade is dull.
supply small, and prices downward. Gold
in New York 1863 to 1873.
In Baltimore, the demand for all descrip-
tons of produce is light. with an evident ten
dency to lower rates. Flour, shipping brands
Sl5Ca Sl5'5O; Patapsco and Reservoir Fam
lily, ST.. 5C@SlS.00; Orags Grove and Ches-
apeake Extra, $3.50 per barrel. OF Corn
the receipts were large, and prices well main
tained-white HIGHS, yellow lis, mixed
ll4@115.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

An extreme radical paper in PcnnsyI-
Vania, the Chambersburg ReposHo,y, begins
to sieken Of the increasing demand in favor
OF neSrodom, and thus curtly remarks =
Emancipation was not given as a J;sror
10 "'e stares and it did not imply any promise
OF other action favorable to them. on tire mart
OF the government. 1t was solely measure
OF expectancy, a ieGr measure of the same
deSiSn, and cirtuoHy Of tie same character
as me ourn'"g Of military stores on. the SIAM
Pe"I''J q G"'"'"Es emPl2ysd IN l-ar By the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

Fires in Winchester are of frequent occur
renee, and We regret that three or more took
place during the last week The extensive
ware house of those enterprising gentlemen,
the Messrs. Baker, newly erected, was again
destroyed-loss estimated at $4,000 or more
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

CoURT.-The spring term Of the Circuit
Court of this county, will commence its term
on the I'd Monday in June, and unfortunate
litigants should be in readiness, for in many
instances that We have learned, judgments
come fast and thick.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

The MEETING of the Ladies of our town,
expected to convene on Saturday last to ar
range foy Floral testimonial to our Confed-
crate dead, was prevented by the inclemency
Of the weather. We have been requested to
renew the notice, for a meeting at the same
place as heretofore specified, at o'clock, p.
NJ, Saturday next. n general attendance
will be expected, as we are sure our fair wo-
men, whose noble devotion was tested while
the conflict lasted and who with cheering
words and kind acts, bid all Godspeed in
what they believed their country's cause, will
not permit its brave defenders to sleep I'M
honorcd and unwept. BE up and doing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

Hoo DIsEAsE.-We regret to learn that
disease is again prevalent in our county, and
several farmers have lost the largest and best
of their growing stock. a citizen of the
town lost one or more last week, of fine size.
and in good condition. Cannot remedy be
suggested!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

Wits UNTIDE.-We have frequently
heard the prediction, since Easter made its
advent in huff, that we should have no set
tied weather until after Whitsuntide Such
unfortunately has been the case, but as Sum
day next is the promised omen of clear skies
and genial sunshine, its annual return will
be cordially greeted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
4 VOICE from the Tomb,

In one of his great speeches, Daniel Web.
ster thus spoke of Constitutional Liberty:
"Other misfcrtunes may be borne, or their
effects oSercome- If war should sweep our
commerce from the ocean, another generation
may renew it; if it exhaust our treasury. fu-
ture Industry may replcujsh it; if it des5Iatc
and lay waste our fields, still, under new
cultivation, they will grow green again, and
ripen to future harvest. 1t we're but trifle.
even, if the walls Of yonder capitol were to
crumble, if its lofty pillars should fall. and
its gorgeous decorations be covered by the
dust Of the valley.
"All these might be rebuilt Blu txhu
shall reconstruct the fabric of demolished
government! Who shall rear again the well
proportional column of constitutional liberty?
Who shaf frame togctheEthe skil!ful archilec-
ture which unitcs National Sovereignty with
State Rights. individual security and public
prosperity? Now, if these columns shall fall.
they will be reared not again Like the
Coliseum and the Parthenou, they will be
destined to melancholy, mournfal immor-
taity. Bitterer tears, however. will bow over
them than were ever shed on the monuments
OF the Roman or Grecian Art for they will
be the remnants of more glorious edifice
than Greece or Rome ever saw-the edifcc
OF Constitutional American Liberty"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

RoDDERY.-We understand that Mr..
KING, brother Of the proprietor of the Ho-
tel at Harpcr's Ferry, was robbed on Satur-
day night last Of SIS, by negro who had
been employed at the hotel BY the aid Of
the electric wire, he was caught on a stock
train between Iarper's Ferry aud Baltimore,
and we trust he will receive his lust deserts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
DIED.

AtChclsea. Massachuzetts May 81. ANNIE < .
II vile OF SY'pt 4. L.. Could, ud daughter Of tic
late johns i-amhaugh, Of HarPcr's Ferry, va
aged 20 ycars ard 7 HIontir.
Ia MaItsnsJurE, Friday night. tho I7lh inst
CHARLES J. MATHEWS. in tic 35rh year Of his
age. - "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

The Richmond Dispatch reports that
the wheat crop is not so promising in Eastern
Virginia, as some weeks since. The fly has
made its oPpearan &c in some localities, and
the general appearance of the crop is COM
paratively discouragipg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

FAIE.-The ladies of the Presbyterian
congregation Of this town, held meeting
yesterday evening, to organize the prelimina-
~ arrangements for proposed Fair, to aid
in the greatly needed renovation and improve
ment of their church. 1t will not be held
until after the luxuriant cereal now almost
ready for the sickle has been garnered, when
it is hoped the abundance of our people will
justify liberal return to the good ladies, tor
efforts in an object so commemorate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

TELEGRAPHING.-The Office in this town
is now regularly opened for the transmission
Of messages to any part Of the country, and
those desiring to send or receive tidings from
any part, can do so with lightning speed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28
RRRKELEY CoUNPY..

Our friends in Berkeley, at Mill Greek and
Darkesville, are natifed that We have estab~
Eshed agencies for our paper at these points,
and persons wishing to subscribe can. do 50
by leaving their names with the following
gentlemen:-
Mil CrceI-G GORGE W. NORTH.
DarEesUiUc-M. l.. BARR.
These gentlemen are fully authorized to
receipt for any money paid to them on ac-
count of Spirit IF Jc5Tssrson and 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
aA- Mr.. JOEL w. ROBERTS, is our agent
at Middieway, and his receipt for the ISpirit
Of Jefferson will be recognized.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

IoBAcco.-Mcssrs. UALSEs & BRov7S. of
the Segar and Tobacco house Of this place,
having been appointed general Agents for
one Of the best manufacturing establishments
OF the country, have just received Il lot of as
good chewing tobacco as has ever been Of
tercd in this town for the price. Merchants
and others would do well to examine their
stock before purchasing elsewhere, as it will
be furnished in any quantity desired. We
speak Of this tobacco from experience, hav-
ing tested the quality Of plug Of it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

The Presbyterian General Assembly
(Old Schoel), and also the General Assembly
New SCHOOL, PresbyteFiaDs are in session in
Cincinnati. An effort has been making to
consolidate these two bodies, which it is likely
will be consummated during their present
Eess;nn-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

"A large meeting of freedmen was held
in Hampton, Va, last week, and oonfscation.
social equality, the privilege of rooms at ho>
'eis: &e., insisted upon. The negroes are fast
FavInS the way to their own destruction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

= The lace trimmings of dress lately
finished by a Boston milliner, for New York
lady, cost alone $4,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-28

MAY FEsT1vAL-The young ladies' of
Mrs. FonREsr's Female Seminary of this
town, will hold Floral Festival on Friday
evening next, to which many of the young
ladies and gentlemen, friends and patrons of
the school, have been invited. The sweet
smile of beauty, and the fragrant incense of
flowers, will rule the hour.