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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

LAND SALE.-On Friday last, Messrs.
Faulkner and WHITE, as special commits.
siOners, sold in front of the Court House, at
auction, the desirable farm of the late R. NJ
English, near Halltown. 1t contained l55
acres, fair improvements, and the purchaser
was II. II. Riddle, of Baltimore, formerly of
this town, at sol per acre.
THE ONE,HALF of 1876 acres of an undi-
vided tract Of land on Bullskiu, in this coun-
ty, formerly the property of VIM. Mcpherson,
decd, was sold at auction on Saturday, by
Mcssrs. Faulkner & Fouko, as special COM
missioners, for $3.50 per acre. Messrs.
StouGer & Brennaman purchasers, who al
ready own the other interest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30
OUR BIG SHOW.

In consequence of necessary absence from
home the last week, our ''big show" is omit
ted in this issue. On the same account we
also omit our notice as to the sred mark" as
We shall require none to pay the next week
from cOmpulsiOn, but hope many will vOlun>
tarily come forth and "fork over" to cheer
US in the unpleasant but necessary duty of
exposing the animals to the execratiOn of
all honest men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

AT Springfield, Mass, few days since,
young OriOle was caught and Gagged in a
house, aud every day since Its supposed pa
rent has flown through the open window into
the room where its cage hangs and fed it with
insects. He flies constantly in and out, no
matter how many persons are in the room.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-An adjourned
meeting of the friends of temperance reform,
was held last night, the proceedings of which
we have not learned. The movers in the
matter seem to be in earnest on the subject,
and for the love of order, the welfare of the
community, and future hopes and welfare of
the rising generation, it is to be hoped by all
that their christian efforts may be eminently
successful
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

COUNTY ExPENsEs.-The following is an
authentic exhibit of the County expenses for
the year ending. June last Aud the tax
payer may well ask where it has gone, aud
for whatI We have no precise data as to the
amount required in former times, but are in
clined to think it was scarce more than half
of what it is under radical rule;
JosEPH wELsHAEs, Treasurer,
In account with Jefferson County, w. Va.
June 20. TObalaneo due cOuptyOnLevy
{" " Amount OF Sherif's recei7tson
Levy OF 1866, ............. 1887 ~
Balance due,.. IS -
sIs.9o9 50
June 20. BIZ Commissions on
SIS. 1917 S4, s 1858
i" County orders pd. 1881 Sc Sls,eo9 SO
Balance due Treasurer, s 50 b
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

Our AoADEMY.-By reference to adver-
tsemcut, it will be seen that its regular ses-
sion is again to be opened on the first Monday
in September. Its principal, Rev. Mr..
CAMPBELL, has set forth, through circulars,
many Improvements designed in the school,
and increased facilities proposed in the acqui.
sition of knowledge. As a scholar, the prin-
cipal of this institution ranks deservedly high,
aud he is assisted by 1t. CLEoN Moore, no
less endeared to the community by his gen.
tlemanly department and manly virtues, than
for scholastic attainments in the post assigned.
The school is permanently established
standard of excellence similar to any in the
State-locality healthy and board and tuition
moderate, and why should it not be patron
lied by all at home and attract many from
abroad.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30
MARRIED.

IN Lee.bgrg; on Thgrsiay. Jolly IIth, Captain
CHAS NJ FAGSILERoH, Of virginia, to BIrs.
Ann Chambers, Of the Parish OF pides LoUisans.
In Martinsburg, on the IIth inst bv Hev g
Heiig. JOHN H PARKER and SARAH g, HOOP
Err, both Of that place.
On the 18th Of Jane in LouiEyiIIe, Ky, by Rev.
J. l.. Mckee 81. r. v. SNODGRASs fornS,iT Of
Mortins5uIg' w Va-' 10 SIIsS s. Lou. MILLER,
Of Louisville.
On The I7th inst. by the Rev. il. Miller. Mr.
I0HS K C!11G Of WINCHESTER snd Mics ED
tyY Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

RARE BOoK.-It will be seen by adTer-
tisement that Campbell & Mason, as agents
for Jefferson county, have just received that
much anticipated work, the Partisan Lifo
of MOsby," by Major Scott, of Fauguier, as
also Bledsoe's work, SIS Jefferson Davis n
Traitor" regarded as one of the ablest and
most conclusive vindicatioDs ever issued from
the press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

BIRTH.-Among the birth notices in the
London Times of the 10Th, occurs the fol-
towing: ''On the 9th inst, at No /. North.
wick terrace, Maida-hilI, the wife of Thomas
Lane Carter, esq, of Virginia. of daughter"
Mr.. Carter is the son of Mr. Isaac n. Carter.
esq, of this citv, and has been residing in
London since the termination of the war.
alexandria Gazette.
john RObinsOn's great Circus and
Menagerie Is to be in Winchester on Thurs
day, 9Th Of August.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

rA- The advertisement of Mr.. Jacob B.
Brown announcing the receipt of new stock
of goods, is necessarily omitted this week, as
our transient advertisers have favored us to
an extent that We did not anticipate, and
are scarcely able to fill, at the late hour at
which they come to hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

OF CoURsE.-The suit Matched up by
Keller, of Harpers Ferry, Us. Col r. W. Bay
lOr, for trcspass during the war, and which
claim was sustained i'll the court of this coun-
ty, was taken up to the Court of Appeals at
Wheeling, and by it has been reafirmed, at
the cost of Mr.. Baylor. So We 60!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

A Picnic of the friends and children of
the Catholic Sunday School of Harper's Fer
ry, came off at the beautiful grove near Flow
ing Spring" on Tuesday last The attend
ance was quite large, special train of cars
having been run from the Ferry on the oc>
casiOn. The exercises of the day were vari-
ed, and everything is said to have passed off
most pleasantly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

BASE BALL--A match game between the
Virginia club of MaItinsburg, and the JEFF
fersOn club of this town, was played on the
grounds of the former, last Saturday after.
noon, resulting in victory for the Virginia
club. The score stood SIS to 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30
To BE REINsrATED.-But for tbe rain Of

To BE REINsTATED.-But for the rain of
yesterday morning, the foundation of an ex-
tensive Cabinet shop would have been COM
meneed by Mr.. Geo. W. Sadler, on the same
site as that hitherto occupied by his large
and unsightly structure that was RACED to the
ground during the war, to save it from the
torch OF the incendiary, as his dwelling, store
house and Ware>rOom on the same lot had
been previously DESTROYED.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

NoTART.-It may become a matter of bu-
siness necessity for some of our readers to
know, that SAMUEL RIDENoUR, Esq, of
this place, has been appointed, by Gov. Bore
man Of West Yirginia, a Notary Public.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

PRoPosALs are being advertised for, to re.
build the bridge over the Potomac at Shep-
herdstOWn, destroyed during the war.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

NEW CRoP.-Already has considerable
amount OF new Wheat aud Flour come to our
beP"t Tor shipment to Baltimore. Purchas-
e en- here have been paying, as they inform US,
$40, S2-OO and S1.90, according to quality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30
JEFFERSON CouNrr, July 15th, 1867.
Lulz e4M, 1867.

~ --''N1 @SS''
We used the Pacific Guauo as prepared by
Mcssrs. Reese, mixing bone dust aud plaster
to make it fall through the tubes of the drill
and saving seveuty-tive or eighty pounds to
the acre. The result has been most satisfac-
tory; improving the quality as we'll as guam
Try of grain perhaps fifty per cent, judg-
ing from the handling of the sheaves. The
crop has not yet been threshed.
LEAYELL & MoRELAND.
The result of this fertilizer on our corn
crop we have no opportunity as yet of judg-
ing, but from its prolific growth and promise
of abundant yield. As to the gardens of the
town many can already attest, from the man.
moth vegetables that are daily to be found on
the table. Our main dependence, the wheat
crop, will soon again be in readiness for the
sOwer, "if he expects to reap" and if many
are not wise beyond their day, or penny wise
and pound foolish, they will govern them
selves by the experience of others and the
teachings of common sense.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

FER7ILIzERs.-Our lands are rich but not
iuexhaustible- our farmers industrious and
energetic, but not independent enough to dis
regard the laws of production and adaptation
of chemical science. These advantages We
have reason to believe have been secured in
the Soluble Pacific GuanO, furnished by
Messrs. JOHN S. REESE & Co., No. II, South
Street, Baltimore, and for whom the firm of
Ransom & DUKE, Of the Agricultural Depot
in this town, are the agents. OF the partic-
ular fertilizer advertised through our columns
by Messrs. Reese & Co, Ransom e. Duke fur
nished many of the most practical farmers of
the county hundreds of dollars worth for the
last wheat crop, on most reasonable terms,
and its remunerating results are evidenced by
the following certificates which are herewith
appended, as well as others innumerable that
are to follow -
JEFFERSON CouNrr, July 18Th, 1867.
The undersigned, farmers of Jefferson
county, Va, having purchased Soluble Pa
cifc from Messrs. Ransom & Duke, last sea-
son, most cheerfully add their testimony in
Its favor. Basing their opinion upon expert
ence and observation, they believe that it has
been productive of from One.third to one
half more wheat, than would have been pro-
duced without its application. They esteem
it cheap and admirable fertilizer for wheat,
corn and grass.
FISHER A. LEWIS, john SELDEN,
CHAs. j. MANNING.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

TRAvEL.-The cars of the W. & p. Rail-
road, as they pass through our town, are fire.
quently crowded to excess, with the deuizens
of the cities, who are seeking refuge in our
mountain Retreats" from the heat, dust and
epidemics of their homes. The Stage from
this point to Berryville, notwithstanding
Messrs. Nisewarner & Co. have competing
line from Berryville to Summit Point, is al
most daily full. We hope it may continue,
and justify the belief of many, that there is
room for both lines, as the advantages to the
public are obvious. By the way, as our own
county is under Radical rule, where can the
EOble, generous and heightened peoples OF
other days, find more cordial welcome, con-
genial sympathy or pleasant home, than amid
the hills and wales of noble little Clarke?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

KING AMONG BEEs.-As good or bad
Providence has made our friend Mr.. Samuel
II. Woody, of this town, chief among men
as he claims to be, of particular physique,
so he aspires as 'some" among bees. His
apiaries were mostly stolen and destroyed du-
ring the war, but since that time he has put
himself to work and has now in healthy con-
dition seventy.five stands, and from all indi-
cations, experienced judges in such matters,
estimate the yield at fifty pounds per hive
Even at 20 cts. per pound this would nett the
neat little sum of $3.50. This is doing pref
ty we'll, as all must admit, and an example
worthy of imitation by those having more ia
vorable localities for the propagation of this
useful insect, aud greatly more leisure to give
attention which is requisite to success. Mr..
w. expected to have received yesterday, a
'king-bee" from Butler county, Ohio, of
rare species, and for which he had paid SIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

LADIES FAIR.-We have heretofore no.
ticed the fact that the Ladies' connected with
the Presbyterian Church of this town, de.
signed to hold fair for the improvement of
their church, so soon after the harvest season
as circumstances would permit We learn
that the particular time has been fixed upon,
and its commencement will be on the I4th
of August, at the spacious parlors of the
"SaPpngton. Hotel" Our neighbor very
pcrtinently says, ''the object contemplated in
this effort of the Ladies-namely, the paint
ing, &C., of the Church-is laudabie one,
and as the recreation of an evening may be
pleasantly as we'll as probably spent, we doubt
not the whole affair will prove success, and
would suggest to our readers in the town and
county who are interested, that their co.ope>
ration and patronage will be gladly received"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-30

= The repairs on the Court House IN
Winchester, IS progressing finely. The Jail is
also undergoing repairs, and begins to assume
its appearance prior to the war
- General Robert +. Lee. it is said. is tn
be appointed President Of the Covingtoa and
Ohio Railroad of Virginia, and his son Curtis
is to be Chief Engineer
- Regis;ration in Augusta county i com
pIeted. The Whole number is 4. Cos. 4s4
whites and l FOG negroes-Ehite majority.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

when cool, thin with milk to a proper
consistency, and bake with one crust,
like a pumpkin pie. Eggs may be pre-
pared and added with milk, if handy,
though it will do without. No sweet
ening is necessary. 1t may be seasoned
with any kind of spice to suit the taste,
the less the better.
4pple Pottdge-Take ripe apples care
fully pared and gored, and put them in
layers in stone or earthen jar, alter
nately with layers of sugar. If thesap-
pies are sweet, a little lemon or ounce
intermingled will give it q better flavor.
Cover the whole with wheat paste or
dough, and place the jar in the oven for
baking. Let it remain all night, and it
will make delicious dish for break
fast.
To make Apple jelly Take your apples,
wash them, and cut into halves; place
them in brass or porcelain kettle,
without removing the rinds OF seeds;
cover them with water, and let boil un-
til perfectly soft; then take them off,
strain them through a coarse towel, and
put the juice back in the kettle; let it
boil to the consistency of molasses; then,
for every gallon of syrup add two
pounds of sugar and an ounce of CHINA
men, and bring to boil; skim it, and it
is done.
Apple Butter.-Boil barrel of cider
from sweet apples, to one-third its orig
inal bulk, after having taken out two
pailsful in which to cook the apples.
Nicely pare and core sweet apples
enough to make two bushels of frui.
when finished. Boil these in the cider
which was reserved for the purpose, un-
til they are little soft, then pour the
whole into the boiled cider'while hot,
and cook; stir it until pulp. Sauce
thus prepared will keep good for several
years.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
Improve the Opportunity.

The assembling of the Democrats in
county and township meetings, to elect
delegates 10 the coming State Conven-
tion, will afford our friends fine op-
pOrtunity to make MP clubs for the
REGISTER.
The Importance of circulating indie
pendent aa.l reliable Democratic papers
should not be overlooked at this juno
turc. There is great work to he accom-
pliShed by informing the masses
throughout this state in regard to the
workings of Radicalism as they are
daily developed. The general dissem-
nation of soand Democratic doctrines
Is also greatly needed. If the public
mind is rightly informed upon the polit-
zeal issues of the day. there is no doubt
that its determinations will be adverse
10 the fanatical folly which now pre-
walls in public affairs.
The REGISTER is universally admitted
to be admirably adapted to the wants
of the times in West Virginia. Its
course is everywhere commended by
those who have the good of the State
and country at heart. Its value as q
missionary in the field of public labor
being generally conceded, the friends of
honest government should consult the
public good by giving it the widest
possible circulation.
No better opportunity can be had than
the present. We are upon the eve of a
great political campaign, and men are
everywhere willing to be advised as TO
the course they should pursue. Give them
q bold, faithful, and reliable paper like
the REGISTER, and the seed thus sown
caDnot fail to bring forth the golden
fruitsge of success.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

At one o'clock on last Saturday morn
ing, the Masonic Hall at Wheelersburg,
in this county, says the Portsmouth
Times, was discovered to be on fire, and
in a short time the entire building was
destroyed. 1t was three story brick
and was built about three years since.
The lower story was owned by Hall 4
Patingale, whose loss is from $500 to
$1,000. 1t was occupied by Mr.. Delabar
who lost goods to the amount of about
$500. The Temperance Society, which
occupied the second story, lost about s75
In regalia. The second and third stories
belonged to the Masonic fraternity
The loss to them on the building was
$500, which was fully covered by insu
surance III the Etna Company. In ad-
dition to this, the Order lost regalia
and furniture valued,at $500, upon which
there was no insurance. The total loss
was $4,000. The origin Of the fire is un-
known, some supposing it was the work
of an inceLdiary. A strange fatality
seems to hang over this spot. The old
Masonic Hall, fine building. standing
where this one did, was destroyed by
fire lin 1868.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
namocratic and Conservative
state Convention.

-, D.nocratic and Conservative voters oi
o.. Virginia, together with all others who
,,nlipg u ante with them for the over
of Radiealism in our State and nation, are
.,...tel TO meet In their respective counties
.,rn.hips. st as early day rs may be expe
-, ,,,d select delegates 20 represent their
I' 'a,;,, in STATE CONvENTIo.;, to he held
WHEELING, on WEDNESDAY, JANUA.
sru 1865 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. 1t is recon-
.,dsa that two delegates, and rs many alter.
90, be- chosen for each township.
y,,- Committee call this Conventional in view
-. .kis;ing necessity for a prompt and
't.,,r,b organization of all the elements of OPP
.,,,ion to Radicalism in our midst. The glOri-
-..nl,s of the late elections in other States,
:, bs evident decline Of the Radical cause in
O., Virginia, assure us that by proper effort,
=. ,oay rescue our State from the grasp Of her
.,.-,nulous rulers, and restore to ouS people
-, blessings Of just and economical govern
-,D, We deem it best TO begin the work at
,,,s If Won will give US your active and united
~ Ma cannot doubt of final success.
The Committee deem it proper TO add that, in
.lV,iop 10 other business. the State Convention
,ilI cho..se four Delegates at large to represent
w.sr Virginia in the next Democratic National
Conventions it will also nominate two Sena-
,r,,' Electors Of President and Vice President.
Iii, ,ELewise recommended that the Delegates
,frarh Congressional District in attendance on
IN. Convention elect two Delegates to the Ma
,,op. Copyru,ion, and appoint one Presidential
E''''''' DANIEL LAMc, Chairman.
NJ. REILLY,
A. WILSON,
A. J. SWEENEY,
GEO. X. TINGLE
State Executive Committee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13

length ceased to speak, and for the last
three weeks said nothing. What ! suffer
ed in that time / leave to the imagina-
tion.
One day the same lady Ihavo describ-
ed came and spoke to me through the
wicket.
"Are you still of the same mind, senior
willing to give all you possess for your
liberty n
"Oh yes, lady! yes! will give ALL
ALL! Oh, for the love of Heaven, set me
at libertyr'
"Will you swear to follow my direc-
items in every particular, ard never seek
to find this place, and never seek 10
bring to justice any one concerned IN
your capture and imprisonment n
"Yes, lady! by the most sacred eata
you may prescribe"
"Then, by the livss of your wife and
children, swearw
81 do; and by my hopes Of Heaven 4"
"You will be blindfolded and led out
of your prison." she pursued, "but will
not be left penniless. What you have
about your person you will be allowed
to keep, and you will be put upon the
road TO Chihuahua, mounted on a good
horse, and furnished with q heavy purse,
part Of the proceeds of your mule
train, which has been sold to advantage.
You will ride to chihuahua as fast as
you can, and report yourself as having
done well, without making mention OF
any trouble Oh the route, or of any per-
son or thing you have heard or seen In
mi Affar fhnf fal-a mi
vice, and leave the country, without
ever returning this way again."
"In every particular kind lady, you
shall be obeyed," said /, my heart wild
ly beating with hope and joy.
1T is well. Be ready in an hour.
Adieu.r
She went away, and that hour seemed
to me an age, as l hurriedly paced mp
and down my dark cell. Would she
keep her promise should l again be
freei
Thank heaven, she was true to her
word. At the expiration of an hour two
"a close bandage over my eyes, and led
me away in silence, through long and
narrow passages as before, and up to
the world above. Oh what delight
full sensation, to feel and breathe once
more the pure air of heaven. They still
continued to lead me away for something
like mile, and then put heavy purse
in my hand and mounted me upon a
horse.
"Now then" said one, 1--WE are about
to leave you. Your horses head is to-
ward chihuahua. Do not touch your
bandage till you hear us whistle, then
tear it off and ride for your life, looking
not behind you"
/ followed their directions, as l had
sworn to do, aud reached my destination
in safety, and soon after left the coun-
try. The bag given me contained the
amount of thousand dollars in gold.
To this day / do not understand the
mystery of my punishment, robbery and
parting present.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-12-13
Ne stems backward.

Congress has legislated negroes into
the Offices and iury-boxesof the District
of Columbia. A bill has passed both
Houses, which provides that the word
white" wherever it occurs in the laws
relating to tue District of Columbia, or
in the charter or ordinances ofthe cities
Of Washington or Georgetown, and
operates as Limitation on the right OF
any elector of the District, or Of either
of those cities, to hold any Office, or 70
BE- selected and to serve as a juror, shall
be repealed, and that it shall be unlaw-
fol for any person or officer to enforce,
or attempt to enforce that limitation
after the passage Of the act.
When the bill was before the Senate,
Mr.. HKSpRIcXs charged that the Radi-