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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

A Trip To WINoHEsTER.-Fo want of a
better place to go. we last week visited Win
chester Found The town where it used to be,
at the end of Capt. Barley's railroad. Need
Tag shave before moving around among the
YEA dressed citizens of the place, we dropped
into barber shop in the basement of the
Taylor Hotel, where we made the acquaint-
ance of piOus and agreeable gentleman who
runs tonsorial machine. He seemed grati-
he'd to see US, and spoke with great warmth
OF feeling of our mutual obligations. In
quired after the crops, and with still greater
tervor, expressed the wish that there would
be no lack OF gratitude to the giyer of all
good for his manifold kindness Branched
OH with dissertation on cleanliness, and its
Importance to the health of both body and
mind. Uttered unmeasured condemnation of
Maj. Gen. Hunter for the wanton destruction
by fire of the fine residence of his cousin in
this county-thoueht it such pity. Com
pllmented himself highly upon the general
order and decorum which he caused to be OBJ
served in his eight by ten shop. Wanted to
know of the chances for the establishment of
first class barber shop in Charlestown. And
with divers other matters he entertained US,
while curtailiug our beard. His nasal twang
Indicated his nativity, and we learned before
We left town that he was hopeless radical.
Called on the old Indian Chief who keeps
tobacco store. He didn't say will you
smoke !"-didu't hand round the pipe of
peace. Soon left him and went over 10 the
Times office, where we saw the chief and the
local. Both were wholesome. Went over to
Halnes u Beller's tobacco store. Beller said
will you smoke" and invited us to dine
with him. This was hOspitable. Beller said
let's go to Singles and get glass OF beer :;
told him us We were GU the light draught.
we'd so. Drank one glass aud told proprie
tor he ought TO advertise in SpHu. He
couldn't sec it. Took another glass aud be-
gan to hold out inducements to advertise.
Still he couldn't see it. Told him Ned Duke
could drink quart at swallow, and Billy
Hedges could destroy quarter cask in three
hours and twenty minutes by the watch
lie acknowledged the proficiency of Charles
town drinkers, but thought their tastes ran
more on heavy draught, and wouldn't see the
advertising proposition as we did. Found he
was a nIau OF no enterprise and quit
Lett Beller and paid the local another visit
Found him busy bargaining with two ne
groes for the printing OF a concert programme
Lett him and went to the Taylor Hotel for
dlnner-iare moderate, charges less So
Called at several other business places, but
wasn't very cordially received or agreeably
entertained. Didn't come away charmed, by
any means.
AT the depot met the OIL Fan,j7v." Re-
cognIzed him by his Voice and the long stick
otherwise he was efectualIy disguised, and
has ever since kept up his disguise.
We came home satisfied, if not ora,ifed
We didn't lose much if we didn't make unv,
thing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

SUDDEN DEATH-We regret to announce
the death, on Saturday morning last of Mr.
Samuel d. Bryarly of this County. The de-
ceased Was in his usual good health the even
lug previous; eatiug his supper without COM
planning Of indisposition, he repaired to his
barn to feed the stock Not returning. it was
the impression of the inmates of his house
hold that he had visited ueighbor's; but
not getting back at bed time, search was
made about II o'clock at night, when he was
found in the barn yard, lying on his face, in
the last agonies Of death, and expired in
few minutes after being discovered
Mr.. b. was highly esteemed citizen, aged
about 81 years, was unmarried, but leaves
many relatives and friends to lament his sud
den death.-Erec Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

DEATH OF CHARLES JouxsoN.-Ve are
called upon to record this week the unexpcct-
ed death of Mr.. Charles johnson, which oc-
Cured at his residence in this town, on Fri
day last. Mr.. j. Was raised in this town, but
many years ago he left here for Harper's
Ferry, where he successfully conducted the
mercantile business until the breaking out Of
the war Since then he has been resident
of this town, and at the time of his death
was township supervisor. He leaves wife
and several children to lament his loss His
age was nearly Al.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23
CUR MENAGERIE

For the past few months, SO quietly has
flowed the current of events in our county.
that many of the lights of radicalisn. whose
brliiIancy shone on the horizon of politics,
have been lost sight of. and many of our reo-
pie are amazed at the serenity which pervades
the political. atmosphere. The head-ccntres
are passive, and things seem to be working
with a sRoothness which would do credit TO
the most perfect machinery. Boreman's DO
lite officials are silently. though efficiently.
gathering IN the revenue, and 50 harmonious
is the progress of affairs. that there seems
strong probability of Stugnati0n. We dislike
to disturb this repOse, but we have endured
it long enough. In our opinion, the monkeys
need stirring. and We mean to punch them
little by way Of advertisement. During the
past week VIC have been makir diligent in
quiry as to the locality, the occupation, and
the disposition, of some of the gentlemen.
with an expose Of whose political conduct,
We have 50 often entertained our readers
We know that it will be highly gratifying to
our patrons to learn that these worthless are
In the main, in the enjoyment Of good health
whoever knew a radical to be sick-and
that the wholesome and interesting lessons We
have read them from time to time, have not
been entirely without effect 1t will not of
course be expected of us-for such task
would be hercuiean-tO notice by name all
the parties who have shuffled on the sta"e of
politics since the spring of 1865. We shall
confne ourselves to the magnates OF the par
ty in this county-the hi ~ cocka!oruus, who
have played the part of stage directors in
the grand drama Of West Virginia theatri-
Gals. First then on the roll of fame, comes
the learned, the venerable, the patriotic, octo-
generian ex-Judge -
BALcH, L. p. W.-Whcn success crowned
the Protracted struggle of our revolutionary
fathers, and the naughty King Of England
had been forced to confess their independence,
three officers who had borne conspicuous.
part in the Continental Ormy, sought retire
mcnt amid the rural shades of Leetowu-a
small village, which though little, is not un
known. These were Generals Charles Lee,
Ioratio Gates and Adam Stephen. These
having lived their allotted time, were sum-
moned from the theatre of life, aud gathered
home with their fathers. For u long period
perhaps fifty yesrs-nO distinguished charae.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

HORRIBLE SNAKE STORY A citizen of
this county who has returned from tour in
the West, tells Of the most horrible monster
ever born of woman, and if true, will afford
the learned in such matters a wide margin
for speculation. a woman, in one of the
States in which he travelled, gave birth to a
monster. having the body and limbs Of a
child with two separate heads, united at the
shoulders: representing black snake and
rattle snake which seom to regard each other
with the most deadly enmity: The woman
survived but a short time after being deliv-
cred Of this hideeus EusMs mqturg No ar.
count Of this affair was given in the n,nors
Sc far US we know, but our informant saws he
knows 1t to be true Shenandoah HerGI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

Attorney General Stanberry is reported
as saying that Mr.. Davis must be disposed of
during the coming term Of the United States
Circuit Court which meets at Richmond on
the first Monday in May.
The authorities of South Carolina esti-
mate that one hundred thousand people in
that State have not tasted meat for thirty
days. The destitution is represented to be
very great and several cases Of starvation are
reported,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

Vera Cruz letters of the 9Th inst re-.
port that place still closely besieged. and that
the garrison is attacked every night The
vomito, the worst form of yellow fever has
appeared, and the dead have been buried in
the Castle of San Juan De Ulloa, but north.
er having set in on the coast on the 4tb and
9th inst, they had to be buried in the city
The supply of water is cut off, there are M
vegetables, fruit or fuel, the beef is all cone
and the people are living on salt provisions
obtained from the vessels. ''''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

BAss.-We learn from the Ne,o Era, that
some few of these fine fish, lately introduced
into our waters, have been caught in the Po-
tomnc. We also see from our valley ex-
changes that some of them have been taken
in the Shenandoah river, number of miles
from its mouth. The season, proper, for
taking them will not commence until about
the lst of June.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

THE SOUTHERN FARMER.-We have re-.
ceived the February number of this new ag-
ricuItural monthly, published by NJ. w. Phil
lips Il Co., Memphis, Tenn, at 81 per annum.
1t is neatly printed and sprightIy paper,
and we recommend it to our farmers
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

L. o. o. Eve learn from the Register
that there is to be an Odd Fellows Procession
In Shepherdstown on Friday next La
grange Lod ge, of BoOnsboro', Md, has ac-
cepted an invitation to be present, as we'll as
members from all neighbOring Lodges. The
Brass Band of Bolivar, Frederick county,
Nd, will be present to enliven the occasion
Windows don't generally see much-ve
so often see a window blind,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

The CIRCUIT CouRT.-This Court is still
in session in Shepherdstown From the last
Register We copy the following report of Inst
weeks proceedings
Samuel Dobbins vs. Thos II. Willis. Ap-
Peal-for the recovery of the value of horse
taken during the war. Judgment in favor of
appellee.
D. FearRow vs. Tbes. Licklidcr. Appeal
for the recovery of horse taken during the
war Judgment for appellant Blackburn
Tor appellant; Chapline for appellee.
Samuel Mooreland VS.. John Cooper. APP
peai-tor recovery of the value of horse
Judgment in f.ver of appellee for 500 aud
costs In this case there is motion pending
Tor a new trial. Kennedy for appellant !;
Faulkner for appellee.
Oliver Snowman vs. Geo. lieklider. Ap-
peal-tor the recovery of calf This case,
although of small value involved; created
quite an interest in the issue, evident from
the large attendance during the trial, aud the
anxiety of the audience. 1t was one of those
cases involving principle and character, winch
after being well contested by able counsel,
was determined in favor of the appellant
The cause of the suit must have arisen from
mistake, as the integrity and sincerity of
both parties is beyond suspicion. Blackbur
and Chapline for appellant; Faulkner for APP
pelee.
II. Cannon vs.. R. Miller. Action of
Ire<pass-for recovery of u horse Verdict
tor the 1Ippellee-MilIer. ChnpIiue and HOke
torappellant; Andrews for appellee.
Il, 1iedman VS.. Jas. W. Glenn. Action
of Tresspass-for the recovery of two horses
taken during the war. Faulkner, Andrews
and Cox for defendant; Stanton, Chaplne,
81 Black burn, Stubs and Hoke for plaintiff
This case has created considerable interest in
this community. At the time of going to
press, the jury were still unable to agree up
on a verdict.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

RADICAL CONVENTION IN RICHMOND
&c. w. Butz, of Norfolk, offered a resola-
sion appointing one member of each county
or city delegation, (said member to be chosen
oy his deIegationJ to form committee on
permanent orguuiz cation.
The Chair suggested that the resolution
be POSTPONED, and that the committee retire.
6uttz-A committee can't we'll retire un-
til it is appointed.
Chairman. Scratching his hear)-True,
true; hadn't thought of t"-Eic6. Eng:
Five thousand men are said to be out Of
work in Pittsburg.
Wolves are troubling the farmers in Har.
dy county, w. Va.
The rebuilding of the Lindell Hotel at
St. Louis has begun -O'N' -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

lMMIGRATIoN.--Within the last few
months, considerable number of the sturdy
yeomcn of Pennsylvania and Maryland have
immigrated into our productive county and
settled here. We hope that the go,ahead
spirit of these genuiae farmers will give
new impulse to our people, and our rich lands
be made to yield double the amount they have
heretofore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

Over two hundred thousand shad have
already been shipped from Norfolk, Va, to
Northern cities this season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

THOSE BoNNETs.-If the ladies of this
community desire something really handsome
to wear over their water falls, let them call at
the Millinery Store of Mrs. A. C. MITCHELL
u Co.. on Main Street, opposite the Metho-
dist Parsonage. The pattern bonncts there
on exhibition are models of the latest style,
and are really loveable little affairs They
could not we'll be smashed up without injury
to the head, aud if caught out in shower,
You can save your new bonnet from harm by
laying your hand gently upon it, Apd then
the stock of Flowers, Ribbons, and other
Trimmings at this store, makes it a place Pc
culiarIy attractive. We have u notion to
wish we were lady, but we are too tall Tor
that. Ladies call ut this store at once, and
select your summer head gear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

The Corporation of Brown University
on Wednesday accepted the resignation of DR..
Sears as president, and elected Martin b,
Anderson, now the president of the Roches-
ter University, as his successor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-04-23

AN ELEcrIoN.-The election for B1ayor
OF Pensacola under the Military bill called
out large white and colOrcd vote. The is.
sue was whether the whites or the colored
people should exercise control over the aCs
fairs Of the city. The Radical candidate zas
major in a colored regiment stationed at
the Pensacola Navy Yard. The opposing
candidate had been captain in the CoDfedz
crate service. All the white men in Pensa-
cola except two or three, and great 1naay Of
the coiored people voted for the latter. For
the former large eolored vote was cast. but
nc was beaten by one hundred and thirteen
votes. The colored people who voted for the
Radical candidate were extremely INDIGNANT
that he should have been beaten and t6reats
were boldly made of their intention to bprn
the place.
The matter became so serious that the re-
hrlng Mayor sent to Gen. Seymour at Bar
raness for troops to quep the outbreak. A
detachment of mounted men were promptly
sent aud the excitement speedily Quoted
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05

The stomach Is the responsible organ Of the system.
If the digestion is imperfect every member every gland,
every muscle every and fibre, is less out
of order. All the fluids depraved. The brain is
clouded The spirits depressed All dyspepacs kow
this to be the truth. It is not however, half the truth
Columns would be required to enumerae the pains and
penalties Of dyspepsia, could any pen do them JUS
tice Tens Of thousands feel tkem; describe
them.
Can they be prevented2 Can they be relieveda Can
they be banished OF and forever? UNouEr1oNBLY
THEY CAN. No dyspepHc has ever taken HOSTETTERs
STOMACH BlTTERS in vain. Believe no one who says
the complaint s incurabe This great vegetable stomac
will eradicate it's eradicang 1t In thousands o. cases
over which medical practitioners have shaken their eads
ominously. saying: .sNothing can be DONE"
Tho faculty has its faacies One Of them Is that Ind
geson s the most difficult Of all the ordinary ailments
of mankind to combat and subdue. This Is mistake.
Nothing can be easier than to conquer the true pe
cc be administered. This vegetable combination which
has become famous throughout the civilized world
HOsTETTER's STOMACH BITTERs is IN antdote to
the disease which has been known to a and for
tnateyit is everywhere proourable you with to fool
with the dyspepsia try the pharmacopeia prescriptions.
you want to root out and prevent It's recurrence,
take the Bitters daily There discount the tesd
mony in is favor. If there is woman who has
tried it for indigestion without being benefited the
fact has not transpired. Universal uncontradicted
praise avouches It's wonderful tonic virtues. Tor sale by
DOWIE & NOISE, Druggists,
No. 151 MEETING STREET,
Marcia Opposite Charleston Hotel.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05

G9:ELMORE4 MUTUAL INSURANCE COllPA-
February 9th, lse7.-A Dividend
Of ONE DOLLAR PER SHARE Will DO paid to the Stock
holders on and after this dste In partial liquidation from
Assets realized. Also return of the Assessment Of
ONE DOLLAR PER SHARE, with interest, and the As.
sessment Notes of 81 per Share held by the Com.
pany
Stockholders viii be required to present their Stock
Certificates.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
JOSEPH WHnDM.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05
PUBLIC NOTICE.
OFFICE OF CITY TREASURY,

OFFICE OF CITY TREASURY,
DUB1Io NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDER
the following Ordinance licenses have been prepared
for delivery trom this Office. st e. THoaAs HeSsa
Sec /. Be Il Ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen. in
CITY Coct assembled That from land after the first day
and wagons used for private and domestic purposes IN
the same manner and according to the same provisions
now Of force in relation to CARTS rays and wagons letor
driven for hire except giving bonds ana easn saSh
tanning the number thereof and marked Private, 70 be
placed on the outside OF the shaft.
sEc 2 No person shall be taken by the Treasurer as
censes CARTS drayH wagons and other carriages un-
less he or she be o freeholder.
SEo g. The following shall hereafter be the rates for
licenses for public and private CARTS drays wagons &c,
including the horses mules used thereof which shall
be free from other taxation:
PUBLIC CARTS, DRAYs, ETC, Oh THOSE EPLoGED IN ANY
BUSINESS WHATEVER, FOE HIRE DIRECT OR INDIRECT.
For every curt dray or wagon drawn by one horse or
For every cart dray wagon drawn by two horses or
For every hack and carriage with two wheels, $40.
For every hnck and carriage with four wheels, $40.
For every stage or omnibus except line omnibuls'
For every stage or omnibus Except line omnibus).
drawn by four horses, $50.
For every truck drawn by two or more horses OF mules
For express wagon drawn by two or more horses
or mules, $50.
BREAD oAn7s AND PRIVATE cAars, Da4zs, ETC.
For every bread cart or wagon, So.
For every drny or wagon, used for private or do
mesdc purposes and not to be employed In the trans
porting Of goods, wares merchandise lumber, or any
other commodity for compensation, either directly or
Indirectly for the same, shall pay for license the sum OF
SIS, exclusive OF the horse or mule.
Ratified in City Council, this 18th day OF January,
H. 81 in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and siIty-si1 -. i
,.r VIZ VIZ 20 ansrT1 ruor,, ~ Council
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05

TIE Savannah Ne,os and Herald Of the 4th, in
alluding to the murder Of Mr.. GEORGE c. Hey
WARD, says:
RuMoRED HOMICIDE. report has been preva-
lent in our city TO: the last few days to the effect
that Mr.. George @. Hayward, a gentleman of ex-
tensive acquaintance in this city, and one OF the
most respected planters in Beaufort District,
South Carolina, had been brutally murdered by
negro who was formerly in his employ, The r11-
mors regarding the manner Of his death. are very
conflicting; the only definite information we have
was, that when last seen he was crossing Bucking-
HAMS Ferry, on his way to the plantation which q:
son heard the report Of firearms, but, at the time,
thought nothing of it. His long and unusual abb
sence, together with the report Of the firearms
mentioned above excited the suspicion Of his son,
who, accompanied by few neighbors, started in
guest of him. After. short search his b1dy was was
found in: q ditch, close to the road, with ball
through his forehead. Having no direct confir-
nation of this sad event. we do not feel ustifiabe
in placing it before tho public without the assur,
ance thai as yet nothing official has been received
confirming the current reports.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05
The Impeachment Question.


The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Herald writing on Friday, says:
In case President johnson shall indicate his in
tention to faithfully execute the Reconstruction
Bill, although he may feel constrained to veto it,
agree (so says Republican Senator) to drop the
impeachment proposition, and allow political ex-
element to subside and the country to have aittls
rest from revolutionary innovations; for all concede
that, to impeach President for any act done by
President johnson would be an innovation on all
the past, in respect to Executive powers and the
usages Of that Office: and especially would it be 80
were President to he impeached, primarily or ul-
timatey, for the exercise Of o constitutional pre-
rogative such as the veto power. Nor is the pre-
sent believed to be suitable time for the introduc-
ton Of new precedents tending to radical changes
in the relations, power and responnblhty, or to es-
tabish new doctrines so dangerous as that which
declares the right Of Congress to remove President
for the mere offence Of differing with that body ia
policy and opinion touching the interests Of the
country. But there is some doubts in regard to
the course that will be pursued by General Butler
in the next Congress on the subject Of impeach,-
ment; and that doubt is the more important as it
is very generally apprehended that he aspires to
be lealer in that body-at all events, on the
question Of impeachment. There does not appear
to be much alarm, however, depicted in the coun-
tenances OF those who speak Of the matter. In
speaking Of the General there is good suggestion
made in this connection in reference to him by
one who is familiar with his habits in court, and
that is, that when he takes his seat in Congress
the House had better adopt resolution transfer
ring the entire Congressional Library into their
Ra1, 10 avoid the necessity of continual labor on
back and forth, for it will all be wanted. And,
as Lord Eldon said Of contemporary lawyer, it is
remarked Of tho General that he is "a better
bookkeeper than accountant" 5--......;av