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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
White Ladiesvg. Negroes in Tennessee

BrOwulow's Legislature is now laundering
in the filth of negro equality. The Southern
Opinion says it has passed an act making it
a penal offence in that State for any common
carrier to make any distinction in passengers
on account of race, color, or previous condi,
ton. \ fine of one hundred dollars is i'm
posed on every common carrier offending in
this regard-the fue to go to the party dis
eliminated against-and every conductor, or
employee, guilty of the offence is to be fined
not less than ten dollars, nor more than fifty;
and to be imprisoned not more than thirty
days, at the discretion of the court.
This infamous bill, in the course of its
passage, had this amendment added:
provided, that nothing in this act shall be
SO construed as to forbid said common carriers
setting apart as heretofore, special accOmmo-
datiOnS for ladies'"
Upon the third reading, however, q Mr..
Smith, Of Memphis, "reyrettcd that this
amendment had been adopted. lie desired
to see no distinction :" -
A Mr.. Garner defended tbs amcndment
by declaring that it twas not designed to
make distinction on account Of color The
Intention OF the Amendment Was not to S-c~.
ciude cOIored ladies from these special cars"
\ Mr.. AldridgS concurred in the views of
Ar. Garner. The amendment did not cr-
c!Has c0ioyed ladies from the ladies' car.
With the amendment so understood, the
act was passed, in spite Of the objections urged
by few members who were not lost to all
sell respect.
Negro wenches, henceEorth, in Tennessee
can sit cheek-by-jowl with ladies, and they
can bring their sweating bucks into the same
society. Railroads and steamboats, in that
State, we presume, will rapidly go out of use.
unless the negro patronage is large enough to
support them. No gentleman will carry
lady where she is SO exposed to revolving
humiiiating association and contact.
The true hope for Tennessee is in the very
violence OF her present rulers, for such ex-
treme measures as are now being enacted are
the most effective means to work revolution
in the public sentiment of their constituents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
Manly Position.

In the State Convention of the COnserva.
tives Of South Carolina, which assembled at
Columbia on the 9th inst, an address to the
people was adopted that embodies the true
spirit that should fill all high.minded men,
under whatever circumstances of duress and
oppression. The rights of the State and
those Of the citizen ere boldly and forcibly
presented, and the outrages that are perpe-
trated in the name of Union and liberty up.
on both are ably and eloquentIy protested
against. Just before the vote on the adop-
ton of the address was taken, Gen. Wade
Hampton made a few remarks in it's favor
that show that his ability of head and chiv-
airy of heart have not been abated by de-
feat and subjugation
81 do not propose TO detain the Convention
Lut 4 few minutes. 1t was not INV intention
to say one word upon the question now before
it. | was afraid that IN unparjoned, and
perhaps it would be frank to say an impcni-
tent rebel, would do more harm than good.
But 1t has been suggested that my opinions
were not known but whatever these opinions
have been aud are, think - one Acquainted
with me can lay to my charge that they have
CNct Oceu concealed. only rise to say that,
although was staggered by your opposition
to this measure, yielding to your jud gemcnts.
as have always done, and placing implicit 70.
lance upon it, that, after an examination of
this address, l found that there was not one
word of objection in it, and consequently was
DESTROYS that it should 20 forth to the world
as an expression Of the people OF South
Carolina. Though we are powerless, it docs
not follow We can do no good l remember
years ago, an incident which illustrates this
point. company of British soldiers were
being transported to India, when the vessel
sprung u leak. The captain announced the
fact that there was no hope. aud that only the
women and children could be saved. The
captain of the company called upon his men
to protect the boats while they were being
freighted with the women and children to be
sent away. When the task was accomplished,
he stood in front Of his company, and as the
vessel was going down. with the waves lashing
their feet, gave the order to his men, "pre-
sent arms" 1t was an instance of the sub
FINEST herOism, fortitude and discipline. So,
If our vessel must go down, let us at least
stand true to our principles, and do nothing
to deserve reproach. Let US sink, if not with
arms in our hands, true to the past and to all
the instincts of our nature as Carolinians"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
MARRIED.

ki On W,d"ssday evening last, by Rev. C Eop.
Ens' nr- Cl.EoS MOORE and AIisS Ellen
noOGLAS RUTHERFORD, SECOND dauphie : ~ 81
"o'i'a' ""'he'iord' ESq, ALI Of thIs place
On the morning OF the 18th inst AT the resid.,cO,
~ n"IIin IL lse."'n EsI.. BimycT'. Mil he
~ " q C"e, Mr.. JAMES F. JONES and Ni:.t
county. wv" Va De'AeIey
n, IN - Stown. Md on the 9Th inst, nv Rev.
M!- =. IanCs, Col. FRANK SILVER Of FrsJ
eTick county, Va, and Miss NiOIIiE A. cray
Of BeTk kelly county. " gray
." III l3th inst. at Trinity Church Stanton. bv
nts. M L'tsne, Dr.. THOMAS OPiE, OF Bsti
more; a,d Miss sALLIE hARA,AN tLIr d sianFhIe.
VI C"'' W. u Har"nn If tie 10 pipcr
On tn" liza inst in WinsbCstST nv Rev. w
Dvsh, Mr. JOHN kOONCE. Of Harpe,Is Fc,,v -,
1"!'S "a ""h 'ANE BRITAIN. oil W incbesteIs
Ia indianapolis, Indiana on the Goth nit, no a.
NJ; NJ rs, Si"S kenburg. CHARLES Carly to-
y. hENEAsfER, formerly OF Mar
n me 3Ist nli by the Rev. W. T. Lower. Mr.
SEOHnE l. PRICE to Miss ANN ANDEItSuS
brth vi Berkeley county '''SOEN =
\, On thu 9TH instant. by the sSmn Mr. LEVI NJ
MaTtinsbuF=: = OO'" OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
SHOOTING AFPAIR,

On Thursday of last week, shooting at-
fair came of in front Of the Maltby House,
Baltimore, the parties to the transaction be-
ing the son aud nephew of Gov. WISE on the
enc side, and EDWARD 4. PoLLARD, ESD.
on the other. The causes which led to this
affair may be summed up briefly as follows /:
Mr.. Pollard, in his work entitled ''Lee and
his Lieutenants," referred to the military ca.
reer of Gen. Wise in no very complimentary
terms, and the publishers Of the book sent
copy to the General, with the request that he
would read it and correct any inaccuracies
that might suggest themselves in the work.
In response to this request, Gen. Wise
wrote severe criticism, which appeared in
the Richmond Enquirer about two weeks
ago. This brought out Mr. Pollard Ia an ar
ticle Of great severity, in which he STYLED
Gen. Wise the "Bombastes Furioso" of the
war, and referred to the fact that the General
was the only officer who quit the service with
the same rank he entered this military
services not attracting sufficient attention to
merit promotion through the entire struggle
This caused the son OF Gen. Wise, john s.
Wise, and nephew, Capt. Geo. D. Wise, to
take up the quarrel, and they accordingly left
RichmoRd ON "Wednesday evening, and on
Thursday morning they hunted up Mr.. Pol
lard, who Is boarding at the Maltby House.
Meeting him on Pratt street, in front of the
hotel, the firing commenced, and Mr.. Pol
lard received ball in his right arm, which
inflicted very painful wound. He was i'm
mediately attended by DIR. j. L. Claggett,
formerly of this county. The Wisc's were
arrested and taken before justice, who re-
quired them to give bail in the sum Of 80 GOO
each-after which they were released and
returned to Richmond.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

Several leading gentlemen of both po-
itical parties, among whom we are informed
are Messrs. Brown Brothers and Peter Coop
err have recently addressed letter to Alex
ander II. Stephens, of Georgia, requesting
his presence in New York, during the first
week in December to address our citizens on
the actual condition of affairs in the South,
social and political. Mr.. Stephens, it is said,
has accepted the invitation and may be ex-
pected'here in a few days, when the gentle.
men having charge of the preliminary ar
rongemehts will publicly announce the dav
upon which the vice president of the late
COniederacy will deliver his address. Among
the leading men connected with the ex,Con.
tederate government, he is, perhaps, the only
one who has retained certain kind of affec.
tiOnate esteem from all parties in the North.
and there are very few speakers of the day
who can command more eager and a,tcptiTe
audienceI-N l. World.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
THE TIDE STILL TURNING,

The Charleston Mercury says: 1--WE have
reason to know, that many letters have been
received from Radical members of Congress
to gentlemen in the South, proposing COM
promise, and friendly adjustment Of the
negro suffrage matter"
These gentleman have heard the murmur
of the rising waves, and they have sailed on
the political ocean long enough to know that
there is storm coming. They think it time
to take in sail, aud instead of ferocious threats
OF wha. they will do to the South if she de-
elines their reconstruction plan, they propose
compromise. The wind is blowing so strong
against them, that change of tack is alb
sOlutely necessary to save them from ship
wreck. A few of the most reckless and de,
spairing of their number, like Colfax, who is
pratiug about restoring Stanton aud desposiug
johnson, are still talking about crOWdiug on
sail as if the wind were fair; but the majority
are getting alarmed.
TIE Northern elections tell tale too plain
to be misunderstood. Ben Wade may swear,
Thad. Stevens threaten, and Sumner philOso-
phize; but their several lRbors are in vain.
The Northern people have lost faith in the
Radical pOrty. 1t may liugcr on in nominal
existence; it probably will seek to revenge
itself on the South during its last year in
Congress; but its glory has departed, and its
doom is at hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
TnE METEoRIo suowER, as heretofore

The METEoRIC SHOWER, as heretofore
predicted, occurred on Thursday morning,
but not to the extent anticipated. Some of
our citizens witnessed the phenomenon, but
most were snoring in bed rather than star
gazing at the favored period to witness the
fiery exhalatiOns. From the Observatory at
Washington one thousand were seen with the
naked eye, in the twcnty-Oue minutes be-
tween Al and ABS. The Professors say:
The display of meteOrs was the most bril-
liant seen in this country since the great
shower of 1888.
The first thousand being partly counted
while mapping was still going on. it is prOba-
BILE that one halt was not seen. SO that il may
be estimated that 1000 really fell in the
course of twenty.On minutes. The time of
4.25. -O'','
Many were remarkable for their brilliancy
and for leaving a brilliant greeuish train,
which usually vanished in few seconds. but
in one or two cases lasted several minutes.
Next year, the shower, il there be any, will
not begin until 10 O'Clock A NJ, Washing
ton time, and will therefore be seen only In
the Pacific Ocean.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

VERY AcCEPTABLE-From Messrs. HIL-
LEARY, WILSON Il JOHNSON, the enterprising
firm now conducting business at Summit
Point, in this county, We have received a bar
rel of fine winter apples. some of which We
hope to enjoy the approaching Christmas
In note to US these gentlemen inform US
that they have shipped from that depot, du-
ring the present season, over siEieem hundred
barrels of apples, aud that they have more
yet to ship. This statement certainly estab>
fishes the fact that there has been no failure
of the apple crop in the region around Sum
NIT Point We would be glad if other agents
in the county would furnish US with state
ment OF the number of barrels shipped from
their respective depots, as we are anxious to
form some estimate of the probable value of
the apple crop of the county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

ACCIDENT TO SENATOR wADE.-Throughv
aPrvs'e letter received By gentleman in
nus cry We learn that Senator Wade met
with an accident on Friday. while re,nrniD,,
to his home at Jefferson, Ohio. in \ bno.S5
from AshtabuIa, Ohio. The horse .becs6i.
frightened aud unnanageabls from some
cause uPsetting the buggy aud throwing the
senator Hpon some rocks. where he received
several severe and painful cuts on the head
Inc letter states that Notwithstanding the nc
cident, the Senator expressed his .determina-
noH to be present the opening OF Con.
gress: on the 2ISt instant, but 1t is doubtful
whether ne can attend to his duties by that
time U1Sh Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

A Coon MAN.-Of the many good men
10 the city of Baltimore, who were faithful
among the faithless," none occupy prouder
position than uENRY NJ. DuvA1L, Esq, the
present President of the second Branch of
the city council. At one time, as the lone
representative of Conservatism in either
branch of the council, he maufully and fear
lessly cOmbatted the tendency to corruption
which has everywhere marked the suprema-
cy of radicalism, and with the proud con-
seriousness of justice on his side, boldly con-
tFonted the monster in his lair, aud saved to
the city thousands By his open exposures of
the frauds OF the dominant party. Straight
forward, practical and honest in his business
intercourse, as in his official conduct, he mer-
its the confidence Of the people Of the South,
as well as the appreciation of those whom he
has SO faithfully represented in Baltimore
As commission merchant, his experience is
scarcely surpassed by that of any other man
IN the city, his labors in that business dating
back to 1913. The farmers, miIlers, and
others Of the Valley could not, in our judg-
ment, consign their products to safer or more
trust worthy hands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19
Public Meetinr

At meeting Of the citizens of Charles
town. on Friday evening the 18th inst, con-
vened for the purpose OF forming a Building
Association, DAVID HUMPHREYS was
called to the Chair, and DAVID HOWELL, Jr.
appointed Secretary.
Mr.. TraVers, in a few remarks explained
the object of such organization, and he was
followed by Mr.. N. S. White, fully endorsing
what had been said, and urging upon the
meeting the benefits to be derived from such
an association.
In order to effect a speedy organization
Mr.. Irapnell offered the following resolution ::
Hcsofred, That a committee OF FIVE gentle
men be appointed to report at subsequent
meeting form Of constitution for the pro
posed association.
The resolution was adopted, and the Chair
appointed the following gentlemen :-Messrs.
Trapnell, TraveEs, Duke, Tomlinson and J.
w. McCurdy.
Mr.. Travers moved the appointment of a
committee of seven to canvass town and conn
ty, and solicit subscriptions of stOck-the
chairman OF the meeting to act rs chairman
OF said committee. The motion was adopted
and Messrs. Humphreys. Travers, j. Burns.
+. IL. Campbell, Keursley and White APP
pointed said committee
On motion of Mr.. White, an opportunity
was afforded parties present to subscribe for
stock, in order to test the feasibility of the
scheme. One hundred shares we're at once
taken. The papers of the town were request
ed to call attention to the scheme. aud also
to publish proceedings of this meeting.
Mr.. Travers was also requested to prepare
for publication an article setting forth the
advantages, and showing the workings Of such
institutions
The meeting then adjourned, to meet again
on Friday evening next
DAVID HUMPHREYS, Chm'n.
DAVID HOWELL, Jr, Sierra.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

The DRoUTH.-Whilst our portion of the
country has had no very good reason to CON-
plain of not having Is needed rain in '.due
season, !" other localities have suffered its want
to an extent hitherto unprecedented. We
were shown letter of recent date from Illi-
nOis, which states that no rain had fallen
there for SeseH months, aud the effects of this
dire misfortune can be better imagined than
described. A gentleman from Writ county,
West Virginia, informed Us a day or two ago
that nearly as great misfortune had befaIlen
his region of country, and as an instance of
the entire stagnatiOn of business resulting,
stated that 1000 barrels of oil were now ~
ing in boats on the Little Kapawha, awaiting
for FIVE mouths a rise sufficient for shipment
to Pittsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

RELIGIous.-Rev. SILAs BILLIYGs has
been holding series of meetings at Elk
Branch the last week, and was assisted in his
labOrs by the Rev. Mr.. ARMSTRONG and
other able Diviues, who had been in atten>
dance at Synod. From Sabbath to Friday,
preaching took place every night, and the at
tendance of the peds pie of the ueighborhood
was unusually large.
We also understand that Rev Mr.. Tongue
is conducting very successful meeting a.
MyerstOwn, in this county. This meeting
was commenced more than week ago, and
has since been kept up nightly, with no
abatement of intcrest-several having already
protested to have found peace, whilst others
are still'enquiring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

PARDoYED.-Gray who was tried and con-
victed at the last term of the Circuit Court
for the shooting of D. T. Armstrong, and
sentenced to the penitcptiary for one year,
has been pardOned by Gov Foreman, and has
returned to his home The Wheeling LtelXi.
geneer says, the man whom he shot, was only
very slightly wounded, and had irst shot at
two Of Gray's children. Those who were
well acquainted with all the particulars, joined
in the petition to His Excellency. and he re-
garded the case as one eminentTy proper for
the exercise of executive clemency.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

HORSE KULED.-The fine team. of Col.
FRANCIS YATES, having been loaded at our
Depot on Thursday evening with coal, en-
deavOred to run of on starting, and the gear
ing Of the saddle horse became broken and
tangled so as to throw him Immediately under
the wheel, and the entire load passed over
him, mangling him so severely that he died
in less than half an hour. The animal was
very superior one, and as the Colonel lost
one quite as good a short time ago on the
railroad, his mishaps in hOrse-fesh fall quite
heavy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

DEATH OF A COUNTY MAN.-The many
friends of Maj. j. BLUE MOORE, a native
and until the war-a resident of this county.
will learn with regret of his death, which &C.
Cured at Columbus, Geo, on the 7th of the
present month. Early in the war he became
connected with the Qunrtermaster's Departs
ment or the Confederate army, ut Manassas,
where his energy aud aptitude attracted the
attention of Gen. Jos. Z. Johnston, whose
confidence secured him promotion, and placed
him in position Of honor and responsibility.
tie accompanied Gen. j. to the South, and
was with him when the war terminated. Af,
ter the war he settled in the South, and about
one year ago married lady of Georgia. He
was genial, clever man. esteemed by his
neighbOrs and loved by his associates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

REMEMBERED.-We have learned that
several letters have been received from return
cd ministers who were in attendance at the
late meeting of Synod, expressing their CRATE
full appreciation Of the hospitality and chris.
tian kindness extended towards them by the
people of our community during their recent
visit. They prefer their earnest prayers for
Its future welfare and prosperity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

PETERsoN's MAGAzINE.-We are in re,
ceiPt of this popular Lady's Magazine for
December. 1t is a splendid number, with
two steel engravings, mammoth fashion
plate, cOlOred pattern in Berlin work. and
nearly fifty wood cuts of braiding and other
patterns, and late fashions The Publisher
says, that, in 1867, '.Peterson's Magazine had
more Subscribers than all The other Lddies'
Magazines combined" We do not wonder at
this, for it really gives more for the money
than any in the world The stories are by
the very best writer's and are written origins
ally for Peterson" The mammoth colored
fashions are the newest and latest, the Prip.
eiPal Editor having gone out to Paris to Sc
cure patterns in advance. About a thousand
pages of reading will be given in 1868, when
the Magazine will be greatly improved. The
terms VIII however remain tJgO dollars a near
to single subscribers To clubs it is cheaper
still, viz I: five copies for 800, eight copies
for $1,000, or fourteen copies for $50 90; as.
tOHtsttiHyly LOU. To every person getting M
club lat these rates, the publisher viii
send-an extra copy gratis. Specimens sent
Qf written tUr) to those wishing to get up
clubs Address, postpaid,
CHARLES j. PETERSON.
sos Chestnut Street. ph;I,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

Fox HUNT,-The lovers of the ..chase,"
as We learn, are in anticipation of rare sport
to come Oft In short time in the neighbour
hood of zoar, between the dogs of Jefferson
and Clarke, in competition with those of
Washington and Frederick counties, Md. A
wager of quite handsome sum is ON the result.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

ing into details Of the scheme of tb.,a 49,.
ciatious these will be contained in The ,Ion
which viii be submitted to THE neetin E' -,
Friday evening next. Ny object has been
to give only general idea of the characte-
OF these organizations. IF have succeeded
IN doing this, have accomplished al that
desire Respectfully submitted,
VIM H TRAVEES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

A MELEE occurred among some freedmen
near the SappiustOn Hotel on Sunday night,
in which one of the party was considerably
bruised absgt the head. Cause, Barley
corn"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

LosT.-Betweeu the Post Office and Car
ter House, on Sunday morning, an envelope
addressed to the Post Master, containing a
circular from the p. o. Department. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the
Post Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

Mr.. MELVIN has received heavy stock
Of new goods at Elk Branch His advcr>
tisement will appear next week. Meantime,
give him call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

THE AMERICAN FARMER for November
Is on our table. AS usual it is filed with in
teresting articles on Agriculture aud Hor,i-
culture. ltis published monthly by Worth
iDgtOn & Lewis, Baltimore, Md, at 81 wear
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-19

hE undsrsigned have this day ntere ed intOreo-
L;,,p Tor The urPose Of tFaHsartIIE All
selling Of REAL ESTATE @"''
THE ADVANTAGES
nh&n We possess arc not snrpssscd by any Agency
IN Nes. rlIginla. Que Of the firm being IN Prnn
Syivania adEerisiHg aud collecting EnE t6i, az
we heToiore invite the owners Of
REAL ESTATE.
MILL PROPERTIES.
HOUSES. LOTS, &c.
I T - Ie I" CalI Il our ofiice in CHARIESToVTN
EtFEKSoS COUNTY. WEST YIRCTNIS' 80
Igt US have correct description Of z,r,r , -
that We may ana Ike quirk sales PP''J =
'. ask AL tbnse who are interested in IN. i'm
OF TINS country, 20 give W. their assist
Of caPtai aud enterprise, by giving us voI,r ls,S
l" AoNeFtlSe ssCALL OR ADDRESS
RICHARDSON 4 Walton
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