Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-21

The eight-hour disturbances at Chicago
and elsewhere in Illinois, seems to be ap-
preaching close, so far as lawless violence is
concerned. The demand for ten hours nav
for eight hours work is universally refused
by employers, and the majority of the latter
insist that the former schedule of labor re-
main undisurbcd. An immense amount of
proposed building in Chicago, ia reported
abandoned in consequence of the existing de-
rangement of labor and prices.
"A taking young lady in Cincinnati was
caught with aboHt $500 worth of silk dress
patterns, hosiery, etc., which she had purloin-
ed and secreted under her skirts On ac>
count of her respectable" connections the
store-keeper allowed her to 60 on her way re,
joicing.
The Alexandria Gazette says The press
and politicians of the North seem to be dee9
ly exercised about the progress of parties in
this section. The Southern States, bv the
admission of a new element extending the
basis Of representation, will have larger
vote in the popular branch of Congress than
they ever had They may, therefore, hold
the balance OF power upon all questions con-
corning which there may be a division be-
tween the North and tie West.
The dedication of the new granite Ma
will be performed on the most extensive scale
and with the most imposing ceremonies.
The day will be public holiday in the CITY,
and preparations will be made by the 1nasons
to entertain 10000 visiting brethren. Pre- 81
dent johnson and General Grant have accept
ed invitations, and are expected
ELooUENT.-There was largo meeting
of the citizens OF Salem, last week, to de-.
nounce an unWarranted attack .bv parties un-
known, on colored man. Several kind
speeches were made. Claiborne Scott, col
Ored, said 81 have no people but the Southern
people, no State but Virginia ~
by an arrangement recently made,
whereby connection is effected at Upper
vile, passengers can travel on alternative
days between Winchester and Alexandria in
stages
The Old Commonwealth learns, that the
new mail Contractors OH the Valley road have
sold out contract, good will, 80 horses and 6
coaches to A. d. Trotter l. Bro, who will
continue to run two daily lines on the route
In Jackson county, Indiana, fourteen
murders have been committed within the last
eighteen months, and robberies, arson aud
other crimes without number. Why has not
the county and State been placed under mil
itary rule?
The Wilmington papers report the case
of man named NJ J.. Adder, a native of
Philadelphia, who has for some time past been
engaged in the manufacture of whiskey in
Wilmington, and who was detected on Thurs
day last in an attempt to "defraud the Treas,
ury: of the revenue tax, amounting to some
$4,000 or $4,000.
VIRGINIA STocKs.-Virginia stocks in
New York last week were quoted as follows
Virginia coupons, 6's, S66; Virginia ex>cou
Pons, S45.5o; Virginia registered, new, $50
The WHEAT CRoP.-The Washingtor
| Star says that information received at tn,
Agricultural Department from all sections o.
the country shows that the wheat crop thi
season will be the finest produced in thi
country for many years.
Man and wife, like verb and nominative
should always agree.