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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
ELECTION IN. VIRGINIA,

We invite attention to the order of Gen.
Schofeld to be found on the first page Of our
paper to-day, appOrtiOning that good old State
of Virginia, Cthat once was,) into districts,
for the election of delegates to State Con-
ventiou, and to take the sense of the regis.
tered voters upon the question whether such
Convention shall be held, for the purpose of
establishing constitution and civil govern
ment for the State of Virginia, loyal to the
Union. The election is to be held on the
ODD of October, and we hope may record the
fact that true Virginians are more willing to
become the yielding slaves of power, than
the sycophantic serfs of those who would
but steal their confidence to betray, and with
the syren voice of peace yet fasten the mou-
acles more closely around them. The appor-
tionmeut made is all intended for the benefit
of the radicals and negroes, las the city of Rich
mond and the county of Norfolk, and city of
Portsmouth, ncgroized all over, elect eight
delegates, whilst it requires the large, intel.
ligent and populous counties of Albemarle
Augusta, Loudouu, Frederick, Shenandoah
aud Page. Clarke and Warren, to elect an
equal number! The Leesburg TTashingto.
MAN, very pcrtinently says, in view of the
approaching eleccion:-
"The Hunnicutt party has its ramiications
throughout the State, and desperate effort
will be made to elect delegates of his stamp
from all the counties. Should they succeed.
Virginia will lie in worse condition than
Tennessee, under the reign of the modern
Nero, who rules that unfortunate people"
To prevent this sad condition of things,vote
against any and all conventions, which are
simply intended to make the negro your equal
and master by your own selection, and de-
signed to enslave you by your apparent acqui,
escence. Bear the ills of the present, hard
though they be, rather than fly to those we
wOt not of. Military tyranny is preferable to
abject slavery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
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We request all to heed it. Our expenses are
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continue the paper from week to week unless
our subscribers pay up promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

t9r We learn from the HagerstOwn Nail,
that Dir. Geo. ". Graves. pative of Clarke
county, Va, recently died at Ascension Par
ish, Louisiana, aged ifty-two years, aud leav-
ing behind him an estate valued at SIG. 600.
he emigrsted to Louisiana in 1887, and pre-
viOus to the war was estimated to be worth
s1,5O0,O 600, but the war caused him heavy
losses. He had seven brothers and sisters
residing near Sharrsburg, aud another BROTH
err in Memphis, Tenn, to whom he has left
his entire estate, which is to be equally di-
vided between them
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
From the La Crosse Democrat
Inhuman Outrage On a Negro.

August 2Sth. 1867. n negro deck hand on
the steamer Northern Belle, of tie Whito
Collar Line. one "f the boats owned by ". +.
Davidson Co, was, by order of The aforesaid
Davidson, President oI the line of steamboats,
or one OF his immediate under of6ceIs, most
nhumanly punished as follows:
On the up Trip from Lacrosse to St Paul n
cadGy OF tobacco WAS stolen. Suspicion rest
ed upon negro cabin boy as the thief who.
had taken it. After the boat had gone to St
Paul aud the officer in charge had talked
with Davidson, soon after the boa, had left
port, rope was placed around the neck of
the man. he was suspended from a stanchioD
and with great rope iuhunaulv beaten on
the body Tor some time aud left haneing!
lie was cut down by steward Of the boat
before life was extinct-the boat came down
TO Alma. where the black men empIoved ON
the steamer left, taking with them the half
murdered man, aud the steamer came TO this
port without her cabin crew.
1t is said by the officers inficting the ipbu-
man punishment that the atrociiy was by or
der OF Davidson. from which there was no an.
peal. To- make the punishment more inhumaD-
the partner or bunkmate of the cabin bow
was comTellcd to do the beating under penal
~ of death
W - -DhhIuSOH, ITesldent OF the White
Collar boats. is blatant AboIiiiOnist-a 10y.
al hyP"crite who Froressed great love for the
black man-so loyal that during the war hs
would not allow newsboys TO sell this paper on
his boats unless we wonId change the tone of
the paper aud make it endorse LincoIn's ad-
minIstrarIon-the man who discharged white
i"boreTs, brought several hundred black men
here from the South. aud marched them
through the streets behind baBd-Who
cheated the ignorant ones ont Of their hard
earned wages. aud left them uncared for 20 die
IN the best houses here. aud up river, Of small
p"x-|ho pays money to support churchcs TO
secure church influence. and who has often
Denounced the whipping Of black men South.
NE give the statement Of facts without
other comment than this. If this inhuman
beating had been inflicted on negro in Tex
as or any other portion Of the South. David
son aud others Of that party would have
h""'ed Tor week over the outrage, aud de-
manded general cOnfscation.
SO much tor the Northern Abolition love
Tor the poor negro! Brethren, let us pray
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

THE Peach CRoP of this county is GER
taiDly more prolific the present season than
we have ever heretofore known, aud We hope
our people are making the best uses possible
of SO valuable fruit. Some of the speci>
mems We have seen are not more remarkable
in size than delicious in favor, and those of
Mr.. J. B. Packet of this county. aud Ar
thur Allen, of Clarke, would compare with
the most choice to be seen at the horticulture
al exhibitions of the North The price of
those offered in town for sale, has ranged
from sIOO to SLIGO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

"A difficulty has occurred in Tennessee,
in consequence Ethe provisions ofthe Tenure
of Office bill, which prevents the appointments
of District Attorney. in that State, the
former one having resigned, and the Senate
having failed to confirm several nominations
to-the "fice made by the President The
laws cannot be executed properly. prosecutions
cannot be carried on. and the President
cannot appoint successor to the late incum-
bent This is but small result Of partisan
legislation and want of StatesmanshiP in tbs-
National Legislature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

SENSIBLE IF TRUE.-The New York Post
reports Gen. Grant to have said: That he
would not be President of the United States
if the opportunity we're offered that he was
no politician that he hated politics; that.
so far as reputation and honor were concern
ed, he though. he ought to be satisfied with
what of these he already enjoyed; that hold
ing the Office of President would mar his
present comfort and drag him into the storms
and excitements Of politics that as the Gen
eral of the army he had all the work he could
do, and time enough TO enjoy the comforts of
his family and home and that he. as soldier,
had gained friends enough in the country
without now seeking place where he should
gain no more, but probably lose those whom
he had gained"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

In Richmond, Indiana. recently, three
brothers started to the woods hunting, when
younger brother determined upon going
with them, but the older ones demonstrated
against his going; the younger brother still
kept following them up, when the older ones,
becoming angry. whipped aud beat him to
death. They then concealed the body of their
brother in the woods.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

a QUEER WEDDIN6.-The Hartford Post
relates curious incident near that city
Mrs. Eliza Bsrnsley. young war widow, had
bee" c"uried and won by young lawyer
from Providence. who spent his vacation in
the ne'ghboThO"d. The day for the marrisge
was liked and all the arrangements made, bus
at the appointed hour the bridegroom came
not lie had gone from the town in an early
tram. The bride was discOnsolaie, the friends
outraged. Worse than all. the dinner Was
ge''Ing spoiled by waiting. Seeing this state
OF affairs, one Of the invited guests, = middle
aged farmer who had been a secret adnireT Of
Mrs BarDsley. and whom she had encouraged
before the lawyers advent. stepped up, offer
ed to take the groom's place, and was accept
ed. They were married, ale their dinner, and
promise to make happy couple.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
= Senator Fesscndeu, who in the last Cor

- Senator Fesscnden, who in the last Con-
gress was opposed to impeachment, but has
been charged with changing round since then,
in writing t" friend, speaks thus:
~ have written no letter aud expressed no
opinion on the subject of impeachment. 1t
will be time enough for me to express an
opinion on that subject when the case comes
before me. You are at liberty to contradict
that report. as I do not like to be considered
as giving the lie to all have said in the
Senate with regard to my duties as a senator
in such case"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

- Secretary Wells las ordered a sale in
October of a large number of steamers and
sailing vessels at the New York. Philadelphia,
Boston, Washington aud Norfolk navy-yards,
the government having no further use for
them
Jacob O. Miller, agent, sold the Luther
an PARSONAGE, on Main street, to 3. +. Har-
rison, for $500; subsequently Mr.. II. sold
the property to VIM. Il. Marmaduke for
Sl000.-Shep. Reg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Che County Court Of shennndOnh. hars

= The County Court of Shenandoah, have
recommended TO Gen. SchofcId the appoint
ment of Nathaniel Barton. to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of James G. Fravei,
the hate clerk of the Court. Mr.. i. is
worthy gentleman, and Us well qualified as
any other in the county, who can take the
prescribed oath.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

DEATH OF PAsToR.-The Rev. James
r. Hughes, the Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in Martinsburg, died on yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock, as the Rev Mr. Hop
kips of this town has been informed. by tel
egraph, at the hour of putting our paper to
press. Mr.. Hughes was native of Cumber-
land county. Va, and though in bad health
for some time past, had filed most acceptably
the charge of Martinsburg for the last two
years. He leaves a family, each member of
whom is at this time on bed of sickness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

Other items. such as paper weights, cork.
screws cords, erasers, leather busters. chamois
skins. folders, pen wipers, blank books, ink
stands, eyelet machines. pamphlet cases, copy
books, paper files, pen racks, stationary cases,
gold pens, dies, key rings, match cases, fluid,
silk taste, card cases, memorandum books,
combs, cologne, soap, pOmade, toilet powder,
lemons, are scattered through the book, in
quantities sufficient to supply all their friends
or set nm variety stores in the country. In
the House the rule allows each member so
much for stationary. to be paid in stationary
or money, as he ch"oscS hui stationary is iur>
nished in addition for all Committees. and the
practice is for members to supply themselves
from that furnished tn Committees and then
take allowance. This is a fair specimen of
the manner in which the people are robbed
by Radical Congress. Every Congressman
who has twelve children Of course wants twelve
penknivcs, and pens and pencils in like pro
portion The items enumerated would excite
a lively sense of the ludicrous did they not
provoke feeling of disgust and Indignation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

~ The "ElmvoOd Cemetery" at Shep-
herdstOwn, is to be dedicated on Saturday
next. 18th inst. The clergy aud citizens
generally are invited to be present
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

rS- Our old friend to the Spirit" Mr.
VIM. Bowen of ShepherdstOwn, has shown
the editor of the Register a peach grown
in his garden. which weighed 10! ounces
If any of our friends hereubouts can heat this,
let them bring 'em along.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

ERASMUS JOHNSON. a noted brick-nason.
died recently in Winchester, aged about So
years. he was well known to many of our
citizens, having worked here as long as thir-
~ years ago, and then regarded as he was till
the day of his death, the fastest workman in
the State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

SUPERVISORS COURT.-At the meeting
of the Board of Supervisors on Monday #
last week, 10Th inst, the following, among
other less important proceedings to our read.
ers, were acted upon =
Ordered that Thomas Rutherford be author
lied to sell small parcel of land belonging to
the Berryville and CharIestown turnpike. near
Nippon, to the best interest OF the county and
turnpike.
Ordered. that the Jail committee be allowed
500 each for their services
james Earnshaw offered his resignation IS
road surveyor Of Harper's Ferry Township,
which rejected.
Ordered, that the road surveyor Of Charles
town Township open the road leading from
ShcPF erdstOwn to Charlestown, near Charles
town.
Ordered; that 4. Nunnamaker road survey
or of Osburn Township. receive two orders
for $3.50 each out Of the funds of said Town
ship.
Ordered, that the suit brought by the Board
against Joseph Crane. be stayed for the
present until the said Crane can notify his
deputies.
Ordered, that A. McIntire road surveyor of
Averill Township receive an order for 5000
out of the road funds of said Township.
Ordered. that supervisor Turner have
bridge built over Everetts run at I,ler's mill
and report the cost Of same to the Board. and
to be paid for ont of the road funds Of Charles
town Township.
Ordered, that the committee appointed to
have the wall built around the Jail receive or
der for $1,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

"PRIDE OF THE SoUTH"-The pride of
the South has been supposed to consist of her
gallant men and lovely women. but Of late it
has been ascertained to reside in superior
brand of tobacco, fine lot of which may be
found at the tobacco establishment of N. s.
BRowN, at the old stand of J. Il. Haines, of
this town. Having tested the article, we
speak knowingly. We have also sampled
some of his smoking tobacco, and are pre-.
pared to say that it is decidedly the best that
we have ever had the privilege of smoking.
Call soon as he has but small lot of If,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24


From the Shepherdstowu Register of
Saturday last, we copy the following local
items:-
The new Cemetery prepared by the Re
formed Church of this place, was duly CON
scented, as previously appointed. on Saturday
last, the l4th inst. The assembly convened
first in the Church, in the rear of which the
ground is located, when the Rev l.. h. Hig.
bee, ID. d. OF the Theological Seminary at
Mereersburg, Va, IN place of Rev Dr. Har-
baugh, the Orator, who was first chosen but
who, on account of a severe illness. could not
be present, delivered the discourse for the oc
casIon. which was very appropriate, able aud
impressive and listened to with the most mark
ed attention by very large and Interesting
audience. Immediately after the speaker had
concluded the assembled cOncnurse proceeded
to the grounds which were awnifiug the pious
prayers and benedcti0n Of the Church before
they would receive into their safe and Deace-
tul bosom the sacred remains of the sainted
dead, where the Pastor at the Congregation
assisted by the Rev. Dr. T. G. Apple. Of Mer
cersburg College. and by the membership of
the Church who took part in the beautiful
responsive service that was used. consecTsted
in formal way the proposed restimg-place
under the name Of Church Hill Cemetery
here is but one opinion in regard to this
Cemetery; it is naturally beautiful. and by
the aid Of art can be made most beautiful.
The remains of Rev. Anspach Of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, who died at
his residence in Baltimore on the morning Of
Tuesday last the 18th instant, were brought
to this place for iDteTment on Wednesday
Hfa.rT 81, = ID y ! n
The funeral services took place at 4 =. ". aud
we're largely attended by his relatives and
friends. The Rev. DIR. McCron of the First
Lutheran Church Of Baltimore delivered on
the occasion an appropriate and eloquent
discourse, and was followed bv the Rev. DR..
Andrews in few happy and impressive re.
marks. The services at the grave we're con-
Quoted by the Rev. MIR. Campbell. pastor of
the Lutheran Church. And thus has ter
minated the earthly history OF one who had a.
tanned an honorable name in mis- denomination
as an author, divine and successful minister
OF the Gospel He was in the 18th year Of
his age.
"A severe and painful accident happened
cOlored boy named Tom Lee, aged about
Is years. on Monday last. by having one Of
his legs broken above the ankle and his thigh
fractured, cause by being thrown from
horse. Under the treatment Of our physi.
clans, he is doing as well as can be expected.
&C. D. McClincy. AuctiOueer, sold a.
Public Sale. for Henry Berry aud b. F.
Harrison, Special Commissioners. at Martins
burg. on Monday last. the Farm of the late
David IIensell. in Berkeley county, containing
230 acres. improved. for the sum of SCI so
per acre. Purchaser, DIR. Hunter.
Henry NJ. Lyons has purchased the
building at present in his occupancy and used
as Sadler Shop, on Main Street. with
small Lot attached, Of j. v. UndeIdOuk, for
the sum Of $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
How Republican Congressman Deplete
the Treasury.

The corruption of the Radical cabal, call
ing itself Congress, at Washington. snrpass-
es all human understanding aud experience.
Not satisfied with creating new offices and in
creasing salaries all over the country, that
body raised the pay Of its own members to ST.
900 year, which is at the rate OF Sl4 day
for every day in the year, and probably more
than $50 day for the actual time employed.
This is exclusive of the plumber which every
Congressman expects to secure during the
session. The character and amount of the
plumber may be judged by the following items
taken from the Senate Miscellaneous Docu-
ment No. 53, Thirty Congress, second
session, which is detailed statement of pay.
ments from the fund of the Senate, for the
year ending December 3, 1865, published in
accordance with an act passed in 1912, and
certified by j. W. FOruey, Secretary of the
Senate:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

LAND SALE.--Mr. John ". Hurst sold
during the last week his allotment Of that
valuable estate in this county. known as "Ha.
zlefeld," and formerly the property of the
late Judge Tucker, consisting of I6O acres
to Mr.. John Burns, for $4,000. or $50 per
acre. 1t has no improvements other than
tenant house, just newly erected in neat
and substantial manner. by Mr. J. G. Holmes,
of this town. 1t speaks we'll for the indus.
try. energy and enterprise Of Mr. Burns. that
he is almost the only lame farmer who has
had "e'Ve enough to venture so large an in
veStment since the war, but We predict for
him that "where there's will there s a way. :"
as he knows no such word as fail, as his sue
cess in much more hazardous enterprises 10
the past have so clearly demonstrated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

Henry NJ. Lyons has purchased the
building at present in his occupancy and used
as a Sadler Shop, on Main Street. with a
small Lot attached, Of j. " UndeIdOnk, for
the sum Of $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

Coop SuccEss.-A company of four of
cur citizens visited HarPer's Ferry one day
last week, for the purpose of testing the truth
of which we have heard much. whether or
not there was really '.bnss" in the Potomac
river. Though as anglers none of them
claimed to be disciples of thpt renowned old
fisherman, Isaac Walton, yet properly ac.
coutred they east their nets. or rather lines,
Immediately below the bridge at the con-
junction of the Shenandoah and Potomac.
and their patience and perseverance was soon
rewarded by string of thirty as fine bass.
the real simon-pures, as were ever drawn
from their native element. From the rapid
increase of this fish. it is, confidently believed
the Potomac will soon abound with them in
numbers so prolific, as to compare almost
with the herring shoals on tide. water. None
have ns yet been caught in the Shenandoah
Will some one give us a reason for this. when
these fish are in numbers at its very mouth !?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

Al. To enable the board If cdUcn ton Of any tow
ship Ia provide school houses and grounds, fuTni
ture. fixtures and apprnda-"s. AMI keep the same
in GOO order and repair, pursuant to the thirty
seventh SECTION, and to pay III" principal md in-
tcT"st of al hams made uTSua to the fort third
section, they may annually levy Il tax on the pro-
any one Yea the rate Ot fifty cents On every hun
dr"d dollars valuation thereof, according to the
latest assessment Ut the same for SInte and county
taxation.
A. Thc proceeds Of tho taxes so levied, Of school
houses and sites gold. at all dona tons dcvses nd
btqu'Sts applicable to any OF the purposes men.
TONED in the proceeding section and al any loan
that may be mad" for ouch purposes. shalt Cousti.
tute special fund to b" called Ire building fund to
be Appropriated exclusively to the said puTpossa
q. The board Of education of any tOwnshi NAV
borrow money on the credit Of the building fund
for any of the purposes mentioned in the thirty
seventh scCtlOH; but such loans shall at no time
amount in the aggrC gate to more than can be GA i'll
by levy ut the rate of fifty cents per hundred dol
lars per for five successive years OF the a =.
Grssed vaIusti"n of the property taxable in the
township. Ifany loan hc, made ia Cuntravention
of this provision, such loan shall nevertheless be
valid.
1t may not be unintcresting to some Of our
readers to know who constitute this Board of
Education. The law provides that it shall
be composed of the school commissioners
and the township clerk, and We suppose the
law in this respect has been complied with.
We understand that the commissioners for
this township are Messrs. John G. Cockrell,
Thomas johnson aud Gideon Leiscnring-
We present their names in no malicious spir-
it; if their conduct is defensible. our cOl>
umns are open to them; if it is not, we do
the community service in exposing their
administration.