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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
Newspaper Troubles in Tennessee.

Col. Galloway, editor of the Memphis
A0alanche, having been committed to prison
by VIM Hunter, Judge of the Criminal Court
of Memphis, on charge of contempt, his
wife assumes, in the following card, editorial
charge and conduct of that excellent paper.
The card OF this accomplished and high-splrlt-
ed lady is marked by fearless and outspOken
regard for truth, while she does not in the
least trausgress the strictest limits of female
delicacy and decorum. We commend the
example of this brave and noble woman to the
admiration of our readers, in these degenerate
and violent days, when 10 freeman is allowed
to speak through the columns of any paper,
without incurring the malevoleuee and ylo-
lence Of individual offenders, or the perseou-
ton of infamous men in power. The follow
ingappears at the head of the editorial column
in the issue of Monday :-LynchJHrg Re-
publican.
"Twenty-siz years ago, I gave my girllsh
heart to the husband whose name l proudly
own. We have lived through adversely and
prosperity, but in whatever condition our lots
have been cast calumny has never dared to
assail my husbands name. Notwithstanding
this fact, he was yesterday torn from his little
family and is now prisoner in the county
jail but, thank God, he is a prisoner without
a crime. He has been torn from his home
for the ofense Of exercising the rights which
are his by the laws of the land. 70 free
country a free press is as indispensable as light
is to day. 1t is, in fact the sun of tho social
and political system from which emanate the
healthy influence which produce vitality,
strength and fertility. For exercising rights
which the Constitution guarantees, my nus
| band has been incarccrated in jail. Not only
my prayers, but the prayers Of all good peO-
pie of both sexes will follow him in his prison
| cell. | shall not speak unkindly of the man
who has sought to degrade my husband and
| has brought unhappincss upon two families.
! But as the principal editor aud the local editor
| have both beeu arrested, and no freeman is
| allowed to speak through the columns of the
| IAralunche, there is no other alternative left
| but for me to assume the position forced upon
me by the prosecutions and mistortunes which
despotism always brings upon the noble and
the brave y preCOncerted arrangement has
been made to crush out the paper. It cannot
be done. During the incarceration of my
husband and Mr. Campbell, l am constrained
to take charge of the paper, and can be found
at the editorial rooms Of the 4UGlenchc, and
if men are not brave enough to defend their
rights and their liberties l trust the paper,
of the next ten days, will prove that there is
one woman ready to defend the rights and the
liberties which weak and tinlid men seem dis
posed to yield.
"FANNY 3. GALLAwAY."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
Closing Scenes Of the Tying Case.


a New York letter to the Philadelphia
Ledger thus describes the conclusion of the
Tying case, which eliminated in the public
admonition of the offending clergyman by
Bishop Potter, at the Church of the Trans
iguration, in New York, On Saturday. The
Ledger correspondent says
A dense crowd was present, and number
of policemen were on hand to Keep down ex-
element and preserve order. After the usu-
al morning prayer, Rev. Mr.. Tying took the
position assigned to him and listened to the
Bishops admonitiou, which was read from
printed slips. 1t is lengthy document, and
would occupy about two columns of the Led
ger.
The Bishop said the duty devolving upon
him was painful one. i was so, not be-
cause he deemed the law of the church which
has been violated harsh or unreasonable, nor
on account of any want of fairness in the pro-
cSedings which had led to this result, but be-
cause of the grief which he felt in finding
himself constrained to utter words of ceusure,
where he would so gladly speak words Of low
ing commentators
At the conclusion of the admonitoin there
was quite scene, which is thus described
The Rev. DR.. Tying, Sr.. rose to read a
written protest. He said: Right Reve:
rend-"
The rector Or, Houghton) began at the
same moment to read the prayers in the in
stitution office, commencing "0h, Almigh-
ty, who has built thy Church on the founda-
ton of the Apostles and Prophets, &C.
The Bishop, turning to DR.. Houghton, said
with an emphatic wave ofhis7hand, $50 on,
go on"
The Rev. DR.. Tying then ceased reading,
but remained standing
At the conclusion Of the prayer the Bish-
op pronounced the blessing. As he was
about to retire, the Rev. DR.. Tying advanced
and handing him the protest, which the
Bishop, bowling received.
After the Bishop and CIergymen had re-
tired, an excited crowd gathered around DR..
Tying, Jr.; some wished him to advance to
the altar and make an address, others wished
to shake hands with him, and others still
Missed loudly. The police officers promptly
iutertered and prevented tumult.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
An Act Of Cruelty

Mr.. Bonner, of the New York Lcc1ycr, is
certainly excusabe for turning an honest
penny by setting Mr.. Grant, the father of the
General Of that name, at work, to puff into
emiuencc his son. But Bonner has much to
answer for, in beguiling from a respectable
obscurity an innocent old gentleman, and
inducing him to display his egotism and gar
rulity in the futile attempt to make great
man out Of & very ordinary boy. If the father
had sufficient power of discerrmcnt to see in
his son Ulysses, the germs Of greatness, why
did he not give him better situation than
that Of porter in his leather store in Galena
at a salary Of forty dollars a month"; small
pittancc tor Il man with family? The elder
Grant boasts Of having been able to give each
ofhis children SO, 600, after retaining enough
to support himself and family in at least
comfortable circumstances. Why. then, did
he not, out of that abundance, give to the
great and brilliant Ulysses, the small sum Of
three hundred dollars, to enable him to pur~
chase au outfit, when he was offered the COM
missions OF lieutenant, colonel? Why was
it that it was leiC for former partner Of the
elder Grant, Il. \. Collins, ESQ, to furnish
the means for procuring that outfit, after the
positive refusal Of the father and brother to
advance him dollar for that purpose? We
would respectfully suggest that the least said
on subject like this BY the relatives of Cen
Cral Grant, with view to improve his chances
for the Presidency, will be the most easily
mended. y judicious "retcence" is very
good thing in its place Gsvch,nd II,lfIl-
dcuicr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
sgy~ Our readers will excuse the scarcity


SG~ Our readers will excuse the scarcity
of editorial matter in this issue, as We were
absent on business connected with the paper,
in Baltimore, until a few hours before going
to press.
In our intercourse with those III that city
whose, facilities for obtaining reliable intor-
nation and forming correct conclusions are
supposed to be of favorable character, we
found that the impression was pretty general
that the trial of Mr.. JOHNSON, now about
commencing, will result in his conviction un-
der the articles preferred, and as conse>
ouence, his removal from position. To such
an extent does this impression prevail that
its influence IS greatly felt on every business
interest. There is an evident want Offaith in
ANYTHING like justice on the part of the radi-
cal tribunal before which the Presidents case
is to be heard, and even those who would
otherwise condemn the movement, assert that
impeachment has become an Imperative ne
cessity for the future success of the radical
party. Eyerythingis to be made subservient
to this SUGGESTIVE clamors of the New Eng
land hounds being more potent with the ia
collins who enjoy official position, than any
sense of Justice, or even the prospective de-
struction of the business interests Of the
country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

THE LAND WE LovE.-Thc March num-
Der of The Land He Love contains seven
teen articles, from able writer's, representing
eight Southern States. Among the poetic
contributors, in this number, are Mrs. Mar
garet j. Preston, DIR. L. Q. Ticknor, Judge
y. j. Requicr, and j. Augustine Signaigo.
Among the prose writer's are, Rev. DR.. Dab~
ney, Miss Porter, Gen Hodge, Hon. II. w.
Ravencl, L. c. De Leon, Esq, &c. Soldiers
will feel an interest in the two military arti-
clcs in this number, the lovers o% fiction in
the two thrilling stories, agriculturaists in
the article on Japan Clover, literary men in
the article on Mr.. Dickens Readings, and
the whole country in the account Of the
Burning Of Columbia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
" The Men to Recon struCt Virginia"

Joseph Ferguson, very respectable young
colored man, delivered lecture last night,
at Hilard's Hall on the subject which stands
at the head of this paragraph. He contended
that to Go this great work as it should be
done, men Of ability, experience and states
manship, must be placed in the positions oc-
cupied by the incompetcnts now at work at
the Capitol. He said truly that neither the
respectable white men Of this city, nor the
better class of colored men, were rePresen-
ted by the delegates returned to the cOnven-
ton. 1t could not be claimed that Hunni-
cut, Underwood and Morrissey, represented
single respectable white man in the city;
and that such ignorant people as Lewis Lind
say and Joe Cox certainly did not represent
the intelligent and respectable portion Of the
colored people.
He was particularly severe on the "carpet
bag politicians who had rushed to Virginia
and had procured seats in the convention by
humbuging and Loncyfuggliug ignorant ne
erCes IN the country districts. He de-
nouuced the efforts Of men from New York
and Massachusetts, and Vermont and Penn
sylyauia to Gisirauchise the best white gen
tlcmen in the State, and said if the illustri-
Gus lrglnians, whose statues adoTn the mons
ument Oh the square, could look on the ac-
tons and dcings Of the "carpct bag" men in
the convention they would be, like other
Virginia gentleman, filed with unutterrablc
disgust.
Several negro members were present, but
left before the lecture was concluded. One
Of the "carTct bags was also on hand and
sat it out. Ferguson did very we'll indeed
for lis first effort. lie will continue bis lee
turc for several wecks.-Rjchmo"I Eng.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
Closing Scenes Of the North Carolina
CONVENTIONAL Dance in the Con-
VGntion !

RALEIGH March 1.-THE constitutional
convention adjourned today. The closing
scenes last night and to>day were very dis
creditablc. After the ceremony Of signing
the constitution was gone through with, the
Conservatives, having refused to sign it, re-
tired from the hall.
The capitol bell was ordered to be rung in
honor Of the event. The floor of the hall
was cleared, aud the black and white Radi-
Gals Joined hands in a circle and commenced
a sort of corn field dance, singing John
Browns body" and We'll hang Jeff Davis
on sour apple tree" While this latter
song was being sung, young rebel spectator
cried Three cheers for JEFF Davis" which
were given with a will by few people in
the lobby and galleries. This occasioned a
momentary jar, but the Conventions hllarity
went on until it was exhausted.
To-day. after passing several unimportant
ordinances, as the time for adjournment had
not arrived outsiders were called on for
speeches. Among the speakers was a Gene
raj LittIefeld, of Wall street, New York, who
it is said, had quite a hand in manipulating
the financial schemes of the convention.
The General made Qualification speech. and
closed by calling on the members to aid him
in singing John Browns body" which was
done. Other speeches and songs of the same
character followed, and the exhibition. closed
at II o'clock, subject to the call Of the presi-
dent of the convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

LoNGEvITY.-Miss Margaret NJ. TYLER.
daughter of the late John Tyler, died at
Locust Hill, near Aide, in Loudoun county.
on the 25th of February, in the 95th- year of
her age. The deceased was one of six maiden
sisters, five of whom were born and ended,
their days at advanced ages, under the same
roof. The other still survives in the same
house in which they were born, in the 9Sth
year of her age. The sister who has just de-
parted enjoyed, to within ten 1ninuetes of her
death, all her faculties, not even requiring.
the use of spectacles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

PENDLEToN VS.. BELMoNT.-The Pendle-
ton men here are beginning to talk pretty
plainly to Mr.. belmont and his friends in
Wall street. They say the feeling at the
West just now IS, Peudleton or nobody.
They think too, that Mr. Belmont has too
deep and direct personal interest in the
management of the business of the foreign
bondholders to be a safe manager-in chief of
the Democratic National Committee at this
crisis. An effort therefore will be made to
induce him to resign; but as there is aDoth~
err powerful interest at work within the par
ty to keep him just where he is. to resist
the financial vagaries Of the Western Democ-
racy, it remains to be seen what will come Of
it.-LHiZa9eIohia Ledger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
The Affair at the Residence Of Mr. J. S.
Moon.
Moon


The Albermarle ''ghOst" has raised the ire
Of the editor Scottsyille Register, who dis
courses as follows in Saturdays issue
The cowardly miscrcant who, laying aside
the character Of ghost, undertook to play,
theatrically, the role Of assassin at the resi-
dcnce of Mr.. Moon on Sunday last, (about
the middle of the day in the absence Of both
Mr.. NJ. and his eldest son, shall not be graft
fed by having his feats on that occasion
chroniclod in the Register. This creature
is evidently, an admirer Of the hOrse-thef
heroisln taught in the lowest literature ofthe
times. 1t is consoling to believe his vile pro-
pensities will not long permit him to dctraud
the gallOws Of It's due, however cunuingly
he may contrive for the present. by cOnsOrt-
ing with negroes, to vent his low malice to-
wards Mr. Moon without exposing himself
to danger. The base enmity which leads him
to take revenge by terrifying women and
children, instead Of seeking an open, manly
and fair contest, classes him as one Of the
lowest Of his species, whoever the individ-
ual may be. Or if under a weight Of infamy
too heavy to lift, or by birth. education, and
training incapable Of manly feelings and gen
tlemanly association, lie is, without malicious
motive, only seeking to win notoriety, in
place Of fair reputation, which he feels is be-
yond his reach, he should reflect that char
acters described in paper backed novels and
periodicals never had real existence. and it
Is impossible for him to figure otherwise be-
fore our matter-Of-fact, ry-day world, than
as w-bred, vulgar criminal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

FOREMAN BLowETu.- Boremans name,
says the Register, was yesterday added to
the list Of guberhatorial donkeys that have
shown their knowledge of their masters crib
by brayiDg in behalf Of Congress. Colfax
conveyed to the House Of Representatives
the Governors assurance that West Virginia
was ready to take the war-path to make Ben.
Wade President. Along with the Lcgisla-
ture our Executive seems to forget that, when
muster day comes, in spite Of registration
laws and test oaths, ga mans man for a.
that" and that a voting majority may hap
pen to be militia minority. Imagine Bore
man calling out the State troops to fight for
Congress when he annually AYERS that the
Federal forces are necessary to execute the
laws in a time of peace. The militia on
which he fears to rely for disfranchisemeut
purposes, would be handy tools in the in
parchment business, wouldn't they ?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
STOCK AND FARMING UTENSILS

Consisting of
Six frst-rntc work Horses three of them Bar
shear Leaders. and ono OF them young Mare.
Sixteen head of Cattle three Of Them No. Mich
Cows, two Of them fresh and the others coon will
be fine Durham Bull;
Two Brood Sows, Twelve head OF Stook Uogs;
A lot OF Sheep;
About Fifty two Acres of WHEAT in tie ground >.
subject 10 n rent of one-third.-
a frst-rate tive. horse Wagon, one-horsc do;
Barshear Pioughs; Two-horsc do. four Single
and three Double Shovel Ploughs;
Corn CovCrcr, two Harrows;
One new Cast-Iron Cane Mil-1Nrgczt size;
Wagon aud Plough Gears, Wheat Brill;
good Saddle, Set of buggy Harness;
Cutting Box, Shuvels, MaIt6cks, Forks, Axes,
Hoes, &c, also a lot OF HAY. and quantity Of
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
embracing Mahogany Sofa; Mahogany Book Gaze
and Secretary combined; Wardrobe; Tables :;
Chairs, Ten plate and Parlor Stoves with va ricty
Of other things too tedious to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-Six Months credit on alp
sums above Sos bond and approved security with.
interest from datci but interest will be IL
notes are promptly paid at maturity. All sums Of
$40 and under Cash. No property to be rcm"vct'
until settled for. J. W hIcGINNIS
March T.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

TREASURE EoUYD.-A gentleman from
Hanover informs US that widow lady. resfi-
ing near Ashland, was rewarded Saturday by
the finding of 4 treasure valued at over 81. 800
During the latter part Of the war, when Han
over was so frequently subjected to the visits
of raiders, this lady placed in an earthen pot
three gold watches, with chains attached, be-
longing respectively to herself and TWO daugh-
tiers; five plain gold rings, two ditto breaches,
nine ditto sleeve buttsns, a gold snuff box, one
dozen silver table spoons, one dozen tea spoons,
a silver Urn, teapot, cream jar aud sugar dish
andseveral hundred dollars in $50 gold pieces
The jar was buried at night, very hurriedly,
and the place marked, as it was thought, in a
most unmistaEabIe manner Since the termi-
nation Of the war every effort to find the trea-
sure has proved unsuccessful until last Satur-
day, when strangely enough the hiding place
was discovered by dog, who ran a mole into
hole, which led directly to the earthen jar. 1t
is somewhatrenlarkable that the lady kept the
burial Of thcjar profound secret. save among
the members of her own immediate family.
Our informant states that there was great
rejoicing in the household, On Saturday.
I5tcLnloHl Enquirer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
NEGRO SUFFRhCE.

\ proposition was, few days ago, before
shc State Senate Of Pennsylvania to amend
the constitution of that Commonwealth so as
to allow negroes to vote. It was voted down.
Only fourteen Senators voted for it, while
sixty four voted against it. The Senate is a
Radical body, and for its conduct in this
matter, is thus noticed by the New York In
dependent (Rad):
1.-The Republican majority acted in base
and cowardly manner, bringing disgrace upon
The Radicals have no objection to forcing
negro suffrage on other communities than
those to which they belong It is good
thing at a distance, very offensive at home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
NeW Hamnshire.

We are at last able to present to our read>
ers the almost complete returns of the New
Hampshire election, and in spite of the dis
patches claiming the reelection of Hartman
by an increased majority, We are now able
to show that the Democracy hsye really made
large gains. n Hampshire, since 1856, has
never been carried by the Democrats. The
State has gone Republican by the following
maiorities for the past twelve years
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

PIE MUSICAL ADvoCATE.-Thiss splendid
Musical and Literary Monthly for March is
gu our table. Itcontains nine pieces Of Piano
and Sacred Music, and twenty-five pages Of
choice musical and miscellaneous reading
matter, thus giving more music and reading
matter than any musical journal in the United
States. Its beautifully printed; and, we do
not hesitate to say, is worthy Of place in
the country, Subscribe for it Terms =
1925 per annum; single copies, 10. cents
Address, Kieffcr c lohr, Singers len, Rock
ingham county, Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

Heavy freshets are occurring all through
the West. Bridges have been carried of,
extensive laud-slides have taken place at va
rious points, and immense damage done.
The telegraph lines have Jccn thrown down
by the storms.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

CHEAP WHIsKEY MARHET.-It is 4 matter
of surprise to great number Of citizens how
low the rates are at which whskey is sold in
this city. It is stated, on authority, and with
good ground for the assertion, that the cxhilu-
rating fluid is at present sold il this market at
81 per gallon-a price considerably less than
the tax imposed by act Of Congress. Illicit
manufacture is, Of course, the cause assigned,
and this practice is pursued, it is said, even
under the eyes of government employees who
if not themselves engaged in the manufacture
Of the article, connive at its production and
realize a rich harvest thereGrom Distilleries.
when seized by the government authorities,
are placed in the hands of keepers until the
sale of the property is effected, which is post
poned until such time as those in the ring de-
eide upon. During the interval the manQfac-
ture Of whiskey takes place. In this manner
it is estimated that between 20 ,O0Oand 80 900
gallons of whiskcy are manufactured daily in
this city. Some startling disclosures will
shortly be made to the Treasury Department
in relation to the mutter.-N. \ Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
-Forney's last story is as follows, aat

none will deny that it is a whopper:
That distinguished Democrat, Col. John
S. Mosby, who frequently visits Washington
for the purpose of consulting with his friends
on the impending crisis, has been marshalI-
ing his troopers in the counties bordering
the District of Columbia preparatory to q
sudden visit to the Radicals in the Capitol.
Information of his proceedings having been
laid before our military 4 uthorities, it is now
thought the gallant colonel will defer his
call to a more convenient season"
This is certainly the biggest lie that ever
Forney invented, but is is by such talsehoods
that the Radical conspirators are seeking to
re-inhame Northern passion and prejudice
against the South.-LynchJuy Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

The American silver coins, which peo-.
pie SO rarely soc, are circulating in such,
great numbers in Canada that they are
drug on the market sT,OOO,O 600 of these
coins are now circulating in Canada, and the
Canadians are anxious to get rid of them.
and impose duty of 10 per cent on further
importatioas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

Ey- The knights of st. Patrick celebrated
their seventh annual anniversary in New York
on Tuesday evening at the Astor house. John
Mitchell presided on the occasion, and among
the letters from the absent invited guests was
the following from our beloved citizen, Gencr-
ul Robert L. Lee
LEXINGTON, VA, March II, 1868.
Dear Sri regret that it will not be in
my power to attend your banquet. With due
appreciation Of the honor conferred by your
invitation, am,
Yours, with great respect,
II. Z. LEE.
This letter was received with great APP
plause, and three cheers were called for the
writer, and giyan with will.