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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28
WATCHES, JEWELRy, &c.

CUCKOO CLoCRs-oUR PATENT AND MANuFAc.
y tue better snd cheaper than imported; wholesale
avenue corner Fourteenth sse,, and Bs Eighth avenue
corner Jwonty.siXth street.
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COASTWISE sTFAMSUIPs

TOR bFRMUDA.-THE Al EXTREME CIIpPFR STEA M,
snip ah kee esgang master carrying the United states
na ne anne MAJ mails viii sail Tor the port
nepemocr H. At r. NJ from pier 2 river two,
trips per month un further freight or passago
having superior accommodations apply 10 " f"e''
GARDNER X HARVEY, Agents,
80 South WuiaIa .treet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28

A. Il Inst. R.-So LETTERS hA0Ai'A" ''N0' 'A'' i'TH
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PROPOSALS..
POLITICAL.

trH wARD.-AN INFORMAL MELTING OF THE
democratic and conservstive citizens Fourteenth ward
will be held NJ robes Han, "a Prince street. Friday night
August - ococki 10 perfect thorough
ths campaign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28

, POLITICAL BANNER PAINTERS
n. and Flag Manufacturers,
HOJER GRAHAM, "a DUANE STREET. near Broadway,
Banners for all parties ready painted and order.
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A BEAUTIFUL NEW BORN BABE FOR ADOPTION.
IA Call at No. Beach street.
DEAR ECHo-wRIrE AT ONCE, No,.HING DOUBT.
~ Ing nothing fearing, 70 your waiting and faithful
Y ".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28

FASHION COURsE.-TROTTING.-F AUGUST
~ AT O'Clock stake of $3.50 mile heats, best IN O. TO
harness. according to rules of track Col Dckeys enters g
d. X. Prescott Mr. sayres br Mary sayres; D.
n. (of br st. NaugatAugh J. Daman enters c. G.
Dandy; A. Q. WhitsOn enters c. z. Charley.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28

years; daily; beautiful Teeth 81 silver Set, sin
old Sets bought JAY NILLERS, l.5 Grand street. near
broadway; HENRY VILLERS, 26o Grand st., BoweTy
TEgfORARy SETS or TEETH SO AND 80; PERMA.
nent sets, with gums $40 and Slb Gail eramiue
fore engaging elsewhere Teeth hllcd With gold, sl ~
Sixth avenue, near Thirteenth street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
DIED.

In Martinsburg, the soth nit. ELLA ROSE.
infant daughter Of J. Baker and Mary X. keartott,
aged days
Al her residence in Berkeley county. ON the 9Th
milf Mrs. RUHANA SoUTHWOOD,,I IN the dIih
year of her age
At his residence near Brucetown, in Frederick
county ON Saturday. November 2lst. 1868, MIR.
WILLIAM DAWES lin the 18th year OF his age
;dent of this county, where he sustained the repu
tation of IN honest, upright man. In 1874 he con-
nected him sell with the NJ. e. Church. OF which he
remained faithful and acceptable member to the
time Of his DEATH For the past three four years
of his life he bad been martyr to affection, SUI
fering intensely at all times. yet bearing bis afc-
tious with meekness and fortitude, that told how
deeply fixed within his heart that faith which
sustained him through all, even to the last trying
hour From the earliest period of his christian iiie
when he first felt the power of Christie redeeming
faith and the fixedness OF his purpose and with him
he carried about the evidences of the power OF re-
deemi Dg grace. He was particularly attached to
the class room, and his soul seemed moved with I'M
usual warmth whenever he heard sung :he hymn
s.Ere since by faith saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme.
And snail be till I die;
Then in PC bserA swcctee song,
l'n sing Thy power to save
When this poor lisping sta M cring tongue,
Lies silent in the grave
He leaves behind him large family of children,
and many connections to lament his death. These
have the prayers and sympathy Of those with whom
he mingled so long and 80 pleasantly in church
fellowship n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

TIE FIRsT STEAM VESSEL OF WAR
The New York Post publishes letter from
Robert Fulton to President Madison, dated
March, 1914, in which he desires to con-
struct floating batteries moved by steam, to
be employed against the British forces in the
war then going on. During the same year
Congress authorized the building of battery
for coast defence, and Fulton was appointed
engineer. He, says Appleton's American
Encyclopoeiia, Commenced the construction
of war steamer, which was launched within
four months, and was styled the 'Demologos,
though afterwards named Fulton the Fi,st.
The first war steamer was a heavy and I'M
wieldy mass, which obtained a speed against
the current of some two and half miles an
hour. But as the pioneer of the steam ma
vies of the world, it was regarded as mar
vel, and a most formidable engine of defence.
The war having terminated, she was taken to
the Navy Yard at Brooklyn, where she was
used as a receiving ship until June 4 1929,
when she was accidentally blown up"
1t is interesting to contrast with the above
description of the first steam floating battery
of the dimensions of some of our present
vessels of war. - .v
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
REMEMBER!

Those interested in getting back the money
uniust.y obtained through the direct Tax"
will bear in mind that Friday aud Saturday
next, 11th and 18th inst, are the days upon
which JOSEPH, Of Shepherdstown, proposes
to "fork over" Give him no excuse FOR far;
Their delay or future delinquency. 1t may be
matter of convenience to some Of our read
ers 10 know, that Sheriff Pottorfed aud his
Depu.'es' will take these receipts in payment
OF taxes thereby saving many the trouble in
cldent to attending to the mater in person.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
MFFTINg OF CONGRESS.

v,, was the day for the regular meet
Congress. Washington letter writers
l"s Il ~ the President MESSAGES completed,
sd tba. it is unusually voluminous. One of
these correspondents says that the President
will congratulate himself upon the fact that
it is to be his last He says no man has ever,
surrendered official responsibility with
moiety of the pleasure with which he will
vacate the Presidential chair. His message
will vindicate at length the past policy of his
administration, not for convincing those to
whom it is addressed, but to place ON record
a full vindication of his official action.
Tho message reviews the reconstruction
acts, and compares the reconstruction policy
of Congress with the policy of his admins
tration, as viewed in the light of the Consti-
tuition as well as upon their intrinsic merits,
as plans for restoring peace and prosperity to
distracted country. President johnson is
better satisfied than ever of the wisdom of the
plan of restoration which he proposed, and
saws that time has tended to establish the
falacy of Congressional reconstruction. Re-
ferring to the general shock which the Con-
stitution has received at the hands of the dom
inant party, he cites cases of tyranny and
outrage which were its necessary results
This portion of the message closes with an
eloquent appeal to the American people to
STAND by the Union of the States, but at the
sume time not to forget that the Constitution
is the sheet-anchor of their freedom.
We shall endeavor in our next to present
such synopsis of the message as will convey
an intelligent idea of its contents
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
Senator Morton on the Reconstructed
States.

To a Herald correspondent Mr. Morton
said
1.-The reconstruction laws proper, of course,
will not be interlcred with. but the establish
mcut of governments in these southern States
must be accomplished thoroughly, even if
| further legislation is needed. A government
must afford protection to its people, or it is no
government. It should be scltreliant, no
doubt, while at the same time it shields its
citizens from insult or in jury. The govern
ments in the southern States have failed in
this respect not from any inherent defects in
the constitution of these governments, but
from the spirit of rotous and factious disre-
gard Of law and order exhibited by one portion
OF the people and the inability of the other
portiou-to whom by legal process of election
the management of affairs was cntrusted-to
enforce the law and command obedicuce.-
Until these governments are so established
that their official acts and representations can
operate without obstruction or intimidation,
Congress is bound to make such provisions as
will get rid of the difficulty, and make the
State Government Of Louisiana as stable and
respected an organization as the State Govern
ment of Pennsylvania. Troops may be re-
quired for this purpose; and ifso, there should
be no maudlin sentiment of opposition ex-
pressed to their employment; for n spirit
once exhibited of weak daliying and dilatory
tcmporizing will but encourage the clement
Of discomfort and lawlessness, and thus in
definitely postpone the secure establishment
Of what the South SO much needs-effective
government"
do you intend, Senator, to bring in any
bill having reference to this subject"
NO; but | shall give my support to any
comprehensive measure looking towards the
object have indicated. The financial cues.
ton occupies more of my attention than any
other"
lie then went on to give another silly plan
for resuniing specie payments in 1871. He
says the Government has right under the
law to use the existing greenbacks in paying
the five -twentics.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

TIE VIRGINIA STAY LAw.-The Wash
iDgton correspondent of the Baltimore Ga
zctte give the following:
1t is understood here that Gen. Grant will
not authorize any extension of the Virginia
Stay laws, and consequently hundreds of the
best farms in that State will soon be offered
for sale under the hammer. In view of this
result it is rumored that an association will
be formed with large cash capital for the
purpose of buying up these farms for specu-
lation, they will no doubt be sold at
great sacrifice 1t might be we'll for those
desiring to invest in Virginia lands to keep
a lookout for these sales and avoid the spec>
ulators' advanced prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS
Letters from Minnesota state that the in
dications are that Senator Ramsey will not be
reelected, owing to the Donnelly and Wash
burne quarrel, he having sided with the latter.
Donnelly's friends can control the Legisla-
ture even if they cannot elect Donnelly. In
Missouri, Ben. loan is reported to have the
inside tract for Henderson 5 seat, and in Maine,
Hannibal Hamlin is pressing Lot NJ. Morrill,
very close, with chances, however in favor of
thelatter. In Nevada, Stewart has no serious
opposition and Chandler has none in Michi-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

UNCoNDITIoNAL AMNEsTY-The Ma
honaI AieNgencer advocates the uncondi-
tioua pardon of Mr.. Davis. General Lee, and
all the rest of the Confederates who were ex-
cepted in the last proclamation of the Presi-
dent. 1t says: IF the present President
shall leave this matter in its present unsettled
condition, we have strong suspicion that
General Grant will, by prompt act of amnesty,
dispose of each and all the remaining cases
Such a proclamation might be held by some
to justify what Mr.. johnson has already done,
but there are far more who would say that
what the one had lacked the decision to deal
vigor and statesmanlike decision"
: Pork is selling in Winchester at 81 Per
hundred, and don't go well at that.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
MARRIED.

In-the Presbyterian Chui Oh ut Smithfeld, on the
aath of November, by the Rev. Silas Billings. Dr.
j. L. SEIBERT, of Frederick county to Miss E. b.
WIGGINTON, of Jefferson.
Az the house of E. D. C. Hess, Eeq.. near Duf-
fields Depot, the 25.h nit, by the Rev. Sias Bit
Hngs, Mr. JOHN W. ALLEN to Miss VIRGINIA
C. 6SBURN-allo of this county.
In washington county. Md, the morning of
.be soth of November, by Rev. W. G. Coe, WM-
II BURNETT, to Miss ARA WARRINGTON -
both of this county.
Rev r. w. Dosh, JOHN w. ARNOLD and Miss
JENNiE YoUNG-all of Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
currency.

THE MANASSAS Gap RA1LRoAD.-The
railroad is rapidly approaching completion
The material train may be looked for within
our corporate limits on Friday evening or
Saturday morning next. The depot building
is ready for its roof, which is expected by an
early train. Everything indicates very early
completion of the road. Then. the sound of
the whistle of the locomotive will assure our
people that we are to have renewed life and
prosperity Rocktnqhan. Ha.) Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
PUBLIC SALE.

T WILL sell at Public Sale. at my residence in
Il Charlestown,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1868,
The Following Articles of
Household and. Kitchen Furniture
One Bureau, two Bedstcads, Tables, Chairs,
Carpeting, three Wood Stoves,
One Cooking Stove (Wood),
Kitchen Furniture. one large Iron Pot, and
other articles not necessary to mention.
TERMS OF SALE:-A credit of Three Months
will De given on all sums Of Ten Dollars and over
with interest from date; under Ten Dollars the
Cash will be required. No propcrtyto be removed
until the Terms of sale are com 'lied with.
Sale 10 commence at 10 O'Clock.
Dec s, 1865 E H. CAMPBELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

= Chief Justice Chase has rendered de-
cision in the case of Ca,harine G. Keppell
VS.. the Petersburg R. R. Company, which is
given in full in the Richmond Dispatch
It is to the effect that railroads in the seced-
ing States are liable to stockholders in the
loyal States for dividends declared by them
during the war, that all proceedings under
the Confederate sequestration acts are IN en-
tire Butlity, and that payment of these war
dividends must now be made in United States
currency.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
GEN. GRANTS V1Ews.-Mr. Boynton

GEN. GRANTS V1Ews.-Mr. Boynton
correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga=ette,
says:
In spite of Gen. Grants reticence, enough
has leaked out concerning his views of the
political situation and the relations of parties
to cffcctually check the prediction that Grant
would disappoint the Republicans, which
slipped so glibv from Conservative lips a
fortnight ago. He has talked freely regard
ing political matters with several prominent
Republicans, and while, of course, no portion
of this conversation can be published, it is
not too much to say that these persons have
been struck, both with the clear and compre-
hensivc view which the new President takes
of public affairs and policy, and also thorough
ly satisfied with the earnestness with which
he supports the general features of Repubi.
can policy. The gentlemen thus satisfied are
Radicals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
s@ The strong-minded females East and

RS~ The strong minded females East and
West are holding Conventions to organize a
campaign against the next Congress to demand
the right of suffrage for their sex. Their
claim to the right will be SO ably made and
defended, as to make Congress pause in its
intent to force suffrage upon ignorance be-
cause it is black, when the advocates of such
suffrage refuse the same privilege, if not right,
to intelligent, cultivated, tax-paying women
OF our own race
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
Tennessee---The Suffrage Question.

A dispatch from Nashville to the Cincin-
natl Commercial, dated the 9th, says:
Very lengthy correspondence on the ma
tional topic will be published tomorrow morn
ing between Senator Fowler and exc Governor
Henry S. Foote Fowler takes the broad and
liberal ground on the suffrage question, and
earnestly fayors the immediate en!ranchise-
ment of Tennessee rebels. He speaks in
under the discouraging circumstances, of the
people of Tennessee, Alabama, and Misss-
sippi, and contends that Il lenient policy on
the part Of the dominant party, is all that is
required to bring about full return to peace
and prosperity.
He predicts that Grants administration
will be eminently liberal and conservative, and
its first aud leading mission will be to bring
about universal suffrage. He further says if
the Radicals Of Tennessee fail to move in the
work Of tranchising their prescribed fellows,
they will have ceased to form a part of the
great Republican party of the nation. Gov.
Footc promises that the people of the South,
and especially Of Tennessee, will thoroughly
co operate with the incoming administration
if it inaueurates anything like torbearing
and maenanimous policy; and he predicts
that none but the extremists of political par
ties will fail to support 1t. Impartial suffrage
both the Senator and Governor think the
great panacca for existing evils. The very
fact that Senator Fowler is known to favor
extending suffrage to the DISTINGUISHED in
Tennessee has brought down upon him the
wrath of Brownlow and the whole pack Of
Radicals, who, partly from vindictiveness, but
mainly from love. of office, would make rebel
disfranchisement perpetual. Fowler is de-
nounecd as rebel and copperhead, as is every
Union man in Tennessee who has the hardi-
hood to believe that the time has come when
suffrage shoald be impartial throughout the
State.
When the universal suffrage proposition
comes to be submitted to the States it will be
found that the Tennessee Legislature will not
adopt it. AS that body is constituted at
present, the whole moral power of the Repub-
lican party Of the North could not cajolc or
intimidate it into giving suffrage to rebels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
TOWNSHIP NOTICE.

THE School law Of 1868 provides that the School
Il Tax may be collected between the LIST of Sep
TENDER and January, and that all per who wish
to do SO shall be entitled to credit of per centum
by paying as aforesaid. My term treasurer does
not expire until LIST day of January, 1862 and have
consented to take the Tax Book until that time to
give persons an opportunity of availing then lives
of that provision OF the law who may to do So
aud will attend
At Mr.. GEO. H. TURNER'S BLooMERY MILL,
Der;
At wlLTsHIREs SCHOOL HOUSE, on THURS
DAY, DECEMBER 18th;
At CAMERoN'S DEPOT, on SATURDAY, DE-
CEMBER Goth;
At the CARTER HOUSE. in CHARLESTowN.
29th of DECEMBER;
For the purpose of receiving the same I will aI.o
give notice TO all who have paid the tax of 1867
that the law provides for the collection same
as the State ahd County tax, and that SIR Potter
ned Is authorized to proceed to collect the same
- On the LIST day of January, 1869. shall turn the
Tax Books over to the School Board
JIG. CoCRRELL,
Oeeenoer o, 1850. Treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

Mss Jennie Hunter, has been voted the
prettlest lady in Martinsburg and awarded the
CHAIR by the authorities Of the Baptist fair late
ly held in that place. She received one hun
dred and fifteen votes. Ten fair rivals divided
ninety>nine votes among them in COMPLIMENTS
ry quantities, ranging from one to fifty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08
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The new feature of the :. New York State Regis
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RATES OF ADVERTISING,
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Publishers.

n HE GREAT NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL,
i HORTICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWS
PAPER.--The RURAL AMERICAN, published in
the city OF New York, is now the LAEsEsT and mutr
ELEGANT paper of its class in the United Ststrr.-
Price ; 80 n year 10 copies SI2.EO; 10 sopi"s
$40, or only One Dollar n year Every subscr her
in clubs of ten at 5 so, will receive psr ge
of EARLY ROSE POTATOES, selling at gu p,r
Dbl Post Paid, worth S ! .25. The RuIAL AmERI.
cAS Ia everywhere admitted To be the BEST. CHEAP
EsT. and the most PRAcTIrhL larnIcTs' and fruit.
growers paper in ts country. lie editors in chief
Is an old iarmcr and fruit grower of FoRTy SEAEs'
experience! The publication OF ths paper
moved in June last fTuDI Cti-a, N :, to New York
City; and the Editorial and Business Office to New
BRUNSWICK, N. J, (ncar New York; where its prt.-
pricor owns a iarm within the City lim:is, Of l22
acres, worth Sc 900 and also has n large EasiI
Capital to ensure Pcrmanenry TO his pnblica tons.
Club Agents wanted everywhere, who pa
very neutrality-suspicious.. Samples "f pr per. blank
sub cription lists, Sc. Iroe AddTesE b. MINER.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-08

ANOTHER Moon GnosT.-The vicinity
cf Ambler's Mill, in Amherst county, has
lately become the scene of the meanderings
of ghost, the appearance of which, shroud-
ed in the vestments of the dead, has fright
ened to an alarming extent all the timid peo-
pie Of the neighborhood, and has put even
the more staid and resolute on the qui uipe as
to who the frightful creature is. His visits
are confined. as yet, to the cemeteries in the
neighbOrhoOd, and it is stated that he warns
all who may hear him of the vanity of earthly
things, and of the necessity of preparation
for better world Somebody, however, sus-
poets that his ghostship is, a big, black negro
who is operating for his own amusement
We hope that some brave son of the old
Free State will venture upon a discovery of
the real facts in the case, and thereby allay
the great excitement existing on the SUBJ
ject.-LymeAburg Republican.