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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

The ELDER BEECHER.-Dr. Lyman Beech
CT. the father of the Rev. Ward Beecher,
and Mrs. Stowe, was going home one even
ing, when he saw small animal in his path,
which, on approaching he found to be skunk
Instead of getting away from it however, as
fast as he could he imprudently fred large
volume, he had under his arm, at its head.
The animal returned the fire in its own pecu-
liar way, and the doctor was forced to retreat.
On his reaching home none of his friends
could come near him, and he was forced to
bury his clothes. Sometime afterwards,
some one wrote book against him, filled
with low abuse, and an indignant friend asked
him, "Why don't you write pamphlet against
the fellow, and put him down at once ?"
His reply was prompt and wise: "Some years
ago issued whole quarto volume against
skunk, and got the worst of it. 1 never
mean to try the experiment again" This is
a rule which will work we'll in battling with
many of the annoyauces of life. Some ad-
versaries and nuisances can only be overcome
by giving them the road, and having nothing
to do with them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
TO THE COTTON, CORN & TOBACCO
Growers of the Southern States.
"a x q u Il % I Q E-

WE again call the attention of the Farmers and
w Planters of the South to this tried and popular
Fertilizer, assuring them that il is, as heretofore.
THE MOST CONCENTRATED and DURA BILE
FERTILIZER OFFERED FOR SALE.
The experience of the most prominent Planters for
the past eight years has demonstrated beyond all
doubt that 100 pounds of Elccsinr is equal about
300 to 800 pounds OF any other Fertilizer or 6 VA no
in the growth of Cotton, Corn. Tobacco, " heat,
&C. We rcf'r to every one who has used it to cor
robOratc our assertion.
EXCELSIOR is in fine dry Powdc-, prepared es
pocially for drilling in any quantity, however small,
per acre. Uniformity of quality sue rantecd by the
manufa turcrs. J. J. TURNER & co.
C5-wE offer the above FERTILIZER to the
Farmers of Jefferson and Clarke. The numerous
certificates on hani will prove the efficacy same.
We can also SIMPLY GOES. BAYNE'S. TOWN
SENDS, and other Fertilizers that be desired.
Ws have also POudrctte, cheap and valuable
manure for Corn or Oats.
To these Fertilizers tho attention Of the Farmer
is called and carly orders solicited in some cases
the supply has not equalled the dcmani
d. HUMPHREYS & CO.
March 10. lS6S.-2m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

1t is said that the hardest railroad train
to catch is the 1880 train, because it is
ter to ore If fellow catches it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
ANDREW HUNTER.
SOLICITOR IN MATTERS OF BANK

RUPTCY,
"AyING specially prepared for the business
ii and not being excluded from the United States
Courts; will diligently, all applications
for the benefit of the late Bankrupt law, committed
to him. 49,, c.
o. He will regularly attend the Federal Court
at Clarkssurg, and elsewhere as the cases may re-
quire.
Charlestown, July Is, ls67-tf.
New Era, Martinsburg, aud Winchester Times
COPY each times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
PUBLIC sA L E s
PUBLIC SALE.

IJAVING quit farming. will sell at Public Auc,
Shepherdstown, on thu road leading to TerraPin
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
The Guillotine at Work.

The intolerance of the black and tan Rad
icals, in the gathering which holds its daily
concayes in the Capitol, and which is called,
by courtesy, a Convention, has manifested
itself within the past day or two in the most
offensive manner. On Friday afternoon MIR.
Williams, of Amherst, gentleman born and
raised in the North, but who refused to lend
his aid to the fanatical crew on the Radical
side of the House in depriving Virginia
gentlemen of the right Of suffrage, was ar
raigned on resolution offered by ct-derdnt
person named White, and an effort made to
expel him, simply because he refused to Uote
on proposition to disfranchise all Confederate
officers above the rank of "frst lieutenant"
in the army, and ''master" in the navy. MIR.
Williams gave his reason for not voting, and
it was, that he believed, in his inmost soul, it
he voted on this question he would be guilty
of perjury. The resolution to expel him was
tabled by vote of 55 to 33.
Not satisfied with this expression of the
sentiment of the House on Friday, White
introduced, on Saturday, another resolution
in reference to the case of Mr.. Williams,
charging that he had "gravcly insulted' the
Convention and asking for the appointment
of a committee of seven to investigate the
case. And now comes the interesting part OF
the proceedings
When the name Of Mr.. Liggett, of Rock
iugham, was called on to vote on this resolu-
ton, he arose in his seat, and refused to vote
because he felt contempt and disgust for the
proposition" Mr.. Williams was forgotten.
Here was another victim-one who had been
a thorn in the sides Of Radicals from the COM
mencemcat of the session. He was imme
diately bounced upon. The call of the roll
was suspended, and the Unsuitable parson-
White-forthwith drew up and presented a
resolution for his expulsion. Somebody in
sisted that the proceedings were Irregular
the offending member should be tried-have
an opportunity of defending himself A Con
servative member suggested that he might
probably wish to offer some explanation or
apology. This suggestion was put at rest by
the expression, on Mr.. Liggett's part. of su-
preme contempt for the whole establish
ment" The vote went on and he was expelled.
He is the first victom who has been hOnorea
by the application of the guillotine. He is
relieved from further participation in the
melancholy farce that is being enacted in the
capitol. His expression of contempt "for the
whole establishment" will find reponse in
the bosoms of ninety. nine hundredths of the
white people in the State.-Richntond En-
quirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
naniel 3. Lucas, Lecture.

SHsrHEnDsrowS, March 10, 1883.
FDf-oBs OF rHE FEEE PEEsS;
Last night the citizens Of this town were
treated to a lecture by Mr. DANIEL B. Lucas,
delivered according to previous appointment,
i'm response 70 an invitation from the Young
Men's Lyceum." The discourse was delivered
in the Lutheran Church which was filled to
OVERLOOKING, for the night being propltious'
the Justly acquired reputation Of the orator
naturally attracted large and apPreciauve
audience.
The subject chosen for the occasion was
" The heroic death of Women, considered as
human sacrifice the lecture being one OF a
series on heroic deaths. by the speaker The
time occupied in It's delivery was about an
hour aud half and as the lecturer was IN one
of his most happy and ielcltous moods ne was
listened 20 with raPt attention throughout
We regret that. owing 10 q bad position, we
heard the discourse but lmperiectly, and not
having the benefit Of the speakers notes we
are unable 10 give even synopsis OF his re-
marks.
The object Of the speaker seemed to be to
show that woman as the GOd-apPolnted help
mate for man. had never, in any age, or coun-
try. since the flll been duly and properly APP
ureciated by him. That instead Of being re-
asrded. la Ler true light as 4 companion, as
sociate and equal she aad generally been treat
al as a convenience, playthiug or an inferior
dtucudcnt lv the stcrncr sex. Indeed, even 50
late as the Christian Era 1t was a mOoted queS-
ton with thcmlScuhue SdUaRS whether wo-
man even had asoul, This question, however,
after much grave and prolonged discussion, was
finally decided. economically, in the affirmative.
90 And 50, said the speaker, " ever since women
have had the qualification Of knowing whether
nature has given them any, or not that, canon
icallv az least they are entitled toSoulS." Since
the date of that most generous and important
discussion. one or two daring spirits, like Mich
elet and Colerdge have not ouly venturcd to
maintain the proposition that woman has
Saul. but have gone s' far to assert that she
really las more soul than man Even at
tli, late dav. however. IN this enhshtcncdasell
and under tie benign institutions OF this the
best government the world ever saw women,
iu the eve Of the law, are scarcely more than
cyrLers. being claSsed among those who are
incompetent. for many legal purposes, with
iuilutS aud iuuaticS.
The discourse was interpreted with appro-
pirate anueeJates and happy illustrations and
towards the conclusion the speaker introduced
a Httle poem, perfect gem OF itself, composed
iu honor ofSome fair Canadian maiden, which he
repeated with telling effect Indeed, all who
heard Mr.. Lucas on that occasion, and who
have given expression 70 their opinion, m our
hearing. concur IN this: that he handled hlS
subject lclruedly. taSteluly, eloqueutly, feel
iug'v and trutbtu,ly The effort was unani-
nuusIv pronounced q success, rejecting addl-
uonal credit upon the lecturer and doing full
Justice 20 thc>uu,c.t Those who missed hear
ING IL missed d treat. RAMBLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
Conference Appointments.

The Baltimore Conference Of the Methodist
f. Church, south, adjourned on Friday
last. after 4 session in Baltimore of more than
week. Trinity Church, Madison Avenue,
Baltimore, was selected as the place for hold
iug the next annual meeting.
The following appointments were made for
this District.
wNcursrFs D,,rsIcr-w. 5. Baird, P. F.
Winchester. Market street, r. Finley Win
chester. Bradduck street-to be supplied VIM
chester Cucuit-J. Ii. March; one o. be supplied
r. r. Hett-rck. sup. Frederick MlSsion-G. X
Jefferson. Woodstpck-Juhu W. Wolff: one o. be
,ug.li.d. Fluat Eoyal-Ertncis a. Bitches one
Q, b.. supplied. Beryyilie-N. q. Egglystun. Il.
- H.hrv. Barktlev-W. e.. Gross, hu rs VII
son. Jsi.r.vu-Jvhu W. Tongue; one 10 be sup
Piled Sh.ph.rdst'Nn-W. q. Cue Gainsb1ro
g. Lewis IJrris1u; one O. BE- supplied. W ar
dsusvd.c-Juhu W. Evan. Shannondale-A. w
Il b.y. Clarkc-W n. Whcrlwright
Among other changes we observe that Rev.
DR.. f. r. 5. HouGul aye3 Vino lestcr-where
be has miui,t.rcd mos, acceptauIy aud success
fully for the pas, two years, for AeXaudria-
and regret that be is to remove from the neigh
Dorhood
Rev. Mr.. TcSovE returns to Jefferson Cir
cult greatly Q, the qualification Of the people
both those who are members of his church and
many who only attend his preaching.
The Baltimore Conference NJ. T. Church,
North. recently In session in Baltimore, has
adjourned. We suli7u the appointments for
,l.s District.
W.T.D. GLENN. p. E. Winchestcr-Tm F.
Ward: Winchester Circuit-N. G.. Mullen: Front
Kr,aI-to b. supplied WaId,nsville-C. H. Nyt-
niger: Hirpyrs Fe5ry-Gre,ulca. G.. Baker
Sh.uh.rd.tuNu George ". Feelcmcyer Martins
bY-,- tI..Ll b. Owens: B.rkclev-AbertJ Jump;
k.h.both aud Ulllsborough o.. HEX; Berkeley
>plu-s-G,ur-- Crosshvid; CacIPon- ElIas +.
Andersen. south Branch William Mex. Walsh;
Nua.yhyiI-W d. Champion, Supcrnutnerary
Woodstock Franklin and Sprngfeld-to be sup
l...I.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
A. z. n. RANSOM. ]. Ed. DrKR'
RANSOM & DUKE.


HAWKS COACH FACTORY BUILDING
OHARLEST0 WV, JEFFERS0y COUNTY
HAyE in Store and for Sale
Geiser's Pat. Threshing Machine,
Seully's Cider and Wine Mill (best in the market,
Sinclairs s, Q. II, l3 and Is inch Propelers, hay
straw and fodder Cutters-warrnrted
H.M. BAKERS WHEAT FAN. (warranted.)
Raw Hide Roller Hay and Straw Cutters.
GRAIN DRILLS. with and without Cuano and
Grass Seed Attachments.
PLOWS AND PLOW CASTINGS.
Fairbanks Patent Platform and Family Scales.
Briar Scythes and Briar Hooks.
Ohio Grindstones, with withOutframes fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, GALL KIyDs,)
Patent WAFER ORA WEIR SJcr Weu' Ci,tern'.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, (be,t cotton and linen,)
furnip Seed,-while, fat and red Top strap leaf.
Wooden Tubing and Chain Tor Chain Pumps.
Patent Step LADDERS, G, S, 10 and 10 feet
Cast Iron Dirt Scoops
APPLE PARERS.
Scoop and Long Handle ShOvels.
Forks of al kind.
Leather Betting, Trace Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone. Raw Bone Phosphate, Super Phosphate
of Lime, Soluble Pacific Guano, Patapsco Guano,
and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED PRESERVATIVEP PAINT,
for Metal Roof, Iron Railing, Agricultural Tools.
Aug l. 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
DIED.


In this county, on the 9th instant, Mrs. MARY
CROWL, wife Of Conrad Crowl, aged about 81
years.
At Scrabble, Berkeley county, ON the 9th inst 4,
Mr.. JOHN ". H0LLlDA, in the list year Of
his age
On the 10Th inst, BELL MASON, infant son Of
Jacob and Virginia Moer.
At Jacksonville, Illinois, on Sunday Morning,
March 18th, after lingering illness, Mrs. SUSAN
LINDSEY, aged GO years, widow Of the late James
Lindsey Of this county.
Mrs LINDSEY embraced religion in early life and
through much opposition maintained steadfastly
her christian choice and integrity. She united
with the Methodist Church, of which she continued
an acceptable member until death, never swervng
in her devotion to its economy and doctrine. Her
life, protracted TO old age, checkered one, in
which she bad her portion of affection and suffer
ing though through all the spirit Of patience and
submissiveness to her Masters will was doubtless
felt and exhibited. A life given to early piety and
through its long stretch devoted to its principles
could but end in the peace and triumph of christian
faith For her to die was gain"
Her funeral will be preached on next Sabbath, at
II O'Clock in the Methodist Church of this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
pnhIic Sale Memoranda.

On Saturday, DIST, by Isaac Fouke and c. J.
Faulkner, Commissioners, tracts of land near
Charlestown.
On Saturday. 2lst instant, by Jno. W. Hurst,
seven acres of Timber.
On the same day, by A. R. II. Ransom, Agent
Town Lots in Charlestown.
On Wednesday, 25th instant. near Middleway
Stock and Farming Implements by'Dr. NJ. ?. Mel
son.
On Thursday, March 26th, by J. W. McGinnis
near Middleway Stock. Farming Utensils, House
hold 4 Kitchen Furniture.
On Friday. March 9th by Rev. c. y. Campbell,
in Charlestown, Household Il Kitchen Furniture.
On Saturday. March 2sth by Thomas Brother
ton. at DulIcld's Depot, Stock and Farming I'm
plements.
On Saturday, April llth, land sale by.lDr. W.
o. Macoughtry, Commissioner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
MARRIED.

On Thursday evening. March 5th, at Beverly,
Baltimore County, I'D. By Rev. David ShOaf, Of
the NJ 3. Church, South, Q. WILSON NAT
THEWS to Miss MAGGIE O. WAUGH, eldest
daughter of DIR. John W. Waugh, and grand
daughter of the late Rev. Bishop Waugh.
On the Sd inst. at the residence of the brides
mother, by Rev. Silas Billings, Mr.. JOHN M0LER
to Miss MAGGIE VI. ENGLE-all of this County.
In the Lutheran Church at Unionville. on Tues
day week, by Rev. ID. H. Bttle, Mr.. FRANCIS
JONES to Miss MARY A. LINK, all ofthis county.
On the 26th Of February, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. Lee c. Brown, JAMES
McMURRAN, Of Hisville, formerly Of Shepherds
town, and Miss SALLIE E., daughter of James
Early, Esq, of Carroll county, Va.
On the % instant by Rev. T. ". Lower Mr..
DANIEL ". MILLER tc Miss NANCY FISER,
both Of Berkeley county.
On the 5th instant, bv the same, Mr. JOSEPH
b. CROWL, % Miss HANNAH L. LOWRY, both
Of Berkeley county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19

Local Items.

Local Items.
T.cr.s...-sriog abou, town at night has
Icon -e-ea.s3. and at least two gentlemen have
come very near receiving dangerous ifuot totai
v,ards-bo,h having been grazed by bullets
fred on The streets at night. They and others
concerned for the preservation Of order are TAX
l,- stems to discover the odenders--some Of
whom are already known-and bring them TO
punishment. in which pursuit we heartily wish
ttcm success.
Tho b-.,bteniog skies, solteninsairs, singing
,rsr. budding Of trees and spuuging up Of
,...e,.er spires Of grass herald the approach
.r,7 css'v Spring. The six weeks Of the pro-
-t.a- -5aad-hoss further retirement having
..r-.l. ve may row reasonably hope for an
.--.vs9in- i'm return Tor the long, rough win
ms. passed, and with JOY do we hail its
.nug
~ Building Association aourishcs, Ano-
r.r'aa of money viii be made on Saturday
..-..a- neyt-ssannounccd by advertisement.
v.e sl,ss on last Saturday evening exhibit an
encouraging condition Of affairs. One share,
r.r value $500. was redeemed at SlSOa, aud
tvesaares ut SI4l. each.
On Monday last Isaac Foukc, Esq, Com
missioner. saldot public sale, the House and
r...oa Congress street, in this town, belong
... O., Mr.. d. smith Eichelberscr, for the sum
g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
J. Y EoKe,

Relics OF TIE PAsT-General Anthony
KimmeN and General James N. C1ale, Of
Frederick County; Ex-Governor Pratt and
Hon. VIM. Price. Of Baltimore, are the sole
survivors Of the electoral college Of the State
Of MARYLAND in 1885. who cast their votes for
General Harrison and John Tyler for President
and vice-President All four Of these gentle
men are democratic conservatives.--FSsdsTie
Uston
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
Trial of Mr.. Davis Postponed.

RicuNoSD. March l2.-The trial Of Mr..
Davis. which was to have taken place the fourth
Wednesday n March, was postponed by the
following proceedings in Judge Underwood S
court this morning
The United States against Jefferson Davis
counsel having been heard IN this cause for the
United States 10 is ordered that said defendant
have leave @. jepsr, hence until the lith day
1t April NEXT 40 ] ] o'clock. at which da5 aud
hour Boz q, required io re and appear personally
before the court according % che condition OF
U., -ccr-u,zlucc. JSo. G. UNDERwooD,
District Judge.
W II p.--,- r'.-r,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
Baltimore Markets.
Special Notices.
TO CONSUMPTGVES.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send free
Of CHARGE to all who desire it, the prescription
with the directions for making and using the sim
rle remedy bv which he was cured of lung alice
ton and that dread disease Consumption. His on
Ia object is 70 benefit the afflicted and he hopes
every sufferer viii try this prescription rs 1t Wi!
cost them nothing. and may prove blessing
Please address
REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
No. l65 South Second Street, Williamsburg,
New York.
Navg lSC7-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-03-19
W. H. Barry. clerk

NJ. William Osborne, jailor, turned the
KEYS upon another iatI-bird, named John Ed
wards, oa Thursday last He is Uark-biri.
and refusing Z, marry colored woman Of Boil
ivar. she sued him for seduction and laid her
damages at 500, and being unable to give Sc
cun,y or the amount, be was committed to
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