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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14
VALLEY ITEMS.

From our Valley exchanges we clip tho
following items - ~ 5~
Mr.. Henry Orndorf, living ON upper
Cedar Creek, had his head badly fracturedby
the bursting of a gun, on New Years Day.
On Saturday week Cooney Long. son OF
james Long, of HarTisoaburg, had his arm
severely mutiated by being caught in the
machinery Of the Steam-Saw Mill near Hurri-
sonburg.
Samuel c. Luddington, OF Greenbrier
county, has, year old Steer that Weighs
4 ZOO, is II hands high aud still growing
b. T. Basby has on his farm, near Stauaton, y
young Bull, Is months old, that weighs oveS
LOO. .-af.r
Trotter & Go. will establish, between
Staunton and Harrisonburg, two changes Of
horses, and make a corresponding advantage
GUS arrangement, for the lovers Of fast travel,
through the Valley to Winchester.
FATAL AoorpENr-ArTEMPrED INcEN-
DIARIsM.-A correspondents Of the Rocking
ham Registe', writing from Staunton under
date of the 18th ult., says: =
On the 26th inst, as MI SWilliam Crigef,
his wife and child and two lady friends were
moving along the Central T. r. track on n
hand car, near Buffalo Gap, they heard the
noise Of an advancing engine which Dir. Pei
ter was running (hy order, but out Of regu-
lar time of train.j, As the band-car was on
down grade, Mr. Criger could not stop It in
time, and all jumped out of it, Mrs. Criger,
the mother, grasping for her imperiled child.
In doing this she was thrown down, the car
passing over her arm, which has since been
amputated, and the child eight years oldl
LETT IL the car, which came in violent collision
with the hind part of the engine, which was
running backward at the time, crushing the
unfortunate child to death instantly. We
saw the little coffin passing up the road yes
terday, and heartfelt sympathy for the pa
rents, and especially for the manned aud all
most frantic mother OF the child, moved US
! to tear. How sad are some hearts even amid
the rejoicings of the "merrY Christmas Holt
! days This is the second death on that por-
| ton of the road in the lat six weeks, both
caused by riding on the hand car.
There have been, IN the past few nights,
/ two or more attempt TO set Stauntop on fire,
but fortunately the wicked designs failed in
every instance Every town ought to have
good police and good FIRE engines to guard
against and be as well prepared as possible
for such occurrences.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

ISLAND MrLL.-We learn that the ma
chinery and other improvemts necessary to
convert the building heretofore known as the
"Cotton Factory" on Herr's Island, into a
mammoth Touring mill, have been SO nearly
put in place as to give promise of active
working by the first of March. The capaci
ty of the mill will be from five to seven hun
dred barrels of flour per day, and it is be-
lieved the machinery of the structure through
ont will be as perfect any similar establish
ment in the country. As to any other im>
provements on the Island projected for the
Spring, we have not learned, but hope many
practical and advantageous ones are in view.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

- Jacob Byerly's large, new Switzer barn,
near his residence on Pleasant Run, about 5
miles south of Harrisonburg, was destroyed
by fire on Saturday morning week, between l
and . o'clock, the fire having been first dis
covered about o'clock. About 800 bushels
of wheat, together with his hay, straw, about
ffty bushels of rye, a new rockaway, straw
cutter, wheat fan, horse rake, &C., were de-
stroyed in the barn. Loss $4,000 or $4,000.
1t was the work Of an incendiary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

CONCERT are requested to announce
to the ladies and gentlemen of Charlestown
and vicinity, that L. LESSEN, Harmonist, will
give performance on his new Harmonica,
at Jefferson Hall, next Tuesday evening, the
21st inst. This will be decidedly rich treat
to the lovers of music as it is something new,
and we advise all who have never heard any
one perform on this instrument to go and hear
him. Go one, go all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-The following
were the officers installed by Phoenix Divis-
ion, Sons of Temperance, Elk Branch, at
their recent festive meeting &C. W. Curry,
W P Jacob Moler,W A. b. Osborn R s.,
A. c. Hendricks, A R. s, H. L. Simpson,
F. s., John A. Link, T., NJ. W. Burr. Chap,
c. L. Barnhart, c., JOS H. Maddox, A c.,
81. B. Nichols, 1. s., J. S. Maddox, o. s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq, SO favorably
known to our people in other and better days,
is now on visit to his native home. His
peregrinations have been many and his cups
and downs" varied, since last he seen the
school-mates and friends of his early days.
We learn that he expects soon to leave for
California, where his estimable brother, B. F.
w, Esq, is still residing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

The election in New Hampshire for
Governor, Legislature and other officers will
take place on the 10th of March. Great
interest will attach to the result, as it will be
the first State'election of the year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

RB-The Legislature of Maryland is now
in session, and the miserable radical jumpers
who have hitherto ruled and prosecuted the
decent people of that State, have not a single
representative in either branch. Such, we
predict, will be; the case in West Virginia,ere
many moons shall wax and wane, notwith>
standing the premcdtated fraud and delib-
crate disfranchisement of Boremans regis
tration. God hasten the period.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

RECORDER VAN buren, STRIDER, Esq,
having resigned on the LIST inst, the Office of
Recorder of Jefferson county, We learn that
Mr.. GEO. W. CHASE has been appointed in
his stead by Judge Hall. Mr.. G. has been
discharging, satisfactorily we believe, the du-
ties of the Office for some months past.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

FINE WoRK.-Among the many monu-
ments, tomb-stones, &C., erected in Edge
Hill Cemetery within the past year, the most
beautiful piece of art we have seen, is large
and handsome monument just erected by
Messrs. DIEHL & Bro, of this place, over
the graves of Samuel Wright, one of our
most worthy and esteemed citizens, and his
son Samuel S. Wright, a gallant soldier of
the 18th Va. Cavalry. 1t is of pure Italian
marble, and fully fourteen feet high. The
first base is of granite, four feet square, upon
which is marble base; on this rests the die,
which has torch beautifully cut on each
corner. On the Northwest side is festoon
of flowers, under which is the inscription of
Samuel Wright. On the Southwest side is
cut a hand firmly graspiDg pistol beneath
which are two sabres crossed, emblematic OF
the departed hero; below this is the inscrip-
ton of Samuel S. Wright, who fell in battle
while CALAMITY defending his native State
On the die is another base, upon which rests
the shaft, surmounted by handsome cap
Altogether it is beautiful piece of work,
an ornament to Edge Hill Cemetery, and
Messrs Diehl & Bro. deserve great credit for
the manner in which it is executed,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

THE BUILDING ASsoCIATIoN.-At the
meeting of the directors on Saturday evening
last, at their Office on Main ST., four shares of
the capital stock were redeemed for the sum of
s74550, being s29450 premium. Although
this premium seems to be large, it is suscep-
tible of demonstration, Cthe time when the
association will be able to redeem its shares at
that rate being taken into consideration that
a lower rate of interest will actually have
been paid than the same sum could be bor-
rowed for on ordinary terms. These rates of
premium, of course, shorten the time within
which the shares will all be redeemed, and
of course lessen the amount paid in for dues,
&c. The biddings for the fund were very
spirited, and some of the most substantial
members of the community were competitors
for it. The number of shares already taken,
and on which instalments have been paid,
amount to $50. The whole number limited
by the charter is 1000. Those who wish to
subscribe might do well to do so early, as it
is probable that all the shares will soon be ia
ken, and, as after the first four weeks, a bonus
will be charged on each share taken.
The organization of the Association was
fully completed on Tuesday last by the cleo
ton of the following gentlemen as Directors ::
A. G. Timberlake, John Burns, S. V. Yantis,
John W. Grantham, David Humphreys, Ben
jamin Tomlinson, and Rein Shugart.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

IMPRovEMENT.-The reception Of bot
tie of Zingari Bitters from M. G. e. BEL
LER, of Harper's Ferry, who is the agent at
that point for this Invaluable tonie and who
is supplying it by the quantity at price
cheaper than it can be procured elsewhere in
the county, reminds US that we have hereto
fore failed to notice the liberal and extensive
improvements he has made in his drug store
The interior of his store has been thorough
ly remodeled, reftted and rejuvenated
throughout. The counters, drawers, cases.
&C., is the work of Messrs. Small & Heck, of
this town, which is guaranty of lis good taste
in arrangement and excellence in execution.
The painting is most beautiful, and the artist
who executed the work, Mr.. Conner, of Win
chester, has evidenced his skill and proficien-
cy, to the admiration of all. The jars, bottles
furniture, &C., have all been renewed, and no
more handsome room or better stock for the
wants of the community, can be found in
the Valley. We can confidently commend
our friend B. to the support of the people of
the Ferry, as Druggist of skill and ezpe
rience, and gentleman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

The National HteHgencer collects, from
various sources and circumstances, the facts
in relation to Hunnicutt, the Radical leader
showing what manner of man he is, that
he ,ras violent and proscrptive enemy of
the blacks-that he was a voluntary ''rebel'
and secessionist-tha he proposed at an early
day the capture of Fortress Monroe, &c, &c,
&c. Since then he has become the "idol" Of
the extreme Radical party, having completely
deluded the black population But the Intel
hgcncer properly adds to this sketch the re-
mark that what power for evil this man pos
sesses is owing entirely to some of the Rad
icals who nor denounce him; but at the COM
mencement of his career patronized, and en-
Outraged him! We warned them, at the
time, of the mischief they were doing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

Eg-On Friday night of the 3rd inst,
bold but unsuccessful attempt was made by
some daring professional to enter the vault
or safe, in the Banking House of Burkhart
j. Son, Martinsburs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

"a Subscribe for the Spirit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-14

THE BALTIMORE COFFEE TRADE.-The
Sun says that the total imports of coffee dur
ing the past year were 2S9,778 bags, of which
1926 bags came direct from Rio de ia
metro, 1920 bags from Laguayra, 581 bags
from other foreign ports, and 21,051 bags
from coastwse ports. This is in the aggre-
gate the largest import of coffee over made
into the port of Baltimore during any one
year. The stock on hand at the close of the
year was $4,000 bags, all Rio. In speaking
of the coffee trade, the Price Current says :
''With the great advantages possessed here,
from our railways to all points westward ,north-
west and outhwest-relatively shorter, too,
than lines to any other seaport on the Atlantic
-togetherwith cheaper expensesin handling,
there is in these facts ample cause for still
greater growth in this heavy article of our
commerce.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
Mn 0,Mpnr11,s IiErrEa To oraE NEeRoEs.

MR. CA.rpBE1Ls LETTER TO THE NEaRoEs.-
At great Democratic meeting In Aiken, 81 u,
on the 4th inst, letter from Mr.. ]. 3. Camp
bell, Of Charleston, WAS read; long extract
from which (embodying his views OF the pres-i
emit condition and future prospects OF the
American negro) We published yesterday.
These views are in the main full OF soberness
and truth. The direct address which Mr..
Campbell makes to the negroes themselves ID
NO less kindly than plain and forclble. DE
tells them: ''You may live here If you will,
peaceable, happy and prosperous under the
protection Of our laws, Just as we are pro-
tected, with no distinction, or inequality, but
Won cannot govern u.s. He says, alluding TO
a qualified suffrage, "!hat will be for the edu-
Gated and the property-holders among you.
They are go few that it will give you no power,
not even the shadow Of it, He adds: "If every
white inhabitant Of South Carolina-n every
white man. woman or child in the Southern
States shonld consent and agree to It,, you
would not be permitted by the people of the
North and the West to establish Liberian, or
a Dominican, or Haytien government In the
united States."-. And he concludes his remark
ably interesting letter thus: 'You have the op..
portunity offered to choose between perpetual
peace, prosperity and Advancement IN: all the
many blessings called civilization <between
that and hostility to us, degradation apd final
determination. 2 We offer you the former; the
carpet-bagger tempts you to the latter. As
your friend pray God to give you wisdom IN
your choice" There is no doubt that the letter
Of Mr.. Campbell faithfully expresses the views
and the friendly spirit Of all good and lntelll-
gent members OF the late slave-owning class at
the South.-Ne,o York Herald, of Monday.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13

EUROPEAN INTEREST IN THE BOND CUES
rroN.-An ably written communication in the
London Times of the 2Sth (received by the
steamer at New York on Saturday,, aiming to
show that there is nothing in the platform Of
either political party here justifying repudia-
ton, is attracting much attention in financial
circles. The editor OF the Times says it is
"written by an American jurist Of great e1-
perience." Copies Of the letter, in circular
form, have been forwarde by the Barings and
other prominent banking houses in London to
their agents in New York, with inquiries as to
whether the views it expresses are those Of
our people at large. This shows the impor-
tance attached to it. Among the strong points
made by the eminent jurist'' is the following ::
There is not with any class in the United
States the slightest tendency towards enter
tanning the distinct idea Of reputation. How
ever partisans, for the purpose OF gaming
partisan advantage, may handy the term re
pudiation" against their opponents, there Is
not, T feel quite sure, the slightest disposition
in that direction with any class OF parry IN @ ene
ties are both equally pledged to the redemp-
ton of the public deb. according. to its true
legal and equitable force and obligation, ana
both parties are equally committed not to go
beyond that. No party in America could stand
for an hour which should profess TO go peyona
this in either direction. The masses Will NOT,
of course, consent to such oppressive taxation
to nav more than is due, or in a different cur
rency from what the contract fairly and justly
REQUIRES, and no party will be heard for an in
stant to esk that anything less than the whole
debt and interesb~ih- the currency stipulated
should be paid.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
rKos1 THE STATE CAPITAL.
TIE BILL TO REDUCE THE BONDS OF STATE OF
F1c1AIs-THE wANDo COMPANY BuLCTHE
cAPITATIoN TAX OF 1866, &C.

[spEuAL TELEGRAM TO THE DAILY NEws.]
COLUMBIA, August 12.-The- bill reducing
the bonds Of officials, vetoed on the ground
that the credit Of the State demanded that the
old rules should be adhered to, was made the
special order for tomorrow.
A resolution was offered requiring the Attor-
General to employ more competent clerks.
It win be considered tomorrow. : 49,
The bill Incorporating the Wando Company
is now ready FOR ratification.
Wright presented bill providing for the
conversion Of State securities and for other
purposes; also:a bill empowering the Circuit
Judges to change the venire.
Pending debate on the Homestead bill, the
Senate adjourned.
In the House the following bills were intro
duced and read for the first time: To close ope-
rations in the Bank of the State; to define the
number Of members Of steam fire company;
to provide for the appointment OF tax collect
ora; to preveat discrimination by persons on
account of their race and color.
The Attorney-G General asked the House to
pay twenty -four dollars per day for two solicit
ors, and the House voted twenty dollars.
The bills declaring the manner by which the
right of way over lands or corporations may be
taken for the construction and use Of railways,
and the bill to incorporate the Air Line Rail
road, were read the first time.
Neagle's bill repeating the capitation tax Of
1866, and prohibiting the collection of the
same, was under discussion when the House ad-
inurned.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
REPRESENTATIVES of the State of South Carolina,
now met and sitting in General Assembly, and

representatives of the State of South Carolina,
nov nnet and sitting in General Assembly, and
by the authority of the same - . =.
SECTION /. That an Act entitled "An act for
the relief OF the Charleston and Savannah Rail-
road COMPANY, ratified the twenty-frst day Of
December. eighteen hundred and sixty-ave, be
and hereby is extended to the Savannah and
Charleston Railroad Company, which company
han succeeded to the rights and property OF
the aforesaid company.
SEc..2 That the Savannah and Charleston
Railroad Company is authorized and empower
ed to borrow and raise The sum Of not more
than five hundred thousand dollars, to be
used in extending and renuldlng their road
nnder The provisions Of their charter, and for
the REDEMPTION and payment Of coupons in
arrear of the six per cent. bonds of the Charles
ton and Savannah Railroad Company endorsed
by the State Of South Carolina.
sEo. s, That for this purpose, the said com:
pany is hereby authorized and empowered to
tssne bonds to the amount Of not more than
Ave hundred thousand $780, 00O} dollars, pay
able twenty years after the date thereof, with
coupons attached, payable semi-annualy.
These bonds shall haye. from their date a
mortgages, judgments and debts not now
already existing on the whole road when
finished, including the outfit and real estate.
SEC. 4. That the present lien OF the State of
South Carolina on said road be postponed and
become second lien, which said second lien
shall extend over and cover the whole road
when completed, and its outfit and real estate
as fully as is already provided for by Law.
The proceedings in the House to-day we're
not ofgeneral interest. The Committee on the
Penitentiary made report on the affairs of the
institution, which was received as informa-
ton. ''
A bill regulating the admission and practice
Of attorneys, solicitors and others was read
twice and ordered to be engrossed for third
reading. It now goes to the Senate for concur
renee.
General Scott has been relieved from his du-
ties as Assistant Commissioner Of the Freed
mems Bureau, and headquarters viii be remov.
ed to Columbia.
learn that Colonel Bumford, Of the Eighth
United States Infantry, has been ordered to
the command Of this post. PERSONNE.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
THE BILIOUS SEASoN.-sFVENTY-

@ THE BILIOUS SEASON.-SFVENIf-
FIVE per cent. of the population OF the united
States are more or less bilious at this season. Ihe
midsummer sun stirs up the bile as certainly as 1t
evolves iasa from the stagnant pools It is Of the
utmost importance therefore, to check the tenden'
~ of the liver to diseased action with that incom.
rarable anti.bilious specifc-HOS1 SToM-
ACH IITTE IS. Neglect the early symptoms, aud
the chances are that they will result IN remittent
fever fever and ague, or jaundice. 1t is presumed
that nobody deliberately desires to risk an attack
from any one of these. But carelessness may be as
disastrous as temeritY. Do not procrastinate. AS
health is the greatest of earthly blessings, it should
be e, cry rational BEINGS first care. Whoever choos-
es to use HOSTETTER'S BITTERS as preventive
NOW may escape the bilious epidemics and endemlcs
which 60 generally prevail toward the close OF the
heated term and in the Fall months. Is tno worth
while to be forearmed when the means OF defence
Nre within the reach Of all The BITTERS are
NATIONAL REMEDY, everywhere procurable, and
endorsed by the intelligent of every Glass; Read
what leading members Of the community, clergy
men, physicians, authors statesmen, men Of science
artists travellers, and distinguished soldiers, say
about them: On the strength of these credentials
give them trial. They will be found the very best
anti.bllious medicine that modern pharmacy has
irtroduced. August
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
~WHAT Is THE MATTER WITH YOU9

This is the familiar question put to every invalid
In many cases the answer is, ~ don't know exactly,
but don't feel wen.'' Look at the countenance Of
the man or woman who makes this reply, and You
will generally find that the eyes are dull and lustre-
less the complexion sallow, the cheeks haccid, and
the whole expression OF the face detected Interro-
gate the invalid more closely and you will discover
that constipation, the result Of discrdered stomach
and torpid liver, is at the bottom OF the mischief
"That's what's the matter" Whoever has eXpe.
riepced the effects of ofTARRANT's EFFERvEscENT
sELTZER APERIENT in such cases. need not to be
told to recommend it as a remedy.
TARRANT CO., Wholesale Druggists, No. 27s
Greenwich and No. 100 Warren streets, New York.
Sole Proprietors.
Sold by all Druggists. 3mos % July
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-08-13
Our Washington Dispatches.


DEATH OF THApDEUs sTEvENs-oPN1oN OF At
ToRNEy-aENERAL EvARTs-THE TAuoRs yIsTT
TIE PREsmENT-NEw wH1sKEy REGULATIONS.
WASHINGTON, August 12-The Hon. Thaddeus
Stevens, of Pennsylvania, died here rather
suddenly this morning. he mad been alling
for some time past, but had rallied within the
last few days, and it was hoped that notwith-
standing his ags and infirmity he would have
been able to return to his home in Lancaster,
Penn. His sudden death has created great
sensation here.
Acknowledgement Evarts' long-looked-for
opinion covers column, and declares Rollins
tenure good. Rollins, therefore, continues in
Office.
Fifty delegates from the National Journey
men Tailor's Union visited the President to-
day. The interview was of pleasant charac-
ter and without any political illusions.
The distillery regulations direct that no still
shall be run until the regulations are complied
with. The new law requires FIVE different
stamps to a barrel OF spirits.