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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

everywhere in our common country" Tax
nayers how do you like the picture Do you
recognize the two individuals described as one
and the same DISTINGUISHED voter, cheated
of your rights, what special charm has Mr..
KS. peace for you? How sweet must be
such a peace to ruen who like to be considered
freemen Denied right conferred upon
negroes in an adjoining county, which is only
separated from you by an imaginary line, and
that too by man who now talks about peace
DO YOU know that he is violator OF the con-
stitution of your country-a usuper-a traitor,
and that he seeks to fasten these fetters upon
you because he knows the day they are re-
moved, his official career will terminate and
his occupation as tax-satherer will cease
Mr. Koonce is wrong in one thing. lie
saws in his card, ssthere is but slight difference,
in my estimation, of the value of a good repu-
tation either as private or public man" -
With his reputation as public man, he ought
to make wide difference, and separate his
private character as far as possible from his
public acts. With the private acts we have
nothing to do. They may be commendabe or
censurable-we have nodesire to assail them,
or intention to do SO. Taunting'y, Mr.: Koonce
saws in this letter to us-s'you are q bold man
brave mani give into that" We make
no prctcnsions to overstock OF courage, but
hope always to have supply of that virtue
sufficient to meet any demand that Mr.. koonce
is likely to make upon it.. a.,
The i'll concealed threats in his card do not
disturb our equanimity. We know that he,
in common with his radical brethren of this
county, who have felt the scourge of our lash,
would like to get us before the grand jury ct
the radical court at Shepherdstown. aud that
is what he means when he says we shall have
notoriety obtained from violation of law,
We understand the gentleman, but these init
nations have no terror. The day of the
bastille is past, and VIC shall soon stand on
equal grounds When that period arrives,
and it is now about to dawn, the ''late mem
ber'' may find it convenient to look to His own
safety. Radical courts and radical sherifs
shall never stine the voice of the press whilst
we are spared to run this paper. But we must
close, or Mr.. Koonce might think we con-
sidered his card of some Importance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
A Denial BY Gen. JEFF. THOMPSON.
New ORLEANs, Sent. IN, 1865

NEW OhLEANS, Cept. ~ AOOS'-
70 the Editor OF the NeaO Orleans Times
extract from the speech Of Mr.. Myres, in
Philadelphia, which has been going the
rounds Of the Northern papers for the past
ten DAYS, wherein he states that L said that
Mr. Davis remarked to me, when l plead
for the Andersonvilie prisoners, eve can
kill them that way much quicker than III
battle" The day after this speech was de.
iivered in Philadelphia, a personal TREND
of mine in that city sent me the paper pub
fishing the speech, and in Jew days after
wards gentleman in Boston wrote to me
on the subject. [ answered each of these
letters the moment they were received, that
my denial of the charge should appear where
it had been published. My letters to each of
these gentlemen were long, giving dates and
circumstances, but the substance OF each was
contained in the portion which l authorized
to.be published, which reads
| assert that Mr.. Davis never used any
such language to me, in letter ar spirit, and
that certainly never said he did further
stated that l never heard any officer OF the
Confederate States speak on the subject
except to deplore the horrible necessity, and
that it was the universal desire to bring home
the thousands of our men in the Northern
prisons, both from private and public con-
siderations That we had some malicious and
even brutal men in the South, do not deny,
and possibly expressions of the kind quoted
may have been used by some such, but most
assuredly they were not used by Mr.. Davis,
for he is most chivarous Christian gentle-
man, and has proved it more by his digniicd
maniress since the war, than even in the most
prosperous or darkest days of the Confederacy.
AS this assertion, and possibly other ex-
tracts from my letters, will soon appear in
Philadelphia and Boston, it is useless for me
to state more on this subject but | must
here acknowledge that during the twelve
months that was prisoner of war | was
treated with all the courtesy and kindness
that was compatible with the condition OF a
prisoner, with exceptions too few and trivial
to remember. and that at my exchange | took
lively interest in the condition of Federal
prisoners, and hence suppose my name has
been used to give tone to this SANDER on Mr..
Davis. Yours, most respectfully,
NJ. JEFF. THOMPSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
PUBLIC MEETING.

At a meeting of the citizens of Harper
Ferry and Bolivar township, was held on
Saturday evening the Sd inst, to consider
to the security of the elective franchise in its
proper status under the law, and to those who
are legally entitled thereto, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Whereas, the superstruc:ure of repub-
lican form of government is necessarily based
upon the freedom of thought and action of
the members of society, restrained only by
such wholesome laws as are intlubitably for
the general welfare; and
Whereas, the right Of suffrage is the
legitimate offspring of republican institutions,
which alone, tenderly nurtured, will maintain
the cquanimity Of a people, Indicate the
popular will, harmonic discordant views by
the acquiescence of minorities to the decision
of majorities, and insure domestic tranquility;
and
Whereas, we, the citizens of Harper's Ferry
and Bolivar townships, appreciating the inest:-
mable privilege of the right of exercising the
elective franchise, look with surprise and
alarm upon the action of our ''BOard of Reg
istration," in summoning many Of our best
citizens before them to question their right of
citizenships, compelling them to travel to
the county seat, or re:iaquish their rights as
voters, therefore,
ReSoiUc0, that as citizens of West Va,
we claim the benefit of her laws and the
protection of our rights, and while we are will
ing to abide by those laws in every particular,
we recognize their binding force upon every
person within the territory of the State, be
they private or official and that any intraction
of the rights of our citizens should meet with
their stern, decisive and timely rebukc.
Rcsoiced, that every citizen, whether in
official or private life, who will willingly
deprive, or attempt to deprive, his fellow citi-
zens of the right of franchise, is traitor to
the interests of American freedom and the
cause of republican government, and should
be held in contempt aud scorn by every honest
and honorable man.
Resoiced, that we will use every exertion
in our power to have all appear before the
board of Registration" who have been sum-
moncd so to do, aud also, those who arc en-
titled, but have, as yet failed to register
ReSoirel, that what we ask we have a right
to demand, justice.
PHILIP ENGLE, CAns'n.
e. WILLIS WILSON, Seen,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
QUERY ?

The State Executive Committee among
other appointments for Mas Meetings to be
held throughout West Virginia, have dcsig-
mated Monday next, 18th inst, Tor that pur-
pose at Shephordstown. What action have
the County Executive Committee taken in tho
premises? Ifany. we have not been Informed.
and unless some energetic and spirited move is
made in the matter, the meeting must go by
default.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

DEATH OF GEO. W. SUMMERs.-We learn
that George w. Summers died at his resi-
dence in the county of Kanawha, W. Va, on
the 10Th instant He was native of Fair
fax CO., but removed at an early age to Ka.
nawha where he has resided ever since
lie was man of marked ability. and great
weight and influence in public affairs, in his
pamy days. An able lawyer, and an eloquent
orator, he soon rose to prominent position.
He served in the Legislature and in the
House of Representatives ofthe United States,
for severalt terms. Herepresented his district
also 10 two of the State Conventions for re-
vising the Constitution, and was also State
judge. In ali these capacities his talents
were acknowledged, and placed him in the
foremost ranks of our statesmen. He had
been in declining health for some time, and
his death was, therefore, not unexpe cted =
Thus has another of the great men of Vir-
ginia passed away.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

The DISTURBANCES IN THE SoUTH.-The
frequent riots and disturbances in the South
of late are not without significance. They
form part of the Radical programme by
which it is hoped to carry the Presidential
election. In every instance these riots have
been lnaugurated by armed negroes, led by
white Radicals. In every instance the South
ern people, knowing the object of these men.
have borne insult and wrong, rather than
afford them the opportunity they sought for,
and it has only been when their lives and
property have been threatened by Radical
mobs that the people have risen in self de-
fence. Knowing these facts, knowing how
blood is recklessIy spilled and properly de-
stroyed by direction of the Radical leaders.
with bitter mockery is their campaign cry
"Let us have Peace l"-Bahimore Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

GEO. II. PENDLEroN.-Since the Presi-
dental campaign opened, and battle has been
joined between Radicals and Patriots, Virginia
has watched With peculiar interest the career
of that gallant champion, Geo. 81. Pendleton,
the Bayard of the Northwest.
His very name reminds her of her own
heroic and happy past; and now, when bound
hand and foot by her enemies, and unable to
take part in the struggle for her own deliver
ance, she watches in tremulous hope and with
throbbing heart, the plume of Pendleton as
it waves amid the thickest of the fight.
Virginia loves this man and whether
victory or defeat awaits the standard bearer
fthe Constitution, she will follow him through
life with gratitude-that memory of the heart;
and when the spur of the brave knight shall
be cold, she will honor him as one who added
new glory to a name already illustrious in her
annals-a name which she has never forgotten
which she can never forget
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

BGs- On Wednesday last, Gen. FRANK p.
BLAIR, the Democratic candidate for the ce
Presidency, paid short visit to Washington.
a correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette
thus refers to his trip:
"The sudden and unex pected appearance
of Gen. Frank p. Blair at the National Capt.
tai set the newsmongers all agog, but before
they had an opportunity to question him, he
had retired to 'Silvcr Springs" the residence
of his venerable father, with whom lie re-
maincd in quiet consultation all day, and left
again on the night train for the West. Sew
eral intimate friends OF General Blair called
on him during the day, and they found him
in high spirits and perfectly confident of the
Democratic ticket in the Presidential contest
He claims to have the best information from
every State, and according to his calculations
the Democrats will carry New York, Penn
sylyania and Indiana with a close vote in Ohio.
He says that the Democratic vote in the West
and Northwest astonish all parties, and
that Horatio Seymour will be elected by
two thirds vote of the electoral college.
letter from Hon. Montgomery Blair,
dated in Philadelphia on the 18th, fixes the
Democratic majority of that city at five thou
sand, and the majority in the State at from
two to five thousand
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
TERMS or SALE.

credit Of Ten Months will be given O all sums
over go the purchaser giving band and apprO, ed
security, with interest from date; bat il paid pune
tually, the interest vii. be rcmitcd. ON sums of
$ 10 and under, ash will be required. No prop
erty to be removed until the terms OF sale are
piled with.
o. Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock. AM.
r- X. b. HELM.
CD McGLIScY, Auct ionccr.
Octnhcr o ISIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
DIED.


In Baltimore. on the 25th ultimo. LUCY M-,wife
of Mai. Thomas B. Beall. ami dauy hter OF the late
Capt Chas. A. Berry aged % years.
Al B-u~etnwn on the 2Sth OF Septembcr,- FRAN
r,iS AVIAN son of W. II. and Mary }. Bodcn,
aged one year and twenty nine nine days days;
Holy angels guard his bed,
Heavenly Blessings without number
Will be showered on his head. -
AT her residence in this county, on Thursday
ight last October let. Mrs. FANNIE r. lIoOFF,
rcict of the late William Hoof, in the I'D year OF
her age The deceased was born and raised in this
county,. aud was the daughter of Mr. James Ham
nond. OF Mt IIammond, home proverbial for its
hospitality years past Mrs was first M, m. r
risd to Lieut. Packet, OF the United States;Savy'
wboIiistinguished himself with Commodore Perry,
on Lake ChampIaIn and she was the IN other of
Mr. Joha b. Pickett and Mrs. Ann Tate, formerly
Miss Packet A num5erof her children by mir
HooH survive to lament her death, ann ng them our
townsman Mr.. John l.. II 'ofi- The esteem in
which she was held, wasattested by the large on
course of sorrowing friends who followed her. rc-
mains 10 the grave.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
PHILIP ENGLE, CNnt n
Z. WILLIS WILSON, iSec'y,

THE BLACK TEsT.-No northern man,
soldier or civilian, can become citizen of
any of TIE reconstructed States" without
taking the following oath prescribed by the
southern mongrel carpet bag constitutions
Il do solemnly swear that L accept the civil
and political equality of all men, and agree
not to attempt to deprive any person or per-
sous, on account of race. color, or previous
condition, of any political or civil right,
privilege, or immunity enjoyed by any other
class Of men. So help me God"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
LIST AND RAG CARPETING.

I AM now manufacturing List and Bag Caroeting
OF good quality, which will sell at as low rates
asthe same quality be purchased for elsewhere.
as possible l will furnish the Chain 81 parties
wishing TO have Carpeting made of their ow Rags.
Listing and CarPet-Rags of good quality, and Old
1:iothing that can be manufactured into Ca Tpet-
Rage, purchased at all times
o. All kinds OF CLOTHING DYED at reduced
prices. Apply before freezing weather.
JACOB W. HAINES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
MARRIED.

On the sOth nit, by Rev. W. S. Penicl, Mr. H C.
BARBEE. of Piedmont, Fauquier cou.ltv, Va, to
Niiss C. n. SWAMI, of Clarke county,va-
On tho 25th nitimo. by Rev. ] c. Stewart, Mr..
GEORGE " BLAKE, of Clarke county, to Miss NJ.
A. FEAGASS, of this county
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PARTNERSHIP.

CHARLES W Aisquith and John A. Washington
~ have entered into partnership to carry the
business of Druggists, IN Charlcstow n, Jefferson
county, under the name and firm of Ais1uth 4
Wash eton. successors tothe late firm OF Ais
quth brother. at the Drug Store room hereto fore
occupied by aid late firm.
C. w AISQUITH,
JOHN A. WASH NGTON.
October 6. 1865 FP
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
NEW FALKLAND. WINTER GOODS.

I AM now receiving my stock OF FALL WIN
TER GOODS, to which ] invite the attention Of
Cash aud Short Time customers. My stock will be
large and full. and propose to sell very sho,t
profits on the above terms To those who promised
say that still need money and would be glad to
have it. JOHN. w. Ora NThAI,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

HOTEL CHANGE.-We are pleased to see
from the Rcgis!cr, that our former townsman.
Capt. Jno ii Locke. is about to take charge
Of the American Hotel in Harrisonburg.-
Capt: h. is a clever gentleman. and will, no
doubt, meet with abundant success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
PENNSYLVANIA.

The largest and most enthusiastic Demo-
cratic meeting ever held in Philadelphia, was
that of the 2Sth of September, which was
addressed by Hon. John T. Hoffman, | on.
James Brooks, Il. o. Perrin. and S. J. Meany,
Esq. of New York, and Il. Il, Merrick, of
Washington. The numbers present were
almost beyond computation. Not antcipa-
ting 50 large an attendance, but two stands
were provided. Had there been five there,
would have been an immense audience for
each. Impromptu meetings were organized at
various points. which were addressed by
popular speakers from door steps, furniture
wagons, or indeed from almost any point
where speakers could be seen and heard
The various political clubs were out in great
strength presenting magnificent appearance.
The meeting was got up at omparatively
short notice, and with very little effort, the
people turning out spontaneous by tens Of
thousands. Broad street, from Wallace to
Parish, was a dense mass of human beings.
The attendance has been variously estimated
at from thirty TO forty thousand. The most
intense enthusiasm prevailed throughout.
The meeting was kept up till nearly midnight,
the various clubs forming in grand procession
at its close, and marched in splendid style
through number of the principal strcets.
n YOU'D L nos. ~.
Hendricks, the democratic candidate for Gov
crnor of Indiana, in speech of great sound"
ness and force in showing the importance of
harmony and good feeling between the North
and South, and the advantages of reciprocal
trade between the South and Northwestern
States. gave the following happy illustrations
q The sweetest lesson Of our religion is to
be found in the parable of the Prodigal Son.
That son, you rccollect became tired Of the
best home in the world, and wandered off to
seek his fortune among strangers Seeding
from the paternal roof, soon poverty and hun
ger came upon him, and he concluded to re-
turn. If that father, who saw him afar Off
had been a radical, what would he have said
~There-comcs my rebelious son He thinks
will let him come back upon the same terms
as the rest of the boys and girls. No, no J.!
That father as described to us in the parable
was not radical. He opened his arms and
welcomed him as he saw the erring boy re-
turn, and as he stepped into the house, peace,
love and happiness returned. There was
radical in that family. though. The other
boy, as soon as he saw his brother coming,
commenced growing, and did not want the
returning prodigal admitted. l ask you, as
Christian men and citizens, do you think we
can build our institutions upon the bad pas
sions of hatred, revenge and jealousy-pas-
sions which come up from the dark caverns
of hell. !"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
PUBLIC SALE.
T WILL OFFER AT PUBLIC SALE, ON
TuURsLAY,th the ssdof OCTOBER. 1868,

AT my residence in CharIcstowr, some
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Stoves, CIUcks, &C., &c. Also
Two HORSES .....r g..
ATNo HORSE SPRING WAGON with TOP,
and Harness.
TERMS All sums OF (S26) Twenty Dollars
aud under, Cash; above that amount, d credit Of
four months will be giHcn-thc pur chaser giving
note with good securIty-sAId nUIes To bear inter-
est from date. --r.
No property to be removed until terms of sale are
complied with. W. JOHN w. JONES.
N.B-The HOUSE now occupied by will be
rented day OF sale, until the st of April 1909.
Bond and good security required. j. W. }.
Octoucr D., 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

"A Memphis paper describing case of
delriums, says that Dennis Lawler was
brought to the Adams street station with n
beautiful case of jim-jams, a box of tanners,
seventeen thousand rattle.snakes in his boots.
and a peagreen monkey, with scarlet tail
sitting on his shoulder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
~ heretofore existing between Charles w Ais.
quith and Archie II. AisGuith, under the name of
Ai.quith Brother, has been dissolved the 9Th
OF October, 1865.
Charlee w AisquitlIi is hereby authorized TO col.
lect all DEBTS due to the late firm. and paw all
debts due by il. Charles W. Also nth,
ARCHIE II. AISQUITH.
N. B.-PersOns indebted to: the late firm Of Ais
quth & Bro expected to como forward and set
tie without delay, indulgence will be given.
CHARLES W. Also CITH.
Ortaber e. 1863 F. p
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FIFTY DOLLARS INWARD!

g rRAYED or Stolen from the subscriber, r.,
y a LARGE BLOOD BAY COLr-threeC-A
years old. (wiIl be four in June)-a SLIM
black tail. one tore foot erpy sbod in 'front.' white
the toretop and eyes, lump the fore leg be-
tween the knee joint and ankle, perfectly gentle.
Address
JOHN FRIZZLE. Georgetown, D C,
October 3, ;S6S-4t.% Care of Robt. White.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
HONEY TO loan,

THE Jefferson County Building Association, will
i have money to loan SATURDAY EVE
MING next. The Board of Directors meet weekly
on Saturday Evening, at O'Clock, from October
LIST to April LIST J. ED. DUKE,
October 6. 1865 Secretarv
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AN NoUNc EMENT is.
TO VOTERS.

T HEREBY respectfully announce myself an
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR TIE
ASSESS ORSHIP
OF jefferson County the election, and pledge
my best eff rts to dis charge the duties of the office,
if elected. =. ID. POITERFlELD.
July ! 1868. --f 81
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NOTICE.

MY SALE NOTES will be due the fret of No.
4f1 vember. They the hands OF MIR. John
w. Grantham, of SnithfeId, and hope they will
be promptly met GEO. w. TABB.
DC tober b, lS6S-1m.%
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

GOOD JoURNEYMAN ithcr
n ON womcn's Work or Mcn'sPcggcd Work
Steady work and good wagcs.
G. II. HAG ELEY. 20
Ermcld's Depot. October 6. 1865 st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06

pAGS.-Seamless Grain Bags for sale by
" July %. D HUM PHREYs & CO.
HAMs.-Irish Sugar Cured Hams for sale by
Ii September 49, 1865. w. EBY. =.
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CONSERVATIVE STATE TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR,
Hon J. n. CAMDEN, of Wood county,
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
SOL. V. YANTIS, of Jefferson county.
FOR AUDITOR,
DANIEL MAYER Of Kauawha county.
FOR TREASURER,
GEORGEJ. WALKER of Jackson county
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
W p. WILEY, of Monongalia county.
JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS.
JUDGE NJ. NJ EDMISTON. of Lewis county
For CONGRESS SECOND DISTRICT.
Hon. VIM. G. BROWN. of Preston county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-10-06
DRESSED LTMBER.

TUST received 20, 600 FELT DRESSED YELLOW
u PINE ELOOkING-k UlLI SEASONED.
An kinds oI YELLOW PINE LUMBER hand
at my yard.
d rcssea Gndresscd--f uI nshcd at short notice.
----..,s--- w. J. lila WKS.
Agent for Miller s Co.
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NEW ADvERTIsEM ENTs.
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CONSERVATIVE COUNTY TICKET.

CONSERVATIVE COUNTY TICKET.
FOR JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT,
EDMUND PENDLETON, of Berkeley.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
RoBER 7 L ANON, of Berkeley.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE,
B. F. HARRISON,
E. w. WILSON.
FOR COMAONwEALTH'S ATTORNEY,
E.W ANDREWS.
FOR COUNTY RECORDER,
II. C. ENTLER.
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR,
JOHN. E. ERWIN.