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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

OCTOBER rEEM, 1868.
JoHS KABLE, Administrator Of EoECE w. GROIN
WELL, deceased,
DANIEL W. CRoMwELL and ANDREw nUsTsA. De-
PENDANTS.
THIS coming on to be heard on the 18th day of
Il October, lS6S, the bill answer OF the home
defendant, Andrew Hunter, and replication TO said
answer, and the order OF publication made, and
iel w. Cromwell, more than one month before the
sitting of this court, who has failed to appear and
answer, the bill him is taken for confessed at
rules and this cause being argued by counsel. 1t is
by the Court ordered, adjudged, and decreed that
this cause be referred to Samuel Rdenour, Spe-
a pa rtnership existed between George w. CrOm-
well in his life time, and the defendant, Daniel w
Cromwell, whether the same was dissolved, and if
so, when and on what terms, what the assets
OF said partnership, and in whose hands the same
may be including the single bills notes and bonds,
alleged to be in the hands of the defendant Andrew
Hunter, whether the said single bills, and
bonds, the property of said partnership, the
individual property of she said George w. CrOm-
we'll in his life time and all evidence of the came,
him touching the premises, and settle and state all
other matters things which may by him be
deemed pertinent, which may be required by
any of the parties in the cause.
true coPy-Teste:
The parties to the above mentioned suit are here
by notified appear at my Office in ChGrleEtOwn,
Jefferson county, West Virginia, the 10Th day of
December next, between the hours of a. NJ and 6
p. M, with their evidence, to enable me Cxecutc
the decree of which the above is copy.
SAMUEL RIDENOUR,
Special Commissioner.
Charlestown November 10, IS5S-5t.
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Spirit 1T Jetfersulr.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

WooD.-Send iat once Those of our
subscribers who pay their subscriptions in
Wood, are expected to send it at once, or else
we shall be compelled tosgive money for that
which is already paid for, and promised long
since TO have been delivered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

TO-DAY, (Tuesday,) sale of large amount
of valuable stock, farming implements, grain,
&C., at the "Green Hill Farm" near Hoar
Church, by VIM. Bcall, Administrator of j.
Newton Elsea, decd.
For other sales near at hand, see adver-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

ADVERTISE A gentleman who adver-
tised an " Estray" of months absence, few
weeks ago in the Spirit, was Informed the
next day Of its whereabouts. Let others do
hkewise-it will save money and save time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

The Office at Harrisonburg, Va, is de-
signated as separating Office, and the post
master allowed at the rate of $500 per annum
to pay for clerical assistance in separating
tho mails.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

CHRISTMAS Is CoMING.-It is hardly ne
cessary to remind our little readers that Christ
mas is coming-they all know that quite as
we'll as we do. We want to tell them, how
ever, that when they are. looking out for Christ
mas gifts, there is no present so cheap or so
valuable as years subscription to BURKE's
WEEKLY. 81 will insure its visit evory week
the year round. Think of this when you 60
to lay out money for Christmas or New Years
presents.
Parents whose children arc not now taking
the Weekly, will do well to send 81 Tor years
subscription, 1t will give the children more
solid enjoyment than $50 worth of anything
else you can buy for them. Al ,oho send 81
Gy tie LIST Of January, seW rcceiee tie Decent-
Der number grDtiS.
Address j. w BURKE & Co.. Macon, Ga
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
PUBLIC SALE.

T WILL sell at Public Sale, on the "Grecnhill'
L farm OF Mrs. Janet y. Bcali,
TUESDAY, the LIST day of DECEMBER,
All the Personal Property of ]. Newton EIscal de-
ceased, consisting off,
Two young Mares and HONEYWELL broken;
Six ycarng Colts, one last Spring Colt;
Nre Mich Cows, one Fat Cow;
Eight yearling Calves, ten last Spring Calves;
Thirty three Stock Hogs.
Wagons, Ploughs, Harrows, and other Farm
ing Implements.
300 BUSHELS OF WHEAT,
4OBUSHELS OF OLD CORN (white.)
NEW CORN; also, his share OF the Growing
Wheat Crop.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cast for the old Wheat and
Corn, and all sums under SO. Upon all other
amounts credit of Nine Months will be given, the
purchaser giving bond and approved security which
if paid at maturity the interest will be RENTED.
WM. BEALL,
November II IS6S-3t. Admin istrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

No FIREs-During the last three years
there has not been 500 worth of property
destroyed by fire in Staunton. Is there any
other place of the same size can say as much /!
Valley Tiryinian.
Charlestown, although not quite as large as
Staunton, has not lost So worth that we are
aware of; but it is rot due to the efficiency
of our fire Experimentation we have none.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

PoRK-This is the season of the year of
all others, for buckwheat cakes and sausage
dressing. And as a number of our friends
are now slaughtering, it may be only neces-
sary to state that we have on hand pretty
good supply of the former, to insure kindly
reception of few links of the latter, as a
necessary condiment. Hogs have been SELL
ing in our town at from So to SO per hun
dred-thc former price predominating. This
may be regarded low, considering the price
of corn, but it is quite as much as our people
can afford to pay in their present straitened
circumstances.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
A CARD.

HNHE subscriber has distributed in the past few
i years-esPeciaIly this faIl-many Fruit Trees
in this and adjoining counties, many OF which are
now in bearing and could not be bought for many
Dollars a they cost Ger u. About leaving for my
Oyster PIantation-can fill orders this fail
II any want Trees next spring, they will get them
by leaving orders with Mr.. J. Law. Hoo1. Was
about thanking the public for patronage-on the
whole they have rather the best Of the bargain
are as much obliged to me as am to the public.
SAMUEL CLARKE.
P.s.-If any of my friends should happen long
shore-where everybody knows mel will insure a
tait of Oysters, stewed, fried or in the she'll
and something else.
Nov. II ,lS63--3t. sc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE ia hereby given that the partnership
IN heretofore existing between E. II. Campbell
AMI w. S. Mason, under the firm of Campbell f.
Mason, is this day dissolved by mutual consent
w S Mason is authorized collect all debts due to
the late firm, and pay all debts due by it.
E. II. CAMPBELL,
November %, 1868. w. s. MASON.
The accounts of the late firm OF Campbell & Ma
son are ready for settlement, and must be closed
withoutdelay, far Their InLug ence be given.
November "a, 1868. w. S. MASON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
A CARD.

HAVING purchased the interest of E II. Camp
i / bell, will continue the Drug business at the
stand of the late firm of Campbell & Mason. Re-
turning tina nks to the pub c for the patronage
tended TO the late firm, most respectfully solicit
continuanc. of the same, guaranteeing to do all in
my power for the interest and accommodation of
customers. W. :. MASON.
hope the patronage heretofore extended to the
late firm will be continued to Mr.. Mason.
E. H. CAMPBELL.
Persons knowing themselves indebted to me, eth
er by note or open account, earnestly requested
TO come forward and settle, longer Indulgence
cannot be granted. E. ii. CAMPBELL.
November 81, 1863.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

NEW STOCK OF GOODS!
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
VNE are now opening a full and complete stock
celIed by any other Store in the Valley or country
around US. Our line of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
is composed of Alpacas, Lawns, Lenos, Poplins,
Mozambiuues, Shallies Persian Cloth, Organizes,
hams, &c. Jaconetts, Tarletons, SWISS and Barred
Muslins Marseilles; also full and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such MS Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsetts. Hoop
Skirts, Linen handkerchief, Braids Buttons and
Trimmings, SC, &c. full stock of
DOMESTIC G. o Cd s,
comprising, in part, BIeached and Brown Muslins,
Wooden, Cotton and Linen Gods, F loor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general assortment OF Gen
TLEMEN IS WEAR-In piece or Ready Made A
heavy stock of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS-for
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children.
A complete stock of Queens ware, Wooden ware,
Hardware; and a stock ofHARNESS, such as Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars, Lines ard Back
bands, &c. large stock of FURNITURE, such
Cottage Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chair Rockers, Pashstands, &c, at prices
that we can guarantee.
AFULL STOCK OF GROCERIES,
such as Sugars o all grades, Rio, Java and Laguy
IA Coffee, Teas of the best quality, Oils, Syrups,
Salt. &C., II of which are offering at very short
profits for Cash Produce, and we ask our friends
and customers to give a trial before purchasing
elsewhere.
April IS 1853
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A LII persons having claims against the estate o.
n Abraham Bell, deceased, are requested to pre-
sent them at early date, properly authenticated
Parties knowing themselves indebted to said es-
tate, will please call and settle.
ALEX. MASON EVANS,
November II, Is6S-tf Administrator.
lust received another lot OF Youths Clothing, at
- remarkably low prices, at
November B 1868 S A HAMBURGER'S.
ENURS.-We have just received assortment
Il of Ladies' and Children's FURS.
October 20 KEARSLET & SHEEEEE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
"ALL THE YEAR ROUND"

PARTICULARLY THE PRESENT TIME.
VNJANTED Corn. Oats, Rye, Bacon. Lard.
wv Butter, Eggs, aud all the Dried Fruits raised
in this ncighbOrhCod, sue b. as
APPLES, PEACHES, CHERRIES, BLACK. BER-
RIES, SC. Also, FIRE WOOD.
All for CASH. or for trade if desired; in the latter
case Groceries could be had from the smallest TO
the largest quantity, and surely as cheap II not
cheaper than anywhere else.
On all bills of FrUe Dollars discount Of 3
per cent. ieM De alio;ced.
The stock Of Goods kept on hand is undoubtedly
the largest in the County, although we have moth
ing to sell -.
4 ne~ feature of the concern Is this: That no
prosecution for debts. good, bad indifferent will
be entertained hereafter. You may therefore buy
as much a you can on Credit, and never pay.
The question arises-Hovs much CAN you buy on
Ticks Echo answers-NARi A RED
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01

Coal!
LUMP, RUN OF MINE, and FINE FOR BLACK
SMITHS use always on hand, and very cheap.
For the above apply to
Harper's Ferry. w. Va. Sep. Is, Is6s-sm.
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NOW IS THE TINE TO GET BARGAINS.

r. more with a full and complete assortment OF
Goods, that will compare with any in the market,
Enrn nalitR and c hcanneaa. IIia aLock OF
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-11-26
Neu EnrInnd

! BosroN, Nov. l9.-There was a large
attendance on the reassembling of the
Women's Rights Convention.
Rev. James Freeman Clark advocated
educating the sexes together.
Addresses were made by Chas Barnard,
Frederick Douglass and Hon. W. Frank
Bird, expressive of sympathy in the move
ment to establish suffrage for women.
Resolutions presented and laid over for
discussion. The following embraces the
general scope:
Rcsolped, That we invite the Repub-
lican party to drop the watchword Of
"manhood suffrage" and the Democratic
party to abandon its motto "white mans
Government" and unite in an amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States, extending suffrage to all men and
women-as the inalienable birthright Of
every American citizen.
W. Lloyd harrison and Senator Wilson
spoke and were warmly welcomed. SEN
atOr Wilson expressed himself strongly in
favor Of female suffrage, but he did not
want that or any other question put for
ward till the Southern question was fully
settled
He had no doubt Congress would au-
thorize colored men to vote in every State,
but as some good men doubted it, it was
proposed, t@ coming winter, to put for
ward an amendment to the Constitution
enforcing the political dogma that col
ored man has the right to vote in every
State. With twenty-six Legislatures in
our favor and only nine against us, our
success was probable.
That done, the female suffrage question
would have a clear way and be aided by
the success of the other, and it would stand
better chance oft speedy triumph, be-
cause men could not feel prejudiced against
their own sisters, lovers, mothers, and
friends, as they had against the colOred
men heretofore. Make the colored suff,
rage sure first before taking another step
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the right of franchise from the negroes of
the South, aud almost as little that the
right will be restored to the DISTINGUISHED
whites by the States which have deprived
them of it, such Congressional action in
the matter as we have referred to seems to
be the only solution of the troubles and
difficulties under which these States are
suffering.
Besides, the right of the negro to vote
in the States recently, and to be, recon
structed, has been peremptorily enforced
by Congress through the fundamentally of
special acts, There is no hope that Con-
gress will recede from the reconstruction
acts, unconstitutional as they are believed
to be bythOusands of our most intelligent
citizens North and South and there can
be no real peace in the country 50 long as
that body presumes to dictate policy for
the States of one sectien, while those of
another section are allowed to decide sim.
liar matter for themselves.
Under the operation of an impartial suf.
frage law there will not be the slightest
foundation for any fear of the predOmi.
nance of the black race in the South
Surprising the equal intelligence of the
black with the white race, a proposition
which we imagine no one seriously and
honestly entertains, the former, whenever
they array themselves against the latter
in whatever way, will have to go the wal
for want of numbers.
Again, under the most adverse circum
stances, in spite of every effort to arouse
and keep alive the animosity of the ne.
groes Of the South against their white
neighbors and late owners, the result o.
the recent election has demonstrated thai
they are rapidly learning how grossly they
have been deceived, and indicates an act.
i've retracing of the fatal steps they were
taking. By the time that the nullifca'
ton of the reconstruction laws becomes O
possibility, the negro vote of the South
may have been so educated as to prove g
powerful auxiliary to the prosperity o.
the States in which they live.
We do notSbolieve an amendment tc
the Constitution of the United States pro.
viding for impartial suffrage throughout
the country would fall through for want
of the proper ratification. The universe
amnesty and universal suffrage party il
the North is a large one, and there are
doubtless thousands who have hithert,
opposed negro suffrage in their respectiv,
States who would be glad to see the whole
question forever settled by Constitution
al amendment.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-11-26
The Truth at Last.

A laughable yet historical incident &C.
Cured Wednesday at the Treasury Depart
ment. An officer of the War Department
called for the purpose of obtaining a spe-
cial deposit which had been left in box
in the treasurer's vaults. The supposed
box was found, bearing Adjutaut-General
Townsend's mark and seal, and locksmith
sent for. After a great deal of trouble
the box was opened, and the special de-
post found to consist of an old scarf and
waterproof cloak, with letter from an
officer of Wilson's cavalry division, certi-
flying that they were the articles compos-
ing the female costume of the Hon. JeIfer-
son Davis when captured. For over three
years they have occupied safe corner
among Treasurer Spinner's gold, coupons
and greenbacks.-Nsw York Times.
This ought to settle it as fact, that
Mr.. Davis, when captured, was mol dis
guised in female apparel.
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Cuba.

New YORK, Nov. l9.-The Herald's
Havana special says the insurgents hold
all the country from Puerto Principe to
Santiago de Cuba, except Nuvetas, Jibara,
Baroca, as we'll as the railroad rolling
stock, but all communication from these
ports are cut off. The government troops
have met with severe reverses in the in.
terror, and in consequence they keep in
the towns and dare not sally out. Arms
from the United States for the government
troops were captured on a train by the in
surgeuts on the 9th instant. The latter
threaten to burn the estates of all Cubans
who offer to aid the government.
The Governor of Puerto Principe is en-
trenched with the archives in a convent.
The young students have left the place
and joined the insurgents. The latter
hold Manzanillo, we are now informed,
and shoot all whom they catch pillaging.
Later advices from Puerto Principe
state that the insurgent forces are repot-
ed as numbering ten thousand men. This
includes the wealthy classes, who freely
risk their all for the cause. There was a
force of eleven hundred troops in the
place, and they were barricading the
streets and squares in expectation of an
attack from the insurgents.
The latter were only three miles dis
tant from the town, and skirmishes were
frequent. All the Cubans were suspect
ed, and many of the wealthy citizens were
arrested.
The insurgent organization is complete
in every respect. Accounts from Santa
go de Cuba to the 9th inst. report that
the rebels were within four miles of that
place, and in full force. A hundred fam
lilies went to Jamaica by the French mail
steamer.
Loud cries for American aid are heard
in all parts. In all the cities of the coast
the confusion is immense.
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Mr.. Davis will have to appear before the
United States Circuit Court on the fourth
Monday of this month. Such is the con-
dition of his recognizance, but it is by no
means certain that he will personally APP
pear. If Mr.. OConor and Mr.. Evarts,
who represent respectively the accused
and the Government, deem his personal
ap pearance necessary, it is agreed that he
shall be informed BY telegram over the
cable.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS NEGOTIATIONS.
President johnson, expresses astonish-
ment at the amount of paper and ink
wasted upon speculations over what Min
lister johnson will or will not do in Eng
land regarding the Alabama claims and
other questions at issue. He remarked to
a gentleman yesterday that it seemed to
be forgotten that Mr.. johnson went to
England under instructions from his Gov
eminent, and that he is rot there to pur-
sue any "after dinner" impulses, even if
he were so disposed. The President ex-
presses entire confidence in the prudence
and ability of our Minister, and doubts
not he will strictly follow out his letter
of instructions, regardless of British din
ners and newspaper paragraphs.
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The Next Con gress.

The Senate when full, including the
Southern Senator's, has 76 members. In
the next Senate there will be 10, if Vir.
GINA, Mississippi and Texas remain un.
represented. Of these about four-ffths
will be Republicans.
The House of Representatives consists
of 243 members when full. Deductine
II for three States above named, there
will be 226 members. Of these 1913 arc
from States that did not secede, and Ten.
nessee. In the present Congress, of thi;
last number las are Republicans and As
are Democrats-three Republicans tc
one Democrat. To the next Congress;
there are said to be elected in the same
States 100 Republicans and SO Democrats
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The LaUiSlatura.

Such of the proceedings of the Legisla
ture as have come under our notice since
the last issue of this paper have been al
most devoid of interest to the people of
this section. 1t is probable that an APP
preparation of 100000 each has been vo-
ted to the Knoxville and Kentucky and
Knoxville and Charleston Railroads, but
as we receive no daily Nashville paper we
are unable to say whether the bill passed
both Houses. Secretary of State Fetch.
er has been reelected me 81 H.
Mr.. J. b. Rust, of Davidson, has been
elected State Treasurer, in the place Of
John r. Henry, who recently resigned.
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Tennessee Legislature.
SENATE.


NASHVILLE, Nov. l8.-Speaker Senter
in the Chair and twenty-one members
present.
Mr.. Lyle offered memorial signed by
many citizens living in Montgomery coun-
ty, praying for relief from the onerous
laws restricting the right of suffrage in the
State, by which majority of the white
citizens are now disfranchised. They also
ask that such necessary steps should be
taken in regard to the matter as shall re-
suit in established universal suffrage in the
State.
The petition was received and referred
to the Committee IN the Constitution.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Eckle A bill to increase the
salary of the Governor and supreme
Judges of the State of Tennessee. Pass
ed first reading and referred to the Com
mittee on finance.
No. 1856: Bill to amend an act incor-
porating the Tennessee and Pacific Rail-
road Company. On motion of Mr.. AL
bridge, the bill was referred to the Com
mittee on Internal Improvements.
No. pol: Bill for changing the time
of holding the Circuit Court in Roane
county. Passed.
Mr. Lihdsley moved to take up Senate
bill No. 272, in regard to the relief of
Tax payers. The Judiciary Committee
reported the following bill in lieu and re-
commend its passage:
An Act to relieve the Tax payers of Ten
nessee of the Tax penalty.
SEC. |. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That
the tax payers of this State shall have to
the first day of January, 1869, to pay
their taxes, and no penalty shall be at
tached for non payment of any taxes now
due, up to that time, and that all taxes
paid within that time shall be exempt
from any and all penalties whatsoever.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That this
act take effect from aud after its passage.
Passed three readings, and transmitted
to the other House.
No. 267: An act for the benefit of un.
finished railroads, providing for the issu'
ance of State bonds to railroads, as fol
lows Knoxville & Kentucky, 100000
Knoxville & Carolina, 100000; Ciucin-
natl & Cumberland Gap, 100000
Southwestern, 100000.
Mr.. Parker offered bill in lieu, chang
ing the amounts, to be appropriated as
follows: Knoxville & Kentucky, $780,
600; Knoxville g. Charleston, 100000
Cincinnati 4 Cumberland Gap, 100000
aud the Southwestern 100000. It also
provides that bonds connot be issued mn
til majority of the Directors certify Il
the amount needed at different times.