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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
Berkeley Items.
From the Ne,g Era we clip the following

From the Ne,g Era we clip the following
items
We notice in the recent proceedings of
the Board of Supervisors, that bills amount
ing to near eight hundred dollars, for repairs
on Court House, have been presented. This,
in addition to the 1900 paid for roofing,
aud the bills not yet in, makes that structure
a costly affair.
On last Saturday evening as Mr.. Hughes,
engineer in the employ of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was returning from his work,
between the hours OF and o'clock, he was
ridden over by some one unknown, Knocked
down and had his shoulder dislocated, and was
otherwise injured The dslocation was re-
duced by Dr. HamilI. He is now doing well.
The ladies ofthe German Reform Church,
of this place, are making extensive prepare
tions for their coming Fair, to be held in Wi
song Hall, commencing on Thursday the 18th
day of February The known skill and ex'
cclent management Of the ladies having it in
hand, is a sure guarantee that it will be az
fat in every particular We trust the pub
lie will show its appreciation by extending a
liberal patronage.
CHURCH DEDICATION.-On last Sunday
the Trinity Episcopal Methodist Church of
Martinsburg was dedicated to the service of
Almighty Cod The services on that occasion
were simple, solemn and sublime to degree.
The dcdicatory sermon was preached by the
Rev. DIR. Rozel, Of Baltimore, from the Text
Mathew, Chapter II, 9th verse-"But l
say unto you, that in this place is one greater
than the temple" The sermon was the finest
exhibition OF oratory we ever listened to,
ponderous in argument, felicitious and chaste
in diction, and magnificent in the gorgeous
ness o. .llustraton-at one moment it re-
minded you of the beautiful simplicity of
Bunyan, at the next Of the rigid logic of
Tillotson. "Verily, whom the Lord calleth
he endorseth."
At the close Of the services collection
was taken up and $3.50 realized. At night
the Rev. DR.. Posal preached a good "old
timed" Methodist sermon which thrilled both
saint and sinner, after which the 'Hat" was
''passed around" and $3.50 realized. The
Church is paid for, and stands to day monu-
ment to the energy and perseverance Of Rev.
u. Shoaf and two or three battered old
Methodists. Truly the saints may exclam
GLOW firm foundation ye Saints of the
Lord "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
From Saturdays New York Herald ]
Belle Boyd in Court.
THE SOUTHERN SPY DIVORCED FRt

THE SOUTHERN Spy DIVORCED FRoM HER HUSBAND.
Another chapter in the evcntful history OF Belle
Boyd =. StOucwdll Jackson5 faYorite scout in the
Shenandoah Valley during the cRInpaig in Viz
gua closed yesterday, when Judge Cardozo at
Supreme Court Chambers, rendered decision dis
solving the bands OF matrimony between the ''Bcllc
OF the Valley" and Samuel w. Harding. At the
close of her career which rendered her name his
toric in connection with some of the events of the
ats rebellion. Belle went to England and made her
debut actress at one of the London theatres.
While in the exercise of her new vocation she be-
came acquainted with man named Samuel W.
Harding, and subsequently, on the 25th of Sugust,
1851 married to HIM in that city at st. James
church, Piccadilly. She continued to perform i'll
public for some time, her name, memorable in con-
sequence of her daringand romantic achievements
on behalf of the % lost cRuse,'' proving sufficient
attraction TO the English people, SO many of whom
sympathzed with the Southern people in their
struggle. Her husband, who had also acquired
notorictv as an author and an actor, was for
mcrIy officer in the United States naval ser
vice. a short time since Belle returned TO Amcri-
lea with her husband and performed in various
theatres throughout the country, and only a few
evenings since made her bow 20 New York
dicncc at the French theatre.
In December last, in consequence ofccrtain proofs
of infidety on behalf of her licgc, She commenced
n action for divorce rinCulO n,0himOnii against
him. The suit was instituted in the Supreme
Court by the service of summons and complaint
upon her husband personally, and services admit
ted in his own handwriting The case was refer
rcd to Nathan Gratz, to take testimony and deter
mine the issues, and report his opinion thereon to
the court. Proof was taken OF the marriage, and
it onclusivcly shown that the defendant was
guilty charged IN tle OllcnCc nave
ing been committed with one Fannie Sinclair, at a
house in Crosby street.. The Il, PENDANT did not APP
pear upon the reference, he is present in Cali
fornia but his father present and su perintcnd
cd his sons interests, no defence being incrposcd
however. An autograph letter of the defendant,
written to only Dear Colonel, friend. of Hard
ing's, giving the real and fictitious names of ''his
damscl," Fannie, and stating that she chad a card
of his (Ifardng's) sticSngln her glass, )" was also
produced for the plaintiff in evidence.
The referee reported in favor Of plaintiff all
the issues, and the court confirmed the report yes
tcrday. Belle asks alimony from her former
husband, md was apparently anxious only to get
rid of him. She stated explicitly the reference
that she wished to resume her maiden name, Belle
Boyd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

BEcKwITu's LINIMENT.-By examining
our advertising columns it will be seen that
our worthy countyman, Mr.. GEO. II. BECK
WITH, has recently prepared liniment for
the cure of rheumatism, neuralgia, and other
diseases, so prevalent in this climate. The
character of the certificates appended to Mr..
BIS card, and the assurances we have from
other sources, satisfy us that this is valuable
liniment, and that it will effect the relief
which it promises. We advise those who arc
suffering to give it a fair trial
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

JUSTICE AT LAST.-From the following
item which we clip from the Richmond En-
>,uirer of a recent date, it will be seen that
one of our citizens has been successful in
suit long pending, and one which strongly il
Illustrates the delays of the law =
A short while before the war John Avis,
the keeper of John Brown, appealed to the
circuit court of Richmond from a decision of
the auditor of public accounts, disallowing
certain claim against the Commonwealth of
Virginia amounting to Sl65 for fuel and
lights supplied in the Jail of Jefferson county
from October 18th, 1859, to March 10th,
1860, to the guard therein employed to watch
John Brown and other prisoners confined in
said Jail, charged with treason and conspiracy
to induce slaves to rebel and make insurrec-
ton and other felonics. On the 10Th of Feb
ruary, 1861, Judge Meredith decided that
the decision of the auditor was erroneous and
rendered judgment in favor of John Avis
for the full amount of the claim-whcreupon
the auditor appealed to the district court of
Williamsburg upon a writ of supersedcas to a
Judgment of the circuit court of Richmond.
The district court of appeals, which met re-
Gently at Williamsburg, has affirmed the
Judgment of the lower court, and the sum
claimed by John Avis ordered to be paid
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

HARpER's FERRY PRorERTY.-On Mon
day last, in the Senate, Mr.. Wilson reported
from the Committee on Military Affairs,
without amendment, the bill authorizing
the sale of the lands, tencments, &C., Of
the United States at Harper's Ferry.
The bill provides: First, to defrayng the
expenses of the sale: Second, to retunding
to the United States the original purchase
money, and tie surplus to the State of West
Virginia, for the use of the school fund ::
With an amendment providing that the Sec
rotary of War shall have power to convey by
deed all portions of said property which have
heretofore been set apart for religious, charit-
able, educational and town purposes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
SEASONABLE GOODS!

4 LWAYS anxious to supply our customers with
N every article needed in the changing seasons,
we are daily making additions to our large ana
general assortment hcret ofor hand. In the line
Of BOOTS. SHOES, HATS and CAPS, our assort-
ment is large and complete, and offered on such
reasonable terms, that fail to be suited
OF GROCERIES, we have every needed article
Plain Linseys, Flannels, CottoEs, Bed Tickings,
Calicocs Wool and Cotton Hose for Ladies. Gloves,
do, and Gentlc.nen's Socks, Buckskin loves. and
a large variety of NOTIONS generally. Knit
than they can be had in the county.
Also, nice line of Breakfast Shawls, Children :
Sacks, Sontags, Nubias, Hoods, Twilights, &c,-
Balmoral Skirts, Boulwa rds cmb-oidered-ali wool
seamless. with many other needed articles as
this period of the year requires that IN enumer a
ton Is impossible Call and examine before our
chasing elsewhere. TRUSSELL & u
NOvember %, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c, &C,
AZ INAiAo PE.ECeSa

TT has been remarked that "the Merchant who
i offers to sell his goods below cost must either
whom he procurcs his rchandize." 1t may be
or it may not. The undersigned has not attained
the emlnence OF public benefactor TO the extent OF
less than they an be bought anywhere under the
sun! He hakcs no such false pretcnsCs, but offers
his goods, fairly and squarcly all round, as CHEAP
rs any in the ma rket-making only reasonable
profit. The stock has been carefully selected
Purchasers are invited to examine ii
Jan. ii, 1865 EUGENE WEST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

GALA NIGHT AT UNIONvILLE-A spicy
correspondent writes US that the usuallyquIet
neighborhood of Unionville, was on Thursday
evening last, the scene of lively gathering
A dexterous, handy, natty little man, by style
"PRoFEssoR LOUIS" grutified the inhabl-
tants by the exhibition of " Fire Balloon.
After much artistic skill and careful manipu-
lation, gaily colored. star spangIed machine,
about fifteen feet in height was manufactured
and report getting abroad that, wind and
weather permitting, it would take its aerial
flight on the above evening, Mr.. Melvin's
famed cheap store became the rendezvous Of
an excited assemblage. Soon after 6 o'clock,
nothing daunted by winters pail, fair maids
and Joyous swains, in their merry sleighs with
tinkling bells, interminglcd with equcstrians
and pedestrians, arrived in quick succession,
till nearly two hundred anxious spectators,
eager to witness the sight of the meteor-likc
traveller, were congregatcd' a little after
the vigorous shouts of youth announced the
Initiation completed and the balloon Success,
as if disdaining to remain longer tettered to
this limited sphere, gracefully scared aloft,
amidst the cheers of delighted spectators, the
report of firearms, and the martial music of
fife and drum, vending its way through the
vast cxpanse of endless space in a north~
eastcrly direction. When last seen it was
"O'er the hills and far away
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

REsroRArIoN.-From report from the
department in Washington city, having
charge of "captured and abandoned proper
ty," we observe that the household furniture
of Col. LEWIS W. WASHINGTON, of this
county, was sold at auction by order of the
Treasury agent, and the proceeds 81, 1872 re-
turned to him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

SALE OF Town LoTs.-We understand
that the town lots, known as the Foundry
Property, at the north end of town,
and containing two acres, have been disposed
of by Hon. VIM. LUCAS, to Mr.. j. d. Nc
ELRoY, for the sum Of $1,000. There are
no improvements on the lots.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

BUILDING AssoCIATICN.-The second
loan of this Association was effected on Sat
urday evening last, when two shares of stock
were redeemed at s184.75 per share, being
premium of S75.25 per share. The bidding
for this money was quite spirited, number
of contestants entering the ring. Mr.. S. II.
WOODY was the successful bidder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

THE CoNcERT.-Mr. LEsEM's concert on
Tuesday night last was all that the bills called
for. Some of the pieces were decidedly we'll
rendered, and on the whole, gave pretty gen
al satisfaction
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

PAY Up-We don't like to dun, but how
are we to avoid it? Many of our patrons
will not pay without it, and yet complain that
we are always dunning them. The only rem
edy is to pay up, and our word for it: we will
not dun YOU
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
Baltimore Markets.
SATURDAY, Jan uary 25, 1865.

SATURDAY, January %, 1865.
GoLD.-1391!
FLOUR Market dull: Super Goa 50 rs, Extra
75a Sll, Family II 25a Sl3 90 Rye Flour, : 75a
SIS %. Corn Meal, Sc 90. Buckwheat, 5Oa So.
GRAIN.-Whcat-red 25a So SO, according to
quality; no white quoted Corn-whitc S 10,
yellow lisa s IS. Oats, 75aI7 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
LAND AGENCY. 1.

T HAVE associated with Inc my gent at Hall
1 town on the w. s. p. X. r., Daniel b. Lucas,
ESQ who will attend to the sale of all lands
trusted him in that end of the county. TO pur;;
afford facilities and conveyance look the same,
and give them opportunity t" consult well Known
Judges of lands lying in The caunty.
December 3, 1867. 5. HOWELL BROWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
NOTICE.

HAVING; qualified as Administrator of the estate
IL Of the late JAMES W.CAMPBELL,I hereby no
tify a Il persons indebted said estate Tor
ward and make payment at once. Those having
claims against tho estate. requested to present
them at once, properly authenticated, for settle
o. The unsettled official business OF the deceased,
Sheriff OF Jefferson County, is alec in my hands
for settlement, and those indebted for Taxes, Fee
Bills, &c, requested to Inake Immediate pay
ncnt. JOHN IL. CAMPBELL,
january 81, 1868. Administrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE.

THE undersigned offers his services to the people
i of jefferson IL an AUCTIONEER He will
attend PUBLIC SALES, and perform the usual du-
ties OF an Auctoncer upon the most reasonable
tcrms and Will exert himself in the interest of the
pa rites Concerned. Letters add rcssed me at IIar-
per's Ferry left at the Spirit Of jefferson Office
will receive prompt attention.
J. d. PoTTERFIELD.
DecembeI II, lSG7-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
BALTIMORE CARDS
R1ano-Fortes
CHARLES M. STIEFF,.

" Ii u II II y y NJ . u Il = 80
MANUFACTURERS ot First Premium GRAND
WI and SQUARE PIANOS. Factories 81 and SO
Camden street, and IS and AZ Perry street, near
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. WARE-R00MS,
Not, North Liberty street, above Baltimore, BAL
TINozE. Nd.
in the city. NV new Grand Scale OYer-siruDg A
giraffe Treble Pianos pronounced by the anna
teurs and professors be the best Piano manufac-
tured We warrant them free of every fault for
1--WE years, and the privilege of exchange within
twelve nouths, ii not entirely satisfactory to the
P"'''' SECONDHAND PIANOS.
sI,vavs on haud-S5Oto SsOo MELoDEoNS and
PARI.OR ORGANS f:om the best makers
We have permission to refer TO the following per-
sons who have Pianos use--D 3 Rentch, VIM
Rush, w C Butter, Richard C Williams, Dennis
Daniels Benjamin f Harrison, in Jefferson county,
and James L Cunningham. G Cunningham, ia
cob Seibert, Benjamin Speck, Andrew Bowman,
George Hoke, Jacob Miller. Charles r Coe, James
Denny Lemuei Campbell, Rev Mr. Hair, in Berke-
60 For further particulars. apply to F HAIR
RISON, Agent, Shephe rdsrown.
Terms liberal. \ call is solicited.
October >, lS66-ly-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
HARPER,s FERRY TRADE.
HARPER's FERRY
CT OF II I'M q
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES STORE
For Gentlemen, Youth and Children.

acknowledgements STORE,
For Gentlemen. Youth and Children.
THE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
Il the public that he has just received, and VIII
continue TO keep constantly on hand, a large ana
well elected Stock of the best Made up
CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR,
all kinds of GentIemen's Furnishing Goods, Roots,
Shoes, Hats. Caps, Notions, Trunks Fahses. sateh-
els, &C. &c, &C.
PRICES IN PART.
Suit of Coat, Pants and Vest, complete SILK Mixed
Cashmere, SIS; Black Cloth Suit, 5 l2lo -; Grey
Han rson Cashmere Suit, II; Pulled LinSey SUIT
$40; Separate portions of Suit at Rata6le Prices.
Being enabled 10 buy my Goods of the first and
best Manufacturers in the Country, positively say
/ can offer BETTER end. CHEAPER GooDS IN
my line than have ever been sold IN tins neighoor-
hood.
Thankful for past favors,I respectfully solicit
continuance of public patronage, and will endeavor
to merit the same. l respectfully request buyers
to call before purchasing elsewhere and determine
for themselves if | do not sell cheaper the same
quality of goods than any one else possibly can.
NJ. ROSENBERG, Shenandoah St.
Opposite DR.. O'Donnel's Office and ResidGnce'
September "a, lS61-tt. harper 5 ferIy'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
Spirit ut gsasrsu1r.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

CouRr.uousE AND JAIL.-We notice by
the proceedings of the last meeting OF the
Board of Supervisors, that an order was passed
authorizing Mr.. j. Fl. Haines to take charge
of the Court House aud Jail property OF this
town. Here is pretty heavy task imposed
upon the bulky supervisor of this township,
but we expect he will prove equal to the
emergency. This property has already been
TOO long exposed to the storms of winter, and
we are glad to see that there is at least some
show that it will now be cared for. What the
custodian is to do with it, is more than we
can tell, but as he is entrusted with its gem
eral charge, we suggest that for the present,
to prevent further vandalism, he gather to-
gcther these relics Of the past, and house
them under his immense tobacco sign. Here
they would be secure, and suffer no further
depreciation from exposure to lnciemcn1
weather. IF the county-seat of Jefferson Is
permanently removed from Charlestown, this
action of the Board of Supervisors is entirely
pratuitous as we are informed. The title to
this property is only vested in the county SO
long as it is used for the purposes specified
in the deed, after which it reverts to the heirs
of the late Charles Washington, who con-
template the immediate institution OF meas
ures to enforce compliance with the terms OF
the deed. In the meantime, the Supervisor
will entitle himself to the gratitude OF these
heirs by taking good care of the property.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

HAVING qualified as Administrator Of the estate
II of GEORGE ". CROMWELL, deceased, all
pcrsons indebted to said estate are hereby notified
that immediate payment must be made. Those
having cams gainst said estate, will present them,
properly henticated, for settlement
JOHN KABLE,
January 81, IS67-3t. Administrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
SITUATION WANTED.

DY young lady from Port Royal, Va, as teach
ID er in private family. Recommendations CIV
en- if necessary. Address NJ i: G., Port Royal
Caroline county, Va, or G Shirley, MIddlewHy
jefferson county, West. Va.
August ID, lN67-3t.
Winchester Times CoDy 81 and send bill to J. G.
Shirley, MiddIcway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
INFORMATION.
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered FOR years from Nerv-
GUS Debility. Premature Decay and all the effects
of youthful lndiscreon WILL for the sake of suffer
ing humanity send free to all who need it, the re-
cipe and directions for making the simple remedy
by which re cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit
dressing in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN, AZ Cedar street, N. York.
May IA, IS67-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

{ n order to meet the wants of the Public, and
con form to tie late declines in the cities, shall
from this time forward, sell goods at greatly re-
duccd prices. The special ottention of the ladies
is called to cur stock of DRESS GOODS. which We
arc selling off at cost | also have n nice line OF
CASSIMERES, CLOTHS, SATINETS, BOOTS,
HATS, GROCERIES, SC, all of which will be
sold as low as the lowest. All ask is call, and
if my prices are not as low others. do not OK
pcct to sell DAVID HOWELL.
I,,,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28

RE,F'E.R RE Noes:
l. A. LUCE. R. E. Agent, Martinsburg. w. Va.
r. J. SMITH s. Co.. do, Newtown, Penn,
BLAKER, wILLARD49- Co., Newtown, Pa.
- OFFICE-Formerly occupied by SamueI
Ridenour, Esq.
November l9, lS67-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-01-28
FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF WHEELING.
CAPITAL, ....................s $50, 5o'

CApIIAl l., .-...,.,,......-.... 100, 100.
DIRECT TORS:
T. II. Logan, 4. p. Shallcross,
J. s. Rhode, George MendeI,
J. H. Hobbs, Samuel Mcclellan,
q. w Franzhcim, James n. Vance.
Alex Laughlin,
THIS company now having been organize four
l. years, and in that time done successful bust
ness is still prepared to take risks fair
Buildings of all kinds. Merchandise. Manufnctu-
ring Establishments. Furniture, Steamboats, and
CaTgocs the Western Rivers and Lakes.
This company oilers superior inducements TO
Farmers. whereby they can be insured on Dwellings
Furnitnre. Barns and contents, for three or five
years at reduced rates.
This being = home institution, with the largest
capital and surplus of any company in the Stnto
and composed of some nincty -four stockhOldeTs.
most of whom are among our best business men.
recommends itself to the favorable consideration
the insuring public and solict5 their patronR
Applications for Insurance will receive prompt
attefeton.
&C. orErcE No %. Monroe Street, Wheeling,
West Virginia
N, C. ARTHUR, Secretary.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN, President.
GEORGE MENDEL, Vice President.
G. VI. COES, Special 4 gent.
EDW NJ AISqUITH, Agent, Chnrlestown.
April 9. lS61-lY.