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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
Tile SONS OF LIBERTY

In God is urrtrust. whom We acknowledge
as the source of all lewsT IN Agil govern
ment. Believing that to the immortal prin-
ciplcs of justice and truth the present rollti-
cal parties have turned deaf ear, aud closed
their eyes, We therefore announce the with
drawal of all support and sympathy with said
parties, and declare ourselves in favor of or
ganizing a third party, presenting azthe peo-
pies candidate for the next Presidential cleo
ton Frederick Douglass, of Rochester, New
York. We believe that all men are created
equal as they are before God, so they shall
be before the law. The object of this organ
ization is the glory of God and the welfare
of mankind. For this object ard these prin-
cipcs we pledge our fortunes, our lives, and
cur sacred honor.
Here follows the signatures. thirty six in
number
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
.sTUE BEST.v

i AND GRAIN RAKES, manufactured by Mil
Ter, PrOtzman & Co., Hagerstown, Md, on hand
and for sale by
SNYDER. LINK & USBOURN, Agents,
DutEeIds, Jefferson county, w. Va.
May -, 1903.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12

- Twenty-seven million pounds of gun
powder was consumed by the Government
during the late rebellion. Quite enough to
blast the whole country.
We think it has blasted the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
SPECIAL MEETING.

A SPECIAL Meeting of the Stockholders Of tho
n jefferson County Building Association III bc
held at the Stone School House adjoining the NJ. H..
Church, Char Iestown, on SATURDAY J. the 9th day
of JUNE, at 10 o'clock, for the purpose Of taking
into consideration cert in amepdniontst to the Con-
sttutiOn. As n thirds vote is required under
the Constitution dispose Of thesc amendments, il
is earnestly desired that there will be iui Rtien-
dance.
By order of the Beard Of Directors.
May IL. 1858. } ED!DUKE, See'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
DEMOCRATIC CONSERVATIVE
STATE CONVENTION.

In pursuance of resolution passed by the
State Convention held in Wheeling, on the
Sth day of January last, there will be State
CONVENTION of the Democratic and COnserVa"
tive voters of West Virginia, at
GRAFTON,
At 10 O'Clock, A. ~,
Thursday, July I6, 1868,
To nominate two Senatorial Electors of
President and Vice President of the United
States. and TO select candidates to Gil the.
following State officers:
G0UerRoTj
Auditor;
attorney General;
Secretary Of State.
Treasurer
The ratio of representation will be: Ten
delegates in the Convention for each member
of the House of Delegates to which ths.coun-
sies respectively are entitled.
This ratio gives to the counties respective
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
SINGLE
Large Cylinder Hand Printing Machine,
Oh
COUNTRY PRESS,

Is also conventrnt and durable Pr hitting Machine
office.
1t is designed to run by hand at speed of 500 per
hour.
Each machine is warranted, and will not fail to
give entire satisfaction
We manufacture almost Every Article he
CURED for Lettsrpress, Lithographic or
pperplate PriaIing. Book Binding i
EIectFetypinga and StsreOtyping, and fur
nish ouIhts complete for each. =
We would cali attention TO our Patent SECTION
Al. STEREOTYPE BLOCKS, MECHANICAL
QUOINS, PATENT LINED GALLEES,
NEW COMPOSITIONS STANDS, CABINETS OF
new designs and of all sizes, STANDING CAL
LEYS, PATENT POCKET BoDKINS, PRINTERS
KNIVES, &c. &c. &c.
Blauketing and Type of our own importation.
and made expressly Tor oVE Newspaper and Cylin-
der Printing MaSEines.
ESTIMATES IN DETAIL FURNISHED.
A new CATALOauE, containing cuts and descriP-
tions of many Machines. not before shown in
their book, with directions for putting up, work
ing &c, and other useful infor is just COM
pIe!ed, nd can be had on application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12
FOR SALE.

0O0 LOCUST POSTS, NO l. They can be
l,OOO delivered a. once on my farm, or rea-'
soisble dista nee in tao weeks.
May IL, ls6s-tf. JOHN w. HURST.
< CASES Morning Star Bitters just received by
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-12

Dcmocratic and Conservative State Erccu-
tie CUDimittec
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

vance in the price Of nearly all descrip.
tons. Indeed on some grades the advance
is very marked within a fortnight, if not
during the week under review. Let us
take, for instance, print cloths, which have
risen from g. to SIC prints have advanced
from lie to 1910 and even lac; bleached
muslins have jumped up from l6e to 20c,
while favorite brands cannot be had at any
price. Heavy brown sheetings too, are
quite scarce, and are two to three cents a
yard higher. The last deliveries Of the
Atlantic goods were at I72e for the A
brand lie for the H and Pacific A and H
l5c for l. lac for P, and lS4c for Atlantic
shirtings; but at these figures the goods
seem to be scarce, as are other favorite
brands, like the Indian Head, Appleton,
Lawrence, Amoskeag, etc. II is somewhat
singular, however, this advance has not
extended itself so much TO the other style
of cotton goods, and consequently it leaves
US to infer the demand is somewhat specu-
lstiye.
"COiored cottons are slightly higher, bat
not more than half cent per yard, and
brown drills can be bought almost as low
as at any time. The Atlantic, which ia a
new make of drill, can be bought al l51c
and the Pepperell at Ice. Nor are ging-
hams, lawns, or de LANES much affected by
the excitement noticeable in bleached and
unbleached muslins, calicoes, and grey
cloths. 1t Is somewhat remarkable, how
ever, 10 observe the anomaly which the
market presents at present; for, nOtwith-
standing the activity and improvement ia
cotton fabrics, the domestic woolen goods
market is as dull and depressed as at any
period in twenty years; and the same ia
true OF all classes of imported fabrics"
The New York Journal Of C9mrlprcs of
the 18th inst. says of foreign goods:
" The market for foreign goods shows
some improvement, but is not yet yery
active. The importations of both British
aud Continental fabrics are increasing, but
are very light in comparison with those TO
the corresponding date during the last two
years. Linen goods are selling moderately
at fair prices; plain black and staple col
ored silks are 10 demand at better rates
than were current at the close Of last
autumn fancy dress goods, generally, are
not yet active; and woOlens Of most grades
move slowly. The auction firms have
commenced their regular sales for the sea
son; the offerings through these channels
have not been large during the week, and
consisted chiefly of the various classes. Of
linen goods required for early trade. The
sales were well attended, and for most de-
scriptions of seasonable fabrics, realized
fair prices"
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
Nashville Wholesale DryEoods Trade.
NASHVILLE, Feb. Is. 1865.

NASHVILLE, Feb. Is, 1865.
There hiss been some considerable activi-
ty in the wholesale drygoods market this
week, induced by the rapid rise in cotton,
Cotton goods have advanced about one
cent per yard. The weather is now soit
and springlike, and the spring trade will
open in about two weeks. We quote.
A Brown SHEErINas-Augusts, l64G
l7c, Laurel Hill II, Richland l..
t Brown SHEETINGs-Augusta IA,
GrarisTille H.
BLEACHED SHEETINGs-Sagamore Z, 10,
Washington {, 12c. Pontiac A, 16c, Lous-
dale "A, Is.
Sea IsLANDs-i lS4c, l6c, A lie.
PR1NTs-Troy SIC, Wamsutts lie, AL
LENS, Gloucester, Dunnelrs, Manchester
aud all standard brands, Isle.
TICKs-Mount Vernon No. 2, zoe, PaS
ei6e 25c, do. "A Csc, Conestoga "A SIC.
PLAID AND STRIPED OsNAsURas-Ala-
bama 22c, Texas 25c, Tennessee 274c
PLAID LINsaYs--S all wool 2oa22tc,
do. 271c.
Red aud White Flsnels Z to 4 4. 274a6O.
Brown Drills, 1920.
Cotton DeIaines 2Oa224 all wool delaines
424a55.
Cambrics lS3. Wigans l5alSs.
CorroN YARNs!L5OO 1sc coo l6c 700
lac.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

Can't THoMAs S. HAYS. having purchased an
interest in the UMON AND DIsPATcH, becomes
from this date one Of its proprietors. The firm
name Of the new concern will be JONES, HAYS
a Co, by whom the business OF the establish
ment will be continued ne heretofore. at the old
stand. corner Church and Cherry streets. orpo-
site the postofhce
Capt. Hays wa born and raised in this city,
andis well known for his courtezy and amiabtli'
~ as gentleman, as well rs for intelligence,
integrity and promptness as a man Of business
lie will have charge Of the business department
of the Office. and will be found in our counting
room.
The entire business Of the old firm having
passed into the hands Of the new, CAPT. Hays
will also settle that, and will give oil proper re
ceipts and acquitances.
Being fully prepared to do all kinds Of print
ing promptly and in the best manner, the new
firm solicit continuance Of the liberal patron
age extended 10 the old.
January 49, 1865 -
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SECOND BOARD.
7he sales on the 18th we're as followa :

The New York Post of the afternoon of
the 10Th inst. says:
The gold spectators are busy circulai-
ing rumors to-day that Congress will au-
thorize the Issue Of fifty millions Of curren-
ey. Theimpeachinentr umors being killed
for the present, these ingenious gentlemen
are falling back on rumors of imitation.
Gold is weaker. There is q pause in the
downward movements of the speculation,
and the cliquas seem to be buyiHg again
The lending rate continues at 4G15 for
carrying.
"The loan market il plethoric, the sup
ply of idle capital being abundant, while
the demand, though large, is not sufficient
to absorb readily all that il offering for
investment on demand. The rate for call
loans is five, and a considerable volume of
transactions At four. Discounts are quiet
At Ga Z as the nominal quoted rates"
The indianapolis correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial writes under date Of
the 18th inst. rs follows;
"A prominent banker of this city has Just
returned from Washington, where he has
spent some time 10 ascertain the feeling
among the Senator's and members Of Con
gress upon financial questions. He says
that If the Senate is compelled 10 vote upon
the question Of the right of the government
TO redeem the 6ye-twenty bonds in legal
tenders, they will sustain that view. But
they will not vote 10 increase the volume
of the currency at all. There is strong
feeling in the House in favor Of issuing
| legal tenders to the full amount contracted
by the Secretary Of the Treasury, but it
could not pass the Senate, and If it did the
President would veto it, as he is opposed
to increasing the volume Of the currency
one dollar. There will probably be some
unfriendly legislation toward the national
banks, but not Of character to cause them
TO wind up. Sherman's bill win probably
pass the Senate, but its chances in the
House are not 20 favorable. The First
National Bank Of this city has entirely
abandoned the use OF the fTe-tweniy bonds
as basis for banking, using now only 1881
and ten-forty bonds, which are payable in
coin by the express terms Of the law.
| The New York DTygood3 Reporter Of the
18th inst says
''The cotton goods market has continued
active, and there has been 4 general ad'
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
rHE PAYNE muRDrR cAsr.
Proceedings i'm the Criminal and SUI
preme Courts Yesterday.

preme Courts Yesterday.
The celebrated Payne murder case,
which has attracted 50 much attention not
only from the chain Of circumstances
which led 10 the indictment OF the defend
ant, but from the action of Judge JnO.
Hugh Smith at the last term of the Crimi-
nal Court in Diminishing the jury and re
manding the prisoner 10 Jail, again came
up in the court yesterday. The dismissal
of the jury by Judge Smith, in consequence
of the hardness of an attorney employed in
the case, sprung the question as to whether
this action on the part OF the Criminal
Court Judge did not throw the case out of
court and let Payne go scot free His al
toneys laid the matter before the Supreme
Court, and it is now pending there,
In the Criminal Court yesterday, the
case was continued, Payne renewing a Joint
bond Of fifty thousand dollars. In the
Supreme Court, Payne, by his attorney,
Col. Stokes, presented a petition asking,
among other things, if the appeal hereto
fore granted by the Criminal Judge should
not be the correct practice technically, to
award writ of certiOrari, or mOndannis, or
other proper process, in order to get the
matter properly before the court. He
also proposed to execute a bond for his
appearance in the Supreme Court, he hay
ing executed bond heretofore for his APP
pearance in the Criminal Court, to abide
the decision of the Supreme Court.
The Attorney General for the State and
associate counsel j. L. Spurlock, entered a
motion to dismiss the appeal, upon the
ground that The defendant could ONLY
avail himself of the relief sought by plea
OF former acquittal, TO be formally dis
posed Of in the court below; and that there
was no such case as The court would take
jurisdiction Of
All questions are postponed for future
argument.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

A4ohuoh duNlCeS Oi 1tNltIudi iuptS I hiteu
States 5-20s at 7l3.
Exchange on London aud Dublin is fur
nished in small amounts hy brokers at
81 % per pound sterling.
Tennessee bonds sold on the 18th in New
York at 624e, foE the new, and 65e for the
old. 1t does not seem to be generally known
that one million of our State bonds mature
in may next. We understand that holders
in Europe have written here to lean whether
the principal will be paid in gold or cur
rency. Thus far no provision has been
made TO liquidate these bonds, unless it be
the proposition before the Legislature to
issue new bonds for them. How foreign
capitalists will relish taking sixty cents in
the dollar in currency when they expected
the full amount in gold, is not hard to tell.
There is nothing doing in local bonds
and stocks, and for the rates offered we re-
fer to our price list
The sales of Southern State bonds at the
New York Stock Exchange on the 18th inst
were az follows:
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
Legislative.


After long sleep in the pockets of the
committee, the bill introduced nv Senator
Frierson in the early part of the session,
proposing amendments to the constitution,
came TO light yesterday morning, and was
reported back for adoption, with an amend
ment proposed by the committee that no
person shall be eligible as a member of the
General Assembly, or 10 judicial position
who ia ineligible by the franchise act. Now,
who were excluded by the franchise act 4?
The negroes, Of course. Then &c that re-
striction has been removed from them BY
recent legislation, as is contended, why do
You still wish il to be understood that those
who are rendered ineligible by that act are
still to be excluded from holding Office +?
Ii has been admitted by the Legislature
and friends par excellence, of the negro, that
he has now the rightto hold office, and at the
same time this amendment saws that those
who are excluded by the franchise act shall
not be eligible to legislative or judicial
Office. Nelson Walker and his friends
would like to have this little contradiction
explained.
In the Honse yesterday, they concluded
that they would not impeach Judge Barry.
II was thought to be an expensive pleasure,
and would give the State some tronble to
foot the bills Just now. They have thrown
the question before Judge Barry's con
stituents, TO be tested at the election in
May. The thorough expose of McKinley's
character by the investigation and proof
adduced by Judge Barry, rendered i'm
parchment impossible We hope, az the
charges made against Judge Barry were
published, that the world will yet have a
chance TO read the history aud pedigree of
Mckinley.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

feed box, while being filed with co al. and
was carried down to the screw that works
the coat up into the frebed, causing the
thread Of the screw to break, and il ceased
feeding New pieces were being put In
yesterday, and the Major Anderson is ex-
pected TO leave port next Thursday, and
will probably go IA far ~ Cincinnati, IN
order 10 give the new machine a good
trial. Some Of the machinery presents
rather awkward appearance. and needs
improvement,
PITTsRURa, Feb. l7-nOon.- Four feet
i've inches water in the channel and falling
slowly. Weather cloudy Thermometer
40 degrees.
CINCINNATI, Feb. I'm. -Weaiherelsar
and mild. Mercury As degrees. River
rising slowly with nine and . hall feet BY
the WSterworks mark, and 50 feet under
the bridge. Arrived-Aliee V. and Mary
Davage.
The Atlantic and barses let M.
Vernon for New Orleans last saturday
morning With 1000 sacks Of corn.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
cnhusAt csrsr. FEE. llg.Gs.a.s IS.

CRBusAL CsURr, FEB. 1s.-state vs..
w. w. Rogers, obtaining board under false
pretenses. Nolle pros.
State vs.. VIM. Smith, col. Forging or
ders for whisky. Motions for new trial and
arrest Of judgment oyerruled. Sentence
/ onouneed-imprisonme six years. Case
appealed to the Supreme Court.
The resolutions passed by the Nashville
bar upon the death OF District Attorney
Cary, we're ordered TO he spread upon the
minutes.
State vs. B. II. Payne Murder. Con
tinued by consent, and defendant recog-
nized in joint bond of $4,000.
State rs. W. G. Meadors. Rape. Case
dismissed, nc truebiElof Indictment having
been found. f
POLICE Court, FFB. Isl. NJ. Dune
van, drunkenness, So.
VIM. Rigsby, vagrancy, discharged.
VIM. Ewing, larceny of two SONS and
pigs, continued. Et4l't 1tB
Elizabeth Quinn. using abusive language.
r, Craddoek, drunkenness, SO.
Jesse Gordon, using abusive language,
discharged.
Houston Annis, disorderly, and trying
to break into Oracle Webster's house, 50.
Thos Dougherty, drunkenness, So.
- Frazier. drunkenness and vagraney,
Ellen Crawford, colored, vagrancy, work
hOuse ten days.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
New Marriage Guide.

An essay for young men, on Physiological Err
ror5. Abuses aud Diseases, incidentto youth and
early manhood. which creates impediments to
MARRIAGE. with sure means of relief. Sent
in sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Ad-
dress DR.. j. SKILLIN HOUGHTON. Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa
sep& 3m
A COUGH, a COLD, OR A SORE
Ell ROAT requires immediate attention. and
should be checked. If allowed to continue,
Irritation OF Ghe Lungs, a peFmaaent
Throat Disease, or Consumption is
often the result.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
Having a a direct influence TO the parts, give
immediate relief For bronchitis, Asfh.
ma, CataFrh, COnsumPIiVe and Throat
Diseases, Troches are used with always good
success. singers anu Public Speakers
use them to clear and strengthen the voice,
Obtain only Browns Bronchial Troches." and
do not take any Of the worthless limitations that
may be offered. sold everywhere.
Oct2i 4meOd
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

THE great sale in Edgefeld on yesterday,
we understand, resulted in the sale Of fifty
seven lots, leaving some eighiy-six lots
unsold, aud from what W. learn the finest
opportunity ever offered for bargains or
permanent Investments is gov presented
in that beautiful but rapidly growing We
had almost said) city. The sale gH Be
continued to-day. Omnibusea leave the
front of Anderson, johnson and Smiths
real estate office at 10 o'clock.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

NAsHvnLF, Feb. IS, 1863.-Court met
this day pursuant to adjournment, all the
judges being present, when the following
cases were decided
F. J. Coffee vs.. E. Coffee. By Judge
Hawkins. Judgment affirmed.
James K. Neil IS. VIM. II. McAdams.
BY Judge Milligan. Decree affirmed and
cause remanded for an account.
Joshua King vs.. Ransom. By Judge
Shackelford. Reversed and decree held
for defendant. fEf -t
Messrs. Geo. w. BoWles, Thomas n.
Frazer, Max Dinkelspiel and West H.
Humphreys, members of the Nashville bar,
were sworn aud admitted az practicing al
torneys of this court.
The day was principally occupied by
Messrs. Stokes and Humphreys in the
argument Of case No. 81, of Williams W.
Sanders, the further hearing of which will
probably consume tomorrow.
JESSE q. FRAZER, Clerk.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
How NAranrY GIRIs ARE PuNIsHFn

How NAUGHTY GIRLS ARE PUNISHED.
In one Of our schools day or two since,
a number Of young lady pupils who had
been guilty Of chatting too frequently in
study hours, we're sentenced to write the
word % Tronduenmiphilypiuy traciamena-
liability half hundred times, upon achiey-
ing which feat they were supposed to be
able to pronounce it, and turn their atten-
ton more closely 20 their sindies.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

PROSPERITY OF CUMBERLAND UNIvEE-
sITY.-From Prof J. M. Stafford, who is
on business visit to the city, ne are glad
to learn that the session just opened at
Cumberland University was much more
fiattering than its moat aanguine friends
expected, under the severe financial pres
sure now weighing down all parts of the
country. With the able corps OF professors
engaged ia the various departments, its
success is absolutely certain when the
finances Of the country get in healthier
condition.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

AccIDENT-Mr. Chas Trnax, printer,
fell down the frst flight of stairs leading
TO the UNION AND DISPATCH Office, about
half-past twelve o'clock last night, and
when found was bleeding profdsely from
an ugly wound in the head. His injuries,
though severe, were not considered seri-
Gus. An obstinate negro hackman who re-
fused to permit his vehicle to he used for
conveying the injured man home, from fear
that It might be soiled, was promptly
marched off to the station house By the
police.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

NASHVILLE Feb. Is, 1865.
Nashville ia one of the best meat mar
kets in the Southwestern country. A glance
at the splendid line of butchers stalls every
Saturday will test this truth. The market
has tolerable supply of good beeyea this
week and prices are firm. We quote
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19

HEAVY DAMAGE SUR AGAINST RAN
RoAD.-Thos. ]. Farrell, Superintendent
of the Greenville Female College, Green.
Vile, Kentucky, and brother Of John
Farrell, the brakeman OF the Nashville and
Chattanooga railroad who was killed in the
run-of on the grade near Tantalion,
February 9th, yesterday entered in the
Circuit Court a snit against that road for
ten THOUSAND dollars damages the sister
81 the deceased is also party in the
prosecution, which will be conducted by
Albert AEers, Esq.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-19
County Tailor.

We are authorized 10 announce JNo.
THOMPSON rs an independent candidate for
Jailer al the essuing March election.
feblG "a
We are authorized 20 announce Esquire FAN
a. a candidate Ter County Tailor, subject TO the
uominatinv convention Election March Z, 1855.
fehs ii
We are authorized % announce A. A. CAR
TER As q candidate for the ofice Of Jailer at
Davidson county. at the ensuing spring election.
iangl "a