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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
HANDS ON YOUR POCKET BOOK.

Tn. tbo State. so-called of West Virginia,
there are several score of men who own as
much downright impudence as could be found
in many thousands elsewhere. There must
be something new in the atmosphere, or in
the spirits of rye now distilled, in the Wheel
ing concern, that is uncommonly favorable to
the growth of this estimable trait of the hu-
man character-especially in the country
around aud about N1artinsburg and Shep-
herdstown. We had heretofore thought there
were but few men who could equal our bril-
liant swinGler, Joe Chapline, in all the ele-
ments necessary to the perfect Brass; but
there are divers and sundry others of his loyal
stripe who have aped him SO assiduousiy that
they have grown to be his equals.
The legislative history of this bastard State
is full of incidents which prove the powers of
impuderce possessed by those who have lead
tho concern under Foreman /; but among those
accomplished facts there can be found nothing
of more unblushing assurance than is devel-
oped in the proposition which some one OF
the Ckaplinites has just started-which is
commented upon in another column-and
which the whole batch will move as mnch OF
heaven and earth as may be in their power to
| carry to a successful issue. Not satisfied with
the robbing of the territory of old Virginia
which now makes up the new State, these
follows propose to go before Congress and ask
that lordly and potential body to carry the
larceny still further, and steal from Virginia,
all her counties lying west of the Blue Ridge,
and give them over, bag and baggage, to
Boreman's successor-whose name, by the
way, we cannot at this present writing recall.
The effrontery of this new move is so bold in
its outsticking, so rascally in its disregard OF
all Constitutional rights, that we fear it will
so entirely captivate Congress that it will be
done quicker than we can say Jack Robin
son." But, as old father Richie was wont
to say, nous verronS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
DIE D.

At his hone' in this county, on Saturday morning
l las.i January goth. Mr.. JOHN Z. WILTSHIRE,
In Frederick city, Md, on the 10th uIt., Mrs.
LAURA y, wife of William Fl. LaIey, and daugh-
Oh tne inte Conrad Weast. of gerstown in the
On the 23d ofJauuary, RACHAEL ANN, daugh-
yer Oh lillian and Elizabeth Rider, aged 20 years.
In her maiden beauty bright,
Free from Gin and sorrows blight
Hasting from a world of pain,
From life whose joys are vain,
She hath closed her weary eyes,
On our sad and clonded skies
God, "who doeth III things well,''
Took her With himself to dwell,
SAT from sin-from sorrow free
Blest for all eternity. ia. MeF.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

Rs The following is the resolution passed
by the U. S. Senate on Saturday the 23d in
stant respecting the removal of the incum-
bents of civil offices in Virginia and Texas
who arc disabled" by the 18th amendment
"Resolvcd That the persons now holding
civil offices in the provisional governments Of
Virginia and Texas, who cannot take the
oath prescribed by the act to prescribe an oath
of Office, &c, approved July %, 1866, shall
be, on the passage of this resolution, removed
therefrom, and the vacancies shall be filled
by the district commanders by the appoint
ment of persons who can take that oath =
Provided that the provisions of this resolution
shall not apply to persons who, by reason OF
the removal of their disabilities, shall have
qualified for any office in pursuance of the
act prescribing an oath of Office to be taken
by persons from whom legal disabilities shall
have been removed provided, further, that
this resolution shall not take effect until 30
days after its passage, and that the provisions
of this resolution are hereby extended to the
State of Mississippi"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

JOHN c. BRECKINRIDGE.-Ale letter re-
ceived, dated Niagara, Ontario, January 18th,
from the above named gentleman, says the
Columbus Sun of Wednesday, states: 81
hope to leave Canada in few weeks and re-
turn to my former home" The following
incident is also mentioned about his faVorite
and faithful colored servant:
Thomas went with me to Cuba. He
gazed on the Atlantic ocean with amazement,
and was in great terror when we launched our
little boat, but his fidelity proved stronger
than his fears, and he embarked with me-
1 succeeded in sending him back to his friends
from Havana, although he wished to remain
with me, and declared that if ever 1 returned
he would find me ont and hive with me. The
last heard of him he was solicited to become
q candidate for some convention in Arkansas;
but after inquiring what a,conYention wash
declined the honor"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

A CASE OF SUSPENDED ANIMATIoN.-On
last Saturday, farmer named John Foster,
about fifty years of age, living near Van Vert,
Ohio, while seated couversing with his family,
suddenly dropped out of his chair, apparent>
ly liteless. Medical assistance was soon OBJ
tanned, and upon examination, life was pro-
nounced to be extinct. Accordingly, prepa-
rations were made for burial, which was to
take place on Monday. Arriving at the grave
yard, the coffin was opened for a last view of
the supposed inanimate remains, when un-
mistakable signs of life were discovered
The brow was covered with perspiration,
and the body had every appearance of being
in natural and healthy sleep. His friends
were prevailed upon to take the body home,
where it remains up to the present time in
the same condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.-A murder. followed
by most melancholy results, lately occurre d
near Columbus, Miss. y young man named
Demsey was murdered by one Jake iampon.
Young Demscy was an only sou, aud h's Ia IL
err, on hearing Of hiss tragic"l death, was so
overwhelmed with grief, that he dropped dead
where lie stood Another member OF the fam
iIy,a DAUGHTER, brave spirited, though stricken
with grief, started after the body Of her bro
thcr. Returning to the house, she found that
her mother was also dead Of u broken heart,
and dressed ready for burial!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
LAND SALES AND NEw SETTLERS IN VIR-

e1NIA.-The Fredericksburg Herald says:
"Mr. Elijah Fisher, of Wisconsin, has
bought the Spotsyivauia Courthouse property,
belonging to Mr.. Joseph Sanford, for sl3,>
900. The tract consists of 20 acres, with
all improvemeuts-the main building itself
cost, probably, not less than $4,000. The
farm of the late Captain Browne, near Spot
svIvania Courthouse. containing little over
500 acres, aud an excellent brick dwelling,
house, has been purchased BY Mr.. Bailey (of
the North for $500. Tue Edge Hill
mansion. with 200 acres of the estate, belong
inc to Mr.. Samuel Schooler, of Caroline, has
been sold to Mr.. Wintz, from the North, for
$40 per acre. The tract of land known as
Parker's Store, on the Plank road, eighteen .
miles from town, containing /, O97 acres, and
belonging to Michael McCrackin, was sold on
"Wednesday last, to VIM. Morrow, of Beaver
county, Pennsylvania, for $4,000 in gold and
$1,000 in greenbacks."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

Ia The following is the text of Mrs. Lin
coins application for q pension. 1t is adj
dressed to the Vice President of the United
States
SIR: herewith most respectfully present
to the honorable Senate of the United States
an application for pension. l am widow
of a President of the United States, whose
life was sacrificed in his countrys service
That sad calamity has very much impaired
my health, and by the advice of my physi-
clans have come over to Germany to try the
mineral waters, and during the winter to go
to Italy. But my financial means do not per-
NIT me to take advantage of the urgent adj
vice given me, nor can L live in a style be-
coming the widow of the Chief Magistrate
of great nation, although 1 live as economi-
cally as can. In consideration of the great
services my deeply-lamented husband has
rendered to the United States, and of the
fearful loss I have sustained by his untimely
death-his martyrdom, may say respect
fully submit to your honorable body this Pc
tition. Hoping that yearly pension may be
granted me, so that L may have less pecuni-
AIRY care, remain most respectfully,
Mrs. A. LINCOLN.
Frankfort, Germany
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

Suffering on SuIpBoAED.-Thc British
bark Cadet arrived at Philadelphia on the
9th instant, los days from Liverpool. She
started with only thirty five days provisions.
he crew have been in a starving condition
for 4 long time On New Years day and
afterwards they had only, for fourteen men, a
half pound If rice and pint Of water every
tweury-four hours. On January IA, they
were within eighty miles Of Cape llotteraS,
but were blown far to the southeast By tre-
mendous gale Que time when their provi$-
ions were entirely gone. except two pounds OF
-four, they providentiaIly spoke vessel and
received a snlal! supply, OF would have per
ished
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

WHAT TO SrAMp.-An notes and eviden-
ces of debt, FIVE cents on each 500; If under
500, five cents if over 500, five cents on
each additional 500 or part thereof. All
receipts for any amount without limit over $50,
two cents; if $50 or under, nothing. All
deeds and deeds of trust, so cents on each
$500, in value of the property of the amount
secured when deed of trust is fully stamped,
the note secured must not be, but they should
be endorsed to show the reason why. Mort>
gage bonds need not be stamped If stamps
are affixed TO the mortgage. All apPraIse-
ments OF estates or eStrays FIVE cents on each
sheet or piece of paper. Atiidavits OF every
description are exempt from stamp duties
Ackn5w.edgments to deeds, etc. are not
EXEMPT. Contracts and agreements five cents,
except for rents; when for rent fifty cents
for each S4OO of rent or less, if over S5ou ;
fifty cents for $500 or over $500. Any per-
son interested can affix aud cancel stamps
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

THE New WESTERN SENAToRs.-Mr;
Pratt, the newly elected United States ssPpb-
~1ican Senator from Indiana, and Mr.. Carpen-
ter, the choice of the Wisconsin Legislature
for like position, have been making brief
addresses of acknowledgment to their respec-
tive constituencies. These addresses are in the
main rather vague. In that of Mr.. Pratt,
however, occurs the following Ineligible
passage:
.The people demand mat all schemes of
internal improy ement and corporate enterprise,
however plausible they may seem, which look
to the government for aid by way of subsi-
dies, be postponed while this mountain Of debt
continued to cast its shadow over the nation.
They demand that the offices be filled with
competent trustworthy men, selected solely
with reference to their fitness to best serve
the interests of the republic"
Mr. Carpenter, in the course of his address,
says:
1--WE are now at liberty to return to the
first principles upon which the government
was founded, and secure for all time absolute
equality for all men,"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
REPORTED WEEKLY
I0UGH. RIDEN0UR d LANGD0N.
GENERALCOM MERCHANTS
I24 South Eutaw ST., Baltimore.
NJ A r RE d

On the 2Ist of January, 1869 at The residence of
Mr. John Addison, in NOrthamp ton county, Va. by
the Rev y; CraighIll. MIR. TIiOs. f LEATHER
BHRI' Of Northampton, to Misc JOANNA T.
WEST of Accomac.
At HarPer's Ferry. the Goth of January. by
Rev. J. &. Stewart, Mr. JAMES NJ ROPER 10
MISS MISS KEBECCA j MlLBURN, daughter of Mr..
OllVer .Mllburn-ali Of this county.
At Shanghai. on the l4th uIt., by the Rev G. W
Staten, Mr.. HENRY G. KITCHEN TO Miss MARY
L. NELsoN-both of Berke ey county.
On the 10Th Of January, at Harper's Ferry by the
rev. >. A. McFaden. JACOB NJ CALHOUN and
NIhGiNIA +. STRICKLER-both of Rockingham
On the 2Ith Of January, by the Rev VIM B. Boz
Mrs NJ. c. BEDoN, of Baltimore. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
More Reconstruction.

The congressional thinkers are not satisfied
with their former work, and are determined to
remodel reconstructed Georgia. On Friday
of last week, Mr.. Paine Of Wisconsin, from
the committee on reconstruction reported the
following in the House of Representatives,
which was adopted by vote Of 135 to 33 =
Whereas it is provided by the reconstruc-
ton acts passed March 2, 1867, that until the
people of the lately rebellous States shall be
by law admitted to representation in Congress,
and civil governments which may exist therein
shall be deemed provisional only, and that no
persons shall be eligible to Office in such
provisional governments who are disqualified
for Office by the 18th amendment of the con-
stitution of the United States, and
Whereas it is reported that the Legislature
of Georgia has expelled the colored members
thereof, and admitted to their seats white men
who received minorities of votes at the pulls,
and that members of said Legislature who had
been elected thereto by the votes Of colored
men Joined in such action, and that twenty
seven disqualified white men hold seats IN said
Legislature in violation Of the 18th amend
ment of the constitution and Of the reconstruc-
ton acts Of Congress; and whereas Senators
from Georgia have not yet been admitted 10
the Senate of the United States therefore
ReSozred, That the committee on recon-
struction be ordered to inquire and report
whether any, and if any, what further action
ought to be taken during the 10th Congress
respecting the representation of Georgia IN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
READ THIS NOTICRi

THE business of Campbell & Mason was Ien in
L my hands for settlement, nd IL seems to be the
imp esson ofthose who have been INDUCED tina th
came eau be adjusted without money. Their cred
itors accounts are due. and they are obliged TO
pay them interest, shall charge interest all
counts unless settled before the Ist Of February.
from the time of dissolution 10 the tune that pay
ment il made. w s. MASON.
January 20, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
PUBLIC SALE.
BRONSON'S PAT. WATER ELEVATOR.

HAVING secured the right of sale of Bronson's
Patent Water Elevator, Bucket Pump, ia
tn counties Of Jc1cr@n II. Berkeley and Morgan, !
propose supply the citizens of Ihcsc with
this invaluable Water Elevator. nnnuncturCd Nv
Mr. Wernwag oil harPcT's Ferry, Zone of the best
MaChinIsts III the cOunty,) after improved pat
terra II is my desire, by wayOf introducing this
patent, to have the privilege OF niXing tins EIora-
tor To Hunted number uf the deepest " ellis in the
county II they do not pruYc entirely fac tory,
thcy will be removed without cost. Prrues vsrinc
Ihis Patent by having II affixed J,ir Wells
CisteTus, will pleas, address AT Kabirtuwn,
Jefferson county, W. Va. JAMES TUNGE.
+ S.-The name at the rHnuIac turrr alone. il
sufficient guarantee Ihas the Elevator do all
that claim for il.
+, DTuary =. 1863 3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
q Ornnges wore frozen soIil DO !

- Oranges were frozen solid on the trees,
at Augustine, Florida, ON Christmas day
The weather was the coolest known i'll that
locality since 1856. The thermometer ut
daylight stood twenty degrees above zero
1t aitcrward touched seventeen degrees. In
u climate where even white irOs;s are unusual
this was very severe. Last year at the same
time, the Florida ladies' were dressed in lawns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
Rich Wood Farm
FOR S ALE

Wincbester & Potomac Railroad, I mile from
Summit Point, p from .CameTon's Depot, and q
from Charlestown, in Jefferson county, West Vir-
rinia, is offered for sale. The farm contains
2I9 ACRES. s ROODS AND so POLES,
of ,h. hest LIMESTONE LAND. The Improve
ments consist of large commOdious and substantial
BRICK. VEL l. IN G.,
TENANT HOUSE, and SWTTZER BARN, with
sufirisnt Siablng for forty head of horses, CORN.
HOUSE, SMOKE-H0USE Sc; Two good w Ellis
of Superior water-one in the yard istern at the
door; abundance of Stock Water on the farm.
a ~ q q n "a n a,
consisting Of superior Winter Apples. and hne
variety OF Cherries, Peaches. PeSrs. sc.
A further description of this Ill known proper
ty is deemed unnecessary For terms, &c, aPPh-
cation, by letter OF otherwise, may be made to
THOMAS LOCK,
Summit Point, Jefferson county. w. Va.
Or J. NJ. FOREMAN.
Jonesburg, Montgomery county, Mo.
ErhrnarY ,. IS69-N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
WANTED.
BOOKSI ROOKSL

'INHE undersigned now prepared TO furnish
i Books Of every description TO their customer,
ana the put lie RcnerRlIy. large assortment Of
school books, Prayer Books, Hymn Books and
Bibles, Novel Day Books. Ledgers, Memorandum
aud Pass Books always on hand Any Book wanted
not among their stock, will be furnished in a lew
days after notice. large assortment Of Paper,
Envelopes, Pens, Inks and Statiopers' Sundries.
AISQUITH & WASHINGTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

"A Massachusetts capitalist proposes to
buy land in Virginia sufficient to locate about
a thousand New England emigrants, He
wants lands in good cultivation, comfortable
buildings, and sufficient water power to run
mills, &C. The settlers propose to invest
S25, 900 for their purchase, and to take i'm
mediate possession and 60 to work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

The Dayton Journal says an unusual
number of speaks, thieves, and foot-pads are
now in that city. We have heard that the
Radicals intended moving the capital of the
nation West; but this is the first knowledge
we have that locating committee had been
sent out.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
NO MIXTURE.

The radical politicians at Washington have
given up the idea of holding grand Ipaugu-
ration Ball next month. They tried to get
the Capitol Rotunda, but the gentlemen of
the Senate put their veto upon this contem-
plated abuse of the big National building
1t vas then given out that the treasury bull
ding had been obtained for the purpose, but
we take it for granted that that was all lin
myeye," These Congressional negro partiz ans
deem it all right and proper to talk loudly
about the rights of the darkeys, but none of
them seem willing to .'dance all night, till
broad daylight" with the odOrOus bellies who
Ronld fill and perfume the rooms Pompey
an.s- Dinah 'wal do mighty we'll to keep the
y psrty alive, but the '6oquet a a rique is
seeEEtr! at all times to be attractive, ana!
when its quantity is incseased by
+ dzz5ii55as IN warm and crowded
40 pTs-@,be, However, that white folks
ball will BIZ. held-and may be the negroes
win have a big hoe-down to themselves,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
ARMS! ARMS!I

SECONDHAND Sharp's Carbines, Henry's and
- Spencer Carbines and Rifles; Colts, Reming
toms, and smi & Wilson's Army and Navy Pfs-
tolls wanted.
New Pistols, Cash, or Mereha ndise in exchange
for same. D. HUMPHREYS & co.
Decemher 1865
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
CLOTHING FOR THE MILLION!Il

SHALL sell my entire stock OF Clothing ut prices
i cheaper than the cheapest. Also, my FAN and
Winter Dress Goods Iess tina cost and all other
Goods at correspondi1gIy low figures.
January &C. 1863. 8. A. HA MBURGER.
CLYCERINE, Honey, Poneine, Brown windsor.
" Silver and CASTLE Soap for sale at
w. s. MASONS
January 90. 1869. Drug and Stationery store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
Frankfort, Germany.

- 1t is estimated that there are at present
at least 900 distilleries in operation through
out the country, and reports received at the
Treasury Department show that the number
will soon be largely increased,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
LOOK HEREf

RkING authorized to settle up the old business of
~ Als1uith & Bro, would respectfully say to
those indebted that unless their re settled
shortly after this notice i'll proceed to mn Ike tho
same by law The old firm is being pressed for
their debts and will give o further Indulgence.
CHARLES w. AISQUFTH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

CnpP1SG HIS WINGs.-John c. Under
wood, so-called Judge of the United States
District Court of Virginia, has been soaring
very high in his official capacity. a dispatch
Gays writ to restrain him from multiplying
the acts Of the judiciary of Virginia, on the
grounds of official ineIigibility under the 18th
amendment, was issued on Friday last, by the
gupreme Court, retornatle Oh Friday next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02
THE SENATOR.

AU1HUR INFAMOUS FOREMAN, the pres
eat Governor, has eclipsed all competitors, and
become the radical nominee for U. S. Senator
from the State of West Virginia, so.called.-
Tho history of this fortunate individual has
been made since his induction to the Guber-
material Chair, and an odious one it is 1t
was not his ability or integrity that secured
for him this last distinguished honor, but his
blind and unprincipled devotion to his party,
in whose interests he has ever been willing to
sink his manliness, if by doing so he could
contribute to its success. a more proscriptive
and intolerant demagogue never gained access
to the United States Senate, save perhaps the
bloody-minded Brownlow; and Boreman's
course in West Virginia seems to have been
copied from that Rev. Tennessee scoundrel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-02

- The radical press have the greatest ia
clites Tor making virtuous howl, each time
Il Radical revenue defruuGer is sent up the
spout, and If they can not, by some means,
make it appear that the convict was innocent,
they hesitate not to charge the whole crime
upon the President. If these papers would
take the slight trouble TO explain how Andrew
johnson has endeavorcd Tor year past 10 re-
move the head and front OF all the difficulty,
aud failed because of the operation OF the civil
tenure law, their readers would doubtless
understand just how much weight to give
such lying Statements.