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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09
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Leave Vaudeville at 81 A NJ and SOP NJ.
Leave Opeqcon Bridge al SO nj and IS p NJ,
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Arrive ut Winchester at IS A NJ and 90 r NJ
TRAINS GoINe EAST. --
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09
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.I,IfrI Esp,n1NrER,s HoHENLINDEN.

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IN essons when our funds arc lows
Subscribers are provoking slow, s --rr
a few supplies keep up the flow
Ofdimcs departing rapidly. -..islas
But VIC shall see sadder sight,
When dues pour in from morn nli ngh''
C;ommandirg every sixpence bright
To be forkeG over speedily.
cJur bonds and duo bills are arraysd,
Each seal and signature displayed;
The holders vow they must be pafu,
with threats of law and chanccry.
rrbcn 10 despair we're almost driven,
rTbsre;s precious little use of Twin,
when our last coppcr's rudcly riven
From hands that hold it lovingly.
Rut larger vet these duns shall grow
when interests added on below
Ienuthening our chin foot or 80,
p When gazing at them hoPelessiy'
,Tis so that scarce we have begun
To Mead for time upon dun,
ReE6re there comes another ono,
Demanding pay fcrociously-
Tn. prospect darkens-on, ye brave,
who would our very bacon save.
Waive, patrons. all your prete&'s waive,
And pay the PRIsTEu cheeriully.
al. it would yield US pleasure sweet,
A few deInquents now TO meet,
Asking of US a clear receipt
For pape-s taken regularly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09
SECURE THE SHADOW.

ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADES,
A ND accordingly the citizens of Charlestown
n and vicinity, are invited TO call at my gallery
Composite the Carter House, lately Diehl's Marble
Yard.) where will be pleased TO wait on them and
PHOTOGRAPH their faces faithfully as the
Camera. assisted by properly managed light, can
do. Call and try me, and will do my hest 10
please ALLEN F. HALL.
December "a, IS67-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09
WINCHESTER AccoMMoDAr1oN.
BALTIMORE 4 Q. R.R. COMPANY.

SCHEDULE of Passenger Trains arriving and de.
- parting at the Harper's Ferry station:
TRAINS BOUND EAST
ARRIVES. DEPARTS.
Mail Tram, u dip. NJ. - ~ p. n.
last Line, 10 A. NJ. IA. NJ
Express Trim, ,12 81 p. NJ. - IS r. n.
TRAINS BOUND WEST.
ARRIVES. DEPARTS.
Mail FRAN, / O2 P. NJ. 10 p NJ.
Fast Line, s So P. NJ s 81 PM.
Express Train, 81 A NJ. ~ A. ~.
Office open at all hours for TRAINS. Through Tick
cts sold to all the principal cities of the Union.
For further Information inquire at the Office.
Alb. w GOD AstST
Harpcrs Ferry, May. I4, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09

Can enter Mt any time, there are no vacations
Special individual instruction TO all Students
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-02-09
SASH FACTORY.

Feb II. Is6s-1y.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
MASS 1EETNG OF PAINTERS.

Consolidation Of p.e Two Old Organizations
into Onc-OElccrs Of the New Association.
The members Of the New York Benevolent and
Protective Society Of Practical Painters and the
Union Practical Painters Association met last even
ing in joint convention at the Demilt Dispensary
corner OF Twentythird street and Second avenue.
Mr.. Fl. E. Holbrook, President OF the Union Prac-
tical Painters Association was called to the chair
He stated that the object Of the meeting to raty
by Joint action otherwise, according to the sentI
ment Of the meeting, the report Of the joint commit
tees on consolidation OF the two associations He
hoped each member OF the two associations would
act as he thought would be for the best interest Of
their respective associations.
On motion q vote was taken on the subject
OF consolidation, which resulted UNANIMOUSLY In
Its favor. except one person who refused TO VOTE
The name OF the new organization, the Operative
Painters Mutual Protective ana Benevolent Society
OF the city OF New York; as recommended by the
JOINT Committee on Consolidation, was adopted.
Succeeding the above action, the oifcers of the
former respective associations, with the exception
duly accepted. Tne chairman 0f the trustees an
nounced having received the books, papers and
properties OF the two associations.
The new organization proceeded to the election Of
officers with the following result
President, John 4. Fisher; Vice President, Henry
Z. Holbrook; Secretary. w. B. Matthew's; Assistant
Recording Secretary, Jas. p. Kellett; Financial Sec
retary, Q. Dunn Assistant Financial Secretary, John
}. Burns; Treasurer, M. Walsh; Corresponding Sec-
retary, r. B. Donnelly; Assistant Corresponding Sec
retary, W. Clayton; Sergeant-atArms, W. McCarty.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
LONG ISLAND.

THE PROPOSED NEW COUNTY OF NAssAu.-An
adjourned meeting Of the residents Of Hampstead,
North Hampstead and Oyster Bay, Queens county,
and Smthtown, Islip and Huntington, Suffolk
county, was held yesterday at Mneola to discuss the
feasibility and necessity OF forming q new county.
Addresses were made and committees appointed TO
obtain signatures for memorial TO be sent to the
Legislature.
ARREST OF A BURGLAR AT JAMAIcA.-On Sunday
night last an attempt made to steal horse from
the stable OF Mr. Henry Conklin, at Jamaica. A
son OF Mr.. Conklin being aroused by 0 noise as or
some one trying to enter the premises. Immediately
repaired to the residence Of constabeJames Scully
by, whose services he secured. when both pro-
cceded to the barn, where the thief found in the
act OF untyng valuable horse, ana taken In charge
by ofcer scully. The fellow was anlltalan, and on
his arraignment before Justice Bradley, at the above
village, he gave his name ~ Francisco Bonge. lie
was committed 10 the county jail to await the action
ol the grand jury. In his possession was found q
bunch or skeleton keys. one with which he unlocked
the barn door. The fellow Is undoubtedly an old
hand OF the business, and he'is believed to be the
same one who broke open the barn OF oficer Sculiy
night or Two previous, but who was frustrated In
his designs BY sir scully, he having been aroused
from his sinnbers by the noise OF some ohe about
the premises. ON proceeding TO the barn the door
was found 10 nave been broken open and his horse
harnessed ready 70 drive or the thief evidently hav
ing become frightened and made his escape.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
ACCIDENT on THE BUFFALO AND ERIE
RAILROAD.
Two Cars Roll Down nm Embnnkment-
Several Passengers Injured.

Two Cars Roll Down nm Embnnkment-
Several Passengers Injured.
Yesterday morning, about fifteen minutes before
three O'Clock the night express train which left Chit
chago at eight O'Clock on Sunday morning had ar
rived at part Of the Bufalo and Erie Railroad near
wcstdeld. about seventeen miles west OF Dunkirk.
when the two rear cars swung or and rolled
down an embaDkment about eight feet
In height. The last car was q sleeping
car, which had come through from Chicago
while the one next to IL was passenger day coach
Several passengers were more or less manned and
injured, but person was killed. 1t was fortunate
that the cars did rot take fire or the frghtfu tisas
was similar IN all other respects TO that the Lake
Shore Railroad except In the height OF the embank
ment. The cars were running on a down grade. 50
that the occurrences can only be accounted for the
increased oscillation, as the rear cars Mere
felt to swing violently. Not q rail was
broken or damaged. The injured passengers
prompt medical attendance. Many OF those passcn-
gers who were fortunate enough to escapc unhurt
arrived at New York yesterday.
An Investigation VIII take place to-day; but there
was doubt in the minds ol the officials who ar
rived at the scene yesterday morning that the occur
renee s another warning against the system ol loose
coupling which VIII soon have passed out OF date.
The authorities OF the Lake Shore Railroad were 40
convinced that the Angola disaster was due 10
the loose couplings that they orders TO have ali
their equipped with compression BUFFERS as the
only remedy against oscillation on the one nand and
'.telescopInau on the other, especially on down
grade. These orders have been partially carried
out. The Erie Railway Company nave adopted the
same plan nearly all their passenger cars 80 as
to guard against another Carr's Rock calamity It
Is q question OF life and death TO the public who
travel on railways that the different railway CON-
panics should provide the most efiectua means for
ihe protection OF those committed for the being
10 tlelr charge.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
THE LABOR MOVEMENT.
THE PRINTERS, STRIKE.

Mass Meeting Of Printers-Rep0rts fr0m Dff-
fcSent Printing Ofiees- -Itcsolutions Adopted.
Pursuant to arrangements made at recent meet
ing OF book and job printers on strike, at Botanic
Hail, for q mass meeting to be held at the Union
Assembly Rooms, corner OF Grand and Elizabeth
srcels several hundred printers met Vt three p. N.
yesterday at the place DESIGNATED.
At the appointed hour Mr.. Stirk, President Of the
Printers Union, called the meeting to order. He
was gratifed to see many present, and considered
It an evidence OF unanlmlty OF ieeiing ana m
terests He presumed they would be glad 70
hear Of the condition OF other trades In the
city ami the extent Of sympathy felt for them
Mr.. Blisser, representing the Cutters Union was
first called upon, and made q lengthy speech. He
was not long from England. He mad heard much OF
this glorious country but he was obliged to state
that laborng people were no better on here than IN
England. He spoke Of the hours demanded for labor
ana necessity OF living in unhealthy Easements anu
atcs His philosophy OF strikes was that their OBJECT
was to improve their condition. to give them better
pay better houses to live In and more time TO spend
with their families Regarding the cutters, he was
happy to state that twentyeight employers had con
ceded to their demands. He could assure the
assist them. lie urged union OF all the working.
men in the city, and believed that with proper ana
systematic effort they would carry their point
w
particulars regarding those undertaking to take the
ace OF strikers. lie said they were all incompetent
workers. lie gave an account OF interviews with
leading employing printers. A few Struggling men
and Incompetent women were doing most Of the
work. Only one 1rm mad gained anything, and this
was by holding out extra inducements. All that re-
maincd for them was to stand frm, shoulder to snoul
der knee TO knee, and kilt TO kilt and they were
bound TO succeed.
the President read reports from various news
paper and publishing Offices regarding the assess
ment Of five per cent tax on earnings TO sustain the
striking printers willingness to pay the required
tax was generally expressed. These reports were
from every printing office in the city, excepting ten.
The same, on m0t;0n, were accepted.
A series Of resolutions were read, expressing sym
pathy with the striking printers and pledgng, on
behalf Of the Printers Union, their earnings ana In
nuence to bring the strike 10 successful terinina
ton. The resolutions were adopted with great en-
tAuSiasn.
Resolutions were also adopted returning thanks to
the Cambridge Union on behalf OF typographical
Union No. 9 for their sympathies expressed ana
assistance furnished during the present strike.
Mr. Taylor, OF the StairbuidcTs. gave history or
aEs,,rs Egrn,s beginning with the striking Hebrews IN
bcsdnS aw submitted forbldding the Union
t s any tn,I eIInrc'njcarion ~ with the TypothetI,
DuI was LaDieu, ON ia. sxronnd thar hacanse thh
Typothetse had behaved ungt..,a tnav ysro s.
not to follow their example. sASJ WIZ
After further business the meeting adjous.-.s
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
COCK FIGHTING.

Exciting Maiu Between Virginia and North
Carolina-reu Choice Birds Mafched-
Spirited and Animated BcstinG-'rhe Com
test Esvcn-A Drawn Mnjn-The "Hnck"
Fights.
NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 10, 1869.
Az early as Monday Of the present week large
numbers Of the sporting maternity began TO arrive
here om all portions OF this State and North Caro-
lima; to witness ana others TO take some hand
in the main Of cocks which was fought on Wednes-
day and Thursday. This was battle IN which Co.
lionel Willis Johnson OF North Carolina, CHALLENGED
Virginia, Richard Dudley and Robert Gray, OF Nor
folk responding on the part Of the Old Dominion.
Each OF the combatants was TO SHOW Q main OF
seventeen birds, nfty dollars being the forfeit on
each and $1,000 ON the entire main. pit being
formed at Lesners Garden, in the suburbs OF tins
city, aud all the preliminaries being arranged for
the trial Of the chanticleers'' Of the North State
and the Old Dominion, on
WEDNESDAY
the show took place at nine A. M. Robert Allen con-
dncted the show on the part OF Virginia, and Gideon
Arlington for the North state, the latter being de-
feated which gave Allen the advantage In the choice
Of the cocks he would first bring INTO the ring Large
numbers OF moneyed men from both States we're pre-
sent, and even thus early betting began, without
either side being the avorlte. Bets were no sooner
offered than taken, and already an excitement was
inangurated over the game birds. The Virginia
BIRDS were OF the finest breeds, the "Red Horse and
.Godiinders'' from Washington, and tue "Counter-
feits" from Baltimore. Tne North Carolina chickens
were OF the famous "stone fenccn and lrish cross''
breeds, which have attained celebrity for pluck in
many q hard fought MAN, Judges acknowledged
tne show TO be one OF the nnest ever witnessed ior
the appearance breed and excellent condition OF the
birds. Out OF the seventeen sa0wn on eacn side the
following weights were matched for the nialn:-
The New York herald., 1869-02-23

SOUVENIR or THE LATE REBELLIoS.- captain
James r. Armstrong. OF the United states Navy,
late cosumapdant of the Pensacola Navy Yard, has
resigned his commission and retired from the SER
vice. having recently Inherited consid-
erable estate by the death Of q near rela-
tive Captain Armstrong II will be remembered,
was in command Of the Pensacola Navy ard at
the time 1t was captured by the Confederate forces
dore surrendered, upon the main naRstan, amid loud
cheers ana the thunder OF cannon. There was not
one among tile number, however, who did not honor
The old COMMANDER a. lie stood the vine covered
porch OF his beautiful residence. with head uncovered
and tears streaming from his eyes at the sight. lt
was touching scene--tne white-hafed old officer,
with Its fainhy cusfeftd around un. looking uJOa
the banner under whicf be nal served EOr Alcitnc
giving place, even Temporarily, 10 the imptofnpiu
ing OF the state Of flofida.--NcD orleans Peagit.
ret. Is
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
NEW pusL Cations.
=, for 1893.

HARrER's BAzAR, for 1868.
HARrEa's NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Volumes 20
and 81. December, 1867, to Nay, 1868; June, 1865,
to November 1868.
HAHrER's WEEKLY, for 1858. New York: Harper
a Brothers.
Thesc three publications before ms are most elc-
rantly gotten up. The "Bazar' Is a large volume
splendIdy bound In green and god and is one Of the
nandsomest ladies' books that we have seen for
some months. The "Monthlyn and weekly, are
sIso spIendidly bound in black aud gold. We COM
mend these volumes 70 the reading public. The
reputation that their contents possess is too well
known 70 require criticism. In their new caskets
they are as pleasant 70 the eye as 70 the literary
taste
the SWITZERLAND or AMERICA. A summer vaca.
ton In the parks and mountains of Colorado. by
samuel Bowies. Springfield, Mass: Samuel Bowles
a Go.
Mr. Bowles has given Ms In this little volume quite
an interesting and ably written account OF his trip
through Colorado The author, however, lacks
spirit In his description OF scenery, and cannot be
said TO have produced - nne work as mis- 'Across
the COntlnenkV
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
TIE sTmFcxE WILL CASE.
Post Mortcm Examination or Dcccased-ise.
suits of the Autopsy and Chemical Tests
Prussic Acid Discovered.

Post Mortcm Examination or Deceased
suits of the Autopsy and Chemical Tests
PruseIc Acid Discovered.
IRON the Baltimore sun, Feb 22I
In the case OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
W. Dr rau Scnoeppe, OF Carlisle, Pa, IN order was
passed py the Judge OF the court Of Cumberland
county, Pa, by consent OF counsel 70 take Inc tesf
m0ny OF physicians and others conncclcd with The
Miss Maria III. stinecke, before Johi, O,ponneI
Justice OF the peace OF this city. The Examination
took place on saturday last. The prisoner, Dr Pau
Miller, OF Carlisle, and Henry Webster of this citv'
The commonwealth OF Pennsylvania was rcprsssentsd
Il has heretofore BEEN 'I stated ts ,na, Miss Mari.
stinecke of THIS city, aged seventyone years died
suddenly at Carlisle, Pa, on the 2sth or Dccembcr
was buried In Grecnmount Cemetery. In this civ
on tue 10Th OF December and that the body wns ia
Inferred on the 10th Of February instant FOR post
the executors OF the Will or tie Deceased. VIM ~ -
Stewart and J. Russell Kciso. Jr.
Professor VIM. ~ Aiken and Dr. :. 8. Conrad, Of
THIS city, were employed To make the post morterl
examination which was concluded on Friday last
ln oolect 70 discover, II possible, the cause OF
The prisoner, DR.. Paul scnocppe, who a under ar.
rest and In JAIL s physician OF Carlisle aged about
twenty-eght years. He attended the deceased Miss
Ing poison TO his patient.
on the same day that the will Of Miss sfinecke.
q dated @ November " lscs was admitted % probate
scnteu paper purp0rting 10 be later viii, dated
December 3, 1858. The latter will was written Lv
Dr: schoeppe and witnessed by himself ana hrs
Iatner. " Dcqueathed aud devised 10 him DIR
schoeppe al the estate of the deceased valued M
about 100000, and also made HIM sole executor of
the VIII. On petition OF Dr. schocppc a writ ~
habens corpus was issued, rcturnnIle bcFore ~.
Judge or the cufnberlnnd County Court OF pennsvls
yaiiia on Tuesday uo-mou0Nl, when the testimony
wll 1e presented az tbe hearing by the Dislflcl A.
fUTDeY ol tlat county.
lhe results - TAG aatopay and chemical test
deceased.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23

tion that express contracts to pay coin dollars can
only be satisfied Dy the payment OF coin dollars inese
are not debts which may oe satisfied ~ .ne .enacr
or United States notes. Il follows that the tenlcr
OF such notes in payment OF the bond under con-
slderation was not warranted "a law, aud the de-
cree directing satisfaction OF the mortgage was
erroneous. Some diriculty has b,en ielt m re-
gard 10 the Judgment proper to pe entered on con-
tracts PAYABLE III com. THIS difficulty arises from
the suppositlon that damages can pc assessed only
In one description Of money; but the ACT provides
that .'the money OF the coin OF the United states
shall be expires ed In dollars, dimes cents aad malls,
and that all accounts In the pubic offices and al
proceedings In the courts OF the United states shall
be kept and had IN conformity 70 TINS regulation."
TINS regulation Y part Of ne nrst Coinage
act, and doubtless has reference 70 the
coins provided for BY =; but y II gen,
erai regulation and relates TO AL accounts
and all judicial proceedings. When. therefore, two
descriptions Of money are sanctioned BY iaw. both
expressed in dollars and both made current IN pay
ment II IS necessary, IN order 70 prevent ambiguity
and to prevent failure Of JUSTICE 70 regard thts reg
uaIl0n as appcabc aAikc to bota wtlens therefore,
contracts made PAYABLE u com are sued upon, udg
ment may be rendered for coined dollars and parts
OF q dollar. and when contracts have been made
payable in dollars generally, without specifying in
what description OF currency payment Is 70 be made,
Judgment may be entered accordingly, without sucn
deScrlDtlOn.
The New York herald., 1869-02-23
COCK FlGHTMG IN ALABAMA.
From the M

From the Mobile Register, Feb. 1871
Yesterday about two O'Clock, one OF the most ex-
citing mans fought IN Alabama for a number or
years was brought 10 close. The conditions were,
additional for the odd fight. Selma and Mobile were
the CONTESTANTS our country cousin carrying away
the money, winning twelve iignts OF the tWeny-one
Those who are posted estimate that no less than
$4,000 changed hands on the fight exclusive oil the
stake money Ihe rules observed were those In force
In New Orleans, and 1t was q subject Of universal
remark that throughout the combat the birds were
handled Ia o manner that would challenge criticism
from the most impartial judges. That the selma
sports feel elaed over their good fortune there Is
no dobbts as they are "Dig winners" some say as
much as <lO. .OJO -
The New York herald., 1869-02-23

SHOOTING APrRAy Ar PORT DEPOSIT Mp.--We
learn from Port Deposit, Nd, that terrible a1s,r
occurred there 90 saturday. IN which several per
son. we're snCt aud serious " not fatally wounded
" appears mat man named Mackison a noto.
rionsly DAD tempered individual, made an assault
npoh TWO young men named Ohr with pistol both
81 Whom were severely wounded. A constable
namen Lyons. who attempted to arrest the assnl.
sut, was also sh0s ana very seriously wonpat fears
neing enserldlne' " iatkl result Mackla0n was
rraJ arrested "a loiged IN laii Tho affair causeI
Yieat ex xcHsnent ~ iort Dep0siL-DftttDoie AV.e,.
tt1a, ft0. -.