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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

ESCAPED FROM THE PENrTENTIARY.-
On Sunday last, during the morning, eight
convicts made their escape from the peniten-
tary at Moundsville, named Lawson Wonzer,
John Thomas, Robert Nutten, Edward Gibbs,
John A. Langston, Ellis A. Wine, Luther
Cremeans, and Harrison Jackson. Wonzer,
colored, was sentenced to five years imprson>
ment for breaking into Mr.. Henry Cameron's
house, in this place, recently, and John
Thomas, colored, for stealing Mr.. Milstead's
horse near Charlestown. A reward of S25
each has been offered for their arrest. These
parties succeeded in digging tunnel from
the cells in which they were con fined to the
main sewer, leading to the creek from the
building. They took with them, when they
started on their underground journey, crow
bar, with which they forced off the iron bars
across the mouth of the sewer. Once out in
the world, they took to the woods. Being
discovered by two boys, they were followed
by one of them until they reached the timber,
while the other gave the alarm to the author
tiles inside the stockade. Fortunately two
other convicts, who were in the sewer en-
route to liberty, were captured before they
emerged from the long and narrow passage
way. Pursuit was at once made after those
who had succeeded in getting away, but up
to this time nothing has been heard of them.
In the hurry of their departure they left be-
hind them all their clothing except the shirts
and drawers they had on.
ShcpherdstOrn Register
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

INTERNAL REVENUE DECIsIoN.-On an
appeal from the Commissioner of Internal
Revenues decision Mr. Boutwell, has decided
that where parties work the iron from the ore,
and then make the iron up into articles, such
as spikes, tools, railroad chairs, &c, they
must pay specific tax on articles as manu-
faotuers, 1t appears that this construction
has been complied with in some places, but
in Pittsburg, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Troy,
especially, the iron men have insisted on pay
ing only one tax-viz., the tax on manufac>
tured articles. A large sum of money was
involved in this decision, and from it the
Government will receive hundreds of thous>
ands of dollars heretofore withheld.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
VIRGINIA SENATORS,

On Monday night of last week, the Con-
servatiye members of the Virginia Legisla>
turc, held a caucus for the nomination of can
dates for United States Senators. The first
ballot stood:
For John T. Lewis, AZ Edmund Peudle-
ton, 81; T. Stearns, SO; j. w. Johnston
SO Gen. Robert Williams, 81 t. Snowden,
Sr., II; Robert L. Owen, s; Henry Shackle-
ford, I J. +. Milford, 7; Joseph Segar,
3 Gusts, 2; Jas. Walker, g; Preston, 2;
Gallaher, l John NJ. Harrison, l. The e.
lection was then gone into, and the vote stood ::
For Pendleton, Al; Lewis, sc; Johnston,
So no choice.
On the third ballot Lewis received 81 votes
and Pendleton so. Lewis was declared the
nominee. The vote was then taken on the
nomination for the other seat, and it stood
for John w Johnston, 60; Edmund Pendle>
ton, 81 Robert l.. Gwen, 10; Joseph Segar,
5. Judge Johnston was nominated Thus
the nominees Of the caucus were Hon. John
F. Lewis, of Rockingham county. and Judge
John w. Johnston, Of Washington county
After the nominations were made, the vote
was taken as TO who should serve the long
term, and it resulted in tie, each receiving
40 votes The presiding officer, Mr.. Budd,
of Loudoun, voted for MIR. Lewis, and he re-
ceived the nomination for the long term.
The next day, Messrs. Lewis and Johnston
were elected by the two Houses of the Legs
lature, as Senators.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

PREMIUM TO BALTIMORE PIANos.-At
the Augusta county Fair recently held at
Staunton, Va, the first premium medal for
pianos was awarded to the house of Charles
NJ. Stietf, Esq, of Baltimore, for one of the
two Of their instruments on exhibition. The
prize was awarded over several fine pianos
deposited by New York and Philadelphia
manufacturers. The two instruments of the
Messrs. Stieff exhibited were such as are daily
turned out at their large works on Camden
street rosewood case, elegantly carved, over
strung base and agraf attachment. The two
prize pianos were Immediately sold to resi-
dents of Stauuton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

a Lively CENTENARIAN.-Mrs. Ange-
line Podesta, who is we'll advanced toward her
hundred and first year, led the grand march at
the italian ball at Mozart Hall, in Cincinnati,
on Monday night, and danced ten sets beside.
We saw Mrs Podesta after she had performed
this feat. Her grip was like that of black
smith, her eye was clear as eagles, and her
face, with its strongly marked features, showed
no signs of fatigue. She is truly wonderful
old lady. Born on the 9th of January, 1769,
in Italy, she has passed through scenes such
as it has been vouchsafed to few living NOR
tails to behold. Let any of our readers run
over in memory the history of Italy from
1770 to 1917, when Mrs. PoGesta come to
America, and the history of our country since
that time, and they will comprehend what
thrilling experiences are laid up in the old
lady's memory: still clear and vigorous as it is.
She looked on Monday night as if she might
live another half century. if she did not Wit
ness the first of Tie year 2O0O
Cincinnati Gu=eue
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
THE STATE ELECTION.

We presume that the greater number of
our readers are aware of the fact that au cleo
ton for members of the Legislature of West
Virginia will be held on Thursday next, Oc>
tober 18th In anti bellum times, such cleo
tions excited the deepest interest, but then
every white man above a certain age had a
voice in the matter. Now, however, under
and these by the gracious permission of the
Board of Registration. In some portions of
the State, there is lively contest between
theN,two wings of the radical party-the
ultras favoring a continuation of the political
restrictions which fetter the citizen, and
1retard the States prosperity, and the more
liberal favoriEg what is known as the "let up"
policy, or the removal of some of the disa-
bilities which have been unrighteously and
unjustly imposed upon the people.
In this Senatorial district, composed of the
counties of Berkeley aud Jefferson, the can
didates of the extremists are George Koonce
and Samuel Gold These are opposed by the
other wiring, in the persons Of B. NJ Kitchen
and David Blllmyer. Zadock Butt, of Har-
per's Ferry, is announced an independent
All these parties are able to present the most
)unexccptiouable records for those who have
disposition to support radicahism in any guise
For the House of Delegates, the radicals
in this county have nominated Edmund Cham
bers and Jacob J. Miller. Messrs G. NJ.
Beltzhoover and James D. Fayman are out
on the independent list. The latter, in his
card says :-"I pledge myself if elected to
work to promote and extend the interest and
happiness of all the citizens of our county,
State and common country. Every thing for
safety, nothing for revenge" This is very
broad platform for narrow~minded man.
AT Harper's Ferry, on Friday evening last,
"a, meeting of the conservative voters-or those
supposed to be votcrs-of Bolivar township
wasSheld, at which Mr. James T. Reed was
nop1inated for tho Senate, and Mr.. E. W.
Wilson, for the House. They enter the field
as true and tried opponents of Radicalism,
andeas such We BID them God speed and votes
enough to elect them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
TENNESSEE SENATOR.

Hon. Henry Cooper, we learn, has been
elected Senator by the Tennessee Legislature.
This Is quite surprise to US. We had con-
sidered the election of Andrew johnson as
an faH accompH. We are mistaken. Cooper
is the man and, if he is true to his name,
we hope he will barrel up, and send of, all
the Radicals in the Senate. Let him start
them from the top of Capitol Hill. "FacHis
desccnsus Averni" DC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
TO THE LADIEsI

MFRS. a. C. MITCHELL & co. are now opening
WI at their old stand stand Main street, large
and we'll selectcd stock of
FRENCH MILLINERY,
of the Fall and Winter importation which they in
wife the Ladies generally 20 call and examine
FRENCH PATTERN HATS and BONNETS of
the latest style. selected with great care.
Ostrich Plumes, g. Plumcs of Every Variety.
FRENCH & AMERICAN FLOWERS,
LACES, TIES, SCARFS, &C !,
all of which they offer at astonshingly low prices.
We shall be ever ready to accommodate and please
all who may give a call. We :cturn than ks
for the very liberal patronage extended to US, and
respectfully ask continuance of the same.
N5- Orders neatly and promptly executed.
october 20, 1869 I'm. If. p. copy 3t.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

PENDLEToN.-Neverw was there so sincere
and widespread expression of regret at the
defeat of candidate as comes to US through
the Democratic press of Ohio in regard to
Geo II. Pendleton, and this voice is the ex>
preston of the Democracy of the State. Very
few believe that the defeat can have any last
ing effect in keeping down the political for
tunes of man so conspicuous for ability,
probity and personal popularity; but the
poignant regret is that the country is de-
prived of his services at time when these
qualities are rare and most needed. The re-
suit of the election, under all the circum
stances, considering the great majority to
overcome, and the uncommon apathy of the
people everywhere, is not overwhelming, and
no greater defeat than has been sustained by
scores of statesmen who have ultimately sue
ceeded to the highest honors.- Columbus
CRISIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

- The local editor of Columbia, Misss-
sippi, paper having got married, contem-
porary says: "AIay his father in law die rich
and enable poor Stevens to retire from the
printing business and set up cake-shop at a
railway station"
- The people of Sank county, Wisconsin,
have gone to digging for gold in the hills,
near Baraboo, no doubt thinking it cannot
pay any worse than the raising of hops which
last year nearly ruined every man in the coun-
ty.
Don Piatt, and G. A T., Washington
correspondents of Chicago and Cincinnati pa
pers, are obliged to exc out miserable exis-
tence on 500 per week. By getting trusted
for their washing, and other little things, they
manage to make both ends meet together.
- The following was found written on the
back of ticket taken in at one of Anna
Dickinson's lectures " In love with Miss
Anna Z. Dickson, and a strong believer in
woman's rights, and has drilled my wife for
thirty years. At last she is bound to vote"
That chap is an honor to his sex.
An illustrated moral paper of New York,
has cut representing a newspaper reporter
interviewing Mr.. Corbin, in which Mr.. G.
says: Il don't associate with such men as
Fisk. am plain, careful Methodist, and
he is fast man-ahw His eyes are direc-
ted above, while one hand is reaching back in
a charity attitude, while Jim Fisk is filling it
with shekels.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
f. W, ANDREWS, Chm.
A CARD.

To tie Democratic Conservative Citizens Of
JEFFERSON and Berkeley Counties.
Ihave been placed before you as candidate
for the State Senate from this District. l
gratefully acknowledge this unsousht and
fattering expression Of the respect and con-
fidence of my fellow~citizens and whose po>
litical principles | believe to be just, and
essential to the unity and prosperity of our
State and Nation; but reasons of a personal
and private nature force me to decline this
nomination and to request you to select another
whom you will honor with your suffrascs.-
And without thought of dictation, permit
me respectfully to suggest, whether among
the Senatorial candidates now IN the field from
this county, there may not be found one, whose
avowcd opposition to continued injustice and
oppression in the legislation cf this State, will
justify your departure from ordinary party
usages and giving to him your support
JAS. II. REED.
Harper's Ferry WA, Oct. 25th, 1869.
AS Mr.. Billmyer is the only candidate of
conservative tendencies for the Senate, from
Jefferson county, We take it for granted that
he is the gentleman referred to by MIR. Reed
in the above card, and, as matters now stand,
We hope that Mr.. Reeds withdrawal may
result in the success of Mr.. Billmyer.7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

PENITENTIARY MATTERs.-Robert Sill
vers, indicted and convicted of the crime of
grand larceny by the Circuit Court of Berke-
ley county, and sentenced to one years con-
finement in the penitentiary, from September
10th, arrived at that institution on Saturday.
John Potterfeld, sentenced by the Ohio
county Circuit Court, to confinement in the
penltentiary for one year, for obtaining money
under false pretenses, was discharged on the
18th of October Wheeling RegiSter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

A man in Reading named Charles f.
Wise, is going to take his wife up in a bal
loon on the 25d: Of course man has right
to take any method he chooses, but we think
divorce wonld be obtained with less expense.
and the man would not stand so many chances
toget killed-unless he went to Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

THE NEW SECRETARY OF Wharf.-The
Baltimore Gazenes Washington correspon-
dent, says:
The President has appointed General W.
NJ. Belkrap, of Iowa, to be Secretary of War,
and telegraphed to him at Keokuk, notifying
him of his appointment. As many had pre-
dicted, Grant has again selected man of
whom the people know little or nothing, to
take seat in his Cabinet. Gen. Belknap has
never even been mentioned among those who
might be selected to fill the vacancy at the
War Department; and had not an evening
paper here kindly come to the rescue, We
might now be in a delightful state of uncer-
tainty as to who General Belknap is. The
Star says:
'Mr. Belknap for some time past has been
collector of internal revenue for the first
district of Iowa, with his Office at Keokuk.-
He served during the rebellion, entering the
army with the 18th Iowa volunteers, and COM
manded division in the army Of Tennessee
while that amy was under command of Cen
eral Grant. He is lawyer by profession,
and has gained considerable prominence in
his State by professional ability. He is about
thirty eight years of age, tall and stout, of
fine figure, forid complexion, and full growth
of sandy beard of very pleasing address and
courteous manner In childhood he resided
in Georgetown, D. c., with his father, but
removed West in early life Mr.. Belknap is
spoken of as gentleman of fine executive
abilities AS collector of the revenue he in
stituted reforms in his district on account of
which he received the highest commentator
of the department"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
WHO Is TO BE THE MAN2

ExJudge Hail. Blackburn, Kitchen, and
divers other of the Berkeley radicals, profess
] to have become converted to the "let>up !"
policy inaugurated in Ohio county; and the
race seems to be, who shall d" let up the
most, and thus get into the United States
Senate. Did it ever occur to these eleventh
hour men that they might SO overdo the mat
ter of their letting up" as to be rejected,
for disqualification, by the very grotesque
body OF men who make up the majority of
the United States Senate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

THE CoDE.-The new Code of West Vir-
GINA, hound in pamphlet form, without the
index, can be obtained at The Secretary of
States Office AS the indezed volume will
not be issued for some time, this edition will
in some measure supply long felt want,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
lie D.

At his residence near Shepherdstown, on Satur-
day morning, Il 9th inst, HENRY SHEPHERD. Esq.
in the 18th year of his age Throughout his Ion z
and useful life, Mr.. She herd dcservcdly retained
the devoted affection of mis- family the firm regard
of his friends, and the undoubting confidence of the
entire community.
On the 18th inst, near williamspcrt Mrs. KATE
SPEROW, wife of Mr. John f. Sperow, and daugE-
of Mr. Jacob Small, in the 2Slh year of her
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

JUDGE EDMUND PENDLEToN.-The many
friends and admirers of this gentleman. in this
section of the Valley, had INDUCED reason
able hope that he would be selected as one
Of the Senators from Virginia; and their OK
pcctations came very near realization. In
the conservative caucus he was defeated only
four votes by Mr.. Lewis, the successful can
didate for the long term. His election to the
Senate would have been decided loss to the
Circuit over which lie prcsides with such dig
nifty and signal ability.
If his defeat should result in his being
tirml y established upon the Bench of his pres
ent Circuit, we would have no cause to re-
greet 1t; for we are sure that no more accom-
plished jurist, or courteous gentleman has
adorned the office since the days of his distin-
guished namesake Of colonial times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

Gen. GRANT AND V1RG1N1A.-"Data',
writes from Washington to the Baltimore
Sun
The action of the Virginia Legislature in
electing senators who can take the iron clad
oath meets with the warm commendation of
the President 1t is stated that in converse
ton to-day he expressed the opinion that there
was nothing in the way of the admission of
the State. He has no confidence in the
threats of the defeated of the Wells party to
contest the election on the grounds of fraud
and intimidation.
The report of General Candy. already all
luded to in these dispatches, WILL it is be-
lievod, thoroughly put an end to this move
ment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A CARD.

A Clergyman, while residing in South America as
missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy
for the Cure of Nervous Weakness, EARLY Decay,
Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs and
the whole train of disorders brought on by 5aneiul
and vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured
by this noble remedy. Prompted by desire to
benefit the afflicted and unfortunate will send the
recipe for preparing and using this medicine. in
scaled envelope, to any one who needs it, Free Of
Churge. Address JOSEPH T. lNMAN.
Station D. Bible House,
October 5, IS69-6m. New York City.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

R3- We call attention to the advertisement
of The CAurchnuan in another column. 1t is
finely printed, ably conducted paper, and is
one of the very best religious newspapers of
the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
ES69.-s1O.

ssNT oNsIEUR TONsoN" has come again. 10
I'A say that he can furnish OYSTERS to his
friends fully equal to those for the last few
years Those wanting FRUIT TREES, can see nv
Irces IN bearing at Messrs. VIM. EnSie's Iink,S
r: " ShirIey's, Col era 1e's and all about tow
which am not ashamed OF ~ -
P.S.-orders for Oysters or Tree M bs LEI,
With Messrs Howell Bro ., Cha IeEtown or SaIr'i
Clarke, r NJ. Hicks Wharf, Matthews county. Va :
OctObSr y, 1S69-lm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
RELIGIOUS NOTICE,

No Providence preventing, Protrncted Mcetir e
will be held at Witshire's School House, Satur,
day and Sunday next. Preaching Saturday at
II O'Clock, A. NJ. J. w. TONG UE.
Rev. WA. Fl. MEADE will preach in the Metho-
dist Church. on Sabbath mex, 3lst inst, at II
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

Horse KILLED.-Onc morning last week,
Fl. B. Davenport Esq, had valuable horse
killed by the cars about one mile above town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
NEW GOODS AND REDUCED PRICES

Assortment General and Stock Complete
TNRUSSELL & LUCAS have the pleasure of in.
Il forming their friends and customers that they
have just finished opening their entire stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
and for extent in variety superior ty of quality and
cheapness in price. will bear comparison with any
offered In the county. Among the stock on hand,
IL may suffice to euumeratc the iollowng:-
DRESS GOODS OF EVERY VARIETY.
HATS AND CAPS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
QUEENSWARE,
Ready. made Clothing, Drawers and Shirts of the
best quality, Neck Ties. Butterflies, Cuffs and Col
lars, Socks, Handkerchief. Buck and Sheepskin
Gloves, Nubias, Hoods, Breakfast shawls, School
Satchels, Carpet Bags, Looking G asses, a general
variety of Lamps Lamp Oil, Table Oil Cloths, To-
bacco. Snuff, Pipes and Stems.
LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES.
All grades of White and Brown Sugars, Syrups a nd
Molasses; Rio and La guyra Coffee, Roasted Coffee,
Teas, Water, Soda, Mushroom and Lemon Crack.
ers, Ginger Snaps, Yeast Powder, Hams Sides and
Shoulders, Lard, Corn Meal and Flour.
o. Our goods arc offered at the lowest prices to
cover cost and we solicit an examination by all s
to quality and price. Terms Cash, Country Pro
duce. T. Z L.
October 20, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26

Total $780, 100000
This gives an average of $50 apiece to
every man, woman and child, white or black,
in the whole South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
FARMERS LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!

FARMERS, attend 10 your Wheat Drills in time
L We would advise thOse who wish to have G. ua no
Sewers put their Drills, to bring them in once
as many were disappointed last season, by not
bringing them in time. We putting on our
NEW PATENT GUANO SOWER,
which consider the best in use on all Eight Tt be
Drills for the low price of 80. For the operation
OF this Guano Sewer, refer you to the following
gentlemen, who used them last year = Capt Joseph
F Abcli, George Cockrell Col. Thomas Hite, samH
S Moore, Geo. w 'nes, Jacob Snyder, Augustus
Cain. Thos, E. Woodward, Henry Huntsberry. Ed
gar Allen, Dr. C.. w Goldsh borough, Daniel Hefie-
bower, James Atkins, Richard Morgan. Capt. Jas
W. Glenn, and John c. Ware.
TO THOSE IN WANT OF NEW DRILLS,
we would that, il you apply early we are still
prepared to furnish the celebrated Martinsburg
DrIlI, built by Samuel Fitz, which is universally
Acknowledged to be the best in use
wEIRICK : WELLER
CbarIestown, July 30, 1869 FP