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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

j. ATTEMPT To RoD.-One day last week Mr..
VIM. II. Moore, who carries on the butcher
ing business in this town, in connection with
Mr.. Geo. w. Young, found it necessary to go
to the upper part Of Clarke county for stock.
Returning with his wagon, on the road be-
tween Millwood and Berryvile, he was aecos-
ted By negro armed with club, who demand
ed his money. Moore told him that he had
lnonc. when the negro struck at him with the
club, but fortunately tho blow was lodged,
and the muscle and courage of Mr.. NJ. brought
into requisition. Being man of great power
physically, he succeeded in overcoming his
assaiant, and after pounding him to his salts
faction, left him lying in the road.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

JUST IN sEAsoN.-Anticipating the wants
of the community and approaching the changes
of the seasons, Mr.. Gustav Brown. at his con.
dictionary on Main street, has replenished his
stock, and is now fully prepared to offer every
article in his line upon terms as favorable as
it can be purchased anywhere in the Valley
of Virginia. His recent additions embrace
a choice supply of candies, fruits. nuts, and
fancy articles some of which are very rare
and really beautiful. On Saturday, the. 24th
ultimo, his Ice Cream Saloon was regularly
opened, and wiil'be kept running night and
day until the autumn frosts commence falling
The elegant style in which his saloon is fitted
up for the accommodation of ladies. renders
it one of the most attractive places in the
town. and those who resort there for the pur-
pose of partaking of refreshments, will re-
ceive every attention that can be bestowed
by an agreeable host Parties wishing ice
cream by the gallon will be supplied at the
shortest possible notice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

JoRDAN's SPnINGs.-We direct attention
ionabo Watering place, the proprietor of
which ia now prepared for more guests than
ever bcfore. Mr.. Jordan is prince Of hosts
and we know of no Watering place in this
beautiful section of Virginia where few of
the hot. dusty summer days can be spent with
more profit to intellect aud health than Jor-
dams.
We learn from the Winchester Nc,cs, that
the proprietor. at great expense, is having tit
ted up at Supplements Depot, on the Win
chester & Potomac railroad. fine reception,
room for visitors. We commend Jordan's TO
all pleasure seekers and those desiring health
and recreation during the summer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

CLEAN Up Spring is now upon US, and
with it comes the annual season for general
cleaning up and renovation of property
This We hope to see executed thorouahly.-
Let each citizen vie with his neighbor in
cleanliness remove all dirt and rubbish from
your yards, cellars, alleys, and your premises
generally, sprinkle every damp spot pleuti-
fully with lime, and the general good health
of our community will be vastly promoted.
And as we have no corporate authorities, we
would like to see some arrangement made by
which the loose stones, rubbish and dirt on
the streets. which in many localities is an
eye>sore may be removed. If .ome of our
energetic ctizeus will take the matter in
baud, we are sure purse can be raised suf-
fcient to have our streets put in a healthy
aud respectable condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

"HEARru 81 HoME."-We have failed,
heretofore, to notice new candidate in jour
nalism for public favor, "Hearth d Home"
It is published at New York, by PettcDgill,
Bates Il Co, 81 Park Row, and edited, chief
", by Donald G. Mitchell (lke MarveD and
Mrs. Stowe. It is devoted to the farm, the
garden aud The fre>ide; and thus far has
proved an agreeable, instructive and pleasant
paper. With it and the "Anaertcan Flrnter,"
the best of all agricultural journals, our farm
erS would be abuudantly supplied with all the
information they need for the successful Gull
tiva'ion of the rich lands of the Shenandoah
Valley. The literary department of "HearfA
&; Home" is conducted in pleasant style and
perfect taste. The ladies' who are fond Of
fruits aud flowers. and who watch over the
garden, will fad this paper very attractive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04
Horses for Sale,

have for sale fourteen head of Horses and
Mares-large and we'll adapted to farm uses
They may be seen during the week at the farm
Of Mr. Samuel s. Moore, two and half miles
from Gharlestown, on the Leetown road. On
Saturday next, May Sth, will have them at
Lelscnring's hotel in Charlestown, where
parties who wish to purchase can have an
opportunity of examining them.
W. S. SIsK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

STATE OF WEST FIKGINIA.
Attitudes held the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court Of Jefferson County, West Virginia, April
9th, 1869
Peter IL. Rouse.
George W Eichelbcrgcr, Execu- $In Chancery.
tor of Lewre S; richelberger
and ". w Eiche Iberger.
THE object of this suit is obtain Decree for
the specific performance of contract of sale of
land and it appear ing from affidavit filed in this
cause that the said defendant, w. w. EIchelber-
GER ia non resident OF the State OF West Virginia,
he is hereby required to aps ear within one month
after due publIca ton of this order, and do what Is
necessary to protect his interests in this matter
1t is further ordered that copy h"re"t be published
once we * for four succsssive weeka in ny news
paper in sad county. and posted at the front donr
Of the Court-H House thereof. on the frat Monday
after the date of this order. Teste.
w A. CHAPLINE, Clerk C. C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04
May 4, 1868

Acc1DENr.-On Monday morning last, Mr..
Dolphin Drew, employed in Mcknight y
Co.'S Sash and Blind Factory, met with pains
full, though not serious, accident. He was
engaged at work at the large saw when he
Slipped and fell, stretching out his hand in
order to break the fall, it came in contact with
the saw, causing two Of the fingers TO be Sc
verey laccrated
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

TyTRoDuCTIoN OF GAs.-Our readers gen
orally are not aware of tue fact, and yet it is
no less a fact, that we have now organized
and existing in our community. regular gas
company, and very soon We may calculate
upon the introduction of this superior light
in most of our stores, and in some of our Pri-
vate residences Wei! done for Charieotown.
The company Of which we speak is composed
of solid, practical men, who will make the
most they can of the right they have pur,
chased, which embraces the entire county Of
Jefferson The quality Of this gas has been
tested for the past two weeks, or longer, at
the confectionery of Mr.. Gustav Brown, and
its briliiancy aud soltness have caused 1t to
be much admired by the large number Of
persons who nightly resort to that fashionable
establishment. In connection with other par
ties, Mr.. Brown has purchased the right for
this county, and the company Of which he is
a member will at once proceed to introduce it
wherever desired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04
DUNBAR FEMALE INsr1rurE-The COM

DUNBAR FEMALE IEsTITUTE.-The com-
mencement exercises of this institution of
learning will take place on Wednesday and
Thursday, June 23d and 24th. The annual
sermon before the young ladies of the Insti~
tute and its friends and patrons will be preach
ed by the Rev. j. Il. d. Wing6eld. rector of
Christ Church, Petersburg. 1t will be re-
membered by many of our readers that this is
the reverend gentleman who received so many
indiguities at the hands of the ruthless inva
ders during their occupancy of the city of
Norfolk. Indeed he was chained and forced
to work on the streets of the city.
The orator for the occasion will be the Hon.
John Richie, OF Frederick City, Md, a scion
of the Virginia family of that name. and in
heriting the sterling qualities that made
Father Richie, the famed editor of the Rich
mond Enquirer and wheel horse of Virginia
Democracy, power in the land.
Mr.. Avirett, the principal of the Institute,
gives us gratifying account Of the prosperity
81 the school during the past year. Indeed
the Institution is full, and no more boarders
can be accommodated until the graduating
class retires. 1t is however, the purpose of
the reverend gentleman to enlarge the lnsti-
tute buildings during the coming summer, by
which the capacities of the School will BIZ
about doubled, and the work will be put under
contract in short time. Mr.. Avirett has
made this school known throughout the South,
aud by his energy and perseverance done much
to revive the ancient renown of Winchester
as an educational centre. We trust his efforts
10 educate the daughters of our land may be
as successful in the future as they have been
in the past Winchester Meas.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

/ ira, h6vcied boards. FrlhteQ Hhe Tinted paper
and handsomely illustrated by dawn E. HESDER-
soS, Of Virginia.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
awe have read poem for long time which
can compare with st. A"h.s' in beauty and power
of expression. YIN Times.
1--WE recommend 1t to tbs literary communi-
ty, with the ance that it will bring pleasure
many firesdcs and bcguie many hour delight
fully and pruftabIy."-N o Commercial Bulletin.
ike [Ihe Ut hor has power, fancy lima gIuation-
indeed the inspiration OF genius - BuH St3fssnGn
"Barring whatever immoral tendency this POEM
St AZ nesI may contain il Is decidedly one OF the
lion we have read . Maryland Ee Prsss.
1.-The book should meet with very goUd s.le'-
St. Louis Times.
"a true Poem from the South: let us say that it ia
real Eoetry, and risk critical reputation the
reception it will meet with 81" Mrs. Margaret j..
Preston, in The Land rOo Loue.
''Lovc, pathus. pa,iu.istn, poetry, victory-sll
blending in one harmonious strain, sweet, cad,
tanned and triumphant y Frcdc'ttksburg Set1s.
"'St. Agnes of Guiennc' Is gem; some of its
rassages equal nything found III modern poetry
V;rginiu Herald
sit has rarely been our pleasure to find many
gems OF beauty in any lale publication oi similar
.kind."-Bu'letin Commercial.
s'There is $" much richness, SO much music, SO
much poetrY in il, that would like imuart It.
il we could, to our readers" -BaHinore Bulletin.
1--WE know of sew things Ir late Southern litera-
finer than lhs little lyric - ~. Y Round ia
bic (uitra Radically
mir Lucas. OF Virginia, has gained a very wide
reputation a poet. In the recent collection OF
Southern War Poetry there arc few poems equal TO
his Home Nf0nthy Ma ga zine (Nashvil!e)
'.Mamy of the have the exquisite nicely of
6n;sh Which dazzes usin Kests'.-John Esten Cooke
March I6 l>69. KELLY. fIk.T IL co.
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NJoRNING STAR BITTERs.-six Cases Just re-
nj ceived. Persons requiring a tonic viii ind
tbesc Filters very bcr fetal. They arc cold 'or
less than any Other Bites IN ts, e priee to
neraons ihing TO purchase them By the case I" one
dozen b"ttlcs. ,,e,1t%cToN
April 2T. AiSSCIl II q N19IiI-,o
noULTERER's FRIEND, o Chicken Powder'I
to cure and prevent gsPes and cnoern III P1
package. Also nth & WASHINGTON.
GAM HOUSTON'S Fire and Water prtof Cslnen'
= for mendipg China Glass Ivory. Marble force-
April 81. XiSQUTTH s WASHINGTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

PosrPoNED.-The Auction Sale adver~
tised by Messrs. Walton & Craighill, to take
Mace on Saturday last, in consequence of the
inclemency of the weather is postponed until
Saturday next, May Sth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

D1sAppo1NrMENT.-A fellow sends US "an
Ode for the printer" We cant use tive
arc AIRED too much already.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

DRAMATIC PEEFORMASCEs.-Th very
decided success which attended the recent
exhibition OF the CharIcstown Dramatic AS,
s)ciation, and the general satisfaction render
c |, have induced the parties composing the
Association, to make preparations for another
performance, to be given at an early day
This contemplated exhibition will be for an
object which should receive the most liberal
encouragement OF all classes Of our citizens.
AT the time OF his death, the lamcnted BLEs-
SING, who was friend to everybody, owed
debt on the house in which his esteemed
family now reside. TO aid in cancelng this
debt and securing to the family of the de-
ceased. their little home, the Association gen.
erously proposes to give performance at such
time as shall hereafter be determined upon
and announced BY special request, Of many
who witnessed it before, the thrilling Drama
of The Drunkard,' will be Reproduced,
with an after piece suited to the occasion.-
It is unnecessary that we should urge our peo-
pie to patronize this prospective en,ertain-
ment. The announcement Of its purpose is
sufficient to insure its success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

DEATH BY DRowNlNG.-On Saturday the
9th ult., death occurred at Harper's Ferry
from drowning. And elderly man named
King, well-known to many of the citizens Of
our county as vender of stocking yarn,
dropped from the bridge over the Potomac,
and before assistance could be rendered him,
he Aoated down with the current, and was
drowned. So far as We know his body has
not vet been recovered. Just before he fell,
he was observed at one OF the piers, looking
down into the stream, as if in deep media
ton and the suddenncss with which he drop
ned from his position, leads to the fear that
lie intentionally threw himself into the stream.
After he fell his body foated on the water for
a considerable distance, and was noticed by
quite number of persons, who were power
less to render assistance for want OF boat
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ps.
Nancy Atwell, John Allen, and Fanny Allen, his
wife Eliza Carter. John j Monroe. and Mary A.
his wife, Stephen }. Gsunt. and Elizabeth D. C.
his wife, WIN. Fl. Travers, Administering, de
bDnis non With the will annexed OF Hannah Hurst,
t.iicn q Hammond. and Catharine II. his wife.
Jancs wysung, and Lucy S. his wife, George D..
wiltshire, aud Elizabeth his wife, Ora S. Jan
ney, Catha rine A. Hurst and Harriet NJ. O'Ban-
rSNRE Object of this suit is to obtain decree TO
oqualizc the Lrgate,s of Hannah Hnrst i'll the
division of crtain devised by her, and to at
tach the interest of Mary A. Monroe, Elizabeth D:
C.. Gaunt and Eliza Carter, in the estate of said
Hannah Hurst IN the l.ands of VIM. II. TIavers. her
Administrator with the will annexed to be admin
istercd the further order of the Court And it
appearing aft iavit filed in this suit, that the said
Nancy Atwc!I, John Allen, and Fanny his wife,
Eliza Carter. John Monroe, and Mary A. his wife,
Stephen Gaunt aud Elizabeth D. q his wife.
residents of this State they hereby required
TO appear within one month after due publication
OF this order, and do what is necessary TO protect
their interests in tins II is further ordered
that copy hereof be published once week, for four
successive weeks in any ncwsPa 'et in said county
and posted at the front door of the Court House
thereof, the first Monday after the date of this
order. Tcste
White s. Trapnell, P. Q.
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QUARTERLY MEETING.-The frat Quarter
" Meeting of the NJ. E. Church, South, for
Jefferson Circuit, will be held in Charlestown,
commencing on Saturday next, May Sth. 1t
is expected that the Presiding Elder, Rev:
w S. Baird, and perhaps other ministers, will
be in attendance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

CoNvoCAT1oN.-The Episcopal Convoca-
ton of the Valley will meet in this place. on
Thursday next, the 9th instant
Divine Service may be expected i'll the
Episcopal Church &b daily wf1 o or 6hE'es
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

TIME Undersigned having qualified Admins
traitor OF tue estate OF Warner IhnHs' n. de
ceased. hereby notifies all persons indebted to said
estate To cnnIe forward and make payment at once
Those wing claims ngaist said esate Will present
Them properly authenticated, fer settlement.
Anil 20. lS69-3t JOHN IilOMSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

REL1G1ous-Rev. A. G. HOPKINS will
preach at Kabletown on Sabbath evening
next. at 81 o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04

ANHIvEnsAnT OF 1. .. 0. L. Last Mon
day being the semi centennial anniversary Of
the order Of Odd Fellows there was quito an
imposing Demonstration at Mnrtiusburg on the
following day, Tuesday. The procession was
a Ipr.e one, numbering nearly three hundred
members Of the different branches Of the
crler, all in appropriate rcgalia. The Ne.c
E.u says that Uarpcr's Ferry, CharIcstown,
Shephar'!stown aud EEedgcSvii!c Lodges were
represcu ed i'll the procession, the rear OF which
was brought up by the Grand Lodge Of the
Sfatc.-thc whole under the management Of
able aud Efficient Marshals.
The services at the Lutheran Church were
quite intereeting Z. G N. Wiii7m l.. tiy
land. who was announced to make the Address,
was rnlYodahly absent, and his place was
ably filled By Dr.. Daniel Mayer, Of kanawha,
who, though unexpectedly called to "ficiatc,
made an clcoqueut and pertinent Address.
Alter the services at the Church the men,
bcrs Of the Fraternity were dincd at the
Everett, Shenandoah aud Berkeley Houses.
where sumptuous rcpasts had been prepared
by the clever prcpricturs Of those excellent
Hotels.
OId Fellowship which has now reached
its fIticth anniversary in the United States,
has its members in every village in the land,
and hardly family but has seen or felt its
power for good. Quietly and silently it does
its work Tho unknown sojourner, without
means without friends in the busy, busting
world about him, sick dying, may be, 10y some
taliSmanic influence draws to his bedside the
members Of this great family, and his wants
are supplied, brothers minister to his neces
sites and smooth his pillow, and when the
last great summons comes, convey his remains
in honor to'tho tomb"
God speed them in their noble work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-05-04
NEW GOODS.

AIDES, DRESS GOODS of every variety-Piain
IL and Striped Niuslins, Swiss Ausiins w hite ia
comets Brilliant Summer Bamorals. Black and
Colortd AIpacas White Trimmings and Edglngs,
Cutton Hos Ladies' Gloves. &c, sc.
April 81, 1869. w. ChAMEk.
WE are the sole Agents for thesale of DR. Jaynes
w Preparations in THE town. These medicines
are too thoroughly known to q1ire CONNIE Mt
Jaynes' Ina nae one of the best published in Amer
lea Furnished free OF rharg- At our store.
.nriI sS AISQUTrH & WASHINGTON.
TSASSIMERES for Gentlemen CassimeIes,
J Tweeds and Jca ne for Boys: Angola and Cot
ton Socks. Gloves, Collars and Crayats.
' Iii 81 A. w. CRAMER.
I00FSTTC C0ODS-BIcaChed and Brown Cot
ton and Shcetings, Bed lis king, Apron Checks
and Ginghams. Hickory Shifting, Farmers, Linen
Drilling. Plaid Cottons, &c. a. w. ShA MEN
CROCERIGs of all kinds Flour. Corn Meal su-
PsIri Y2 Green res 4! w. cRAmER
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

Al Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court OF jefferson County, on the fret Monday in
April, 1869:
John II. Campbell and wife,
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CAssIMEREs AND TWEBDs,
For Men and Boys Wear, so, 60, 75asl 90
HIST PUBLISHED.

THE WREATH OF EGLANTINE, and other
Poems, Edited and in par: Composed by DANIEL
BEr,x6ER LUCAS. Of Virginia. l2mo., cloth
ira. hevced boards. Printed on fiue timed paper
and handsomely illustrated by Dawn E. HESDEE-
SIN, Of Virginia.
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GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE.
LAST NOTICE.

LAST NOTICE.
WE have patiently waited toEee what our Gus.
w TONERS were going t. do. and we Ia ust ask all
who owe 5 email baIarces. to pay them at once,
and those who have large oDes depending upon the
growing crops for the means uf payment, to come
forward and give their notes with security.
payable September :st 1909. All of those who fail
to comply with rther of these proposals. before the
Ist May will find their accounts in the hands OF
White TrapnelI- RANSOM DUKE.
Aprii2O, Is6s-st F. p copy.
nESSICCATED CocoaBut, Corn Starch. Rice
IL Flour, and Fiaxpring Extracts. W. EBY.
CONCENTRATED Lye, woman's Friend and
- Olive Soaps, for sale by w EBY.
CREAM Tartar, Baking Soda. Yeast Powder and
" Spices, for Gale by w. EBH-
A XLE Grease, Zinc and Wood wasbSoards. for
IA sale by ". EBY.
once ParlOr and Excelsior Matches. for sale
" by W EBY.
GENERAL kinds of choice Seed Pata toes. for sale
- by McCURDY & DUKE. e
n UEENSWARE. woodenware, Brooms, &c:
" APril27 A w CHAmER
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

White & Trapnell. P. g.
April 6. 1S69-5t.
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O FIG ER s:

CLAIR RSCE II iLARKs.. P,csiScu,.
JAY COOKE. Ch'n'., Fiuapce aud Ex. Comm.
HENRY D COOKE. Vice President
EMERSON w. PEEr, Secretary aud .Aetuary.
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FOR RENT.

TA-HITE and Brown Sugars.-20 barrels o.
w Crushed Coffee Graduated. Pu,vrTizei md
Brown Sugars just received and for sale - lowest
prices for Cash by W Ed
DACoN-Hsms, Sides and Shoulders: Sapsago
ID and Pine Apple Cheese, aud FresL CO Ee's ioF
AZ lie by " EBH-
TloLoGNA Sausage Fresh I.OFsters haesroDi,
% scotch Herring, Salad OIL, Chocoiais- B,2tna
and Coca for sale by W Ell.
HANDSOME sets Frcncl' China, Gold Band nd
II plain and large assortment OF elnfSne . enc
Glassware. - 80
90 SACKS Rio. Java, LsgUyra, MarieaEO and
~ Roasted Coffee, Tor sale at ioNesi Priees ior
Cash by
~ BBLs. Superior and Low priced syrqPs and
III SIolzsses, for Gale By ESA.
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]. H. cAMPBELL's COLUMN.