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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
SHALL, WE HAVE A WAR WITH.
ENGLAND2

The belligerent spesches in the Senate on
the Alabama claims treaty render this ques.
tion pertinent. Indeed, says the Lynchburg
N;rotimian, the relations between the two gov.
ernmeuts begin to assume avery menacing atti.
tude' The treaty which was negotiated at
London by our minister and the British
representative as the very best that could be
gotten for US, has been almost unanimously
rejected by the Senate. This of itself is
threatening, but the language employed by
Senators,on the occasion is more SO. Mr..
Sumner, the chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Relations, not only demands that
England accede to our terms, but that "she be
called on to admit that she was in the wrong
in recognizing the Confederates as bellige-
rents"
Thus, the valiant chairman not only re-
quires-a quid pro quo in British gold for
doubtful claims but that the same be accom-
panied with humilia6ng acknowledgment.
Will the British lion consent to lower his
lordIy head to this degradation !? We think
not.
But the Michigan Senator was more fiery {:
"Mr Chandler made fierce attack on
England and her course, and expressed the
belief that there was net room enough on
this continent for any. nation which had SO
grossly insulted the United States. He had
long believed the struggle would come over
Canada and he now believed it would come
in his day"
Even the calm and dignifed Senator from
Maine, who ADDS the weight of years and ex-
perience to wisdom, Mr.. Fessenden) "endor-
sed the views of Mr.. Sumner that the treaty
on this subject should rise to the full dignity
and Importance of the international questions
involved, and that the nation, with a due re-
gard to its own honor, could not consider it
upon any lower ground"
These things, coupled with the spunky re-
marks of Mr.. Roebuck in Parliament a few
days ago, we say look warlike.
This Alabama question has been an ugly
one from the first. and it will not surprise US
in the least if it results in open rupture and
actual hostilities between the two countries.
The United States have an old grudge to
settle with England for its sympathy for the
South during the war. The occupancy OF the
White House by a soldier, who likes to fight
it out if it takes all summer, will not tend to
pacify matters. There is bad blood between
the two countries, and we shall not be surpris-
ed If some of it has to be split before the cry
is raised, ''let us have peace"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
- twsshing tOn Cor N. Y. Herald. pril Is.I
A Speok Of War at the White House.
Bsuiqerens Intervielg 6etreen the President
and Senator Ross, of Kansas.

S'eN .ASSSeeNeSN- 3S>oo1 - --@--------
Senator Ross. of Kansas, one of the gallant
seven who voted against impeachment, beard
ed the Residential lion in his den, this morn-
ing. The report is that Ross went to the
White House to look after certain appoint
ments for his faroff State. He had heard
that tho President intended 10 make certain
nominations incompatible with the slate he
(Ross) had made out for himself he pro-
ceeded to the White House, and was admit
ted at the same time as old Zach. Chandler,
but had the first chance to speak his little
piece to the President.
IT come, Mr.. President. to talk with you
about the appointments for my State, having
heard that you intend to make certain nomi>
nations that may not harmonic with my de-
sres if you deem it worth while to consult
them in the least"
To which Grant laconically aud iuterroga-
lively responded, well, STRIP
The Senator with suppressed rage explain
ed the appointments to which he had refer
ence.
Frankly. sir" said Grant, Il intend not to
make those appointments"
"What, sir You scOru to accommodate me
in the least" exclaimed Ross, boiling over
with rage.
Sir, believe 1 have given you my an,
swer," firmly but sternly replied Grant
This is not treating me fairly, Mr.. Presi-
dent, nor one gentleman should another"
uttered Senator Ross.
II have no intention to be dictated to, sir, "
said Grant sharply.
Nor have l to be insulted, even by you.
sir, were you twenty times the President"
exclaimed Ross, with his ire stirred up to
white heat.
81 must decline to be annoyed any further
on the subject" muttered Grant between his
teeth, land desire the interview should ter
inmate"
You and your desires may go to HI"
roared out Ross.
leave the room, sir! Leave the room, or
I shall force you out !" Numbered Grant
Ross took his departure accordingly, in a
terrible rage, quitting the White House like
one rushing from plague, and hurried to
the Capitol President Grant threw himself
into chair the moment the door closed. and
wiped his brow with his pocket handkerchief,
evidently very much agitated Old Zach
Chandler approached, and was thus addressed
by the President:
Excuse me for a few moments. After
that interview l must take little time to
cool off,
Such is the account which have learned
and which | give substantially as it came to
me. L do not vouch for its truth, but have
good grounds to believe it is not very differ
ent from the actual occurrence.
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.soNoE MORE To THE BREEOH."

1t will be seen that we still continue 10
control the columns of this journal, although
not entirely relieved of the unpleasant anu
harassing pecuniary embarrassment fnat mas
hung ike milestone around our neck 1or
the MAST two months. Many kind friends
have generously met our former appeals, and
extended to us the helping hand Others have
fed us with promises which they have not
fulfilled; and others again have disdained
even notice of our repeated calls upon them.
Two weeks ago everything looked promising
and bright, and we thought the clouds had
lifted, and so announced /; and from that very
day our receipts commenced falling off, and
our friends became apparently Indifferent
Now, we have secured postponement of the
sale of this press, until lie Sth day Of Nay,
t.oo reehs from nert Saturday, and between
this and that day we want every unpaid sub
scriber on our books to pay his subscription,
and every cent that is due US for job work or
advertising we expect to be paid BY that day.
We want no trifling now-and we desire no
mere promises for the future.
Those who have heretofore received ac-
counts from US are expected, to give them
their immediate attention. 1t may save them
from some very disagreeable exposures.
We shall at once repeat our old work Of
sending out accounts, and when you get them,
send on your mony. With each account we
shall send circular, which each delinquent
will understand, and upon which We hope he
will act.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
VALLEY ITEMS.

From our Valley exchanges we cory the
following items -
-Stauntou Council, Nc. Al Friends of
Temperance. will have turnout and public
sueaking on Saturday, May LIST.
The Virginia State Council of Friends
of Temperance, will convene the 9th day of
this month 10 Harrisoubur@.
j. S. Trout, lntely sole editor and proprie-
tor of the Shenandoah Herald, spirited
journal published at Woodstock, has sold IA
one>half interest in that puper to Mr.. Juo, Ii.
GrabiIl of that place
- Miss Rebecca Wright of Frederick
County, Va. has been awarded pension Of
fifteen dollars per month by special act Of
Congres, as recompeusc ip giving information
on the eve Of the battle of Winchester.
"A company Of northern miners are
prospecting Tor silver in the mountains, a few,
M lies from Edinburg. Shenandoah county,
They have discovered an old nine coptain-
ing evidence Of the existence of this precious
metal
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NJ A Il RE d

On the 18th inst. hv Rev. VIM, s NIcClanahan.
MIR. KIRK HARDESrY, oil Clarke county, Va. to
Miss CLARA STA ULL, daughter Of Mr.. John F.
Shaull. of this county.
On Thursday last, 18th inst. at Harpc-'s Ferry,
nv Rev. J. C. Stewart. Mr.. WIN. a. MCINI YRE TO
Miss MAMIE Blu TT. daughter OF Mr.. Van Butt
all of this county.
On the 9th inst. by Rev. John Pinkerton, at the
house of the brides father, MIR. ROBERT !. ROB
ERTS, Of this county. 10 Mrs MARGARET E.,
daughter OF Mr.. Jacob shreckhse, OF Augusta Co.
At'1Fhe Highlands" Clarke county. Va on the
morning OF the S inst, by Rev. JOE. X Jones, MIR.
II. :. FLETCHER. of RappahannOck county, Va,
to Mics MARY C., second daughter of Col. o. Il.
Funsten.
On the IQih inst, by the Rev w. T. Lowe. Mr.
ELIAS. NJ. PlTZER to Miss MAGGIE J. SNOW
DEAL-both OF harrisburg.
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Hon. James F Wilson and Gen. Grants
Cabinet.

A dispatch to the New York Tribune says:
The Hon. James F. Wilson left this even-
ing for his home in Iowa. The story Of the
connection of his name with the Cabinet OF
President Grant is not uninterestiug. Before
the inauguration General Grant sent for MIR.
Wilson aud rendered him the Attorney Cen
eralship This Mr.. Wilson refused to accept.
Gu the evening of the day Of the inauguration
Cen Grant again sent for Mr.. Wilson to come
and see him at his house. Mr. Wilson ac
cordngly went, and the President then asked
him to become his Secretary of State. He
said that Washbdrne expected the place, and
it was due to him that he should be appoint
ed but Immediately on his confirmation he
would resign, and then he would appoint him,
(Wison) Mr. Wilson at first declined the
offer, pleading that be was unfit for the posi-
ton. and felt timid of the responsibility but
President Grant urged him, and he finally
agreed to accept. The next day he learned
that Mr.. Washburne had determined on list
of the most prominent foreign appointments,
which lie insisted should be made before he
retired. Unwilling to take the office under
such circumstances, and not wishing to OPP
pose any recommendations that Mr. Wash
burne might make, he Immediately sent word
to the President Withdrawing his previous
acceptance OF the office, and stating that it
would be immpossible for him to accept the
position. and without seeing the President
left for New York. The President dispatched
n messenger after him, urging him to recon-
slider his action, but Wilson stood firm in his
declination. and then Mr.-Fisls was selected
for the nvsiiiun
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
A RICH BEGGAR.-A womun named We

A RICH BEGGAR.-A woman named We
Der, who has been patroing the city for some
time begging, was killed on the bridge over
Harris Creek, on the Philadelphia Railroad
on the 9th inst, being caught by freight
train between the sides of the bridge and the
train. Her corpse was taken to Bay View
Asylum, and on being examined by Dr.. Carr,
the Coroner, several bags of gold were found
concealed about her undertaking, amount
ing to s475. Subsequently Sergeant Jay, of
the city police, visited her late residence, on
Chapel street, and in the room she occupied
found two large trunks with furniture. The
trunks were packed with ladies' wearing APP
parel of the finest quality. Some idea of the
variety may be had from the fact that she
had thirty>two pairs of stockings, and from
twenty to thirty pieces of ladies' under CLOTH
ing, each of different kinds. 1t is not known
that the woman had any relatives.-Fred-
ericL; Citizen.
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OAK HALH

AN 1iirc ,cdA a Fc>h Stock Of .4gde Up
Ctont'"y, .I"r SPrGy and .S"nln,~"
'renr, far Ne" and BoyS.
CPECTAL attention has been directed To n Ia -gr
she's. Tor iadics' Cent? MissrsSsnI CbiLircnI Tns
Stock of Hats for Men and Boys is ell selected.
Wool, Felt and Straw GOOds, emil raciug tue latest
styles good stock of
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
All the late style Paper Collars, aud Broad end
Neck Ties. black and cnlorcd Notions in variety,
Trunks, Umbrellas, Vaiises. in short, everything
kept in n well conducicd Furnishing House.
would especially invite the trade to a examination
of my stock, feeling confident can please in goods
and in price.
Thank ul for past favors, hope to inertia contin-
uance of the RaIne. Drop in al the NCw Sign, at
Oak Hall. LLOYD LICKLIDER.
ShcpherGstown. April 20, 1859 If
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EE- The most bare-faced exhibition or

EE- The most bare-faced exhibition on
record Of the partisan>proscriptve spirit of
Republicanism was that witnessed in the
Philadelphia Navy Yard few days ago. The
Commandant, ''by direction of the Navy De-
partment," issued an order prohibiting the
employment of any person "Eostle to the pres
ent administration" in any of the workshops,
and announcing that 1.-The Secretary of the
Navy particularly desired" that preference
should in all cases be given to those who have
belonged to the Union party" So brazen
and shameless "desire" as this probably
never before was expressed by the head of a
department. Some Democratic journals spoke
favorabIy of Mr.. Borie's conservatism at the
time of his appointment. but since the appear
ance of his infamous order they have retracted
the Endorsement they then gave him. Mr..
Bore was supposed to be a respectable man,
but that was clearly an error. His order to
the Commandant at Philadel phia stamps him
as contemplate person as his contemplate
party contains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20
FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Tho coming man." has kept the U. s.
Senate employed during the last week In act
ing upon his nominations of Foreign Minis
tiers. Mr.. Reverdy johnson is succeeded at
the English court by Mr. Motley, the Puri-
tan. Biblical historian of Massachusetts, a
Mr.. John Jay, gets the mission to Austria ;
Andrew G. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, goes to
to Spain; Thomas H. Nelson, of Indiana. to
Mexicn VIM 4. Pile, of Missouri, to Bra
ri and so on to the close of the chapter.
In the distrib utiou of these Foreign APP
pointments, West Virginia was not overlooked,
and one of her distinguished sons was put
forward for the mission to Sweden. John
S. Carlile, one Of the trickiest politicians that
ever aspired to position, has been selected
over many faithful and tried radicals who
were hungry for appointment, and curses
loud and deep are uttered, but to no purpose.
The Wheeling Register in referring to this
feeling Of the ''extreme wing" says:
'The Garlic appointment heats it with the
fire of thousand levers. 1t is ten acre
Indignation WeeIluS ltseiI. IIe'c 10 |hlS Oat =
lille, carpet-bagger, copperhead, recrcant, trail
tor and malignant, the best detested man with
in the range of West Virginia Radicssm, re-
warded for about six weeks turn-coatry with
one of the best foreign appointments in the
Governments gift while all around the po-
Iitica sky is black with the shadows of truly
loil' buzzards, that hunger for the carcass
and are yet forbidden to pick bone. Alack
and alas OF all the shames and sins that
ever fured beneath the sun, when shown
his burning eye upon sight like this -
The tried and true neglected that West Fir-
gninia's worst foe may thrive; the men who
have borne the burden ignored ard snubbed
and honors heaped upon the head Of treason
these are the facts that rise up to try the
patience of loyalty" and to repeat the old,
old story. the ways of the world alot labor
to the willing and the harvest to the willy"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

B9~ About the close of the late session Of
Congress when the whisky bill was up, Gen.
Schenck expressed his admiration OF an open
foe and his utmost contempt for the bastard
who would not only deliberately lie, but add
cowardice to falsehood, and was thankful that
he was not such. The shot was aimed at Gen
Butler, who by way of retort asked TIE Ohio
General if he had never read of the Pharisee
who said he thanked God that be was not as
other men, These two valiant Generals arc
distinguished leaders Of the radical party.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

CANDIDATE FOR CUNGREss.-W. D. Wall
ZACH, of Cupeper, former editor of the Wash
ington Star, announces himself candidate
for Congress for the seventh district Of Vir-
ginia.
In his card he details his labors and suffer
ings for the Union, but concludes as follows:
"Since Lees surrender have labored in
cessantly and urdently to restore harmony to
the country on the basis of universal amnesty
and universal suffrage. Since the first of
December last, my efforts have been princi,
paIly directed to the purpose of comprising
the enactment of the bill just become Il law,
authorizing the people of Virginia to vote on
the constitution about to be submitted to them
as whole, and with the right to reject the
State. DISTINGUISHING and county organization
clauses. 10 the labors of no other man with
Congress are my fellow citizens of Virginia
so much indebted as to mine, for the final
passage of this measure of vital importance to
Virginia's future. l am in favor of voting
out of the constitution the clauses l refer to
above"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-20

ba~ In the Supreme Court on Monday,
Chief Justice Chase dismissed the McArdel
case for want of jurisdiction. Thus ends, in
a fog, the celebrated case that was to do SO
much in topling over the Reconstruction laws,
because of their IN constitutionality.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

THE undersigned having qualified Adminis-
! traitor OF the estate OF Warner A. Thomson. de-
ceased, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said
estate come forward and make pa yment at once
Those wing claims agaist said estate =Ill present
them. properly authen ticated. for settlement.
April 20, IS69-3t. JOHN THOMSON.
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= The late rains have killed the young
Srasshoppers in West Texas.
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NOTICE.

HAVING disposed of my interest in the Mercan-
tile Business my the business W i'll here
a fter be conducted by them With Ly ackn"wI-
edgments for the patronage hitherto extended. a
continuance of your f1yors respectfully solicited
Tor the firm. DAVID HOWELL.
I'll SEQ
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WANTED. AGENTS. SIS to- $500 pCT
w month, rvcrVw h"Ic, .n"lr aud female.
troducr the GENUINE IMPROVED COMMON
SENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Tine mrs
chine will STITCH hem. lvi tuck, quilt. c"Td bind
braid and "mbTuirr ia n most tUp'Ii"r manner.
Price only s IL. Fuily warra ted for live yrhTH.-
We will pay ) 1910 Tor any mac hInc that will sew
n SIT UnCcr, more beautiful, elastic than
ours. IL makes the Elastic Lock Stitch" Every
second stitch II lie aud sIil the cloth cSnH.i
he pulled apart with"ut tearing IT,. wcpoy Agent.
from : as to $500 per month aud c&psnScF, ar =,
commission from Wl,ich twice that amount can h''
made. Addrrss SECOMB y Co. Pittsburgh, Pa,
B"-tnn. Mass. or st Irui4, Mo.
CAUIlOS.-nn not Ec impo'cd upon by other
parIi'- paming oil WORTHLESS ca.t iron Inachin' =,
under the uIhctW wise. Ours ~ tie
only es"nrrin" and really practical cheap machine
nT"puIt turrt'.
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NOTICElOF CO-PARTNERSHIP.

N1TE, the undersig ned. hive formed Co Partner
w ship, aud will conduct the MarcantiIe Bust
ness at the old land under the name and style of
Howell IL Bro. Thanking you for your past liberal
patronage. hope by strict attention merit
continuance of the same.
SAMUEL HOWELL.
DAVID HOWELL, ia.
Charleztowu April "a, 1859
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THE OLD HUNTER STAND,
AT DUFFIELD'S DEPOT.

TNHE undersigned having just returned from the
East, they are NOW prepared To offer To the pub
lie large and wen selected assortment Of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. HARDWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS, CAPS,
GROCERIES,
and every class of Goods Usually kept in n Country
Store They have been bought with the
lowest CASH prices, tue advantages OF which al
give to customers. Our mrttO is "Quck SaI's
aud Small PrDfts.'' We have determined not to
keep goods upon the shelves to Look att requires
too much capital to d" So Persons looking To IhrIr
intercst would do well to give IA call, examine
stvck and satisfy themselves Lcfrre purchasing
elsewhere. We have determined to keep up the
putatiom for Cheap Good the Old Hunter Stand.
we keep constantly ON hand Hawks beet Family
Flour.
Qr5-All kinds Of Produce taken in exchange for
Goods. ana the highest CIsh prices paid " heat,
wYSOSG s. CUTTINGS.
Dufield's DEPOT, April 20, 1863.
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TIE ALEERTS0T IL DOUGLASS MlCnlNE GO

Scw London. Il mn.
TASEFACTURE rs ct steam Ergiucs. Boiler.
vi Circular Minis. Cotton Gins. EutrUn G ;m
Ma.criai=, aud every description 81 Mill aud PjSh-
Iatiru Machinery. Have bad dirty years eS Pc.
riruCc il the Southern trade and roicT tu eVIIy
Cuit"u ia U'anUldCIuI'F vi" Sn'Iih doing bDsi-
heIurc IlIe Hnr. CirruiAIs cent nddrt
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THE FRANKLIN BRICK MACHINE.

NJ AKES , 5OI To 900 ELEGANT BRlCE'PkR
w HOUR, With ouIy Eight Mun aud Two H1Iser,
Or .0O0 To $40 per hour ly St"un power. Has M
complex machinery u" br gttIiug Uut If "rdeT -
hrcn king DOWN defy the urd To equal il. n"
pay r"qUrrd until after the nnrhiDr has pTFfnrncH
above the ynr'i at III. purchas'T. ]. II RKN
lex. Room -, ~ broadway, New York City.
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NEW GOODS.

Jones Alternative and Digesriye Powder I'm.
- like numerous so-callrd Cattle Powders this
p-epa RI ton is compounded upon reasoning scion
t:c principles, from those planis hch observation
OF nature. when lsborIng under any peculiar NAL
ady. Apart from its beneficial effect on sick or de-
jeced cattle aud horses it PoEsesses. in pre- eTui-
nent degree, the properties Of heah rebuilding
and fat creating. For Mich Cows it is uneuua He'd
For sale by C. f. BEIIER
Harper's Ferry, April 90.
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