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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

NOTICE-To TIE VorERs OF SnErl-
DAN TowSslnr.-Thcre will be meeting
Of the voters held at the School House on
the head of Murphy's Greek, on July
9th, 1860, for or against levy in said
township for Free School purposes.
By o:dcr Of the Board of Education,
JOHN BouAS, Secretary.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

ira HART, of Clarksburg, has cstab-
lisncd in our town a branch Of his wool
asl cloth exchange. Genuine Factory
Jeans, Casimercs, Flanaels, Blankets, &c,
exchanged for wool on the best terms.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TIE WIFE of Mr.. Asa Fisher, living
near Tobo town, died on the night of
the 18th inst.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TIE Church on Laurel Lick is compile
ted, and has been named "Liberty
Chapel"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TIE WIFE of Michael Williams, on
Laurel Lick, died on Thursday last, Of
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

NARROW EscArn.-During the prcva-
iencc of the storm on the 11th inst, the
lightning struck the chimney of the
Masonic Hall at Jane Lew, SCATTERING it TO
fragments. The lightning then passed
down the chimney into the store of Jack
sou Il McWhortcr, doing some damage
but fortunately not setting fire to any
.liing.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

REruEsED.-Judgo Matthew Edmiston
and lady, after an extended tour to the
fur West, returned home on Thursday
last. They speak very highly of the
country through whicl, they have passed,
but it is evident that to them "tlero is
no place like home"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TIE Supervisors meet on the LIST Thurs
day Of August.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19
THE FACTORY GIRL;
OR TIE BLOSSOM AND THE BLIGHT.

tho scenes Of which ars infinitely more graphic
than those embodied in any of the sensational
dramas which now hold possession of the stage.
"The Factori Girl" will be Immediately fol-
lowed by 9 new story Of surprising interest,
from the pen Of J. II. Smith, Esq, author Of
"llinnigrey," "Stanfcld Hall, ere, etc
All the existing spccialities Of tho Mercury
will be retained and new departments added
from time TO time during the progress Of tho
year. Romanccs, Novelettes, Satirical Sketches
Humorous Poems, Fancy Tales, articles on
American sports and pastimes, and a weekly di-
gcst Of all that is interesting in Thatrical and
ond other popular amuscments and recrations,
will figure in the contents Of the Mercury for
coming year. Through the department appro-
priated to the youthful nuthoresses of America
hundreds of lady writer's, no famous, first nado
the acquaintance Of tho public.
This channel of communication between tho
young ladies of talent and genius and the read
ing world will continue epen to the former; and
such productions ns are calculated to do them
credit and give them prestige will be published
with such critical comments as they call for.
TO mail subscribers our terms for 1869, will
be, Cash in advancc-Singlc copies, $3.50
year; three copies 81; six copies, Sl4 ninc
copies, $50. Theparty who sends us $50 for q
CUB of nine copies will receive an additional
by free. Six months subscription received.
DR. ess CAULDwELt & WHITNEY,,
1873 Fnlton street, New York.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

Arthur DEyr and Pres. Reay are in
town, looking well.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Darid Hall PTFO
Us.
Samuel B. Smith, Admir-. In Chaneery
Of Oiirer G. Fortnash and
others Defs.
rINhe parties in this cause will tax" notice that
have Fixed upon the 23d day Of June, 1861
At my Office in the town Of Weston TO execute All
order Of reference In the above named cause ens
tered at the May term, 1869, In which am d.
rectcd,
First TO ascertain and repor. all debts or
demands against said detedent or his estate, to-
gc,lier with their priorities.
Second TO ascertain the lands o. which
said fornash was the owner at his death.
Third ITO settlctle accounts Of Samnel ".
Smith As Administrator of the said detedcnt,
tUgetlie, with such other matters US be may
deem pertinent or niay be required BY the par-
ties. .-..., ..lf
Given under my hand, this 2lst dry Of May,
1863. WIN. LnDuNNiSuiua.'
Conn. circuit court Lewis county " Va.
niy24-it.
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LARGE BUYERS will find 1t to their in.ercs.
to call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. All o ders promptly filled.
| havoengAped the services Of Mr.. SAMUEL
Wardcr formerly with Gilhllan, Ebert h Co.,
WHO vii lbc pleased to see Ills friends
Il. GtGdENHElMER
n2I 3m rarket.tutgI WA.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
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Lo! THE Poor Naquut 1T seems that
lightning is no rcspcctea ofour rcconstruc-
ton laws, for during the storm en- the
18th inst gentleman COB color
more Toll in shade than Desdemona' hus-
band--was suddenly laid low on the bo'
som ofN1othcr Earth. He was driving a
is-horsc team, near town, when flash
of lightning struck him and the wheel
horses, stunning all Of them for some
time, but not injuring any Of them seri-
ously. An hour or two in tho mud for
the intelligent contraband, resulting in a
severe cold, was the only casualty report
ed.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

All I ask Is trial. Ny motto as heretofore
will be ............ -...-.....
QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

DANCE At ilRs. BAILEY's.-Miss Sallie
Bailey, on the night of Wednesday last,
again placed many of our young people
under obligations to her by giving them a
dance, at her mothers residence. While
it is great qualification tn us to dance
especially at Mrs. Bailey's-wc think that
Miss Sallic has done more than her share
in contributing 10 the pleasure Of her
young friends: She certainly comes up
to Artemus Wards standard of good
woman-or, to use his own language Gf
Miss Bailey will pardon us) "shc arc a
good egg"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TIE Quick TRAGEDY. Since our last
issue, we have received additional partic-
ulars in regard to tue burning Of the
house of Mr.. Quick, and tile six persons
who were in it at the time. The facts re-
main as then stated, although the i'm
preston has become general that light
ming was the cause Of the fire. Tic cor
oner's jury, after strict investigation,
have rendered verdict that the occur
rcnco was caused by II "visitatiou Of the
Almighty. Thus ends one of the most
sickening and truly horrible affairs that
has ever happened in this section Of tho
country.
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r1NME TABLE,
- u. g. O. RAILROAD.

.rp AIMS will be run on this road Ill turtle
alice, rs follows:
p'''-' MAIL TRAIN WEST.
, =, rcs Craitonat Has a, NJ.
arrives nj Clarksbnrg at l2;l9 =, NJ,
arrives at Parkcrsburga .,. sos P. NJ.
FAST LINE WEST.
, % go. Grafton at G:2O A, NJ
tive .rrives at Clarksburg at $40 a. NJ,
srriycs At Parkerspnrg ll:lO A, N.
MAIL TRAIN EAST,
7 caves Parkcrsbarg ut 1890 A. NJ
, lives al. Clarksburg at ESQ P. II,
i rriycs at GRafton at 400 p. NJ.
"''''~ FAST LINE EAST. .
Leaves 7arkersburgat 5;?5 Pm
Arrives at Clarksburg at 9;o9 P. n,
Arrives At Grafton at 1910 ?. NJ.
For further particularsapply W. II, Free
ma n at the Clarksburg depot.
1"' - JOHN L. WILSON,
10. Master of Transportation.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

EVERYBODY
Should keep constantly within their reach, those
invaluable remedies to successfully combat dis
ease. Roback's Bloed Pills, Robacks Stom-
ach lIittcrs, and Roback's Blood Purifier, they
arc infallible in the diseases for which they are
recommended. +. NJ. CHALFANT,
Sole agent for Lewis County
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

llousE BuRNED,-We arc informed that
on the night of the 1llh inst, a house
near Jacksonville, occupied by a family
named Tracewcll, was burned to the
ground. As yet, wo have not learned
the cause of the fire. The lady of the
house, our informant tells US, was badly
burned in her endeavors to save some of
tho household goods; but medical assist
ancc being at hand, it is thought that she
will soon recover. As the burns arc not
on her face, the calamity is not so serious
as it might have been.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

9, Virginia Brands, Bright 1lalfs Quarters,
Tens, Navy, AMI the popular Virginia Taiierro
I U d A q U U S ...E-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

HAw! HAw! HAw!-A few days ago,
a middlc-nged gentleman went to the TX
change Bank in this place, and after pur-
chasing revenue stamp, he said to Mr..
McCanllish, in knowing but mysterious
tonc-"say. Mister, when do you print?'
"Sir 2" said the puzzled cashier. "Why,
when do yon strike oA?' This was al.
most o, bad as the coffee question and,
after celebrating at some leug'h on .he
leading points of difference between q
bank and printing Office, the gentleman
was directed to this institution.
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We find the following i'll the New
York Mercury ola recent date:
"a traveller met one of tho natives to
the manner born up in West Virginia,
when the following conversation took
place
Trarcler-"What are your minerals? 2"
Cohees-"Ginseng and injens." (oni-
ons.)
Traveller Much lunber?'
Collees-"A few hoop-poles."
Travcler-"N Much fruitF"
Colees-"Some pumpkins"
Traveler-"Any hig il schools :"
Collces-"O, yes, Que on top Of Yallcr
Ridge, thatf tue highest
exit traveller in disgust.)
Wonder how much New York made from
''Colees" that time =?
"FLIrNo AIR GALARY."-Thc follow
ing rich specimen ofan advertisement We
found tackled to the post in front Of the
store Of I. NJ. Chalfant, on Main street.
1t was miscrably written on small piece
offoolscap paper. The utter absurdity of
attempting to make ones business known
through such a medium is apparent at
glance. The proprietor of the ''Eliing
Art GALAXY is evidently penny wise and
pound foolish:
July 9th 1869
To the peoplc Of this ncighberhood If
there is any persons want tllarc pictures
takein know is the time to haue it done |
will Bu at Mr. Nlorisons from, 10, to 10
days Prices vii render satisfaction 10 you
oil Filing art galary BY
4. p, KINc4lp
OF course the "pcaplc" Of this ''ncigh-
berhood' will make rush to "slr Mori-
sons" aud have "tAare pictures takciu."
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

TrE LITERARY ETY.-Pursuant to
adjournment, the Society met at the
Town Hall on the 18th inst. The excr-
cisos were highly ercsting-much more
so than at any previous meeting. 1t was
proposed that an invitation be extended
to the citizens to attend, but motion to
postpone until the Hall could be properly
cleaned, and the Society little better
prepared 10 exhibit in public, was carried
The question for dcbate-"Thut the bad
deeds Of n man are noticed more than the
good ones"-on which Il. D. Dawson
affirmative, and Geo. Cozad (by default OF
1. PsBrannon) negative, was decided IN
favor of the latter. The question was ar
gncd well, and at some length, cliciting
considerable amusement. The following
Is the order of exercises for Tomorrow
evening:
ORIGINAL CITATIONS.
+. NJ. Chalfaht-P. L. Fetty.
r.. ESSAYS.
John G. Jackson-T. G. Edmiston.
SELECT onATloSs.
Z. c. Urbach-lt. NJ. lIurdman.
QUESTION ron DEBATE.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

RoBDsnY.-We are informed that few
nights ago the store Of Mr.. John Mccoy
on Big Skin Greek, in this county, was
broken open aud relieved Of q considera-
bio quantity Of goods and all the money
whicc had been lcftin the ill., AS yet,
no arrests have been made, although wo
understand that recent Developments
have implicated several persons. The af-
fair is to be thoroughly investigated, and
no doubt the burglars will be brought to
light
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-19

The "Founrn" AT surros. Our
Brax.on correspondent sends us the fol-.
lowing account Of the proceedings at Sui
ton OH the Fourth. His letter, unfortu-
nalely, was just in time 10 be too late for
our last issue:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
NJ AR RIED.
the country

On the zO,h inst. at Pitzer's Chapel. by the Rev.
to Mics DONNA l. V. daughter of Anthony Tur-
aer of Berkeley county.
AT "Mt. Sharon" the residence of Mrs. TaIia-
ferro, in Orange county. Va, on the 9TH inst, by
the Rev. Theodore Carson, Rev r. T. DAVIS. Rec
tor of St James Parish, Leesburg, to Miss oUIsA
T. FROST, Of Orange.
On the 10Th inst, by the Rev. W. T. Lower, Mr..
WILLIAM n. WILHELM to Miss ELIZA A.
WOLF, of Berkeley county.
On Wednesday, October 9th, a Mt. Zion Church.
Hedgesville. by Rev. W d. Hanson, Dir. DURUS
D. CARTER, OF Hancock, Md, to ADDIE, daugh-
ter of Garrett Wynkoop, of Hedgesville. w. Va.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. W. T. Lower. Mr..
WILLIAM D. CHAMBERLlN, of Adams county,
Pa :, to Miss MARGARET A, daughter of DR.. Car
penter, of Martinsburg, w. Va.
On Tuesday morning, 18th inst, at the Southern
Methodist Parsonage, SEepherdstown, by Rev. w.
G. Coe. MIR. THOMAS NJ SyINTERMOYER and
DIss ANN E. SHIRLEY-hoth OF this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
PUBLIC MEETING.

AT meeting of citizens from several town.
ships, held at Harper's Ferry on the 22d inst,
to consider the duty of the Democratic Con-
sentative party of Jefferson county; in refer
ence to the approaching election, the following
resolutions, after mature deliberation, were
adopted =
Rcsolved-That in the opinion of this meet
ing, no valid reason exists for not putting in
nomination candidate for the State Senate
from this county, whose political principles
and history are such as to entite him to the
confidence and support of the Democratic
Conservative party, and that we will now
proceed to make such nomination.
ResoiCed-That James T. Reed, ESQ.,, of
Harper's Ferry, be nominated as the candidate
of the Democratic Conservative party of this
Senatorial District, and that his high character
as a man, his unwavering devotion to the
Federal Union, and his able and consistent
support of the just, liberal and patriotic prin-
ciples which we advocate, entitle him to the
earnest support of every voter of the District,
who desires honesty and justice to triumph
over corruption and tyranny in the Legislature
of our State.
Resolrcl-That we deem it proper for this
meeting, to nominate one candidate from this
county for the House of Delegates and that
recognizingin f. w. Wilson, Esq, of Bolivar,
gentleman, whose fine abilities and uniform
support of sound political principles, eminent
ly fit him for the position, We do hereby pre-
sent him as our candidate Tor the House OF
Delegates from Jefferson county.
Resolved-That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Spirit of JEFFERSON
and Free Press.
| E. W. ANDREWS. Chm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
IFor the Spirit of Jefferson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Mr. Editor Il am aware that complaint
is usually lost labor. Still, as small abuses
are very apt to grow and multiply, it may an
swer some purpose, and benefit some one, to
notice an incident which witnessed, not many
days since, at one of the railroad stations.
A passenger, who had bought ticket for
the eastward, had piece of baggage placed
upon tho track. A mulatto employee, who
is somewhat noted, came up and said that he
should require fee for putting it on the bag
gage car. The passenger, who was lady,
objected to this, and went to the cars. The
man said " You ndy do as ycu please, ma am"
He lifted it up, and held it plainly with de-
SI.pN until the train nloVed Of, causing there
by injury and loss TO the owner, who saw him
cooNy lay it down, while she was being car
ricd away without it, A representation of
this conduct was afterwards made to the tick
ct agent. His calm reply was, "that nobody
about that station was permitted to do any
thing wrong" The circumstance was also
communicated to the company at Baltimore,
with proper reference. No reply was made
to it.
INFERENCE.-A wealthy corporation can,
not be expected to take notice of abuses, if
they are not considered great enough to jus
tify the sufferer in instituting a suit at law.
Respectfully, A,
.Tafforann County Oct 1850
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN /;
And Especially for the Benefit of the
New Era, Star, and other Berkeley
County Newspapers.

The Spirit has never said anything about
George Koonce as politician, or party man,
that it has ever seen occasion to recall-on
the contrary, his course continues to be such
as to call for condemnation at the hands OF all
liberal minded persons who desire to see real
peace restored to our much misgoverned
country:
The Spirit, in saying that it might prefer
Koonce to Kitchen, indicated very clearly its
utt ter want of confidence in Kitchen, and its
utter disbelief in the sincerity of his change
of front. Kitchen has always been one of
the most determined, bitter, and offensive
radicals, in the whole State of West Virginia !;
and his "let up" Immediately after his fall
ure to receive the radical nomination not only
did not deceive US, but convinced US that he
is not to be trusted We would just as soon,
if not sooner, expect Koonce to show signs of
repentance of his political siEs, as Kitchen ::
The Spirit has never said anything about
Wisner. 1t has regarded him as equally dyed
in The wool as Koonce, Kitchen or any other
OF, That sort of political folk-has no faith in
him, and hopes to SEQ him badly beaten by
anybody now on the track, or hereafter to be
put On it:
The Spirit has denounced radicalism, both
national and State, as utterly subversiveI >of
good government, and utterly disgracegul to
true manhood; and it never intends oy5change
its course until radicalism shall have ceased
to be power in the land, ora radica of the
west AEglp4l Shall have ceased to show
his head among decent people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
VALLEY ITEMS.

From our Valley exchanges We cory tho
following items:-
The "Stayed'' Judgments in Augusta
county amount to almost 100000.
Two daughters of Robert Smith, colOred,
of Shenandoah county, were burned on FRI
day week. 1t appears that the younger, about
two years of age, was playing with a can of
korosine near the FIRE. when its clothes caught
fire. The clothes of the older one, about six
teen years of age, who attempted to aid her
sister, caught fire also. Both were burned so
badly that they died in short time.
- Our entefprising citizen, Mr.. Perry
Broyles, is determined no. to live behind the
age but is pressing onward. He has laid aside
the Old Ambulance, and will hereafter run a
splendid Coach on the route from Luray to
Front Royal Will leave Luray Mondays,
Wednesdays AID Fridays, and will connect
with the down train to Alexandria and will
leave From. Royal on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, for Luray after the arrival oil
the upward train.-LurGy Courier.
We regret to learn that, on Tuesday
last, as Mr.. Frank Hussy was returning from
hunt after birds, he met Mr. William Nc
Clanehan, Watchman at the o. A. d NJ. en-
CINE house, at this place, and in a playful mar
ner said he could hit board which Mr.. Nee.
was carrying in his hand, when the gun ac-
cidentIy went off and the load of shot
lodged in the leg and foot of Mr.. Nee, caus
ing very painful and severe wound
Shenandoah Herald
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c. u B A

The suppression OF the republican rising in
Spain will have we fear. bad effect upon
the cause of Cuban independence. A large
lumber of troops. which were held at homo
for the needs of Spain, will be sent oveT to
Cuba which. added to the already large force
there, will make an army of such magnitude
as will enable the Spanish tyrants to crush
the revolution. If the Washington govern
meut intends doing anything to help our
island neighbors, it must do it now, and with
all its might.
We have thought, all along, that General
Grant was in favor of giving effective aid to
the Cubans, and that he was only prevented
showing his hand and his power, by the fear,
that in so doing, he would acknowledge the
propriety of Great Britains recognition of the
belligerent rights of the Confederate States;
and, to that extent, weaken the American
claims growing out oft Alabama affair. 1t is
true that this is pucrie reason but it is no
less true that the President himself is weak.
and has, with one or two exceptions, miser-
ably weak set of advisers. IF he intends, as
some of his warmest frieads claim he does, to
do anything for Cuba, let him do it at once,
and manfully. Short, sharp and decisive
should now be his policy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-26
T6B RAILROAD QUESTION.

We believe that in our former issues we
have presented to our readers all the main
features that needed to be brought to their
attention in regard to the contemplated rail-
road SO that there really exists but little
scope for additional views at the present time.
The question is now reduced to one to be de-
termined by the surveyors instrument, and
as our engineer corps is already id the field,
the time cannot be distant when we shall
know whether we are to have the road or not.
Individually, We feel the strongest confidence
that the authorities of the lines whose inter-
ests are involved, will readily perceive that
the route which we have earnestly advocated,
presents a combination of advantages pos
sessed by no other, and that they will as read
lily adopt it for the location of their extended
road.
There is matter in connection with the
subject, however, which should not be over
looked or moderated. Our engineers are in
the field, and there they must be kept, until
their survey is completed. As yet the amount
of funds on hand, is inadequate to carry for
ward the work to the Clarke line. The coun-
ty, it is known, through her Board of Super
visors, appropriated 5000 for this work, and
tn ere have been some individual subscrip-
tions-but together, sufficient sum for the
ohio ct in view has not been realized. we
hope, therefore, and in behalf of the commit
tee in charge of this department of the work,
urgeS that those who have been designated as
collectors of this fund. will press the matter
upon the attention of the people of the coun-
ty, SD that there shall be no lack of money at
any Eime, to support the enterprise. Our en-
gipeers are expected to pay their expenses
along the line of the route, and some of them
have families at home; consequently we call
upon our citizens to subscribe literally, so
that they may be paid regularly, and kept
const anty at their posts. We should feel
deeply mortified, and SO would the commit
tee, if from any lack Of liberality on the part
of the people, this corps should have to be
Withdrawn.
Our Berkeley friends, who have entered as
competitors, are very active, and meetings are
being held in difererent parts of the county,
to awaken an interest in their route. But
we have vastly the start of them, besides the
best route, and there ought to be no difficulty
in keeping the inside track, but we have an
old fox to deal with, and no time to lose
The meetings already held, endorse the ac~
ton of the Harpers Ferry meeting, and ia
vor the route suggested by Mr.. Faulkner for
connection with the Baltimore road at
Winchester.