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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
OUR STATUS.

We see it stated by some of our exchanges
that an early day has been fixed for the argu-
ment of the case, in the Supreme Court of
the United States, relative to the status of
Berkeley and Jefferson counties. We are at
loss to know what this means. The case
came up at the last term upon demurrer by
West Virginia to the bill filed by Virginia.
On this demurrer, as we understand it, the
Court was divided, four and four; and, strange
ly enough, it was also divided on the question
of the effect of this first division. We had
always regarded an equal division of a court
upon any question as good as decision
against the party "making the motion" bat
It seems HAT the Supreme Court, in one case,
thought otherwise, and, hence, West Virgin
las demurrer still stands undecided. Some
thing has TO be done with this demurrer be-
fore further steps can be taken in the case
If it should be decided in favor of West
Virginia, there is an end of the case. 1t it
should fail-in other words, be decided in ia
yor of Virginia, then. the case is to be tried
on It's merits ; and to'this end, testimony must
be taken, by the demurrer, on its answer to our
bill-which, we presume, will not be put in
until some disposition Of the demurrer is had
ali the facts charged IN our bill are admit
ted by West Virginia. 1t may be, however,
that are-argument of the case, as it stands
on the demurrer, is to be had, and that the
Court has fixed a day for such re-hearing.
Until the Court finally decides that we be-
long to West Virginia, as we fear political
prejudices may prompt some of its members
to do, the ".sprit" viii continue to be pub
lished At "CharlestoHn, Erqinia.n
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A SUGGESTION,.

The chief reason the ultra Radicals in Con-
gress alledge for their intended interference
with the State of Maryland, is that large
number. of her citizens are deprived of tho
right of suffrage. This, of course, refers to
the male negroes; over the age of 81. Now,
we would suggest, in all sincerity, that while
Congress has its hand in, it look into the Sc
rious wrongs existing in Vest Virginia. 1t
is known to every one that there are many
thousands of white men in the State, who are
citizens of the United States, according to
the Federal Constitution, who are not emily
deprived of the right of suffrage for Federal
or State Offices, but expressly declared not to
be citizens of the State. These many thous-
ands of white men have their permanent
homes within the State but are denied the
plainest rights guaranteed by tho plaine-t
provisions of the Federal Constitution. If
Maryland is to have her number of Represen-
tatiyes cut down because her negro population
is denied the right of suffrage, let her mem
bers of Congress insist upon it that Congress
shall apply the same process of pruning to
West Virginia, fully one half of whose white
men are deprived of the same right.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
GENERAL AMNESTY MANHOOD
SUFFRAGE,

1t is to be regretted that any large bodyof
respectable men could be found in Virginia,
who would seek reconstruction of the
STATE at 90 fearful price as that offered by
the late conclave at Richmond. We are not
willing to doubt the patriotism. much less the
integrity, of such men as Stuart, Neeson,
Baldwin, Wyndham Robertson, and the most
of their associates in the late Richmond meet
mig; but, from our point of view, their at
tempt to have a restoration of the State to the
rights and privileges of membership in the
Union is impelled by neither true patriotism
or pure political honesty. Some people seem
to have wonderfulidea of great blessings to
flow from Q. general amnesty" but if all the
good, which the most sanguine teInperaments
fancy, would follow the political act, welcanT-a
not but regard the price offered as far too
great. General amnesty" may be good
thing. but " manhood suffrage is too much
o.pay for it. The elective franchise has been
the curse of The country heretofnre; hnt If
the ignorant negro crowd is to be added to the
mass of the voting population, and the Offices
Of the State are to be opened to it, We can
see nothing but. greater political degradation
awaiting the grand old mother of States and
of statesmen. If we are to have negroToting
and negro-offce holding -for that is the sim
pie meaning of g manhood suffrage" let it
be forced upon us by our unscrupulous and
malignant cOnquerors, but do not let us even
receive the blow without earnest protest, much
less add to its shame by quick profer of
willingness to accept it. But if this great
woe is to come to Virginia, we want to bear
our lot and part in it. West Virginia can
offer us no price which would prompt US to
submit willingly to I" the deep damnation of
our taking of " from our always honored and
much loved mother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
nRANTIS POLICY.

The policy of the incoming administration
is supposed to have been foreshadowed in a
speech made in the House of Representatives
on Wednesday last, by Mr.. Washburns, of
Illinois Referring to this speech, the Wash
ingtOn correspondent Of the Baltimore Ga
zette, says -
There was great interest manifested to- day
BY all parties in the House of Represents
tives to hear the Hon. EiEhu B. Washburne,
as 1t was generally understood that be would
speak by authority from General Grant and
the fact that he read from printed slips. past
ed on sheets of foolscap, gave currency to the
rumor. Mr. Neshburne has never before
been known to prepare speech in advance,
and rarely uses notes when addressing the
House. The speech delivered to-day is said
to have been submitted TO and approved by
the President elect as an authoritative fore
shadowing of what his policy would be-
Just prior to Mr.. Washburne's rising to adj
dress the House, Attorney General Evarts
entered the Representative Hall and held
short conference with him, which, from the
bobbing of heads that followed, seemed to be
mutually satisfactory
The Republican members were very quick
~ gathered around Mr.. Washburne's seat,
while the Democrats sat in silent but atten-
tive isolation on the opposite side of the hall.
The first proposition commenced was that ga
new departure had to be taken by the Radi-
cals-the whole policy of the party had to be
changed. This announcement caused an ex>
traordinary. opening of eyes and pricking up
of cars. Schenclc remarked to his colleague
Garfield, 'sthat, indeed, sounds as if speaking
by authority"
After depicting the demoralizing effects of
a bloated paper currency, Mr.. Washburne
ventured his second proposition, viz: the
plundering of the public treasury by robbers
engaged in contracts and the squandering of
"Good p exclaimed Mr.. Brooks of New York
and several other Democrats. Mr. Wash
burne continued, and with his voice at its
/ highest pitch announced that "Representa-
tives must understand that they are but the
servants of the people they represent and
are not to legislate for the benefit of them
selves and the gamblers which crowd WASH
ington." This is, indeed, plain talk, coming
as it does from the President elect, who eyi-
IDENTIFY intends that Congress shall under
stand from the very jump that it is but &C.
ordinate branch of the Government, and must
keep within its proper constitutional limits.
General J. Watson Webb, Minister to
Brazil, was upon the floor during the delivery
of Mr.. Washburne's speech, and listened to
it seemingly with deep interest. To night
this speech is the principal topic of discussion
in political circles, and the extreme men shake
their heads as if they were by no means
certain of the future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
Virginia and Congress-.

The Alexandria Gazette of Saturday says
that the gentlemen who are now in Washing
ton, as committee from the late Conference
held in Richmond. have very delicate duty
to perform-both on account of their position,
and from the fact that they cannot vouch for
the public. sentiment of the State being in ia
yor of their movement. They were not ap.
pointed by Convention of the people, or by
any body claiming to represent the people
They must, therefore, be guarded, in what
they propose, as well as in what they say or
do, and cannot commit others to what they
may deem proper-if, indeed, there is any
prospect of their being favorably received, or
their suggestions being adopted by the Rad
ical leaders in Congress. In. the meantime,
the press of the State is, we think, coming
wisely to the conclusion, that inasmuch as
this committee has gone to Washington it is
better to wait patiently and see what will be
the result of their mission. 1t is still more
than probable that the people will be called
on first to vote, simply, upon tho Underwood
constitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
Deaths of Distinguished Men.

Gen. ROUSSEAU, commanding the Depart
ment of Louisiana, died in New Orleans, on
the night of the 7th inst, having taken leave
of his frienda and staff shortly before the
moment of expiration. The manifestations
of regret are universal.
>. General Rousseau was born in Kentucky,
from which State he was appointed. Having
served with distinction as volunteer officer
in the recent war, and risen to the grade of
Major General of volunteers, he was on the
18th day of March 1867, made a Brigadier
General in the United States army, with the
brevet rank of Major General.
Hon. JOHN MINoR BORIS, died at his res
idence in Culpepper county, Va, on Friday
last His remains were taken to Richmond
for interment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

DEATH OF JOHN o. Goae1N.-The an,
nouncement of the death of our distinguish
ed and esteemed townsman, John o. l..
Goggin, Esq, which occurred at his residence
in this city last evening, will be received by
our entire community with emotions of the
deepest sorrow. Mr.. Goggin was one of our
most prominent, most highly esteemed, and
most useful citizens, and for a number of wears
had been distinguished member of the bar.
where he had but few equals. For some time
past he had been in failing health, but it was
only few days since that fears of fatal
result were acknowledgements Nc,5s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12
cnAnI.Es al DANA.

HDana is man." said Grant 'for whom
1 ought to have great contempt, bat to whom
L owe nothing but good will. he came to
me a spy upon my condEct. He reported
fayorabiy. fit had not been for his favorable
report should probably have been removed
from my command He is shrewd man,
and man of letters. He is very susceptible
to fattery- Ny staff read HIM and captured
him So far as know, he is not an applicant
for Office under me- He is eminently fitted
for journalism, and l should consult his interest
in declining to remove him to any other
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

"A farmer near Bloomington, Illinois, re.
Gently lost three children in a most remarks
BILE manner. Hc started with his family to
ride to Bloomington, eight miles. in a wagon.
The three children were put down in the bot
tom of the wagon, carefully wrapped up in
straw and buffalo robe. The father and
mother occupied the front seat, thinking their
robe at the end of the journey all three were
found frozen to death.
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THE PRACTIGAI FIRWFR-

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There were seven hundred and forty
fires in New York last year, the losses being
estimated at 81, 342,371. The number is less
by one hundred and thirty three than the pre-.
vious year, and the loss less by 81 1868 $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

MATRIMONIAL MISTAKE ExTRAoRDINA-
RY.-An extraordinary matrimonial contre-
temps transpired in Williamson county on
Christmas night. A double marriage occur
red in the same house, and the wedding
festivities were celebrated in the oId-fashion>
ed style, and in that joyful way naturally
prompted by Christmas and the blissfull event
which made double couple happy About
midnight both brides retired to rest, and in a
half an hour thereafter the newly made hus-
bands followed. BY some strange mistake,
each gentleman found his way to the wrong
room. The mistake was not discovered until
daylight when one of the ladies sbrieked her
surprise after vigorous fashion. A general
hubbub was the result, and at last accounts
the brides were disconsolate, on account of
the scandal created. All sorts of schemes of
no tangible plea for undoing the double ms
take was arrived at. The above episode actu-
ally transpired as narrated. -LoiiisoRIe Jour
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DIED.

In tbis place. ON Sunday, December 9Th. 1865,
Miss ELF AisETH CAMPBELL, aged,5I years.
In Leetown, January sth. Infant son Of John and
Nellie Thorn pson. aged weeksand days
LIE infant son of Geo. W. and Mary Nicely, aged
10 months and q days + Il
Near Ieetovvn, January II tn Mrs. PHEBE ANN,
vile of John w: Firth, aged 81 years
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iCAUTIoN--U nprineipled dealers arc selling
Axes painted rcd. as the RED JAcKEr AXE. The
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-Lorenzo sibert, the great Steel King has
purchased fine location near Buffalo Gap in
Augnsta county, and Immediately on the G.
& o. r. r. where he proposes to erect works
for the manufacture of his Manganese Steel
on an extensive scale.
There has been but one death in the
Presbyterian Church of Staunton during the
year just passed, and eighty one conversions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-12

~ Governor Hoffman is thirty-nins years
OF age, and the youngest Governor N. York
eyer had except Seward.
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POSITIVE N0TICR.

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January 1863, request all persons indebted
between this and the fret day of February next@
lnose who disregard this notice. NAV exbect tI,eir
SHOWN to any one Some of these accounts isse
oeen sanding from i've to ak years. and It r ieh
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s,.u,., JAMES M. JOHNSTON.
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JAMEs aoRDoN BENNErT.

e-A-+-@-%7
ssBsnnett is Scotland no man born in
Scotland ever became aeclimated in this coun-
try. His grandsons may, but neither he nor
his sons are ever true Americans am of
this decent myself, aud therefore speak cans
didly. No Scotehman ever expatriates himself
except from necessity, and nothing here is
equal to the sAuld lang syne. Bennett, like
a true Scotchman, is ever ready to trade upon
the misfortunes of his adopted country. He
cares not how terrible atime it is for the coun-
try if it is only good time for newspapers.
He made his paper famous by making 1t in~
famous It mattered nothing to him who
was harmed so that he made mony- He has
always conducted his journal upon the prin--
ciple enumerated by the Scotchman who adj
yised his son John: When you marry, marry
a woman who has money For one woman
may turn outiii, but, Cad, the money never
WILL" ass
RAYMOND, SEWARD, AND WEED.
g 'Raymond always reminds me, he replied,
'sof jumping jack. He is heads up or tails
up Just as Seward or Weed move him. When
Raymond goes wrong l always feel like forgiv-
ing him, for he knows not what he does no.
body supposes him to be anything but the
mouth piece of Seward and Weed, though he
is brilliant writer if he would be independent
and strike out on his own hook. Seward is
man Of very great ability and very little
principle. If he had not entrusted his poll
tics TO Weed he might have been statesman.
Weed being very corrupt politician, Seward
was dragged down from the ele:ation of states
manshin to the lowest depthsof demagoguery. /"
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BOOSTED Coffee for sale By -
- December =. 1903. W. EBY.
TrlRE Crackers for. sale BY Z
December p, 1865. w.eRY~