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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
Negro Swindler in Leesburg,

We copy the following from the Leesburg
Mirror of last week:
A negro fellow hailing from Washington
city, made his appearance in this town few
days ago-caming marvellous power for ic
the casting out of devils and healing all man
ner of diseases. Presuming upon the cre>
dulity and superstition of his race. and the
absence of law in District No. l, he did
thriving business until Monday, when COM
plant was lodged against him by some Of Lis
dupes. and he was carried before the Mayor.
Upon investigation it was ascertained that he
had numerous cases under advisement, from
whom be received various sums, varying from
Is cents to $50. Quite sum of money was
found on his person, tho result of his mser
able sWiudling. The money was retained, to
be distributed, we suppose, among those from
whom it was obtained, while the Was hinytn"
buck Was committed to jail to await trial upon
the charge CT obtaining money under false
pretences,
The rare medicines en- ploycd by this duoky
pretended disciple of Esculapius, and for
which he charged the modest SUMS Of $50
aud $50, according to his own admissions be-
fore Mayor MoraEee, were principally "H orSe-
mans Hope" aud Perry Davis Pain Killer"
in extreme cases, We understand, lie resortcd
to indigo and blue-stone, aud in one instance,
after having received from a sable belle the
sum Of S3-asSurred her that on Friday next
she would be the recipient of a well-stocked
farm-which is not rrlikcly, to TIE extent, T.;
least, of sig feet by three III some graveyard,
if she continues his treatment. Whatever
his deficiencies may be in the healing art,
however, he fully sustains the reputation of
the profession in the dignity Of his charges.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

WHAT ENTERPRISE WILL po.-Since the
war, no point in this county, has improved
more than Kearneysville, on the Baltimore
l. Ohio Railroad. 1t is a living testimony
OF what enterprise, properly directed, will eff
feet. We we're at Kearnesville some two
weeks ago, and are consequently able, from
our own observations, to confirm the follow
ing truthful statements of the Hagerstown
NuR:
eve were greatly surprised in visiting
kt.earneysyille, w. Va, on the line of the
Baltimore & Ohio R. R., to find such -four
ishinS village, where, during the war there
was nothing but ruin and desolation. Kear-
neysville of to-day, il not the KearneysYille
Of four years back. Emigration and enter
prise have visited this point, and made it
stirring business place. A number of new
dwellings, mechanicshops and two store houses,
have been erected. Messrs. Homsher & Draw
baush, have the best looking country store
we have seen for a long time. They are en-
terprisIng business men, and to their energy,
together with that of Dir. Bitner, who has 10
Gated here, Gall Pennsylvanians,) is due the
prosperity of this important little village
10 add to the lie of the place, the three men
just namsd, have inaugura,ed fine Insur>
ance Company, which bids fair to be very
prosperous. Such enterprise as is here ex-
hibited, all through Virginia, will make that
State as prosperous as the States north of the
Potomac"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

PEra1F1ED BoDY.-The body of Mrs.
Catharine Nipple, deceased, was brought from
Kansas to fremont on last Saturday by her
son, MI John Nipple, in compliance with the
dying request of John Nipple, Sr, who died
in December last at his sons house in fremont,
for re interment, in the lot in the Methodist
E. Cemetery, where Mr.. Nipple is buried.
On Sunday afternoon the coffin was opened
at the request of her sons, in the vestibule
of the Lutheran church where it was placed
by the kindness of her many friends, await
ing a second burial. On the coffin being
opened, although she had been buried for
three years the body was so completely pet
riicd, aud her features so preserved as to be
at once recognized by her relatives and friends
who gathered for the purpose of taking a view
of her mortal remains. 1t was so heavy that
six men could scarcely handle the coffin.
TPohSUtNe Standard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
Death Of James Harper.

James Harper, the senior partner OF the
we'll known New York book publishing FIRM,
whose death on March 9th, 1862 in conse-
quence Of injuries received by being thrown
out Of carriage, is announced, was born 1t
Ncwtown, Long Island, N. Y, in 1875. His
father was respectable farmer, with whom
be remained until the age of is, receiving the
ordinary common school education Of the
period. In 1911, James Harper and his
brother John went to the city Of New York,
aud apprenticed to the business Of printing.
In short time both the young men became
excellent compositors aud en- the expiration
OF THEN. apprenticeship, by steady course OF
sobrety economy AID hard cork, had acquired
i small capital. With these scanty means, IN
1916, the two brothers started printing es-
tabishment in New York city, under the
name of j. & j. Harper. Tho business OF
the Harpers was confined solely to printing
pamphlets and books ordered by booksellers,
and the type,setting aud press work was Prin-
clpaly performed by the two young men,
Wesley and Fletcher Harper were then ap-
preuticed to the Grm, which rapidly came into
public notice, and sooa built up large and
prosperous business.
In 1922, Wesley Harper was admitted TO
tho partnership, which adopted the name of
Harper Brothers Fletcher Harper subse-
quently became member of this eminent
publishing house whose reputation has e ex>
tended over every country where the English
language is spoken. Harper at one time took
a decidedly active part in politics, and IN lo44
was elected Mayor of New York. In 1919,
he retired from public life, and alter that time
devoted his undivided care and attention to
the supervision of the publishing house OF
Harper Brothers. Although seventy four
wears of age, James Harper remained in active
business life until the day of the accIdent
which has terminated his existence. he Gu,
ioyed robust health, and exhibited the mental
ACTIVITY of much younger man. Personally
he was a high toned gentleman, generous and
charitable, firm friend and warm>hSarted
sociable companion. The announcement of
his death will be received with deep regret
by wide circle Of friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

ELECTION OF OFF1cERs.-At the last
regular meeting, Eureka Cohort, No l, Legion
of Temperance, elected the following officers
for the ensuing quarter Samuel Myers W.
@; Chas G johnson, W. VIC; i. ); MaF'l m
W. A; Z. j. Williams, S >; NJ; psLler, = :
S; VIM. H. Moore, I; W: Z: u nooUEy!
James Carney, U Charles Hooper, e; Adam
Bowman, s. ...o ,,.cs
Wednesday evening, when every member
!" r.ouested to be present. 1t is source oil
rratihcation to this body, that it has not lost
q member since its organization IN our midst
last fall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
Death of a Faithful Minister,

Death OF Faithful Minister,
Rev. WILLIAM HANK, well>known as an
efficient aud faithful minister in the old Balti,
more Conference of the NJ. E. Church, died
at Middlevay in this county, on Wednesday
Night last, the 3lst of March. The deceased
travelled this circuit many years ago, as its
preacher in charge, and by his religious zeal
and kind and gentle spirit, endcared himself
to large circle of friends. A few years ago,
the.infrmities of advancing age and delicate
constitution, forced him to rclinquish the &C,
give work of the ministry, and having warm
attachment for cur county and its people, he
purchased property in Middleway, where he
located and has since resided.
Ia the long list of aged men whose deaths
VIC have had to chronicle f.c:n tips to time,
since 1865, none have passed away with
brighter record than Mr.. Hank. His quiet
and unobtrusivs manners, his unostentatious
life, his general cheerfulness iu view of his
prospective reward, and his ever>abiding faith
IN the attonemeut, all attested the depth and
strength, and force of his religious convic>
lions and pointed to him as the faithful SER
want who had made his preparations, and was
ready for the summons of >his master. With
the contentious that have sprung up in the
church of late years, causing strife and cxas-
peration in the Methodist family, the deceased
had nothing to do. He lived above and be-
yond the jarriug clements, and though his
body tabetuacied Lere, his spirit held higher
and more elevated communion. he has gone
to mis- rewsrd, having passed his three score
years and t-I in acts of usefulness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

GRANTS "RErRENcHMENT." The Som
erset Democrat, calling attention to the fact
that Grant has signed the Schenck Public
Credi. Eill," truthfu!iy remarks:
"Th;s was the Erst bill aligned by Grant in
his executive capacity, and it will if adhered
to, add to the already enormous debt Of the
COUNTRY nearly one thousand million Of dol-
Iors. Is this the vaunted "retrenchmeuL" of
Grant? Taxpayers, the Shylocks of the ma
ton have demanded the pound Of your flesh,
and your radical rulers have declared that
they. shall have it. Lay bare your bosoms-
prepare for the knife"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
PUBIIC SALES.

Attention is directed to the following Pub.
lie Sales, advertised in our paper of to-day !:
Friday, April 16-Sale of Esprit of JEFF
ferson" Printing Office, by Andrew Hunter
and T. G. Green, Trustees.
Saturday, Apra 17th.-Walton & Craig
hill will hive an Auction Sale at their
Warerooms (Hawks' Coach Factory on Lib
erty street.
Thursday, May 27M-Public Sale of JEFF
fersou Land, by Juliet W. BriscOe, Execu-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

INTERESTING ExuIBITIoNs.-The per.
fofDances Of the Stonewal Dramatic Society,
at Hoof's Hall, on the evenings Of Friday
and Saturday last, were all that could be
looked for, aud more than could reasonably
have been hoped for, in an amateur company.
We are pleased to state that the exhibitions
were we'll attended, and that the amount Melted
for the benefit of the Confederate Monument
fund, is in the neighborhood Of $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

RAILROAD NoT1CE.-Capt S. J. c. N core,
attorney for the Company, gives notice through
the Clark Courier that on Monday, April rs,
(being Court>day), motion will be made in
said Codrtfo the appointment of board of five
disinterested freehoIders, to ascertain a just
compensation to the owners of land upon the
line of the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad within said county, for such OF
thsir lands as shall be taken by the Company
Tor its purposes. The engineers are already
at work upon the route, and everything be-
tokens earnestness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

RAILROAD SuRvEYs.-From the Alexan-
dria Gazette of the goth ult., we clip the fol-
lowing item:
Chief Engineer Blythe, of the Alexan-
dria. Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, has
organized two surveying parties and on Thurs
day next will put them in the field on the
line of the proposed extension of that road to
Winchester. The other will be set to work
on the same line in few days thereafter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

The fact is plain, in nearly every one of
the Southern States, that if the carpet baggers
be allowed to run their machines without in
reference little while longer, they will
eventually destroy each other. They are al
ready contending among themselves for the
spells, and the negroes are beginning to drop
away from supporting them, their real char
acter having become tolerably clear to Sambo'S
not vigorous perceptions. The carpet
baggcrs will undoubtedly come to the fate OF
the Kilkenny cats. Time will vindcate the
people upon whom they have so layishly spit
their venom.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

- The Rev Alfred GriGith, ofthe old Bal
timore Conference ofthe Methodist Episcopal
church. who resides in this, city, attained his
seth birthday on the 18th instant. The nu-
merous friends of the venerable gentleman
will be glad to learn that he is in the enjoy
nent Of his usual health.
Alexandria Gazette
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
NOTICE.

DERsoSs attending the Episcopal Church, are
L hereby notified that they will be required to find
some other place for hitching than my fences l
have suffered damage from this source for a sufl-
cient 9Th OF time and do mean to allow il any
longer. Hereafter, all horses, whether single or
attached to carriages will be turned loose II bitch
ed to my property. b H. "oODDH.
NIB. / would also caution parties against shoot
ing on and about my pr emises, as some have been
in the habit of doing Against those offending IN
future, the law will be enforced. s. NV.
March lS6q-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
EACH DAY BRINGS sOMETHINGNEW
JAMES 3. CLIPP,
CONSTABLE AND COLLECTOR,
GRANT TOWNSHIP.

THE subscriber having been appointed by tho
i Board of Supervisors and qualified as Constable
of Grant Township. Jefferson County, would in
all parties that he is now ready to give prompt
attention to all business entrusted to him, and
sures the public his determination TO give his
tire time services 20 their interests. His eorts
shall be to do justice to ALL
GSz- His Post Office address ia Kabletown but he
may be found in Charlestowu one or two days in
each week.
kIarch %, ls69-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

RAPE An lrishman, five months in this
country. engaged in pedlipg, was arrested in
Gore township, in this County, some days
400, charged with the horrid crime of rape
u5on the person ola young girl, between four
teen and fifteen years old, daughter of Mr..
Isaac Fultz highly respectable citizen. The
name of the criminal is Daniel Mckinney, his
arc probably twenty-five years, and the cir
cHmstauces of the most fragrant character
DR.. Clayton, the examining Justice, sent him
ON for trial, and he is now incarcerated at
Moorefeld.
South Branch InteHigencer March 26.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
Spirit Of getfersol.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

SALE NOTES, carefully prepared and hand
somely printed, for sale iu any quantity de-
sired at SPIRIT OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

Miss Mary Morgan, curl thief was
arrested on Wednesday in New York. a roll
Of curls were found ia her muf. She walked
Broadway, afternoons, and hung around the
theatres at night, clipping curls from ladies'
heals
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

spR1xe.-gbo ecraph of the seasons has
coma, Tho genial warmth (of coal tires) Is
fell (indoors) waters sparkle and splurge,
crystal and clear (from old pump nozzles) !;
the green grass is sprinsing somewhere IN
derground): while birds are sweetly singing
lin wire cagss). Already farmers have COM
meno.d blowing (out the roads), and some of
their sons are busy sowing (wild oats( All
nature is rejoicing, and SO are we Chat the
mud isn't two feet thick). Hail Spring
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.

TENHE copartnership heretofore existing between
l. David Hump hrcys and Jas. Law. Hooh is this
day dissoved by mutual consent The bnsiness
will hereafter be conducted by Jas. Law Hoof, who
is authorized settle ali the business of the late firm
of %. Humphreys Co. AIIpersons knowing them
selves indebted TO ID. Humphreys & Co. arc hereby
notified that immediate payment il expected. as IL
is important that the business be settled
JAS LAW. HOOFF,
March 2, 1869 d. HUMPHREYS.
In retiring from the firm of d. Humphreys + Co.
wish to thank my friends ans the public for their
patronage and eucoura cement in the past. and AK
n ntinusncc Of the same for the new firm, which
most cordially commend to their confidence snd
support. D. HUMPHREYS.
March 2, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

HIovING DAY.-Last Thursday, april ist,
vas general moving dag, and such moving
day has rarely been witnessed in this old
t1wn. Every description of vehicle was
brought into requisition, and from early morn
till dewey eve, cur streets presented q sort OF
moving panorama. Here might be seen the
uheslba1row, the hard>cart, and the one, two
aud four horse wagon, each freighted with
some description Of furniture, on lis way to
q new destination, there to remain perhaps
Tor twelvemonth, then again to be hoISted
and conveyed to other quarters. In some
places could be heard the squeaIing Of pigs,
and in others the cackling of fowls, and again
10 others, the barking of dogs-all seeming
TO rebel against the tzts that forced them
from localities with which they had become
familiar. One scene struck US little IT,
dicrous-an old lady was trudging along with
rooster and two hens, I little girl came next
with two hens, whilst boy about ten gears
lid brought up the reEr with co7eEed basket
Ct juvenile chickens and Pipped eggs. First
of April had come, and the hens warn done
Lstching, so the nests bad to be broken up and
the unmatched birds transplauted. We had to
move too cur former laudiady wanting the
house tina; had been cur comfortable donlcll for
the past Two years. We left with sigh and
tear, and as We 7ieEsd our trumPeTy il bOEes'
and barrels and bundles, re we're struck with
the forco Of cur friend Sam. Joces' sugses-
ton, that the Legislature should pass law
TO prohibit any man from marrying until he
had house of his own. This would neces-
sarily lessen this first of April emigration,
and prevent in a great measure the stirring
up of the community once in every gear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

REL1a1oUs.-The Sacrament OF the Lords
SINNER will be administered in the Presbyte-
ian Church Of this place on Sabbath next
n, 18th inst. preparatory services beginning
m Friday preceding, at IL o'clock, A. n.
Ray MI. Leyburn, Of Winchester, will be in
attendance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

B9- Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, and
Deeds of Trust, for sale at this Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
SOMETHING NEW (!
PROPERTY TO DISPOSE OF,
H " a ID
wALTON & CEAIGHILL

WALTON 6 CRAIGHILL
VIII l. sell, at Public Auction. ALL EENDS OF
w PROPERTY such Horses, Cattle, Huusc-
hold Goods, Furniture, sc. Our terms will be
moderate and those who wish 20 sell Property Of
any description, will find it their advantage to
give us call. All property left with w. for sale
will be properly registered, and prompt returns
when sale is made. we will attend salcs when
person wishes dispose of his entire Stock there
by giving the owner no expense whatever.
Heal Estate sold at public auction. when desired.
Auction Sales to take place Mt our Ware Room,
CLarlest0wu. WALTON & CRAIG HILL,
Agents Tor the Sale Ot Real Estate
And Personal Property.
J. d. PoTTEaEIELp, AUcpr.
Liz. 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

and handsomely illustrated by DAVID Z. hESDER-
SON, of Virginia.
OPINIONS Of THE PRESS.
eve have read no poem for a long time which
can compare with ST. Agnes in beauty and power
of express:on.-- HIN. Tunes.
eve can recommend IL to the literary comruuni-
ty with the that it will brng pleasure to
many iresides, and begule many an hour delight
fully and profitably IN. o. Commercial Buliftin
'.He 1.-THE authorJ has power, fancy Imagination
indeed The inspiration of genius. -BGh. Statesmdn
'Barring whatever immoral tendency this poem
ISt. ucsl may contain, it ia decidedly one of the
most bea rtiful in conception, and elegant in execu
ton we have ever read."-MnyLand Free Press.
1.-THE book should meet with very good SALE
ST. LsuiS Times.
"a true Poem from the South let say that it ID
real poetry, and risk critical reputa ton the
reception it will meet with ''-Mrs. Margaret J.
Preston, in The Land Love
"Lovc, pathos. patriotism. poetry, victory-all
blending in harmonious strain sweet, sad, Gus
tanned and triumphant. - FRI doIickS6tug Nelcs.
..sSt. Agnes of Guienue' Is a gem of its
passages equal anything found IN modern poetry"
Virginia Herald.
gems of beauty in any late publication OF a similar
Kind .'-Builcfin Commercial.
s:There is g much richness, so much music, go
much poetry in it, that we would like to impart 1t,
il we could to readers.'-Baitimore Bulletin.
I'VE know of few things IL late Southern litera-
ture finer than this little lyric."-N Y. Round IA
BILE (ultra Radically
"Mr. Lucas, OF virginin, has gained a very wide
reputation a poet. In the recent collection OF
his.-Bome EIonthy IIs gazine (Nashyille.)
'.Aiany of the have the exquisite nicely of
finish which dazSIes usin Keats'.-John Esten Cooke
March l6 1869 KELLY, PET d. co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06
THE MARYLAND LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, CT BALTIMORE.

COMPANY, CT BALTIM0RE.
OFFICE IN CoNPANY'S BUILDING.
no. 10 South Street.
Policy Loil RS Participate an Me Profts.
TTNHE only Life Insurance Company doing bust.
in Mary land having deposit Of s 100 100
in fret class Securities, with the Treasurer Oi the
State, perpetual qua rantce to policy holders
Policies OF cry description ssued IOwGst
GEO. p. THOMAS, F'TesiGsHt.
BoARD OF DMECTOgs. HsmiltOn Easter, Hugh
SissOn. T1os. CaEsaFd. A. 4. Chapman, Hiram
Woods. Jr., Geo. H. Miller. Gee. P. Thomas. WIN.
DevTics, Charles Webb.
A. X FOARD. See. diary.
J w r. HAsK, NJ. D. lsdIeai E+GntinsT
e. JoHSsoH. NJ. D.. CcrrsiiIfing Physieian.
BooId Of RGycncs from JeGsraOn County.
Geo. W Eichoiberger, W. e. Sheerer, &. w. T.
Kears!ey, Charles giiOuby.
JCHE a. STHAITH. N'6icGl FIaniinsr.
y. NJ. AISQUITH, Agent.
Charlestown. jefferson county, W. Va,
March ., IS69-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

DEATH OF JACoB ENDEas.-We are sorry
to record the death of Mr.. JACOB ENDERs,
which occurred at his residence in Clarke
county some days since. The deceased was
a man of most admirable social qualities, Of
benevolent aud kindly disposition, and was
highly esteemed by large circle of acquain-
tauces and friends: AS patron of this pa
per, he always manifeGted warm interes t
ia :ts prosperity, aud never permitted him
self to be in arrears Sacred be his memory.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-06

sg Grant is to make some changes in his
cabinet very soon, having discovered that some
of the members are not his relatives.