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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-Ata meeting of
the Board of Directors of the Orange and
Alexandria railroad, held in Alexandria on
Thursday, Francis J. Hawks, Esq, was cleo
ted general freight agent, to fill: the vacancy
occasoned by the death of J. F. Latham, Esq,
and William II. Marberry. ESD, was chosen
treasurer of the company, vice James II. Reid,
Esq, deceased Colonel Wilbur Reid. son of
the late incumbent, rcmainsin the treasurer S
Office as chief clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

HEAVY SALEs.-In one day of last week,
(Monday,) the extensive and complete. AGri-
cultural and Hardware House Of Maj. Jas.
Law Hooff, of this town, sold over eighteen
hundred dollars worth of machinery From
this some idea may be formed of the extent to
which, machinery is. being introduced in our
county. This heavy sale does not exhaust the
supply of the Major, as he has an abundance
left to meet all demands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

Cows KILLED.-On Friday evening last,
4 valuable cow belonging to Mr.. Benz Tom
linson of this town, was killed on the railroad
about hundred yards above the Leetown
crossing. On Saturday evening, another COW
belonging to Mr.. john T. Cowley was killed
near the same spot, by the accommodation
train for Winchester. We can't say who are
to blame for these accidents the owners of
the cows or the railroad company. 1t is GER
taiuly Tire duty of the company to put in stops
to prevent cattle from trespassing on the track.
The safety of passengers travelling over the
road requires this much.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

\ SENSIBLE BoARD.-The Supervisors of
Wood county by a Unanimous vote have
decided to have their proceedings printed in
the republican and democratic papers of the
county at advertising rates. Thisis certainly
very generous and speaks we'll for the intel
ligence of the board. There are no proceed
ings in county of such vital interest to the
people as those of the Board of Supervisors,
and they ought to Know what they do.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

Sun SToKE.-On Saturday morning last,
Mr.. Isaac Nelson, engaged in the sash factory
of the Messrs> Mcknight of this town, whilst
working in the lumber yard, was overcome
with the heat, and sank under the intense
rays of the sun. Medical aid was at once
obtained aud restoratives applied, from the
effects of which he soon rallied. We are
pleased to state that he is rapidly recovering,
and will in a short time be able to resume his
work
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

EARNEsT.-We must have some money,
and that very soon. The impression that
many Of our patrons seem to entertain that
we can get along without money is an erro-
peous one, aud we want them to divest their
minds of it as soon as possible. We have
sent out a number of accounts recently, but
as yet the return has not been sufficient to
pay for postage. Those of you who have re-
ceived accounts will please understand that
we are in earnest. We want and must have
money
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20
Spirit Of gefersmt
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

THE CHESAPEAKE & Ono CANAL The
forty first annual report of the President and
Directors of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, as
submitted to the stockholders on the 7th OF
t0he, shows that the revenues of the Conn
pany, for the year ending December Slst
1868, were S2S7 ,563 80, and the current
expenses we're S275, 263.60, showing surplus
of $4,000 SO. OF the current expenses
$50. 7l1S 80 were paid for construction of Dam
No. s.; s169, 25S.40 for repairs ordinary;
$40, 453.4 AZ for repairs extraordinary, such as
breaks and unexpected disasters; and $40 600
for land condemnation at Cumberland. The
report says the line is now. in thorough, eom>
plete and safe condition. The total amount
of interest in arrears and due on preferred
bonds to January l, 1869, is 81, 020, 742. SO !;
outstanding coupons, sos. 40; total amount
of interest due, 81, 21S, s62. 90. The tonnage
from April 1st to May 81, 1850, was IT'S ,292
tons, against lis, 764 tons for the same period
last year The amount of tolls collected to
the 2lst of May was 500 ,2l6.24, against $780,
65744, showing an increase of tonnage of
59,52S tons, and of receipts s32, $3.50 for
the two months of navigation of the present
year.
We have seen it stated in several of our
exchanges that it was the purpose of the
present management of the canal to remove
its business Office to Annapolis. Why this
point has been selected, we are at loss to
know, for certainly one moro inaccessible could
not well be fixed upon. 1t would seem reason
able that the Office of the company should be
located somewhere on the line of the work,
both for the convenience of the directory, and
.hc large number OF parties who have business
intercourse with the President and Secretary.
Taking this view of the matter, we know of
no point along the whole line better suited for
the location of this Office than Harper's Ferry.
Situated nearly mid way between the District
of Columbia and Cumberland, the eastern and
western termiui of the work, and easily Access
sible from both by railway communication,
= and right in the heart of section that con-
Stributes lar -ely to the trade of the canal, its
advantages must be apparent to the least re-
fecting. We hope the company will make
this point au object of consideration before
the Office is removed to Annapolis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

TEMPERANCE LECTURE.-We are request
ed to state that Rev. JAMES YOUNG, who has
great reputation as temperance speaker,
will deliver lecture in the NJ. Z. Church,
South, of this town. on Thursday evening
next, July ed. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to be present on the &C.
casion. Jefferson Council, and other Temper
ance organizations arc expected to be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

DISTURBANCES IN WtNCHESTER-On
Sunday afternoon week quite, serious row
occurred at the depot in Winchester between
party of Irish laborers who had arrived
there to go to work on the Strasburg railroad
and some unruly negroes of the town. The
reports which first reached us of the difficulty,
greatly magnifed the affair, and in order to
correct these misrepresentation, we copy the
following from the Times of last Wednesday
son Saturday hight last, number of me-
groes waylaid an Irish citizen near the Gene
terry, and beat him in an outrageous manner.
Upon this fact being ascertaned on Sabbath
there was some excitement upon the part of
our Irish citizens. Later in the day, a train
arrived from Harper's Ferry, brought some
$50 Irish laborers to work on the Winchester
and Strasburg railroad. They had been at
the depot but little while, receiving well
comes from their acquaintance, when squad
of negroes, to the number Of about one hun
dred, gathered about the depot, and INDUCED
in taunts and jeers towards the Irish. Finally
blows were passed, which resulted in gen
eral melee aud the cleaning out" of the ne
groes. A number of pistol shots were fred
from both sides, one of which took effect in
the fcshy portion Of a negroes leg, inhIcting
very little damage however There was also
many bloody noses, damaged craniums, &c.
The negroes were undoubtedly in the wrong,
instigated doubtless by that cowardly class Of
white men who are even now endeavoring to
persuade them that the Conservatives design
eusIaving them again. Our colored popua-
ton ought to see the improperly of induIg-
ing in such conduct as exhibited on Sabbath.
They. aud they alone, are bound to be the
sufferers"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

WANTED.-We wish to procure copies of
the Spirit of the following dates May Goth
June 10Th, July 3D. and October 30th, 1866
IF any of our friends have any Or all of these
numbers, they will confer great favor by
sending them to u.s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

ACCEPTED AND QUALIFIED.-From the
Wheeling Imtc0igemcer we learn that Joseph
T. Hoke, of Martinsburg, who was recently
appointed Judge of the 9Th Judicial District,
has forwarded to the proper department the
oaths required by law to be taken by him.
1t is charged that Hoko is ineligible, not hav-
ing attained the age required by the Constl-
tuition for District Judges. When the party
is 10 be served, and offices to be distributed,
very little regard is had for the Constitution
by the radicals of West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20
WHEELER & WILSON'S
sewing Machines

THE WHEELER & WILSON is universally &C
l. knowedged to be the best Sewing Machine ever
offered public patronage. 1t is ample, not easily
deranged and in point of effectiveness, is without
rival It's efficiency is equal to at least twelve
seamstresees. 1t uses no SHUTTLE, and makes the
LOCK-STITCH.
The beatty and excellence OF stitch, alike upon
both sides Of the frabric is not cxceled; and for
strength frmness, and durability OF seam, it is not
eq uai lied. 1t has been the popular Family Sewing
Machine and hence is no experiment 10 buyit.
It will Hem, Fell, Quilt, Tuck. Cord, Braid, and
will max n RufFle and Sew IL at the same time
Everythin complete to do all kinds OF work with
each machine II has oue-third less machinery
than any other Sewing Machine manufactured
No pains expense spared III giving instruction.
c. All Machines warranted 3 Years. 80
TERMS TO SUIT EVERY ONE.
caiIupou GEO. BUTTON,
Carter House, Charlcstown.
The subscriber begs leave call attention TO the
following Certificates of ladies in this county who
have used this machine:-
'sI have had one of the Wheeler & Wilson Ma
chines in almost constant for years, and be-
ieve il to be the best Sewing Machine i'll hav-
ing had experience with other machines, at differ
emf times, during this period.
"MRs. Henry j. DAVENPORT"
"Since 1863. i have been using Wheeler & Viii
son Sewing Machine, and take great pleasure in
teatifying TO lis excellence Family Machine.
II has been in constant use on Family Sewing, and
.MRs s. V. YArrrs.
''HITpcr's Ferry"
June %, ls6o-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

LAYING OF CORNER SToNE.-The corner
stone of. the new Baptist Church, to be
erected in Winchester, will be laid on the 18th
Of the present month, by Hiram Lodge, No.
81, a. F. & NJ. assisted by visiting Lodges
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BRIDGE.-Wc learn
from the Register of Saturday that heavy
storm OF wind aud rain passed over that town
on Wednesday afternoon from the effects of
which the new bridge across the Potomac,
which had advanced about 140 feet, gave way
and was precipitated into the river. No
blame is attached to any one, and at meeting
of the Bridge Company on Thursday they
decided that Mr.. Cotrell, the contractor,
SHOULD resume work aud all damages would
be made good to him, and we are glad to state
hat the work has again been commenced.
Since the above was IN type Mr.. Cotreli
. .g.ui.aaI ~ the following AN explanation :
z S.-TIra loss OF the new Bridge over the
h7s5 span at this place, WIS caused by the
..-...i,-: "7 az imperfect brace i'll the recess
80; lie Br,jge 1T a5o:: ~ eet from the front
line OF the aJu'meut ~ being Overpowered
~ the u1eG1ia. balance weight imposed upon
t. 1h:s led 80 a -econd and third stranding
s,f braces Gur.ug Toe great shower on the
bridge. which WIS covered with boards l29
feet by % white the men were at dinner
IT wall be resumed AT once As suOu as g cons
p!crueut OF oak braces can be obtained.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

This Company od-rs the following advantages: l.
Itis & National Company, chartered by special
act OF Congress, 1858.
il has paid.uP capital Of 5 1905. a.5. ...E p:
ltottcrs Tow rates o. PrcTiuu, . ..-.s
II furnishes larger insurance than other oonPa-
mics fer the sausc money.
II Is definite and certain in its terms.
1t i Il home company in every lo,ality.
Its policies exempt from attachment.
There are no unnecessary restrictions in the po!
iciel. esd, -
Every poliSy IS Ion-f offoiIabic. .
Policies may he taken which Pay tho insured
their full amount, and return all the PTenrums,
that the insurance costa only the interest the
uual payments .-..-- .-.s
Fglcies may be taken that viii pay to tho Insured.
otter certain number ofycars during iire, an an,
nual income Of onstep III the amount named n the
policy.
No extra ratio is charged fo- risks upon the lives
Of frnalcs.
Itinsures, not to pay dividends policy. holders,
hut at 80 low a tho, dividends viii be inpossi
bic W 49,.
Circulars, Pamphlets. and full particulars given
on application to the Branch Office the Company >
or TO JAY COOKE s CO, Washington. ID. c i.
General : genie for d. C, Va. and W. Va, r
Il. II. BELTZHoOyER. ShcPherdstown, W.
Va, Special Agent for Jefferson County. 20
December J. IS6S-ly. ..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

SALE-The valuable property now occu-
pied by Mr.. Samuel Howell, will be offered
at Public Sale. on Saturday next, July 24th,
by Messrs Walton & Craighill, real estate
agents. See advertisement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

VIRGINIA PAPER CoMPANY.-By an ad
yertiSement in another column it will be seen
that this company located at ualltown, in
this county, will commence the puchase of
straw after the first 81. August, We hope
our farmers will meet this demand il. Z liberal
spirit, as it is new enterprise in the county,
aud should be fostered and every possible en-
couraset3ent given it, Straw, heretofore, has
been regarded as of so little value that many
farmers have contented themselves with get
ting it away from the machine in the most
hurried manner. leaving it to rot, or sun-dry
and blow away. We would now advise
them to stack or rick it carefully, SO that it
may be manufactured for useful purposes
The money they can get for it, will, in many
instances, more than pay for their platter and
[:IoUer seed. which are really the best and most
important fertilizers for the lands Of this
county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20
1850. Spring and Summer. 1860.

ASK the attention of my customers and the pub
tic to the large and well selected stock OF Sprng
and Summer Goods just opened. which shall sell
low the lowest. My stock OF Ladies' Dress
Goods embraces tho following:
STRIPED SERGE,
JAPANESE PRINTED CAMBRIA,
GRAND DUCHESS BLACK ALPACA,
SILK WARP ALPACA,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

would ask the attention of the Ladies of Charles.
town and vicinity to my large stock of Notions and
Whits Goods, consisting in part OF Kid Gloves, no.
siery, Laces, Cambria and Swiss Edging, Ruffling,
Coventry Marscilles, 6 recian Bend Futing, Para
soils, Ribbons, Plain, Barred and Striped Cambria,
Barred ImpCratrice, and many other articles too
numerous TO mention.
Back and White and CoIored Beragc Shnwls,
Shetland Shaw!s, Real Lama Lace ShRwls, BLACK
Cashmere snawls; Table Linen, Wool Table Cow
ers, w hiiG ami Coorcd Honey comb and NlarsclICs
Spreads; also Lalicos. Cottons. Checks and Strpes
at the lowest prices. My stocE OF 49,
Clothing, Hats. e. Gents Furnishing Goods,
consists of the Largest and Best Selected in the
county; also Cloths and Cassimeres. White Linen.
Brown Linen and Ca leo Shirts in great va rictics.
G1- Call and judge for yourselves at
S. a. HAMBURG ER'S
CharlCstown, May II. Cheap Cash Store.
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REAL ESTATE.
! SOMETHING NEW!
ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ANY KIND OF
TO DISPOSE OF,
Fl "a s
NATION &. CRAIGH1EE

WALTON & CRAIGAI6h
MILL sell. at Public Auction, ALL KINDS OF
w PROPERTY, such as Horses, Cattle, House
mold Goods, Furniture, &c. Our terms viii 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 us for sale
will be properly registered, and prompt retur
when sale is made We will attend sales when {
person wishes to dispose OF his entire Stock there
by giving the owner expense whatever
Real Essste sold at public auction. when desired.
Auction SGlcs to take place at our Ware Room,
Cbarlestown !. ~ ALTON & CRAIGHIL
Agents for the Sale OF Real Estate
And Personal Property,
J. D. Po7TEnErELp, Auct'r.
February %, 1869.
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Rich Wood Earsaa

TOR SALE.
TIME farm known ''SHENSTON," lying on the
j Winchester 4 Potomac Railroad. mite from
Summit Point, p from Cameron's Depot, and y
from CharlestOvSil, in Jefferson county, West Nir
GINA, is offered for sale. The farm contains
2t9 ACRES. 8 ROOFS AND 80 POLES,
of the best LIMESTONE LAND. The Improve
N euts consist of large cemnsdious and
RICK ID Ell LIN @,
TENANT HOUSE, and swITzER BARN, with
sufficient SlablIuE Enrty head of horses COSS-
HOUSE, SMOKE-ROCSE- Sc; Two suod WELLS
of Superior water-one in the yard-Cisteru at the
door abundance of Stock Water on the harm.
- IA q r @ IA "a r a,
consisting of superior Winter Apples, and q sue
variety 81 Cherries, Peaches. Pears, &c,
A further description Of this we'll known PrCTer-
ty il deemed unnecessary For terms, &c, aPP!i-
cation, by letter or otherwise, may be made 70
THOMAS LOCK,
Summit Point, Jefferson county. W. Va,
Or }. NJ. FOREMAN.
JoncsbUrE, Montgomery county Mo
February 2, lS6q-tf.
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TEMp1EroN's oprRErrA.-Up to the hour


TEMpLEToN's OPERETTA.- to the hour
of going to press we have not had the plea
sure of witnessing the performances of this
troupe, but from the notices we have seen in
our valley exchanges, We arc convinced that
it is one of real merit. It exhibited at Lee
Hall last evening, and will repeat its perform
ance this Tuesday evening. The Winches-
ter Ne'cs gives it the following notice:
Templeton's Operetta troupe have been per-
forming at the Court House hall during the
present week. The troupe, composed of a
number of really fine drti.tes, have PLAYED to
crowded houses, and nightly been the recip-
tents of rounds of applause. The Misses
Vane-Alice and Isabel-haFe particularly
recommended themselves to their listeners, as
gifted both in song and the drama In the
"Stranger," the "Fated Coquette, ""Canile;"
the "Little Treasure" and other pieces, these
ladies, sustained ably BY the remainder of the
company, have merited the many high en-
comiums showered upon them Little May
Templetop, child only four years of age, has
come in for goodly share of the plaudits
bestowed by the people.
We commend this company and their per-
formance to those desiring to spend an even>
ing pleasantly. If fond of eloquent song
and versatile acting they should visit Mr.
Templetons Operetta. The performances are
classic and chaste, and the most tastidious may
attend. The best order is preserved, and ia
ken altogether the Templeton troupe have
given the most recherche entertainments we
have ever known given in our midst by a
travelling company. The artistes all belong
to the South, and as their performances are
entirely suited to the taste Of our amusement
loving people, we are sure they will receive d
hearty welcome and liberal patronage tSher-
ever they wander in our Sunny Land.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-07-20

friend OF the
BROAD WAY HOU s E..
In what way it is that he is doing business,
toll but if you will call at his store you will
find one of the grandest displays of the most beau
tifu.
Ladies' Hats and Bonnet5 Of every style and shape
from ten cents to one dollar; Ladies, Misses ana
ChiIdren's Caters and Shoes from 10 cents So;
Mems and Boys Caters, Boots and Shoes from SOC
to So; Hats of every style one can well think OF
from 25c to ~ Hoop Skira Of various styles from
30 to soc the best Skirt made tBradlys) from
81 to Il: Chilircns and Ladies' Ba lmoral Skir's
80 to Csc Floor and Table Oil Claths, Carpets and
Mating. rel, cheap; Fancy Soaps and Notions of
every kind any one can possibly conceive of, for
mere song; Lamps, Chimneys and Oil Of the very
best quality; few SETS of four pieces each, band
come Gessware-Sugar and Butter Dish, Spoon
Holder and Cream Mug-UsTy nice and chap; fine
lot of Fancy Jewery of various styles and quality
-usry 6hrGp; Brown and BIeacned Cortons of all
grades and best brands; Plain and Fancy Prints
and Dress Goods of ,various styles and quality
Uery fine and chap; White Goods of every variety
and quality; Kid Gloves and Honatnn Lace Collars
at astUnishingly low prices; White Pique and Plaid
Pique for dresses-UeTy nice; fine lot of handsome
Cassimercs and Cottonades for Cents wear-uey
nice and cheap.
Call and examine for yourselves before you make
your purchases, and compare goods and prices.
June |, 1869. w. l.. HEDGES, Agt-
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DRAKES, Hostetters. Csnnon's Morning Star,
IL Bakers, Hooffia nd g, and StOnebrakers Bitters
just received and for sale by W. S. MASON.
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$500 Heward!

NEW GOODS.
AIDES DRESS GOODS of every variety Plain
Il and Striped Musius, Swiss Muslins. White la
comets, Brilliant. Summer Balmorals. Black and
CoIorod AIpacas, White Trimmings and Edgings,
Cotton Hose. Ladies' Gloves. &c, &c.
April 81, 1869. A w. CRAMER.
COLOGNE of our owr manufacture, neatly put
up in S, IL and 10 OF bottles. the rate of s
pint. AISQUlTH & WASHINGTON.
PRESERVING Kettles, Refrigerators, Water
i CouIcrs and Rain Water Filters. for sale BY
Iulv IL McCURDY DUKE.
u july 20 McCURDY & DUKE.
CARRIAGE and Wagon Fellows, Hubs, Spokes
~ and Shafts, for sale by
July 20. McCURDf DUKE.
u July 6. JAS LAW HooFF.