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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

WEST VA. HIsroaIcAL SoCIETY.-Net,
ing Of tie Fou"ders.-A meeting OF the
founders of the West Virginia Historical
Society, called by order of the Committee On
founders in pursuance of a resolution of the
last meeting, was held in Grafton, Taylor CO.,
on Thursday, December Goth. 1863, aud the
following gentlemen were elected permanent
officers of the Society Thomas IL. Logan,
Pres. David ii. Strother, LIST Vice Pres /;
G. D. Camden, Cd Vice Pres; w. K. Pea,
dleton, Sd Vice Pres. Lewis Ruffncr, 18th
Vice Pres Joel McPhcrson, 9th Vice Pres;
S. G. Stevens, Cor. Sec. JOHN j. Brown,
Rec. Sec Chester D. Hubbard, Treas; Jno,
J. Stevenson, Curator.
Our much esteemed townsman, VIM. II.
Travers, Esq, was elected member of the
Society.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

A BAHK In CHAELEsTowN A scheme is
on foot among some Of our men Of means and
enterprise to establish in our midst Banking
in :titution. 1t proposed to obtain subscrip
TONS TO the amount of not less than Fifty
Thousand Dollars. Shares are to he S25 each
-rnyable weekly at 80 cents per share.
1t is a feasible plan. and from the mann er
in which some Of our Lest citizens have taken
hold of the matter we conclude the success of
tie proposition is fnregonc conclusion and
Charter will he obtained at an early day Of the
session of the Legislature.
We ard gratif;ed at the prospect.
Free FrcSS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

During this year there will be
six cclipses-four of the sun and two of the
NOON. Of the two herein mentioned, the
first will be a total eclipse of the moon, on
January 10th ana 17th, which will be invisi-
bic in the United States but partially visible at
Greenwich, England. The second will be a
partial eclipse of rho sun, also here invisible,
aud visible only to the regions within thirty
degrees of the South Pole. 1t occurs on Jan
urry @lst. The next eclipse, visible in this
latitude, vii! he partial one Of the moon,
January 6, 1871.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

SooN CoMING.-Dr 4. L. Smith, whose
skill in Dentistry and scientific attaipmcnts in
Photography is we'll known to our people, de-
sires us to state that he expects to be able to
move to our town by the 1st of February.-
He is having constructed building specially
designed for Photograph gallery, and with
new and improved instruments bespeaks in
advance a call from his old friends
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

ABANDoNED-The contractor who was
erecting the bridge over the Potomac river,
at Shepherdstown, has abandoned his work,
and left for other parts. Several Interruptions
occurred during the progress of the work
which were loss 20 the contractor. which it is
supposed discouraged him; hence his throw
ing up and deserving the work We are sor-
ry. for we think the erection of the bridge
much needed necessity Haqerslown Nal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

SuEN. VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
AT an adjourned meeting Of this Society held
in Winchester, on the 81 inst, the committee
appointed to select grounds made report,
and the executive committee WIS instruc ted
to enter into contract for the purchase Of
Capt. John Gla;ze's land, on the Martinsburg
nike. known as the "Fair Ground" This
looks like work, and as we have no such
organization in our county, we wish them
success, and hope by next fall they will hold
FIRST class Fair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
A CARD.

TT is customary to address Card 10 the public
j this one is an exception. MIR. Public and his
wife have nothing to do with this This Card is ad-
dressed oniy to the low lazy, lousy loafcrs. who
steai INV Wood and Coal at night. This is to give
them notice that if they keep stealing coal and
to-wir: q drubbing from club, a peppering from
double barreed gu i, in any part of the carcass
bottom preferred; round from sound re-
volver.
Dated at Harpcr's Ferry, all the year round.
January 4 l57O-3t J. ID. DECAULNE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

IcE.-Until within the last day or two we
have so: had freeze sufficient to I'll our ice
houses. But now, however, we suppose the
ice is abundant. and those having ice-houses.
should improve the opportunity of procuring
"a good supply.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
JEFFERSON INSFIFUTE7
,CHARLEsToWN, VIRGINIA.

TINE next Session viii commence on MONDAY.
4 SEPTEMBER 9th. 1869. and closeon the LAST
FRIDAY IN JUNE, 1870.
Being provided with competent Assistants. every
advantage for thorough course in English, the
Languages, Drawing, Music Piano and Organ,
will be afforded. Particular attention will be- paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play al the
Musical Soirces, whcnihe friends al tho pupils can
have su Opportunity to Judge of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes well as
by'p,ivate lesson.
For Circulars. Terms, & apply to the Princlpal-
August 3, 1869. Mas A. NJ. FORREST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

week or two, Northern capitalists have been
prospecting our town and vicinity, for tho
purpose of procuring a site for paper mill.
We have not learned whether purchase has
been made yet, but hope they vii! l'e able to
procure one of the many eligible sites for such
a manu(lctory in our vicinity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

nTHE SronMs sroRY"-This beautiful
poem which we publish on our first page, is
the production of a highly gifted lady OF this
county. It's bold conception, brilliant imagry,
ease and grace of style, marks the authoress'
NJ one of rare talent and high order of poetical
genius. Her NOVELTIES and political essays,
evidence great versatility of talents, fno
Imagination and strong reasoning powers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

LAND SALEs.-Mr. John Janney sold his
farm, "Ashburn," near FAREWELL Station, in
Loudoun county, containing 6S7 acres, includ-
ing crops. stock, and fixture, to Samuel B.
Henry, of Philadelphia, for S25 ,O00
Mr. George W Janncy. sold farm near
Hamilton, containing I6 acres, to Mr.. Justus
Kuhlman, for 50 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

Brass BAND.-The ladies of Shepherds
town lave just held Fair for the purpose of
raising money to purchase instruments for a
Band in that place. and realized $500
Nearly every Town Of any size in the Valley
has u band. and why cannot Charlestown have
one too. We have always desired to see one
here, aud think if sufficient energy were ex-
ertcd, we might in a short time lave an or
ganization of the kind that we would be proud
Of Who will lead off?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

ELECTLCB Potomac Council, No. 2,
Friends Of Temperance. of Shepherdstown,
have elected the following officers for tie
ensuing term: C 7 Butler. P; w. A Chap
line. a j. II. Spohn. G i. B. Smoo'z S !;
J d. Line. +. S. VIM. Weis. r; O. NJ.
Darlington, G; i. Lee Smith. A. G.; j Right
slime, I. S; NJ. Z. Spohn, o. S Rev. W. G..
Coo Ex p
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to me from the LIST of jan
n uary 1865, to July let, 1869 within that
time will pIea.e come forward without delay and
paw me- must have money to pay my bills that
have made, to enable me to keep at work and they
have been due some months back. To those of my
customers who have paid me regularly, tender my
thanks for their patronage. Times are hard. {
know put il am not paid for my work they will
be n q reat dea harder with me.
January A. 1870. JAMES W. wAGELEY-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

SALE OF PRopERTT.-On Thursday last
the valuable house and lot on the corner of
Main and Samuel streets. belonging to Mrs.
Col. Yates and Miss Rocker, and now in the
occupancy of Mrs Forrest was purchased by
Mr. EsrOm SIfcr, for s4,S0O-Cash or its
equivalent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

THANKs,-Our Devil tenders his thanks
to those patrons who contributed to his trea-
sury on New Years day and requests US to
state to those who paid in promises, that he
may be found at the .Spira Office at any time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
A Standard History by Gen. Lee.
WORK OF NATIONAL AND PERMANENT
VALUE.
Memoirs of the War,
BY GEN. HENRY LEE,
Thoroughly Revised and Annotated by
GEN. ROBERT E. LEE,


One vol. octave. - pages, with new Steel Por-
traits of Gen. Henry Lee, Gen. Robert - Lee,
aud Gen. Nathaniel Greene: beautiful Steel En-
cravings of ''Marion Crossing tho Pedee," and
the 'SIrrender of Corn wallis 20 a Sketch Of the
Lee Homestead in Virginia and i've original
Maps and Plans.
'INHIS admirable history Of the operations of tho
American Armies during the Revolutionary
States lie the standard work the subject of which
II Teats and this edition. revised and corrected
Gen Robert Z. Lee. the disiingT ished con OF the
Author, Ia made doubly interesting and valuable by
a complete BIOGRAPHY HIS FATHER, prepared by
Gen. Lee, from materials never before made use OF
II is n work whose value il permanent, tor IL re-
lates to the foundation Of this great nation and de-
tails a history of which every American citizen 10
proud. While the history is chiefly of operations
al the South, yet considerable space is devoted TO
Northern : oycmcnts and battles. thus giving the
work nGtiOna value.
The historical value nd interest of this excellent
history make il work which will be purchased by
all persons who buy books all. while its thorough
correction and revision by Gen. II f. Lee. and the
addition OF his new biography prepared by him
from private and personal IPnterisis never before
given tn the pubic. give il greatly increased and
peculiar interest The lac that u 70 the oHlU book
now published, even in part from Gen. Lees pen ,
gives it an interest possessed by no other work.
Among the new materials introduced in the BIZ
ography, important letters from President Mad
icon, Gems lafayette, Greene. and Hamilton. Gov.
Rutledge, and Others; letters TO Washington, Mad
most interesting serrs Of leticrs TO his edes soD
Charles Ca rtcr Lee in which his advice and instruc-
ton in regard tU HE studies, reading and gem
eral conduct, fully given
The wo,k is handsomely printed and bound |;
the Steel Engravings and Autographed Maps are
engraved in the mO-t artistic style; and no expense
nor care have been spared in lite preparation to
Ike it worthy al Ike Of lite subject aud its author
The Book is soLD oSLy ny CASvAssIEe AoEHrs.
and with to n good agent in avery county.
- For full particulars AZ TO erms, territory etc.
UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers.
% ISE9-tE 4 Bond St. New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

AccIDENT.-The friends of Mr.. Thomas
johnson will regret to learn that he had a fall
from his porch. a few nights ago, which,
though mot seriously iniuring him has disabled
him sufficiently to confue him 20 the house.
Free Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

SUPPER To b. T. BEALL.-The report of
the proceedings at the Farewell supper given
by prominent citizens to 3. T. Beall, Esq,
on the 7th inst, reached us too late for pub
LEGATION this week, and will be published in
our next issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
EDUgoA AL. !,
oHARLEsTOWN FINALE SEMINARY.

THE Seventh Annual Session of this Institution
Il will upeh on MONDAY THE 18th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER NEXT, at the rooms Of Major Kears-
ley. in Charlestown.
The course of instruction embraces the usual
branches of English education in our schools
including also Latin, French ana Music.
TERMS:
The Primary Class, for each sessiOn.... SIP on
Th: Middle Glass; .....-... 1t 20
The Senior Class, including Latin. -..... 1000
French. .s.................-i s 20
Music. Observation-Disclosures. 20 90
one half in all cases 10 be paid in advance for
each s.ssi1m.
BOARDING will be provided and further rticuIars
made known on application to the subscriber.
ROBERT It. BROWN
CharlestOwn, jefferson county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

BuILDIxG AssocIATIoN.-On Friday last
the Second Annual Meeting Of the Jefferson
county Building Association was held, and
the former Presiden; aud Board of Directors,
reelected The farLrul and efficient Treas
urer, YIN. n. Graf .Iill E,q., was elected
Treasurer and Secretary. The Annual Report
shows the condriy;!. OF the Association to be
brightly favorable. which we are =ratified'to see,
as this organization has beyond doubt cf-
fccted much for the advancement and i'm
provement of our town aud vicinity, and will
DO doubt accomplish great deal inorc in the
) On the same day. previous to the Annual
Mcesing, Srccinl Meeting was held, for the
consideration Of some amendments to the
Constitutions, and among others adopted was
one consolidating the Offices q Secretary and
Treasurer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

New EsTABLIsHMENT.-We learn that
parties from Pennsylvania have rented the old
established Coach Factory of Maj, w. j.
Hawks, in this place, and will open business
ON an extensive scale in April next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

EVILS, and other Brands of Lead, Oils and Var
\ nistes from the smallest to the largest quantity
to which may be added Window Glass OF pretty
much all sizes. There few more articles iu
the store that might be mentioned, such This,
that and the other, but for the time being we will
say no more about it, any wanting to hud out what
IA not enumerated. will come and see for himself.
N b. The subscriber has no connection whatever
with all those that sell goods oT cost or
lees but acts the principle OF living profit and
more. J. NJ OEOADLNE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

TERMS OF SALE.
For the Corn, Bacon, Lard and Hay, a credit of
Four Months will be given the purchaser executing
n negotiable note for the same With two good
durscrs. nyable at the J. ffcrson Savings Bank
For rhe other property credit of Nine Months will
bc given all sumo ovcr Ten Dollars. the pur-
chaser giving note and approved security the notes
t" boar interest from date. but if paid promptly
when due the interest will be RENTED; sums of
Ten Dollars nd under Cash. No property to be c.
moved until settled for.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock.
THOMAS LICKLlDER.
G. d. McGlincv, Auctionecr.
i 4 1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
CORN WANTED.

WISH to purchase ONE HUNDRED BARRELS
l OF GOOD YELLOW CORN, delivered at my
Storehouse in
HARPER'S FERRY.
Tic market price will be paid for 1t either in Salt
Trade or Cash. Any customer paw his dues TO
me with Cora JAMES MCGRAW.
January 4. lSIO-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

GONE BAcK.-We observe from the Mar
tiusburg Valley Star that the citizens of the
v,einity Of HedgcsviIle have gone Lack"
upon the contemplated Railroad 10 run through
Berkeley county. Tie met on the Eth inst,
and adopted the following resolution -
..Tlat as tic len, Gt OF This road to Berkeley
county will be of local character, largely
bencfttiu= the southeastern r"rti"n If the
county, aud especially certain individuals and
firms in tic town of Martin>burg, while it
will he lu: l;.'lc or benefit to the western
aud northwestern r"rrinn Of the county, c'n>
bracing the towns + ucd@c,vilie and Little
Georgetown aud their vicjn!tics, which are
large strengthening communities, We. there's
fore. protest a.aims; tie toTi Of supervisors.
making stock appropriation OF two hundred
Thousand dollars to said railroad. aud will
vote at the coming election i'll accord"r C" with
this protest, believing snch an appropriation
would be unjust and. Unconstitutional. 1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

(1OAL.-The best Piedmont Lump, for general
u purposes, and Lykin's Valley Nut. for ali Base
Burning Although these articles cell better
ON Christmas than the 4th OF July, yet they can
be had I" all the year round at
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
FRESH GARDEN, FLOWER, FRUIT,

Herb, Tree, Shrub and Evergreen Seeds,
uiM directions FIR culture, PTepdm Ly
mail. The most complete and jn-
diciouS assortment an The coum-
try. Agents 'cdnted.
n z SORTS of either for 81 90; prepaid by mail.
20 Also Small Fruits Plants, Bulbs. all the new
Potatoes &C. prepaid BY mail. Tbs Early Rose
Potato, prepaid, for SlOo. Conoyers Colossal As
paragus, So per 100; S25 per 1000, prepaid New
hardy fragrant ever blooming Japan Honeysuckle,
so cts each, prepaid. True Cape Cod Cranberry,
for upland or iowand culture, 90 per 100, pre-
Maid with directions Priced Catalogue TO any ad-
dress gratis a so trade list. Seeds Commission.
b. NJ. W Alison. Old Colony Nurseries and Seed
Warehouse, Plymouth. Mass. Established in ls42.
December 81 1864
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

LII kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE, without
n exception. taken in exchange, and particularly
~ Dec 81. JIM. DECAULNE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
WEEKLY
HoHgE 60 IanSdon,
GENERA h1ERCHANTS
1874 South EutaW ST., Baltimore
sAruapAr, January s. 1869.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given to the tax payers of
IN Grant Township who have not paid their State
nd County Tax for the 1869, that unless said
Tax is paid IT before the 18th day of January.
1870 shall proceed distrain nd sell property to
satisfy the same. All persons not complying with
the above notice may expect TO pay costa.
will be in Cha rlestown, at the Sappington Ho-
tel, every Friday and Saturday.
r.. w. POTTERFIELD,
Sheriff of Jefferson County.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
PUBLIC Els
PUBLIC SALE.
stockF& Farming Utensils,


Seven head of good WORK AND RIDING
HORSESHOE of thtm good BIocd Mares now with
foaI.
Three CoLTs-two of them rising ,hrce years
old, and one of them two yCars old in the Spring.
Twenty three head OF CATTLE-a mong which
five good Mich Cows and very superior
Bull.
Ten head of SHEEP,
Two BROOD SONS, Fifteen Shoats;
One No Road Wagon-ncary new:
Two Farm Ragons, One pair Wood Ladders,
One Wagon Bed, One Cart and Gears,
Que patent Wire Spring Rake,
Ono Wheat Fan,
Ono Wheat Drill with Guano Attachment,
One Sleigh and Bells, One Cutting Box,
Three Barshcar Plows,
Double and Single-ShOvel Flows,
Harrows, Wagon and Plow Gears,
Double and Single Trees,
Forks. Shovels, MattOcks. Hoes, Rakes,
One Log Chain. One Fifth Chain,
One Cross Cut Saw, Axes. Mauls and Wedges.
Cradles aud Moving Scythes.
ROCKAWAY AND HARNESS.
Ten tons of TIMOTHY HAY.
One thousand bushels of CORN,
Ninety acres OF WHEAT IN TIRE GROUND.
One thousand pOuno OF BACON,
One hundred pounds ofLARD.
ALSO,
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

4
SUPERVISORS CoURT.-The new Board of
Supervisors organized on Tuesday last John
d. Stalcy, ESQ, was reelected president of
tbe, Board. Charles II Traynor, Esq, was
elected Clerk of the Board The Board now
consists of John d. Staley, of Shepherd Town
; ship, Ehud Turner, of Chapline Township,
Thomas NJ Shaull, of AverilI Township,
IIezekiah Roderick, of Bolivar Township
Mr.. Hamilton of Grant Township has failed
to qualify as yet, From the Hteyister we
make the following summary
Ordered. that Sarah Ann Bennett (insane)
be confined in the county jail for the present.
Ordered, that Drs r. NJ Marshall and
Stephen L Balch be appointed poOr-house
physicians for enc year from andafter January
LIST. 1870.
Ordered, by the Board that the order passed
the 10Th day of December, 1862 directing a
submission to the people of the county, of the
question of u subscription of s250,O0O to the
extension of the Cumberland V alley Railroad,
be rcsciuded, the Board being satisfied that
further Legislation is required to authorize
such submission.
Ordered. that the county take possession of
the Shepherdstown aud Smitlfield turnpike,
and William G. Butler be appointed road
surveyor from Shepherds.own to Kcarneys-
vile, and DIR. w. o. McCoughtry fiom Kear-
Deysvillo to Smitl,feld.
At an adjourned meeting on Wednesday, it
was ordered that James B. Clipp be appointed
temporary Constable of Grant township.
HARpER's FERRY-"Wallace," the in
tclligent Washington correspondents of the
Richmond DispntcA thus a!ludes to'the future
of Harper's Ferry:
The parties who recently purchased the
Harpcr's Ferry property from the Govern
ment. except Senator Sprague, have deter
mined upon immediate work tn develope the
resources of the place, The New York pur-
chasers will erect extensive rolling mills and
iron works. Another company. principally
composed of residents of this city. have ar
ranged for building paper mills on large
scale Whit uses Mr. Spraguc proposes to
put his property to has not transpired.
We understand that Messrs Sprngue, Van
derbilt and other Northern capitalists will
visit IIarper's Ferry shortly, and have an
nounced their intention of making it the Low
oil of the South
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

YGJILRoR'S Cod Liver Oil and Lime.-The great
w popularity of this safe and efficacious prepa.
ration is lone attributable to Its intrinsic worth
In the cure of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis,
whooping Cough. ScrofuIous Humors, and all Con
sumptive Symptoms, ithas no superior If Cqualied
Let no one neg ect the early symptoms of disease.
when an gent is thus hand that will alleviate all
complaints Of the Chest, Lungs or 1hrost- ne
genuine article for sale by &. E. BELLER.
Hatper's Ferry, Dec. 81