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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
CONGRESS- AND VIRGINIA.

With many Southern people the question
of the admission of Virginia is test question
which they have tacitly agreed to consider as
deciding whether any faith can be placed in
the pledges of Congress. In the House of
Representatives the Bill of Mr.. BiDgham
admitting the State Internationally was passed
last week, but the Senate refused to concur,
and, on the Goth, adopted the amendment of
Senator Edmunds that the members of the
Legislature and other State officers should
take the oath prescribed in the Sd section of
the XIX Article of the Constitution, before
entering upon their duties. The Bill thus
amended was made the order of the day for
Saturday the 22d. at o'clock, P. NJ. Senator
Wiley of West Virginia, voted with his party
for the amendment, thus aiding to defeat the
early and unconditional admission of the
State The PARTY of Sumner seems to be
gaining ground. If the State is rejected, we
look confidently for breach between the Ad-
ministration and Congress, because General
not to see that any party led by extremists
and factionists must sooner or later break
down, and the temper of the Northern press
sufficiently indicates that the people will no
longer sustain the more violent wing of the
Radical party. The misfortune is that the
Southern people will have abandoned all hope
of the Republic before the party ofreDgeance,
war, and disorder, headed by Sumner and
Butler, shall have relaxed its hold. No Pres
ident, under the circumstances, could have
expected from the Southern people more
hearty response to every effort to cement a
truly Federal and harmonious restoration of
the Union, than was accorded General Grant,
when his administration commenced. Vir-
ginia made sncrafces in the interest of Union
greater. perhaps than proper sense of her
own dignity justified She presented new
test question in behalf of the Southern peo'
pie. If the War party now reject her, we
will consider that all hope of Reconstruction
is at end, and advise that the Constitution be
given up. and that Southern craftsmanship
devote itself to forming such alliances as may
best enable the South eventually to secure
her independence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
THE REMOVAL OF THE FEDERAL
CAPITAL,

A short time ago meeting was held in St.
Louis to memoriulize Congress to remove the
Capital to the West. We hail this movement
as the first step toward a recognition of the
fact that the Mississippi has become the seat
Of empire for the Continent, even sooner than
Mr.. Webster predicted. By all means let
the Capital be removed Not State North
of Arkansas but will pledge itself to build, at
its own cost, more convenient and handsomer
public buildings than those at Washington
Why should the representatives from the
Pacific Coast, and those in the interior of the
Continent, and on the shores of the Gulf of
Mexico, be dragged q thousand unnecessary
miles from home to meet in an obscure
provincial town on the Atlantic scaboard
The thing, already unreasonable, is rapidly
becoming absurd. The statesman who can
hear the march of events, and has wisely ac-
eustomed himself to obey the voice of the
inevitable, should at once advocate this change.
Memphis, St. Louis, Kansas City CINCINNATI
any of these locations would answer, the
only prerequisite being that the situation be
in the West, near the heart of the Republic
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
From tho Knoxville Press and Herald. j
The Alabama Tragedy.
Further Particulars Of the KILLING ofMe Tico
I1Hl0wS.

A few days since we gave an account of
the shocking assassination Of Messrs. Gran
vile and William Pillow near Leighton, in
North Alabama. The Nashville Union and
american has since received more full details
from reliable parties residing in the immediate
vicinity who are fully cognizant of the facts,
and whose Statements substantially corrobo-
rate our version of the affair. The details are
enough to sicken the heart aud curdle the
blood of humanity.
On Sunday night, the 9th inst, Captain
Granville A. Pillow, was sitting in his room
about 10 o'clock, reading, when some ono
knocked at his door. He asked who it was,
and the names Of two neighboring boys were
given He arose and opened the door. when
a shotgun was fred the load taking effect in
his mouth and chin, knocking out several of
his teeth, aud one shot passing out behind the
ear. They were buck shot. He staggered
back and fell He then arose and ran to a
neighbours house and told what had hap
pcned. Some of the ncighbOrs were sent for
While exhausted, and in dying condition,
he lay down and soon became unable TO speak,
from the wound in his mouth. In about two
hours, after some Of the ncighbors had Sath>
cred in, the assassins returned in mask and
stood around in the room for some time
And suppusing he was not dying rapidly
enough, they ordered all persons to leave the
room, and then went to the bed and shot him
in the stomach, with the same gun, after de-
hherately throwing down the cover They
then went out and told the men they could
now 90 back. When shot the last time, he
simply groaned and turned over on his face,
and the struggle Of lite was over
ms brother, young man who was staying
with him. was missing, and, could not be
found until Tuesday morning, when he was
found in sink hole, about two miles frc,o
LaGrange. He had been hung, and then
shot six times with a repeater, two ofthe balls
taking effect in the head, and four in tn. body
Either of the four wounds would have heGn
fatal. He was then cut down, LEAVING the
leather strap still around his neck. and
dragged to the sink hole and thrown in
They were nephews of General Pillow, and
were in the Confederate army. They we're
polite and affable gentlemen.
OF course there many coujectures as to
the murderers and the cause of the foul deed,
but nothing definite is known. The COM
lnunity, we learn, seems determined to IN
ravel the mystery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
NOTICE,

A LII perpons Interested will take notice that we
"A will apply to tho Legislature of W est Virginia
at its present sesEon for Special Charter confer
ring on the Shena ndosh Valley Railroad Company
the right to pass through the State Of West viT-
ginin to llarper's Ferry. Fomo other point the
Potomae river in the said State. md comforting on
the Paid Company the privileges in Wet Vir-
ginia that they have in the State of Virginia.
And in the same act will ask that the Board of
Supervisors he empowered In Ike the scnEe of tho
people of Jefrrs"n county, on the questirn Of cub
scription to said Railroad, at Sp0cisl Election.
THOMAS c GREEN
VIM. II. TRAYERS.
Tapu,rr o. ism .,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
N A z RE D.

On the 4th of January. 1870, near Peidmon, bv
Rev. d shosf. Mr.. A. STRoTHER DAVIS. of this
county, to Miss LUJIE, DAUGHTER of Dr. S. O. Black
more, of FauquieT county, Va.
On the 9th inst. at SHADY Oak" the residence
of the brides father. bv the Rev VIM. c. Meredith
JAMES w. FLETCHER IF Rappahannock couu-
tv, to CATHARINE MACKY, eldest daughter of
John Meade. Esq-, OF Frederick county Va.
On the 9Th inst by Rev. VIM. Gorhardt Mr.
GEORGE Fl. ANDERSON to Miss NNETTE TIT
LoW-both OF Martinsburs.
In Hagerstown on the 18TH met. BY Rev. Thos
Sherlock. SAMUEL MARKLE to Miss LIMA GRIM
both of Darkesville, Berkeley county, W Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

ARRESTED AY TELEGRAPu.-On Thurs
day evening last Deputy Sheriff Moxley re-
ceived dispatch from Parkersburg, directing
him to arrest negro man and his wife, GO
ing east on Cincinnati Express. The dis
patch was received just as the train was NOV
ing off, but Mr.. Darby had the train stopped,
and Mr.. Monkey went through in search of
the parties. The man was found in the water
closet, and showed fight when the attempt
made to arrest him. He had but one arm,
but he fought desperately and it required the
assistance of several men before he was taken.
In the excitement of the fight over his arrest,
his wife was forgotten, and the train carried
her on. A dispatch was sent on, and she was
arrested at Weaverton, and brought back on
the next train. They were charged with
stealing 5000, from party in Parkersburg.
About $3.50. was found on the wOmans per-
son. An officer came on here from Parkers-
burg, and returned on the fast line Friday
night, having them in charge. We learn the
negro is house painter, and while at work in
the house of the party from Vshom he stole
The money, he cut through the back of
bureau, and extracted $500 from drawer.
lNelD Era.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

In Louisville, on the 10Th instant, upon
the acquittal of Jacob johnson, a negro, who
was tried for the rape of Mrs. Louisa Hender-
son, the victim fired at him in open court
The ball grazed his head and took off part of
his ear. The affair caused the greatest con-
sternation and excitement
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
NOTICE.

LII pcrsnns will take notice that will ask the
"A Legislature of West Virginia. Mt lite present
sesFion. TO incorporate the Shena ndush Navigation
Company, comforting ON 1t all the rights. pnwrra
and privileges which wer" conferred by the act of
March I'd 1869. [cnspter 3D. on company Of s.rne
name, not organized. THOMAS c, GREEN
january IS. IS1O-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

BU Legal notice has been given of applica>
ton to the Wheeling legislature for charter
for the Loudouu & Hampshire road from the
Hampshire line to the Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
MAGISTRATES NOTICE.

HAVING been importuncd by many pcrsons IN
I remove my Office to mure central position, !
hav" procured she room lately OCCUPIED bv Mr.. ]
Go.dsmith Main street. where al official bust.
mesa will be transacted durin, regular hour-
NATHANIEL MYERS,
Jn-tice OF The Peace.
Charlestown, Lanunry 25. 1870 Ct
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

RS On Saturday evening week the Epis-
copal Church in Murtinsburg took FIRE from
the furnace in tho basement of the building,
and was considerably damaged. The property
is insured in the columbus Home" and the
loss will not fall on the congregation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
TAKE NOTICE.!

4 LII urFcttlcd accounts due TO Benj. F. ReaTI
~ either for job Work. SubPcTi ntiOn nr AdycTtia-
ing, previous to January at. 1870 having bee as
sIguedt9 the undersigned Trustee notice is here
~ given TO all parties knowing thcrselvcs 10
debted, that immediate settlement must he made
aud the business closed up bv tho LIST of February
January IS. 1870 Tru.tce
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
EoG. @aIe.

THE undersigned will sell Mt Private SAILS his
i Valuable HOUSE ASD LOT in CharIestown,
situated on the West end of Main street. and nos;
in the occupancy of Mr.. George Dnol-y.
TIE u WELLING
is a Thrcc-Story Building, (inCluding the Bn~c-
ment,l eligibly located. and has attached to il a
large and productive Garden.
CO. II not sold by the last of February thi. prop
crty vii! be for rent from III" let of April next.
GEORGE w. BOYERS.
January 25, lSTO-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
10, GOO AGENTS WANTED FOR

n - 6rS - 70 q otion
The finest Engravi e hI tho market. AppIy AT
once CRITTEN DEN & MCKINNEY
1908 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
TNIVERSALISM.- STAR IN THE
~ " EST, Cincinnati, O!S is the old established
Western UnivsTsali-t Newspaper. IL gives current
religious and secular n"wa. and n bright and
cheerful home vsitor. Eight largo Pc gee IcRdInH
matter, giving something for every body - No
other paper needed in the family! Scud $3.50, and
get 1t one year. Specimens free. Premiums to new
suiscTibcrs. Clubs wanted. Address WILLIAM.
son CANTWELL. Cincinnati. Ohio,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
One Fat Bees,

and abort 500 pounds of BACON. with many other
articles.
TERMS OF sALE.-The Fat Beef and Bacon
dit OF Eight Months will be given all sums over
Ten Dollars, the purchaser giving note and ap-
proved security, the notes to bear interest from
date, but If paid when due the interest will be
mitted. Sums of Ten D"lRrs and under, CASH
No property to be renewed until settled for.
90 Sale to commence at 10 o'cIock.A. NJ.
r. C BURKHART.
C. D. McGlinsv. AuctiOnesr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
NEW GOODS.

T'HE undersigned have just returned from B,lrf-
more with nice asSortrr6 o. all i,rds Of Mer-
ohandisc, which they Offering Wv low for
Cash. KEAESLEY ( SHEERER
January 25, 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

George D. Prentice, of the Louisville
Courier journal, died on Saturday morning
last at o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
COMMOH SENSEMl

NTASTED-AGENTs, $3.50 ger month. to sell
w the only G:rnuiur Improved G q NJ NJ q ~
ENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Price
only $ IS. Great induce mcnisto Agents This ia
the must popular Sewing Machine Of the day
Inukcs the frInuIs =" Elastic Lick Stitch"-will de-
any kind Of work that be done any nh-
chine 100, 400 sold md the dc mand Htiy iu
Crca riug. Now il the IiInr to tEk Agency,
S end sIr circulars C. B'waTc "f infrirFrTs Al
d Tcss SECOMR d CO, Boston, Mass; Pittsburgh
Pa or ST. Louis. Mo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
FREE TO ALI! WORTH HALF A D0LLAI!

A ELEsASr PREsESr TO Alt. We will
~ cnclose FIFTY CENTS to any one who can
truly saw. il ia Mt worsh what state. Send Jog
il. sEHrlOsc Two Blue Stamps. Address
BLISS BROIUERS Co,
Drawer hI5T Boston
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

X IT--KNIT--KSIT.-AG WANT
N I'D everywhere to sell the AMERICAN KNIT
TING ~ CHlSE. the only practical Family Knit
lns nlachIne ever invented Price S25. Will knit
2OLOD stitches per minute Address AMERICAN
KNITTING MACHINE CO., Boston, aIsfs. or St.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
SOLD BY ALL GROCERS.
g g q 9 g 9 g 2 =

TO THE wOEEfSG CLASS.-We are nov pre-
r,Ted 20 tIrpf.b All clsss,s ut,h constant employ
iuet at nOIne hole Of the tirue or tOr the spare
moments. Eusin,s new light ard pr htshIe. Fer
son. Of either sex easily from zoe. TO SO per
evening, and a pr"portionsl sum by deyotiDg their
" hole time TO tie busnISs. Boys ard giTls earn
nearly az much az Incn. That ali who sec the no
tce NAV send their address, and test the tusinchss
W. AXE this unparalleled offer: To such AZ arc
not we'll satEfied. We will Eend TO pay Tor ih|
troubie of writing Full particulars, a valuable
sample ~ hirh will do 10 commence Work on, and n
eoy Of The PsPEe' Library ConpaHiO51-one Of tho
Ia rest nd best family newspapers pnbiIsbed-Al
sent tree by mail. Reader, il you Eart permanent,
aToftsble work, address L. C. ALLEN & CO., Az
GUsTA, MAIZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.
kXEcUrRI1 SALE
FINE ART COLLECTION
OF THOMAS THOMPSON, ESQ.

By II II LEEDS & MINER, Auetioncers. Art Gal
leries Si7 Br0adwAy. n Y, ca.lnlneneing Feb
ruary I, anG continuing day and evening
until cold
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

G. ID. McGlinsv Auctioneer.
January IS, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

INR WHITTIER, . wyIie ST., Pittsburgh. Pa.
J Of Upion-u-iIe reputation. treats all VeneteAl
disea SEES: also seminal weakness, iInpOtency. &c
the result Of s-Ifsbuse- send Etamps for sealed
case. COasuiL-I.o4 free,
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DsYCHoMASCY. FASCINATION OR SOUL
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er TO fascinate either sex, any animal at will
MesmerIsin, Spiritualism, Hundreds of other cu
rIous experiments. il can be obtained by Ending
address, with postage, to 7. w EVANS & CO.
No IL South Eighth Street, Philadelphia
January II, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

ofthe eolored people since 1860 of $3.50
This falling off in their numbers had to be
met by a corresponding addition to the num-
Der of whites; SO that the true increase of
the white population of the State since its
formation is 122, 123."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25
AMATEUR CULTIY4T0R'S GUIDE
1870.

'.'HE nrst. cheapest aud most richly ILLusTHArED
I MOSrHLY MA0AztNE FoR CMLDREN. 81 so n
year in advance. Sample number 10 cents Sub
scribe Now and get hf last number Of 1863 FHzss
Address JOHN l.. SBOREY,
10 Washington ST, Roaton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

On TINS SUBJECT the Governor says:
according to the report of the Auditor in
4ooo' there were in that year 81 ,249 less of
People than there we've in 1860 in the counties
% "h'Gh the State is now composed. 1t is
, TSileVe1 to have been about the same in 1861.
The whole number of inhabitants in 1861
was 3l9, lS5; in 1869 according to the Audi.
tors report it was 461.75S showing an in.
crease in four years of 11G.573 or %, 143 per-
year. But even this does not show the actual
accession to the white population the Audi.
tors report shows a decrease in the number
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

TIC StaIe militia he reports as IN DIS
organized condition. The enrallment of those
liable for militia duty has not been attended
to by the assessors. lie estimates the entire
militia strength of the State at O.OOO; while
those subject to duty, according to law. in
time of peace is set down at 10000 The
law claims military service Of every male cit
izen of the State between the ages of eighteen
and forty five, except a certain class exempt
in time of peace.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-25

TYlnIS collection Is tLe ruo4i extensive AID v.ls.bI
L ever owned IN the United States vALpED
AsoOr SSuO,oOO Comprising nearly two thousand
Pictures from Celebrated Eu9pean atists. froln the
tom century To the present time, (inclIdins many
originals OF great value also Paintings from cele-
brated Amer iren N artists
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-22
HOnOrS to Gen. Lee.

The honors paid to the memory OF
Gen. Lee have been most impressive
and universal throughout the South.
Even at the North his greatness and
noble qualities of heart are acknOwl-
edged and his death generally regretted.
Here, in our little city, the business
houses-with two shameful exceptions
were closed on the 18th inst, in res
pcct to the deceased, and Il large meet
ing of citizens assembled in the Public
Square to manifest their sorrow for the
sad dispensation. Addresses were made
and resolutions adopted expressive of
the great grief felt by our people.
Thursday evening previous, theyoung
men had arranged to give a party, but
on hearing the sad tidings from Lex
ington they postponed their pleasure,
feeling it due to the great man whose
death had envcloped every household
in sadness ard gloom.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-22
Il TOrDill system.

sometimes, without any aSsiynablc cause,
the physical strength and animal spirits
give way, and a strange torpOr falls alike on
the body and intellect. There is little or no
pain perhaps but the natural Vigor and
elasticity of the nervous and muscular SyS-
tenn seems to have Departed and an indif-
ference to the pleasures of life, and even of
its grave responsibilities, takes the place of
that earnest interest in both which charac-
teriZes every well balanced mind when in q
healthy condition.
This state of partial collapse is often the
prelnOnitOry SyptOm of some serious lnala-
dy. 1t indicates Enthusiastically that tho vi
tai powers are lanSuishrS and need Il slim
ulant. IN such cases the effect of Il few
doses of HOStettcr'S Stomach littcrS is Won
dertully beneficial. The great tonic wakes
up tho system from its browse. The Sccrc-
tiOnS and the circulation receive a now inn
petus. The relaxed nerves recover their
elasticity under the operation of the specific,
like the slackened strength of Il musical in
strunent in the process oftuning. Lcthargy
and debility are replaced by energy and
vigor, the spirits rise, and life that almost
seemed a burden while the season of deprcs-
sion lasted, becomes once more enjoyable.
That such IL radical change should be pro-
duced by remedy entirely devoid of the
powerful a}kalodS and minerals so extern
sively used i'll modern practice, may seem
incredible to those who pin their faith on the
medicinal efficacy of active pOiSOnS, but if
these skeptics will take the trouble to en-
quire of those who have tested the corrective
and Alternative virtues of the BittcrS under
tho circumstances described, they viii find
the statement to be true.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-22
Trenton.

Business in Trenton is unusually dull.
The merchants, not without real cause,
are complaining at the back wardness of
the planters in sending liz cotton to
meet, in part at least, the Spring and
Summer advances made to the planter
by the merchant Our planting friends
must not forget their obligations to the
men who helped them in times of need.
Then, the planter was hard pushed,
and the merchant came to his relief.
Now, the merchant has his paper to
meet, and the planter should at once
come to his rescue. Commercial reel
procity and commercial honor are alb
sOlutely essential to agricultural pros
pcrity. We are persuaded that our
Trenton friends will find their custom
crs coming up all right pretty soon.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-22
River Items.

Capt. JOS. Walker, Il very popular
Ouachita pilot, has entered the Rose
Franks, as an independent packet, in
the Ouachita trade. Capt Carlton has
obtained the Garry Owen, also to be
placed in the Ouachita.
The Lightwooh, we are informed, has
been Withdrawn permanently from the
upper Ouachita, which leaves the Econ
omiSt as the only connecting" boat in the
river.
The river continues to fall. The low
errivcr boats stopat Columbia. Frcights
arc at card and u half rates; cotton 81. 80
per bale. I'D e Esfs
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1870-10-22
Divine Service

Will he held in Monroe, Sunday, Oct.
2s, mt the Union Church; Rev. d. F.
Alexander at II A. NJ; Rev. G. F.
Evans at 7 p. NJ.
In Trenton, Sunday, Oct. 23, Rev. c.
F.. Evans at II A. NJ; Rev. b. +. Alex
antlcr at II. NJ.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference for
this year will be held ut IOgtoWn, Sat
urday and Sunday, October 18th and
Both. The official members are request
ell to be in attendance.