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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
WEST VIRGINIA.

We had expected to give a full report of
the proceedings of the. Legislature for the
mast week, but from some cause unknown to
us, we have not received our Wheeling mail,
which leaves us in a dilema. From our other
exchanges we give small synopsis =
In the Senate, on motion of Mr.. Hartman,
ten dollars worth Of postage stamps were voted
to each member.
In the Senate, Mr. Koonce introduced
petition to incorporate the Shenandoah Bridge
Company. The bill passed on the 22nd.
: In the Senate, Mr.. Kooncc offered the fol-
lowing resolution
That the committee on the judiciary be re-
ouested to take into consideration the proprie-
ty applying, the provisions as chapter l0l. of
the Code of West Virginia, to proceedings
before Justices.
The House refused to vote each member
ten dollars worth Of postage stamps.
In the House Mr.. Beltzhoover offered the
following resolutions
Directing the Judiciary committee to in
quire into the cxpediency of amending the
Chapter in the Code in relation to Limitation
in suits.
Directing the Judiciary committee to in
quire into the expectancy of so amending the
law QepOeltS 40 ~ eIho"
them TO deposit the State funds in any rsgu-
larly chartered State bank.
Directing the Judiciary committee to in
quire into the expediency of amending certain
portions of the code.
The Teachers Test oath was repealed in
the House. Mr.. Wheat, of Morgan, was the
only member who voted against it.
Mr.. Bowyer in the House reported a bill
for the modification of the registry law. which
is electing the registrars by the people, the
Supervisors to act as registrars in the mean
time, also to register all who take the test
oath.
On Wednesday in the Senate, Senate Bill
No was taken up. This is a bill exempting
Edward E. Cook, from the provisions of Sec
ton Chapter 119, of the Code. 1t was read
, a second time for amendment.
Mr.. Kooncc moved that the rules be sus>
| pended and that the bill be engrossed TOR a
third reading. Agreed to.
| Mr.. Koonce moved that the bill be read a
third time and put upon its passage. Agreed
to and the bill passed.
We have heard rumor that the House bill
for the repeal of the Teachers Test Oath has
passed the Senate, but cannot vouch for its
accuracy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

BG- 1t appears that the President has re-
solved that General Terry, military command
er in Georgia, shall be sustained in counting
ont those members of the Georgia Legislature
elected in disregard of disabilities of the four
teenth amendment, on the ground that such
elections, being Unconstitutional, are void !;
and that, therefore, the opponents Of such
members, though receiving only minority
of the popular vote, are legally elected
Under this rule, accordingly, we may expect
that very soon the Georgia Legislature will be
regulated and that the fifteenth amendment
will next be ratified.
Rs7- Both Ohio and Iowa have completed
their ratification of the fifteenth amendment
to the Constitution. This makes twenty seven
States, if New York be counted, which have
ratified, leaving but one more necessary to
consummate suffrage "without regard to color"
throughout the United States Nebraska,
Georgia and Texas are yet in reserve to fill
the measure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
Hon. a. Fl. Stephens.

We have seen (says the Macon Telegraph
letter from this gentleman. dated Crawfords-
Vile, 18th instant, in which the writer says
81 am now little better than have been
Il am able to sit up, read and write little !;
but I cannot walk or even stand without as
sistance.
"Pleasc accept my thanks for the interest
you manifest in my well being, both physical
and spiritual. BE assured l am perfectly re-
sigued to the will of God in all my Affections
I endeavor with the patience Of Job, to
benr whatever awaits me under His dispensa
ton and with full faith in His mercy,
through the atoning mediation of the Re-
dcemer; and also further, with firm belief
that call things work together for the good of
those who love God" and put their trust in
Him
"a leading object with me for years. in
deed from early youth. has been so to live
so to conduct myself in all things-so to dis
charge, by the assistance of Divine grace, all
the duties of this probationary term-as to be
ready to leave this sphere of existence for
another, brighter, and better one, when
ever the the summons for my departure may
come. This world, however much may have
been engaged in its active scenes during my
day, has never had any real attractions for me.
[ have, it is true, taken deep Interest," in them,
but at ell times moro from a sense of duty
than from any other consideration.
81 now feel deep interest in what is go>
ing on in our state, and in reply to your in
quiry on this subject, all that can say is, that
If utter no word to the public, and take no
part even feeble as am, it is only because I
do not sec that anything 1 could say or do
could possibly effect any good God, in his
infinite mercy, only knows what is to become
of this country and its institutions.
''I can say no more now except to repeat
nv thanks for your letter, and return to you
nv best wishes now and forever.
Yours truly.
"AIESANDER II. STEPHENS"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
Berkeley County.

From the Ne,c Era we take the following:-
Mrs Westphal, proprietress of the Valley
House, was robbed of some $40. Saturday
night. The thief entered the house and stole
the money during Mrs. VS. temporary abb
sence.
A little child of Mr. Monkeys was
severely burned about the face, Sunday morn
ing last. 1t had gotten hold of match
which ignited and set fire to its apron.
A petition is being circulated and nus
merously signed by our citizens, to be presented
to the Legislature, asking for the location at
this place of the proposed new State Normal
School
A petition is being circulated and nu>
merously signed by our citizens, asking tho
Legislature to pass special act allowing the
employment of German teacher in one of
our PUBLIC Schools.
- The protracted meeting at the Southern
Under the powerful, logical and convincing
sermons of the Rev. Dr. Rosser, deep feeling
of conviction has been awakened in the minds
of the people who nightly crowd to hear him.
A number have protested religion, and pen
itents still seeking.
The Star has the following -
- II. NJ. Cage, Esq, of this town has been
again appointed assistant clerk of the West
Virginia Senate.
- Mr.. Scott Vanmetre Killed wild turkey,
on Friday last, near Darkesville, which
weighed nineteen pounds, and its beard
measured ten inches.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
of Brevet Major General
LOUIS V. CAZIARC,
Aide.de Camp,
THE NEW RAILROAD.

Another railroad meeting has been held in
Martinsburg. The Era says
son Saturday last, large and interesting
meeting of the citizens of our county was
held in the Court House, in relation to the
railroad to be constructed from Powell's Bend
through Martinsburg to Winchester"
From this our Page Valley friends will
perceive that they are, as usual. entirely ig>
nored, and that every movement on the part
of the northern reuters aims only at a road to
Winchester. leaving the Page Valley entirely
in the back ground, and making the Cum
berland Valley Railroad mere tributary to
the Baltimore and Ohio. Again, the Era
says:
The books we're opened on subscription
and quite large number came forward and
subscribed. but the amounts were SO small
that the sum total was not as much as was
anticipated. IF we wish TO secure the road
our people will have to do better A large
and wealthy county like ours ought to be, and
is. able to construct the road without foreign
aid. yet we are only asked for half the amount,
aud if we don't furnish it, we don't deserve
to have it, and the probabilities are we will
not get it"
Very truthful, Mr.. Era, "the probabilities"
are indeed that you twill not get it." The
people Of Berkeley do not care TO subscribe
to a road that will never be built. Wait till
Jefferson comes in with her quarter of
million
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
VIRGINIA ADMITTED.

The, House of Representatives, on Monday
last. passed the Senate bill given IN our last
issue, and Virginia was once more admitted
into the sisterhood of States
Governor Walker was on Thursday inaug-
urated Governor of Virginia, by virtue of his
election by the people on the 9th day of July,
1869. The Inauguration took place private
siy in the Governors room at the capitol, the
ONLY persons present being himself, Judge
Willoughby, of the Court of Appeals, (by
whom tho oath was administered,) and Col.
Owens. the Governors aid. The oaths taken
were that prescribed by the fourteenth amend
ment, the anti duelling oath, and the oath
usually taken by State officers.
His first act was to issue his Proclamation
{ convening the Legislature at the capitol, in
2Richmond, on the 9Th of February next.
a dispatch from Richmond, dated Thurs
day says :-"Gen. Candy to day, issued an or
der that all military commissions acting under
the reconstruction laws, cease. and all citizen
prisoners be turned over to the State courts;
4. that all citizen prisoners undergoing the sem
tence a military commission shall serve out
such senteuc unless released by United
States court, and that all civil officers APP
pointed under the provisional government
shall vacate when their successors are elected
or appointed under the new constitution
John L. Marye, jr., of Fredericksburg, was
to day appointed Lieutenant Governor by
Governor Walker to fill the vacancy oc-
g T. . H.
Senate"
General Candy issued the following final Or
der on Friday relinquishipg control of civil
affairs in Virginia
Whereas the State of Virginia having been
declared by law to be entitled to representa-
ton in the Congress OF the United States, and
Senators and Representatives thcrefrom hay-
ing been admitted and having taken the oath
prescribed by law Now, therefore, in con-
formity with the provisions of the 9Th section
of the law of March 2, 1867, all authority
conferred upon the commander of the First
Military District by the above cited law of
March 2. 1867, and the laws supplementary
thereto and amcndatory thereof, commonly
known as the Reconstruction laws, in relation
to the civil administration in said State, is
hereby rcmitted to the appropriate civil au-
thorities of TIE State of Virginia, as provided
for by the Constitution adopted by the people
thereof and approved by the Congress of the
United States.
BY command of Brevet Major General
Candy. LOUIS V. CAzIARC,
Aide-de Camp,
Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch, calls attention to sug'
gestion of Mr. Farnsworth's, concerning the
act for the readmission of Virginia to repre-
sentation; which is worthy of consideration
namely, that as all officers are required to
take the oath within thirty days after the pas,
sage of the act, none elected after the expira-
ton of thirty days, will have to take it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
THE AXE AT WORK.

Last fall only one School Commissioner was
voted for in this Township-E. 3 Haines.-
Nathaniel Myers and r. c. Johnston, who
had been appointed School Commissioners
prior thereto, held over, and with E.. Il.
Haines, have constituted the Board up to this
time. But the Superintendent elected last
fall, G. G. Baker, has removed Messrs. Myers
and Johnston, and appointed il their stead,
Gideon Leisenring and William Simpson, who
have qualified, and the Board now consists of
Messrs. Haines, Leisenring and Simpson
1t is rumored that these changes have been
made because the old Board had removed
Jacob Leisenring as School Teacher at Fleet
wood, and appointed Mr. Molten in his place.
1t Is supposed that Jacob Leisenripg will be
re'nStated by the Board as now constituted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
Death of George D. Prentice.

In our last issue we made brief notice of
tho death of this celebrated journalists
From the Richmond Enquirer Of last week We
take the following:-
George D. Prentice, the poet, the wit and
the great journalist is dead. 1t would have
been, perhaps. better for his fame had he died
ere the Louisville Journal, which his genius
when in its noon tide spcndor made the great
Wing organ Of the West, had lost its identity
by a union with less notable newspaper
before, in fact his brilliant intellect had be-
come beclouded or his wit, once as whitening
as the Simeon, or as cutting as a Toledo blade,
had, lost its wontcd power. But he has gone,
and it will be long before another as gifted as
he was will appear in the arena Of journalism.
His brethren of the press will remember him
as he appeared in the memorable days of al
and AS, and not as George D. Prentice Of the
last decade.
Mr.. Prentice ives native of Connecticut,
and was born in Preston in 1904. He was
graduate in 1928 at Brown University, aud
resided tor n time in Hartford, where he was
associated with Whittier in the conduct of
literary weekly. In 1881 he removed to
Louisville. where he has ever since resided.
As journalist he was brilliant, easy rapid,
but unsparing and reckless in controversy
He was personally very intrepid. As poet
he was distinguished by great sparkle aud
tenderness, and some Of his verses have been
embodied in the selections of the best English
poetry Of tho ago. OF these perhaps The
Closing Year is his best performance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICES
LET Common sense Decide.

What is the rational mode of procedure in cases
ofgcnerai debility and nervous prostratiOn! Does
not reason tell us that judicous stimulation is
quired. To resort to violent purgaton in such a
case is absurd it would be to bleed starving
man. Yet it is done every day. Yea, this stupid
and unphilosQpiIical practice ID continued in the
teeth OF the great fact that physical Weakness with
all the ncrvous dstuT Dances that accompany il, is
more certainly and rapidly relieved by ll0scter's
Stomach Bters than by any other medicine at pre-
known is true that general debility is often
attended with torpidity or regularity of the bow
els, and that this symptom must not be overlooked.
But while the discharge of the waste matter OF the
system is expedited regulated, its risOr must BE
recruited The Bittcrs do both They combine
apcricnt aud ambitious properties, with cxtraordi-
nary tonic power. Even while removing Obstruc-
tiUus from the bowels, they tone and invigOrate
those organs. Through the stomach, upon which
the great vegetable specific directly it gives
healthy and permanent impetus to every esteC bled
function. Digestion is facilitated, the -ialtcring
circulation regulated, the blood reinforced with
ession OF the aIimentary principle the nerves
braced, and all the dormant powers OF che systcm
reused into healthy action; not systematically.
would be the case ifa mere stimulaut were admin
istercd, Lut for a continuance. il ia in this way
that such extraordinary changes wrought in the
condition OF the feeble, emacated and nervous
invalids by the of this wonderful corrective,
alternative and tenic. Let common sense decide
between such preparation and prostr"ting
thartic supplement ted by poisonous ostringcnt like
strychnine or quinia.
January T., 1910.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
~ We End the following in the issue

~ We End the following in the issue
Of the New York Herald of the Goth ::
"Wo anticipate a new Southern balance
of power. How it is to take shape We have
seen in the new departure of the old line Dem
ocrats of Virginia. They accept the new or
der of things, they fraternize with and culti-
vate the negro vote; and the same policy gen
orally adopted by the Southern planters and
land owners will give them, as opponents of
the domiuent party, the balance of power,
even in the elections for the next Congress,
in every Southern State from Virginia to
Texas. This foothold gained, this new South
ern party will be able, as the new Southern
balance of power, to dictate its candidate aud
its policy to the National Democratic Con-
vention."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
NJ A Il RE d.

At Harper's Ferry. on the 5th ult.. by Rev. J. a.
McFaden. JAMES ANDERSON and MARY JANE
NIERRETT-bo of this county.
On the 9th ult., the Bridge at Harper's Ferry.
by Rev. J. A. McFatlen, JAMES WATSON and
MARY MOWRY-both of Shena ndoah county. Va.
At the same time and place, by the same HENRY
BOwMANsnd ANNE F HoLMES-both of shen-
andosh county, Va.
A. the same time and place. by the WILL
OF Clarke county, Va.
In Winchester on the 26th nit. by Rev DR.. Fin.
ley. Mr.. GEO. w. STRIKER aud Miss ELIZA
JANE. daughter of Rev. C. W. Anderson. Of that
place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

G1 The subject of making the Internal
heVenue bureau separate and distinct de-
Partment OF the Government, is likely to come
before Congress in shert time. It will be
remembered that the late Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, Mr.. Rollins, had recon.
mendation to this effect in the last report he
made, and that the Ways and Means Com,
mittee, at the last session of Congress, framed
a bill organizing a revenue Office entirely dis
tinct from the Treasury Department. The
proposition meets with the approval of the
President, who, it will be remembered, made
it the subject of u paragraph in his message.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

WASHINGTON. JANUARY 80. 1S7O.-Yes.
terday Prince Arthur delivered to Mrs Thorn
ton beautiful bracelet, present from the
Queen. 1t is of massive gold, with horse
shoe formed ofturquoise. with large diamond
in the centre, and smaller ones on each side
Mr.. Thornton received beautiful miniature
portrait of the Prince-also present from
the Queen-set in splendid frame, at the
bottom Of which is written The Right
Honorable Edward Thornton. C. B. From
Victoria, 1870" The whole contained in a
rich morocco case.
The Prince left for New York this morning
at s o'clock
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
VALLEY ITEMS.

From our Valley exchanges We cory the
following items =
= The meeting in the NJ. E. Church South,
at Winchester, has lasted through four weeks
and has resulted so far in nearly forty CONVEX
sions.
On Monday evening, 18th instant, an
old man by the name of Stearns, I3 years of
ace. was arrested near Middletown. Frederick
county, on the charge of horse stealing.
On Tuesday last. at Linden, Warren
county. a man Banied Jennings shst and fatally
wounded Mr.. w T. Kerrick, without AIRY.
proyocation whatever. Jennings made his
escape, and has not yet been arrested.
"A few days since, colored man engaged
at Buffalo Gap, Augusta county, in telling
timber. was killed by the falling of tree upon
him. He had cutone tree which lodged upon
another. and when he cut the one upon which
it had lodged, in starting to run away. he stum-
bled and fell, and one of the trees fell upon
his head, killing him instantly.
But four veterans of the war of 1912,
Who were members of Capt. Michael Covle's
company, of Winchester Light Infantry Blues
are LIKING, viz Henry Young, aged rs;
Jacob Lauck, Frederick Auliek and John NJ.
Magson, aged 10. 1t is supposed that Messrs
Lauck and Anllck are as lar advanced IN
years Cor perhaps little Older) than Mr..
Young.
Mrs. Catherine Fuldwiler, living in
Dutch Hollow in Augusta county, was 101
yaars of age. on the Ist day of last month,
having been born January the 1st, l769.-
Notwithstanding her extreme age, she walks,
talks, secs, aud hears well still, and is yet
quite good. looking woman. 1t is. also. re-
markabls that she has, throughout her long
life, lived where she was born.
An old gentleman, named George White,
in attempting to cross the Railroad bridge, in
the eastern portion of this place, on Monday
night last, which was very dark night, fell
from the parapet to the ground beneath. bruis-
ing & decorating his head severely and break
ing his right leg. He was found by Mr.. Err
man, one of the attendants at the W. L. Asy-
lum, and carried to the Jail, where skilful sur
geons were promptly summoned and every
thing done for him that his condition would
admit of He died from the effect of his in
juries on Wednesday night last.
Since the above was in type, man named
Mahany was arrested on the charge of throw
ing White over the bridge, and, by agreement
of counsel, was released on bail of $500
ISfount,n FIndicdtOr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
A CARD.

Clergyman, while rcsidn G in South America
missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy
for the Cure OF Nervous Weakness, Early Decay,
Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs and
the whole train of dsOrders brought on by 5anCtu
ard vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured
by this noble remGdy. Prompted by desire to
benefit theafficted and unfortunate, will send the
recipe for preparing aud using this medicine. in
sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, Free of
CHurge Address JOSEPH r. ISMAN.
Station d. Bible House,
October ), lSG9-6m New York Citv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

ES- Virginia, according to the returns of
the internal revenue for the last ycar-im-
poverished as she is-pays nearly three
millions of taxes to the Federal Government.
There are forty seven States and territories,
and Virginia, reft in twain, stands tre!fA on
the list
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
/ E D..

On Monday morning, January 3Ist, $50. at his
residence in RiPPon, Mr.. BARNEY OFT, IN the
18th year of his Ege.
Ills remains will be inferred in Edge Hill Gem
etery to-day, at bout . O'Clock P. MI
At HarPcr's Ferry, the 3nth day of October.
1869, CHARLES F. BAGEST, aged IS years.
months and Is days, son Of Jacob and Annie Ba
gent
At Harper's Ferry. on the 9th of January. 1870,
WILLIAM L. BAGENT, aged 81 years, months
and days, son of Jacob and Annie Bagent.
In Philsdelphia. on the 18th ult., Mr.. B. MUSE
JONES. aged about 10 years. MIR. Jonrs born
in this county, and lived portion of his early life
in this town. He was brother-in- law of our es-
teenied former townsman, Samuel Stone.
In Winchester. on the 10Th uIt Mr. n. B. CART
NELL, in the 63d year of his age.
On the morning of the 18Th OF January, Mr..
JAMES ORR, OF Berkeley county, in the 9lst year
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

-Jeier Phillips, who was to have been
hung on Tuesday last, for the murder of his
wife, was respited until February 25. This is
the ninth respite the prisoner has had, his
case having been taken out of the hands of
the State authorities under the reconstruction
laws. Gov. Walker has committed to impris-
onment for life, the sentence of David Craw-
ford, (colo1ed,) condemned to death for rape
on a white girl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
"ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS.
Ex Gov. fletcher announces that the ad

= Elk Gov. Letcher announces that the adj
mirers of the virtues and exalted character of
the great Christian soldier, Stonewall Jack
son. propose to erect, at the Virginia Military
Institute, memorial chapel. ITO testify the
respect and honor with which his name is
cherished, and to transmit to after genera
tions the veneration due to SO renowned a
hero" 1t is desi gned to make it "na,ionap
monument, and it is said So, 900 have already
beeu subscribed for the purpose in Philadel-
phia, $4,000 guaranteed in New York, and
liberal subscriptions made in New Jersey and
Delaware.