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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
SUCCESS

Many of our readers have already been adj
vised Of the glorious news that the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad is under contract for
construction from Shepherstown to Salem
The parties who have undertaken this i'm
mense, and to US most important enterprise,
are, we assured, possessed Of unquestion-
able ability to consummate the works.
Their engagement is for a completion in two
years; their purpose is not to consume that
much time. A force is to be set at work at
different points along the whole line, which
for convenience, has been divided into three
sections. The first extends from the Potomac
(Shephcrdstown) to Front Royal; the second
from Front Royal to Fishersvile, on the Ches-
apeak and Ohio Railroad and the third from
the last named point to Salem.
The time when beginning will be made
on our section Cthe frsD will depend entirely
on the disposition and spirit manifested by
our people, and the subject of right of way
as involved in a settlement of the question of
damages for the land required for the uses of
the company. A satisfactory adjustment of
this matter is all that stands in the way of an
early commencement and vigorous prosecu-
ton of the great work. For evey hours de-
lay after the 18th day Of august nert, the peo-
pie of the county owning property along the
line will be responsible. We deem it unneces-
sury to urge upon them the utmost liberality
in determining this question. 1t is not too
much to ask of many of them, in view of the
/
work, that they give the right of way to the
company without charge. In cases of course
where any peculiar hardship is endured it is
to ho expected that fair compensation will be
demanded. In such instances it will be most
cheerfuly paid. But should there be shown
a disposition 1--WE have not the least fear of
this, however, to make unjust and excessive
exactiOns, some other route, and one that can
be obtained on more favorable terms, will be
selected TO the Abandonment of those already
surveyed To those familiar with the coun-
try from Shepherdstown to Charlestown and
Berryville it is known that there is choice
of several most admirable lines, either one of
which can be adopted without violation Of
the charter combining the work to point
"not further than one-half mile from the cor
poration limits Of ShePherdstown and the like
distance from the town Of Charlestown." We
have every confidence that there will be no
difficulty of serious nature thrown in the
way of this magnificent project. The interests
of the county are too manifest, and the public
spirit of its citizens is too we'll known for any
apprehension5 Of the sort.
An opportunity Will be afforded in short
time to the property holders to express their
views on the subject. Meantime, we hope
they will take the matter into their serious
consideration discuss it in all its bearings
aud be prepared for prompt action.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

Ey- The Radicals in Missouri have split,
and fierce war is raging between the two
wings. 1t will result in the Democrats carry
ing the State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

Rs5~ The Infallibility of the Pope has at
last been declared by the Ecumenical Council
now sitting at Rome. The vote was $50 for
the dogma to SIS against it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

GS- Good wholesome Vinegar. Any one
can make it. See advertisement of w. H.
BIsHoP in this paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

ny STUDY Your INTERESTS and read the
advertisements "Greatest Work ot'Me Age,"
in this paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

Mr.. John J. Palmer, formerly of the
Winchester TIrginiaa, has become business
manager of the Richmond Enquirer, in the
place of Mr.. A NJ. Baily, resigned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-Work has been
commenced upon the Fair Grounds of the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society, aud
the erection of the buildings, fences, stalls,
&c:, will be pushed forward. The premium
list-said to be very liberal one-has been
completed, and will be published at an early
day. The executive Committee have fixed
upon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oc-
tobcr 18th, goth and 2lst, as the time for
holding the Annual Exhibition.
Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

B9- Be sure to read the advertisements
"Greatest Work tie Age," in this paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
FAIR PLAY.


To the republicans cfMc Second Congress-
SiOndI District:
There was so. called congressional conven-
ton held at Parkersburg, June 22d, at which
James G. NIcGrew was nominated by a bare
majority Of u votes, we believe, out of sew
cral hundred, and that, too by what appeared
to be a packed conventon-on the part of
Preston, Marion, Monongalia and Barbour
counties-for it is we'll known that Mr.. Nc
Grew was not the unanimous choice of the
Republicans of those counties. But even of
this unfairness we should not complain, but
for the fact that the Marion and Barbour
county delegates voted contrary 10 their an
StrUcti0nS, in not agreeing to return to the
District to hold the convention, where all the
counties might have been represented, as
three or four of the mountain counties, who
would not have supported Mr.. McGrew, were
not represented at ALL
And Mr.. McGrew's advocates finding those
counties unrepresentcd, and for other reasons
advantageous to themselves. VIC believe was
the cause Of their refusal to return TO the Dis
trict to hold the Convention, Now we propose
to meet the friends Of Mr.. McGrew in fair
and impartial Convention in the District, at
any point on the Railroad, between Grafton
and MartiDsburg, between this time and the
1st day of September, Mr.. McGrew's friends
fixing the time and place for holding the Con.
vention, giving so days notice of the time of
the meeting, so that all the counties may be
represented And if in such convention Mr..
McGrew proves to be the choice of the people,
then we will support him heartily. But if
his advocates fail or refuse to appoint such
convention, then We propose to run an inde-
pendent candidate in the person of Col. Sam
uel Young, of Pocahontas county provided he
will accept such a proposition.
MANY REPUBLICANS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
THEBREAKINTHE MIXEDPARTY.

In our last issue we made a passing notice
of the split in the Radical ranks of this Con-
gressional district, on account Of a wide spread
dissatisfaction with the nominee for Congress,
Hon. Jas. G. McGrew. We now lay before
our readers a card which we find published
in the Mineral County Gazette, (Rcp.,) and
from which it may be fairly inferred that Mr..
McGrew is not the choice of the majority of
the party in the district. These Radical
wolves have long glutted their filthy carcases
at the expense of the masses of the State,
and now, when defeat stares them in the face,
and the prospect of continuing to fatten upon
the decent white men of the Commonwealth.
is but gloomy, they must needs turn upon
each other, and eventually destroy themselves.
Howl on you political iends, your destiny is
fixed.
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No battle has yet taken place in Europe,
but the preparations for war continue. From
the condensed news column of the Baltimore
Gazette we have made up the following =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-31
Kerosenc-.How to judge and use it.

Kcrosene-.How to judge and use it.
The best refined petroleum is Of wat
cry white color, tinged slightly yellow
the nearer it comes to pure water color
the better it is, invariably. In order to
testit by color, q small bottle should, DO
filled with the oil, and the bottle then
turned upon It's side and held up to the
light. On looking through the liquid the
yellow tinge will DO noticed, according as
1t has been more or less thoroughly dis.
titled. A kerosene light is, beyond all
doubt, the most pleasant to read by, as it
Is more grateful to the eye than gas, and,
wllg4 pure, and burned in a shaded lamp,
gives b softer but not less brilliant light.
In consequence Of this fact many probes
sional gentlemen and others, who have
gas.fixtures IN their residences, invariably
prefer tho kerosene light for their libraries
whCiever they read or write atnight, ! "A
proper lamp for burning kerosene should
be made of glass -shallow-largcr in d.
amcter than in depth, and proper atten;
ton should always be paid to the cleanli.
ness Of the wick at the burning point.
The oil should be supplied frequently, so
that the lamp may be always nearly full,
fOrIWhen b large, part of the wick isjlett !
UNCOVERED by the liquid the lightis les
brilliant,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-31
Who Writes sprague's speeches :

Senator sprague lost case in Wash.
ington Justices court today. A firm Of
printers brought suit against Prof. GrOuX
and Senator Sprsgue for bill Of ninety.
nine dollars, for printing various political
essays or speeches. Prof GrOux claims
that at the request Of the Senator and by
his order under a regular agreement re-
gardlng compensation, he prepared d0cu-
ments upon the currency question, ton
mage, Alabama question, worklngmcns
movements, woman's rights, the Chinese,
and various other subjects, which the
Senator then contemplated presenting
publicly. The Senator was duly sum
noned last month, and the case has been
continued. Mr.. Sprague has appeared by
attorney. The magistrate, after short
hearing, rendered judgment against the
Senator and Professor GrOux, and IN exc.
cution will issue in a few days, Prof.
Groux has arranged 70 push the case fur:
ther on his own account lie Is well
known In Washington, and has devoted
much attention to the preparation of po'
litical essays. ..a,si'. .G.'f
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-31
Commercial and Financial.
Government Securities.
EEOm AS RtTa Led0sr Of Monday.

HTUHbHtt EEtA Ltuu6FV BOIbuuv. ' ..ns'
The home movement in Government
securities was rarely If ever more inert
than 1t Is Just now. While there Is little
disposition to increase Investments in them
Just now at the present premium there is
scarcely any desire on tho part Of holders
to become sellers. The best London au-
thOrity In financial matters declares "that
American bonds are not coming from Ger
many is was expected in consequence Of
tho war" And It Is q fact that great dis
appointment has been felt by some In the
home market because bonds from IGerma-
ny have not been returned for sale. The
value Of our bonds hRve bccn tested by
European holders for several years, and
finding interest promptly paid US 1t ma
lures, they arc quite indisposel' to with
draw their capital from them to place 1t
in doubtful securities Mt lower interest
It Is true the Prussian and other European
bondsare offered at lower figures than
heretofore, butit Is because Of their great
increase Of debt, aud consequently weak
encd credit. There isno national security
on, tho market Of like credit paying Gper
cent interest, that sells as low as United
States 6.20s. Nobody knows this better
than the large capitalists Of Europe, and
the fact being held steadily In remem-
brance will prevent any leSsening Of the
present amount of bonds held abroad.
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THE order Of General fTrochus expel-
ling from Paris ali who have not sufficient
means OF subsistence, mud might therefore
become a'barden on the public stofes, Is
one of the cxtremestmeasQreb Sof martial
law. In a city of q million and half Of
inhabitants the number of1suGh people
must be enormous; and nothing more ap-
Ialling can be imagined than, the suffering
which must result from driving them out
into the fields, without provisions or shell
tcrNnIfthls order isGKIofced to theletter,
1t will prove that Paris is tOlbe defended
TO tho last extremity. 'a" ,'.A 'Il1i'a ~.
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the city. The Bishop obtained twenty.
four hours cessation OF the bombardment
IN order to give the Governor Of Stras'
burg an opportunity 10 negotiate. The
Governor was accordingly invited to come
out and examine tic preparations which
had been made by tho Prussians for con-
tinuing the siege. As Major Lie2insky
escorted the Bishop back TO Strasburg bis
flag OF truce was riddled with bullets.
The bOmbardment was continued with
guns Of the largest calibro and tho surren-
der Of the cityis merely matter Of time.
LONDON, August 80.
The Prince Imperial was at Sedan on
Sunday night, where tho Emperor was
also expected. A force OF German
UhlGms twas at that tine only nine miles
south Of that place. y .''e,
PARIS, August so. ,
Much confusion was OCcasioned here by,
the forced departure OF u large number Of
Germans, The journals felicitate the gov.
ernment upon this measure, which will
ensure the retreat Of many enemies =,
Tie Li56rtie says tho hour Of tho great
battle las arrived. The situation has new
aspects. The battle must now take place
IN the Valley Of Argouncs. The Pru5siGns
understand how grave, events have be-
come, for their defeat Is fatal Ave must
soon know, as we have reason TO believe,
q battle is raging now. II the PruSsiaus
are rcpulseQ they cannot march on Paris,
but must retreat. behind Moselle. From
every movement France Is more for1nida-
BILE. aSho is preparing new armies; even
now vast numbers Of new regiments are
ready to take the :, field. Defeat
cannot u subduc us. The Opinion
Nat0ndb says: "Even to the last lot not
one German re.cross the Rhine. Let Ger
many remember that enemies may enter,
but cannot leave France" The Bots de
Boulogne has been closed to the public, Us
it is filed with thousands Of cattle. The
journals say that in case Of d siege the
Ambassadors from foreign countries will
all resitIe:in sonic city Of the provinces.
.f's@H - LONDON, August 80.
The French say that the districts be-
tween Rheims, Mleziere, Sedan and Mont
medy win be the scene OF tho ncxt general
action: The Times quite agrees with
PrusSia that tho French must be taught
the power Of our neighbors.
JfcA ATahon's extraordinary move may have
delayed the, Crown Princes advance on
Paris, but 1t has also made that advance
at any time hereafter, easy. The London
papers are perfectly befogged as to the
positions Of the hostile armies, as late war
kilograms have made confusion worse
confoupdedA The expulsion Of. Germans
from Faftesl fas Y cause {a!sad astEssEI
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CINCINNATI Market.

3. ID. gn uNNW CNCUSNATl, August 80. o
FIouE-Qulet and steady; family IS 6oo6 It;
extra SIS 256t5 30. ''t.t... n. ~,
GRAiN-Wheat-I light supply and market
closes shade armer; red winter 81 l991 IS for
Nos. 2 and /. Corn-Dull at 76679c. OatS-40
@46c. BArley--$l 15fDl Is, I "eu rHf
CoTroN-Dull; mlddlIng 1sk619c.
ToBAoco- Unchanged; sales 46l hhds at 80 40
%Giskr-Duu and unchanged at 0Oo0lo, the
latter rate for Iron bound. -
PROVISIONS Pork-Declinod TO $21 30,
but no sales Rt this ratio at tho close. Bulk Meats
Sold at l9IE0l4Xc, but generally held at 1870
Bacon-Irregular; sales Of clcAr rib sides were
made at l6kc to CONC out Of smoke next week;
but on spot they arc sold at 17C; shoulders held
at 14If6I4Ac, and clear sides at l7&c. Lard
Dull Ut 163<fAl6c, .,
BuTTER-Lower at 266Slc.
EGOs-170lsc. the latter Tor candled. 4
OnB-EO change. ..HH .g.
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Minister WashbufnG Gfwith
His. Hands Full.
Everybody in the Ranks at
oi.. 7;y syag Paris baaaaH b
More Excellent News From
Mcmahon. ,
3StG - (, u q z S+Ei
He Keeps I p Advance ofs4thsel sl,
PruSsiaMs." SAES
LONDON, August us SO

LONDON, AuSusC3u.
A correspondent Of the TSle61dph,
writing from Paris, August 9th, gives
the following intelligence: 20.
"NIr. WasIburne, the American Minis.
ter, has hafdtime Of It. The Germans
in France are under his protection. Eye
ry German who Is arrested under the pro.
visions Of the recent proclamation Of Gen.
Trochu, demands at once 10 be taken, be-
fore Minister W0shburne for examination.
No American has yet been captured asa
Prussian spy, while ten out OF every dozen
Englishmen have been arrested. +. The
Telegraph adds: Americans do not travel
like Englshmen,i With chest Of plate, but
carry their .tcountless diamonds in their
vest pockets and chignons."
The, PrUsslans have entered Von2iers
on the heels Of the retrcating French. ',
King Williams route to Paris Is by the
upper Marne and the Meuse.
TheiFrench frigate which has been in
the liarbor Of Leerwick, Scotland, sailed
thence Sunday atter repairing her engines.
She had received notice from the British
government TO- leaYe.S "a, 5Gs
SP0HsiRnS 81 R1p ranks have peen enroll-
ca for the defence bf the city.
,..ASY NPABIs; August 80.
The Particularly fl aneditofial says:
military events of-.the utmost impOr-
tance are preparing; Whatever may be the
resultat Paris, France must 'redouhle her
energy and create q third and fourth army.
The Germans are active and we must use
all our efforts, y s,,t., r
,EThe news from the army Of McALahon,
continues excellent. He has not been for
one instant deceived by the movements Of
the Prince Royal. He has understood the
Prince meant 70 pverreach his army. and
he has therefore kept in advance of tile
Prussians. Parisions must not however,
cease preparing to repulse the enemy. In
any event we must be ready. ,,.Af
! "A cdlf&spbld6nt Of the L5er6, writes
that The Prince Imperial has gone to Nc.
zicrs, where he will remain until further
orders. ATezfers Is considered impregna.
bic. It contains n strong garrison and
an ample supply ofmunitions and provi-
6lUuas y7rr.. ! q ... rF 81. .s,.F..
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NEW YORK CITY.
NEW 'YoRkE, ,E August 80.

.sb,rEii5 j' "a New YoRK, August 80.
Michael scanlon, United States Asses
sor, has been committed for trial by JUS
tice Downington on case OF brutal as
sault on Jas. McD Dermott.
John Caseyman, who assaulted John
Morrissey on the Saratoga race track, was
shot in q tracas on Sunday night and died
at Bellevue Hospital yesterday afternoon.
He was bad character and was shot by
another ruflan in selfdefehse.
A libel suit has been brought by Isaac
G. Reid, Jr., Of the Sunday Mercury against
Paul F. Nicholson, publisher Of Tho Sea-
sons" The libel consists in an attack on
the character Of Reed for veracity, which
appeared in q recent number Of Nfchol-
sons paper. Yesterday Nicholson was ar
rested and taken before Justice Scott
who released him on 81 900 bail to: answer
on Wednesday. ~ I.2a. .i'.r'
Marshal O'Roberts publishes card this
morning in which he positively declines
TO become a candidate for Governor.
Over 5000 people left Long Branch yes
terday. L1 n'' r'-- -.' wv e. I,
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= TIE Cincinnati Enquirer remarks that
!" the Democratic party, ,is'sparty .ofprin-
tiples. d It aims to toassugUths power upon,
that idea. III principles arc not correct,
and are not approved by the people, thas
no right to obtain theascendenGy." Now,
IL we could only u informed fPWIihatthe
principles" Of the Democratic party are, It
would be easy. to Judge whether ii ought,
to come into power. Perhaps the Wheel
ling Rqtater could enlIghten US. -.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-31

On Saturday while a game Of base ball
was progressing near Sharpsburg, Pa,
two young men connected with the OPP
posing clubs got into a quarrel. Angry
words led one Of them, Thomas Davis, to
strike the other, John Rogers violent
blow with a bat, knocking him senseless
and frncturing his skull. Young Rogers
fingered until this morning when he ex-
pirod. Davis has not yet been arrested,
and itis supposed he has lcft for parts IN.
known. m 40 ", s,fe ,BnF5a 'll ~. .H a.,i.
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II III referring yestSardss ia dsyS;t otls pPrc4SSss
Of bonds by the National Treasury for
the sinking fund, We assumed that they
were held for that fund and tho interest
scmi-anpnally drawn and applied to a
ftrtherTeductiqn Of the debt: i7ye wrote
then with some uncertainty whether the
sction Of Congress at the recent session
did not direct the destruction of the bonds,
and whether they had not subsequently
been destroyed by the Treasury, but with
an impression that The contrary was tie
fact. The following article from the New
York Financial Chronicle indicates that
we were in error; that all the bonds pur-
chased have been, and those TO be pur.
chased will Immediately be, destroyed
and that the interest consequently ceases
altogether: ,
DEsERucTloN OF Bonds The $780,
100000 OF bonds destroyed; being cancelled
bonds purchased by Secretary Boutwell,
on account of the Sinking Fund and
Special Funds, comprehended only such
cancelled bonds as had been purchased
up to the date Of the order for their destruc-
tion, which bears. date about the 18th Of
july Since theydate referred toS two
millions have been purchased on account
OF the July policy, and four millions for
thc,current month, making atotal Of"six
millions which will probably be consigned
10 the flames at an early day. tits indi-
Gated that hereafter all bonds purchased
on account ot tho Sinking Fund will be
cancelled and destroyed Immediately after
their purchase. .:.s'i ..,.''la a.. .rrii . .!