Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1871-11-28
Our Last Appeal,

SUA |SASS AeRS
On the LIST of January ensuing, it will be
two years since the business Of the esprit
Of Je6cnon" passed into tho hands Of its
present Proprietor. lie desires now to say
few plain words to its patrons, which he hopes
may be needed by all to whom it has refer.
cuce. Its receipts from subscription the first
year were comparatively insignificant to him,
having with more libcrality than discretion
agreed to make good all amounts previously
paid to its former publisher. There remains,
however, near three hundred who have paid
nothing, whatever, on subscription for two
wears, and this notice is designed specially
and particularly for their benefit. Tho nc>
counts Of all so indebted will be enclosed in
their respective papers and if payment be not
made by tho LIST January the paper will be
discontinued and the amounts due collected
BY law, il possible. This is our only course
left, no matter how unpleasant the alternative.
1t is needless to notify this formidable num-
Der Of DeliaQueAs that business can only be
conducted in these times upon the CASH prin.
ciple, and in our weekly outlay for labor, pa,
per, reut, &C., nothing but ready money will
answer. Now, moments reflection will con-
v;,cc Won of the right, fairness and justice Of
our demand, and corresponding response is
earnestly hoped for and confidently expected.
Come, friends, act upon that golden axiom to
do unto others as you would be done by, and
render unto Caesar the things that are C~'
sar's, aud to the PRINTER whit you hnolo is
honestly his due,
Es- All accounts for Advertising and Job
Work will be presented for payment between
this aud the lst of the New Year, and prompt
settlement is expected, as the Publisher is
fully convinced that Printers cannot live on
air. JONI W. DALuARN.
Spirit Office, Dec. %. ISL
The ".uetropolitm Sore" of TIMBER
LAKE & Co., in this town, has just received
another mammoth invoice from the Eastern
Markets. It's advertisement, in our issue of
t,day, sets forth in part the variety on hand
aud the remarkably low prices offered. In
view Of the approaching season, We arc nu'
thorizcd to state that daily additions will be
made, so that every necessity may be sup
piled, every taste Erutifed, and tho wants of
family. fashion or memorable winter, fully
met. Our esteemed and accommodating young
friend, l.. L. SApLEn, has become an at'achc
Of this House, which We ara sure is net one
Of its least attractions to the Ladies, in ruF'
suit of fashionable g"ols aud great bargains.
Supervisors .Ncetiy = Bear is mind that
the regular meeting, and the last TINT will be
held by the present. Board, wiIIt"kc place on
the % Tuesday OF ucAt mouth, 18th prOx;mo'
AT the meeting on the l4,h inst, Is We learn
from the "Frec Press" tic Board passed an
order for the payment Of Charles Trayn0F'
late Clerk Of Board, to October l. ISL a
number of other small bills acted upon aud
passed. At the meeting on the 18th license
70 sell spurious liquor in Chares'0w"' was
granted Joscph a. li.nm
PEERS Npsteut .noDthy for pomember is
to hand, containing nineteen choice pieces Of
Vocal and lu.trumcbt4I Music, nll Of which
can be had for 80 cents. Bound volumes Tor
1871 arc offered, postpaid, for S. They
como elegantly bound in crimson CLOTH gut
sides aud edges, and are Guaranteed to con,
.,;n s50 worth Of choice Primo Music, (s"ne
200 pieces.) Iforder rcr express. S4.oo % WI.
secure it. We would advise oil 'noSc seeH" i
Holiday Presents to bear this work III IN mind
Il is published by J. Il. P'ters' oV' broau'
way, New York
u.,1o,1s Conference The Virginia Con,
c,,anss If the Northern Methodist Episcopal
Church. will convene in LeeshurE' on M M
uesday, 2l,t of February, 1877. NoS' DISH
op Simpson will preside. -
Y,,1ors--Thisi is the season when mGteor'c
,,snlsys may be expected, aud those who arc
fond Of witnessing the heavenly pyro'echni,es
should keep sharp lookout, between Tue
hours of two aud three O'Clock in the morn,
ina. The l4th inst, was the anniversary o!
the creat u,e,coric shower of 1883.
N, scheoiuie.-.0ur thanks are due Maj.
A, b. Wood, Agent at llarper's Ferry OF
the BALTIC. & 0. II. r., for the New ."I'ue
Table on ,l.u, Road. No change is made o"
tho Winchester Branch, and only in the Ez'
nres, train Fast on the Main Stem
Sehsool Fund. The distFibutlblo School
Fund of the State for tho current year, Is
s,74, s9G.62 The appOrtionmcOt for JEFF
larson s4,7S3 &c. Whole number of youths
-l66 74G. Amount Of fund per capita
sl,07E.
ThamhyiviDg.-GOvcrnOr Jacob hHs re-
commended Thursday next, SOth inst rs
day to be observed throughout West Virginia
for the "oGer Of public thanks to Almighty
lIu,stnno nVtanHpl