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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

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Dar. when the annual Floral Tribute, under the
auspices Of tie augusta Memorial Association"
was paid to our gallant dead, who sleep in the
Soldiers Cemetery.
The procession was iofis,ed Main Street, at 10
A. NJ, in the following order D. & D. & B. In
stitution Band, under Prof. Turner, D. b D. g.
B Institution Fire Company Charity Council,
f Of f.: Stanton Council, T. of T.; Union
Hall Council. E. Of T. Middle River Council,
T. Oft; the last two on horseback and all
bearing banners and clothed with the Regalias
of th cir Order, followed by citizens from City
and County on foot The number il attendance
was not SO large as last year, but the procession
was, nevertheless a large one and rendered very
Imposing by the Councils Of F. of T. and espe-
ciaiiy those on horseback.
The usual decoration Of graves with ever
greens and flowers took place reaching the
Cemetery; not a soldiers grave but had its
Aowery tribute of affection.
The Cemetery is in quite as bad condition
now as on the forna6F Memorial Day, which is a
source of deep regret to all who reflect on its
condition and call to mind many of those who
us-Mho died for US. Capt Bumgardner, in the
absence On account of sickness, Of the President,
Col Skinner gave a summary of the condition
of the Memorial finds He stated that there
were 81, 100 ON hand, which had not been ex-
pended, as it was deemed the better policy to Sc
cure the desired amount, 50, 500, before making
any expenditures. SO that the improvements
oh ba lot fIo
Association has been endeavoring to raise, and
with view of Increasing the fund, Fair is
contemplated to be held in September, which, il
the ladies and citizens Of Augusta and Staunton
do their duty, will realize enough to make up
the deficiency. That Mrs. Col NJ. G. Hartman
had on hand large quantity of material for
the Fair, and would supply all who were willing
to lend a helping hand, and that it was hoped
that every lady in City and County would con-
tribnte to this labor of love az well as of duty
We think this appeal will not, as ii should not,
go unheeded.
The procession was then formed, and moved
back to the City, and collection taken up at
the Cemetery gate
IL was the least demopstrative celebration we
have ever bed but we believe equally as sincere,
and we trust that one and all may set to wo1k
Ee raise the needed ameant that the last resting
place of our dead of the ."I4ost Cause' may be
so beau tilted by the next Memorial DGy, that we
will regard it with pleasure and pride, instead
of feeling mortified at oHr forgetfulness of the
braves who "bled for us,' and our total neglect
of duty ia adjoining the grounds in which they
sleep theil last sleep,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14
PEBBLE,
MOROCCO

and CALF SHUES.
Mr.. A. M. SIMPSON has charge of the Manu-
featuring Department, and will be pleased to re-
ceive orders from his friends. REPAIRING neatly
and promptly done. Call and eaansine for your
selves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

by the committee, and it was after most crltl-
cal examination that the medal was awarded to
Miss Stuart over the last two
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14

Prize Bibles were then award to Miss Kate
Wise for best attendance; Miss Sarah Teabo for
securing most new Scholars; to Masters John
Alexander, H. Waddell Crawford, and Algernon
Reese for diligence; to the classes of Mrs Tate.
and Mr. Nelson for excellence in several respects,
and to children who had been baptized and at
tanned the age of years since the last Anniver-
sary. The various classes then contributed
$l32.29 to tbs CHURCH and hymn was sung
and beautiful address delivered by Dr. Hoge,
when the exercises were concluded by the School
singing "Mydays are gliding swiftly hy'' and
the pronouncing Of the benedietion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-14
Died.

&. A. SEARS, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
THE VETO POWER,

The people Of West Virginia, says the
Wheeling Register. have been generally jeal-s
GUS Of theyeto power and decidedly opposed
to giving the Governor any controlling infu-:;
ence over legislation. Wesbelieve, however,
that the proposed provision of The new Con-.
stitution nFshat subject will meet with much
popularfavor. 1t does not provide for oeto,
in the proper sense of that term, but merely
requires arbill that fails .to-1aeet Executive
approval to be reconsidered by the. Legisla>
ture The same vote that passed the bill in
the first instance will be sufficient to pass it
again notwithstanding the Governors objec-
tons. The practical effect will therefore be
tocall the attention of:the Legislature more
closely to the features of the proposed law
and thus prevent the mistakes which some>
times occur-under the present system During
the past session of the Legislature a bill was
hurried through both houses, each thinking
that the other had given or would give it
proper scrutiny, and it was not discovered
until after it becamese law it contained
an appropriation of one thousand dollars It
"ouio oeltalulJ nave Ueeu 'QeleateQ nau this
been sooner observed. The veto power which
it is proposed to invest the Governor with
would meet the requirements ofssuch a case
exactly and require reconsideration of the
bill.
1t was stated by Mr.. FAULKNER, in a very
able and conclusive speech upon this subject
in the Convention, that Governor GEARY, of
Pennsylvania, during the first four years of
his administration, exercised the veto power
two hundred and sistyseight times, and was
overruled in but three of his vetoes. That
Governor HoFFMlN, of New York, in the
three years of his administration prior to the
commencement Of the present year has exer-
csed the veto power three hundred and
ninety>six times, and had not, in single in
stance, as far as he was informed, been over.
ruled by, the Legislature, although two-thirds
OF the members present were competent to do
so; and that all these vetoes, both in Penn
sylvania and New York, had received the
appreciation of the public judgment. That
during the session of the last Legislature, in
1871, Governor HOFFMAN had exercised the
veto on one hundred and ninety-three bills,
all of which Mr.. FAULKNER, analysed and
classified, and showed from the judicious ex-
ercise of that power in those cases, what a
safeguard it was against hasty, inconsiderate,
Ignorant and surreptitions legislation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
Greeley Growing B5laer,

Wecopy the following from the New York
Tribune of Wednesday,
"The Federal ofice-holders have called
their Convention to meet at Philadelphia in
June. No one proposes to disturb or inter
fere with them. They have even complained
that the editor of this journal did not sign
their call, insisting that this would have been
only formal or ministerial acts though, had
he signed, they would at once have argued
that his signature bound him to abide by the
result of that Convention. We trust no one
will attend thit gathering who has not fully
made up his mind to let'the present incum-
bents have another four years lease of Office
and power.
but the Cincinnati Convention is none
of their affair. They did not call it they
are not invited; their presence is not desired.
Let them mind their own business and run
their own machine. They tnay do as they
will at Philadelphia; but they cannot have
their way at Cincinnati. Are they no. enti-
tied to conpassion?"
This rs independent and frank indeed. The
two machines, Mr.. GREELEY gives the world
and especially the GRANT men to understand
are to fhh each on its separate responsibility.
But there is defiant tone in the announces
ment that looks like irreconcilable hostility
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
THE OHIO RAILROAD BILL.

Every day brings US some new evidence of
of the determination on the part of the State
Legislature to resume the almost abandoned
governmental function of regulating the use
of Railroads. Turnpikes, and other public
highways, so as to subordinat, private profit
to public necessity and convenience.
The Legislatures of Ohio, Missouri and
other States, which have been suffering, like
ourselves, from the ruinous discrimination
between through and way trans portation, have
been considering measures of relief based on
the principles inserted by the committee on
corporations in the proposed new constitution,
which were embodied in the bill introduced
into the Legislature at its last session.
The bill before the Ohio Assembly contains
the following features.
Every railroad company is required to re.
wise its tariff twice year, and not to increase
the charges during such intervals
For every one hundred miles and over, tile
rates shall be in proportion to distances; for
every distance within hundred miles. the
rate may beincreased by the addition of
small per centage, as the distluce is lessened.
Freight on fast lines is to be the same as on
other lines; and there shall be no dscrimina-
ton between shippers, by drawbacks, or re-
batements, or otherwise. The bill makes
legal classification in freights, which are to
govern all the railroad companies in the State.
We have not seen the Missouri bill, but
presume its features are, in the main, similar
Our people will require at the hands of our
next Legislature similar legislation, as mat
ter of paramount interest and importance to
the welfare OF the State, and especially of
this section.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
SHENANDOAH VALLEY R. R.

A meeting Of the Board of Directors Of the
Shenandoah Valley Raiiroad Company was
held in this place on. Wednesday last, at which
the following were PRESENT.
Messrs. Walker (Yice President3 aud
Bardwell, of Philadelphia. j Judge sAshby and
Col. Mann Splitter of Page, Maj Angus w.
Mcdonald of Clarke, and Hon. A. R. Bote,
Ter, of Jefferson.
Among the resolutions adopted by the
Board were.the following:
"WBEREAs, The citizens of Shepherds,
town, in the countoy of Jefferson, West Vir-
GINA, through their corporate authorities. hav-
ing generously donated money in aid of the
construction of the Shenandoah v. r. Road,
thereby cvidencing their friendship and in
terest in said Road, which is hereby ackuowl-
edged and appreciated BE ittherefore,
Resoloed, That stock of the Shenandoah
V. r. r.. Company, be issued to the proper
authorities of said Corporation of Shepherds.
town, at par value, fully paid, dollar for dol
lar, for the amount so donated, whenever said
money shall be paid into the hands Of fths
Treasurer Of said Railroad Company
Resolved, That the engineer, Geo. Barrett,
EGG, be and is hereby directed to select a
su'taoie site, near the Town OF ShepherdStown,
in the county of Jefferson, on which to erect
construction and repair" shops for the Shen.
andoah V. r. r. Company.
In regard to this matter we may have more
to say hereafter. For the present, suffice it
to say that we are not alarmed for the interests
of Charlestown in this matter. Our people
are as liberal as any community anywhere,
and when the time arrives for the practical
consideration of this subject, will be at their
posts, with ready purses and willing hands.
Mr.. Ettle, Of Middletown, Pa. the con-
tractor for section and 8, near Charle<town
has commenced operations also Mr.. Crum-
lish, Of Delaware, contractor for sections
from Is to 26, passed through Charestown,
on Saturday with his force, for his field of
work and Mr.. Douohoe, of Emmitsburg, is
in Clarke county, getting ready for his part
of tho work Mr.. Barry, of Lanca Pa,
contractor for sections from i TO 6, COM
mencing at Shepherdstown, will be there
next week, to commence his work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

commemorative are pleased to see,
from the proceedings of the Constitutional
Convention, that on several occasions, whilst
the presiding officer has had occasion to oc>
cupy the floor, the Hon. VIM. 81. Travers, of
this county, has been called to preside. This
is well-merited compliment, as we are as
sured that there is no member of that body
who could fill this important position with
more genuine dignity and urbanity of NAM
ner. or who would be more clear and concise
in bis decisions of points Of order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
NEGRO JURORS,

From the Convention proceedings of tho
18th instant, we clip the following item, from
which it will be seen that, as their Radical
friends did not see proper to insert such a
provision in the instrument of their own max
ing, the present Constitution did not feel in,
clined to guarantee to our colored friends the
right to sit on juries in the new Constitution.
For the consolation Of such of our 4 merican
citizens of African decent as have aspirations
in this direction and would like to claim the
position under the XVIII Amendment. We
would inform them that the right to sit on
juries has been decided to be duty imposed,
and nota privilege. We would be eratiied
ii our delegates in the Convention would serd
us the names of the petitioners. We hardly
think they are from Charlestown for we give
our colored friends in this community credit
for more sound common sense than to be
mixed up in such au affair as this:
Mr.. Woods, from the Committee on Bill o.
Rights and Elections, reported that tho COM
mttee had considered the petition of sundry
colored citizens of Jefferson county pravipg
for the adoption of constitutional provision
by means of which oolorcd persons might be
eligible as jurors. AS the present Constitu-
ton made no reference to tho qualifications of
jurors, it was deemed inexpedient to insert
any provision upon the subject in the new
The report was adopted by the Convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
BEAUTIES OF THE TARIFF.

Nothing illustrates the beauties of the tariff.
system, remarks the Cincinnati Eaquirer, bet-:
ter than the blowing table, showing the du-s
ties collected at svariousE places under it and
the amount Of money paid for the collection
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

1t seems thatEthe Government spends ST.
GOO at Wheeling, w. Va, in order to collect
sl9! There are great many more Offices
that hardly pay expenses. Such publications
are well calculated to strengthen those who
insist upon absolute free trade and direct tax
attn,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
Fhe Convention he WORD WHITE.

From the Convention proceedings of the
10Th and 18th instants, we copy the follow
ing. The speeches Of Messrs. Trayers and
Faulkner, on this subject, we hope to publish
hereafter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Report Of Condition of the First Ma
tlonal Bank of Jefferson, at Charles
town, at the Close of Business Feb
ruary 81, 1879.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
kNTRAoRpINARY IIMpRovRainNrs =1N

EXTRAORDINARY IMPROVEMENTS IN
SsaPineS Organs. =
's'hE MASON x aAMLiE ORsAN Co. trsp- e,,,,I. /.
announce the Introduction ofimprovement. Il
'nach more than ordinary interest These sro -
y. REED AND PIPE IN, oRts,aSS q
n meLg the only saceessia seo,lbihalioh OF TRIAI
Plies with reeds eve r made:
DAYS TRANSp6SiN5S KEW M. Y,Ss
Iheh can be instantly moved the rig ht or Jeff
changing the pitch. or trans posing the kew Fos
sMrawin gs and descriptions. sec cneulsr.
Cabinet Organs.
at $ lao! 1912 and Sle5 tacs,. Considering f.a
psclty. Elegance, and Thorough Exceilsnee or
Work M"dhImsnsnip these are cheaper than any before
;, The Macon & irsmIin otiys1s t,e eeksow,,d,,s
and Extraordinary facilities i.r man
uiactute this Company afford. aid now under
uN e2u I5ST1ONABBY. CJEAPTST
rou' oc,nfe organs s SO each; Five Octave Or
sans TOO. 1875 and upwards with tbrre ,,,.
each. " - AS'e'' "P 70 y sou
New illustrated Catalogue. and 'res,;no,;,Ic; ,.
GUAR with opinions Of more than one thousand mus
cinns. cent Tree. ''"s' :
, MASON & RAmIIN ORGAN co
.ot Irctnont ST.. hoston. $50 broadway, N r: -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

Celtic WE elxlv.7 ~
rstHE grcatest illustrated Origin al stoS.
In America. EisHr Nav oRloiSAl! 8 TroRIss -
ma lumber No Literary treat equal il. Aeon 4.
tHe Union. sloa week easily realized h. -, ala
O. this lrish and Amerit. Jou al.
Sc Price e-; -. so per year. address NJ y
so'LEARY & Co., r. o. BOX Or New va, - -. :,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

Eg The March term of the Circuit Court
for Berkeley county commences to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
A NERVOUS INVALID

AS published Tor the beDriit Of youn9 men and
others who sefIcr from Seryousness, Debility
&c. tr attic supplying che rneansof seiteure.2
written by one who cured himsef and cent free on
receiving post Paid directed envefape. Addrsss =
NATHANIELsMA YFAIR
March 0. BROOKLYN N Y ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

ERRATA.-1n the lettert of E. Willis Will
son, Esq, published in our last issue in re-
terring to the amount of stock in the old
james River and kanawha Canal Company
held by private individuals, by an error in
print Ii was made to read ''two hundred mil.
lions,' when it should have been t,co millions.
In the notice of the sale of the Orem farm.
IN the same issue, the name of the purchaser
should have been Geo. II. Turner, instead of
Geo. W. Turner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
BOOT AND sH0E MAKING.

HAVE again opened shop at my residence on
aud will execute all work with promptne,s and
despatch. REPAIRING done in the best rnann.s
and 81 reasona bile rates DIvID uETW
March ~, IsT2-st.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

Pun. Docs.-Hons. Frank p Blair and
FL. G. Davis will accept our thanks for adj
ditional favors.
Hons. W. FL. Trayers and G.. J. Faulkner
have again placed US under obligations for
public documents sent US.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

T1oNIcs.-Elixers; C6rJial., Drxke;s Bitte5s
California Bitters. simmop's Liver Regulator
Iarrants Aperient, Fahruey's Blood Clesnser.-
For sale by GEO r IJEHT
March 20, 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
Al Park Row, II, z.

and are possessed of nnoquaIcd facilities for ..epf.
ing the insertion OF Atveft se ucnts in AN New
| pers and Periodicas at 10 west ratea go
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26

CLOVER SEED,
4 PRIME article of Clover Seed for s,1eb7
March 90. 1872. = Fl" NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
NOTICE.
BoARDERs WANTED,

I'WO reapecteble young men can be acco.aimo-
\ dated with Board and Lodging By application
MRS. j. W. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
LAW OFFICE REM0YRD.

HAyg moved my law aalee. to my re.idsne:s on
congresss street. JOHN vs.. Kennedy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-03-26
GREAT SAVING TO coNsumEns.

Tor Circular, or inclose % cents 10, their oar
B ~ Page Pamphlet. containing Lists Of
S:O"o Newspapers and estimate tee. showing the eost
Of advertising, also many useful hints 10 ad,eytis
ere, and sonis account of the experiences Of men
HDo arc known dS Succeksfpf Advertisefs Thfs
Advertising Agency A'S"hPsFst
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-25

DINING NEXT DAY.-The Washington
Capital tells story at the expense of Con-
gresham from one of the Western States.
He decided to give dinner to the new dele
cation from his State, and gave instructions
to his wife to that effect. She entered into
the project with animation, but in issuing the
cards of invitation happened unluckily to
mention an earlier date than intended. The
delegation arrived at the time specified, ex-
pectant and hungry, but the host and hostess
had gone away to spend the evening. The
pohte servant supposed they were on political
business, and ushered them into the library.
with the remark that Mr. had gone out but
would return soon. The hours wore away,
however, and the hungry guests were well,
nigh famishing when the worthy couple re-
turned. Taking in the situation at a glance.
they said nothing, but sent to Wormley's and
Welcker's, who improvised magnificent din
ner, to which they all sat down at midnight
precisely. When the Hon. Mr.. Blank dis
missed his guests at the door day was just
dawning in the East and the older guest held
him by the button and told long story Of
now Davy Crockett once went home and said
tnat fashionable people in Washington always
dined next day. 81 always thought (hic)
il aint-er-fact'' N' "
The Portland daily press., 1872-03-25

Trains From Portland.
Passenger trains leave Portland for Bangor, No.
o, might express via Augusta) at p 80 a: m Brun
swick 2:25, Augusta AGO. Waterville 500. Arrives
at Bangor :39 a. m. Connecting with E. & N. A.
Railway train for Houtsn, Calais, st. John and Hal
flax
No. 10. Leaves Portland at 700 a. m. Arrives
at Lewiston via Danve S:55, Brunswick 80, Bath
900, there connecting with Knox & Lincoln Rail
road for Damarscotta, ROckland, &C., Arrives at
Augusta 1890 a. m.
No. .. Leave Portland at 100 p. M, Lewiston
via Danyille 80, Readfeld 800, Kendas Mills 10
the Knox and Lincoln railroad for Damariscotta
Rockland, &c.); Augusta 100, Kendall's Mills 5:10
Skowhegan 80, Dexter rs. Arrives at Bangor 40
2. m. connecting with train on E. & n. A Railway,
for Oldtown and Mattawamkeag.
No. 4. Leaves Portland at 8 rs p. m. Arrives at
Brunswick $685. Lewiston via Brunswick 7:45, Bath
7:10 and Augusta S:15 p. m.
No. 10. Leaves Portland at sos p. H., for Lew
iston via Danville, arriving at Lewiston $3.50. This
train connects with p. m. train from Boston.
Trains Due at Portland.
No. l.. Leaves Augusta at 545 a. M. Bath 6:45
Brunswick 7:15, Lewiston (via Danvlle) 645. Ar
rives at Portland 8 80 IN.
No; 3. Leaves Bangor at $40 a. m, Dexter s:15,
Skowhegan $40, Waterville 10:45, Augusta IL AZ,
Brunswick :35, Bath 100, Readfeld II 40 Lewiston
1880 Arrives at Portland 800 p. m.
No. O.. Leaves Augusta at 8 p. m, Bath s, Bruins
Portland As p
No. T. Night Express (from st. john, leaves
Bangor 2. M Watervile :23, Augusta O15, Bruins
wick II 40, Bath p. M, (remaining at Brunswick
until IL 45). Arrives at Portland at a. m.
Passengers from Portland for Dover and Foxcroft
are ticketed through. Fare $780, A good line of
Stages connect at Dexter with the 7.15 D. m train.
arriving at Dover and Foxcroft at about 800 d. M
Leave Dover and Foxcroft at about 6. 80 a. M
Connecting at Dexter with the SIS a. m. train for
Portland and Boston. Fare to Portland $500; to
Boston $3.50.
Stages for Guilford Abbott Monson and Moosebead
Lake, leave Dexter at 11.00 a. m. Connecting with
the Night Express from Portland
Through Tickets are sold in Portland for H0ulton,
$1,000.
J. M. LUNT, General Superintendent.
Augusta, Feb. H. 1872. I6tf