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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

NARROW EscAPE.-We learn on Tuesday
ofternoon last, whilst the wind was blowing
''perfect hurricane" the kitchen or out build
ing, near the main building. belonging to
Mrs. Matilda B. Butler. widow of the late
DR.. V. NJ. Butler, deceased, about two miles
from town, on the Kerneysville pike, caught
fire in the roof, by spark from the chimney.
and but for the timely exertions of colored
man, who threw water upon the flames at
once, all the buildings would have been con-
sumed.-Shepherdsto Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
TIE R1eHr OF A CRY TO PAVE Drctbrn

TIE RIGHT OF CITY TO PAVE DECIDED.
About four years ago the City of Staun ton
paved sidewalk running along the property
OF Hon. John B. Baldwin, and taxed him
for two tifths of the paving. He resisted the
tax on the ground that the city had no right
to lay or collect it, and the authorities levied
to make it. He then got an injunction and
last week in the Circuit Court the case was
finally heard and the injunction dissolved. Mr.,
Baldwin having to pay two>ffths of the paw
ing and the costs OF taking the matter into
Court.-.Stuunton Tndicator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
WEST VIRGINIA. LEGISLATURE.
ECHAlnLEsron. Deeember2

CHARLEsroN, December2.
The Senate passed bill extending the
time to take dispositions in the contested cleo,
ton for Judge of the Second Judicial Dis>s
trict, between Hon. @. s. Lewis and Judge
Harrison.
The First District Senatorial middle is.
abou. ended. The Committee on Elections
and Privileges held "a meeting this afternoon
and az decided to give the seat to Mr.. Ginning
Mr. Legg, of Berkeley, offered bill in the
House this afternoon, requiring the Sheriff
and County Clerks to publish in newspaper,
at their place of residence, all notices of pub
lie sale or other legal matters in which the
people. of the county are interested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHARLESTON, December IL.

Mr.. Cunningham was admitted to seat in
the Senate to day.
The report of the Printing Commission has
been referred for examination to the House
Committee of Printing Contingent Expenses.
To-day the House passed resolution permit
ting the Public Printers or others to appear
before the House Printing Committee and
present any arguments or evidence bearing
upon the late investigation Of the report there
on they may desire to Introduce
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

SUPREME CouRT OF AppEALs.-We learn
that Alpheus f. Raymond, James PAUL,
John T. Hoffman and G. p. T. Moore have
received from the Government of this State
their commissions as Judges of the Supreme
Court of Appeals The term of this Court
commences on Thursday, the 9th day of
January next. r4t,as Fi.Ts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHRISTMAS! CHRIsTMAs!!

WOULD most respectfully announce to my
nienas and the public generallv. that have just
returned from the city with b-Yu iful and select
Stock OF Goods IN nry line. consisting in part Of
WATCHES. CLOCKS. LEWELRY.
SILVER & SiLVER-PLATED WARE.
One set OF Beautiful Silver Fruit Ladies' One beau
hfui 7 ga Set-Pa cd-very low; a so n attractive
stock-oi Toys, cal md others: Oh ina Vases
Gups and Saucers, bohemian Toilet Sets. violjns
Harmon Icons; Music Boxes, China Match Boxes.
"ooly Rabbits and Cats, very shion BILE TOYS ii
otwhich have been selected with care and are tbeIe
lore very attractive beautiful assortment of
WAX g. SLEEPING DOLLS.
and others. Come md me ! am dstermjp ed
to sell low: for Cash My stock is very much adj
mired by all. r. piNETE
December II 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

LUsUs NATURE-Dr F. NJ. Davis. of
Gainesville, brought into our Office one day
last week, pig. which has perfectly formed
head and shoulders, and two perfectly>formed
bodies from the front shouldes back. IT has
seven legs and eight feet. presenting one of
the queerest freaks of nature we have ever
seen.-MartinsburoE Era
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
ABOLITION OF ELECTORS.

A resolution has been introduced into the
House OF Representatives proposing an amend
men. to the Constitution of the United States
which will give the people the right to vote
for President direct without the intervention
OF electors. The proposition contemplates
that the person voted for shall be named on
the ballot, and the votes thus cast to be for
warded to the Secretary of State of The State
In which cast, who shall make list of tho
persons voted for with the number of votes
cast for each, and seal and direct such list to
the President of the Senate and the House of
Representatives Speaker of, when the votes
shall be counted and the person having tho
highest number of votes for President shall
be declared elected if such number be ma
jority of all the votes cast, and if no person
has such majority then from the persons
having the highest number not exceeding
three, the House of Representatives shall
choose Immediately by ballot, the President.
But in choosing the President the vote, a
quorum for this purpose to consist of mems
bers from two thirds of the State, and ma
jority Of all the States shall be necessary to
a choice.
And if the House of Representatives shall
not choose President whenever tho right of
choice shall devolve upon them before the
fourth of March next following, then the
Vice-Presideut shall act as President. as in
the case Of death or other Constitutional dis.
ability of the President.
The same provisions are made for the cleo.
ton of Vice>President, except that in the
contingency of non-election by the people
the State shall elect in the same manner as
prescribed for the House in the election of
President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

The VALLEY RAILROAD AGA1N.-At
meeting OF the Board of Supervisors on Mon
day last, an ordinance was passed directing
the clerS Of the Board 70 notify the President
aud Directors of tho Valley Railroad Cons
psny to show cause at their annual meeting
on the 23d,of December why the county of
Rockbridge should not Withdraw her sub
scription of s525, 900 to said road. This ac-
ton in view of the fact that the last subscrip.
ton of the county of Rock bridge to said con,>
pany-to-wit, of Sl25, 00O-was based ex.
pressly upon the condition of securing the
subscription of 81 100000 by the city of Bal
timore, and that the previous subscriptions by
this county were made four and six wears
since, Gn November. 1866, and in December.
1869 to be effectual when the said railroad
should be let to contract through this county.
and 1t being made known to tho Board that
the city of Baltimore has refused to carry out
the subscription of 81 900, 900, and it being
highly Injurious to the interest of the county
that prospective heavy burden OF taxation
should rest upon it indefinitely to the exclu-
sion of all other schemes of internal improve
ment.-Rochbridgc Citizen
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

Judge Watts, the President of the Cum.
berlaud Valley Railroad, accompanied by 9TH
er gentlemen connected with that road, were
in town on Monday last and had consulta-
ton with some of the officers of the NJ. 81 P.
Railroad in reference to funds, &C., to COM
plete it.-Berkeley Union.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

"a Tho Hagerstown Rau comes out in an
entire new dress, and although reduced in
size, presents a more neat and handsome an,
pearance, if possible, than heretofore. Mr..
G. P. Heikes Joins Mr. Bell on the editorial
staff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA
4e CANAL,

A bill prepared by Representative Negley,
of Pennsylvania. in conjunction with the
friends of the Virginia w ater Line, was in>
troduced into the House of Representatives
on Monday of last week, and referred to the
Committee on Commerce. In its leading
features it is based on the bill introduced BY
Representative Stevenson at the last session,
and on the suggestions of the Engineer Bureau.
Itprovides for the construction of the canal
by the engineer officers of the United States.
and for an appropriation of $4,000, 1000, but
the work is not to be begun until the States
Of Virginia and West Virginia shall have re-
linquished their own rights in the canal and
shall have provided also for the purchase or
condemnation of the private stock to be ceded
to the United States that the Government
shall acquire full title and control. The work
as fast as completed is to be turned over to
Board of Commissioners, one of whom is to be
chosen by each of the following States: Iowa,
Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, KEN
lucky, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
The said Board of Commissioners, of whom
the Secretary of the Interior is also ex>oficio
member, shall manage the same. The sur
plus tolls are to be applied to the reimburse-
ment of the Government for its outlay, and
when repayment is finished, the line is to be
forever free to commerce save such tolls as
80 ~ - -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
Removing the Capital.
The BIZ no.o Pending IN the House of Ds1s>s
qates-H House BIZ No. l6.

800 1AossSS
gates-House BiH No. 16.
AN ACT to remove the Seat of Government
tothe city of Wheeling in the county of
s. Ohio, and directing the Governor aud other
State officers to make necessary arrange.
ments for the same.
WHEREAS, Henry K. List, Michael Reilly
and others, citizens of Wheeling have, by
writing dated November 16. 1872, proposed
and agreed to furnish the State of West Vir-
GINA without cost to the said State, should
its Legislature decide to remove Temporarily
the seat OF government to the city of Wheel
ing, the following rooms in the Mcclure
House in said city of Wheeling for the use of
the State government, to-wit: All the first
floor of the said Mcclure House above the
present business houses, with the exception
of the kitchen and back entrance of the said
hotel, and reserving further the right to use
the large hall on Monroe street at such times
as the Legislature is not in session. And
have further proposed aud agreed to furnish
all chandeliers and gas fixtures necessary for
lighting the property aforesaid the use of
the steam boiler for heating the entire house,
all stoves necessary for heating the same, and
the State of West Virginia to be at no ex>
pense whstever, the said citizens of Wheeling
proposing and agreeing to pay all the expen>
SEES consequent upon the foregoing proposi>
ton; and proposing and agreeing that if by
reason of fire or casuality, the rooms above
mentioned should be unavailable, they will at
their own expense provide suitable rooms and
buildings for the accommodation of the State
government and all its departments, including
the Legislature, and
WHEREAS The Legislature of West Vir-
GINA is willing to accept the said propositions,
and hereby does accept the same.
Be IL enuctea by tie Legislature of Vest
Firgiaia
1. The seat of government for this State is
hereby temporarily located at the city of
Wheeling, in the county of Ohio, until other.
wise provided by law.
2. The Governor of this State is hereby
authorized to select the rooms mentioned in
the preamble for the use of the State execu-
tive officers, for the State library, and for the
accommodation of the Supreme Court of Ap>
peals and both branches of the Legislature
g. The books, papers and other property
pertaining to the various officers of the State,
required by law to be kept 1T the seat of gov
eminent and also the State Library, together
with everything connected Herewith, shall be
removed to the places selected and secured.
as provided in section of the act and such
removal shall be under the direction of the
respective officers having charge of said books
papers and other property pertaining to their
several Offices.
4. This act shall take effect on the 26th
day of December, 1872.
5. This act is intended, and is to be taken,
as an acceptance of the proposition of Henry
K. List, Michael Reilly aud others
g. All acts and parts of acts in conflict
with the provisions of this act are hereby re-
peaed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

John w. Garrett steadily declines to
have any business relations with the Penn>
sylvania Central. The recent tearing up of
the track in front of the Capitol compels Mr..
Garrett to send his Southern freight around
by way of Harper's Ferry, one hundred and
twenty>seven miles longer than the old route.
MIR. Scots has offered to take his freight a.
Alexandria and bring it to Annapolis juno
ton, dividing the rates, but Mr.. Garrett will
not accept The proposition, preferring to carry
1t over his own line, even at a positive loss.
Wdsh. Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

The GREELEY STATUE FUND.-The 7rt-
bune says many generous subscriptions, which
were originally intended for the Misses Gree
ley personally, are now being turned over to
the statue fund. 1. notices in the same con-
nection, sabscri ption of $1,000 from Mr..
Childs, of the Philadelphia Ledger. The
Herald also records one from Mr.. Mulalv, of
the metropolitan Record, and the Herald it.
self has subscribed 81 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHRISTMAS GOODS!

NE have just opened one of the rnost select
wv stocks OF Fancy Goods Books, SC, ever Of
fered in Charlestown Including
LADIES' WORK BOXES.
JEWELRY STANDS, WRITING DESKS.
PICTURE FRAMES BRACKETS:
Wall Pockets. and beautiful assortment of iamos,
Hair Brushes and Combs. Toilet Sets Fancy BoIes'
Cups, saucers and Mugs, Bolts Cologne He'd vosms
Water, BooKs.-Troliop's Hoods. WiIkie Col.
Inns and other popular authors Novels in paper
and CLOTH Toy Books. endless variety Of G IN
Books, Books in Gets. Prayer Books and BihIes -
Games OF various k.nds-S'ella, a new and very in
terestlng game, Pocket Books, and in fact almost
everything suited Tor Holiday Presents.
December II, 1872. DTnrsis,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS!

r R. RoDERIcK, obe door wes, of the 7,,ra
y. Store of Geo. T. Light, has ju.t received and
opened q large and varied assortment of
HOLIDAY GOODS
Among which may be found
CAKES, CANDIES, NUTS.
PIPES, POUCHES 4 SMOKERS, GooDs
NEWSPAPERS. PERIODICALS
Magazines. Stationery, md Holiday Trinkets of al
ostevery kind and variety. Also Choice Tohac-
Coz Cigars, &c, at reduced prices. Gail and see.
December II, lS72-2t. J.R. RoDERICK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

CHEAP FARMS! FREE HbHES,
On the line OF the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Lands in America. 80
400 600 Acres in Nebrnska, in the Platte VALLEY
for ale. '"JSS
MILD CLIMATE. FERTILE SOIL.
Tor Grain growing and STICK Raising unsurpassed
by any in the United Statcs
Cheaper in Price, more favorable terms given .,pd
where ~
Erie Ion,esteads for Actual s4ttIer.
The beet location for CoIonics-soidiers enti,le,
TO a Homestead of l6O Acrep
Send for the new Descriptive P.mnbIe, xr;,hn.-
maps, published in English, German sw edish and
Danish. mailed free everywhere.
Address, OF DAvIs
4w. Land com'r U. p. n. z. Co. Omaha. Neb,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

A The Rev. DR.. Amasa Converse, editor
of the Richmond and louisville Christian
Observer, died at Louisville, KY, on the
9th instant, aged II years. He was good.
pure, pious, and large-hsarted man, and will
be SO lamented by all who knew him, while
his Church (Presbyterian) loses by his death
one OF the most valued supporters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHAR1rsroN Deco

CHARLESTON, December 8.
The proceedings of the House to-day have
been the most interesting of any since the
organization of the Legislature
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

re IF you owe for your paper, pay up.
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A GENIS WANTED. SIS 10 $3.50 per month.

A GENIS WANTED, $75 10 $3.50 per month.
n everywhere. male and female, to Introduce tho
GEEuiss iMreovxD Common Sense Fanny SEW
ING NJ ACHlNE. This chine will Glitch hem
fell tuck. guilt, cord bind, braid and embro;der in
most superior manner. Price only SIS. Fully IL
5 1000 for any machine that W Ill sew a stronger
more beautiful. or more elastic sesm than ours il
makes the 'Eiast;c Lock Stitch" Every second
stitch can he cut and At the cloth ca not Sc nui,d
apart without tearing it. we pay agent Ia FROM SIS
to $3.50 per month nnd cxpenses, n eommis zion
from which twice that amount be made Ad.
dress SECoMB & CO.. Boston. binss; Pittsburgh.
Pa; Chicago, H., or ST. Louis Mo. 4w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

that the residences of Mr.. Joseph Kenuerly,
in Clarke County, was totally destroyed by
fire last Tuesday. We have not heard the
full particulars, but rumor has it that it caught
from the chimney. Loss estimated at So, 900.
50 T Jrinchester Neps.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

Ew The Senate has passed substitute
for Senate Bill No. 4, relating to the Con-
gressional election, and it will probably be
passed by the House of Delgates also. 1t
does not differ from the original bill, which
we published last week except in changing
the time within which the Supervisors who
have not yet done SO are required to meet and
certify the result of the election for Repre-.
sentasives in Congress which was held on the
24th of October. The time is now extended
until the 30th day Of December.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHRISTMAS GOODS FOR ALL,

INHE undersigned has received and has in store
one of the largest stocks Of Holiday Goods ever
onereo In Chariestown, CONSULTING of
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS.
PERFUMER1ES, BOOKS, &c,
such az Vases, Toilet Sets. Lamps, Albums, Writ
ing Desks, Chiidren's Holiday Books, and host of
otner articles that cannot be enumerated In print.
Call and see the wonders. = .
December II, 1872. GEO T. LIGHT
1 Dec. IT. MASoN,s prug sto,e
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

sS- The statue of Chief Justice Roger 3,
fancy, made by the Maryland sculptor, VIM
H. Rlnehart, at the order of the State, as q
memorial monument to one of her most illus
trious sons, was inauguratcd at Annapolis on
tuesday last. This statue is in bronze, of
heroic size, representing the Chief Justice in
his robes of Office, presiding in the Supreme
Court of the United States, where he sat for
so many years the head of the Judiciary of
the republic and power in the land.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
ANNUAL MEETING.

1'hE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF the
= Jederson County BhiIding Association will he
oourI-E3ou
in Chsrlestowu, on FRIDAY, the 3rd d.y of JAN
UARY, 1873, at II O'Clock. A. NJ
The presence of all the Stockholders is fnost cdr
nestly requested Officers for the ensuing year i'll
acted report of the working of the Ascot. ton
for the past year will be presented for the consd
GRAFTON of stock holders.
BY order of the Board OF Directors
w. w. B. GALLAHER
Secretary and Tr ca sarer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17
CHARLESTON, December 10.

= NHAtSbLo1VES, JeCeHUel 1V.
The Capital question was up to-day. On
motion of Mr.. Butcher it was made the
special order for Friday, BY vote of 81 to
25.t Charleston is fighting for time.
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PEN THE SEWERS I!-Wbe.

MPEN THE SEWERS !!-Whcs
I
49, the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels do NOT .c,
Nrealthfuliy, the wastes from The action OF tbe
'ystem remain in the blood and poruuce fr-
ritation and disease. These organs :.rc the
outlets of the system and nader the influence
Hof Hamilton s Buchu and DandeIion.
ZEE are kept in good running order. Nv,
W VIC. HAMILTON & CO., Cincinnati.
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ase eager to buy the Authentic History of IIV
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A GREAT oFFERl HoRACE WATERS. lsi
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Inc ud'ng We re- rery lotp prices for cash or psrt
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TURURRRAl
BANK NOTICE.

7'HE First Ma tionaI Bank ofJefFer,on a. Charles
town will be closed on December 25tb and jan
uary Let. All persons having paper maturing
those days will please attend 70 II the dsys pre-
vious. SAMUEL HOWELL,
December II ,1sI2. Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-17

T AVA Card Receivers, just received by zq7l
IL Dec. II ,1s72. l.. DINKLE..
noN'T get married until you get one Of those
- beautiful 10 e. Gold Rings, at >
December II, 1872. L. DINKLE's. Z
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-06-20
SINGULAR SUICIDES.

Two remarkable suicides recently took
place in Paris. A strong, able. bodied man,
who wished to shuttle off his mortal coil, took
along rope, reaching about half way down
from the fourth story. He then secured one
end of the rope firmly, and tied the other
end, not about his neck, but about one ankle.
Fastened in this manner, he made leap
from the window. OF course, when he
reached the end of the rope he came crashing
against the wall OF the house with such force
that his brains were scattered upon the wall
and the people below. The other sought
death by tying his hands and feet, and then
sticking his head down between his bed
Stats. He was found upright, but reversed,
and appears to have made great efforts to
escape from the trap he had so carefully pre-
pared.