Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-03
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ehe" 10 VINO nave never felt the bitter
pangs OF hunger, who have never passed
through dreary winter with shattering teeth
and limbs palsied with cold, who have never
prayed for the sweet forgetfulness of sleep, to
shut out for brief season the frost whose icy
breath struck chill to your heart, and who
have never been prey to the canker worm
of grief and misery, which all these sufferings
entail, we pray you, be kind to the poor! :
Be kind to the, poor. Yes, for the bles>
sings of prosperity which Heaven has show
cred upon you, will yield you no true happi>
ness, if others are starving. Heaven has
placed you~on earth, has exposed you to like
chances of want and wretchedness. In a
pharisaical spirit, then, thank not God 'that
you are not as other men;" but rather with
publcans sue humbly for mercy, and enhance
the efficacy of prayer by charity and kindness:
A satisfied conscience sheds pease and COM
fort through the heart and soul, without which
the immortal spirit cannot be satisfied Fol-
low not then after the selishuess of the world
around you, unless like Dives, thou wcudst
hereafter reap his fate, and view amidst thy
torment the poor man on Abraham's bosom.
Be kind to tho poor. Earth has more sorrow
than the heart can contain, more of suffering
than frail nature can bear. The widow left
to toll and struggle alone amidst the desola-
ton. of bereavement appeals in tones more
eloquent than words, for your sympathies and
aid. The helpless orphan, brought into the
world, and left alone by the relentless hand
OF death, claims your guardianship and pro>
lection. And as you expect continuance of
the mercies and blessing of Heaven, so in this
wise be merciful to others; then shall the
gates of plenty and honor be open to thee
and the pillow of peace kiss thy check.
CIRCUIT Contributing the past week
no jury cases of genera! Importance were dis
posed of, most of the cases being continued.
The time was principally occupied in chan-
Gerry business. The Court adjourned on Sat
urday. Judge Hogc has given universal sat-
isfaction by his courteous department and
prompt attention to the duties of the Bench.
during the term. This being the last term
of our accommodating and efficient Clerk.
W. a.. Chapline, Esq, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions were offered by VIM. T..
Wilson, ESQ, and concurrcd in by both
Court and Bar:
WAcrcdS, This is the last term of the Cir
cult Court of Jefferson county, prior to its Or
ganization under the new Constitutions
RcSolved, BY the members CT the Bar of
Jefferson county, that they give expression to
their sense Of the uniform courtesy and kinds
ness of the retiring Clerk, VIM A. Chapline.
ESQ, during their official Intercourse with
him, and that in retiring from his position he
carries with him their best wishes and friendly
regards.
l'esozrc0, That the Court be requested to
grant permission for this resolution to be
entered upon the journal of this Court.
Ihe Court cordially .concurriug in the fore
going expression CT tile. sentiments of the
Bar. directs these resolutions to be entered
upon the records of the Court.
BE PATIENT WITH Sick HonsEs.-Thc
owners of horses sick with the epizooty should
be careful! not to work them while suffering
with that disease. The danger is that they
will work thcia too soon after they begin to
recover, and thus cause relapse which is much
more fatal than the original attack 1t is cs-
tlmated that so per cent. oc the horses that
take the disease the second time die. Owners
OF horses cannot lie too careful with them
In view OF their great value they should abb
stain from working them until thoroughly re
covered, at whatever Inconvenience.
Our Town CLocIl.-The Town Clock to
be placed on the cupoln cf the New Court
House, recently ordered by Nessrs. MoCurdy
u Duke from the celebrated Howard Clock
Company, Of Boston, Mass: arrived Yesterday
morning. The agents OF the company, we are
Informed, will be on in few days to place it
In position, SO that but short time will clapsc
before wo shall hear the hours rang out in
loudcst tones for the benefit Of the public.
SHENANDOAH V. r. r. CoMpAxv.-We
understand that this Company have recently
taken steps to raise Upon the mortgage bonds
of their road So, 500, 600 This looks like
business. Let us see now a movement to-
wards the construction of the bridge at Shcp>
herdstown. Until that is done there are not
much grounds for expecting speedy compile
ton of the road. Let our county officers see
to this.
ADMITTED TO PRAcTIcE.-At the recent
term OF the Circuit Court OF Jefferson, Frank
Beclwth, Esq, was admitted to the practice
of Law. lie is the son of Mr.. Geo. II. Beck
with Of this county, is young gentleman of
taost exemplary and studious habits, and has
the best wishes OF large circle of friends for
future enlncncc and success in his profession.
Hoo STEhLING.-Tho hog pen CT Mr.
Jonathan Ii. Haincs broken open few
nights since, and Eve large ia:tening hogs
turned out and driven away. -Four of them