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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
Trying to Regulate Railroad Tariffs.
The Washington correspondent. of the New

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal of Commerce writes:
For some years several members of Con,
gress have been trying to perfect bill that
would regulate tolls for freight and passen>
gers on railroads running between States, but
up to this time the object has not been reached.
Last session the Committee on Commerce of
the House OF Representatives were charged
with the solemn duty of investigating charges
OF unfsirness on the part of transportation
companies. The principal charge was that
railroad companies take through passengers
and freight at losing prices and make the
losses good by heavy overcharges in local
passenger and freight rates. The committee
have found that in many instances this is true,
and they propose to remedy it by congressional
enactments, on the constitutional ground that
Congress may regulate commerce between
States Mr.. Shellsbarger, chairman of the
House Committee on Commerce, has presented
bill which the committee will press if posi-
BILE to get action on it at this session For
the benefit of those interested I have copied
it entire, as follows:
"Be 1t enacted, DC, That the compensa>
ton authorized aud Contemplated by the
second section of the act of June Is, 1866,
entitled 'An act to facilitate commercial,
poet"i, auu uiiiitaty communIcab!on among
the several States for the several descriptions
of service named in said section, shall be
charged at uniform rates per mile for the
transportation of the same amount and de-
scription of passengers; and way>passengers
aud freight shall not be subjected to higher
rates of charge per mile than the lowest rates
charged by the same line for the same service
over any other part of the said line and any
person or persons who shall be subjected to
or demanded to pay any excessive charge in
violation of the provisions of this act may
recover from the party making the charge
such excess SO either demanded or paid, to-
gether with costs and reasonable counsel fees,
In any court of competent jurisdiction
"Provided, That the provisions of this act
shall not prohibit any common carrier CONS
ing within its provisions from receiving just
compensation for the necessary expenses of
lading and unladiug way-freights
lind provided, moreover, That the pro-
visions of this act shall apply to all common
carriers in carrying passengers or freights on
their way from one State to or through another
State"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
II 4 4 RI F D.

In Harrisonhurg. Va, on Wednesday. Dec 18th
~. by Kew. MIR. Wcdden, JOSEPH L. BROWN
OF Charlcstown, to Miss EMMA NJ. PRICE, dauob
ter of Joseph D. Price. ESQ.,, of H.rrisonburg
90 the 10Th inst, at the residence of the BRIDES
father. by Rev. W. A. Wade. r. M. BOROFF M
Berkeley county, to Miss ALICE wINEBRENNER.
of this county.
On the 10th inst, at Mt. Zion Church, Berkeley
county, by Rev F. Rodgers. Mr.. CHARLES O.
county.
On the 18th inst. at tho residcnco of the brides
parents by Rev DR.. Andrews. JAMES HOPPER,
OF RappahannOck county. Va, to Miss FANNIE
ETCHlSoN. young"s, daughter Of Lorenzo Etchi.
SOD. Esq ofths county.
On the nth inst. at tho Tusea ror. Church nv the
Rey ). w. Walkup: JAMES II SMITH to Miss
EMMA H. THATCHER. only daughter of j. w
Thatcher. Esq.. all of Berkeley county.
Al the residence Of the brides parents, in Berke-
ley county. on the nth inst. by Row Mr. Hanson
Capt. NEwKIRK CUNNINGHAM 10 Mis-. ELI,
AbETH McCLEARY, daughter OF Andrew NC.
Cleary. Esq.
On the 18th inst. in HedResville, Berkeley coun-
~, by Rev. Mr.. Seat. JOHN NJ. CHAMBERS. of
Mariinsburg, to Mics HARRIET PEREGOY, of
the former place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
10. LAST GRAND PROCLAMATION 2l.
OF THE SEASON!
Issued by j. Goldsmith.


From THE Gs-..TwIN FRoNrs,'' 10 & 81.
Whereas, We have stood before this COM
munity for Eight Years nor have we been
annihila.ed by the putting Winds or the
''explosions of gas" that have frequently oc-
Cured; but have been kindly sustained by an
appreciative public. for which we return our
sincere thanks, and offer our Entire Stock at
prices that defy competition. Christmas is
a. hand, and we would remind the public
that our stock comprises Goods suitable for
the Season, and ,oeH adapted for Presents,
but is too large to enumerate. 1t is a WE'LL
known fact that every thing belonging to a
frst-class Dry Goods Store can always be found
at the "7toin Fronts"
Amo, Whereas. Our stock of Dry Goods,
Ready>made Clothing, Notions, Millinery,
Fur and Fancy Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Caps, Trunks. Valises. &C., &c., is the largest
and best assorted in this community, as we'll
as of the latest style and best quality. So is
it the cheapes. and most profitable for the pub.
lilo to buy.
Amd further, What we say in print we
prove behind the counter. We invite you to
test this by calling at once at
Goldsmith Ttoin Fronts"
Done at the Twin Fronts this 18th day
of December, 1872.
j. GOLDSMITH, Proprietor
@. w. L1rTLEJoHN, A. A. G..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
IMPORTANT DECISION.

a most important judicial decision is syn
opsised by contemporary A railroad in
Illinois established discriminating rates in
relation to local business. Parties injured BY
such Q course commenced suit to forfeit the
schsrter7of the offending company, because it
had violated an act of the Legislature pro.
hibiting such rates. On the trial the facts
we're admitted, ,andi in defense the railroad
company pleaded the inviolabiIity of its char
ter, and also chat thetact of the Legislature.
attempting to regulate its charges for freight,
vss Unconstitutional. Judge Upton decided
that the law Was constitutional, holding that
the people. in creating corporations had no.
parted with the sovereign right, inherent in
All governments to protect themselves from
abuses, extortions or unjust determinations on
the part of corporations of their own creation.
The case now goes to higher court. The
company claim for their support that the
charter granted by the State for the railroad
isa contract between the State and company
that under that contract the company is au-
Sshorized to fix it's own rates of freight and
passenger fare ). and that the State cannot by
rubsequept legislation undertake to prescribe
the rates to be- charged by the company, the
Federal Constitution prohibiting the State
From passing any laws impairing the obliga-
Sion Of contracts. The issue in the case is
plain aud easily understood, and the people
an ell parts of the nation will watch this case
NTH intense interest,"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY DEBATE.

The debate at the Industrial Society last
Friday evening was exceedingly interesting,
and the way in which some of the speakers
treated the subject shows that there is no need
of historical or metaphysical questions to ex>
ercise either the reason or, the imagination.
We are sure that description of all the re-
sources of our county, with its hills, wales
snd mountains, must partake not only of the
lora.oricai, but somewhat of the poetical. 1t
Is impossible to speak infinitely in the mos.
mater of fact way of our grand rivers with
their hereulean powers of work, ''idling all
their way to the sea-" of the sleeping agen-
oies of wealth that dweltsilent in our woods.
Wills and valleys, without versing on the
>oetieal, and Mr.. Wilson, in his beautiful de.
seription;of these powers. was unconsciously
I-peak re poetry We only wished that some
isA aaal been there, and now. tina. they
n.y. ss2e or business questions furnish the
~ real 81 quence. We are sure IRE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
Especial dispatch to the Wheeling Reei..e, ]
CHARLESTON, December

CHARLESTON, December 10.
The bill for temporary removal of the State
Capital to Wheeling was brought up in the
Senate to-day on its first reading and was re>
ferred to the judiciary Committee.
An effort was made in the House of Dele
gates to-day to take from Wheeling the ses-
sion of the Supreme Court Of Appeals now
required by law to be held there once in each
year, and transfer the same to Charlestown. in
Jefferson county, whose representatives have
been foremost among the opponents of the re-
moval of the State Capital This petty piece
Of spite-work failed of success, there being
thirty votes for it and thirty against. The
tie in the vote was fatal to the success of the
eCheme
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
A Disgraceful Scene in Congress.

There was genuine sensation in the House
on Wednesday. It only lasted few minutes.
but it brought all the members to their feet
and sent them trooping down the aises to-
ward the space in front of the Speakers desk.
An alteration between two Pennsylvania
members over the soldies' homestead bill was
the cause. Mr.. Townsend, of the Seventh
District, had protest against the bill, signed
by General Hartranft and others on behalf of
the Grand Army of the Republic. and which
was prepared some time during the last ses-
sion, and declared that for saying on the
stump that Hartranft had signed such paper
he had been fourteen times called a liar by
Republican paper in his district Mr. Speer.
of the Seventeenth District, a Democrat, said
that the signers were political soldiers, and
that the Grand Army of the Republic was
political organization. Mr.. Townsend re>
piled that this was because the soldiers were
Republicans while the Democrats were rebels.
This produced an instantaneous commotion on
the Democratic side of the House. Mr..
Manson, of indiana, who was a Brigadier
General in the war, rushed toward Townsend,
brandishine his fist, and shouting ''That's
a lic." A number of other Democrats who
were officers of volunteers sprang up and
made similar ordinations Mr. Speer said,
of his colleague"
at is worthy of him. you mean," exolaim-
ed Mr.. Morgan. "Worthy of him." echoed
a score of voices. The phalanx of the De-
mocracy began to flock to the front and rally
around Speer and Manson, and Oh the other
side the Republicans were nearly all on their
feet pressing forward down the aisles Mr..
Randall made his way through the press of
Democrats and yocifaroted AZ Townsopd -
"W here were you during the war;" 81 was
at home" replied Townsend "Yes, you
were home making money out of the SOL
diers, said Randall "Where were you ?"
retorted Townsend. ~ was a private" Ran
dali replied. "In the home guards, )" sug-
gested some one on the Republican side.
The principal disputauts, Townsend and
Speer, preserved their temper in the mids. of
this turmoil. and little vigorous rappins of
the Speakers mallet Gained the excitement
and restored order
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
CREDIT MOBILIER,

There was lively time in the Credit Mo-
silief investigating committee on Thursday
morning between Colonel H. s. McComb and
Hon. John B. Alley, who was the first witt
ness examined. He insisted upon placing
McGomb again on the witness stand, and
.rross-examining him. McComb made no oh.
lection, but declined to answer several ques.
lions pu. to him by Alley, because they were
not pertinent to the examination While on
the stand McComb testified that, in addition
TO The SO shares of Credit Mobilier stock pre-.
siously stated by him as received by Hon.
flames Brooks, of New York, there were 100
shares more which Me- Brooks had received
mcComb proposed 20 furnish witnesses to sub.
ssantiate the statement The committee adj
5jourred until January 9.
Mr.. F. w. Bird, of Boston, has commu-
picstion in the 7TiJuns of tie 10Th. concern.
log the Credit Mobilfsf business. He saws
the investigating committee should. yield to
the public demand for an open investigation.
The following is an extract from this letter:
81 would appeal to one member of the com-
fn'ttee, who, as is we'll known here, can of his
own knowledge bear testimony to the fact that
Credit Mobilier stock was offered to at least
one member of Congress, for that member
was himself, and that he--a man of incorrup-
tible integrity, as he is known to be-de-
clined to receive it"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
IFor the Spirit of Jefferson

~ The Greatest Egg Production vet
There has much been said aud written Of late
on the subject of Poultry, in which the Diff
ferent breeds are reviewed. Last spring Mr..
Firor, whose advertisement of Poultry is in
your paper, brought to the county some pure
bred fowls. In order to test the laying quality
of Silver Penclled Hamburgs and White.
Faced Black Spanish, he kept an account of
eggs produced but, as the Spanish fell short
of the quantity laid by the Hamburgs the
former are only reported, though the latter
did we'll. The two Pulle,s commenced laying
on the 2s,h day OF February and have cons
tinued to the present; but from the 2Sth of
February to the 18th of December $3.50 days.
the two Hamburg hens laid 462 eggs, or 3S1
dozen-each having laid about the same
quantity. In April they were moved over the
mountain in an open wagon, in small coop.
and much joted, which stopped their laying
for upwards of a week. The fowls received
fair, but not extra food, or care Pure Ham.
burgs are non-stters. FANCIER.
Dufield's, Dec. II, 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
d | + D..

On FRIDAY morning, in shepherdstown, tHAS.
w. REYNOLDS, eldest son OF DR.. John Roy noIds
aged about Is years.
On the 18th inst, shepherdstown, Mise
CARRIE NJ. LUCAS. daughter OF Robert and Car
ollne Lucas, in the nth year of her age.
1n Clinton county. Mo-, ON the 29th ult, Mrs
MARY DREAMER. widow of Daniel Creamer for
merry OF this county, aged about IS years.
On the 18th inst, at his residence on "Ferry
Hill" Nd opposite Shepherdstown. Mr. ROBERT
Douglas. aged % years.
In HedgesviIIe. Berkeley county, on the 5th in 1t .
DR.. ia MES JOHNSON, in the 18th year of his age
At her residence, near Bunker Hill, Berkeley
county, on the 18th inst, Mrs. ELIZABETH La
MON, in the 10th year of her age.
AT Bunker Hill. Berkeley county, on the 18th
inst, Mrs. HANNAH NORTH. aged 70 years
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
CHAR1ksroN December III.

CHARLESTON, December II.
The Legislative mill has at last got down
to steady work, and the upper and mother
mill stones (Senate aud House), are busy
grinding out the necessary laws to carry out
the provisions of the new Constitution. In
the House good solid days work was done,
barring the time wasted in discussing whether
another page should be employed. aud the
members really earned the four dollars. The
time that was lost in the debate on the ques-
ton Of employing another page cost the State
more money than would pay the salary Of half
q dozeI pages.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

ES If you wish to have splendid
Monshly-a Magazine that combines within
itself the excellence and beauty and practical
utility OF numerous others of the best class
See the January number of Demorest's Illus
trofca Ao"thly, which has been greatly en-
Iarged. Portrait of Emily Faithful, new
music, and other splendid attractions, and al.
80 offers the most extraordinary premium to
each subscriber, being two beautiful Chromos,
Companion Pictures, Niagara Falls and Y ose.
mite Falls, all for only So. Address ". Jen.
nings Demorest, s3S Broadway, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES.

The New York: Tribune, which has watched
the Louisiana case with apparent interest,
thus comments uponsthe action Of the Gov
eminent:
"By this time, one would suppose the Ex-
ecutive has come to the conclusion that the
recognition of the Pinchback government in
Louisiana was, to say the least. premature
The statement of Mr.. Ogden, Attorney>Gen>
eral of the State, is clear and dispassionate.
Pinchback and his Legislature are put into
Office by United States Court, backed by no
moro substantial evidence of election frauds
than reports of United States officers, un-
known to State law; they are kept in office
by United States troops. Pinchback, who
claims to be acting Governor because he was
Lieutenant. Governor when articles Of i'm
parchment were preferred against Warmoth,
never was Lieutenant Governor. Gle was a
senator, whose ter n of Office expired last No
vember; when lieutenant G Governor Dunn
died, Pinchback was chosen presiding officer
of the Senate now he claims to be Governor
because he was once senator and then acted
as Lieutenant-G oysrnor; but his term Of of:
fee has alreadysexpired., Pinohback is kept
in place, however, jby Federal b.yonets. and
next ys hear the State assenal,iss taken into
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

In addition to the above, there were cas,
for Latham (R-) IL votes; Thompson co.
Conor) % votes; Laise (R.) 80 votes; Hagans
(R.) II votes; Hcke (R.) Sc votes, and II
votes are recorded under head of s'scatter>
iug,"-as if the above was not scattering
enough.
Pcndcton and Webster counties have not
yet been heard from, further than to learn
that they gave mniorities for Martin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
w &: '5i5ou1 Ej1ke 10 Enowewh,

Se Noul Ike to knowswhat is"
6ommittef 6f Eve from the New Orleans
delegation had 10 four hours consultation with
the s. Attorney General on Friday morning
Afterwards the delegation met the President
in body at his business Office, and lengthy
conversation ensued. So far, next to moth
ing apears to have been accomplished by
the visit, either with the Attorney General or
the President
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

PEnsoNAL.-Col. w. p. GraighiN of the
Engineer Corps, u. s. A, arrived in the city
yesterday on a visit to his friends The Colo
mel is an enthusiastic advocate of the com>
pletion of the James River and Kanawha
Canal by the Federal Government, and has
made a survey of the route, which he deems
most feasible. Should the government take
hold of the matter, we hope Colonel Craig
hill may be designated as the engineer. He
IL Firginian, and gentleman of remarka-
Bile engineering skill.-Lynch6wrg Republican.
Col G. is son of our esteemed former
countyman, W. N. Craighill, Esq, and we
are pleased to see that he is already acquiring
national reputation as an engineer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
CHARLEsroN. December 16.

The bill for temporary removal of the State
Capital to the city Of Wheeling passed the
House of Delegates to-day by vote of 33
for removal and 81 against. 1. now goes to
the Senate. 1t is reported that the Charles.
ton interests in the Senate will vote in favor
of Parkersburg for the Capital in order to
disappoint the friends of Wheeling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

We don't want the epizoot to ge. hold of
our poultry, nor do we wish to see it attack
the cows, or the deer, or other valuable AMI
mails, but we 7o want to see it get strong
grip Oh the dogs, and no. let go until about
ten thousand Of those about US arc cleaned
out. 1t is "a consumation devoutly to be
wished" Golly, wouldn't tho sheep re-
joice. !-Er.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

REGULATING RAILROAD FARES Tho
constitutionality of the act of the Illinois Leg
islature fixing maximum tariff on the rail-
roads OF that State has been affirmed by Judge
Upton, of the Circuit Court of Illinois,
The case is to be carried by appeal up to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
So say we, brother chip.

AccIDENT.-On Monday morning Mr. j.
A. Mutton. who is engaged 10 roofing Bakers
new mill, fell from the second story of that
building to the ground, distance of about.
% feet. Prompt surgical attendance was
rendered by DR.. r. T. Baldwin, who reported
no bones broken, but it is feared that no has
sustained internal iniuries- YIN. Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

ARE You GONG WEsr?-If so, take our
advice, and purchase your Tickets over the
old reliable and popular Missouri PACIFIC
RAILROAD, which is, positively. the only Line
that runs three Daily Express Trains from ST.
Louis to Kansas City and the West! aud is,
positively, the only Line which runs Pullman s
Palace Sleepers and fine Day Coaches (especi-
ally for nao0ers) equipped with Miller's Safety
Platform and the Patent Steam Brake, FROM
ST.. LOUIS. to Kansas City, Fort Scott, Par
sons, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Atchisou, ST.
Joseph, Nebraska City, Council Bluffs and
Omaha a,ihhout change! For information in
regard to Time Tables, rates, &c., to
any point in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado, Texas or California, call upon or
address j. F. THOMPSON, Agent, Missouri
Pacific R. R. Chattanooga, Tenn, or Atlanta,
Ga; or, +. A. FoRp. Gen'l Passenger A gent,
st. Louis, No trouble to nns,ver questions!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

sss- 1t is understood that Schuyler Colfax
will assume the editorship of the New York
Tribune on the LIST of January, and that he
will then resign the Office of Vice>President
of the United S.ates.''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

REslGNED.-T. "A. Moore, Esq, deputy
clerk of the Circuit and County Court of this
county, commissioner in chancery and COM
missioner of accounts, last week resigned his
several positions, preparatory to entering upon
his official duties as clerk Of the County Court
of Jefferson, W. Va; to which Office he was
elected during last August. Mr. Moore carr
ries home with him the best wishes of the
many warm friends he leaves behind
GCEurke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

H% Mcdowell heard from at last it is
said some enterprising lumber man arrived
at the permanent seat with full returns 1t
is therefore definitely assertained that Grants
majority is 2765, running little ahead of
Jacob, whose majority was 26S7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

DEATH OF EDWARD A. PoLLARD.-Rich-
nond, Pa, Dec. 17.-Edward A. Pollard.
the editor and author, died in Lynchburg
yesterday evening, aged As years Mr.. Poi
lard distinguished himself especially as
writer in editorial association with tho late
John NJ Daniel, of the Examiner. He has
written several works on the late war which
are remarkable for the severity with which
the chief political leaders of the South are
criticised. Mr.. Pollard's health had been
failing for several years past.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

sar In the House of Delegates, on the
18th instant, Mr. Shirley presented a joint
resolution requesting our Congressman to pro.
cure the passage of an act authorizing the re-
sale of the water power at Harper's Ferry,
which was adopted
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Ia Several bills have been introduced in
the Virginia Legislature looking to the forma-
ton of State insurance company or COM
panies, the revenue from which is to be paid
into the State treasury.