Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-05-14

WEST Va. Pass AssoCIATIoN.-We
had the pleasure of meeting with this fra.
ternity at its annual session in Wheeling
Leaving here on the afternoon of the 3O.h
ultimo, We were transported to Harper's Ferry
in'safety, under the pleasant conductorship of
Capt. Chambers, at which point. in short
time we jumped aboard the fast line. with our
old friend Capt Robt French as conductor,
AID were put through to Martinshurg on time.
We there stopped a, the Everett House. meet
ing With several friends, and after supper,
(Which was in every particular perfectly salts
factory concluded to take a stroll around
the town. In our perambuations w6<called
atthe New York Store and among other places
the Stewart House, which has recently passed
into the charge of Capt. VIM Colston. a
brother of the lamented Col. Culston. of Con
federste memory; the Capt. is whole souled
landlord, aud perfect gentleman in every RE-
spect. AT last tired and sleepy, we retired
to our couch and were soon in arms of old
morpheus. After refreshing slumber, VIC
were up with the birds, and again on a tour
of inspection, and among other evidences of
the advancement of this thriving town, were
shown the new steam fire engine, recently
purchased by the corporate authorities at
cost of $500. Tits model piece of ma
ch,nery, and will no doubt prove of valuable
service.
Blu, tn the Association. Falling in company
With Logan and Wisner at MartinsbuIc. we
secured berths in Pullman Palace Car, and
enjoyed a most pleasant trip to Wheeine.-
The proceedings of the Press Association
there We publish elsewhere, Suffice i, to say
7shaslts session was most harmonious and agree
able, and of an interesting character. Mat
tiers ct importance to the fraternity were con-
sidered, and leisure hours devoted to the en-.
3"sment OF the hospit .lity and courtesy ex>
tended by the citizens of the city Among
others with whom we had the pleasure Of
meeting were Mr.. Henry S,amm, proprietor
OF the Stamm House. and John P. Farr. of
Baltimore memory. In company with tho
former We visited the establishment of G w
Franzheim d. 20, and were shown into the
extensive wine cellar Of the firm. The cellar
Is substantially arched with masonry. and con.
so'o'-o, ~ VIC tlHe. pne nunNreu ca ks OF
Catawba wine. holding from Elk hundred t.
one thousand gallons each. Mr. Franzheim
Is one Of the gentlemen whom we met Mt the
banquet at Baltimore in October last and en-.
CURED ab"nt our friends Lucas and Yantis
wh" participated in thst excursion. Alto
Rether our stay in Wheeling was mos, pleas
an. one. aud those who contributed t, our en-
Joyment have our hearty thanks Our only
regret is that these reunions do not occur
of,ener.
On our return trip stopped TT New;Lrs
with Mr. s. d. Crawford, Mastc. Mechanic of
r & o r Il. Co. at tina, place. bv when we
were kindly entertained for two days after
which We proceeded to Kiuswonj. and enjnye.
the hospitality of Mr.. Young Morris, Dcnutv
Sheriff OF Preston county, and regretted that
our early departure prevented the accapta,inn
OF an inv't ton to dine with Mr. john T. NeH
Proprietor Of the American House.
But all things must end. aud so did our
trip. We are at home once more amid the
busy cares of newSpapes life. and here will
remain until kind fortune favors us with
another period of recreation.
SHENANDoAu VALLEY X R-A maetin.
of the Board of Directors of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad. Vice President Walker pre-
siding, was held in this pl.ce on FRIDAY last,
at which considerable impnr,ant business Wa
transacted. The B ,qrd. durin. it. session,
perfected arrangements for the speedy prose
cut,on OF the work all along the line of ,he
htss division the fnrce of from two lnnare,i
aud hity t. three hundred hands at presen,
employed viii be increased to four hundre5
in q few days. Mr.. Geo. Barrett, Chief En-
gineer. will shortly proceed t., the final loc.-
siou fthe second division. above From, Roval
preparatory to the sub. letting aud gradiu. OF.
that portion of the work
Orders have been issued for the loca, ton of
the route through Charestown piu West
street, aud it is hoped that arrangements will
be perfected az once for ,he grading thereof
MEMORIAL Day The period for the
annual observance of the decoration Of the
graves of our hnporcd dead is almost n, hand
by reference to the n't'ce in our advertising
Columns it will he seen that meetny of the
"Lee Memorial Association is called for Fri
day afternoon next, when the day for the
floral offering will be fixed Let there be a
full attendance at this meeting, both of thnse
who are'already members of the association
and of all who may wish to become members
both male and female. Let us >ti,I keep alive
by this beautiful custom, the memory of
THAT ,nartvr band
Who ha How our land
AND whose blood f'v''i out in \ tide for us
RELIGIOUS THE. pulpit "t the Presby-