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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
Spirit Of grffuson.
Charleatown w. Va. Febrnarv2o ,72.
THE BALLor.

The Mattipshurg lStues1uan. in an article
on the ballot system. of voting. land We fully
endorse its views.2 says that the sneak -yssem
OF voting may sui, scalaway Lemocraey-it
may suit the ignorant aud debaached negro
lit may suit the prn>criptive radicals. it
doubtless suits liars and hypocrites, but it
does not suit honest, straightforward and in-
dependent city ms. we care not what their
p~artizan bias may be-. A man who is afraid
or ashamed in a free country to vote his opin>
ions and sentiments openly aud above>board
is not worthy Of the privilege he enjoys. We
believe, as does u correspondent Of the Wheel
ing Register;
''If the motto of our S,ats is not a mon
strous falSeh""d why should not ir,enen stand
up IN the broad light of day before God and
in the presence of their fellows, execute that
privilege which is theirs of light. can see
none. aud consequently III this particular, no
necessity ct Incorporating imported New
En9landisms in the organic law"
We are proud to know that the delegates
of Berkeley and Jefferson counties in the Con
veniion, without Exception, favor the r.va voce
system. In this they represent the wishes OF
every intelligent voter of the two counties
who without question. strongly favor the oper,
straisht"ut system"f voting. When the PEG
pie of West Virginia become scris and slaves.
when their free government is changed to
that of the oligarchies of the middle ages, or
the autocrasies Of the present European Suites.
1t may be then a necessity under such II
government they should be permitted to vote
at all, to do it secretly aud sueakingly. hut un-
til this exieency arises, it should he The proud
privilege of fee men to vntc their opinions.
let these he What they may, without, fear or
favor aud openly aud above board.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
JOHN 7. GIBSON, Plaintiff, ,

JOHN L. GJBSON, Plaintiff,
JAMES q. GIBsON's Adminis,ra- Case NJ S
tor and Heirs, Defendants.
JOHN T. GIBSON, Plaintiff,
JNo. R. A.. REDMAN and o,bers. IN oaASeEsf'
Defendants.
is therefore adjud ged, ordered and decreeI that
i these causes be recnininit, co to Master comm;s.
sloner JAMES D. FAYMAN, whJ shall sscer,a;n
and report to a future term, the bal ance that will
remain OF said proceeds of sale or available effects
OF said James D. Gibson's estat tie after the d;str;h,1
non hercln decreed, and the anIocnts to he dis.
bursed TO each of them. and it being reprcgcntcd
that the Special Commissioners ApIionbv and rs
chelbcrger, did not pay over to the Gcner,I VI
cerver of the Court the funds in their hands f,on
SAID sale, under a former order of Court made in
tns causes, the Master Commissio ner will charge
mem interest, Tor such time as may appear proner
upon the funds retained by them, and that al
MASTER commissioner also ascertain nd report the
amount OF Indebtedness that will remain after the
application of all the available assets other than In.
reversion in the Dover laud-the cash value ~ s.;d
revers'on-whethe the interests and rights of the
Parties, creditors and reversioncrs, will be promo.
ted or prejudiced by a present sale of ga id reyc,s;on
ii found necessary, for the payment of liahil;t;es
ana report the reasons of objection by any of sale
parties, II amy be made, against such eaIe of sid
reVersion, and that notice of executing this refer.
ence be published for four weeks in some uewspa.
per in Charlcstown, in Jefferson County. which
snail be equivalent to personal service on the par
ties, or any OF them.
A true copy Teste.
WIN. A. GHAPLINE, Clerk &C.
TO L WHOM TT MAY CoNCERN.-I will,
proceed to execute the foregoing decree on the
18TH DAY OF MARCH. 1872. at nv Offce in
that day. will adjourn from day to day until COM
pleted. at which time and place ali parties arc = =
quired to attend.
Given under my hand, this goth day of February.
1872.
AME D. FAYMAN
EeoLuaty ~, loI2-'ot. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

E" In the ll"use of Representatives, on
the 18th, among the bills Introduced was one
to aid iron shiphuildins in the u. S; and an
other to add thirty million dollars TO the ma
tional currency circulation. A bill to pcrmi,
criminals TO testify in their own t~elalf, was
passed. The female suffragiSts prese, ted II
petition to be heard ut the bar of the House
in their own behalf, which was rci", ted bv
nine mpjnrity. Tho Committee on WAYS and
Means was directed TO report a bill to place
tea and coffee on the free list.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

SEVERELY INJuRED.-On last Friday.
whilst cutting timber in the woods for Champ
Shepherd, Esq, Dennis Walters. colored, was
caught by the falling of two trees aud Sc
yerely crushed and bruised. When rescued
from beneath the timber he was specifies,
but DR.. S. She'll, who was called in, thinks
he will recover from his wounds.
TCHnrke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

An EAGLE K1LlEp.-On Wednesday of
last week as master Eddy Briggs was on his
way to school, near the Old Chapel, be espied
a large eagle sitting on a tree, and picking up
a stone he threw and killed it. The EAGLE
had been wounded the day before by a een>
tleman who shot at it as it was in the act of
carrying off a lamb. The bird measured 6
feet 8 inches from tip to tip of its wings.
[CHurke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
TAKE NOTICE.

ME call the attention of our friends and ems.
toners to the acknowledged fact that we are
Keeping up our stock Of G oodr, such as
DRY GOODS. NOTIONS.
o & SHOES, HATS h CAPS.
AND GUEENSwA
OF ALL KINDS,
90 e.l,
Both Anthracite and Rftuminous.
RESI- GROUND PURE PLASTER.
LUMBER OAK SHINGLES.
and a splendid lot of NEW BACON. of our own
merely to live
HILLARY, WILSON &
Summit Point. Eahrnarv % 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DEMONSTRATORS SALE

ADM~INISTRATOR,S SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
sMiddlsway.) Jefferson county, West Va, ON
THURSDAY. 14h of MARCH, 1872,
The following described Personal Property of the
late Michael Bnsheys viz:
Seven No. 1 Work Horses,
six of them making the finest team for drapght in
Four oLTs.tw 5 years old. being broken to
harness and saddle; one 2 years old. Chester Lion
county. :
Twenty head of horned CATTLE, seven of
their sides. and one win he in profit on day of ssle.
Seventeen Toe HOGS,
Iiss ROO ;s aooIsss .1 @a.h Pig asa'
One large Broad-treadR Road wagon, with Bed
One do. Plantation Broad-tread.
One I Horse do,
9 oss fiss,ss and one horse s spring wagon.
One Wiiioughby Gum Spring Grain Drill, with
Gusno Attachment;
One Spring tooth Buggy Rake.
ONE REAPER & MOWER COMBINED.
Zone of the beet in the vailey.)
One Cider Mill, (southern Gi.nt;)
One Wheat Fan. (new):
One Straw and Fodder Gutter.
One Stack:Knife,
Six Barshear Plows. two of which are ullem,s
Five Double and Single Shovel Plough,.
Two Harrows, two Grindstones;
I've large Feed Chests. one set Hay Carriers;
One set Platform Hay LADDER,
One Sleigh Basket and Bells,
One Riding and one Wagon Saddle,
One pair of Check Lines,
Six sets of Wagon Gears, .
Six Baek-bands and Traces.
Eight H. ad Halters. two Fly Nets;
one si1-horse Leather Line, one 4. horse do;
Log, Filth. Trace. Butt. Breast md Cow Chains;
Two Mattosks, one Pick, one Crowbar;
-Four Shovels. Grain and Earth Forks;
Rakes. Hoes. two Axes. one Lsdder:
Single, Double and Triple Trees;
One Jack Screw.
Eight Hundred prime Oak Shingles,
One pair Large Scales, one pair steelyard.,
One 10, OF carpen'sr's Tools. one do. Blasting,
Three Barrels ciiDERv VINEGAR.
HOUSEHOLD &KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Consisting in part of
p pSs n Bntesn, ,. one Cupboard, one Safe;
Four Bejsteads and Bedding,
I've. Washstands, one Wardrobe;
Hall dozen Canc.seat Chairs.
Half dozen Wood do, one Rocking do:
One Cook Stove and Fixtures.
One Ten Plate do one Sheet Iron do.
iinware, Tubs. Buckets, &c.
THREE HUNDRED i LBS. OF .cos.
N HUNDRED LBS. OF LARD.
Inc terms for the Bacon and Lard will be made
known on day ofsale.
TERMS oE SALE A credit of Nine Month";,
will lie given on al! Gums of Ten Dollars and up
wards, the purchaser giving his bond, with APP
proved fecurity, said bonds to bear interest from
day OF sale unless paid at maturity, when the in
terest will be remitted. No goods to be removed
until terms OF sale are complied with.
90 Sale to commence at 9 O'Clock, A. M, on the
above date.
FRANK A. BUSHEy
Administrator of Michael Bushey, deed.
February 90, l>72-ts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
WEsT vlRGlNIA:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of tho
Circuit Court for Jefferson County. ON the hr.t
Monday in December, 1871, Jacob g. willard Tor
himself and on behalfof the PaternalHeirs Of VIM.
Grove. decd, against the unknown Heirs Of Kate
Richter, Dec'd:.if such there be-suppiementsi
Cross Bill in Chancery in the case OF jam.s w.
Glenn ct nj us the Unknown Heirs tif such there
beg of Kate Richter, decd.
The Unknowa Heirs of Kate Richter Ia sister Of
John Grove, father of VIM. Grove, decd .1-ii sny
such there be-are hereby notified that on the 2tth
day of November, A. d 1871. the petitioner filed
the said Crosse Bill in said Circuit Court. where the
same is now pending. Said bill alleges that said
Court by its decree In the origin.l c.se of Glenn st
al Us. Henry Blaekford ct alias reserved one eighth
part OF the Paterhsl Estate of snid william G rove.
decd, in order to project the Unknown Heirs Of
Kate Richter. decd. If such survive; and also al.
leges that no such Unknown Heirs or repre.ents.-
tives Of Kate Richter were in existence Alihe death
of William Grove, decd. The object and PRAYER
of the supplemental Cross b III is for a decree 6nd.
ing and .adjudging that no such Unkno~n Heir.
exist. and that the fund set apart to protect their
interests may be dis, rieu,ed among the Other Here
at law OF William Grove. decd, now before The
Court.
Witness, VIM. A. chapline. Clerk of =. i'd Court.
this 3olh of January, 1872.
ian so. 1879. WIN. A cHAPLiNE, CLERK.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
LAW NOTICE.

~ the first day of January. 1872, the Firm of
- Cooke 4 Kennedy, was dissolved in 90 far 40
all bushes before Justices Of the Peace. and appeals
therefrorn, 10 concerned. The psrtnershis eoa.
tinues for all other law business entrusted 70 our
charge. Ed yARD .. COOK.
z KENNEDY.
once neIt door West Of Garter Hoess."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
J. H. yesterday. Plaintiff. ,

WIN. GREEN, Defendant. liz cHAssr.r.
I T 10 adjudged. ordered and deerced that the cause
il be referred TO a Master Cominissi.ner Of this
Court, who shall convene before him all credtor.
who have liens on the Real. Estate of the psfsndant
and state and report any such dcbts TO u future
term OF the Court and that he ASCERTAIN and report
what Real. Estaiethe Defendant IL possessed Of: and
its value and annual value, together with any mat-
ter which he may deem pertinent. or which he may
be required so to state; and the said Commissioner
is ordered to give notice of the tine and place Of
executing this decree by publication Tor four weeke
in some newspaper published In Chariestown for
-four weeks successfully. next, before the day sp.
shall be equivalent 10 personai notice OF service 10
the parties, and 10 any sueh creditors.
A Copy Teste.
VIM. A..CHAPLlNE, Clerk.
To all parties interested-you are hereby notified
that will proceed to execute the sbove order Of
reference on the
29M day Of February, 1872,
at my office in Chsrlestown, West Va , At which,
time ard place you are required to attend.
'Givea under my hand as Commissioners ihis 3otb
day of January, 1879.
J'noary 81. lSI2-5w. Cotunissiuner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
PUBLIC SALE.

A S Administrator of the late A mos Sheppard. the
"a undersigned will offer at Public sa IT., ON the
farm lately owned by the deceased near Biyomery
Mills, on
FRID4Y Y, the 18Th day Of MARCH, 1872.
The Following
Personal PROPERTY,
to-wit:
Twelve head of good WORK HORSES. five of
them Mares-one in foal:
Two COLTS one three years old and one
yearling.
Eleven MICH COWS.
Thirteen head of YOUNG ATTLE
One DURHAM BULL,
One DURAN HEIFER,
Three SOwS and PIGS.
Two Wagons, one Wagon Bed. one Cart;
Two Reapers and Mowers Co,nbined-one Nc.
Cormick and the other Russell;
One Wheat Drill,
Ono mmggy Horse Rake.
One Wheat Fan, one Corn SheIler;
One Sleigh.
Two s-horse Harrows. two Corn Coverers;
Two Barsh-ar Plonghs,
Five Double and five Single Shovel PIouehs.
One Threshing Machine, one Cutting Box:
One Cross Cut Saw,
Two Log and one Fifth Chain,
Two Spreaders, Forks. Rakes, Shovels;
Mattocks, Digging Irons.
-Four Moving scytbes and two Cradles,
Eight sets OF Wagon and Plough Gears,
One set ofCart Gears,
One set OF flight Wagon Harness,
A lot ofCOR by the Barrel.
f16 Acres o. Wheat in the Ground.
Eighty Acre. on the home place and Thirty. si1
Acres on the Yates farm, from the latter of which
Two Fifths Rentage is to be given, and delivered
within five niles of the place.
TERMS OF SALE.
A credit Of n inc Months will be given on all sums
over Ten Dollars. the purchaser giving bond and
approved security. with inteies Iom date but II
paid at maturity the interest will be <emitted. On
all sums of Ten Dollars and under, the Cash will be
required. No proEerty to be removed until terms
of sale are promptly complied with.
|-Sale to at 10 O'Clock. A.. NJ.
JOHN A. SHEPPARD.
Administrator of Amos Sheppard, decd
J. D. P%ntterfieI Id. Auctioneer.
2 bruary 30, lS72-ts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

r Il Washing,oniun has been fined SIS for
dainnipg President Grant. An exchange
thinks that if a similar penalty for the same
offence could be enforced throughout the coun.
try, the national debt might be liquidated in
fo,ty-eight hours. and nm immense surplus
revenue accnm slated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

PROPERTY SALE.-Col. R. P. Chew has
%puschased the late residence of Wm. Grow,
in this place, at SIS, 5oo-equivalsnt to Cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
WEST VIRGINIA.

at Rmhes heM IN HE Clerks Office If tie
Circuit Court IF .i.ferson County, on the first
Monday IN February, 1872:
VIM. Fl. II. Harley and David sIagle, and Elizabeth
his wife,
Francis J. Harley, Barney 9. Harley. Jacob A..
Harley, Joseph u. Welsh and Ella Maria Welsh, /.
infant heirs of Maria Welsh, and w. O.. Ma.
c%oughtry, administrator of Joseph Harley.
FNHE object of hi. suit 10 to obtai n decree for III.
Il division Of the real estate 81 the late Joseph
his heirs, if p:aet'csLis; IL NOT. for the sal. the.sof
and division Of pro; ee.i:: And it appearing, ape,,
Harley, Bs, ney G. Harley and Jacob A. Harley.
are not residents of this State, they are hereby re-.
cation Of Ibis order, and do what IL n.ees.esY to
protect their interests in this matter. IL 10 furiher
eF s.ei. i fs tau copy !pSee Of TINS oras, be published once
paper in said county.
wM.A A. CHAPLINE. Clerk c. c.
E Msiis = 1 IS. ,sssngS ,q.
WEST VIRGINIA.
at Rules held IN the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court IF Je6ersom County, on the frse
Mondoy in February, 1872:
Samuel s. Sturgeon,
Mildred NJ. Bennett, Joseph Crane. executor OF
George Isier. and John w. Gibson.
r HE object of this suit is 10 obtain . decree for
! Sl.5z5, with interest on $3.50. part thereof.
from September lob, 1869, and like interest on
$50, the residue thereof, from August 9th. 1871.
subjectt to a credit Of $500, as OF said Isst date,
ana TO attach any interest of the defendant Mildred
NJ. Bennett, in the hands Of Joseph Cane. exeeu-
tor OF George 1sier, or in the estate of said Isisr, or
any other interest che may have in sa:d county
And il appearing. upon affidavit flied in this suit,
that the said Mildred M. Bennett 10 not q resident
of this State, she is hereby required to appear within
one month after due publication Of this order, and
do what lie necessary TO protect her interest in this
matter. II is farther ordered that q copy Of this or
der be pubiished once q week, for four successive.
weeks, IN some newspaper in said county.
WIN. a. cHAPLINE. Clerk C. c.
White x TrapneIl. D. q.
February ID, ls72-5t.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Al Rules held IN HE Clerks Office of Me
Circuit Court IF Jcferson County, on tie first
Monday in february, 1872.
John b. Larue. useoi George W. sadIer,
J. L.. warrenteitz.
TNHE object of this suit 10 TO obtain , iudrmene
u Tor 3 200 70, with interest on $500, 10, part
theteod, from November l4tb. 1s7o. and like interest
ject 10 a credit of 500, October 18th, 1911, and 10
attach any interest belonging to the said J. L. wsr-
renfeitz- And 1t appearing, upon sfinsvit filed in
this snit, that the said }. L. WarreDfsitz 10 NOT q
resident OF this State. be 10 hereby required to sp.
pear within one month sitter due pubIies tion Of this
order. and do what 10 necessary 10 protect his in
terest in this matter. IL il further ordered that u
copy OF this order be published once = week for tour
successise weeks, IN some Newspaper in said coun-
~. Teste.
wM: a. cHAPLiNE, Clerk c. C.
White 4 TrapneII, p. q.
February IL .1s72-5t-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

pS@ Col. P'tzr e. Washington, died in
New York on the 10Th inst, in the seventy
fourth year of his age, after II few hours ILL
ness. firm plenra pneumonia. lie was n ma
tive "t Virginia, hut was reared aud educated
and passed aimst his entire life in Washing
TIN. When lnt II youth he entered the civil
service ct the Government, and continued in
It, with but u short interval. until 1857. when
he retired from the cf6ee Of Assist,nt Sccrc-
.tary of the Treasury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
BLACKSMITHING AT BL0OMERY.

HAVE been doing business as Agent since the
Il lat of January. 1872. and will continue 10 do ali
work with despatch. and as cheap as any other
blacksmith Shop in the neighborhood. As Iron and
Coal are Cash articles, ! shall expect my customers
Christmas. Horse .hoeing will be done. in the best
manner. for plain at 8 l.e0-steel toes 81 25; shares
laid for s IS. /, I'D ALI other work in proportion.
WIN NJ MYERS, agent,
gate on Bloomery Turnpike.
February 90, 1872 ct.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20


TIL number of townships in the
State is co.
School Districts 2,567
Township Scho"l Commissioners gSl
School District Trustees 77ul
City and County Supcrintcndcnts 55
Whole number OF Teachers cx>
amined 2,5OG
Whole number of Teachers em>
played i
Male Teachers 1873
Female Teachers Al,
Children in the st tie between the
ages OF 6 and II years Jog 749
While number of Scliuols o33
Common Schools Y171
BRAIDED is
High
Whole number of School Honscs 9.O59
Number built dnrin. The Year Isl
Commenced, but n't completed ll2
value at School grounds S91 42+ 2S
School Houses 9.3 19s US
furniture 42.GU6 10
Libraries 1214 IN
apparatus ! 1888 10
Total value Of School property l,Ol3,32G 26
Amount received during The year
for all purposes for each youth
In the State between the ayes
OF u aud Fl years, as -cnumer-
ated 6 S51
The amount expended during the
year TOR tn't'mn per each youth
IN the Site m tween the ages
OF q and II years, AS enumer-
ated Q 1ol
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

RAILROAD CHARGES IN THE Quo LEG
1sLATURE.-C" 1umLiu. February 10.-In the
SENATE this morning n bill was passed eeualiz
ing railroad charges for freight pro rata for a
less or greater distance, and making it the
duty of the prosecuting attorney to bring suit
in the name of the State against corporations
violating the act, on complaint of the parties
aegrieved.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
Another Spar in the U. S. Senate.

A Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore San, under date of the 10th instant.
says -
The resumption of the debate on MIR. Sum.
ner's proposed investigation into the sale of
arms by this government to that o. France
attracted another large attendance of specta-
tors to-day to the Senate chamber. MIR. Nor
ton occupied the greater part of the debate in
a speech ir which he sought to create the im.
preston that Messrs. Schurz and Sumner had
~inaugurated this movement solely from politi-
cal hostility to the President, ana that the
only foundation for it was sound and fury,
which would end in nothing.
lie dealt largely in generalities, but did not
seem to answer the charges that officers of the
government had knowingly sold these arms to
France in violation OF our neutral obligations,
and that certain parties had profted immense
ly by the transaction. These are, after all.
the Who points of the investigation, which
Mr.. Sumner feels abundautly able to prove by
the evidence. Mr.. Morton's attemp, to drive
these Senators into the democranic party, and
his warning that all roads out of the ropubli-
canparty led into the democratic ranks, did not
disturb them in the least, though it was put
to them in u pretty aggressive manner by the
special champion of the President on the floor
OF the Senate. Not content with this, he
specially warned Mr.. Schurz that he did not
carry the German vote OF the country in his
pocket, and insinuated that be did not believe
he could control it in opposition to the re,
election Of the present ad ADMINISTRATION. Mr..
Schurz did not reply to the campaign portions
of Mr.. M"rton's speech. 1t came cut in the
debate, as anticipated in the dispatches last
night, that the government had also sold arms
to the Germans during the Franco. German
war. An amendment was submitted by MIR.
Conkling in the course of the day, which is
intended to involve Mr.. Sumner in a proposed
investigation by the committee to learn If any
United States official has communicated in
formation on this matter 10 the French au-
thorities. Hr. Harlan, it will be remembered,
substantially charged this yesterday upon Mr..
Sumner.
FATAL ACcIDENT.-Mr. Amos Renner a
miller, engaged in business at the Valley
Mills, on the Opequon, met with an accident
on Tuesday night last, which resulted in his
death on Saturday. AT about midnight, or
probably later. Mr.. Renner went inside of the
large wheel to cut away the ice. In attempt
ing to climb, out he stepped upon one of the
arms of the wheel which started it aud caught
his legs between the wall and the wheel. In
this position, with his breast against a large
mass of ice, Mr.. Renner remained, bearing
the weight of the wheel for nearly Two hours,
when he was discovered. After he was ex-
tricated from his painful situation. he appeared
to be doing well and moved about without diff
fculty. but about the middle of the day on
Saturday he was seized with q cougestiye chill
from which he died at 2 P. NJ.
Winchester Times.
Me-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

JOHN W. GRANTHAM, Eso.-A Charles
ton correspondent of the Wheeling Register,
under date of the 9Th inst, speaking of the
discussion on the 'usury law" in the House of
Delegates-which provides for a repeal of the
provisions of the code, fixes the legal rate of
interest at six per cent. and provides that any
person loaning at a greater rate shall forfeit
both principal and interest-says:-
The discussion was long earnest and spirited,
and called forth all the debating talents of the
body. Mr.. Grantham opened the debate in
favor of the measure and maintained his side
OF the proposition by fair arguments earnestly
expressed, and his remarks on Virginia were
really eloquent, while his deuunciation of the
vampires who would suck the last drop of
blood from the veins of the people" were de.
livered with an earnestness and vigor that sur
prised his friends.