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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
NEW ADvBRF1sEMENrs
Dca,h-bed of 'stoncwair .lackSo,,

A magnificent lax Is inch EngraVfrg q, represent
n ing the death sccne OF Ger Jarksnn. The OH.
GERS are grouped sor,owiLlly nrour,i his
IN the distance is tn be seen the e,Icaiupne army
the weary sentinel ON bis beat, and ,nnny other
things which ma kc tins picture a gem of art ono
which shou III hang in tho ,arnr Of every south. IN
home. Sent by nnii mounted on roller n nd pust.
paid, on receipt of2O cents, or for III c"uts AID.
dress sc & w NJ RIRROw
Bristol, Tennsssce
o. Agents wsntad everywhere to sell our topulnr
Pictures AMI t"ke subscriptionsSpr our Magazine
Circulars. "
Sept. 10 1S7o-I
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SUICIDE BY Observation-Disclosures W.
Pannei committed suicide by drowning him.
self in the North river near Reynolds lock on
the evening of the 3Oth. The deceased had
b'eu in delicate health for some time previ.
Gus, and showed signs of mental arrangement.
his authorizations took a religious turn, and he
was troubled on the subject of baptism. Being
member OF the Baptist church, he took
n n, to have the rite administered by sprink-
ling. He applied to minister of the Me,b.
odis church for that purpose. who. seeing
his mental condition, put him off until Suns
day. He went home and told some one that
he could not wait. On Friday he disappear
ed, and his body was found in the river ON
Sunday--Leeington Va } C;ti=en.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
The Straight-Out Convention
FIRST DAY.

FIRST DAY.
The Straig ht>out Democratic Convention
assembled in the court-hous at Louisville on
Tuesday, and was called to order by Colonel
Blanton Duncan, who spoke at some length of
its objects, the derision that had been cast on
the movement, and Of his own position and
action. letter from Mr.. Charles O'Conor
was afterwards presented and read to the Con-
vention. The reading of the letter having
been concluded, the body was duly organized,
Mr.. James Lyons, Of Richmond, Virginia,
being elected permanent president.
SECOND DAY.
The Convention, on Wednesday, nominated
Charles O'Conor, of New York, for President
of the United States by reclamation. And
after several ballotings John Quincy Adams,
of Massachusetts, was nominated for Vice
President by Indiana Withdrawing Edgarton,
and moving to make the nomination of Adams
unanimous. A telegram was afterwards re-
ceived from Mr.. O'Conor declining the nomi.
nation. Mr. Lyons was then nominated by
reclamation, but this was declared out of order,
as it was the mere result of excitement, and
the Convention adjourned until Thursday at
10 O'Clock.
THIRD DAY.
The farce of the Louisville Convention was
GU Friday played to its conclutiou. A reso-
luton was passed insisting upon the nomina-
tons of Messrs. OConor and Adams, after
which the convention adjourned sine die.
Another despatch is said to have been received
from Mr.. OConor, repeating his determine.
tiou not to accept the candidacy. Some of
the delegates were still hopeful that he will
accept, others were respondent, and are con-
WINGED that their nominees sensitive nature
and shrinking disposition have caused him to
make up his mind unalterably.
A PRELIMINARY OPENING OF THE Lou
IsV1LLE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Kentucky.
Sept. 2.-This afternoon, in the rotunda Of
the Gait House, Colonel Blanton Duncan
casually interrupted conversation between
General Geo. A. Gustav, who is here to attend
the opening of the exposition, and DR.. J. NJ.
kellar, prominent physician of this CITY.
Sharp conversation ensued, in the course Of
which Duncan declared that he had been Of
fered half million by the Greeley party to
break up this convention. Gustav responded
that the other party must have offered mora
that he could prove that Duncan had said the
whole thing was bargain and sale, and if he
was to be sold he would sell to the party tina.
would pay the highest price. Duncan re,
sponded that Custar's informant was a liar
DIR. Kellar said, ''I am responsible for the
statement" and demanded retraction. Dnn.
can refused, when Kellar struck him violently
in the face. Duncan reeled, but did not fall.
catching by chair, with which be attempted
to strike DR.. Kellar Several blows passed.
when the parties were separated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
STOP THIEF!

Stolen from q. the residence of the sub re,
- scrieer, near Hilsboro .Loudoun county fTSsSSS
Va, on tho night of the Sd inst, THREEah
HEAD OF HORSES. one a Black Horse, about II
Mare, about six years old, heavy set, a few white
spots on her rump, and disposed kick il disturbed;
the other feiIowish Bay Horse, four years old
with little white the root of his tail and
hne looking and spriehtly. -
will give liberal reward tor either or a of
me above horses. it returned to me or secured 40
that can get them, and additions reward for
inc d election and conviction of tho thief
Sept 10, lS12-3t.t A. I REST
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The Sarnpa1.n
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSeN.

we ofter to the public, and especially 20 the
bers of the Democratic Conservative party of All.
and the adjoining counties of West yireini. !,
campaign paper which We have made arm e.,,..,.-
to issue from now until TIE LIST day of peeenh., :.
the remarkably low price of
FIFTY CENTS.
payable in advance. We will publish .Itth. ma.
Interesting political developments which
pre- curing the campaign, now already opened. and
soon to become rife with incidents of .str,o,t;,.
~ 1nterest. We intend to make our camp.iyp ma.
per bold decided, and, if possible living now.r
In the approaching contest, and to that end
the of The party through the country
Letevery Conservative Democrat " no ia
subscriber takeithe
CAMPAIGN SPIRIT of JEFEERSnNn
LOT three MONTHS until this fight over; or YOUR
neghbor is too poor take it, subscribe for il for
him. Take two or three numbers and distrib,ts
them. Let, US all aid in building up and CONSOLE
dating magnificent Organization in West Wiz.
ginis' which may be always relied upon to WELD an
influence even beyond her own borders. Standing
MIDWAY, as we do, between the Conservative partv
oil the South and the great Democratic party ertbe
NOT tns we recognize them one party in. present
afms' purposes and Organization; and we mean 10
advocate thorough con solidatioa for the purno.s
oiafrest1ng the centraiizing tendency of the Fed.
erai eminent. We nail tae coinrs of this party
10 our mast and shall follow the direction indica
ted by their ustTED Council, assembled in B.l
t'more'' on.the sth of July, 1872. Thi. we regard
as the duty and true policy for every Conservative
Democrat in the country to pursue.
JOHN W. DALGARN,
Publisher and Proprietor
August is, 1872 sp' = =. 'ete's son.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

Gs- Dr. Paul Schoppe, after having lain
in the Jail of Carlisle, Pa, for two years and
half, under sentence of death, and with the
halter, as it were, around his neck, for the
murder by poison of an old lady named Stin-
neck, is undergoing new trial, with an even
chance of being acquitted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

Eg- Now is the time to spread political
truth and the best way to do that is by cir
culating good and reliable newspapers. Sub
scribe to the SPIRIT, and send an extra copy
to Some friend
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
VOTE FOR SENATOR.

The following is the official vote for Sena,
tors. Regular nominees in italic, and indo-
pendent in roman +:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

The telegraph says tho Louisville
Convention adjourned sine die. The old
thing died before it adjourned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

: Har NoTIcE.-our nominee for Congress,
I Benjamin +: Martin, Esq, will be in Charles
town on next Monday,-the 10th inst. We
presume he will then address our neonle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

HS~ The Clarkssurg San, in referring to
the result of the late election in West Vir-
ginia, says:
Enough is known to congratulate the De-
mocracy on its success. The Constitution is
carried by at least $500 majority. This in
a triumph worthy the stern efforts of the De-
mocracy of West Virginia. Every shaft of
the enemy was aimed at its defeat every de-
vice that ingenuity could dcvisa. Men lent
their personal popularity to the opposition );
but all failed. The Constitution securing
popular rights and guaranteeing personal
liberty as aeiopted-is now the fundamental
law OF the land. In the ratification of the
Constitution tho Democratic party have in one
particular aspect achieved an important tri-
nmph. We have secured an able and incorrupt.
lbie Court of Appeals. This court has been the
strong fortress, the entrenched position of the
Radical party of his State from its orsaniza-
tion to the present time.
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PH0sPHATEs AND GUANos.

FARMERS in want of the best Phosphates and
Guanos, should call on the undersigned before
Pu,chaslng elsewhere. McCURDY & DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.

My HOUSE AND LOT. situated. on an
IVA open road. of a mile from smihfeId MssTn
near the Smithfeid and Summit Point road. IsIsEQ
The Lot contn ins = Acres snd Polee and bss upon
II promising yeung Orchard. The properly viii
divisd INFO four. Pr, lots formed hv zach dirj
sion will front hn open road. For Further particn
lArn Apply to nae ia Middleway, or in my bscncs
to D. T. Tinlhcrlnkc, near that place
Juiv 81. lSI2-tt. JOS. III HEDRIcK
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
1910 1905
Will We Have a Court?

JEFFsssos CousTy, Sept. Z, 1872
mr.. Edfor.-ihear you Char lestown people do not
expect any Court until next March. Can Won tell
the country what is tho matter with our Judge?-
Who is responsible? Who speaks for him?
There is a vast amonnt OF business that ought To
he tr'ed Jury is summoned. witnesses ready Off
Gers receiving pay and judge drawing an e1col-
lent salary. Taxpayers foot tho bills and tax.
ers are the suitors.
Some how or other, By come hocus pokus, there
seems to be Misunderstanding () every court be-
tween the Bench and Bar, which results in stavinp
of the bulk ofthe business. Now, 1 suggest if our
Judge is not going to per form his official duties for
the balance of the year. he had better quit But it
seemste us, now that his official about to
close, at least for the present. he cannot do more
graceful act than faithfully discharge duties
OF his Office 30 long he draws his salary; for if
he wishes to hang to his name a most unenviabie
notoriety let him foolabout and suere out of our
term. Su1roa EAsuv Su,r,,
tJudge HALL intends holding Court on the 10th.
instead of the 10th of the month-Ep.1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10

Use D;st.-WM. P. HUBBARD. of Ohio.
I'd Dist-D: B. LUCAS, Of. Jefferson.
Sd Dist-ED. SEHON, of Mason.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
Democratic Nominations.
FoR VlcE-PREsIDENT,
B. GRATz BROWN,

FOR psEsIpESr1At ELECTORS AT LARGE.
JOSEPH SPRIGG, of Hardy.
OKEY JOHNSON, of Wood.
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PROPOSALS FOR eReSS.ylEs.

SAe'N'SS AA%'o'
PROPOSALS will DO received. by tho und.r.
signed, Mt the Office of tho Central l.nnIoyr.
n'ent Conpsnys in Cnht lestown, " est Virginia,
Tor furnishing about
ORE HUNDRED THOUSAND cRoss-Tlts,
i1r the Shenandoah Valley railroad. hetwccn III.
ShePher,isto~u. az
c%ntrncss nbd specit'eat tonrean be obtained. TN
inent co,npady.- The Company reserves The rirht
to reject any or Glit ids.
JAMES W. MORRIS.
Charlestown, ". Va, Aug. 81. 1sfs-.sr9
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-10
PRIME JEFFERSON COUNTY LAND

AT PRIVATE SALE.
II 'HE undersigned ofTers for sale Two Hun-seea
4 drea and i'il.rty- One Acres of Fret. ~
Class LIMESTONE JEfFERSON LAND, Of
the isr'n of the late Roger Chew, three mileR from
CharIestown and near the Kabletow aud RlSur,erv
Turnpike. -
1T is WELL wATERED 80
by Evitts Run. and includes about Forty Aey.a os
good Oak and Walnut Timber
o. will either cell it a whole, or in tracts TO
suit purchased.
ROBERT CHEW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
NEW ORLEANS.
.san acknowledgements,

Logan Aequitteu-Le8isI
NEW ORLtASss Janusry lS.-In the
case of ex-Alderman Logan, who was
arrested for killing Clarence Johnson, as
reported Tuesday, the jury resumed its
session at noon yesterday. and, after
taking voluminous testimony, it was
clearly shown that the killing was IN.
ayoidable, and in selfdefense. Verdict:
Unsuitable homicide. "
There is still great deal of suppressed
excitement on account OF the contest Of
Warmoth against the reform portion Of
the Legislature. The gain is constantly
and perceptibly on the part Of the reform
men, and it is constantly asserted and
believed that Warmoth ia anxious to
compromise, and has, through his ennis
saries, made overtures which are not
listened to, as the attempt to compro-
mise on his part is a confession of fail
ure. Warmoth has intimated that he
will remove from the halls Of the Legis-
lstpre the scores of armed police if a
pledge ia made net to impeach him. The
Legislature, when once more in business,
will probably make several impeach-
ments, especially General Heron, War
moths usurping Secretary of State, and
Conway, Superintendent Of Rducatsen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
NEW YORK.

New YORK, January l8.-The benefit
rendered yesterday afternoon on behalf
of Mat:lds Heron at Niblos was amply
successful, the receipts having exceeded
three thousand dollars. The entertain
ment was of most interesting charac-
ter, and closed with speech by Miss
Matilda Heron.
The Chamber Of Commerce forwarded
to Congress yesterday memorial IN
favor Of granting liberal compensation
for mail services performed by lines of
American steamers sailing to foreign
ports. h r = -.--- "a
District Attorney Garvin has returned,
and viii Immediately begin the proseeu-
ton of Stokes for the murder Of Fisk.
The prisoner will be brought before the
Court of Oyer and Terminer to-day to
plead to the indictment. His counsel
will move postponement Of the trial
till the February term. 1t is not ex'
pected the motion will be granted.
The Franklin banquet last evening at
Delmonieo'g was a largely attended Of
fair. About l2O guests were present,
among whom were Mayor Hall, Horace
Greeley, Joe Howard, jr., Gen. Ooch-
rane and others.
Calender, the National Bank exami-
ner, ACCUSED of receiving bribs from
the Ocean National Bank, was held to-
day to await the action Of the grand
jury. He renewed his bail.
Joseph J. Riley, who has been in the
postof6ce twenty-five years, was held to
bail in the sum of $4,000 for opening let
ters aud abstracting their contents.
Large crowds assembled at the Oyer
and Terminer court this morning, it be-
ing the day fixed for the arrangement Of
Stokes, the murderer Of Fisk The
court door had to be barricaded against
the crowd. Stokes was driven from the
Tombs in an elegant carriage by the
sheriff, and kept in his Office. About
II o'clock this morning he was brought
into court. he was fashionably dressed,
but nervous and pale. His hair is bs-
coming gray. The District Attorney
moved for his arraignment When
asked if guilty or not guilty. the prisoner
bowed his head and resumed his seat
His counsel stated they we're not ready
to plead to the indictment, aud de-
manded reasonable time to examine
before putting in plea. The Judge
postponed the case until Wednesday.
The prisoner was remanded 70 the
Tombs without bail. job Graham
John McKeon, f. 7. Grey, Wan. o. Bar
rett and Millard Bartlett are Stokes
counsel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.


INDIANAPOLIS, INn,, January Is. John
Mcclellan Young, Of this city, who was
cashier for the firm of Borden, Pierce l.
Co., of Cincinnati, has abseonded. He
is defaulter to the amount Of $4,000
most Of which was lost in gambling
ST.. Louis, January ia German
girl, named Cecilia Heus;sl, committed
suicide two miles east Of here BY throw
ing herself in front of the train to-day.
COLUMBUS, o., January ia young
man named Hammel, while crossing the
river on the Zoe last night, broke through
and was drowned.
SPRISGFIELD, Ia, January 10. -Thos.
Coleman, LIKE Brannan and John Row
ley, who have been on trial for highway
robbery committed last September, we're
found guilty. One or two others are 10
be tried tomorrow.
KANSAS CRY, No, January Is.-The
western bound passenger train on the
North Missouri railroad was thrown
from the track yesterday morning near
Camden, by running over a COW. Three
coaches were smashed to splinters No
one killed, but a number are reported
badly hurt. H il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18

I, anprouriates many more millions tor
pew,.experiments. The British shir
builders have already large lobby here
charged to prevent at any cost any leg
islation that win make It possible for
iron ships to be pfo6tably built in this
country A A--Il--
Postmaster General Cresrsell con.
ferred with the House Appropriation
Committee to-day concerning the in-
creased necessities of post al service and
need Of heavier appropriations. The
committee decided to report the,execu.
tive, judicial and legislative bill, and re-
sumo the postotfice bill tomorrow.
The Senate Judiciary Committee re-
ported adversely on the petition Of Isa-
bel a. Hooper and other women to be
heard at the Senate bar in support Of
their claims for the ballot. Trumbull
stated to the committee that he would
soon submit written report on the
right OF women to vote.
General Order No. 4, issued from the
War Department this morning discon-
tinues the military division of the South.
Commanders Of the Departments of the
South and Gulf composing that divi-
sion will report direc. to army head
quarters. The late Major General Hal
lecks personal staff will report for duty
with their commands.
r The Finance Committee having fin
ished revision of the tariff will com
mence work on the currency laws and
specie payments.
The statement of an unplessantness
between this country and Russia is pro- |
nounced to be purely sensational by the |
highest officials. x /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
THE WAY 1T WORKS.

This is the way it works; A Virginia
gentleman recently went over to Germa-
ny to make arrangements to colonize
three hundred immigrants on his lands
They arrived at New York the other
day. The gentleman was telegraphed
of the fact and hurried off to meet them.
When he arrived, they had been hurried
off to the West. Immigrants intended for
the South must be landed in the South.
The North will not allow them to pass
through its territory to settle here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
Wilson has at last consented to put
through the Senate bill repeating the
law Of ls69-for the gradual reduction
Of the staff Of the army; but there is
not the slightest probability that the bill
or any other Of the same tenor will pass
the House. When the matter comes up
in the House General Butler will lead
the first onslaught upon the staff.
It's confidently asserted that the Navy
Department viii shortly ask Congress
Tor an appropriation to build ten new
steamships, carrying thirteen guns each,
and seven propsllers. The last expert
ments made by the Government in the
direction Of building ships Of war we're
expensive ones and Congress will prob
ably desire a report on the present con
dition Of our iron-elad aeet how much
iteost and bow much it is worth, before
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
CHICAGO.
The Fire limits Question settled

The Fire Limits QuestiOn settled.
CHICAGO, January lS.-The Common
Council, late last night, finally iSed on
boundary for the Are limits, modifying
the sweeping ordinance first proposed SO
as to omit the extreme portions of the
south, west and north divisions. This
will prove entirely satisfactory to the
people, and was all that was asked by
the crowd which gathered at the City
Hall Monday night. There is much
good feeling over the result, which has
prevented the possibility of trouble, and
enables poor men to build temporary
homes on lots remote from the center of
the city.
The stockholders of the Great West
ern Insurance Company met yesterday
to examine the condition Of the Com
pauy. Thetotal liabilities were reported
at sSOs, s84; assets, 1871, 465. The meet
ing adjourned till this morning without
taking action IN regard to continuing
business. trl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
rHE RIGHT pocrRINE.

Early in the past summer, when the
new departure question was splitting the
Democratic party open, we deprecated
discussion Of the question, and took the
ground that the Democratic party
needed no platform. It's principles
were written in the Constitution, and ITS
acts were the history of the country
during the time il administered pubic
affairs. We are glad to perceive that
the Appeal takes substantially the same
ground. 1t says it has but one plank IN
lis platform, and that iG to beat the Rad
feals. The Democratic leaders and
masses are gradually coming to that
point We can propose nothing with
any hope of having it carried out. All
we can do is to fight the destrnctionists
inch by inch. We want recruits. We
want to draw strength from the enc
nv. We want to provoke deser-
tons from his ranks and muster
the dessrters into grand army for the
battle of November. You may talk
to a rural Radical of the beauties OF
Democracy; yeu may paint it in most
gorgeous colors; you may call up the
spirits of the fathers Of the Republic
and make them testify to the correct
ness of Democratic principles, and all
will be fruitless. You cant win him,
YOU can't move him. He has heard 1t
until it sounds in his ears like the dis
taut tinkle of familiar bell on the plains.
But show him by facts and figures that
the party he follows is not honest; that
it collects enormous taxes, leVies OPP
x,essiye burdens on the people withous
occasion. and that its officers are cor
rupt. Tell him all that, and more, that
the Democratic masses viii unite with
Conservative Republicans to overthrow
this bad party. Tell him be may select
his own candidate and cali him Repqbli-
can. and the great army of the Demo
cracy will flock to his standard. This,
in our opinion, is the necessity of the
time. and the manner of accomplishing
the overthrow Of the worst party that
ever existed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-18
GOOD SIGN.

A Northern Republican anti-Grant
journal says that it very naturally ar
rests the attention of the Grant journals
that at the meeting Of the Republican
National Committee in Washington on
Thursday, called for the purpose of nix
ing the time and place for holding the
next convention for nominating the can
didate for the Presidency, Horace
Greeley, L. L. D., by far the most emf
nent member of the committee, was not
present. Well, il Grant is renominated,
we shall expect TO see several hundred
thousand Republicansin November copy
DR.. Greeley's example by staying away
from the polls; or more probably they
will 70 there and vote for Lyman Trum'
bull, the National Reform candidate.