Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-03
CHARLEsTowN AcADEMY.-The Trustee

CHARLEsTowN AcADEMY.-The Trustees
'of this popular institution of learning, as will
be seen from an advertisement in another
column, have Succeeded in securing the SER
vices of Capt VIII. Kable, as Principal for
the ensuing term. As an honorable graduate
of Columbian College and Che University of
Virginia, with an experience Of seven years
in teaching he has beyond doubt become
thoroughly qualified for the profession of his
choice. 80 s. = -
| From the known gentlemanly bearing and
high moral worth of Capt. K, together! with
his scholarly attachments, we at once draw
the inference that this school, under his tutil-
age, will not only meet all the requirements
of both parents and pupils but prove an hon.
or to the county in which it is located.
ToURNAfENT-The colored folks of this
vicinity held their tournament GU Saturday
last, according to previous notice. The sable
knights were arrayed in all sorts of gay para
| phanalia. and we have no doubt entered the
contest with high hopes and beating hearts.
The chief feature of the occasion, as we learn,
was the gymnastic performances of gallant
knight, who, when arrived in the vicinity of
the ring, instsad of carrying off that coveted
| prize in triumph, tumbled somersault over
his horses head, and landed on terra firrna
some feet in advance of where that animal
had seen proper to stop in discomftted and
sorry plight =. .@g s-.l ~. a., - S.s ...5.
| THE AMERICAN FARMER FOR SEpr'R..
while very replete with matter pertaining to
the Fall crops, manures, &C., neglects none of
the other branches to which it is devoted,
every department being we'll filed. We re-
commend such of our readers as are no. subs
scrlbers to the Farmer, to send for a specimen
copy. which will be furnished free. This
practical and solid journal is published by
.saml. Sands & Son, Baltimore, Md, at 81. so
year, or five copies, SIS.
ATTEMPTED OuTRAGE.-An outrage we nm.
derstand was attempted upon the person of
little girl, near Flowing Spring, in this county,
few days ago. The little girl who was the
subject of the insult is aged about eleven or
twelve years, and the would be perpctrator of
the hellish act is negro by the name of OH
yer Jones. A warrent, we are informed has
been issued for his arrest, but he has thus far
eluted the officers of the law.
REs- Colonel Ton, Scott and uarty. from
Philadelphia, including several Baltinnreans.
arrived at San Diego on Monday, and have
no hn e
railroad. three thousand one hundred and
twenty miles from Philadelphia by railroad
and steamer. The party met with receDtiors
at Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego
OF the most enthusiastic kind
hnh. SIM Of 7nmra7ny.
FREDERICK County FAlR-We acknowl-
edge the receipt of the Regulations and List
of Premiums of the 18th Annual Fair of the
Frederick County Nd } Agricultural Society.
The fair will he held at Frederick city on the
10TH 18th, 18th and 18th days of October,
and ir"m the character of previous ones, We
have no doubs will be largely attended.
ArrorSTMENr.--S. B. Craw ford Esq, late Master
''"ch"" MIC OF the H. X o. r. R. repair shops New
berg. VIC pleased lcnrn ma been promoted IN
the p"aitun of Master Mocha: MIC of the ext,naivc
shops at Wheeling, with 300 workmcn under bis
charge. MIR is, VIC believe, n thorou OH m,cbin
ISL an" the Company. in placing him in this 3D.
vancco position. has both promote it's rcst
and conferred an hunor upon one who by his lone,
and faithful service, we'll worthy of It's favors
TG2" Among the list Of indictments at tho
present term of the Berkeley Circuit Court
we find that of the estate as w. S. p. Uio
gins, petit larceny. What the exact nature
ct the offence is, or whether this is the same
person OF that name who was TOR several years
resident of Jefferson, we are not informed.
"
MoHiANT"wN FAiK.--We have before US
the Catalogue of Premiums OF the 4th Ap>
nuai Fair of the Monongahea Valley Agri>
cultural and Mechanical Society. The Fair
VIII he held at Morsantown, on the 25th, Goth
and 9th days of September The catalogue
is lengthy aud the premiums attractive.
Gs5" VIM. Prescott Smith, one of the most
experienced Railroad men in the United
States and, at the same time one of the most
genial in his individual character, has been
re appointed to, and will shortly assume the
duties OF Master of Transportation on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
STEALING .---A negro, whose name We did
not learn, made a raid upon the effects of his
colored brethren engaged at work upon the
5. V. r. r., one night last week, and escaped
in safety with a watch and quantity of cloth
ing. We have NOT, as yet, heard of his ap>
prehenson.
CIRCUIT CoUNT,---rhe September term of
the Jefferson Circuit Court will commeuc, ON
Tuesday next, 10Th instant, and will no doubt
be largely attended In oddi,io, to tho