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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
CHAPTER LXXV.

An act topunish persons guilty Of violating
thetprovisions of section forty-ive, Article
six, of the constitution, and compelling
persons to.testify, and maintain exemptions
from punishment on account of such tes-
stimony.
IApproved APRIL. 1871
Be 1t enacted b.y the Legislature of Vest
Firginta
1. That if any persons shall bribc, by tii-
rectly or indirectly giving to or bestowing
upon any executive OF judicial officer of this
State, or any member of the legislature,
money, testimonial, or other valuable thing,
in order TO influence him in the performance
of any of his official or public duties, he shall
be deemed guilty of felony, and, upon con-
tiction thereof shall be imprisoned in the
penitebtiary for term of not less than two
years, nor more than five years, aud shall,
moreover, be forever disqualified from hold
ing any. office or position of honor trust or
profit in'this State.
g. That any person attempting to bride, by
Offering or proposing to give any executive or
judicial officer of this State, or any msmbor
of the Legislature, money, testimonial, or other
valuable thing, in order to influence him in
the performance of his official or public du-
ties, shal be deemed guilty Of felony, and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned
in the penitentiary for not less than one year
nor more than three years, and shall moreover
be forever disqualified from holding any office
or position of honor, trust or profit in this
State
B. That if any executive or judicial officer
of this State siiah demand or receive from
from any corporation, company Or person, any
money. testimonial, or other valuable thing,
for. the performance Of his official or public
duties, or for refusing or FILLING to perform
the sane, shall be deemed guilty of felony,
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be inn
prisoned in the penitentiary for not less than
FIVE years, nor more than ten years; and shall,
moreover, be forever disqualified from hold
ing any Office or position of honor, trust or
profit in this State.
4. That any member of tho legislature who
shall demand or receive from any corporation,
company or person, any money, testimonial or
other valuable thing, for any vote or influence
he may give or withhold as such member,
shall BIO deemed guilty of felony; and upon
conviction thereof shall DO imprisoned in the
penitentiaTy for not less than FIVE years, nor
more than ten years and shall, moreover, be
forever disqualified from holding any Office or
position of trust or honor in this Site
5. That any person bribing or attempting
to bride, or demanding or receiving bride,
fee, reward or testimonial, as set forth in the
preceding sections of this act, shall be COM
PEELED to testify against any person or persons
who shall have committed any of the offences
in said sections mentioned Provided. That
any person SO compelled to testify shall be ex-
empt from trial and punishment for the of
fence for which he may have been. guilty, and
conconcerning which he is compelled to tes-
tify.
g. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
u e B..

On the 18th instant, al her rcsidcncc. Rerkcicy
Srringa, Morgan county, w. Va. Miss ELIZA v.
CAMPBELL. daughter of the late Barton Camp
bell, Esq, of Martineburg.
On the sth inst. in Martinsburg, MICHAEL
FALVET, nged about - yenrs.
On the Sth met, in Ms rtinehure nIrr ELIZA r.
WALKER ,c"nsort of J. T. Walker, aged So yra
months and 81 days.
The following notice of the death of a daughter
oil Jamco II. Burton formerly ef IIarper's Ferry,
appears in an Eng lish paper, the Leeds 1ercuy:''
On the 9th uit at2, Jiiton-place. Leeds, need
6 Teare,f months, and 20 aye. VIRGINIA MAY .
the beloved and youngest daughter of James Henry
and Eugenia II. Burton, of w.. U. s. A.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
III 4 X ri e D

On "Wednesday morning. June llth 1873 in the
M T. Church South. Charlestnwr, by Rev. W A.
Wkdc, ) RANDOLPH RODERICK to Mips EMILY
WELSH daughter of the lato Benjamin We 81
all OF this place.
On the Str met. at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. J. J. Englc, w. F. ENGIE, of Usr.
PeEe Ferry, to Mics AMANDA y. BEAR. Of ROCK
ingham county, Va
On the 81 inst. by Rev. s. K Kroner, MAR
MAN LAMPAS. of PiedHi0nt.to Miss PA ULINA
ZWRlNG. of MartinsBurg.
On the hth inst !, in MartinFhure. bv Rev G n.
Hammsck. GEORG E'GA JARRETT to Miss SARAH
f. SMGER-ali Of Berkeley county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

FATAL AcoIDENm-Wc we're sorry TO learn
the death Of fellow countyman, Mr.. Cor
nelius Childs, residing on the marsh, ON last
Monday. lie was engaged in hauling logs,
aud in loading heavy log on his wagon, had
taken OFF the wheel in order to get the log in
tho proper position. In attempting to raise
the wagon by means of jackscrew the log
rolled off striking him on the head killing
him almost instantly. He was a very esti>
mable man, and leaves wife aud two chill
dren.- Winchester Nczrs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
INSANE ASYLUM CASE.

The old Board of Directors of the Insane
Asylum some time since drew an order on the
Treasury to be paid to their Treasurer, A.
Simpson, for $4,000. The Auditor, i. A.
Bennett, refused to honor this order on the
ground that he recognized the now Board ap-
pointed by the Board of Public Works as the
legal board, and by the direction of the old
Board. Simpson applied for and obtained
nadnIamus ntst against the Auditor. from
Judge Smith, of the Kanawha Circuit Court
On Tuesday, the 10th day of June, 1878,
this cause came up to be heard on its merits.
Maj. Nicholas Fitzhugh, VIM. II. Hogeman
and Thos. G. Green appeared as counsel for
Simpson, and Henry NJ. Mathews, James II.
Ferguson and James Morrow, Jr, for the
Auditor. The defendants asked for con-
tinuance of the cause. The Court refused to
continue but determined not to hear the argu-
ment till after the 18th OF June, when the
similar case arising out of the dispute between
the claimants Of SUPPLEMENTARY of the Pen
itentiary is expected to bo heard IF i. ia not
decided, Judge Smith announced that he
would try the Insane Asylum case, and if
necessary hold special term for this purpose
Ey- The Richmond Enquirer learns that
the Radical faction of Virginia, led by Sena-
tor Lewis, have centred on Mr. Edward Me-
Mahon, of Staunton, for Governor, and will
make every effort to secure his nomination
They believe that McNIahon can control more
votes in the Valley, where they lack strength,
than any other man that could be selected
He is wealthy and quite popular, having had
much to do with The James River and
Kanawha Canal, the building of railroads, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
Tho Law of Partnership.

The case of William Hare against ". w.
Miller Il Co, decided by Judge Iinge yester-
day morning, though Tie amount in the dis
putc was not large, settles important questions
of the law of partnership, of which business
men should be Informed
We are informed that the judge decided
the case upon the following propositions of the
law:
l. If partnership be formed, without a
specla! agreement in relation to the time it is
to continue, any partner may dissolve il at any
moment.
2. Such dissolution by one partner does
not require any written or formal declaration
of his will. 1t is sufficient if he manifest his
intention to withdraw from the partnership.
3. The right of n partner to retire is the
same thing az the right to dissolve tie part
Dership, because retirement is dissolution.
4. There arc several modes of giving notice
of dissolution, and the suficiency of tho no.
tice depends upon the circumstances Of the
case. Sometimes notice is given by letter or
circular to all who have dealt with tie con-
Germ; but in this country the usual mode is
by advertisement, and notice in this manner
will protect the retiring partner against me,c
customers. Where there has been previous
dealing with partnership, with the knowl-
edge or on the faith Of particular person
being partner, such person when he retres,
must, in order to escape liability for future
transactions in the firm name, give personal
notice to the previous dealers, or show that in
fact they knew of his withdrawal Bat
dormant or unknown partner who retres is
protected from liabilities contracted after his
withdrawal, though he has not given notice
He is bound for the obligations of the firm
contracted while he was in it, because during
that time he was partner in fact, and not
because no was supposed to be one. When
he leaves the firm, therefore, all reasons for
holding him responsible for liabilities after
wards contracted ceases to exist, and he is not
obliged to'give any notice, or take any step
to warn those who never gave credit to the
partnership because they supposed him to be
n member Of it.
5. IF partnership note be made and the
firm is afterwards dissolved, a partner, even if
be is authorized to settle up the firm business,
cannot renew the note in the partnership
name so as to bind thereby the other partners.
8. If new partner comes into the pre-
existing partnership, he is not liable for the
old debts, unless he assumes them for con-
sderaton.
Z When the admission of one of the part,
ners is the only proof against him of the ex>
istence Of the partnership, the admission must
be taken as whole and will be as good
proof for him of the time when he came into
the firm and the time when he left it. as it is
against him of his having been a partner.
s. When payments are made on a running
account, and no special application of such
payments has heen made by either party, they
are regarded as distinguishing the first items
OF the account in the order of their dates
1Fhcclin1 InfeIligcnccr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Es~ We understand that the depot build
ing ut Cedar Creek, on the W. s. S. Railroad
was burned on Saturday night. TWAS owned
by Mr.. Hottie, who kept store in it, and his
entire stock of goods was consumed His
loss is about 81, 000-insurcd for 81 900
The railroad company sustained but slight
loss, there being no treight on hand. It sup
posed the store was robbed, and afterwards
fred by the thieves.- Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Gs Capt. Spencer, Supervisor of Trains
on the W. & P, w. & S, and Metropolitan
branches of the B. & 0. Railroad, will remove
his Office to Washington, that being a more
central point in his department. During his
residence here he made many friends, aud
his efficient management of the important
duties of his position attes'ed his qualifications
railroad off GER Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

NJ. & p. r. r Cove now have it in
our power to state, from the highest official
authority, that the contract between the Mar
tlusburg and Potomac Railroad Corr pany, and
the Cumberland Valley Hailroad Company
with all its details, has been finally and def
nitely arranged, and that there is every assu>
rance that the will be running upon the
road. if possible, by the 1st of September
.-NartinsJurg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

In MEMORY OF MAuRy.-In the Goshen
Pass, at the "grand BEND" where the cliffs
overhaug the road, Brown, of the baths, -
has drilled rod into the ju,ting rocks, and
from it hangs an iron anchor with basket
filled with blooming lau.els.
Lecington Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

COUNTY ITEMs.-From tue Shepherdstown
Register of Saturday We clip the following
items:
= Miss Sue A. Groves School, held pic.
mic at Lemen's Grove, yesterday Croquet
the prevailing amusement of the day.
Harvest Hoss,e.-On Sabbath last, Rev.
Nice, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, ANNOUNCED to his people, that there
will be a harveut home gathering in the woods
near Scrabble, Immediately after harvest
Religious services will be conducted at tie
stand from to o'clock, A. NJ. Several
ministers are expected to be present to assist
the pastor. From o'clock A. NJ to p.
NJ. the people will indulge such amusemeuts
as they may desire. Swings will be put up
BY the managers, and every facility given to
spend the day pleasantly and pro6tably. at
IL o'clock public dinner will be served by
the ladies of the Church. Ice cream and re-
ireshmcnts of all kinds will be provided in
abundance during tie entire day. Ats o'clock,
the Sabbath School children, will assemble at
the stand, to sing their Sabbath School hymns,
and be addressed by competent speakers; ai>
ter which they will spend the afternoon as
they spent the morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

STATE MEDICAL SoC1ETY-The sixth an
nual session of the Medical Society of the
State of West Virginia convened in Parkers-
burg on Wednesday week The session was
called to order by DR.. r. P Davis, of Par
kersburg, second Vice President, and opened
with prayer by Rev. L. i. Carroll, after which
number of reports, essays, &C., were read,
and other interesting business Transacted
The society adjourned to meet at Morgsntown
on the second Wednesday of June, 1874, at
2 o'clock, P NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

lRoNAND COPPER OnEs.-We we're shown.
few days since, some fiue specimens Of iron
ore taken from the farm (ahout twelve feet
below the surface) of Mr. Larkin Lake, in
this county. Also, some pretty fair specs
mems of copper from the farm of Mr..
johnson Lake, whose farm aJjoips that of his
brother Warren .ScntincR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Ess" y special dispatch from Stanton to
the Richmond Wig announces the death of
the distinguished lawyer, Hon. Thos j.
Niche, which occurred on Wednesday night
He was taken suddenly sick on Wednesday
morning, but serious consequences were not at
first anticipated. He had recently been elected
president of the board of directors of the
Western Lunatic Asylum. Mr. Niche was
one of the ablest lawyers in Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

ED"The auditing committee ofthe Berkeley
County Court estimate the probable expenses
of that county, for the next year, at SIS, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
DECISION IN REGARD TO War INrEREsr

DECISION IN REGARD TO WAR INTEREST.
Last week case involving the provisions
of the act past by the last Legislature author
izing the abatement of interest during the
war, was tried before Judge Turner, of the
circuit court of this county, who, after hear
ing able argument on both sides of the ques>
ton, decided the law unconstitutional
(RnrEe Carrier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Jefferson County Circulating Library.
L of the public generally. and will keep all the
latest works of the hest authors and Il! other books
that called for. Have of the books ha nd
now, and will he receiving the newest publications
every week. The terms these: Each person
renting to be held responsible for s in good
condition II damaged the party ys for the dam
age. Rent. 25 cts. per week in advance.
June IL. 1878. GEO. T LIGHT.
DEATH to Flies.-D.-idsoh. Excelsior FIy Pa
II per, for sale By G. E. BELLER.
Chariestown.
uoRsEFoRD's seIfR.ising Bread Preps ration.
unsurpassed for making light bread. biscuit,
cakes md pastry, for by G. E. BELLER.
DEARL'S White GIyceriHc.- This preparation
penetrates he skin without injury, decoIorizing
all spots and eectually removes the various faults
of the mplexion. II bIeathes the skin marvel
ious whteness, eradIcates all spots, freckIes, TAM
moth. patches. black WORMS or grubs, impurities
and discolorations Of every kind: For sale by
charlestown, Jrne IT. c. Z. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

S- The Staunton Thyinian says tina,
Henry Forrcr & Go. have sold Elizabeth Fur
mace to Sir Antonia Brady, of England, for
S2OO. 600.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

GS- The l4ynchburg Republican is about
to get libel suit on its hands. We hope it
will not be "swampcd" by its vindictive as
sailapt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

CIRCUIT GoURT.-rhe adjourned term of
the jefferson County Circuit Court, Judge
John Blair Hoge presiding. commenced its.
session in this place on Wednesday afternoon.
last. The term was held for the purpose of
transactiag chancery aud other business, aside
from jury cases, and the following causes were
disposed of:
Hafsiey Graham Us. G. B. Wright and
others. Decree entered for Com lainants-
Faulkner and Hunter for Complainauts !;
Blackburn aud Fouke for Defendants.
McCurdy and others, Trustees of Seminary,
rs Porter and others, Trustees of Cemetery.
Decree In favor Of Compliments Hunter for
ComplainaRts, Travers for Defendants.
Gilmore aud others cs. Walper and others
For partition of Estate of Mrs Elizabeth
Gomeg5s, Involving Construction of her Will
Decree entered sustaining. Mrs. Comegys' title
to property. Brookeand Lucas for Complain
ants Faulkner for Defendants.
Isaac HI. Strider Us. John Goldshorough
and wife. Decree for the Complainant. Lee
and Beethoven for Plaintiff; Faulkner and
Blackburn for Defendants.
L. Sadler's Adm'r'ps. +. ". Drew. De-
cree for Complainant. Faulkner and Hunter
for Complainants; Blackburn and Fouke for
Defendants.
In the Habeas Corpus case Of Kitchen Us.
Colston. heard at the April term. the Judge
rendered his decision REMINDING the children
to the custody of thersspondent. Jno. r. Col
ston. Counsel for Petitioner, S. j. @. and
Cleon Moore, and J. J. Williams for Re-
spondent, W. n. Travers and w. j.. Wilson
r. NJ. Price, of Berkeley county, was
granted leave to practice in this Court
S. s. Smeltzsr, of this county, was admitted
to the bar.
Court adjourned on Friday afternoon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Gs~ At the next meeting of the Rich
mond Council city engineer will be elected
Gen. Lindsey Walker and Col Cutshaw are
still the most prominent candidates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

ES- a young bear was killed near Green.
vile, Augusta county, Virginia, few days
ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
COOPER WANTED.

THE undersigned wishes to secure the services
i of one or two good white hands, TO make shin
giles, get out headings, &c. Apply at once.
r. e. holland.
Charlestown June II IS73-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

ES- Shepherdstown fixes her dog tax at
81 per head. Ours is Gully 80 cts, and dogs
as plentiful as June bugs in harvest
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
THE MoDoo MURDBRBRs.

An Erecting Scene in cemp-dkodoc Mur-i
derers .latmt.iee1 hy lFft1o.rs Of heir Vic.
tins Assauit on the Saoayos assacre.
of N,yo,.t P,isoperS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

Gg" There have been few cases of small
pox at New Creek and other points in Minis
eral county. One death has resulted from
the disease
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
CHAMPION REAPER +!

A the.Hnrvest lie near at hand and the season for
IN Reaners approaching, and numerous ma
chines W i'll be placed the market, WOO ID simply
call the ntteu tion of the farmer the above Ma.
chine sbcing satisfied that it conhnes more advAn-
tages. az a Reaper and Mower, or Dronper, than
any machine now in the market. The Machine is
sold on its merits alone.
JAS LAW HooFF.
N. bail kinds of Machinery and Goods for the
Farmer to MD him in securing b is crops. hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
BALTIMORE AND oH10 RAILRoA.

SCHEDULE ofPassen ger Tra in g arriving and de-
~ parting al Hsrper's Ferry Station:
TRAINS GOING EAST
Columbus Express via washington.. SIS A. NJ
Winchester Ac'n -. % IS
Passengers by this trbin for Frederick
Junction and other pop Is old track
change cara Point of Rocks.
Fast Line via W ashin gton ............l 10 46 &c
Mail Train via Old Track to all points. POS p M
St. Louis Express via whshing ton.... 6.I3, IS
TRAINS GOING WEST.
ST. Louis Express rom Bait. via Wash .12 Os. A. NJ
Cincinnati .' 10 "a !s 80
Mail Train old tr't, II ~ ..
Winchester Aeon" IS was'n 745 p NJ
F,st Line 20 :. &.
TrainP "u Main Stem make close con necti0ns Mt
Harpcr's Ferry with trains running on w p. & s.
Division to strasbure and points farther South
At Hagerstown Junction with trains for Hagers.
town, SC.
Through Tickets to all prominent points west,
South, East and North.
Ticket Office open for all passenger trains. dsy
and night. Comfortable facilities for waiting p.s-
sengers. AB WOOD AGENT
Harper's Ferry, June II, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

The startling irAwbsck On nearly all medicinal
agcnte has eyer been that in their process of ru,Rn-
ti1n and P"' iilcat'on thy have alto dcbilitsd the
systen. ~ obvI"te 'his d. ficuIty physicians hAve
I"ng Fought for'n agent that would
PURGE, PURIFY AND STRENGTHEN
AT one and the samc time.
Their research has at last been rewarded by
dcovery which fully realizes the fondc.t d.sirc.
the medical i"euty. and which is justly regarded
as the most important triumph that Pharmacy hnh
ever achieved. This important desideratnmis
DR.. TUFTS Vegetable Liver Pill.
Which purify the blood and u corrupt bu.
more and nhcahhy acctmulations from the body.
anu YET produces no weakness or lassitude whit:
ever, but GU the contrary the stomach and In.
veorates the body during the proRress of their OPP
Grafton. They unite the heretofore rrecorc bio
Tying Tonic.
DR.. Tuu's Pills the most active an isearcbinc
medicine in existence. They at once ATTACK tho
very root of discsses and their action is p.ompt
that in an hour two after they taken tho pn.
tient 10 aware Of their good ELECTS. They may BIO
taken at any time without Of diet or orcu-
patton; they produce neither nausea, griping OF
debility and as family medicine have no rival.
Price rs cents box. Sold by all Druggists
Principal Office, IS and 90 Pla,t ST., New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

[Oh no; there is mistake here. Dogs
are valuable, aud sheep worthlcss-else why
not more stringent laws in Virginia and West
Virginia for the reduction of the former and
protection of tie latter7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

How IT WoRNs.--The ditor Of the Rris>
toll Nc'cs is informed by Mr.. G.. w. Palmer,
of Saltville, that between the lst and 18th inst
there were killed in that locality by dogs
sheep to the value of $4,000 This is more
than all the dogs in Virginia are worth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

L>LoRAL cHRoMos-Just received beautiful
assortment of Spring and Autumn Chrornos
which VIC can sell at low hgarer, GsIIsnd essmine
May 10, 1873. e
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-06-17

CODA tvATER.-Ice Cold Soda Water di,ben,.d
- by Geo. T. Light, tied perfectly pure and
wholesotne no potsenous pipe no copper fountains
VIII keep the delightful beverage from now IN iii
the year -.
June 3. 1873.