Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-11-18


Arthur Sinsel, Or NJ 1st V.
WIN. Damn, CIR. Marshal.
T. W. Bliss, CIR. Tyler
DEsEev'Ne CoLoRED MAN.-Sigt Carter,
one of the former slaves of the late Col.
Bfaxton Davenport and one of his most trust,
worthy servants, has been visiting his old
home within the past few days. Sigh is now
living in Maryland, near Baltimore City,
where, he informs us, he is doing we'll. I'm
Ike The majority of his race, he takes little
Or no interest in politics. but devotes his en-
tire time to his own material welfare and i'm
provement, giving public matters but little
concern. As an indubitable evidence of this
fact, we may mention that he arrived here
day or two previous to the late Maryland cleo
ton, aud wss in this county, enjoying pleas
ant re- union with his old friends, when that
election took place. Bearing reputation for
honesty and industry, and exhibiting the
most respectful and gentlemanly manner in all
his intercourse with others, he has been in.
vited by II. 3 Davenport, Esq, to make his
home, during his stay here, at the old homes
stead, sud given many privileges for his per-
sonal enjoyment. Such colored men are an
honor to their race, and their example NAV
we'll be cmulatei.
STUMP & HAWKS. While at Charlcstown
last week, we called in upon the proprietors of
the extensive Carriage Mauufactory, and
while there we inspected elegant vehicle
inst fnivha1 c,II % I.nua. LII.
Starry, of that town. 1t is one of the neatest
vehicles we have ever seen. and will no doubt
take the place Of falling Top buggies very
soon, and we would recommend them to the
public generally. This 'Jagger" is superhly
finished in every particular, built of the very
best. material, and presents handsome APP
pearance- Messrs. Stump & Hawks are ex
tensvely engaged in building vehicles of every
variety, out of the very best material, and n,
low prices. and will vie in every Particular,
with all city manufactures. Whilst making
an observation of the handsome "Jsgver,"
built per order Of DR.. Starry. VIC surmised to
to ourself, wonder if the DR.. Intends to ride
alone in it. or whether he will share part of it
with some haudsotAo damsel of Jefferson
County. The DR.. is clever, genial. aud hand
some bachelor, and should have beer captured
long since by one of j Jefferson fairest daugh>
ters. go for him." girls -Shep Reqisfer.
TEMpERANCe.--The Leetown Lodge of
Good Templars has elected the following of
ficers FOR the current quarter Joseph Kis
ner, W. G. T.; Charles N Watson, W. v.
T.; Jas. T. Littleton. r. s.. Charles S Wat
son, F. S.; Geo. W. Niccley, T.; Isaac
Thompson, c.; snod. Watson, NJ; James
E. Watson, G.; Marsh Mcdaniel, Sentinel
Jhos. H. Buck, A. S; Peter Bailey. D. NJ.
Joseph Baker, r H. s.; Jno. Baldwin, L.
e. S.; Thos. q. Buck, L. D.
MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS Mr.
Geo. ". Taylor has taken charge of the stock
of Mr.. T. T. Grove, in the store>room of Mr..
W. Ely, and is repenishing the same with
new goods. The ssore-room of the late Capt
W. G. Sheerer is now in pessession.of Maj. G.
w. I. Kearsley, who is also receiving new
goods, Both of these gentleman are popular
and experienced merchants, and will no doubt
do good business
PUBL1C SALEs.-The attention of our read
ers is directed to the following Public Sale
advertisements in this paper:
Wednesday,, November l9.-Personal Prop,
erty, by Miss r. K. Hunsicker.
Wednesday, December 17,-Real Estate,
by Messrs. Fouke, Trapnell, Green and Faux.
ner, Special Commissioners.
Thursday, December 1S.-Real Estate, by
N. S. Wits, Special Commissioner.
Non ExPLosJvE.-Mr. q. E. Beller has
secured the agency for the sale in this county
of the celebrated Densow g. Bush's premium
Safety OIL" This Oil is guaranteed non>
explosive, under any or all circumstances
It burns freely and is colofless; emits no bad
odor and cannot be set on fire even with a
lighted taper. From the tests we have seen,
it we'll merits trial.
re James Boyle, Esq; late of the City
Council of Baltimore, visited Harper's Ferry
q few days since. caught number of fine bass,
and conveying them home, placed them IN
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