Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-09-02

ana vicinity with a second entertainment on
Monday OF last week at Lee Hall. Tie pros
gramme was entirely new and tairied q
most agreeable surprise, in the introduction
of that stirring and justly popular composition
of our countyman, ID. Il. Eacas, Es6:, ri n
leland wheretwe were Dreaming" which has
been SO much admired, especially throughout
our Southern country. The admirable man
her in which it was rendered by Miss p. elic-
tied the warmest applause. The other selec-
tons were very judiciously chosen to illus
trate the powers of the fair reader who has
left behind her SO favorable an impression on
a!lrwho had the good fortune to be present at
her perfornances. - IL ~. ss
Her visit was well:tim and will be long
remembered forsthe large amount of rational
enjoyment It afforded to no inconsiderable
number IF our citizens-both ladies and gem
tlemen-who had the pleasure of meeting
with her at herpublic entertainments or in the
drawing room.
We understand that our neighbors in Mar>
tinsburg gave her very cordial reception on
Thursday evening last.
IMPRovEMENTs.-The handsom residence
of Mr.. G. r. Gallaher, South Senih of Samuel
street, is now completed and is one of the most
comfortable and attractive dwelling houses in
the town. The masonry by NIessrs. Tutwiler,
carpentering by Mr.. Thos. X, Starry, stairs
ways BY Mr.. Stofer, plastering by Mr.. Gala
her and painting by Mr.. VIM. Kimcs, are all
well executed and finished in good style.
The new brick building of Cleon Moore,
Esq, East end of Main street, has progressed
to the top level of the basement story.
NIessrs. Davis & Conner are applying a
handsome coat of paint'to the dwelling of Col.
R. p Chew, corner of Main and West streets.
Mr. NJ. S. Weller has broken ground for
dwelling house, adjoining the premises of
Mrs. Ann sAonroe, on Liberty street..
VIM. l. Wilson Esq, is having an addition
built to his dwelling. on Main street.
RELIGIoUs.-The dedication services nt
the Baptist Church on Sunday, were interest
ing and we'll attended The Rev. DR.. j. IT.
Cuthbert, of Wash;ne ton. D. c.. preached in
the morning, Rev. W. S. Penick in the after
noon, and DR.. Cuthbert again at night A
collection and subscription for the payment Of
the debt now due on the church was taken up,
which, if paid up, will be more than sufficient
for the purpose. The Rev Mr.. Rodgers,
pastor Of this church, we understand, will
hereafter make Charlestown his residence
Preaching a. the Baptist Church next Sab>
bath, at IL o'clock, A. NJ.
The Rev. Isaac Gibson, of Norristown, Pa,
formerly of this place, Occupied tho Episco-
pal pulpit on Sunday, morning aud evening,
delivering able and interesting sermons.
Louisville EHDusrnrAL ExPos1TtoN.
The second National Industrial Exposition at
Louisville opens to-day. In an invitation ex>
tended to tho editor of this paper we learn
that the Directors of the Exposition have
perfected every arrangement necessary to max,
ing the display one of the granLest and most
varied ever seen in this country Reduced
rates by Railroad and River have been se~
cured, which will ehabls parties to visit the
Exposition at comparatively small expense
The increased Hotel accommodations and
travelling facilities in Louiavifle, together with
the natural attractions of the city will make a
visit to that place in September or October
both pleasant and profitable.
The VALLEY RAILRoAD.-Thc Statnton
Indicator says: Last evening the Syndi-
cate met and drew for the work on the Valley
Railroad. The drawing resulted as follows !:
n "a 10 g.. !
Fairfield, 81 miles. A. w Hartman from
Fairfield to Lexington, 10 miles, McMahon
II Green from Lexington to Roaring Run, II
miles. Dennis Shauahan from Roaring Run
to Mill Greek, west of Buchanan, IS miles.
Fl. II. Robinson from Iowrytown to Glover
Dale, 6 miles. r. K. Menifec from Glover
Dale to- Salem, II Mr.. b. Hartman got the
two miles out of Staunton. All the con-
tractors will now push their portions of the
work ahead.
TEMPERANCE Picnic AT DuFF1ELD's.-
A Temperance aud Basket Picnic will be
held at Dufiields Depot, III this county, on
Saturday, the 18th of September The diff.
ferent Temperance Orders of the county have
been Invited; and a Band Of Music will be
present TO enliven the occasion. Able speak
crs will also be present. The ladies connect
ed with the Presbyterian Church will hold
festival fof the bcucf. of their Church. AS
the good people of Dufheld's and vicinity,
and especially the ladies, are proverbal for
their whole souled hospitality, day of gem
u'ne enjoyment may safely be guaranteed to
all who may attend.
'sfEOiAh ThAtA.-A special train, consist
ing of three cars, having on board a number
of officials of the g. & o, R. r., passed here
on Thursday last, en>route for trip over that