Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-12-23


HOLIDAY CELEBRATIoNs.-In addition to
the other interesting occasions which will
transpire during the coming week, most of the
Sabbath Schools Of the county will have
Christmas Trees, or other enjoyable affairs,
with which to celebrate this festive season and
make glad the hearts of both young and old.
In Charlestown, the Episcopal Sabbath
School will have a celebration, the exact time
and precise character Of which We have not
yet learned.
At Harper's Ferry, the Sabbath School of
the NJ. e. Church will have Christmas Tree
and hold interesting exercises, on Christmas
Eve. The Methodist Protestant School will
hold their jubilee on Christmas night, and
intersperse the evening with Christmas Tree,
Music and Addresses. AT the Presbyterian
Church, on New Years Eve, handsome
Christmas Tree will be exhibited and an ADJ
dress delivered by the Rev. Geo. j.. Ley burn,
of Winchester
In Shephsrdstown, the Christmas Festival
of the Reformed Sunday School, will be held
on Wednesday Evening, Dec. 9th Exer>
cses, consisting of Music, Addresses, Distri-
button of Gifts, &c, will be held at the Lu,h-
eran Church on Christmas night. The Sab
bath School of the NJ. E. Church will have
their Christmas Tree on Friday night, the
Goth of December.
AT Duffeld's Depot, Elk Branch Lodge,
A., Is. g. A. NJ, will have Masonic Supper
on Saturday evening, the 9Th Instant
Phoenix Division, Sons of Temperance, will
have Dinner Oh New Years day.
CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Owng to the press
of other matter upon our columns this week,
we are compelled to waive our usual custom
of referring to our advertising patrons in de-
tail; and can fnly make general statement,
calling the attention of our readeft to our ad-
vertising columns for particulars. Suffice it
to say that Santa Claus has been most lavish
with his gifts, and our stores are crammed and
packed with every device for useful or pleas
ing Holiday presents, displayed in the most
attractive manner. See advertisements in the
Spirit, and deal with merchants who are
sagacous and liberal enough to ADVERTISE
very apt to be found "a sharp and very close
dealer.
SALE OF VALUABLE PRopERTY.-The
valuable suburban farm known as the "Drew
Farm" formerly the property of the late
Judge Douglass, adjoining Charlestown, was
re sold on Wednesday last, by Messrs Fouke,
Trapneil, Green and Faulkner, Special Com
missioners- being knocked down to Mf. G.
T. Mitchell, of South Carolina, at s14O per
acre. The farm contains a little over 1Ol
acres.
Maj. Jas. Law. IIooff has purchased of Col.
Francis Yates six acres of land, situated on
the Eastern side of Charlestown. and adioin-
ing the land of MIR George w Briscoe and
the Starry lots, at 500 per acre.
RELIGIOUS REvIvAL.-The revival meets
ing at the Al. f. Chufch South continues with
undated interest. number of persons have
been converted, and pentsnts still present
themselves for prayer. The pastor of the
Church, Eev. ". 4. WaGe, has been ably
assisted during Ike past week by the Rev.
Mr.. Hammond, of Nartiasburs. who preached
during the week, aud has had the earnest CO.
oper on of the Rev. j. w. Tongue of this
place. The latter divine. in the absence of
the Rev Thos. j.. Carson, who was expected.
occupied the pulpit on Sabbath morning and
nig ht, and delivered two sound and impress
sive SERIOUS.
Communicative colorea geutlemeu,-
Nelson Red and Henry J ohnsou-got into an
alteration at ratliins in the the country on
Saturday night. the 18th instant, when John
son received heavy blow from clhb in the
hands of Red, cutting his head and telling
him to the ground. Red was subsequently
arrested and examined before Justice O'Ban-
non on Friday, when bail in the sum of $3.50
to answer Indictment at the next term of the
Circuit Court was allowed. and in default of
security the prisoner was remandel to Jail.
SALE OF REAL EsrArE.-N. S. White,
Esq, Special Commissioner. on Thursday last,
disposed of the following property. belonging
to the estate of the late Barney OFT, at Rip.
pom, at public auction, viz: The house and
lot to Geo. II. Rhinemsu, for $3.50; three
one>acre lots, at an average Of about S95 rs
per acre - two to Daniel HeHebowcr and one
to the Board of Education of Osburn Dis
trict; besides two additional acres in small
parcels for $3.50
ACKNowLEDGMENT.-"Ye Local. of the
Spirit in behalf of his little junior. tips his
hat to Mr. W. s Mason for beautifully il
Illustrated and interesting copy of the "Chil-
dren's Prize" choice work for the young.
The many instructive and beautiful publica>
tions that to be found in Mr.. MS Christ
mas selections, are Of the most attractive char.