Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-10-28

THE MosuMEs1ALS CITY, lis Past History
and Present Resources, by George w
Howard.
We have received through the Maryland
Life Insurance Company, E. NJ: Aisquith
ST.. Agent, q copy of an interesting publica>
ton bearing the above title. The work. as
the preface defines, gives sketch of the past
of Baltimore, with brief illusions to those
crises which marked her history and exercised
an important bearing upon her progress as a
city, also arunning essay upon the useful and
aesthetic features which make her to>day one
of the most desirable locations in America for
those in search of homes, or contemplatng'a
change of residence together with shor. but
comprehensive articles upon the various cor.
porations at present in existence or soon to be
organized. and the different departments of
trade, commerce, and manufactures. which
centre in that city. Altogether, it's pages are
full of important information and will be read
with interest by all who desire q thorough
knowledge of Baltimore and its environs
TuE BERG cit FAMILY The entertainment
given at Lee Hall on Thursday night last. by
che Berger Family of Swiss Bell Ringers and
Sol Smith Russell, the celebrated Humorist,
was one of the best exhibitions of the kind
which we have ever had the pleasure OF at
tending. The rare musical talent of this
troupe. aud the facility with which its mem
bers change from one instrument to another,
together with the almost inmitable character
songs and representations of Mr.. Russell. form
a combination that cannot fail to attract the
largest and most select audiences wherever
they may exhibit. We hut utter the universal
sentiment Of all who were present on Thurs
day evening. when we express the wish that
these celebrated artists will, as they have ex
pressed an intention of doing, visit our town
again in the not distant future, when our
facilities for public entertainments may be
more compatible with the requirements of
such troupe as theirs.
Tue WAY TO Do IT.-Maj Wood the
ever>vigilant Agent of the B. g. o. r. r. at
Harpcr's Ferry-bcinc no.: fed "f some deten-
ton of the Fast Line East, in order to ex-
pedi'e the transit Of passengers by the W p.
& Tlarrisnnhury branch, on Tuesday. dis
patched special train, in charge Of Gonduc>
tor Bale and baggage Master Ebeu TAYLOR
from Ilarners Ferry tn Baltimore This
promr. action on ,hc par. Of the Railroad au
thorities was grateful to the large number Of
! 4.
rany. Otherwise a tedious delay would have
been the result
Cant. j. G.. Smith, the popular conductor
who a'ternates with Cant. Barley on the W
S. Il Tla,risnnbury Division, supplied the va
cancy thus temporarily made nv the special
work assigned the latter - Free Press
CtRcu,r CorRr.-The Circuit Court of
Jefferson County. Judge Allen presiding still
continues in session. and willis, very little of
general interest hns transpired. a large amount
of business has been Transacted The follow
ing jury cases have been tried since our last
report:
G. G. Porter Us. s. IT wnnddv. an action
of debt Nerlict rendered FIR P'ain,F
Hunter and Fan'kner for Plaintiff, G,e n,
Lucas and Mason fr Reiendart
i. a. B:iscoc, admir-. rs. Il r Shephcrd,
action of nssnmnsit verdict tor Nofent'an, -
Green and i.acas for Paint #, Deltzhoover
for Defendant
Geo. W Chase rs. Edward Crowl. action Of
eiecment. verdict for Defendant Davies for
Plaintiff, B,vlor & Wilson and Blackburn &
Lamon for Defendant
WoR1 ABOUT TowS-The new frame
dwelling of Mr.. Jno. p. German is now being
plas'ered. Mr.. J. g. Holmes has erected
handsome porch on the East side of his new
Mansard house. The improvements made on
the property of Mr.. Jacob Starry have greatly
enhanced its appearance. Show windows
have been put in the of Mr.. Geo. T.
Light. Work on the foundation of the new
house of Mr.. Joseph II. Cockrill ha, been
commenced. aud Mr.. Gustav Grown has in
contemplation extensive imnrovemen:s up,
his properly.
County Cousr. the Coun,y Cnu-t Of Je'.
ferson, President X able and } Justices Dariels
and Fleming, commenced H. October term on
Monday Of last week, and continued 10 session
unit! Wednesday afternoon. when 1t adjourned
over until yesterday. The only jury case
tried was that OF the Kabletown & Blonmerv
Turnpike Co Us Henry DUNN, in which, the
jury failed to agree. and was discharged
Green and Lucas for Plaintiff. Kennedy for
Defendant
The LITTLE That The trial Of Lycur>
gus Little, at Berryville. for the murder Of
his brother, Clinton Little, We understand,
has been concluded, and the prisoner sentenced
to fourteen years in the penitentiarv. A