Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-02-25
FATAL ARRAY AT HAapEn's FERay-

intelligence that Patrick Hagan, an Irish citi.
zen of our neighboring town of Harper's
Ferry, had been shot and instantly killed by
Capt. George Chambers, a we'll known citizen
OF this county. The facts ia the case. as far
as We are able to judge from the many con-
n'ct'ng rumors, are that Hagan, on Monday
afternoon, entered the liquor saloon of Capt.
chambers, when an alteration from some
cause ensued, and Hagan was elected from the
establishment. Chambers then returned into
the house and secured revolver. when he
came out and grabbed Hagan with one hand
and with the other fred three shots at him.
two OF which took effect, and either oc which
would have been fatal. Hagan expired within
five or ten minutes after he was shot. After
some time had elapsed Chambers. who had
made no effort to escape, was arrested by
Sheriff Tearney, and was brought before j u.s.
tice Avis of Harper's Ferry for hearing on
Wednesday, when he waived an examination
and was committed to jail As there was
only sufficient evidence heard before the
coroners inquest held over the body of Hagan
to show that he came to his death at the hands
OF Chambers, and as there has been no other
sworn testimony elected by any tribunal au-
thorized to hear the case, we forbear CONNIE Mt
on the matter. Suffice it to say th; t it is a
most deplorable affair, and has created con.
siderable excitement in all parts of the county.
various versions of the shocking tragedy
having gone at1oat For the present, Madam
Eumor is busily engaged at her old occupa-
ton, and ne await the action of the Grand
Jury In the matter, ere we can arrive at n
truthful conclusion as to the measure of guilt
of the alleged criminal-whe,her it be murder.
mans'aughter or lesser crime.
Capt Chambers es the Free Press SAYS
<'is by birth a Marylander, though for mum.
Der of years resident of Uarpcr's Ferry.-
at one time editor of paper at that place and
subsequently in the upper Valley. He is
man OF Intelligence, of quick impulses, the
husoauI OF most esSimable lady aud the
father of family of interesting children"
The victim of this unfortunate occurrence
was native of ireland, and had settled at
Aarpers Ferry many years ago. A,,he time
OF his death he resided OIL farm near the
town, and is said to have been .encr,Ilv
we'll disposed man and good citizen. II
was member OF the R"pau Catholic Church.
aud has son who is triest at Norfolk. Va
Another, Neal Elagan. was buyler of the /. !,
Va. Cavalry, G. a dnring the late war.
OUR CAR FACr"wr ENrEErnIsm.-In fur
therance of the Efforts now Leir" made to 80
cure the ESTABLISH! :cnt Of Car Muuutactorv
IN this place, Mi. Geo. W. T Kea:Sley and
Ihos c. Green, E-q., both gentlemen Of
sound Judgment aud enlarged ex pcricncc left
here on Wednesday evening last on p tour of
inspection to some of the principal Car Fac
tories OF Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware
aud New jersey, and it is hoped that on their
return they will bring with them such iuto.>
NATION as will enable the project to be at once
set on foot and steps to be taken for the speedy
accomplishment of the object desired. In
this connection we will also state that ,se are
informed, from reliable source, that one OF
the largest car manufacturers of PENNSYLVANIA
Is now considering the propriety of establish
ing branch manufactory at this place, and
will most probably visit Charlestowu, with a
view to that end. in few DAYS Let him
come, and we will give him hearty and
cordial welcome. All our people desire is the
establishment of this extensive manufacturing
enterprise in our midst, and they care not
whether it is done by foreign enterprise and
"a Ita1 htrt
tai'sts and our own people, or by joint stock
company of their own. In the different va
rleties of wood entering into the manufacture
OF this important industry, Jefferson county
furnishes the best quality, and that in almost
untold quantities, and there is no reason in
the world why it should not be utilized in a
home mandatory of this sort. What our
people need is manufactures, and we trust
that our Industrial Society will not waver or
ialser uptil that great deS;deratum is accom>
Plished, and every industry in our county
made to flourish the green bay tree.
Our COUNTY CLERK.-One of the most
pleasant features in the Inauguration of our
County Court last week was the appearance,
as in days lang sine, of the familiar form Of
Thos. A Moore, Esq, in his place at the
desk of the County Clerk. Having occupied
this important position for ST. long period in
ante deH~m days. our people had almost come
to look upon Uncle Tom" as a part and
parcel of this venerable institution, aud no
change of circumstances save those which
brought about our late unhappy strife could
have supp anted him in this position. AS it
Is, the lapse of years seem to have dealt
lightly with our old friend, and we trust that
he may live yet many years to wear the hons
ors that circle around the brow of the "Old
Virginia County Clerk"