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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12
3 TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST ~, 1878. !
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.

The Supreme Court of Appeals of the State
of West Virginia, commenced its August
Term at this place, upon last Wednesday, the
9th ,inst.-Ho on. "A: f.. Raymond, President
of the Court, and the Hons. James Paul and
J.S. Hoffman, quorum, being present.
The Hon. c. p. 7. Moore arrived on Thurs
day in time for Court on Friday. The At
torney General, Henry NJ. Mathews, has not
yet arrived. Owing to the kindness of Syl>
vanus w. Hall, Esq, Clerk of the Court, we
are able to give the following condensed ac>
count of what has been done up to this time.
Those of the lawyers who lad not since
the adoption of the new Constitution had an
opportunity to qualify, were admitted to prac-
tioe; and E. f. Gallaher was appointed Crier,
and Julian A. Smith, Messenger, for the
terms to be held at this place.
The case Of r. B. Washington ct. al. Us.
GIL. Washington ct. al., an appeal from Jeffer.
son county, was dismissed by consent of parties
at the appellants costs.
In the case of Urias Buskirk u.s. the Cir
cult Court of Cabell county, upon application
for Writ of Prohibition the defendant filed
his return to the Rule; and upon Saturday
last, during the morning hour, Judge Geo. H.
Lee, by request of the Court, appeared on
behalf of the State, in the absense of the At
torney General, and Jas II. Ferguson, ESQ.,,
made the opening argument for the petitioner,
and the case was continued until Monday.
The case OF H. Roderick Us. y. &O.R.R.
from Jefferson county, was argued by Hon.
q. j. Faulkner for the appellant, and Judge
Geo. III. Lee for the appellee. The argument
was concluded, and the papers submitted to
the Court upon Friday last.
A writ of Error, from Ohio county, was all
lowed in the case of the State U.s. TAYLOR
Strauder.
The case the Farmers Bank of Virginia
rs. Thos FL. Willis ct. al, appeal from JefFer-
son county, was partly argued Upon Friday
aud Saturday and continued until Monday
Hon. VIM. II. Travers, Judge Geo. Fl. Lee,
and Messrs Cooke & Kennedy for the appel>
liant, and Hon. G. j. Faulkner for appellee.
A writ of Supersedeas was allowed in the
case of the Merchants National Bank of W.
Va. Us. First National Bank of Wheeling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12
TIE BACK-PAY GRAB.

The New York Tribune of last Tuesday
published in tabular form q complete list of
members of Congress, setting forth the action
of each in relation to ''thc back-pay grab"
1t appears that notwithstanding the storm of
indignation that has been aroused in relation
to this matter in all quarters of tho country
and among all parties, only one in ten of the
Representatives and only one in five of the
Senators has returned to the treasury the ill.,
gotten money. Members of Congress have
thus seemed to despise and defy public senti-
ment, and as class have thought the possess
sion of Five Thousand Dollars in money bet
ter than the enjoyment of reputation for
personal honesty, or than the respect and con-
fdence of the people.
In the case of the Credit Mobiler swndle,
public opinion was naturally more severe in
its condemnation Of those who participated in
the transaction and then endeavored by lies
and subterfuges to deny it, than it was upon
those who openly acknowledged the share
they had in the disreputable business. So in
relation to the back~pay grab it seems to us
that the man who voted for the bill aud drew
the money is shade less guilty than he who
voted against the steal but afterwards pockets
ed his share of the plumber. He who voted
for it may have believed it right, but he who
voted against it said by that action that he be-
leved the appropriation indefensible and
wrong; the one may have taken the money
believing that it was honestly obtained, the
other took 1t knowing that it was not his
The whole transaction has we'll deserved
the universal reprobation it has met with
No man who has drawn the money thus dis
honestly obtained can be defended or excused;
in no single case will the people forget the
strain these members of Congress have placed
upon themselves. We are ashamed of West
Virsinia's record in this disgraceful affair
Here is as copied from the Tribune: A.
I. Foreman voted five times against the back.
pay DreD al. II. G.. Davis voted four times
for it and once against it; Dre,0 1t. John j.
Davis voted once for it, six times against it
and once failed to vote; Drep ii. Frank
Herford voted once for it, four times against
it and three times failed to vote; Dre,o IL. J.
G. McGrew voted seven times against it;
Drco0 1t. We are glad the list is 10 longer
[Hhecltny Register.
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D l Z D..

JOHN STRIDER departed this life Jnly 26. 1873.
aged % years. months and ID days. The deceased
wac born in Jetferson county. Virginia. November
i2th 1909, and removed to Noknfnns, Mon tgorncry
count, Illinois, in November, 1856
At"Ben Lomond "clarke county Va. ], ~ ,,,h
LUCY NELSON. aged months, d.. lighter OF VIM
Eston and Susan w. Randolph.
Near Sha ghai. Berkeley county. Jul, 10Th 1873.
her ago. ' "
In GeIard.town, kelley county. July 2stb, 1873,
hosA D., daughter OF James e. and Adelia Deck
aged II m ouths
On the 9th ult.. ETTIE MAY. in FAINT daughter
OF Joseph 8. aud Mary D. Lickhder. ged mon tbs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12
MODE OF ELECTING A PRESI-
DENT.

At the last session of the United States
Senate, the subject of changing the mode Of
electing President and Vices President pre-
scribed in the Constitution, was briefly de-
bated, chiefly by Senator Morton. The ano>
males, inequalities and inconvenience and
uncertainty of the Electoral system, together
with the death of Mr.. Greeley, between the
popular election and the meeting of the Elec.
toral Colleges, confirmed very general belief
that the present system could be advantages
ously changed in some particulars, and the
Senate finally determined to refer the matter
to the Committee on Privileges and Elections,
of which Senator Morton is chairman. The
idea was that during the recess of Congress
the Committee should meet and consider it.
and devise plan for representation at the
next session. Senator Morton arrived in
Washington about ten days ago, and dis
patch from that city, under date of the 5th
instant, says that in speaking of the proposed
revision of the mode Of eleeting the Presi-
dent and Vices President of the United States.
he remarked that this subject has been dis
cussed at different times for the last seventy
years, and even from the very inauguration of
the government under the constitution Of 1889
there has been manifested spirit of dissatis-
faction among the people on this subject, but
up to this day over three-quarters of century
have past aud nothing tangible has been DONE
One plan, which received considerable atten-
ton was to vote by congressional districts.
each district to have one vote in determining
the choice. The proposition to elect by
direct vote of the people is modern idea tina.
has been agitated quito recently. He thought
under the present system the executive power
of the government was constantly in jeopardy.
The President pro tempore of the Senate being
the third in succession, might not always be
the best person, for his election to preside in
the absence of the president of the Senate
was generally because he was a good par
liamentarian, but it did not follow that he
would make good president. The Senator
expressed no opinions of his own, as he pre-
fers to wait until he has the benefit of the
labors Of his committee after their meeting
in New York on October l, 1873. He stated,
however, that it might be found that the re-
suit might be attained by legislation without
changing the constitutional form. IF not,
amendments will be submitted to Congress
next winter to provide for radical change,
SO as to secure fair expression of the voice
of the majority of the people in the choice of
their chief magistrate, and at the same time
to secure aline of succession in the possible
contingency of the death, disqualification or
disability of both President and Vice. Presi.
dent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

NEwsPAPERs.-The Staunton indicator,
speaking of the proposition for holding Con-
vention of the proprietors of newspapers, in
this State, and of the suggestions that have
been made in relation thereto, says s.the only
convention which will be of use to the fra.
ternity, is a convention of the proprietors of
each paper, in the counting room of their
Offices, which shall unanimously adopt the
following resolutions l, make subscriptions
payable invariably in advance 2, cut off all
subscribers in areas, without regard to per-
sons; 3, tear up all propositions from North
ern advertising agencies, and advertise for
them only for cash, and at the same rates we
do those of our own citizens 4, collect up all
dues to the Office every quarter, or charge to
profit and loss, so you may know where you
stand; 5, stop putting; 6, when you find you
can't pay what you owe promptly, stop pub
fishing paper and go at something that you
can make pay Z, stick to all these rates uu>
finchingly"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

@ The Washington Chronicle says, .:an
intimate friend of Vice-President Wilson has
just arrived in the city, having spent few
days with that official. He states that his
health is somewhat improved, but that he has
ceased writing on his historical works alto,
gether for the present, and has dropped all
business matters by the advice of his phy-
sicians, who, under such circumstances, have
some hopes Of his full recovery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

A VALUABLE INvENr1oN.-There h..
been granted to Mines, Teter & Co., of Moi.
tett's Greek in this county, patent for new
device for raising water from springs, wells.
&c, and for throwing water back into the
forebay for the continued rouse of the same
water for mill wheels 1t is estimated that
only one tenth of the power of any wheel will
be expended in putting the water back for use.
1t is operated on the exhaustion plan and is
exceedingly simple in device and construction.
iStdunton Tin6jcofor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

K1LLED.-A colored man named William
Harvey, who was sleeping on the platform at
the depot of the G. & o. r. r., at waynes>
boro, on the nigh. of the 1st instant, was
aroused by the approaching western bound
train, and falling from the platform, was run
over and killed.
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Ii A r RIEn..

10 Shepherdstown on the 3i.t ult by Rev. A. A.
r., Neei, Mr. THOMAS II. MILLER and Niles ADA
IL uN R',;kHoUSE, eldest daughter OF MIR. leo " .
Humrickh house, all of Shepherdstowu.
On the 23d of July, by Rev. ]. w. Howe GEO
-. rs and Miss ANNE A. CLAREBY all Of
Msrtinsburg. go -
On Thnrsday. July "a. by Rev. C. r. H.mm,cl
JACOB G. PRICE sud Miss SARAH ANN BiJCK
LES, all of Berkeley county,
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slsSH lIRsNN
SsgzaIE SsaaIas

Tho startling drawback nearly all medieinaY
agents has ever been that in their process Of purea
tlon and pm ifcntion they have al,o debiisied tho
syse'n To obviate this difficulty PHI sitians have
long sons hit for an agent that would
PURGE, PURIFY AND STRENGTH EN-.
Al one and the same time.
Their research hes at lsst been rewarded by a
discovery which fully realizes the fondelt Of
the medical faculty. and whieh !. justiy r.gatd.d
as the MOST important triumph that Phs rmacy has
ever achieved. This important desideratu,n 10
: Dr.trutts Vegetable Liver PIN.
which nnrify the blood and u corrupt hui.
mora and unhealthy accLmuIatiuns iron, the bo,
ana yet produces no weakness or lassitude what
ever, but on tn contrary the stomach nd IN.
vigoraes tho body during the progress OF their op.
eraon They unite the heretofore irreconc Il, Io.
Tying Tonic w
Dr.. TUFTS Pills the m ost tive and seareh;ne
medicine in existence. They at once attack tbs-,
very root OF discases and their action so prompt
that IN an hour or Two after they taken the pa
tient 10 aware of their good effects. They may Be-
sen at any time without restrain of diet or orc u
patton they produce neither nauses eripine or.
debility and a. {. mily medicine have NO riva.
Price 20 cents a box: Sold by all Drug gists
Principal office. 10 and 20 Platt ST., New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

@ From the July report upon sAgricul-
ture, we learn that the average in corn has
increased in West Virginia and Minnesota,
and decreased in nearly all the other States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

sG- A member of the N. Y. Agricultural
Editorial Excursion which passed fortnight
since, writes to the Philadelphia Press as
follows:
Our ride through the beautiful valley of
the Shenandoah exhibited a climate and soil
OF the most superior character. There is
nothing we can grow in Pennsylvania but we
can grow here, and there are other things
which viii grow here and not there. The
people with all their peculiarities, are intelli-
gent, cultivated, generous, and warm- harted,
and extend hearty welcome to all from " hat.
ever part of the world they come. tits evil
dent that if there ever was aoy preiudica
against outside settlers, that prejudice is be-
ing rapidly broken, and the emigraut to this
old but really new country will find his chan>
ces of success in life as good here as in any
part of the world''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

1@ A farmers Grange has been organized
N Bomines' Mills, Harrison. county, w. Va.
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Middleway.

For President of Board of Education.
James Watson, 100
For Commissioners.
Eugene Baker, 100
G. S. Knott, 81
For Trustee Sub District No. /.
Jno. NJ. Nicely, Al
For 2rustee-.su1 District No. 2.
Josiah Watson, IL
j. j. Shaull, 7
For 7lustce-Su6.D District No. 3.
Danl. Getzendauner, 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

@ The Warrenton Inden says that COL
Mostly expresses great adherence for the
tickle. nominated by the Republicans at
Lynchburg, and that he "will support the
nominees of the Richmond Conservative Con.
vention."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

Jefferson County, set.
In the County Court. Jnly Rules, 1878.
NJ Rules held in The Clerks 06fee o, satas
Court, the first Moudoy in .Juzv, 1873. /.
ELIZABETH wAGELY .Piaintia. <ietion essfa
Against 4,s,.s..n.,g -
s.masiT. Rowland, Defendant. Ii tsqsm,a sra
HE object of this suit ia to recover, Jud. ~ end
~ tne defendant for 10000 due by ac-
:. INC 'ne costs OF soit and attach the sst,tc
oil ,ns D.ena.nt Tor .hs p.ynent of the same
60 by sfhdasit filed that the said De
ey .eq1ned to appear within ono month sfer he,
sI pooi1cat1on OF this order, and do What In
sary 10 protect his interest b erefn - e7sf
and It IL ordered that copy of this order be pub
ishea In inc Esprit of JeTerson.o q newsprpe,
PuoIished In this County, week for fo,,. sscs
eessl.e wee Ks and posted the front door OF ~.
mouse OF this County as the Jaw requires
I'M. m..on.p.q. haoohE' Clark.
July %, Is73-4t ok
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a Horrible Death.

a Han Fa1s into a Trance, Is Packed in Ice
and Slapped for Iatermsnt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

B6- James Green, fisherman of Balti>
more, while hauling seine in Chester river.
ae'oss the Chesapeake bay, few days since,
was seized by shark and all the flesh strips
ped from his right leg. He was Brought to
Baltimore and the leg was amputated
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

SEA Foam. for 30 different breads, .oid by
~ Apgnt l2' 1873: GEO. T. LIGHT.
- Ang1st -, 1873. GEO. T. LIG HIT
DUE Sherry, Madeira Port, Hook and CIaret
nEssIcATED Coeo.nut, Co.e's G tine, Coop
~ er's Geiatiue, Irish Noes, Liquid Rennet, soid
LOG PowDERs.-My powders were thorough
IL " tested two years ago and gave general sat-
Isfseton, and am now preparing the same powde err
you'd advise all 20 use them both . preventive
and cure Tablespoonful dose.
August y. 1873. GEO. T. LIGHT.
GHALAGoGU E. for Chills, cold by
~ August ~, 1873. GEO T. LIGHT
1NoLDs Pills, and all other patent Inedi-
August II, 1873.
E<ULTZ SEED WIFE Att am prepared to fur.
Il nish the above varietyof Wheat for Seed
Aueust 10. ISL Las IlN uanrrr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12
SCHOOL NOTICE.

MISS BETTE CRAMER will open School in
w Charlestowp the Second week in Sentemhe,
1873. Terms made known application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

Eg The Democratic Convention of Ohio,
met at Columbus, on the 9th inst. There
was very large attendance and great cn>
thusiasm. The Convention nominated Hon.
VIM. Allen, native of Virginia, for Cover
nor, by reclamation.
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EE Gen. Jubal A. Early writes letter
defending Gen. Beauregard from some COM
ments which have been made as to recent
movements in Louisiana. Gen. Early states
shat he believes his old commander has COM
snittea a grave mistake, but without doing
any damage TO his integrity, his motives being
generous and the sacrifice involved heroic.
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SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

providence willing. I will open my School for
Boys the STIi OF sEPTEMER. will teach
the gish branches, Matthew attic, and Latin and
Greek rudiments. My charges for term Of Ten
Months are S2o for Primary Pupils. S25 for those
iangnages- payable at the close of each month or
four weeks. i w TONCUF
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE,
harlestown. West vtrpin;a

SO w COZ sAESAhih.
i September sth. 1873. - -. - 'g'
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantsge for thorough course in English, the
languages, Drawing. Music on Piano and Organ,
VIII be Afforded Particular attention will be paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play the
m1:,e. so,ree, when the friends of the pupils
Voe an SppGs'uaty to Judge OF their progress:
BY private lesson. " .
English Dtpartment-MHs. Foanrsr.
Fnv. ~
LrPPIrr. e
For Terms. &c. apply to the PRINCIPAL.
Auguet IL, 1873. Mas. A. NJ. FORREST
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OTTo T. WISE, Secretary"
It. is stated that Rescue Council has re.
ceived another communication from Phil,
adelphia on the subject of the establishment
Of new council here. but it is hardly prob>
able that the proposition will meet with much
favor after the above correspondence has been
ventilated by the press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-23
More Nashnn nor nlorIes.

The NaEhau (N. a. Telegraph adds
two more to its list Of almost, II net quite,
incredible dog stories, as follows:
q Recently, a gentleman connected
with q machine shop had occasion to
visit store-house situated some distance
from the main buildings Of the establish
ment. BE discovered, on searching his
pocket that be had left the door-key on
! nail over his bench, and, having habit
Of talking TO himself, spoke the fact
vhereupon his dog, Who was a. his heels.
turned and suddenly diEappeared in the
direction Of the shop. The geutleman's
curiosity vas aroused, and 50 be sat
doFn Oh the door-stone, aud waited With
patience for the animals return. Il ap-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-23
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCE.

An ordinance authorizing the Mayor TO bor-
row money.
Be & ordained by the General Council Of the
city Of Memphis;
Section /, That the Mayor be-. and ho l.
hereby, authorized 10 borrow. on the notes OF
the city not having longer than one year TO
run TO maturity, and at rate Of interest not
to exceed ten per cent per annum, the sum OF
fifty thousand dollars for the payment Of the
current expenses Of the city.
Sec. 2. Said notes shall be issued only In
sums Of one thousand dollars each, and num-
bered from one 20 hity, and shall be signed by
the Mayor, eountersigned and sealed by the
Register, and certified 10 by the Comptroller.
Sec. 3. The Mayor Il hereby authorized 10
mortgage any property belonging 10 the city
OF Memphis 70 secure the payment. promptly
at maturity, Of all or any portion Of said
notes.
Sec. 4. This ordinance To- take effect apd be
in force from and after its passage.
Passed first reading. when rules. according
10 charter requirements, were suspended, and
the ordinance passed second and final reading,
May Z. 1873.
Passed first reading by Council. when the
rules were suspended. in conformity with the
charters requirements. and the ordinance
read second time and passed finally by
Council May 9. 1873.
Approved May l6, 1873.
JOHN JOHNSTON, Mayor.
Attest L. r. Richards, City Register. 69-7S
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ORDINANOE OE.
WINcHEsTER CEMETERY.

WINCHESTER CEMETERY.
Be it ordained by the General Council Of the
City of Memphis:
Section /. That from and after the passage
of this ordinance the burial of dead bodies in
any portion Of the grounds known as Win
chester Cemetery be and the same is hereby
prohibited.
Sec. 2. That any person who shall violate the
preceding section of this ordinance shall be
guilty Of a misdemeanor, and on arrest and
conviction thereof before the Recorder shall
be fined in any sum not less than five nor more
than fifty dollars.
Sec. 8. That it shall be the duty of the Chief
of Police to cause the immediate removal of
any dead body buried in said grounds at any
time after the passage of this ordinance. and
the reburial of the same in proper manner
in some established burial ground, or in such
other place as he and the Mayor may desig-
nate for the purpose.
Sec. 4. That this ordinance take effect and
be enforced from and after its passage.
Passed first and second reading by Board of
Aldermen April 2. Passed first reading by
Council and referred TO their Ordinance and
Printing Committee April 2, 1873.
Passed second and final reading by Council
April 7, 1873.
Your Council Ordinance and Printing Com
mittee report favorably. ,ouNw,1cu
Chairman Aldermen Committee.
@. A. BEEHN,
Chairman Council Committee.
Report cOncurred in by Council, and the
ordinance passed a second and final reading
by Council May 7, 1873.
Approved May l6, 1873.
Attest: L. r. Richards, City Register. 69-78
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pears that Rover went directly to his
masters bench, jumped upon il, smelled
Of several keys hanging on the wall, Sc
lected the right one and returned with Il
to his master, appearing greatly pleased,
and apparently as anxious for praise as
n boy would have been.
"0n the afternoon Of May-day, says
Hon. A. w. Sawyer, / was riding past
the Unitarian church, when observed a
small dog near the fence. He was bark.
ing furiously. Near him lay a small
boy. thought the little fellow was dead,
and my heart came into my mouth;
others noticed the affair, and several
persons gathered quickly. 1t seems that
the child had fallen asleep on the lawn,
and the dog had watched him until he
thought it was time to 60 home, and so
took this method Of apprising passers by
of the true state Of affairs. Says Mr..
Sawyer; 1t was as pretty a picture OF
fidelity as / ever witnessed.