Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-11-24

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MELANcuoLy AcclDENT-The whole
community was shocked by the apnouncement
ofthe accidental death of PkilipP. D4nGEidg
ESQ, sou Of A, S. cambridge, of this county.
This sad catastrophe occurred on Monday, the
10th instant, between Msrtinsburg and the
t'Bower," the residence of his father.
In climbing fence rail reeEs 70 have
Sided or given way, aud in attempting to
catch himself with his right hand, in which
he was carrying shot gun, the cock of the
gun struck a rail, knocking splinter IF and
exploding the gun with fatal effect to Mr.
cambridge.
The load passed into the right side, peue,
traxiug the liver sra causing instantaneous
death No one was with him at the time, but
his body was discovered while still warm, and
ajury of inquest summoned, who found the
facts substantially above recited The
whole details of the accident were distinctly
trsceable from the position Of the body. thar
of the gun, and the appearance of the rails
Mr.. D.ndridge was in his twenty ski year
and had just entered upon the practice of law,
an which position he graduated last winter,
Gas we understand at tine Wash'u.t"u-Lee
University. lie Vas young gentleman of
bright promise, 6ue taleut, and very much
beloved by his family, aud universally re-
spected 0y the community. 1t is a cOusola>
ton to mis- friends to know that he wss an ex-
emplary christian, and to believe, with the
81 =, h. |,
an inheritance of rest snd holy love.
CoCxry CouRr.-'The jefferson County
Court all the Justices present met 90 Mon
day Of last week 1t being the fiscal and po
lice term, no Judicial business was transacted
The fist business Of the Court De:ny t"
elect President to I'll the vacancy accustomed
by the resignation o. Capt ". II kable the
following gentleman were pct in nomination,
viz: Col R w Bsyl,r. Maj J,z Lsw Hoof
aud ". = Daniels, E-q. Ga the fr>, bal'o,
the v"te Stood: Baylor. 8 ; H"ofF 8 Daniels,
4 and second ballot resulted in the cleo
tion Of Col Baylor by vote of against 5
for Maj. Hoof the name Of Mr.. Daniels
having oecu Withdrawn. Col. Baylor, it will
of Capt. k.ne for this position at the eIec.
ZION beio c the people two years Ago, when
he received large aud alrrering vote. Col
B is well known gentleman Of untirin2
energy aud sterling integrity Of character,
aud will no doubt grace tue postum to which
he has been called With credit to himself and
honor to the &C Inty.
Licenses for the sale of Ale end Malt
Liquors were granted TO four par Ties in Charles
town three in Ha1pcs's Ferry, three in Shep,
herdscovn, aud one in Bolivar Applica-ions
for licenses to sell spirituous lilHors however,
were rejected by decisive vote tits now
suggested that glass of ale may be purchased
and traded for something stronger.
The Cotr; adjourned on Wednesday
The METHODIST REvIvAL-The religious
revival which has been in progress at the ".
T. Church South, in this place, for some
weeks. still continues, and has become most
extensive in its scope. The Jealous pastor,
Rev W G. Hammond has worked hard and
faithfully. until he has become almost worn
out IN the cause of his Master and has been
ably assisted by the Presiding Elder, Rev
Samuel Register. and The Rev. j w Tongue,
of this place Stillthe good work goes bravely
On. Up to this time over seventy souls have
protested conversion, more than sixty of whom
have attached themselves to the Methodist
Church, and others are still seeking pardon
for their transSressioLs. Speed the cause!
tlo
Goth instant; having been recommended by
the President of the Uunlted States and the
Governor of West Virginia to be observed as
day of thanksgiving and prayer, appro-
pirate services will be held at the Presbyterian
aud Episcopal Churches in this place on that
day, at IL o'clock, a. NJ. 1t is suggested in
this connection that all previous prejudces be
thrown aside, and this day be generally OBJ
served by our people. There surely is now,
if never before for some time, good and
abundant Cause for national thanksgiving aud
prayer, and day thus spent will harm none
of US.
"GENEvIEvE "-To-mor q Wednesday
evening the Musical Association. as already
announced, will repeat, by request, the beau>
tlful and Interesting Operetta of &c enevieve ~
This charming musical drama has already
been rendered with fine effect by this Associ
alton, and will we'll bear repetition The en-
tertainment will conclude with Tableau rer.
reservations under the supervision of MIR. A
w. Hawks, the suggestion of whose name in
this connection is at once full guarantee thai
they will be rich, and attractive