Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-08-11
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LETTER FROM BEDDIaePoN.


yet liugeF at the "Blec Lick" of Berke>
ley. The water in its mineral type is superior
aud yies doebt not, with any of the same
genus in the country. 1 have drank of the
celebrated Write Sulphar of Greenbrier al d
tested its virtue for whole summer, but
question If its hepatick quality is greater than
this. In looking at the crystal fount which
nature SO exuberantly wells up from her sub
terrauean csyerns and analyzing its medicinal
qualities, in my mind, my wonder is that 1t
has not long before this, become a noted re-,
sort for invaIids of impaired Indigestion aud
torpid glanular action. That it is effective in
these ailments of mortality is certain. Want
OF accommodations in the way of boarding
facilities in its immediate proximity, has
heretofore barred it to corners from distance.
bat nov that railroad is constructed within
al of mile of 1t, it is possible that it will
pass into hands that will make all necessary
Improvements, and that natures healthfnI
gift will be appreciated, used and prove a
blessing to thousands of afflicted mortats.--
As it is, it is charming spot. To sit beneath
the large willows that shelter from the SUMS
rays watch the limpid and playful rivulet
gurghGg at your feet, listen to the pIaintive
cooling of the turtle doves nesting among the
branches above, brings q sweet spell over the
present by plain farmer, whose instinct does
not lead him to improve such blessing
What an advantage to this community in the
way of market, letting loose greenbacks,
enhancing the value OF lands, would ensue
from popular and thronged watering place
This section shows the magic effect of a rail-
road The station being located right here,
already the nucleus is formed for neat and
thrifty village. Two new stores have been
erected and occupied, and mechanical branches
will necessarily locate themselves. Mr.. G.
w. Marshall, the oldest son of John Marshall,
Esq, of our vicinity, fills the positions of
Agent, Postmaster and Merchant. He is
well fitted for all his trusts, and is doing
good business. was surprised to find here
In the country, that some things were sold
cheaper than with us, where competition is
much greater. In the article of crushed
sugar, Mr.. NJ. sells it at 124 cts Our mer-
chant princes might learn lesson from this.
The land interest is advanced too. Rev. John
Light sold last week his farm of $50 acres,
through which the railroad passes, to a citizen
of Pennsylvania for S14 900. This is a very
good sale for the times, quite up to what much
of our Jefferson land would bring if put on
the market; though our lands are superior in
quality to those about here, the slate element
entering largely into the composition of the
latter. predict for this portion of Berkeley.
county an increasing prosperity. 1 don't see
how it can be otherwise. From the station 1
look out and within = radius of one mile over
which my eye sweeps, l see a beautiful un-
dulating country, with a superabuudance of
timber, well watered by a creek, (the Opequon)
minor streams and springs, two churches and
school house, with large Touring mill near
the centre, productive farms with their metes
hoIr oh
spacious barns, withal An industrious, moral,
well-to-do population. Truly, this is
favorite spot Of earth, goodly heritage for
the people.
Mime host Is an unassuming farmer, with
whom an acquaintance of FIVE years when
friendships strength was truly tried, proved
him friend indeed. He is proprietor in his
unbranded right of 400 acres of land laying
in a body, much of it bordering on the Ope-
quon and first class bottom. He is spending
the close of life in ease, undsturbed by the
worlds tits and turns and manifesting little
concern in its doings and issues-vet intent
in heart and soul on the world beyond with
its priceless inheritance. Rather undemon>
strative In temperament and conscientious in
expressing his sentiments, 1 was little puzzled
TO determine his true status during the war
In talking over the past the other day be let
SOS SSS-SaS
for the old Union were spoiled aud his SYM
pathies and we'll wishes drifted Southwark
for at the outset, he was what was then called
Constitutional Union man. When Gen. Pat
terson crossed the Potomac few miles from
this spot, some of his forging officers got of
him corn, hay. &a, requiring him to come to
Martinsburg and get his pay. OF course he
went with the utmost confidence. But What
was his surprise and chagrin when he APP
Peared before the proper oficisl, he was
roughly called rebel, his pay abruptly re-
fused, ordered hack to his home aud not to re.
turn lest he be imprisoned No wonder his
unionism oozed out, and as he said to me, he
ever after felt slight comfort whenever the
Yankees got drubbing. That officer pOcketed
the pay. 80.
/ fiud the NJ. E. Church South the only.
Organized and regularly served christian de-
nolnin Stion here Their congregation is large
"a pu6 hsrssasd means and since The war