Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-03-09

knowing him to have been the victim of an
incurable disease, though painea. were not
surprised at the announcement. When the
news reached Albany, Governor Tilden,
without consulting the recipient of the in
tended honor, forthwith filed the vacancy by
the appointment of Mr. Mclaughlin to fill
the unexpired term of Judge Stemmly's cir.
cult, which is the 7th Judicial circuit of New
York city The news was duly telegraphed
to New York, and appeared in the evening
papers. But now came in the contrc-temps.
Judge StemmIy, it seems, though very i'll,
had changed his mind about dying, aud con-
cluded at the last moment, not to leave va.
cancy just yet. This vscalating conduct on
Judge Stemmly's part has occasioned no little
confusion in the Democratic executive ap-
pointments, and was to say the least very ill.,
timed, if not unhandsone of him though
perhaps most persons in his situation would
have done the same thing.
Mr., Mclaughlin rs very wen known in this
community, and should feel complimen,ed h5
this unsolicited though as it turns out prema>
ture appointment. he is quite young for in,
dicIal honors, aud is native of Virginia, not
OF Maryland. as some of the New York pa
pers have stated. From comparative OBJ
security he has risen to distinction within
few years, in the very heart of New York city.
METHODIST CONFERENCES Baltimore
Conference Of the II. E. Church ISouM.-
The Baltimore Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South opened
its session at Mount Vernon Place Church.
Washington, on Wednesday. Rev. Bishop
Marvin presided, aud opened the exercises by
an impressive prayer.
Rev. Saml. Register, presiding elder of
Winchester district, gave cheerful account
the affairs under his charge. New churches
were being built. and large numbers were
joining them, the accessions being over four
hundred since last conference. The collec>
tions were full, aud much larger than those
taken last year.
Baltimore Con ference AZ e. Church The
Baltimore Annual Conference of the Meth>
odist Episcopal Church commenced at Vim
chester on Wednesday, tho Rev. Bishop J.
T. Peck. d. D., in the chair.
Rev. G. W. Cooper, the presiding elder.
represented Winchester district as in a four
ishing condition.
SUDDEN DEATH OF AN Esr1MABLE LADY
We are called upon this morning to chron-
icle the death of Mrs. Gibbs, the mother OF
the wife of Mr.. john W Stone, and widow
OF the late w. ". Gibbs, which occurred at
the residence of Mr.. Stone, yesterday morn
ing after very brief ilIucss
Mrs. Gibbs had long been afflicted with
heart disease, and is represented to have been
"PPrehensiVe for some time past that her death
would be sudden. She lived only an hour
after her first attack, aud passed away quietly
and without pain.
the First Presbyterian church, and was con-
splcncns for her high christian character and
nnmberiess acts Of hercvolcnce ard charity
tieE death will be u'ou7ncd By large circle
of friends, all of whom loved her
Ly"cAbU'2 Republican. Fej- Sh
The death of the above named lady We
briefly referred to in our last issue She was
the mother of the wife of Capt. ". II. Kable
of this place, Principal of the Chariestown
Academy
the AMERICAN FARMER for March cons
tsins useful and diversified table oc cents
The spring crops. fertilizers fer the same. live
stock, dairy matters, fish culture, reports OF
agricultural and other clubs ali are treated
Besides these, almost every 6tncr seasonable
topic seems to be treated, and we incline to
admit the publishers claim that it is one of
the best numbers of the Farmer they have ever
issued Published by SamT Sands & Son.
Baltimore, Md. at SLIGO year, or to clubs
five or more at ST. 10 each. postage included
Specimens sent free on receipt of stamp for
postage
OYSTER SUrpER.-We have not been ir>
formed as to the net proceeds of the Oyster
Slippers, Dinner and Refreshments, served
up by the ladies of the NJ E. Church South.
at Lee Hall, on Tuesday evening, Wednesday
aud Wednesday evening of last week held for
the purpose of procuring Church Boil, but
from tho liberal attendance, trust that, if
their expectations were not fully met, they
were at least fairly compensated for their ven>
tuFe and will in the end accomplish all that
they have proposed.
PERSONAL the personals" in the
Wheeling Register of the 9th ult, We find
the following mention Of DR.. j. R. L. Hnr>
desty. late of this place
"Dr Hardesty, of this CITY, has been of,
fered position as surgeon in the army of the
Khedive of Egypt. We understand he has
the subject under consideration"
Depot CLOSED The Agents of the B. &
O. r R.. at Haltown, in this county. have