Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-09-21

eu0 SaElOttAs All uOOIe specimens.
We had almost forgot to mention another
noble fellow, the Lord of the IsIes,' =
thoroughbred Durham. from j. N. Ranson's
farm in Jefferson"
EHThe Council secured temporary shelter
for The fire apparatus ,oithin a hundred yards
OF the present new Engine House,
land somebody else packed wheat drills
around it. Besides 1t might have been in the
bottom of the reservoir at the Court House,
aud been within my yards of the 'spresent
new Engine House''l
We think the editor of the Spirit has
drawn upon somebody's imagination in assert
ing shat the Goancil had been severely con-
demnsd by our citizens generally" regarding
this mattel Free Press.
GTf We are not greatly misinformed. some
body nearer related than twentieth cousin
u the Free Press editors was Qua Of these
very citizens
The trouble about getting the Engine to
the IRE the other morning, as on other oc-
easions, was because too many acted as If 1t
was a self.motOr-capable of getting about on
its own hook (sud ladder. Free Press
[How did the editor of the Free Press
-'actz"]
How many of those complaining Gnclud>
ing the editor of the .Spirit) of the difficulty
of getting the apparatus from the out the
Way>shed (so>ealled) went near the Engine
Free Press.
Not the editor of the Free Press, we'll
guarantee
If the Council Could haze fOreseeh tina.
Ere would occur At the dwelling OF Mr. John
son. they would have located the Engine on
Potato HiIl--F.ee Press.
Eff they had, tie Free P.ess would prob
ably have aTrogated TO itself supreme control,
and changed the name to Concert" It'll.
We haven't had much occasion to commend
the official acts of our ''Gity Eathers''Lhave
not INDUCED in much gush towards them
Iperhaps there is an axe to grind now, though.
nevertheless, We think the fault OF the Euyine
net beiog promptly at the FIRE on Friday
morning of last week does not lie at their door
is not attributed to the sheltcring place or
any Instructions alluded to, but simply be-
cause sufficient number of persons Tincind-
ing the editor of the Free Pressl did not 20
aud lay hold upon it aud draw il to the scene
of the drs.-Frcc Press.
BEULAu CuURcH.-It is with pleasure we
note the prosperity of this church, located
near Ripou. Its membership aud congregs-
ton Is composed Of active, earnest workers in
the cause, evidenced in their beautiful
house of worship and its neat furnishings
Through the very liberal contributions of its
members and congregation. and especially that
of Mr. A. ". Hawks. of Chariestown, one of
Princes style So organs has been procured,
which is mach admired for its richness of
tone aud finish and which also adds greatly
to tho interest of the Sabbath School and
Sabbath worship.
DEATu OF REV G EonGE W. LrYpuRx.-
We are grieved to learn from the Winchester
Ne'cs Of the death of Rev. George W Ley
burn, which occurred on the 14th of last Au-
gust al ancient Thessalonica in Macedonia-
He had reached his 6sth gear. Mr. Leyburn
sailed from Norfolk last March together with
his son, Rev. George L. LsybuEn and family
asmissjQusries to Greece, uuG ,: -eached his last
ssrRSs bofors his departure in Charlestown.
HOTEL opENrSa-The Capital Hotel"
Richmond, Va, known as the Pelouze Bull
ding, mas been remodelled and completely
furnished throughout, aud will be opened for
the reception of guests September GOTH
Mr. II. L PsIouze. the proprietor, has sent
Us card of invitation to the opening, for
which We tender acknowledgements.
NorEs ABOUT TowN.-The Corporation
authorities ara making some improvements on
Congress street.
A Prntracted Meeting is in progress at the
81. E. Church South.
The County Court of Jefferson commenced
its September term yesterday.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mason Conk-
iyu-WhOse presence in the sanctum often
betOkens good cheer to the printer-will
please accept thanks for lot of fine apples.
SERESADE-We return thanks to the
members of the Charlestown Orchestra Band
for sereuade given Us last week.
B@ Capt. Bolivar Ward. we'll known
freight conductor on the Valley R. R. had
his right arm badly crushed between two cars
few days ago.
re- The Confederate memorial monument