Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-10-12

an9 faith IN Christ. On last Sabbath tho
Rev. Mr.. Tongue administered the Christian
Ordnance of Baptism to eighteen persons.
and thirty>three were received into the fellow
ship and communion of said church It was
indeed lovely sight, upon which the angels
looked with delight, that thrilled the hearts
OF she good, the like not having taken place
IN that community during two decades or
more-so large number, of various ages,
parents aud children together, at one time,
eonsecratiUg themselves to the service of God.
Il was go"d to be there. x
RELIeIous.-The Protracted Meeting at
the VI. Z Church South continued last week
with unab.ted interest. and is still in progress
In addition to the jealous labors of the pastor
OF the Church, the Rev, S. G. Ferguson
whose interest in the salvation of souls seems
to be interchangeable and effective sermons
were delivered during the week by tie Rev
DI. DoIner, Lutheran minister. of Washing
tom, D. c.. and by the worthy Presiding Ell
der Of the district, the Rev. Dr. Register
Sever4f converts were added to the church on
Sunday, aud appointment was made for SER
vice last night.
Tie Sacrament of the Lords Supper was
a':ur' aistered in the Presbyterian Church on
Sunday. aud the admission of two new MEM
'er7 snn""nced services having
been he'd on Friday and Saturday
The Rev E j. Willis, OF the Broadus Fee
male Institute, Winchester. preached at the
Baptist Church on Sunday.
CALIsrHENIc ExPusIrIoN.-By reference
90 another column it will be seen tina. De-
Haven's Calisthenic Exposition will exhibit
in Charlestowu on Saturday next, October
18th. Mr. DsHAven, it will be remembered
exhibited his circus At this place some Eve
years ago. and the performances at that time
were highly cOmplimented whilst the gen.
erous proprietor received the thanks of the
community for liberal contributions to the
Confederate Monument At Edge Hill, aud to
one Of our Church Fairs. The Balloon AS
censiHu, which is free. will of itself be worth.
visit to the exhibition, which, it is repre-
secuted. will be Invested of all the objection
able features of arenic performances. This
establishment will also visit Harper's Ferry
on Friday, October 18TH
DErzsrABLE OurRAGE-On Friday nigh.
laSt the stable in which Mr.. Michael Me-
Mahon keeps his horses was entered, and
marc belonging to him severely cut in the
Utomaeh-a cash about six inches or more in
length being observed on her next morning,
and bloody duger-prints left on the inside OF
the stable. Fortunately, it is hoped, the cut
vas aot deep enough to prove serious, but the
party who would seek to vent his spite on an
individual, by attempting to cripple or take
the life Of an inoffensive dumb animal, has
certainly reached low grade of villainy.
AocrDEsr.-Ou. Sunday afternoon Mr..
Charles Bishop was riding out in a buggy, in
company With Miss Ella Blessing, when the
vehicle in which they were seated was upset,
and both of them thrown out, causing the dis
location of Miss Blessings right shoulder
DR.. Richardson gave her the necessary atten-
zion. and she is doing as we'll as possible up>
der ths circumstances
TIE NEW POSTAL CAkDs The new Poe
eel Cards are out. bat will not be put Oh sale in
ros."f6ces until the old ones on hand are ex>
hsusted. A specimen Of the new cards was
handed US by Postmaster LeisenriDg last week.
Whilst devoid of the gingerbread work of
the old ones. the new cards are made of much
better material. and will no doubt be gener-
ally acceptable.
NEW PAPER.-The "A~yusta Neos" is
ths title of q new paper stsrted at Waynes-
boro'. Augusta county. Va. by Mr.. Joseph
Burn, Jr.. copJ Of which we have received.
We congratulate Mr. B. upon the energy dis
played In his undertaking. and bespeak for
him liberal encouragement on the part of the
liberal: minded citizens of East Augusta.
AccEprED,-Rev j P. Hubbard. who has
been residing in Alexandra for some months,
mss accepted cali from the Episcopal Chure,l
of Shepherdstnwn, to succeed the Rev DR..
Andrews, deceased Mr.. Hubbard, with his
family, arrived 1t that place on Wednesday
BASE BALL.-A match game of Base Ball
~as played Saturday afternoon, between the
"Oid Dominion" aud the Academy" Clubs,
which resulted in favor of the former, the
SCORE standing 81 to 16. Nine innings
played; time 81 hours.
- The mechanics Silver Cornet Band"
.Hos out again on the streets Saturday night
Sitcounipg music at various points in the
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