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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02

POLICE REPORT. Affairs at police head
quarters continue unusually quiet, even for
that quie, place. Mary Kelley was before the
indecent and obscene letter to Mrs. Phillips
and was fned and bound over to keep the
peace for so doing. Two boys hailing from
Washington, arrested for vagrancy, who said
they had run away from home to avoid whip
ping for bathing without their parents con-
sept, were discharged upon promise to return
to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02

County TREASURER John B. Syphax,
colored, who was elected treasurer of Aexau-
dria county last May, having failed to obtain
the amount OF security, required by the official
Sangster, who had remained in the city for the
purpose of affording him the last moment al
lowed by law, this morning rendered the ap-
pointment to Mr.. Jefferson lacey, who has
signifed bis intention Of accepting the position,
and will give the necessary bond and enter at
once upon the duties of the office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02
POTOMAC FERRY co.

kesssIsaS53
La order to accommodate those desiring a
pleasant ride on the Potomac, the boats of this
line will, on and after this date leave ut D. m =,
instead of 5 80 p. M, and return from either
city at p. m.
je 26-lw S. S. HOWISON, Pres't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02
DOR THE FOURTH OF JULY

A REVOLVER, with ammunition, only Csc,
at SO King street
W. j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02

GAUZE SHIRTS-Another large line, up to
NJ Al inches in size.
jy2 d. +. WlTMER 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02

THERMOMETERS, of various sizes and
4 prices, received. and for sale by
je 30 E. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-02

| The new city Sergeant R. r. Lucas entered
upon the discharge of his duties yesterday, with
| Mr. Armstrong as bis deputy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
SHENANDOAH VALLEY R. R. co.

Ths Board of Directors of this Company
met, in pursuance of the suggestion of the
proxies of Jefferson county and others, at this
place on Tuesday, the Goth inst, for the pur-
pose of comforting on the subject of the diff
enthusiastically occurring at the Front Royal
meeting. There was large attendance of
the members of the board. A majority Of
the proxies of the county appeared before the
board and stAteGthas they were unable to sub
nit any definite propositions in relation to the
matter referred to in consequence of the abb
fence OF the proxy of Page county. There
being nothing for the action of the board be-
fore it. it adjourned, it being understood that
the subject to which reference has been made,
and to consider which that meeting was called
would be laid before the stockholders who are
requested to convene at Winchester ON the
18th Of May next
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
POOR OLD JOHN BROWN.

\ gold medal procured as a tribute to the
memory of John Brown by voluntary SUBJ
scriptions in Paris, mentioned by us short
time ago. has been sent to William Lloyd
Garrison for Transmission to Browns family.
1t bears on one side. it is stated, an excellent
likeness of John Brown, and on the reverse
the Inscription :'To the memory of John
Brown, judicially murdered at CharlestowE,
in Virginia, on the I'd of December, 1859
and in commemoratiou, also, of his soas and
comrades who, with him, became the victims
OF their devotion to the cause of negro eman>
cipasiOn." 1t weighs nearly five ounces
The Baltimore Sun, commenting on the sub
ject, well says: ut is fair to presume that
the Frenehmen who join in this tribute are
Of the bloody class called, Communists who
think it very virtuous to murder innocent
prisoners, men, women and children. of their
own country and race, as they did in Paris
during the late war with Germany Those
we're not judicial murders by good deal,
neither was the execution of John Brown,
who had gone into peaceful country to stir
up serVile Instruction which could only
bring blood aud carnage to many or swift
retribution to the deIuded author of the wild
enterprise-and for which many wicked people
on the outside. more cowardly than Brown,
were perhaps morally more deeply responsible
than he was"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
THE.END OF THE WORLD.

The Chicago papers give an extended ac>
count Of the proceedings of the Adventists
or old Millerites in that city on Sunday week
preparatory to the advent of Christ. which
they claimed would take place at midnight of
Monday following. Stanley Hall-wa crowded
aud the exercises were conducted by Elder
Thurman, who confidently predicted that the
questioned by, one of the audience in regard
to the truth of the report that many of his
followers had disposed of all of their goods,
bedding, furniture. &c. Thurman replied that
he had heard that such was the case but that
generally the people Of Christ had but little
to dispose of. Some thieves. unmindful of
the grea: event which was alleged to DO SO
rear at hand, started the report that the hall
vas unsafe, and during the stampede which
ensued succeeded in stealing number of over
coats. Thurman stated to a reporter that
thirty>two years ago. when he began his studies
Of the prophecies of Daniel, he was farmer
In Albemarle county, Va. When he became
convinced that he was called to preach the
N"oIu VI Oou ne sOtu MS Iarm ana gave all ne
had to the poor. He crossed the Potomac,
on his way North, with sixty cents in his
pocket. since which time he has travelled ex-
tensively North and West, preaching his Pc
culiar doctrines.
ct Harrisonburg, Va, the Thurmauites,
after feet washing and lovefeast, in which
about sixty persons participated. quietly
awaited the advent of Christ until an hour
after midnight, when the meeting broke up.
the believers going away sadly disappointed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
WEST va. HIsFoRIoAL soeIBTY.

From the abose;named Society We have re-
ceived the subjoined circuIar letter, which
embodiesmuch that should attrict universal
interest throughout the borders Of gour State.
Though young in years as commonwealth,
the territory which embraces the present
State Of West Virginia. has been the theatre
of many incidents of thrilling historicaF7in>
teres., and it should be the duty as we'll as the
pleasure Of every citizen to do allin. his power
to preserve and perpetrate record of the
came. Aprompt response to the call of this
Society will do much towards tRatend. The
following is the letter:
WEST yrRaIsIA H1srokicAL Soc1ErY, J
MART1NsBuRa, April 10th, 1875
ST:-This Society has, been established
to procure and preserve Whatever relates 70
the uaturals civil, military and literary history
of West Virginfs; aid all.thust concede that
this is an object worthy Of the attention and
Efforts OF every patriotic and enlightened cit
izen of this State
Time is rapidly destroying those interesting
traditions which exist only in the memory Of
the aged; and if some immediits steps are
not taken TO collect and preserve such as are
yet accessible, they will soon be forever be.
yond our reach.
Id the hope. therefore, that you will'cor
daily cooperate in the objects aud purposes
ofthie Society. I take the liberty of addressing
to you the following interrogatories, to which
You are respectfully requested to respond, If
yoppOssess any Of the information called for
by them: s
First, Are there any traditions in your
county of Indian raids. amassacres or murders?
of any conflict between the whites and In
dams other than those already mentioned in
history7
Second. Are thereahy evidences of Indian
Observation-Disclosures mounds. skeletons?
Third, What is the origin of the name of
your county, of its towns, rivers, creeks,
springs and maintains?
Fourth. Has your county been the birth
plsceror residence of persons distinguished in
the early settlement of the country, or in its
military or civil history. or has it been the
scene of any event of historical INTEREST,"
Fifth, Have any of your inhabitants been
remarkable for their longevity. or for any
other'quEiities that would make them worthy
of historical notice2
ISirth, From whence did the first settle
meht of your county take place? Were its
original settlers of foreign birth? If SO. of
what ration? Or were they from some of
the adjoining stases9 If SO, from what
States?
Serenth, Have you any copies or Giles of
old newspapers-any letters, manuscripts. or
books throwing light upon the history of this
State. whioh'you would be willing to see de-
posted for preservation and reference in the
library Of the 'Scciety?
Eighth. Do'vousku6H IF Giy event, fact,
or incident calculated to throw light upon the
natural. civil, military. or literary history of
this State?
IF you are acquainted with any of your
subject of these inquiries. you are respectfully
requested to call their attention to the same.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES j. faulkner,
President of W Va Historical Society.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
PRESIDENTIAL EMBARRASS-
MENT.

The writ sued cut from the Supreme Court
of Connecticut by stockholner, aud served
on the officers of the New York, New Haven
aud Hartford Railroad Company. prohibiting
the transportation of any one over that road
who had not paid full fare. afforded consider
able embarrassment to the Presidential party
while on their way to the Lexington Centeu>
NAL. The New York Herald prints the fol-
lowing account of the affair:
President Grant, Vice President Wilson.
Secretary Robson. of the Navy Department !;
General Belknap, Secretary of"War; Secre-
tary DelanO. of the Interior; Ex-Governor
Jewell, Postmaster General $ Cen Babcock,
President Grants private secretary. and the
chief of staff of Governor aston, of Massa>
chusetts, reached the depot, in New York, a
few minutes before ten O'Clock, and not being
aware of the injunction placed upon the New
York. New Haven and Hartford tRailroad
Company restraining the officers from issuing
free passes to the Presidential party, President
Grant, escorted by Governor Gaston's chief of
staff, proceeded to the door of exit to the cars,
little dreaming of any impeachment" to their
progress. The dOorkeeper. pursuant to in
structiOns from headquarters. politely in
formed them thst it would BIZ. necessary to
procure tickets before passing to the cars
As the party consisted of ten persons; the pay
ment of $50 was unexpectedly called for
whereupcn the representative of Governor
CASTOR manifested in plain terms his indigna-
ton in regard to the affair, and expressed his
views in regard to what he considered gross
insult to the Chief Magistrate of the nation,
who was left standing in an uuenyiable posi-
ton near the door of exit, while the tickets
we're being obtained, probably occupying from
FIVE to ten minutes
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
SHENANDOAH VALLEY &. R.

Mr.. Editor We write for infnrmation in
regard to the embarrassed condition of this
road. What are the causes leading to, or
necessitating the election of two Boards of Di
rectors That TIE road should be built is an
unquestioned necessity. for our mutual relief
and protection against the outrageous extoI-
ton of that memorable aud Arrogant monopoly
of the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad. Men or
corporations may treat communities in such
way as to require extraordinary movements
or sacrifices, to Sihdicate their self respect, or
obtain justice. Ciques are frequently formed
in antagOnism to right action. hence we should
like to have clear and truthful statement of
the facts in this case we think it due the peo-
pie of this county, they are materially in
terested. We, however, do not regard their
present obligations comparable with the ben
eft the completion of this road would confer
How are we to get relief from our present op
ptessor, except we encourage rival?
ENQUIRER.
We cheerfu'ly give place to the above COM
munication of Enquirer" but not being pos.
sessec OF all the facts called for therein, we
invite an explanation from those in positions
the workings OF the above corporation. At
the same time We do not desire to admit into
our columns anything that may prevent har-
mony of action in the future between the two
present antagonistic bodies, and therefore
counsel wisdom aud moderation on the part of
those who may see proper to rise aud explain
o. The MoDretield Eraminer contradicts the
story that Bean now in the coun ty Jail of Hardy.
charged with killing TIL wllburn. has made
confession, aud says: $50 far the people here
abouts know, Bean has made no confession, and
is not likely TODD so, unless he Is convicted and
sentenced to be hanged. En- that case he- may
out with s'what he knows about MURDER"
o. Mayer vansant. of Baltimore, has signed
the ordinance authorizing the sale of the city 8
interest in tte PIttsburR and ConnellsviIIe Rail-
road to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany for the sum of one million dollars, payable
in inGtalnents..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

% There is company being formed for the
purpose of constructing railroad from Grafton
Tavior county. through the counties of Barbour
Raud"lp. and Pocancntas. TO the White Sulphur
Springs, and the funds have already been raised
for survey. This road will open up some of
the richest of the West Virginia coal fields
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
DIED

On SATURDAY.. April 18th. 1875 near summit
Point, at the residence of her son-In-Iaw. Mr..
Philip rdon, Mrs. ANN MCCORMICK. aged
about 90 years.
At his res,deDce. near Dufiield,s. in this cOun-
ty, on Frlday merning last. of Pneumonia. Mr.
JOSEPH ADDISON cRATGHILL, in the Goth
year of his age.
At Rose Hi,l.' in this county. ON The 10th in
start, SALLIE E., infant daughter of Isaac 81.
and Saran E. Strider, aged year, s months aud
DAYS.
Near Unionvilie, on the 18th inst. ELMER
TAYLOR. in ant son of + ancis aud Mary A.
Jones. aged year, months and IS DAYS.
In Greenfield. ohro, March Esd, IEL1E: eldest
daughter of Joseph f. and Emily G. Strider. tor
merry of this county.
At her residence in Gerardstowu, Berkeley
county. on the llth instant. Mrs. SARAH NJ.
CAMPBELL relict of the late Major DouRal
Campbell. in ner SSth year.
At Scrabble. Berkeley county. on the 9th of
Sigler, aged A years and months.
Al Piedmont. on the Goth of March, Mrs. ANNE
GREGORY, of Berkeley county. IN the Goth year
of her age
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

S9 G6nny and StGG
Col egg held ut Woodbury. on the l7tn inst. it
holders of tGis corporation be held On
FRIDAY, the 30th Say of APRIL. 1875,
at o'clock A. NJ. at the Cou -t-House in Charles
town. Jefferson county, W. Va. to elect a Presi
dent; Boart OF Directors, make Bylaws, aud
transact other business.
April q, ls75-lt Soy Of So d Mee,i":p.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

o. The GOOdson Gazette, the neat and interest
ing little paper. published bI the pupils of the
institution for the Deaf and Dumb aud the
Blind, ut Stanton, Va; will hereafter be issued
twlce a month
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

R The telegraph has announced the
death in New York. ON Thursday, of Mr..
John Hstpefi senior member of the crest
publishing firm Of tina. city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

CENTENARIAN.-M s. Hill. who resides about
four miles east of this place. is 104 wears Old
She lives with her daughter. Mrs. Gather. The
old lady is quite feeble, beng confined to her
bed all the time. Size has mad ten children. all
of whom are living but two. The oldest daught-
er is IS years old and the Youngest IS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

90 The Board of Public Works have eiectec
Capt. W L. Bridges superintendent of the Pen
ite"tiary ar Monpcsville, for ito Years from
May LIST, 1875.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
MARRIED.

On the eoth of Aprll, at the. N. z. Church
South IN ChaIlestoWn, bv the Rev. g. g. Fergu-
son, Mr. ALFRED W. RILEY and Miss ANNIE
e. WYNDHAM-both of Jefferson county.
On the 18th inst at the residence of thu brides
mother. HaFDer,s Ferry, by Rey.J. "A. McE.aden
JAMES w. ANTHONY and Miss ELLA RUS,
SELL. Z.
On the 18th iust.op the Hridpe. aa ,,s Fer.
rvs by Rev. J. a. McFaden. JOHN II, GILL and
Miss LUCY GRAY-both of Fauquier co.., Va.
On the Stu inst. by the Rev. P. a. Thomas, ut
the house of the brides father. IN Back Creek
Valley. Mr.. WILLIAM ". BUTTS aud Miss
MALYINA MILLER-Doth of Berk kelley county.
IL Tilgfmanton. on the 18th of AurilSSat the
house of the BRIDES parents by Elder Daniel
Wolf. Mr.. JONATHAN slime. of Berke,e Co..
West Va to Miss AMAZE. BEEEER.. of WASH
ington Co., Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

E Attorney General Williams has ten
dered his resignation to the President, to take
effect May Is:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

Our town and community have been stirred
of late to a high pitch of excitement by cer>
tain bold and defiant robberies perpetrated at
the dead hour of night, by which stores have
been burglariously entered and goods TO
very considerable amount taken therefrom.
This is lawlessness in its most felonious and
criminal sense. and all good citizens join in
denouncihg and branding with lnfamy the
perpetrators and their nefarious deeds. 1t is
gratifying to know that some of the parties
who are thus lawlesa and wicked have been
arrested and others are IN "a fatr ~ay of being
ferreted out, and il ia TO be hoped that the
heaviest penalties Of the broken law will be
melted out to them Such an exposure of
their guilt and exercise Of resributive justice
to them. will have the saiutary effect of put
ting stop to this midnight marauding and
robbing
But does not lawlessneSs exist elsewhere
among us? A year ago, now nearly, the
County Court at its aggregate setting, acting
in its Legitimate police capacity. denied license
to any person to sell liquor in the 'cofnty of
Jefferson. Such action was confirmed and
settled by the higher court, Judge Hoge on
the bench, to whom appeal has been taken ;
strongest and most binding sense, the law Of
and irrefragable law; to which every good
citizen must bow and conform, and the selling
ofspirituous liquors (o.her than ale, to which
latter the court subsequently gave assent in
any manner of subterfuge or evasion, is la,o.
tsssness-a disregard of Idw. established by
the proper authority; and yet, 1'r'nsa .tacie,
the latter is done. Parties claiming to be re-
spectacle and law abiding (save the mark) dis
pense the forbidden article. 1t is patent that
stronger beverages than ale, such as whiskey,
brandy, etc., can be and are obtained for love
or money. the latter of course, for the former
would not pay. 1t is nice question, which
perhaps some hair,splttine climb of the law"
could determine, how far the latter more gen
tee1 spiri: of iawlessness leads to the former
more offensive aud criminal. just here, We
are reminded of the homely Law, courses and
chickens come home to roost" LEX.
Charlessown. April 81. 1876.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

WEST VIRGINIA AND THE CENTENNIAL.
Hon. Alex. r. Boteler and Andrew j.
Sweeney, United States centennial commits
siODers for Wes, Virginia, have issued an adj
dress to the people of the State, in which they
set forth the objects of the exhibition. and
solicit proper representation of its pa,u.al
and artificial productions. They suggest that
meetings be held at Charleston, Wheeling and
Martinsburg, in June, for the purpose of put
ting into effect plan of State organization
which they have prepared.
o. Judge Biatchtord. in the United States
Circuit Court. at New York. rendered his deci-
sion on Wednesday in the case of Charles A.
Dana. editor of the New York Snn arrested upon
attachment from. the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia for refusing to appear before
the grand jury of the District as a witaess 1t
will be remembered tnss Mr. Dana refused
mainly becauee he suspected that the at
temptto get HIM to Washington as q witness
was merely trap to involve HIM in o prosrcu-
ton for libel. Judge Blatchford dlscharR.d him
from custody. Thuslt is settled rightly that ed
itors cannot be dragged to Washington on diff
ferent pretexts from distant parts of the country,
and entrapped on prosecutions for libel.
oo-Valentine's recumbent figure of Gen. =.
Lee was received at Lexington. Va on Monday
week. There was general turnout of the citi-
zens, and addresses were. delivered by General
Jubal A. Early, Ex-Governor Letcher a1d Col.
William Preston Johnston.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
AGENTS WANTED TO SELL
The Political. Personal. and Property
Rights g; citiizen,l

Ofhf United States by TheOpphiius Pa, sons III. D.
Co"taInin" commentary on the Federal and
State CONSTITUTIONS. giving their history and or
irln. and a full expiapati6n of their pTinc.DIes.
Public Officers; the rights # ell people, a d the
obligations incurred III every relation of life !:
also, directions and legal forms for all business
Transact 1ns, as making Wills. Deeds. Mortgages,
Leases. Notes, d. afts. Contracts. etc Il meets
the wants of all asses, and SELL evet ybody.
NATIONAL PUBLISHING Co.
April 81. lS75-IS CincInna1i Ohio
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
REAL ESTATE.
Valuable Timber Land

Valuable Timber Land
FOR SALE.
vaassl. Tssss. 9TH q TiG III Is. ar"t
100 Acres
lying on the East side Of .Le shsa an e.h Fivss,
10 Jefferson county, West Virginia. The publ.
lie road leading from Keyes' Perry 10 Hillsbo-T.c-
PasSes through the centre Of this tract u has
on IL ~ sAH q Is I-ifse as4se lltE
GOOD TENEMENT HOUSE,, arne
and 10 we'll -s,ered with hae Springs. The great.
portion Of Il has not LeeR cut of snce ls10. and
hes large gro~th OF Chestnut Timber upon Il as
this time. Theseeond tract contains
5z8 ACRES,
lying the East eide Of the Shenandoah river, in
said county, directly adjacent 70 the river. and
miles above the BioomeFy Sash Factory. VIM cnt
forty cords Of wood per and thopsAnds OF rail-
roadeross. ties may be gotten ont from ths treet-
u 70 also we'll wAtered, and capable ofeub dyeioE.
IL has on Il =
THREE coon. TENEMENT HOUSES. -,
Both iracfs lie within ashort distance OF Charles
town add Harper Ferry, and the timber On each
IL easy of aeeess
Price and tctms Of sale made kuovn 4ons applcs-
ton to GEO. W. EtCHEL BERGER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

HOLIDAY GOoDs.-BeautifuI Coffee and Tea
II Puts, Cake Noodle, Puff Pans, Cake. Cutters
L1Ed csa' 81; g. for sale by ..sn.x
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
NOTICE.

hats! BOOTS. SHOES &c.-A choice seiec-
Il ton of Spring and Summer Hats Boots and
Shoes: &c, just received at the Boot and Shoe
Establishment Of GEO a. H&fIT Fly:
April 27. 1875.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

l warranted TO please sale try the Heck
ss Mach i iS. ISIS 1is JAS. LAW. Hooff co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27
COMMUNICATED.

GHARLES d. FAULKNER
President of ". Va. Historical Soci
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-27

T0OD TEG-Fresh Gun Powder, Young Nv
" con, Japan, English BreSkfaSt and OoIong
Teas. for safe BY G. ". T. KEARsLEY.