Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-11-14
LOCAL IHTELLIGERcE.
Col. HOLIDAY IN CuARLEsrowN-Th


cues of the day, large audience assembled at
the appointed time and place to hear the dis
tinguished orator As tie cars which were
to bring the Speaker were much behind time.
the audience would have been compelled to
disperse. or 10 wait mis- arrival for two weary
hours if it had not been for Col U. L Boyce,
of Virginia, and WIN. L. Wilson, Esq, of
this town. These two gentlemen, by their
admirable speeches, enabled the audience to
pass pleasantly and with profit the interval
which otherwise would have been one of
WEAKNESS and disappointment. at about $50
p NJ Col. Holiday arrived aud made a
speech which fully came up to the expecta>
lions, not only of those who had had the
pleasure of hearing the gallant Colonel, but
also OF those who knew only of his reputa>
ton as an orator. This political campaign
which, as We believe. has resulted in the tri-
umph of Peace and Reform, has been fought
upon two issues-those of the bloody shirt.
aud purity in the administration of the Gov,
eminent. The difference therefore between
the speeches that have been made consists
chiefly iu the different manner of the speak,
ers, and the different degrees of force with
which the same subject is presented 1t is
therefore not necessary to go into an analysis
of what Col Holiday said it is sufficient to
say that although the crowd had heard ncarly
two hours of speaking before he commenced,
they listened to him for nearly two hours
longer with delight and uDabatcd interest.
By the way, how does it happen that our
neiGhbOrs in Virginia have permitted Col
Holiday to remain so long in private sta
ton Is it because they haze such an album
nant combination of genius and elevated
character in that old Mother of States and
of Statesmen. Only think how many United
States Senators there are at present greatly
inferior to him in all the requisites of one of
the ambassadors of the States" and there
are some States that would regard him as a
perfect GOd-send fer the guhernatorial of1icc.
Col Holidays turn must come soon. Even
in Virginia he need not hope to be permitted
to remain long in the private station of a
Virginia gentleman, however well satisfied
he may be with the honor of such position
MATTERS IN BRIEF-The fiscal term of
the County Court of Jefferson will begin on
Monday next, the Goth instant
4 e-ball was thrown upon The roof Of the
dwelling of Mr.. John L. Hoof, on Wcdnes-
day night, but was extinguished before doing
any damage.
The Charlestowu ACADEMY has recently
been washed aud painted, and presents an i'm
proved appearance.
Mr.. JAS. Fl. ConkIyn (by the way the prince
of good fellows brought to town on Saturday
a chicken Matched last June which weighed,
gross, nine POUNDS. y pretty tair chicken,
that
One of the large glass in the front of the
store of Maj Geo. W. T. Kear>ley was broken
by fre-baiI being thrown against it, on
Wednesday night. The amount of the dam
age was promptly raised among the young
gentlemen engaged in throwing the balls, and
turned over to Major Kearsiey.
The members of the new Band at Dufficld's
received their instruments last week-a beau
tiful silver set, costing $500.
a 6re-baII was accidentally thrown in the
face of Lee Timberlake, young son of the
late A g. Timberake. on Wednesday night,
burning him severely though not seriously.
Our old veteran, Andrew Hunter. Esq.
entered into the rejoicing on Wednesday
night with the spirit of his younger days, aud
Illuminated his suburban mansion.
\ Able addresses were delivered at Shep>
herd>town on Monday night Of last week by
Hon. 4. Il. BOteler and VIM. L. Wilson, Esq
Entertainments were given uuder canvass
at the Market House square on Monday and
Tuesday evenings of last week, by the "Pen-
J singer Parlor Museum" a large number of
persons attended the exhibition, and all unite
in pronouucing the "magic" performances
among the best ever exhibited here.
a band of Gipseys passed through Charles
town on Wednesday.
The Rev. Mr.. Arbegast, of Winchester,
preached in the N. f Church South, in this
place, on Sunday, morning and evening.
The publication of the Daily Martiusburg
Independent has been suspended The
Weekly will be continued.
An artillery company, with ninety mem
bers, has been organized in S:aunton, Va
A fine volunteer infantry company (thc
West Augusta Guards') has been in ex>
istence in that place for some time.
Mr. Joseph Ashbaush, of Cincinnati. Ohio,
will please accept thanks for recent Western
papers.
Rev. s. G. Ferguson, Pastor of the NJ. E.
Church South, Chnrlestown, began series of
meetings at Wiltshires School House, on Mon
day night, Nov. 9th.