Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-05-15

Councli met on tuesday evening last-present
Mayor Davis, Recorder o Bannon, and Coun,
cilmen Brown, Cockrill, Gallaher, johnson
aud Starry.
The Committee appointed to settle with the
Treasurer reported, showing a balance on
hand May LIST, 1877, of S23O.99.
The Committee on Streets reported, recom>
mending number of minor improvements,
among them new crossings on Liberty street,
at its intersection with Charles street, from
the corner of the property of Mrs. Margaret
Douglass to that of Mr.. Benz smin Tomlnson !;
on Mildred street, near the Depot, from the
corner of Mrs. Blessings property to that of
Mr.. Geo. W. Spots on West street, from
the corner of the Welcome property to that
of Mr.. VIZ. p. yesterday. Also requiring
new pavements in front of the property owned
by Mrs. Ella 3. Washington, corner of Con
John E. Hilbert, on Congress street, adjoin-
ing and numerous repairs to sidewalks on
Congress street and elsewhere. The report
was approved.
A resolution was adopted to set apart the
sum of $500 of the revenues of the town an
nually as a hiking fund" with which to call
in aud redeem the outstanding bonds of the
corporation.
A proposition from Mr.. John N. johnson,
to pain. the roofing and spouting of the En-
CINE House, was read and accepted.
Mr.. G. W. Thomas and DR.. o. II. Owings
were granted. permission to apply to the
County Court for license to retail spirituous
liquors.
The corporation license for the sale of
spirituous liquors was reduced from $50 to
$40 and that on malt liquors from S25 to
SIS.
The Sergeant was instructed to have the
water drawn from the new we'll on George
street, and test the capacity of its supply.
Capt. Cockrill presented the urgent me-
cessity of water supply on Potato Hill, and
the Council expressed its approval of the 10.
cation of we'll in that locality during the
present year.
The Supreme Court OF Appeals, alter
long and protracted session at Charleston, ad
journed on the Sd instant, until the first day
Of the next term, which is to be held in
Wheeling, commencing on the first Wednes-
day in June. Before adjournment the Court
ordered the publication of the tenth volume
of West Virginia Reports. Judge Green ar
rived home last week, to enjoy his brief re-
spite from the arduous labors of the Court
/ e.. G.; arIo
Courier says: THE number of decisions
rendered at this term is Precedentedly
large, aud the labor involved in the prepare
ton of opinions has been immense. Three
of the members, Judges Raymond, Moore
and Green, have had considerable experience
upon the Bench, and their records are such
as to command for them the highest public
esteem. The fourth, Judge Okey johnson,
is the new member of the Court" and wears
the crmine we'll and worthily."
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FIRST IN THE MARKET.-Geo. Il. Hag-
ley. as usual. is first in season with his stock
of Spring Goods, and is filling up his now
store>room, recently occupied by Mr.. D.
Howell, with one of the most immense and
best selected supplies of Boots, Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, Hats and Caps, aud everything in
his line, ever brought to Charlestown. His
stock Of Hosiery, Notions, &C., is more com>
plete than ever. Call and see for yourselves,
and don't forget the place, corner of Main
and Charles streets.
Members of the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry
and all members of Rosser's brigade are in
vited to meet at New Market Oh Tuesday,
May Is, to take part in the celebration Of the
anniversary of the battle of New Market
The military from Stsunton and Harrison
burg and the V. NJ. l. cadets will all be
present The citizens of New Market and
the vicinity are arranging to feed free all per-
sons who attend.
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