Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-07
A VISIT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY.

1t was our pleasure to spend few days IN
Jefferson Co., w. Va, last week. Ga Sat-
urday we were in Charlestowu, where meet.
lug Of the Patrons OF Husbandry was held,
with q view of forming Pomona Grange
The meeting was representative one. To-
GLIDING the best, most Influential, and intel
lireut citizens of the county, who are all
deeply interested 10 the up>bu,lding and ad.
vancemsut OF the Agricultural interest.-
Prof. Ben Hyde Benton. OF this place, de-
livered lecture on Chemistry, at the court
house. It was listened to with much atten-
ton, and all seemed deeply interested in his
remarks At the close of his lecture. many
| questions were asked the Professor, which be
| answered.
1t is evident that the Grapeers of Jefferson
county have q higher motive in their organs
cation, than tina, Of poht o.. This we are
| glad to see. The Advancement Of any COM
mun,y depends largely upon the Intelligence
and thrift OF those engaged in agricultural
| pursuits To this end are the efforts of the
| Grsnyers OF Jefferson directed, aud we trust
| they may succeed.
| On Sunday we attended services at the
| Presbyterian Church. which is large and
| handsome structure CharlestnIn has just
| reason to point with pride To its churches -
| The ministers are well paid, and are doing a
| good work.
Sunday afternoon 10 company with several
very agreeable friends We attended Prof Ben
| tou's lecture on Bible Science in which he
| clearly showed he was master of the subject.
He showed that there need be no conflict
between Science and the Bible
Char lestown has greatly improved in the
past few years, and presents many advantages
| The surrounding country liz rich and fertile
| The lands are being put in high state ct
cultivation. The farmers nrc we'll qualified
t. fill their positions, possessing intelligence,
energy. aud perseverance,.
The people in Jefferson are very kind. n"
ciable, and hospitable-g giving their visitors
q real welcome They generally have good
houses, well furnished. and live we'll
| We were the guest Of Mr.. John Str'der,
who is thorough practical man. and man
ages his farm. and intcre.t in the HaIlt"wn
Paper Mills with much skill He has good
farm, which he is putting into a high state OF
cultivation, and ia introducing the bet stock
and improvements upon it He has verv
interesting and pleasant family. 10 their mifs
strangers feel easy and perfectly at home. An
easiness and pIeasantness of manner character
| ize every move
The Capital question is now being agi'at"d
to n considerable extent Jefferson Go. will
cast its vote for Martinshurg. no doubt, but
many will vote for Charleston
MANY of the peonlc are look ing with much
anxietv upon our gnhernatorial contest IT
| J.ffrrson Go had a vote i, would be for
Holiday.
Tho crops in the county are good and
business is looking up. Better times are an
,icipsted at an early date.-Shen. TnH'y.
TEMPERANCE ENcAMPMENT.-The fol.
| lowing resolution was passed by the cxccu>
tive committee Of the l. . 6. Templars, OF
| Lectown:
ResoIoed. That Thursday. the 30th day OF
August be fixed fer the commencement OF
the Camp Meeting, and all persons favorable
to the Temperance Cause be and they are
hereby cordially invited to pitch their TENT
| with u.s.
J J WATSON, Chairman.
JAMES II. Grove, Sec'y.
n b AL persons desiring to tent upon
our ground. will please unt,ty the Chairman
or Secretary tor that purpose the ground
| will be free All persons desiring to rent fer
| the purposes of Boarding Tent. Fruit Stand,
| Confectionery Stand, Barber Shop, Ph"to-
! graph Stand, f. ed Stand, 60 will cnmmun-
| ioate with the President or Secretary on or
| before the 23rd of August.
BY order Executive Committee.
] j. WATSON
JAS. H.GROVE.
~ II