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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
THE CAPITAL QUESTION.

The address issued by Berkeley county in
behalf of the location Of the State Capital at
Martinsburg, set forth that Martinsburg con.
tsins 1000 inhabitants, its inhabitants are
thrifty aud enterprising, and tho prosperity Of
the place is permanent AID substantial. Both
the county of Berkeley and the town of Mar
tinsburg we're organized under the reign Of
George HI, the first court having been held
iMay Sd, 1772. Martinsburg is distant from
Baltimore, 100; from Harrisburg, about the
same and from Washington, City, 80 miles.
"Neither storm, ice nor disaster can isolate
it from the great avenues Of Continen tai trade
and transportation" says the address. On
the subject of its accessibility we clip the fol-
lowing paragraph:
Looking at the map of West Virginia. one
readily perceives that the counties of Ohio,
Marshall, Wetzel, Marion, Taylor, Preston,
Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Pendle-
ton, Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson seek
their way to the marts of trade by the b. &
o. Railroad. But looking again at the map,
/. is perceived. with equal readiness, that tho
counties of Cabell, Putnam, Kauawha, Fay.
cite, Summers, Monroe and Greenbrier must
seek their Eastward communications by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which with its
connection at Staunton with the Valley Road,
at once opens up all the resources of the b.
& 0. Railroad to the traveller. The location
of Martinsburg, thus, makes it more access
sible-taking everything into consideration
Ito two>thirds of the State, whether re-
garded geographically or with regard to pop
ulaton, than any other established and de-
veloped town. 1t may be stated, too, as q
fact of some significance, tina, the Capital of
Pennsylvania, (Harrisburg.) the Capital Of
Maryland, (Annapolis,) the Capital at Wash
ington are all within few hours reach by
railroad, and are connected, of course, by
telegraph.
Were Martinsburg the Capital of West
Virgins, it would need only the time tables
of railroad companies and the actual expe-
rience of the people, having business with
the seat of government, to show that it was
more accessible to the greatest number, than
any town or city in the State. Iu connection
with this assertion, a few figures may be in
yoked as witnesses. Nlartinsbug to Baltimore
via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. 90 miles;
to Washington via Baltimore and Ohio and
Metropolitan, 80 miles; to Baltimore via
Martinsburg and Potomac and Western Mary
land, l02 miles to Harrisburg, Pa, 100
miles to New York by any route, 8 hours !;
to Boston, "a hours, and SO on, connections
being arranged with every part of this Cont
nent and the Continent of Europe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
The w. Va. Educational Association.


The next annual meeting of this Associa>
ton will be held in Msrtinsburg, fourth Tues
day in August, the 2Sth day of the month,
and will continue in session three days.
On Tuesday morning, August 18th, at IL
O'Clock, the welcoming address will be made
by Rev. j. P. Hyde, Principal of Lonoak
Seminary, and the reply thereto by the Pres.
ident of the Association, Col. b. W.Byrne,
or some one deputed by him. -
The several Constitutional Committees will
then BIO appointed, and the Association will
proceed to the regular routine of business.
The following Committees, appointed at the
last meeting of the Association, will report
on the following subjects:
/. The advantage Of having uniformity of
examinations, throughout the State, for all
grades of rtifcates-Prof F. H. Crago, T.
G. Miller, and Superintendent j. NJ. Farris.
II. The proper character of Primary and
Secondary Schools, Colleges, and Universities;
the best method OF adjusting the curricula of
these several Schools, SO as to secure a reg
ular graduation of studies and generous ed
ucation Cor all the youth of our State the
best means of advancing our Public School
system and avoiding all discord among the
several grades Of Schools, as they now exits
Prof oseph NJ cMurran, Samuel r. Hanen,
and Col. B. W. Byrne.
Ill The best methods of promoting tech
biological education in the several grades Of
schools in our State, SO as to secure that kind
of training for our youth that will open the
way to the more rapid development of the
Agricultural and mineral resources of the
State-Drs. j. G.. Blair, W. K. Pendleton,
and Prof. FL. N. Mertz.
After the reception of these several reports,
they will be open for discussion to all the
members of the Association.
On Wednesday morning, August 18th. at
ii O'Clock, an address is expected from the
Hon. G. J. Faulkner, and Wednesday night,
the Rev. J. r. Thompson, President of the
W. Va. University, will favor the Association
with an address on " Harmonious Education.
On Thursday morning, August s0th, Prof.
E. S. Cox, of Parkersburg, will address the
Association on the subject, "Teachers as
Quickeners of Intellectual Life"
DR.. Pendleton, State Superintendent of
Schools. and others expected to favor the
Association with addresses sometime during
the session, as will suit their convenience.
The session of the Association will be open
to all, and the friends of education are specials
ly invited to be present and take part in the
proceedings. .1u..rr-
The good people of Martinsburg have made
arrangements ZOE Fee eu'oi 'aiumeut W Ine
teachers from distance, and the B. &. o. r..
r will furnish return tickets free.
Members of the Association from q dis
lance will please inform, by postal, Mr.. Geo.
8. Hill of their intention to attend, and pleas
ant quarters will be assigned them.
Let every friend of education attend, and
show the people what is doing for the cause
Of education in our State.
By order of the Association,
JOSEPH MoMURRAN, .
---.--.. Corresponding Secretary.
Papers friendly to Education, please copy.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia, in Term. Nou. 9Th, 1875 !:
(Ertrdct from Decree.)
JAS. LAW. HooFF. Plaintiff,
Against I'm CHASCERY.
J. B. MCELROY. &c. Defts.
ss(N consideration whereof the Court doth
adjudee, order aud decree that this cause
be referred TO Commissioner of the Court with
instructions: "
..1st. To ascertain and report All Real Estate
belonging to the Defendant, J. B. McElroy, Its
value and annual value: and the Commissions
is authorized to summon before him j. B. Nc
Elroy and 81. G. Mcknight t. and int erogate them
as to the interest of J. b. McElroy IN the Real
Estate in tue Bill mentioned. or any other Real
Estate of which the said J. b. McElroy may be
selzed.
.2nd. To audit all debts against the Defendant,
J. b. McElroy. which may be liens upon his Real
Estate, exhibiting their priorities. and showing
the special liability IF each lot or parcel of land
and make report of his proceedings to the next
Term of this Court and notice in any news
paper published in CharlesrowB oncen week for
four successive weeks, shall be equivalent to
personal service on all the PARTIES.
"a true copy from the Record. q .'-l
'.Teste. rsl
'.B-C. WASHINGTON.
"Clerk OF the Circuit Court"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
"Canker in the Bud"

You watch its development with expectant
solictude-the choice, exauisitely. moulded
bud which promises to unfold with the per-
feet flower. You perhaps think how il will
adorn the drawing-room vase. and anticipate
the pleasure of showing it to your flower
loving friends. But some morning you find
its head dropping, its fragrance fed, and an
ugly purple spot on ono of the delicately-
tinted petals. Il is the poets "cauker in
the bud" How often the loathsome cauker
blights the cherished 'infaut blossoms" in
our household gardens-those human buds
which give earnest of brilliant future. The
noisome canker, so long eoncaaled-scrofula
at length reveals its dreaded presence and
to our bright hopes succeeds the most ago.
MIXING fear, for we know the fatal sequel it
portepds-pulmonary consumption. IL 10 es>
timated by eminent medical authorities that
at least one-fitth of mankind are afflicted
with this insidious malady. But it ravages
are so secret, that even its victims are una
ware of its presence until il suddenly dis
closes itself in some of its myriad and Oft
times fatal forms. A slight cutaneous erup-
ton is often the only indicator of its pres.
ence. The only means of exterminating this
disease from the system is by thorough
course of constitutional treatment. This
treatment must fulfill three indications, name.
ly, promote nutrition, alter or purify the
blood, and arrest disorganization of the It's
sues and the formation of tubercles. No
more efficient Alternative can be employed for
these purposes than DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. While impartipg
strength and tone to the digestive organs il.
oleanses the blood and heals the diseased It's
sues Test its virtues ere the deadly can
ker has bliehsed the life you prize.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
81 E D..

In Martinsbure, July 2nd. after a. lingering
VIM. Small, in the 6sth year of her age. Mrs
Small had been . consistent member of the NJ
H. Church for over q third of a century and diod
in the triumphs of the faith she had testified to
in life.
On the list of July. 1877. at Harper's Ferry w.
Va, Miss AMANDA SHIPE. aged about 80 years.
In Jacksonville, Lewis county I, Wsss Va, on
law of Mr.. Solomon Fleming of this county, aged
-2o. years.
brief illness, RALPH CT cL ~ aged IS
years, . Bion this and days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court Of Jc6efson County,
Vest Virginia, March Term, 1877:
ROBERT B. WHITE. Assignee,l
and others. Plaintiffs,
Against INCHAECER1.
CHARLES +. MOLER and
others, Defendants.
Ertroct from, Decree)
GIT is adjudged. ordered aud decreed that the
Commissioner who shall execute the said
Decree shall also ascertain and report what
Bonds of CHARLES MoIer executed to Edward c.
Williams are b. Id by Robert b. White, and how
much 10 duo upon said Bonds How said Bonds
secur ed stating whe ther or not there is any
prior lien to them upon tho real estate which
their payment 10 secured and the value o said
Real Estate; and the notice which the said Com
missioner shall Glve of his proceed ngs under tile
Decree entered in the cause of Moler and others
us Moler and others. as therein directed, shall
embrace the parties to this suit and the objects
of this Decree. which notice, when published as
directed by said Decree. shall be equivalent to q
personal service upon the parties to tins suit.
upon each of them, and the said Commissioner
shall further notify by mail the Attorneys of the
parties to this suit of the time and place Of his
proceedings
"a True Copy from the Record
"Tcste.
"B. C. WASHINGTON.
CLERK of the Circuit Court"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
West Virginia, March Term, april 24h,
1871: saur <~rF-' ss
VIM. BEALL. Plaintiff,
Against PIN CHANCERY.
S. HOWELL BROWN. Dofcn- 81.
dant.
TT ~ adjudg ed. ordered and decreed that this
| cause be referred TO Master Commissioner G..
". T. kearsley, with INSTRUCTIONS to inquire and
report to the next regular Term of this Court !:
list. The Real Estate owned IN this tJedersonl
County by the Defendant S. Howell Brown. and
the ,aIue of each traet-if be owps moro than
one, and the annual rental value thereof re-
spectively
ed. The Lions by JUDGMENT. or otherwise on
said realty with the order of priority, and dis
crimiuating to such liens. whether thew. or
any of them bInd the whole OF only = portion
of said realty.
Sd. Any matter which he may deem pertinent.
or which the parties may require, but before
proceeding to execute this decree: he shall give
notice. rs provided in Section 4. Chapter 1919 of
the Code, which shall be equivalent to personal
service upon the parties
A correct abstract from the Record.
Teste.
Is. C. WASHINGTON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
The Friday Murder Case.

Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
HAoERsrowN, Nd, July 3, 1S77.-The
postponed preliminary hearing in the case Of
James Gardner and Jacob W. Grove, charged
with the murder of Rev. Mr.. Friday, near
Harper's Ferry, came up before Justice r. f.
Cook, at the Court House here, at A. Nj.
to>day The prisoners had lengthy private
consultation with their counsel, Mr.. Geo.
Freaner, in one of the rooms of the Court
House.
Mr. Freaner then, before the justice, said
that after the publicity given to the charges
affecting the prisoners it was not probable
that they could avoid being held for higher
tribunal, where a full and final Investigation
would take place. They could not hope to be
discharged on a preliminary hearing. and even
if the case could be made out bailable it was
not probable the prisoners, poor as they were,
could find even reasonable bail Therefore
he had concluded to waive preliminary hear
ing, aud the prisoners would allow themselves
to be committed to await the action of the
grand jury, unless on further developments it
should be deemed proper to invoke habcas
corpus. States Attorney Stake, who is as
sisted by Mr.. Syester and Mr.. Chns Davies,
said that of course it was the right Of the
prisoners to waive an examination, and as they
had seen ft to do so the State must acccde.-
They would be committed, aud that was all
tho State could obtain anyhow.
Justice Cook then made out the commits
meut, and the prisoners we're taken back to
Jail by Deputy Sheriff Leggett.
After the prisoners got back to Jail Card
ner sent a note to States Attorney Stake re-
ouesting him to come to him with the little
detective and one of the women, who is a
witness in the case. Mr.. Stake went to the
Jail aud saw him. The prisoner told Mr..
Stake that be wanted hearing he wanted
to get on the stand and testify. The States
Attorney Informed him that he could not get
him hearing now. but If there was anything
he wanted to testify to he should let him (the
States Attorney know what it was first
Gardner refused, however. to do this, and Mr..
Stake then lett him. 1t is understood the
States Attorney thinks the prosecution is in
possession of evidence sufficient tie convict
both the prisoners. Grove wanted the pre-
liminary hearing waived in order to prevent
Gardner from making a clean breast of it."
Prof N. r. Smith, president of the
faculty of the University of Maryland, died
in Baltimore on Tuesday last, in the Slst
year of his age. Prof Smith has for many
yearf past been not only the undisputed lead.
er of surgical art in Maryland, but, in the
opinion of many, the first in the United
States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10

E:rfrdck from Decree.
IS A ND these causes are now referred to Q
IA Commissioners of this Court. who shall
rsL take proof of the facts set out in the bill in
the first of said pamed causes Except far rs
admitted in the answerl rs to the Note or Bold
of H. G. Beckham and vile, and shall also as
certain whether and to what xtent the consid;
Grafton thereof is usurious, and to this end
leave 10 gwen to the parties in said causes to
examine each other respectively on cath, and to
take any other proper evidence before the Gem
missioner. II. no audit any debts that may
bind the separate estate of said Annie A. Beck
ham. Ill. 10 ascertain what separate estate is
held by said A. A. Beckha their value and
rental value. with the liens thereon, including
the Bondavmentioned in said bills. what the
Same consists of aud how held also any other
separate estate held by or for her, and if any. by
whom and the value thereof; stating any other
matters that he may deem pertinent. or that
any of tho parties hereto may require. But be-
fore proceeding to execute t0is order he shall
publish notice of the time and place of exeout-
ing the same. some convenient newspaper
published IN this county. for four successive
weeks. which publication, when SO made, shall
be equivalent to personal service of notice on
all the parties"
"A true transcript from the Record.
"Teste. -
.-..r. -"B G.. WASHINGTON,
"Clerk of the Circuit Court"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF JEFFERSON
AT CF3ARLESTOWN.
THE Board of Directors has declared divi-
dend of Three per Cent. upon the Capital
Stock of this Bank for the past Six months. pay
- SAMUEL HOWELL.
JULY TO- 1877. - Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having been invited by the Capital Cons
.rnittee Of Berkeley to address the people ON
that subject. will do SO in afoorefeld on
che 11th inst, and in Charlestown on the
18th, unless joint discussion should be ac>
eep,ed, when will speak here on tho 17th
OF July. DAN'L. B. LUCAS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
M A Z RE D.

In Harrison burg, Va. on Wednesday, the 9th
of June 1877. nv Rev. W. G. Eggleston. Mr..
EDWARD l.. RUSSELL, of Harpers Ferry, to
Miss LOUELLA GAINS. of Harrison burg. Va.
At Cumberland, Md. on the 2sth of June. Mr..
W. H. BURNSIDE. OF Cumberland. to Miss
JENNIE CROWL, daughter of VIM n. Crowl,
deceased. of Shenherdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

MIR. JOHNN TRUSSELL will be supported
lYl at the ensuing election. in AUGUST. for the
Office of County Superintendent of Free Schools.
fsrson that he 10 fully competent fof the posi-
fion. and that. if elected, he will perform the
duties of THE office faithfully and earnestly.
Irl.r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10

- Col. Danial Deohhart, editor of the
Border Express. Danvile, Va, was on FRI
day horsewhpped by A. P. Whitfield, a
prominen. citizen of that city. on account of
an article published by Dechhart about an
unfortunate difficulty, in which q younger
brother of Whitfield was implicated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
FARMERS.

NOME to town and Insure your Wheat in
I stack and barn, and say money nv 80 doing.
-s-l B.. a.sg e. Ii. AISQUITH. SR.
Jp1y 10 ls77-zt
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Notice is hereby gwen that I, will P,oceed to
execute the provisions of the above Decree on
Friday, the 27tb day of july. 1877. between the
hours of 9. A. NJ, and 6. M at my office in
Charestown. ST. GEO. T. BROOKE,
JuIv 8. 1877 4t. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
TIE EASTERN WAR.

The Russians continue crossing the Danube
day and night. The Turks under Suleiman
Pasha are moving from Montenegro towards
the Danube. Accounts from Asia continue
favorable to the Turks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
NilTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will proceed, at
my office in Charlestown, on Thursday the Goth
day of July. 1877, between the hours of 9. A. M.
and 6. P. NJ, to execute the provisions of the
above decree.
lag ST. GEO!T. BROOKE.
July &. lS77-4t commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that / will proceed to
execute the provisions of the above Decree. ut
my office IN Charlesi own. on Friday, the Sd day
of August. 1877, between the hours of 9, A. NJ,
ST GEO. T. BROOKE.
,JuIy TO- 1S77-4t. CommisgIoner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-07-10
BANK STATEMENT.

REPORT of tho condition of the First Ma
X, tlonal Bank of Jefferson ut Cnarlestown.
IN the state of West Virginia, at the close of
business June %, 1877:
nESnuPrEG
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hVOEaDle 10 Inc L uCks
From Harpers Ferry happenings in the
Free Press
On Sunday last as Mr.. Joseph L. Eichel-
berger and family were riding through Boli-
var on their way to church, the wagon, by
suddenly going over brake in the road,
threw therefrom one of the children-the
wheel passing over her body. She was i'm
mediately taken into tho house of Mr.. j.
Cavalier, physician promptly called in, and
her wounds attended to. No bones were
broken.
About 500 Excursionists visited Harpers
Ferry from Baltimore and Washington ON
the 4th. The majority of them dined at the
MOUNTAIN View Hotel" Byrne's Island
was the objective point with many, and the
afternoon was whiled away in dancing to the
I excellent music of Bands from Washington.
Flags were displayed and at night fireworks
enlivened the scene. The places OF bust
ness were closed, and the citizens generally
gave themselves up to a national enjoyment
of the Day we Celebrate.
= OF the recent address of Rev. Jno. P.
Strider, of this county, before the Alumni Of
Washington and Lee University, Mr.. Nor
ton, of the Stanton indicator says:
"It is very rare for any audience to be re-
called with such an intellectual treat. His
satire on the times wac scathing. The fami-
ly relation was shown to be ut the foundation
of healthy state of society and his address
throughout was filled with such evidences of
thought and knowledge of human nature ex.
pressed in such chaste and original language
as to enrspture his audience from beginning
to end"
-, ~ ,t,o sc
~. H. Bristor, Esq, Agent of the Pennsyl-
vsnia Railroad Company at Martusburg.
very handsomely printed pamphlet" Sum-
mer Excursion Routes illustrated
ing valuable information of routes along the
line of the Pennsylvania railroad, giving m
insight into the magnitude of that road and
the nsguifcence of its accommodations.
VACANCY FOR STATE CADET.-We learn
from Mr.. Faulkner, one of the Regents OF
the State University, that there is vacancy
yet to fill for State Cadet from the counties
Of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan. lie
hopes this notice will attract the attention OF
parents and young men in this circuit, ss the
position is one that insures desirable educa.
tional advantages. Statesman.
V1ch's Floral Guide calls atteption to the
fact that whilst residents of the United States
have to- pay sixteen cents pound postage on
seeds, Canadian seedsmen can send pound
of seeds anywhere in this country for only
four cents. This is discrimination with
vengeance, and calls for some remedy by
Congress.
DALGARN, opposite the Carter House, is
selling Groceries, Glass and Queensware,
:. Wooden and Hollowware, Tobacco, Cigars,
Notions, &C.. at the lowest prices for Cash or
Country Produce. Call and examine his
stock. No trouble TO show goods.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all parties interested
in the above cause that I shall proceed to OK
ecute the provisions thereof, at nv store cir in
between the hours of 9. A. NJ, and sunset of tho
same day. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY,
June 10, 1s77.4t. Commissioner.