Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-12-11

MATTERS IN BRIEF.-We would be glad
to receive from some of our farmer patrons
who know themselves indebted to US, several
hundred lbs. Of Pork, hind quarter Of Beef,
few bb!s. of Corn, and several loads of good
Hickory Wood. Let none hold back for fear
of -overstocking US.
Hon. B, F. Martin will please accept thanks
for documentary favors.
A lost earring was advertised in the Spirit
on Tuesday last, and next morning the miss
ing article was restored to the owuer. So
much for advertising.
A raid was made upon the chickcG-coop
of Mr.. Albert Diehl, on "Wednesday night.
Our merchants are making preparations
for the holiday season. Those who are wise
will advertise.
The break in the Valley Branch of the p.
& o. Il. R. has been repaired, and trains
now ruu regularly through on the same
schedule before the recent food.
The nomination of Mr. t. f. Lesenrng,
for Postmaster at Charlestown. was sent in to
the Senate for confirmation on Thursday.
Mr.. Van Lear Sprigg, young man who
attended the Charlcstown Academy few
months ago, accidentally shot himself whilst
out hunting, near Cumberland, Md, on the
2lst ultimo, aud died from his wound eight
days afterward.
By no means the least comfort 20 pedes-
trians Main street, on dark nights, is the
lamp in front of the store Of Mr.. Joseph L.
Brown.
The Winchester and Stsunton military
are expected to attend the inauguration of
Col. Holiday as Governor Of Virginia, on
the first of January mex.
The Episcopal Convention in son in
Charleston has selected Rev. James A Ec-
cleston, of Newark, New Jersey, as Bishop
of the new Diocese of West Virginia.
Capt. ". II. liable has the champion
porkers of the season so far. Two hogs
butchered for him by Mr.. Geo. ". Mock. last
week, weighed respectively 400 and il5
pounds.
Messrs. Robert and J. Aldrdge Chew
have bought the dover land from tho heirs
of the late Sarah W. Chew, at s., 333 cash.
Vim. O Norris has sold for his wife. to L.
A. Yates, ~ acres of land, at about SO per
acre.
Sheriff Bsker and Deputy Sheriff Hurst
conveyed George Cumback, colorcd, to
Moundsrillc last week. to serve a term Of
five years in the pouitentiary for grand
larceny.
a new stone pavement has been laid in
front of the property of Mr., Brrney Lloyd,
on George street, and stone crossing on
West street, between the residence of Mr..
w. z. yesterday aud the Welcome property.
In front of the Jail a new gutter has been
laid.
Miss Minnie Mosher, who figured 50 con-
spicuously and pleasantly in rccitatinns at
the Leetown Temperance Camp in August
last personated "Ilenrictta" in amateur
performance of the play of Tho Two Or
phans," at the Academy of Music, in Halt
more, on Tuesday night last, before an au
dieuce of over two thousand.
The trial of James Gardner and Jacob
Grove, indicted for the murder of Rev. Mr..
Friday, commenced at ilagcrstown, Md.
K Douglas and +. NJ. Darby are retained as
counsel for the prisoners. The States At
tornev, Mr.. Edward Stake, is assisted by ex-
Attorney General Syester and NJ. Charles
Davies. of IIarpcr's Ferry. The jury Satur-
day night, after being out an hour, returned
q verdict of ''not guilty"
PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for January is the
most superb number ever issued of that Popu
lar lady's book There are two steel cngrav-
ings Cupid in the RAIN" and borrowed
Plumes." Besides these, there is double
size Paris fashion plate, elegantly colorcd. n
picture in itself and also two very beautiful
eoIored patterns for working ornamental table
cloths in crewcl The stories are all original
and by such writers as Mrs Ann S. Stephens,
Frank Lee Benedict, &c With this num-
Der appears as .Snppim1m, fuN size
diagram pattern for Coat Bndice for lady.
the last thing in fashion. Jefferson claims
10 combine more than any other monthly,
being magazine not only of literature, but
of art and fashion also. The price is only
two dollars copy. for one year, postage paid.
To clubs it is lower still. Specimens sent
gratis Address Chas j. Peterson, 3OG
Chestnut Street, Phrladeiphia, Pa.
DEMonEsT's MONTHLY for January
eclipscs all previous numbers in beauty and
elegance. It's steel cngravings and colored
plates are superb, its fashions ompIctc, and
its literary and miscellaneous matter of the
most select order Published by ". Jen>