Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-06-11
LocAl INTELLIeEHcE.

MATTERS IN BRIEF.-See advertisement,
.on fourth page, of Valuable Property for
sale privately, by Mr.. Jos. II. Easterday.
The Supreme Court of Appeals met in
Wheeling on Wednesday last.
The Uncle Toms Cabin" combination
collapsed in Cincinnati last week.
-. We return thanks to Mr.. Jacob Haines,
OF Maryville, Mo-, for late Missouri papers.
The adjourned term of the Jefferson Cir
cult Court will begin on Monday next, June
18th.
Work upon the foundation of National
Bank building is being energctically for
warded.
$4,000 Cross Ties for the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad are wanted. See advertisement
in this issue.
D.. Mr.. Jacob o. TutwiIcr has partly finished
the dwelling of Mr.. VIM. Phillips, on East
street, near the Episcopal Church.
"A Ieat porch has been erected in trout of
the residence of Mr.. Geo. 81. lfagley, on
Charles street, by Mr.. James W. Butt
The Charlestown Brass Band has accepted
next, Memorial Day there. The Mechan-
les Band will probably go too.
large corps of mechanics were taken to
Loudoun county, Va, last week, by Mr.. J. c.
Holmes, to erect the fine dwelling OF Col. r.
II. Dulauy. Others will follow this week.
From Thursdays proceedings of the Su>
preme Cour. of Appeals Ella &. Washing
ton VS.. i. & o. r. r. Co. from Jefferson
county. Supcrzcdeas allowed. Bond, $500.
The pulpit of the Baptist Church was oc>
cupied on Sunday last, by Mr.. John Il.
Raymond. of Virginia, a student of Grocer
Theological Seminary, who has been en-
gagged to supply that Church during the
temporary disability of Rev T. b. Shepherd.
The Waynesboro (Ea) Tribune hos come
on. in neat new dress, and presents
sprightly appearance. The Tribune is a lives
ly and interesting paper, and H credit to the
good old South river town with which VIC hope
soon to be linked by iron bands. We con-
gratulato its proprietors upon this evidence
of increased prosperity.
AT tho regular meeting Of the Town Coun
Committees were constituted. The Commit
tee OIL Streets aud Alleys-one Of the most
important-consists of Messrs. Starry, Bishop
and Tomlins DR. Tominson was chosen
Treasurer, and Mr.. VIM. Simpson was unan-
imously reelected Town Sergeant. Both of
these selections are good ones. DR.. T. will
make an efficient Treasurer, and Mr.. Simp>
son has been the best officer. without any ex-
ception, the town has ever had and failure
to re elect him would have been keen dis
appointment to our whole people. He has
always eudeavorcd to discharge his duty,
faithfully, honestly and fcarlessly, in the past,
and will no doubt continue so to do hereafter
RE-UNIoN AT MOUNT FERNoN.-We
hope our citizens will make a good turnout
noxt Thursday on the occasion OF the frstEx-
cursion of the season to Mt. Vernon. 1t will
be bright, pleasant aud patriotic occasion,
when the Governors of the two Eirginias are
to meet at the Homo Of Washington, and
shake hands under the sacred roof Cover
nor Holiday and Governor Matthews have
written, accepting tho invitation extended
them. by the Vice Regents, who will give
ahandsome Reception.
Other distinguished guests will be present
to do honor to our governors. The Vicc-Rcgent
of West Virginia has left to attend the Coun-
Gil at Mt Vernon.
CHARLEsTowN ACADEMY COMMENCE
MENr We learn that tho Annual Address
before the pupils OF this school will be de-
livcred this year by Mr.. Il. T. Barton, of
Winchester. Mr.. Barton is we'll known
throughout the state of Virginia as a young
lawyer Of fine culture and great promise, who
has already attained professional distinction
ss the author of a work on Law "Practice."
We doubt not the young gentlemen Of the
Academy, and our people generally, who
greatly enjoy these literary exercises, will
find in Mr.. Barton speaker of far more
than usual interest and instruction.
.DEMoREsTls MAGAZINE for July is simply
charming. The magnificent Oil Chrome of
"Innoceuts Abroad" is alone worth more
than the price Of tho number, whilst the
steel cngrsvings of "Going Home" and
The fashions, as usual. are up to all require
ments, and the other departments equal to
the best.
THE AMERICAN MILLINER & DRESS
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complete resume of the fashions for the month,