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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
SENATORIAL ROMPUS.

Correspondence of the Wheeling Register.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 23.-In the
Hall of Statuary, in tho Capitol, for some
months past, figure eDveloped in canvass
has been conspicuous object. On the pe>
destal the word "Maine" was carved, and
everything else was left to the imagination.
A few days ago the canvass was raised lit
tie higher, and the name of civilian King"
displayed. Yesterday il was entirely re-
moved, and the figure of man of the olden
days, with his form wrapped in artistcally
arranged drapery, and with face of finely
chiseled features, struck you with admiration.
Those who had hoped that the ''sheetcd
dead" was none other than the noted Blaine,
returned from the Plutonian shores where
he had been consigned by his "sunstroke, :"
were not, in reality, far from the mark
Hanlin, the divorced spouse of Lincoln, en-
lightened an ignorant public, through the
Senate chamber, who William King, Names
first Governor, was, and offered the Paran
marble efigy to the nation. Blaine followed
his colleague, but in the course of his re-
marks took occasion to allude to differences
between the sister States of Maine and Mas
sachusetts, AID his animadversions upon the
lack of loyalty of Massachusetts in the war
of 1872 were particularly severe, and brought
Tue GDdSCULalc'A b6"CS 10 MS ISet hOar,
who generally is mild as any venerable
old dame ought to be, took up the battle and
accused Blaine of trying to aveuge himself
on Massachusetts, for not giving him her
support in the Cincinnati Convention. To
this the gladiator never replied, aud it was
the one good score made, by the brace of
Boston Senators, during the day. Blaine
shook his fist at Hoar, yelled and tossed
himself to and fro, in the most approved
style of the late tragedian Forrest and as.
serted, and without contradiction, "Massa-
chusetts' unpatriotic accord and stated that
she first showed the way to secession. There
were certain Senators from a certain section
present, who seemed to enjoy this family
jar, and seemed to be in the fclicitous con-
diton of those who delight in the floral
decorations of the burial casket, in the hap
not their funeral.
After the senate adjourned, Blaine, Hoar
and Dawes were seen, in the most cordial man.
ner, talking to each other, which reminds
US of certain Pat Maloney. Pat had de-
parted this life and presented himself before
the gates of Paradise to Saint Peter for adj
mittancc. Said Peter, Go away with you,
Pat Malonoy, for sure you are bad man."
and slammed the gates in his face. Pat went
off little distance, tapped his arms against
his body and gave three lusty crows. Pc
ter immediately opened the gates and cried
''Come along in, Pat Maloney, and let by
cones be by-goncs" All is now supposed to
be serene in the Radical heaven.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
THE BRIGHT Side,

In these days of trouble, of general bust
ness depression, of fruitless care and toll and
of bitter disappointments, we think 1t well
to say to each other "Look on the bright side.
For, remember, all life's pictures have their
bright tints, all clouds silver lining, all
nights their stars, and the darkest and
blacklist hours are but the near forerunners
of the sunrise. 1t has ever proved true In
the history of man as in that of nations, that
from the depths of humiliation and poverty,
on the pinions of faith and hope, prosperity
has arisen to wing its triumphant way to vic
tory. Then, as this is true, let US meet the
trials as they come with a heart made light
by laughter, with an arm made strong by
faith. Turning to Gods Book we read, ga
merry heart maketh a'checrful countenance,
but BY sorrow of the heart the spirit is
broken )" again, "He that is of merry
heart hath a continual feast" and again we
read, ga merry heart docth good like med
icine, but broken spirit drieth the bones."
What a wholesome medicine good hearty
laugh is, how it braces up and nerves the
feeble body and tired mind, how it strengthens
all the man. Walk in the sunlight, it is
very beautifully shedding its radiance around
you. Leave for an hour or two the books and
papers, the bench, the study, the counting
room, the work>shop-leave all these behind
you, and 60 out and rest awhile; catch cheers
fulness from off the children s faces, learn
laughter from the ripping stream that makes
most music whcro the rocks are sharpest !;
rest your eyes on natures beauties ard rest
your heart on natures God, then go back to
life's work a stronger and better man, carry
ing the sunshine into your business, carrying
cheerfulness into your home.
"The young they laugh. Laughs not the sky 7
The winds, they laugh as they pass by;
The sun, he laughs; and natures face
Beams with Joyous laughing grace
Therefore shall man laugh, and laughing
grow fat, for this cooking animal" this
stool making" and money making" animal
may also be defined as the "laughing animal"
for of all Gods living creatures On the earth
man alone laughs.
Let US laugh then, since there is "a time
to laugh, as we'll as time to weep" and care
not for the ccnsure of chronic grumblcrs or
the crusty face of care.
Calls for the best. Unbiased, uubnurdnd,
Providence relgns from the East to the West;
So, both by wisdom and mercy surrounded,
Hope and be happy, for all's for the best"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
Vest Virginia:
JAMES W. LARUE, COmplain-l
A"'' Against tIxCnAscnnr.
THADDEUS BAEEY, National
Bank of Charlestown, The
Bank of Charlcstown, Susan
Baney, Andrew E. Kennedy,
Trustee. and John Baney,
Trustee, Defendants.
(ErtrGct from Decree Of NoremLer j, 1871
GIT is adjudged. ordered and deereed that this
sioners of tins Court with directions
LIST. To ascertain all liens binding the real
estate of the Defendant, Thaddeus Baney.
whether by Judgment. Decd of Trust or other
wise. stating them in tine order of their res
pectiYe pIiorities.
''2nd. To ascertain the real estate of the said
Thaddeus Baney, its location and value, both
annual rental and total fco simple value, and
said Commissioner will make report of his pro-
ceedings hereunder IN order to n further deoree
stating specially all such matters Ms he NAV
deem pertinent or which any party or creditors
may rCuuirc Inn so to state"
"B. C. WASHINGTON.
"Clork of the Circuit Court"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
4 GENERAL REFERENCE OF
CLAIMS.

We have been permitted to examine the
Bill referred to in oar editorial columns of
last week, as taken from Washington dis
patch, and feel justified in saying that it is
Just such an ono as ought to pass both houses
of Congress. 1t proposes to remove from
the one man power in the Department, and
from the caprice and prejudice of party in
Congress all claims, and bring them before
the court of claims, where they will be con-
sidcred upon their merits. Legislation
would be greatly relieved and expedited by
their removal, aud we have no doubt but
what Congress would feel vast relief, as we
are sure it would get rid of great annoy
ance both for the present and future. The
RIGHT of petition cnpnot be stopped
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court Of Jc6er,On County,
West Viyinio, in Term, October 2Th,
1877:
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL
LEY IN VIRGINIA flor the use of James
BAker) Plaintiffs,
Against
BUSHROD W. HERBERT, John +. Brown,
Wm.L Wilson aud Edward Tearney. Exec
utOrs of Collin G.. Porter, and Ambrose Timber
lake, Admir- Of 4. G.. Tmbetlake. Defendants.
TT is adjudgcd ordered and dccreed that this
i cause be referred to a Commissioner OF this
Court. with instructions TO ascertain the Real
Estate owned Dy the defendant BnshrOd W. Her
bert, Its character and location and the real aud
ANIMAL value or rental Value thereof. to ascertain
the liens to which the same is subject with their
amounts aud prinritics and the extent Ia which
they seyerally 81 binding upOD said real estate.
aud make report of his proceedings TO the next
term of this Court. with any other matters
specially stated deemed pertinent by himself or
required by the parties to be so stated, and mo-
tIce of tho execution OF this order published
once Il week, for four successive weeks. III some
newspaper published in this county stall be
equivalent tn personal service upon all parties.
true abstract from the RecUrd-Teste.
Is. G.. WASHINGTON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
PEN. INK AND SCISSORS.

On Tuesday morning of last week Mrs.
Cooke, wife of the well-known author, Maj.
John Esten Cooke, died very suddenly from
heart disease, at her home near Wildwood, in
this county Clarke Courier.
- The Virginia Legislature has elected q
State auditor, register of the land Office and
other public officials, all the nominees of a
caucus composed mainly of the debt>paying
element of the Legislature. The election is
considered crushing defeat of the forcible
readjusters in that body.
THE BANKS REcE1vERsn1P.-Last Sat-
urday morning a. Moore, jr., who was on the
9th of December elected by the stockholders
of the Bank its receiver, having received from
tho duly authorized agent of the Bank deed
conveying to him the assets of the Bank, to-
gether with the unexpired lease on the Bank
building, called on the president of the Bank,
Major Moore, for the keys which had been
placed in his charge until receiver was ap-
pointed, and upon the refusal of Major Moore
to surrender the keys hn proceeded to take
possession of the Bank building by entering
through the window. The motion to dissolve
the injunction granted by Judge Page, of
the county court, restraining MIR. Moore from
acting as receiver of the Bank, was argued
before Judge Turner, of our circuit court, at
Front Royal on the 18th inst, and after the
conclusion of the argument his Honor granted
the petition for dissolution. On Monday,
while MIR. Moore was at work in Bank, he
was stopped from further progress by another
injunction, granted by Judge Sherrard, OF
Winchester. This case will be heard before
Judge Turner on Tuesday. the 3 LIST.
TCEnrhe Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
d A Il RE d.

At the residence of the BRIDES parents. in this
county. on the ED Instant. by Rev. John A
Scott. Mr.. r ALEIGH T. MOLER to Miss LICE
j.. daughter of Mr.. Jacob II. Engle.
In the Reform Church at Keedysville, Wash
ingt2n county, Md on tho 10th of January. 1878.
KEEDY to Miss ETTIE Nj: COST. ali of Keedys-
vile.
AT the Reformed Parsona ee, in Frederick city,
L. WARD GOSNELL, formerly of Martinsburg
to Miss IDA DIXON. of Frederick county, Md
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
THE MATTHEWS SILVER RESO-
LUTON.

The Senate, on Friday afternoon, after
voting down all amendments, finally passed
the Matthews silver resolution by vote Of
43 to %, or just one less than two,thirds
vote-both the West Virginia Senators voting
for it. The resolution as passed reads as
follows
Rcso1ccd by the Senate, (the House Of
Representative concurring thcrein,) That all
the bonds of the United States issued or au-
thorizcd to be issued under said acts of Cons
gress hcreinbefore recitcd arc payable, prin>
cipal and interest, at the option of the gov
ernment of the United States, in silver dol
lars of the coinage Of the United States con-
tanning 4l2! grains each of standard silver,
and that to restore to its coinage such silver
coins as a legal tender in payment Of said
bonds, principal and interest, is not in vio-
lation of public faith nor in dcrogation of
rights of the public creditor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

Maj. J. V. j.. Rodgers, Secretary of the
Peabody Insurance Company, of Wheeling,
of which Mr.. R. A. Alexander, of this place,
is agent, visited Shepherdstown last week,
and paid over the amount of marine insur~
ance due on the bridge over the Potomac at
that point, one span of which was swept
away by tho late freshct. This company
has met with some four or five losses On risks
in this county within the past year or two,
and has met all of them promptly. Under
its present management, with Maj. Rodgers,
an underwater Of extended experience and
a talented afable gentleman, in its principle
service, this company has risen to be one of
the first doing business in this State. Mr..
Alexander, its local agent, is one of the
most popular young man of the county, and
does his full share of business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
D | L D..

In Winchester. on tho 10th instant, of Con-
sumption. Miss EDITH SKULL. aged 16 years.
On the 18th instant, at the residence of his
grandfather, w. L. Webb. So Dunbarton St.,
Georgetown. EDWIN BATHURST. aged 5 years
and months, son of DR.. New ton Lane and Jen-
mic Giles Webb.
In Marshall, Saline county. Mo-. January 18th.
son of John j. and Kate A. Dawes, aged years
and months.
Another little rose bud withcred and gone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
{ Ertrock Gom Decree !

(ETtT0ct from Decree
SWHEREUPoN it is adiud ged. ordered and
w decFeed that this cause be recommitted
Court. with directions to enquire aud report at
the next term: LIST. What liens are due any other
creditors who NAV come forward and prove
their debts I'd. What reRl estate said defen-
dant Foley owns which il liable to the pay
ment of his debts. with the value and annual
rental value of the same. Sd. What liens exist
against the whole or any portion of the same, >.
with their order OF priority and of applicability
other matter he may deem pertinent OF any OF
he parties may require. But before executing
this decree sad Commissioner shall give notice
as authorized by Chapter 100. Section g. and said,
notice shall state that the Bill is creditors Bill.
"a Copy-Teste.
"B. C. WASHINGTON.
CLERK of the Circuit Court
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

In the United States Senate on Wedncs-
day Mr.. Blaine introduced bill providing
for the reconciliation of a silver dollar, the
number of grains in each dollar to be regu>
lated by the director of the mint from time
to time, in order to make it of the value of
gold dollar and to make tho silver dollar a
legal tender.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

According to dispatches, Senator Davis has
succeeded in making some interesting dis
coveries in the Treasury Department. One
item is especially startling. The Jay Cookies,
Henry Clews and other legal thieves have
drawn from the Treasury the enormous sum
of over sos, 10000 as commissions for SELL
ing the Government bonds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
EDUCATIONAL.
West Va. University,
S77. MORGANTOWN. 1878

rTNHIS Institution of Learning, under the Pres
idency of Rev. J. r. Thompson, A. NJ,
is entering upon era of prosperity
During tho Sprung Term just closed. the atten-
dance of students was increased over 65 per
cent. 1t has a large and scholarly Faculty; a
Scientific and Philosophical Apparatus: Lii
brary constantly grow ing; curriculum of the
os' s,rHid M o ~ Of
learning.
THE EXPENSES ARE LESS than Mt any other
place known to afford equal advantages. The
Fall term begins Sept. 5h !; the Winter term
January I'd, and Spring term March 9th For
full into NATION, catalogues, &c, address the
President GEO. G. STURGISS,
July "a l517-tAp1 Secretary of Regents
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

TVNHE UniversaI Knife Sharpener for sale by
i Jan 29 rs. DUKE GALLAHER.
DOCKET BOOT JACK, for sale by
Jan 90, IT'S DURE & GALLAHER.
TXTRA HEAVY Stamped Dish and Bread Pans,
T. Chamber Sets in oak, Walnut and Green,
very low for sale by DUKE GALLAHER.
; & y for sale By
Jan. 90. ISIS. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
W Jan. %. ISIS. DUKE GALLAHER
nIPPERs, Table Whet Stones, Brooms and Cop
~ per Wash Basins, for sale BY
Jan. %, 1878. DUKE GALLAHER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

''IN THE LAND IERE WE WERE
DREAMING" The last issue of tho Staun-
ton Tindicafor contains the following
The editor of the Lccsburg Min or, writing of
the American Hotel III SIauniOn, says:
This popular hotel is now in charge Of Mr.. n.
NJ. Cartmell, well known as one Of the best of
hotel-kcepers, and we can tIuthfnlly say that
we never Jared better in our lives treated
more courteousiy, than during our brief stay at
the American"
We have no doubt the american" merits
all that is said of it-but to our certain
knowledge the ''editor of the Lcesburg
Arror" has not seen the Mountain City
since the Spring of 1861, and then there
was no hotel there worth speaking about.
1.-THE paragraph quoted above first appeared
in the local columns of the Spirit. We had
noticed the miscredit, but as that valued ez>
change, the Tmdjcutor, seems constitution
ally opposed to giving US credit for any good
thing we may have to say about the city of
Staunton or its people, vic passed it BY with>
out comment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
MURPHY LUNCH ROOM.

7 HAVE opened in connection with my Bakery
and Con fectionery
A Commodious Lunch Room,
and will accommodate people at any hour with
Coffee. Bread and Ham, Buns, Eggs, Cheese and
Crackers, Pie, Rusks and Tongue-all at reason
able rates. PHIL. T. ROHR.
January 90, 1878.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
NlTICE.

Notice ishereby given that win execute th'
foregoing Decree ut ny office in thnriestown
w. Va, on 10th day of February. pie.
January %. IST9-5r Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
NHTICE

Notice is hereby given that / shall proceed tn
execute the provisions Of tho above Decree
nv store i'll CharicstOwn, on "Wednesday, JAN
uarY Both, 1873, between the hours of 0, A. n,
aud sunset of the same day.
GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY..
January 8, 1s7s-4t. Coinmissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
NOTICE.

Notice IL hereby given that will proceed on
Saturday, the 2d day of February. 1878, 70 ex-
ecute the provisions of the above Decree, at my
NJ. and G, r. 81. -
ST. GEO. T. BROOKE,
January 9. 1S7S-4t. Commissioner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

Notice is hereby gwen that will proceed to
execute the provisions of the above Decree on
Friday 18th tiay of February. 1878. between the
honrs of Q, A. IL. and 6. p. NJ Mt my Office in
Charlestown. 81. SEO Il. bhOOhs,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29

7 IGHT MITCHELL have their Aeeounts
IL ready for settlement, and expect prompt at
tentiOn. All accounts not settled by the lst Of
February, (either by Note or Cash,) WILDE plneed
IL the hands of Officer.
January g, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
An Alpine Avalanche.

the summer of 1864, party of tourists,
while visiting the Alps, climed, with great
difficulty, to an elevated and snow covered
plateau, in order to obtain better view of
Swiss scenery, and contrast tho beauty and
richness of midsummer below with the bleak
ness and sterilty of midYinter around and
above them. In play they rolled the moist
snow into large balls, they crowded it over
the edge Of the plateau. In falling it struck
softer snow, which Immediately gave way.
and soon an avalanche was tearing down
tho mountain side burying and destroying
everything in its course. AS the handful
of snow became tho irresistible avalanche,
so the hacking cough with sore throat ard
Catarrh, if neglected, speedily develops into
that dread destroyer, CONSUMPTION. In tho
early stages, DR.. Sage's Catnrrh Remedy will
effect q euro, though if tho blood be affected
or impoverished it must be purified and en-
richcd by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis,
covery, and tho liver and bowels kept active
by his Pleasant Purgative Pellets Many
who dcspsired of life and had been given up
to die by physicians and friends, owo their
restoration to the above remedies.
ELY, Linn Co Iowa, May Sth, 1877.
DR.. Pierce, Bufnlo, NJ T.:
DEAR SIR-l was Frustrated some three
years since with pleuro pneumonia, which
left me with troublesome cough, that grad
ualy grew worse until physicians gave. ne
mp to die with consumption. l tried several
remedies, that arc advertised to cure con-
sumption, but without obtaining any relief
or benefit. Seeing yrur Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgativc Pellets adj
vertised, rcluded to try them, and I
found them to be all that you claim for them.
My restoration has remained complete for
over two years. Enclosed find S1.50 for
copy of your Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Ever gratefully yours,
Jason G. BARTHOLOMEW.
Russia and Turkey have practically arrived
at basis of peace. The Porte is required
to pay an indemnity of 500, 600, 900, con-
cede the independence of Servia and Mon
tencgro, and allow the latter considerable
accession Of territory, grant the Bulgarians
autonomy, aud the freedom of the Darda-
nelles to Russian war vessels, and allow the
Russian troops to march to Constantinople to
satisfy Russian honor. The Russians, as Sc
curity, will be allowed to occupy Turkish ter
ritory until these terms are fulfilled.
You can buy anything in the Sewing No
chino line at the eStaDIisned ana re!laole Or-
mond Manufacturing Co., No. Al N. Gay St;
Baltic, lower than elswhcre in the country.
Among other inducements they guarantee all
Machines fire gears and furnish the extra at
tacAmcnts free.
GE- Send for their new illustrated cat
logue, mailed free to any address. They sell
first-class Machines for $40 to $50 Their
reputation for fair dealing is known to many
of our best citizens ja29y
am prepared to do oil kinds of stamping,
prompt attention given, &c. Moderate char
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMisSIONERs NOTICE.

Ia the Circuit Court of Jc6srsOm County,
Vest Virginia, Narch Term, april 24th,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-01-29
IRON FENCING.

IhON FENClNf.
DATENT Steel Barb Fencing-Japanned or
i Galvanized-cheapest fence made. Call and
examine sample, and got information concern
ing same from
Jan. %. 1878. JAS. LAW. HOOFF CO.
CLEIGH Belle, Baskets. Runners, skates Sc.
y for sale by
Jan 90, 1878. JAS. LAW. HooFF & CO.
d oSENDAIE and Round Top Cement, for sale
IL by
WHIPS, Horse Blankets, Lap Rugs, &c,
w JAS. LAW. HOOFF 4 CO.
IrORSE Collars, for sale by
II JAS. Law. HooFF & co.