Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-22

MATTERS IN BRIEF.-we need Wood and
Corn very much, and would be greatly
obliged If some of our patrons would furnish
the same promptly.
Cadet 3. s. Avis. of this place since his rradua-
fioa At West Point, returned home on Saturday
iaat' on a two months' leave of absence.
DR.. Wallace, of the N. Y. ReruM staff
Is visiting his brother>iu>law, Thomas A.
Moore, Esq. of this place.
7. j. Kimball. Esq, of Philadelphia,
President of the S. V. r. R. CONSTRUCTION
Co., was in Cbarlestown last week. 3.
1t is said that one teaspoouful of course
powdered saltpetre to pail of water will de-
s,roy potato bugs and other insects and that
for roses it is unsurpassed.
The new b. s. o. R. R Depot at Charlestown,
we learn is to be about 6ox22i feet In size built
of SAID brick. With granite window trimmings
ysriegatsd slate roof. aud handsomely flushed
sh roughout.
Six new eoaches-four full passenger and two
combined baggage, express snd mail four of
which have been at the Charlestown depot for
several days past. have been recently added to
she equipment of the 5. " R. R.
VIM. l.. Wilson, Esq, of this place, dele
gate to the National Democratic Convention.
left for Cincinnati on Saturday, expecting to
be Joined by Senator Davis at Deer Park.
Messrs R. L. Barrett & Bro. have completed
the briek-work of the new dwelling of MIR, J.
frank Weller. for which Mr.. Jas. W Butt is tic
this week by MeIsrs. Davis & H.rrell.
Tho Free Press says that MIR. Bayliss
Trussell, of this county. fell from q load of
hay ON Monday and was hurt-Dot seriously
He is doing we'll under the ministrations of
DR.. Byington. .a-----
The Hartley -Denck Combination will give ono
of their delightful entertainments at Washing
ton Hall Tomorrow wednesday, night. These
performances have been very largely attended
throughout the country. and our exchanges
SPEAK OF them in the most glowing terms Ad-
mission so cents
Cradle rifles manufactured by Capt. Jos.
L. Hess, of Dufield's, have been used extern
fiveiy in this county during this season, and
Nc are pleased to learn that they have been
very highly spoken of.
Among the list of medals and diplomas
awarded at the recent closing exercises of
the Virginia Female Institute, Staunton,
Va, we fud-"Neatness and Diligence.
Miss Daisio i. Hoof"
j. Fairfax Mclaughlin. Esq, of New
York, has sent US a copy of a pamphlet, of
which he is the author, entitled "Tilden
Memorabilia"-a scathing review of the life
of the sage of Gramercy Park.
Payue's Chapel, on Brucetown Circuit, NJ.
+. Church South, Rev. j w. Wolfe pastor,
having boon repaired and improved, was re.
opened on Sunday. Rev. j. w. Tongue, of
Charlestown, preached On the occasion.
The S. V. r R.-is now prepared to sell
Tor use of individuals or families, books con-
tanning coupons good for 500 miles at 81
cents per mile. Application for the same
should be made to Joseph W Cox, General
Ticket Agent.
The Hatfield Patent Churn is a new can
didate for public favor, which, from its sim
Plcity, durability, case of motion, &c will
probably become very popular. Our young
t"wnsmeu. Nessrs. a B. Hammond and Jas
S. Simmons, have purchased the right for
Jefferson county, aud a Sample churn NAV
be seen on exhibition at the store of Mr.
David HuweU
The venerable and vcneratcI Dr. John Nc
Kim Holiday. formerly of Viii chr.tcr Va -
father of Governor Holiday and Dr. r,r1,-
Holiday, of that place. died at tho residence of
his son-In-law. DR.. q +. Mason, in this place
on Saturday morning. in the SGD year of mis- ce
The deceased had been a practIcinr phy.ici.n
10 Winchester for about City vpnIs, had long
been a consistent commitment ana ves;ryman
In the Episcopal Church. and was universally
esteemed. He cano to Charlcstown about the
timo that Col Holiday entered upon his duties
as Governor. and spent his last hours undc the
loving mInistratiuns of his daughter, the esli-
mable Mrs. DIR C. F. Mason. His remnins were
taken to Winchester, and Inferred III Mt Hcboru
Cemetery.
BRILLIANT VEDDISG AT THE WATER.
vLIEr ARsENAL.-rhe uuptials of Andrew
IL. Meueely AMI Mss Grace b Young.
daughter of Captain D. j. Young. U. S. A,
of the WatervIiet arsenal, were celebrated at
tho residence of tho brides father yesterday.
afternoon at o'clock. and called together a
seiest and brilliant assembly to the number