Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-05-18
SHENANDOAH Valley RA1LRoap-

extract the following:
Mr.. James B. Russell of this CITY was the
introduced, aud brought to the attention of
the meeting the subject of branch road
from Winchester to some point on the line
of the s. V. road. He thought such a con.
nexion would be mutually advantageous.
Mr.. Russell stated that he was chairman of
committee appointed by large meeting of
our citizens in regard to this CONGESTION
that our people were anxious for additional
railroad facilities, aud would like to know
the conditions upon which the connection
could be secured.
Vice President Boyce spoke favorably of
the project, aud proposed that committee
be appointed to Investigate the subject aud
confer with the authorities of Winchester
and Frederick county.
Msjor Hunter said he hoped the S. " Co.
would give the PROMPT and earuest attention
to this subject which it's uporta ce demands.
Our people, he thought. were determined to
have additional railroad tnciIities, and de-
sired to know the most favorable terms upon
which they could be secured
Hon. VII TrAvers said he was glad as
a member Of the Board of Directors and
stockhoider of the Company that this subject
had been brought before them. He appre-
Grated Its Importance not ouly to Winchester
but to the company, and hoped there would
be no hesitation on the part of the meeting
IN adopting the motion. The motion was
adopted, aud the following committee was
appointed: Vice President U. j.. Boyce,
Hon. W. Fl. Travers aud Hon. Jno. T. Low
ell
On motion of Capt. P a. Powers. of
Clarke, the following resolution was adop.
ted:
Resolued. That we, the stockholders of the
. II Co, do congratulate its Board
OF Directors upon the faithful execution of
their trust, 10 the rapid progress OF the work
on our road. the judcious management of it's
attairs, the careful and judicious con.rac. for
its Construction which they have made, and
we heartily endorse and approve all of their
acts.
Our MUNICIPAL GovERNMENT.-We
take this occasion, on the eve of the
CharIestown corporation election, to briefly
refer to proposed change in our municipal
some tlmc-a change which We are sure will
commend itself to our people, aud which We
hope, at the proper time, will be adopted
What We desire is, to have our corporation
elections annually-the term of Off CO of the
Mayor and Recorder to be reduced to one
year, and that of Councilmen to remain two
years as at present With the Councimcn,
however, we would have only one elected
from each ward annually, leuving, at each
election, one experienced Councilman hold
ing over. This system will rid our elections
of combinations that may be formed as the
charter now stsnds, and we are sure will
prove more satisfactory in every respect
We do not propose to discuss the matter now.
however, but only refer to it that our citizens
may think it over Before the meeting OF
the next Legislature. which would have to
make the change, should one be effected. we
may have something more 10 shy about it.
WGNCHEsTER AND VICINlTY-Fr From the
Times We chip the following:
Mr. John FIiwig has purchased from
Hannah Evans the stone house on Nam
street, orroSitc the Taylor Hotel now occu.
pied by Ro,euherger 4 Grove.
Captain j. Il. Mesmcr, chief Of po!icc. is
carrying his arm in >ling-a wound he re
ceised st M"nvcacy III 1854 having IA! .med
anu grown very painful. lie frequently sui.
tcrs severely frou it.
The decoration of the c;tv on tho coming
Memorial psy will be on u scale of moeui-
tude never before attempted here. lead :
i"g feature OF the display will be sn arch
spanning Market street from the II art Hotel
I" 6i:tclts foundry, which will be tas,ciuliy
"ruanented and appropriately ipHcTihGd
- the meeting of the Executive Board of
the Agricultural Society, on Monday. the
subject Of grand parade of fremen during
the approaching Fair WIS again discussed
aud the committee heretofore appointed was
Instructed To make IL further effort to secure
tho co operation Of the Winchester Fire De-
partme"t The sum OF 5 100 was ordered 10
be appropriated for the purpose, should the
project be successful.
1t has been decided to invite all the mills
tary companies in the Valley, two of the
Lynchburg companies, tho First Virginia
Regiment and the Richmond Blues, to ats
tend and participate in the ceremonies on the
9Th of June. Some, if not all of these will
attend, aud with the troops who are sure 10
be here from Mary land VIII make the grand
est military display seen in the Valley s,nce
the war All the Governors Senators and
Congressman from the States whose dead are
inferred in the Cemetery have been in, it'd
to attend.
CLARKE IrEMs.-From tie Courier we
copy the following
A new postoffico has been established
at Richardson's Crossing, in this county I'd
the name given to it is Gaylord
The town council of Berryville has adopted
an ordinance against horses and cows rnnniny
at large at night. and imposing iue OF SO
cents per head upon hogs found at any time
running about the streets of our town
Tho Clarke county (Va) Democratic
Conservative Convention met on the 10 b
instant, and elected delegates (some fund rs
and others readjusters) to the State Conven
ton A resolution was adopted, THAT in Il G