Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-12-12

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Chsrlestovn. JeHsrson County, west Va.
TUESDAY MORNING. DEeEMBRR IL, 1882.
Mr.. Lewis Baker, the senior proprietor of
the Wheeling Register, is off for six mouths
vacation to 0alifornio.
A fire in London, Thursday night, covered
an area of moro than two acres, and entailed
a loss of SIS, 900. 600 and one life.
We acknowledge the receipt of the pre-,
MUM list for the second exhibition of the
Maryland poultry and pigeon club, to be held
at Baltimore, December 2fst, 22d, 23d, 18th
and 10th.
In Congress, last Tuesday. Senator Davis
proposed reduction of letter aud newspaper
postage, and Hon. Jno. Blair Hoge intro.
duced al bill for free bridge over the Potomac
at Georgetown.
We learn from the Hon. D. b. Lucas that
he has no idea of his name being brought
prominently forward for Clerk of the next
House of Representatives., as recently indi>
Gated BY the Mar.insburg Statesman, and he
would not accept the position if rendered
him..
The Harperis Ferry Messenger says that
there seems to be no use that the government
can, make of Its property at, shat place, and as
It's value is not,likely to increase, it ought to
be sold at once, for what il will bring. We
agressvith il, end c.unot see why such rank
Injustice 10 the people of Harperfs Ferry and
this entire section is allowed to continue
Tho vqlue of the property is whatever it will
bring when offered at fair competition, and
the fact of the government fixing q price
upon il will all times deter bidders from
being present. Lett be put up unreseryed.
", for whatever it will bring, and we will
wager fourpence that it will be sold, and for
a good price, too.
Democrats of Ohio. in conjunction with
one or two of Boston and,others of Peuusyl
vania, have established in Washington a
stra light non-trading newspaper the American
Register. 1t has been published as a weekly,
and now will be also daily. The purpose
ofthe publishers is to give unity to the Dem
ocratis press and party throughout the whole
country. A tariff for revenue, silver and
gold certificates, local freedom, the unity and
integrity of the States, reduction of the cost
OF Government, civil service reform, oxemp>
ton of clerks from Hubbellism, will constitute
distinctive planks in the platform of this
journal. The weekly has slready won great
public favor and wide circulation, and the
daily should receive large Support.
The Fairmont Inder, referring to the lcc-
turs delivered by Hon. VIM. L. Wilsos, en-.
titled 'The Roman Senate" in tho Normal
School Hall of that town on Tuesday evening
week, says it was rare treat. The distin>
guished lecturer graphically described the
different important periods and prominent
individuals who figured in the history Of that
remarkable body, the Roman Senate, begin
ming with the origin and only leaving it when
BY reason of profisacy--and corruption it had
degensrsted iatOan assembly ofignor.muses,
bufoous aud sycophants. The discourse lasted
nearly one hour and half, but so great was
the charm and manner of tho eminent speak
er that the greatest interest was manifested
by the audience throughout its entire length
Ths lecture was delivered under the auspices
and for the benefit of the Fairmont READING
Room and Library Association.
The short session of tho Forty seventh
Congress began on Monday of last week.
After being called to order committees were
appointed to wait on President Arthur, and
later during the session the Presidents res>
sage was read in both houses. Tho rcpor,
OF the tariff commission, yoluminous docu-
ment, was presented. In The Senate bills
were introduced to relieve ships and vessels
ron compulsory pilot fees, and to regulate
~ iTisdiotion of Federal courts against rail,
ASationsi Eliilo in the hands of re.
Brown announced the death of
ue, Senator Hill, of Georgia,
Senate adjonrned until Tues
Ne House,. large number of bills
ktrodnced, among them one to further
secs employees of the governments from
political assessments !; to reduce internal re7S
cue Tax atiou tos4eaaee Hotter postasss. To- two
cents to repeal the internal revenue law: to
abolish the Offices of assistant secretary of war
and navy; to preserve the elective franchise
snd punish bribery and other offences against
free bsllOt. The death of the late Reprs>
sen sa.ivs Low, of Alabama, was announced,
and the House rdjourned.
Tho pFasidanf's rnos,...