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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
one of the French SpoIiation
Claims.

Judge "A. Chester, of Washington,
representing the citizens of Con-
necticut in their French spoliation
claims has received q letter from
Mrs. VIM. 7. Vincent, of Dallas,
Texas, but formerly of Baltimore,
giving an account of her ancestors,
BaItimoreans, in those claims. She
makes many interesting statements.
Among other things she says:
Her father, who is dead, came from
Bordeaux, France;-was a partner of
Bartha Bonnefin & Co., a wholesale
silk firm on Market street, now Balti-
more street. He was a count in
France, but coming to America was
naturalized, and dropped his titles,
his name remaining De Laitte. All
his papers relating to the spoliation
bill were in the secret drawers of an
old secretary, which was sold with
other furniture to a secondhand
dealer. Later efforts were made to
find the purchaser, but he was never
discovered. Mrs. Vincent says she
can make oath as to what she has
heard her father and grandfather say
as TO their losses. Mrs. Vincent has
three sisters to heir with her, as fol-
lows: Mrs. S. NJ. Howell, wife of the
cashier of the National Bank of
Charlestown, w. Va, Mrs. John NJ.
Howell, of Martinsburg, w. Va. /;
Miss Theresa Hortense Lafitte, Gales
town, Dorchester county, Md The
claims in this case are for ships of
the firm captured by French cruis-
ers.-BahjmOre Sun Of Saturday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
Letter from KabIetown.

"A few friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. Kable were very handsome
ly entertained at their residence, on
Thursday evening, March 10TH
After partaking of anselegant supper
of choice substantials and sweets,
served in par excellent style by Mrs.
K. and Miss Ida, ably and gracefully
assisted by Mrs. Maggie Kable, the
entertainment was of aliterary characs
ter. Mrs. Cassell, who is gifted Will.
such rare evolutionary talent, gave
several of her choice readings, which
enchanted the attention finer hearers.
Among them was a beautiful poem
from the pen of the gifted Southern
poet, Father Ryan. The sweet sing
ing of Mrs. Kable was perfectly en-
chanting. She sang a number of Sc
lectiens, but none was more beautiful
than " Friendships That Cannot Be
Forgotten which she so gracefully
dedicated to the esteemed and revered
friends that are leaving Kabletown-
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Mary
Bouge and Miss Fanny Byrne. The
touching pathos and sweet melody of
this selection almost brought tears to
the eyes of all present. The singing
of "Peak ABoo'' and " Lilly Dale"
by Helen Kable, and aDew Drops,''
by little Mamie Kable, displayed won
derful musical talent, and won for
them %laurels of praise from their cap
tiyated hearers. Several amusing
character sketches, including the ever
popular "Preacher from Hepsedam,''
set the company in an uproar of
laughter that knew no bounds. Mr..
g. Mason Conklyn read a beautiful
poem, entitled "Song of the Flow
ers," and dedicated il to the esteemed
hostess. 1t was an evening of real
enjoyment, and will never be forgot
ten.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
Book Notices.

AN ARTISTIC HUMOROUS GEM is what the
St. Jacobs Oil Family Calendar and Book of
Health and Humor for 1885. which we have re-
ceiyed from the Charles a. Vogelcr Company,
of Baltimore. is styled. The best hulnorists
and comic artists Of the day are among its con-
tributors. The illustrated sketches. ae an ex-
change notes, are ~interspcrscd with testi-
monia!s as to the merits of the wonderful pain
cure, st. jacobs Oil. The Red Star Cough
Cure. 9 new discovery i'll medicine, has also
space devoted to it. Boards of Health of large
cities. eminent medical authorities, analytical
chemists. chief officers of State and municipal
governments have testified pot only to the
curative effects of this remedy. but also to it's
freedom from narcotics. opiatcs and poisons.
which enter SO largely into the composition of
old-timc preparations.
SHoEMAKER's D1A1oaUEs.-We have from
the house of publication-The National School
of Elocution and oratory. 1916 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia copy of the above work. Its
entirely new and original, Of a healthy moral
tone, and Will prove a valuable adjunct to par
$50 pages, handsomely bound, postpaid, S1.o0.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
Hunting For a Leg.

When Colonel O'FerralI was adj
mitted to the House of Representa-
tives, the first seat he had was next to
Major Lowering a Democratic mem
Der from Massachusetts.
"Ihear people call you 6 Colonel"
said Lowering to him n day, "and
1 presume yon were in the Rebel
army"
al was there with the boys" said
the Colonel. "And, by the way, as
they call you Major 1 take it that
you served in the Yankee army"
"Eight,'" replied Lowering.
in what arm of the service"
Cavalry"
"The very same that I served in,"
said Col. O'Ferrall. "Were you
ever in the Shenandoah Valley?"
" was there under Sheridan, and
left n of my legs at Opequon,"
said Lowering.
81 have a vivid recollection of
that day." replied O'Ferrall, "for
my regiment was in the thickest of
the fight with your cavalry"
"Shake!" said Lowering, with
great cordiality-and from that mo-
mentt the two soldiers were fast friends.
"You are just the man l have been
looking for, for good many years."
continued Major Lowering. Il want
you to go over that field with me and
help me to find my leg. 1 want to
take it up and bury it in tAe soil OF
Massachusetts,"
Colonel O'Ferrall gave him a most
hearty invitation to visit the Valley
and go over it with him. The Major
said he would certainly do so at no
distant day Washington Cor. OF
Stanton Tindicator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The President last week nominated,
and the Senate confirmed, Robert II.
1fcLane, Of Maryland, to be minister
to France Edward j. Phelps, of Yer
mont, to be minister to Great Britain /;
George H. Pendleton, of Ohio, to be
minister to Germany; Henry R. Jack
son, of Georgia, to .be minister to
Mexico; Samuel S. Cox, of New
York, to be minister to Turkey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

Queen Victoria, last Thursday, sent
a message to the House of Commons
calling out the British reserves and
the militia for permanent service
The relations between England and
Russia continue critical, and war may
be precipitated at once, if Russia fails
to send a favorable reply to an ulti-
matum of Lord Granville, to which an
answer {" by next Monday (to-day)
is requested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

A gentleman from Washington in
forms us that John T. NIcGraw, Esq,
of Grafton Will be nominated by the
President for Internal Revenue Col
lector for West Virginia. Mr.. Nc
Graw is well known to a large num-
Der of the people of the State, is a
pleasant, affabIe gentleman and will
no doubt fill the position with salts
faction and ability.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
90 Acres of Fine Land,
with new Dwelling House and Out-Buildings
thereon, aud under good Fencing.
tai OF west Virginia,
Clerks Office of the Conntn CONF. ~

SNAS 9Sks
Clerks Office of the County Court.
The following is a List of Deeds admitted 10
record in said Office. during the week ending
1. Daniel B. Lucas and wife To Forrest W.
Brown. Trustee of Jefferson Building ASCOT
1881. conveying u Lot of Land. in Charlestowu.
q I'd 21f Acres of Land adjoining Char!cstorn.
Date Of Record. March $50. 1885.
Mary v. Miller to n. s. White, Trustee for
dated March 28d. 1855. conveying the Charles
to%n Mil property. Date Of Record. March
23d, 1885.
8. James X. p. Oft to Ills wife. Mollfc j. OFT.
Deed of Gift. dated March 9th. 1885. convey
ing Personal Property. Date of Record, March
24th, 1885.
4. Virginia f.. Grigcs to Chas. j. Berry,
Deed of Release, dated and recorded March
Esd. 1855.
S. George NJ. Beltztoovcr. Administrators
Will! the will annexed of Eliza Rutherford.
decd. to D. Allen Eutler. Decd of bargain
aud Sale. dated March 26th. 1881. conveying
Record. March oath. 1885.
g. Rcbecca E. Rissler to Sanll l.. RissIer.-
Deed of Bargain and Sale. dated October 9th.
1882. conveying S9% Acres of Land. Date of
Record. Marc! 25th. 1855.
Z. VIM. A Ricly and wife. and others. to Fl.
T. Slew. Deed of Bargain and Sale, dated De-
ccmhcr 9th. 1875. conveying Ono Acre of Land
on the Summit Point and BGrrvvilla Turnpike.
w Ghls county. I1atc OF Record, March 18th,
8. Michael McMahonto John w. Lock. Trus-
tee for .. s: Hughes. Deed of Trust. dated
March3 9th. 1855. conveying Personal Property.
Date OF Record. March 9th. 1885.
q. Danl It"tiHbowcr aud wife to James II.
Coaklyn. Deed of Bargain and Sale. dated
September 18th. 1881. conveying 20 Acres of
Land. Date of Record. March 18th. 1857.
10. james II. Conklyn and wife to Daniel
Heflebowcr. Deed of Bargain and Sale. dated
September 18th. 1881. conveying 20 Acres of
Land. Date of Record. March 18th. 1885.
II. James H. Conklyn to George Baylor,
Trustee for sundry creditors of said Conklyn.
dated March 28th. 1885, conveying Real Estate
18th. 1885.
12. D. B. Lucas to Jas. C. Wilmington. Re-
Lease. dated March Esd. 1885, recorded March
10. Gins, j. Berry and wife to Jas. C. Whit
ttngton. Bargain and Sale. dated March Esd.
1885. conveying 6isI Acres of Land. Date of
Record, March 2Sth, 1888.
Tcste.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

Becky JONES' who has been con-
fined in LudIow-street Jail, in New
York, for some months past, as a wit
ness Whe refused to answer certain
questions in the Hammersfey will case,
has been discharged by order of the
N. Y. Supreme Court. Lots of women
talk too much, but Becky seems
to have been just the reverse, and
months of Imprisonment couldn't
change her. She said she wouldn't,
and she wouldn't.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

mr.. Hendricks has at last demon
strated hat a Vice President is a big
ger man than a Congressman. He
secured the appointment of his can
didate for Postmaster at indianapolis,
and as his candidate was a first-class
nan for the position the public will
be glad he succeeded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The initials of S. S. Cox having
been converted into I" Sunset q few
years ago by his glowing description
of IN Ohio sunset, the New York
World asks /" what will Mr. Cox say
when his good-natured friends speak
of him as Turkey Cox?"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The New York Legislature has
taken the roller-skating craze in hand.
Two bills are pending before that
body, and one of them is certain to
become a law, with a provision for
bidding the attendance of girls under
IA years of age at the rink without
parent or guardian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The army and navy dudes who have
been figuring at the army and navy
Germans in Washington for years
past, will now be sem by the new Sec
retaries to other fields of duty, and
their fair partners in the giddy mazes
say that the Secretaries of War and
of the Navy are both "horrid old
things"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

A Democratic paper, the Neocs, has
been started at Berkeley Springs,
Morgan county, in this State, by G..
II. Hawvermale and D. L. AIbaugh.
The 6rst number makes a favorable
impression and gives promise of flu
ture success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The appointment of Gov. McLane
minister to France, will make Henry
Lloyd, President of the State Senate,
Governor of Maryland until the Leg
isIature meets in January, 1886, and
fills the unexpired term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

A Washington paper says that Sen
ator German, ex-senator Davis, of
West Virginia, and Mr.. Scott, of
Pennsylvania, will begin the publica-
ton of a new Democratic morning
daily newspaper in that city on Mon
day, May 4th. The paper is to be an
administration organ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

On Saturday week the case of the
c. & o. Railroad Company VS.. the
Auditor of West Virginia was argued
before the U. S. Supreme Court
Ex-Attorney-G eneral Watts appeared
for West Virginia, and the Wheeling
Registers Washington correspondent
has the following to say about his ar
gument:
Judge Robertson was followed by
ex-Attorncy-Genera G. G.. Watts, of
West Virginia. 1t was evident that
he secured the close attention of the
nine venerable judges from the start
and kept it to the end. His manner
(and mannerism goes for something
in this dignifed tribunaI) was unex-
ceptional. lie vas in good condi-
ton, thoroughly equipped and master
of his case He closely followed
up Judge Robertson's argument
answering each point with deliberate
and searching force. His many
friends YER not only grateful but
delighted at his success. Sandwiched
between two eminent men like Rob-
ertson of Virginia, and Edmunds of
Vermont, some of us were a little
fearful of his result. But he arose
to the occasion. Fully grasping the
situation, he did lasting honor to
himself and reflected credit upon
West Virginia.
Among those present during the
argument were U. S. Senator Kenna,
Hon. w. L. Wilson, Capt. George
Baylor and Jas. NJ. Mason, Esq.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

The President, last Tuesday, nom
mated Henry L. Muldrow, of Missis-
sippi, to be Assistant Secretary of the
Interior, and. VIM. A. j. Sparks, of
Illinois, to be Commissioner of the
General Land Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

At the White House last Friday,
Senator Camden called to introduce
Major j. G. Anderson, who is an ap-
plicant for the Office of collector of
internal revenue for West Virginia.
Gov Jackson, Col. Arnett, Col. R. P.
Chew Hon. D. B. Lucas and several
other West yirginians, who are in
favor of the selection of Major Alder
son, were also members of the party.
Mr.. Lucas expresses himself very
much pleased with the President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

Miss Maud Banks ,daughterof Sen.
N. P. Banks, and Miss Emma Sher-
idan, daughter of Gen. Mark Sher-
idan, make their debut on the Lyceum
Theatre stage, New York, on April
9Th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

This is the year for the seventeen
year locusts, and it is said that they
are already being dug out of the
ground in excavations made in some
sections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

In accordance with his expressed
intention of reducing the force of
postofice inspectors, Postmaster
General Villas has called for a num-
Der of designations among that class
of EMPLOYEES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

Attorney-G General Garland has is
sued an order reducing the force of
examiners in the Department of JUS
tice from z to 4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

1t is stated that the President has
appointed Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
commissioner of railroads, and Mr..
Norman j. Colman commissioner of
agriculture.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
com,nissioner's Notice.


In the Circuit Court of Jefcrsos County,
West Virginia:
Hitc, Plaintiff,
Against
JAMES II. GROVE and others, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from Decree of February Goth, 1850
IS TENIIE Court doth override the second OK
/ ceptinn to the audit Of the dcbtin favor
of Julia B.. and Robert VI. Grove. and doth Eus-
tain the first exception to the audit of the debt
in favor of John II. Hall. and without having
pasEed Upon The third and fourth exceptions
(ns 10 debt Gudited IN favor Of Jas. II. Grove.
Admir- Of Sarah B. Grove. aud tie debt audited
in Class 81 doth rc-cornmit this cause TO Com
missioner CleOn Moore. with Instructions to
take any further testimony that may he sub
niLt"d in regard to the dehis audited in Glass
5 aud 6. of said Report. or may be deemed per-
tinent OF may be required by any one OF tho
A COpy-Tcste.
T. w. LATINER. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
Notice TO ~LienhoIders.

To all Persons Holding Liena. by Judgment or
OH,er7oiAe. on the Real Estate. or any PartMere-
W, Of John T.. 7'l&seU:
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County. made in a cause therein
pending. TO subject the real estate of the said
John T. Trusscll to the satisfaction of the liens
thcrcOn. You are hereby required to present all
claims he'd by you. and euch of you. against
the said John J.. Trntscll. which are liens on
his real estate. or any part of It. for adjudfcn-
ton to me at my office. in CharIestown. Hust
Va: on or before the 9th day of April. 1885.
Given under my hUnd this 10th day Of March,
1885. CLEON MOORE.
Commissioner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
DlED

r. "
N SnePhcrdStoWn: March 21st, 1855. Mrs.
SARAH >: hUMRlCktOuSE. wife of Mr..
aye. 80 a {
Near sbo,bar5so~, &c., a.. sc
" SSnATTT""" II; warren S2tni 1852. Mr..
Randall. in the 45d year of his noe WI '0SeP"
In Shephcrdstown. March z5tb 1875 Az
CHRISTOPHER BENSER. aged about IS
years.
N,roh 1oth 1eer =. uIu-,,
f GaWy so Hn NJ Eant = Me g FAX CUNNING
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

Gen. Barrios and his army are on
the march. San Salvador is the OBJ
jective point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

WANTED,-1adics and gentlemen to take
w light. pleasant employment at their own
homes distance no otjecti0n): work sent by
mail s2 TO S. a day can be quietly made: no
canvasstng. Please address ut once GLOBE
MFG Co.. Boston. Mass, box 5344
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
4 COpy-TcEte.
T. W. LATIMER, Clerk.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree. at my Office. III CharIc&town,
West Va, on the 18th day Of April. 1855.
Given under my hand This 9th Gav Of March,
1885. CLRON MOORE,
March 10. 1sg5-t. Esntrit Fre. 81 saI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
at Reduced Prices

ON account of changing the location of our
~ Lumber Yard, We will. from now until the
LIST of April. offer our immense stock of Pine
at Greatly Reduced Prices. for Cash.
VIM. PHILLIPS & SONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31
Special Commissioners
- LIE
on A YALUABLE FARA1.
Friday, AprN 2lth. 1885.

that VALUABLE FARM on which John w,
resides, situated near Summit Point,
in said county and State. and Containing
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-03-31

our Location We arc ut Less Esprn and can sell LOr than any Yard in the District
Mar 8 SPY Lube~D Delivered to Canal or s Free # hnmn" -
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12

ySv X. GALLOWAY dealer in drugs.med- : " 1. iciues. chemicals, pants, soaps, brush- es and peffumery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

however unpopular, however hostile to all the conventionalities Of Church and State. If one style of prayer does not dc the work, let us try an- other style, If the church music Of today does not get the victory, then let us make the assault with a backwoods chorus. If prayer meeting at half past [ in the evening does not succeed, let us have one as early in the morning as when the angel found wrestling Jacob too much for him Ifa sermon with the three authorized heads does not do the work, then let us have sermon with twenty heads, or no head at all. We want more heart in our song, more heart in our aims giving, more heart in our prayers, more heart in our preaching. Oh, for less of Abimelech's sword and more of Abimelech's confiagration! I have often heard
 There is a fountain filled with blood
 sung artistica:ly by four birds perch cd on their Sunday roost in the gal lery, until I thought of Jenny Lind and Nilsson and Sontag, and all the other warblers; but there came not . tear to my eye, nor ono master emo- tion to my heart. But one night went down to the African Methodist meeting house in Philadelphia, and at the close of the service black woman, in the midst of the audience, began to sing that hymn, and all the audience joined in, and we were foated some three or four miles nearer heaven than have ever been since. I saw with my own eyes that "fountain filled with blood"-red, agonizing, sacrificial, redemptive, and I heard the crimson plash of the wave as we all went down under it--
 .sTor sinners plunge beneath that flood
 Lose all their guilty stains"
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12
TWELFTH YEAR.---NO. 43 Rl
..Athins 1irsrtory.

" A. DARR, dealer in General Mcrchan' Et. disc and Cotton Buyer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12
Proposal of the Preacher.

My friends,I propose this morning
 q different style of tactics. Let each one go to the forrest Of Gods prom
 ise and invitation and hcw down s branch and put it on his shoulder
 and let us all come around these ob. stnate inlquities, and then, with this pile, kindled by the fires Of a holy zeal and the flames of conse- crated life, we will burn them out. What steel cannot do, fire may. And l, this, morning, announce myself in favor Of any plan of religious attack thas sncceeds--any plan of religious attack, howeverradical, however odd,
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12

~ ". HARRISON. dealer in all kinds of tI. hardware, stoves, tinw are, doors. sash and farming implements.
The Russellville Democrat., 1885-11-12
RUssELLvILLE, POPE CO.,. ARK. NOVEMBER I2 1885.

member Dr. Duff's words: "The church that is DO longer evangelist ic, will soon cease to be evangelical ."The weapon of attack IS at the same time the shield that defends ' Missions form at once the apologet- ics and the dynamics of the Church the justification of Christianity and it's sure means both of strength and growth. Rev. A. T. Pierson, D. D.