Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-05-10
WAR ITEMS.

Gems. ]. C.. Breckenridge, e. S. Otis,
coppinger, Skater Graham, Wade,
Merriam, and the following civilians
James H. Wilson. Fitzhugh Lee, VIM.
Sewell and Joseph Wheeler.
a Spaniard was caught tarnpering with
the magazine on the auxiliary Cruiser st.
Paul. and was promptly arrested.
The plans of the War Department con-
template the mobilization of about 10000
volunteer soldiers in the vicinity of
Washington. These men will comprise
one corps of the army. to be known most
likely as the Army of the Potomac. The
improved government reservation at Fort
Myer, Va recently vacated by the 9th
Cavalry, will probably be utilized as
rendezvous for these troops.
When Commodore Dewey demanded
the surrender of the guns and torpedoes
at Manila, General August is
reported to have said: Come and take
them"
The former Co. from Charles Town
becomes Co. G in the new consolidated
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Important information concerning Ha-
vana and its defenses was given by Chas.
Thrall, an agent of the United States
government, who has been in Havana
since General Lee left, and who was
picked up along the coast by the gunboat
Wilmington.
The French liner Lafayette was cap
tured by cruisers of Admiral SIMPSONS
fleet Thursday evening. The ship was
trying to break through the blockade aft
ter being warned not to do so. The yes
sci, however, was captured by mistake,
and was released later on orders from
Washington.
Company G, of Charles Town, was the
second West Virginia company mustered
into the United States service.
Lord Salisbury made a speech Wednes-
day in London, indicating a contemptfor
Spain and warm feeling for this coun-
try, which was received with bitter com
ments In Madrid and corresponding sat
isfaction in Washington.
General Wheeler took the oath of of
fee as major general of volunteers Fri
day, and was followed by Generals Lee
and Breckenridge. Mr. Roosevelt was
also sworn in.
The volunteer army will consist of
seven corps, each to be commanded by a
major general.
George Downing, an alleged Spanish
spy, has been arrested in Washington
City.
Ensign John NJ. Doddridge, of the
cruiser Boston, and who shares the glory
of the Manila victory, lived for number
of years at Wheeling, and while on Com
modore Dewey's flagship, Olympia, wrote
a number of interesting letters from
China, japan and the far East to the
Wheeling Intelligencer.
The battle ship Oregan has arrived at
Bahia, Brazil
The Spanish fleet is expected in West
Indian waters momentarily. Admiral
Sampson is waiting to meet the enemy.
Mr.. Geo. A. Stuart and Miss Minnie
L. Gatrell. both of Harper's Ferry, were
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'Pimothy, in the shepherdstown In
dependent, says;
think it can be put down as stub
born, undeniable fact, that Jefferson
county has two of the most fitting and
agreeable gentlemen in the Offices of the
County and Circuit Court clerkship, that
are to be found anywhere. Anyhow, we
are willing to trot our men out, challeng-
ing competition, and put them against
the field for agreeableness, accommoda-
tiveness, efficientness of work and all else
that go to make frst-class men for such
responsible places. Rah, for our Daniel
and Alexander, They can't be beat.
The revised roll of the Charles Town
volunteers of Co. G., as passed examine
ton and regularly mustered Into the
United States service, is:
Captain-J. NJ. Pyne.
1st Lieut.-N. H. Hale.
Sergeants-T. P. Earnshaw,
A. c. Glaize,
A. F. Dunlap,
]. w. Moore.
QuartermasterSergt.- JohnStrother.
Corporals-D. A. Painter.
Will Howard
Buglers-Cliff Glaize,
Cliff. Young.
Privates-John Cox,
J. w. Willis
L. Vans,
Frank Johnson.
Edward Ware.
George Ware
John Martin.
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