Spirit Of Jefferson from Charles Town, West Virginia • Page 2

Spirit of 1 Charlcstown, Jefferson County, West Ya. TttKSD.VY MOUSING, 9, 1872. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET. FOB GOVERNOR, JOHNSON N. CAMDEN, of Wood.

FOR AUDITOR A. BENNETT, of Marion. TOR TBCAsUUER, JOHN S. 33UB.DETT, of Kanawha. POST ATTOBSElf GENERAL, HENRY M.

MATHEWS, of Greenbrier. FOR BUPSRlNTENDCNT TR'SE 8CHOOL8, BENJAMIN W. BYRNE, of Clay. Tom. foaoci or bupbeme colit, A.

F. HAYMOND, of Marion. James paull, of Ohio. J. S.

HOFFMAN, of Harrison. 0. P. T. MOORE, of MasoD.

POR JUDGE OP THE ISlH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. JOHN BLAIR IIOGE, of Berkeley. POR STATE SENATORS, WILLIS WILSON, of Jefferson, It. 0. GUSTON, of Morgan.

POR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AT tAfeQE, JOSEPH SPRIGG, of Hardy. OKEY JOHNSON, of Wood. DISTRICT ELECTORS. 3r? SEI10N, of Mason. Tto.o Oa-rapaigxi SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.

We offer to the public, and especially to the members of the Democratic-Conservative party of ihis and the adjoining- counties of West Virginia, a campaign paper which we have made arrangements to issue lor six months, commencing- with the present issue, and ending the 1st day of December, at the remarkably low price of ONE DOLLAR, payable in advance. We will publish the platforms of the several political Conventions held, and to be held, respectively, at Cincinnati, Baltimore, and. Philadelphia the letters of acceptance of the several affiliations; and in all the moat interesting politics! developments which may transpire during the campaign, now already opened, a nti soon to become rife with incidents of extraordiniiFyjniereiit. We inteud to make our campaign paper bold, deelded, and, if poaaible, a living power in the appromchiojr contest, and to that end ark the cooperation of the party throughout the country. Let every ConBerValive-Dejmoclttt -who ia not already a take the finaaanainu CDIDIT fir irEFFRSflN" neighbor too poor to take'lt.

edbacritie lor lor bun. Take two or three nuratrera and distribute ill aid- in 1 organTxailon Virginia, which may be always relied upon influenceeven.beyond her own borders. Standing we do, between the Conservative party ol the South, and the great Democratic party of the Nortb? we recognize them as one party in present Aims, purposes and organization; and we mean to advocate a thorough consolidation for the purpose of arresting the centralizing-tendency of the Federal Government. We nail the colors of this party to'our mast, and shall follow the direction th'eir -United Council, to be assembled in on the 9lti of July, 1S72. This we regaitl as the duty and true policy for every Conservative Democrat in ibfe codntry to pursue.

JOHN W.DALGAJ^N, Publisher and Proprietor Of the Spirit of Jefferson. fJSOBE CON'VEHTION, To-day the elegaDt suites of rooms, described with so much spirit by the Baltimore papers, will be occupied by tho big stars of the Democratic party, and the hotels and boatding houses will swarm with delegates of every degree of notoriety, ranging from the snare add oily Mr. August Belmont, to the fiery and inevitable Geo. Francis Train, egate from Nevada. The general opinion seems to be that the white horse Horace Sjree'leyentered by Cincinnati, will have it 4)1 hia own way and walk over the And this universal impression accounts for any lack of excitcmcnt with regard to the reSalt.

We deem it a misfortune that tho indecent haste, and the unadvised zeal of the majority of tho Democratic party, will have the effect of defeating the great object of the Convention, which is deliberation and consultation as to the best and true interests of the party and render any other courso than the nomination of Mr. Greeley nearly impose sible. Had the uewspapers, and the prominent members of the Democracy, been willing to await calmly until the question could be maturely considered in Convention, the result would have been different. But from the day of the Cincinnati nomination, an inconsiderate shout of enthusiasm has carried away many and abuse, threats and violence have been made use of to silence the opposition of those who were not ready, at a moment's warning, and without consultation, to accept as their standard-bearer the former leader of the Republican party. It is too late now, however, for regret and although our paper, in its clear and independent right, has opposed the election of Mr.

Greeley so long As he was merely the candidate of the Liberal Republican party, it will as a Democratic organ endorse and'snpport him as soon as he aeceives the nomination or support of- the General Democratic Convention, and not before. We note that in Jefferson couoty there are six candidates announced for the office of for Circuit for County for County Assessor? three for Prosecuting Attorney and three for President of County Court. Well off, as regards candidates! Yet, wo cannot believe the ft'itcment made that "it takes one-fourth of the people of Jefferson to tell what offices the other three-fourths are candidates for." Intelligencer. As the natural result of having been so long excluded from office for our political faith, vre are a little too zealous for office. But although the political army of Jefferson evinces most too great a greed for the spoils of victory, let Hampshire take care that, in the battle to come off in August, she acquits liarsell in a that will entitle her, as fully as Jefferson is entitled, to the reward of having borne tho brunt of tho battle for the Convention.

Hon. George A. Blakemore and R. B. have been renominated as candidates for the State Senate in the Eleventh SenailtJ'Districfc.

In making a brief editorial announcement in our issue of the 25tb of June of the of the Hon. Ales. R. Boteler for Congress from this district, we reifcarfced that had at least the merit of never having appeared ashamed of his war record." We did not Bay that any one of the other Faulkner, Downey, Martin or given the slightest evidence of being of having taken part either with or agaiAst the late Southern Confederacy. We not t)ftly railed no names, but we said nothing From' Which any one had any right to infer that we intended to cast a slur upon a single candidate now in the field.

Yet the Martinsburg the avowed advocate of the claims of the Hon. Chaa. Jas. Faulkner, assumes, in which there is certainly no mistaking, ftiitt our apparently harmless remark was aimed especially at the Hon. C.

might have the dire "effect of defeating the prdspects of the one whom it (tho Convention) foigbt be disposed to favor." If we can not remark innocently that one candidate for Congress "has at least the merit of never having appeared ashamed of bis war record" without thereby instantly directing the eyes of every man in the district to another candidate whose friends seem to think has not that merit, we do not hesitate to declare that, whatever little influence we may possess will be strenuously exerted to defeat the man who has so notoriously repented him of having struck an honeBt blow, from conviction of duty, for or against our late Southern Confederacy. When a man becomes so demoralized t'bat, instead of reflecting with gratified feelings upon bis virtuous deeds, he feels ashamed of them, he is no longer a fit person to hold a position of publio trur.t and emolument. The Statesman will certainly agree with us in that sentiment. Why then should it be so sensitive and imagine that its favorite has charged with what the States' man certainly must believe that its favorite is entirely innocent of This disposition to dodge Leforo the blow has been aimed, reminds us of a story we member to have heard long ago, and which we think will illustrate the nervous sensitiveness of the Statesman. There was in this country many years ago, a talented but very preacher named Lorento Dowo.

As he was going through the woods on his way to preach one day, he saw a man sitting unon a log and swearing most energetically, but apparently at no one, and without any causo. Dowe walked up to the man and, after some preparatory remarks upon the heinousness of the crime of a poor, weak mortal taking the name of his Maker in vain, enquired why it was that he was sitting alone in the woods swearing at no one, and without any provocation. The wood it proved to be that after having finisliod cutting wood at that place on the evening before, he hid his axe under tho log upon which ho was sitting, and some rascal had stolen it. Dowo was a very eccentric man, as we have said, but a man of great orig inal genius. After a little reflection, said lie "Sly friend, I have not the remotest idea who stole your axe, or where the thief now is but swearing certainly will do no good, and if you will go a few hundred yards through the woods to hear me preach to-day, I think I may bo able at least to show you the thief." The proposition was eagerly accepted, and the two walked on together towards the Just before getting to the church door, Dowo, without being observed, put a large stone, about tho size of his closed hand, into his coat pocket.

Walking into tho pulpit, after tho usual preparatory ceremonies, he announced to the congregation that ho would that day preach upon the Never before had the man been so sublimely eloquent. The theme was worthy of the man, and the man of tho theme He dwelt with wonderful power upon tho irreligion, and obvious mischievousness to society of roguery. By the power of his eloquence, the congregation seemed to be absolutely mesmerised. In the very midst of one of his most impassioned bursts, when his hearers, in the ccstacy of their feelings, seemed ready to shriek, laugh orcrj mere gesture of his hand, he suddenly, and in manner that thrilled his audience, lowered his voice almost to a whisper, ahdpuljingtho stone from pocket, said, "Brethren, last frierfd of. mine had his from him.

Tho man who stole it is now in this church his hand to throw the stone and becoming intensely shall now dash his brains out with this rock." Instantly, ono man in the congregation was seen to throw his hands frantically to his head to protect it, and make a desperate scramble to get under the bench. Dowe lowered the stone, and turning to tho wood chopper, quietly remarked, "My friend, thero is the man who stole your axe. Go for him vague rumor bad reached us that there was a man, Union or Confederate, somewhere in this Congressional distriot, who had appeared heartily ashamed of his war record. Feeling curious to know who the man was, and remembering the story of Lorenzo Dowe, we raised our hand as if to throw a stone, when lo and behold to our utter astonishment, tho Martinsburg Statesman threw up its hands and scrambled Jor the bench MISAPPLICATION. Instead of Soothing Syrup for the "unsophisticated youth" of tho Spirit, the Martinsburg Era of the last issue poured a whole bottle full down the "Old Family." In the vigor of its manhood, the "Old Family" is long past its infancy, and has not yet arrived at its "second childhood." No soothing syrup needed there, Mr.

Era. jSST A correspondent in Barbour county says "The announcement hers of Jacob as the Radical candidate was received by the Radicals with quite a chuckle, but fell stillborn among the Democracy, and will have no other effect than to bring out full Democratic vote, while I do not know of a crat in the county who w.ill help the Radicals to elcct Jacob." OUR COUNTY NOMINATING CONVENTIOM. The 22nd o( this month is the day appointed by our County Executive Committee for the assembling of the Convention whose duty it will be to nominate the Democrat candidates for the county offices. Each and every member of the party is deeply interested in having the nominations made fairly, and with an eye solely to the public The unfairness with which these Conventions sometimes make their nominations is the sole objection to an otherwise admirable plan for securing party harmony and we are sure that if we can throw out a suggestion which, if acted upon, will render unfair combinations less probable in the Convention, we will have performed a duty to the respective candidates, who desire nothing more than a fair expression of the will of the party through its delegates in the Convention. We would suggest before the primary meetings the people will reflect upon the evident impropriety of sending to the Convention an aspirant for an office, the candidate for which is to be nominated by the Convention of which the aspirant is to be a member.

Even should the candidate-member have too much delicacy to vote for or nominate himself, it would be asking too much of human nature to expect that he would not exert all of his influence, however silently, to secure his own nomination. As each member will represent in his own person; fifty voters, it will give the candidatemember an opportunity for wholesale electioneering irhich will be very unfair to those candidates who were not so fortunate as to secure a seat iu the Convention. Uesides, it really seems to iis that to send to the Convention only those who ate seeking nothing at its hands, may at least have the tendency to check that disposition to trade a candidate who is the choice of the party, for one who is the choice of one or two individual members from some particular township. We expect to abide by the action of this Convention, whether it nominates our choice or not but should it nominate men whu are hot our choice we want to feel assured that they aro the honest preference of a niajorty of the party. We hope the suggestion we have thrown out, even if at first glance thorn appears be nothing ic it, will be considered by the peo- pie in their primary meetings.

NOTICE. As it seems to be customary for candidates for political preferment to have what is called "an organ," for which tho candidate is suspected of writing or dictating an occasional editorial, it is but simple justice to the gentleman whom this paper advocates for the next Congress, to say that ha has never written, dictated or suggested anything for this paper since his candidacy for office. We would especially notify the Martinsburg Statesman and the Era that among combatants of cvpry description, from the trained pugilist to tho General in the field, there aro certain little courtesies and amenities which are punctiliously observed by the combatants. Mr. Lucas has a sensitive regard theso little courtesies, and, therefore, was totally incapable of commencing this political contest with two gross insults to Sir.

Faulkner's one a remark that the Hon. A. II. Boteler "had tbo merit of never having appeared ashamed of his war record tho other a remark that ho (Mr. Lucas) "wanted a man in Congress who would have too much political honor to affiliate with Republicanism." Tho sin of these remarks lies at another door.

"Waiter Some Soothing Syrup for the next issue of the Era TOUCHY. These are tho remarks which the Mfartinsburg Era. thinks "indecent little flings and inuendoes aimed at" the lion. Chas. Jas.

Faulkner. Without mentioning directly or indirectly that gentleman, we remarked in our editorial endorsement of Mr. Lucas' claims, in our issue of tho ISth that "we want a man who, when he gets safely into Congress, will have too much firmness of principle, or in other words political honor, to sacrifice the interests of his constituents in the least degree, by affiliating with Republicanism with the covert design of thereby advaneing his own ambitious ends." That, according to tho Martinsburg Era, little fling" No. 1 at Mr. Faulkner Angels and ministers of Grace defend us 1 In our issue of the 25th without in the most distant way mentioning the lion.

Chas. Jas. Faulkner, we remarked in an editorial notice of the candidacy of the Hon. Alex. R.

Uoteler, that the latter gentleman had "at least the merit of never having appeared ashamed of his war record." That, according to tho Martinsburg Era, is "indecent little No. 2 at Mr. Faulkner! Ye Gods! think of it! OFFICERS TO BE VOTED FOR. The State election will be held on the Fourth Thursday (22d) of August. At this time the question of ratifying or rejecting the Constitution is to bo voted on, and at the same time all of the offices enumerated below are to be filled For the Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Schools and four Judges of tho Supreme Court of Appeals.

In each Judicial Judge, to serve eight years. In each Senatorial to serve two years and the other four. For Jefferson members of the House of Delegates, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clerk of the County Court, President of the County Court, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Surveyor of Lands, and one Assessor. Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of Roads and Coroners will be appointed by the County Court. In each Justices of the Peace and two Constables are to be elected, and such school officers as are now authorized by the Code.

the Spirit ol JefferaonJ The Free School System. Tbe great principle of universal or free education, by which the masses will be reached, has obtained among al properly enlightened people. It is a grand fact that in otir great confederacy of sovereignties there is hardly a State that has not incorporated it in its organic law, and throws around it the asgis of its protection. The education and consequent intelligence of its citizens is recognized not only as the strong pillar of the State, but beyond all controversy it is the power and elan of a people on the battle field. This was demonstrated in recent victories of the Germans over the French, the successes of the former over the latter being attributed in a large degree to the superior intelligence of the German soldier, in whose country education is so generally distributed.

The above predicates being correct an objection to the system of free schools is at once met, viz: that tbe State has no right to levy a tax on one portion of her citizens to support another, or in other words that it is arbitrary and unjust to force one part to pay for the schooling of the children of another. If. left to the voluntary action of the people, the'system would only be partially adopted, if at all, a division of sentiment being almost sure to exist. It is absolutely necessary that tbe State take the matter in hand and by its strong arm provide means for the education of all her children. This can only be done by judicious legislation in reference thereto, the basis of support, property taxation.

The State is justified in so doing on live gronnd of self defence. For it is un axiomatic truth the more enlightened and intelligent its the more stable aud enduring the civil 'compact and the greater safety thrown around life, property and the public weal. Iu the execution of the system it is necessary that the richer counties contribute their quantum of the taxes to the general fuud, though it be in excess of the amount required to support the schools within their owu borders, in order that the poorer counties may have the benefit of the system, thus making it general in its effects, the State as a.whole being the beneficiary. Tbis sity bears upon the State more heavily than ever before, from the fact, that a large portion of the population have been elevated to the status of citizenihip, emerging from a condition of ignorance. These aro included in tho bond, their culture to be carried on in schools entirely scperato from the whites, a very important feature.

A population so ignorant thrown upon the State forces her in respect to her future interest and weal, to fit them for the proper ditcharge of the duties of a citizoo, their education though in a limited sense being the essential need. The management of the system since its inauguration has been of such a character as to bring it into disrepute. This has been decidedly partisan. As a conscquence, the administrators, until a late date, have been wanting in capacity and reliability, occupying their positions as sinecures. more anxious about the pay than the faithful discharge of duty.

In order that tho system be most advantageously carried out. it is necessary that its boards, its commissioners, its superintendents, its feel a personal interest, appreciating its good and aim by an honest effort to work it in their several orbits faithfully and efficiently. Were tliis the case then, instead of its being spurned by so tnany, it would ho recognized and received as wise and beneficent institution. Let us fondly hope that those who have been entrusted by their fellow citizens wi'li the rrorkinsr of the system among us, may rise to tiie full discharge of their duties and leave nothing undone, as laid down in the law, which embodies every eliinent of usefulness and profit. Junius.

Charlestown, July 4tli, 1S72. We publish below a short card from J. II. Pendleton, Esq one of Jacob's warmest friends and most ardent supporters before the Parkersburg Convention. It will be seen that he docs not support him, nor give the slightest countenance to 11 is Excellency's treachcry: of the Wheeling Rrgixle.r:?Prior to the Parkersburg Convention I was in favor of the nomination of Governor Jacob.

My personal relation would have made me in favor of J. N. Camden. Governor Jacob, for reasons satisfactory to himself, declined to go into Convention. I was a member of that Convention and I am honorably bound by its action.

My main reason why I should have voted for Governor Jacob was that bo was in on merits and had in my judgment done his duty. Now I see my duty and that is to support the nominee. 1 say this only because I have been misrepresented asopposing Mr. Camden's election. Respectfully.

J. II. Pendleton. P. hope Governor Jacob shall not find himself in the condition of the man who went-down from "Jerusalem to Jericho." Don't IJotiiek indiscreet Republicans are placing John J.

Jacob, their candidate for Governor, in an unpleasant predicament. They demand that he shall define his position on the new Constitution. This is embarrassing. To oppose it is to abandon hope of Democratic support; to support it is to drive off his Republican to keep silent is to excite the disgust of everybody. "The way of the transgressor is hard." We learn, however, at the Parkersburg conference, the Ilepublican leaders were assured by John J.

Jacob, their candidate lor Governor, that he was willing to commit against the new Constitution, provided, if it were defeated, he could be satisfied of the Republican support for Governor in October. As this proposition involved further negotiations, not wholly uns connected with lioreman and the United States Senatorship, in 1S74, final action was not taken by the Parkersburg Syndicate. In tbe meantime, the position ot the Republican candidate for Governor upon the new Constitution, will be accommodated to the predilections of the inquirer. And in general, as promises are cheap, every body will be promised every Charleston Courier. Daniel B.

Lucas, gentleman whose Dame heads this urticle has been named as a candidate for Congress in the 2nd district through the columns of the Spirit of Jefferson. For this piece, of what we suppose is considered, impertinence on the part of Mr. Lucas and his friends, the "mud machine," read by few, but jet of great pretensions, yclept the Era, has sought to cover him with his filthy slime. Mr. L.

geeds no defense at "our hands, but we advise the sneak coadjutors of Radicalism to let him alone. The name of Lucas and their loyalty to the principles of true Democracy are too well and widely known to the people of this county, to suffer at the hands of counterfeit dissemblers whose malicions meddlesomeness has got to be a reeking stench in the nostrils of all decent men. Surely the frinds of Mr. L. had the right to bring his name forward for that or any other position they thought proper, -without his being subjected to the fetid breath of defamation or the drurient criticism of knaves and blatherskites.

Statesman. name of Guilford Station, Loudoun county, is changed to Loudoun, and JohD M. Hansford coutinucd as Postmaster. Speech of Horace Greeley. Boston, July concert this afternoon was listened to by a large Mr.

Horace Greeley was escoited to the press rooiu previous to the concert, ami introduced to the ladies and gentlemen representatives of the Ater a few minutes pleasant conversation, in answer to a general call, he spoke as follows: 4 It has fallen to my lot recently, as you are doubtless awaie, to be placed before the public in a somewhat conspicuous attitude, that is to say, we who work for the press and live by the press, work and live in public sight and under public criticism to a greater degree that most people, and yet I think to-day that my position is a little more exposed to cavil aDd disparagement than that of most of you. It has been said of me that I do not depreciate. I would not disarm criticism, but it has been said of me. and I take as a great testimonial and complimen, that while in the business I have pursued throughout life, I have shown myself very fairly competent, very fairly and successful yet if I wore or should be invited into another line of life, into different and if you please higher responsibilities, I should be found equal to them. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I cannot well cxpect to have anything better said of me by my friends, much less by my adversaries, than to ea.t that I have done well that which I have had to do.

It would seem tolerably safe deduction that one who has been doinn well all his life that which he has tried to do, may possibly, may reasonably, be expected to do something else if he were to undertake it. Souie of my critics observe that though for myself, personally, I am a tolerably honest and respectable person, yet my associates are not very unworthy set. and applause I am sorry for that, because my associates through life have been mainly gentlemen and ladies 1 see about me (applause,) whose acquaintance I made while engaged in the matter of preparing information for the public press, and I can hardly hope find better in future life than those I liuvo had. I trust this to not meant to say that such gentlemen and ladies as I see before me have not, on the whole, performed their work, and discharged their responsibilities with reasonable fidelity. With human error, with huinau imperfections, with human faults, doubtless, but still with fair human fidelity.

At all events, ladica and gentlemen, with such as you my fortuoe has been associated through life wiili such you it will be associated to the end, and if the world shall say of mo in the end. he was a good printer, a respectable publisher and an honest editor, all my ambition will be sati-fi -d. Ladies and gentlemen. I will tax your ut'ention no longer. At the conclusion of his speech Mr.

Gree ley was conducted to the city room, where a laree number of politicians and a few ladies sought an introduction. On entering the vast auditorium considerable enthusiasm was manifested, the people iu the parquette generally rising to greet him, and those iti the balconies waving their handkerchiefs in recognition. Oheers were given by the more excitable, and a few minutes elapsed before the programme could be resumed. Men Who Are in Prison. Amnngthe political prisoners in the Albany penitentiary, sentenced under the infamous Ku-Klux law, is a man by the name of Moore, and this is his history, us ho pave it in brief, front his sick bed, to the editor of the Utica Dee "Before the war I was a well-to-do planter in Alabama.

I owned miny slaves, which constituted my wealth. The events of the war reduced me nearly to poverty. At its close I together the fragments of my ruined estate, hired a few of my former slaves and commenced life anew. All went well with nic until a month or six weelcs ago. when I was suspected of being a Ku-Rlux.

crrested by a Utilled States marshal, given a hasty trial, found guilty, sentenced, and two weeks ago w.18 brought from Washington to this prison. My term is fen? The editor of the Bee adds "The man vowed upon his honor, and as he prayed that it might bo his death bed, that he was as innoceut of the crime charged against him as I was myself. He knew nothing whatever of the Ku-Klux. I asked him if he had a family. The mention of family seemed to paralyze him with grief.

He sobbed bitterly, and between the tears I heard him moan 'Oh my poor little poor I hastened away, but, under the pretense of filling his kid with water, in a half hour I returned. lie was still lying on his narrow bunk, and, clasping a Bible in his hands, seemed deeply interested in one of the plaintive l'salms of David." Who Signed the are informed that a petition of Democrats wis sent to Governor Jacob from this place, promising their support to him. If a petition of this kind was in circulation, it was signed by such "good Democrats" asthe Hon. Wm. G.

Brown, who expect to ride into office through the disaffection of the patty, for the better class of Democrats of the county have not seen any such petition, and if Governor Jacob places any confidence in such "baubles light as air," a few rational moments will suffice to bring remorse and confusion. A man who asks the patronage of the Democratic party must take other means than causing with the worst men of the State, and bolting the fair Conventions of her ablest advocates. The radicals count upon Pretton as going for Jacob, as this county was warm in his gnpport before the Convention, but we venture the assertion that every true Democrat in the county will give him a wide, a very wide berth. Herald. JCtT The candidacy for Governor Jacob proclaims to the Democracy that as soon as they cease to sustain him his contract with them is at an end.

He asserts his belief in the rule of quiil pro quo. As in the days of disfranchisement our esteemed Governor was one of the few lawyers who demanded fees from poor men for appearing in their behalf hefore Boards of Registration. so in the days of Democpatic success, he seems determined to give assurance that his fidelity as a politician can only be relied on, so long as it brings substantial returns in the shape of honors and I Charleston Courier. That's so, too Democratic lawyers from Harrison and other counties were sent for to go into Mr. Jacob's own neighborhood and defend Democrats who had been arraigned before the Board of Registration, because Mr.

Jacob refused to appear in such cases without the payment of a Wheeling Register. BtST A letter from Ex-Gov. Henry A. Wise, to Col. Mosby, is published in the Richmond Enquirer, in which Gov.

Wise sets forth his views on the present political situation of the country. He is opposed to both Greeley and Grant, and says he will vote for neither. He prefers the re-election of Grant, however, through the passivity of the Democracy, to the election of Greeley by the active Co-operation of the people Of the South. the Executive Committee vention. ritof ai County corn ipondent M.

Mfalls into a fallacy, by supposing tbat the practices of a party are governed by rule as fixed as a principle 6f laic. Order is the great law of nature, but thi political action of the people is one of those wlatile things tbat he will find very difficult torcduce to order? or to obey orders There is but one practical question to be acted upon by a is for the delegates, whether there one or many, to cast the, respective party voie of the precinct or township they represent; For one I am disposed to grant to my pee sovereign say how they shtll Oid'DemocAat. Daniel- B. Lucas, of Jefferson county, West Virginia, has been named for Congress through the columns of the Charlestown Spirit of Jrfferton. By profession he is a lawyer, and his abilitieshave won for him standing in Courts beyond limits of his own State.

Among his poena, ''St. Agnes of Gnienne" and "The Land We Were Dreaming" deservedly ranlc Jigh. The latter poem was pronounced by Ljudon critics the best one produced on eithctt side during the late war. Mr. Lucas has prominently identified with the politics tf West Virginia, taking no small part in the aeitation which resulted last year in the adoption of a new and better constitution than the makeshift of that name which born of the convulsions' of fratricidal Catholic Mirror, of Bait.

TO THE PUBLIC. Theedificeof the M. Church.South at Charlestown, id in a wretched condition? aa ia well known bv every one who has visited it since the The preposterous claims of the M. E. Church, Norths to all the property of the Church South, prevented the society at this place from refitting-the building-.

They have been compelled to pay the Church North a considerable sum for the privilege of worshiping in a house built by themselves and now tnat they ran call the Chnrch their own, they desire to make it comfortable. Hence they have appointed Messrs. E. Slifer.Geo, Briscoe, W. P.

Henson. K. A. Hessey Miss Lucy Locke a Committee to Solicit Contributions, and it is earnestly desired that all friends of the church, in the largest snirit of liberality, will spond to the call of the Committee. Julv 9, 1S72.

W. A. WADE, Pastor. harried. In Washington, on the fith by Rev.

Mr. Drinkhouse, ROBERT SWINGLE, of Berkeley county, to Miss EMMA C. JOHNSTON, of Washington, D. C. On the 2d by Rev.

M. L. Shuford, EDWARD HAYMAKER to Miss ROSENA of Winchester. In Hagerstown, on the 22d by Rev. C.

Conk. JOHN W. MOTTER and Miss ANNIE M. LIGHT, both of Berkeley county, W. Va.

DIED. In this county, July 2d, 1S72, Mrs. AGNES LA NO DON, wife of the late Peter Lang-don, aged 83 yeare. On the 1st near Charlealown, MARY BURNS, daughter of Isaac .1. and Virginia Anderson, aged 5 years, 10 months and 7 days.

In Altoona. the of Consumption, Mra ANNIE R. GRIFFITH, wile of John A. Griffith aged 31 years and months. In Shepherds town the 2d inst.

CLARA VIRGINIA aged 6 of L. K. and L. J. Lambert.

On the farm of Col. John E. Srhley, on the 4th inst WILLIAM WASI1ING'I'ON, son or John H. and Susannah Reedy, aged 2 years, 10 months and 1 day. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISSION EUS' SALE OF Valuable Iron Ore Land, EY virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, irndcrrd at the ftoveinhcr term uudersignrd, as special Commissioners therein appointed, and in pursuance of the direction of said Decree, will proceed to sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder, on FRIDAY, (he AUGUS'l, 1872, anci before the Court-Heuse in CharlestoWo, the VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND now in the occupancy of Nathaniel W. Manning-, situated in the County of tin man Went irginia.on the East (or Southeast) side of the Shenandoah the lands of Washington's others, and containing 349 1-2 more or less. The farm will be scld by the acre; and as it is well known and those wishing to puichase will, no doubt, exsruine for then-selves the day of sale a more particular description is deemed unnecessary, cxcept to call attention to the fact that it abounds with valuable and conveniently situated I-RQ3NT ORB TERMS OF in Cnfh nnH Ihr balance in two rqual instalments nt one and two years, with interest front the day of deferred payments te be secured by the Bonds of the purchaser, and a Deed of Trust on the premises. Sale to coinmcnce at 12 o'clock. M.

ANDREW HUNTER, edward e. rooms, DANIEL B. LCCAS. Special Commissioners. D.

Potterfield, Auctioneer. STIEFF'S PIANOS. UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS AND GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS Were awarded to CHAS. STIEFF, for the best PIANOS in competition with all the leading Manufacturers of the country. OFFICE AND NEW WAREROOMS, No.

0 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, M(J? TheStiefP Pianos contain all the latest improvements to be found in a first-class Piano, with additional improvements of bis own invention, not to be found in other instruments. The tone, touch and finish of their instruments cannot be excelled by any manufactured. A large assortment of Second Hsnd Pianosalways on hand, from $75 to $300. Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different styles on hand from $60 and upwards.

Send for Illustrated names of over 1 Southerners, (5C0 of which are Virginians, 200 North Carolinians, 150 East Tennesseeans, and others throughout theSoutb,) who have bought the StteffPiano since the close of the war. July 9. 187-2. TREES! FLOWERS! BULBS! SEEDS! HEDGE PLANTS! Stock! Fruit and Flower Plates! Addrofs F. K.

PHOENIX, BLOOM1NGTONNUESEEY. ILLINOIS. 600 Acres, 21st year; 12 Greenhouses. Apple, 1,000 1 S20; 2 y. 3 y.

$40; 4 j. $50. 4 Catalogues, 20 cents. July 9, "NOTICE. THE FIRE department of the town of report at the Engine-House, on Market House Square, on SATURDAY NEXT, 13th inetant.at 3 o'clock, P.

for the regular Quarterly Drill. By order of July 9.1872?It. the president. CORN FOR SALE. Apply to daniel cockrill or chables I.

BOWERS, near Cameron's Depot. July 9, and glass ware. IA GALLON Stone and Glass Fruit Jars; 4,1, li, 2, 3 4 and 6 gallon Stone Jara 1, 1 2 and 3 gallon Jugs; Stone Milk Pans and Water Pitchers, for sale by July 9. 1972. KEARSLEY h.

SHEERER. nnn AGENTS wanted to sell the beautiful j''UU Photograph Marriage Ccitificatu and Phctogbaph Family For terms, send stamp to CaiDaa Publishers, York, Pa. Tn). Iffjn 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Virginia At Huka kefd in the Clerk't Office oj the Circuit Court if Jefferson on the first Monday 1872 Samuel W.

Strider, Sabina Peacher, Julia teacher. Christian Smith and Sarah Smith bis wife, Randall Wood and Ellen A. Wood hia wife) Samuel Peacher, Tbomaa Peacher. Thomas Merritt and Maria J. Merritt hit wife, Alexander Jenkins and Martha Jenkins hia wife, Lewis Jenkins, and Cordelia Jenkins his Jamea Beck and Harriet Beck hia wife; John Peacher, William Haya and Hays his wife.

George W. Peacher, Juhn Peacher, Oliver Pcacher, Sylvester Peacher, and Randolph THE object of this suit ia to review, tcTeras and annull various made in the cass of Sabina Pearher Samuel W. Strider and others made at the.April terih, of May, 1870, in vacation objected to in the Bill of Review of Samuel W. Strider, and that tae sale of the land 'made uiav be set aaide and the decree conlrming the same ba annulled. And it affidavit in thia suit, that the said Christian Smith and Sarah Smith hia wife, Thomas Merritt and Maria J.

Merritt his wife, James Beck and Harriet Beck his John Peacher. William Hays and Lyiiia Hays hia wife, George W. Peacher, John Peacher, Oliver Peacher, and Randolph Peacher, are not reatdenta of thia State, they are hereby required to appear within one month alter due publication of this Order, and do what ia reasary to protect their interestsio this matter. It ia fuitber ordered that a copy of this Order be published once a weeki for four successive Weeks, in some W. CHAPLINEi Faulkrter ahd Foukc, p.

q. Clerk C. C. NOTICE. SAltlXA Pekchrr, Julia Harher, khriatfan Smith and Sarah Smith bia wile, Handel I Wood and teller A.

Wood Snhaucl Faachcr, Tiiumw Thomas Merrill and Maria J. Merrill wife, Alexander Jenkins and Jenkins his wife, Lewis Jenkins and Cordelia Jenkins his wife, James ami Harriet Beck his wife, John Peacher. William Hays and Lydia Hays his wile, Ge rpe W. Peacher, Peacher. Sylvester Peacher ami Randolph Peacher i You arc hereby notified that on the 16 day of August.

1S72, at the office of J. S. Bragonier in the town of bhepherdatewn, Hereon County, Weal Virginia, between the hours of seven in the morning- and feVen in the evening, of the tame I elis 11 proceed- lo take the depositions of George MrGlincv, Robert N. Duke and others, to be resd in evideuceon my behalf in a suit pending in tho Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West in chancery 1 am plaintiff and you are defendants, and if from any cause the said depositions are not commenced or concluded on that dayi the taking of ths same will be continued from day to day, and from time to time, tilt the same art completed. SAMUEL W.

STRIDER. July 2, WEST VIRGINIA! At Rules held in the Office of the Circuit Court of Jcfftrson County, on the first Monday tip Julyy 1872 Hrnry M. Walton and Lydfa M. Walton his sueingby Samu el A. Neill.

her next friend, Vs. George W. Neil 1 and Elizabeth S. Neill his wife, Lewia Neill in bis own right, and as Executor of Lewis Neill, deceased, William Johnston and Virginia L. bis wife, Mary A.

Neil), Province McCotinick and Elizabeth bis wife, Dr. J. Grove, surviving husband of Elizabeth C. Neill, deceased, and Lewis N. Huck, Administrator ol Corbina K.

Neill, deceased. rpHE object of this suit Is to obtain partition, and A if necessary, ef the larm lying in Jefferson Virginia, owned by the late Lewis Neill, near Depot, coiitnining about 405 acres. And it appearing, upon affidavit filed in this suit, that the said Lewis Neill, George W. Neill and Elizabeth Js. Neill bia wife, Willtntn Johnston and Virginia his wife.

Province McCormick anil Elizabeth bia wife, and N. Huck are not icients of this State, ibey are hereby required to appear within one monthalter due publication of this Order, and do what is treceasary io protect their in this matter, ft is further ordered thst a copy ol this Order be publishod once a week, for four successive weeks, in some newspaper in this county. Teste. W. A.

CHAPI.1NE. Orepn St Lucas, q. Clerk, C. C. July 2.

WEST VIRGINIA At ftHIrs held in the ClrrJSx Office of the. Circuit Court of Jrffirson County, on the first Monday in July, William Lucas, vs. Joseph Allison Eyester.George S. John P. btrider, partners, under the style and firir.

of tbo Virginia Paper Company. object of this sail is to recover damages for the permanent injury of the water-rKsht of the Plaint ill, in the stream commonly called the town Hun. on which the Mill is situated. And it appearing, upon affidavit filed in. thia suit, that the said John Stridrr and William.

Eyr.ster are non-residents of this Stale. they arehereby required to appear within one month altejr due publication of thia Order, and do what is eary to protect tlfeir interests in tftia matter. It further ordered that a copy ol this Order, be published once a week, for four tucccssive Weeks, in some newspaper in this county Teste. W. A.

CHAPLINE. Green Lucaa. p. q. Clerk C.

C. July 2, lri72 $1,000 When the Blood Rushes with rocket-like violence to the hot fiusbea, vertigo and dimness of sight, it is a certain sign that a mild, salubrious, cooling and equalizing laxative is required, and Tarhani 'a Effkbvzscbnt Szltzss should be at once to. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. CURE THAT COLD. Do not aufler yourXtings to become diseased by allowing to become seated.

Thousands have died Premature Victims of Cod neglecting a Cold. Dr. Win. Hall's BALSAM forjhe LUNGS Will Cure Coughs, Colds and Consumption surer and quicker than any other remedy. It acts like magic.

For sale by all Druggists and Medicine Dealers everywhere. EEWABD For any case of Blind Bleeding, Jtrhingor Liberated Piles that Di Bixo'e Pilz Rzmzdy fails to cure. It is prepsred expres-ly to core the Piles, snd nothing elee. Sold by all Druggists. Price gl.

CANCERS l)r. Hebern ClaHiu's Infirmary (established 1373 Wabash Avenue, south Street. Chicsgo. 111., successfully treats Cancers, without knife or serious pain, in the shortest time imaginable. The Doctor will be at the White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, July 10th, and remain till Auguat 1st, 1872.

BELT'S PATRXT SnEET IBOlf ROOFING Cheapest and Rest Iron Roofing Made. For circulars, references, or other information, address W. S. BELT, Cincinnati, O. DUILDINGPELT (No Ta rused.y"ForoutMJ aide work and inside, instead of piaster.

Felt Carpetings, etc: 8end 2 stamps for circular and samples. C. J. FA Camden, N. TO per Month.

wanteds OOUU Address ERIE SEWING MACHINE CO Buffalo. N. or Chicago, 111, A GENTS make mors money at work for us than at anything else. Business light and permanent. Particulars G.

Fine Art Publishers 0Por TT PIANO PRICK, O- No Agents. Circulara free. RARE CHANCE FOR AGEHTS! AGENTS, we Will pay you $40 per week in cash if you will engage with asal once. Every thing furnished, and expenaea paid. Address F.

A. ELLS Charlotte, Micb. GREAT MEDICAL BOOK of useful knowledge to all. Sent free for two stamps. Boxafastc Jt Cincinnati, OhioJuly 2,1872..