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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03
BLACKwooD's LADY'S MAGAZINE,

BLACKWOOD'S LADY'S MAGAZINE, +
AND GAZETTE OF THE FAsHIoSABLE WoLD.-FoR
Town AND COUNTRY.
Deroted to Belles-Lettres, Music, Fine Arts,
Fashions, dc,
The well known celebrity in Europe and this
Country of Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, has
induced the subscriber to commence the republic
cation of this fashionable London Monthly.
1t is a matter of surprise that the Re-publica-
ton of this Work was not commenced some years
since. On looking over some ofthe late numbers,
we find them filled with Stories and Poetry, and
Narratives the most of which fall but little behind
those published in the Edinburgh Work and many
surpass even the emanations from the Giant intel
ects of the contributors 10 the great Northern Ma
gazine. The best writers of the day contribute to
its pages
1t has now been published seventeen years IN
London, and has circulation exceeding 7OOOO
copies through England, Scotland, and the conti-
nent of Europe 1t is translated into several of
the continental languages-it being the only IN
stance of an English Magazine receiving that
compliment.
The publication will commence in October next,
and will be continued monthly.
The publication price Of The G6ore toork, an Lon
don is sir Dollars.
THE LONDON WORLD OF FASHION.
AND CONTINENTAL FEU1LLEToNs.
A Monthly Publication Of The Courts Of London
and Paris ;-Dedicated 10 High Life, Fashion
abLes, Fashions, Polite Literature, Fine ArtS.
The Operas, Theatres, dc,
Edited by several Literary and Fashionable
Characters.
In the above two works will be found all the
Gossipof London, Paris, and the principal Cities
of the continent of Europe. Royal Gossip-De-
scription of the Queens Drawing Room Parties,
with accurate accounts of the dresses of the La
dies of acknowledgements Fetes-Description OF
every New Opera, with criticisms on the same
Tales by the best English Authors, Poetry, New
Music-Her NIaiesty's visit to different Nobemen
Description of New Paintings, and the Artists
Varieties, &c.
The Publication price of die a1ope Work, in Lon
don, is Sic Dollars.
Terms of Godey's Monthly Magazine, 81 az
year, in Advance.
All orders must be addressed, post paid to
l.. y. Cooley,
lol Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
June IL, 1916.
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Observation-Disclosures, Hoe to ges a 1ohole i$'St Of
Clothes into a Janh Bouis-Every time yon feel
like taking HORN" drop the price of a" npFer
into the bottle and drink glass Of pure cold wa
ter Repeat this until the bottle IS full Their break
it and carry the contents to good taller, and
within the space of week, you will find yourself
cncased in a new suit of clothes, without any trou-
bic or expense to Yourself The same can be
done with hats, boots, &c. We have known
cart load of wool ard barrel of Hour TO be trans
rnouri6ed in similar manner.
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mWooDLAwN,, FOR SALE.

rg1HE undersigned wishing to dispose OF Their l,
farm. ION which they now reside, near Al Dui :
fields Depot. six miles west OF HarPers-t eTry0
offer ii at private SALE a rare opportunity Is mere
presented to those DESTROYS OF investing tneir
money in lands. The farm contains
A little upwards of goo Acres
and is in every point of view equal to any in the
Valley of Virginia. A detailed description Is Is
deemed unnecessary. Suffice it to say. bargain
viii he river and the terms will be liberal. I'M
mediate possession can be had by the purchaser,
if desired. Apply to the undersigned on the pre-
misses, or by letter addressed to
]. NJ MANNING,
Duffeld's Depot, jefferson Co., Va
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NOTICE.

HT AVING purchased the entire interest of Mr..
Il d James Mcdaniel in the concern of ]. Nc
Daniel 81 Co, together with the beches, lasts,
and other tools belonging TO him, the business of
manufacturing BOOTS AND SHOES in all its
branches, will hereafter be conducted ct the stand
recently occupied by the firm, in my name, and on
my own account. Mr.. Mcdaniel beingappointed
my Agent in carrying on said business, win give
to it. as heretofore, his well known skill and indus
try, so that our old customers shalib be acconmo-
dated hereafter with the same promptness and
fidelity as heretofore.
SAMUEL RIDENOUR.
May 8, Qst) 1916.
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6Eakles9o.yal sEOIar HEOIlse.''

YEHIIE undersigned tenders his warmest thanks
il to his friends and the public, for the encour-
apement extended to him in his business at time
when ill health aud adverse fortune had sunk him
into desponhency. Being now restored, he means
to continueihis eXertions withrenewed energy, and
is about to have his establishment supplied with
the best quality 81 articles in his line. He has
Eow on hand,
Pickled Oysters, Spicea do, Scotch Herring;
Best Baltimore and Philadelphia Ale; Scotch
Ale; BroIE3t StCa3; Nelcark Cider; Small Beer
and Cakes;
Bgsi Segrrs, a5la Prime Che,oing Tobacco.
His room is on (he corner, adjoining E. M. Ais
outfits former stose room where he will be happy
to accommodate sgiters at all reasonable hours
GEO. B. MONROE.
Cbarlestdwn, May !, 1916.
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no nav old Customers.

CIRCUMSTANCES beyond my control hav-
" ing compelled me to adopt a new arrange
ment for making living, as shown by the above
notice. respectfully make known to my old Gus
toners, that SO far as they are concerned they
shall lose nothing by the new arrangement, in be-
ing served promptly and faithfully, and upon the
most accommodating terms.
My compensation as agent, depending upon the
success of the business, respectfully solicit from
the public, the same generous patronage hereto
JAMES MCDANIEL,
May 8, (lst) 1916. Agent.
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Articles for Coach-NEakers.

A N assortment of handsome Coach Laees, GaJ
IN mask, RGttinett. Patent Leather, Patent &C
rass, Indian Ru66er Cloth. Drab Cloths, m
Leather, Lt.mps, Bands, 1foSs, Elliptic Spri-s,l,
Turned A.rlsS, 1EalLea6le Iron Castings, Oh c.
Carpets, Bo,cs, Bent Fello,os, and a very super
article of
C0PAL VARNlSH AND LEATHER VARNIS't
With great variety of other Goods in b, =.
branches of business ell of which will be ): "a
on pleasing terms.
GJDealers from the country are invited to O :, :,
and examine his Stock.
Orders promptly attended to. =,
All kinds of PLATING done at the short ~
notice. =;
Baltimore. Oct. II, 1s45-tf. VI
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Wo the Ladies.

FUVTIE Subscribe still continues to, mannfac-
E t;lre, ut his shop in No. 8, MIller,s Row,
every description :of LADIES' SHOES. ifis
whole attention has been devoted to this branch OF
the business, and he feels confident that his work
cannot be surpassed by any other establishment
in the county. Ghildren's Shoes will also be
made at the tsfortes. notice. He has now on hand
a large and well selected stock of Morocco, Kid
and other materials, expressly suited for Ladies
and ChiIdren's Slices. and he solicits call from
all who are su want
He will also keep on hand very general as
sortment off Shoes, among others, a good article
of Ladies Shoes far rs cents per pair.
His terms are losg, indeed lower than the same
qualityofwbrk can be purchased for in the county
LORAIN MORSE.
+ S,l,..l....t,.r & rsril 81 1910
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mexico used Up, i'm Good Time

VNIIILST all eyes are directed towards the
w Seat of War, with the greatest anxiety,
hourly expecting to hear of another glorious ssi-
llinph of the American tlinis, Y rIosIAs RAwLISs
would respeeasulIy invite the attention of all per-
cons IN lcant of Time, to his new and splendid
stock of cheap Brass Clocks. If you want
Good Tine, you had better call and try them.
JUNE 10. 1886
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nor blight can fade it. Like thePerfume which
the dread flower sends FORTH it is aweet when all
the gay sunshine has departed; when all its
bloom has passed, il has the fragrance of memory
lit is The last lingering beam siat gTows long
after sun and stars have set-a Refuge from the
tempestuous and bereaving stornief life.
Looking the tiger steadily in tlssTeye viii cause
him TO quail before you. So dilaauities steadily
vanish. ~
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RECEIPTS TO MAKE TATrL.R.-TakcoJ the
vine called Runabout, andth root. Nimble Tongue
of each six handfuls, fifteen ounces of Ambition
the same quantity of Nonsense, sbruise them TO-
gether in a mortar of MsappreFs;nsion, boil them
over the fire of Wild Surmises;till you sec the
scum Of FaIsehood rising on .the top--stFan
the pocket of Malignity, and stFp it up with the
cork of Envy. Suck glass through the gail of
Malevolence, and you will be prepared to speak
all manner of evil, hatred MALICE and all unchari-
tableness.
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All We who want Carriages, pre-
pare to Purchase Now!

TT HAVE on hand large supply of CARRIA-
Ill GEES, of the latest and most approved patterns
--Coaches, Chariotees, for or 6persons, Double
Rockaways and Single Rockaways, Phetons,
sell very low for Cash, or on a credit of six or
twelve months, to suit purchasers. These Car
riages are finished in the best manner, and of
the best materials. Some of them are upon the
Palmers Patent Axle, which prevents the posi-
bility. of the wheels '' rafting"
All work warranted, and repairing done at the
shortest notice. w. }. HAWKS
Charestown, April 8, 1876.
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n HAVE Just fixed up, in the best manner, my
d establis hment IN Charlestown, Tor the manu-
facture of CANDIES, and will furnish Country
Dealers on The most favorable terms. will war
rant all art cles manufactured by me, to be equal
in every pafticulars to that of the best City esab
lishments. Orders of any size will be hlled at the
shortest notice, and on terms that cannot ial to be
advantageous to Dealers in this section OF Virgin
ia. JOHN L. BLESSING.
Nav Ii 1876
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Charlestown, ASH "a. 1876.
Gail. EsrEce, and Rny.

EHAyE lust returned from Baltimore, and am
Il now opening ats the Store Room recently oc-
cupied by d. NJ. Aisquith, one of the cheapest,
most fashionable. snd altogether most desirable
stock OF
CLOTHS, C,ssiI.leres, vestings, &C.,
chat it has over been my pleasure to offer to the
citizens of Charlest9wn. Among my assortment,
every gentleiman 5f5sy ind something to suit his
caste, and when they are assured that Cloths, sc.
will be offered lotcsS than they can be bought for
1t any other establishment in the town, call at
least may be reasonably anticipated.
Clothing Of every. description will be made up
at the shortest notice the most fashionable style,
and on the most reasonable terms.
May 8, 1916. JAMES CLOTHIER.
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Hay,s Ltnarnent Tor tIle piles.

DILES effectually cured by this certain RENE
Il dy. The sale of this article is steadily in
creasing, notwithstanding the many counterfeits
got up in imitation of it. Persons troubled with
this distressing complaint declare that they would
not be without this preparation in their houses for
the price often boxes. The public viii recollect,
that this is the only remedy offered them that is in
reality of any value whatever. In places where
it is known every family has it IN their house.
price.
Sold ,o1olesa1e By Con,stock t Co., 81 Cortland
street, Ne,o York, and by
II. BEARD & Co, Charlesto,0n.
A NJ. CRIDLER, Harpers-Ferry.
Ian 20 1886
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Casll for NegrOes.

YEYHE subscriber is anxious to purchase large
Il number of Negroes, of both sexes, sound and
likely. Persons having Negroes tc dispose of,
will find it to their interest to give him call be-
fore selling, as he will pay the reryhighest cash
prices.
He can be seen at the Berkeley Courts, at Mar
tinsburg. on the second Monday, and 1t Berryville
on the fourth Monday in each month, and usual
" at his residence in Charlestown.
All letters addressed to him WILDE promptly
attended to. WILLIAM CROW
Charlestown, Dec. g. 1915.
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Oil of Tannil for EeatIler.

NEO NEY TO BE SAVEDl The proprietors
I'VE of this preparation say without any hesita-
tion that it is the best article in use. 1t will not
only keep harness bright and soft, but will restore
old harness that has been taken poor care Of tax
ing off the crust and making it perfectly soft and
plable. 1t adds to the wear of harness or leather
at least so per cent. 1t is an article that comes
cheap, and is worth its weight in silver.
Sold 1oholesale by CoMsTocK & Co., 81 Cort-
land street, Neto York, and 6y
J. II. BEARD g. Co, Charlesto,en,
A. NJ. CRIDLER, Harpers-Ferrv.
Jan. II, 1916.
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ThonsOmfaln medicines.

a NJ. CRIDLER, is the regularly appointed
IA. Agent of Jefferson county, for the sale of
THOMPSONIAN N MEDICINES He will
keep constantly on hand general supply of all
the Medicines belonging to the Thomsonian prac-
tee, which are neatly put up with printed direc-
tons, convenient for retail and family use. Pam
phlets, describing the nature and components of
he various Medicines, may be had at my Drug
Store, Harpers-F Ferry, or either of the Printing
Offices, Charlestown. A. NJ. CRIDLER.
Harpers-Ferry May Is, 1876.
g AND'S and Cookies Sarsaparilla-for sale by
~ Nav TX I H REARn
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"Is that the tune the old COW died off" said
an Englishman, nettled the industry with which
Il New Highlander whistled Yankee Doodle.
''No, beef" replied JonathanSs that ares the
tune old Bull died of u
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EEeyy's EfnaEment Tor IkheI aniatIsIll.
A LII. Rheumatic persons have vey good rea-
"A. son for rejoicing, that they can dtain an ar
ticle that will set ali rheumatic Complaints at de-
fance. We wonder that people will suffer mo-
ment with this distressing and excrulatng pain
when they can find certain cure in tbs prepara-
ton The certificates that the projectors have,
would astonish the most incredulous Patients
who have been laid up for years, andwho never
expected AGAIN to be about, in health or without
clutches. have been almost miraculqlsly raised
from their bed ofpain and restored to teir friends
sound in their limbs and entirely FREE from pain
ofany kind This is no fiction, but fat and thou
sands who have used it can testify b its useful
ness. Beware of counterfeits.
Sold aelo1esaze By ComsrocK & Co., q Cortland
street, Nelo York, and by
u. II. BEARD g. Co., Ch4lesto,un,
A. NJ. CRIDLER, Harpss-Fery.
I'm II 1916 az
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An Irishhtan; who was lately i8prieved, as he
stated the night before his execution, and who
wished TO get rid of his wife, wrsta to her fol-
lows:-'1I was yesterday hangt9, and died like
a hero; do as did. and bear it lie man.
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TINORTY of the BEAUTIFUL ENGRAv1NGs, used
u in the Lady's Book, will be sent to any person
on receipt of One Dollar. They are all from Steel
Plates, and are handsome addition to a Scrap
Book. Address, l.. A. Cooley,
Publishers Hall, Philadelphia.
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sADDLERY HARDWARE.
ALLEN PAINE,
No. 80 Baltimore 5

No. 80 Baltimore street, Baltimore,
Ii AS OF hand large and very general ,
II sortment of
Plated Steel, Brass and Jdpdnned Saddlsry
Coach and Harness FUrniture-both of hisIo,,
manufacture and English Ware, imported
himself.
Also, Saddle Trees, Hog Skins, Buekskiin,
Buff and Scarlet Cloth Saddles, Three. G.
SIX, dc. &c.
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CHARLES c. REINHARDT : -
MASUrAcTURERs OF
SURGICAL AND DENTAL INs7p,Inr,,-.
No. s, Light ST., BaJ,;s,. a'0i'iGNlS

FENo. their friends inthe VALLEY osv
Il wouldsay that theymay SIN 81 selrginia, the
old stand ready to furnish them =, .S at the
notice, with any article in their line N'e shoTes
For the sale of their very celebrate,
Glass Pad Trusses, (Which wa. .. alien
on the oath September, 1874 in the V5,pp.4'e patents
ties Virginia, they have appointed Mr. JGS SSln
BEARD, Charlestown, as Agent. 1t is an
by all scientific men, who have given thesa T
es trial, that nothing yet invented approrir, nus
to them in point of utility. e'''ii's-
G5Mr. Beard will forward orders for anv -,
Gle in our line. A catalogue may be found a, 1.
Store, enumeratng the greatvariety ofInstrun....=
manufactured attheir establishment, and thep,i.,
OF the same. C. C. REINHARDT & N
Baltimore, December %, lS45-6m.
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The s;ehior Partner in the above Gard would
say to his'ffieldg and to the public generally, that
he has agfin resumed, with renewed zeal, the
practice Of his profession which the duties OF pub
to neglect! T5 all, then, who would entrust their
business tb:his charge. he deems it only necessa-
ry for hint 10 say, that he is again prepared, as
heretofore! with all his energy, to do battle IN
their cause, and TO protect, with all his ability, the
rights and interests of his clients He can gener-
ally be fplipd, When not elsewhere professionally
engaged, DIT his. office in Charlestown.
Anrnst % ISA5-tf.
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Pretty FAR 6oNE.-During j: heavy fall of
rain, fellow who had taken ;ydrop too much,
happened to deposit himself undssEneath weter
spout. He thus Giving alone in a.s glory" ever
and anon exclaimed. not dg7p more ganSle-
tnen-not drop more.'
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New CnIicOes, &c.

EUST received. new assortment OF handsO-
81 Calicoes, some very pretty and low price
Handsome Zephyr Shawls;
An assortment of low priced Jeans and Col.
AIDES for Pants;
Jaconet and Swiss Cravats, new style, handsoz
Buck Gloves, for harvest;
Ribbed. Isle. Thread, and Prince Aibo'i c'i'
Fine and low priced Fans, &c.
All of which will be sold very low for cash
to good punctual customers on short credit.
F. DUNNINGT0N-
Walper's 4 Roads, June II, 1876
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Sodss Fountain.

SONS9 n OWMOsatA'
IT HAVE gut in operation my Soda Fountain,
u and invite calS from the ladies and gentle
men Of the townSand country. ] am supplied
with Syrups of alls;sinds. and am therefore pre-
Jared to suitthe tastes of all.
April "A, ]. II. BEARD.
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GOLDEN MORTAL

E,REEMAN's Indian Specific, for cong. u
II colds. &c. II
LYONS horse Liniment, infallible; ~
Houck's preventive for cholera; o o
Do. Panacea, do. Vegetable Liniment t,S
the cure of Rheumatism, Gout, Palsy, RingwOr.;s
Itch, Tumors, and all diseases of the Skin; ~
Chemical Powder for polishing silver plate, 4,
a great variety of other valuable and highya
dorsed Chemical and Vegetable preparations,
numerous to mention within the limits of anc- r
binary advertisement. :,
When our friends are in need of remedy, En-
them call at the sign of the Golden Mortar H.
pers-Ferry. A. Nj. CRlDLER
June 5, 1916.
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lew Goods.

-s lew Goods.
ESyHE subscriber has just returned from the
IL Eastern markets with new and well select
ed Stock of Goods, in his line, which: he offers
to the public 20 per cent cheaper than before
sold here C,iG, STEWART.
June b. 1916.
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Iron! Irom!!

IT HAVE now on hand large assortment of Bar
Il and Plough Irons, Horseshoe Bars, small
round and SQUARE Bars, Band and Scollop Iron,
Nail Rods, &c. Also,
CASTING S-Such as Wagon Boxes, Mould
Boards, Pots, Kettles, Ovens Skillets, Mortars,
Griddles. Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Extra Oven
and Skillet Lids assorted sizes. All of which |
will sell low on short credit, or give great bar
gains for the cash. THOS. RAWIiNs.
May 10, 1876.
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From the Baltimore Republican
a LETTER FROM A MILITARY FUNS2s
TI0NARYt
no orders, as yet, are received,
OF the army 10 take the cSsnmand;
But in order 10 conquer gsltace,
hold myself always =" onaand
There is much other business 10 do,
And many arrangements III make
Which occupies quite all my time,
For vast are the issues atsstake.
Volunteers ara to come frou.. the States
I'm dividing the " horse fran the foot;'
The routes are 10 be all eIpitEd
And ''DEFoTs" established, to boot.
And then e explicitly stat:.
Though a FIRE FROM THE FRONT DON : TEAR
The peril mean TO avoid
Which results FROM FIRE IS THE REAR.
a CORPS of a, least thirty thousand
OfEoldiers, horse, foot and dragons,
Can't be ready until in September,
And perhaps IL will not bes.o soon.
Tho Mexicans are in tho " saddle
What " utility then can there be
In forcing Z" our foot mucfiahead Of The horse,
The reason / cannot well bee,
The " foregoing suggestions'i:of Tninde
:" L have deem'd it, my duly to slate;
To the President humbly present Them,
And biz wishes and orders await.
P. S.-Your letter to me waS received
At six in the afternoon;
A plate ofsoup is before me,
But answer you'll have Sery soon.:
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a TRUTH-Laziness grows OF people it be-
gins in cobwebs and ends in ohafrls. The more
business man has, the more he Is able to accom-
plish for he learns to economic his time.
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Glle Gnn1olist.

BABIES IN CHUacH.-The e(tor of the Pitts
burg Chronicle, for aught we know bachelor,
thus discourses of the Improperly of taking ba-
bes 20 church:
"Babies are fine things in siheir places--Wc
like them at home in their nurspry, the only pro-
per place for that class of juyet;es coming under
the denomination of babies. Bat in church, ba-
bies are nuisances Now cro5ping, nov crying
constantly keeping up some noise or other they
distract the attention of the audience, and disturb
the nerves ofthe speaker. Gingerbread will some
times keep them quiet, but not ofSan Babies ney-
er sleep in charch-not they. 4hey are as wide
awake as weasels, by no meaas as still. Some
fond mothers take their babesto church. for the
purpose of showing them. The is bad policy
Nobody except the doating pareaits, ever sees any
beauty in babies at church. Wenever saw ababy
yet, however smart at home, that did credit to it
self in public assembly. 1t would be sure 10 do
something to make every body l4le it before meet
ing was half over Mothers, therefore, who wish
TO preserve the characters Of their babies for be-
ing well behaved and quiet babies should never
take them to church or in a stage coach. y
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A CARD.

VIM. LBCSs & BENZ. F. WASHINGTON
LIZ Avf5G associated themselves in the Prac-
HE tied of ssle Law, will attend the Superior
and Inferior Gaurts of Jefferson, Berkeley, Frede-
rick, and CLARKE.
Office the same as heretofore occupied by Lucas
& Bedin@er.
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An Oath from womans lips is unnatural and
Incredible One would as soon: expect a bullet
from a rosebud.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1846-07-03

Passions are the gales OF life, ttnd it is our part
to take care that they do not rise into tempest.