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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13
INTERESTING CASES OF CRAAIP
CUf1IJC

Cholics are hI,yavs DISTRESSING sometimes fas
an article that has nroved in SO many instance.
smeccssful astDrs. Dresbach, Kuhn and pryor; t
Dyspeptic Cordial has done, certainly ought to i
be made public. r
The proprietor has no hesitation in saying ths,u
he never head of any thing acting so PROMPTS
in giving relief The following cases ar
amongst others confirming the statement. 4
Near Nottingham, Prince Georges C n
Maryland, July 4. 1874 u
MIR. C. IIEKsroxs :-SIR-One dav last week I
in my harvest field one OF my hands was seizet g
in violent manner, believed to be cramP choit =
and became convuIsed in his entire system-h:"u
hands, fingers, toes, &c, contracted and all ha
limbs distorted in an unnatural way. Eight msl =
were employed in rubbing his hands and legs-Se
using wIskey in the act-end bathing his la. s,
and temples with liquor. For two hours or moi'.
the process was continued without any abaeme, g
in the disease, the man during thetime screamF' Il
with agony, then sent boy TO Mr. j. T. He 20 =
lyday's about mile Oft to try ii anything cou'
be got there to afford relief. They sent me aboI
two sp0ons2uIs of your medicine, named DID, De-.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13
RICHARD pARKER.

AgE9:ASf3sE Ase BANrs
LII U. S. Armory at Harpers-Ferry, and will
in future devote himself exclusively TO his profess
sion.
He will attend the several Courts of jefferson,
Clarke, Frederick, Hampshire and Morgan.
Charleslown, Nav %, lS47-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

Alta celebration of the Fourth, in Indiana 90,
at which ladies were present, MIR. William Bar
presented the following, in compliment to one OF
the fair vsiters
wish were the china cup,
From which You drn!, your tea,
I'D know that every sup you'd take,
Would he Il kiss Ia sac.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

ErrEcrs OF the IlGH rNlcE-0F CORN Of M
TGIMoyy.-The following anecdote is related in u
Scotch journal, showing how the price OF meal
prevented couple buckling too -
A buxom country girl i'll Ayrshire ic't me
nocn wher, she had been at service, with the kind
determination of putting matrimonial period to
the doubts and signs of her staiwart swain; bu,
having the bump Of caution large, she read of high
markets ard sa geIy pondcred thereon, and uit-
mately she last wcc! arrived at the dwelling of :"
civic iunc,ionary, in whom she placed implicit re-
lance, and requested as a most particular favor
that he would give her his advice. The question
she put was, whether markets were likely 10 rise
or fail? "ior.' added she i'll whisper, "AIicl
and me intendit to gang tEegter at this time, but
/ cannot make my mind to t WI the meal Is
Sd. neck. AIicl. see. wad risk at Is; but
filth I'll no trv't ahon eightcen pence"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

YENHE undersigned hasthe pleasure to announce
Il to the public that he has for sale, a large as
sortment of
UTTFUL FURNITURE,
Such as Sofas, Bureaus; Tables, Chairs, Mattress
ses. Bedsteads, Looking Glasses. &c. all Of which
he will sell at very reduced prices. These arti-
cIes are manufactured in Alexandria, of the best
materials, and in the best manner, with the aid of
machinery, and under such favorable circumstan-
ces rs enables him TO assure the public that they
are better and handsomer, and will be sold cheap
err than any made in this quarter of the country.
Those who have been in the habit OF supplying
themselves from the Alexandria establishment,
are particularly invited to call and see the arti-
Giles now offered.
Call and examine before you purchase else
where.
UNDERTAKING ard Repairing of all
kinds of Furniture, attended to promptly.
JOHN r. ZIMMERMAN.
Harpers-Ferrv. April 80, lS47-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

BREADSTIFFS.
"OfallIh days since ] was born,
hate the days dealt in CoE&,
And long shalt lament The l.our,
Wien resolved to trade in FLOUR!
hnd what il more, I've 40 ease
Since buyiug up tile BEANS and PEAS!
Alas how wre'cled do feel
Nhencr I'm told the price Of MEAL
Oh had dealt in PoRE and LARD,
! would no, say the times were hard;
But curse upon all speculation,
Twill ruin NE, if not the Nation -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

This is the age of iron, iron steamboats,
iron colfins-iron tombsotnes; and now they are
actually making iron cradles at Pittsburg Inc
bovs rocked in them will doubtless be menOt iron
,,eruns .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

"Mother wants to know as how if you'll lend
her two sticks Of wood ?" &c Yes; there are
compile Of ogs-but you didn't return the last. -
..No-and won't take them 'ar without you spi!t
,o,D
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1iberr Dstrict, Frederiek Co.. IA, August 5. l8l6

liberty District. Frederick Co, Md, August 5, 1916
Mn. C. HERsroNs My infant baby for abou,
six weeks from its birth was much afflicted with
Cholic. The attacks were so often repeated, and
the snferings of the child so distressing, that as
parents our feelings were sensibly alive on tie
occasion We had tried many things but all
Dresbach, Kuhn and Pryor's Dyspeptic Cordial
The first dose gave relief in a few minutes, the
child from that period began recovering, and by
occasionally using the cordial was perfectly re-
Stored to health. SAMUEL URNER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13
DOCTOEe o. G.. MIX,

DOO 4 JIG % NH' 4HA-A9
CLATE OF WASHINGTON Cry, D. Co.
NF AVING permanently established himself in
III Charlestown, profers his services to the
public He can be found, either day or night. at
his office or at Carter's Hotel, unless profession
once one door from Mr.. j. H. Boards dwelling
house.
u Operations on the teeth performed by ap-
.pontment only
June 4, IS47-6m.
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STOVE WAREHOUSE.

No; 80 Light street. Baltimore MarylGnd. J.,
IA ring the ensuing fall, one of the largest and
most select stocks of Stoves that can be found in
this or any other city He invites those who want
Stoves to visit his establishment, where they can
select from great variety of every principle and
style, Just such as are suited to their wants. and
ct prices that will not be objected TO. Having in
the fall of last year sold a vast number in Jeer-
son and the adjacent counties, and being DESTROYS
OF extending them still further he is induced to
offer the following low scale Of prices. Persons
not visiting the city can order per letter. en-
closing the cash, and they may depend on having
No. ! Albany Cool. taking Is inch wood. with all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

PgErTr GooD-An Arkansas hero was lately
convicted of horsc stealing and when the sentence
had been passed on him, he took survey OF the
court room, and gave vent 20 his feelings in the
following manner =" Well, this IS the brlskes'
place | ever did see Travelled fifteen miles this
morning, stood an election, and unanimously voted
hy twelve men to be maintained at the public en-
paIIse ten years
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mrs. Dresbach, Kuhn d T'ryor's
DYSPEPTIC CORDIAL.
INTERESTING TO MOTHERS.

Nh C. HERsTONs "A child OF mine lev.
weeks s old was much afflicted with cholic and
main as infants frequently are-and consequently
Ps" 90. verv restless, we commenced the use a
vonr cordial, its effects were soon apparent in the
eosa and quiet which succeeded. The child soon
became yefy fleshy, and has continued TO grow
andy ever since, it is now past one year old
If attackedby cholic, which has not been for some
time. dose Of the cordial invariably gives relief
Yours, Respectfully,
JOHN MCCOLLUM.
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FURNITURE, FURNITURE.

WTM. .ABELL tenders his thanks to the citi-
w zens of Harpers-Ferry and vicinity for the
liberal patronage he has received since he has
opened his Furniture Room. He would inform
his friends, customers and the public generally,
that he has removed his stock of Furniture from
Mr.. John G. Wilson's to the lower room of the
Stone Building, three doors west of A. Holland
81 CO. S store, where he intends keeping on hand
an assortment of all descriptions, made in the
most workman-lke manner, which he is deter
mined to sell as lew as any can be, bonghi1 . g
Valley of Virginia. He would respectfully invite
persons in want of Furniture, to call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as he flatters himself the style
and quality cannot fail to please.
Any article sold by me, or my Agent, Mr.. A.
Holland, is warranted what it is represented to
be when sold.
Harpers- Ferry, April 3 1S47-tf.
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TafiOr&mg HV1Siness

Tailoring business
in the shop lately occupied by Mr.. KercheSal, q
Dufield's Depot, aga is prepared to execete gil
work entrusted 10 ;ojm in the nealest ana mGst
fashionable style, ;9ia experience inthe 5usines
add tlle arrangements made to receive regularly
the reports Of The sS2tea style of dress, e1ablss
him I'd assure his customers that garments W3iI
he cut and made to order, andin strict conE2rmiEy
with the prevailing fashions and taste OF tie dag
While he Eaters, Himself with The belief tltat
his work in taste end fashion wili be sqaal 3''
tba, done in any a.: the cities; he also feels 81
snped tilathe il are5sged to cut and make aPtEle
garments to please she fancy of those wg'osdot{et
He hopes BY sisi*t attention to business and a
DISCRIMINATION to lask in no effort on his Fart 80
his customers TO receive liberal fHare 20;
P P..hI;c "a yor CHRISTOPHER THOMAS.
Duffcld's Dep5t, June Is. Is47--sm
n. b. The Sllt;l, at Hailtown will still be car
r;ed nm ,;uder tDS =, Pcrintendence- y
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4 PHIF.LIPs az CO.,

MB23aA H9 gA8A9A3,
S. w. Corner Of Baltimore and Charles streets,
ETAVE constantly on hand an extensive as
q q sortment offs erior Ready-made Clothing;
Gentlemen in want Of fashionable Garments will
find at this Establishment one 1.-THE best supplies
in the city, at the lowest prices for cash
is Garments made to order in the most fash
ionable style, and warranted to please
ONE PRICE ONLY.
Their facilities for purchasing and manufactur-
ing their goods are very advantageous. having one
of the firm residing East, which enables them to
have early and constant supplies Of all Seasonal
BE AND FASHIONABLE GooDs.
With the arrangements they have made, and
their long experience in the business. they can
with confidence assure the public that they are
Baltimore, July rs, 1S47-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

al say, Jenny, lend me your newspaper. I
can't do it, you wouldn't lend me your new cost
,'ofber day, YOU Know Nonsense, that's auo-
Their thing; only want to read it 10 the ladies'
Can come it, Jerry, only wanted to wear year
coat to see the ladies. ''--Erehonge Paper
Rather strange We never heard of news
paper subscriber who had not a good coat, or a
s,esvspnPer Borrower who had soul enough 10 o4y
ono
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

Mooney TO BE SAVED. The proprietors
I'VE of this preparation say without any hesita-
ton, that it is the best article in USE It will not
only keep harness bright aud soft but will restore
old harness that has been taken peor care of tax
ing ofthe crust, and making it perfectly soft and
at least so per cent. Its an article that comes
cheap, and is worth its weight silver.
Sold ,oholeSdle by CoMsTocK & Co, 81 Corr
land street, Neto York, and by
]. H. BEARD & Co, Charleston.
A. NJ. CRIDLER, Harpers-FsrTy'.
jan II, 1876.
NJ AILs-8O kegs just received and for sale
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

"THE OUR MODEST AND REToRT CouR-
TEoUs. We cut the following short but -bil";'nt
colloouy between au inebriate and rumseIier:
Landlord: If you had avoided rum. your ca r
ly habits ofindustry and intellectual abilities would
have placed you in station, and you would now
ride in your OWL carriage.
Inebriate-.' And ii yea. ladneyer sold rum for
me to buy, YOU would have Ieen.my driver"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

WHY are girls bathing like pleasant summer
drink because they are laSses in water.
Boston Pos.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

T,HpuGnrs.-A man would do well TO carry a
peucilin l.is pocket, and write down the thoughts
az the moment Those that come unsought tor
arecommoaly the most profitable and should be
secured, because theys seldom return Lord Bdso's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

Pouch OF THE SunLinE.-Thc tieecy clouds
nj the lnorniis. were now touched with pa
lures richest vermiltiou the sun was just lifting
his radiant head above the stately trees o! the
forest; Tie feathered Handles Ofnature sang forth
t6eir sweetest carols; aud the universe had Dor
rowed the robes OF May, when Sylvia, more beau
tifuI than Diana-I5aAkcd ont I" feed The ch'essilS
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HATS AND CAPS

FOR THE PRESENT SEASON.
TUST received fine assortment of Hair Cloth
~ and Straw CAPS for children.
Also in store and constantly finishing, IN
HATS Of every variety, suitable for summereSSa
wear. would call the attention of my friends
and the public to new mode of trimming adopt
ed by me, to prevent the perspiraton coming thro'
the Hat J. L. MCPHAlL,
Baltimore. June Is. 1877. 1872 Bali. ST.
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CosUNpxuM-Why is non.sPecie paying bank
pofe. like the Christians faith D'yegi Il 1P!
Because il Is the Substance of things hoped FIR,
and4he e6fdence dfthinga mi seem.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

Married folks with large families are prlctica,.
Milierites, as they are often disturbed by the md
,-;yby ,.y4I
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

He that loosely promises, as fit was light
matter and of slender consequences and IS negil-
gent of performing what he has promised. over
n,,t .rreat dificultv. if at all. be removed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1847-08-13

Ma, what is reYeuge?'' :. it is when your
daddy scolds me, and hit him with the broom
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CURIsTOnwER THOMAS,

FASHIONABLE Tailor & HABIT MAKER,
YHVIIE subscriber +vould respectfully inioSm tie
public that he carries On the
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"A woman destitute Of morals wilt be more afro
ciotls ia Ter vices than man. Devils were made
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BREADS'F!F FS.

The following hit has been circulated in New
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Chair.Making and Painting
FURNITURE DEPO,
At Harpcrs-Fcrry.

TENHE undersigned hasthe pleasure to announce
Il to the public that he has for sale, large as
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wanted to get into power not TO help the slave but to
help themselves 20 tentythree millions m corporations
and to all the offices.
Hence these men are coming out all the State
nouncing their association with the allies, and coming
back to their first love, the genuine Levi Woodbury. de-
mocracy
been met and repused everywhere. Pierce, Treadwel
Wells Aver, Peasee, Prescott Jenness, Low, Hill and
other gallant and true men, have been through the State
repng the sSphsies ana a. exposing sa the moral treason
To Portsmouth we look with deep interest," for heE
seven representatives may determine the whole issue
and if they should be lost by few democrats throwing
away their votes, il would be public calamity theiI
whole lives could never retrieve.
A fine spirit prevails at Portsmouth. On Friday even
ing jefferson Hall was than filled to hear an address
from b. +. Halle, OF Boston. When he described the
fruits of the alliance of democrats with wings and abo
tonissin the monopoly legislation OF the last session.
in the denial of the people of the right to amend or re
peal ncorporahons-in the transfer OF the great waiei
power of the State to the Lowell capltastsin the IN
sulting to take from the people the choice OF
their town meeting moderaiorsand especially the das,
tardly proposition made in the Senate OF the United
States, by New Hampshire senator Chosen by that mot
ley party to icidrdp oar troops from DieT,c0 scene
he had himself wnessedthe exhoration he then gave
10 the people of the Granite State to redeem the land OF
STARK from foul stigma, was responded 10 by the
whole mass IN spirit that seemed to INSURE past all con-
tngency glorious triumph of the democracy there to-
morrow Richard Jenness, esq, presided at this meet
ing.
On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Halett also addressed a
spirited meeting of the substantial farmers of Greenland
at which Mr. f. T. Pickering presided. The zeal and
interest evinced by this assembage gave clear indication
that they will redeem the they fell into last year OF
sending pretended Independent democrat to the legisa
ture who became tool in the hands of the corpora
ton wings
We have now but last word to say to every New
Hampshire democrat who may be this side OF the line
from the hands Of Meiean federass and disnion abo-
iitionists!
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We lay before readers the following letter. which,
we confess, we consider apocrypha From the
thentic accounts we have to-day from the neigh
borhood of Salto regard this account of engage
ment premature:
From the New Orleans Bee, March 2
Latest from the Army-Important II True!
We received, at too late an hour for insertion in our
paper this morning lengthy letter from attentive
correspondent at Tampco which will appear o-morrow.
For the following letter indebted TO the polite
ness of the editors of the Delta. The it contains
is of the utmost importance, ii true:
SCAMP WATSON, Feb II, clock, p m.
'sEDIToRs DELTA: After closing mine of this morning,
proceeded to the encampment, and had not dismounted
from my horse before was asked by thousand persons
whether had the particulars OF the fight between Gen
Taylor and Gen Santa Anna, at Monterey. did not
know what make of for while but at last succeeded
obtaining enough items TO show that Gen Taylor had
again met the enemy. As | heard this, re-
paired to the quarters of Gen. Twggs and he stated to
me- that three Mexicans had arrived this morning from
Vittora who had said that the forces OF the Americans
terey and given fight to the Mexcans under Santa Anna
The conflict is said to have been long and severe and
the loss great both sides, but, say the Mexicans,
Santa Anna ultimately gave way, having sustained a
heavy loss in killed and woundedamong the latter was
General Arista. At this moment | have little time for
ure OF the enemy from San Luis de Potos have been
expecting to hear the news OF battle. To encounter
General Taylor, Santa Anna would wish five times his
number of men, and knowing that feared for the issue
of the battle, and must confess to you, that believe
fully that battle has been fought than do OF the
reported result.
" If the rumor is true, as reported, (and why should
the Mexcans say against themseves,) you will have
sCHAPPARAL.
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Each cable to be of one hundred and fifty athoms ALI
OF the said iron must be entirely of American manuac
ure, of the best quality free from anixe OF foreign
i must be hammered from blooms into rough bars That
inch in thickness then again cut piled and rolled the
quired sizes, and the equed lengths That portion
Wrought The and Shapes which viii
be furnished to the contractor The whole must be dev
cred in straight lengths free from all flaws ragged ends or
edges other defects subject such proofs and
the bureau may direct, and be in all respects the entire
satisfaction OF the commandant of the said yard
chief OF the bureau, it will be receved will any
be subjected TO test and proof unless satisfactory evidence
manufactured as herein required.
The quantity for one-hird Of all the different sized cables
must be delivered before the fifteenth day OF August
next for another third OF all said cables before the
of DECEMBER and the remainder before the
iron embraced in each Of the said times Of delivery
Persons DESTROYS Of offering to furnish the said iron, or
to enable them make their ofers) referred the
mandant or commanding officer ofthe navyyard Washing
To those whose offers may be accepted parcu-
Tar schedules drawings. and modas descriptive Of the
ca parts and portions of each kind OF iron required will be
Bonds, with two approved suretes win be required in
in additon Of the amount Of ali bills will be retained as
collateral security for the faithful performance Of the
tracts which will only be paid their satisfactory compile
ton Ninety per centum of all deliveries will be paid on
bills properly authenticated, in duplicate, according the
presentation to the navy agent The offers must state at
what agency the contractor may desire payment to be
made. u faF sf4 N
In Of failure the part of the frns
and deliver the aforesaid iron of the quality and the
times specified above, the officers agents at the navy
yard shall be author lied to purchase such quantities may
be necessary to supply the deciences and any Of
cost over the price agreed to be paid by the contract shall
be charged TO and paid by the contractor
Every offer must be panied by written guarantee,
signed by responsible persons, the effect that
he they undertake that the bidder bidders WILL ifhis
their bid be accepted. into obligation within five
days after receipt of notice, with good and sufficient
ties, to furnish the iron proposed and proposal will
be considered unless accompanied by such guaranty.
To be published twice week for four weeks in the fol.
lowing papers, Wis Union and National Inegencer, at
Washington d. c.; Hartford Times Hartford, Connecticut;
Journal of Commerce and Evening Post, New York Penn
sylvanian and Keystone, Philadelphia; Morning Post Pitts
burgh, Pennsylvania Union, HARRISBURG Pennsylvania
sun Baltimore Maryland Enquirer, Richmond, Virginia.
and the Unon Nashville, Tennessee.
March 10-2aw4w
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Half Sections mud Vacant Land ot
occupy I'm the West of Texas,

ID ARE CHANCE GRATIS.--The absence of n number O,
settlers allows to offer during the year 1917 acres
of the best land 10 families, and 100 single men In
the colony OF Castro whose prosperity is well ascetaned
Casovle contains now 600 inhabitants. The village
Of Qnih nine miles from Castrovlle, numbers 50 families
The Vandenberg, five miles further the road to Mexico
90 families. Similar establishments successfully in
progress ON the vast circuit of the grant by the gov
ernment of Texas to the subscriber
Address for references TO HENRY CASTRO, Director
General and Fondator of the Colony, Castrovile Texas
March 4-2am6ms MAT intel I