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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
A MornER,s love AND GRAVE

E"
The editor of the Racine fViseOnsiol Wing
rI,.cs The oI,owin distressing aceidenlo On laIs
trip OF the steamboat Louisiana
"A German by the pane Of William Sioits,
with his wife ana three or tunr children, came a
boa,d u, Erie, Pennsyivanta, aud took passage
for MiIwaukie. On The afternoon of Monday;
while :he boat was taking IN eosl az China 90
The =. Clair. one of Slouis children, a bog TIRED
veans of aoe. fell from the gang Plank into tie
river. Tie mother Witnessed the accident, ind
without toteihoaght. rushed to the eaPgsay. and
With another ehtid elasPed TO her breast, jnmeed
in to rescue her boy. She sank aimest imfhei
diateIy, aud although the dock within Sew feet
of where she wedE down vas. eoveredAEith men.
she was NOT pol out for some tweDy minutess-
Every efEHt was nade 10 Tespsciiate her, but
swiihout success. T6e R~pelnshand was almost
frantic with grief, aud his heagt-rending eries
caused a tear to dampen many n cheek lie lett
the boat with his children to pay the last sad tri-
butte of respect 10 his poor wife's remains"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
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pIATGnNAL AFFECTION.

Ncn talk ~ TIC silver cord uf tricndsi,ip-oftIe
sitkcnsl les Which, bind Young lovers 'ugc1hcr-nf
the sn.r ni!i;.tinn al husband ard wife, as il il
were Gu,abirlaS %ahamant. aud as pure rs the love
nf angels. 1imt "A hasty word. a thomghtIcss aC-
tim. ar 81 slight neglect, some Inconsistency. ar a
IIitiiu,E favor dcnrd, may smnder tie SECOND and
even ivc lasi may br destroyed. for the greenwood
ninlsrrr may find some cm'ranrr, and blight the
iairczi flowers OF this sweet earthly paradise
En, there * n love which neglect cannot weak
cm-wlIch tGinrv cauno' dcsir"y-and which l"al-
nm$v cannot cxtinguish II is the puie, tie holy,
tl,e enduring love of a mother! 1t is as gentle as
the h7cze q evening. firm as the oak, AMI ccas-
cS univ when lIfc's last CLEAN goes out in death.
Daring all the vicissitulcs OF this changing
world, in sickness or sorrow-in lie or in death
in Lflih"nd's hHlcvUn days-in yU"Il's IN
tron6tpd l"ur'' or in ,nauh"Oi's vigorous prime
lI.c mihlCr ri'ngs with the same unw"arIrd alice
ton IL, her child. Ii is the same amid tho SHOWS
and ttoslS 0!:Slhcria. tho temperate and JOYOUS re-
oinn~ of our own fair land. aud among the arid
sautEl nE Africa. The anxious cares aud tender
atirntion&. Rlld OF. repeated words Of a m"lhe'S
love. arc rn't without tllcir happy influence upon
TIE LIVES and characters az the rsCn;. The stern
rclnr kn nin Justly offended lhtiIc', may check Tor
81 season. I1,r rising and struggling passi'ns OF
v.n9h. hut h. sacred lessons learned from n moth
cr's lips. ar" enoravcn on the heart, ard retain
their rowcr through lilo in virtues paths and
even in The career o. vice. they ar" continually re-
CURING 10 our mind. and bring with them, as far
tIrr incireu,nnts to coed. all The lrallnwCd scenes OF
c+iIJ.,uod-srd inrnrcnCe Hard is the heart that
viii rot melt at the recollection Of a mnIhcr's
PRAYER: and more Cbduratc still. tho heart al him,
who, .Ly course or vice, can Willingly wiring her
soul with aI!guish, and bring down her gray hairs
with suFrrW. To the grave.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
REMOVAL.
Again AT The Old Stand.

'F1flE undersigned has removed his TAILOR
ING ESTABLISHMENT I" the Shop for
nrrly uccnui"d by hrm on ,luin Street. nearly "p.
f,-l,r The Valley Bank. and recently o%rcnpicd by
sr Irhu AVIS. Thank!mI. I" The ci'iz"rs Of
il,r'r-f"wn aud ncight"rI,""d for tho liberal pa
t"narr extended t" hun during the many years
b i,,- p.cn IL husinc.-i in this place, it is hoped, as
enrw"d Hurts w,lthr made t" r"ndcr satisfaction,
bat a continuance" a. III" %uuh'ir'S favor may b.
<Ycrt"l T'lIG --latest E'aISJIiO71S have Just
,frn r"c"'v'i. aud suy "ar'n"mt+ cut or made III
!. establishment. are warran'cd t"br I" according
J "%rl,r." Pctcss moiera's, ami pnnctHalry al.
tGgS obserred.
~ A. hnrr'nEorn. he will attend pnnctually, to
b. CIfTFT>G Of GARMENTS
j -" C.'"n'ty, wien desired.
< call rom Old friends AMI "a many new ones
may find it compatible with their interest or
sc,,ul is respectfully solicited.
JOSEPH BROWN.
Or'o'cr 2i. 1915.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
a MIsERaBLE HOAX.

a yonng man namei William Sherlock was
arrested in BrOUklyh last week "n the complaint
al the daughter of A1oit ite.irii. E-q WHO ci'arged
him with annoying her ty fs'lIp"t,s her about at
ali public places wherever she cl'"hced TO g"-
Upbns investigation, Il Wa- fIund thai some mis-
cIevious p,1sOns bad been ~r.t,rg Sherlock sPn-
rioas letters, par por.ing Il emsna;e from alI>s
BedeIi, which brcati.ed great Tenderness aud at
..cctton 70. him., though sst had never sP'keH TO
or known him, except from Tie iact OF his perez
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
% oeItn.
THE SSGw DROP IN THE POOR
MANS WINDOW.

' -EH-
Ii was n ,~inrksome SiteS,
Where lighI bur seldom shone.
Save where AT noon a suh-rag lonched
Its Little sill o fsipne.
Beneath sac pOnr mans window,
WiUse weary I:fe was brnnt.
TIE waste in "Ir- dull, censeirrs task
3r,c passing SEASONS round. :
spriug,- fewy breath of perfume,
Md summers wtalll, Of flowers.
Orsthe risIngitIg hne Of AtItunn's leaves,
49, ,Ar'cr HirzI bi- lonely hours ;
lie knew too well wll-n Winter
CAM Rowing fUrtsr agnin-
H.. knew. il by lis fr-lrss CRATE,
'iIic 4I!w aud %p!;tshiig nln.
rikrcetil;; IL niesfnpsiaEina beating,
Ills clIccrte stask he fSiietFs
NnUt ciftlned tln ever To- the loom,
BY Il-:iiule window side
E.i wh"h lie days grew longer,
lie si"a. an happy hour.
Ia trnh. ~ iIhIn a broken vase,
4 pIir aud slender t"wcr.
How %lcntf.rly liz moved it
10 carrti the passing ray,
Aid smtiad 10 see its iU;r!rd leaves
Grow Gtrrner every day
Ills faded eyes were IiiiCd oft.
To s,- lie sn0w-drOp bl""n-
Il lin I5s-rm-d ii star Of light
With'l. Il dhrksoIm- room.
AID a. u gently moved it
iN,,tr 80 The sun-iU'Ched pane,
On! NEN ran tell wlmI IH~murle
W.r.. Busy III his brain
P%rcta,,,. lis lrme III childhood
IS Ia "a sI:Nan valley las.
aud !- heard The \"i"c Of The running streams,
And Id. green leaves ruS.!iag play.
P4rtLnnr- q long departed
:iIui ,!;rri>i"L dream OF yOre,
I;u>t NJ, through the mist Urwant and toll,
70 hir.. his heart once more.
N~nir,. ,f music whispered
:SwrrI words iulu lHs ear.
And he Eyed again that Moonlight Ger,
GJn,r ny for mnny IL year.
Or hui ih" love "f Nature
Niil,ns lis bosom stirred
Tl,, sans ,Wcrt call that's answered by
Ih,. III. som and Tie bid;
Iii- free. unicti, red worship
Paid ~ Il. y"arnins smnl.
When it.s,ents to feel its wings expand
To rrarila brighter guni.-
Anu,ris,'ion. showing
Earl: binds us I"l tier slave,
Bm "" ,it,u a brighter being,
4 III, hey unl tie gInVr. .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
AGliNTS

YgNO CANVASS FOR SOME NEW AND
a POPULAR WORKS, in ever! COUNTY
;lIruugiInu, Tie United States. To AGENTS, the
most liberal encouragement is of!as II
small capital OF !5tn $Iu0. a ciiansc i offered,
whereby an Agent cap make from 1910 $25 per
week. For further particulars, ud.if"ss tso,t-
paid.E WM. A.. EAtANH,
No. 1873 North SECOND Sired, PiHa.
AUGUST 30 ISIS--Gn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
REMOVAL.

FYNHE undersigned has removed his Shop to
Il The stand OF Wells J. Hawks, at his Coach
Factory (Gurn,erly occupied by me,) where will
for the future keep constantly on hand, aud man.
p~facfure TO order at short notice, every variety OF
Saddles, Bridles and Harness,
together with all kiuds of Collars. Travelling
trunks, OF all sorts aud sizes, and at prices to suit
fII perso"s,-s"d all articles in my line Of bust,
customers to call and examine my stock OF Sad
dlcs, Brides, Harness. Collars, Trunks, &c, be.
Fore purchasing elsewhere, as am determined to
BELL a. cheap, and on as good terms as any other
Establishment in the county.
Feeling thankful for fav"rs heretofore extended,
hope. by renewed efinrts to please, to merit aud
receive - fair proportion of the business Of the
nei.hhorl,nnd. JOHN BROOK.
Charle<town, Jan. %. 1913.
N B-Repairing done with ~neatness and de-
eratch. at the shortest notice. r. p. copy 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
WATCMEs. JEWELKY, SC.

W fresh supply 81 goods lin our line, among
which are the follow lng Joseph Johnson's cele-
brated Chutch Sweet Cold Lever Watches,
which are excelled by none aud equalled by but
lev. Also Beast Pins, Earrings. bracelets,
fold Guard aud Fob Chains. Gold and Silver PEN
.ils with Diamond Pointed Pens. Gold aud Silver
Spec,acles TO suit all ages, Ladies' and Gentle
mems fine set Plain and Chased Rings, Shirt
Buttons, Gold and Silver Thtmb!es, Grld Nina
lure Gases, Lorkets. &c, which we can sell at
prices which canunt fail to please. Give us a call
G.. G. STEWART 81 son.
July Hiss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
Thrilling Incident ut Ihe MenRSeFic-NObIe
Gailiintry OF the Lion.

Il RE1llkHS kuCl0enL al lles M futESeEtC-S IDA
Gailiutry OF the Lion.
On Thursday of last week, during the heavy
storm OF wind and rain, willie the extensive col
lection Of wild beasts in the menagerie of Aicssrs.
Raymond Il Waring were in the village 0f Nor
walk, a feature was introduced in the exhibition
not previously announced in the bills. About 4
in the afternoon a violent gust of wind blew down
the canvass which forms the large pavilion, COM
pleteIy enveloping the spectators and cages of ani-
mails III one common mass of confusion. The
accident happened at the time when Miss Adeltna,
the Lion Queen as she is STYLED, was performing
in the den OF wild beasts, and rs the fright "f the
animals rendered them seemingly uncomfortable,
great fears were entertained for The safety OiIhat
Interesting Young laiy. Al this moment 4 scene
of indesctibable terror and confusion presented IT.
self. The roaring of the terrified beasts, the
screams OF women and children, ard the = Felt-
ings of the p~itile<s Storm without. rendered The
scene truly appalling. Tile panic, however, was
but mOmentary, as the prompt nd energetic mea-
suTes taken by the managers soon cleared the
wreck, no person having received the slightest
injury. But the most intensely Interesting Incl
dent remains To- he told. The upTTar SIMON" tie
lions, tigers and ~le"parls in the perfnRning cage.
gave rise tOa report that they were dcVOHring
Miss Adelina. In the next instant Tic canvass
was stripped from the cage, when a table lux pre-
scented itsclf"oeL, na would defy either poet, paint
er or sculptor tO portray With accuracy In the
centre of the den a young and beautiful lion. CEc
same recently presented 10 Ger. Gas- by the Fin
peror OF MorhcGo) ia a rampant position, formed
the strong feature of the picture; beneath one OF
his hind feet lay stretched tho dead body o: a
leopard, and struggling within the invinciLle
grasp of his fore paws were The tiger and suryi-
wing leopard. In the opposite end of the cage,
transtiXed as a statue OF marble, with daunt!cSs
eye and majestic altitude, the same as when she
commands The avid beasts 10 crouch at her feet,
stood the Lion Queen, Miss AdeIina. The Young
lady states that the two l~eopards and the tiger
made II simultaneous spring lnrher at the moment
the canvass was blown down, and were rePuIsed
described. The presence of the keeper, Mr.
Pierce, soon reduced the savage groupe TO sub
lection, and the Linn Queen was happily relieved
from IA farther participation in this extra per-
fnrmancc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
ACT.

The ready wit Of a true-born Irishman. how
ever humble, is exceeded only by his galIantry-
A few days since. says an exchange paper, wo
observed a case in point. a sudden gust of wind
took a PfFasol from the hand of its owner, and
before one had a chance to ~recolIeet whether il
would be true etiquette to catch the paEasol of n
lady TO whom he had never been introduced, n
lively Emeralder dropped his he'd of bricks
caught the parachute in the midst of its EEIsler
gyFaiiOns' aud Drescnted il to the loser, with n
g Faith, madam" said he as he did so, . If you
were as strong as you are handsome, II wouldn't
have got away from YOU : Which shall I thank
you for FIRST. the service or the compliment 2"
asked the lady snIilingly. .FrOth, madam"
said Pat, again touching The place where once
stood the brim Ct what was a beaver, " that look
of your beautiful eye thanked me for both"
[LirerpoOl Mercury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
WuEAT

TEVIIE undersigned wishes to ~p"Echasc any
Il quantity Of mercI,nntaElc WHEAT, far
wt&&!, lie wifi pay at ali Times the m.r,'I price in
ca-Ir.l WM r.. SEWERS.
Summit Point. OFT. II. 1918.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

VERY TRUE-A person speaking Of tie say.
ing -Cut your coat according 10 your CLOTH
remarked that it wasH Very good advice o aoabt,
but fyou have no cloth, you must cot your coat
altogether
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

Yer dLunk agin. hey %
No, my love. (hic) not drunk but slippery.
(hic) The tact is, my dear, rome body has been
as smooth as a pane of Glass"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

At a crowded lecture. the other evening, Il
young lady. standing al lie door of The church,
was addressed by az honest Hlbernfan, who was
in attendance IN the occasion, with, :. indade,
miss, / should be glad to give a safe, bat the emp-
" ones are all foil 20
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

A waggish friend Of oars, says the Worcester
[aiass-) Budget, attempted TO count the sleepy
heads ir church the other day He reached as
soothinp must 6e the sermons!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

As The Alpine plant strikes rs roots most firm.
~ in rocky and barren places, sodoes love come
times linger in the soil when every other JOY has
neIisled there
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

Have You dined?'' said a Ionnrer TO his
friend. . ] have. upon my hoBoF.' replied he
Then" Tei"inea the frst. 81 You base 6aBad
upon y0Er kgnor, I fear son have made 9 scsnfy
meal"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

AS INGENIOUS ToPER-An ingenious old brui-
ser,Sas overheard the other day advisinga young
ster to get married, " because then, my boy, you'll
when YOU go home a little obsenre."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
OHNPLAs
BALTIMORE,
|EALER IN ANTHRACITE AND BlTUMlN'
GUS GOALS.

H rs constantly on hand, BROKEN and Screen.
3 q cd sith rrcar care, for family use, Furnace.
irats, S,"vr and Rang" Coal. y superior anti
De- .: Cumberland Coal, suitable Tor parIor
r,'"-.
1 Al-o. f.unpCou fur Fnnnlcrics. Smiths, Lime
B rrncre. aud other variety Of Coal, tor sale on the
post accommodating terms, 10y the Cargo, Car
tnd or stud" ton.
IL YARD. cnrucr al Exeter and Fleet st.
IL OFFI1'E, M. |, Jarvis Bindings, adjoin-
9. V,i,t"I Oilicc.
O,rrFcr 3. IS IS -2n.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

81 never eomplaired Of ny eondiIiop. says he
Persian poet Sad, = but onee, when my feet were
bare, and l had no money 10 bny shoes but 4
MET 4 man without feet, and became e0atenaed
with my LOT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
F>fEEss E'oEe SAFE.

TNIIE PRESS on which the 'W,tehes'er Nir-
4 ginian'' has heretofore been pfjafrd, is ntItr-
ed for sale on very reasonable lortH-. Ii IS IL
Smith Iron Pioss, il" pretty good cone; jOn. ofdum
bic medium size. %rl'rin 2a4 by BE-. Those in
want are requested to make early application.
Anmnsi l5-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
JoURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES.

.Iourncymcn and apprentices, says tltc Meclau-
les Advocate. spend ii d"ulul prc,ions lime most
CnoEistiy. They have many leisure hours which
they might devote to practical Improvement Or
mental requirements. They work bard, to be
sure; but Is there not as much recreation to. be
found in coming lie pages Of Il good book, or
looking practically into The mysteries and curiosi-
ties al arts, sciences, and every branch OF useful
mechanics, as IN %l0ungin4 about the streets, roll
ing nine pins, and spending ti.nc. money, health
aud character, in play houses, %tavCrns, low grog-
.crics, cock-pits and race. courses? There is
every thing substantial and valuable TO be gained
in mental pursuits. such as arc open t" every
young jourlIry,nau or apprentice in our country ;
bni in ;Ae pursuits and habits OF an opposite Char
actcr, every hing is To Ia Instand nothing gain
cd. The former Canned fail 10 make tlicm rPspcc
table men aud valuable mechanics; the latter
course IS Just as sure 10 bury Gteir reputation.
bias, their i"Ics, aud destroy, sooner or later,
I lie history OF the industrious classes is crowded
on every pace with lumumcratlr and most mel
%anci"iy Instances, which prove the truth of our
remarks. Ii l. n solemn tact. and every day we
are PANIED with tie observation ni new and start,
ling combinations. II is sickrning indeed, 10 see
a Young. active. Intelligent, healthy mechanic,
choosing. at tie outset nt his career. paths which
lead only to disrcputahl" connrxtians, detcstahle
habits. dissipation, disgrace and poverty. 1t is,
however. Ot so common occurrence as 10 pass al
most without comment or rebnkP.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

LErsuRE-This leisure is n very PLEASANT gar
ment to look at, bat il is n rery bad one To wear.
The ruin Of millions may be traced 10 L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

aFrefghts are unco1amon low" as he fellow
said when be got so much aboard that b epitehsd
in Tie gutter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
CHINA HAIL

Ne a 1a[E HIN
$40 .Nlrkei STREET. Baltimore, Nary&and.
Az ENTIRE NEW AVID SPLENDID SrocK OF
China, Glass and QuecnSWarc,
q U>T received by arrivals from Europe, and
~ u"w nprnim. .nr the Fall Trade, an erlenSire
ssS0riH,cmi. comprising iS6 Packages UI Queens
ware. consisting of Whitc Stone and Granite
Ware. Printed new assorted c"lnred do; Enam-
He'd G.. G.. Edged do; COiurcd and painted do !;
81 Iinds Rict, Flowing Blue, containing Dinner,
Tea Toilet Ware. &c 81 hhds. C%hinawarc, con-
rinius Diuucr, Tea Toilet Ware, &c, 2l7 Casks
tnd Gases Glassware, comprising all descriptions
IL rich cut, moulded and c"mmom.
Also Il choice aud desirable assortment OF
Rich French Fancy Goods.
These Goods have bcCn selected with great
are with pcclnb,rtcrcuc to Virginia trade, all of
hr NEWEST PATTERNS aud most approved shapes.
aud Will 10 snld III the original packages ar re-
rd"Lci Ia Hrder nn The most favorable terms for
CAsH ar approved credit. ..
On Consignment. &TONEIVARE Of all de.
sriptio"$,. constantly on hand and for sale al
Nanuiacturct's prices.
The Undersigned, respectfully soIIcits a call
rom his old fricuds and customers, assuring them
lrtt Il Finer Selection or Cheaper Goods, they
havc never b'cn offered.
IL Country Merchants will confer Il favor, by
boxing through the stock before buying
f.. NJ. KERR,
China Inn, 2lO Market ST., Baltimore,
5hh dpor ADORE Charles 81, North side.
June 6, I8IS-tt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

WHY Is an old coat, IKE an iron pot7 Reszuss
4 Is a specimen Of hard sear ess,ersft9
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
REV <:G0DS.
Dsx's COLUMBIA VG1UsH,
SCH1HS.

S2SGIrS.
U HAVE The ~pleaSur" /" inform my customers
Il and the public generally, that have succeed.
I'd in obtaining II large assorimcut"l 1he be*r and
finest Srgats ever offered III this market. Among
them are tn,bc (ound til" following choice brands
Ge uin" Imported Principe;
American do do;
Real Regalia. Imitation do;
Cazadorcs, Rifles, Wernrrs;
Plantation, old and genuine;
Old lIavania do;
Wa<hing,on's and Byron's. with Spanish and
Half Spanish. feel confident tha' can snitthe
taste Of all, and a, prices lower than us "ni5
Sept. 5. ]. J MILLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14

n poericaI . Iovyer'' not long since, sent tho
following TO his lady-lOre:
TO SALLY ANN.
Soft Is tile down on the butierfyis wing,
SOGI u The whispers IliaI lOVers speak:
Soft Is the light that mnOnbeams Hing
But softer by TAR /. my iady-I0Ee's cheek.
SALLY'S REILLY.
Soft am taiens all mashed MP.
And mush am soft as soft can be-
But softer am that dry pup
EOI writ that verse i1 me!
Go it. Sarah never mind yonr bonnet!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
~ANGEwoNA ~sElHgGNAR.Y.

FKNIIE nFx, session ni IhIs Srmi,}rv young
a Ladies' Boarding SCl"uO wilt on
the first Monday in September Trglns given by
Circular address Rev. l.. Eicireibergrr, Prim.
c,pnL, Manchester, Va
Aug. Is ISIS-3mo.
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Stoves
Saddfcry.

SNTE have on hand a very lare" and we'll Sc
Wv lecIcJI asSor,mcn, al Birdie Htso aHkinds,
Srirrups, Spnrs. Buckles of ali kinds, harness
Mounting, flames. Wagon wilkins. Saddier's
Tools oi all kindS. &c. Please cal anh examine
! for yourselves. Tie prices To s,i, he times.
Oct 3. II. G RAWIAAS &3CO
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TO pARENTs-A WIFE WANTED FOR

The New York MirroF publishes the t"l!oVSins
unique marriage proposal, which II declares TO tie
osEsred in good faith, Ls a gentleman OF character
and res~pectahlty:
"An elderly genileman in possession of an es-
tate worth fifty thousand dullaIs. mnincnmb-Tcd,
but WHICH cost more, wishing to settle aIs only
son, under tHenty-one years OF age, uF extremity
good habits, aud who would give. him this proper
~ by deed, would recieTe proposals from the faith
er or friends of n Respectable young lady, on
he <ellled, uHJer The Iaw of The 9Th
ofAffil, lS4S, which secures to tPma'es the sole
right aud control over lleir nNn property, zeal or
h1ess, rr8vited the Young couples when intrtdnced.
Shall le paSased viii, each . her, nRi rOlunharily
II ter sAa shall 10 become man
ard wiEe.
BY this course the parties would be abie 20 live
ms very respectable. ii not "fflHent manner, lay
uritin" their separate estates IN support u their
family and affairs.
The advertiser is not much Of a believer IN
what is usually called Lore matches, as lac has
Known many nE them Ia Iurl ont any thing but
that. Yet lie is a !mll believer in love and trs nd
ship, founded on prudence, good morals. and rea-
son, and knows that true affection often increases
after marriage. He regrets that his son Il not OF
age, yet is most anxious to see him settled before
lac leaves lLiS 1TanSitDTy world, which he does not
expect to be long. Il Is presumed that fathers
would be as anxious To settle their daughters as
he. is to- settle his son.
This young man Will have one of the most
splendid mansions in this Stale, near New York,
with enc hundred arr1s of land. which mansion
and grounds arc sufficiently elegant to suit the
taste of any lady in this country. Address Lon
ginus,' post pad, Ia prevent spurious application.
The editor Of the Mirror u 81 VOCch tor the SIN
certify of the proposals.;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1848-11-14
For Hou~ckccpcrs.

For H0u>ckccTcrs.
EUST opened a bea mritul assortment Of
~ Tea Trays and Writrrs'
Brass CanIleSticks and Snnffers:
Curtin Bands aud Kuobs; Hand Bells;
Feather Dnsters;
Spittoons; knife Boxes;
offer very low. t. G, NAWlaNS.
October 10.