Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-12-19

OF the Messrs. Leiseuring of this town, was
exploded by Kerosine oil on Friday night
No material damage was done. From the
numerous accidents aud explosions that occur.
from the use of this description of oil, it is
evident that much of it is impure, and should
be carefully avoided, if possible. We are.
told that to put a small quantity in a.saueer,
and apply a match, will indicate its quality:
IF 1t igAites it is evidence that it contains
BeDzine, the explosive property Of the oil,
and had better be thrown away than, risked.
eHRIsTMAs-ITs ATTRACTIONS.
Before another issue of our paper, Christ
mas will have come and gone ! We hope to
one and all of our readers, a merry time
1t is meet that our people should observe the
approaching festive season, as its advent for
the four past years, has been MARRIED by the
mad carnival of war. 1t is true many a
household will miss from the family circle.
when gathered for the Christmas feast, some
loved and cherished one, who yearned to. his
native home, I" alas not wisely, but too we'll"
Peace to their memories, and let us be re-
signed to look to the Giving future"
In consideration of the fact that we have
been in a state of blockade Tor the few wears
past, and the usual .concomitants of Christ
mas was. to juveniles, as well as those of old
er growth, 'sbut au idle dream" our hner.
chants, coufectioncrs, &c, have been lavish
in their expenditures to supply all demands
and crafty all tastes. In justice, Therefore
to our advertising friends, and r0T the infor-
nation OF ali concerned, we shall briefly note
some OF the more prominent HOLIDAY attrac-
tons that have fallen under our observation !:
To commence with the court end, So
called, Aisquith & Bro, have just received a
large and varied assortment Of portfolios, al
buns, p~erfumeries, pomades, soaps, choice
stationery, French candies, &c. These arti-
/ cles, with many others, are. of the most rure
and select kind. and well worthy the atten-
ton OF all seeking c handsome present for
the holydays.
- OF the dry goods stores of Messrs. Heis-
kell, Howell, Kearsley 4 Sheerer, Leisenring
and johnson, the stock of all descriptions is
SO large and assortment SC. complete, that it
would be invidious to particularize. We have
noticed considerable additions being made to
their shelves the past week or two, with-spe-
clal reference to the present season. The
ladies and gentlemen of the town and neigh
borhood cannot fail to be suited as to any ar
ticie needed, and at as reasonable prices as
the markets will justify. The stock of gro
ceries and other staple articles on hand,~is
equal to the best stores of the Valley.
The hardware store of Humphreys &
Co., is not only beautiful in appearance, but
IS filled to rcpletion with every article in their
line of business. We have noticed here
some of the finest cutlery, ingenious locks.
handsome knobs, complete tools for all me-
chsnism, that have ever been offered in this
market.
The Messrs. Haincs, next door. have
enlarged their stock of smoking and chewing
tobacco, cigars, pipes, &C., and we venture to
assert they have on hand some brands of
both the raw AID manufactured article, that
cannot be surpassed in the Valley.
= Blessing assures that "old Kriss " will
come this year, treighted with every article
IN the line OF toys, fruits, candies, cakes,
nuts, &c, that can please the fancy or gratifv
the taste. Blessings name will therefore.
soon be again, as was the wont in former
time, as Gas familiar as household words y
II not as agreeable to those with empty purses.
Mr.. Goldsmith, as. will be seen bv refer
cnce to advertisements in another column
has just received u large addition to his stock
peculiarly suited to the season. The cata.
logue is too numerous to specify, but either
ladies or gentlemen will find on examination
any and every article adapted to their wants
-Messrs: Campbell & Mason have added
&9C:JJ to their fancy and stationery stock,
and it now embraces some as beautiful and
attractive specimens as can be found in the
town. even at this prolific season.
Henry DUNN has so fully set forth,
through advertisement, the inducements he
will offer for Christmas and its holydays. that
we need but invoke attention to insure him
a kindly remembrance.
Foreman, at his auction store, opposite
the bank, has opened a perfect Ba=aar.-
been or ever will be made, is to be found on
his shelves.