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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

II avlnc adimi MS lcrsd upon III. estate r FoN
EoSE MOORE. Request all pcr4s ma i'm v;,r,,
S''s ;''ns' tue estate present them "a aTiy
r. "ss ne; property authenticated for settlement
th"se i"NeDied 70 said tate oxprct ed d. G
P'SP' payment tff ?, WM II. MOORE :
Z. - ~ ~ P'. Administrator.
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TIE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES

IN CHARLEsToWN,
FINDER the care of the undersigned will be re-
- sumed on Monday the 10Th day OF September
next.
COURSE OF STUDIES. AND TERMS:
PRIMAsx CLAss.-spelling. Reading. wri-
ting Primary Arithmetic, Geography
and History, per session, $780,
JUNIOR CLAss.-Reading, Definitions, A
rithmctic, Geography and Atlas Com
mon Sch".l History, Grammar, ComPo- (.
sUiOn and writiug, 1890
SESIOR CLAss.-Arithmctic, Reading, Vri-
ting. Grammar. Composition, Ancient
and Modern Geography and History, Uni
vcrsaI History, Natural Philosophy, AS
tr"nOmy, Chemistry, Mythology, Mental
philosophy, history of English Litera ture,
Evidences OF Christianity 2Oro
The CT ursc embraces Latin.
French, sNo
Music ON the Piano
An extra charge for fuel for each session of rs
Boarding will be provided on apple alton to the
subscriber. Payment one half in advance"
fhe second session will cunmenc. February Irt'
1861, and close the last Friday IN June
q, a. ROBERT T. BROWN.
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A CARD
10 lie Citizens OF j. If. sou CDumtv:

70 the CitiSers or j. 1t's0" County:
Fi>HE Undersigned being candidate Tor the
4 County Recorder hip, and being imi"iIied by
several friends hat report has gam. prevalence.
the .tcrt, IaI il elected tho ufIi. c he: will
drPutze other Part.s t" pc form III, 81 Acgs
leave Inform. whom he may not ser. in p,.n
chat the rep Z; i totally u:,f"umdc aud, M eicctcd
he wall give v III" iis personal aid Undivided
attention, Cudcavura to discharge. the iuti
fairly and irnPas aIy ali cIasscs with uI the aid
ii deputy.
SoPt.4, 1866 lie. + S.VB. sTRIDER.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of
youthful indiscretion Ill fyr the sikc suffering
humanity. send free to all who need it, the recipe
and directions for making simple remedy by which
no was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by ~
advertiser,s experience. can do so by addressing
III JOHN B. OGDEN;
No. ID Chambers street, New York.
March 20, lS66-ly. q ! : fEEt;'
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no coNsUMPTIVFs..

The aeveI having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several Yeas with severe lung afsc
tim, and that dread disease, ConsuinPtion-is
ious make know to his fellow sufferers the means
Of cure. so 1sss=g sass.
To all who desire it. he will send copy of the
Prescription used tfrec of charge,) with the dircc
lions for preparing and using the same, which they
will ind a az cuRE for Consumrt ton. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat aud
Lung Affections. The only object of the advertiser
I'M Sending the Prescription is u benefit the afflicted
and spre1d information wchhe conceives to be in
valuable, and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy. as it will cost them nothing. and may prove
bcssing $50 M - n - - 7.' =
Parties wishing the prescription, rREE. byreturn
REvs EDWARD a. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings county, N Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MISREPRESENTATION

Dr. L.5ov MosTEzs coRRoLIAs thsgreatest slim
hlatds in the-Sorid. viii dorce whiskcrs or Mus
taehss 70 grOw on the smoohest faeapr chin; mover
known tofail S,mpe for trial sent free to any one
de4irous Of testing it's nler.ts. Address, Ref
& CO., rs Nassad street, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

DIR. j. A. STRAITH,
Medical Examiner for Jc6crsom -Tounty.
5-Nu charge for Policies, Stamps or Medical
Examination. For tables of Race, &c apply to
the 'tli e OF the Company, is South street over
Franklin Bank. or to
E. NJ. AIsQUITH, Agent.
Nov. Z, 1868 GhariestUwn, Va.
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FOR SALE ON COMMISSION.

SECOND HAND BUGGY. with leather top.
n nearly new. Also a second. hand sin gle Rock
away, six month"; credit.
Sep. Is, st. w. J. HAWKS
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ASSESSORSHIP.

A t the solicitation of friends Il annomnc,.mysc!t
N candidate for the fsscssOrshi,, Oh Jefferson
county, at the ensuing election.
sz JOHN ERWIN.
Harper'a Ferry, Sept is. tie. -.
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PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.

PHOr0GRAPH GALLERIES. {
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

Mr.. EDIT"R. Dear Sir:-PIrasc announce 10.
SEPH wELSHANS HsaI Independent Union Can
ddaIe iGT Shrriff. MANY VOTERS.
S"CPerdstUwn, Sep. H. 1866. tr
Mr.. EDIrOR Dear Sir:-PIessc announce S. V.
YANTISs as an ludePen,ent Uriou Candidate Tor
t.e Legislature. MANY VOTERS
ShcPer stow, Sep II. I,66 tie
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

IF Q Il KS:
GEORGE P. THOMAS, PREs1pEsr.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
HAMILTON EASTER, of Hamilton Casters Co.
ALLEN a. CHAPMAN. OF kirkland, Chase s. Co
GEO. p THOMAS, OF Helm, Nicodemus s. Co
HuGH SIssoN, Steam Marble Works
HIRAM WOODS, Jr5. of Doughcrty. WOODS s. Co.
GEO MILLER, of C0tiroth, Miller f. Co
THOMAS CASA nd, of Gilbert Casa rd & Co
WILLIAM DEvRIEs, of WIN. DcvrIcs I Co.
CHARLES WEBD, of Thomas & Co.
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STRANGE, BUT TRUE!

STRANGE, BUT TRUE!
Every young lady and gentleman in tie United
S'atesSa" hear something very much to their advan-
tage by return mail Gree ofcharge) by addressing
the undersigned. TLuse having fears of being hum
buggedS will obige by not noticing ,hfs card. All
others wiltpleesc address their obeGiSnt servant,
-.e.-tf.. -. THOMAS +. CHAPMAN.
March 20. rsss-ly. 90 'Or NV; ->FN i9'A-
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co Az

7 HAVE made arrangements -te furnish Coal at
Il Greatly Resiucta Rates. respectfully solioit a
call from my6ld customers.
August 81. 1866 1t. II. FL !. " '''s1 ~
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CPECIAL notice. All persons know theTnss
~ Indebted to iipleasc come sorasss
and settle, as longer time cannot be given.s
6cpos g. tls roo e AAfpDEsI NJ
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THE CHARLEsTOWN ACADEMY.

4AG C14LAhALO1UNN ACADEME.
'ENHE next Session of this institution will com
p 4 lnenccOn the LIST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER:
TERMS-
ENG LISH-inClIding Spelling, Reading.
Whiting. Arithmetic. geography Eng.
ish Grammar. English Composition. aud
Dr'l 'l"n' pc, cssinn al five months, SIS 90
Anatomy, Algebra, Geometry, Survey
ing, Au,iVtIral Geometry Chemistry
Eaturnl Philosophy, Book Keeping. Latin,
GTe"k. Fr"rch aud Spanish, each, add.
An ezra charge OF 81 per session will br mad.
Tor fuel n" pupil will be reserved Tor less rh,n q
months Payment will be expected one ha Ia tn.
middle. and the remainder the close OF tn. Scs-
sion
NIcnthly Reports will be made of the diligence
aud department Of each puPi, and careful at,cn-
ton to them on the part Of parents and friends is
respectfully asked.
would earnestly urge the Importance Of regular
and p"nctual attcndancc-o otherwise, but little pro
Sr'sscan be expected.
OARDIN
can be obtained for boys living at distance in the
family "f Mr.. WM. N CRAIGHILL, where they will
have al the ndva ntagCs of Christian home nd be
nhncr the iInDt""lhtG supervision of NV assistant
JAMES b. CRAIG HILL.
II adequately supported, hope TO elevate the
character Of this School Indefinitely and ma Ike il
a' Institution Nhic this community will delight to
pAtruniz.. C. N CANPRETi
July "a, lo0o-tOl PRINCIPAL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

'sNHE Charter OF this Company require a de-
L post OF not less than : 100000 whit Teas
urer OF the State, as guarantee of faith with th
policy holders.
This Companyis prepared to issue ordinary life
policies for 'cTm OF years. and years on for.
fixture life policies.
Also, Policies Of Endowment, Annuity. &c
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A NN0UNCEM E1NTs. :
FOR PRoSEGIJiING ATTORNEY

Ma EDrTOR AT The solicitation ufmany friends.
hereby announce myself candidate for the
office OF Prosecuting Attorney for this county,
the ensuing eiecIiUm. JOHN U'CONSEL
lIArPer's Ferry, Sep. lS.te.
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FOR SALE.
70 THE PU Lie.
w. w. TON,

il pre- .arcd to repair WATCHES, CLOCKS, ri
JEW VERY, Sc. at short notice, upon rca- sGil
souabIc terms, End in substantial manner.
On hand a ine, large stock of SPECfACLES
EYE GLASSES. sc, Of superior quality.
November Z, 1865.
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LEG AIN NOTICES.
WEST VIRGINIA !:
Jefferson County.

Jefferson County.
CLERk's OFFICE, of CIRcUIr CouRr, }
September Rules, 1850. 5
Chnrits q Eng'ish,. Complainant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-09-25

DEL 60OfPER .YEABI W., want Agents eve
ZIP Urywhe. e e sIfnnr IMPROVED 500
Sewing Machines. Three new kinds. Under and
Upper feed. Sent on trial warTanied i've years.
a a59ys salary or T. sc commissions paid. The
$40. which fully licensed N HosSs, IthesIry a,ss
WILSON, Gropes 8gscr, singer & Co.., and Rachel.
der. 4in other cheap machines are Infringement
and the seller or user lob to arrest fine nd nm
Hrisonm M Illustrated circulars, semi free Ad.
Dress or call uPol, Shaw & Clarke, at Biddcfird
Maine, or Chicago, Illinois. -
June - S66-ly.
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ShannomeIaIe Eacfnn.v ,
IEFFERsoN MACHINE sIIoP,

THE public is repeatedly notified that The uader
signed continue 10 rOnduct b1sinFss a. fl.e M,
Ssa5d. : Ai'LlEns Row. charlestoNn, JeaCrso
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10
Smoking Hams.

In the first place, hams should be placed
so far from the FIRE that the smoke will be
absolutely cool before it reaches them
Then they should be hung in a room open
to the atmosphere, not tight like q barrel,
and should not be smoked rapidly as they
would be in barrel, until nearly black on
the outside. A moderate smoke made twice
as many days as a ham weighs pounds,
will make good, sweet smoked meat. e New
er commence smoking until your hams have
hung long enough, after being taken out of
the pickle to be thoroughly dried. The
English dry their hams and use them with
out smoking !; they are far preferable that
way to hams smoked as recommended
shove, in barrel or any similar contrivance.
rs Many persons heve spare room about
their buildings, sometimes inithe garret or
dwelling, in which bans can be eIsmoked,
by making q fire outdoors, or in Q stove.
and conducting the smoke through. a long
pipe. We have seen a very nice smoke
hotise where the fire was built fifty or sixty
feet from the building, in alittle oven, dug
in the ground, the smoke being conducted
through acovered trench up ashillside to-
the base of the building, and then through
wooden pipe to the garret, where the
meat was hung to the rafters During the
smoking operation window was kept open
in each end OF the room.
Remember, as q rule, the slower you
smoke meat the Better. The best wood is
green hickory, then maple, beechs ash, ap-
pletree. Never uselocust !; the bark I'M
parts an unpleasant, favor to the meat
Several other kinds OF wood do the same.
Corn cobs make very sweet bacon. Never
use any wood thatniakes black smoke
Never use rotton wood or saw-dust.H The
last day of smoking it is good plan to
burn a fewnpePpet pods.-Solo" Robinson :
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10
A Beautiful Extract.

ad When the snmmer of youth is slowly
wasting away into the uight fall of age, and
the, shadow Of the past years grow deeper
aud deeper; aud life wears to its. close, it
iis pleasant to look back through the vista
OF tims upon sorrow and felicities Of our
earlier years. Ii we have alhome to shell
ter4-and hearts to rejoice with us-and
friends gathered together around fresides,
then the rough places Of our wayiaripg will
have been worn and smoothed away in the
twilight Of life, while tho sunny spots we
have passed through will grow brighter and
moro beautiful Happy indeed are they
whose intercourse with the world has not
changed the tono oftheir holier feelings or
broken those musical chords OF theo heart
whose vibrations are SO melodious so ten
der and touching in the evening Of age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

offered in her behalf Her features wore
u pleasant smile from the time she leftsher'
cell until the fatal white cap was drawn
over her face. N ot a muscle quivered,
not an expression of the countenance es-
capped her that could BY any possibility be
construed into either rem0fse or fear OF
death, mental agitation or any kindred emo.
ton There was nothing like q forced de-
termlnatlontoa appear calm and composed =
1T was evidently natural aud entirely uDat-
fected, while words were being spoken to
her.byithe sheriff. her spiritual adviser and
others on the scaffold fhennwhilethe moose
was being adjusted, she bestowed on each d
remarkably graceful INCLINATION of the head :.
coupled with a sweet smile. In answer to
| the question whether she desired TO say
any thing. or rhayeanything said for her, she
replied in amid and cheerful tone, her face.
still beaming with smiles, that she wished
nothing more, but before the cap was drawn
down over her face she glanced pleasantly
around at spectators, and then cast her ex9
pressve blue eyes upwards ~ rot .
The fatal moment arrived, and still the
| cuiprit stood like n statne. The staging
was cleared, when Sheriff Stewart touched
with his foot ) the spring which controlled
the upright or support ofthe drop, and the
next instant Mrs. Grinder was suspended
in the air, struggling conyulSively with
death. Owing to the damp weather the
| moose did not work as smoothly as it other
wise would have done, and the neck was
not broken by the FALL. She struggled yo-
/. lently for several minutes, aud at one time
her right hand caught hold ofthe platform
where it fitted toitIieu drop, in. spasmodic
| efforts to relieve herself bee 3raBgo .58i
There was aslight puIsaton Of the wrist
| twenty minutes after the drop fell i, at which
| time she was pronounced, by the physician
| in charge, dead After. hanging for half
an hour, the body was cut down and placed
| 10 a neatly painted coffin. lined with white
| muslin ). soon after which the cap was re-.
| moved, and, to the sstonishment of every
| person who saw it, the face wore exactly
the same placid, cheerful smiling expires,
sion which characterization the scaffold
! There was no discolorationa or disGgure-
ment save red mark around the left side
of the neck; the eyes were closed, but when
! the lips were pulled back, they still looked
4 bright and animated. Thus ended the ca
reer of d woman who was fully tho peer of
the world renowned Lucretia Borgia. lo Z
Mrs. Grinder leaves a written confession
of guilt oflthe murder of Mrs. 9Caruthers
and Miss Buchanan, signed with her mark
! and duly witnessed. In the paper she de-
clares her innocence of all other crimes i'm
{ puted to her, and Of the future says :: TBad
as i have been, ] feel that God, for Christ's
sake. has forgiven me, and through His
mercy hope to find an entrance into hea-
veng Idle without any hard feelings to
any ono forgiving all as hope to be forgiy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

POP. 7.s
4 .nYaU III aGualai1 d ION slisl q fa
aR9SAnd there they sat, a popping corn, elF
s,f.aI John Stiles and Susan Cutter; gt
John Stiles as fat rs any OK.
pHH And Susan fat AZ butter.
.tfe.ifl bgG lGiiIo9 v48g shR I1GlesJ a3b
And. they sat and shelled the corn,
And raked and stirred the fire, "''
III And talked ofditferent kinds of ears, n
And hitched their chairs the higher. =
Then Susan she the pepper shook, ba-
pode Then John he shook the pepper, dll
dssI Till both their faces grew as red ua9 49,
\, As ,saucepans made Of copper ,ai
10 And they shelled and popped and ate,
All kinds fun a pokiugr- b. M.
While he haw- -hawed at her remarks,
ia@f And She laughed at his joking.
sii3i1sIng0s lIHiisih 9fispi b2l%f91si" 500 ,5l
And still they popped and dstll they ate
Johns mouth was like o hopper
And stirred the fire and sprinkled salt.
o2 a And shook and shook the pepper. gJ
.siomii 4.ll lo 5000. SD u. uol1u5 - -
=, The clock struck nine, the clock struck ten
y And still the corn kept popping
oa Itstruck eleven. and then struck twelve,a
lae ! And still nosign of stopping. t!a
And John he ate, and Sue she thought ,e.li
sI5a 1oThe corn did pop and patter,
It'll John cried out g The corn's q fire
Why Susan, what's the matter Z"
ig9i Says she, John Stiles, it's one O'Clock, 81
You'll die OF indigestion aqaszg ST.
I'm sick of this popping corn bnt
'''N" Why don't you pop the question y 9
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!. .sa.Stlett gpetrp.
YOUR MISSION.

t}ltJ 8HI BEHh.f 5Ei E f------.is3t tieItIEi N5f"
s.s a0If you, cannot on the ocean s sas
- Sail among the swiftest fleet,
+ Rocking ON the highest billows,
Hin1ao IaLaughing at the storms you meet
no agoY You can stand among the sailors,
Anchored yet within the bay;
You can lend hand to help them,
9dl 10 inaAsthey launch their boats away.
If you are too weak to journey
-G h"9h UP the mountain steep and high,
ID M fGou can stand within the valley
,.,., ~, While the multitudes go by,;',-r
You can chant in happy measure,
saA9ai bnAs they Slowly move along;' aai
oi Though they may forget the singer,
,arem They will not forget the song,
hooq IF YOU hapeino gold and silver,st +
,sBbas q Everready to eommand,n g9asb +
ifyou cannot toward the needy
'"g"4 ~ Reach anecver open hand,
You can visit the afflicted, 2i2j /
n NJ ssaO'erithe elripg you canweep;
You cansbe o true disciple,
asa" sh Sitting at the Saviour's feet.
ls.,, II you cannot in the conflict 0
Prove yourself soldier true,
Hi 9hJ IF. where fire and smoke are thickes
le noiG There's no work for you to do;
f,atadv When the battle field is silent, sj-,
You can go with careful tread:
l3bo1g You can bear away the wounded,
5ieyi7q sYouican cover up the dead. lai /
Do not, then, stand idly waiting,
For some greater work to do!
2aoi aFortuneis a. lazy goddess, 30
70 sliaqg She will never come to you :ll0y
.rr Go and toll in any vineyard, ~,
- Do not fear to do and dare
$40 diIfigon want afield of labor, 81 3
80 qsbnrYou can find it anywhere. 10 si
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

HEA farmer passing througha village.
stabbed a dog, who attacked him, with his
pitch.fork. Upon being carried before
Justice, he was asked why he Gid not strike
the cur with the but Of his weapon2 $50
Ishoald,S ,Sreplied he. Tif the dog had run
5atme with his tail, (" ia Il a4slod SIS
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

ab &T Artemus wv ard tells q good story
concerning the, production Of the Lady of
Lyons at the Salt Lake City theatre "Ar
aged Mormon arose aud went out with his
twenty-four wives, angrily stating that he
swouldn't sit and see q play where man
made such a cussed fuss over ono woman y
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

e Though man has all other perfec-
tions and wants discretion, he win be of no
great consequence 10 The world but If he
has this single talent in perfection and but
"a common share Of Others, he may do what
he pleascs 10 his particular station of life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

o. An exchange says, ut lis better to
love person youcauuot marry, than to mar
ny aspefsOD you canDotloKe.y Thisisa a. short
text for 9 long sermon. which human expe-
rience will continue TO preach until the
last syllable Of recorded time" :
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-10

Il ~ As the quickest way TO make 4 for.
time contemporary suggests marrying a
fashionable young lady and selling her
clothes.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-05

BoARDING HOUSE REGULATIONS IN BOISE
CoUNTRY.-Board must be paid'in advance;
with beans, $l5; without beans, $l2; salt
free boarders not permitted to speak to the
cook; no extras allowed; potatoes for dinner;
pocketing strictly forbidden; no whistling
while eating; gentlemen are requested to
wash out Of doors, and find their own water
no charges for ice; towels, bags, at the end
of the house; extra charges for seats around
the stove; dodgers must find their own straw
for beds; beds on the billiard table and floor
for regular customers; persons sleeping in
the bar are requested not to take off their
boots; dodgers inside rise at five A. M. in the
stable, at seven; each man sweeps up his own
bed no quartz taken at the bar; no fighting
allowed at the table; specimens must invari
be left on the outside of the house. Any one
violating the above rules, will be shot with
out further mot ice."
The Placer herald., 1866-05-05

AN ELEVATED RAILROAD IN BRoADwAv.-
Captain Hemstreet, young engineer, has
devised plan and proposed to erect an ee
waited roadway upon eIiptical arches over the
centre or carriage'way of the street; to pave
this track with plate glass, which will admit
sufficient light upon the street below and at
the same time keep it, in all weathers, dry
and clean; and to let the sidewalks be open
and uncovered. On the roadway thus rest.
ing upon e!iptical iron arches, and reaching
rom gutter TO gutter across the middle OF
the street, he proposes to lay three or four
tracks, upon which trains should be run with
dummy engines.s AS the tracks will be all
ways clear and clean, the rail may be light,
and Captain Uemstreet proposes to lay them
on rubber cushions, and thus make the mo-
ton perfectly smooth and even. 1t is esti.
mated that such a road could be built from
the Battery to Union Square including the
glass roof for less than $l,OOO,00O.
The Placer herald., 1866-05-05

DECLINE IN REL1GIoN-There are now
over seventy vacant pu'pits in the State Of
Connecticut, says the Constitutional Union
In the whole of the New England States
there are some three hundred in the same
condition, with about five hundred more
where the clergymen do not earn day labor
er's wages. The true reason Of this is, that
religion itself has not declined, but the Par.
sons took to spouting politics about five years
ago, and instead Of giving religious advice
and instruction to their congregations, they
disguised their followers, and the result is
the war parsdn business is completely "payed
out"