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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
LIFE AND CAMPAIGNS
LIEUT. GEN. sTONEwALD JACKSON

PROF. X. L. DADNEY, D.
IN CLIO I'll, .......,,. Am
Illustrated ruth Steel ISrtru.t unuI EY,ren
Diagrams.
IHE work contains over 700 pages "A nd is printed
~. on SrI" paper. and hrnnd In good substantial
CiItn' or ar Cali (Lbrary StyI|.)
ihIs work Is publ he'd fi the prcuniarv hen, Fl,
Oh MTS' JACKSON, and as truthful Biog r: phy of
on" I" Ah"rica's n"bl"st sUns. stands peerless and
.aI"i', among u irs competitors
TINS work ID s"l'I only by subscription and will
Pc n,c,l"ra "i"H with = LiIh"gra4h Ui JEFFERSON
nHhIS ~ 'v p AS present to I'll. sIIIEcr Ihrs Il,
tins book TIL" undersigned is the only agent for
th'S county. lie vii. visit, as 6, on as nnssil,Ir
every house in the county
May IS. lS66-lm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
Plan q FORTE
CHARLES N. STEIFF,

CHARLES N. STEIFF,
MANUFACTURER of GRAND and SQUARE
!tA. PIANO FoRTES. Factory at 81 and sc Cam
Liberty street, above Market, Baltimore, Md,
Has constantly on ha I'd large number OF Pia nos
OF bis own rufacrurc, with full Iron Frame nd
over strung. Every instrument warrsntc for Ave
ye tr3, with the privilege of exchange within twelve
mouths notentirely satisfactory to the purchasers
SECOND HAND PIANOS
always on hand-S5O to $780, aItlod.aps and
ParlOr Organs from Lhe best ma kers.
Wen We permission to rcfe to the fnrowin e per-
cons VIII" have Pianos in use; D. S. Rentch,
wIllia'" Rush, " c Butler, Richard c Williams,
in jefferson c"u' ~ and benjamin Harrison. James
Benjamin Sprck, Andrew Bowman, George Hoke,
Lcnuei Campbell and others in Berkeley County.
o. All orders left with p Fl Strods, shepherds.
town, will be prorcptly attended to.
Febl3, 1866 -ly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
BALTIMORE CARDS.
PIANO F0RTEs AND MUSIC.

THE subscriber respect tfuy soicits the attention
i Of che public to his fne assortment of
Piano Fortes,
of various styles aud patterns of6 and oe,aves
amongst them thOse from the celebrated factory of
"sToDART,"
of New York, which for beauty of tone, power and
durability, are unequalled. Also th0sc Of
GRoVESTEEN CO.,
the finest chap Pianos now nufactured, and TO
which especiaiattention Is called.
A number Of second ha nd PIANOS also on hand,
from 1910 9 800, both for sale and rcnt.
SHEET MUSIC OF ALL KINDS
INSTRUCTION. BOOKS for all instruInents
MELoDEoNS, vIoLINS, GUITARS, STRINGS
IF all kinds, sc
Orders from country dealers, aud schools ca.
peciRlly, solicited, and liberal discount allowed
D. HEWITT,
No. Sc North Charles st near Saratoga.
March Oily. Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22

We are srn,fir,l :" a'e that Thomas Lpker uf
Dry FO L. - mi"s trlw HIrrISDrhurg r ck>
ia :him { pnniv charged with hOrse-St-a ing ami
hI gam has I-e arrested AID CmInirIcl to- jaI IN
Munr-i-l l. Hard cUu',, ". Va. lie wtS n., rsI, d
..ue dn. last w--k, L.'-r Rive, H., dy county,
hv g~n.eul-m ~ L ki'. nam county, from me
Ot " hUm-PIfT"k Ma ar-hN. WhO Iesid III his Wis
CIuiIN- he h 81 s'OI-n horse short time SING.
I'k"r, il Se~m|. had been seen III is COUNTY aud
Nr;,I'hN:S h"rsr disappearing The he.
GI+,ker) lett. suspicion nc.,.,l i" him. lie a
lruI$u'd into iIi'dy w:'h the result ab,,e stated,
I.n +r, II ArIeI =. silt keeps ur his prAcric- Of
hi"Am,. II had married respectable l,Iy on
l. River hv the II at LI:I lake,; AMI WA
arr-s'e' i" the road far trnm il- re-trIce ~
hi- tarh"r-In-Iny. He had McC"rhy'< stolen hu, So
in his possession when h. ; Caught. l. IL lad
thai h" ha1 CU"rItIi agreed I" H resp Ct =
atle voting lady in T:r ok CAP. III his CUurty
short tine sim e, Lu: PreIeUd Il have "tem
taken violently III the day he MAS u have come tn
our eIk office the Iic+uS-. Tmi. rrOE1hI,
saved This lHhY from becoming III. victim la bis
Illness. liz made his viii. leaving. % III. en- to the.
Sheriff ot the comfy, so shre 10 his in, eni. d
bride. and 80 her mo- her COO when he hadn't IL
sheep dollar in the world leave any tod, !
I"ker passed 10y the alias of Capt Robinson in
Hardy. II viii e remembered that he was strongly
suspected Of connection with the murder ~ Richard
JarreliS who was shot dead one nighI las. auiuun
as he stood in Ii presence OF his family nj his own
fIrEsde. JnrIe'iS known to lie he ch.i witness
in n th"n uending case" u; bilamv. He had married
q respectable LADY in Maids II, emmy Va vb;I,
liz bad wife aud children in II ckiuyhnu A.
she row stands L.k-' ia qui ga Mormon he
having three wives living e T.: uI.e j., Rnrk
in l""'. '" VII IN e was t'atr fifteen Nenr> nuu
IN MI'lI OF, to whom he r. .,l il + E,ru
Any 1868. ard he other and las one heard a., in
mel hI"ring county at Hardy There ran
exist inuht in the world abb Ut his l., Inc, "a
deter mined and re- klss SrOm"d Ell. II I,n j
h.'wrEer that h" Is secure. aud will give the
country further trouble. lie is. We are sorry
I" SAL. Rtki""I"" msr, h"vrrC been bern AID
raised hrTc.-ROchin lam eeiS:Cr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
Nj. Behrend Bro, & Co

MI. BGhrPnd Bro, & Co.
CHARLEsTowN, JEFFERSON CO., VA,
AAVEju just received a complete Stock OF
SPRING DRY GOODS,
which we offer at Baltimore Prices
CHlicucs from l2G to % Cents
DeLAiues = ChalIies from 90 to s.
B,ea :hed Muslins at 2n % 3O35
Unblcashed do at 20 2j 3O35
Our Stock of Fancy Goods md Hosiery is well Sc
lcct d, and arc offered prices ia smit every al
La and MIss s. HOOPSKIRTS of the lat, 81
styi q. at prices TO compete with the tur.r.
We have alsI received we'll selected stock t
ready mad SPRISG CLOTHING, HATE, aud
GE\T'S FURNISHING GOODS in general, which
we fer with a small advance above cost. -.
Gu" M'1to:-tPe try 10 plr.ss spes9body
NJ BEHRESD BRO & co.
Opposite Campbell ii Nj 1so"'s Drug >uIre
N. Is. All kinds of Country Produce taken III cx-
change tor goods.
May 5, IS66
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22

IlIGHLY IMP IRTAET DECIsI Mn the Circuit Court
0F NrIS u - week. the Gaze OF Walker
rs wing. Jud:e Shirley decided she follow in .
very in er-Stin and Important question:
lS'- The, con'r made daring the existence o. a
de mfo g .r"rumen' wer: vail and binding. not
vi h. tAuh'n2 ' subsequent overthrow nt Thar gov
.'rnm.n' 81. Tint H. sal" "t S!avPs in Virginia. in
S"R Cnmfe'irra-e lives. prior to the 10Th of April
1865 was valid aud binding. Notwithstanding the
IuSIpIiinn clause in tie Alexandria CInsriIu-
ti"n
TSs cas-" u 9 ALLY argued nv 'uh,e Rr"rker-
h-nu. I..xim GIN. far the pImimrIf md Ro. RI
WhiT-nr ii. TI. at Np's'n Tor tie i"'-nd ~:
Judge R-"ck-HkrnmGh maintaining the 81 fl -t,n tive
and NJ. W'i'el~1d he e" of 'I"s' Ir P"a''i"us
"e n"h"rs'nu' III. opinion az III" Iu l"e hic'I il
ard i = a'e "u", WILL by the una nimulls
request Of the bar. be pu'Ii-hr'
-A ftshio"ahfe rarry ia now o.llcd
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
NOTICE.

I HAVE administered on the estate of MAJ. A.
Il NJ BARBOUR, dec ID Persons Eavimg claims
against the estate are requested present them to
me without delay K. d: BARBOUR.
May Is, IS66-3t-F.P.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
IMPORTED & AMERICAN CUTLERY,
HOT OGRAPUS.

A J SMITH Wouii resp. etfuIlv announce IN
"a the Ladies and G.nticln-n Of CharI,sto,.r
snd yicinIty ihst h- h4a ju,t cOmpIrtcda ECw
ter H"use. where be is prepared 70 e1ecut. every
s : I L { OF PICTURE
known to the ara. SatiSfactiop a-,.r.p.e.J y,
every instance Az
OH D1gusr' eotyPcs and other pictures copied
A; enlarged To any siZe desired nd TO isIed in .
h'n""er to mai e them good If ia ken ON life.
hos ~ nd aBS Gilt Frames made to order.
The Pubiic are cordially invited to call and ex-
anime specimens.
ChartrstOwn. Va, Feb. 6, IsG6.-sm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22
EXECUTORS N0TICE.

4 LII parsons having elaine against the estates OF
"A the ia;e BIaxton d NEWPORT, or Mrs. Elizabeth
Davenport. will please present them at once for
settlement and all indebted arc respectfully re-
questcd t." call and settle with the under-ign"i
May Is. ISG6.-3t. Executor.
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Coca ..
LOOK, FARMERS!

LOOK, FARMERS!
TOto WEIRICK & WELL RS and sce the cell
" brate'i improved DORSEY SELF-RAKER.
REAPER aud MOWER Il beatsthe wor d. / am
agent for the celebrated WIRE TOOTH HORSE
RAKE. and tn: unsurpassed & UNI SPRING DRILL.
Call sUUn your orders cannot be filled his sea :
son E. NJ. AISQUITH.
LIFE AND CAMPAIGNS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-05-22

]. O. O. +.
THE members Of WILDEY IODGE.I O o. F.
i ANNOUNCE to heir old III cmb"rs nd the public,
that they have organized their Lodge. md have
secured as meeting place the occupied by
the Charestnwu Christi n Association. They pro.
pose havIn e me citing Ill the In"Mbcrs on SA-
TUBOAY EVENING, June I'd, ISG6. full n nd
punctuAI attcnda ncc Is desired.
JOHN ASHBAEGH,N C.
JOHN p. BRowH, Soy.
May -. 1866.
DLOw IRONS. Mould BEards, and Nails of all
sizes. for sale by D, -UMPHREYS & co.
JUST received a fine assortment Of fresh Bridal
q wreaths NJ BEHRENn BRO B. co.
QONNETS and HATS Bl.achcd and Pressed in
- the latest styles and at Baltimore at
AprI26. NJ. BEHREND BRO. co.
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Arrest Of Horse Thief and Bigamist.

U. S, Atty for the bis. of Virgins
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21
Help Your Father.

"My hands arc so stiff can hardly hold
a pcn,' said farmer Davenport, as he sat
down to "fgure ont some accounts that
were getting behind hand.
"Could help you, father?" said Lottic,
laying down her bright crochet work "I
should be glad to, if only knew what you
wished written"
Well [ shouldn't wonder if you could,
Lottie," he said rcAcctivcly. Pretty good at
figures, are you ?"
"It would be fine story, if [ did not
know something of them after going twice
through the arithmetic" said T.ottic, laugh
ing
"Wel | will show you in five minutes what
| have to do, aud it'll be powerful help, it
you can do it for lne. I never was a master
hand at accounts in my best days; and it does
not grow any easier, as | can see since put
OH specs"
Very patiently did the helpful daughter
plod through the long, dull line of figures
leaving the gay worsted work to lie idle all
the evening. though she was in such haste
to finish her scarf. 1t was reward enough to
see her tired father, who had been toiling all
day for herself and the other dear ones, sit
ting so costly in his easy arm chair enjoying
his weekly paper as it can only be enjoyed in
a country home, where, news from the great
world beyond comes but seldom and is eagerly
sought for.
The clock struck nine before tho task was
over, but the hearty +" "Thank you, my daug! :
ter, thousand times" took away III the sense
of weurincss.
It's rather looking up, when aman con
have an amanucnsis," said the father; 1T is
not every farmer that can afford it,"
Nor every farmers daughter that is capa-
bic of making one said mother with little
pardonabc maternal pride.
Nor every one that would be willing if she
we're able" said Mr.. Davenport, which last
was truth. How many daughters might be
of use to their fathers in this and many other
ways, who never think Of tightening care aud
labor! If asked to perform some little service,
it is done at best with a reluctant step and an
unwilling air which rob it of all sunshine or
claim to gratitude.
Girls, help your father give him 4 cheerful
home to rest in when evcpng comes, and do
not worry his life away by fretting because he
cannot afford you all tho Injuries you covct
Children exert as great an influence on their
parents us parents do on their childrcn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21
Time.

GA million of money for one inch of
time, said England 'sproud Queen elizabeth,
while filled With rcmorse in her dying mo.
mcnts but all the wealth of the world could
not purchase single hour. r>' b
Young woman, are you improving your
golden hours SO as to save yourself from vain
regrets by.and by, when the fatal archer lets
fly the arrow of donth aud cuts short your
dream of life? You have heart sympathies
to cultivate, mind to ctlucate, powers to make
active for good, and influences towicld for the
right and true. How much of your time is
absorbed by lofty aims and noble strivings?
Young man, can you afford to waste an hour
inidlencss and frivolity? youatford to nes-
lect your opportunities OF storing your mind
with useful information. of making solid nc.
qnirements, and preparing yourself thorough
ly for those high efforts that win success in
the great undertakings of life ? You have u
great deal to do, before you attain to your ma
jority, in order. to meet the just expectation 8
Of society You have to do with u fast age,
to share in operations moving with lightning
"ed,and you must be capable of quick dc.
csions and brisk movements, for time and tide
will not wait for you. Every hour not need,
cd for repose and recreation should be filed
up with benefits to yourself and others. Act
upon this hint, and you will bless us for drop
ping 'lferc is an old saying and true one,
which you will do well to fix in your memory:
Who knows nothing in his thiricth year, is
nothing in his forticth, has nothing in his fif.
tieth, learns nothing, is nothing, and comes to
nothing"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21
Getting and Holding Money.

On this topic of general concern, Cory
OLamus, the Z" Brook lyn Eagle" sage, dis
courses with his usual lucidity and clcarncss
as follows:
Every man his own landlord, is capital
doctrine.
should have adopted il myself long years
ago, but for wantof cuptal.>
This is tho difficulty with most tenants.
All the real estate | own is located in doz-
en- hower-pots, which Mrs. O'Lamus devotes
to the cultivation Of gcraniums, vcrbcnas, oac
fuses and other ornamental vegetables.
The earth is mans inheritance, but have
not come in for my share of it yet.
Some capitalist has got tho title deed to my
estate, and won't give them up till can raisc
money enough to redeem them.
My father neglected to leave mo fortune
Ia habit which runs in our family.
From present appearances, think shall
hand it down to posterity.
AS Shakespeare observes, some mon are born
poor, others acquire poverty, others have pow
erty thrust upon them,
Tho O Lhnuscs were always distinguished
for their ability to spend all they could get !;
Fall my3rioh .uncles died before they made their
fortunes. ,;9t s,sf :,
Getting rich involves two questions; !
First, get money. & !,
Second, hold on 1t. rf4 ,3s
understand the principle firstrato. +.
AS soon as / oat accomplish the first con.
dition, Tam going 70 try my hand on tho sec.
loud Itn
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21
How Poor Young Men Should Succeed.

Young man, are you poor and without the
means of splurging in life, as you launch up
on it's billows. Is your fatherspo and una
BILE to give vouan outfit? BE not disheart-
ened Oh account of these things Take earn
est hold Of life and never regard yourself in
any othe. lghS than that of being destined to
a high and noble purpose Study closely the
bent Of your own mind for labor or Profcs.
sion Whatever you resolve upon, do it stead
lily and untiringy; pcvcr look backward to
what you have encountered, but always for
ward to what is within your grasp The
world owes every man comfortable living,
and respectable position in society; means
are abundant to every mans success, aud men
have only to adapt will and action to them.
TO repinc over want of money and proper.
ty to start out in the world with, aud over the
wants of props of influential relatives, is un-
manly. Let man strive to create fortune,
rather than seek to inherit one. 1t is an ig-
noble spirit that leads young man to borrow
instead of bcqueathing means. Go forth into
the world, young man, conscious Of your God
within you, and His providence over you, and
fight your own way to distinction, to honor
and to comfort. Pity, in your inmost soul
the young man who without any charge, is un-
able to support himself, and whining around,
and begging the influence of others to get
him into employment! Feel, under all cir
cumstaccs, that it is more honorable to cat the
crust you have earncd than to flourish with
coppers inherited. You may lift your head
proudly to face and confront the noblest among
us when you are conscious of being the arch
itect Of your own fortune. Young man are
you poor BE honest, be virtuous, be indus
trious; hold up your head, and say by yonr
actions and looks what the poet has said in
words:
81 scorn tho man who boasts his birth,
And boasts his titles and his .,ls
Who axes his name nnd heritage,
From cut fathers dying hands.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21

When got married, Mrs. o Lanus and
myself passed a Joint resolution that we would
get rich. Getting the furniture took all our
capital in hand, but was to give Mrs Ola.
nus all the money I,got., She was to buy only
wings bank.
The first year we wanted more than wc could
buy, and the bank account came out without
a balance
The next year my salary was increased
So was my family.
Likewise the expenses
Bank account samc.as year before.
We continued to accumulate ut the same
ratc for several years in succession.
Then the war broke out, and Ma concluded
not to put money in the bank for t.> present,
because things were then so uncertain
Since then living has been high, and we
have concluded to postpone the accumulation
OF fortune until the Income tax is abolished
aud groceries become reasonable.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21

NiERE arc probably but few Of tho readers
Il OF tins paper VIII" know the dctnils of the
Stamp Act Yet. there is no law, State or Ma.
tlonal, the provisions Of which arc more mpor.
tant to the people. Hero are such OF its pro-
cced.ngs we think as will prove most interesting
ana important to the reader:
SGRREapuH.E BE.
ACK WLEDuMENT-.r deeds exempt
AFFIDAVIT 10 cents
ia snit or legal proceedings exempt
AGREEMENT or ApPRA[SEMENT
for cnch shcc, or piece Of paper On
which the samc s written s cents
ASSIG NMENTS OR TRANSFERS
of mortgage, lease or policy of in*u.
rance the same duty as ON the orig
inal Instrument.
OF patent right 6 cents
BANKS, CHECKS, DRAFTS OR OR.
DER !, &c--at sight or nn demand 2 cents
BILLS or EXCn ANGE. lSl,Np-
draft or order, payuble otherwise
than at sight or on demand, aud any
promi,sory note, whatever, payablc
on demand or Mt II time designated,
Icxcept bunk notes issued Tor circula.
lion, and checks made and intended
to be, and which shall he forthwith
presented fnr payment fora sum not
exceeding Sl60 5 cents
For every additional hundred dollars
or fractional part thereof 5 cents
BILLS OF LADlNG--of vessels for
ports Of the United States ur British
North America exempt
Or receipt Of goods on any foreign
ports 10 cents
BILL OF SALE-of any vessel. or mart
thereof when the consideration does
not exceed five hundred dollars SO cents
Exceeding $500 and not exceeding
$1,000 $l.00
Exceeding LOCO, for each $500, or
fractional part thereof SO cents
OF personal property luther than ship
or vessel cents
boND-pcrsonal, tnr payment Of mon
cy Sec Mortgage
Oiiicnl Sl.0O
For indcmnifying any person lhr tho
payment ofany sum Of money. where
tho money ultimate y recoverable
tnereupon is 81 200 Or less 80 cents
where the money recoverable cx.
ceeds $1,000, for every additional
Sl.0Oo, or fractional part thereof so cents
BONl'S--county, city and town bonds,
railroad and other corporat"n bouds
and script are subject to stamp duty
See mortSaSc
ot any description other than such
as are required in legal proceedings,
and snch as are not otherwise charged
NTH, IN tins schedule % cents
CEkTiFlCAEES-of deposit in bank,
sum not exceeding one hnn,lrcd dol
lars cents
~ deposit III bank, sum exceeding
SluO cents
uf stock IN an incorporated company - cents
General cents
~ Iuaiihcation OF n justice OF tho
Peace
Commissioner of Deeds or Notary
Public 5 cents
Of search of records cents
That certain papers arc on file cents
That certain papers cannot be found ceuts
OF redemption of land sold for taxes S cents
OF birth. marriage and death 5 cents
or qualifications of school teachers S cents
OF profits in an incorporated compn-
ny, for sum not less than.$lO and
not exceeding $50 IL cents
Exccediur $50 and not cxceelnp-
$1,000 25 cents
Excccdino 81 600 for eycrx addition.
oI SI noo ~ frac,;nn,l r,ar, tboranf Ok nonts
Uraa,to,,'o " nt'on,;' P", ,a'I, ~ 80 o'''
or c"r,iGcotns orc o. d"c"n"nts "n u. ;ss"od n."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21
THE STAMP ACT.

ONE OF THE TAX I.Aws OF TIVE UNITED STATES.
lEHliERE arc probably but few of tho readers
Il of this paper who know the dctnils of the
Stamp Act. Yet. thcrc is no law, Statc or Ma.
tional, the provisions Of which more impor
tant to the people. Hero are such of it's pro-
ccedngs we think as will prove most interesting
and impOrtnnt to the rcnncr:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21

RH- We learn from North Carolina ex-
changes, that the Convention Of that State,
on Saturday last, adopted an amendment to
the Constitution prohibiting the Legislature
from electing it's own membera.to Office. An
amendment was also adopted making it: tho
duty Of the General Assembly to provide by
law for tho exemption from sale under ex ecu
tion or other process, for debts contracted after
the 1st of January, 1897 Homestead in
land in favorof every head Of a family who
may be the owner thereof, except for taxes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-21

WHY ID. u the gayest letter in tho alpha
bet? Because il is always in f'sn