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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12
PoETIOAL.
THOUGHTS OF HOME.


I've been thinking of home. OF ''my Fathers homo,
Where the many nansious be -
OF the city whose sireets are paved with Rold
OF its Jasper walls sO fair to behoId,
Which the righteous alone shall s&e.
I've been thinking of home. where hey sssd not
: OF the sun, nor moon, nor Etari
Where the gates Of PearI.'H{e shut By day,
Find rest from the world afar.
I've been thinking OF home. of the river ofliEe,
Ihat hows through the city ~ pure;
Ol the tree that stands by the eide OF the stream
whose caves in mercy with blessings TEEN,
The sin wounded sOulto cure.
Pye been thinking OF fhVme-of the loved cues there
pea: Dear friends who have gone before.
with whom we walked to the death rlvsr aide
Ana eadly thought, as We watched the tide, -
or the happy days of yore.
I've been thinking of home, nd nv heart i, fnu
Of love for tue Lamb of God!
" " no ms precious life. ransom gave
For sIninl race, cen souls tSsavs
FROM Justices Avenging rod.
I've been thinking OF homo and I'm homesck now.
MY spirit doth long to be,
~ IA tHe better land, - wh 're the ransomed sing
vi 0 Tue love OF God, their Redecmer, King,
vi mercy so costly, go free.
I've bssa & thinking of home! yes. ''hcmo. sweet
or! there may VIC allunite
" " lth the white rOGc,l thronr, and forever raise
10 one IhS Iriune God, sweetest songs OF praise
lth glory, aud hOnors and might.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Meeting at Sea.


There are many eloquent passages in the
Memoirs of Chanteau6riuud. Witness the
following: "On these vast paths of the deem.
along which are seen neither trees. nor viI.
lages, nor cities, nor towns, nor spires. nor
tombs-on this causeway without columns
without mile stones, which has no boundaries
put the wave, or relays but the wind. no
light but the stavs-the most delightful adj
venture, when one is not in quest of lands
and seas unknown, is the meeting of two vas
sells The mutual discovery takes place along
the horizon by the help of u telescope; then
they make all sail toward each other. The
crew and passengers hurry upon dock. The
two ships approach. hoist their flags. brazil II,
their sail, and lay themselves alongside each
other. All is silence, the two captains. from
the poop, hail each other with speaking trun.
pets the name Of The vessel; from what mort.
the name OF tue captain; where from where
he Is bound for; how many days his passage
has lasted and what are his observations 0n
the longitude and latitude. These are the
questions; Good voyage The sails are un.
brnced, aud belly to the wind The sailors
and passengers Of the two vessels follow each
other with their eyes without saying word
these going to seek the sun of Asia, those the
sun OF Europe, which will equally see them
die Time carries away and serarates trov.
eiers upon the earth more promptly than the
wind separates travellers upon the ocean,
They also make signs of adeu from afar-
good vOyage-the common port is Eternity
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12
The Coffin of Jnstine.

a s'nguIarly sugges i've spectacle and gra-
tuitous exhibItion-a tabeau for the times
may be seen on the Capitol Square every dov
and night. At the foot (not of Pompev'gS :
DGE OF Nhshington's statue, there lies huge,
OlacX, 'uneTeallooking box, in front of which
a soldier with loaded rlusket naces ri,bt
and day. Reader, it is the coffin Of Justice
Marshall, the great Virginia jurist. lies there
In hope Of g glorious resurrection" In the
meantime the soldier stands guard. and the
rebel on horseback" patiently awaits the
elevation Of his Chief Justice and great bi.
ograPher to 4 pedestal on the monumental
pile Washington, the rebel warrior: Heu-
ry, :. the trumpet of scdition;" Mason. the
rebel author of the Bill Of Rights Jefferson,
who penued the rebel Declaration of Inde.
pendence; and Marshall, the rebel Turist i
How long shall this group of " Virginia troi.
tors y offend the 50 loyal" men of 8 Distries
No. l"-Rtchmond Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

&1 S0O PER YEAR We wart Agents eve
SD 1,cOOrywhcret sell our IMPROVE $40
Sewing Machines. Three kinds. Under and
UPPc: feed. Sent on trial Warranted five. years
Above salary or -Ce commissions yald. Tho
ONLY machines sold in United States FOR less ihan
$50, which arc fully licensed Gy Ho,rs, hssler and
jF'tsOn, GTOrcT x Ruhcr Singer & Co, and Rqcsfy.
c1r; n" other cheap machines nfr infrimgcn,enis
d the Sf.i'f or user are !iG6 10 arrest f;c I'm
F''o"mcH: illustrated circulars sent free Ad.
Grcss, or call upon Shaw & Clarke, at Biddcf.rd
Maine, or Chicago, Illinois.
Junc 5, SGC--ly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

DRINKING AT MEALs.-When fat me5ts
or sauces composed partly Of butter, are "a.
ken and cold drink directly after, the butter
and fat are rendered concrete. and seoarateJ
from the rest Of the aIinent This CONCEALED
oily matter being t:en specifically lighter
tnan the remaining contents of the stomach
S%'ns SWIM on tho top of the food, often causing
hea.y' uneasy, painful sensations about the
ITi:- csIIia ana breast. and sometimes feeling of
sS seaialng ana anxiety at other times. when
the stomach regans its heat the f,,ts ,o...a mHen
IS rejected, by little and little. from vel.
stomachs, in oily regurgitatiops. which arc
very dIsagreeable. In such cases. little
compound spirits of hartshorn, with class If
warm water and sugar, will convert the fat
INTO soap. and give instant relief.-Sir James
-As'rGy'S AedicaE Essays.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

IA disposition to preserve and an ability
to improve, taken together" says Burke.
would be my standard of statesman" If
we apply this standard to the Republican
leaders we must conclude that they are not
Statesmen; for they have a disposition to de-
stroy, and no ability improve.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

some CATs-A gentleman in Brighton
IhaVlns lost his cats. suspected that IsdF.
known to be fond of pussy, had taken fancV
to 1t. a search-warraut was procured +. and
the inspector reported that the LADY had liz
cats, 10 dogs and foz, all alive, on the pre-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

Why cannot deaf man be legally con
victed Because it is not lawful to conyic
man without hearing
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

AVERAGE DURATION OF LIFE.-Iu the
Ia'ter part OF the sixteenth century, one. half
ora oa all VINO were born died under five years of
age-elghteen years being at that time the
average longevity. In the seYenteenth con.
iury' one-haIf OF the populs:ion died under
twei'e years; but in the first sixty wears Of
the eiGhleenth century. one-half of the non
uiation lived over twenty seven years. aui in
the latter forty years oneh half exceeded tbir-
ty-two years OF age. At the beginning of the
present century. ne-haIfexceeded forty wears:
from 1888 to lS45, oue-haIf exceeded forty,
three years; and the average loaggsity at
these successive periods has been Increased
from eighteen ears in the sixteenth centnrv
up to iorty-fOuT in the nineteenth, by the last
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

yTHHE subscriber respef fully solcits the attention
IL of:he public to his fire assortment of
Plane FoEte3.
of various styles and patterns g. aud octavcs
amongst them those from the celebrated factory of
sc STODART,"
of New York, which for beauty of tone, power and
durability, are unequalIcd- Also those of
GROVESTEEN CO.,
the finest cheap Pianos ufactured, and TO
which especial attention is called.
A number of second ka I'd PIANOS also on hand,
from ) so to $500, both for sale and rent.
SHEET MUSIC OF ALL KINDS.
INSTRUCTION BOOKS foraIl INSTRUMENTS.
MELnDEoNS, vIOLINS, GUITARS, STRINGS
Of all kinds, , &c.
Orders from country dealers, and schools cs-
pecially, solicited, and liberal discount allowed.
H. d. HEWITT,
No. 90 North Charles st, near Sa ratoga,
March ely. Baltimore
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

A PRONIsCUoUs APPEr1TE.-A Western
editor says he wants ''grain, pork, tallow, can
dies, whiskey, beeswax. linen. wood, and
every thing else that ne can eat2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12
The First Gold Mine,

AN exchange says tie first piece of gold
found in tho United States is said to have
been found in Cabarrus county, North Car
DINA, in 1893. 1t seems from the account
furnished Mr.. Wheeler by Col. Burpdandt
that boy named Conrad Reed went with his
SISTER and younger brother to small stream
called Meadow Creek, on a Sunday. and while
engaged along the banks Of the stream shoot.
ing hsh, he saw yellow substance SHINING in
the water, which he picked up and found to
be metal. His iuther carried it to Cuncord
and showed it to WIN. Atkinson, the siIter-
smith of the village, who was unable 10 tell
what it was. 1t was taken home by Mr.
Reed, and being the size of smoothing, iron.
1t was used as a weight against the door to
keep 1t from shutting. In lnO2 he carried
1t to market at Fayetteville, where ieweller
pronounced it to be gold, and melted it, pro.
ducIng a bar six or seven inches long. II
was sold to the jeweler for So so, a .bip
price, as Mr.. Reed thought. Upon subseo
quent examination gold was found upoD the
suriaee along Meadow Greek, and in 1909
pieces Of gold were found varying fror, IS
pounds to the smallest particles. The vein
OF this mine was discovered in 1881. The
annual products of gold mines of North Car
oi'na are stated at S500,0 900 The produc.-of
the Cabarrus mine in 1910 is estimated at
$4,000. This exhausts the data before us.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

LUMBER! LUMBER!!
lust received at my yard. one hu nd rcd thouso nd
- feet of superior ',Shcnanioa Yellow Pine
LUMBER" consisting Of inch. inch. and inch
W. j. EIA KS 4 gent,
Feb ID, lS5i-St. Fol- Miller, Walker & Co,
STAMPING Tor Braiding and Ernbroideries tono
- at NJ. BEHRESD"S
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VIZ. KNAB& 6 CO.,
a. MANUFACTURERS OF
FIRST PREMIUM GOLD MEDAL
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT

PIA IT. O.
THESE Instruments having been before the public
FOR the past thirty have upon their excellence
alone. attained UNPURGHASED PRE-ESlI-
NENCE that Pronounces them unequaIled Their
TONE
combines great power, richness, sweetness, and
sInStug quality as we'll great purity of intona-
tion and hernoniousness throughout the entire
RcaIe. Their
TOUCH
Is plant and elastic. and is entirely free from the
otitness found in many pianos which causes the
performer TO so easily tire. In
W OR KM AN S HIP
hey cannot be excelled. Their ctnn is construct
Cd with care ami attention to every part therein
taAt eharacterizes the finest IT Cchanism. None but
sae best seasoned material is uscIi in their manu-
iacture, and they will accept the hard usagc of
concert-room with that of the parlor, upon equal
ity--unafected in their melody; in fact they
constructed
f'NOr FOR A YEAR-BUT FOREVER"
-AH our Square Pianos have our new Improved
Grand Scale aud Agroffc Treble.
Co AliPfANOS guaranteed for FIVE YEARS
No. $50 West Baltimore street,
BALTIMORE, Md.
30 Fof particulars apply to L. DINKLE, Agent.
Cla arICstONn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

UNITED PRAYER.-Tha. deyoted mission.
airy, William Cary, rejoiced in seeing two nf
his sons take part with him in the blessed
ministry of Jesus. But a third son VAS far
from God Alta meeting Of the Baptist Mis-
sionnry Society in London, Andrew FnrIey.
IN his sermon, alluded to this fact. and after
" moments pause said, with intense feeling :.
brethren. let US send up a united and fer.
vent prayer to God for the conversion of Ja-
bez Cury."
The appeal, followed By the solemn pause.
produced deep impression on the consrega,
non OF some twoIhousand. and from hun.
dreds Of hesgPis aseended earnest petitions for
the conversion of tlIis young man, and the
Lord hardened and heard it." The next lot.
'ers home to them announced the conversion
OF THIS chlId OF many prayers, nearly at the
tiIhe when this meeting was held
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

The undersigned having purchased OF the origi-
nal ProPrctnrs their entire interest in the above
valuable recipes, take pleasure in presenting to
the world articles which now stand scconu to none
for the relief Of the diseases for which they arc re-
commended They arc prepared in agreement
with some of the most learned and judicious prac-
utioncrs. One thousand of thcm witho ut a single
exception have approved Of the formula
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12
PIANO FORTES AND MUSIC.

TTIE subscr ribcr fully socis the attention
"a Of:he public to his fine assortment of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-03-12

Ind Embroideries tiono
NJ. BEHRESD'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18
Misrrilanp.
, For the Ottawa Free Trader.
WAITING. ~

dissatisfied, wait fer clearer light
Than in this lower life can e'er be mine,
Wait for the dawning ola surer light,
b That comcsh with the life divine. '-a-. q.
VIVA, matter, ~ little while groPs- S.--.-A> q.
IL dusky twilight, If no dark despair
Drag down my tempted soul. if faith and hope
Braid me blessed crown for constant wear?
What matter tho the clouds grow wild and dark.
Droop low and heavy with life's bitter rain
What tho the waves indeed engulph my barQus?
In the beyond there are no tears or pain.
To firm, strong souls who 'stcadfsst to the end"
Await the SECOND coming OF our Lord"
(when He in judgment shall at last descendJ
Sure in the faith OF the Redcemer's word
God grant that We shall then be found among
The watching too. as well as those who walt;
That we be numbered with the whtened throng,
And and sure entrance At the ''pearly gate"
And waiting thus, we know we shall find rest
In the sure shelter of His faithful hand,
Gods peace shall swestly Ill the bnrning breast,
Like cooling shadows in a weary land.
J.E. p.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18

We are unsurpassed both in quality goods and prices Call
and see for yourselves and will find prices of all KINDS
OF goods at least ten cent cheaper than those of other
have bought heavy stocks during high prices
OF August and September last. BURKE KEENAN,,
Nov. %, 1866. No II IaS,,Ie a.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-21
FENIAN NEWS.
Are Irish Women Patriotic?
Tbe Irish Republic.

To the Editors of The Irish Republic
GENTLEMEN: While Irish pining in the dungeon
or diving on the scaod their native land Irish
can show their love country by actively sympathizing with
tho boreaved families of the victims of British tyranny
Though many of us depend exerons for support
there are few who spare re by way of Christmas
or New Years gift to the families of patriot martyrs
It may be very patriotic to costly green umes and buy
bolts of green ribbon to trim party dresses but to
me it would be patriotic still to plain dress and
give the price ribbons and pumes to those who su
erng for the Green If every lady who this will during
Christmas week give what she cam get her friends to
give the Irish of America send substantial
proof of their sympathy their suffering sisters at home
Send to those you think most needy whether in Dublin or
Manchester Doubtless the editors of The IRISH REPUBLIC
or Mr. Donohoe of the Boston Pilot will forward any sums
YOU may send them and the parties receiving will acknowl
edge receipt that you know it has reached them
Having scarcely any acquaintance here coectnohing
but my own mite is ready and trust will not be allowed to
90 alone at New Years 1t has been said that Irish women
are not patriotic Prove this assertion false Who will be
foremost in the good work?
ST. LOUIS, Mo. AN IRISH Girl.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-21
War or Indemnity.
From the New York Herald.


We have a cloudy dispatch from London, according to
which the Times in editorial Lord Stanley right
in refusing permit the foreign policy of to be
viewed by any foreign power whatever On all other points
ION the Alabama clams) England will gladly meet the
United States half way she thoroughly tired of the
discussion" This is the British side of the question In
the next place President Johnson his annual Message of
the Sd instant says No has yet been reached
for the settlement of claims for British upon
the commerce of the United States have felt 1t my duty
todecne the proposition of arbitration madeby her Majesty
Government because it has hitherto been accompanied with
reservations and limitations incompatible with the rights
interest and honor of country But he further says
be apprehended that Great Britain VIII persist
her refusal satisfy these just and reasonable CLAIMS which
involve the sacred principle of principle
henceforth important to the United states IMAM TO
all other commercial nations" This is the American side
of question: and with the two sides placed 0sagS the
controversy begins to ugly compleXo ana al an
inviting juncture for decisive action .
Lord Stanley will permit the foreign policy OF Eng
land to be reviewed by any foreign power What is the
meaning of this? We presume that III the lengthy CORE
spondence which has taken place between the TWO Govern
mens these British depredatons Mr. Adams in over
hauling the record of the foreign policy and international
transactions of England has found some which
sustain his case and has put the present British Cabinet in
an awkward dilemma from which Lord Stanley could only
extrcate himself by impertineny closing the discussion
He will permit the foreign policy of England to be
viewed If she held position yesterday and holds another
to-day these piraca depredaons on our
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-21

what business is this of ours? He will not be called to
account for it, Very we'll If his Lordship will longer
listen to and fair argument land think have had
talk enough the subec the only left gov
that of General Jacksons touching those claims
for certain French spoiaons-the simple submission her
Majes Government OF the alternative of the cash
prisals.
The policy pursued by England and France butespecaly
by England towards the United States from the breaking
out of our late Southern rebellion until all hopes of
had vanished emnenty offensive, reacherous and I'M
lust With unseemy haste if he gloated upon the op
nornity Lord Russell proclaimed his policy of neutrality
which conceded equal begerenrghts
If President Johnson the information that the Fenians
had set UP Dublin independent for Ireland
were to proclaim his recognition of the begerent rights of
the Irish Republic the footing with the Government
Of Great Britain would be only ko ran Tor an Oliver But
rebel States unprecedented and shameful concession
rebellious conspiracy his ingenious and underhand
devices of giving aid and comfort to the enemy and the
zeal and industry of Engands ruling ogarchy in every
shape and form in behalf of jeff Davis including those
Ango-re6e pirates on the high seas were SO outrageous IN
alternative of reprsals peace war; will satisfy the Amer
lean people
We are well convinced of the truth of this opinion that
we do hesitate say that if General Grant write
letter make public speech embracing the declaration
that his position these Alabama claims could be expressed
in four words"the cash reprsals he would without
writing speaking another word public affairs elected
President by the of every State in the Union
Mr. johnson understands the pulse of the people this
question and though doubtless restrained from the full ex
preston of his views by his emporzng Secretary of
State he has still adhered to the public sentiment of the
country suggesting his readiness to follow the example of
General Jackson. In regard the offensive French usurp
atons in Mexico Mr. Seward kept at it, and by dnt of
incesant scoldng and badgerng Napoleon induced to
retire. but Lord Stanley closes the door in the face of
amiabe Secretary tells him that the discussion is ended and
leaves him hope for his claim but the last resort in such
cases.
With this notice from Lord Stanley the time has for
special message this subject from President johnson to
Congress 1t need not be long Let him say that as all
efforts bring the British Government to settle ment
cognition of these Alabama claims have failed he
mends the utmatum of the cash reprisa and call upon
the Houses for their cooperation and twill suffice The
pressure opubc opinion in view of the approach of
the Presidential election will compel the two Houses face
this music; and moreover such message would be crown
of glory to the administration The bitter insults and pro-
vocaons heaped upon this Republic by England during
late civil war call at least for this The American
people expect it, and the New Dominion of Canada awaits
only the signal to join
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-21
AN IRISH GIRL.
The Irish Women not National.
ST. LOUIS, Mo.

To the Editors of The Irish Republic.
GENTLEMEN: Might ask through the columns of THE
IRISH REPUBLIC the reason if there are any, of
the seeming apathy and indifference of Irish towards
our national Organization, and to everything relating to
Irish freedom Can they forget that they Irish Can
they forget hy or surely they know they exiles
from the green hills of their ahers Can they forget that
the very best of spending their lives in British
prisons and dying British seaods for that cause which
our countrywomen take lightly to heart Is not
this a shame?
One thing certain with regard to Irish in general
for there noble exceptions am well aware-that
is that they behind in everything bearing the name of
progress in the present ageand my humble opinion
that if they do themselves and rally the
Irish liberty that the negresses who had been in chains
on Southern plantations in the days of slavery WILL in ashor
time excel them in nationality and love of universal
freedom.
If they do wish to aid the Fenans by their precep
and example-both of which they do if they wMle
them Join some other society," that they may learn something
if only to think. "Womans Rights should be supported
by them if possibe but Irish opposed to that and
therefore be thought Of Yet Irish not
much to blame after ALL for Irish men, rule opposed
to having any rights whatever Even IrsAmer
ican press seldom take up the of woman lit
is beneath them as men, and if they do they few
and far between and like the ladies' bonnes growing
"beautfully less til long road that has turn and
do hope when the advocates of will succeed in their
noble and glorious endeayors elevate woman that they
will pay back with interest those who are now SO much
opposed to " woman's rights" etc.
Now is the time fer Irish show to the world that
they love Ireland in reality by uniting and giving their aid
to the Brotherhood anG also by raising funds assist the
families of the Irish State prisoners If the future his
tory of country will eproach hem in the strongest
of dsapprobaton for their want Of patriotic endeayo in
this land of freedom while they have the and oppo
tunity do So l. for one have the strongest faith in my
country to aid glorious cause and hope that the
death of the gallant in Manchester will have the effect
of rousing people the duty they their country
and their race
l have the honor to be, gentlemen
Your obedient servant, A. L. M.