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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
The Best Stock the Most Profitable.

A writer inthe Mass. PEoHghzaGn says that
Mr.. Samuel ThOrne, of ThOrndale, Dutchess
| Co.. n. Y, has sold his whole herd of Bates
Durham ShUrthorns, except two animals, to
James o. Sheldon, Esq, of Geneva, (being.
| about 40 head) for the round sum of S4O, 600
Now these cattle sold, have all, probably been
raised within ten years. How much more
did 1t cost to raise them than the same nuns.
Der of common cattle of the same age, which.
at previous prices, would hardly sell for more
than $1,000! This herd, probably, did not
eat so much in bulk as common cattle. be-
cause they were always kept in high condi-
tlOn, and the extra feed and care which they
have had is mere trife, compared to the
extra price for which they have been sold
On most large farms. this extra care and feed
could be given to cattle as we'll as not. The
want of enterprise and ambition to do things
IN the best manner, (this is the most prolita-
BILE manner,) causes most of the failures of
eminent success among farmers. This sale
teaches the Importance of doing whatever
you do, well and thorough, if you would re-
allze the most profit from yOur labor.
How many farmers are there in New Eng
land, who keep from rs to 100 head of scrub
cattle, which eat more than Mr.. Thorne's 40
head, and the whole 100 head will not sell
for One>fOurth as much as Mr.. Thorne's 40
head of blood cattle. Now our farmers, who
keep cattle on large scale, can have blood
cattle as we'll as scrubs, if they will only make
an effort; aud if they will give such extra.
feed and care to their cattle, as Mr.. Thorna
did, every dollar invested will yield 20 fold
more profit. every pound of hay and grain
become 20 fold more valuable.
Now one animal made the most of, brought
Mr.. Thorne 81 900. The cost of the extra
care ana feed bears no proportion whatever to
the extra price; therefore, there was little
fortune made in raising this 40 head of blood
cattle in less than ten years. How much net
profit could Mr.. Thorne have made raising
4O head of common cattle in these ten yearsy
Not over S5OO-but by breeding blood cattle
In their stead, he has made u net profit of
about $4,000. So much for doing things
boldly, and in the very best mauRey on the
farm generally.
A farm which will keep 20 head of scrubs,
will grow feed enough to feed so head of
blood cattle as high as Mr. Thorne fed his
4O head. And that extra care which Mr.. T..
gave his cattle, every farmer can give his
cattle, If he will-because, when the thing
IS done thoroughly, the cattle will amply not
only pay for all extras, but SO large profit
as to make such extras advisable also, help.
enough to- feed, clean, &c.
Now, farmers, consider this success of Mr..
Thorne: and if you cannot make 1000 in
ten years on farm which can keep IS COM
mon cattle, approximate his success as near
as you can. Remember that to raise the best
OF everything, is the most profitable, and it is
that little extra, exact care aud keep alone,
which yields extraordinary profits in breed
ing cattle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
"The Southern Future"

Under this head the New York Times has
follows -
All sensible men in the South have acoui-
esced in legal and political emancipation The
indications are undOubted that no dscrmina-
tiOn of these rights will be embodied in the
law or in the dealings between white and
black. The ensuing election will terminate
much of the excitement, for the indifference
OF the politicians to the voter after the cleo
tion is notorious The relations between en-
PlOyer and operative will then ad Just them
selves.
But the apprehension of colored supremacy
has entered into the popular mind here as
well as at the South, and as it will impede
emigration to the South, it is we'll to disabuse
the public mind of the error. The gross
number Of white males in the Southern
States is ., lbs, 1863; that of the freedmen is
l,299,94l. 1t will be seen, therefore, that
the white race is in excess of the colored in
the Southern States more than n quarter of
million of men. The local distribution of
these numbers shows that there is a majority
of 2,37O freedmen in Mississippi, and of g.
439 in South Carolina. AS the advocate of
harmony between the races on the basis of
equal legal rights, we desire the freedmen to
remember that the limitation of the franchise
does not affect the comparative numerical
ability of the two races; but that this ma
jcrity OF quarter of a million of whites re-
mains to wOrk-that nature will emancipate
them in few years. That while there can
be no more black immigration into the South,
there will be large white increase The
supremacy of the colored race will be but
temporary and local. They should therefore
Al. =,
should not lay the foundation of any discon-
tent which may be revenged by retaliation at
a future period. Such is our advice The
white race is in little danger of losing any
right which they are not willing to conccde
The colored race should observe moderation
at the present to prev yent retaliation in the
future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Origin of Sacred Vsstments.

In an article on ritualism, speaking of the
vestments favored by the "mau millinery
clergyman, the Edinburg Revie,0 says:
They have not the slightest tincture Of
Flamen or prests in their whole descent
They are the dresses of the Syrian peasant
or the Rome gentleman, retained by the
clergy when they had been left of by the
rest of society; just as the Bishop long pre-.
served the last relics of the flowing wigs OF
the time of Charles II, as the Blecoat bows
recall the common dress of children under
Edward vi, us Quakers maintain the sober
costume of the Commonwealth. as a clergy.
mans bands, which have been regarded as
symbolical Of the cloven tongues, of the two
Testaments, of the two tables of the law, are
but the remains of the turned down collars
of the time of James l.
Their names bear witness to the fact that
there was originally no outward distinction
whatever between clergy and laity. They
thus strike, if they have any historical sig
nlhcance at all, at the root of the vast hier-
archiel system, of which they are now made
the badges and ornaments. The "alb" is but
the white skirt or tunic, still kept up in the
white dress of the Pope. which used to be
worn by every peasant next his skin, and in
Southern countries was his only garment
variety of it, introduced by the Empcrors
Commodus and Heliogabuous, with long
sleeves, was, from the country whence they
brought it, called the dalmatica. The pail
is the palium, the woolIen cloak, generally
the mark of philosophers, wrapped round the
skirt like plaid or shawl. The overcoat in
the days OF the Roman empire, as in ours,
was constantly changing its fashion and its
name; and the slang designations by which
1t was known have been perpetuated in the
ecclesiastical vocabulary and are now used
with bated breath, as if speaking of things
too sacred to be mentioned
One such Overcoat was the cape or cone,
also called pluviato, the ''waterproof" An
other was the chasuble, or casuIa, "the little
house, as the laborer called the smock. .frock
IN which he shut himself up when out at
work in bad weather Another was the ca
racalla, or caraca, or casaca, ''the cassock, :"
brought by the Emperor, who derived his
own surname from it when he introduced it
from France. The "surplice" is the barba-
rous garment, the over-fur (supcr peLliciMDa. }
only used in the North, where it was drawn
over the skins Of beasts in which our German
and Celtic ancestors were clothed. 1t was
the common gaTb-"the white coat" Gotta
cOndens-worn by the regular clergy, not
only in church, but in ordinary life. In the
Oldest Roman mossiac, that in the church of
Sta. Pudentiana, of the fourth century, the
Apostles are represented in the common clos-
sical costume of the age. No thought had
entered the mind of the church, even at that
time, OF investing even most sacred person
ages with any other than ordinary dresses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Case Of General Fitz John Porter.

In his application to the President for the
re-opening of his case aud the ordering of q
new court martial, General Porter says 3
Seventeen years of my life have been spent
in the army of the United States-years Gov
ering the active events of the Mexican war,
and including the opening and most trying
years of the rebellion.
Intrusted at all times with duties of the
greatest responsibilities, frequently perform
ed at the peril of life, l can assert without
fear of denial, that up to the period of the
charges, no breath of suspicion had attached
itself to reputation which it had been, as it
still is my life's study to preserve unsullied.
feel assured your Excellency will appreciate
the motive that induces me to frankly say
that, at no time from the presentation Of the
charges to the completion of the trial, did it
occur to me that with such record as my
country had generously permitted me to make,
could by any court be adjudged willfuIly
neglecting the interests of that country in its
hour of peril, and to whose reputation, his
tory, and welfare was bound by every SEN
timent of patriotism, gratitude and interest.
Conscious of innocence, feeling that, what
ever differences of opinion might arise upon
other points, there would not and could not
could not bring my mind to contemplate any
other verdict than that of a speedy and hon.
orable ac9uittal.
1t is possible may have committed an err
ror, both as to the court and myself, in thus
assuming much that should heve been set
forth. 1 also feel assured that your Excel
lency will appreciate the motive thatinduces
me to make reference to the events of lite
while in my country's service. The vindica.
ton of my honor alone compels me to do so
In this paper, as in previous one read to the
court.
The verdict against me was found January,
1868, at time of most unusual excitement
The country was envirOned with pcrils; dis
trust had seized upon many minds, errors of
great magnitude had occurred the press and
forum We'd with each other in responding to
a great and growing sentiment that an exam
pie should be had by which faithlessness or
incompetency should be promptly dealt with.
May not now say with truth that it was my
misfortune to be charged and tried at this
to me-mOst inOPportune of periods?
X
My appeal is to your Excellency to appoint
a court for the purpose of recOnsidering the
proceeding in my case, composed, L trust
it may be, of the best talent and most ap-
proved patriotism in the army.
l have every reason that, with such a court
now instituted, aud with the full testimony
now to be obtained, can obtain the full and
honorable acquittal l know deserve. and
which shall ever seek at the hands of my
country. With nigh respect, 1 am your obe-
dent servant, FITz JOHN PORTER.
This petition is endorsed by the Hons.
Henry Wilson, John Sherman, Ira Harris,
Horace Greeley, l.. F. G. Foster, n P.
Banks aud A. q. Curtin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Happy End to a Debt.

In the fall of lS4T, young man went to-
New York in quest of employment After
weeks of unsuccessful search, he found him
self without prospect of work, and consider
ably in debt for board. In despair, he made
arrangements to dispose of his clothes by auc-
tiOn, in order to defray his debts, when a let
ter was sent him containing a tweuty-dolIar
bill, and directing him to the oyerseer of one
of the corporations. The letter requested
him to sign a note of hand for the amount
loaned, and, to place it in certain unOccu-
pied box in the post Office, where it would
be called for by the lender. The young man
did as directed, and received the situation.
the overseer stating that it had been secured,
for him at the earnest solicitation of young
lady. Years passed away, and all attempt to,
discover his creditor was uDavailing. The
young man prOspered in business, and at
length plighted his affections to an amiablo
young lady with whom he had been acauaint-
ed. On the day before their marriage he re-
ceived letter requesting him to call atra Ger
tain place and pay the note of twenty dollars,
with interest, which he had signed some years
before. Anxious to settle an Indebtedness
which from the mystery of the whole affair had
caused him many hours of uuhappiness, he
hastened the place indicated, and was ushered
by the domestic into the paTlor, where to his
astonishment he discovered in the person Of
his unknown benefactor, the lady with whom
upon the next day, he was to unite his earthly
fortune. 1t was her FIRST business transac-
ton, and the partnership which was the long
and happy one, only to be dissolved when the
last debt OF all-the debt Of natuTe-had 70
Ge paid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

than felton," so thoroughly exemplifed be.
fore. Many chapters are devoted to the re-
cord of achievements which would not have
disgraced the palmiest ages of chivslry.
One great truth demonstrated by such a
work, viz: that whenever and wherever the
necessity arises, men can be found nov, as of
old, seltsacrifcing, courageous, nobIe-as
worthy of commenoratiOn in magnificent
epick poetry as any of the world. famous he>
rOes of Greece or Rome!
The Southern Confcderacy has fallen but
in the deeds of her brave supporters the
novelists, historians and poets of the future.
will find the material of productions which
may rival the grandest efforts of imagination
yet given to mankind!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
From the Cincinnati Commercial, 4th.l
Soothing the Way for the Impeachment
of the President.

1t Andrew johnson is to be impeached, the
Senate can elect the acting President to serve
TOR the unexpired tenn. When the Vice Pre-
sldent Is acting as President, the next civil
officer ID the President pro tempOre of the
Senate. This Office the Senate fills at its
pleasure. Mr.. Wade is the incumbent, but the
Senate may at its next meeting elect Fessen-
den or Trumbull, or some other member of
that body. The Office Of Mr.. Wade has no
stated time to run, but terminates at the will
OF the Senate. This is fortunate, for, after
Andrew johnson, n more unsuitable person
for President than Mr.. Wade would be hard
to discover. Indeed, in many respects, there
is decided resemblance between johnson
and Wade. In both we remark the absence
OF the ideal faculty and the Obtrusive presence
OF selt.appreciatiOn. Both are INDECENT in
ideas and economical of practical suggestions,
but rich in epithets and profigate in furious
VltuperatiOn. Just now Wade is more lavish in
harsh words about Democrats and rebels than
any other man in the country. Not MANY
months ago this distinction was that of An
drew johnson. The people want peace
The President is hateful because he is a dis.
turber OF the peace; because, if he does the
right thing, he does it at the wrong time, and
because he keeps up perpetual pother that
rasPs all sensbiIities and forbids the healthy
growth of fixed policy in a calm atmosphere
Wade would no more give the country peace
than johnson does. He would not feel that
he was radical enough if he let any thing
alone for two weeks. Rather than not lump
ahead, he would take a leap in the dark, as
in his Kansas speech. If there could be no
other objection to reconstruction urged, it is
likely he would insist that loyal female suf>
trage must be established before the con-
quered territory of the Southern Coniedera>
cy could be permitted representation.
If there is to be impeachment, the Senate
should prepare for it by elccting one of its
men, competent for the great Office of Presi-
dent of the United States, President pro
fe"lPore of that body. Such is the temper of
the Senate that the presiding officer must be
a Senator who has seen good deal of service.
Perhaps Fessenden has made too MANY enc.
mics in the Senate to carry the vote of that
body for position from which to be promo
ted to the Chief Magistracy. If so, Judge
Trumbull, of Illinois. is man in whom the
people repose confidence; and he deserves
the public faith in his integrity and capacity.
This is matter too important and too perti-
nent to be blinked. Journalists and politi-
clans generally, who are demanding impeach-
ment, are bound to take it into consideration.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

the mode Of conducting the election and
making returns,
VII. Fourteen days previous to the elec.
ton the Board of Registration will meet at
the court house or other more convenient
central place in each county aud city, aud
make final revision of the registration, as
required by section seven of the act of Con,
gress of July 10, 1867. For this purpose the
boards will remain in session FIVE consecutive
days (Sundaysex excepted) The changes made
in the lists Unregistered voters will be prompt
ly reported to these headquarters.
VIII. The Presidents of Boards of Regis
tration will without deIny cause copies of this
order to be posted in three of the most public
places in each district and ward.
by command of Brigadier and ,Brevet
Major General j. NJ. Schofeld. U. S. A.
S. F. CHALFIN,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Woman's Grave,

I can pass by the tomb of nan with some
what of calm indifference, but when survey
the grave of female, sigh involuDtarily
escapes me. With the holy name of woman,
I associate every soft, tender aud delicate af-
fection. think Of her as the young and
bashful virgin, with eyes sparkling, and
cheeks crimson with each imPassioned feel
ing OF the heart; as the cbaste and Virtuous
rnatron, tried with the fOllies of the world,
and preparing for the grave to which she
must descend. o, there is something in con-
templating the character Of a woman, that
raises the soul far above the level of society.
She is formed to adorn the level Of society.
She Is formed TO adorn and humanize man
kind, to soothe his cares and strew his path
with flowers. In the hour Of distress she is
the rock on which he leans for support, and
when fate calls him from existence, her tears
bedeW his grave. Can you look upon her
tomb without emotion Man has always
justice done his memory woman never
The pages of history lie open to one; but the
meek and unobtruSiye excellences of the other
sleep with her unnotieed In the grave. In
her may have shone the genius of a poet
with the virtues Of a saint She too, NAV
have passed along the sterile path Of exist
ence, and felt for others as I now feel for
her.-HOrtmey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
P1ano.Fortes.
CHARLES NJ. STIEFF,

MANUFACTURERS OF First Premium GRAND
1Nl and SQUARE PIANOS. Factories 81 and S6
Camden street, and IS and IL Perry street, near
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad wARE-ROOMS,
NO'6, North Liberty street, above Baltimore, Bal
TINORE, Md.
Has always on hand the largest stock of PIANOS
in the city. My new Grand Scale OVer-sIrung A
giraffe Treble Pianos are pronounced by the ANA
teurs and professors to be the best Piano manUfac
tured. We warrant them free Of every fault for
five years, and the privilege of exchange within
twelve months, II not entirely satislactOry to the
purchaser.
SECONDHAND PIANOS.
alWavs on hand S5Oto $500. MELODEONS and
PARLOR ORGANS from the best ma kcrs.
We have permission retcr to the following per-
GOns who have our Pianos IN USED S Rentch, WIN
Rush, w G BUtIer, Richard e Williams, Dennis
Daniels. Benia iaInin Harrison, in jefferson county
And James Cunnin gIaIn. s G Cunningham, ia
cob SeibeTt, Benjamin Speck, Andrew Bowman,
George Hoke, Jacob Miller, Charles r Coo, James
Denny, Lenuel Campbell, Rev Mr. Hair, in Berke-
ley county
Co For further particulars, apply to F HA =
BISON, Agent, ShePhe rdsTown.
Terms liberal. 4 call is solicited.
October ,, IS66-Iy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
Acting Governor of Kentucky.

The constitution of Kentucky provides that
in the event of the death of the Governor
occurring during the first two years of his
term the Chief Justice shall issue an
order for the election of Governor, to be
held on the first Monday ofthe August follow
ing. In the meantime the duties appertain-
ing to the Office devOlve upon the Lieutenant
Governor, and make him the virtual Cover
nor until new election is held. Such being
the case, the Hon. John W. Stevenson will
be the acting Executive of Kentucky for
twelve months to come. He is a native of
Richmond, Va, and graduate of the Univer-
sity of Virginia. He studied law, and after
being admitted to the bar removed to COving.
ton, KY, in 1871, where he practised his
profession with much success. From 1S45 to
1S47 he was a member of the State Legisla-
ture, and in 1S49 was one of the most prom
cntdclegates in the Kentucky Constitutional
Convention. He filled various other State
Offices until 1856, when he was elected to the
Thirty,tift Congress, and served as a mem
ber Of the Committee on Elections. In 1859
he was re. e.elected, serving on the same COM
mittee. During the rebellion Mr.. Stevenson
is said to have sympathized with the South,
although he took no personal part in the war.
Like the late Governor Helm, he is a dem.
Ocrat of pronounced sentiments, firm believer
in the doctrine of State rights, and bitter
opponent of radicalism. He is nevertheless, a
man of decided abilities and of great firmness
of character, and possesses considerable in
fuence in Kentucky.-NeU York Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24
POETICAL.
sFrOm BlackwOOd.l
THE OBSTINATE TITAN.

The Titan was straining on tiptOe 20 stand;
With the waters uprising, it &Ssn'I surprising
This gentleman gIEnt could scarcely touch land.
Though ii hadn't quite drowned him, the elements
round him
Had risen at last to the cIeft in his chin;
When, as If to deFide him, Old Noah espied him.
Ranged up alOnEside, and bade him ':step in.''
Said the patriarch scOfing. "I keep good ofing;
My fore-sheet's to wiEdward, my helm is a lee
Pve got the grub all income cruising with me.'
Our Ante-diluv-ian wouldn't be done;
what! sail With your party? No, thank ye, my
ouOth he; IIstop here till Ives seen out the fun.
Besihes, il seems clearing, the fog's disappearing
The rain'Il do gOod-'tWill be fair in a hour
Though you might lend fellow yUurcIOgs aud um-
IwOn't come ON bOard--fOr it's oulya shower"'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-24

FINE ESHEEr.-iIr. j. W. Rice has brought
to this county. and has now for the inspection
Of farmers and wOol>grOwers, lot of the finest
Spanish Merino Sheep, bucks and ewes,
which we have seen in long while. lie
proposes to sell them to persons wishing to
purchase, at very low rates and on easy terms.
These sheep will average about twelve pounds
of wool to each buck, aud the ewes about
seven pounds, and for fnencss of fibre cannot
be excelled. They are hardy sheep and well
adapted to this climate.-Nel0 Era