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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26
Baltimore Markets.
SArURDAY, November %. i

SHi|"DNl' NOEeMOer %, 1901.
GoLD.-139s.
FLoUR.-The market to-day closed quiet,
without any quotnble change We quote :
Super S.62 to Sl0.25. Extra $50 to SiI.OO.
Family II 90 to sl3 90. Rye Flour, 81 50.
Corn Meal. S625. Buckwheat, No. l. per
100 lbs, 4.25aSjOO.
N.-Wheat-market unchanse with
quotations as follows: White 2 I5lS2. 80.
Red 2.22as245. Corn market inactive
but prices mnchanged-Whte 32aSI IS
for old, and 1.l5nSl % for new old yellow
Sl.3S. Oats, 7Oa73 cents. Rye, SI.55.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

OPPo7ITIoN.-Quire a spirited opposition,
We learn, has been going on in the transpor-
tatIon OF passengers by stage from Summit
Point to Berryville, between Messrs. Mise
warner aud Hartford. One or both of the
lines carrying passengers for ten cents Horse
flesh is most too high for this too last long.
and the energetic Proprietors will soon find
themselves minus their money and brit laughed
at for their folly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

a HUMBUG We learn that young pop
pinjay, who Claims to be IineaI descendant
of the immaculate Onderdonk, whose name
and iniamy is coextensive with the records Of
the country. recently visited his native home
IN the mountains Of our neighboring county
OF Clarke. lie was fully booted and spurr-
ed" with rifle on his shoulder, a double.
bnrreIed shotgun on his back, brace Of pis.
tolls buckled around his waist, with pair of
reVoIvers sticking from his boots. This mod
ern buccaneer was accompanied by an epau,
letted Major, and the twain, it is said, i'm,
HS'ned "bush>whacker" as lying in wait in
every whOrtleberry patch surrounding the
Mecca to which they were journeying.-
Their appearance created the utmost disgust
with the sturdy mountaineers Of that region.
aud some are said to have intimatcd to them
that such blunt preparation was altogether
unnecessary, as their putrid carcascs would
not be fit food for the vultures even of that
region.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

MORE KINDNESS Last week Mr.. HAM
BURGER. the clothing man, took the measure
of our head, and fitted it with new hat, thus
showing his own good sense and appreciation
of editorial brains. hamburger says some
people call him HmGugyer, but our opinion
is he'll do to tie to. At any rate, his hats
are of the latest style, aud most complete
finish.
Capt Brown, OF the tobacco store. has
sent US some specimens of Gravely smoking
tobacco. Good for Brown! We wish him
and his fair balance next week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

PoRK.-The mild.weather has very much
retarded hog killing, much to the discomft-
ure of our farmers, as they begin to reckon
the corn consumed as probably more valua-
BILE than the pork to be sold. No fixed
price, as yet, is established, though six to
eight dollars per hundred, seems to be the
minimum and maximum.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

LAND Satellite farm belonging to the
Tate heirs, heretofore known as the .Haines
tract" continuing about 200 acres. has been
sold to Capt. John Henderson, of this county.
and DIR. English, Of Georgetown, at SCI 80
per acre. The improvements arc quite iudit
terent, though the land is regarded as very
good and most eligibly situated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26
THE WESTERN Pork TRADE.-The Gin.

AHh LsIENN FORK 1RADE.-Ihe Cln-
cinnati Price Current of Wednesday says:
At Louisville packers are buying freely,
and have their agents out through Kentucky
and Indiana securing hogs. At St. Louis all
the hogs offered are taken, but the quality is
light. At Chicago the receipts have been
the largest ever known, and the demand has
been active at S575 to $3.50, hut the hogs
are very light few of them fit to make mess
pork. At that point some think that tho
packing will run up to high figure. but we
are informed that the prevailing belief is that
the season will be short and brisk. The rates
at st. Louis are about the same as those cur
rent at Chicago, and the average Of the hogs
about the same, but at this place aud Louis
vile the price is 80 cents higher, gross, be-
cause the hogs are so much better.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

BUILDING AssOcIATION.-The adjourned
meeting of this prospective organization was
held at the Masonic Hall on Friday evening
last The committee to prepare eonstitt-
ton, appointed at the previous meeting, re-
ported that they had made progress in the
task committed to them, but deemed it adti-
sable not to submit the constitution until the
sense of the association could be had upon
the respective merits of the two pIans-known
as the simple interest and premium plans, in
the distribution of the funds that may accu
mulate in the treasury of the association. At
ter full explanations of the two plans By
Messrs Trapnell and Travers, the committee
was instructed to report constitution en-
bOdying the features Of the premium plan
The committee appointed at the first to ascer.
tain the sense of the community with regard
to taking stock in the association, reported
that there had been about 225 shares sub.
scrlbed of $4,000 each. These shares are
to be paid in weekly instalments of fifty cents
each. The meeting then adjourned over to
meet again last night, and was in session at
the time of going to press. That the associ>
alton will succeed, is now a matter beyond
any reasonable doubt, and that its labors will
add greatly to the development of our town,
in its material prosperity, is almost equally
certain. Under these circumstances, we ap-
peal to our citizens who have not already done
SO, to subscribe for as many shares as their
pecuniary resources will enable them to meet
weekly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

PREsBYTERY.-A called meeting of Win
chester Presbytery will be held in Shop
herdstOwn. on Sabbath next, for the purpose
of installing Rev. Z. W. BediDger The
services will be conducted by Revs. A. G.
Hopkins, j. X. Graham and S. billings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

LAND SALE.-The Register learns that
Miss Maggie f. Moore has sold fifty acres Of
her undivided interest in the home place, ad.
joining the farm of WIN. Burr, near Browns
Shop, on the b. l. o. Railroad, to Robert C.
Burkaart, for so per acre, cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

FEX1ANs HANGED-The Manchester Fe.
mans were executed on Saturday morning, in
accordance with their sentences. This intel>
Iisence created great excitement among the
Irish population in New York, and a large
meeting was held in that city on Saturday
night protesting against the Infringement of
the rights of the Irish born American citi-
zcts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

DIRECToRs.-The following gentlemen
have been appointed Directors in the Win
chester and Potomac Railroad Company =
&. W. Sewers, W. l.. Bent ana +. Z. Cooke,
proxies; DIR. Daniel Conrad, Lloyd Logan,
aud Andrew Hunter, directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

sHEEr-KILLlNG by dogs still prevails in
different parts Of the county, and we have
learned of numerous foeks being severely
deprecated upon the last week. 1t is a seri-
Gus loss to our farmers, aud will tend very
much to dishearten those already engaged in
the growing of wool. or others from embark
ing in it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

RICHMOND, Nov 81 The conservative
convention to meet December IL promises to
be large body. \ convention Of farmers
and one Of conservative editors meet here the
same day.
4 meeting of conservative colored men
here tonight adopted resolutions deprecating
the efforts of white and colored politicians to
ALLEVIATE the two races, and resolving to form
a club, with the object to promote harmony
in the community. The speakers took the
occasion 80 deny being eoppcrhcaiz.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

BURNED. On Saturday evening as some
little boys Of the town were playing around
the straw-stack of MI John Burns. near
town, the pile was set on Ere and entirely con-
sumed At this season of the year it is quite
a loss, as Mr. B. always converts his winter
prOvender to the most advantageous use.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

CORE sHUckINo is being most ihdustri-
ousiy prosecuted by our farmers, aud the sea.
son for cribbing was never more favorable.
The freedmen" generally have Advanced
the price per Dbl. to IS cents, and N some
instances demanding so cts. The crop does
not turn out as large as expected, and in ad.
joining counties we learn of much greater
disappointment than in our own. But little
has been sent away as yet, being too green for
Smelling and too bulky for transportation in
the ear. The depot price on yesterday was
$3.50 per Dbl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

NAhRtED-Ou Wednesday, 18th. 1867.
at the parsonage, Dufheld's, by the Rev. ST,
las Billings, Mr.. SPENCER MORRIS; Of Bottles
tOurt county. Va, to Mrs. MARGARET
SMITH, widow of the late John Smith, Of
Jefferson county, Va, aud eldest daughter of
Mrs VIVA Lee.
PLEASE record the above in your paper. as
it is one of my old slaves. want the Yam
KEGS to see that We can respect the negro when
they are right She has lived with me ever
since the surrender and is in every way reli-
able, not carried away by neg.O leagues and
Yankee gew-gaws. $50
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

The REV. Mr.. BEATTY, an estimable and
eloquent divine of New Orleans, who has
been sojourning with his family in our town
during the summer, has accepted call from
the Presbyterian congregation of Martins.
burg, to take the charge recently made va
cant by the death Of the Rev. Mr.. Hughes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

SoLD.-The fine dwelling in this town,
heretofore advertised for sale through our pa.
per by Il. II Lee, Esq, has been purchased
by Maj. Jas. l.. HooF, tor the sum Of $3.50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-11-26

PUBLIC SALE Of the choice stock, large va
riety OF farming implements, grain, house
hold and kitchen furniture OF Maj James
l.. Hoof. will take place on Thursday next.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

Europe signifies country of white
compilations: SO named because the
inhabitants were Of a lighter complex
ion than those Of either Asia or At
rica.
Asia signifies brethren or in the
middle, from the fact that geograph-
ers place it between Europe and Afri-
ca.
Africa signifies the land Of corn. or
ears. 1t was celebrated for its abun-
dance Of corn and all sorts Of grain.
Italy. country Of pitch; from its
yielding great quantities of pitch.
Ganl. modern France people OF
yellow hair as characterized its first in
habitants.
Hibernian is utmost, or last habit
ations, far beyond this westward.
Phoenecian never extended their voy-
ages.
Britain. the country of tin, as there
were great quantities Of lead and tin
found on the adjacent island. The
Greek call it Albian which signifies
in the Phoenecian tongue, either
white or high mountains from the
whiteness Of its shores or the rocks on
the western shore.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

soLD.-We have heard Of quite a good
joke played of at the expense of the newly
elected mayor, which We cannot forbear tell.
ing. While the delegation of Indian braves
were in this city he conceiyed the idea Of
making them muni6eent present Of tobacco.
in honor of the former acquaintance they bad
enjoyed with each other when he was special
agent to Dacotah, and for this purpose went
TO one OF the stores and invested quite largely
in this necessary article. A wag whose name
shall be nameless, heari of the transaction.
and pretending that be had been sent after il.
went to the store, procured the tobacco. and
going down 10 the Julien House. made for.
NAL present of the same to the Indians, who
were Of course highly gra,fed and much i'm.
pressed with the beuevolence Of the giver.
The next day the unsusp citing mayor. on
hospitable deeds intent, with bis presen nta,ion
speech sticking out Of bis coat pocket. went
down to tender bis tobacco, when 10 his
astonishment, be learned that his tobacco.
purchased with his money and designed 10
to show bis love to the indians, had been
formally presented to them twenty four hours
before, and that he had been snpplanted ia
their affections by some unknown rival. The
joke Is somewhat Of . rough one, but then
the mayor is a sensible man and il aware
that it is not the frs, time in this world that
q persons reputation has been bull, up q,
the expense OF another Dub. Herald.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

The fast spirit Of the present
day is rapidly creeping into our draw
lngrooms and We have young ladies
who derive no enjoyment from thu
purest vocal compositions Of the great
masters, as conversant with "Jolly !"
somebody's great" songs, as If they
were in the habit of nightly frequent
ing the music halls and certainly the
rapidly increasing colored music sisIes.
OF questionable charaeser. which
stare them out Of cosntenance in their
daily walks. afford ample prof that tie
supply fully equals, il it does not cx-
coed, the demand.
1t is true that there ia lust now q
great fashion to admire what is pre-
sumed to be /" classical" but where
this admiration in puplic sinks into
utter apathy 10 private. such hypocrit-
zeal enthusiasm is worse than candid
indifference. The sickly sentimental
ballads called into being and tenderly
fostercd by the "royalty" system may
suffice for those who have never been
trained TO feel the eloquence Of music
IN is highest aspect, while to otlsera
who desire something "more lively"
the great" songs Oft the "jolly" sing
ers we have spoken of may be
thoroughly acceptable.
But all who desire the healthy pro-
gress Of art should enter protest
against system so utterly debasing
to the youthful mind Of q nation,
whose boast it is to spread n love for
what Is good and great among its peo-
pie. Ballads really excelen, Of their
kind may be not only tolerated but
enjoyed, even by those who can ad-
mire better things; but the maudlin
sentiment of many OF these produc-
tions Is positively insufferable. Again,
there may be songs tand, indeed, we
have heard rnany) where genial and
ready flow Of wit runs pleasantly
through the verses but what gra,if-
cation to any listener can there be in
drawling through many Of the social.
ed comic songs which are now pro-
nouoced an immense success 2"
We will place on record the titles
Of three of these: Making Apple
Dumplings," The Man Wot PLAYED
the Cornet," and .s Borachio, with the
Roley Policy Eye" and ask any dis
passionate Judge to read through the
words and try ii they viii even raise
laugh. For ourselves, as We have
already said, whenever they have been
sung in our presence. the inaniry Of
the words appeared to pc only equal
ed by the melancholy "jollity" of the
singer; and we have no hesitation in
affirming that if such compositions
were banished not only from our draw
ing-rooms, but from our music halls,
the atmosphere of both would become
benefited be the change; and vocalis,s
and poets Gf We may so pervert the
words) might probably consult their
own interest by turning their attention
to better things.--Wusical Times.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

Quick TRANslr.-There passed
through this city. the other day. the
first through freight car from Boston
to Council Bluffs. 1t belongs to the
famous Red Line, and was locked in
Boston and unlocked in Council Bluffs
the goods being on the shelves in
less than twelve days after leaving
Boston, whereas, under the old ar
rangement, four weeks was considered
good time. This through transit oi
freight, we understand, is soon to be-
come matter Of common occurrence,
thus avoiding the breaking Of bulk,
ard insuring quick transportation.
We live in progressive town, on q
progressive railroad. andin progress
sive age. and for these and the many
other advantages ~e enjoy. we have
occasion to rejoice. give thanks and
be happy Clinton Herald
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

WESTERN Hor CrLruRE.-H. H.
Starks. Iowa county, writes J. Kay.
ner, Wisconsin, ~ am engaged in
the hop-growing business. l am rails.
ing them on poles and strings, and
like it first-rate, / had four acres las.
year, and had from them bout three
tons, and sold them for 5i3 per pound.
making some $4,000. | am selling
roots for $50 per acre. and have con.
tracted 62 acres"
S. F. Newman. Sauk county, Wis.
consin, had FIVE acres of hops. which
produced the year he set them lls65l
1865, and in 1866 the products, in.
cluding hops and sets, exceeded a.,
600.
Charles s. Andrus, Sauk county.
Wisconsin, says his two acres Of
stringed stakes produced more than
1900 pounds Of fancy hops, sold at
packing for sec per pound 1850 per
acae.
Basil Case. of the came county.
picked from six acres in 18 6, $4,000
worth Of hops and after picking. rent.
ed his yard for FIVE years for IS 900.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

! hev the honor to be-" &c.
A distinguished Pcrfssscr wrote:
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

Theodore Tilton on the late elec.
tons in Connesticut says:
Meanwhile. point TO the con.
trast between Connecticut and Iowa.
One State struggles hard for . Re-
publican majority Of FIVE hundred the
other gives lavishly q Republican
majority of forty thousand These
contrasting figures contain . lesson
which ought to be needed BY the poh-
ticiansepi the nutmeg State. The les.
son is this. The leading Republicans
Of Iowa are bold and uncompromisine
men, who, not being willing to sur.
render principle to party, have at last
carried the party up to principle. On
the other hand, the le ding Republi-
cans of Connecticut with a few illus
strions exceptions) are ,imid and time
serving men, who have never main
tained q bold allegiance to moral
ideas. Connecticut will never begin
to be safe till her Republicans mana.
gers cease TO be cowardly"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

lhree ana . acres IN ID eJ
Thirteen hundred acres TX miles from
Winthrop Station.
Three hundred and twenty ncres one mile.
and two hundred and fo'ty acres adjoining Ma
sonvlle Station.
Northwest Of the Southeast of section 80,
in township 50, ranee7 I.
The above lands comprise only small por-
tion Of the valuable land now heng offered for
sale by the undersigned. and among which
will b. found many choice farm locations well
adapted TO either grain or grazing purposes,
well watered. and convenient to market AL
so. few Choice Village Lots in Independence
and Winthrop.
Atf LEE 4 WEART.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03
AN OLD MANS DREAM.


Oh, FOR one hour Of youthful joy
Give back my twentieth spring,
ia rather laugh n bright haired boy
Than reign grey haired king.
on with the wrinkled rpoils Of age;
Away with icarning's crown,
Tear out lfe's wisdom written page,
And dash its trophies down.
One moment let my life blood stream
from boyhood's f.unt Of fame!
Give me one giddy, reeling dream
OF life, all love and fame!
Ny listening angel heard tho prayer,
And calmly smiling said,
"lf but touch tiny siivered hair.
Thy hasty wish had sped.
"But is there nothing in my track
To bid thee fondly stay,
While the swift seasons hurry back
To find the wished-ior day"
All. truest soul Of woman kiud!
Without thee what were lifef
One bliss cannot leave behind
III takc-ny precious wife!
The angel took n sapphire pen,
And wrote in rainbow dew:
"The man would be boy again,
And be husband, too!
''Is there another yet unsaid
Before the change appears,
Remember all their gifts have fed
With those dissolying years y
Why, yes, would one favor more
My fond, paternal joys
could not bear to leave them all,
I'il'e aHmy girls and boys.
The smiling angle dropped his pen
why this will never do,
The man would be boy again,
And be father toog"
And SO lau ughed-my laugter woke
The household with its noise,
/ wrote my dream when morning broke
To please the grey haired boys.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1867-05-03

On recent occasion, Is marriage cere-
mony vas about 70 Be performed in . church
in neighbOFing town, when the clergyman
desired the parties Wishing to be married to
rise up. large number Of young ladies' i'm.
mediately arose.
"Were you guarded in your con-
duct while in New York ?" said q
father to son. who had Just returned
from his visit to the city. Eyes, sir,
part Of the time by two policemen r
A dissipated youth in Ohio came
home the other day, and the father
observed to his wife, " Kill the fatted
prodigal. the calf has returned"
Extremes meet. Civilization and
barbarism come together. The In.
dians and fashionable ladies of Amer.
lea, alike. paint their faces!