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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-12-01
FARMING ELEMENTS
AND NJ sf,FIINEnE

We employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community rely upon
quick neat and substa initial work aud at prices to
suit tie timcs. We arc determined TO do wo'k as
low be done in the County for CASH, which
will he required for all transient custom.
We will make to order Tia RESTING NEGChiaSs and
Hose PoI'sTS of the latest patterns; PLoLGHS OF
will be found the cecbrat 1t three horse Livin gsun
two-horse do; the old Fl hiOned thTcs-horsc Bar
shear Mccormick do, fer two and three LorEcs ;
also, the three-horse Page Plough; also inn
proved kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-suoh Shares, Couiters, Shuvcls,
(single and doubIcJ Mould. boards Of all kinds,
Open Rings. Opon Links, sc. Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel and Iron. Turning and
Boring in Iron aud Steel. We nov have in opera
ton our
DIR <,
and we arc able to furnish Castings OF good
quality low can be LOught elsewhere.
All work entrusted to will be done with dis
patch. and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds
Give call at the jefferson Machine Shop. Stone
Row. WEIIICK s. WELLER.
Charlestown Jan. 90, 1873.
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NEW ST0CK OF GO0DS!
at Summit Point, Jefferson Co., ", Va.
EOUCHT ZOE TIE CASH!


At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., ", Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
VIE are now opening a full and complete stock
~ Of we'll selected good5-tbut cannot be OK
cciicd by any other tore in the Valley or country
around Is. Our line OF
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
is composed of AIpacas, Lawns Leros, Popins,
Mozaub iqucs. SEa!iiCs, Persian Cloth, Organizes,
BoInbazIncs, DcIaincs, Reps, French Percae, Cling,
hams &C. Jaconctts, Tarietons, Swiss and Barred
Muslins, hInrscilCs; also a full and
SELECT VARIETY OF NOTIONS.
such as Hosiery, GiUvcs, French COrsetts Hoop
Skirts, Linen HandkcrchiCfs, Eraids' Bottoms and
Trimmings, &c, &c. a full stock of
ONES TIC G obs,
comprising, in part, Bicachcd and Brown Musns,
WOODEN. Cotton and Linen Goods, F loor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general ss0rtment of EN-
TLEMEN IS VEAR-Iu piece or Ready Made.
Ladies, GcntlcIEen, Misses, Boys and Children.
y complete stock of &ueenE ware, Wooden ware,
Hardware: and a stock ofiARNESS, such az Rid
ing and Blind Brides, Collars. Lines ard Back
bands, &c. 4 large stock of FURNITURE, such
Cottage BCdstcads, Wardrobcs, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chair :, Rockers, iFashsauGs, &c. at prices
that guarantee.
a FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES,
such Sugars of all grades, Rio. Java and Laguy
ra Coffee, Teas of the best quality, Ois, Syrups,
Salt. Sc, all ri which Offering very short
and customers to give Us trial before purchasing
elsewhere.
HILLEARY, WILSON s. JOHNSON.
ADril 2S 1865.
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GROCERIES.-Crushed, Powd cred and PuIver-
" lied Sugar, Brown Sugar-aii grades, Rio and
Laguyra Coffee, Green and Black Tea, Cheese, So
da, Water and Mushroom Crackers; Spices, Salt
Tobacco, Soaps, &c. Just received and for sale by
October 13, 1868. d. HOWELL
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THE WILCOX & GIBBS
NOISELESS
FAMILY WING MACHINE,

ME claim for the WILCOX & GIBBS tho fol
Wv lowing points:
The s'twisted loop stitch made with one thread
directly from spool, making a more elastic and du-
rable stitch than is made by any other Machine,
thus simplifying it by doing away with bobbina,
shuttes, circular needles, under spOols and their
attendant complications.
The mpossibiliIy of setting the needle wrong,
owing to patented device for adjus ting tine same.
The case and rapidty of motion, and NOS being
able to turn backward by the foot, and non Eabih-
~ to get out of order.
The great range Of work-Hcmming, telling
braiding, binding, gathering, quilting, cording.
tucking, embroidery, sewing from finest lace to
heaviest muslins or cloths without changing Ma
chine. KEARSLEY & SHEERER
Agents for Jefferson and Clarke Counties.
April p. 1868.
e TO " -.
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER.
XHTE have the most extensive and complete as
w sortmcnt of STOVES ever in this market. TO
which we call the attention of the public. Our
stock embraces
ErfeHsion- Top Cco2sing !Store-lziM Cast
Iron Boiler and TIN Heater attached;
LnlproVed Egg iStove-Open or dir Tight
Gas Burner .Stoges-tor Heaang one or
taro Rooms
Oriental ISore-uH sizes
Morning Glory-oU sizes;
And great variety of other Stoves for Wood or
ders carly. MILLER * SMITH.
Charlestown, September 8, 1865
butcher Knives Sausage Cutters,
ID Meat Suffers, Coal Hods,
Pokers, shoveIs and Tonga, for GALE by
Nov 10, 1865. D. HUMPHREYS 3 co.
I AIDES CLoAKs;-sonc very handsome styles
- richly trimmed. also. an elegant stock of
November 10, 1865 III. L. HEISKELL.
DLACK Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, corIander
Sow Sei 10. Is. 1853, CIIPEELG& MASON.
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T AMPER Baskets, Clothes Baskets, Tubs, Wood
II en- Bowls, Brooms, Buckets, sc. JUst received
and for sale by d. HOWELL
October l3, 1868.
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MTscELLANE Gus.
10 Humbug HeTe!

HNHE subscriber, having just returned from Freu
1 erick City, with extensive stock OF superior
material, prepared to offer to the citizens al Jet
ferson county, the very best bargains in
BOOTS AND S Ii o E s, @
manufactured under his own supervision, by tho
best city workmen. His stock is such as to recon-
mend it to every judge of .-...
lie At II E R,
and mas been purchased with great care from the
lanufactory OF Messrs. Bantz Waehter. OF req.
erick. the Oldest and most experienced TANNEhS
in the State of Maryland. AS he employs none but
The beat wor kmen-such thoroughly understand
the trade-and works none other than the best mn
ishcd teriaI. feels confident of his ability 10
give satisfaction Especial attention given TO ihe
finer quality of
DIES WORK.
For the accommodation of the trade, he will Keep
on hand, at all times, complete assortment oil
READY-MA DE W0 h,
which he will warrant to compare with any that
can be found in the country.
REPAIRING done in the best style, on the shortest
notice. NEw woRK and REPAIRISG executed IN
from twelve to forty-eight hours, and no disaP-
pointmcnts at the hour promised
WATERPROOF COMPOSITION.
He has constantly on hand a supply of THE valua.
bic article, which has been used during the past
winter with entire satisfaction by many OF his Gus
toners. He would refer those who wish to Know
something of its value TO the following gentlemen,
who have used it with effect. viz DIR. John D.
Starry, w. J. Hawks, Capt John ]. Lock, w. Ely
and George w. EichelbcTgcr.
April 81, lS6S-6m. j. Z. hEhf.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TuE NOVELTY
rorEDRY AND MACHINE WORKS
OF ii. j. LEESE & co,
NEStr Virginia

A Ill work warrant,d 20 per cent. cheaper than
a any Other establishment in the United States.
The attention IF tie public il respectfully called TO
our extensive
FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS,
established in 1851 and situated On Ea1 awlia street,
near the Baltimore and Ohio Raiiruad Depot, Par
kersburg, West Va. The entire establishment, in
all its departments, il supplied with the most ap.
to the manufacture of Machinery and Light and
Heavy CASTINGS, of every description. Our
work IS OF IIg, best quality, both to material and
wOrlrnaushiP. we are txtcnsively engo Scdin the
manufacture If
PORTABLE & STATIONARY STEAM ESGINEs,
STEAM BOILERS, Circular Saw Mills, FIGURING
We are also prepared to do Copper, Brass, Sheet
Iron Work, and Pipe Fitting. we also monuiac-
Gtticc aud stiler StovoS Oil SIills Oil Tanks
OIL Wen Tools md warrant ihcm to be made Of
hrri HLnt,dr Of LION. A isn.
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A COED CHANCE 70 INVEST

& +. WHITE, would mott respectfully an
- aouncc to the people of Middleway, and the
country surrounding, that he has now in store, Il
complete stock of
FAIL AND WINTER GOODS.
II consists, usual, Of every description of staple
ana fancy DRY GOODS. Boots. Shoes. Hats and
caps; \ H"e asSortmC 1T Of C ENTS' FURNISHING
COOpS' and an inuunIcTab.C line of Notions. His
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
arc very handsome. and well worthy of an cxami-
nation lie Is determined to sell these Goods at
very small pTult: Tor Cash, and not to be cxccl.Cd
by any house in the county.
o. Those who nave heretofore purchased Goods
from him, on short credits respectfully remind
cd that their accounts ready settlement and
he asks all 10 como forward and malsc prompt pay
mcnt.
October 20, lS6S-tf.
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ENTLER'S SURE CURE,
SECURE THE SHADOW,

ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.
A Nd accordingly the citizens of Charlestown
~ and vicinity, are invited to call at my gallery
IoPPosite the Carter House, lately Diehl's Marble
PHOTOGRAPH their faces faithfully as the
Camera, assisted by properly managed light can
do. Call and try me, and will do my best TO
please. ALLEN F. HALL.
December "a IS67-3m
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NOTICE TO THE FARMERS


JEFFERSON & CLARKE COUNTIES,
WE would announce to the farmers of Jefferson
w and Clarke counties, that we will keep on
hand and rider all kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
ouch as Woods Self Rake Reaper, Wood Prize
Mower, for which we are sole agents for Jefferson
and Clarke counties; Crowei Davison's Gum
Spring Dril-willoughby' patent-sole agents
for Jefferson; Wire Tooth Horse Rakes OF different
kinds, Hay Holsters, Corn Shelters, Hay, Straw
and Fodder Cutters; Wheat Fans, Ploughs of dill
ferent kinds, Forks, Shoyes, Hoes. Moving scythcs
rain Cradles, Hand Rakes; and willalso FURNISH
FERTILIZERS OF DIFFERENT KINDS.
which will be distributed, giving certificates
Persons wishing Attachments to ReaPers purchased
last year will give US their orders carly
M. All orders left with Mr. John n. Sadler, Rip
pom; Mr.. j. T Griffith, Berryville; or MIR. Wm.
Grove, Wildwood will be promptly attended to-
SNYDER, LINK s. OSBOURN.
Duffields, Jefferson county, w. Va.
April IA, 1868.
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DAVID H. CocKRILL.l TJosEPH II. Cocktail
DAVID II. COCKRILL & SON,
ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS,
Ch~rlestown, Jefferson County,
V C a A

OUR experience in the business which we advcr-
" tise to conduct, and our thorough Acquaintance
with il in all its branches enable to assure the
public that any work entrusted to US will C
cuted in the most workmanlik manner, and with
the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their posts
in the Confederate army during the four ycnrs'
struggle whchit SO maniul!y encountered, they
have located in their native county, where their
services offered in Building up the places,
and in carrying out practical reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
construction Of
GEOmETRICAL STAIRWAYS,
where calculation is required, they arc confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmcn in
the Valley of Virginia.
1c5- Being well known in the community, they
deem it unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April 7, lS6S-tf,
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DUFFIELD,s TR ABE.
no! 40! FOR THE NEW STORE AT
DUFEIHIDs-

DUFEIHIDS-
Where Goods are Sold as Cheap as they can
be Purchased at any House Out
side the City!
THE falling leaves remind US of the approach of
i Winter, and that it is high time olay our sum
mer wear aside, and provide for the chilling blasts
that must come with the approaching season. To
meet the demands, the undersigned have made
every arrangement, and have just returned from
the City with New and
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
embracing everything usually found in a Country
Store. And we determined to sell. Numbers
have found this cheap side No. ard the cry is stil
they come. The demand for goods does not, how
ever, is generally the case increase the price,
but the more goods sold, the cheaper sell. We
therefore cordially invite the citizens OF Dufied 3
and vicinity to give call, and see that what we
say is correct. Thankful for past tavors we solicit
and hope to receive share of public patronage.
SNYDER, LINK s oSBOURN.
Duflcld's October 81, 1865.
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OUR
HARDWARE DEPARTMENT,

CONSISTS OF
IRON, STEEL, HORSE SHOES, MULE
SHOES, HORSE NAILS, RASPS,
BRACES, BITS, AUG URS. GIN
LET'S, ADDE'S, AXES, COM
PASSES, CALIPERS, BOR-
ING MACHINES,
MORTISE MACHINkS, JACKSCREWS,
CHAINS, RAKES, NAMES, TROW-
ELS, SCYTHES, NAILS,
SPIKES, LOCKS, HINGES
BOLTS, FILES,
CHISELs, LEVELS, PLANES, BEVELS, AN
Wills. BELLOWS, VISES, SCREW PLATES,
TIRE RENDERS. SCREW WRENCHES,
FORKS, SHOVELS, SCOOPS. MAT
TOCKS. PICKS, HOES, RULES,
CBoSS. CUT SAWS, MILL
SAWS, CIRCULARSAWS,
Hook Tooth Saws, Hand Saws, Compass Saws,
Whip Saws, Hatchcts, Hammers Draw Knives,
Spoke Shaves, Harness Hardware, Coffin
T Trimmings, Shoe Findings, Masons'
Tools, Brushes, Cordage, Handles,
Cutlery, Drills, Scales,
With many Housekeeping and Furnishing Goods
both American and Imported.
Thankful for past favors, solicit orders for the
above named goods.
March 3, 1868. d. HUMPHREYS Il CO.
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IUTTIHST5, EI!-SIJSs IANtN nj tiJ I IdIUiIS,
Spring Wagons, GGTmantGW nWagOnS,
SulkiCs, SlCighs, &C., DC.
In fact all kinds of wo-k done in first class cstab
lishmcnt, having had experience in the business
lie is determined to employ none but frst-cass
mechanics, and none but the very best mate
rials in the manufacture Of his work and will fur
nish work on as advantn gCous terms any other
shop in the State. Particular attention paid to
pairing and will guarantee satisfaction IN allCascs
All new work warranted for twelve months, and
exchange for ones. Persons in need of any
thing in his line would DO well to give him call
before purchasing elsewhere 4 share of public
patronage collected.
y. bah orders promptly attended to.
Il. S. NJ. HOFFMAN,.
SLcphcrdstown. Juno %, Is6S-6m.
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b. b. v. 1867.
BECKWITH'S ELECTRIC EMINENT.

nor the cure OF Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Strains
Il of the Joints, Numhncss Ofthe Limbs, Swelling
of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises or any Bone
Nerve Affections, Incipient stages of
Group, Chilblains, &c, &c.
Read the Certificates:
We hereby certify that we have used Beck with's
Electric Linimcnp for Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and received entire relief from its application
We confidently recommend IL to the public.
Mas. F. NJ. RANSOM, JEFF. Co., Va.
Mas. T. Fl. WILLIS, ~'E :"
LIZZIE S. PAGE,
MILDRED c. WATERS,
REV. G. NJ. CALLAWAY, 600 West
Lombard Street, Baltimore.
Middleway, jeff Co w. Va.,1
January 2lst, 1868.
Ma. Geo. II. BEcKwITH:
Dear SRA few days since spraIned my ankle.
very severely. 1t was badly swollen, and very
painful-Icould not get on my boot. a friend gave
me some of your Liniment. used it once only
rubbed long and we'll at night, and the next morn
ing was SO far relieved as to be able to get my
boot and walk without limping-
believe it to be the greatest LinimeEt now
known, and recommend it to every one.
am, sir, yours gratefully.
GEO. W. NELSON.
o. FoR SALE BY AISQUITH & BRO and CAMP
BELL & MASON, Druggists at Charlcstown.
january 2S, lS6S-1y.
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TNHE celebrated Dictator Cook Stove-ior An
Il thracite Coal or Wood-for sa' by
September %, '6S. D. Humphreys d Co
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TO TRAVELLERS.
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC R. R.
TIME TABL E .
TaAtss GoIse wEsr.

TRAISs GoISe WEST
Leave Harper,s Ferry at 10 A NJ and 25 p NJ
Leave Shenandoah att IL NJ and % NJ
Leave Keyes' Switch nj. at Z. a ~ ana an 81 Al
Leave CharIcstown at 81 NJ and 81 p NJ.
Leave Cameron's ut IL a NJ and O5 NJ
Leave summit Point ut S 80 A NJ and l6 NJ
Leave Vaudeville at S 50 NJ and SOP M.
Leave Opeqcon Bridge at SO M and s. NJ
Leave Stephenson's at 9 IL A NJ and a NJ.
Arrive at Winchester at IS NJ and2 90 + NJ
TRAISs GoISe EAST.
Leave Winchester at 10 So NJ aud 320 NJ.
Leave Stephensun's at 10 &c Nj and 80 NJ.
Leave Vaudeville at IL 90 A NJ and oil NJ.
Leave Summit Point IL Ii A NJ and IS NJ.
Leave Cameron at II % NJ and Al NJ.
Leave CharIestown at IL SO A NJ and 4 SO P. NJ
Leave Halltown at IL - A NJ and II p NJ.
Leave Keyes' Switch at IL So NJ and 26P NJ
Leave Shenandoah at IL OF p NJ and IOP NJ.
Arrive at Hsrper's Ferry u 05 NJ and 45 p NJ
WINCHESTER Accommodates
CoMMESorNo MAY 18TH, Uses.
Leaves Winchester 5 A. NJ
Stsphenson's 5lt
Summit Point $50
Cameron's 5 80
Charlestown COL
Halltown ola
Harper's Ferry - 6 30
Arriving in Baltimore at 10 25 A. NJ
Leave Camden Station at 4l0P.M
Arrive Harper's Ferry SOC
CharlesOwn s 81
Summit Point Sc
Wade's - 9 10
Stephenson's 20
Winchester 9S5
Stopping at intermediate stations on Main Ste m
A. b. WOOD Agent H"rPe @I,I Ferry; y,,Sos
Ma y 10, 1868. Master of rranspOrtatiU
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POTOMAC COACH FACTORY!
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,

THE undersigned reSPee fully i'm .l52gSEE->
has ken the Coach FACTORY late! 2ff5E2(J
" carried on by his father, Shop
hcrdsow T., and is prepared to carry
CARRIA i NJ \ KING
in all lite branches and will s,ap hand TO order
oil -;Uf'sn If
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T AIDES DRESS GOODS,
II Another supply just received by
October 90 "A. w.CRAMER
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W are now opening fg! end , complete, stock
ceicd by any other Store in the Valley country
around Cs Our line of
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
A Quaker Wedding.

A Quaker wedding is novelty to the world $
people, and as such we present our readers with
detailed description Of one which recently
took place In the town of Harrison, Westches-
ter county:
Last Tuesday evening, at the residence of
Friend John Seman, in Harrison, Mr.. Eugene
V. Lorton of this city, married himself to Miss
Amy L. Mosher, of Greenwich, Conn. The
relatives of the young Friends who were to be
married came together from all parts of the
compass, even from the towns of New Jersey,
the hills of Orange county, the city of New
York, New England, and Westchester county.
There was plentiful sprinkling of the world
people too, young ladies in Pompadour waists
and young men in swallow-taied coats and
fancy neckties But to all intents and purposes
the wedding was of Quaker origin, conduct, and
conclusion.
Arriving at the manson, the guests were ush
cred into the parlors, where bright fires of wooC
were blazing in the great open fire place. Tht
young people assembled in the back parlor
while the near relatives and aged Friends wer,
comfortably seated in the front parlor.
The ceremony was to take place at eigh
O'Clock In the evening. The Friends, in thei
peculiar and well-known costumes, were seated
in the front parlor, in solemn silence. When
ever a Friend entered the room, he or ish'
shook hands with each one present, salutinl
them by their given names
Beneath the mirror in the front parlor sof
had been placed for the bride and groom, au
upon either side were chairs for the best ma
and women. The friends and relatives bein
assembled, the best man and woman entere
the back parlor, followed by the bridal pair
They walked the entire length of the parlori
r and amid profound silence took the seats dc
S signed for them. For about five minutes, dul
: ing which silent prayer is supposed to hav
1 been offered, no one smoke or moved Tb
!, bride sat like statue, with downcast eyes, bu
p blushing perceptibly. The whole scene appea
r cd more like tableau than an ordinary wee
d ding ceremony. After enduring the silence
:, long as seemed desirable, the bridegroom an
s bride arose, taking each other by the rigl
J. hand, when the bridegroom said
, "In the presence of the Lord and these pc,
a pie, take thee, Amy, to be my wife, prorni
6 ing, by the Divine assistance, to be unto tbs
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

a loving and faithful husband until death doth
part us. "
Then Amy said the same words to Eugene,
stumbling a little at the word husband. -
At the conclusion of this part of the ceremony
the company was again seated, and silence
reigned profound. The bride was dressed after
the ordinary fashion, in a white cashmere. en-
train, trimmed with white satin, pOmpadour
waist, lace under waist, veil, orange flowers,
ETC., etc.
During the silence succeeding the ceremony
an opportunity was offered for any Of the
Friends to address the couple if the spirit
moved After waiting for some time quiet,
motherly-loOking lady made the following ex-
clamAtion:
This is indeed very solemn ceremony
and we all need the Divine assistance in living
up to its requirements.
AT this stage of the proceedings the best
man, with an assistant, brought small table
into the room, upon which was marriage GER
tifcate in the shape of scroll, pen, and an
ink stand, and placed it in front of the bride
groom. He signed his name to the contract,
and then the bride assumed for the first time
the name of her husband Immediately after
the signatures had been affixed to the docu-
ment a gentleman took the certificate, and
read it aloud to the company.
| The contract having been signed and read it
was now taken to the back parl0r, where II
remained throughout the evening, during
which time the signatures of all who witnessed
the marriage were affixed. The people now
pressed towards the newly married pair, the
nearest relatives going first, and others follow
ing in their appropriate order. AS the uncle'
and elderly gentlemen relatives kissed the bride
they slipped fifty dollar bill into her hand,
as part payment for the kiss Immediately
after the congratulations the dining room was
thrown open, and the wedding-supper annOun
ced. This was much like that at any Other
wedding, only the bridal party sat on an eleva
ted table, and the bridal cake was not cut.
The whole ceremony consumed about ont
hour. Between fifty and sixty signatures o
the relatives of the bride and bridegroom wert
appended to the parchment. This is goo(
custom, and serves to call to mind each on
present at the wedding. 1t is little curiou
that the marriage certificate has to be procuret
in Philadelphia. 1t is afforded at the reason
able price of five dollars. A new gold pen ant
case is always purchased for the signing of tn
contract. This may be presented by the hus
band to the wife.
Before the final performance of the ceremo
ny several rehearsals are gone through in pri
, vate
The Friends receive presents like other peo
pie, but no cards. are issued. Besides the usua
presents of Silverware, jewels, laces, ETC., the
give household goods, such as blankets, coun
!. terpanes, linens, etc. They are displayed wit
the rest.-N Y. Erening Mail.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

A New York correspondent maintains thai
the gambling at Baden Baden, Germany, is
not nearly so reckless as that observable in
Wall street, New York. He audes to an elc-
CANT church building in the latter city, towards
the erection of which one young man gave
$4,000. This young man owned fine coun-
try seat on the Hudson, an elegant establish
ment in New York had his team on the road,
made, it was said, seldom less than $500 IA
day. Thirty days ago his name was good for
any amount at the banks. His country house
has gone, he has given up his city establish
ment, and he has not now money enough tn
buy bag of oats for his fast team. Erie and
the Pacific Mail carried them under.