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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

GRAND MASONIC GELEBRArIoS IN WIN
cHEsTER.-Dcdication Of ~ie Ne'0 Hail.
Wednesday, the ed day of July, says the
Winchester Times, has been set apart by
Hiram Lodge, No 81, L. & A. Masons, for
the dedication of their beautiful temple, re-
Gently completed. Hiram Lodge sends fra
rernal greetings to all Brothers, Companions
and illustrious Sir Knights, wheresoever dis
persed, and invites them to be present and
participate in the imposing and interesting
ceremonies Of Defeating our beautiful Tenn
pie to Masonry, Virtue, and Universal Be-
nevoencc, according to ancient form and
usage: and in celebrating the Centennial An
adversary of this lodge. originally established
by warrant bearing date 1nno LuciS SIS,
granted by the Right Worshiprul VIM. Ball,
Provincial Grand Lodge of England.
The address will be delivered by w. Rev
james D. McCabe, D. D.. Past Grand Chap
line of the Grand lodge OF Virginia. lie is
an eloquent and entertaining speaker, and
will no doubt serve up rich intellectual re-
past The Committee of invitation say:
ga most hearty and cordial invitation is
extended to one and all to be present and
unite with us in the ceremonies.
"Commanderies, Chapters and Lodges will
come with their regalia, banners, etc, and
take rank in the line of the grand pageant.
arrangements will be made with the Il.
& o. Railroad Company for round trip tick
cts"
Newspapers throughout Virginia and Mary
land are requested to give publication to this
notice or its substance, as the occasion will be
one of great interest to the Masonic fraterni-
ty generally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

KEARNEYsvILLE.-In passing through the
Northern section of the county, last week, we
stopped at Kearneysvillo, the first time we
have visited that point since the war. we
found a change there, as elsewhere, old things
having passed away and given place to new
order of affairs On the South side of the
railroad commodious storc-h house has been
erected, which contains ticket office, sitting
room, shoe shop, and one of the finest store
rooms in the county. The latter is occupied
by Messrs Homsher & Drawbaugh, both of
whom we found to be clever, enterprising
gentlemen, familiar with the wants Of the
community and ready to accommodate their
numerous customers. We have not seen
a fuller stock of goods in any store since the
war, and yet they seemed to be selling them
off rapidly, and at moderate figures. The
firm prides itself upon the quantity, quality
and price of its groceries, and we'll it may,
for, from the samples shown us, and the rates
at which they were offered, We are convinced
that the parties in question do not mean to
he uudersold. The whole interior arrange
rocnt of their establishment has usiness-
like appearance, and bears evidence of sys-
ter1atic management.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

HEAVY LAND SALE-The heaviest land
sale made since the war was that of the Shan
non Hill farm, made last week by Mr. 7. Ii.
Rouse TO DIR. L. S. Eichclbcrger. The tract
contains 612 acres, and was sold for SCI, 200
$40 600 in cash.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

JEFFERSON INsrITUTE.-Want- OF time,
and press upon our columns last week, pre-
vented us from noticing as we desired, the
Commencement Exercises, at this excellent
institution From the last Free Press we
copy the following in regard to the awards
for scholarship and excellence Of department:
AWARDS.
The highest medal--a Gold Maltese Cross eur
mounted by Star-was awarded 10 Miss Mary G..
Tominaon for English studies; Mathematics and
Languages. Motto-Eurcka.
Silver Star, motto Excelsior, to Miss Eliza Shu-
gcrt. %.
Silver Starr, with the same motto were also
awarded TO Miss Bette Wysnnr of the ID Class,
Miss Libbic Foukc of the 3dClass, aud Miss Anne
EicheIbcrger Of the 4th Glass; for The ghcst marks
IN their respective Glasses. .
Gold Lyre. for Music, to Miss Anne Crane.
a Silver Maltese Cross, to Miss Martha Crane
for greatest improvement in Latin.
Silver Maltese Cross, for the grea test lprovc-
Incpt in French. to Miss, Willie Ely. 90
% a copy of ''Tennysons Pocms'' to Miss Fanny
Lakeland for progress in French.
copy of "Bavard Taylor's Poems, 10 Miss BCs-
sic Travcrs for Mathematics.
copy of"Miss MuIoch's Poems" to Miss Mary
Miller for greatest Improvement in writing
The Composition prize was awarded to the nu-
thorcss Of Snattcrings," Miss Jessie Leach, by a
Committee who examined the Competitions with
out knowing by whom they were written.
The five young L. dies who received the highest
marks iu ring the whole session, Miss Mary
c. Toni ius0n. Miss Jessie Loachc, Miss Fannie
Forrest, Miss Lizzie Forrest and Miss Martha Crane.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
SPRING MILLINERY!

A T her Fashionable Millinery Store-Post Office,
IA Main strcet-has received and opened a select
assortment of
SPRING 81 SUMMER MILLINERY,
which ia equal, If superior, to any offered
to the Ladies of this community. Her stock con-
sists of the NEW EST SHAPES in Straw, Silk and
Gimp HATS, BONNETs, &c; YeYets, Ribbons,
Silk Goods, Flowers, Feathers, Ruchcs, Grapes,
Blondes, Braids. Ornaments, &c. .
Grateful for the kindness OF the past, she assures
the Ladies that she will be most happy to wait on
them at her store.
G3- Her prices are moderate for the CASH.
ADril 81. 1865 :;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP J"
JOHN G. SHTRTEY

HAVING re-opened the Dry Goods and General
Room lately occupiedoy Josiah Watson, in Middle
way, invites the public to call and examine his
tensivc stock of
SPRING g. SUMMER DRESS GOODS,
which have bee purchased on good terms, and will
be sold at most prices. His Spring styles
of Delaines, Ptints, BleacIed and Unbleached Cot
tons, are equal to any in the market and will be
sold at rates but little beyond city prices. His
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
have been purchased with great care and com prise
"A general and complete assortment.
In addition, he has full stock of Hardware,
Queensware, and Wooden Ware, of every dcscriP-
ton,
GROCE RIES,
such as Sugars, Coffee, Tea Syrups, &c. In fact
his stock is made up of full line Of merchandise,
and everything required for the wants of the com
munity will be found at his store
JOHN G. SHIRLEY.
Middleway, May IL, Is6s-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
JUST RECEIVED,
O10 900 Cigars Of rious hran

2U,UUU rom 70 g dar per- as
82O Boxes Manufactured. Tobacco, embracing
some of the best brands OF Virginia and
North Carolina.
100 Cases Smoking Tobacco in ID, lib, / ID and
s lbs. Bales. ...
25 Ba rrels loose ditlc.
60 Boxes Scotch Snuff.
10 Kegs RaPpce, N1accaboy and Congress and
Scotch Snuff. 3D.. .
so Gross of Matches.
TOO Boxes Powha tan, Stone and Clay Pipes.
10000 Reed and Root Pipe Stems. 80
40 Tobacco Cutters. -.
$50 Reams assorted Wrapping Paper.
ESQ ReauB Cap, Letter and Note Paper
30 Reauns Legal Account I'D Bill Paper.
rs coo Envelopes, veil aEsprted.
30 900 Paper Pockets from ! ID. TO IL lbs.
80 DOz. Bottles Ink ihoLl or. 10 quarts.
IS Boxes ROsin and Toilet Soap t.-
IL Gross Mason e Backing.
i II SIll+be sold low 70 prompt buyers by
LLOYD LOGAN,
1n7 Masonic Building, Winchester.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
A NEW STOCK.


SPRING !AND SUMMER SUPPLY,
FOR ALL wANTSI
NTILLEL & SMITH, of the Stove Tinwarc, and
1f1 Furnishing House generally OF Charlestown.
respectfully inform the citizens OF the county that
they have just received full and select
of all articles in their line that the wants OF
season may require. An carly call is solicited. al
material and workmanship guaranteed. Their
stock consists, in part OF a large assortment of,
COOKING STOVES,
of the latest and most improved patterns, from No.
to 10, with Utensils complete.
n :" q r q
of every Kind and description, manufactured Mt
home of the best ma terial the market furnish.
and by the most experienced workmen.
Also on hand select assortment of
SEAMLESS PRESSED WARE.
very heavy, and embracing Kettles, Basins, Bowls,
Sc, in size from qunrt TO five gallons.
OfJAPAN WARE, small supply, but embrRc-
ing many articles OF permanent usc and great econ
oIny to housekecpers.
Having procured a large supply of very superior
material ,specia lattcntion viii be given to
TIN-RooFING AND SHOUTING,
and with experienced hands and moderate price,.
we guarantee satisfaction. The improved ''Spout
Bracket of metal wood fur nishcd when desired
REPAIRtSd done ut short notice aud on rcasonR-
BILE terms, 'f
cJ- Grain of all descriptions, Beet Hides. Sheep
Skins, Rags, Bceswax, Hard Soap, Bacon, Old Cop
per and Brass, will be taken exchange for work,
at the highest market price.
NAV s, 1865,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!!

lust received frem the celebrated Ja-7gs z
u Factory of VIM. Mccain. Balti- fsSSsSXS-lSEf1sE-
mere, C0UPE, GERMANT0WNS.-2 L2--& y
ROCKAWAYS, TOP AND NO TOP
BUGGIES, which will sell at Baltimore prices
All kinds OF Carriage Repairs done Mt shurt no.
tice. w. J. HAWKS,
June 30. ls6S-Sm. AL for Vim. NicCnnn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

ENTLER'S SURE CURE,
| Has never yet failed to cure the severest cases
of Cholera, Dysentcry, Cholera Morbus. Diar
| Thca, Flux, Summer Complaint in children, i
SC. Manufactured by W. NJ. Entlcr & Co., |
5Shepherdstown, w. Va. Price 80 cts per bot /
tie. Full directions on each bottle. See cir /
culars. Sold everywhere. No cure, no pay |
I Every person should keep it constantly on
CAMPBELL g. MASON, Charlcstown.
June %, lS6S-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
"OLD FAMILY GROCERY,'
CuARLESTOWS JEFFERSON CO w VA

CuARLEsToWN, JEFFERSON CO, WV
A its name indicates, the cold Family Gro-
"A ccry'' is capable of supplying the larder of
every household in the counties of Clarke and JEFF
crson with every requisite article for COED living"
he subscriber would especially invitcatte4tIon to
lis stock of
FRESH HARVEST GROCERIES,
I'D Just received, embracing Coffees, GTEO
TX X Teas, Sugars, Moasscs, Syrups, Ba E87szlj
Ll-z1zc con. Beef, Shad Herring, Mackerel ,AsAsAS
Cheese and Crackers, Spices, Ground Alum and
Fine Salt. Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Soups,
Candles, Oils, sc.
EXCELLENT ARTICLE OF WIIIsKEY.
Guccusware, Woodenwarc, Tubs, Buckets, Churns,
Water Coolers, Japan and other characteristics,
Harvest Kegs, d every article usually found in a
Grocery Store. 81.
o. These Goods, bought for Cash, will be sold
prices Call or send your orders to the old Fam
lily Groccry.' w. EBY.
Iunn % Leg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
LEATHER! LEATHER!!
SHAD AND HERRING,

I WILL resume. with Increased facilities, the
l. FISH PACKING TRADE, in every particular,
and henceforth will daily add to my present stool OF
FRESH AND SAGTED FISH.
My customers may look for the most accomIho-
dating prices at my establishment, and always an
JAMES McGRAw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

WOLCOTT'S PAIN PAINT,
DENIoVES within FIVE minutcsany ply sical pain
~ the tongue can possibly mention, fs pIrcy VOC
ctabe, and perfectly harmless, for sale by
c. E. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, June ., 1868.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

KING OF ALL PAIN. a certain cure for Neural
~ gia, Headache, Toothache, Ear ache, and pains
Of al descriptions, for sale by c. e. BELLER.
-Rarpef's Ferry, Juno 2, 1868.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07

TOBIAS Venitian Liuiment, warranted to cure
Il Rheumatism, Swellings, Tooth-Ache. Pains in
the limbs, Headache, BurEs, Sprains, Cute; &c
For sale by Z. E. BELLER.
Harper's Ferry, June 80, 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-07-07
WANTED.
TO BUILDERS AND OTHER.

SPEARS Fruit Preserving Solution, will preserve
- all kinds of Fruits and Tomatoes, with great
saving of sugar and the expense of air tight cans.
One bottle will preserve l2o pounds of fruit Price
S 90. For sale by g. f. BELLER.
Harpers Ferry, June 80, 1865.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13

PLAIN SPEECH TO MOTIIERs.-Pr
fas5or Simpson, Of Edinburg, who has
had large experience in the Medical
treatment of mothers and children,
gave public address lately on matters
OF hygiene. He spoke most plainly to
mothers who sent their children to the
grave by exposing arms and legs, while
other parts Of the body are warmly
dressed. Mothers, hecontinued, commit
child murder, and then wonder how
God could be so unkind as to take q
way their darling. They not only
murder their children, but in his opin-
ion, commit suicide themselves by eX-
posing their own necks to the cold air.
1t was a puzzle which he could not un-
deratand, that women should cut off
the top of their dresses and appear with
bare b0soms in refined society, while
that part of the dress which should
protect the heart and lungs, and other
vital organs, is trailing in the mud.
Not to speak Of health at the present
moment, we would remark that the
exhibition Of a semi nude bust seldom
approaches to the classical standard of
harmonious proportions of parts and
fullness Of outline, and is rarely sug
gestive of beauty and loveliness. The
inquisitive observer feels himself quite
at a loss as to the precise line of division
between the part which fashion claims
for exposure and the rest which mod
esty would conceal. The boundary is
too changeabie. More ought to be left
to the imagination and less to be con-
demned by good taste. Bat if mothers
and full grown daughters insist on be-
ing the victims of fashion, children
ought to he exempt from its insane
and cruel requirements. What has
fashion to do with children, or they
with fashion a?
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13
\ nTLE8EM "a.

Many years ago a young Universal
ist clergyman started westward to at
tend convention of his brethren. He
took the precaution to carry vial OF
cayenne in his pocket, to sprinkle his
food with, as a preventive to fever and
ague. The convention met, and at
dinner a tall H0osier observed the par
son as he seasoned his meat, and ad-
dressed him thus
stranger, I'll thank you for a leetle
o. that 'ere red salt, for Pm kind o.
curious to try it,"
The Hoosier took the proffered vial,
and feeling himself proof against any
quantity of raw whisky, thought that
he could stand the "red salt' with inn
punity, and accordingly sprinkled a
Junk of beef rather bountifuIIy with it,
and forthwith introduced it Into his
capacious mouth. 1t soon began to
take effect. He shut his eyes and his
features began to writhe, denoting a
very inharmonious condition physical
Iy. Finally he could stand it no long
er. He opened his mouth and scream
ed "fren'
"Take a drink Of cold water from the
Jug" said the parson,
"WiII that put it out ?" asked the
martyr, suitIng the action to the word.
Tn - short time The unfortunate man
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13
HORSES ~ BATTLE.

The extent to which a charger can
apprehend the perils Of a battle field
may be easily underrated by one who
confines his observation TO horses still
carrying their riders; for, as long as a
troop horse in action feels the weight
and hand Of a master his deep trust in
man keeps him seemingly free from
great terror, and he goes through the
fight, unless wounded, as though it
were a field day at home; but the mo-
ment that death or disabling wound
deprives him Of his rider, he seems at
once TO know what Il battle is-tO per-
ceiye its real dangers with the clearness
of a human being, and to be agOnized
with horror at the fate he may incur
for want Of hand to guide him.
Careless Of the mere thunder of guns,
he shows plainly enough that he more
or less knows the dread accent that is
used by missiles Of war while cutting
their way through the air, for as often
as these sounds disclose to him the near
passage of bullet or round shot, he
shrinks and cringes. His eyeballs pro-
trude' Wild with fright, he still does
not most commonly gallop home into
camp. His instinct seems rather to tell
him, that what safety, ifany, there is for
him must be found in ranks, and he
rushes at the first squadron he can find,
urging piteously, yet with violence,
that he, too, by right, is a troop horse
that he, too, is willing to charge
but not to be left behind-that he must
and he viii "fall in" Sometimes a
riderle5s charger thus bent on aligning
with his fellows, will not be content to
range himself on the flank of the line,
but dart at some point in the squadron
which he seemingly judges to be his
own rightfuI place and strive to- force
himself in.
Riding, rs il j. usual for the COM
mander Of a regiment to do, some way
in advance of his regiment, Lord Geo.
Paget was especially tormented and
pressed by the riderless horses which
chose to turn round and align with
him. At one time there were three or
four horses advancing close abreast of
him on one side and as many as five
on the other. ImpeIled by terror, by
gregarious instinct, and by the habit
of ranging in line, they "cIosed in up
on Lord George 50 as to be-smear his
overalls with blood from the CORY
fIanks Of the nearest intruder5, and O.
blige him to use his sword. ."-KiDgloh'e
IayuSiOa Of the Crimed.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13
TERRIBLE SCENE AT 4 sCiFFOLD

\ terrible scatfOld scene recently took
place at Tamb0W, in Russia. Young
Gorski a pupil at the high school of that
place, and eighteen years Of age, was
to be executed for having murdered a
family Of seven persons. The young
criminal was conveyed to the place Of
execution on wagon, and was escOr-
ted by a company of dragons. The
gallows was surrounded by ten thou
sand persons. After the doomed lad
had alighted from the wagon, the SEN
tence Of death was read to him. He
was deadly pale, and tainted before the
warrant was read through. The exc
cutioner then branded him, after he
had been restored to consciousness the
boy struggled voiolentIy and uttered
heart rending screams when the red
hot iron was applied to his forehead.
He was then whipped, receiving about
thirty lashes. The eXecutioner there
upon undressed him and wrapped him
in a long white blanket, tied his feet
together, attached the rope to his neck
and drew the blanket over his head.
lie then lifted him on top of a step
ladder, and was about to push him
from it, when the Secretary of the
Criminal Court stepped forward, and
told the eXecutioncr to stop. The eX-
citement of the crOWed had reached
the highest pitch by this time, and it
seemed as if all the ten thousand per-
sons around the galloWs were holding
their breath. The eXecutiOner lifted
the lad from the step ladder, remov-
el the blanket from his face, which
was lived and distorted with fear and
then the Secretary read to him let
ter from the Emperor changing his
sentence to hard labor for life. The ex-
ecutioner then united his feet, gave him
thirty more lashes-the sentence hav-
ing ordered that he should receive six
ty lashes-and then clad him in the
convict dress and chained his legs. He
was thereupon taken back to his cell,
and two days afterward sent 0 Siberia.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13
FAIL CARE or GARDENS.

We have more than once spoken of
the tendency which 50 often prevails
among farmers to neglect proper at
tention to their gardens at all seasons
of the year. The farm appears so much
more importantin in the extent Of itspro-
ductiOns, and in the amount Of labor
required to keep it in proper condi-
tion, than the household part Of the
grounds. The garden is too often left
to take care of itself, or left to the care
Of those who are unable TO work it
properly. In the season Of planting,
the comparatively trifing work that Is
required 20 make a good garden is
withheld, on the plea that there is
more pressing work in the field. The
farmer who acts Oh this principle does
a much injury to himself and to his
friends for nothing contributes more
to the supply and the comfort of the
social board than productive garden.
1t may be made almost half the sup
port ofa family, and, with its small
fruits, its roots and its vegetables of
every description, it adds immensely
to the good cheer Of a country home.
On the supposition that this part of
farm er's duty has not been neglected
at the proper season for raising the
crops, we would remind our readers
that the time is at hand when the
fruits Of such labor are to be cared for
And many Of our readers have no 9th
cr farm than their garden, So that it
stands them in hand to reap the ad
vantage Of their summer toll by care
fully gathering and storing the pro-
duct. The value Of all kinds Of vege-
tables depends, in Il great measure, up
on the condition in which they are
gathered and stored away.
Many garden roots will not require
to be taken up before the close OF the
month, and some of them not until Oc-
tober, but we give these timely hints
and would especially advise all who
have such crops to store to have places
provided for them in season, that they
may net suffer by being left out too
long.
After all the crops are garnered, the
garden itself should be put in complete
order; all weeds and useless bushes re-
moved, and everything made ready
for another season. This will both
invite and facilitate labor in the Spring,
- Np,r York Sin.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13
GUARD AGATYsr vULGARIrY.

We especially commend the follow
ing extract to the thoughtful study
Of the young. Nothing is 50 disgust
ing and repugnant to the feelings Of
the noble and the good, as 10 hear the
young or even the old, use profane or
low, or vulgar language:
1--WE would guard the young against
the use of every word that is not strict
~ proper. Use no proiane language
alude to no sentence that will put to
blush the most sensitive. You know
not the tendency Of habitually using
indecent and profane language. 1t
may not be oblitarated from your
heart. When yoa grow up you will
find at your tongues end some expires
sion which You would not use for any
money. II was once used when you
were quite young. BY being careful,
you will save yOurseIra deal Of NOR
tihratiou and sorrow. Good men have
been taken sick and became deirious.
In these moments they use the most
vile and indecent language Imaginable.
When informed Of it, after restoration
to health, they had no idea Of the pain
they had given their friends, and stat
ol that they had learned and repeated
the expression in childhood and though
years had passed since they had spok
en- bad word, they had been indelibly
stamped upon the heart. Think Of
this, you who are tempted to use i'm
proper language, and never disgrace
yourselves" ="
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1868-11-13

\ Touch FOG STORY.--A very
heavy fog once visited an Eastern
State, which we think somewhat beats
the fog of London. A young man was
sent out to a meadow to nail a few
courses of shingles on barn, the roof
of which was nearly finished. cat
dinner" continued the farmer, who is
responsible for the story "the fellow
comes up and sez:"
"That'5a mighty long barn ofyourn.' -
mot very long," seq l.
"WeII sez he, "I've been to work
all this forenoon, and have not got one
course laid yet"
"WelI," sez I, ''you'er lazy fellow
that's all have got to say"
$50 after dinner | went down to see
what he had been about, and I'll be
thundered if he hadn't shingled out
more than a hundred feet right out on
the fog"