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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
POETICAL.
THE MELANcHoLY DAYS.

The following rnoarnfui refrain inspired by th'
dropping OF Natures efilcrcscence, whileit waits
decay, sings of rcjuvencscence, aud institutes
rather pretty comparison between the giants oil Tho
wood and the lords OF creation
- NOVEMBER.
There is mourn fui music in the breeze
The wild autumnni wind that sots
And sighs and walls among the forest Hccs'
= The giants of their green dtess RODS
Tao leaves that in the summers oainiS
Hung quiveringl IN the rosy ie htI,J.,,b
Now flushing with the hectic hue o. III
Drift down before the chilling U"s
And nau, FROM them the aisics than IL
lie broader to the sunshi"e.s 90 rood
p1t in their fall they SOW " Iuinls iSS h ,.k
That shall arise when spring 'o'''
rs. s.,,. ,,.v. yielded up heir store Of grain
HS nei f,'"sJ aud sheltered ffotn ihr Of 81
1, som H., H. Iii and care ia labor vain,
fT ~ a. ~; IN n,t gaTucTcd at the last
IT,. maj, will. ripcmcdb by The frosts of years
nus III ~ Heat sunshine Of good deeds.
~, ..fsir gathered from the storms lac icars,
And find the refuge that he needs
And when good man falls shall risc q hcsi,
Moro numerous than his life hal known,
Who as they drop the friendly tear, shall boast
.'sIsis death more than his lie hath shown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
hEsgui;h s Washington,
DRUGGISTS AND APGTHECARIEs,

JgT Z have just received large addition to our
w stock ot DRUGS. CHEMICALS. PAINTS
OILS. COLORS, DYE STUFFS, PATENT MEDJ-
CINES, WINDOW GLASS, PERFUMERY, SOAPS
attention of persons building painting TO
large stock Of Window Gloss, Paints, OLE, CoioTs
Hrd Pointers Articles, which will sell uron tho
most reasonable terms for the cash. Our stock Of
PATENT MEDICINES
embraces all the popular preparations of the day.
We cell item at the manuiacturcrs' retail price.
Where they are bought in quantities Of course We
make deduction.
Country Physicians are specially collected TO OK.
9miuc stock of such Drugs and Preparations a
they require in their practice all Of wbic offer
low figures for the money. Our supply of
TONIC hEDICIN ES,
which are go much employed during the spring and
preparations manufactured by the most celebrated
apoIhccnries in the country. as to render then
both pc IatabIe and cfhcaciOus.
Prescriptions and Family Receipts entrusted to
ms will be compounded with neatncss ind accuracy.
Our charges vii! always be az moderate as We can
afford.
Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes. Fine Tooth. Dress.
French, English and American Extracts for tho
Handkerchief, Toilet Soa OF every variety, man
u!sCtur cd at home and abroad.
ALTON cry.
FooIscap, Letter, Account. EadIes' Bath, Com
ncTcial Note, and French Note Paper; Envelopes
Of every description and price, Lead Pencils, Pea
Holders, Ink, &c.
scgars and fine Chewing and Smoking Tobacco.
choice stock always on hand.
eJ- We offer all the above, besides great many
ct.er goods no: enumerated at cheap figures for the
money. We don't sell groJs CREDIT; they are
bought and marked to EcIl for cash. We will give
monthly crcditto prompt customers, but cannot
| afford to give longer indulgence.
ApTil 7. 1858.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
POTOMAC COACH FACTORY!

TINE undersigned respectfully i'm 2J@SE<
L forms the public generally that hctSs9Ell22s
has taken the COACH FACTORY late !SHl(C-S2-
" carried on by his father, Shop
herdsow n, and is prepared TO carry on
CARRIAGE MAKING
in all itsbrancLcs and VII l;I2 on hand TO ORDER
al! k;aCs ot
Carriages. Euggics. RockaWays. PhItOnS,
Spring Wagons. GermaEtGW nWas0nS,
Sulkies, Sleighs, &C., &C.
In fact all kinds OF work done in first class cstab
lishmcnt, having had experience in the business -
lie is determined to employ none but hrst-class
mechanics, and use none but the very best mate
rials III the manufacture Of his work, and will fur
nish work advantageous terms as any other
shop in the State. Particular attention paid TO
pairing and will guarantee in allcascs
All new work warranted for twelve months, and
old Carriages. Rockaways. Buggies, etc, taken in
exchange for new ones. Persons in need of any,
thing in his line would do well to give him call
before purchasing elsewhere. A share of public
patronage solicited.
N. BAH orders promptly attended to.
z. S. NJ. HOFFMAN.
Shephcrdstown, June %, IS6S-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

"A carpenter who was always prognosti~
eating evil upon himself: was one day upon
the roof of FIVE story dwelling, upon which
rain had fallen. The roof being slippery, he
Inst his footing and as he was defending the
roof towards the caves he exclaimed, "Just
ms l told you !'' Catching, however in an
iron spout he kicked off his shoes and re-
gained place of safety, when he thus deliv-
cred himself, "know'd it; there is pair OF
shoes gone !"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE rovE1Tx
roTNDRYcAND MACHINE WORKS
or NJ. j. LEESE & CO,
rnsDURG,-wE VIRGINIA.

work warranted % per cent. cheaper than
a INV oiicr establishment in tbs United States.
s Of the public ia respectfully called TO
onr extensive
FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS,
established in 1861, and situate on Kanawa street,
near the baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Par
kersburg, West Va. The entire establishment, in
proved Machinery, Toels and Appliances necessary
10 tho manufacture of Machinery and Light and
Heavy CASTINGS, of every descriptions. Our
Workmanship. we areextcnsivcly cngagedin the
manufacture OF
PORTABLE & STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES,
STEAM BOILERS, Giro ular Saw Mills, FIGURING
We are also prepared to do Copper, Brass, Sheet
Iron Work, and Pipe Fitting. We asso manulao-
turc Office aud sthcr Stoves, Oil Stills, Oil Tanks
oil Well Tools and warrant them 10 be made OF
the best Brands oil Iron. Also, $3.50
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
SASH FACTORY.

THE unhcrsigncd are now prepared to furnish
ING, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS. or any kind of
Scroll Saving, ard every thing rccded in the way
ofwo0dwort about The haiidiEg of Houses, at cur
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on tho Shenandoah river. - miles above Kcrrs'
Ferry, ) miles below Shannonda!e Springs, ard )
IniiCs from Chnrlestown.
as thisis home enterprise VIC look for the pat
roragc oil cur people and if they 10 not en-
courage us 1t wilt not be account OF either
prices, quality OF work. spirit of Accommodation
LUMBGR or ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kept constantly hand
for sale. Post office, Cha rIcstoU Jefferson couu
ty, WestFa. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
EYILIAM PHILLlPs, Manager.
ApriII4, 1861
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
Ole Bull was once seesnr the sigl

- Ole Bull was once seesng the sight at
Donnybrook Fair, when he was attracted by
the sound of very loud violin in a tent
He entered and said to the player: "My
good friend do you play by note ?" 1.-The divil
a note SIR do you play by ear then ?"-
Never an ear your honor" Glow do you
play then ?" 'By main strength, be jabers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

-'Dady," said young hopeful, "lct's go
up to the tenpin alley and ROLL
"Roli boy, what do you know about r5ll-
ing at teupins."
"OIe know about rolling?" Why can roll
your darned old eyes out in less than ten
minutesi''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

-" Patrick" said an cmplyer the other
morning to one of his workmen, you came too
late this morning the other men were at work
IN hour before you 'Faix, and I'll be even
with the spalpecns this night sure, replied Pat
How will you manage that p BE the gray
wig Nv Moses, I'll quit an hour before any Nv
icm sure
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
A GOOD CHANCE TO INVEST
EoUR MON f

4ooAt NASSEA IL
. T.. WHITE, would most respectfully an
-. nounce TO the people of Mddeway, and the
country surrounding, that he has now in store'a
complete stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
1t consists, usual of every description of staple
aud fancy DRY GOODS, Boots, Shoes iints and
laps fine assortment Of GENTS FURNISHING
HOoDS, and an innumerabe line of Notions. His
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
arc very handsome and well worthy of an cxami-
nation. lie Is determined to cell these Goods at a
very small profit, for Cash, and not to be cxceled
by any house in the county,
CO ihose who have heretofore purchased Goods
from him, on short credits arc respectfully remind
cd that their accounts ready for settlement and
mcut. F"'
Remember the Stone Store House, Middleway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

"A Yankee being asked how it was that
his sweetheart had given him the mitten, re-
Piled 4 was such a fool that I praised her
so much she got SO proud she wouldn't speak
TO me-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

- There is clock in Vermont so unmusi-
cal, that as its stroke fell upon the ear of
dying lady she said 80, sister. how do pity
you who must stay here and listen to that
awful clock !"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

a small child being asked by her Sunday
School teacher, 'What did the Israeites do
after they had crossed the Red Sea?" au-
pwcrcd, 81 don't know, ma'am, but [ guess
!Ley Grie4 themselves"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
e III L s

THE attention of the Ladies is specially invited
i TO a large stock Of FURS just opened. Thcse
goods have BeeI, purchased low and will DC sold
Correspondent ely. Nus aud Cola of latest styles
and most fashionable cOior5- Among them NAV bs
found the following rarieties Dark and Lch ST
hrriau Squirrel: LGstcTed Water Mink; Natural
water aiiGk: Sable. MuFFs ASH CeLLAss FoE
CHtDsEN in White AID BIne. Fur GapuiIets.
Oct.s0. DAVID HOWELL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

"A lady who was startled out OF sleep
ly some one trying to enter the house, cried
out, "Who is there ?" Your late husband, /"
vas the reply
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

- An old salt, sitting on the warf the other
day, very scbcrly remarked: II hogan the
world with nothing, and have held my own
ever since"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

You talk Of the seiGshncss of bachelors !;
Why there is not marrid couple in existence
who would not skin their dearest friends to
make shoes for their children.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
SETTLE Up! SETTLE "!

OUR accounts arc now ready for, ard VIC insist
W upon m Immediate ec;tviIrnT ct tie same to
January is', 1865 !lcrcD Ter We vi rGnsiIer our
of Oc:oheI and f,Stsf Iaruiry = her thcY will lie
INSIDE OF and payment exported jHamkIul for
past Gvors VIC hope by strict tIun;iun 10 business
10 gain mary rev cnstOn!cHs-
IT, II you want yuuv - CHINE: repaired, sent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
Berkeley county, w. Va. Aug. 1s6s

Berkeley county, W. Va. Aug, 1865:
have examined the engine manufactured by ri
j. Lecsc & Co., at Mr.. Rcntch's. and saw it work
10 NV entire satisfaction. think, therefore, that
it is in every respect worthy of being adopted by
the farming community. It is perfectly safe, no
danger whatever from sparks. II also hes a slca-
dicr motion than horse power, and it will thrcsh
double the quantity of wheat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
LATEST kREIVkL!
PARE ATTRACTIONS & GREAT BARGAINS

FAKE AL IEA II lS.'S q y MIA A bahS AI-No '
L. DIN Z LIE,
A T tho old established ko',sc ri C. G. Stewart,
"a deed, ChaTieetnwn. has just reiufned from
Baltimore with OF the largest most select and
varied asEortmcuta of
CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELEY,
of the latest style, improved structure ttfrac
tive appearance, il has ever bccr his pleasure here
t0fUTc to CE.r HisO received in addition to tho
general storl or hand. large aud Beautiful ec!ec
lien OF the TIDst fashionable
SILVER WARE,
consisting in part oil kut:cr Ei.lcs, Castora, Cake
Baskets, Ice Pitchers, Spoons ard Forks; also. Sill
Table and Tea SponnF, Silver ThinIbl's, Silver
Shield. Gold Rings. Sleeve buttons of all radcF,
Brcastpins and Ear Rings in variety, nnd a thou
sand ether things valuable, too numerous TO men
ton.
&C. Thankful to the pnblic FOR the Iibaral encour
agenent heretofore cxtcn,eh, an examination Of
the stock hand aud an ioquiry to the in
ducements offered TO purchasers is respectfully 30
Iicited.
O. Special and speedy attention given to RE-
PAIRING, and all work warranted to be executed
to order in the best nd on reasonable terms.
June 9, 1868.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

"A negro after gazing at Chinaman
exclaimed, If de white folks is as dark as
dat out dare, ] wonder what's de color ob dc
niggers 2"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

Among other wonderful things announ-
cedt to be exhibited at the country fair about
to be held in Allentown, Pa, is tho great
Observation-Disclosures just received
from New Mexico
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

-"Isn't my shirt clean ?" quoth one 30,
hemIon TO another "Well, yes, was the an,
swer, "It's CLAN for brown, but is awful dirty
for white
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

- A little girl was lately reproved for play
ing out of doors with the boys, and being in
formed that being seven years old she was
too big for that now. "Why, grandma, the
bigger we grow the better we like ZEN"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

"A chulrish old fellow refused to pay
shoe backing urchin his full fee, whercupon
;he latter exclaimed, $50 along, old buffer;
all the polish youev got is upon your shoes,
and / gave you that"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

fare you the mate - said man to the
l rish cook OF a vessel. NO. said he, ''but
I'm the man that bois the meat"
Joseph Billings says. 'tte butes are
luxury, inasmuch as they cause Teller to for
get all other miscrics.'
"A surprise wedding is when man mar
res woman he never knew, and wishes lie
hid never known
1t often happens, when the husband
don't he home to dinner, that it is one of his
fast days.
The ladies have begun to tipplc beer in
New Orleans. Far better for them to drink
tea totally.
Punch says the esprit of tho age is
g lni rot bit of it uuless you spell gin
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
TAEITTI-G JETTIEFT TiTSTS
hND Msf.TsINEEE.

VIC employ none but tho best McchNaics and use
the best ainieEipl. 'Thc c"InnuJitv Can rely Ur'n
quick, nont ard substentinl work, u 1T prices to
suit tl,e times. We arc determined ia do wo'k as
low can be done in tine County fDT CASH, which
We Will make to order IN elhiRE -ffarfjrcs end
EassG POlcrTs ofthc latest pHitCTHS; Pi.OUGHS of
different kinds always on hand, aMourut which
will BE- fo,;,d the ccl.,at a lure horse Livingston;
two-i.1rsc do thc old fashioned tmcs-inrsc lar
shear Mccormick do, for iVO and three Lursus ;
riso, tire three hor-c Page Plough; also inn
proved Kentucky si4G!o mud double shovel Plough.
Plough lFons-E such as shnrcs, Co"iTCrs, thovc!7,
(aingIe md dDuhIc) NI"uid- boards ct all kinds,
open Rinrs. oinn Links, Sc Special attention
pid 20 EiiIi wrIi; in Steel Hud Iron Turning and
SoriIg in Iron aud Steel. We now have ia opera
tIun our
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
READ TUE EoLLo WING !:

We, the undersigned, have this day witnessed
the opera lion of a Steam Engine purchased from
NJ. J. Lecse & Co.. cf Par kersburgi W. Va. now
attached to threshing machine, and tnd IT to per,
form we'll, and gives satisfaction; and certify that
the power it gives to said machine is much more
regular and Of better speed than horse power, ld
is in our opinion perfectly reliable and sa!e, and
will thresh double ml:h as kOIse- PoTcr:
Given under our HANDS this nth day OF Feb 1865.
GEO. w. WOLF, Purchaser, J. tferson county
John p KEARFooT, I LEVI II. KEARFooT,
WIN r. McQuIIKIs. josATHAN MILLER,
A WILLIAMsoS GEoRGE w. MILLER,
J. NJ. LEMEN, JOHN FREEZE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
@Eo 80 e

PREPARE TOR COLD WEATHER.
E9TE have the most extensive and complete es-
w sortmeHt of STOVES ever in this market, 10
watch VIC call the attention of the public. Our
EEtensioa>Iop Goh.ing IStore-ariM Cast
Iron BoiIer and Tin Heater attached
ImProred Egg Store Open or dir. Tight;
Gas Burner Stovcs-Jor Hea,iRg ore or
f'so Rooms;
Oriental &ore-uH sizes;
Morning Gloyy-aU sizes;
And great variety If other Stoves FOR Wood or
Coal Those desiring Stoves viii please letye or
ders early. MILLER X SMITH.
Charissfovn, Scrfcmbcr 8, 1865
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
ENTIER'S SURE CURE,

has never yet failed to cure the sevcrcst cases
of Cholera, Dysentcry, Cholera Morbus, Diar- d
1 Ihca, Flux. Summer Complaint in children.
sc. Manufactured by W. NJ. Entlcr L Co. i
Isbephcrdstown, W. Va. Price So cts per bot +
tile. Full directions on each bottle. Sec cir
hculars. Sold everywhere. No cure, no pay, 4
Every perfon should keep it constantly on J
hand For sale by
CAMPBELL s. MASON, Charlcstown.
June 90, ls6S-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
NOTICE 70 THE FARMERs

JEFFERSON & CLARKE COUNTIES.
yzTE would announce to The farmers ofJefersnn
w and Clarke couctics, that will keep ON
IlaEd and rder all kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMFLBhENT
such ns Wood's Self Rake Reaper, Woods Prize
Mower. for which sole agents for jefferson
and Clarke counties; Grove; Davison's Gum
Spring DrfiI-willoughby' Patcut-soie agents
kinds Hay Holsters Corn Shelters. Hay, Straw
aud Fodder Cutters: Wheat Fans, Plorgk= ofdh-
fcrcnt kinda, Forks, shoves, IIncs. Binwiug Scytcs
Grain Cradles, Hand RakFs: aud will also furnish
FERTILIZERS OF DIFFERENT ENDS.
For particulars of Il aper and Mower circulars
which viii be distributed. giving certificates,
Persons wishing Attachments to RcaPers purchase1
last year will giro us their orders carly.
rs. All orders left with sir. John y SsdIcr, Rip
pom; Mr. J. t Griffith, Berryvile; or mir. VIM.
Grove, Wildwood will be PROMPTLY attended to.
;SSYDER, LINK & OSBOURN.
Dueicld's, Jefferson couuty, WA
April IA. 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

IT, t. ~; - =: - -
ard VIC nrc now able to furnish Cns'ings OF coed
quality low cat he bought elsewhere.
al rCrs entrusted 10 us viii be dcuc with dis
patch. a,:d guaranteed ia give satisfaction. The
kiseef price paid in Cash Tor Old; Lon of all kinda
Give cali the Jefrracn A"r!,ine shop. Stone
Row. . WEiEiCh s; WELLER.
Charlcstown Jan. %. ISIS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

You must be economical my son. A
pin day is groat year. you know Then,
father, think In go fe'l-pi"s every day
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

NEW STOCK OF GOODS!
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., " Va.
BOUGHT FOR TIE CASH!

At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., " Va.
BOUGHT FOR TIE CASH!
JEJEare now opening foil and complete stock
w of we'll selected goOds-that cannot be cH-
ccIled by any other Store in the Valley or country
around Us. Our line OF
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
ia composed of Alpacas, Lawns, Lenos, PoPlins,
MOAN bques. Shallics, Persian Cloth, Organdi"s,
Bomba zines Deaines Reps, French Percnle, Cling;
hams, sc. Jaconctts, Taretons SWISS and Barred
Musins Marseilles; also full and
SELECT VARIETY OF MOTIONS.
such as Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsctts, IIoor
Skirts Linen Handkerchirfs, Braids' Buttons and
Trimmings, &c, &c. full sto:k of
DOMES TIC G O O d S,
comprisins p in part, Bleachcd and Brown Muslins,
Wooden, Cotton and Linen Goods, loor Mating
and OIL Cloth also, general sortmcnt OF GEN
TLEMEN IS WEAR-In piece or Ready. Made.
heavy stock of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS-ior
Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys and Children
A complete stock of Queens ware w OGDEN ware,
Hardware; and Il stock of HARSESS, such as Rid
ing and Blind Bridcs, Collars, Lines ard Back
bands, &c. large stock of FURNITURE, such
as Cottage Bedseads, WardrObcs, Bureaus, Tin
Safes, Chairs Rockers, Eashstdnds, &c, at prices
that guarantee.
FULL STOCK OF. GROCERIES.
sucn Sugars o. all grades, Rio, Java and Laguy
IA Coffee Teas OF the best quality, Oils, Syrups,
Salt &c, II of which offering at very short
profits for Cash reduce, and we ask our friends
and customers to give us trial before purchasing
elsewhere. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17

Berkeley county, West Va. Aug. 1865.
We hereby certify that We have purchased from
NJ J. Leese & Co.. OF Parkersburg, w. Va. a Steam
Engine and are using it 10 our ThrcshinS Machine,
and it gives general satisfaction
d. S. RENTcH,
GEO. SIDERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
THE WILCOX & GIRBs'
EOISELESS
FAMILY WING MACHIEE.

.x7E claim for the WILCOX & GIBBS tlc fol.
w lowing points:
directly from spool, alIpr more elastic and du-
Tubc stitch than j. made By any other Machine,
thus simplifying il by doing away with babbins,
shuttles, circular needles, under spooLs and their
ai'cniant complications.
Thc possibility Of setting the needle wron 2,
owing to patented device for adjusting TIC sanc
The case and rapiiiiy Of motion, and no. brig
able to turn backward By the foot, and non IiaLii.
~ to get out of order.
The great range Of work-Hcmmfrg, filling,
braiding, binding, gathering, quilting. corcins.
tuckiug, embroidery, sewing from finest lace to
hcaviest Inusiins cIoIks without changing Ma
chine. EEARSLEY & SHEkREE,
Agents for Jefferson and Clarke Counties.
Anil q. is6S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
THE LARGEST STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, &C.
Ever GGcrCd In CharIestCEn.

MY took Comprises, in part, 8 and 10 Cotton
w rcetings, New York Mills, Wamsutta Mills,
Kearsagc, Androscroggin and all the very best
hrauds Of Shifting CoL0ns, Cotton Flannel, Checks,
stripes and PIaids, Fannels Calcos, Lupin's All
Wool Delaine Lupin' Blk Alpacn, Silk Warp do. ,
Alcxan dria PopEin. Alpaca in colora, and other
Dress Goods too numerous to mention.
Ladies' Merino Vests, Gents Merino Shirts ana
Drawers, Handkerchief, Shawls, Ba!inora 3.
French Corsets, Dress Buttons Ladies' and Misses
Cotton and Wors.cd Uose, Mems English : Hose,
Cotton aud Wooden do, Hoop Skirts, sc.
CLOTHING FOR THE MILLION.
The largest stock of Clothing to be found in the
Valley. comprising, in part:
Union Cassinet Suit at ............S go w oo
Full Lnscy Suit 30 ~ 10 ~ 20
"a mere SUIT go ~ Wv ~ - W.
VcIvctccn Suits. Pants and Vcsts at usually low
prices Overals, Over Shirts Cotton Flannel Shirts
and Drawers, Trunks, Va!Ises, Satchels, Raj lroad
Bags, &c. My stock of Boys Clothing ia exceeded
by none in this Valley, and the prlcos defy comPc-
tition.
Thankful for past hvors, most respectfully ask
n continuance of the same. Persons indebted will
please come forward and settle.
September -. 1868. S. a. HAMBURGER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-17
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sgAV!S'I rcrrnapcatly located in Charlcs.own,
i viii, n view 10 conducting the busincrs of
HG;rSR.CiEPENTER hTB EUILEEi.
take This opportunity nf in r1rfmiu- the pubic that
lit give pin.ro; attention To AL s,.rI: that may
be entrusted 10 MY EJy experience il the bu
sIncss ia such 10 afford a Suarautee that these
who employ will have cIusc to regret ii.
i-9Ny shop is at tie residence of roy father, Mr..
Nathaniel k4yers, where Will always be found.
any ogdera may be left with my nt!,cr
SAMUEL. MYERS.