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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

and Lee fought in the terrible battle of
the Wilderness then he advanced to
the North Anna River, and making a
flank movement upon Cold Harbor,
fought another sanguinary battle, the
assault upon the Rebel works at that
place and then swinging around the
intrenched lines of the enemy, he crossed
the James and invested Petersburg
Desperate engagements followed, and,
during the investment, he mined and
blew up Fort He'll, a Rebel stronghold,
with the view of taking the town by as
sault; but the operation failed, with
severe punishment. on our side, and
heavy losses to the enemy. This, to-
gether with the desperate straits to
which Lee was reduced, emboldened
him to take the offensive, and on the
night of the 9th of March, 1865, he
moved three divisions Of his troops be-
fore Fort Steadman, and surprised and
captured the position. Before night it
had been retaken, and at the same time
the battle Of Hatcher 5 Run was fought,
continuing until evening. On the ed of
April the Rebel intrenchments, with
6, 900 men, at Big Five Forks, were cap
tured, and an attack was ordered along
the whole line, under Grants direction,
which ended in driving Lee from his
works and the abandonment of Rich.
mond. Lees retreat was cus CIT by the
rapid movements which Grant ms tituted,
and on the 9th OF April just one week
after 5he last great battle, the army OF
Northern Virginia capitalated, Soon
after the Rebel Gen. Johnston surren-
dered to Gen. Sherman, on the same
terms granted by Grant to Lee, and the
Great Civil War was ended.
If Gen. Grant was appointed to the
command of the armies with rank
never held by any one before except
Washington, greater honor if possible
was in store for him. lie is now simply
General Of the United States Army, and
soon he will be President of tue United
States.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

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ton, ,antcorrosiveness economy and general adsPta-
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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

80 o.,aA. asF.MsA.,} .Gt%6 .foE @Sss
Horse Oil, instead OF butter, is fre-
lueutly used in dressing vegetables in
he French Capital, and the first taste Of
t makes a man feel like trotting away
rom the table.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

The call for seventy five thousand m en-
precipitated the whole country into civil
war Frankfort Crescent.
This is the sort of pap that Democrat
ic minds are fed on by their party pa
pers. Every child in the land knows
that the war was precipitated by the
Southern States before the call for
troops, and that that call was rendered
necessary, and was issued, solely be-
cause the civil war was already in exist
ence, and regular United States troops
had been attacked by an armed force
and driven from Fort Sumpter. The
Crescent editor would do well 70 "read
up'' little on matters of history.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

~ ae- saNs
Senator Henderson, Of Missouri, one
Of the seven who voted for the aeauitbal
Of the President, is said to have made
the following statement to the Missouri
delegation: Az % IIEftE tF1t,E
ssThe President had promised those
who would vote for acquittal that he
would Immediately send in a new Cab:- ,
net, all Republicans |; that he would ex-
ecute the laws passed by Congress
that he would no longer obstruct the ex
ecution of the Reconstruction acts, and
that he would endeavor to bring his ad-
ministration into harmony with Con
gress. He further promised to support
those Republican Senators who would
vote for acquittal, with the whole power
Of his administration before the people,
u The Democrats are rejoicing over the
acquittal Of Andrew Johnson, on the
exceedingly yirtuous pretence that our
institutions have been saved from utter
destruction by that vote Of nineteen
against the eleventh article. s. Thez oltl
leaven is still working. Democracy, as
taught by, the modern. school, axalts 7
prerogtive and imperial authority, while
tsseeks to dishonor and resist the will
of the3~people~as~exp through
their representative The use of tie
veto by the President fills them with in
expressible delight. Let him set the will ]
Of the people at defiance, and the Dem
ocracy fall PROSTATE in admiration of the
prerogative thtis offensivcly exercised q,
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02
THE HON. SCHUYLER COLFAX.

SCIo CoAk <A-is
81 SCHUYLER CoLFAX, the popular candi-
date of the National Union Republican
party for the office of Vice-President,
is native Of New York City. He was
born in North Moore ST., March %, 1928,
ais father having died but a short time
previous. With but limited means, his
widowed mother could afford to keep
him at school but short time, and at
the age of 10 he was placed In a mer-
camille establishment where he remained
for three years, contributing aterially
from his small salary to the support of
both himself and mother. In 1886, he
and his mother, in company with 9th
ers, left their home in this city and set
tied in ST. Joseph County, Indiana.
Shortly after his arrival in the West, he
was appointed Deputy County Auditor
for st. Joseph County, and employed
his leisure hours in the study of State
law, in which he is said soon to have be-
come an acknowledged expounder. He
read law pretty thoroughly during these
leisure hours, but not with view to
adopting it as a profession. He had
but little idea of what great benefit the
information he was then gaining would
prove to him in after years. In 1915 he
started weekly journal at South Bend,
the county seat of ST Joseph County,
called The 81 Joseph Valley Register, be-
coming its sole proprietor and editor
A writer in the Indianapolis journal cor
rects mistake into which the public has
fallen relative to Mr. Colfdx' connection
with the printing business 3ir. Lanman,
IL his Dictionary 81 Congress, says:
ia vas bred . printer. He never
was apprenticed to the printing business,
and knew nothing of the practical part
OF the ssar6 preseryatiye Of al arts ur-
til after he had cotnnlentef the publiea-
ton of The Pegister With his ready
tae5 and cuiclk perception, however. and
great anxiety TO eco5 omise, for his means
were yet very limited. he soon mastered
the art sufficient, to ''help out of the
drag" but he never attained to any great
in the business, his editorial
lahors, the busin ess of the office and
other duties soon claiming his entire
attention. The Register prospered. and
soon became q source of profit to it's
1t was ably edited and was
a model of courtesy and dignity. Every
however small, seemed to
have passed under the supervision of
and to refect the mind and elevated
thoughts of it's editor. He continued
his connection with this paper until three
or four years ago, writing regular
weekly letter for it's columns. during his
first two terms in Congress. It was du
ring the early days of The Register that
Mr. Colfax. was laying the foundation for
the reputation he has since attained as |
debater. A debating club was formed,
which held regular weekly meetings du-
ring the Winter season, and it was
rare occurrence indeed to find Mr. Colfax
absent from one of these stated gather
ings. Politics, the temperance reform,
and other subjects were often as ably |,
debated in this society as kindred ques
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1868-06-02

What vocalist can lay claim to having
ever been listened to by an ear Of corn2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
TIE New EoLEoTIc. The June number

THE NEW EoLEcTIc.-Th June number
of this publication filed with its usual variety
of most excellent matter has reached us.
The Power of Tinsel; Dangers of Democracy;
The Dexterous Wedding; Geraldine and L;
Phineas Finn, the Irish Member; The court
of the Tuileries and The Woman's Kingdom,
together with Scientific Memoranda; Art
Notes, Reviews, list of Recent Publications,
Editorial notes &C., present most inviting
table of contests.
The Publishers offer the following extraor-
binary inducements to any one disposed to
aid in the circulation of their publication.
"Each new subscriber preparing four dollars
will be furnished with one years subscrip-
ton to any single American or European
Periodical that may be chosen, at fifteen per
cent less than the regular subscription price;
or copy of any standard work: the adyer-
tised price of which does not exceed six dol
lars, at discount of fifteen per cent. Seven-
ty-five cents will be allowed for every pre-
paid new subscription obtained. One years
subscription will be given to any one obtain
ing five prepaid new subscribers. A reward
of one hundred dollars will be given to the
person obtaining the largest number of new
subscribers during the year 1868, in addition
to the seventy-fve cents for each name"
Publishers: Turnbull & Murdoch, 40 Licking
ton Street, Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

CHANGE IN TIME.-By reference to the
Time Table, it will be seen that on and after
this date, the Freight and Passenger Train
on the W. 6 P. R. R. going West, will leave
Harper's Ferry at 10 A. NJ, and all points
on the line 10 minutes earlier than hereto
fore.
AS seen by the schedule an accommodation
line has also been started which will pass
Charlestown, eastward bound, at 6,0l A. NJ.
and returning arrive here at 1874 p NJ. This
train runs through to Baltimore without
change of cars, and by it passengers may have
five or six hours in Baltimore to attend to
business and return the same day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE Last
week we chrouicled the departure from our
midst of two old aud wellknown citizens
Messrs j. l.. Ransom and Gerard D. Moore
and this week it is our melancholy duty to
record the death of Major THOMAS BRIsCoE,
who departed this life on Thursday evening
the 18th of May, in the 18th year of his age.
His life was spent in this community, and to
all he was we'll known as citizen faithful to
the numerous obligations resting upon him.
In the year of 1872, he bore his part as au
officer of company raised in this county.
Subsequently, and for long period, he was
a justice of the peace, under the old order OF
things. For the past year lie has been ex-
tremely feeble, and his death was not un-
looked for by his friends. Thus one by one
are the links which connect us with the past
being severed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

THE DRAMA.-The Amateur Dramatic
Association of this town, made their debut on
Saturday night last to crowded house, in
the tragedy: "The Charcoal Burner or the
Dropping Well of Knarsboro," and ended
with the Comedy of the Goodies" Both
pieces were rendered with much effect, and
according to the Statutes of William and
Mary" All seemed well versed in their re-
spective parts. Mr.. E. r.. Harrell as the
"Charcoal Burner" sustained this character
with great cczat, and all the others did equal
ly as we'll from ''Old Mother Grumble" down
to "Valentine Verdict" This last named
gentleman has great talent as a Comedian,
and repeatedly brought down the house with
thunders of applause.
The concluding piece, "The Toodles,
created a continual roar of laughter. Mr..
A. +. Hall as ''Timothy Toodles" ''can't be
beat" but has his equal in his "better half
-"Mrs. Tabitha Toodles." "Farmer Acorn"
and his beautiful daughter "Mary," and her
lover who was '.Sailor Boy" did their parts
to- perfection. Altogether it was a grand
success. 1t will be repeated, We understand,
this week, and we bespeak for them crowded
house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

REL1aIous.-We are requested to state
that the usual Thursday evening lecture at
the Presbyterian Church, will take place this
week ON Tuesday evening, in the body of the
church, and will be attended by Rev. Mr..
Helm, who is about to start as Missionary
to China All persons friendly to the cause
of Foreign Missions arc requested to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

DRowNED.-On Thursday night last, du-
ring the prevalence of the high water, car
penter in the employ of the B. & o. II. r..
Company, fell off the bridge at Harper's Fer
nv and was drowned. His name, as furnished
us, was JOHN BooTH. He is represented to
have been steady, industrious mechanic,
and leaves wife and two children. 1t seems
that he had gone to the bridge that night, in
company with other hands, to finish piece
of work, which was deemed necessary to COM
plete in consequence of the prevailing high
water, and was out on the end of one of the
wooden piers, when he missed his footing and
plunged in the turbulent flood beneath, never
to be rescued alive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

REAPERs AND MoWERs-uEAvY TRADE.
OF the various improvements that have
from time to time been invented for economic
ing labor, none hold higher position in the
estimation of the farmer, than that which
enables him to harvest his crop with ease, and
at an expense greatly less than was necessarily
incurred by the old mode in vogue before the
introduction of the Reaper and Mower
Although but few brief years have passed
since these were introduced, the revolution
in the manner of cutting grain is almost COM
plete, and now it is a rare thing that the old
grain cradle is seen in operation. Rival
machines have entered the lists of competi-
ton, and hardly season passes that some
thing new is not presented to the public
Some of these have merit, and others are
without it. As yet none have succeeded in
carrying off the palm of superiority from the
product of the creative genius Of a native
Virginian. The Mccormick Reaper, wher-
ever introduced, has more than held its own
against all competitors, and to-day it stands
Excelsior" whilst any rivalry that exists is
between other machines of less notoriety and
inferior merit Whoever has tried this ma
chine is content, and wants no other. Its
perfect adaptibility to the uneven surface of
our landslide ease with which it overcomes
such obstacles as lodged or damp grain-its
complete adjustment Of draught and strength
combine to make it the reaper of the age
suited to the wants Of all. Recognizing its
merits, and gratifed at the general satisfaction
given by those sold last year, the enterprising
agricultural firm of RANSOM Il DUKE, of this
town have made such preparations as will
enable them to supply this machine to our
farmers for the present season. On Wednes-
day of last week the largest invoice ofreapers
ever consigned to any single house in the
Shenandoah Valley, arrived at our depot
This cargo consisted of eighty Se0en of these
Reapers and Mowers, all in perfect order and
direct from the manufacturers.
This consignment affords some just con-
ccption of the business of this firm-a bust
ness which has resulted from the force of the
energy of its members, which is untiring in its
application to the real wants of that class of
the community whose interests they are seek
ing to promote. Their store is a receptacle
Of every article required for the convenience
or necessity of the farmer Recently they
have added a hardware department in which
may be found an extensive and carefully Sc
lected assortment of builders hardware, nails,
iron, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
sAruaDAv. May l6. 1868.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
no OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send Gree
of charge) TO all who desire it. the prescription with
the directions for making and using the simple
remedy by which he cured OF lung affection
and that dreadful disease Consumption. His only
object is to benefit the afflicted, and he hopes every
sufferer will try this prescription, as it will cost
them nothing, and may prove a blessing. Please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No los South Second Street,
Williamsburgh, New York.
Nav a. ls67-ly.
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gpirit Of yeferson.
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

PERILous VOYAGE AND CRITICAL SIrUA-
TIos,-Boat rides are often agreeable, and
even sea,voyages have had their praises sung,
but we doubt whether Messrs William Phil
lips. - Robinson, and Chas. Coins, discov-
cred any beauties in the "rolling deep" on
Thursday last. On that day these three ad-
venturers attempted to save raft Of lumber
that was about making its escape from the
saw. mill of Messrs Kearsley & Sheerer, on
the Shenandoah river, but the rapid rise of
that stream, caused the frail craft with its liy-
ing freight,to Roat out into the current, where
they became the sport of the angry waves,
without the power to exert nerve for their
own salvation, or the time to bid adieu to
tile "loyed ones at home" Not merily oyer
the waters they Hoated, until they had drifted
a distance of half milo or more, when their
"gum tree canoe" struck a sycamore tree IN
the centre of the channel, and incontinentiy
"busted" Here was fix for three forlorn
individuals, but fortune fayors the brave, and
the tree against which their bark was shat
tered and wrecked, proved to be the ark OF
their safety. Coins took limb, whilst Phil
lips and Robinson went up the ceutre-pole,
each clingiug with grim-death tenacity to that
Providential tree. Here their peril did not
end, for the surging food, boiling and roar
ing beneath them, sent cords of drift wood
crashing against the trunk of their protector,
with the force of thousand battering-rams,
and sometimes Jared them so severely as
nearly to unloose their holds, but life was at
stake, aud with true grit each man held his
position, waiting for the hour of rescue to
arrive. For six long, anxious hours this
battle with the elements lasted the water
meanwhile still rising and becoming more
turbulent and terrific. Coins trembled, Phil
lips was serene but very grave, whilst Robin
son, like Crusce of old, looked as if he
"was monarch of ALL he surveyed"
and no one seemed disposed his " right to dis
pute." As the day waned, aud the thoughts
of night on that lone tree presented them-
selves, the hearts of the voyagers grew faint,
and with dimmed eyes and appealing coun-
tenances they looked to the blue mountains
which they had so often gazcd upon with de-
light, aud to the green fields on this side
Jordan. Ger which they had often trod, and
they thought how soon all this was to fade
from their view, and their eyes be closed be-
meath the muddy current flowing at their feet.
Oh, it was thrilling, chilling, killing time,
and the heart shudders as it contemplates
the peril of these three human souls, exposed
to all the horrors of watery grave But
they were saved; the hour and the means of
delivcranee came. Gcndolas were fOated
down the stream, and into these, one by cue
they dropped, aud drifted down to a landing.
This spot, by common accord, has been chris
tened !. Phillips Landing" The party, it
is said, have learned
..That larger boats may venture more,
Whilst smaller should Keep ucar shore"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

THE BANNER OF THE SoUTH.-We well
come to our exchange list this sterling South
ern journal, published at Augusta, Ca, and
edited by Father Ryan, author of "The Con-
quered Banner" and other beautiful poems.
1t is large and handsome paper, and we
hope will receive the general and cordial
support of our people everywhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
SPRING AND SUMMER SUPPLIES.


HAVE just opened at my store in Charlestown,
il opposite the '' Bank Building" a large addition
to my former supply of SEASoNABLE GOODS,
and which isnow being offered on the most reason
able terms. The stock of
G X O g @ II i q -
ia go general and complete, that enumeration is
deemed unnecessary. Suffice it to say that every
article needed by housekeePers, from necessity or
luxury will be found on hand, and offered as cheap
as can he found elsewhere in the county.
LIQUORS, embracing the choicest Brandies,
Wines, Whiskeys, Gin, Rum, Brown Stout and
porter that the city markets afford For vnriety
of choice and superiority OF quality the assortment
cannot be excelled in the county.
QUEENS WARE, Stone China and Glass Ware,
very choice selection, of the lateststyle and best
qualities. Also, Wooden Ware, Stone Ware and
Earthcn. WIRE, of all varieties.
CUTLERY, of the best quality, with several
handsome Castors, & Also, Fencing, Smuggling
and other Nails, Putty. Glass, sc.
SHOES, for Ladies, Gentlemen or Misses, OF all
kinds nd varieties, and the stock OF Calf, Kid and
Lasting Gaiterg Getty made and stitched) is es-
perialiy worthy of attention.
HATS. for Men and Boys, OF the latest fashion
and best quality.
LADIES' HOSE, Gloves, and other articles ofne-
cessty nd taste as cheap as be found elsewhere.
NOTIONS of every description, and many of
them entirely new TO the market,
Corn Meal, Flour, Bacon, Dried Beef. Bologna
Sausage, Fish, Potat toes, &c, always on hand.
o. Country Produce token in exchange for goods
Thankful for the liberal patronage of the past
year. continuance is confidently expected, from
the additional inducements which il will be in my
power to effer. JACOB ID. BROWN,
April 81, 1868. agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
"THE BEST.o
n 10 RS RS

WISHING to plant FRUIT TREES this Fall can
w procure them OF me, but not on my usual
terms by a long ways (Cash no Sale). have
trees now ia Learing in many places in this and
adjoining counties. The fruit sells for % per cent
more than other varieties My trees are not raised
in Pennsylvania, New York or Massachusetts, con-
sequently won't suit but very few. 1t makes not
straw's difference to whether any buy of me or
not. SAMUEL CLaRhE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

SAD AccIDENT.-We learn from the Era,
that son of Dir. Yoe, of Martinsburg, a lad of
twelve years old, was run over by coal train
of the b. & o. R. r., on Saturday evening
last, and very serio usly injured. The right
leg had to be amputated above the knee, and
left arm above the elbow. The amputations
were performed by DIR. Hamill, and thus far
the little fellow is doing we'll.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
ERRoRS or YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Merry
Gus Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects
of youthful Indscretion will for The sake OF suffer
cipe and directions for making the simple remedy
by which &c cured. Sufferers wishing TO pront
by the advertisers experience, can do SO by al
dressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN, AZ Cedar street, N York.
Nav ID l667-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

TEmpERA NoE.-A Charter has been re-
ceived for the organization of lodge of
Friends of Temperance in Charlestown, and
an organization of the body will be effected
in few days. We hope they viii succeed
beyond their expectations and become per-
manent benefit to the community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19

THE GROWING WHEAT.-The wheat in
all parts of the Valley is reported to be ex~
ceedipgly promising, and our Valley ex-
changes are looking forward to an abundant
harvest. Our farmers state that the wheat
ia our county rarely ever looked better at this
season of the year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-05-19
INFORMATION.

information guaranteed to produce a luxuriant
growth of hair upon bald head or beard less iace
Eruptons, etc., the skin, leaving the same soft
clear, and beautiful, can beobtained without
y Tuos. F. CHAPMAN, Chemist,
May II, 1S67-ly. 1913 Broadway, New York.