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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
POLITICAL.
THE PRINTERS CONSOLATION.
rHs LATEST PARODY.

Tell me. We winged winds,
That round my pathway play.
Is there no place on Garth
Where printers get their pay;
The whispering breeze went by
With accent filled with wo,
Avoice borne on tho sorrowing air,
In sadness answered "Eo!''
Tell me-. ye flowing streams.
That smoothly glide along.
Is there one cherished place
Where printers meet no wrongi
Tho gentle brook replied
In Inurmurs soft and low
And winding on lite verdant say.
1t meekly answered "No"
feline. We murky clouds,
Now rising in the west,
1sthere ono spot on earth
By happy printers hies'!
The flashing clouds outspOke-
With an Indignant glow
A voice that filled the earth With ave,
, In thuudcrs answered "No 10
Tell me, hard-heartcd man,
Withhold ding day by day,
Il here no honor in thy breast.
The printers bill to pay?
Cnanswering turns he round
How plain his actions show,
a muttcrer, oath capt sornd IL heard.
His actions answer "No!"
1ell me, ye gentle nymphs.
Who bless LIES hours through,
il there one sacred shrine
Where printers gain their due!
A mantIlng blush her check sufiused.
Did tcnfold grace impart--
A soft response replied.
"'Tls found in woman's heart"
Tell me. angelic hosts.
We messengers of love.
Shall suffering printers hero below
Have no redress above?
The angelic bands replied -
"To us is knowledge given
Dclinqucnts on the printers books,
Can never enter Hcavehn'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
HUI NJ @ R O US.
An Old Fashion Teacher.

"Patrick do you know your lettcrs!"
"Yis sur"
Say them then"
81 know them by sight, sur; but I don't
know their names"
'.Well, that is A"
elbow are you, AZ"
"You must not speak in that way"
ain what way shall l spake then SURF"
Say what l say"
"Yis. sur"
This is B."
"sure. an is that b. I thought it was
an ox>yoke."
"What was that last letter I showed you?"
81 can't remember sur"
:'What bird is it that lays honey and
s.ipgs? 2"
"Is it wasp SURF"
''No, it is bee"
$50 it is. and looks like an ox-yoke."
"What letter is that third one on the pagc?'
Il don't know SUR
"What do do when I look at you?"
Il shouldn't like to say, sur"
81 want you to tell me-"
Il am afraid you will lick me, sur"
Tell me what do when l look at you?"
'Wcll, sur, you squint."
Cant you say without the squint?"
"Yis. sur"
''Say it then"
&C without the squint"
"What is the name of the next letter."
81 don't know, sur; never saw it before"
"Well, it is D. for Ounce; just like your
self. Say that
sd. for Ounce; just like yourself"
"Take your seat, and the spelling class
will come up and spell Spell cat"
"C-a-t-cat FISH"
liant right. Now spell tub"
ST b-wash tub"
" 'Tan't right Now spell frog"
"F-ro-g-bul,frog,
'Tan't right Now go to your seat and
study, and the geography class come up and
say their lcssOns-James, where does the sun
rise?"
~ don't know, sur We never get up in
fine to see the performance at our house"
"Next. Where does the sun rise?"
"Down in our lot, sur"
Next Where does the sun rise?"
ain the east, sur"
"What makes the sun rise in the east?"
"Yeast will make anything rise, sur"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

A lady says the first time she was kissed
she felt like tub of roses swimming in honey,
cologne, nutmeg, and cranberries. She felt
as if something was running through her
nerves on feet of diamonds escorted by sew
era little cupids, in chariots drawn by angels,
shaded by honey sucklcs, and the whole
spread by melted rainbows.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

DR.. Adam Clarke who had a. strong aver
sion to pork, was called upon to say grace at
a dinner where the principal dish was a roast
pig. He is reported to have said" o Lord
if thou canst bless under the gospel what
thou didst curse under the law, bless this
nio"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

A young lady was told by married lady
that she had better precipitate herself of the
Niagara Fall into the basin beneath than mar.
~. The young lady replied. ~ would, if
l thought could find husband at the bot
tuDtD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

-"You are very stupid, john" said
country teacher to little boy eight years old.
You are like u donkey: and what do they
do to cure him of his stupidity?" why.
they feed him more and lick him less" said
the urchin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

A STRONG SYMPATHY.-"Is Miss Blind
kins at homc?" asked Mr.. flanders of the
Irish girl who answered his ring at the door
"Yes, b'lave she is, sir"
"Is she engaged ?"
can it is engaged, you say? Faith, an, I
can't tell you, sir, but she kissed Mr.. Vim
cent last evening as if she had never seen the
like NV him, and it's engaged b'lave they
are, sir"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

"A lady asked a minister whether a per-
ron might not be fond OF dress and ornament
without being proud. MADAM" said the
minister, when you see a fox's tail peeping
out of the hole, you may be sure the fox is
within"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

Mr.. L. receives letter; he knows the
hand writing-he wants to read in haste--it
is already dark, he strikes light-tears a
paper, and lights candle. but the letter il.
gone-he has used It TO light the candle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

- An outside passenger on coach had
his hat blown over bridge into a stream.
True to nature" said gentleman seated
beside him, GA beaver naturally takes to
water"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
TO TRAVELLERS.
AND POTOMAC R. 4.
TIM E TABLE.
TRAlNs GoINo Mr.-

TRAINS GoINo WxsT.
Leave Harper's Ferry at I 90 A n and es p M
Leave Shenandoah at - NJ and % p III
Leave Key es' Switch at 81 A N and i n 3 !,
Leave Halltown at 46 A NJ and - NJ
Leave ChaTlestOwn at o. NJ and 81 p NJ
Leave CamerOn's at - a NJ and O5 NJ
Leave Summit Point ut S 30 A NJ and Ie p A.,
Leave Vaudeville at o. A Mand SOP NJ
Leave oPequon Bridge at 9 90 NJ and ss p ri
Leave StephensOn's at - A NJ and - 81
Arrive ut Winchester at 9 IS A NJ and SIS PM
TRAINS GOISo EAST.
Leave Winchester at 10 IS A NJ and 3 cop 81
Leave StePhenson's at 10 46 A NJ and 80 PM
Leave opequon Bridge at 10 81 A NJ and 81 p 81.
Leave Vaudeville at ii 90 NJ and OF p NJ.
Leave Summit Point IL Il A NJ and 4 % NJ
Leave Cameron at II % NJ and I 81 NJ
Leave Charlestown at IL SO A NJ and So p NJ.
Leave Halltownat IL IL 4 NJ and IL NJ
Leave KeyGs' Switch ut IL 81 A NJ and 26PM
Leave Shenandoah at II OIL p NJ and 4OPbi
Arrive at Harper's Ferry u O5 a VI and 5 as p s..
JOHN l.. WILSON,
Jan. ~, ls6S Master of Transportation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

"A credulous man said to wag who had
a wooden leg: "How came you to have .
wooden leg?" "Why," answered the wag,
my father had ono. and SO had my grand
father. II runs in the blood"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
SETTLE UP! SETTLE Up!

OUR accounts are now ready for, and insist
" upon an immediate settlement of the same to
january lst, 1865. Hereafter we will consider our
accounts due the first of April, first of July, first
of October, and first of January, when they will be
made off and payment expected. Thankful for
past avora, hope by strict attention to business
TO gam many new customers.
o. If you want your MACHINES repaired, send
them in Al
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

ri. -. BRO WIN,
SUCCESSOR To J. H HAINEs,)
MANUFACTURES AND DEALER IN
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
(Nert door to Ais9uith d; Bro.,)
MAIN STREET, CHA VA.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MANUFACTURES and will keep constantly on
WI hand the following brands OF Cigars made of
the finest foreiy and domestic tobacco and war
ranted pure.
HAVANA REGALIA, LA .PICCoLoMlNI,
LAREAL, CABINET
JEFFERSON, Ell NACIONAI
PLANTATION. La VICTORIA,
BANANA, MAGNOLIA,
NAPOLEON, GRAPE &c
Will always keep hand Ire finest brands o
following.
PRIDE OF THEsoUTH, GRAvELY.
PEOPLES cHoicE. COLLEEN LEAF.
GENTS Companion. NAVY, &C, sc,
Among his brands of Smoking Tobacco may be
ZEPHYR PUFF, coRALEE,
QUEEN. NAVY,
and other fire brands OF pure Lynchburg Tobacco
ScoTcH, RAPPEE AND OTHER SSvFrs.
will always have hand an extensive assort-
nIcnt of P lain and Fancy PIPES, from Mesa
scHAUM to POwHATAs.
Persons dealing in my Inns viii find it to their
advantage to call and examine my stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
June IL. 1861. MS. BROWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
GEORGE c. THomAs.1 JACOB ADA'
Formerly of Woodsboro', Md
THOMAS & ADAMS,

IAUNfO ~ hDAIIOs
PHOENIX CARRIAGE WORKS,
BERRYVILLE, CLARKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
WE the undersigned continue to manufacture at
w our shop and will keep hand at all times,
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES.
Shifting Top PhaetOns. ROckaWayS with SIM
gle and Double Seats, Spring Wagons
with Shifting Tops, and Sleighs,
OF any description, ana as low in price as can he
bought in the State according TO the quality OF work
we offer to customers.
We carry the whole branch OF the business,
and buy the very best material in large quantlca
and out of first hands, and therefore feel able 10
serve our customers nd make it to the interest OF
the people of Clarke and adjoining counties, TO call
and ace us cOrc dealing elsewhere.
We have had "A great many calls Tor cheap WORK
therefore, to accommodate all persons, we have
made arran "emcnts with regular carnage dealers
North to furnish with that class of work ii de-
sired Any persons leaving their orders with Us can
have them filled az follows:
TUMBLING TwO-SEAT ROCKAWAYS, from
SIS to S240.
SHIFTING TOP BUGGIES, from 5000 to 1920.
GERMANTOWN WAGONS, S275 to $40.
We will not make ourselves in any way RESPONSE
bic for any of this work the most OF it is put up
for sale and not durability. But any we make we
will guarantee and warrant for twelve months,and
if any Of our work docs not turn out according to
Representations we will make it good without a dol
lar of cost to the parties buying All kinds of
prices suit the times. Old carriages and bug
gics taken in exchange for new ones.
THOMAS & ADAMS,
Sept. TO- 1S6T-6m. Bcrryviile Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
TO THE PUBLIC.

BLACK MITHING
TTAvISG rented of Mr.. George w. EJchc 2bcrrer
i his we'll known BLACKSMITH ~<->
and WAGON-MAKER SHOPS, am ~AAsSsesSIS
now prepared to execute II work that ssszf9esz|5
may be ordered in either branch of the
business. with prompt dispatch, and in the most
workmanlikc manner. Give call be fore going
elsewhere. JAMES w. WAGELEY.
Feb. IS, lS6S-Im*.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
FOUNDRY
NEW BARBER SHOP.

7 the solicitation Of many of my old customers,
"A have a gain opened my Barber Shop in the rear
of the ''SapPinGton Hotel,' Charlestown. where
shall devote my beat efforts to the accommodation
of the public.
Shaving, HaIr-Trimming. ShampOOning, &c
done in the approved style, and at the short
notice.
o. Clothing Of all desc riptons. renovated in the
h,ST ronner and on reasonable terms Give me a
call. JAMES BRAD1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

Heath is only another wutl for ten.
rearaoois Ert exercise
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES,

RE prepared TO furnish every thin z in their line
IN upon the most favorable terms They have iR
store the largest and most plcte stock of Eood0
they have offered the public. Their stock %
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Patent aud Family Medicines is endless In variety.
They call the attention of Country PhyEicianS
to such articles used in their practice, icci
ing confident they make it to their inteTest to
buy from them instead of going to Baltimore.
Their stock of
DRUGGISTS FANCY GOODS.
P z F u ri cry, SO APPS,
Preparations for Dyeing, Preserving and Dressing
the Hair, Tooth. Nail aud Hair Brushes. COnbS >,
Dressing Fine, c., is eGual 10 that OF any similar
csta blishment ia the Valley.
Prescriptions entrusted to them vi ! be
pounded with as1taess and accuracy.
PcrSonS wishing supply of
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS,
Dyes, Yarnishes, Colors and everything the line
and as cheap as they can be sold anywhere.
A fine assortment of paper and envelopes for La
dice office
They ave the Wholesale Distributing Agents for
the Morning Star filters Company for this and
Clarke counties. Merchants wishing them bv tho
Case can procure them at the ComPany's Wholesale
price.
All the sbove mentioned goods they oGcr at love
figures for CASH. No goods sold on credit.
Persona owing them will please come forward
and settle. Customers will bear in mind that they
do not do n credit business. When indulgence
is given, accounts must be sOttled on the lat OF
every month.
Jnnc IS, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
NJ L c H A MIC AL .
TO THE PUBLIC.

HAVIN'E permanently located in Charlcstown,
IL with view to conducting the business of
HDUSE-C4RPENTER AND BUILDER,
take this opportunity of informing the public that
will give prompt attention to all work that ma y
be entrusted TO my care. My experience in the bu
who employ me will have no cause to regret it.
lS- My shop is at the residence of my father, Mr..
Nathaniel Myers, where ! will always be found,
when not elsewhere engaged. When not at home
any orders may be left with my father.
SAMUEL MYERS.
Feb II, lS65-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
CALL, EXAMINE AND PRICE!


IN addition to the fresh, large and varied stock
i heretofore on hand, have just received at my
store opposite the Ba nix building large and
general assortment OF
HATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
GROCERIES, BRANDIES,
Whistles, Wines, Holland Gin, Rum, Catsups,
bacco (chcap grades and the best quality for chew
ing or smoking, and Cigars at all prices.
GLASS WARE, QUEENS. WOODEN & STONE
DO, BUCKETS, TUBS, &C.
A general assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods,
consisting in part of superior Over and Under
Umbrellas, &c. Hosery-a general assortment
and very cheap, and well worth the attention OF
the Ladies. Soda Water and Mushroom Crac kers,
Cheese, Candies, and Nuts and Fruits generally
FISH embracing ackerel, Shad and Herring, as
also Canvass Hams, Bologna Sausage, DRIED Beef,
sc. FRESH BEEF and SA USAGE will be found
constantly on hand, and can be obtained day or
night.
gan kinds of Country Produce taken in cx-
char ge for goods
o. Corn Meal and Flour Buckwheat and Pota-
toes, constantly on hand.
These articles will be sold At the very lotrest iv
ing profit and call from the public generally ls
respectfully solicited. JACOB d. BROWN,
October -, 1867. Agent.
GUN BURNER.-The much-talked of Patent Sun
~ Burner. and the best Coal Oil for sale by
Feb. 1, 1S6S. '" EBf
LTNGLISH Black Silk Webbing, for repairing
II Congress CATERS, for sale by
Jan. 2s. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
TLoVER Seed, Timothy Seed and Orchard rass
~ Seed, for sale by RANSOM DUKE.
FEB. II, 1865.
pEATlFUL Hair Chains just received and for
ID sale low, by L. DINRLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
AND MACHINERY.


We employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community can rely upon
uuick X, neat aud substan work, and at prices to
suit the times. We are determined to do work az
low as be done in the County for CASH, which
will be required for n II transient custom.
We will make order TN s&hHg MGciiTEs and
Horse Polrers of the latest patterns; PLOUGHS of
different kinds always on hand, amongst which
will be found the cclcbrat d three horse Livingstone
two horse do; the old fashioned three horse Bar
shear Mccormick do, for twoTand three Lorses !;
also the three horse Page Plough; also i'm
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough.
Plough Irons-such as Shares, Couters, ShoveIs,
(sinEle and doubIe) Mould boards Of all kinds,
Open Rings. Open Links, &c: Special attention
paid to Mill work in Steel and Iron. Turning and
Boring in Iron aud Steel. We now have in opera
ton
FoUND DIR
and we arc now able TO furnish Castings of good
quality as low n be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to us viii be done with dis
patch. AID guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for o Iron of all kinds
live call at the Jefferson Machine Shop. Stone
Row. WERLICH WELLER.
Charlestown Jan. %, 1858.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

RTOTICE.-We are the Agents for the celebrated
~ EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE. Persons in
want of good Machine will do well to cal! n: s. A.
HAMBURGER & cos, and them.
Nov. tnber !, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS

BARGAINS FOR THE MILLION!
DRY GooDSi FANCY GoonS!
JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE,
Worn ovzr So. 600 900. All TO De SOLD ros
ONE DOLLAR EACH.
ARRANDAL LIE & CO.,
1872 BROADWAY, New YoRK,
AGENTS ron EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS
A NHoUNCE, that in consequence of overstock
"A ing of the En- glish market. an immense quon-
tity OF DRY and FANCY GOODS have been con
signed 10 them with nstrrc tons to be cleared for
immediate Casa. any sacrifice. A. & Co., have,
therefore, resolved to offer them according their
ordinary system of business at 81 each, without
regard TO value. "
,r;rr. t son1e OF the articles which offer Tor S
Bear, Wolf and Buffalo Robes from SIS CO to 80 CO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

CITRoN. CURRENTS, RAISINs, ALMONDS
January ". EBY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-24

GUN BURNER.-The much talked of Patent Sun
- Burner. and the best Coal Oil for sale by
Feb. 4, 1865. w EBf.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-02

HINDMAN AND KINDS. The Radical
press at the North is filling the land with
lamentations over the killing of Hon. JAMES
KINDS, member of Congress from Arkansas
while there is not word bestowed on the
far more brutal killing Of General HIND
MAN in the same part of the world where
fell the oarpet-bagger congressman
Hrsps was to the people of Arkansas Il. e.,
tho white people,) most Objectionable
man, and was conspicuous in the violent
campaign raging there. He was shot by a
drunken man laboring under high political
excitement. HINDMAN was shot at night,
while sitting in the bosom Of his family, by
On unknown person. He was man Of
national fame, highly popular among his
feliow-citizens, and he'd pursued most
quiet life since the war. Yet for the muir.
der Of KINDS the country must be thrown
'nto commissions, while HINDMAN's assas-
S'hasion is but trifing event.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-02

RARE CAUSE OF FELIClTATIoN.-Th New
York Herold is delighted that WoRMALD
and O'BALDw1N, the pugilists, have been i'm
prisoned in Massachusetts. 1thopes they will
be kept there, adding, "if these scoundrels
6 are let loose they will be certain to find
their way back to this city ! and our can
:" didates for Congress, already too hume
"rous, will be 80 multiplied that it will be
impossible for US to know how or whom
s'to choose" And yet it were not extrava-
CANT by any means to. suppose that either
of these is more trustworthy than vast
number of New Yorkpoliticians. Where the
lot for selection is SO very bad, we think it
would be improved by the addition of these
distinguished members Of the P. R..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-11-02
Money Matters.

After all, men are very much like sheep.
They are easily stampeded in money mat
tiers. Now that the bears are at work on
stocks and gold, and the bulls are endeavor-
ing to elevate the price of grain, some little
irregularity in the supply of currency is
occasioned, and panic seizes the country.
The bears have put the sheep to fright and
flight. 1t is singular that among reasoning
creatures there should be this fearful like
ness to the habits and traits of the brutes.
There can be no good reason for the gene
raj stringency that prevails. There can be
no reason for present alarm. The schemes
of spectators in New York are essentially
of an ephemeral character: even now gold
begins to recover, and this will force out
the currency. The grain spectators, hold
ing for higher prices, have swelled the stock
in Chicago to more than a million of bush
els, when it should not much exceed hun
dred thousand. And yet, in spite of this,
grain goes down. The grain held by the
Chicago bulls should be now on the way to
the seaboard, to get out before freeze.
Those spectators but increase their perils
by holding it thus, and if they do not lose
by their stratagem we shall be greatly dis
appointed.
There has been no step towards bringing
about q specie basis. The Government
currency-indeed, all the currency now i
Government currency has not been with
drawn. There is no real change in the re-
lation of gold to paper, and therefore nc
reasonable ground for what is called strln'
gency. People and banks ought really u
20 on as if nothing had happened. II they
were not laboring under some degree O.
that distrust which the designing seek t
produce, they would.
The Aare-up will probably be nine-day'
wonder. If we were entering upon the err
of specie payments, we might not be sur
prised; at such time, indeed, we should
have to look out for squalls. But that time
cannot, in all probability, come for years
In the mean time money pressures and
panics can occur only from the most tran.
sient and delusive causes the tricks Of
spectators and jobbers.