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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03

Hrss, SrrRs L Co. are fully prepared to
furnish fancy dress and business suits on short
notice, 1t the most reasonable prices. They
have an extensive stock Of home and foreign
made cloths, furnishing goods, and none but
No. workmen. Visit their establishment,
and re-stock your wardrobe. That's the
place to 70.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03
For Sale.

n OF 1 And u 6, in BLOCK $50. with s tro-story
frame dxeiiing house. con &ipins sr rooms. good
ceIlsr a, eistsrn. and COED variety Of ftnit.
mehig FERREE a DAY. Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03
For Sale.
For Sale.

nHH of the mort desirable rssideness In the city
" two ssovy brick Dwelling House With lin. roons .,
good celia, and eistxrn full lot with good vsrietycf
choice fruit and sh ubbery and large br stable sn4
wood house situate on ri 10th and Bondeau Sta
FERREE = DAY. Agents.
urehf2 Once keokAk ssrings haI X.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03

Fer Sale.
r oTs ] anaKlS 2. in Block fe4 very handsc me 10
II 4 cation fpr . dwelling.
REpREgA DAT. Agents.
mchI7 Cf9ce Ksokak Savings Bank.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03
Splendid Home Farm
~ f0tu "
$4,000,

And other fne tracts, sained q. from ease
$4,000. The reuainipa Prizes corsst Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03

FsresEn Aarksss.
Lsaroo1 April 2--Aoos.
BreAdssuns- Quiet. Corn dan. aeesAta "a; aovquo-
ted at AIS.
Lara-ss6d
Bacon-S5s.
Pork-Firm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03

nav Eorn money MarAss.
~ TelegraphI Fsw Tenx. April
Mouey-stinsency very sersrf, and pres greater
thao ever kaovs 10 Wall strsst; E5ii leans ger
Sterling Steady: sts81
Gold Lover, closing wesk ct k5fs1EA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03
EXECUTIVE coNMIrTEE.

John @. Waterman. +. II. vandergrift, q.
". sample, II. W. Rothert, o. s. Conklin,
=. =. Davis, A. J. Wilkinson, B. s. Merriam
b. C. LAndes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-03

n. Y. Cattle Market.
By Telegraph NEW Yoxx. ArrIi ..
CAttls-Mskes Amer arrivals decreased; rate rs
higher thsa Last Thursday; range to-day 1913
| shsep-Fim At s0iox.
! Hogs-DaIi AT sssGalo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
Romance and Matrimony.

The dull monotony Of our town was broken
on Tuesday by little episode which threw
i'm impeachment talk and excitement completely
into the shade, and clearly demonstrated that
truth is oft-times stranger than fiction The
facts are these: A young and rather prepos-
sessing lady residing in the neighborhood of
Bunker Hill, was engaged to be married to a
gentleman living in Missouri. Tuesday last
was the day fixed for the celebration of the
nuptals. The bridegroom and his attendants
had arrived. Monday evening found con-
vivial party at the residence of the brides
father-among the number, the expectant
bridegroom, his attendants and several near
relatives, together with the youth and beauty
of the surrounding country. And there was
present, also, as an invited guest, a former aft
anced and discarded lover of the prospective
bride. But there was in this nothing strange.
The hours, on rosy wings, flew swiftly by
1t was ''merrie companie." The bridegroom,
in blissiul Ignorance Of "breakers ahead" was
gliding smoothly and peacefully along in
Fancy's barquc, counting the hours that inter-
vened between him and the contamination of
his happiness. But alas for feeting hopes
and woman's fckleness. a change had come
Ger the spirit of the blushing maiden's dreams
of her who had promised, on the morrow,
to become the partner of his joys and sorrows.
Her heart wandered back to her first love-
What high tricks does Cupid sometimes play!
1t was near the "witching hour of night"
and the bridegroom was there, the license
had been procured, the attendants were in
waiting, and everything in readiness for the
performance Of the nuptial rites on the follow
ing morning. But what Of that. The bride
had changed her mind-an easy thing for
women to do. She had suddenly concluded
not to give her hand to him who had journeyed
from the far West to claim it. Her deter
mination was made public, and there was
sensation in the nssemblage. She said she
would only wed the man of her first love-
Tears and cntreaties finally prevailed, and the
cold gentleman" in relenting mood gave her
permission to reverse her choice. She did it.
We leave the reader to judge of the feelings
Of the expcctant bridegroom when informed
of the sudden turn affairs had taken. Unjust
have given his faith in women pretty heavy
shock, to say the least, but he must remember
that there is ''many slip 'twiXt the cup and
lip and that nothing is certain except death.
The wedding came off in the Presbyterian
church in this place on Tuesday, according to
previous arrangements, but it was like the
play of Richard III, with Richard left out.
There was a change of partners. The dis
carded lover was the bridegroom and the
bridegroom that was to be, became discarded
lover. The affair afforded much food for
gossip and las been the clown talk" ever
since.
The disappointed lover bore up under it
manfuily. Instead of taking ga cup of cold
pizen," he took the first train for his western
home, preferring not to realize how bitter a
thing it is to look into happiness through
another mans cyes-Ne,C Era
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
VALLEY ITEMS.

From our Valley exchanges we clip the
following items:-
Quite number of building lots have
again been sold in Harrisonburg.
john D. Heatwole has found, on Dry
River, in Rockingham county, kind of clay
that makes beautiful stone china.
"A joint stock company with capital
of $4,000, is about to be organized in VIM
chester, to erect an extensive building for
the purposes of the Dunbar Female Seminary.
On Thursday week, at Crab Bottom, in
Highland county, Nat Atchisor, from Bar
bour county. deliberately murdered Mr.. Sol
ONION Nicholas whilst blowing in his field, by
shooting him three times.
An accident occurred in Kcmper & Eol-
brooks Saw>Mill, near Port Republic Rock
ingham county, on Wednesday the 18th inst,
by which Alcano Rogers, the sawyer, had
his right foot cut off at the instep.
An attempt to fire the residence of DR..
VIM. a. Mccormick, in Winchester, was
made few days ago. Fortunately the fire
was discovered before it had communicated
itself to the woodwork. A lot of rags in
barrel under the passage steps had been fired.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
Baltimore Cards,


The HOWARD HoUsE.-On our last trip to
Baltimore, We took up head quarters at this
house, now under the proprietorship of Messrs.
BULL Il SEwELL. 1t had never been our
good fortune to meet these parties before the
trip in question, but we are now happy to
say that we have met them, and are surely
convinced that they are the men to "keep a
hotel" One must be hard to please indeed,
if he visits their house and does not find ev-
erything to please the fancy and crafty the
appetite. Their chambers are neatly furnish
cd, and their beds clean, roomy and comforts
able The location of this house has always
made it favorite with the Valley people,
and now that it is in the hands of those who
have care for their guests, we may look for
it to regain and retain its hold upon their af-
fections.
WALTER Crook, JR., thorough business
man aud clever gentleman, introduces his
house to the people of this region through
the medium of our columns He is man
ufacturer of and dealer in window shades,
venitian blinds, &C., aud his store.room, 22O
w. Baltimore street, is we'll filled with the
articles named in his card. Parties desiring
anything in his line should give him call.
CLornING.-Those who wish to buy cheap,
handsome, and durable suits of clothes, should
call on or send their orders to the old, estab
lished house of NOAH WALKER & Co., 167
and 100 w. Baltimore street. Their stock
is large and assortment very complete.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
Spirit ut yetfersulr,
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

COME TO GRIEF.-Some six weeks ago a
well-dressed gentlemen from the moral and
enlightened North got off the train at Har
per's Ferry, and took up his headquarters
at the Boarding House of Mrs. Kreps, Be-
ing "fush," he concluded to go into the
shaving" business, and consequently bought
up lot of paper on different parties at that
poiEt-among them note for $500, which
he obtained at the moderate discount of 500.
Other operations he engaged in, with a keen
eye to profitable Investment, and was getting
along swimmingly, until Saturday week, when
small circular fell into the hands of Con-
stable Yantis. giving description of an abb
sconding thief from the, State of New York,
and the Harpers Ferry note-shaver filed
the description with Photographic accuracy.
He was at once taken in charge, and parties
in New York telegraphed to. On Monday
they came on, and recognized the Spectator
as the gentleman who had stolen 81, 45O about
two months ago, and made his escape. On
Tuesday they started with him on the return
trip. Only part of the money was recov~
cred, and the notes which he had bought up
While at the Ferry he passed as George w.
Parrot, representing himself to be nephew
of the inventor of the Parrot gun, butt turns
out that his real name is George Robinson. A
reward OF S125 was offered for his capture,
and like reward for the recovery ofthe funds
The first was paid over to Mr.. Iantis before
he was taken away.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

AT staunton, on Monday, Gov. Henry
A. Wise, delivered an able and eloquent ad-
dress in advocacy of the subscription by
Augusta county of the proposed sum of
100000 to the preferred stock of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio R. r. He spoke for two hours
and half
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
TO THE FARMER.

ID ECENT experience has proven that good
II FERTILIZER upon CORN pays better than
upon any other crop. Besides pushing the plant 10
early maturity, and enabling it 10 stand sue
cessfuly the drought oi Summer, experience has
proved that ZELL'S RAW BONE renders il proof
against the Tavages of nsects which of late Years
have destroyed 50 much OF the product Of the Far
mer's labor We refer to McssrS. a e Timber
lake, c. }. Manning Col. F. Yates, a. w Eichel-
berger, J. +. Abell. James l.. GriSCs, I. H. Willis
and J, l.. Craighili, and request that you will cnu
upon our Agents, Mcssrs. Ransom s DUKE, and
get pamphlet containing their certificates.
y. ZELL * SONS.
RANSOM s DUKE. Agents at Charlcstowu.
February IS, lS6S-3m,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL.

MRS. A. G. MITCHELL & CO.,
GRATEFUL for the liberaIity with which they
VI have been sustained, notify the public that
they are in receipt of their full stock of
NEW AND RICH MILLINERY.
consisting of BONNETS of the latest patterns,
HATS OF the most improved style, and rich stock
of TRIMMINGS. such q Flowers, Feathers, Vel
vets, Ribbons, Buttons, &c.
They invite the Ladies of the town and surround
ing country to give them call, with the assurance
that they are prepared to offer inducements not
surpassed by any similar establishment in the Val
ley.
% Store. opposite the Methodist Parsopage, on
Main street.
October %, 1867
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

A correspondent of the N. Y. Observer
sends the following receipt for an adhesive
wash for fences and ut-houses, viz: put half
pound of tallow or lard, into one gallon of
Stacked lime, and apply it while warm, the
utility of adding the tallow must be obvious
to all minds, viz; to penetrate the wood, and
to shed the rain without destroying the wash
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
GREAT ATTRACTIONS IN MILLINERY
MISS MAGGIE JOHNSON,

MISS MAGGIE JOHNSON,
MOULD state, for the in formation of the Ladies
w of ChaTlestown and vicinity, that she has e.
Gently returned from Baltimore with full and
complete stock of
SEASONABLE MILLINERY GOODS,
composed of articles the most fashionable and be-
coming. She especially invites the attention of
Ladies to her beautiful styles of
BONNETS, HATS,
FLOW Frs, FEATHERS, &C.,
all Of which abe sell the most reasonable
figures to those who favor her with their custom.
With the determination that her work shaIl com
mend itself for taste and utility she confidently
ticiPates liberal share of public patronage.
October 90, 1861.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
SATURDAY, March IS. 1868.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send (free
of charge) all who desire it, the prescription with
the directions for making and using the simple
remedy by which he was cured of lung affection
a nd that dreadful disease Consumption. His only
object is benefit the afflicted and he hopes every
sufferer will try this prescription, it will cost
them nothing, and may prove a blessing. Please
address REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No los South Second Street,
WilIiamsburgh, New York.
Nav Il 1SG1-1v.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

FLUvANNA "GHosT I'-Demonstrations
similar to those made at the residence of Mr..
Moon have, during the present week, been
made at the house of prominent gentleman
in Fluvanna, two or three miles from Scots
vile. We can, however, state that nothing
has occurred at the residence of Mr.. Moon to
excel in daring and impudence the course
pursued by the "Ghost" and his dog in "Old
of the gentleman was entered with false keys,
and the chamber, in which he and his sick
wife had retired for the night, was entered
by some unknown person accompanied by
dog. AS soon as light was struck the
ghosty gentleman left the premises, having
made no response to questions asked, and
taking nothing with him as far as known
twas his second visit Charlottesville Ctron.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
Bee Hives.
THE undersigned having pure based the right an
4 entire and complete control Of
LANGSTROTH'S PATENT BEE HIVES,

LANGSTROTH'S PATENT BEE HIVES,
for the county of Jefferson, prepared to furnish
said Hives, made in the best manner of seasoned
material with recent Improvements, to all who may
want them. For their merit and great superiority
over any and all other hives refer to any and all
persons who have them in use of whom there
many in this vicinity. We can vouch for over three
hundred pounds of pure virgin Honey having been
taken from three Of these Hives in 1865, besides
leaving an abundant supply for the winter use OF
the bees in the lower or breeding department.
AS there are some persons in this county who have
these Hives in who have papers to show their
authority for using them, we hereby notify them
that we will place our claims for their use. with
dana ges, in the hands of Lawyer for settlement
in the United States Court, if they disregard this
notice by not obtaining the proper authority from
us. We have paid our money for this right, and
do not intend that it shall be used by any with
out authority and payment OF the patent tee. There
is but one side to this question before the United
States Courts, where the costs very heavy, in
dependent of damages. As we are reluctant Though
detcrmined) take this course, we hope one
will disregard this notice. This patent has been
offended Tor seven years from the 9th Of Octob.r,
1866. Wealso caution all persons (not authorizcd)
against manufacturing said Hives in tins county.
We have ordered some of Langstroth's new work
on the Honey Bee, and expect soon to have them
for sale. KEARSLEf & SHEERER.
January "a, 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

RUsSELL'S REAPER AND MOwER.-Ihls
superior machine, for which Messrs. ID. uum-
phreys Il Co., of this town are the agents, Is
now on exhibition in the Court House yard.
The general satisfaction which it has given
wherever tried, the substantial manner in which
it is constructed, its simplicity, and its light
ness of draft, should commend it to our farm
ers, in these times when economy of labor is
so essential. With our limited information
of machinery, we hardly think it necessary
to go into detailed description fthis Reaper,
and vet it combines such obvious advantages
a. Reaper and Mower, that we feel we are
doing our agricultural readers service In
calling attention to them. The ease with
which the machine is transformed from
reaper to a first class mower, the facility with
which the Drop is worked while the machine
il in operation, the smoothness of the work.
ing of the Reel, without jar-the peculiar
arrangement for raising both ends of the
Cutter-Bar to any required height, aud the
superior seat arrangement, at once easy and
perfectly adjustable, without the use of
wrench, are all features which should and will
doubtless attract the attention of the farmer
As this class of our community will have &C.
casion to examine it before harvest, we direct
them to Messrs. Humphreys and Hoof, who
will take great pleasure in explaining the
advantages Of the Reaper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

DEyILMENT AT DUFFIELD s.-SOmc de-
PRAYED creature, emulous of the reputation
acquired by the "NIoon Ghost" in Albemarle,
has been attempting some fantastic tricks at
Dufield's Depot in this county, but there is a
suspicion that his object is to plumber the
citizens of that vicinity, rather than to keep
up condition of alarm by systematic annoy
ances. The houses Of Messrs Billings, Melvin
and Kldow have been entered by this visitor,
and as we are informed, various articles of
furniture displaced and overturned, Noises
have been heard at all hours of the night,
indicating boldness. persistence and deter
minaton on the part of the thief, if such he
may be called. At the residence of Mr. Bill
lings window was hoisted and trunk thrown
out, which was afterwards found, but none of
its contents taken away. The visits, as we
have been told, have occurred on different
nights, showing that it is some Que who does
not reside at a great distance from the point.
We have heard different versions OF the affair,
but the above has more semblance of truth
about it than any that has reached us. Some
BODY wants to steal, and as soon as he finds
such articles as suit his taste, he will take
them, when there will be an end of it, unless
he is discovered and sent to the penitentiary,
where he ought to be now.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
PATAPSCO GUANO.

w usc.
We have made arrangements to fill the orders of
Messrs Ransom s Duke at all the Railroad Stations
in Jefferson county.
We only ask trial, aud are couflent ns to the
result NEALE, HARRIS \ co.
Apply to
RANSOM & DUKE, Agents.
March 10, lSbS-&m- CharlcsJowu.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
NOTICE..

HAVING qualified as Administrator of the estate
i Cfthe late JAMES w. CAMPBELL,I hereby no.
tfy all persons indebted to said estate to come
ward and make payment at once. Those having
claims against the estate. requested to present
them at once, properly authenticated, for settle
ment.
CO. The unsettled official business of the deceased,
as Sheriff OF Jefferson County, is also in my hands
for settlement, and those indebted for Taxes, Fee
Bills &c, requested to make immediate pay
ment- JOHN II. CAMPBELL,
January 81, 1865. Administrator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
FERTILIzERs.
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUAN0.

FARMERS intending to fertiIizs their CORN
ShpPS VIII lind this GUANo EQUALLY we'll
anaPted 10 that as TO other CROPS. II can be an
ped either IN the hill or broadcast Applied in the
hill II gives the crop healthy and Vigorous start
where the soil IL good. ~F'
RANSOM & DUKE,
Agents at CHARLEsro~S Va.
We refer with confidence to the following yc,t,,-
men who (among many others in the counIy1 have
used this GuaDO:
Rev. w II. Leavcli. Joseph Knode ESQ w. A
Shaw, Eaq, Frank Osborn, Esq., Col r. w Bay.
lor. c. J. Manning, Esq. a. Z. TimbsrIake. Esq,
E B. Hsipes, ESQ., ~ ~. II; Wys"9g. Esq, Craven
Ionby, ESQ.,, Keyes Cockrill, ]. NJ Ransom
RANSOM i DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Merry
Debility. Premature Decay, and all the effects
of youthful ,ndiscreion WILL for the sake of suffer
ing humanity send free to all who need it, the re-
cipe and directions for making the simple remedy
by which lie cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit
by the advertisers experience, can do SO by ad-
dressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN h: OGDEN, ~ Cedar street, N. York.
MAY Il. lS67-lY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

ELEGANT PoTAToEs.-Fors some days We
have been feasting on large basket of de-
licious potatoes, sent us by Mr. HENRY
RouEr. They are of the "Calico" variety,
the seed were brought by him from Penn
sylvania, and are certainly superior to any
potato we have ever eaten at this season of
the year. Among the lot sent us there is not
one unsound or faulty potato. We learn that
Mr.. r. has about $50 to 200 bushels Of these
potatoes, which he will dispose Of to farmers
for seed. His address is Rippon, this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31
Berkeley County.

From the Ncp Era we copy the following:
- The Italian, Luciano, charged with the
murder of his wife, who broke Jail here some
time since, was reported to have been arrest
ed in New York. Sheriff Pitzcr went on to
claim the prisoner, but he proved not to be
the man.
- The residence of Mrs. Hunter, on West
King street, was entered by burglars on FRI
day night last, and several articles of valuable
silver ware stolen. The thieves seemed to
have been posted as to where the articles were
kept.
The confectionery store of Mr.. MatthHi
was entered by thieves, Friday night, who
rifed the money drawer Of what change had
been left in it, holped themselves to cigars
and other articles, and left without having
caused the least alarm by their presence.
TIE SOUTHERN CROPs.-The crop reports
from the Southern States generally of
an encouraging character. Very little dam
age has resulted from winter trosts or rains,
and planters are hoping to have large area
of spring crops. Much apprehension is felt,
however, along the banks of the Mississippi
lest the levces may be broken by the gather
ing waters, and thousands of acres again be
submerged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-31

ACCIDENTS TO Stock on the Winchester
Railroad arc becoming frequent. On We'd
nesday last, Jno. Avis of VIM. had fine COW
injured, and on Friday, Jonathan Haincs had
a two year old heifer killed. We think the
company would do we'll to put in cattle stops
at the crossing of the Leetown road, otherwise
they may be made to pay damages for some
of the oft occurring accidents.