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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
The Moon Ghost.

One chap has been kicking up a terrible
rumpus for some three weeks past at Moons
residence-sometimes two make their ap-
pearance. The fact that two have been pres
ent lately, at the same time, is evident from
the fact, that heavy rapping was heard one
night on either side of the house, (front and
rear,) at the same time. Glass have been
knocked out, and rocks thrown into the house
and the family annoyed in various ways, al
most nightly for, some time past.
A few nightssince, a man made his ap-
pearance-the guard inside had a full view
of him-they determined instead of firing
upon him to open the door suddenly, and try
ifpossible, to seize him. They therefore hrew
open the door, and sprang toward hIm-as
quick as thought, he gave dodge, was around
the corner, and out of sight. They might as
well try to catch deer.
This is one of the strangest affairs on re-
cord. The house has been guarded for year.
One or two men during this time, have been
seen, or heard, in and about the house, hun
dreds of times annoying the family-they
have been shot at repeatedly. Indeed one
OF them has as much daring as i. is possible
for any human being to possess. The escapes
from death he has made, and is still making,
are mysterious and almost miraculous.
Another mystery is, what can be the OBJ
iect of these visits? Why should a man,
night after night, the coldest weather imag-
Unable, for this climate expose himself, some
times to the pelting storm-sometimes in
snow inches deep? Can it be, gratifying
to him to alarm the ladies by rappiDg, throw
ing lights, knocking out glass, and walking
over the house occasionally? He must be a
despicatly mean creature to wish thus to in.
terrupt innocent, (sickly), and unofending
females. Mr.. Moon has been absent more
than month, and it seems "the Ghost" takes
more pains since he left, to annoy the fami.
ly, than when he was at home. We would
infer from this that it is not Dir. Moon against
whom he has particular spite. We have
conversed with no one that seems to have
any fixed opinion on the subject.
Plunder cannot be his object-it cannot
be murder-if he wishes to alarm Mr.. Moons
family sufficiently to induce Mr. NJ. to sell his
farm, he must be defoient in common sense,
if he expects to accomplish his object by
playing "Ghost" We doubt if any one. save
the mysterious fellow himself can account
for such strange proceedings-Sc0ttsO'0e
Re0ister.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

WASHES FOR HoKsEs.-The following re-
cipe was given me by a celebrated steeple-
chaser-l never knew any horse refuse it =
Take feed of oats, a double handful of lin
seed for each horse, and boil for three hours;
then turn into a large tub or eartheuware
pan, and add as much bran, with just enough
warm water to moisten the whole through !;
put a cloth over it, and let it stand an hour
then mix it well, aud feed Us soon as it is
cool enough. This mash is very useful when
horses in hard condition dry up" and grow
thin, in spite of continual feeds of corn. I
give it once a week all the year round, but
oftener if required by any particular horse.
A few beans may be boiled with the corn if
the horse is in very low condttion.-Lon-
don Field.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
sonthern Trade with Baltimore.

We are pleased to see by the following from
the Sun that Baltimore is gaining large
share of the trade of the South. She deserves
it:
Trade with the South has been quite brisk
during the month of February, particularly
in cotton. of which 1e, ,191 bales were rsceiy-
ed by water. Of this amount 6,590 bales
came from Norfolk, 1882 bales from Savannah,
964 bales from Charleston, 4O2 bales from
Wilmington, N. c.; 295 bales from other
North Carolina ports, 29l bales from Rich
mond, $50 bales from Galveston, and 141
bales from New Orleans. OF naval stores
there were received 79S bbls. spirits turpen-
tina, 40 barrels tar, and so barrels pitch from
Wilmington, North Carolina; $50 barrels tar
from other North Carolina ports; 70 barrels
rosin. go barrels tar, and IA barrels spirits
turpentine from Norfolk, and IL barrels tur-
pentine from Richmond. The receipts OF
tobacco were light, amounting only to lO9
packages from Norfolk and 50 packages and
SIS hogsheads from Richmond. OF rice, 3O2
tierces were received from Charleston and 5O
tierces from Savannah. With the opening OF
the spring trade, and with the facilities offered
by regular lines of first. class steamships to
nearly all the Southern ports, it is confidently
expected that the trade of Baltimore will
rapidly increase in all Southern products-,
Another incentive to increased trade will be
the advantage of direct shipments to Europe
by steam afforded by the elegant steamships
Of the Bremen and Liverpool lines. The
Baltimore, of the Bremen line, it is presumed,
is now on her way across the Atlantic, and is
to sail from this port on her return voyage on
the 1st of April. The Somerset leaves this
port on the 25th inst. for Liverpool, and the
Worcester is now on her way out, expected to
return with full cargo of spring goods.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

COMPLIMENT TO GENERAL HANCOCK
The compliment paid to Major Han
cock last Saturday evening at the Opera
House, where the whole house rose en- masse
to cheer him at close of the celebrated duet,
"Amour Sacre de la Patrie," was alike hon
orable to him and creditable to our people
1t demonstrated at once, not only the popu-
larity gained by his upright and dignifed
course in administering the affars of this de-
partment, but a love for the man. The en-
dorsemcnt of community so pointedly ex-
pressed is, ir this republican country, ample
recompense for the denunciatory growls of a
score of tricky politicians or ambitious 'men
on horseback. ."-Ne,0 Orleans Times, Sd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
POETIOAL.
MUSIC IN CAMP.
nj JOHN r. THOMPSON

Two armies covered hill and plain.
Where RappahRnnock's waters
Ran, deeply crimsoned with the stains
or battles recent slauShters.
The summer clouds lay pitched like tene
In meads of heavenly azurej
And each dread gun of the eleIneno
Slept in its hid embrasure.
The breeze 10 softly blew Il mado
And the smoke of the random cannonads
Rolled slowly from the river.
And now, where circling hills looked dowa'
With cannon grimly planted
O'er IistIess camp and silent town.
The golden sunset sianted.
When on the fery1d air there came
A strain, now rich. now tenderj
The music seemed itself ahame
With days departing sPlendor.
A Federal band, which eve and morn
Played measures brave and nimble,
Had just struck up with dute and horn
And lively clash of cymbal
Down flowed the soldiers to the banks,
Till margined by its pebbles,
One wooded shore was Blue with "Yanks,"
And one was gray with "Rebels."
Then all was still, and then the band,
With movements light and tricksy.
Made stream and forest, hill and strand,
Reverberate with "Dlxie."
The conscious stream. with FURNISHED glow,
Went proudly DER its pc bibles,
But thrilled throughout its deepest flow
With yelling of the rebels-
Again pause, and then again
The trumpets pealed sonOrous,
And Yankee Doodle was the strain
To which the shore gave chorus.
The laughing ripple shoreward few
To kiss the shining pebbles;
Loud shrieked the swarmIng Boys in Blue
Defiance to the Rebels.
And yet once more the bugles Iang
Above the stormy riot;
No shout upon the evening rang
There reigned a holy quiet.
The sad, low stream its noiseless tread
Poured o'er the glistenlng pebblesj
And silent now the Yankees, stood,
And silent stood the Rebels.
No unresponsive aoul had heard
That plaintive notes appealing,
So deeply "Home, Sweet Home, ," had stirred
The hidden founts of feeling.
Or blue or gray, the soldier sees.
AS by the wand of fairy,
The cottage meath the live oak trees.
The cabin by the prairie.
Orcold or warm. his native skies
Bend in their beauty o'er him;
Seen through the tear mist In his eyes,
His loved ones stand before him.
As fades the iris after rain
In Apri's fearful weather,
The vision vanished as the strain
And daylight died together.
But memory. walked by music's art,
Expressed in simplest numbers,
Srbdued the sternest Yankees heart,
MADE hight the Rebels slumbers.
And fair the form of Music shines,
That bright celestial creature,
Who still mid wars embattled lines
Gave this one touch of Nature.
Southern Society.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

HEADING IN PEACH TEEEs.-This tree il
such a rapid grower, that, if left to itself, it
will soon become struggling and awkward
1t should be headed in and kept low, and it
will thus become more symmetrical, as well
as more convenient for the fruit>gatherer.-
This process, we believe, has also the effect
to prolong the life of the tree. 1t often hap
pens that the extreme ends of the peach-twig
do not ripen, and are winter-killed, and would
be better off than on the tree. They are by
this mode of trimming, kept nearer the
ground, exposing both the tree and fruit less
to injury by storms. Some perform the Ope-
ration in autumn, others in spring. Either
will be productive of good result, SO that it be
after the leaves are off in the fall, or before
the starting of the trees in the spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
DIR. Brown having long admired a yer,

DIR. Brown having long admired very
beautiful young lady, made point of always
giving her for his toast. Being once told it
was time to change it, he replied, 81 believe
it is, for though have been toasting her for
the last twenty years, have not been able to
make her Brown yet"
A country man applied to lawyer for
advice. After detailing the circumstances of
the case, he was asked if he stated the facts
exactly as they had occurred. 80 yes, sir,"
rejoined the simple rustic, ~ thought it better
to tell you the plain truth, and you can put
the lies to it yourself"
-"Sarah," said young man the other
day, "why don't you wear ear-riDgs?" BE
cause haven't had my ears pierced" I
will bore them for you" "Thank you, you
have done that enough"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
A Wrench, ITS VALuE.-Few farmers

A WRENCH, ITS VALUE.-Few farmers
or owners of wagons and carriages appreciate
the value of this little instruments wrench
and, falling to do so, foot many a costly
bill in needless repairs and new purchases.
You cannot allow one part of machinery to
work loose from its fastenings without injury
to all the rest. At least once month, every
nut and bolt in the running gears of wagon
or carriage should be examined aud tested
with wrench. By this precaution, the car
riage will be preserved and accidents avoid
ed So important is this that artillery Off
GERS are compelled to report to the Ordnance
Department how often the nuts are turned
upon artillery carriages.-KansGs Farmer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
How Elections are conducted in Ten
neSSee,

There are about 10000 white voters in
Tennessee. OF these 100000 are dsfran>
chised by virtue of Radical edict, supported
by military force. At the same time 1O0, 600
negroes are made voters. This places the
state-the State of jackson and Polk-en-
tirely in the hands Of the negroes. A Win
ston (Tenn.) correspondent of the New York
ErpreSS thus states the case. He says:
IL wish you could have been here at some
of the late elections, to see gray~haired wis
dom standing afar off, distranchsed, yet pay
ing taxes, and the woolly headed, ignorant
negroes cIamoring for their rights and vo>
ting just whatever ticket their Radical mas
ters gave them. Oh! it was enough to make
patriots despair. The negroes here rule COM
pIetely-tlat is, a few white men, who in
their hearts despse the negro, use him for par
ty purposes. Over 800 white voters out of
1900 in this county are DISTINGUISHED, and
yet man having served in the rebel army
is no bar to vote, if he would vote the rad
ical ticket. l speak to you the truth, and do
not speak under the rose' There are men
in this county who served with me in the
rebel army, yet who are now allowed to vote.
They belong to the Loyal League, and are
Jacobins Old men Of three score are dis
franchised, and why, God only knows Yes,
we know, too--they are Democrats, and be-
lieve that Romulus set good example for us
when he made citizens at night of enemies
conquered in the morning, and herein said
Tacitus, was the secret Of the power of Rome"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
MISCEL Ian Gus.
Cruelty and Murder in North Carolina,
Hone Negro Preacher Killed His Son.

Young Harris, negro, was committed to
Jail in this place Saturday evening last,
charged by the coroner's jury of inquest of
having murdered his step-son, young man
of about eighteen years. The circumstances,
as detailed by the witnesses examined by the
coroner, make up a case of cruelty rarely, if
ever, equaled in this part of the State. The
victim was literally whipped to death--beaten
from day to day for more than week, some
times with hickories at other times with
leather strap; at others with rope aud still
at other times with paddle.
On last Thursday morning, his unnatural
father commenced the chastisement before it
was day, and kept it mp until some school
children were passing near his house on their
way to school. On seeing them approaching
he stopped the whipping and drove his son
into a kitchen. And after the children had
passed, he went into the kitchen, tied the
young man by the feet, threw the rope over
ioist log and hauled him up in that position,
his hands barely touched the floor He then
commenced beating him with his usual wea-
pons. The sister of the young man, about
grown, said this was the condition of things
when she left the house to go to the spring
for water, and then when she returned her
brother was lying on the floor dead.
During the day the family dressed the
corpse for burial But when the news got
out that the young fellow was dead, previous
rumors of cruel treatment by Harris, induced
some of the white men of the ncighborhood
to call at his house and inquire into the case,
when they discovered enough to warrant
them in insisting that the corpse should be
exhibited This was opposed by Harris, but
the coroner was Immediately sent for, when
the foregoing facts were brought to light
This man Harris is a toerably we'll inform
ed man-can read and write, and is said to be
a sort OF preacher and doctor. Other men,
bers of his family have also shared his cruelty.
Even his wife, on being examined, was found
SCARED and the other members, four chill
dren, from fifteen years old down, were all
severely marked by whipping-one boy, some
twelve or fourteen years old, SO badly dam
aged that he is unfit for any kind of work.
salisbury (N. O. State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1868,

IL tion, at my residcncc three nlies HoIlu ~
Neck, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1868,
ALL MY
STOCK d FARMING UTENSILS,
Consisting, in part, as follows -
SEVEN HEAD OF WORK HoRSEs7->a
four of them Mares, two OF them with toal, l,,OAS
and among them are three good Barshear |>
THREE CoLTs-one two year old Filly, two
Twelve HEAD OF CATTLE-among them
some fresh Milc Cows on full bred Durham Cat an
tie, being crosses OF the Ayrshire and Aiderhy
''oI thirty ONE HEAD OF sHEEP-thlrty OF
them ewes; some of them have lambs the Buck
is full bred CotswoId. and all the Ewes are half
bred Cotswold.
TWO BROOD SOWS;
TwENTY-THREEs STOCK HOGS;
One first rate Road Wagon and Bed complete,
One ow-wheclcd do,
One large Iron Solcd Sled,
Two pair of Shclvings,
One No. Spring Wagon with Spread Shafts
''1 " ONE WHEAT REAPER,
champion Self Raker;
One Gum Spring rin.,WiIIoughb2y's patent;
One Buggy Spring Tooth Horse Rake,
One Cider Mil Sinclair's patent;
One Wheat Fan--RunYan's make;
Three Barshcar PIoughs-two of them Coulter
Four Double and four Single Shovel Ploughs;
Three Harrowg-two p, two Of fl them laa,l large;
lot of extra " ngon "neeIs,
quantity of Old Iron,
Six full sctts of Wagon Gears, all the Traces
of which ire of Furley's make;
Six setts of Plough GPars.
One Fifth Chain a nd one Bearing Chain-Fur-
Iey's make; Two Log Chains.
One No JacksCrew. G rain Cradles,
Forks, Rakrs and Farming Tools generally,
Fifty good Bags,
One sctt of Double Harness for sleigh or buggy,
ONE SET OF BLACKSMITH TOOLS,
first rate One No. Grindstonc,
The best Cross Cut Sa aw in the county,
a lIt OF Seed Potatoes, also about
'65 or 10 Acres of Wheat i'll the Ground,
And many other articles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

At about IL o'clock in the morning of Feb.
18th. many of the citizens of Washington
and Smyth counties were startled by loud
report, and a succeeding rumblng sound,
somewhat like distant thunder, which, in
some localities, produced jars and rockings,
such as usually accompany earthquakes.
Near the base of the Iron Mountain, some
twelve or fifteen miles southwest of Abing-
don, the noise, as we'll as the apparent com
motion of the earth, were absolutely alarm
inc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

DARK HoURs.-To every man there are
many, many dark hours-when he feels in
clined to abandon his best enterprise; hours
when his hearts dearest hopes appear delu-
sive; hours when he feels unequal to the
burden, when all his aspirations seem worth
less. Let no one think that he alone has
dark hours. They are the common lot of
humanity. They are the touchstone to try
whether we are current coin or not.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

SILENCE IN NATURE-It is remarkable
and very instructive fact that many of the
most important operations of nature are car
ried on in unbroken silence; There is no
rushing sound when the broad tide of sun
light breaks on dark world and foods It
with glory. as one bright wave over another
falls from the fountain. millions of millions of
miles away. There is no creaking of heavy
azles or groaning of cumbersome machinery
as the solid earth wheels on its way and every
planet and system performs its revolutions:
The great trees bring forth their boughs and
shadow the earth beneath them-the plants
cover Themselves with buds, and the buds
burst into flowers; but the whole transaction
is unheard. The change from snow and
winter winds to blossoms and fruit and the
sunshine of summer, is seen in its slow de-
velopment, but there is scarcely sound to
tell of the mighty transformation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

To PRESERVE PEGGED BooTs.-The
strongest and cheapest boots and shoes worn
in this country, sometimes fail, owing to the
shrinking of the wooden pegs. A very sim
pie remedy is to rub petroleum along the line
where the upper pegs are joined to the SOLE
When the pegs are saturated with this oil,
they resist the action of wet and dry weather.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
TERMS OF SALE.

A credit OF Nine Months ill be given on all sums
over S 10, the purchaser giving bond and approved
security, and if the notes not paid punctualiy
when due interest will be charged from date
Sums Of 81 and under the Cash will he required .
and no property 20 he removed until the terms OF
sale complied with.
bJ- Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
ZEPHENIAH Il BANE
&. q. McGLIScY ,Auctioncer-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

To CURE SORE EYES IN CAITLE.-Take
one tablespoonful of lard, the same amount OF
sweet cream, the same of SCOT out of a stove
pipe, warm it thoroughly and mix it, then put
it into the ear on the side which is affected.
It is a sure cure.-Cor. Rural American
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

THE JEWS TAKE THE FIELD AGAINST
GRANT.-The Israelites have good memories,
and are good haters, where they are unjustly
dealt with or maligned and traduced. Having
denied and most barbarously abused and out
ragged the people of that ancient nation, their
leading organ has already taken the field
against Grant for his Infamous general order
of the 18th of December, 1862, in which all
Israelites were expelled from the department
of Tennessee" at twenty four hours notice"
This sweeping condemnation of whole class
of citizens caused general cutlery OF horror
all over the Union, and was condemned in
resolution introduced in the House of Repre-
sentativcs by Mr.. Pendleton, who is likely to
be Grants opponent for the Presidency
The leading organ of the illuminated people
says that cas- Jew we cannot and will not
vote for man who has done US more shame
less injustice than any man in power in this
country, and we hope and expect that the
whole Jewish press will come out against
him"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

BOTTLED YEAsT.-Boil down one quart
of hops in two quarts of water, ODe-half.-
Boil and mash II potatoes to add TO this II.
onid add one cup of sugar, tablespoonful
Of -four, one-balf cup salt'-ATserieGn Agri-
ctLturiR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

Evergreen branches taken from the forest
and planted in tho ground among the shrub-
berry and grouped low over the flower beds,
serve to give lite and cheerfulness to the
grounds, and at the same time are a protection
aud shade to the plants, bulbs, etc., etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Building Lots.

A s Agent of Mrs. BETTE r. BOTTS will
"a sell, at Public Auction, at 10 o'clock, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1865,
In front OF Maj. Hawks Coach Factory,
Fl 20 oBu11din@ L Ot5
In the town OF CIARLESTOWN, w. VA. lying
between Liberty Street and the town Alley, and
fronting on George Street.
All of the lots have a front on George Street of
Fifty feet, aud vary in epth from 100 to $50 feet.
The lots will be sold by numbers laid down on
plat. to be al Ransom & Dukes.
TERMS.-One fourth CASIl-thc remainder in
One, Two and Three years, with interest from date,
deferred payments to be secured by Deed of Trust
on the property. Title perfect.
A. r. H. RANSOM.
Feb. 25. 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

The Rev. Mr. Leftwitoh has positively
declined to accept the pastoral call rendered
him by the Presbyterian Church of Lezing'
ton some weeks ago
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

One, James Riley was brought up before
a magistrate for marrying six wives. The
magistrate asked him "How he could be so
hardened villaia7" s:Pleass your honor"
said James, "I was only trying to get good
one"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C., &C.,
At Fair Prices.

1T has been remarked that "the Merchant who
J. offers sell his goods below cost must either
whom he procurcs his mercha andizc.' 1t may be
so or il may rot. The undersigned has not attained
the emnencc of public bcneiactor to the extent of
selling goods at wholesale prices thirty per
less than they can be bought anywhere under the
sun! He makes no such talse pretcnses, but offers
his goods fairly and squarcly all round. as CHEAP
any in the narket-making only a reasonable
profit. The stock has been carefully selected
Purchasers are invited to examine il
Jan. H. 1868 EUGENE WEST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

There were 465 800 bushels of corn raised
in Jefferson county las. year.