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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
PARKING IMPLEMENTS
AND MACHINERY.

We employ none but the best Mechanics and use
the best Material. The community can rely upon
quick, neat and substantial work. and at prices to
suit the times. We determined to do work
low Al ca n be done in the County for CASH, which
will be required fer II transient custom.
We will make to order I'm eshing Machines and
Horse POrcerS of the latest patterns; PLOUGHS of
difercut kinds always on hand, amongst which
will be found the celebrat three horse Livingstone
two horse do; the old fashioned three-horse Bar
shear: Mccormick do, for two and three horses !;
proved Kentucky single and double shovel Plough
Plough Irons-such as Shares, Coulters, Shovels,
(single and double) Mould boards CT 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
Ai.,r,-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

Middleway, jeff Co w. Va,
January 2Ist, 1865.
Ma. G go. II. BEcKwITH:
Dear SRA few days since spralncd my ankle
very severely: 1t was badly swollen, and very
painfuI-Icoud not get m boot. a friend gave
me some of your Linimcnt. ! used it once only
rubbed long and well at night, and the next morn
ing so lar relic cd as to be able TO get on my
boot and walk without limping.
believe it to be the greatest LiHimeEt now
known, and recommend it to every one.
am, sir, yours gratefully,
GEO. w. NELSON.
DJ- FoR SALE ny AISQUITH & BRO and CAMP
BELL MASON. Druggists at CharestOwn.
january %, IS6S-lY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

SINGULAR AND PLURAL.-The Rev. J. L.
Carrot was met few years ago by young
eccesiastic of Oxford University, ACCOM-
panied by few pupils under his care, who
very jocoseiy exclaimed: Sir, we have had
a dispute in >cho i about the difference
OF the terms phenomenon and phenomena ;
what is your opinion of the difference? p The
question excited all the risible faculties of
the philosopher, who, when sufficiently re-
covered, wrote as follows:
"whcn one bright scholar puts the foolseap on,
He makes himself a real phenomenon.
Ii Others Join him. and like asses bray,
They all together make phenomenal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
BALTIMORE d o. R.R. COMPANY.

SCHEDULE of Passenger Trains arriving and do
~ parting at the Harper's Ferry Station
TRAINS BOUND EAST.
ARRIVES. DEPARTS.
Mail Train, 1s4lP.M. l2I7PM NJ.
asst Line, TIbA. NJ. TlTA. NJ.
Express Trsin, IL SIP NJ. l2 IS p. NJ
TRAINS BOUND WEST.
ARRIVES. DEPARTS.
Mail Train, lG2P. Nj. IIOPM.
Fast Line, So M. S3TPM
Express Train, BAN. l32A.M.
Office open at ali hours for trains. Through Tick
cts sold I" all the principal cities of the Union.
For further IniOrIna lion inquire II the Office.
Alb. WOOD, A0EST.
Harpers Ferry. May. IL, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

RTOTICE-We are the Agents for the celebrated
IN EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE. Persons in
want of a good Machine will do we'll to call a: g. A.
HAMBURGER cos. and see them,
November 5, 1857,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
FOUNDRY,

and VIC are now able to furnish Castings of good
quality as low can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to Will be done with dis
patch and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for o Id Iron of all kinds
Give US cali at the Jefferson Machine Shop. Stone
Row. "ElRlCR WELLER.
(,harleHtoyn Jan. %, 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

81 wish you would not smoke cigars. SAID
plump little black-eyed girl to her lover.
why may not smoke as we'll as your CHM
ney?" Because chimneys don't smoke
when they are in good order" He has quit
smoking.
Mrs. Smith has company to dinner and
there are not strawberries enough, and she
looks at Mr.. Smith with sweet smile aud
offers to help him, Cat the same time kicking
him gently with her slipper under the table.)
He replies, "No, thank you, dear, they don't
agree with me-
-"Young man, do you know what rela-
lions you sustain in this world 2" said min
lister to young member of church. Yes,
sir said the hopeful convert, 1.-TWO cousins
and two nephews but l don't intend to sustain
them any longer"
First class in geography come up, "Blll
Flint, what is a cape?" "a thing that moth
err wears over her shoulders" "What is a
plain ?" "a tool used by carpenters for
smoothing off boards" whats a desert?"
ats goodies after dinner" THAT will do,
Bill, Iii give you goodies after school,
A red nosed gentleman asked witness
whether he believed in spirits. Gay, sir, -
replied he, looking him full in the face, 81
sec TOO much evidence before me to to doubt
that"
Brown, the other day, while looking at
the skeleton of donkey. made very nat
ural quotation. "Ah," said he, I'VE are fear
fully aud wonderfully made
Father" said rog uish boy, I hope,
you won't buy any more gun powder tea for
mother" why not?" because every
time she drinks it she blows me up"
A western editor remarks that he is glad
to receive marriage notices, but requests that
they be sent soon after the ceremony and
before the divorce is applied for. He has had
several notices spoiled in this way.
AT an agricultural dinner farmer
present gave as toast-"The'game OF fortune.
Shuttle the cards as you will, spades must
win"
Carpenters should be looked after
many of them are coun ter filters.
- The dancing masters paradise-A hop
garden.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
y. 3. v. 1867.
BECKWITH'S ELECTRIC LINIMENT.

nor the cure of Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Strains
Il of the Joints, Numbncss of the Limbs Swelling
of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises any Bone
Nerve Affections. Iucipient stages of
Group, Chi!bIains, &c, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17
SHANNONDALE DISTILLERY.

TITRoN, CURRENTS, RAIsINs, ALMONDS
~ Dried Peaches and APPles for sale by
january. W. EBY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

We hereby certify that VIC have used Beck with's
Electric Lininlent' for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
and received entire relief from its application
We confidently recommend il to the public.
MRs. f. NJ. RANSOM, jeff Co., Va.
Mas. +. II. WILLIS, 90 &c
LIZZIE S. PAGE,
MILDRED C. WATERS.
REV. G NJ. GALLOWAY, GOO West
Lombard Street. Baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

Mcdowell & Becktel's Patent Family Homi-
WI ny Mill, with Fan attached. for sale by
Oct IL, 1867. RANSOM DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-03-17

GUN BURNER.-The much talked of Patent Sun
y Burner and the best Coal Oil for sale by
Feb. 4, 1865. " Ed
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The Macon Journal and Messenger, in
sketch of the carly history of that
place, gives the folling explanation of a
phenomenon common throughout the
South, and TO be accounted for on the
same principles:
1t will appear somewhat strange, but
it is nevertheless true that the Ocmul-
gee river at that time (1S19) contained
from one-half to two thirds more water
than it does now. There are three old
citizens, Mr.. Rose, Mr.. James r. Butts
aud David Flanders, who lived on its
banks then, and who are still left to tell
us of those times. The water was then,
clear bright and pure. The reason given
for the decrease i'll the amount of water
is the breaking up and pulverizing of the
soil all along it's banks, and that the soil
in this condition retains the water fall
ing from the clouds for long enough
period to be evaporated more by the sun
than when it fell upon virgin earth.
1t might have been added that the
cutting down of trees on the banks of
our rivers gives greater play to the rays
of the sun, and consequently the
evaporation of the water is great.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

APPROPRIATE TO THE SEAsoN.-Cor-
ry O'Lanus talks after this fashion to the
ladies, concerning the exercise of the
peculiar privileges ofleap year.
II would advise young ladies not to be-
rash. Although it is leap year, you had
better look before you leap. Because. if
You get ahusband and he don It suit you.
you can't change him for a better one,
at least, not without going to Chicago.
There are several considerations to be-
observed i'm the selection of a husband
Looks are matter of taste: size, COM
plexion, and color of whiskers, may be
left to individual taste. They are of less
consequence than disposition and pecu-
mary resources Particularly the re-
sources. wouldn't advise any young
woman to marry man who would ex-
pect her to support him. 1t is not a fair
thing on the old gentleman, who has
been looking forward to the marriage
of his daughter as a happy release from
milliner's bills. Never disappoint your
parents.
Young ladies need not inquire too
particularly whether the man of their
choice belongs to a lodge which meets
four nights in a week. They will find
that out after they are married.
Husbands, like other domestic ami
mails, when caught young, can sometimes
be trained to do a good many useful
things. They have even been known to
get up in the morning and light the fire
when the girl has gone away. &
There are some professions not advi-,
sable to marry into. Such as editors,
for they never get rich. Or reporters,
who are never home nights. Or politi-
clans, who are never satisfied with one
wife, but are always getting welded to-
abuse both their wives. But as the great
object is to get husband, and as the
supply is limited, it may not do to be too
particular.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

WALKER.-A young man who has
been paying strict attention to yonng
lady of this city, with view to matrimo.
ny, or any other money she may chance
to have, grew chivalric the other night,
and offered to undertake almost any
task, however difficult, to prove his love
and devotion. "Bid me-" said he, with
a true knightly rhapsody, (although not
worth rup,) Ibid me tame the lion in
the jungles, sor restrain an office seeker
on his way to Washington, and will do
it. Ask me TO climb the loftiest peak of
the Himalaya, or address a tumultuous
assembly of women's rights women in
opposition to female suffrage, and it is
dAne. Command that L should bring
snow flakes from the torrid skies of Afri-
ca, or an iceberg from the sulphuric
waves Of
"Hold," cried the maiden; ''you can
more easily win my commentator and
contribute to my pleasure. There is a
youth, Weston is his name, who, start
ing from Portland on the Maine, is even
now stretching his legs with eager in
tent toward Chicago. Initiate his noble
example, and"
"What2'
"Wdlk!'
He took the hint and walked.-[ Gin
cinnGti Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

PRoMPTNEsS.-We would say to
young men, be prompt in all the rela-
tions of lie. Ifyou tell a friend you
will meet him ON business attwo O'Clock,
meet him at that time and not half an
hour later. Avoid all business connec-
ton with man who dalays. for if he be
% sluggard, he will be constant drag
upon the business and you will have 10
do your part and his also, or it will be
undOne. The man that is not prompt,
rarely succeeds, because he is too indo-
lent to look after the details, or to see
that things are done properly, and he
never does such thing as take hold
himself and become perfectly acquainted
with the routine of his affairs; forget
ting the maxim of poor Richard, that she
who woul thrive, must either hold the
pillow or drive''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Through the courtesy of the publisher
we have received copy of an excellent
work, just issued from tile press, entitled
''New Physiognomy, or Signs of Char
aeter," by S. r. Wells. This is the most
comprehensive, yet concise and interest
ing work of the age. 1t contains every
thing Of any import relating to the for
nation and structure of the human
frame; the moral and mental culture
and proper development and training of
the human race. It should be In the
hands Of every student of nature. For
. more accurate description of contents;
price, Sc, attention is referred to the
advertisement Of the book in another
column.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09
THEORY ABOUT rHE PREsIpENrIAL

|. THEORY ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL
SUCCEsSION.-The newspaper gossips
have found mares nest, and are busy
over it, viz The succession of the pres
idency if johnson is deposed. The con-
stitution provides that Congress shall
declare, in case of the removal. death or
resignation, ETC., of the president and
vice president, what 'sofficer" should act
as president. The question now raised
is, is the president pro tenn. of the Sem
nate such an ssofficer'' as is contemplat
ed by the Constitution, 1t is contend
ed by them, that neither that person nor
the speaker of the House are ''officers,"
and, therefore, are not eligible. The
matter was debated at great length in
the session 1894, and Mr.. Madison spoke
and voted against the proposition, that
either of these persons could succeed to
the Houss by vote of ~ to %, Mr.. Mad
ison voting nay. 1885
IF the view taken by Wade's oppo-
nents shall prevail, the mantle will fall
on the chief Justice. Indeed, it is sta
ted should Wade ascend the throne,
Chief Justice Chase will contest his right
to do so before the Supreme Court, and
will recapitulate former and repeated
decisions, both of the Senate and House,
that their own members are not Officers
within the meaning of the use of that
worn by the Constitution. A decision
of the Supreme Court is, therefore, it is
said, relied upon to upset SO much of the
act of the last Congress as names chief
justice third in the order of succession,
and to bring that "officer'' into the fore
ground as the one to have been named
first-[Ex. @1
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09
WEBSTER's UNABRIDGED

WEBsTER's UNABRIDGED NEW
ILLUSTRATED EDITIoN.-As the trave-
Ter at the eternal city gazes with
rapture upon the wondrous dome, and
upon each recurring visit beholds some
thing new, some new feature be had not
seen before, SO it is with the student OF
Webster. The oftener one turns over
its almost endless pages, the more his
admiration is challenged. 1t would be
superfluOus to speak in detail of the
merits of this great work; yet it would
be impossible to say a word too much in
its praise Charleston Is. CO. Gazette.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09


Our confreres of The Times in refe r.
ing to our ':just structures" on the So
called Democratic nominations charge us
as being in the wrong in reference to our
statement that that ticket offered no
superior qualifications to either of the
others. We have failed as yet to see
wherein it does; and imagine that it
would be herculean task for our neigh
bors to prove it. Their Opposition to
Radical usurpations' is, as the ladies
would say, only ''put on" merely for
the sake of Office and attending spoils.
This opposition was not very loudly ex-
pressed during the late misunderstand-
ing between the two sections. Neither
can we see the philosophy of supporting
any measure "under protest" By pro-
testing, we thereby acknowledge that
it is wrong, and by supporting it, we
are not only doing a known wrong but
acting contrary TO the convictions of an
honest conscience.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

LITTLE THINGS IN FARMING.-The
whole success Of a farmer hangs upon
timely attention to little things. This,
mainly, makes the difference between
thrift and poverty. Philosophy of sue
cess is expressed in that old adage, ''for
want of nail a shoe was lost" 1t is a
little thing to keep accounts of the Pc
cuniary transactions upon the farm. A
half hour Saturday evening would ena-
BILE most farmers to know just how they
stand with the world, Yet, we suspect
half of the men who cultivate the soil
never make an entry in a book, and for
want of this, the account runs up
fearfully at the store, and many articles
of luxury are purchased for which they
are unable to pay at the end of the
year. Debt accumulates, the farm is
mortgaged, and finally lost, for want of
a little paper and ink. 1t is a little
thing to put up a tool in it's place when
not in use. Yet many have no tool
house, or place of shelter for any imple-
ment or vehicle. Things are lett
where they were last used, the plow in
the field, the cart in the yard, the
chains in the stable, the harness in the
woOdhouse, the ak in the wood pile,
and the rake in the corn crib.
Many do not even house the expensive
implements they have bought, and
reapers and thrashers are treated like
plows and harrows. The parts made of
iron and steel grow rusty, and the wood
decays. A machine that is good for thir-
ty years withproper care isused up in five
by abuse. 1t is very little thing to turn
nut when it is loose. Yet for want ofthe
Tightening the nut is lost, the bolt
comes out, and the loaded wagon breaks
down on the way to market, and whole
day for man and team is lost. 1t is a
little thing to keep horse properly
groomed, yet for want of clean fetlocks
the skin cracks and the horse is lame,
and the owner loses the use of him for
months or weeks. Ventilation is a
small affair, yet for want of it the health
of stock in stables suffers severely
and disease sets in. 1t is small affair
to provide. good seed atthe beginning of
the year, but the whole success of the
season depends upon it. 1t is an easy
thing to deal fairly with your neighbors
and make a name that is better than
precious ointment" Many cheat on
small occasions, do not deliver what
they sell, and get reputation for
meauness that stands in the way of their
success.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Retribution is sometimes slow, but
always sure. The four principal tools
upon whose evidence Mrs. SuTratt was
executed are at last thus disposed of:
Baker is fugitive from Justice; Mont
gomery has been locked up for embezz-
Iement; Oleaver has been convicted of
an infamous offence, and Conover is in
and Holt are still at large, building ND
the temple Of impeachment, enid the
ruins of which they win doubtless fnd
their political graves.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The total number of voters registered
during the revision amounts to 307; of
which, 112 were colored, and 195 plain.
Making a total of 3,54S voters in the
parish. OF which number 2610 are
blacks, and 936 whites; being a major
iry of 1874 for those of loyal complexion
There were As applicants rejected-39
whites and 6 blacks.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The morality Of some people is like
their crockery; they have two sets, one
for show, and one for use and they
both answer the same purpose: the one
other their own. But this much may be
said Of both, that however we'll they
may serve the purpose Of this world,
they are DO valusfor the nexA
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The self-styled Democratic State
Central Committee has modestly with
drawn the so-called State ticket-there-
by saving themselves and brother Office
seekers the modification of an ignomi-
NOUS defeat. There are now but two
tickets in the field. the one-Conserva-
tive Radical--headed by Judge Talia-
ferro; and the other-extreme Radical
lead on by Warmoth g. Co.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

In conformity to previous request
from the Parish Central Democratic
Committee, Gen. Henry Gray delivered
IN able address at the Court House
last Saturday, which was warmly APP
plauded by the appreciative audience.
Col. Hyams and DR.. Scruggs also adj
dressed the assembly, after which the
meeting adjourned subject to call.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Fitzsimmons, who had been looking
down upon the orchestra from the gale
~ of city theatre, asked his friend
Carlos why it was that SO many musi-
clans were baldheaded2 "Don't know
said Carlos, sunless it is that they blow
all their (h1 airs through their instru-
ment."-TN O. Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The decision by the Supreme Court
communicated to us Thursday from
Washington, completely sets aside all
the coniscations decreed by the q. S.
District Court for Louisiana during the
last four years. Proceedings IN rem, for
disloyalty, are therefore all illegal and
void, and the property thus condemned
can all be recovered back from the pre-
sent possessors.
There will be doubtless much hiding
Of spoons and furniture and other porta-
BILE things, thus procured in times past
and yet remaining hid, and many traffic.
ers in spoil will leave for places more
secure wherein to hide their gains, but
real estate, which cannot run away, will
necessarily go back into the hands ofits
former pOssessOr.--[N. o. PicGyatSe.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Brisbin says Grant once whipped q
Kandck school-mate for calling Wash
ington a rebel. After they had grown
to be men the Kanuck reminded Grant
of the circumstance, and the latter re-
marked that he couldn't get fight out
of him again on that question.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Elections under the reconstruction
law will de held in South Carolina on
the 18th, 10th and 10th of April; in
Louisiana ON the 18th and 18th; in
Georgia from the Goth to Goth; and in
North Carnlina on the Goth, 21st and
%. Florida closes the list, on the 4th,
9th aud 9th of Nav.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

A bright little girl, eight OF nine years
old, who had heard much talk about the
subject came home from meeting one
day and asked, in a somewhat indignant.
tone, mamma, what makes the minis
ter always. say Amen? Why don't he
ever say a ao0men ?''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

It is said that bridal pair in Detroit
weigh $50 pounds. A contemporary
exclaims, what an amount of happiness!
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

We have received from the publishers
--Messrs. Deacon s. Peterson-a beau
tiful steel-engraving, entitled "One of
Life's Happy Hours This unique
life-lfke picture is given as . premium
to subscribers to the ssIady's Friend. -
and saturday Evening Post" See
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

It is said that the whole amount of
grain raised in New England each year
would not supply its inhabitants with
food for six weeks. 1t is reported that
the lawyers fees in the United States
last year amount to upwards of e61 900,
600
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

The President of the late Constitution
al Convention in Arkansas publishes
the official election returns, claiming its
ratification by 1,649 majority.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Gov. Joshua Baker, and VIM. Baker,
street commissioner, of New Orleans,
are both held subject to trial on the
charge of perjury. Having engaged, it
is alleged, in the late rebellion, and
atterward taken oath of Office to the
contrary.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

A wag short time since imposed up
on the editor of the Princeton Republi-
can the fifth chapter of Matthew as an
original article, and it's origin was not
discovered until the proof-sheet was
reed.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-09

Ben Wade has been accused by three
journalists of using profane language,
but Ben says they are all odd Hars!'