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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
The Boston T,auscript saws .-"Hon

- The Boston transcript says :-"Hon.
Henry Wilson is in Boston to-day, having ac-
companicd his family home from Washing-
ton. He takes his defeat for the Vice Pres
idency quite philosophically, as he thinks men
arc of small account when compared with the
success of a great cause. He is much pleased
with the platform adopted at Chicago, and
speaks in the highest terms of Mr.. Colfax as
gentleman of deserved popularity and pure
and stainless life. No man Mr.. Wilson thinks,
could be named who would bring greater
strength to the ticket. The Senator express
ed o-day the opinion he has held and often
expressed during the past seven months, that
the Republicans will carry thee -fourths of the
States at the Presidential election, and have
nearly if not quite hundred majority in the
next House of Representative"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
[Frorn lecture By Wendell Phillipsl
The Eloquenee of O'Connell.

Perhaps you doubt my testimony. If you
do, l will vouch for it with the endorsement
of a man who never loved ireland, and that
is John Randolph of Roanoke. Laughter. I
When he went in and heard O'Connell, the
old Virginian cried out: "Thtse are the lips
and this is the tongue of human eloquence."
l think he was right. [ have listened to the
impressive solemnity of Webster, been de-
lighted with the grace of Everett, dazzled
with the rhetoric of Choate know the iron
strength of the logic of Calhoun have been
beneath the magnetism of Henry Clay; it has
been my fortune to sit at the feet of the great
speakers of the English tongue on the other
side Of the water but | think O'ConnelPs
oratory blended into one Harmonious whole
the soemnity of Webster, the grace of Eve
rett, the logic Of Calhoun, and the magnetism
of Clay. [Appause.] Nature seemed to
have intended him for a Demosthenes of our
epoch. She gifted him with everything that
goes to make up the great tribune of the peo-
pie. In the first place, he had a magnificent
presence, impressive in bearing-imposing
like that of upiter-Webster himself hardly
outdid him in the majesty of his appearance.
And this is much more than you fancy at
first in the qualities of an orator-his physique.
| remember Russell Lowell telling US that
when Mr.. Webster came home from Wasll-
ington, at the time when the Whig party
thought of dissolution, year or two before
its death, and he went down to Faneuil Hall
to protest, and drawing himself up to HIM
self up to his loftiest impressiveness, his brow
clothed with thunder, he stood before the
listening audience and, 'Well, gentlemcn, I
am Whig-a Massachusetts Wing, Con-
stitutional Wing. If you break the Wing
party, sir, where am to go% "And, )" says
Russell Lowell, "we held our breath, think
ing it a fearful thing where he would CO."
[Great laughtcr.l If he had been five feet
three, we should have said, "who cares where
he goes ?" [Rencwed laughter So it was
with O'Connell.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
Tedious Sermonizing.

A story is told of the Rev. D., of Georgia,
which illustrates the danger of prolixity in
the pulpit, as well as elsewhere. He had a
very slow delivery, and with the best inten-
tions undertook to infict his tediousness upon
the unfortunate inmates of the lunatic asylum
At his last appointments, he was preaching
upon the absolute necessity Of trusting in
Christ. He was illustrating his subject by
the case of man condemned to be hung and
rcprieved under the gallows. lie went on to
describe the gathering of the crowd, the
bringing out of the prisoner, his remarks
under the gallows, the appearance of the
executioner, the adjustment of the halter,
the preparation to let fall the platform, aud
just then the appearance in the distance Of
the dust covered courier, the jaded horse. the
waving HANDKERCHIEF, the commotiou in the
crowd. at this thrilling point, when every
one was listening in breatbIess silence for the
denoument, the doctor became 4 little prOiix.
One of the lunatics could hold in no longer
he arose in the congregation and shouted ::
"Hurry, doctor, for Gods sake, hurry
They'll hang the man before You get there
Tho high destiny for which butler is re-
scrved-the galloTs.
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was just we'll enough TO leave The hospital 10 re
r to my command. In passing out / stopped Il
a sick comrade adieu- found the poor fellow
) dying. He took my hand in his, and, with {
effort. whispered: .'Tell the boys Pm coming
n n''-Letter from A!lGntq, 1861.
Where huu4red sick and dying
Groaned in agony and pain,
While the whizzing shells were flying
Fast as comes the pelting rain.
Was soldier quickly straying
Into DEATHS remorseless swoon,
Still he woke up firmly saying
''Tell the boys I'm coming soon !"
s'Did you hearit not? the rattle
of the canister-the crash
Hear the furious peals of battle,
See the cannon's lightning flash!
God of Heaven my bosom's swelling,
Beating to the bullets' tune!
Listen to their distant yelling
''rell the boys I'm coming soon! -
.Have they fought another bastles
must be with them-I must!
God there's music in its rattle
AS the foemen bite the dust!
Tell the boys to strike for frcedomi
'Tis OF Heaven the priceless boon,
Tell the treemen that we need EN-
'sTell the boys Pm coming soon -
Fast the soldier was sinking,
Like the setting of the day,
Still his mind was dreaming, thinking,
Ot the boys who wore the grey;
And with one strong effort sIghing,
Ere he fell in Deaths last swoon,
Still he said as he was dying
''Tcll the boys I'm coming soon !''
Coming quickly, coming bIandIy,
Rising up beyond the slbics,
Marching onward marching grandly,
To the gates of Paradise
Tell the dead who've gone before HIM
He has won the holy boon,
Tell the saints who still watched o'er him
Tell all Heaven he's coming soon!.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

THE KILKENNY CATS ExPLAINED.-A
review of an entertaining volume, entitled the
"Book of CATS" gives the following account
of the origin of the popular tradition regards
ing the Kilkenny Cats. In the time of Will
liam the Third, the English soldiers stationed
at Kilkenny used to divert themselves with
cat fights. In the course of time the idea
was evolved of tying the tails of couple to-
gether, and finging them over a clothes line,
leaving them to fight it out. This diversion
gained such popularity that a great scarcity
of cats ensued in the town, and measures were
taken to put stop to the slaughter. So,
when information reached headquarters that
two cats were fighting it out on certain line
in an out of the way room in the barracks,
an officer and squad were sent to arrest the
men engaged in Witnessing the diversion.
The culprits heard the tramp on the stairs of
the approaching party. Quick DIS thought
the windows of the room were thrown up, and
the cats freed from each other by cutting off
their tails. These, suspended from the line,
were all that was to be seen by the intruders.
'.Begorra," cried one of them, as he exam
ined the caudal remnants, chow the devils
must have fought. They've just aiten each
other entirely, and left naught but their tails
behind them"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

More OF CuAsE's TREAcHERY.-Itis is sta
ted on good authority that Chief Justice
Chase has been improving his time during
the session of the African Methodist Episco-
pal Conference in this city by cndeavoring
to proselyte to the Democratic party some of
the most prominent members of the Confer
ence. The argument he is said to have used
is that the Republican party had ignored the
negro in the North, and that the Democratic
party would form a platform endorsing uni>
Yersal suffrage and universal amnesty, and
make him (Chase) their candidate.-FOrney's S
Chronicle.
Lie, of course.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

A MORAL AND AN EXAMPLE.-ttListen,"
said l, ''Listen and attend, and you shall
have moral and example. When the wasp
now in the window entered the room, you
flew at it with all kinds of violence. l won
der it did not sting every one of you. Now,
in future let wasp when it comes, have its
bout and make its little noise. Don't stir
muscle-Don't move a alid-be quiet as venus
or Diana, Or any body of that sort, until the
wasp seems inclined, as at this moment to
settle, then do as l do now" Whcreupon
dipping the feather end of the pen in the
cruct of said oil, !! approached the wasp, and
in the softest and tenderest manner possible.
just oiled it upon the bOdy-tbe black and
yellow, like green waistcoat-wheu down it
tell, turned upon its back, and was dead in
minute "There girls" said 1, ''see what
kindness and little oil does Now, here's
my moral and example: When husband
comes home in i'll humor, don't cry out and
fly at him, but try little oil-in fact, treat
your husband ike wasp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
file, of coursc.7

A MILLIoNA1RE.-David r. Harrison, a
bank note eDgraver of this city, has recently
been apprised of the fact that he is now sole
heir of a fortune equal to S14,0OO,000 in
United States paper currency, the bequest of
his uncle, formerly an East Indian merchant.
The fortunate legatee is seventy years of age,
a resident of Harlem, and the head of large
family. He has been for many years in the
employ of the American Bank-Note Compa-
ny, and was heretofore in very moderate mo-
MED circumstances York Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

EGG MIxcE PIEs.-Boil six eggs hard,
shred them small; shred double the quantity
ofsuet; then put currants washed and picked, ,
one pound, or more if the eggs were large /;
the peel of one lemon shred very fine, and
the juice, six spoonfuls of sweet wine, mace,
nutmeg, sugar and a very little salt; orange,
lemon, and citrOu, candicd. Make light
paste for them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

DAMP WALLs.-When the damp on the
walls Is caused by inferior bricks bavirg been
used in their construction, which absorb in
stead of resisting the wet, an outer coating OF
tar and lime applied with brush, will be
found the cheapest remedy for the sides and
back of house but as it IS too dingy for
the front, cement or patent paint should DO
used.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Too MuCH SALT UURTFUL.-A writer
in the Prairie Farmer declares that cattle
will eat too much salt if they can get it, and
that it is hurtful, insOmuch that it will affect
their condition The Recommendations only
two ounces per week for each animal, which
he thinks is enough, and more is decidedly
injurious, especially when the quantity is
greatly increased beyond this.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

CREAM PUDDING.-Onc quart of milk.
three eggs, two tablespoons of -four, one
teaspoon of salt Boil the milk moisten the
-four with cold milk add to the hot milk,
and boil three minutes; add the eggs, and
boil up half a cup of sugar flavor; turn
into dish for the table, aud just before send
ing to the table, sift sugar over the top.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

NICE PUDDING.-Onc pint of nice fine
bread-crumbs, one quart of milk, one cup Of
sugar, the yolks of four eggs beaten, the grated
rind of a lemon, a piece of butter the size of
an egg. Bake until done, but not watery.-
Whip the whites of the eggs stiff, beat in a
teacupful of sugar, in which has been strained
the juice of the lemon, spread over the pudding
layer of jelly, pour the whites Of the eggs
over this replace in the oven; bake lightly.
To be eaten cold with cream if preferred.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
Howard House,

Nos. 5 s. z North Howard Street,
(Two Doors from Baltimore Street)
BALTIMORE.
TTIHIS Hotel has recently been enlarged, thorough
i Iy renovated and elegantly rcfurnishedt through
or:t and is now capable of accommodating over
300 guests Under the mana cement of the present
proprictors, it has ottaincd popularity cxcclled
by no Hotel in the country. Everything which can
conducc the comfort of guests, is furnished with
an unsparing hand; and the Howard House offers
accommodations to the travelling public equal to
any other first class Hotel in the United States.
BATHS, BILLIARD ROOM, BAR. Ere,
are all unexc eptonable, The ProprietOrs solicit
the patronage OF the public.
o. Stages will be at the Depots on arrival of
trains also at the steamers their arrival, TO con-
vcy guests and their baggage to the House.
TERMS---s2.5o PER DAY.
BULL s. SEWELL,
March 81 Is6S-Ey. Proprictors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

A CHEAP FAMILY PUDDING.-0ne pound
of -four, one pound of suet, chopped fine,
three quarters ef pound of moasscs or sugar,
one pound each OF carrots and potatoes we'll
boiled and mashed together, hal If pound Of
raisins, three quarters of pound of bread.
crumed spice, havoring, and peel optional.
Mix the whole together with little water !;
it must not be two stiff, and certainly not too
moist. Rub basin well with dipping, and
boil for eight hours
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
MINCE PIES wErnour MEAr.-Ofthe be

MINCE PIES WITHOUT MEAT.-Ofthe best
apples six pounds, pared, cored, and minced /;
of fresh suet, and raisins stoned, each three
pounds, likewise minced to these add of
mace and cinnamon quarter of au ounce
each, and eight clovers, in finest powder, three
pounds of the finest powder sugar, three
quarters of an ounce of salt, the rinds of four
and juice of two lemons, half pint Of cider.
the same of brandy. if you like Mix we'll.
and put into deep pan. Have ready washed
and dried four pounds of currants, and add
as you make the pies, with eandied fruit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

To RENovATE VELvEr.-"Have a fat
iron hot enough for ordinary ironing, with
any contrivance that will support it with its
face upward, (small pieces of boards nailed
together like the sides of box, or thick
rug in your lap,) fold towel until it is just
large enough to cover the face of the iron,
wiring it very dry from water, as hot as you
can bear, aud place it on the iron; then the
velvet, with its right side upward Now with
a soft brush, or piece Of soft woolen goods,
brush it lightly, all the time one way, until
the crcases are removed; then spread it on a
fiat surface to remain until it is perfectly dry"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

TRAINING HEIFErs A Pennsylvania
Farmer, who has trained and MIXED heifers
for more than fifty years, and never has any
trouble about jumping, kicking or running,
gives the Rarai -4me, icdn the following rs
the secret: When intend to raise n heifer-
calf for milch cow, always "raise it by
hand, and when feeding frequently handle
it by rubbing it gently over the head and
neck until it becomes tame aud,gentle. The
rubbing is begun mt the first feeding with
milk, and continued until / never afterward
had any trouble about milking them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

tt is the duty of every man to take some
good, reliable, entertaining paper, and pay
for the same promptly-of course.-Mlry-
land Farmer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Corn GRIDDLE CAKEs.-Three cups OF
meal, one cup Of -four, one cup of sour cream,
one cup of sugar, three eggs, well beaten,
little saleratus and salt, thiuned with milk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

POP OyEEs.-Battert two cups of milk with
two cups of -four, add the yolks of two eggs,
little salt, lastly the whites; bake in small
tins. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
GARDEN SEED, FLOWER SEED,
FLowERING AND
, eSeta1lo Plants.

rJNHE advertiser would respectfully advertise the
public that lie has received is stock of SEEDS.
IMPLEMENTS: BULBS and PLANTS, and would
name, in part, the following Seeds &c:
Asparn gus, Beans. Beet, Cabbage, Cauliflower,
Carrot. Celery, Corn, Cmcurmbcr, Egg Plant. Let
t"ce. Melon. Onion, Satisfy, ParsniP, Peas Tona-
to, Herbs, &c, &c
Plows, CuItivatOrE. Pruning Shears. Castings,
&c, Garden Tools, Panscy Seed, PhIuH, Astcrs,
Carnations, &c, Roses, Vcrbcnus, Hcliotropcs, &C.
rauums, Fuschias, Stocks, and Fruit and Orna
mental Trees, aud all kinds OF Vegetable Plants i'll
&C. This is the only store in town where the Far:
rncr. Gardener and Amateur Florist can get all
they may want. FRANK l.. MORIlNG,
Florist, SecduIau and Nurseryman.
Anril I, IS6S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02
POLITICAL.
tF1rcm the Land we Lowell
TELL THERoYsp I'm COMING SOON.

BY } AuousTINE sIosAIoo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Oh happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away.
And that's what He is ready to do for you.
Hallelujah He can save tonight.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-06-02

Tic high destiny for which butler is re-
scrved-the gallors.
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POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

A special meeting of the police jury
was held at the Court House on Satur:
day lst February 1868, with the follow
ing members present: Messrs. Vaughn,
Pope, Chinn, Allan, Doirou, r Hebert:
On motion of MIR. Chinn it was resolved
That the members of. the police jury be
instructed to prepare lists of the INDECENT
in their several wards, and report the
same to this body at it's next session.
The account of S NJ. D. Clark for two
inqnests for $50 J r. Devall as lnspec-
tor 9th ward for 1866 and 1867, for $l0O
S. NJ. D. Clark for one days attendance
as witness for 81 4O-1OO. were allowed.
On motion Of Mr.. Chinn it was resolved,
That the salaries of the Inspectors of
Roads & Lcvees, of this parish, shall be
S25, and the salaries of the Inspectors of
Roads in the back wards shall be $40, and
all laws contrary to this ordinance are
hereby repealed. The minutes having
been read and adopted, the jury adjourn.
ed to Saturday the 9Th inst.
A. D. BARROW, N. w. POPE,
Clerk. President.
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the girl said to her beau.

II know Pm perfect bear in my man.
ners," said young farmer to his sweet:
heart. mo, indeed, John," said the
young lady, you have never hugged me
yet. You are more sheep than bear"
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CIRCULAR.
:: TO THE PUBLIC.
IMPORTANT VETERINARY REMEDIES.
Read the Following:

|, We, the undersigned, having known Mr.. J. W.
Santafee for many years can readily certify to his
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horse, and sincerely and heartily recommend him
him and his medicine to the public in general,
knowing that it will meet with complete success
to all who may deem it prudent to give t q fair
trial Foundered horses cured in twelve hours.
Collie in thirty minutes. Bolts in thirty minutes.
Distemper in four says. Farsy and preventive
of glanders from eight tc ten days. Lung fever
in four days. Lockjaw. i. f..
Alfred Hazard, G. W. Catlett,
p Kreusen. W.O Gordon,
Dr. JONES' M. D., B. H. McGillon,
d A. Toadyine. A. L. Tombs,
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r r McGu;re ]. McGrath Baton ROTOR,
7 McKeowu. E. NJ Dubroca, W B Rouge,
r. Cleudennan, V. F. Allan,
H. T. Allain, ). Z. STAFFORD
T. NJ. A. Redman, Bayou Sara. -
Having purchased from Mr.. ]. W. Santafee the
patent of his veterinary Remedies for this
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Put up in quantities to suit purchasers;
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OrF1CE BUREAU, R. F:& A. 8. Parishes
OF IBrnv1LLE AND WEST BATON RoUGE,
Plaquemine, La, January 4th, 1858.
., .- - [c1RcuIAn NO. IL al
II ,ar rE-r =
In accordance with special orders No. r16o
from headquarters Bureau Refugees, Freedmen
and Abandoned Lands, State of Louisiana, dated
New Orleans, December 3Oth, 1867. hereby
assume the duties of Asst. Sub. Asst. Commls-
sioner of said Bureau for tie Parishes Of Aber-
vile and, West Baton Rouge uice Rrevet Captain
F. A. Osbourn mustered out Of the service: :,
With the assistance Of the Government shall
endeavor to discharge my duties, in promoting
peace, harmony and prosperity to the inhabitants
and to the successful accomplishment Of ny ny
officials. but the assistance Of al good citizens,
and / feel confident that such assistance will De
rendered me in the execution of my duties, with
which have been entrusted. 49,.
.'.* 5..'H CHARLES E. MERRILL, .:...-
Asst. Sub. Asst Commissioner.