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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
= The New York Tclcgrnm has this start

= The New York Tc7cgr0m has this start
ling paragraph: 1T is said that a favorite
opera singers life depends on the the strength
Of corset string. If it were to break. she
would at once be reduced Cor increased) to Il
shapeless mass" Can il be possible the pro-
fame wretcJ, a!luics to ,ne mountainous Parepa
Rosa? II he does. he should be compelled 20
"batten on the moor # negro mins,relsy Tor
the remainder Of his unnatural existence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

-"Mr. Jones, you said you were connect
ed with the fine arts do you mean that you
are sculptor ?"
"No, sir, don't sculp myself, but fur
nish the stone to the man that does
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

= Upon the reading of the declaration of
independence at Ypsilanti, Michigan, by a
citizen of that place, a gentleman from the ru-
raj districts made this comment: ooh, he
reads it we'll enough: but don't believe he
wrote it,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

- Not long ago captain of volunteers was
presented with handsome sword He be
gan his reply thus: Ladies and gentlemen.
this sword is the proudest day of my exist
ence."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

Wheat is selling at seventy five cents a
bushel in Webster county, Missouri, and there
Is no talk of famine there, at least this year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

x One of Joe Smiths sons has written for
PASSES over the Union Pacific Railroad for two
hundred women who are sick Of Utah.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
BALTIMORE 4 0. R.R. COMPANY.
POULTRY POWDERS,
CHICKEN CHOLERA MEDICINE,

rs PREPARATION of ma aufacture which
has been thoroughly tested by many Of the most
reliable and practical citizens OF Clarke and Jrer.
son counties, and is pronounced
A CURE FOR CHICKEN CHOLERA.
We would otter it to the public until it wac
proved to be a most valuable preps ration, and we
WARRANT 1T TO CURE.
above. and also recommend it for other diseases
incident to Fowls.
We are prepared to furnish II on liberal terms To-
dealers by the gross dozen, and offer it to con,
suners, at our Store, for TwENTY- FIvE CESrs pcs
package. LlPPETT 3 AMMAN, Druggists.
BcrryVie, Va IGiy ~, 1862 II.
o. These Powders may be found for saie by The
following persons in IsfrrHon county. to- wits
a LINK Co, Dufield's Depot.
&. Z: BELIEF, Harper's Ferry.
HESRY VI. BILLIS0s. Shcpherdstown.
AIsavTTH & wAsHIEGTox. and w. s. MAsos.
at ChnTlestOwa.
July %, lS6a-n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

A German resident of New York ha
such a remarkable hard name, that he spoil
gross of steel pens indorsing signature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
NOTICE.

NUI1CE.
HAVING resumed the practice of LAND SUR
VEYlNG, ENGINEERING AND CONVEY
ANGLING, and having associated my son, J. NJ. d.
Brown, with me in the business, we offer our ser
vices to my old patrons of Jetfer Clarke, Fred.
erick, Berkeley and Loudoun. and all others. will
also teach Photography wherever class can be
formed, or to individuals, on rea sonable terms
July 30, lS69-t. JAMES NJ. BROWN.
Free Press, Shepherdstown Register, and Clarke
Courier insert times and send bill to advertiser
T AIDES CATERS AND CHILDRENS' SHOES.
IL We have just received a nice assortment of La
dies Caters and Childrens' silver tipped Morocco
Shoes, all of which warrent not to rip.
Aug. II. KEARSLEY & sHEERER.
pISCOTINE food for invaiids and infants; June
ID Burmuda, Arrow-root, Corn Starch, Gelatin,
and Flavoring Extracts.
Aug. II. Also UITH & WASHINGTON.
QOASTED Cofee-fresh-just received and for
II safe by w. ELY
T>HE 'Excelsior'' Coo Stove. for by
l. October 5. McCURDY & DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

A New York paper says of famou!
singer, She sings few airs and puts on {
great many.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

.-"Bridget, what have you done with the
cream ?Those children cannot eat skim milk
for breakfast"
"Sure marin, and it isn't myself that would
be afther given the scum to yez 1 cut that
off and gave it to the cats"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
THOROUGHBRED DURHAM STOCK.

THE subscriber offers for sale, upon his farm ad-
Il joining Charlestown
YOUNG SHORT-HORS DURHAM CATTLE,
of both OF the purest European and Kentucky
pedigree. This Stock is of choice Kentucky selec-
lion. and the Kentucky pure blood Short are
considered the finest tile in the world
The subscriber respectfully invites farmers in this
and other counties and States, to come and his
herd, the fully grown animals of which
passed in point of size aud beauty. opportu-
nifty is thus afforded to improve in high degree
the prevailing breed of cattle, which improvement
is SO much needed throughout this entire section of
country. JAS. NJ. RANSOM,
May II, lS69-6m*
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

An essay on mana woman's attemp
to marry him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

Why is Canada like courtship? Be-
cause it borders on the United States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
SASH FACTORY,

THE undersigned are now prepared to furnish
Il FRAMES, DOORS, BLINDS, SASH, FLOOR
ING, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, or any kind Of
Scroll Saving, and everything needed in the way
of woodwork about the building of Houses, at our
"BLOOMERY SASH FACTORY"
on the Shenandoah river. p miles above Keyes'
Ferry, miles below Shannondale Springs, and )
miles from Charlestown.
As thisis a home enterprise we look for the pat
ronage OF our own people, and if they do not en-
courage us It will not be account Of either
prices, quality ofwork, or spirit ofaccommodation
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS,
either Rough or Dressed, kept constantly on hand
for sale. Post Office, Charlestown, jefferson coun-
ty, WestYa. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Manager.
AprilI4 1868.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

A pair of tights-two drunkards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
TO. TRAYELLRRs.
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC R. r
It I M e TABLE.
TsAIrs Gorra wrs-

= .
rtIl
TRAIss GorKe WEST
Leave Harper's Ferry at Z 90 A NJ and Is p nfs
Leave Shenandoah at o. A N and 40 p m .
Leave keyes' Switch at II A NJ and 4TP-M.
Leave Halltovn at 20 Mand 1 50 p NJ
Leave Charlestown at ~ A, NJ and ? OlP M
Leave Cameron's at s OF NJ and Tsp M
Leave Summit Point at 20 A NJ and &c NJ
Leave Wadesyille at - A Mand 40P N. 81
Leave oPeqrOn Bridge al 46 A NJ and - 81.
Leave Stephensonss az o. A NJ and 50 p M
Arrive at Winchester at IS A NJ and 05 NJ.
TEAMS GoIse East. 80 2
Leave Winchester at 10 10 A NJ aud IS NJ
Leave Stephenson s at 10 20 A NJ and 81 PM.
Leave opequon Bridge at 10 81 A N and 70 p 81
Leave Wadesvilie at 10 40 A n and Z II p Nj.
Leave Summit Point 10 81 A NJ and - PM
Leave Cameron at IL O5 NJ and SO NJ.
Leave Charlestown at II is A NJ and IL p. NJ
Leave Halltow n NJ IL % A NJ and 5 - p III.
Leave Keyes' Switch at IL IS A NJ and 4iPM
Arrive at HarPer's Ferry II Is A NJ and 90 p n.
WINCHESTER ACCOMMODATIONS
COMMENCING MAY 18TH, 1865.
Leaves Winchester s A. NJ.
80 SsephensOn's ~ sll
summit Summit Point s sss
Cameron's --5sO
Halliown -a-;6is -.a
Harper's Ferry 6So
Arriving in Baltimore at 10 81 A.
Leave Camden Station ut 4 IoP m
Arrive Harper's Ferry sir
CharIestown sss
Summit Point QOS
Supplements 93s
'' Winchester qIS
Stopping at intermediate stations on Main S,e,,5
A b. WOOD. Agent, Harper.s Ferry.
JOHN L. WILSON,
aaNa 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19
HARNESS, SADDLES AND BRIDES

@ TO ID -.
PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER.
WE have the most extensive and complsts
w sOrtment of STOVES ever in this market, to
which We call the attention Of the public. Our
stock embraces:
Erte"sion- Top Cooking !SOse-aeiM Cast
Iron Boiler and TIN Heater ardcher
hmProUed Egg ISore-O pe" or Air. II, 1t;
Gas Burner Stores-for HeasiaS one o,
teo Roonas;
Oriental IStoge-aH sizes;
Morning Glory all sizes;
And great variety Of other Stoves for Wood OF
Coal Those desiring Stove. viii please leave or
ders carly. MILLER SMITH.
CharIestown. September 9. 1868
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-10-19

DowAN's INFALLIBLE CEMENT, prepared
II only by " s. Mason, Drug gist Ckarlestown.
Va Ne plus ultra II il of the best articles ever
offered in this community for mending China,
Glass. Marble, Pore eIain Bone Ivory, Wood Nicer
schaum, Leather, or anything that Is broken Fire
and water proof. child I'VE years old can use it,
Never known to fail 1t requires string to hold
the parts together. Every bottle warranted. Call
and examine, at W. s.. MASONtS
September I, 1869. Drug Store,
(IARBoLIC ACID for disinfecting purposes,-
" This preparation ia invaluable at this season of
the year for the sick room, and purifying and re-
moving stenchcs from premises.
AISoCITH WASHINGTON.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

come out of vast scene of desolat;on
caused by the curse of slavery and the
ravages of war, in few short years, is q
grand result which could have sprung but
from the great source of prosperity among
any pcople-the irresistible power of
free ideas and free institutions. The
South is prosperous because it is Republi-
can and free. That it is not wholly prosper
Gus that scenes of terror and outrage oc-
cur which demand the most yigilant care
to prevent becoming more frequent, and
the most infiexible determination to
punish, we may readily admit. But these
things are due to the fact that Republican
ism has not fully triumphed: that the old
crime and barbarism have not been all
swept away. The politicians of the South
lack the capacityof party organization and
party management. They have in Vir-
ginia and Tennessee utterly and disgrace
fully failed in these respects. But this is a
mere temporary evil, which will in due
time cure itself The great fact remains
that in four years the South has
done moreto place itself on firm basis of
prosperity and national wealth, being
thereto inspired by Republican ideas, than
it ever accomplished in fifty years, under
the inspiration, if there ever was inspira-
ton from such source, of bogus Demo
cratic IDEAS And this is fact which all
the abuse of the Republicans personally,
which all the satanic sheets in the country
can manufacture, will be utterly unable to
answer; as it is also reason for the bet
ter organization and management of the
party at the South, and the vigilant watch
ing of those who would divide it on
trifling occasion at the .North.-Chscags
Past
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
Washing Wool in Germany.


THE process Of washing is done under
the roof, and, accordingly, no sudden
showers, or rainy weather, can interfere
with it,, Before the shower bath is adj
ministered to the sheep, their dirt and pitch
has to|be dissolved Or loesened.sdFor this
purpose.a soaking vat is put up, winch IS
covered and tightly put together of strong
planks or boards 1t is filled with hot
water, equal to eighty-four degrees Fab
renheit; the sheep are then placed in two
lines and constantly handled until the
yolk and dirt are dissolved (which ordina-
rily takes from fifteen to twenty minutes.
Thejsolyent effect of the hot, water is in
creased by adding few pounds of potash,
and also by the I've arising from the natu-
raj oily matter of the wool. a1a gav sfdy .
20 The sheep, after. being well soaked, are
placed under shelter, where they have to
wait their turn of the shower bath, in or
dersthat the animal, now too much heated,
may not pass Immediately from the hot
soaking, vat into the shower bath, this be-
ing from sixty-oneto sixty-three degrees
Fahrenhelt.9rThe water is let upon the
sheep through a hose, with strainer upon
the end. 1t falls with considerable veloci-
ty, and is brought to bear upon all parts
of the sheep until the wool is of a snowy
wbiteness.r The sheep are then driven to
a warm, dry shelter, and shorn as soon as
the wool is dry, generally about the sixth
day, On an average, forty sheep are thus
washed In an hour. .t3a2tt "a ~ 81
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
An Ideal Democracy.

-
GEN. RosECRANs, like many other pa
triotic meny bears SORT of attachment to
the so-cahed Democratic Organization, not
for its own sake, but because of certain
sort or possibility of excellence which that
party might, could, would, or should have
attained. The letter of General Rose.
Grams, SO far as it utters any positive con-
victions, advocates doctrines and measures
spread out clearly in every Republican
platform now before the people. The
party which Gen. Rosecrans defines has
no tangible concrete existence it is pure
ly mythical. 1t is golden vision of his
own Imagination, which has no founda-
: ton in reality. Hell, is not more unlike
heaven than is the Democratic party of
the past eight years unlike the imaginary
picture of Democracy given in his letter
to. the Committee of the late%Ohioa Con-
yention. . ~ So - 49,
The Democratic party of to-day is thor
oughly apostate from every principle
which the word Democratic would indi-
cate. Instead of being a party of the
people and for the people, it has become
the organ and instrument of selfish and
Intolerant oligarchy. Instead of being an
advocate of liberal suffrage and more
complete recognition of the rights of the
masses, it has become the mere toots of
selfish denlagegues. Gen. Rosecrans is
mistaken if he supposes the organization,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
.G3HO Republieanism in the South.

''337is IT is not only IN Chicago and other
lSa cities under Republican administration
-irf that the superiority of Republican over
20 a. Democratic rule is shown by contrasting
.e'. it with the rule of cities under Democratic
administrations not only in the Northern
. States, where Republicans have held the
''reins of power, that the same fact is de-
xr7q monstrated; but the present. prosperous
10 condition of the South shows the same
- L truth, and considering all the circumstan-
=, ces, in manner in the highest degree re-
markable GgT<f..t4gg
Upon the whole, the South was never
more prosperous than it is now. If it be
y, true that tits under the control of carpet
q fbaggers and scalawags," then the South is
under a lasting debt of gratitude to CARPET
,ri baggers and scalawags Railways have
go OF been built repaired, and improved towns
and cities have been regenerated with a
new life agriculture has been fairly revo-
lutionized by the spirit of progress, so that
the crops are superior to any of previous
sas3years; manufactures have been started
commerce has been placed upon the foot
ing of active operations; systems of pop
ular education have been tablished
schools and colleges of higher order
disea have become successful; where were for
e" merly misery, degradation and unthrift,
now viii be found happiness intelligence
ana prosperity. All this and more to
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
/. Grooming Horses.

= THoUeH suitable and properly prepared
food is the prime requisite for the horse,
regular grooming hol is the second place
in the management of him. A man who
omits the customary additions at stated
times-who goes for days or weeks with
uncombed hair, may exist 7but does not
live in the;proper sense of the word So
of the horse. Grooming is alike essential
to looks, health, and elasticity OF. action.
The curry comb and card should be
brought into daily requisition, nor should
the clipping shears be omitted. Fetlocks
bedraggled with mud, unkempt and
tangled name, detract much from the APP
.pearance of the animal, repress his ambi-
ition, and hence diminish his usefulness.
"A man who neglects the regular grooming
of his horses is an enemy both to the
beasts and himself; to them because he
withholds labor which is their due, and to
himself because he depreciates the value
OF his own preperty.-.Stock Journal. ~
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
How to Keep Rats from Destroying
Harness. q


IL ALMOST every, person who uses har-
ness has been more or less annoyed by
having them injured by rats. Veg a
few hints as to how this may be avoided,
though Everybody knows, or affects to
know, what is best. The receipts here
given are collected from different sources.
10 Take about al teaspoonful of Cayenne
pepper, mix it thoroughly. with quart OF
oil, and rub the harness with the mixture.
This, it is claimed, will not only keep rats
and mice from gnawing the harness, but
it will also prevent horses and colts from
chewing the lines or halters. rAgl9 "a
Take two. quarts of green leeks, pour
over them one gallon of oil, and let it
stand a few days before using the longer
it stands the better.g si39'1 3ds .49go IN
A little. benzine rubbed over the harness
after it has been oiled is said to be sure
preventive, but is not recommended by
many, on account of the idea that it in
jures the leather.
One ounce Of galoes' to one gallon of oil
wiHpreYent rats from destroying the har-
ness. -s "a.
It is also claimed by mixing small
quantity, saya tablespoonful, of pine tar
to. one quart of oil, harness will be most
.efectually protected from any injury; but
if too much is put on the leather will not
absorb it. lit will collect dirt, besides
making the harness unpleasant to, handle
--HdrHess DE- CGTriCtge Journal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17

az such, can ever be reclaimed or re-
formed Apostate individuals sometimes
repent and REFORM but apostate parties,
never. This is the lesson of history.
The Republican party advocates the true
Democracy. We have sustained the Union
fought it's battles and vanquished its foes.
We oppose all class legislation. We be-
lieve in paying the debts of the nation,
and keeping its honor untarnished. We
believe in paper currency, of equal value
in every part of our country, sustained
by the credit of the nation we believe in
coming to specie payments at the earliest
possible day. These are the doctrines
taught by the Democracy OF other days.
All the good of the ancient Democracy the
Republican party retains and the party OF
Pendleton rejects.
The only party which Democrats who
sympathize with Gen. Rosecrans and his
views, can consistently act with, is the
Republican party. To act with the party
represented by 'Pendleton, will be self
qualification on their part. The Republi-
can party is in good part made up of the
staunchest Democrats, who were taught
in the school of Jackson, Silas Wright and
Stephen A. Douglas; men who were con-
sidered It's chief expounders in its purest
days, while the Democracy is composed of
dregs of the Federal party and of the sec
tional Know Nothing organization. Geo.
Fl. Pendleton is himself of Federal ante
cedents and education, and his political
creed to-day is more like that of the Hart
ford Convention than Of the Democracy
of the olden time. ~ =.
We appeal, therefore, to all patriotic,
Union-loving Democrats to stand by their
principles and thus rebuke the organiza-
ton SO basely apostate that patriot like
Rosecrans cannot accept a nomination on
a platform of their framing. When good
men fear the odium of reputation so that
they dare not accept office at its hands, it
is time good men forsook it for party of
better principles.-Ioledo Blade a1a !.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
A Very Short Epistle from Mr.. Nasty
From the Toledo Blade.1
PEPPERS TAVERN.

HOLMES Co., Ohio, Sept. 1, 1869.
II HE'D ,parshelly prepared an appeal to
the Democracy Nv Maine, Ohio and Penn
sylyany, but jest ez 1 wuz finishin NV it
up,thatsinfamous wretch, Pepperl came
in with his bill for board can't liouidate
it, and L am preparin to be elected from
the premises Ez | know from experience
what method will be adopted to remove
me from the house, hcv stuffed the sheets
from my bed in the seatuv my pantaloons.
Thus genius mitigates evils WITCH it cannot
altogether avoid. The sheets will ease the
kick, and kin be sold for enuff to paw rale-
rode fare. Let Pepper come 1 am pre-
pared
l shell go to Mock Chunk, Pennsylvanv.
Asa Rascker, ourfglorious standard. bearer,
: hez twelve millions NV dollars, and want
to get in afore it is all gone. Ez the leaders
Nv the Philadelphia Democracy hev he'd
full swing at him for over a month, I must
make haste. In the general bleedin the
old man hez subjected hisself to, it would
81 be anlinfamous shame if didn't cit q few
drops. . that Pendleton was old, and rich,
and anxious to be Governor o how
envy them Pennsylvany Democrats who
nave Packer in hand It's better for EN-
I. sthafh gold mine. But g 8l III
hear Peppers steps on the stairs. Adoo
PETROLEUM V. Massey,
o rlisgSigEg cWichwuz Postmaster.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
Prussing's Vinegar.

As the picking season is now at hand,
and many .housekeepers are concerned
about getting Vinegar that will keep their
pickles, we deem it our duty to inform our
readers that Prusssing's Vinegar is adj
mitted by all who have tried it to have no
superior in the market for this purpose.
Mr.. Prussing warrants his Vinegar to be
free from all poisonous acids, and to pre-
serve pickles. His works are the largest
of the kind in the United States, and
owing to the extra quality of his Vinegar,
tits rapidly superseding all others with
the city and country trade. Dealers and
consumers should not fail to ask for it
when replenishing their stock.-Sp7Sng-
field (IN.) Journal. ,'i fH9s Il i5J
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-17
What is Democracy?
81 FRolI anate number of the Mobile, Ala !,

e FRo9fiag late Number of the Mobile, Ala,
Tribune, we clip the subjoned extract,
which gives the truthful view of Demo
cratic intentions, without Discrimination or
concealment. The Tribune says:
Ii true Southern man has any political
status in national sense, he is Demo
.crat. The only men at the North with
whose views he honestly comedies are
those who during the war were called
"Copperheads," and who since the con
clusioH of the war have protested and
voted against all the enactments ola cor
uptlCongress. The true Democrat believes
fltat Tie reconstruction ldecs ought to5e ooer-
Mr0son at tie point Of tile FstlelM 6ago,aet If
= necessary, and thai. the negro Should g5e de-
lg'fioedof the righeof suffrage Illegally con-
ferred upon. him. ~.
When zoe abandon those principles zee
db1ndo79 the DsnaocfatSc party and with it
the forlorn hope of restoring the govern
- lnent as it was. alJ.ai 3tIl5ss,,- alG0ry