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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

MARKED CHANGES At NIAGARA FALLS
The Utica Observer, says:
Various accounts agree that there has been
marked change in the appearance of the
falls since last year. The theory in regard to
the cavlng IN or wearing away of Niagara has
never had stronger confirmation before. The
Horse Shoe has evidently given way some
thirty feet in chat part Of the cone where the
green water is seen. so that the horse shoe
appearance is uetamorphosed to that of
triangular shape 1t is thought that about
one hundred tons of rock must have fallen in
on the Horse Shoe alone. and old habtues
are taking land marks, to notice the recession
that may take place before another year.
The American fall has evidently given way
mt points to IL considerable extent. There is
no doubt but that Niagara is always crumbling
away and falling back. but the present re-
ccsslon is probably the greatest ever witnessed
hI a:y one generation. The heavy ice fields
winch pass over in the spring. the strong
currents and censeess wear and tear of them,
and the mighty. laundering cataract. must
inevitably tell heavily upon the rocky crest of
the grand old shrine hut of course its falling
away must be so slow as not to be observable
to the eve except when. from time to time,
some Of the immense bouIders arc torn from
their place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
BY WILLIE =. HIGGINS.

I'm thinking, Lulie, of the far off past.
Or the time first started to climb life's bill,
When you to a creature divine,
And my heart bowed in hOms &c before your shrine
In the cottage close by the rill.
Twas a pleasant dream in those early days,
dream of joyjust tinged with pain;
Ali you were dainty lady then.
And Nv ell was like other men,
And ofyOW beauty somewhat vain.
But who at such time could be ought else,
II he loved | then loved you;
Fur your eyes were as bright as cloud!eEs sky,
Your cheek had the true cRrnation dye,
And your lips were like rOsebuds enaTeled With
dew.
loved you-uot alone for your beautiful face,
Though that might have won nv heart;
But the face of the soul should be beautiful too,
The heart OF a maiden be noble and true,
Be free from dssemrIing and art.
s'Tis long since met, now far apart!
Will we ever meet more this spherea
We both deceived in our springtIme OF love;
! be lieved you pure as the angels above;
You were little more earthly fear.
We parted Ah! well remember the time,
Though feel not twinge of the pain.
We may meet in a better aud happier life,
In holierc land, wher no sorrow nor strife,
Nor discord may grieve us again.
Char,estown, Va, August lst, 1867.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

informed her of what the young gents had
said to he7. She vowed she would let them
know pretty quickly who it was they insulted
But Florence said she had better idea
than that and it was to appear at party they
were going to the next evening in her real
character.
The following evening Mr. Barclay felt
glow of pride as he entered Mrs. Armatases's
we'll filed drawing room with his daughter
and ueice. Both were so beautiful vet so ua~
like, and dozens passed towards the hostess 20
inquire who the beautiful stranger was; For
Florence Leslie presented. quite different
aspect dressed in the height of fashion, and she
was suddenly transformed from the plainest
dressed young lady to the most elegantly
attired one there.
Foremost among the group for an iutroduc-
tion were our former acquaiutances, Mr. Bill.
lings and his friend Hartley.
With a most polite bow and gracious smile,
she recognized her introduction to Billings
who Immediately asked If she would do aim
the honor of dancing the next set with him.
There was naughty look about her bonuti.
full lips for moment, aud thGn in silvery
accents and With peculiar emphasis she re-
turned; "How much would you give to know!"
Mr.. Billings gave Florence one look ana he
knew all. Without one word the poor fellow
shruuk out of sight.
Not many minutes had elapsed ere Florence
found herself chatting gaIy with Mr. Hartley
Have you been in the city very long ?"
he inquired.
Not very"
"How far from here to your home, Miss
Leslie p
"Just as far again as half Mr.. HartleT."
Iu another moment Florence stood alone,
| while her companion took one of the back
streets towards his boarding house
Mr.. Raymond had recognized Florence the
moment she entered. but now stood aloof from
the reignin2 bell. As soon as she got the
I opportunity she went towards him with the
question: Have you forgotten NE this eve
ming! 7"
NO" was the reply, "but tonight you
we're surrounded by such brilliant crowd
that l thought you would forget me-
mo, indeed, - was the warm reioiuder-
81 Eever forget my friends"
Florence returned to her own beautiful
| home, and as she sat one morning in her draw
ing-room Mr.. Raymond was announced. The
hours few swiftly by. and when he rose to 20.
there was happy smile on Florence's face.
and as she extended both her hands to him at
parting. there flashed on one of her tnpering
fingers, her engagement ring and as Clarence
bent over and whispered some questions in
her ear, she aughingly answered Yes, Clnr
euce, yes, the heiress loves you just as we'll
and better than the young lady in drab did"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

- The japanese have pretty fable res
pecting the Night Moth, very beautiful in
sect. so beautiful say they that all other night
flies fall in love with it; and to get rid Of
their opportunities, it maliciously bids them
as a trial of their devotion and constancy, 10
90 and fetch it fire. The lovers. obedient to
command. fy to the nearest lamp or candle,
and never fail to get burnt to death.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

An old lady on steamboat observed
two men pumping mp water to wash the deck,
and the captain being near, she accos;ed him
as follows: well captain. got well aboard,
eh z" Yes, na'am, always carry one" said
the polite captain. We'll, that's clever, l
always dislike this nasty river water, esPeci-
auy in dog dayg"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

To keep clear of bed bugs, take the
whites of four eggs and ten cents worth of
quicksilver; pu. them into bowl and beat
10 perfect froih. Take feather and dip
into the preparation. and apply to every part
Of your bedstesd where bugs conceal them
selves; do this once year. and you will never
see bed bug IN your kouse.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

A suspicious looking black mark was
discovered on young lady's lip few eve
nings since The sequel proved that her
Young man had coIored his mOustache with a
cheap pUmatum.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

REMEDY FOB RHEUMATIsM.-The follow
ing is recommended as a valuable remedy for
rheumatism Boil small pot full of pota-
toes. and bath the part affected with the water
in which the potatoes were boiled, as hot as
can be applied, Immediately before going to
bed Il is said TO be good remedy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

A physician once defended himself from
raillery By saying, Il defy any person whom
I ever attended to accuse me of ignorance or
neglect?" That you may do safely" replied
an auditor, "for you know, doctor, dead men
tell no tales"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

-"How late is it, Ton ?'' "Look at boss
and see if he's drunk if he amt, it can't be
mnch after eleven" docs he keep good
time ?" "Oh, splendid; they regulate the
town clock by his nose"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

- Three bachelors in an Iowa town played
a novel game of cards the other evening. The
loser was TO marry during the year or support
the other two bachelors the following year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

a young gentleman accusing lady of
his acquaintance with having broken his peace
of mind, she.in return gave him piece Of
her mind but he did not consider the dora-
ion as . substitute.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

A bricklayer who had fnllen into tub
Of mortar. and was asked if he was hurt much.
replied, No, bu' he had suffered mortardom .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
COMMISSION BUSINESS.

BALTIMORE. June Is, 1860.
TOHN G. R1DENOUR has this day withdrawn
y from the firm of Hough Ridcnuur & LanTd"n.
The business will hereafter be conducted under
the name OF HOUGH x LANGbON.
BERNARD HOUGH.
JOHN G. RInENOUR,
Mr.. LANG DON.
We. tho undersigned. would return our thanks to
our old friends for tie very liberal patronage e&-
tended in the past, and would assure them
that in the future. every effort that fidelity and
prnmptncss dictate. shall be made to promote
the interest OF all who may cOnsign to us.
Our Mr.. Ian "dun's long xperlencc as practlcal
Miller. gives superior advantages in the sale OF
FLOUR and GRAIN.
Bernard Uougn, } HOUGH LANGDDN.
NnthIR LauGdon. s l24 South kutaw Street.
lime %. 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
A SINGULAR DEATH IN TExAs.-A fe

A SINGULAR DEATH IN TExAs.-A few
weeks ago couple Of BRENNAN negroes
named Sam Bassett and Wyatt Buster, had
a rough and tumble fight. Sam brought his
teeth into action, and gave Wyatt a nip on
one of his thumbs. The wound was at first
thought to be of little consequence, but it
soon began to swell and tester. Modification
set in, and thought the best medscal aid was
procured, was unavailing. The work of NOR
tiicatio made pd progress, reaching up the
arm and extending itself to the vital part of
the body. until on Monday last Wyatt gave
up the ghost He died of wound on the
thumb inflicted by the tooth of another negro.
Brenhdn, BdnRcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10
BALTIMORE CARDS.
COED MEDAL FOR 1867
Has just been awarded to

For the Best Pianos now made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFrcE AND WARERooM No. NuRrH LIBERTY
Sr near Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
CtTIEFE"S PIANOS have all the latest improve
= ments, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
Ivory Fronts. and the Improved French Action
fully warranted for Fire Years, with the privilege
of exchange within u months il not entirely satis
factory to purchaser.
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 to $2O0.
EcferseS who hRvcour Pianos in use:-
Gen. Il. f, Lee, Lexington, Virginia Gen.
Rott Ransom, Wilmington, n. C. John Burns,
DR.. L. C. Cordel. Warren Eby. John b. Packet,
Cha rIestnwu, ThOs NJ Isbell of Jefferson county,
l.. B. Rurus of Clat Ike county. Mrs. SchwartswGl-
der, Mozart Musical Association of Winchester.
TERMS LIBERAL. A call ia solicited.
APRIL IL. 1850. d. Oct. 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

A COOP W1FE.-Tn the eighty fourth year
of his age. DR.. Calvin Chapin wrote of his
wife as follows:
My domestic enjoyments have been, per-
haps, as near perfection as the human condi-
ton permits. She made my home the pleas
ATTEST spot to me on earth. And now that
she is gone, my worldly loss is perfect"
How many poor fellows would be saved
from suicide, from the penitentiary and the
gallows, every year, had they been blessed
with such a wife. "She made my home the
pleasantest spot to me on earth" What
grand tribute to that woman's love, and piety
and common sense Rather different was the
testimony of an old man few years ago, just
before he was hung in the Tombs yard in
New York:
81 did not intend to kill my wife, but she
was very aggravating woman"
Let each wife inquire, (Which am 1 ?"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

RESPECT THE BoDY.-A writer in the
HearA and Home says:
Respect the body. Give it what it re-
quires, and no more. Don't pierce its ears,
strain its eyes, or pinch its feet; don't roast
it by hot fire all day, and smother it under
heavy bed-coverings all night don't put it
in cold drift on slight occasions, and don t
nurse or pet it to death don't dose it with
doctors s;uaS, and above all don't turn it into
a wine cask or chimney. Let it he war
runted not to smoke" from the time your man,
hood takes possession. Respect the body ;
don't over work, over rest or over love it, and
never debase it, but be able to lay it down
when you are done with it, well worn but
not mSused thing. Meantime, treat it as
well as you would your pet horse or hound,
and, my word for it, though it will not jump
to China at bound, you'll find it a good
thing to have-especally in the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-08-10

PREPARING of all kinds pertaining to my line,
and great many things not in my line. done
- L pISELE'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13
ITALIAN BRIGANDAGE IN TENNESSEE.

The Nashville Banner has the following:
Our readers are doubtless Of the exploits oI tue
notorious desperate named Budd Carter. Budd was
captured and confined in ia In Northern Alabama on
the charge OF horse stealing having fed from Ienhessee
on account of his many outrages against law ana ORDER
IN seems that he was last engaged IN an Illicit ostley
scheme I'm Cumberland County, whence he was run out
by the officers OF the Revenue Department. and then,
after pundering about in his travels south, nnaly
brought up i'm Northern Alabama, where he stole morse
followed and captured As as the United states
authorities Of Cumberland County became aware OF inc
met that Carter was durance they procured reqQs
ton from Gov Seuer took Budd from jail aud DroaSht
was called up before Judge Tugg and the trial on the
charge OF Illicit disting commenced As soon, however,
"a the civil authorities OF Cumberland County hearu
that Carter was I'm the hands OF the United states
oficers they sent down and had MN taken
On an old indictment for murder there. lie
Iodged p ial for a future hearing. This was about
moth ago and Budd has lain I'm durance ever Since IN
ast uessay night he broke jail and escaped ln
medately collecting gang OF his friends, the oesperauo
cnt over into White County, and Wednesday the VII
lain up the house or MT mllsn h. PiT III,
prisoner, hurried away toward the mountains word
was sent back By them to the 1rlebus Oh nun aI
II they did not make up - 600 at once as ransoh nm
would be hung or shot The money was 10 be eit AZ te
houso OF Budds mother Hill, himself sent word 70 nave
his friends nccede 10 the demand as he feared Tor ms
life and Thought that II the ransom money were
psIa he might be fouy dealt with Those interested
he welfare of Mr. Hill eIerted themselves ana INC
money was raised and cent 10 the point designated ~
news has vet arrived IS 70 the sIety OF tn asoner
This Is certainly one Of the most hgn.handed 0ut[ages
ever rerpetrated in this any other state Inc state
authorities should at offer rewards tor the Hppre-
hcnsiOn OF these desperadoes'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13
A MIDNIGHT MYSTERY IN BOSTON.

Persons in the vicinity of Charlestown Bridge
at i2I or o'clock yesterday mOrnlnG-Sunday, AGg
6ea,a the stsry.Inx cries Of Murder! Help MURDER
Watcbi foo1re edletely by heavy splash OF inc
water as though some bcEy poay nId peeb hard 1be
into IT, few moments afterW..N 20 "a thew reached
sound Of hurryn feet, and the paus, -~sntlv came
the spot from which the sounds apph. aries.
Among the first TO respond 10 the call was the
town officers duty in the square arriving at the
spot the of indescrlbabe confusion the
officers, fearing free fight something worse at first
drew their revOvers and threatened 10 shoot any one
who approached them, but after listening TO the differ
Ties aud arrest theu which they accordingly did, and
conveyed them TO the City MarshaPs ONCE Iho situa
ton OF affairs the bridge at the otcers arrival was
as follows party OF men who lAbCr AT tue g4s-house
standing Ga the bridge and peerlng anXlously into
tho water below. Struggling IN the water are TWO
fellows who With difficulty are rescued and make
part of tho plIy conveyed To the statOnOnse But IN
tle mean where h the assaulted mani where is the
one who d. g'1d murder and cried for helps Nowhere
10 Inc seo 1r tar has any been yet heard Of The
G declare that they heard the cries and ran
10 the sistauce and then these arrested parties were
fouud standing on the bridge from (which two OF them
had leaned The officers heard both the cries ana tho
sonnd Of persons running The arrested men claimed
ihat thew were assaulted and beaten and jumped over
board TO save their hyes yet they show no signs Of
bruises The case certainly IA mysterious one that
parties should he assaulted, cry murder and Immediately
aerward lump overheard without waiting for the aSsis
approaching In the distance, IS hardly TO be believed;
and that a party who had been assaulted and who es-
caned would now DO liable to lay complaint Is also
doubtful some believe "a murder has been committed,
but the affair remains wrapped In mystery and the par
lies arrested have been discharged Boston Post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13
THE PORT JERVIs MURDER-sTATEMENTo OF THE
MURDERER.


Warren Fellows the murderer Of Alexander
svi,r4on at Port Jervs recovering rapidly from the
wounds received from youDg swlnon, son OF the mnr'
dered man. and there il nov doubt OF his recovery
He is still at the Fowler House. bun WILL probably DO re-
moved to the County JAIL Goshen IN few days Yes
terday number OF gentlemen had an interview with
Fellows, who made the following statement 10 them "
reference TO tho affair:
on the day previous 10 the occurrence went 10 Leba
non Pond, fishing, In company with T. Mulock. A. T..
Browp and l.. L. Adams. For three mOaths previous
lager beer excepted We stayed at Lebanon Pond all
night and the next day until after dinner, when we
turned home. stopping at HARDWOOD, Oakland, and
Cuddebackville where drank Bourbon whisky and GIN
the Post ONCE In this village and OF arriving at the
Fowler House stables; but do recOllect anything
from that until found myself lying on mattress
at the Fowler House next morning with my head cut
and do not know why should have done So as
had the least difficulty with him any Of his family
The reports published In the papers In regard 10 my
being engaged in barroOm braws, etc. are entirely
untrue, and the statement that my relations with my
wife have not been OF n pleasant nature owing TO
my "malciOus and unbearable disposition" Is
also false This portion OF FellOwss state
nent Is cOrrObOTated by his brOthernlaw, Mr. Simeon
d. Beane, who present at the Interview. worth
only about $1,000, and $4,000 reported the
papers the statement In regard my entering church
and assaUltng the minister s likewise untrue In many
respects. had difficulty IN meeting IN n school
house in Wynoque, N j. but did not nrst assault the
minister Fellows admitted that he sang and prayed In
Samuel s. swtzer crossed the and took him by the
collar. A scufiie ensned, and although he Fellows)
struck the minister he did not hit him. He was ar
rested and fined ~ costs and sent to jail for 80 days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13

Detroit City, Michigan, holds a Napoleon
centenary festival next Sunday, 18th August Some OF
the old Waterloo Guard will be present Five or six are
all that are expected.
Asphalt, according to a communication read
before the Society Of civil Engineers In Paris is valu
able preserYaVe against fire. This conclusion was do
rived from the facts observed Ave confagra
tons OF the stables Of the Paris Omnibus Company ~
observed that while the flooring and pAnks OF the
upper stories completely destroyed the names had
always spared certain lofts the boards or which had oeen
coated with asphae TO preserve the forage from DecOm
ing impaired by the from the compost In the stables
below. The asphate. laid for thickness OF about
fourhths OF ncb bad each occasion been reached
by the re had only hqueed for certain thickness
and aid arriving all that had TO be done 20 restore
to its former hard state was to cover IL with WAFER
The HOng-KOng Press protests against the
transportation to California Of Chinese women for he
purposes of prostitution and thus describes the manner
10 which they arc Kidnapped These luckess girls are
entced away from country by the wes OF Wretched
hays, who contriye to smugge them on The IaNorlte
plan appears be TO get them away from the temples
to which, for the most part they go protected only by
one OF the in the house TO which they belong
This individual is brbed aud the heartless capture ef
feced Arrived in Hong Kong, the unlucky girls dis
cover after n short tme how they have been entrapped
but they have not any idea how 10 free themselves 80
far "a 1t known IL appears that the emgrsnts on DoaIo
the Pacific steamers always say that they leave o ther
own free will But it Is evident. beyond DOUBT that IN
MANY Instances this is not the Gaze"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13
THE soRosIs-IDA LEWIS.

A special meeting of this Society was held
yesterday to about the presentation OF tes
monial 10 Ida Lewis, the modern Grace Darling" OF
Rhode Island The compliment consists Of gold pin Of
the form and inscription used by members, only larger
and having, in addition to tho word "soross," the
legend, "To Ida Lewis. the Heroine" committee Of
five were named 10 make the presentation. After adj
miring the splendor Of the pin and the nice
lunch served up by Delmonco, the members began
10 talk OF the forthcoming new movements
in which the Association propose take part The main
topic appeared TO be WOman's Parliament, with view
70 the extension OF suffrage 70 women Inc
was however Informal serving only for the statement
az the ideas OF one member and have no especial
weight with the actual society," OF whom great huDer
OF prominent members are out OF town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-13
PERSONAL.


The late Isaac Toueey left $4,000 to Trinity
College Hartford
Madame Parepa Rosa is now in town, getting
ready for her opera season.
Secretary Fish left, yesterday morning, for
Lis home, at GarusOn's Landing.
John Ruskin, the art critic, has been elected
60 the slade Art Professionally Of oxford University
jeff. Davis is now travelling in Scotland with
DR. Charles Maekay Nevertheless, his health is said TO
be much Improved.
Mrs. Mary S. Manning has been appointed
by the selectmen of Pittsheld Mass, as Town Liquor
Agent, at a salary oft17S per year.
Gen. Sherman, Secretary Robson, and Vice
Admiral Porter arrived Fortress Monroe yesterday in
tho United States steamer Tanapoosa.
The Hon. A. o. Allen of Boston, who sud
denly went insane during the cable celebration at Dux'
bury died on Saturday In the Mclean Asylum at somer-
vile.
Major Haggerty has been carrying on the
duties Of the Glasgow Consulate ad interim for the last
three weeks 1t Is supposed that he win return I'M
Enediately to Eew-YOrk.
The Pope manifests great grief at his brothers
death and the day after he received the news per
formed the devotion Of ascending the Holy Stairs
his knees for the benefit Of the soul Of the deceased
Col. Fitzpatrick killed his wife the other day
IN SOUTH Carolina and attended her funeral two days
sfterwsrd. real gentleman never forgets his good
breeding even under the most trying circumstances.
Max Maretzek's brick yard on Staten Island is
reAQz Jus for relics Of the opera slsu is said " be