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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-07-15

Crumbs. Tho firemen we're called out late
Tuesday night, but there was no FIRE. ~e4
1he City Treasury. yesterday, was enriched
to the amount Of ss5 by the fines imposed by
the Mayor.
The new benches on the Battery are made or
unseasoned yellow pine. consequently persons
who have sat upon them remained longer than
they intended, and besides the loss OF time.
ruined their clothing.
1t would be q great accommodation to the
ladies IL the Street Railway Com psny would
place platform from the Battery terminus TO
the sidewalk.
Alderman +. J. Mackev denies the truth OF
the reports In yesterdays Courier, that Benz
1amin Bells, one OF the sureties on Sheriff
Mackey's bond, and John @. Fremont, another
surety. has threatened TO withdraw.
W. r. Mitchell, the Clerk OF Council elect.
has not before this taken posse ssion Of hin
office. becau 70. as he says, the present ipcuu,-
bent has not been ready to turn over the books
and papers, and will en- upon the discharge
OF his duties ct ~ o'clock to-day.
It appears that we were In error in, statins
yesterday that .all the Aldermen, save SnaIl
and McK,nlay, co.ored wore at the Jenks' en-
tertainment on Monday evening, as wee have
since learned that two others, Geddings and
Potter. were not there. ,,s4 s44s 4.9..
Fsrdinand Oarri. q native Of Columbis, has
created quite furore among the music-lovlng
oiuSens OF washington by his perfor mances ON
tna violin. On Friday night last he visited the
"nite Horse. and entertained President Grant
anu la"iiy with several choice selections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Beautiful Legend,

The Countess ida, daughter of the Palatinc
Godfrey, gave her hand to Count Eberstein,
who died a year after their marriage. Nu>
merous rivals then disputed the hand of the
young widow. who Joined to the happiest OF
natures the brilliant advantages of wealth and
station. From the number of her most illus
trous suitors, IDA chose the brother of the
Duke of Bavaria. 1t was proud alliance
but not happy one. After passing the best
of her life in the bitterest domestic trials, the
Countess IDA became widow for the second
and last time. as the idea of another marriage,
was extremely repugnant to her mind. Already
bowed by the weight Of age, the Countess
thought only Of another and happier world;
devoted wholly 'td' the practice of sincere de-
votion she was ouly anxious, to secure the
repose of her soul and gain eternal happiness
hereafter. To attain this object the noble
lady conceived the idea Of enjoying part of
her wealth in founding monastery. Asshe
hesitated where to build it she resolved to
leave the decision to the will Of Heaven. and,
the means she adopted to learn the Divine
pleasure. An ass was loaded with large
sack filled with pieces of gold, to the amount
which she intended to devote to this pious
purpose. '.The convent shall be erected on
the spot where the gold first touches the
ground. whether the ass lies down, or gets rid
of his burden by throwing it off" Such was
the order given by the Countess Uda; and
Immediately the ass, gaily caparisoned, was
sent on its mission, followed by chaplain
and two grooms, who watched its movements.
On leaving the castle it struck across the val
ley. and in two hours arrived at Schoolberg
There, being thirsty. it struck the ground
with it's foot and spring of water gushing
forth the ass drank and went onward. Having
reached the summit of the mountain, the
animal seemed to think it bad carried its load
far enough, and by dint of kicking and Plpng-
ing, it broke the cords by which it was attach
ed. and the sack, thus violently thrown off
rolled from the top of the mountain into the
valley where it burst. A little chapel orna-
mented with a commemorative inscription, was
erected on the spot where the spring had
gushed forth and monastery was built at
the place where the pieces of gold were
scattered upon the turf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Shenandoah Valley, Eirginia.

IA
We notice in, the AdrylaR Farmer for
February communication sihed "A Penn
sylvanian" asking specific formation con-
eerning our beautiful Valley This commu-
nication was evidently writtn to secure re-
liable and accurate informsion concerning
the lands of our Valley, Will view to i'm
mig-stiou. To elicit the deired information
from those who are able to furnish it, in whole
or in part. we republish the communication
below. requesting our reader to furnish such
information as they posses to 'Pennsyl-
vanian."
To The Editor ofthe NarziaT Farmer: !.
VAs some of my friends Are desirous of
purchasing and residing on l;hds in warmer
and more even tempered ciutte than we have
here in Pennsylvania, allow me to enquire
AMI -oc,s truthIui apswers,te the following
enquiries through your Mi,ytu1a Fdrnlar. viz:
i. What is the length aud breadth of the
Sheoandaah Valley in Virginia. and into how
many counties (naming them) is a divided
q What is the general na,ureof the soil
is il deep ur shallow. and of whit color, and
stony or FREQ from stones? %
3. How is it off for springs and running
waters, and for building stons and timber,
nnming the different kinds of water, stones
and timber, and in what count es they are .
f. What is the general prize per acre OF
uujmproved o, wild farm lands aud what OF
improved farms. with good houses, barns and
other outbuidipes, and Of improved farrs
destitute of such buildings?
S. Which counties in this Valley are the
best for raising grain, and which for raising
grass crops and cattle?
6. What are the present prices there Of tie
various farm products per bushel or poundF
Z. What is the average wages per day Or
month of farm laborers, with or without board
ing. and what is the usual price per day for
carpenters. Stone masons, hricklaycrs. plasterFs
and other mechanical work ?
8. In what part of this Valley would men
Of small means do best to purchase and settle ?
9. Of what nationality is the prevailing
population of this Valley-German, English
or Irish-and where are they for the most
part settled?
10. What are the names Of the chief towns
in this Valley and their present number OF
population, aud are they 'traysrsed by railroads
or canals, or both, and how far are those towns
from Baltimore and from Washington City
ANY answers made to these enquiries
through your journal will be thankfully re-
ceived by the Inhabitants of our Middle aud
Northern States. And if any persons have
special information of any kind, either written
or printed. to communicate touching lands
for sale in either Maryland or Virginia, they
will do favor by sending the same to Box
No 146 Milton Postoffice, Northupbcrland
county. Pennsylvania, at any time between
this date aud The middle of April next.
A PENNsYLyANIAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Interesting Facts.

A hand in horse measure is four inches.
Al acte is 4,S46 square yards, I foot, and
63 inches.
A square mile, 1,76o yards each way, con.
tains 640 acres.
A legal stone is IA pounds in England, and
26 pounds in Holland.
4 fathom, 6 feet, is derived from the
height of full grown man.
There are no solid rocks in the arctic re-
gions, owing to the severe frosts.
mile. 1884 German, 1906.
Potatoes planted below three feet do not
vegitate at one foot they grow thickest, and
at two feet they are retarded two or three
months.
The human body consists of 24o bones, 9
kinds of articulation or jennings, 100 cartila-
ges or ligaments, 400 muscles or tendons, and
100 nerves, besides blood, arteries, veins, eto.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
POEYICKL.
tFor the Spirit OF Jsif.r.on-l
THE DRUNKARD's WIFE.
nv w,lL1E 8. H,eeins.

2
Weary and sad with toll aud care, ta
Her soft,blue eyes grown dim,
She sits and sews from morn till night,
And thinks of the by. gone day so bright,
When she gave her hand to him -
She remembers herself fair young bride,
As he clasped her close to his hearth
Swearing by all in heaven above
That nothing on earth could change Sis love, /,
And that nothing could force them apart.
A year went by-how quickly il flew
And baby girl was born;
HIS heart twined close round the fairy thing
II was light and life, and u heaven to him.
And sLe hailed it a blessed morn.
But, alas for feri the temptcr came
In. the shape of blood rcd wine;
His time from her was passed away
BE drank at night-was drunk each day
Nor loved but the juice OF the vine.
And now, alone shc sadly sits,
While famine is at her door;
Z The IA ct ic flush is on her check,
Her brow is pal and her limbs are weak;
God help her, she's more than poor!
She sits alone-alone she tolls
ITO win ior her children bread;
Her heart and brain are throbbing wild
As she rises tn kiss each slunu u5ering child,
For their father to her is dead!
Cameron's Depot, JEFF. Co March ! /, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
A TERRIBLE LEAp.-On Thursday last

A TERRIBLE LEAP-On Thursday last
aninsane man named Pierce. who had for some
time previously suffered under strong re-
ligious excitement was seen to walk out on
the Suspension bridge at Cincinnati, aud
when he got to the middle to take of bis coa.
aud hat. A young man who saE him.thought
he was workman, who was about TO mako
some repairs, SO cool and quiet were his ao-
tions. AS soon as he had laid aside his coat
he passed outside the railing aud Immediately
junped into the river, which was running
eiyty five feet below him. Strange to say the
fall did not injure him, and he began imme-
diately to call for help. and at the same time
to put'out stoutly for the shore. But the cur
rent bore him steadily down the river, and he
would undoubtedly have been drowned had
it not been that some men were ont in a skif
and rescued him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Beautiful Extract.

Men seldom think of the great event of
death until the shadow falls across their owp
path, hiding forever from their eyes the traces
of the loved ones whose loving smiles were
the sunlight of their existence. Death is the
great antagonist of lite. and the oVld thought
Of the tomb is the skeleton Of all ieasts. We
do not want to 90 through the dark valley,
although its passage luaS lead TO paradise
aud, with Charles Limb, we do not want TO
lie down in the muddy grave. even with kings
aud princes for our bed fellows. But the fat
of nature is inexorable. There is no appeal
dust. We flourish and we fade as the leaves
Of tue forest; the flower that blooms in win
ter's day has not a frazier hold upon life than
the mightiest monarch that ever shook the
earth with his footsteps. Generations of men
appear and vanish as the grass, and the count
less multitude that throngs the world to-day
will to morrow disappear as the footsteps on
the shore.
In the beautiful drama of Ion, the instinct
of immortality, SO eloquently uttered by tn e
death devoted Greek, finds deep response
in every thoughtful soul When about to
yield his young existence as a sacrifice TO fate,
his beloved Clemanthe asks if they shall not
meet again, to which he replies: II have
asked that dreadful question of the hills that
look eternal-of the clear streams that How
foreyer-of the stars. among whose fields OF
azure my raised spirit hath walked in glory.
All were dumb But while gaze upon thy
living face, feel that there is something IN
the love that mautles through its beauty that
can not perish, We shall meet again, Gle
mantle /"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

To RESTORE OIL PA1NT1Nas-Merely
washing and vanishing old oil paintings win
not restore them. Yarnishipg them frequent
ly destroys their effects by producing false
lights Take your painting out of the frame.
lay it ON table or bench, face up, and keep
wet ',G.n assoor the % G cIo,S as ef often be-
comes soiled. When the painting is clear
wash it with sponge or brush dipped in nut
OIL This il better than vanishing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

IMpoRrANT-It is a fact, perhaps not gen.
erallv known. but interesting to young men,
that rhe solitary riDglet, which foats from SO
many waterfalls, is notification on the part
of the wearers that they are not engaged
If it is extremely long, the wearer Is sup,
posed to be very desirous Of getting spiiced
at once if onii moderately long, it shows
that only good offers will be entertained an
extremely Short, neagrs ringlst indicates that
the wearer is very particular as to whom she
accepts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Virginia a Temperate State.

The gross and indecent harangpe of Judge
Underwood, charging Virginians with gross
in,empernnce. and her clergy with induging
in the ardent" has provoked reply from
the Rev. DR.. Converse in the Christian Oh.
ssrcer, of Richmond. We quote from the
OLSerUer:-
The following statement of facts will sat
isty the public that the Judges evil report
of Richmond is great mistake. The amount
of drunkenness in any place may be naeasur-
ed by the amount Of liquors sold at retail at
that place The returns of the retail liquor
dealers in the several States show that the
entire sales in the State Of Virginia are lfss
than one fifth as mach in proportion To the
population as in the District OF Columbia !;
less than tWo-6fths as much as in the States
Of New York and New Jersey-lesS than IN
any Northern State a0ithout single crrcp-
ton The sworn returns of the retail deal
ers show that the amount Of ardent spirits
sold in the District of columbia in the year
1867 averaged one hundred and thirty eight
dollars and thirty four cents (Sl3S 34) for
every inhabitant; in New York, S63 Sc in
New Jersey, about the same in Rhode Is
land, S5s.4S; in Indiana, S45 so, in Iowa.
S4679. The average for the whole United
States was forty seven dollars and eleven
cents (S47.11), but for the State of Virginia
only tUenty-f four dollars and Seyenteen cents
(S24.17). The irresistible logic of these
figures is, that this State is less marred by
the fearful vice of drunkenness than those to
which reference has been made and instead
Of forming one of the most drunken. it is
one of the most temperate communities on
this continent"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

A great gawky saw for the frst time a
school girl going through some of her gym
nastic exercises for the amusement ofthe little
ones at home. After gazing at her with looks
of interest and commiseration for while. he
asked boy near by ''if that gal had frs -
NO." replied the lad, coptemptuously, "thats
gymnastics" SOh tits hey" said verdant,
..bov long has she had'em ?'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

- An enterprising firm in the town of
place after the war, with capital of forty
month Of January last, footed mp forty eight
their success, the reply was "Priuter's Ink"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Mrs. Grant.

Mrs Grant is not going to disgrace her
cnuaIry- wumen in the highest mansion in the
land Instead. she will there represent the
best type of wife mother AND friend. Sue
has many friends in Washington for her own
sake. When she rolls past in her carriage,
which is usually filled with friends and happy
children, don't believe then envious cry
after her: There she goes, selfish, vulgar
woman. who would be nobody if her husband
had not lifted her into power They say
rather How she enjoys life for herself aud
for others! How busy aud earnest, how
hearty and kind she is, and whatever her lot,
she would be the same am glad she has
come to good fortune" People like Mrs.
same qualities which made her happy and
borne the periluus test Of sudden fame and
fortune with more hearty happiness or more
unassumng grace.
lis she pre1ty!" No She is roly- poly of
a little woman with libeautifl neck, hand and
feet Her features are we'll enough. but her
eyes are crossed Some vi her friends wished
her to have them Strengthened. NO." she
SAID; MIR Grant hal loved her ever since
she rHs little & Il. with her eyes crooked
He saii she would not be herself to him it
they were straight. Crooked they should re-
main If be was satisfied what muttered it
! to other people 2" Tier morning receptions
are on Saturday. In society ':morning" means
after one o'clock p. Nj. To day she wore
ruby colored gros grain silk, trimmed with
heavy fringe and satin OF lighter shade.
cosrlf laces and no ornament whatever in her
abundant hair A constant throng of richly
apparelled ladies passed and repaased before
her from one till four o'clock. Then there
we're men of high degree. TOO numerous to
mention. few extremely beautiful girls, and
at last one newspaper man, Don Piatt, of the
Cincinnati Commercial, his lovely young wife
on his arm, his keen eyes alert and looking
everywhere for an item.
A home like atmosphere pervades the house
of General Grant. The parlors are elegant,
yet full of comfort Everything in them is
handsome. hut nothing to" handsome to be
eujnyed The pictures "n the walls are char
acIer,stic There are portraits of Lincoln.
Sheridan and Sherman. In the back parlor
there is large bust of Liucoln aud the por-
trait of splendid horse. One side of the
room is covered by family picture which
some day will be historic. 1t contains por-
traits Of the entire Grant family, painted by
Coggswell. It is beautiful outdoor picture,
in which the General glands in uniform, his
wife, in graceful robes, sitting by his side,
their four children grouped around them, all
in natural attitudes, all looking what they are
"a happy family Chicago Eeenitg Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

Gods livery ia very plain one, but its
vearers have good reason 10 be content IF
It have not 80 much gold lace about it as Sa-
tan's Il keeps out foul weather better, and be.
eidss il iss great deal cheaper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

"A person being seated at table between
tuo taiiors, and thinking to be witty TO them,
said: .Hou pretty look fxed between two
taiIors." Yes" replied one Of them, "being
only two beginners in business We cannot
afford to keep more than one goose between
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
Love-.

How bright and beautiful is love in its
hour of purity and innocence-how mysts-
riously it etherealizes every feeling, and con-
oeutrates every wild and bewildering impulse
of the heart Love; holy and mysterious
love. Its the garland spring of life-the
poetry of nature. Its songs are heard in the
rude hut of the poor as we'll as the gorgeous
palaces Of the rich. It's flames embellish the
solitude of the forest. and the thronged
haunts of busy life, and its life imparts brill
liuncy to every heart, no matter what may be
its condition.
Love-pure, holy and devoted love-can
never change. Friends may f"rsake us, the
riches of this world may soar away. hut the
heart that loves will cling the closer as loud
ruars the storm, and amid the wreck of the
tempest. it will serve as beacon to light US
on TO love and happiness
Love is the mystic and unseen spell that
snothes the wild and rugged tendencies Of
human nature, that fingers about the sanctity
of the freside aud unites in closer union the
affections of society, and the soul tha, loves
truly will love forever. Not like the waves
of the ocean nor traced in the sand. is the
image impressed upon a loving heart. No. no /;
but it will remain unbroken and unmarked /;
it will burn on uudefaced in its lustre amid
the weary of the tempest clouds aud when
our fate seems dark and dreary. then will
love seek shelter in her own hallowed trouble,
and offer US as a sacrifice to her VOWS and her
affections.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

It's DARK.-The following beautiful sen:
timents are from Melster Karl's Sketch Book,
entitled the Night Of Heaven" ltis full of
touching tenderness
1T is dark when the honest and honorable
man sees the results OF years swept cruelty
away by the knavish, heartless adversary
1t is dark when he feels the clouds of sorrow
gather round and knows that the hopes and
happiness OF others are fading with his own.
But in that hour the memory of past integrity
will be true consolation, and assure him even
here on earth of CLEANS of light in IIeayen.
1t is dark when the dear voice of that sweet
child once fondly loved, is no more heard
around in murmurs Dark when the patter-
ing feet no more resounds without the thresh-
hold, or ascend step by step up stairs Dark
when some well known air recalls the strains
once oft attuued toa childish voice bow hushed
in death! Darkness; but only the gloom
which now heralds the dayspriug of immortal.
ity, and the infinite light of Heaven.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

BISHOPS OF THE NJ. E. CHuRcH-In the
report of the last Conference of the NJ. E.
Church South in Virginia. we fnd the follow
ing list of the Blsh"psof that Church, the
time they entered the ministry and the time
of their ordination, which will be read with
general interest:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09

-"You bachelors ought to be taxed" said
. lady to resolute evader of the matrimo-
nial moose. 81 agree with you madam" was
the reply: baohelorism is great luxury"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-03-09
EDWARD G. FREEL,
eV at I2W

PRACTICES in the Courts Of JEFFERSON,
BERKFLEY and MORGAN Counties tie
will have the advantage of consultation with and
advice OF Messrs. GREEN q CCAS, IN all busi-
entrusted to him.
90 of6ce. opposite EntIer's Hotei Shepherds.
town, Nrst Va.
IL. 6
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S9rit Of ssfflfsaE'
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

ono square. rhreo Insertion, ai.ss
Each Continuanee, 50
one square, ono Month, 3.e9
0ae square, Three Nenthls 800
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yearly advertisements ay special Contract.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-01
RAnrCAn Damn,,unnra

The Radicals continue TO compli-
ment each other. Judge Houk
made a speech in Knoxville on the
night of the 2Sth ult., in which he
is reported to have said that the
Press and Times, ''for fear Gov. Sen
ter would cane some one, had not
charged directly that he was en-
gagged in stealing school moneys,
f'but meaniy didit by insinuation.
and inuendo. To this the Press
und Times replies as follows :ai' 40
'aNcw, we do not propose to play the
bully, neither DO we propose 20 let
bIlliesl ,'bally, US. What we have
b retofore stated in the columns of this
paper zoe 4ciH stand to. We CONS
menced this school fund business before
the State Convention met, and before
there aods any split IN The pdrtyf
We have too much confidence in the in
tegrity OF Gov, Senter to believe that
Hoax is by him authorized TO make the
above insinuation. If we know our own
sentiments, (and we feel we under
stand the questions involved perfectly0
We have no desire whatever, nor
never have had, to naisrepresent Gov.
Senter nor any one else, but if
HOuk does speak authoritatiyely, and
Gov. Senter, Houk or any other man
feels a desire TO try their hand at the
Gaming game, and nothing else will
do them but demonstration Of that sort,
we can inform them that we can be
found at our Office, on Printers alley,
between Union and Deaderick streets,
unless professionally absent NSr will
We absent ourselves unnecessarily. We
are not regularly in that kind of busi~
ness, but keep private accommodations
for amateur spoFtsmen whose skins are
cracking for that kind of fun" TT -El