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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19
No More Crates on Stoves.

Professor John johnson, of Saco, Maine,
has obtained papers from the Patent Office,
securing the inventors rights upon a system
which, it is claimed, will strike the heaviest
blow yet dealt at furnaces, stoves and CRATES.
This inventor proposes to Danish from the
chamber at one swoop the frepots of the
ancients, the coal hods, ash boxes, pokers,
steam pipes and registers, aud By simple
adoption OF natures provision enable the
housewife to warm her apartment in few
moments by lighting match and giving her
self no further trouble about fuel, dirt or
damage. She may, indeed, take the contriv-
ance under her arm and carry it to any room
in the house, having only to place it on the
at once to bring the atmosphere of the room
up to an agreeable degree of heat by steady
currents of warm, wholesome air So simple
is. the appliance, so readily understood, and
so effective in its action, that when the in
ventor first announced the results, the few
who listened to him were incredulous and
said he claimed too much, and the means were
too insignificant. However, the invention
having passed through the probation of indi-
vidual neglect, and it's important bearing hav-
ing been discovered by capitalists who now
propose to avail themselves of the profits that
promise to ensue from its manufacture on a
large scale, it may already be looked upon as
at least in progress if not success.
Mr.. Johnson's heater consists of an air-tight
sheet iron cylinder with a cluster of tubes
running through it from top to bottom, and
which are open at both ends. Tho bottom of
this heater is, in the center, cup shaded and
shaped and holds little water, and just below
it is gas burner or lamp. Anything simpler
in construction it would be difficult to find in
all the designs of the last half century. The
water put into the cup at the bottom is just
sufficient to fill the inner space of the cylinder
with steam at ordinary atmospheric pressure;
in the smallest size of heater this quantity
amounts to little more than table spoonful
it being an accepted axiom that cubic inch
of water will make cubic foot Of steam (satu-
ratcd) at barometic pressure. The water is
sealed up Theoretically when the cylinder is
made, and nothing remains for the owner but
to light the gas jet under it. Immediately
the steam rises into the cylinder, heating all
the radiating surface aud tie excess passing
into the little condenser at the top is reconvert
ed into water, and runs back into the CUP
Thus goes on, self regulating, q process as sim
pie as the operation of solar heat IF the hand
is placed over the apertures at the top, dis
tinct currents of warm air will be felt issuing
from tho tubes, caused by the heat of the
surrounding vapor. This is diffusion. IF
the hand be held at the distance of foot
from the exterior JACKET, a pleasant radiant
heat will be felt. This, then, is radiation, and
the two agencies are cooperating in the work
of changing the atmosphere of the apartment
and will so continue adj infnituBs, so long as
the flame or other source Of heat is supplied.
IN Y. World.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

Money Is n lahor-saving inventiou, atl>
thori1ed by government for the cpnyenience
of the people; and he who thrives BY buying
and selling it, adds nothing TO the wealth of
the State, but interferes with the Industry of
others.o
This is my doctrine, Mr.. Editor. and an,
nounce it now, and viii be ready to defend
it, as did years ago in the columns OF your
paper. Your old friend and corn Aondent.
0BsEkyER,
Summit Point, Jan 4, 1869.
p. S.-This very experimental West Vir-
ginia, so-called, was tried years ago, in In
diana, Wisconsin, and in New York. 1t
failed, after great injury to the people, and
the usury laws were re>instituted il allthose
States In the State of New York. they not
only re.instituted the usury Law but, resy
properly, and most riQ lfeouSlt az iise
of 81 600, and annexed a punishment of SIX
months in the penitentiary upon every viola-
ton of the said usury law! 1 can furnish
you, and will, with these facts. Tho new,
and incoming Legislature, if they have any
regard to the people-their constituents
should at once repeal this infamous law, and
before they feel its dire effects 1 know it
will be repealed, as in those States, and in all
countries where it has been tried: Why not
at once, aud before we suffer? o.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

- The accumulation of new wealth in the
South is beginning to tell on the prices Of
real estate and of State and municipal securi-
ties. In New Orleans real estate is advanc-
ing rapidly, and every weeks journals bring
accounts of higher prices for all securities
dealt in at that money centre. This i'm
provement in New Orleans affairs is, in great
measure, owing to the influx Of western cap
ital and enterprise. The rich lands of the
South have tempted parties from Chicago and
other western cities to buy sugar estates and
to erect one of the largest grain elevators in
the country, from all of which the profits
will, without doubt, be enormous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19
. A Sermon by a Child.

4 gentleman near London went 10 visit o
woman who was sick AS he was going into
the room he saw girl kneelng by the sido
of the poor womans bed. The little girl rose
from her knees as soon as she saw the gentle
man, and went out of tho room. "Who il
that child ?" the gentleman asked'r- az, sir. .
said the sick woman, "that is little angel
who often comes to read her Bible to me-, to
my great comfort; and she has just now
given me sixpence."
The gentleman was so pleased with the lit
tie girls conduct that he wished to know how
she had learned the word'of God, and to be so
kind to poor people. Finding that she was,
one of the scholars of ncighboring Sunday
School, he went to the school and asked for
the little girl, who was afraid when she was
callod TO tho gentleman but he was very
kind to her, and asked her if she was the lit
tie girl that had been to read the Bible to tho
sick woman She said she was The gentle
man said, "My dear, " bat made you think of
doing so 2" She answered, "Becnuse, sir, /
find it is said in tho Bible that pure religion
and undefiIed before God and the Father is
this-to visit the fatherless and the widows in
their afflction." Well" snid he, ''and did
you give her any money ~ "Ycs, sir
ss.And where did you get it!" Sir, it was
given to me Us reward"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

WINTER EvENINGs.-Who does not re-
member the bright fire side of the long winter
evenings ofthe past, ere the dark stoves came
to mike shadows instead of sunshine into the
room? Happy days when life was yet young
and the cares and sins of the world unknown,
when friendships were sincere, and affection
unpretended They arc gone on the endlesS
voyage, and the warm, genial fires have borno
them company, perchancc, too, never more TO
return with their happy light and joyous ci.-
clcs But the winter evenings are not and
though the old fashioned fire is filed up OF
hid away out of sight, and the sombre looking
stove has taken its place, yet we have joyous
hearts and loving companions to share cur
hours and add to our enjoyment. Iow pleas
ant to make one OF a delighted home circle.
and listen to the reading Of books and peFiodi.
Gals, to converse and be cheerful, smile in an-
swcr to the smile Of loved ones, make happy
and be happy. Try the experiment, dear rea-
DER and ouF-word for it, you will feel better
than if your winter evenings are spent IN
idlencss or folly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING
BattIe Between Grows and Turkieg..

We all remember the legend of the war
between the birds and the beasts, in which
the poor bat held doubtful position. siding
with one or the other as the fortunes of the
fight seemed to turn. We have not exactly
similar affair to record, but one which is akin,
to it, inasmuch as it was battle between birds
of almost tireiess wing and those which do
far more walking than flYirg. Mr.. Chambers
Brent tells us OF strange light which happen
ed on his place at Cooper's Run the other day.
A turkey strayed from the flock into corn-
field near the house, where some crows we're
picking up shattered corn dropped from tho
wagon Us it passed over the field. Singing
out one of the tresspassers, he attacked him
fierceley, and the crow calamity resisted tho.
assault Then ensued fshtwhich lasted for
ssnme tEnnty minptessthe turkey seeming 10
have the advantage generally, and was Oh tho.
point OF killing the crow, when some of tho
latter's companions flew to the rescue Tho
flock of turkeys seeing the turn the affair was
taking, sped valiantly to their comrades
assistance, aud the battle became general, tho
worsted little black warrior making his escape
during the meIe6. The crows wegc soou
routed, and rose into the air with loud ''caw-
caw," which we suppose the turkeys took da
threat to return with reinforcements, as the
hens chirped encouragement to their wattled
beaux, and those gallant heroes, sending back
loud gobblo of defiance, strutted the field IN
all the pride of victory.
"whcn next occurs another fight.
May bc there to see."
Paris KcRtucEttIR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

a BEAUTIFUL SENTIMESr.-Lifc bears
us on like the stream of mighty river. Our
boat first glides down the mighty channel
through the playful murmurings of tho little
brook and the windings of its grassy borders.
The trees shed their blossoms over our young
heads the flowers seem to offer themselves
to the young hands; we are happy in hope,
and grasp eagerly ut the beauties around us.
but the stream hurries on, aud still our hands
are empty. Oar course in youth and man!
hood is along deeper and wider flood, among
objects m)re striking aud magnificent. We
arc animated at the moving pictures and Gu
joymcnt and industry all around u.s. wc arc
excited at some short lived disappointments.
The stream bears us on, and our joys and our
gricfs are alike behind us. We may be ship
wrecked, but we caunot be delayed whether
rough or smooth, the river hastens on till the
roar of the ocean is in our ears, and tho toss
ing of the waves is beneath our feet, and the
floods are lifted up around US, and we tako
our leave of the earth aud its inhabitants, un-
til OF our future voyage there is no witness
save the Infinite aud Etcrnul.-AcJcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

To CURE CoRNs.-The corn should first
be we'll softened, by soaking the foot in warn,
water, and as much of it removed by sharp
instrument as can be done without pain
Then apply over the surface very small
quantity of pulverized nitrate of silver, and
cover it with piece of linen or lint in order
to keep it in place. After twenty. four hours,
the foot may be soaked again, and that por-
ton of the corn which has become blackened
and disintegrated by the caustic removed by
scraping off with knife. Repeat the opera
ton till the cure is effected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

FREE MAsoNs.-It is estimated that the
Masonic order, at present, containes about
1,25O,000 members. OF this numberl5O,-
600 are in England, 100000 in Scotland,
and 5000 in Ireland. There are about 6OO,-
600 on the continent of Europe, 300,0 900 in
the United States, and $4,000 in other parts
of the world. In England there are two or
three thousand persons initiated every year.
and the Masonic body is said to be every
where increasing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

= Flowers teach US we are noFta!-as they
fade so must we. The lesson is daily offered
ns~5o we heed it2 Evergreens hint of i'm
morality. because in the dreariest days OF YIN
ter they are green-robed /; yet they too die
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

THEN. AND Now.-What would the young
men of the present day aud generation, who
will wear nothing but the best Of broadcloth,
say, If they we're obliged to dress like some
of their anccstors2 As soon IS youngster
went to learn his trade he was fitted out With
pair of leather breechcs, which generally
lasted him, with care AID patching aud mem
ding until he was free. lie then had another
pair as part of his freedom suit, which very
often served him through life.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

A smile is ever most bright and beautiful
with a tear upon it. What is the dawn with
out its dew 7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

BEAUTY BAsKEr-A fair friend fond of
floral fixtures, says that ifyou will procure,
large sized turnip and scrape out the INSIDE
leaving pretty thick wall around MI the
cavity with earth and plant in it some cilns-
ing vine or morning glory. suspend the tpF-
nip with cords. aud in q little time the vines
iii tTine around the string. and the turnip
snrino from below. and will put forth leaves
and stems that IsiII turn upwafds =ad curl
gracefully arolnd the base.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19
R3 3anos, S.

tssg GOLD MEDAL FOR 1S67
-aFa Has just been awarded to
-. .CHARLES NJ. STIEFF,
Far the Best Pianos made over Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York Pianos by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
OFFICE AND wARERooM No: NoRTH LIRERTv
Srnear Baltimore street, BALTIMORE, MD.
(,rIEFS,S PIANOS have all the latest improve
- mehts including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
-Iy1r[, Fronts and the IInproved- French Action,
f,IIv warranted for FTre Years, with the privilege
of exchange within II months il not treJ salts
factory to purchaser.
SecSud hand Pianos and Parlor Organs a.ways
ON hand, from $50 to $3.50.
Referees who have our Pianos in use:--.
a Cen. RE, Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Cen
DR.. L. C. CordcI, Warren Eby. John B. Packet
Chariestnwn, Th5s NJ. Isbell of Jefferson county
L. b. Burns. of Clarke county, Mrs. Schwartswcl-
der Mozart Musical Association of Winchester
TERMS LIBERAL. a call is solicited.
April IA. 1860. d. Oct. ,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-19

An engagement" ring worn by young
lady of Boston, bears on its inner surface this
inscription " Each Jor the ether and both for
Cod" How much better off the whole hu-
man family would be if we could only follow
out the above sublimely beautiful sentiments
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-09
MEMPHIS.
First Days Races-HelmbOld and
Hamburg winners.


MEMHms, Oct. S.-Owing to a steady
rain during the day the attendance at the
opening races for the Chickasaw Jockey
Club was small, and the track heavy. The
inauguration post-stake, all ages, two miles
and repeat, subscription $50, p I. second
to save his stake: club adds $500. Nomi-
nees-E. A. Smith names C. b. Victory,
five years, by Uncle Vic, distanced. George
Cadwallader names c. h. Helmbold IL.
Bacon and Holland name b. 6. Corsican
2-2. Time, 3:49 and 1853.
Buford, Grouse, Chapel, jackson d Co.,
Richards & Kilgour paid forfeits. Corsi-
can was the favorite ct three to one until
after the first heat, when Helmbold sold
five to one.
The Bradley stake for two-year-olds,
mile out, 1875. P. P. club adds 5000. c.
Buford names b. c. Lynchburg George
Cadwallader names b. C. Hamburg; time
l:51; fourteen paying forfeits. In this
race Hamburg was the favorite two to one.
Protest from Insurance Men.
A meeting of officers of various insurance
companies was held here to-day, to take
action against the passage of the insurance
bill now pending before the Legislature,
which requires a deposit of 500, 900 by
any company doing business in this State.
A petition against its passage was prepared
for the signatures of property holders and
business men.
obituary.
James f. Handlan, a well known mer-
chant of this city, and recently of st.
Louis, died here this evening very sud
denly from congestion of the brain, caused
by fall He leaves a family in st. Louis.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-09
THE STATE CREDIT
The PenitsnIiary - What Shall b
home with Fti

The PemitsnIiarY What Shall be
Done with Itl
To the Editors Of the Union and American;
The States Indebtedness, and the CON
stantly accruing demands upon the treasu-
ry- are now, and have been for several
wears, questions of absorbing interest to
property-holders. That it should be OF
interest. and even of anxiety, IS matter
of no surprise, when every report OF the
Comptroller shows that 1t is feartuly on
the increase, and that, too, under system
of taxation which is oppressive to all
classes How the thirty-two millions OF
debt are to be paid is problem which IS
vet to be solved by our Legislature. The
ingenuity and financial skill of the au-
tb0rities have already been eXerted to the
utmost to meet the semi annual interest,
and this they have barely succeeded IN DO
ing, when the tax has been paid IN cur
rencv that is a circulating medium OF
money value to the State but now, when
the great probability is that, for the next
few wears. the entire tax viii be pald III
paper that will be dead to the State, that
The entire income viii be in the old debts
of the State, we may well ask what
Is To I've donel What will become
of the credit of the State. We hope
the Legislature will be equal to the emer-
| pency. but at the same time are very Ger
| tain that the issue is not 10 be met or the
| difficulties removed by the passage OF neg
alive resolutions, resolving that Tennes-
see will not repudiate, etc. Such reso-
buttons are certainly very well, and we 90
not mean to differ with the supporters OF
| them hut at the same time would be
murh reiaiced to see some affirmation
upon the subject We do not wish TO
suggest anything as to the disposition tof
the existing debt, but there is one ques-
ton of The States domestic economy
which we feel interested in and have toi
some time thought seriously OF. we al
lude to the PenitentiaTy. We teel the
same interest, and that only which all tax
navers do. and are watching with anxiety
the result of the investigations OF th'
Penitentiary Committee. 1t Is manly
question of pecuniary economy and a
this is the rock upon which most OF ON
different penitentiary systems have sph
we cannot resist throwing out to tn
committee a few suggestions relative Il
the mode of management which We lool
upon as the most eligible in view
of the present organization of the prisol
labor. The last experiment, which upoI
the balance of accounts leaves the Stat
debtor two hundred thousand dollars, Is
sufficiently expensive experience 10 insur
its being remembered. The committe
viii readily understandable continuation
of the same plan is not to be thought OIL
J To come to our plan at once, we sugge'
that the whole be done by contracts, Of
not such a contract as we have had w
are satisfied after mature thought that
> can be made a source ofrevenue, OF, at a
events. self-sustaining. We suggest tina
the State, through the proper officers, leas
! the labor of the conviets for term Q
J two years, and that the officers 50 ieasin
! be directed to lease each shop or .depar'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-09
PTTTSBURG.
Brutal Wife Murder.

PrTTsBURG. Nov. s.-AIrs. Isabella Camp
bell, residing on Fifth avenue, near the
Ohio bridge. was brutally murdered by her
husband. Thomas Campbell, an express
driver. some time last night. The muir
derer surrendered himself 10 the mayor
tbis morning. and stated that his wife died
from falling down stairs. On examining
tbe bouse the body of Mrs. Campbell was
fonnd covered with gashes, she having evi-
IDENTIFY been beaten to death with poker;
Naigibors testified to his having quarreled
with her during the night.
Presbyterian General Assembly
The General Assembly of the Presbyterl-
an Church will assemble in this city on
next Wednesday. The question Of uniting
the several branches of the Presbyterian
| Church will he discussed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-09
MEXICO.

S.oV, seward Among the ssreasers'
Havana. Nov. THE regular mail
steemer from Vera Cruz arrived at this
mort today. bringing dates from the City
of Mexico to the both Of October. Gov. Sew
ard had arrived at Guadslajara. He was
every where received with enthusiasm. lie
was expected toarTive at the City OF Mexico
on the 4th, and grand preparations were
being made to receive him.
A force of 800 cavalry were given as an
escort to Gov. Seward, at Jalisco.
Sick OF Mexico.
New YORK. Nov. "a special dispatch
to the Herald from the City of Mexico via
Havana states that the great exposure and
change of air has caused Mr.. Seward to fall
i'll. and consequently he is not expected to
reach the CAPITAL until the latter part OF
! November.
A Submarine Cable
HAVANA, Nov. Norton & Co. have
A presented a memorial to the Mexican Con
aress to lay a submarine cable between
Mexico and the United States
An OIIaPOdrida.
Reports of dissentions among the min
istry are unfounded They are deer
mined to rise or fall together with the gov
| eminent.
1t is reported that the Americans IN Mex
leo are displeased with the course Of Minis
4 ter Nelson.
The disturbances in the State of San LUZ
Potosi have ceased. Gov. Bustiner ha
resigned.
TTevino has been elected Governor c
| Neuva Leon.
I Several gendar1nes, who pronounce
against the government, have been Gle
| feated.
( A new Cabinet viii probably be formed
| The Sieglo newspaper advises Mr.. Rome
70 to resign his position, as being beyon
his capacity.
A census of the Capital gives poiul'
ton of 100, 900
An accident had occurred at a silvN
mine, at Guanajuata, resulting in the hi
ing of seven miners, and dangerousl
wounding several Others.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-11-09
FRANCE.


Attempt 10 AsSassinate Louis Ea-
POleOns
PARIS, Nov. S.-An unknown man while
prowling about Campeigne yesterday, was
taken into custody, and upon being
searched was found to be armed. He adj
mitted his intention to assassinate the
Emperor.
Quite Hi.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is quite
i'll.
The French COncOTdat.
The Archbishop of Paris has issued
pastoral letter on the Gcumenical Council.
1t maintains that the French Concordat is
opposed to any decision of the question of
the infallibility of the Pope without dis
cussion.
Electoral Meetings dispersed.
Two electoral meetings were dissolved
yesterday by the police. Both assem-
blages dispersed quietly, Offering no re-
sistance TO the officers.
Henri ROcheEOrt
Arrived in Paris sat urday night He ad-
dressed an electoral meeting He is NOM
mated for the Corps Legislatif from the
first ward of Paris.
LeuEu h6Oltin
has accepted the nomination for the Corps
Legislatif from one of the Paris districts,
without, however, taking the oath of per-
sOnal fidelity to the Emperor
summoned TO the Deathbed Of Vie-
tor Emanuel.
Dispatches from Florence announce that
King Victor Emanuel is dying Prince and
Princess Napoleon have been summoned to
his bedside, and have left for Florence
LATER
No further dispatches have been received
from Florence. There is much anxiety TO
hear from King Victor Emanuel
GsViVe ROchefOrI.',
PARIS, NOV. Midnight. At a late
hour to-day a crowd of l, 800 citizens ac-
companied Henry Rochefort to his hotel,
crying, give Rochefort" The police
did not interfere with the demonstration.
Got an Invitation.
Invitations have been issued for a recep-
ton at Compeigne next week. Mr.. Wash
burne is among the guests.
Preparing for the Death OF Victor
Emanuel.
The PreSSe says that the Ministers of
War and Marine proceeded to Compeigne
yesterday to consult with the Emperor on
measures to be taken in the event of the
death of the King of Italy, especially as
fears are entertained that the Mazzinians
are plotting an instruction in Italy, to take
place at the end of the present month.