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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

Crack crack Shot followed shot in
ouick succession. Both men remained in
their seats eoolIy and deliberately firing at
each other. The scene which followed is
indescribabls. Ladies screamed and fainted,
men cursed and bIasphemed, chairs were
overturned, aud confusion reigned supreme.
Several shots were fred on each side, then
came a pause, The fate of tie combatants
could not at first be ascertained on account of
the dense smoke which filed the room but
as the smoke was slowly dissipated, the two
men were seen seated as before, their hands
still grasping the empty pistols.
A crowd gathered around, whils several
attempted to examine the men ; but before
hay one could touch him, Adams staggered
TO his feet, and pausing moment to recover
his strength, finally made his way through
the throng of Mortified lookers-on,
Sharkey, however, did not move. Upon
closer examination he was found to be dead.
Notwithstanding the gamblers pistol had
been blazing almost in his face, the aim of
Adams was so true and deliberate that he had
lodged every ball IN his antagonists breast.
Whether the gamblers shots had been so we'll
delivered or not, was not known, ~ the Cali
fornian had disappeared; aud, although the
boat was searched, no trace of him could be
found.
And thus ended that awful combat, The
principals Of which were actua,ed by such
intense hatred as not to scruple as to time or
place for taking each others lives. Should
any of the passengers aboard that steamer
during that eventful night, live to the age Of
hundred years, they never eau erase from
their memories the Strange Duel"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Little Things ii Farming.

\ The success of farmer hangs upon timely
attention to little things. This, mainly, makes
the difference between thrift and poverty
The philosophy of success is expressed IN that
old adage 'sfor want of nail shoe was lost
1t is little thing to, keep accounts of the
pecuhiary transactions upon the farm. a
half hour Saturday evening would enable
most farmers to know Just how they stand
with the world, Yet half of the men Who
cultivate the soil never make an entry IN
book, and for want of this, the account runs
up fearfully at the store, and many articles OF
luxury are purchased for which they are un-
able to pay at the end of the year: Debtae>
cumulates, the farm is mortgaged, and finally
lost, for want Of little paper aud ink. It's
little thing to put up tool in its place when
not in use. Yet not many have tool>house,
or place of shelter for any implement or ye>
hicle Things are LETT whore they were last
used. the ploW in the field, the cart in the
ward tbe chains in the stable, the harness in
the wood house, the axe In the wood pile, and
the rake in the corn-crib.
Many do not even house the expensive i'm
rIements they have bought, and reapers and
thrashers are treated like plows and harrows.
The parts made of iron aud steel grow rusty,
and the wood decays. A machine that Is
good for thirty years With proper care, is used
up in five by abuse. 1t is a very little thing
to turn n nut when il is loose. Yet, for want
of Tightening, the nut is lost, the bolt comes
out, and the loaded wagon breaks down on the
way to market, and whole day for man and
team is lost. 1t is little thing to keep a
horse properly groOmed; yet, for want of clean
fetlocks, the skin cracks and the horse is lame,
and the owner loses the use of him for months
or weeks Ventilation is small affair, yet,
for the want of it, the health of stock in
stables suffers severely, and disease sets in
1t is a small affair to provide good seed at the
beginning of the year; but the whole success
of the season depends upon it. 1t is an easy
thing to deal fairly with your neighbors, and
make name that is better than precious
ointment" Many cheat on small occasions,
do not deliver what they sell, and get repu..
tation for meanness that stands in the way of
their success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
POETICAL.
OUR GUIDES.

In pillar of cloud by day, o God.
nd pillar of FIRE by night,
Thy presence did guide on the way they trod,
Thy people OF old in fight;
And The wilderness way that we walk today
More dreary and dark would seem,
If through the deep night or the twilight gray
Thy presence should never gleam.
j am glad they waited in days OF Old
With II promise of better things;
For nav heart is stirred when the tale ia told,
Ry the hope and cheer II brings.
/ am glad that they jnurreyed those forty years.
In trouble, ard doubt, aud pain;
For the gloom of my wilderness disappears
at thought of their final gain.
We ma y never quite perfectly understand
Why the wilderness waits for each;
Yet we know tEaI the beautiful Promised Land
Is beyond it-without our reach
But Whatever the Durdero we have 20 bear,
Or however we shrink aud faint,
We shall carry ourselves and eur burden there,
II a prayer is ocr sols complaint!
Had they oaly looked down, in the olden time,
AS they iourncycd with fait'ring tread,
They would never nave known of the guides sublime
That forever their footsteps led.
And pray, though we walk in a faithless way
Though we seldom look up for light.
We NAV never lnae sight of the cloud BY day,
Or the pillar of fire by night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
A Sharp Critic.


While the congregation were collected at
church on certain occasion, an old dark.
hard-featured. skin and bone individual was
seen vending his way up the aisle, and taking
his seat near the pulpit. The officiating min
ister was one of that class who detested writ
ten sermons, and as for prayers he thought
they ought to be natural outpourin9s Of the
heart. After singing was concluded. they
were, as usual, called to prayer. The genius
We have introduced did not kneel, but leaned
his head deyotionally upon his pew. The
minister began by saying:
Father Of all, in every age, BY saint aDS,
"POpep p said low but clear voice ness
old hard features.
The minister, afteE casting an indignant
look in the direction of the voice, continued
"Whose throne sieeth on the adamantihe
hills of Paradise"
"bilton !" again interrupted the voice.
The minister's lips quiyered for moment;
but recovering himself, he began
eve thank Thee, most gracious Father,
that We are once more permitted to assemble
in Thy name, while others, equally merito-
rious, but less favored, have beeu carried be-
yond that bourne from which no traveller re-
turns"
"shakespearep again interrupted the
voice.
This was too much "Put that impudent
rascal out" shouted the minister
"Originalp' ~ calculated the intruder, in the
same calm but provoking manner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
Deaths from Snakes.

In Tuesday issue we gave an account of
little boy in Marion county dying from the
effects of a rattleSnake bite, after days of un-
told suffering.
Yesterday mail brought US two more cases.
a correspondent writing from Decorah to the
Davenport Journal tells the following hOrri-
BILE story of death "a little lad, Robert
Clark, aged ten years. ran out in the field near
his fathers house, iu Franklin, in this county,
when he was bitten by one OF the thrusts of
a ruttlesuake. He started to run, but the
snake hung to bun. In the struggle the little
fellow was bitten on the leg eleven times below
the knee The srakc hung to the last bite,
and the frightened child climbed fence and
kicked the snake off with his other foot. lie
then started for home, and before he reached
home he had fit. His parents Gid every
thing that could be done to save him. Medi-
cal aid was summoned and exhausted. The
C lid died In the last agony of his suffer-
ing, he would run out histougue at his mother,
spi. at the attendants aud hiss like snake,
besides having awful cspvulsions and heart
rendng dehrium."
The Council Bluffs Nonparc1 of the 10th
states that Mrs Hall, of that vicinity, while
hunting for her COW on Friday last, was bit
ten by rattlesnake and died from the eff
fccts Of the bite on Sunday. The doctor did
all in his power to save her life, but was una
BILE to afford relief She was the main sup
port of the family of four children. who are
left helpless orphans by this sad calamity.
Particular caution in regard to snakes
should be taken at this season of the year
Their poison now is almost sure death, and
being blind, they strike with fury at every
sound The Marion county Democrat gives
the following as an infallible cure for reptile
bites the physician furnishing it to that pa
per having tried it in over dozen cases in
that county recently, and in every instance
with complete success =
One tablespoonful of gunpowder one table.
spoonful of salt, the yellow Of one egg beat
them all together, SO as to form plaster and
apply it to the wound a yellow water will
issue, and when the plaster becomes soaked
with the poison it will fall of. Renew the
plaster until it will adhere to the wound which
is evidence that the poison has all been drawn.
Des Holmes Iotca) Register, dug. "a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

WEsgain call the attention OF the farmers of
w Maryland and Virginia to our EXCELSIOR,
composed of 700 pounds of No. Peruvian Guano,
and 800 pounds of Soluble Phosphate Of Lime
(bones dissolved in Sulphuro acid) potash and soda,
forming the most concentrated, universsfa and dur
able fertilizer offered TO the farner-conlbin-
ing all the stimulating properties of Peruvian Gu
nno. and the ever durable fertising properties of
Ground Bones.
ExceIsSI is in fine dry powder. prepared express
ly for drilling, and be applied in any quantity
per acre, however small and it is the opinion of
many close calculating Farmers, alter ELEVEN
years experience in testing it side by side with other
popular fertilizers that application of 100 pounds
of Excelsior is equal to 300 TO 300 pounds ot any
other fertilizer guano offered for salc therefore Is
fully 100 TO 200 per cent. cheaper
G5- The very best evidence Offer of the
value of our Excelsior as crop grower and fertil-
izeT, ia the fact of it's being initiated and counters
fcited in this and other cities.
o. Farmers should sec that the ANALYSIS and
name Off J. TURNER & CO.. arc branded on evesy
bag in RED LETTERS All others counter
feits.
PRICE $40 PER TON.
J.. j. TURNER s. co.
42 Pratt Street, Baltimore. Md,
For Sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF,
CHARLEsTowS, WEST Va.
August II, 1869 pm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

FAME.-Whcn Tamerlane had finished
building his pyramid of seventy thousand
skulls, and was seen standing at the gate of
Damascus gitteriug with steel. with his battle
axe on his shoulder, till the i.rce host fled to
new victories aud carnage. the pale on-looker
might have fancied that nature was in her
last throes; for havoc and despair had taken
possession of the earth. and the sun of mans
hood seemed setting in blood. Yet it might
be on that very gala day of Tamerlaue, lit
tie boy was playing in the streets of Menfz,
whose history is more important than twenty
Tamerlanes ! The Tartar Khan with his
shaggy demons OF the wilderness passed away
like the whirlwind to be forgotten forever !;
and that German artisan has wrought bene-
fit which is yet immeasurably expanding it
self. and will expand through all countries and
all time What are the conquests and expe-
ditions of the whole corporations of captains
from Walter the Penniless to Napoleon Boz
naparte, compared with the movable types of
Johannes Faust?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

EXPANDING THE LUNGS. Step out into
the purest air you can find; stand perfectly
erect. with the head up and the shoulders
back, and then fixing the lips though you
were going to whistle, draw the air, not
through the nostrils, but through the lips
into the lungs When the chest is about
half full, gradually raise the arms, keeping
them extended, with the palms of the hands
down, as you suck in the air, 50 as to bring
them over the head just as the lungs are
quite full Then drop the thumb inward, and
after gently forcing the arms backward, and
the chest open. reverse the process by which
you draw your breath, till the lungs are
empty This process should be repeated
three or four times Immediately after bath
ing. aud also several times through the day,
1t is impossible to describe to any one who
has never tried it, the glorious sense of vigor
which follows this exercise. 1t is the best
cxpectorant in the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

LARGE PURCHASE OF LAND.-The Alex>
andria Gd=ette says: A party of Northern
capitalists. at the head of whom are 81. j.
Davis, of Boston. and Mr. Vandyke. of New
York, have purchased the entire Thornton
estate, containing seven thousand five hun
dred acres of land, located at Thornton sta
ton, on the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire railroad, in the county of Fairfax, for
$3.50 900. The tract is to be surveyed im>
nediateIy and divided into small lots, and
town is to be laid off upon the property after
the plan of yineland, in New jersey.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

= To wash hair brushes. never use soap.
Take piece of soda, dissolve it in warm
water, stand the brush in it, taking care that
the water only covers the bristle. 1t will
almost instantly became white and clean
Place it in the air to dry. with the bristles
downward, aud it will be as firm as new
brush.-Arthw's Home Mog.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

.-InrePly to a request for testimonial as
to the merits Of clothes wringer, the fol-
lowing was sent: 81 bought your clothes
Eringer. aud am immensely pleased with it.
1 bought jag Of wood, which proved to be
green and unfit to burn. I run the whole
load through your cIothes-WriDgcr, and iaye
used the wood for kindling ever since"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

To make good backing; take of ivory
black, twelve ounces olive oil, one ounce !:
treacle, eight ounces gum arabic in powder,
half an ounce vinegar, two quarts sul>
phuric acid, one ounce and a half Mix the
first four ingredients into paste; then add
gradually the vinegar. stirring the whole well
together. Lastly, add the sulphurie acid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

Cattle standing in cold, muddy yards,
exposed to the weather, consume about twice
as much as those in sheltered stables, kept
clean and Uttered, and free from the aecumu-
lation of manure.-AueTieoa Faynler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
A cobbIer attracted attention With th

A cobbler attracted attention With the
following "Surgery performed upon old
boots and shoes by adding feet, making good
the legs, binding the broken, healing the
wounded, altering the constitution, and sup
porting the bodies with new souls. No cure,
no pay. ADVICE given gratis"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

-"Why should we celebrate washington's
birthday more than mine F'' asked teacher.
because he never told lie, ," shouted little
boy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

-"saui, what am become Of dat darkey
who stole de talloH ?" "He is taken up on
an affidavit, and carried 70 the Supreme Court
to hab II tried .0n an affidavit 2" "Yes;
dis nigger seed de handle, he did
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

TO keep lamp from smoking, soak the
wick in strong vinegar, and dry it we'll before
you useit; it will then burn both sweet and
pleasant, and give much satisfaction for the
trifiRg trouble-in preparing it..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

a country exchange says "the insects
are devouriDg every green thing" IL Its neigh.
borhood. Aud yet the editor etill EYesl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

-Teaeher-rwhatnakesthe the water in the
ocean salt7' Little boy-@I guess its ths
Goldfish"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

= Salads. Ike the heads OF ladies, need =
good deal Of dressing to go we'll
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
ATTENTION FARMERS!
Plane S ard Vegetable Growers!
Wilson'S AEas aaa OEsEAGeGs
SUPER. PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
The Cheapest and Best Fertilizer In the
UNTRY

I + has raised good crops OF Wheat, Corn. Oats,
i Potatoes. G rass, and Vegetables of a II kinds
We have certificates which sho and re-
fer to the gentlemen whose names are inserted be-
low hut the best certificate of any Fertilizer is the
experience Of the faruer its effects upon the crops
and the soil observed, he and neigh6Ure use it.,
year after year. Any Fertilizer ti.et will continue
to stand this test may he safely pronounced to be
good. We know 1t to have genuine merit IN its-
Give it trial.
DI5- Refer to Joshua Brown, Prcs't a & f. r. r.;
Judged. w Hunter A. A. Co., Md; James WIKI
son, E-q a. A. Co., Md; VIM. HIwkins, Esq,
near Baltimore, and others who have used IT
DUVALL & IGLEH ART, Sole Agents,
I2S Light Street Wharf, Baltimore.
,Jnlv 90 1S6g-6In
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

1859, Dec. II, 1859, Dec. 28, 1859, Jan. 4, 1870
1870 to sept. $, 1871.
7, 1870, Sepy. II, 1871 to Dec 70, 1871
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
20 Wheat Growers!
Sc r &c ggSSDae . %

Containing Ammonia, per cent.
super Phosphate equivalent to
Bone PhOsphat tie of Lime, 81
Potash and Soda,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

Vol. XII, Sept. z,
Mi ssing No s. Oct. 5
Vol. XIII, Sept. 6
Mi ssing Nos. Dec. 2
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18

GENERAL Ton JORDAN, of whom people
in Charleston cherish recollections good
deal more lively than agreeable, seems to
be cutting quite figure in his new role OF
Cuban liberator. He has addressed "to
the people Of the United States" in behalf
of the revolutionists, an appeal, written In
that inflated and frothy style which marked
his official papers while chief of staff, and
by which 80 much undeserved ridicule was
brought upon the unconscious Beauregard'
Cuba, he tells us, does not need men,
though veterans would be welcome to q
country the difficulties and dangers Of
which have been much exaggerated. She
does need, however, shoes, clothing and
medicines. "Hundreds of brave men," he
writes, ''are standing in my sight almost
"naked;" and Of the Cubans, he says that
men more willing to become soldiers he
never saw. This is what Jordan thinks
Of the Cubans. We should like to hear
what the Cubans think Of Jordan.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18

those near the coast are bad for artillery;
hence, lighter guns are more necessary than
at home. The mountain hewitzer does not
suit, the carriage being two narrow. What is
wanted is boat howitzers with light carriages.
he recommends twelve pound Wizard guns;
says that with three thousand Americans,
properly offcered, with which to form nucleus
for the people to rally around, there would be
no trouble in driving the Spaniards out OF the
island. He says the principal deficiency oi
the Cuban army is good officers to give ex'
ample and train the men. He also says the
whole island is in revolt, and concludes with
request that as many of Forests old escort
company be brought as soon as possible, giving
directions where to obtain funds at different
pointl of embarkation, 90.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18

TIE New York Tribune has unearthed
conspiracy between certain fnanciers in
that city and European capitalists to buy
and withdraw from use thirty millions of
gold, with intent to compel those who must
nav gold at the customhouse or elsewhere
to buy of them at exorbitant rates. The
Tribune calls on Secretary Boutwell, to
thwart the movement by glutting the
market with Treasury gold when that COM
modify is highest.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18
AGfB.
LIE STON H o T e l. .
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.

THIS FIRsT.oLAss BoTEL. SITUATED IN A
pleasant location and In the business portion OF the
city, renders 1t the most desirable Hotel for either
permanent or transient guests The accommodations
are unsurpassed having extensive suites nj elegantly
furnished apartments for families aud single Pentle
men. The proprietor will endeavor to maintain the
high reputation enjoyed by the "Charleston" as
frstclass house, and effort will be spared to de-
serve continuance OF the liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed upon 1t.
The best Of Livery accommodations will be found
adjoining the establishment.
The house Is supplied with the celebrated Arte.
sian Water Of which delightful baths can be had
either day or night. K. d. JAOksOe,
Inlv PROPRIETOR.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18

A NEW system Of telegrsphing has just
been invented which threatens to speedily
revolutionize the whole business. The
patentee claims the power to transmit mes
ssges ten times as rapidly as an expert
penman can write, and 70 do % much bust
ness over one wire as can be done over ten
wires by the Morse system Of transmission.
The rates contemplated are one cent per
rord for all distances, the eheapnsss Of
which could not fail to draw from the mails
sll business correspondence, as well as
much Of private character that cannot
afe.d to wait for postal transmission.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-18
ES TON.
SATURDAY MORNING, SEPT. 1s, 1869.
The PATH to victory.

Whatever diversity Of opinion may exist
among the decent people Of South Carolina
as to the policy that ought to govern our
course in future political contests, all are
in cordial accord upon one point-the abso-
Lutte necessity of wrestling, at any COST and
as soon as possible, the control Of the State
from the crew of plundering knaves who
are now in power. Much may even now
be done towards the accomplishment OF
this result. But our people must shake of
the apathy which, in too many cases, they
have manifested in regard to local contests
of seemingly trivial interest. No opportu-
nifty must be lost to elect an honest and re-
spectacle man to any Office, however petty,
that may become vacant; nor ought an elec-
tion, under any circumstances, to be allow
ed to go by default in favor of Radical
candidate. Let our friends in every town
ship and neighborhood maintain their or
ganization with spirit, or revive it If 1t has
ceased to exist. Let them see to it that no
efforts are spared to place their local gov
ernments in the hands Of men Of capacity
and character, SO that an anti radical ele-
ment may be introduced into our civil ma
chinery. Success in small things will lesd
to triumph in greater ones; and the yigi-
lance and zeal that may be aroused in the
struggle for remote townships will be de-
veloped into q mighty current Of popular
feeling which cannot fail eventually to carry
with it the mastery Of the State.