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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-07
New Advertisements

EoR SALE .rIRsr- CLASS TwELyE.ROON
4 HOUSE Al0 street, between Vermont Ay.
snue and Fourteenth street. d-7ls.
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
- At No a53 street. between Thirtee7th and
fouHeenth Streets. del ~
For sALB-A FIRsr.RATE CARRIAGE
1 HORSE, young and sound, with close CAR
RlAG 4 And Harness. Apply At $50 sev-nt-rHIL
street. harT.N'
SELECT READING BY MIS- LLLAA 40 n
TON, At Carroll Hail, on Q street, between
Ninth ana Tenth strest., Monday evening. De
e-mber 18th, ats o'clock Tickets 80 cents, 10 b.
bad ~ parker's bookstore. W 5. Thompson 5,
arugEisi and at the door. de7.TnFSM
FOR sALE-THB STOCK. COOP WILL. FIX
~ n hts.. and Lease 81 the lsrss And well knrWu
SLDThI ~ AND GENTS PuRSIsHISG GOODS
SnABLIsHMEsT, known as STEPHENS co
Sio Pean.ylvAnts avenue. between Ninth and
a. The sals T. rendsrsd necessary in Consequence Of
me DEAN OF the late proprietor, Mr.. A Stephens
II will be sold at low figure
foT further particular. applV on the premises.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-07

y heA. Estate Agent and Auctlon-ar,
once: No, 3O3 Eighth ,trest west, n-Ar north
street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

Our DEPOT presents busy and bustling
appearance at this time, with the numerous
wagons delivering wheat, and the unusually
large amount of merchandise received, for this
period of the year, as we'll as travel to and
fro. The two sets of railroad employees,
under "bosses" Fitzpatrick and Young, have
been for some weeks engaged at this point,
in renewing the ties, ballasting the road and
putting down additional switches to accommo-
date the increasing trade of the depot. The
'stock pen" recently erected, has proved Of
great convenience to drovers, and large
number of cattle, hogs and sheep, are sent
weekly from this point, instead of being sub
ject to the risk and inconvenience of ship
ping at Sandy Hook.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

TALL OATs.-Thc Union, published at
London, Madison county, Ohio, notices crop
of Oats grown tie recent season by Mr.. Isaac
/. G. Kemp, measuring 81 #. in height, and
averaging 20 bushels to the acre. Mr.. K. is
a native of our town, emigrated West as the
artificer of his own fortune some years since,
and is now one among the most entcrprisiDg
and successful farmers, as we arc gratiicd to
learn, of even the great State Of Ohio. He
designs sending to this office sheaf of these
Oats for the inspection Of our farmers, as it is
new variety, and one that he regards well
adapted to our soil, and of the prolific yield
in the county of his nativity, he cntertains
no doubt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

GRAND CELEBRATIoN.- Thursday last
(says the Shepherdstown Register of Satur-
day) was gala day for the colorcd folks in
our town, who had gathered here from all the
ueighboring towns, for the purpose of cell
ebrating the emancipation of slavery, and the
presentation of Banner to the Oder Of Ia
dustry Of this place.
AT / o'clock the procession formed under
the direction Of the Chief Marshal, Peter
Hodge, aided by Robert Travis, Dorsey Kline
and Daniel Harding. all mounted. The pro-
ccssion, headed by Monkeys brass band, COM
posed of the Order of Industry, MasOns, Odd
Fellows, Red Men, Sabbath School, vehicles
and horsemcn, passed through man street to
the Court House where the Banner was pre-
scented.
The procession then proceeded to Lemons
Grove, where numerous booths had been erect
ed, from which were dispensed quantities Of
the substantials as we'll as the delicacies of
life. There was present about 2, 600. Their
enjoyment seemed unbounded. We noticed
very little intoxcation and upon the whole the
participants were very orderly and quiet, moth
ing occurring to mar the OCCASION whatever.
At night John Hodge and Prof. Butler
spoke at the Schoolhouse, where festival was
also held.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
Local BreYities.

Cannot something be done, and that
speedily, in repairing our pumps? The Depot,
Mason's, Kemp's and the Court-house, are
now unfit for use, to the serious inconvenience
of the citizens around. Who will be the first
to move in the matter !?
The dilapidated stone wall on the East
end of the old Presbyterian graveyard, has
been replaced by high aud substantial plank
fence. The unseemly shrubbeTy and under
growth of the enclosure has also been re-
moved, and the general appearance of this
ancient sepulture of the dead much improved.
To the eSertions of Mr.. Joseph NJ. Brown,
are we indebted for this labor of love.
II The attendance at the Woods Meeting
at Rippon, on Sabbath last, of the Protestant
Methodist Church, was unusually large, a
number from Harper's Ferry and other dis
tant points being present The services were
able and interesting, and the good order and
attention most commendable.
The apple and peach crop is more album
dant throughout the county than for many
years preceding. The former is being con-
verted into cider, and the latter finds ready
sale in our market, at liberal price. As
usual, Mr.. Allen, of Clarke, has furnished
the most choice varieties and of the finest
size.
= The capacious Touring mill at Harper's
Ferry is turning out daily 400 bbls. of flour,
employing large number of coopers, millers
and other assistants. thus affording considera-
BILE life and animation to business on the
Island. The flour ranks with the very best
in the Eastern market.
- Since the war, many of our farmers have
gone into the grape culture TO q very consld-
cradle extent. The crop this season is mod
crate one, and now about ripening. We have
learned of several who expect to manulac-
ture wine, and in some instances employed
skilled and experienced connoisseurs in the
art. We hope the experiment may prove in
high degree profitable.
Our schools are about terminating the
summer vacation, and have or will soon re-
sumo their accustomed labors. Ample ar
rangement has been made for the thorough
instruction of pupils, male and female, and
we hope may be literally sustained by our
people.
The Iillsborough camp meeting of the
Methodist Church. South, recently held, was
numcrousiy attended, and several of the most
emmincnt divines attached to that branch of
the church officiated. The sermons OF John S.
Martin, DR.. Duncan, Of Richmond, Roszel,
and others Of that ilk, are said never TO have
been excclcd in that section of country.
Tuesday next, it will be remembered by
those interested, commences the regular fall
term of the Circuit Court of Jefferson. We
learn that both the civil and criminal docket
is considerably burdencd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
Spirit Of geferson
L0CAL MISCELLANY.

WELL SAID.-The Grand Jury at the re-
cent term of the Berkeley Court, made one
hundred aud sixty indictments The people
of the county must be entirely outlawed, or
else most of these charges have been the re-
suit Of personal malice or petty spleen. On
the latter presumption, the Neto Era re-
marks as follows =
The Grand Jury for the present term of
court brought in about one hundred and sixty
Indictments. This is too much of a good thing,
as it is not likely that one>third of these in
dictments will ever amount to anything, but
be the means of entailing useless expense on
the county Many of the indictments found
were evidently the result of puritanical pre-
iudice, which in justice should have no in
fuence in the deliberations of grand jury.
Their duties should be circumscribed to the
honest and impartial Investigation of all mat
tiers looking to the preservation of the pub
lie morals and to the protection ofthe general
interest of the community, but in doing this
they should not allow any of their precon-
ceived individual notions of morality to gov
ern their deliberations. All violators of the
law should be brought to punishment, but for
n grand jury to seriously entertain and de-
liberate upon every trivial complaint made to
them through ill>will, spite or prejudice, is
beneath the dignity of such body, and GER
tainly not intended to be embraced within
the sphere of their sworn duties. a grand
Jury should have, at least common sense
enough to discriminate in such matters, and
not burden the docket with whole batch of
petty indictments, which, when sifted, will
amount to nothing. We are not personally,
nggrieved at any indictments found By the
last Grand Jury but if our information be
correct, and We have no reason to doubt 1t,
we do think they meddled with some things
which should have been beneath their con-
sidcration and took cognizance of others which
they could not help but know, were prompt
ed by prejudice and i'll feeling on the part of
the compliments. This was all wrong, and
can have no other result than TO stir up AMI
mosities and entail useles expense upon the
country. In orr humble opinion no man
should sit as Grand or petit Juror who is
not able to sink his prejudices and take an
enlarged and liberal view of matters which
may come before him pertaining to tho gem
eral good. The best. most judicious and
clear headed men should always be selected
for such positions. Recently, we are sorry to
say, our iuries have not been selected accord
ing to such standard We have seen men
on our petit juries, time and again, who have
to true conceptions of right and justice, and
not common sense enough to comprehend 1t
when pointed out to them. We long for the
time when men shall be selected for such
positions solely because of their fitness, and
not through political or other preferences.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

RosADAL1s RosADALIs! RosADAL1s =
What is it ? y perfume? havoring extract?
an external application =? something for the
breath No, none Of these. What then is
RosodaliS? 1t is valuable compound of
Alternative ingredients, prepared upon truly
scientific principles, the chemical affinity of
each ingredient being maintained in the pro-
cess of manufacture, the whole making the
most valuable Blood Purifier known to the
world. The articles from which it is made are
published with the directions, so that all may
know precisely what they are taking. Procure
a bottle, take it to your family physician, and
he will-if he be an honest man-teli you
that if it contains what the Proprietor claims
it does it is good Blood medicine then take
it to an analytical chemist, let him test the
preparation to see if the ingredients are there
or not. This will prove to you the genuine
ness of ROsadalis. Take it then according to
directions, and be cured OF any chronic affec
ton of the Blood, Liver or Kidneys with
which you may have been suffering.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

On SHORT GRUB.-KELLY, of the Fred
cricksburg Herald, is in deep grief that the
long continued dry weather has destroyed all
hope for an abundant supply of sweet pota-
toes. The lower counties of the Rappahan>
mock, Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore, will
be the only hope. Surely, with the corn crop
of the county less than on-half barrel to the
acre, the sweet potatoes failure, and the oys-
ter beds uncertain, the citizens of the ancient
burg may soon expect to be put on "short
grub"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

CHURCH FAIR AT HARpER's Ferry
During last week a Fair for the benefit of
the Roman Catholics at Harper's Ferry, was
held in the old armory building. The mana
gers put up handsome set of silver ware to
be voted for by sealed ballot, and nominated
for candidates Francis Mantz, Supervisor of
Transportation of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, and Capt. D. J. Young, of the
United States Army. Mr.. Mantz gained the
prize by large majority Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

4 HANDSOME PARADE.-The Independ-
cnt Hook and Ladder Company, recently or
ganized in this town, with J. G. HOLMES, as
Captain, and THOMAS YOUNG, Assistant,
made their first public appearance on the
street, Saturday evening last The display
was in a high degree creditable to all con-
cerned, and elected the highest commenda-
ton from our citizens, for the ardOr and zeal
with which the officers and men of this Or
canization seem to have entered upon their
work Though but few weeks in organ
izing, the company have already procured, al
most entirely at its own expense, handsome
uniform, ladders, hooks, axes and buckets,
with an attractive and appropriate banner,
under which to marshal against the devour-
ing element. The organization now numbers
forty. of Just the kind of material for prompt
and efficient work in the right place at the
right time, if unfortunately but most proba-
bly,, their services should be needed. To
complete the equipment, ''Truck' will be
needed for the speedy transit from point to
point of the hooks, ladders, etc. and our cit
izcns will be called upon for a contribution
to secure one. we hope liberal response
may be given, as it would be ungenerous to
tax the members with any further outlay in
providing for the public safety, when they
proffer their services and are willing to risk
life or limb, as gratuity.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

CAUGHr-We are informed that the horse
stolen from Mr.. Hendley Milstead, in Charles
town, on the night of August 21st, was found
in the possession of the supposed thief, John
Thomas, colored, in Washington, on the Goth,
by Messrs. Comes and Miller, detectives, of
that city. Mr. MiIstead was Immediately tel
egraphed to, and with his son went on to
Washington, and there identified and recov-
cred their horse, and after a hearing before
Justice, had said Thomas committed to await
a requsition from the Governor of this State.
Upon application of G. NJ. Beltzhoover Esq,
Acting Prosecuting Attorney during the alb
sence and illness of Mr.. Stubs, warrant and
requisition was granted by the Governor of
this State upon the Chief Justice of the Dis
trict of Columbia, for the delivery and arrest
of said John Thomas, colored and was sent
to Sheriff Potterfeld, of this county, ON
Wednesday last. The prisoner has not yet
arrived at time of going to press, but is ex-
pected to take a room at Billy Osborne's board
ing house soon.
Z. S.-After the above was in type the
prisoner arrived in charge of Sheriffs Potter
field and Koonce, and is now in jail.
SAepherdStosen Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

W The Germans OF Martinsburg and vi
cipity will celebrate the. Centenary Anniver-
sary of the birth of the great German scholar
and traveller, Alexander Won Humboldt, on
Tuesday, September 18th. The celebration
will be held in Snodgrass' Grove, about two
kniles East of Martinsburg. Distinguished
speakers will be present to deliver addresses,
Union.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

ATTENTION, INDErENDENTs!- There will
be meeting of the Independent Hook and
Ladder Company, of this town, on Thursday
evening, at o'clock. As there is business
Of importance to be transacted it is desired
that there should be a full attendance of the
members
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

TEMPERANCE ADDRESS. We are request
cd to announce that the Rev. w. S. PENICK
will deliver an address before Jefferson Coun-
ell, No. 5, Friends of Temperance, in their
Council Chamber, on Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 14th. A full attendance of the mem.
bership is desired, and brethren of sister
Councils are cordially invited to be present
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

TIE GRAssuoPPERs finding no nutriment
:, to feed on in the parched and barren grass
Yields of the county, are now stripping the
fodder from the few green corn Fields that have
withstood the blight. Such is the casc,a we
see stated, in most of the counties in the
Valley and lower Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

g'see = 1s sr ~; of Sale of valuable
Real aud r aoperty, in our issue of
to-day, 4 BEEFAer matters of interest and
concern tt In Citizens, more especially the
notice of the Sheriff of the county as to the
"Salc of Lands for Taxes"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
The Great Wheat Drill of the Age.

The Great Wheat Drill OF the age.
The Hagerstown Agricultural Implement
Manufacturing Company are challenging the
manufacturers of any other Grain, Seed and
Fertilizing Drill now made. They claim five
special Points and offer to compete on any
other Points claimed by any other Drill
Every Drill has the Keller Patent Check Link
Gum Spring Hoe. This improvement keeps
the Hoe, or Shovel immovable until it strikes
stationary obstacle, the jar of which throws
the pressure from the Hoe on the Gum Spring,
allowing it to pass over the obstacle and I'M
mediately resume its work. Hence the Hoe
or Shovel is always in the right place, never
jumping or fitting and the Gum Spring never
needs screwing down. 1t is not liable to wear
and will out.last three sets of Gum Springs
constructed on the old principle. The Keller
Patent One Gum and One Smooth Iron Roller
Feed is the most certain and reliable Grain
sewer ever made. The Acre Surveyor and
the 16-Acre Register on this Drill will con-
vince any farmer that his grain and seed sew
ing is done as accurately as good clock keeps
time.
The Improved Fertilizing Attachment for
1869 will drill Pacific and Peruvian Guano,
and all Fertilizers from 60 lbs. up per Acre,
and distribute evenly over the entire Acre, no
punching, but an even regular stream. The
Material, Workmanship and Finish need only
to be seen to satisfy the farmer that it is 1.-The
Best" Every Farmer should go see it at
McCurdy & Dukes, Charlestown. Link u Co,
Duffields; also at Kearneysville, Berryvlle,
Summit Point, Middleway and Shepherds
town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
INTERNATIONAL.
8T NDARD
PHONOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION.
TINE undersigned is prepared to give by mail a
Complete Course Of instruction in Standard
PHONoGRAPHIC SHORTHAND,

TINE undersigned is prepared to give by mail
i Complete Course Of Instruction in Standard
PHONOGRAPHIC SHORTHAND,
the system 10 general use by the most accurate Re-
por:ers employed in Legal, Mercantile and Leg
isIatiye work throughout the United States, Cana
das and in Great Britain.
The growing demand for Photographic Writers
anon o Merchants, Lawyers, Authors. and Editors,
and for Hallway. Express. Telegraph. Banking and
Insurance Offices; for Commercial Agencies for
Municipal, State and National Departments; for
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Societies and other bodies, has opened rich field of
PROFIT TO YOUNG MEN,
and also to Young Ladies who must rely upon
themselves for their own support. which any may
confidently enter who possess the ordinary talents
and industry that commonly distinguish youth
OF THE beautiful and invaluable art, Prof. John
B. Holmes, l.. L. D., of New York, says Stan
dard American PhonograPhy is now acknowl-
edged by the most accomplished phonogrs pliers to
be the best system of shorthand writing that has
ever been offered to the world. In the adaptation
of its characters to the sounds of our language in
its egibilty in it's powers of contraction In the ra
pidty with which it can be written, in the logical
and convenient arrangement of it's principles, and
in it's easy acquisition, it immeasurably surpasses
every other system of shorthand"
For Instruction in the Corresponding Style,
adopted in Mercantile Houses having heavy
correspondence and which when thoroughly
familiarized gives speed of writing about
TTwenty-Four Lessons y -.............. -. 10
For Full Reporting Course of seventy-Two Les ~
csobam'sHand Booiofs tandard Photography,
the text book to be used, post paid, at pub
lisher's price. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81
The Reporting Style is employed in all of the nu-
merous departments of public, and most of the de
of private business IN which rapid writing
Is required. 1t is from to eight times as rapid
as long hand.
Students of the Reporting Style may pay the tut
ton fee by instalments of SO per month, In ad-
vance With the aid OF the daily mailed instruc-
tions, the Hand Book will surely and swiftly guide
every earnest student to perfect knowledge OF the
No Remittanoes should be made by Post Office
Order, Draft, Registered Letter, or by EXPRESS, to
Office of the Baltimore Gazette,
June %, Is69-tf. Baltimore, Md.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE,
CHARLESTOWN, VIRGINIA.

TINE next Session will commence on MONDAY.
l. SEPTEMBER 9Th, 1869, and close on the LAST
FRIDAY IN JUNE, 1870.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, the
Lanrua ges Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
will be afforded. Particular attention will be paid
to Music, and pups will be required to play at the
Musical Soirees, when the friends of tho pupils can
Vocal Music will be taughtin classes as well as
by private lesson.
For Circulars. Terms, g., apply to the Principal.
August g. 1869. aIns A. NJ. FORR EST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
FARM FOR SALE.
ELER & WILSON'S
Sewing Machines

TIME WHEELER & WILSON ia universally
j. knowledged TO be the best Sewing Machine ever
offered to public patronage. 1t is simple, easily
deranged, and in point of effectiveness, is without
rival. Its efficiency is equal to at least twelve
seamstresscs. 1t uses no SHUTTLE, and makes the
LOCK-STITCH.
The beauty and excellence of stitch, alike upon
both sides Of the Fabric, is not exceed and for
strength irmncss and durability of seam, it is not
equalled. 1t has been the popular Family Sewing
Machine, ami hence is no experiment 10 buyit.
1t will Hem, Fell, Quilt, Tuck, Cord, Braid, and
will make a Ruffle and Sew it on at the time
Everything complete to do all kinds of work with
each machine. 1t has One-third less machinery
No pains or expense spared in giving instruction.
0a-An Machines warranted 3 Years. %
TERMS TO SUIT EVERY ONE.
o. Persons desiring to purchase Machine, will
call upon GEO. BUTTON,
Sappington Hotel, Charlestown.
The subscriber begs leave to call attention to the
following certificates, of ladies in this county who
have used this machine:-
al have had one of the Wheeler & Wilson Ma
chimes in almost constant for ten years, and be-
teve il to be the best Sewing Machine in hav
ing had experience with other machines, at differ
emit times, during this period.
"MRs. HENRY B. DAvEEPoRT.',
"Since 1851 have been using Wheeler & Will
eon Sewing Machine, and take great pleasure in
testifying TO it's excellence as Family Machine
It has been in constant on Family Sewing, and
MAS s V. YAxTIs,
''HarPcr's Ferry"
June %, lS69-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

z PROPOSE to open in Charlcstown, on the SEC
i OND MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER,
A SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Besides the usual English branches, Latin, Greek
and French will be taught.
NV terms will be for the session of ten months:-
For English scholars. $ 80 w
For Classical 5cholar6. 40 w
Payment will be expected at the beginning of each
half session.
o. Persons wishing to send oys to me will please
notify me at early day. c, E. AMBLER.
JuIL 1S6Q-tSI3.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

r@~ Pay your dues at this Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
COOKING STOVE & KITCHEN FURNIIU RE
Thirty Acres of Standing Corn.

X1IANTED-Persons knowing themselves in
w debtcd by open account or note, to Hquldate
in need OF funds to replenish my stock.
Respectfully, w. Ebf.