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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
SPECIAL NOTICE s.
sinking SLOWLY,

Diseases that progress rapidly 20 crisis arc not
the only ones to be dreaded- CAnker or dry rot
does not blast tree suddenly stroke 81 lights
ming but unless arrested. it destroys it
ly aud in like manner chronic debility although
II does not kill with the swftness Of yellow fever,
ns sure sap the sorings of life eventually any
acute disease if not checked by invigorating medi
cation. There Is something inexpressibly touching
in the spectacle of premature decay Languor,
paIlor eraciAtion, depression of spirits, and dis
taste for exertion. its ordinary symptoms. and
they should be promptly met by tonic Treatment
The best inVigorant and exhilarant that be adj
ministered in case of this kind Hostetters StOm
ach Bitters The stimulating principle of the prep
aration rouses the dormant energies of the system
and the strengthening and regulating properties
give permanent and healthfuI impulse the vital
forces thus brought INTO play The failing appetite
is re-awakened the process OF digestion and assim-
iaton are quckened. the quality of the blood is inn
proved, the seeretions become more natural, and
every organ that contributes to the nourishment OF
the body undergoes salutary change. BY these
the repair of the physical structure is effect
ed and its health aud vigor restored In class of
diseases has the benicent operation of the Btters
been more marked and striking than in those char
acterized by general debility and nervous prostra-
ten. Ladies affected with these ailments find in
this wholesome of all tonics and correctves the
safest and surest means of relief il s strong TO
store and powerless to injure Such Is the uniform
teal O sEcloud5 of Witnesses Aug, 2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
SATURDAYS NEWS.

A Prussian account of brief skirmish with
a detachment of French, at Volkingen, has
been defeated. with loss of one officer and
eight men. The Prussians had one man
wounded.
No foreign military officers will be allowed
at Prussan army headquarters. England is
spoken severely of in Berlin for supplying
France with cartridges to slaughter Germans.
An assurance has come to London from
Pesth that Hungary WILL under all circum-
stances, act with Austria.
Companies of volunteer sharpshooters for
local defence are to be organized throughout
France with the approval of the Emperor
Both in the dock yards and arsenals of
England quiet but active and extensive prep
arations are being made to meet any emer>
gency.
A publication of neutrality has been made
by the Spanish Government.
A telegram from Berlin tells of the adj
vance of the Prussian forces in front of the
French line, and that it was evident that de-
cisive operations are near at hand.
From London it is reported that skirmish-
ing is going on between the outposts.
The following is the proclamation of the
Emperor to the army, on assuming command
in person:
.SoLaiers-I come to take my place at your
head to defend the honor and soil of our coun-
try. You 60 to combat against one of the
best armed of European countries, but other
\ countries as valiant as this have not been able
to resist your valor. 1t will be the same to-
day.
The war which now commences will be
long and hardly contested, for its theatre will
be places hedged with obstacles and thick with
fortrcsses, but nothing is beyond the persever-
ing efforts of the soldiers of Africa, Italy and
Mexico.
You will prove once more what a French
army is able to accomplish, animated by a
sentiment of duty, maintained by discipline
and Influenced by love of country. What
ever road we may take across our frontier we
will find upon it glorious traces of our fathers
and we will show ourselves worthy of them.
All France follows you with ardent prayers,
and the eyes of the universe are upon you.
Upon our success depends the fate of lib
erty and civilization.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
REGISTRATION.

Mr.. Alfred O'Bannon having declined to
act as registrar for this township, Mr.. E. j..
Williams has received the appointment, and
opened his registration books in "Hooff's
Building yesterday. Mr.. Williams will sit
at this place to-day, and on each Tuesday of
the next two weeks, for the registration of
qualified voters. Let no one who is entitled
to vote neglect this matter. In the language
of the Wheeling Register, every man who
thinks he is entitled to vote should apply to
have his name put on the books, and every
man who has ever been stricken off the reg
lister should go before the county Board and
have his name put on again. They must as
sert their rights without fear, and maintain
them with dignity and spirit. Registration,
we believe, is to last for ten days; but let
none of our people postpone registration until
the last day. Delays are frequently dangerous;
and what can be done we'll to day should never
be postponed until tomorrow. We hope this
advice will be needed by every voter, and
that in every county and township in the State
they will march shoulder to shoulder to the
field of duty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
From the Valley star.l
GharlestoWn.

We had not been in this goodly place for
several years. but from the columns of its pa
pers we had in our minds eye that it was
greatly improved, and SO We found it. Where
formerly was but common" considerable
village in the way of tasty sud superb private
residences, has been built, and several others
are In course of contraction. The main street
of the town has been greatly improved also,
and but one scar defaces it. The dis.
mantled Court house and Jail still reminds
one of .'grim visaged war" and the relentless
luminosity of the creatures, which that war
brought to the surface making them for the
time being Ooh, how long?) the political rulers
of its people. There can be no better illus
tration oil the infliction of radical wrong than
the condition of the people of Jefferson. Here
is brave, refined and highly educated COM
munity, completely under the domination of
the "mud stills" of creation: Fifteen huns
dred (for it is not less, the Auditors report
to the contrary Notwithstanding of the best
and wisest citizens of country deprived of all
political rights and privileges and compelled
to submit to degradation all the more NOR
tifying because of its source. There is not
single radical hound of all the number that
now struts their brief authority over this peo-
pie, the latchet of whose shoes they are un,
fence of the Union. Every man of them took
good care to remove their rotten carcases out
of harms way whenever danger impended.-
There were many true Union men in JEFF
ferson county when tine war broke out, men
who were so from principle, and who sacri>
feed much in defence of their cause triumphed,
extended the right hand of fellowship to their
late enemies, and such these are now too
prescribed by the class that we allude to. If
ever people were so cursed before-if ever
the good and virtuous-not as individuals, but
as embracing whole community, were ever
SO completely at the mercy of mean, despisa-
BILE wretches, we have failed to read in the
history of the world from its foundation
Verify is the ''devil loosed for season."
Under all their misfortunes however, the
good citizens of Chlrlestown bear up brayely.
Not wrinkle more, as far as we could per-
ceive, lines their faces, and our venerable
friend, j. Peyton B., is not a whit more gray
~ than he was ten years ago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
FRIDAYS NEWS.

The Emperor, with the Prince Napoleon,
left St. Cloud yesterday for the army. The
Empress parted with them at the railway sta
ton, and was deeply moved. The health of
the Emperor seemed to be good.
Count Won Bismarck has made full state
ment as to the secret treaty to the German
Ambassador to England, and uses some very
plain language in regard to the action of
France on the subject.
The Prussian Government has issued call
for volunteer marines for the defence of the
coast, and offers large rewards for the destruc-
ton of hostile vessels.
A petition to allow several American Off
GERS to follow the French army, for the pur-
pose of making observations, having been filed
with the Government, the request was refused,
and it was added that no foreign officers would
be permitted to be near the army.
Russia has increased her force in Poland
by 100000 men.
The Emperor arrived at Metz yesterday af.
ternoon and will issue proclamation to the
army to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
THE HAGERSTOWN MAIL.

The editor of the Hagerstown Mail ex-
presses interest in the success of the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad, knowing that its
completion will open up large scope of
country to the manufacturing trade of Ha-
gerstown, to which other roads have already
given an impetus. and which the editor of
the Nail has so ably supported in his paper.
We gratefully acknowledge the many favors
of the Mat1, and of the people of Washing
ton county, extended to the Shenandoah Val
lev Railroad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
How is IT.

A friend from Gerardstown, who was in
terested in some law business before the Cir>
cult Court of this county, which by law has
to be published in the newspapers, wants to
know why none of these publications are in>
serted in tho Valley Star. He says "that
in the Southern end of the county the VdI-
len Star has more than treble the circulation
of both the other county papers together, aud
yet if persons want information in regard to
law proceedings, they must seek it through
these limited sources"
"We have but to say to our correspondent,
that the Judge of the Circuit Court has the
power under the law, of selecting in which
papers these publications shall be made. 1t
is one of those little arrangements made by
radical legislature to throw patronage into the
hands of party favorites. We intend to lay
the matter however, before Judge Chapline
at the next term of the Court, and we greatly
mistake the man if he does not apply the
proper remedy Besides the great saving to
litigants by publishing Court orders in the
Star, the informasion itself will reach many
more people, as zee are fully prepared to show.
Valley Star.
This is another of the Ubiquitous laws passed
by corrupt and tyranuical Radical legisla-
ture, by which an immense weapon is placed
in the hands of partisan political judges, for
the purpose of crushing out fearless and out
spoken Democratic and Conservative news
papers in this State. BY it the Spirit Of
Jefferson is excluded from all benefits deriving
from the publication of commissioners notices,
etc., in which so many of our people are in
terested, and the mass of such matter is in
serted in the columns of paper having about
one-half the circulation Of ours, aud which is
scarcely read in the South eastern section of
the county. We are poor, and need every
possible source of revenue that can be honor
ably obtained, but we cannot afford to barter
our independence for the pecuniary favors of
a Radical judge. We rely upon the patrons
age of generous white mans party for sup
port, and when that fails US we will "go to the
wal" rather than sacrifice the freedom of the
press for such price. We trust that the
Conservative and Democratic Senators and
Delegates elected to the next Legislature, will
go there pledged to repeal this obnoxious aud
vicious law, which stands upon our statutes
books as premium for political treachery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
Tribute OF Respect.

Alta meeting of the Trustees of the Presbyterian
Church in Charestown, on Thursday, 2sth ultimo,
COLIN z. Porter, Esq., appointed President
pro tenn. The death of THOMAS RUTHERFORD, Esq,
late President of the Board of Trustees wds' briefly
but impressiveIy announced by Andrew Hunter.
Esq. On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs. w.
H. Travers. G. w. Eichelberger and W. w. b.
Galaher committee to report suitable resolutions.
The following submitted and unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, It has pleased God to close the useful
life of our deceased friend aud associate, THOMAS
RurHERFoaD, the late President of the Board Of
Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Charles
town
AND WHEREAS, A long and NEST agreeable in
tercouse afforded opportunity 20 learn his
worth. TO which we desire, now that he 10 longer
with us, to bear our cordial testimony,
THEREFoRE RESOLVED, That in the death OF our
lamerted official head, this Board is deeply sensible
of the loss il has sustained recognizing since
bereavement more fully than ever the promptness +,
efficiency and thoroughne with which he dis
fcuty must experience in supplying his place.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That as neiglIbOrs and iei-
low citzena of the deceased, desire to express
admiration of his character a of sterling
uprgh:ness and integrity, of great Public spirit, of
generous impulses and most charitable disposition.
The poor have indeed lost in him u sympathising
and valuable friend.
lily our most sincere coincidence, that a copy of
these preambIes and resolutions be transmit ted to
them by our Chairman and Secretary, that they be
recorded among the minutes of the proceedings of
this meeting and be published in the newspapers of
the town Of Charlcstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED.

The campaign was formally opened at
Moorefcld, Hardy County, on Wednesday
week, the occasion being the meeting of the
Democracy of the Tenth Senatorial District
to nominate a candidate for the State Senate.
Stirring addresses were delivered by our
nominee for Governor, Hon. John J. Jacob,
Hon. J. J. Davis, of Harrison county, Joseph
Sprigg, Fl. G Davis, and others. The greatest
enthusiasm prevailed, and the. eagerness dis
played to obtain information on the issues Of
the campaign by both Democrats and Repub-
licans argues we'll for the success of our ticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
III A R RE D.

In New Orleans, on Saturday, the 9th ut., at the
residence of the brides fat her. by the Rev Father
simon. CHARLES BOUCHER to Miss E. KATIE
THOMPSON, eldest daughter of Gen. NJ. jeff
Thompson.
In MartInsburg, on the z6th nit by Rev. S. ".
Leech, JOSEPH JONES 10 CAROLINE s. ROB-
ERTS-both of Berkeley county.
On the 2Ist ult., by Rev. J l.. Clark, JAMES w
NELSON to SALLIE NJ. NYITHINGTON-both of
Martinsburg-
At the residence the brides par~nta, the 2Ist
uit BY Rev. p. H Thomas. JACOB. T. PRICE to
county.
On the - Of April, 1870, in Christian county,
Illinois, Mr.. THOMAS HILL and Miss LACY HAIR
RIS. daughter of James Y. Harris formerly of this
county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
TUESDAYS NEWS.

TUESDAYS NEWS.
Dispatches have been received in London,
via Berlin, giving accounts of two small affairs
between the Prussians and French, in both of
which the former claim success.
The London Times publishes the projected
treaty submitted by France to the Prussiau
Government, and guarantees its authenticity.
The following are the points of this document:
The preamble sets forth that the King of
Prussia and Emperor of the French, in order
to strengthen the ties of friendship between
the two Governments and peoples, &C., hereby
concluded the subjoined treaty:
In the first article Napoleon admits and re-
cognizes the late acquisitions of Prussia from
Austria. In the second the Prussian King
engages to facilitate French acquisition of
Luxembourg in the third, the Emperor ac-
uuiesces in the union of the North and South
German States, Austria excepted. In the
fourth, France finding it necessary to absorb
Belgium, Prussia lends her assistance to that
measure. The fifth article is, as usual, one of
offensive and defensive alliance between two
nations.
1t is reported that body of German lane
ers had crossed the frontier near Saarbruck,
and destroyed o considerable portion of the
railroad towards Metz
The French are now said to be concentrat.
ing at Dunkirk. Forty prisoners are reported
to have been taken by them SO far, The Em-
peror held another ministerial council on SUM-
day 10000 volunteers have already been
enrolled in France. The Duke of Pail kao
will command the Army of the Baltic.
&. The Toulon feet has sailed to Cherbourg.
The French troops are to leave Rome. Min
isterial organs deny the existance of treaty
offensive and defensive between France and
Spain.
The old Notifications of Paris and the forts
beyond the present line Of works are to be put
in state of defence and readiness for active
service.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
Soldiers, let each one do his duty and the
God of Battles win be with us.
NAPoLEoN.
At General Headquarters, Metz, July %,
1870.
MONDAYS NEWS.

The mass of news items of almost every de-
scription from Europe, published to- day, is
mainly important as indicating in a general
way what is about to happen. The condition,
force and movements of the rival armies are
almost entirely hidden from public knowledge
by the most rigid censorship of all the means
of communicating news by both Governments;
what is actually being done, therefore, can
only be conjectured.
A Communication is to be addressed by the
English Government to the Governments of
both France and Prussia, declaring that their
explanations of the secret treaty are unsatis :
factory.
1t is reported that Count Won Bismarck
will take the field at the head of his regiment
ofcuirassiers
The Emperor's. address meets the favor of
the French press of all political opinions.
A proposed grand demonstration in Lim-
erick, ireland. in favor of France, has been
forbidden by the authorities.
An intense feeling is said to prevail in
Prussia against England on account of her
extraordinary" way of maintaining her neu-
trality. The press is unsparing in its attacks.
An attack made upon Saarbucken on Sat
urday by French force is reported to have
been repulsed.
Count Benedict says that Count Won Bis
marck dictated the secret treaty to him, and
has had possession of it eyer since, which, he
adds, accounts for its being in his hand writing
Both the Emperor and the Prince Imperial
were received at Metz with great enthusiasm.
1t is reported from Paris that fighting has
commenced in Baden; that families were leav-
ing there for Switzerland, and that the Prus-
slams had mined the banks of the Rhine. It
is also said that Austria has sanctioned the
taking possession of Rome by Italy.
The French troops from Rome are expected
in France about the 10th of August
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

BE- Radicals must meet the income tax
issue in the next canvass. The people know
there was no necessity for re-imposition of
this infamous exaction, that it was mere
political movement. ain the coming cam
paign," says the New York Tribune, "the
Democracy will not fail to make effective use
of the action of Congress on the Income tax;
and if they carry districts which have hith-
erto been ours by pledging themselves to a
repeal of this most oppressive and hateful
law, we trust certain Republican Senators nd
Representatives arc prepared to face the re-
sponsibilty."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

TELEGRAPH L1NE-Fresident Borst, of
the S. V. R. R. Co., stated in his speech to
the people of Page county, on Monday last,
that he had made all the necessary arrange
ments, whilst in Philadelphia, for the erec-
ton of line of telegraph upon his road and
that in few days they would commence the
necessary arrangements for it; and that in a
very short time we should have communica.
ton through it with all parts of the country.
This is another evidence of the energy and
earnestness with which the company has gone
to work. Thus, "the work goes bravely on"
TPdge Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

DISTINGUISHED ARR1vAL.-Ex- President
Jefferson Davis came down on the Va. &
Tenn. train yesterday morning; took break
fast at the Piedmont hotel, and left on the
Southside train for Richmond. Mr.. Davis
conversed pleasantly with number of citi:
zens during his brief stay He is looking
very we'll, and appears to be in good health
and spirits. He goes. we learn, from Rich>
mond to the White Sulphur Springs, and
thence to Europe.
[Lynch6wy Virginian, July 80.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

~ Don't think because snufs and strong
or poisonous solutions will not cure Catarrh,
that you cannot be cured The proprietor of
DR.. Sase's Catarrh Remedy offers 5000 reward
for case of Catarrh which he cannot cure.
1t costs but fifty cents for package which
prepares one full pint. Sold by druggists, or
send sixty cents to DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo,
n. Y, and get it trough the mail.
DIR. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden Medical
Discovery is the great remedy of the age for
all Throat, Bronchial and Lung diseases.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
We one. Register !!
LAND DAMAGES.

We are gratifed to learn that the laud-
owners along the line are manifesting the ut
most liberality in making terms with the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company, in
the matter of the right of way. There seems
to be no doubt that the right of way will be
secured in short time through the county,
with the exception of few cases near Shop
herdstown, as We have been informed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
THURSDAYS NEWS.

The Paris official journal of yesterday,
speaking of the secret treaty, declares that the
French Government never had any knowl-
edge of it, and, as far as the propositions were
discussed between Count Won Bismarck and
the French Ambassador on the subject of the
project of alliance, the Emperor rejected them.
4 report is received from London that
France had bad inquiry made of Prussia up>
on what conditions peace could be made ? to
which it was replied, cit is too late"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

BS% The Democratic National Executive
Committee, at Washington, desire to obtain
the name and post-ofice address of every
Democratic nominee for Congress, and every
chairman of a Democratic County Committee.
Chairmen of county committees should at
once forward their address to the National
Committee. All communications to the COM
mittee should be addressed to Hon. S. j.
Randall, NJ. c., Washington, D. c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02
The Trichina SpiraIis or Pork Worm.

Perhaps IT is not generally known that the much
talked of hichinG spiralis. pork worm. was first
Philadelphia. Pa. with that American INSTRUMENT
known as the Craig Microscope, costing only S2.-
imported microscope, costing SIS, "of feebler
power and less reliable" This fact DR.. Kendall
stands ready to prove at any time. The "Craig"
Microscope in box with full direction mailed
anywhere for S2.75, by E. H. Ross, 3l3 LocustSt.,
St Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in this per.
June Il. 1870 3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

LAND SAIEs.-Mr George w. Anderson
has sold his farm. two and half miles from
Leetown, to Mr. James Wageley, for $500.
Mr.. Anderson has since purchased the farm
now occupied by Mr.. Frederick Shaull one
mile from Middleway, containing one hum
bred and thirty acres, paying therefor $50
per acre.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-02

RS- Mr.. Alex. II. Stevens has written
letter repelling the statement that his book
makes Mr.. Davis responsible for the failure
of the Confederate army to advance after the
first battle of Manassas, saying, con the con-
trary 1 expressly state that in my opinion the
Confederate army at Manassas was in no con-
dition to make an advance after the great bat
tie at that point"