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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
Hymn in a Gambling He'll.

a Hong Kong correspondent of the Boston
NetUS, tells an interesting incident. He had
been entrusted with packages for young man
from his friends i'll the United States, aud,
after inquiry, learned that he might probably
be found in gambling house. He went
thither, but not seeing him determined to
wait in the expectation that he might come
in. The place vas bedlam OF noises men
getting angry over their cards, and frequently
coming to blows. Near him sat two men-One
young the other 40 years Of age. They were
betting and bringing in a terrible way, the ell
der one giving utteTance continually to the
fouest profanity Two games had been fin
iShed, the young man losing each time. Tho
third game, with fresh bottles Of brandy, had
just begun, and the young man sat lazily back
in his chair while the elder shuflled tho cards.
The man was long time dealing the cards,
and the young mnu looking carelessly about
the room, began to hum a tune. He began
to sing beautiful lines Of Phebe Cary
cone swectly soiomn thought
COmes to me DER and o'er.
Pm nearer to my Fathers house
Than I've ever been before.
"Nearer the bound of life;
When lay oos burden down,
Nearer leaving my cross,
Nearer wearing my crown"
At first, says the writer, these words in such,
a vaine place made me shudder. A sabbath
school hymn in gambling hell But while
the young man sang, the elder stopped deal
ing the cards, stared at the singer a moment
and, throwing the cards on the floor, ex-.
claimed:
"Harry, where did you learn that tune 2'''
"What tune z"
"Why the one you've been singing"
The young man said he did not know what
he had been singing when the elder repeated
the words with tears in lis eyes, and the young
man said he had learned them in Sunday
School in America"
"Come," said the elder, getting up, "eomo
here's what I've won from you, go and use it
for some good purpose, as for mo as God sees
me, 1 have played my last game and drank
my last bottle. have misled you Harry, and
l am sorry. Give me your hand, my boy, and
say for old Americas sake, if for no other,
you will quit that internal busipess.
The writersa these two men leave the gam
bling house together, and walked away arm in
arm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
a Snake and Hog Battle.

A farmer living on the west side of the
river, in walking about his place, dscoyered
a nest of rattlesuakes in an old log about
which several large pieces of rock lay scat
tered. Our friend had heard that hogs were
death on snakes of all sorts, and not caring
to attack the nest himself, he thought he
would try the experiment and see fight
He drove several hogs in the vicinity Of the
nest and watched the result. The hogs soon
seemed to scent the varmints and commenced
roofing eagerly about the spot. In an instant
half dozen of the vicious serpants emerged
from their hiding places to attack the intru-
ders, who manifested jealous disposition to
90 in. A snake would rear himself to the
height of the hog, shake his rattlees, and
plunge his fangs into the animal with light
ming like celerity, and then dart away pur-
sued by tho grunter, who dexterou5ly re-
ceived the sting upon the feshy part of the
jaw. Time and again this would be repeated,
until the hog got his fore foot upon the snake,
when he would deliberately rip Mr.. snake in
twain, and then derour him. This slaughter
continued until the snakes were all disposed
of, when the hogs erunted contentedly, and
without any signs ofbeing disturbed, waddled
off in search OF other provender. The eye
witness to this singular contest, which was
not without its exciting feathers, declares
himself convinced that a pig is impervious to
the poisonous bite of any kind of surPents'
columbus Crisis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
EDUo AL.
@ns aurrpsnD's N1AssrcAr
HIGH SCHOOL,

NTyILL open its First Session in the New Build
w ing, the lst Monday of September, 1871
and close the last Thursday of June, 1871. This
School is designed to prepare young men Tor tho
highest classes of best Colleges for the Univer
sify of Virginia. for the active pursuits of life
Special attention will be given to the thorough In
struction in own language, which ia sometimes
sadly slighted in Classical Schools. The Session
will be divided into two terms of me nths each, at
the close ofwhich, i. c. \. last week of January and
June, there will be public examinations
This School is not designed to be "Sectarian. -
All parents may exercise their right to determine on
vded, every pupil shall regularly attend some
Church on the Sabbath.
hocation,
Dufield's is a Station on the b. & o. r. r., in
jefferson county, w. Va, in the beautiful and
healthy region of the Valley of Virginia; and in the
midst of population distinguished for frugality,
ia not anywhere within the reach of this School, a
place where liquors and their concomitants for the
seduction and ruin of youth, can be procured.
BOARD may be had in the most moral and re
spectacle families at from S l6 to $50, Including
ever ything except washing and lights.
TUITION:
English Branches, for 10 months. $40 90
English and Classics. ............ 1870
The entire expense for Board and Tuition for the
Scholastic year may vary from $500 to $3.50. For
fuller information, apply to
REY.JNO A. SCOTT, A. NJ,
JNO. A. SCOTT, Jr., "A B..
Associate Principals.
Dufield'a Depot, Jefferson County, w. Va.
August 2, lS70-6t.
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ng-TER,fS OF-ADvFRTfsTNc ~
The MOther Dove.

The old meeting house was TO come down
SO that the new one might stand on the same
spot. 1t had ahigh, very high steeple which
could be seen great way off, and to which
many eyes had been often turned, to see which
way the golden rooster on the top was look
ing; for he always kept his eye directly on
the wind, however hard it might blow.
The frst thing was to get the high steeple
down safely, without crushing the building.
So man climbed far up towards the top, and
fastened strong rope to it. The rope too,
was very long one. Next, they went into
the beltry, and sawed off several of the strong
timbers on which the s,eeple stood. They
seemed like legs, and were probably as high
as two men would be, if one stood upon the
shoulders of the other.
Now, then the street Is full Of men and
boys-a great many of whom take hold of
the long rope to pull the steeple over. But
they must go of long distance, or it will fall
on them.
"All ready 2" cries the master carpenter.
'All ready" shout scores of voices.
"Pull carefully"
$50 they all began to pull, tho mon to give
the word and tie boys to shout, Soon the
poor old steeple began to tremble on its legs.
1t seemed almost to shudder at the awful fall
it must make. 1t made one almost feel sorry
for it. just then, there came beautiful
white dove and few round and round the
steeple-not daring to fly into it, and not able
to leave it. She was evidently aware that
some great evil was about to beiall the steeple.
''See that !" said hundred voices.
"Poor thing! she must have young ones
up in the steepIe," said few voices.
Again they pulled, and again the old steeplo
reeled and tottered. The distress of the poor
bird was now so great that all shouts were
hushed. Every one felt sorry for her. Not
a voice was heard And now they pulled
the ropo, aud the steeple again reeled, tho
timbers cracked; the bird hovercd on her
wings, and just the instautt the steeple began
to fall she darted up into it, out of sight
For one instant more the lofty spire poised
and trembled, aud then fell with n crash that
crushed every timber in it, and made the
ground tremble. / went to it, and there
found the poor dove, lying between her two
little white children, all three dead!
Alas poor dove You arc willing to die
for and with your children, but you could not
save them
But o When Jesus Christ died for men
he saved them He came out of the grave,
and will bring all his people out of death, and
make them alive forever lie did not die in
vain, like poor dove.-ReU. j. Todd, d. ID.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
Marshal MoMahon to His Soldiers.

The following is an order of the day, issued
by Marshal McNIahon, after the battle Of
august 9th:
,SoEdiers-In the battle Of the 9th Of Au-
gust fortune betrayed your courage. But you
yielded your position only after heroic resist
ance, which lasted not less than nine hours.
You were $4,000 against I4O, 900, and were
overwhelmed by force Of numbers. Under
these conditions defeat il glorious and his
tory will say that in the battle Of FTOschWeil-
Ter the French showed the greatest yalor.-
You have suffered heavy losses, but those Of
the enemy are much greater. Although you
have not been successful, you see cause in
your misfortune which makes the Emperor,
satisfied with you and the entire country, re-
cognize that you have worthily sustained the
honor of the flag. Let US show that though
subjected to theseverest tests, the First Corps,
forgetting these, closes up its ranks, and, God
aiding US, let US seize great and brilliant
revenge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
P0ETIGAL.
IN GOD WE TRUST.

In God We trust, was sweetly sung
By every .'morning star" on high;
In God We trust, right gladly rung.
From 'ssons of God' in loud reply;
And still our earth, from hill and vale,
From all that live, aud breathe, aud move, >
Where foot doth tread. or waves assail,
Respond with Friendship, Truth and Love-
In G I'd we trust, the builders said,
Aud deep in earth they sunk the wall;
In hope the corner stone was laid,
And raised the building over ali.
Here may we with fidelity
In coyenanted Love relieve,
And Friendship with remembrance be,
Till J ruth her sovereign power give.
In Thee we Trust, and thus to Thee
We offer sll-for all is Thine
That Thy Co workers we may be
On earth. in word and work divine.
When brethren want, or death lays low;
When orphans CT y in helpless youth;
When widows weep in cherries woe
Oh, grant us Friendship, Love and Truth!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

On the tablet to the memory of the de-
parted Jones, who had been hosier, the be-
reaved Hannah caused the following couplet
to be inscribed:
'.He left his hose, his Hannah, and his love,
TO go and sing hosanna in the realms above" :"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
-"Patriek, the widow Molony tells

-"Patrick, the Widow Molony tells me
you have stolen one of her finest pigs, is that
correct or not7"
"Yis, yer honor"
"What have you done with it?"
"KiIIed it and ate it, yer honor !"
"Oh, Patrick, Patrick when you are
brought face to face with the widow and her
pig on the judgement day, what account will
you be able to give of yourself when the widow
accuses you of stealing ?"
"Did you say the pig would be there, yer
riverence 2"
"To be sure did :"
''Well then, yer riverenee, I'll say Mrs.
Mallory, there's yer pig"
The motto Of the inebriate-to drink is
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
JEFFERSON Insrrrurn.
CHARLEST0WN, VIRGINIA.

TINE next Session will commence on MONDAY,
b IL SEPTEMBER l2, 1870.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, the
Languag ges, Drawing. Music Piano and Org an !,
will be afforded. Particular attention will be PAID
to Music, and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Soirees when the friends of the pupils can
have opportunity TO judge of their progress
Vocal music will be taught in classes as we'll as
by private icsson.
For Circulars Terms, & c., apply to the Principal,
July 10, 1870. Mas. A. NJ. FORREST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
CHARLESTOWN FEMALE SEMINARY.

yTNHE next Annual Session of this School will COM
mence n MONDAY, the 18TH DAY OF SEP
TENDER NEXT, at the rooms OF Major Kearsley,
corner of Main and West strects.
The course OF instruction embraces the usual
branches of glish education taught in schools
including also Latin, French and Music.
TERNS
The Primary Class, for each session. ...... ~ 90
Middle Class. ......................... 1000
's Senior Class, including Latin. 1000
MUSIC. SS'OO
One half, in ell cases, to be paid in advance for
each sesRion.
lars made known, on application TO the subscriber.
ROBERT II. BROWN.
Charlestown. Jefferson county, w. Va.
July 10, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

Why was Robinson Crusoe's man Friday
like rooster? Because he scratched for
himself and crew-so.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

Frank Bennett was punished. What be-
came Of him we do not know. Let us hope
that he, seeing where good was, went himself
in search of it.-NED BUNTLINE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

A potato peeling machine has baen. in
vented in Europe which peels six hundred
pounds Of potatoes per hour.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23

The motto Of the inebriate-to drink is
human, to get drunk divine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
SEVERE RETALIATION By THE PRUSsIANs.

VICTORY CHAINED BY THE PRUsslANs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-23
&cnoon AT "8rnrA."

THE Second Scholastic Year of my Select School
L for Boys, under the care of Rev. Jas. E. Poin-
dexter, will oegin the LIST 7nday OF September,
1870, and close the last Friday OF june 1871.
TERMS.
For Board. and Tuition in English Branches,
Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and Mathe-
mates: .................... S2e0 S0
Tuition alone. > 3O 10 = oO
ADVANTAGES.
Situated in a delightful neighborhood, removed
from the temptations incident TO towns or vilas es;
enjoying every comfort which home could furnish,
with continual supervision of the principals the ia
ciIities for study and exercise unsurpassed Rei-
gious influence of Christian Minister'S home al
ways present-otIer every advantage which chris
tian parent could desire.
Rev. E. Poindcxter. educated at University of
Virginia and Theological Seminary of Virginia, is
an experienced teacher. having taught for five years
in of the argcst and best schools of the South.
GT- For further particulars applyto
Rev. W. Il. LEAVELL,
Near Charlestown. jeff. Co., w. Va.
July 10. IS7O-u.
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BLOODY PASSAGE OF THE MeSELLE.
10000 FRENCH REACH sTRAsBoURG.
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orr1c. AND wAREaoosi. No. North LIBERTY ST.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
VIM. Knabe & Co.,
-#rtt Manufacturers of
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT

UhANDg NM u
Piano FoI'fe9.
sH'. HN wARERooMs,
No. 35O w. Baltimore st. near Eutaw,
BALTIMORE, MD.
fIhese Instruments have been before the Public for
nearly Thirty years, and upon their exceliency
alone attained AN uNPUEoHAsED PRE- -EMINEScE'
which pronounces them unequaled. Their
combines great power. sweetness and hne singing
quality as we'll as great purity OF lntonatlon' and
eyenness through the entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic, and entirely free from the
stiffness found in many Pianos Id
WORKMANSHIP
thew are unexcelled. using none bot the very pest
SEASONED mATEHIAL L, the large capital employed IN
oour business enabling us to keep continually an I'M
mense stock OF lumber, &c, on hand:
bS- All our Square Pianos have our Ne" I'm ro"eo
Overstrung scale md the Agrafe Treble
we would call special attenti to our late i'm
provemcnts in
GRAND PIANOS AND SQUARE GRANDS,
PArESTED AuGUsT IA, 1866,
Which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet been attained.
Every Piano Fully Warranted for Years.
Sole Wholesale gcncy for CABHART s. NEED
HAMS CeIebrat ed PARLOR ORGANS and CHURCH
HARMoSIUMs 90
No $50 West Baltimore ST., near Eutaw
April 20, lST-ly. BALIlMo ohE.
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FRANCE AND PRUSSIA.

SEVERE BATTLE ON THE AIosELLE
Napoleon to the Empress Eugente.
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Their Loss 10000 Men.

GERMANS FORCED BACK TO THE MosELLE.
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ROANOKE COLLEGE.
LUMBER! LUMBER!

LUMBER!. LUMBER!
T AM now prepared to furnish any quantity OF
L LUMBER, delivered at any point on the B. s. o.
Railroad Shenandoah river. l have constantly
o hand, at my yard in Charlestown,
ALL KINDS OF LUMBER,
Shingles, Plastcring Lath, Dressed Flooring,
Lime, &C. w. J. HAWKS, Agent.
July 10, 1s70-5m.
oil! OIL! OIL!!!-Lard Oil, Sperm Oil, Lu
" bricating Coal Oil, Neatsfoot Oil. Fish Oil,
Coal Oil, for sale by
June7. KEABSLEY s. SHEERER.
CUPERIOR Wood and Iron Bound Barrels, for
- sae by JOS. Il. EASTERDAY.
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

ALEX. MARTIN, d. D.. President,
With full corps of Profcssors.
Opened but recently for purposes of instruction,
~ this Institution has already attained a very
tensive range of patronage and support.
1t possesses the finest grounds and buildings in
the State.
Glasses arc formed in all the regular Departments
of Collegiate ami Scientific Study.
Special advantages for thorough acquisition of the
Modern Languages, the Study of Geology, and
other branches in the interest OF Agriculture.
Chemistry taught according to the new and only
correct systcm.
Teachers Class every Spring Term.
valuable Cabinet and Apparatus.
Tuition, from SIS to s24 per year.
FALtTERM begins September 9TH Winter, De-
cember 9th Spring, March 2lst.
Commencement, June 18TH
Os- Send for Catalogue.
GEO C. STURGISS,
Secretary Board OF Regents.
Morgantown, w. Va, August l6, IS7O-1y.
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April 26. ls7O-1y.

pG- SEND FOR COLLEGE DOCUMENTS. -9a
Enclose two stamps. Address as above.
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The Prussian Government ExuItant.
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oHAR1nsTow VA.
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-31
1S1nf8lI.

Before another issue Of the jour
NAL, the year eighteen hundred and
seventy will be numbered with the
past, and eighteen hundred and sag
enty-one will have taken its place
upon Times Calendar. Lightly as
the transformation may be regarded
BY some, to the thoughtful 1t abounds
with matter for most serious and
earnest reflection. Memory and
Imagination will both be act
i've, the former with the past
year, its broken promises, dead
hopes, disappointed expectations, ss
well as dead loved ones-with only
here and there a brightness Of joy and
love TO relieve the dark picture
while the latter is 4lntiug upon the
future as a canvass, bright pictures,
without q cloud Of sorrow, anguish or
disappointment to mar their glory.
The new year comes on the Holy
Sabbath Day. What a favorable op-
portunity for meditation and the
forming Of good resolutions. Rsmsm
beri0g the mistakes of tho past year,
how properly may the day be spent in
determining by the assisting grace Of
o Divine Ruler and Helper. to avoid
those mistakes during the year of
which Sunday is the suspicious be-
ginning.
Bat On this ths last day Of the year,
while we contemplate its departing
moments, how very approp pirate seem
the words of cotemporary:
Let US turn ana bid farewell to the
past and passing; farewell to itB cares,
20 it's burdens, to its troubles; fare
we'll % its fears, hopes, aud griefs;
farewell to It's yearnIn Is. to its asDira-
ti0ns, its wrestlings. They are gone.
Farewell to many who worked the
year with us--to the companion that
was to us as an angel Of God, and is now
an angel g0ith God Farewell 10 the
babe that was ours and is Gods. and
therefore more than ever ours, though
beyond the reach of our arms. But
y
it more vigllaBtly than ever. Fare
well to our Christian brethren who
have. heard the trumpet before we
have, and have g0ue forward. Year.
thy march is ended thy work is done
Passl Disappear We shall see thee
no more until we behold thy record
in the All judging Day.
Turning from the dying year, may
we be ready to welcome its successor,
resolved 70 DO our whole duty, with
confidence in the Great Being who
has promised to make the right
triumphant in the end. aud with q
calm assurance that come what may.
with dihgent hands and loving hearts,
we will be prepared for any fate that
the unfolding year may have In store
for as.
May The readers Of the JOURNAL
Eind it more than usual a happy year,
is our most earnest desirei
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-31
cincinnati Market.

BY Telegraph CIEcIENAT1, Dec 80.
CoTros-Steady with q moderate de-
mand nsddling 141<.
FLOUR - Steady with moderate de-
mand family S. 409560.
WaEAT-In fair demand bat at 10 Wer
rates. sales at 81 15gI II.
CoRH--Demand good at fuH prices; sales
at 53@5z9.
RYE-steady with a moderate demand
at 85c.
oATs s-DuI and prices dropping: No.
BARLET-Demand good at fuII prices; fan
994&i; spring gLBi Co.
5BoCERTEs-5teady sugar 90I2e; coffee
15021e3 HdoIasEe8 60970c.
OTLS-Steadys
EGGs-Duu and dropping at 30c.
BUIIER-Dnl1 and dropping as 2693l.
EzTEEsE-82 1te1 and unchauRed.
CLOVER s3EED-Demnnd fair and prices
advanced TO SlI811 50.
PORK - In fatr demand but at lower
prtc6ss sales 1000 bbls at $40 90. all cash +.
buG the great portion Of pork TO be de-
ltYered In sixty days. ana hence at sellers
option
,.LAllH5D-Duu and dropping; asking price
sULK MEATS Quiet and unchanged;
asking price z@9<c-
aoGs-DuIl and dropping. closing aat az
86 539g6 50i receipts 500.
GREEN MEATS - Dull and dropping
shoulders 6g51zci sides SIC.
HAMS -l0g2I09%e.
WHIsEs1Y9--steady with moderate dee
mand at SIC
k3DLD-1L05S.
Ike XCHANGE-SteaCfy.
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-31
pRUSSTA.

DISPATCH FROM KING WILLIAM.
BERLIN, December 30.-The King
has sent the following telegram to
Queen Augusta: " Fersailles, Dec.
29.-The bombardment Of Fort Az
ron has silenoed the enemy's gure
the railway station at Noisy was
shelled, and the French artillery at
Bandy dislodged. The Prussian loss
was three men. The garrison at Fort
Avron fed TO Paris 7
BERLIN. Dec. 80. - Tie Federal
treaties with Baden, Hesse and Lux
embourg have been ratified, and the
Upper Chamber of the Bayarian Diet
passed the treaty By nearly unani-
nous vote.
DRESDEN, Dee 30.-The Crown
Prince Of Saxony, IN a dispatch to
King John, says that when his troops
entered Fort AYron, they found the
works deserted. The French had re-
moved their guns to Noisy. The
German batteries were then ordered
to open fire on Noisy, Merlan and
Bondv. The French subsequently
withdrew from the village of Rosny,
along the road to Paris