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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

DID STANTON COMMIT SuICIDE?-Thc
LaCross Democrat still persists in its assertion
that Edwin NJ. Stanton committed suicide
1t says:
He died in the third story of house.
No one was allowed to the corpse. He
was not laid in state, as the head Of the War
Department should have been-as other men
of prominence are. He died. and was kept from
sight. And none Of those who called to see
the remains of the great statesman" could
obtain view Of the corpse. In vain did his
friends urge that the body be laid in state in
the War Department. His grave clothes were
made to cover up his face. He was member
of the Episcopal Church. and that church
denies to suicides graves under its prayers
and protection. And to have made known
the manner of his death would have been
the casting him out from church rites and
Christian burial. And this would have
had great political effect, and so con-
sultatou. called at II o'clock at night, was
held, and it was decided that 1.-The truth must
not be known"
"And again. why was his body taken up
quietly the week after intermeDt, and another
put in its place? Simply that the manner of
his death might never be proven"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03
Strange Freaks of Maniac "A Thrill
ling Scene.

A letter from Jacksonville, Illinois, under
date of April 18th, says
On yesterday thrilling scene occurred at
the insuue asylum. \ woman who had been in
the asylum for several years escaped from her
ward and went through the halls and up the
stairway that leads out upon the roof of the
building. She wandered around upon the
roof of the building until she came to the edge
of the cornice. After looking down for SONIC
time she swung herself over the edge OF the
cornicc by her hands, and swinging there she
could just touch with her toes the cap above
the window of the fifth story, which was just
below her. Having gotten foothold thereon
she let 90 her hands and, strange to say, pre-
served her bulancet and stood upon the cap,
which is about twelve inches wide. While
standing there she was discovered in her
pcrilous situation. immediately several men
went upon the roof and let down u rope, and
tried 10 persuade her to tasten it around her.
She would take hold of the rope, then laugh
at them, but refused to use it. Meanwhile
beds were brought out and placed on the
ground five stories below her, and in breath-
less suspense all who were on the ground
awaited her fall. Nothing dauntcd after re-
manning on the wudow- cap for nearly Il half
hour, all OF sudden she grabbed the rope
held in the hands of the men above and
jumped off They let the rope run through
their hands, and she held ON until within
thirty feet of the grou"d, when she let 90,
and fell upon the b0dS uuhurt. During all
this timo there was the most thrilling sus-
pense TO all the behulders, and glorious relief
at her escape from such peril
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

- There is a sour lake in Texas, about
sixty miles from the Gulf of Mexico, in the
south eastern corner of the State. 1t covers
about FIVE acres, and the water is quite sour,
with a most unpleasant fetid odor; yet iu-
vaIids resort to the lake, in considerable num-
bers, to batho in it. There are six acid
springs on the shores, from some of which
water is taken for consumption in Galveston
and other Texan cities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

= Mrs Nancy Rains died in Green county
Ind, at the age of Jog years. who never took
but one dose of medicine in her life. 1t was
the dose that fetched her. 1t don't make any
difference how old people get, if they get the
medicine in them up they go.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

- Medical students at Louisville, who have
a dissecting-room on the fifth floor of a build
ing, have fun in inviting countrymen up
stairs, and making believe they are going to
cut them up. They made mistake the other
day, their victim picking up mans leg that
had just been cut off, and cleaning out the
ranch. They arc not playing the game as
much as formerly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

We are indebted to Mr. Jacob D. Pence,
through our ever observant friend, DR.. p. NJ.
Cline, for curiosity in the Egg line. The
white and yok are in different sacs, complete
" closed, and yet connected by thin
tissue Shenandoah Valley
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

There is on record in our clerks Office,
the following extraordinary long name =
George Eemper Young Eugenius Gray Mat
thew Pilson Wilson Jefferson Davis Hefner."
.StduRton Spectator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

- Three gentlemen being at a tavern,
whose names were Strange. More, and Wright
said the last, There, Is but one rogue in
company, and that is Strange" Yes"
answered Strange, "there is one More"-
"Aye," said More, ''that is HriyhE"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

friends of mine, and was ushered into tho
parlor by the servant girl. She asked what
name she should announce, and l wished TO
take them By surprise, and replied, Anxious
"a friendl She seemed at first a little puzzled,
but quickly regaiDing her comPOsurc. she, in
the blandest manner possible, observed,
What kind of cuss, sir ?"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

. There are now 351 students at the Vir>
ginia Military Institute, at Lexington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

Figaro says that man wants but little
ear below uOr wants that little long 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

BRILLIANT AND DURABLE WHIrEwAsH.
Take clean Jumps Of well burnt lime, slackeued.
Add to ten gallons, one quarter pound of
whiting, burnt alum, pulverized one
pound of loaf sugar; three quarts Of rico
-four made into thin and well boiled pastej
add one pound of cleauest glue dissolved az
cabinet-makers do. This may be put on cold
within doors, but hot outside. This will be
as brilliant as plaster of paris. and retain its
brilliancy for many years. This Is said to be
better than paint Cor fences.
AS this is the season for white washing, We
give the above capital receipt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-05-03

RECEIPT FOR FfSDISG HUSBAND
More common sense and less wit f
More useful occupation and less Duslc.
More study of the Mysteries of the kitchen
and less of the Mysteries of Paris.
More proof to men that they will find in
their wife helpmeet and not an embarrass-
ment.
This receipt. if thoroughly tried, will
greatly lesson the number of bachelors.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
sPaRKs FROM THE WIRES.

Louis Diepel was committed 10 Jail in Balti-,
more on Saturday, subject to torequisition from the
Government of Prussia, under the eXtradit!on
laws, for embczzlement Of $4,000 In Prussia.
Tie Glrard Iron Tube Works In Philadelphia
were burned. Loss sl75,oOO. There are three hun
tlred ald fifty workmen out OF employment.
Mr.. Trlelhard, new French Minister, has receiv-
ed his credentials. His reception by the Presi.
dent will take place early next week. MIR. Ber-
tbemy leaves washington Immediately fo- the
North and thence for Europe.
large meeting Of merchants was held In Phil
adelphla on Saturday, to organize steamship
company hence to Liverpool.
monster demonstration took place yesterday
at the Philadelphia Cathedral against the spo1a-
lion Of the States OF the Church by victor
Emanuel. phere were i've thousand persons IN
the building and an immense throng In the VI
cinity. Hon. James Campbell presided. Joseph
2. Chandler read the protest.
Kerosene explosion burnt house ana tle H.
mates, John P. Boyer, wife and Two Children
aged respectively eleven and fourteen years. al
Ma'eyye, Pa,
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re- TWO OR THREE COLDS IN sUC-

m- TWO OR THREE COLDS IN Sue
CESSION will, with many constitutions, securely
establish the seeds OF consumption in the system,
thus converting what was originally simple,
durable arection into one generally fatal. While
ordinary prudence therefore, makes 1t the busi-
ness Of every one to take care Of cold until 1t Is
got rid or intelligent experience fortunately pre-
sents remedy in DR.. u. JAYNE'S EXPECTo-
RANT, thoroughly adapted to remove speedily
all Coughs aud Colds and one equally effective in
the primary stages Of ConsI-- -.ptlon. Asthr' nd
Bronchitis. Sold by all Druggists. GOODRICH,
WINEMAN C CO., Wholesale Druggists, Charles
ton, S. C.. nov3G-wfm3
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LONDON ITEMS.
LONDON, December s

LONDON, DECEMBER 5.
Dispatches from Bombay to the Cotton
Growing Association in this city mention seri.
Gus decrease in the number OF acres under cultl-
vation this year.
Thomas Hughes, member Of Parliament from
Somersetshre, in addressing his constituents last
evening" referred to the recent capture of Amer
can fishing vessels by British gunboat. He de.
plored this as adding fresh difficulty to the Ala.
bama embroglio; cited his late American expert
ence, and described the sentiments Of America on
these ques ions. He concluded by expressing a
hope that both the. Alabama and fishing questions
would soon he settled amlcably.
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COTTON MOTEMEETS.
Nsw .YoRE, December 4.

Nav .YoRE, December 4.
The cotton movements for the weel, end :
ing last night, show an increase as to the re-
ceipts, and decrease as to the exports. Receipts
14o,e74 bales against 1860 last week, 122,1s3
the week preceding, and l32oG5 three weeks
SINCE Total receipts since the lst Of September,
,o5s, 1920 bales, against soi, IA last year-an IN
crease Of 15I Os3 bales. Exports 1922 bales, Of
which ,e2l were to Great Britain. and 1861 TO
the Continent. Total exports since September,
523 SOC bales, against 45i, 2ds last year. Stocks at
all ports $685. ,o5s bales, against 285,o6I last year.
Stocks at interior ports bales, against 69o6l
last year. Stock at Liverpool ss4 900 bales, against
3s4, 900 last year. American cotton aaoat for
Great Britain $4,000 bales, against 24s,O,O last
year. India cotton adoat for Great Britain 1872
Sol bales, against 1853, GEO last year.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
THE UNITED STATES COURT.
CoLuNB1A, Thursday, December


The Court opened at II o'clock A. N. The
grand Jury returned the following true bills for
illegal voting: Augustus Henderson, Morris
Minnas. w. II, Henderson. william eynolds alias
Fred wilson and Fred. Sheppard; and no bills as
TO the following Jonas Brown, Edward Crofton,
Gilbert Glover, JOSIAH Green, Pickens Johnson,
Reuben Lyles, Thomas Mackaw and William
". 81. Henderson, charged with robbing the
Mas ordered that the marshal bring the prsonef II
ifGd Edward T CroItin ana w. scott-indcted for lc-
gal voting. No BILL Ordered 'hat defendants be
discharged. ,,, ,,o,,.o,,
William reynolds aud Morris Ilnasaind,ctea tS Tor 70
illegal voting. Defendants were oruereu 10 De
brought from Edgegeld jail for trial.
]. ". Bass violation OF revenue laws. Transfer
rel to the Eastern District Court, January 1871.
Fred. Sheppard, Illegal voting transferred TT, to
VIM. Reynolds, a. D., F. Wilson. A. D., Fred
Edwards. illegal voting. Yerdict-suilty.
The grand Jury returned the following bills:
True bin as to Othclio Fuller, illegal voting, Au
gustus Henderson. voting more than one, and
Fiman for illegal voting, and EDWARD j. Bethea,
distilling without paying tax:
The United States VS.. Olhello Fuller. Illegal
voting. Mol pros. entered by district attorney, by
-~''S ' FRIDAY, December 2.
Jonas Brown. Voting under age. True bill.
30 bills were found Ia The cases OF John Jones
ami Jacob Addison, on Indictment for same OF.
fence.
wife ys. John P, Brown ct al. Bill In equity. w.
G. DeSaussure for c0mplainants. Ordered that
the return be confirmed, and the reeommenda.
tlon OF the commissioners to division OF Big
Lake plantation into TWO tracts, and sale OF the
said two tracts and also Of Shiver plantation, for
partition be adopted. And IL Is further ordered
that the said lands be sold by j. S. G. Richardson,
speca referee In this case, on the 1rst Monday In
January, 1871, and II not then sod, at such other
time as may be recommended to him by MAORI.
ty of the solicitors In this cause IN Columbia, al
public outcry. 1t Is further ordered that the said
James s. G.. Richardson, special referee, have
leave to sell the said lands at private sale, If such
can be effected at the appraised prices. 1t is
further ordered that the said sales be advertised
for twenty one days, in one Of the papers in Co.
lumbia, Sumter and two In Charleston, and that
the proceeds OF sale, when made, he held subject
to the further order OF the court.
Jacob Helspeck-illegal voting. Section 10, act
MAY 81, 1870 Defendant appeared and plead
guilty.
WIN. Landrum-illegal voting, under age. jury
rendered the following verdict: Not guilty.
SATURDAY, December 3.
Henderson Shelby-indlctmen Tor illegal yot
ing. Jury rendered the following verdict: Guilty
Augustus Henderson-ilegal voting. Guilty.
Thomas Anderson-illegal voting. True bill
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@rTHE MEMBERS OF THE UNION
ASSEMBLY SOCIETY are hereby summoned to
attend the funeral OF their late Brother, WILLIAM
COTHRAN, from his late residence In Tradd
street, near East Bay, at O'Clock THIs DAY.
The ladies Of the Union Assembly Society are
invited to the A. NJ. E. Church, Calhoun street, at
the same hour.
By order Of the President:
dcc5-l+ j. L. FENNICK, Secretary.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
AFFAIRS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

RALEIGH, December 8.
The Democrats OF the General Assembly
are caucussing nightly upon the subject Of i'm. (.
peaching Governor Holden, and calling restrict
ed constitutional convention.
Hon. JOS Turner, editor Of the Raleigh Sentinel,
and ex. United Stated Senator 7. l.. Cngmln had
personal encounter on the streets this morning,
Canes were freely usel Mr.. Clinginan was very
badly injured about the head, having received
three or four severe blows. Mr.. Turner received
one very severe blow Mr.. i. CIin yman made the
assault. The difficulty originated in SON, stric.
lures appearing In the Sentinel upon Mr.. g.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
NEW YORK ITEMS.
NEW YORK, December 8.

NEW YORK, December 8.
The friends of Mace and Coburn met to-day
to settle preliminaries for the expected hsht oe'
tween the champions. After little discussion
articles were signed for $1,000 aside, but the place
not to be namel until Monday. The fight VIII
come Off The second week in April. Forfeit $500
q side. Mace wants to fight near New Orleans,
and Coburn in Maryland, Virginia or Canada.
The convention 3r railway presidents met again
to-day, at the ST. Nicholas Hotel, TO deliberate
upon adopting q uniform rate OF charges The
convention adjourned to meet in weeks time,
at some other point, but the locality is kept pr-
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
funeral Notlres.

GS THE RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Of WILLIAM C0THRAN, and Of his father, n.
Cothran, are respectfully invited to attend the
Funeral ofthe former, at the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Calhoun street, at half past 2
O'Clock THIS tMouday) AFTERNOON, from his late
residence. dec5f
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5pcriaI Noilces.
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@~ THE WORKING CHRISTIAN
Organ OF the Baptist Denomination in South
Carollna-is now permanent enterprise Of this
city. The paper has obtained awlde circulation,
and is one OF the best mediums for advertising In
the State 1t is to be enlarged to eight pages on
the lst Of January, and many thousand copies
Issued. Business men are solicited to send in
their cards and other advertisements II they
wish to got such notices before the thousands
that would not otherwise see them. Address
WORKING CHRISTIAN, Charleston, 8. c., or call
at the Editors Office, No. 10 Hasel street.
doek-mQ
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
ObituarD.

BAKER.-Diel, on the morning # the 5th OF
November, 1870, LILLIAN BERTHA, infant daugh.
ter or Washngt n G. and Theodore A. Baker,
aged three mouths and 1ye days.
Saviour, thou didst but lend US
That smiling infant dear;
Wenow return that sacred trust
To Thy parental care.
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having been fled ordered that a bench warrant
issue for arrest Of defendant.
Jonas Brown-illegal voting. Witness for de-
fence, Pender Anderson. On motion OF W. n.
Wlgg, Esq, ordered that bench warrant issue to
bring up witness to testify.
The United States vs.. Ned Glnver-under con.
Gnement in jail at EdgeGeld for Illegal voting.
Ordered that the defendant be released from fur
ther confinement.
Morris Mims-Iegal veting. Ordered that o
bench warrant issue to bring Aaron Miles and
Richard Morris as witnesses before this court
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@- IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OF
SEWING GMACHINES.-JOHN CLARK, JR., & cos
BEST SIX-CoRD. SPOOL COTTON, on Black
Spools. For sale at retail By D. B. HASELToN,
No. 307 King street. dec6-1mo
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05
5perial Notlfes.

@ TRINITY CHURCH.-REV. W. E..
POWER will preach In this Church THIS EVENING,
at quarter.past O'Clock. Seats free. Public in.
vlted to attend. dec5*
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@-CONTRACT WANTED FOR DITCH
ING Rice Land, near Georgetown. Apply to
W. c. BEE Il CO., Adgers Wharf,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

G CHTROPODIST.-TT rs GENE
RALLY agreed that Mrs. .KEoCH, at No. saa King
street, corner Of Liberty, is the best CHIR0PE-
DIST of the day. DR.. Daniel Wallace, Of Dublin,
her grandfather, has thoroughly Initiated her
into all the mysteries appertaining to the CURE
OF DISEASED FEET. Her long and successful
practice, both at the North and South, during
which many most wonderful cures have been
effected, renders her thoroughly capable OF curing
the letter, and Of removing Corns, Bunions, In
growing Nails, &C., &c. Her charges are mode
rate.
The following well known gentlemen have per-
mltted their names to be used as references: Hon.
George Bulst, DR.. Edward North, Dr.. Fitch, Sr,
DR.. Walsh, Savannah, Georgia; Colonel James
Fisk, Seventh New York Regiment; Dr.. BirdsaIe,
New York. dec5-1*
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@ CONSIGNEES NOTICE.-CCN-
sIGNEES per bark AURELIA, from Boston, are
hereby notified that she is THIS DAY dscharglng
cargo at Adgers North Wharf. All goods not
called for before sunset will be stored at risk and
expense of ConsIgnees. Positively no claims
allowed after goods leave the wharf.
dec5-1 WILLIAM ROACH & CO., Agents.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

ns- DANCING SCHOOL. BY MONS.
BERGER over Mr.. KInsman's Saloon. No extra
charges for We ky Soirees. Apply at No. 1872
KING street dec5-m3s
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

MB CONSIGNEES PER STEAMER
MARYLAND, from Baltimore, are hereby notified
that she is THIS DAY dlscharging cargo at Pier
No. /, Union wharvcs. All Goods not taken Eway
at sunset will remain or wharf ut consignees'
risk. MORDECAl d Gu,
dec3-o Agents.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@r AWAY WITH UNCOMFORTABLE
raUssEs.-Comfor and Cure for the Ruptured.
Sent postpaid on receipt Of 10 cents. Address
Dr. e. B. FoOTE, No. l2o Lexington avenue, New
York. oscIo
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ALL ABOUT THE STATE.
DEATH.

r.. Death.
Mr.. B. F. Arthur, of Union, died on Friday
morning.
Clubhouse Burned.
We learn that the gin house of Mr.. r. Galloway,
In Marlboro County near the nline, was de.
stroyed by fire recently. Five bales OF cotton
were burned. The fire Is thought to have been
caused by matches being dropped on the door ac-
cidentay.
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DEFEAT OF 'PALLADINES,
TEE FRENCH 4CKNOWLEDGE THE
REPULSE OF THE ARMY OF
THE LOIR e.

RIoody Battle on the nInrne-The Duke
of sa1ony Repulsed with Heavy Loss
by Ducrot-Report of the Duke OF
oIeckIenburg-Wash Views OF
the Situation.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

Gr FIVE CENTS ADDITIONAL WILL
buy Shoes with silver or copper tips, which Will
save the'buyer the price OF new pair of shoes.
Compared with ragged toes and dirty stockings,
they are beautiful, to say the least. Parents, try
IT, sepT-ws3mos
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@yFOR THE LAST FEW YEARS THE
proprietors Of the celebrated PLANTATION. BIT
TIERS have been experimenting in The growing Of
Calsaya Bark on the Island Of Jamaica, and have
found, from actual tests, and by. no means
mean experience, that this valuable bark can be
grown with marked success only upon the noun
tains from 1900 to 1000 feet high. There the
forests are often bedewed with the early mist,
and this tree arrives at its full perfection. Owing
to the largely increasing demand for the bark re.
quired, for the manufacture OF quinine, and also
for use In the preparation OF Plantation Bttters,
the procuring OF 1t has been source Of great
anxiety to the proprietors, and seeIag. as they
did, that the South American supply would soon
give out, took the above early precaution to fully
supply the demand, and assisted and encouraged
as they are by the English Government, at
jamaica we have not the least doubt but they
will succeed. -
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-05

@- NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN
that Check No. 1s7, dated August 18th. 's7o for
$1,000, signed JOHN HUM, Chairman 5oard of
County Commissioners, and drawn on E. s.
KUH, County Treasurer, has been lost or mis-
laid at Columbia, South Carolina. This Is to warn
all parties that the said Check Is null and void no
equlvalen: having been received therefor.