davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

GIVE Us STARTER. In Sabbath school
in Grand Haven, Mich, recently, Mhs FL
der, the teacher, asked Burty Parks: Who
was the f,ther of Zebedees chldreni' Bur-
ty scratched his head for moment aud then
asked: "Who did Zebedee suspect
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

THE Assistant Untted States MecsAau IN
Louisville, in tlking the census, asked . col
ored woman what personal property she pos
sessed, to which she replied: "Nothing but
lese tree children yere, an dey ain't vuth
much since de Emancipation procke7mationl"
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

The last instance of modesty, is tha. ef
young lady who refused to wear watch b
her bosom because it had hands.
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

A Newark corpse grew new after bGas
put in the grave.
That may be called that ill-timed industry.
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

Forty-f ur thousand women are employed
as out door laborers in England.
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

A "high" old speech-"Let', dziak.:
The Placer herald., 1870-08-20

cit is, said |.
"Well then, this here is the dog. He's
the best ratter you ever seen. Sings EN-
around like he was amusing hisself, he does,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
DEATH OF JUDGE CHAPLINE.

Hon. Joseph ~ Chaplne, Judge of the
9th Judicial Circuit Of West Virgidia, died
Mt his residence near Shepherdstown, in this
county, on Saturday evening last Judge c.
had been in declining health for several
months, and although his demise was thought
to be an event not very far distant. it was at
this time unexpected. On the fourth Tues
day of the last month he opened his regular
term in Berkeley county, but his indspos>
ton compelled him to adjourn the court after
n few days session. He returned to his>home
to recruit his strength, but the appointed hour
had come, and no human power could stay it.
Judge Chapline was appointed by Gov.
Foreman to fill vacancy occasioned by the
declination of Judge Hall to qualify, under
an election for the full term of six years !;
and, we believe, we give expression to an
opinion which may lie said to be universal,
when we say that his judicial conduct was
marked by strict impartiality, and by a high
sense OF justice towards those who came as lit
igants before the tribunal over which he pre-
sided. His intercourse with the members of
the bar was courteous and agreeable, aud the
impression made upon them was, so far as we
can learn, that the capacities exhibited by
him would, with experience and additional
training, cminently qualify him for the duties
of his important position.
Judge Chaplne was man of strong feel
ings-warm in his attachments aud decided
in his rcsentmcnts-but the concurrent testi-
mony of those who knew him best is that he
was gentleman of kindly nature ard gen.
erous impulses. That he had faults we all
know, but who is there without them
Concerning the dead, at least, let speak
no evil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
MORE RAscALITY.

The following from the Weston Democrat
which we have notyetseen denied, is but ~samt
pie of the outragesthat have been perpetrated
upon the people of this State for the last five
years.
10 VIM. E. Stevenson, Governor De-;
1t is said that on the 18th day of July last,
Moses Cunningham, of Braxtou, did address
to you letter, stating that he expected to
register the voters of his (CIay) township"
and asking you for instructions as to the per-
Torrance of his duties. You, surprising him
to be Elias Cunningham, did rsply to that
letter, and told him substantially that he must
refuse to register all he could-and help to
strike off as many as possibe-as such a
course was absolutely necessary to the success
of the Republican party. You further told
him not to get into trouble if he could help it,
but that in case he did there was plenty of
money ready to take him out.
We ask you to deny these charges. 1t
should not be said that the Governor of this
State, because he is candidate for re eletion,
has, by his own act, proven himself scoun-
drel. Let this matter be cleared up. If the
Governor did not write the letter above re-
ferred to, let him say so in any oHeor more Of
the public prints of the State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
saturdays NEWS:

A despatch from Paris at midnight of the
LIST contains statement made public by the
Ministry regarding the last battles on the
Meuse on the 30th aud 31st ult. They admit
a retroSrade movement on the part of their
army the first day that they suffered sensible
losses, but inflicted heavy damage on the
Prussiaus. They (the Prussians), it is added,
burned the town of Mouzon and killed most
of the inhabitants, and the next day, the 31st
alternate advances and retreats were made by
both sides. The Prussians, after several I'M
successful attempts, at last succeeded in pla-
cling themselves on the north side of the
Meuse. On the morning of this day Nc
Mahon crossed the Meuse at Mouzon. Ev-
erything seemed to indicate that the engage
ment would be renewed in the same district
Of country.
The despatch from King william to the
Queen of the LIST, three o'clock p. NJ, speaks
of battle having ragged before Sedan from
$50 A. NJ, that his forces had advanced vic
toriously and had driven the enemy almost
entirely into the city. The Bavarian Minis
ter received despatch at Munich from Beau
mont on the 1st, stating that the Prussians
were victorious in a battle which had Just oc-
Cured, and that the French we're driven over
the Meusc.
The commander of Strasbourg says that,
Notwithstanding the bombardment, the for
tress can and will hold out against any attack.
1t is positively stated in Paris that communi-
cation has been opened between Bazaine and
McMahon. From Sedan, it is reported that
the Prnssians are suffering severe losses from
the ravages ofsickness.
Belgian troops in large force are guarding
the frontier of that country, and though they
would be respectfully, they would be used un,
hesitatipgly against any troops violating her
soil.
Private dispatches were yesterday received
in London announcing that on Wednesday last
BazaiDe sought to cut his way out from the
Notifications of Nletz..sbut was driven back,
the losses being extremely severe on both
sides
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
THE TRIAL OF UNDERDoNK.

It appears now beyond doubt that the Mar
shall of West Virginia, Mr. Black, packed
the Grand Jury at the Clarksburg District
Court for the express purpose of preventing
a true bill being found against the Registrars
from different parts of the state who had been
sent there for trial. That jury was composed
entirely of the most violent partisau9. in the
Radical party. Had, as a matter of course,
when these cases were brought before them,
they refused to indict single Registrar
And this notwithstanding Judge Jackson
charged them that they should carry out the
Enforcement act.
Through this outrage upon the law of Con-
gress, Underdonk, the chairman of the Rad
ical county committee of Jefferson county,
was released. 1t will be remembered that be
was sent on for trial at the District Court of
the United States by Commissioner Beltz-
hoover for refusing to register Peterson, the
colored barber in Shephcrdstown, and his
brother.
Is not this fact alone sufficient to open the
eyes Of the colored men of this county, and
prove to them that the Radical party as it is
organized here is their friend only SO long as
they can use them?
Peterson. like many other cntelligent men
of color, did not want to vote the Radical
ticket. This was known to Underdonk.-
Therefore, he refused to register HIM His
brother met the same fate and for the same
reason. And yet for this defiance of the 18th
Amendment the Radical party refuse. to
punish Mr.. Underdonk.
Now what does all this prove? 1t proves
that the Radical party in this county intend
to refuse to register any colored man whom
they believe will vote against them. They
will treat them just as they have treated al
most every decent white man in the county
for the last five years.
What remedy has the colored man?
1t IS proved that they have none underline
acts of Congress passed for their protection
in such cases The only remedy is for their
colored friends who have been registered to
join with the honest white voters and put this
miserable, corrupt and venal party down.
Down forever, The fact is, the only true
friends the colored men have are to be found
in the Conservative Party, and the dsfran-
chised people of the State.
If the colored men vote to replace the Rad
ical party in this State in power it meaoethat
they intend to declare by their votes that they
are enemies TO the true interest of the people
of the county. 1t means that they intend to
keep distrauchised their old masters and
friends. 1t means nothing less. 1t is an
open declaration of war against those who can
not vote.
Let them consider calmly the result of such
a declaration of hostilities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
NOT QUITE so EASY.

After the urand Jury at Clarksburg had
refused to indct the recusant registrars, Nc
Elwee and Underdonk, says the Wheeling
Register information was made against them
by affidavid in open court and rules were Isl
sued Tetnrnable' at the next session of the
Court. There are raorBways than one of reach
ing these fellows, and they will find it not
quite so easy to escape the penalty of their
misdeeds as Stevenson, Harris and Co. led
them to expect. rule was also issued
against Milton Frame, of Braxton county,
another registrar, who has been in Jail in
Clarksburg for about two weeks. AS his at
torneys were osready to defend the case at
the present term, the rule is returnable at the
next session.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
CoLrnN,s ErnnrE.n WAN Mar. is nri

COLToN's EUROPEAN WAR MAP is evil
IDENTIFY the most reliable one published. Iii
on i, sheet 10 by 50 inches, the upper portion
showing, on a scale Of twenty miles to an inch,
the French and German Frontiers. The scale
is sufficiently large to show all the Fortified
Cities and other principal points of interest,
and the Villages aud Streams that will me-
cessarily be mentioned in the war news On
the same sheet there is Map of Central and
South Western Europe, showing all of Prus-
STA, France, Spain, and Italy. 1t is hand
sOmely colored, and illuminated with the Flags
of the Combatants, etc.
For sale at all Book Stores and News OFF,
ces, OF sent by mail for Fifty Gents by the
publishers, G. w. & G. 3. COTTON Il Co.,
New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
FRIDAYS NEWS.

Great excitement prevails over the siege of
Strasbourg. The French complain that the
Prussians fire upon the houses of the inhab-
tants instead of the Notifications, and have
destroyed over quarter of the town. The
citizens sent a remonstrance, but the'Prussian
leader refused to regard it, contending that it
was the most effective way to secure the Ca
pitulation of the city. The French comman-
der in turn declares the intention of the citi-
zens to burn their dwellings. They clamor
for "death rather than surrender" The con-
duct of the Prussians was denounced as sim
human" in the French Legislature, aud the
entire Chamber rose and cheered the inhabi-
tants. Great sympathy for them and admira,
ton of their conduct is expressed throughout
the Empire, and proportionate indignation
against the Prussians.
lie Public says that the telegaphic commu-
nication is interrupted between Sedan and
Mezieres, and no official dispatches were re
ceived yesterday morning. 1t states shssthe
corps d'armee of General Failley was sur
prised by the Prussiaus in the fight on Tues
day, and they claim victory, but that in the
fight on Wednesday McMahon gained a great
success The Putrie also declares that the Fians
of McMahon have so far been successful. 1t
says that the information has been received
from the French representative at Luxembourg
that McMahon crossed the Meuse safely and
gained victory at Longwy. The Prussians,
after desperate struggle, took refuge in the
territory of Luxembourg, where they were
disarmed and will be compelled 10 remain. -
London reports via Belgium report furious
fighting all day Wednesday, between Armig
ny and Dousy, and Prussan victory on the
Sedan road.
The North German Gazette considers that
the Prussian idea Of the Eosges mountains
for failure boundary line, and thousand
millions of of francs as indemnity for
penses, will low be acquiesced in by England
Later reports from Paris and Berlin con-
tinue to conflict. BY the French accounts
McNIahon has totally routed the Prussian left
and ceutre, and only the right wing retiredin
good order. The Prussians claim victory,
and say McNahon lost twenty guns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
/ E D..

Al Duffeld's Depot, August 9Th, 1870, Angus.
TUS YARDoN, only child OF wiIIism NJ. and EN-
ma F. Morrison, aged Is mont he and days.
Little Don wac the only child and the first born,
and of course very dear TO his parents. How the
fond mnther'a hear leaps forth TO her frat born
The little iendril; 50 helpless, SO dependent; cling
ing her trustingIy, fondly. With what
pleasure she watches its innscenI gambols; how
carefully shields it from danger How proud y she
lnoks forward to the time when her boy, having
passrd the portals of childhood and youth. shall at
last burst forth into full ripe manhood. Then will
he he her and comfort and by hA ssdiOuG At.
tenti"ns repay her for all her care and anxiety
All! it is casy say, but hard to feel, "Thy will. q
Cod, be dome" Nevertheless there n console ton
in the death of in Ia Mt, that have not in the
adult-~e know that it 10 sinlesS, We know that
boss is its gain, know that it n gone to join the
heavenly choir that sing everlasting praises to that
Savior " no hath said Suffer little children to
unto EIe, and forbid them not, for of such IL the
Kingdom OF Heaven" Tia. indeed. link broken
with rnrth butt oh is it OF link to bind uscloseT
TO Heaven, FLIEED
At her residence in Clarke county. Va. August
3lst, Mrs- REBECCA ANN. wife of Josiah Lock.
Esq. aged - years, months and II days.
Near Duffleld's Depot. en- the 2"th ut., MARY,
eldcst daughter of Alexander and Martha Jenkins
aged years nd months.
Near THE Old Furnace, April -, ELLA. daugh-
ter of Lewis u. and CordeliA Jenkins, aged year
and ] month.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06

The Trichina SpiraIis or Pork w0rns.
Perhaps it is not generally known that the much
talked "f hichina Spiralis. pork worm, first
discovered in America by DR.. X. C. Kendall, of
Philadelphia, Pa with that American instrumen mt
known as the Craig Microscope, costing only So
49, after repeated failures to discover the worm with
an imported Inicroscope. costing S55, "Of feebler
power and less reliabIe.'' This fact DR. Kendall
stands ready to prove at any time. The Craig"
Microscope in neat box with full direction is mailed
anywhere for S2.75, by E. H. Ross, 3I3 LocustS ST.,
ST Louis. Mo.
Read the advertisement in this-raPsr.
June IA, 1870 3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06

TRIAL OF STEAMER ON: THE G. 4 o. Ca
NAL.-About fortnight ago, the steam canal
boat ''R. II. Castleman," Capt. Castleman
commanding direct from Georgetown, D. c.,
on an experimental trip, and bringing an as
sorted cargo Of salt, tar, plaster, watermelons,
machinery and railroad iron for the Duke
marblequarries; near~Harper's Ferry, recently
purchased by and now being worked by parties
in Washington. arrived at that place, which
demonstrates that canal navigation CAP, be
performed by steam. A writer in the Ma
tionat Republican guyF:
"This is not the first time an attempt has
been made to navigate these waters with
steam. Nearly twenty years ago the father of
the same gentleman who commands the pres
ent boat from this point, navigated the Shen-
andoah from this point to Front Royal in a
little steamer planned aud built by himself
Thus it will be seen that steam canal boating
runs in the family.
"On Monday the Castleman will commence
loading with cargo of marble form the Duke
Qunrries. and return to Washington. This
will he the first cargo of marble ever sent
from West Virginia to that city. 1t will be
followed during the next week by two others,
destined for New York to fill orders. already
received. The Duke Quarries produce three
distinct qualities of marble. each in great album.
dance. That now being shipped is of the
black notified species, resembling the Egyp-
tan in color and texture. bat possessing softer
and better working qualities"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
THURSDAYS, NEWS.

THURSDAYS NEWS.
The correspondent of the, Courier DIES
Etats Unts, writing from Paris, 3Oth ultimo,
has but little In addition to what has been al
ready published. He states N1cMahon's eff
fective force at 10000, of the very elite of
France. A great battle must soon be fought
in Ardennes OF along the Mouse. Paris is
fully prepared and the people calm and patri-
otto. The Prince Royals army has turned
northward to meet McMahon, and the army
now marching upon Paris consists of the
Landwehr.
In the Corps Legislatif on Tuesday pro-
test was made against the accusation of Pro-
testants in France, and it was declared that
they were ready to sacrifice their lives and
fortunes in their country's defence.
A London telegram, with late accounts from
Strasbourg,. states that the fortress and city
are not likely to hold out more than three days.
when captulation is inevitable. The En-
peror, in the same despatch, is reported to be
seriously i'll at Sedan, and much anxiety is felt
about his condition.
The garrison of Strasbourg is reported to be
we'll supplied with provisions andf munitions,
and the citizens are determined to resist to the
last A Prussian vessel has been captured and
carried into Dunkirk, and another, loaded
With coal, taken into SYRIA, Greece.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
LOOK OUT FARMERS!
FARM FOR RENT.

THE undersigned Offers the mount Hammond"
Farm Tor rent. One of the best farms in the
County. containing l60 Acres of cleared Iand-I20
Of il River bottom This LAND will be rented for
Two "r Five years-terms 10 suit Full pos
session can be given Immediately.
n. F. SCHULTZ.
05- Through Misunderstanding Of the parties this
finC f. rm il still for reut. n. r. S.
September 3, lS7O-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06

THE CRAFG MIcRoscoPE.-This Micro
scope is simplifed and adapted to popular as
well as scientific use. a new optical wonder!
This is the only instrument of high power
which requires no focal adjustment, and there
fore can be readily used by every one, even
by children. Costing only Two Dollars and
SeveDty-Gve Gents. by mail. postpaid. it is
within the reach of all in the community. and
should be on the table of every Practitioner
Read advertisements in this paper
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
COLLATION. AND FAIR.

THE Ladies' connected with the NJ. E. Church,
South. Of CharlestOWu. propose holding CoIIs-
ton and Fair in HOOFF'S BUILDING, commence
ing on
Monday, September 18th, 1870.
to be continued for several dave. The COLLATION.
will be served up all hours during each day. Tor
the moderate price of 20 cents.
THE entertainment will be given for the purpose
Of raisipg means 10 Iquidste the debt the Church
property in this place. and liberal patronage is
solicited. THE COMMITTEE.
September 6, 1870. Free Press copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
WANTED, 500 LABORERS!

WANTED. at HsIltown, Jefferson county, w.
w Va, at once, 500 men work on the coDs'ruc-
ton Of the SHEPHERDSTOWN HALLTOH n
TURNPIKE, whom $50 per month boa I'd
will be given. Apply to the undersigned al HALL
town. J. STiTZEL.
pit. 8, lS1o-3t MARTIN n. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
OUR RAILROAD INAUGURATION.

Since our last issue, we have received
special invitation to be present at the grand
Inauguration OF the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road, on Thursday next, and have also been
instructed to extend cordial invitation to
the citizens Of Jefferson in general. The
"True Sentinel of the lower Valley will en-
deavor to be represented.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06


BERLIN; Sept. s. Sedan has capitulated.
Napoleon surrendered in terson TO King Will
liam.
King WiHidm Te1egrophsto HE Queen.
BERLIN, Sept. 3.-Kipg William has tel,
egraphed the following dispatch to the
Queen:
''Bertore Sedan. France. Friday. soptem-
her 2, 1:22 p M.-From the King to she
Queen: capitulation whereby the whole
army at Sedan are prisoners of war. hiss just
been concluded with General Winp'en, CON.
manding, instead of General MoMahon, who
is wounded. The Emperor surrendered him
self to NE, as he has no command, and left
everything to the Regent at Paris His res
idence shall appoint, after an interview With
him. at rendezvous to be fixed What
course events have assumed by Gods guild
auce." (Signedl WILLIAM"
Tile Entire French army Copituiotes.
BERLIN. Sept 3.-Later dispatches say
the entire French army have capituIased-
NAPOLEON surrendered himself to the King of
Prussia.
The .Sanguinary Battle on Friday
BERLIN, Sept. 3.-The sanguinsry battle
fought On Friday along the line. from Larry
to Dowzy, commenced at 5 o'clock in the
morning. McMahon resisted the Prussian
attack until O'Clock in the afternoon.
The firing was ineessant and furious along
the entire lines of both armies. and continued
with fearful slaughter and destructiveness
The fire slackened and finally ceased at half
past three o'clock in the afternoon. At that
moment solid column of Prussians, with
bayonets in hand, advanced to the assault
The crisis would now be decided by the steel
Quickly did the Prussjans move, and with
overwhelming impetus they precipitated them.
selves upon McMahon's lines at all points,
She French struggle was unavailing They
we're defeated. routed. and driven in an utter
~ disorderiy mass across the Meuse.
The Prussiaus we're victorious and held the
entire field SO lately occupied by the French.
The slaughter was fearful from the awful
fire, which had been necessarily maintained
for ten hours.
The rout Of the French army was complete
The Prime Imperial Goes to Mdu6erg.
PARIS. September The Prince Imperial
has left MazicIs for Mauberg.
Twelve Of the light draft gunboats for
service upon she interior rivers aecended the
Seine yesterday to Charentnn.
The tnpitu'otio" Likrly 10 he Repm6jnien-
Fatf&"O IU"st FOiiow ,chere Paris Leafs
LONDON. Sep. 3 The, most intense excite.
ment prevails throughout the city The stock
market is violently agiia,ed
Official dispatches from Berlin announcing
NapnleOns surrender have been posted in ex
traordinary editions of the journals. The
Pail Mall Gazette and Doi?y Chile appeared
with advanced issues. Both these journals
disbelieve that Paris will accept the cnpituIa-
ton of the' Emperor and Mcmahon They
declare that Count Palikao must disclaim all
completely with General Wcmpffen's sur
render, and avow his readiness to follow where
Paris leads, which will probably he in a direc
ton quite opposite to that Of neace or Count
Palikaos life will not be worth mn hours pur-
chase:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-06
THE KELLER GUM SPRING DRILL.

~ E offer the Keller Gum Spring Drill 10 the
w Farmer, greatly improved for 1870. Thirty
Of tbese superior Drilis sOId by in 1868, ssd
Tb6+5 p eight iH 1859 We refer 10 Farmers vho
have sed these So D'iIs. the Psstt~ seasons Call
and get n circular giving ps,tieulsss
MrcURbY + DUKE, Agents
The following gentlemen reprrsent us in the ssIss
Of the Keller Drill Cspt J Melvin, DuhhsIds
and shepherdsiown: v G. Moore, Kes1neysviIIe
A G. 1imbsrlake 4 Co ,RipPOn Jno. 81 Nicely.
MiddIe~Ay;J w Luke. Summit Point 5farshsII
+ Smith. BerryTiIIe all OF whom kaEe sampIs
DrilIs and Circulars
LuRual ~. IgTO "A