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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
FRIDAYS NEWS.

Late advices from the Prussian front speak
of the French having fallen back to the line
of the Moselle. In retiring they left guns,
stores of all kinds and military trains, which
fell into the hands of the Prussians.
A report from London states it as settled
conviction there that the rule of the Bonaparte
dynasty is over, and the restoration Of the
House of Orleans is expected. 1t is authors
tatively denied that either Austria or Italy
are sending troops to save Napoleon. En-
barkation of troops from Cherbourg for the
Baltic continues with great activity.
The proceedings of the French Chambers
seem to have been of a decidedly tumultuous
character throughout An effort was made to
declare the Chambers in permanent session
during the war, which was refused-177
to II. The President was finally 'worn out
with the toll of the proceedings, and ceased
his efforts to procure order"
The Emperial headquarters have been re-
moved from that point. Reports of patriotic
excitement among the people in all parts OF
the Empire continue to reach Paris and vol
unteers are pouring in.
The King of Prussia has issued proclama-
ton to the people of France, dated Saarbuck,
yesterday, in which he assures them that his
object was only to repel aggression that he
made war only on soldiers, and that citizens
should be secure in their persons and property
SO long as they abstain from hostile acts.
A telegram from London reports that Stras-
burg is invested on all sides by the Prussians,
who have demanded its surrender, which was
refused. 1t is said to be lightly garriSoned
and scautily provisioned.
Garibaldi is reported to be in Milan, incit-
ing demonstrations against the French, in
order to crush out the French sympathies of
the Italian Government.
The Moniteur gives the following account
of the death of General Douay at the battle
of Weissenbourg The General was from
the beginning in the thickest of the fight
When he saw that the day was lost, after he
had done all he could to retrieve it, when even
not battalion was left him, he called his Aids
one by one, gave them orders and sent them
away. As soon as the last one was gone, the
General, squirting his horse, rode some dis
lance to the front, dsmounted, and taking
pistol from the holster shot the animal, and
then turning around slowly he walked towards
the enemy. His soldiers vainly tried to stop
him.
Amid the terrible firing he deliberately
walked on. The retrcating soldiers, aroused
by the spectacle, turned again upon the enemy,
but fell in heaps around their General, who
still pressed forward another tremendous dis
charge from the enemy, and General Douay,
almost alone, fell dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
SATURDAYS NEWS.

Several newspaper correspondents, among
them the Especial" of the Tribune, have been
arrested at Metz as Prussian spies. After
many difficulties and much i'll treatment, they
have been ordered to quit France, which they
are about to do, via Dijou, for tally.
The London Times says that victorious or
disc1owned" are Napoleon's alternatives on
the next battlefield. 1t is now believed that
he was on the field with McMahon at Woerth.
Dcnuuclations of the Emperor bad gen.
eraIship" are continued. Mca1ahon, it is
said, CALAMITY struggling, was beaten back
for lack of support, while there were multi
tudes of armed Frenchmen at hand eager to
save him.
The French army is being concentrated
and reinforced around Metz. The Prussians
have not occupied Nancy, as reported.
Seven hundred and fifty thousand German
soldiers are said to be between Rastadt and
Cologne, and, it is added, two hundred and
fifty thousand in Lorraine.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

French losses are believed to exceed all esti-
mates The Emperor's military incapacity"
is still strongly commented on
Hagenau, Forbach and Saargemund were
entered and occupied by the Prussians on the
Tth. Nelderbrun was taken by the Bavarians
after an Intellectual effort to stop their adj
vance.
No important engagement has taken place
since Saturday. Reconnaissance by cavalry
have encountered detachments of Prussian
Uhlaners aud driven them back
Later kilograms from Paris do not materially
change the aspect of affairs. The reply of the
Emperor when solicited to return to Paris is
repeated, that he would return "dead or vic
torious." A dictatorship is anticipated. and
his return is said to have been invited that
he might there await the reconstruction of the
Government.
Marshal LIE Beuf and the military staff
generally seem to have lost the confidence of
the French army. The editor ofthe .Soir says
that he witnessed the destruction of General
Frossard's corps, and claims to speak for 3d.
900 French soldiers who were cut to pieces
by the fault of their leaders, and who lament
ed with their latest cry that they fell useless
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
MONDAYS NEWS.

The London Times thinks that the En-
peror his thrown away his dynasty, and has
himself done more in fortnight to undermine
it than have his enemies in twenty years.
The ReUieao says that a few days will decide
the matter The army may take affairs in its
own hand, choose leader, and fight out the
war.
The reports circulated that Strasbourg had
capitulated turn out to be absolutely false
The place seems to be well armed. provisioned
and garrisoned, and its commander has pro-
claimed his intention to defend it to the last.
The King of Prussia has issued another
proclamation, dated at st. Avoid, highly pa.
cifc and concilatory to the French people,
They shall be convinced, he says, in common
with all mankind, that Germany moves at the
head of civilization.
Seventy thousand men have been sent to
the front from Paris. General Changarnier
commands the fortress at Metz. Martial law
has been declared in the Department OF the
Rhone, in consequence of popular disturban-
ces there.
A despatch from Hagenau, via London,
says that McMahon's army has evacuated
Nancy at the approach of the Crown Prince,
and retreated across the Moselle to the For
tress OF Toul. The united armies of Prussia
are now within twenty miles of Metz.
Strasbourg has been bonbarded with hot
shot, and summons to surrender made
Forty eight hours have been allowed the be-
sieged to answer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

THE ENFORCEMENT AcT.-The fist cases
uuder the enforcement act of Congress, occur
red at Fairmont on Saturday last. H. H..
Blackburn, Esq, of this place received dis
patch on Friday to come on to Fairmont and
act as counsel for Thos. f. Lannum, a town.
ship registrar, who had been arrested for re-
fusing to register an applicant The case was
prosecuted by Messrs, Mccoy, Smith, Sum-
mers and Harness, and the defence was con-
Quoted by Messrs. Blackburn and Allison
After able arguments on both sides, Lannum
was bound over to answer at the U. S. Circuit
Court. After this case was disposed of, an
other township registrar was examined for
refusing an applicant. The same counsel
were employed, but there being some extern
uating circumstances proved, the registrar was
discharged. 1t will thus be seen that accord
ing to the rendition of the U. S. Commits
sioner in these cases, it is held that under
the enforcement act of Congress, registrars
are liable to be prosecuted for refusing to
register WHITE applicants, Attorney Cen.
eral Caldwell's opinion to the contrary not
withstanding Tdlley Star.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
DIE D..

At"Ciarenden. - Loudoun county, Va, on the
10th inst, ia MES HAMILTON, infant son of John
L. and Clara 5. Hooff, OF this town, aged months
and II days.
On the 26th of July, at Bolivar. in this unity Mr.
JAMES CONLlN, native of Ireland. aged II
On Sunday. the 9TH inst, in Baltimore City,
ROBERT r., in the 18th year of bis age, eldest
of William NJ. and A. X. Knipe.
Farewell, farewell, with bosom aching,
We lay thee in the silent tomb,
And turn away, with wrung heart aching,
To home and loneliness and gloom.
The wintry winds will sigh above thee.
lind spring wreathe flowcrs DER thy bed,
But never more to thOGe who loved thee
Can time restore the loved one dead.
On Monday morning, 9Th inst, near Shepherds.
town, Mss S41LLIE STALEY, eldest daughter CT
D1r. Stephen Staley, aged % years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
REaIsTRRI REGIsTERII

The registration in this township is steadily
progressing, but it is matter of sincere re-
greet that whilst the High Priest is drilling
his dusky subordinates and marching them to
the registrars office, there are many of our
citizens, capacitated for compliance of the
law in every respect, who either maintain
stubborn carelessness about this vital matter,
or else, as the old saying goes, "cut off their
noses to spite theirfaces." Nowfriends, this
is no time to trife. IF ever there was a
chance for the Democratic and Conservative
party to carry this State triumphantly, it is
now, and it behooves every honest citizen who
possesses the other necessary qualifications, to
register and muster for the conflict. The
most cheering accounts come in from every
county in the State, and large increase in
the registration of Conservative voters has
already been made. Then come nobly upt
the work, and let it not be said that you were
instrumental in the defeat of the Conserva-
tive party, and an ally to'the Radical party to
a certain extent The Conservative man who
can register and does not do it, is equally as
bad as the vilest Radical the Radical casts a
vote to defeat us, and the Conservative de-
feats us by not voting. To-day is the last
day of registration. Apply to the Registrar,
Mr.. E. j. Williams, and be registered, and
let your name be handed down to posterity as
one of the number who cast vote for the re-
demption of West Virginia from the despotic
tyranny of Radical corruption.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

How A REGISTRAR BARKED UP THE
WRONG STUMP.-A correspondent of the
Wheeling Register says: At Warrington,
gentleman late of Preston county applied
for registration. The Registrar did not know
him, and, we suppose, took it for granted that
he was Democrat. The young gentleman
was, in fact, an honorably discharged soldier,
and Republican. The Registrar subjected
him to an insolent course of questioning and
concluded by requiring him to swear to all
that he had stated in regard to his discharge,
which he was unable to produce, it being in
Preston county. The young man succeeded
in getting his name upon the list, but was so
incensed at the Registrar that he Immediately
declared his purpose to vote against the party
which permitted the citizens to vote only on
condition Of his submission to such insolence
and insult. He is now Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
WEDNESDAYS NEWS.

It is stated officially in Paris that more
than 100000 of men are ready to march,
and that the reserve corps will number ,OOO,-
900 more,
There have been, is is stated, no real dis
turbances in Paris. Effectual precautions to
prevent them we're taken if any were contem-
plated. The Emperor is being bitterly con-
demned for his alleged Encouragement, and
the Regency, in its acts, to rally the people,
is already acting without reference to him.
The idea of "abdication" is more than limited
at. General Changranies has gone to head
quarters to seek command.
There has been no fighting since the 18th.
The French maintained that General McMa>
hon had but 33, 900 men who were attacked
by 5000 Prussians. That General is now
in communication with General FailIy, and the
present morale of the army is said to be OK
cellent.
The Ministers have addressed spirited
proclamation to the Parisians, exhorting them
to avoid and to help to prevent disorders,
surfing them that the army is now concentra-
ted and in spired with fresh hope and con-
idence.
The same active and energetic measures
have been taken to complete and strengthen
the Notifications of Paris, in which they are
fully seconded by the officers. engineers aud
contractors, who declared themselves ready to
place their fortunes, services and material at
the disposal of the authorities.
The river Elbe has been bockaded to pre-
vent the entrance of the French feet.
LONDON, August S-The special CORES
pondent of the New York Tribune writes
from Mayence on the 5th at midnight: "Half
of the prisoners first taken at Weissenburg
marched from the Citadel to the railway
They put good face on matters, and showed
true French gaiety. A large crowd received
them very we'll, and threw packages of tobacco
and cigars to their beaten foes. The soldiers
all belonged to the Seventy fourth Regiment
of the line. The officers were allowed to re-
tain their swords They will be paroled on
Weissonburg went last night to Erfurt.,
"There we're 500 in all, as before stated
Wine and cigars were offered to them by the
Germans, but the French desired to pay for
everything. The privates were disarmed, but
kept their steel baynot sheaths and knapsacks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
A WONDERFUL MICRosCoPE.

Rev. Daniel Wise, d d.. editor of the New York
Sunday School Advocate, thus speaks of the cele-
brsted Craig Microscope:
''Its simplicity, chea pnees and great magnifying
power struck me with surprise. Then was exa m
lining fly's eye by its aid. and struck with
wonder at the skill! and power of the Creator which
is displayed in it's structure. When saw a state
ment in an advertisement that the Craig Microscope
magnified one hundred diaEeters, and could be
bought for - so, thought it was of the hum
bugs of the hour, for had paid $50 for a micro
scope not long before. But now ] find it to be a
really liable instrument, which should like to
introduced into the families of our readers in
place OF the manifold useless toys which plense for
hour and ia then destroyed. This microscope
would both amuse and instruct them, and advise
every boy and girl who wishes to know the won
ders which lie in little things, to save his money
until he has S2.75, which will pay for the micro
scope and the postage when sent by mail"
As holiday gift this microscope IL unsurpassed
being ornamental, instructive, amusing and cheap,
and never loses its interest. Agents and dealers
supplied liberal terms. Asample will be maiIed,
post paid to any address for S2.75, by E. II. Ross,
3l3 Locust ST., st Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in another column
lS70-3u.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Sinking Slowly.

Diseases that progress rapidly to crisis not
the only ones to be dreaded. CAnker dry rot
does not blast tree suddenly stroke 81 light
ning but unless arrested, it destroys il certain
ly and in like manner chronic debility. although
il does kill with the swiftness Of yellow fever
as sap the Springs of life eventually any
acute disease if not checked by :nvigorasing medi
cation. There is something inexpressbly toucbing
in the spectacle of premature decay Languor,
paIor, emacation depression of spirits, and dis
taste for exertion are its ordinary symptoms, and
they should be promptly met by tonic treatment
The best uvigorant and eXhilaTant that Can be ad-
ministered in case of this kind is Hostetters stom
ach Bitters. The slim Hating principle of the prep
aration rouses the dormant energies of the system,
and the strengthening and regulating properties
give permanent and beautiful imPulsc to the vital
forces thus brought into play. The falling appetite
is reawakened, the process OF digestion and assim-
ilation quicsened the quality of the blood is i'm.
proved, the secretions become more natural and
every organ that contributes the nourishment of
the body undergoes EalutaIy change. By these
meant the repair of the physical structure is effect
ed and its health and vigor restored In class of
diseases has the benifcent operation of the Btters
been more marked and striking than in those char
acterized by general debility and nervous prostra-
ton. Ladies' affected with these ailments find in
this most Wholesome of all tonics nd correctYes the
safest and surest means of relief 1t s strong to
store and poweriess to iniure. Such ia the uniform
testimony Of ''clouds of Witnesses" Aug.2.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
REGISTRATION IN AVERILL.

We have received communication from
Middleway, Informing us that MIR. NJ. A
Bushey has been appointed registrar for that
township and is now acting in that capacity,
but as it is unaccompanied by the name of the
author, we do not know whether it is reliable
or not Taking it for granted that it is, we
would urge upon the Conservatives of that
locality to register at once. Register and
Vote
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
III A RRIED e.

On the 4th inst in HaIItown. by Rev. J. A. Nc
Faden, MIR. MELVIN r. STEPHENS of Washing
ton county, Md, and Miss MARY J. ANDREWS,
of this county.
On the 18th inst.. at Harrer's Ferry. by the same.
MIR. FREDERICK b. MYERS of burlington, NJ J.,
and Mics ATE JOHNS of Harper's Ferry.
On the 10th inst, at the Shepher dsto~n Ferry, by
Rev. w. G Cross. Mr.. THOS. A. ROISTON to
lIiss LUCY E. LEE-both of Clarke county. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
The TrfchIna spfraus or Pork Worm

Perhaps it is not generally known that the much
talked of hiehina spirGlis: or pork worm was nrst
PhiIadelphia, Pa, with that American instrument
known as the Craig Microscope, costing only 81
an imported microscope, costing $50, "ot feebler
mower a nd less reliable" This fact Dr. Kendall
Glands ready 10 prove at any time. The "Craign
Microscope in neat box with foil direction IL mailed
anywhere for 92.75, by E Il Ross, 3l3 Locust ST.,
Read the advertisement in this paper.
June Il, 1870 3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
TUuRSDAY'S NEWS.

Wild crowds assembled about the hall of
the Corps Legislatif on the night of its meet
ing, and though repeated efforts were made
by the police to disperse them, they would
reasonable after every charge Many of the
National Guard have fraternized with them,
and other troops remain passive in their bar
racks. Inside of the hall the scene was one
Of fear and bewilderment.
The Prussians are said to have taken null
titude of prisoners in the-late conflicts. The
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LORDS PRAYER PICTURE.

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Esd ~ - ID S3Matthew. Judae. An
Ed ~ drew. Simon. James,
-EAAA -EaA- the less. Bartholomew W. .
Philip. James. the elder
Thaddeus Thomas Pictures-The Nativity. Child
hood. Baptism, &c. Sermon the Mount
TRANSPORTATION. Lat Supper. C.usiixion. Rec
direction Ascension. Also the Lnrd's Prayer in
letters of original and elaborate design and rare
beauty of execution.
FIRST-CLASS AGENTS WANTED.
The original was executed with a pen, nd took
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the press and leading clergy. Liberal commission +,
exclusive territory, Price Of PnntOgrhph. SO. go.
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Gospel Trensury So so. 50 Harmony 6Oc 75c.
Walks and Words Of Jesus Sl.5O. Strpso Of Jcsus
35c. Path of Jesus zoe. 81. Manuals IOc. soc.
Free by Nail.
August 10, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

HAVE YOU DONE NOTHING MORE
IN BEHALF OF THE REBELLION
THAN TO FURNISH YOUR son OR
BROTHER FOOD AND CLOTHING ?
Then you are entitled to vote, and should
see that your name is registered to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

WAR BETWEEN THE STATEs.-Those who
subscribed for the above work, are informed
that the books are ready for delivery at this
Office, and it is hoped that subscribers will
call at once and get them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16
REGISTRATION.

If there be any citizens of the county who
are unavoidably prevented from being regis
tered to-day, let them remember that the reg
istrar will enter their names at any time be-
tween this and the Goth instant, if application
be made.
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Up LORDS PRAYER PICTURE.

LPP-LoRD's PRAYER PICTURE
Advertisement and EdftortaItn other columns.
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POCKET-BOOK LOST!

TNHE young men who found a Pocket Book the
Charlestown and Shepherdstown road last week,
will confer great favor upon the owner by leaving
il at this office.
August is. IS7O-3t
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TO TIE PUBLIC.

n seVering my connection with tho Valley Fire
i Insurance Company of Wet Va, at CharIes-
town, wish my friends md the public to under
stand that have not retired from the
FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS,
but that now rePresent two Rich Reliable Prompt
Paying, Liberal Companies and that am prepared
to to Ike risks at greatly T,n'ucrd rates.
will attend promptly Gale by letter otherwise,
from any part of the county.
Office in Hoofs building, opposite tie Carter
House. T.. NJ. AISQUIrH, Agent.
August is. is7o-Im
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YESi ITI TRUE

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the Original and Reliable Double Motion Rtna
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-08-16

Rg- Catarrh is common disease, so COM
mon that snufiing and "hawking" reach you
at every turn. Your foot slips in its nasty
discharge, in the omnibus or in church, and
its stencil disguSts at the lecture or concert.
The proprietor Of DR.. 'Sage's Catarrh Remedy
offers $500 reward for case of catarrh that he
can not cure. Sold by druggists, or send
Sixty Gents to DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.
Y, and you will receive it by mail.
DR.. Pierce's Alt. Ext, or Golden Medical
Discovery cures Sc we're and lingering coughs.