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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

THE TELEGRApHIC WoNDER.-We were
shown yesterday a sample of the working of
the new system of autographio telegraphy,
which is soon to be inaugurated in this couu-
try. 1t has recently been put in operation
between Paris and Brussels. The specimen
which we saw is in the hands of General G. c.
Wushburne, chairman of the House select
committee on the postal telegraph project
1t consists of the perfect fac sineHe of the
well>known autograph of Hon. e. Is. Wash
burne, our Minister to France, reproduced by
the telegraph at Brussels. The original ac>
companied it for the purpose of comparison,
and was Aearly in the following words: "a
Son Excellence j. r. Jones, a Bruxelles !:
This is a sample Of new style of telegraph
ing, f. B. Washburne." Truly, wonders will
never cease - Washington Chronicle, 10h.
MEssRs. D. LoTHRop s. Co, of Boston,
sends US package of six beautiful juvenile
volumes, Certified Teachers Gift Books) of
IS mo. size, neatly done up in paper covers,
and containing about (50) pages each. Tho
stories are sensible, high toned, full of life
and zest, and teach noble lessons, such as the
little people will be likely to learn, remember
and profit by They are fitting presents
from teacher or parent, and the books are
cheap as well as good They can be obtained
of the publishers, by mail, postpaid for 40
cents per package.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
The Railroad.
From the last Warren Sentinel we copy
tLa follo,r;nr. cormrn;cot;on

l1S hallTOdus
From the last Warren Sentinel we copy
the following communication -
1t is truly bewildering and astonishing to
see with what spirit of enthusiasm and -four
ISL of trumpets our Winchester friends are
trying to brighten off their opponents of the
Charlestown extension of the Cumberland
and Shenandoah Valley Railroad, comprising
the counties of Jefferson, Clarke, Warren,
Page, Augusta, &C., to the end of the list of
counties comprising this route They have
called meeting, elected their President and
Directors of the so-called Martinsburg and
Winchester Railroad, and have sent two gen
temen as delegates to Richmond to obtain
charter, to what point, it is difficult to ascer-
tain. 1t has been asserted viG Winchester to
Croysville, a station on the Virginia Central
Railroad-we have looked on our maps and
can't find it-theuce to COvington, thence in
direct line to Wolf river, and thus up Mai
den Spring Fork to its head waters, &c. A
nice route it would seem from its description.
But this paper Railroad, with its self-con-
structed President aud Managers, is sort of
Ku-Kiur affair to frighten outsiders and the
small towns and villages and unsophisticated
country people of the CharleStOwn route. 0ta
Shepherdstown, Charestown, Berryville, Mill.
wood, Front Royal, Page, &C., by this ghost
of their departed hopes, (since their hopes
are not founded upon any expectations of
assistance from Berkeley and Frederick coun-
ties, and certainly not by our friends in Penn
sylvania, in whose interest this road is ex-
pectcd to be built.) Our friends in Jefferson
county will soon have their affairs arranged to
vote an appropriation by the county, which
will be followed by Clarke aud Warren, who
will testify by substantial evidence to the very
great interest felt by them in behalf of this
exteution up the Valley of our beautiful and
fertile Shenandoah. 1t is sclf-evident. we of
Charlestown Extension, and will order the
vote of our county appropriation based upon
its adoption.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

nGg~ We are sorry to learn that our able
and worthy Representative in the Legislature
G. NJ. Beltzhoover, Esq, was suddenly sum-
moned from Wheeling, on Friday of last
week, to witness the dying moments of a
brother at Carlisle, Pa. Mr., B. attended the
funeral of his brother on Monday last, and re-
turned to Wheeling on Tuesday, via the b.
& o. Railroad SHepher1Stolrn Re1istcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

TEE Sxow.-On Monday night and Tues
day last, the snow fell to the depth of eight
or nine inches, and during the day drifted
considerably, in consequence of which the ac-
commodation train on the w. & p. Railroad
got blocked up in "a cut near Winchester on
Tuesday night, and did not reach that place
until Wednesday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

ADVANTAGE OF ADVERTISEMENTS fro
quently hear complaints from our merchants
aud men of business, that trade is dull and
their sales neither large nor profitable. We
attribute this condition of things in great
measure to the absence of enterprise, an ad-
ucrtising their goods, which so many of cur
merchants manifest. The following testimony
from men who have succeeded, we commend
to their attention.
"Without advertisements, l should be q
poor man to day."-H T. HemJold.'
My success is owing to my iborality in
advertising. Bonner.
advertising has furnished me with com
petence. Amos laurence.
"Iadvertiscd my products and made money"
N Long'oorM.
Constant aud persistent advertising is a
sure prelude to wealth" -IStcuen GUdrd.
Gle who invests one dollar in business
should invest one dollar in advertising that
business. II r. .Stclrdyt %
The man who pays more for house 7ent than
for advertising, don't understand his bust
ness"-U. Greeley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
HARpEn's FERaY-A correspondent Of

HARPER's FERRY-A correspondent Of
the Shepherdstown Register says: =
We are authorized Oh the very best author
ity, to say that the parties who purchased the
government property at Harper's Ferry, are
actively engaged in pcrfecting their plans OF
operations at that place. This, we need hard
ly to say, is no slight task. Indeed it is one
necessarily requiring much consideration
The water works have to be repaired, facto-
ries have to be erected, houses have to be
built, and much- besides has to be done and
thoug ht Of We have no doubt that work
will begin towards the close of March or tho
beginning of April. In this connection we
add, that during a recent visit to Wheeling,
we found it to be the settled opinion of shrewd
men from all ends of the State, that Harper's
Ferry is destined shortly to become one Of
the most important points in West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

IMPORTANT PUGcHAsE.-We are graf
fled to learn that Messrs. Ashton, Whelen
and Tyndale, ofPhiladeIphia, have purchased
Of Mr., David Billmyer, the property at this
place known as the "Short" property, for the
sum ofs4, $50. This property IS situated near
the river, and comprises large stone ware
house, two dwelling houses, and eight acres
of land attached. These gentlemen intend
establishing large paper mandatory early in
the spring, giving employment to near one
hundred persons. We learn that they have
been pros ecting around Charlestown for sew
raj months, with view of purchasing there.
but at last have availed themselves Of the SUI
perior advantages offered by our town over
that of the former place.
I'VE do not suppose the above named gen
tIemen thought the advantages of Shepherds
town very superior" to those of this locality,
when they purchased there as a last rcsort.]
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

: PERsoaAL-We are pleased to learn that
Benz. T. Beall, Esq, the former popular cdi-
tor of this paper, after his arduous journey has
at length reached his Observation-Disclosures,
Nebraska. We regret, however, to learn that
Mr.. B. was sick at last accounts, but hope he
will soon recover, and we will have letter for
publication from him shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

DocuMENrs.-We acknowledge from our
Delegate, Geo. NJ. BeltzhoOver, Esq, copies
of the Auditors Report, University Report,
Report of the Commissioner of Immigration,
and the Governors Message, for which he will
accept our thanks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

Gg- At a regular meeting of Leetown
Lodge, No Al, l. o. C. T., held January 81 ,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing quarter DR.. 7. II. Buck, W. Z. T.;
George Hoguc, w. V. T.; J. 7. Trussell, w.
r.. S; L. C. Watson, w. f. S; II. S. League.
w. T.; Philip Morgan, w. G.; G. W. Nice
ly, w. NJ; p. J. Bailey, W. l, G.; L. j.
Lewis, ". 0. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge Chapline has or
dered thai Special Term of the Circuit Court
be held for this county, commencing on the
22d day of this month, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at
which term no grand or petit jury shall be
summoned or required to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

PERsoNAL.-Among the appointments for
the Anniversary Celebration at Hampden
Sydney College, which is to take place on the
22d instant, we arc pleased to notice that of
William W. Downcy, of this county, as one
of the senior orators of the Philanthropic So
ciety.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
TAKE notice.!
DISSOLUTION.

TIME firm OF WALTON & CraighiIl, Real Estate
Agents is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All the old business OF the firm will be set-
Feb, |, 1870. WALTON & CRAIGHlLL.
The business will be continued By
Feb. 5, lS1O-4t. ,. W ALUM.
VUM sHOES-We have just received everv size
u of Ladies Shoes and Sanda l., alec Men Shoes,
fresh from the mandatory. at low prices.
Jan. Is, 1870. KEAESLEY & SHEERER.
DLACK ALPACA great bargain in Black
ID Alpaca, to be had at -
Ian Is 1870 KEARSLEY & SHEERER'S.
nUGGY and Wagon Shafts and Poles, Axes Bar
ID Iron Horse Shoes, Horse Shoe Nails and Nail
Rod for sale by McCURDY DUKE.
HAY Straw and Fodder Cutters. for sale by
II Feb. l. McCuRDY & DUKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

To THE PREss.-All the weekly papers
published in the following States, New York,
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, are re-
quested to insert the advertisement in another
column headed Homestead and Pre>emp
tion," one year, collections made quarterly
and print this notice one time, under editorial
head and send marked copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

RUNAwAY.-Yestcrday at noon, horse at
tached to rockaway, belonging to George II.
Turner, Esq, became frightened from some
cause and dashed down the street with the We
hicle, almost demolishing it. There was no
one in it at the time
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

ALIEN. g. FREDERlcKsBURG Il. IA
letter from Washington says: "Active opc-
rations will SOON be commenced on the Poto>
mac Railroad, extending from Fredericksburg
to Alexandria, Virginia 1t is the intention
of the company to commence the construction
of the road at the earliest practicable moment
Colonel Carter NJ. Braxton has been invited
to accept the position of Chief Engineer, to
prepare the line for the contractors"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

BAMBoozLED.-We observe in the last
NeW Era, letter from Mill Greek, dated
February 81, 1870. Wonder if somebody in
that Office hadn't been to party.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

Fay That sterling monthly, the Old Guord
still stands firm in its defence of the princi-
pies Of 1776. It is one of, if not the ablest
monthly published in this country. Terms
So per year Address Van Evrie, Horton &
Co., New York.
The Postmaster General reports that in
the month Of January there was sent from
Washington postofice over two hundred and
thirty-seven thousand franked letters, at cost
of about SIS, 000, and one bundled and fifty
tons of printed matters, at cost of S38, Q00
Some idea Of what the liquor trade of
the United States amount to may be gained
from the fact that on the 1st of December
last there were in bond throu2 bout the country
13,402, 545 gallons, enough to make good
sized lakeland this is exclusive of grape aP~
apple and peach brandy.
- Tie Young man who had been travelling
about lately and jumping off the train to kiss
his sister, and then appologizing when he
found his mistake, has become converted. and
will lead different life. lie tried the thing
on at New Haven the other day, when the
damsel raised her veil, and said: "GolIy,
massy what you bout dar::"
New PAPER-"Zicice u Week" is the IL
tie of neat and attractive little paper just
started in Hagerstowu, Md, the initial NUM-
Der of which VIC have received.
John Allen the "wickedest man. is
training fighting pups. He is going into part
nership with Ulysses in the spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

COURT OF APPEALS Washington Err's
as. BwncH.-Thc argument of this case was
concluded before this court on the 81 st Of jan
uary, by John W. Kennedy, Esq, for APP
relant, and submitted
&c" An astronomer predicts Tor this year
a comet of such hrilliancy, and so near the
earth, that cur nights will be almost as bright
as our days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
ERRORs OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Nor
Debility, Premature Decay, sud all the effects
of youthful indiscreton, will, for the sake of suffer-
ing humanity. send free to all who need it, the re-
ceipt and directions for making the simple remedy
by which he cured Sufferers wshing to profit
by the advertisers experience, do by address
ing, with perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN.
Nov. 30, lS69-1y. No AZ Cedar st., New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

NEWSPAPER SpoNGERs.-The Frcdericks-
burg Herald says: "What man thinks of
going Into dry goods store with the request,
Give me half yard of calico 2 or to grocer,
saying, Give me half pound of sugar" But
how common it is for any body and every
body to enter newspaper Office and patroniz,
ingly say, Give me newspaper! We pay
for printing our paper. 1t is not given to Us"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
EDUCATE AL =.
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE,
CHARLESTOwN, VIRGINIA.

TINE next Session will commence on MONDAY,
Il SEPTEMBER 18th, 1869. aud close on the LAST
FRIDAY IN JUNE, 1870.
Being provided with competent Assistants every
advantage for q thorough course in English. the
Langua ges, Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
will be afforded. Particular attention will be paid
to Music and pupils will be required to play al the
Musical Soirees when the friends oI~the pupils can
have an opportun ty to judge of their progress
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
For Circulars. Terms, T., apply to the Principal
August }, 1869. Mas. A. NJ. FORREST.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
In English and German.

THIS BOOK is n sure. safe nd practical guide 10
Try Farmer, Stock Raiser, Gardener aud Fruit
CuIturist. BY il they double their profits each
wear and greatly increase the value OF their land.
Il makes the poor man rich. II makes hard work
easier. revsards the labor Of hon at king tnen.
IT il purchased by almost every at sight. Near
IL 600 copies cold in lew small tow nEhips, aud, ia
many cases. hundreds in sing e to Hnship. AEenta
can find no better work during the fail and winter
Farmers and their Eons each make S 100 per
month by selling only three four copies per Gay.
while more than double that number can cnsily 10
sold FayIners always make the mns; succcssfuI
agents for this book and during the Fall and Win
ter il IL just the thing for them. II you wsh to
gage IL The business send for Giro GlAr containing
1uii description of the book MI terms to agents.
Address ZEIGLER. McEURDY < CO..
GA Arch street. Philadelphia. Pa
l39 Race street, Cincinnati, Ohio,
90 Monroe street, Chicago. H.,
SOB n. Sixth street, ST. Louis. Mo-,
IO2 Main street, Spring le!d, MAsa.
February !, ISi0-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
NOTICE.
KEW GOODS.

TEFHE undersigned have just returned from Balti-
L with nice assortment of all I;Inds of Mer-
Chandise, which they Offering very low for
Cash. EEARSLEY & SEEERER
January 25 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15

January 25, $50
SI7E have just added largely to our stock of
w Builders Hardware, Mechanics' Tools. Cut
lery, &c. McCUEDY & DUKE.
100 KEGS Nails, 50 kegs Horse-shocs, just
IOO ceved and for sale by
Feb. 5. McCURDY & DUKE.
DIsTOLS, Pistol Cartridges, sporting and Blast
Feb. 8. MecTRDY DUKE.
MANURE Forks ShoveIs Shovel and Fork Han
WI dies for sale by McCuRDY & DUKE
DEST Heavy Kip Work Collars. Heavy Hames,
ID for saI lie BY McCURDY & DUKE.
ohio Grindstones, all sizes, for sale by
" Feb IcCURDY s DUKE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
CAPITAL STOCK PAIDN

Policies Issued in "a Menths, ever 8,Ge0!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
PAINTy or All pEsCRIPTIoNs,

E7OAL.-The best Piedmont Lump, for general
~ purposes, and Ly kin s Valley Nut for all Base
Burning Stoves. Although these articles sell better
Christmas than the 4th Oh July, yet they caI
be had L" all the year round" at
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-15
NOTICE.

DRIED Peaches, Dried Apple. Died Cl@rIi.r-
u Dried Blackberries, Peach Butter aud Apple
Butter, for cate BY e1E-r,p
Jan. IS, $50. KEARsLEY < sHkERER.
f1IsTERN Pumps and Cement. for sale by
u FEB : NeCURDY & DUKE.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03

quired by the rapidity with which the
globes are moved. These globes will be
propelled by the exhaustion Of mir from
the other end Of the tube, worked by an
air-pump. As soon as air enough il
drawn out of the tube to destroy its
equilibrium, the current strikes the sphere
and carries it to its destination. The
pressure on a sphere six feet in diameter,
under complete exhaustion, would be
about ffty-six thousand pounds.
When the spheres are once in motion,
pressure of less than one hundred
pounds will propel them as rapidly as re-
quired. 1t is claimed that a velocity OF
from one hundred and fifty to two hun
dred miles an hour can be attained. 1t is
proposed to construct these tubes of mar
row plank, tongued and grooved, with ce-
mented joints. The originator estimates
that line of tubes eight feet in diameter
can be built for about $4,000 per mile.
If this new process be indeed all its IN
ventors claim for it, then it must, in a
great measure, supersede present modes
of transportation for many kinds OF
freight, and prove valuable auxiliary in
effecting commercial exchanges, the pro-
ducts of the country, even of perishable
nature, being transported from one distant
point to another in aiew hours time, and
delivered perfectly fresh and sound, where
now it requires days to perform like labor,
and the transportation of perishable arti-
cles cannot be attempted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03

A REMARKABLE ScENE.-It was a sub.
ject for painter when Mr.. Wilson ad-
vanced toward the desk of the Vice Pre-
sident, escorting a colored man to be sworn
in Senator from Mississippi. Then Mr.,
Revels stood before Mr.. Colfax with up
raised right arm, and took the prescribed
oath. He could swear that he had never
borne arms against the United States
that he had given no aid nor countenance
to persons engaged in armed hostility
thereto that he had not yielded support
to any pretended government within the
United States, and that he would defend
the Constitution thereof against all enc
mics, foreign and domestic, without any
mental reservation or evasion and then
he pledged himself to faithfully discharge
the duties of his office. All of these he
reverently swore to, and he was then es-
corted to his seat at The left of the Vice
President, behind Mr.. Brownlow, and on
the right of Mr.. Gilbert. Many Senators
went to offer their congratulations, and
the Senate adjourned until next Monday
noon. 1t was an impressive scene, especi-
ally to those of us who had witnessed the
departure of Mr.. Revels's predecessor, JEFF
Davis.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03

THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY or
AMERICAN ISDEPENDENCE.-M Fox
of Philadelphia and a committee repre-
senting the Pennsylvania Legislature and
the Philadelphia city council appeared
on Friday before the House committee OIL
manufactures and presented a memorial
in relation to the celebration of the cen
tennial anniversary of the Declaration OF
Independence, as the most appropriate
way of celebrating that event, and in
order TO induce as many people as posi-
bic to participate. the delegation wants
the committee on agriculture to recon-
mend to Congress the holding of an Inter
national Industrial Exhibition in Phila-
delphia in 1873. They ask Congress to
take the matter under its fostering care
and control, and to authorize the Presi-
dent to invite the participation of all
governments. Mayor Fox enforced the
memorial in a few remarks. The com
mittee gave..n indication Of its feeling in
the matter, but Mr.. Cleveland of New
Jersey, a member of the committee, sug-
gested that New York would be the most
appropriate place for such an exhibition
as that proposed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-03

23d verses Of de lltL chapter Of John
the Oneness Of the church.
"A very Interesting missionary meet.
ing was held in the N Z. church, Middle.
bury. vi, on the 18th inst. Rev. L. S.
Walker preached, after which a collection
was taken up amounting to about one
hundred dollars.
bon. L. Z. Revels, the new United
States Senator from Mississippi, was for
two years pastor of a eolored Methodist
church in st. Louis.
Eleven persons gave $4,000 out Of
$44, 900 contributed at a recent church
dedication in Cincinnati towards the pay.
ment of debt on the building of 10000.
I'm the State Methodist convention at
Syracuse, N. Y, on Wednesday, Rev. Dr.
Peck submitted paper favoring great
moral political party. A contribution Of
SIS, 100 was taken from the establishment
of central Methodist university at SYRIA
cuse.
"A Methodist missionary in Fuh Chsu,
during recent trip of II days, baptized
40 Chinese adults in six different place.
and collected names of 262 more who Were
willing to be known as desiring to profess
Christianity.
AT dedication in Cleveland Ohio,
Bishop Simpson, who preached the sermon,
stated that the Methodist denomination
throughout the country has dedicated an
average of two churches each day, for
every day in the year, during the past
three years, or over seven hundred annu-
ally, this number including houses re.
built or enlarged.