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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
Gard of a Soldier.
VIM. L. WILSON, Sec'y.

We copy the following from the Kanawha
/ Republican
Eds Republican Il was Union soldier
) land officer during the war, and to the best OF
smy ability discharged my duty. Since the
) war, have co-operated with the Republican
I party. Now I stand with the men true to the
scause for which we tonight. and where the
Radical party has left me. I am opposed to
Snegro suffrage, and whilst recognize it as 8
sfact, I hold responsible the party which by
! deception and fraud led me to raise to Office
sby my vote the men who brought about this
Every measure to which am bitterly opposed
Fl am also opposed to the disgraceful course OF
/ the Radical party in DISTINGUISHING and en-
sdeayoring to perpetuate the disfranchisement
I of the late rebels, and henceforth am OPP
posed in word and in deed to the party that
! has betrayed me.
GEO. DANEB, late Capt U. s. A.
There are thousands of Union soldiers who
OCCUPY the same position. They fought fol
Sthe Union and not for the negro. They fnd
sthey have got the negro but not got the Union
They have been deceived and are now going
Ito punish the deceivers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
MONDAYS NEWS.

A success By the French, though with con,
siderable loss, is reported to have occurred at
ChatilIon and Bagneaux on the 18th. The
Chateau of st. Cloud has been burnt
A despatch from Bologne asserts that the
Germans have been badly beaten at as many
as FIVE different points, which are mentioned
within the past three days. at one Of which
their whole force Of eight or ten thousand mer
were captured or dispersed.
Scissors. after an obstinate resistance, has
Surrendered. It is asserted that to dislodge
the besiegers by pitched battle is nov the
;oniy hope of Paris, and that it is provisioned
for but two months longer.
The bomburdnent of Rreisach continues
aud is vigorously answered by the garrison
The Orleans Princes are said to have Joined
! the army now forming at Rouen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
DIE D.

October lIth. ut lIarps''s Perry. ". Va. Or.
JOHN 0'FAEHELL. aged twenty hVey care, eleven
months md eleven d~ys.
la EichmoEd, on ,'.o IA ipaIsrt, WILLIAM Ma
.TIIANlEI., ir :e"t al Robert r. and Ediie II.
Crai=hilI, Of ~ nchbu'g.
Near S'iddIc~sy, the 4th ;rsuant, of Cossump-
ton, Misc MAGGIE X. WATSON. During her
IOnC illness Of ten months. ere hHrs her saferis 2
with patie Had perlsc refrigeration to the will Of
her heavccIy father. No clsni ever came between
her MI her Savior. Her coHstpPt to her
condition ~.a. Passing AWAY perfectly recosciIed
the will of God. Thus che fell asie-p in Jesus,
rejoicing ia the God of her saiv7 ton S- only
beautiful flour anted from earth to Henvcz.
there To bloom in innIorta! youth. Dear Maggie
fare we'll. expect TO meet thee in the better
and and our prayer il. that may die the death
Of the righteous, and our end may be yours
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
FRIpAI's NEWS.

The Prussians, according to correspondent
! of the London Standard, exagerate constantly
He says that the actual captures at Strasbourg
were just one half what they were published
ito be by them.
A telegram from Versailles says that on
Tuesday last the French army of the Loire
was driven ont of Orleans after an obstinate
battle. The place was stormed by the Prus-
slams, who are said to have taken ten thousand
prisoners.
Another balloon from Paris has descended
at Tourney, and brought cheering news from
that city. Perfect order and quiet prevails
land the people are quiet, firm, courageous and
confident. The word ''peace" is said to be
stabooed in Paris.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
Last Hours Of General Les.

LEXINGTON, Va, Oct. I3.-This COM
immunity was plunged into profound sorrow upon
sthe announcement of the death of Gen. Lee;
1.-THE various church bells were tolled, and q
j general suspension of the duties of Washing
ton College, the Virginia Military Institute
and the minor schools followed. They will
not resume until after the final interment of
s the great chieftain. Every business house in
sthe community was closed, and Grape affixed
zto the door. Even the eolored BARRIERS shut
Cup their shops, and an expression of deep
s grief was visible in every face. Washington
ECollege, the College Chapel, the Virginia
& Military institute and the Episcopal Church,
E:of which Gen. Lee was a commitment, were
drsped in mourning few hours after his death.
]. EN- Lee had been almost entirely unconscious
s since Monday night last, and expired peace
Sfully and quietly at half-past nine on We'd
E.nesday morning.
q He was first taken sick on Wednesday
Seveping, September 18th, while just about to
ssit down to tea, when he suddenly sank in bis
i2chair insensible. A reaction soon took place,
:faud in the course of the next ten days he
steadily improved until it was hoped he was
sout of danger, but on Monday evening last he
sbecame suddenly and rapidly worse, and con-
sstinued to sink until Wednesday morning.
hh0 OoklJ PoAs VI htS SiOAu0SS nc oICph
Smuch and spoke but little, but was rational
when awake and always recognized those who
Happroached him. At times his mind seemed
8 to wander, and on several occasions reverted to
athe army.
q He once ordered his tent to be struck and
Eat another time desired that "HilP' should be
ssent for. He suffered comparatively little pain
Sduring his whole sickness, and died without a
.truggle He will be buried on Saturday,
& October Is, at II O'Clock. The place selected
& for his interment is a vault beneath the col
alege chapel, which stands in the midst of the
college grounds. This was the first building
i he had erected after his removal to Lexington,
shaving declared that it was proper the first
9thing the college did should be to dedicate a
sabouse to the services of religion.
Here he will Appropriately rest, surrounded
Sby the monuments of his late years, his remains
sssentineled by the mountains of that Virginia
:son which he has conferred such imperishable
sifame. The corpse was removed to day from
sshis residence to the chapel where it will lay in
Estate until midday on Saturday next. To-day
the faculty of Washington College, the faculty
sof the Virginia Military Institute and the stu.
5dents of Washington College held meetings
5Sand passed appropriate resolutions of condo
Alence and respect to the memory of the illus
sstrious deceased, who asserted at the surrender
sof Appomattox Coart House that "Humnn
avirtue should be equal to human calamity
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Torpid System.


Sometimes, without any assignnble caurs. the
ply steal strength and animal spirits give WY. Fad
torpor falls alike the body nd intellect
There is little pain PsrhaPs, but the natural
vigor and elasticity Of the nerVous and muscular
system seems to have departed. and indifference
to the plsasurss OF life, and even of lie grave re-
takes the place earne1t
in both which characterize every we'll balanced
mind when in healthy condition.
This state Of partial collapse is often the prcon
fitory symptoms of some serious maIady. II indi-
Gates unHistakaby that the vital pO~ers nre Ian
gushing and need a stimulant. In such easee the
cfcct Of few doses OF Hostetters Stomach Btters
wonderfully beneficial. The great tonic wakes
p the system from ite drowse The secretions and
M he circulation sve anew impetus. The relaxed
oerves their easticity under the operations
! I the specific, like the slackened strength of n
musical instr tent in the process oftuning- Lcth
Argy and debility replaced by energy and sigor.
the spirits rise, and life that almost seemed burden
while the season of depression lasted, becomes once
more enjoyable. That such a radical change should
be produced by remedy entirely devoid Of the
erful alkalods and minerals extensively used in
modern practice, may ssem incredible TO thoee who
pin their faith the medicinal efficacy Of active
poisons, but il these skeptics will take the trouble 10
enquire of those who have tested the corrective ard
Alternative virtues of the Bttcrs under the circun-
stances described, they will find the statement to t'e
true. October II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

tactics, against Gen. Lees shattered remnant
of an army. And yet the Federal General
himself admits that he was baffied at every
point. The relative forces, when the cam
paign opened, were nearly as three to one
at Sedan the Germans only doubled the num-
Der of the French. At Fredericksburg Burn
side attacked with one hundred and twenty
thousand, and Gen. Leo engaged and routed
the Federal general with only twenty-five
thousand actually engaged. Gen. Sheridan,
now in Europe, writes home that the German
soldiers are inferior, both in the man and in
the weapon, to the Federal IF this be true,
"a scrutiny of the subjoined table, prepared
from the statistics of both parties to the war,
will exhibit the achievements of Gen. Lee, at
the head of his immortal army of Northern
Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

I These figures are monumental. Taken IN
connection with other gigantic difficulties with
(which he had to contend, they give us some
ssidea of Lees military genius.
y We have before spoken of his moral sta
sture, which can only be estimated by proper
appreciation of his own maxim that "Duty is
{ the sublimest word in the language" Start
sing with this at the center of his character,
Eve may work our way outward and upward to
Gan appreciation of his career, at the commence
gment, during, and since the war. 1t was this
gmaxim which inspired that hardness of soul
which ever elevated him equally above the
Seation of victory, and the depression of defeat,
sand made him every where the same calm,
fdignifed, serene citizen or soldier. Napoleon,
though great in victory, did not bear irredeem-
J able defeat with the fortitude which the world
I had right to expect; while Washington,
sbeing victorious, left his composure in final
disaster only to be conjectured from his mag
snanimity in ultimate success. But Lee re-
monstrated by the reluctance with which he
Etook up arms, and the brilliancy with which
1 he bore them; by his moderation in victory,
and the unsurpassed nobility of his bearing in
sdefeat; by his great achievements in war, and
shis dignifed devotion to the most ennobling
garts of peace, that he possessed all the rare
elements of moral and intellectual greatness,
(which, by their combination, form the noblest
2 snpcimens of the human race
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
Is it a Fraud.

A letter from Yazoo City, Mississippi, says
that the census takers of that county have
CLOSED the enumeration without canyas.ing
1.-THE whole country. Similar instances are re.
ported throughout the Sonth, North and West.
It so happens that these omissions occur in
strong Democratic cities and counties. The
letter referred to asks:
"Can it be possible that the administration
lis rerpetrating tremendous fraud upon the
nation in this way, in order to secure an ap>
portionrnent of the members Of the House of
Representatives that will be favorable to the
Radical party 2"
The above presents very serious question.
THE complaint in regard to the incomp Ieteness
] Of the census lately taken has been general in
Democratic sections. Take the Democratic
city of Louisville for instance. Under the
late count che falls short nearly 10000 In
the city of New FORK the decrease is astound-
ling. Northern journals are charging directly
that the census is being manipulated to help
Radicalism in the coming contest. 1t is
certainly a very grave matter. The suspicion
lis not without grounds, and the thing accords
exactly with Radical practices hitherto to
secure party succesS.-Lynchbur9 NeWs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

"A scene of mourning is reported to have
been presented in Richmond Thursday with
iout precedent in this generation. Business OF
sall kinds was suspended, the stores aud pub
lie buildings closed, the houses draped in
mourning, and the portrait of General Lee
hung in many places, wreathed in black
The bells in all parts of the city were tolled
throughout the day, and groups of citizens
we're standing about the streets talking in sub.
Sdued tones of the sad event. The City Coun.
ell convened by order of the Mayor, and the
:Governor sent message to the General AS
ssemhly announcing the painful intelligence.
After the reading Of the message joint res
olution was unanimously passed expressing the
deep sorrow of both Houses, and requesting
that the remains be committed to the State
for interment at Hollywood Cemetery, near
the city after which the Legislature ad.
ijourned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
THE LATE ELECTIONS.

It is impossible, at present, to obtain, from
the scattering details of the election that took
place last Tuesday, anything more than q
general view of the result. Briefly stated, the
returns show Republican gains in Pennsylva
MIA and Ohio, and Democratic gains in Indi-
lana, where the Democratic State ticket has
been elected by some two thousand majority
"a clear gain over the vote of 1868 of three
Thousand two hundred votes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
HILLARY, WILSON & JOHNS o
Summit Point, Oct. IS, 1870.
a5 DOLLARS REKARDi

,SSTOLEE Irosa The sub.eriber, at BsiiowD, on the
- night of the 18th ultirno. a SMALL BAY
MARE. with black main and tail. She has large
Pcarson one hip, from kick; her shoulders aro
rubbed by collar the IN iT il rubbed OF the sides
Of her shoulders by the traces. She 10 . natural
PAGER and dog trots very we'll. She not in very
good co ndition when stolen.
The above reward will be given to any ore Who
will her to the subscriber HaIltoWp, Jsner.
Eoa county, W. Va, give such information 40
will lead to her recoyery. Az. GARRoTT.
lctoher IL. lSGn.-at.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
rHuRsDAY's NEWS.

summary -
THURSDAYS NEWS.
A courier arrived at Tours yesterday, bring
ting news to the Ministry of an important
French victory on Friday last. on the west side
! of Paris, between Mont de Va lerien and St.
sCloud. Sorties we're made in force under
General Ducrot, by which the Prussians were
driven back to Versailles and compelled to
surrender the positions occupied by them, from
which they could have shelled the western
part of the city. It is stated that the courier
with this intelligence "Was allowed TO pas
through the Prussian lines"
1 The French are on the left bank of the
SLoire, and are receiving large reipforoements
sGambetta is actively engaged at Tours in or
ganizing military movements.
Bazaine's soldiers are said to have advised
him to surreder. There has been more severe
Fighting at st. Quentin.
The Prussians are reported to have burned
twenty villages in the neighborhood of Meta
!. and executed one hundred and fifty peasants
for making illegal war.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

LOOK CLosE.-De Hnven's Circus musi
have been composed of most unmitigated
gang of rascals. 1t can be proven that the
Ticket Agent knowingly aud deliberately
sPaimed off at this place and Rocky Mount an
immense amount of counterfeit money of all
denominations. Although it is too far for the
victims in this section to remedy the evil, thi:
notice may be somewhat instrumental in fore.
warning other places Of what they may expect
from this troupe.-Tar6oro' .Southerner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

DEDIcAT1oN.-The new NJ. E. Church,
South, oftbis place, Rev. W. G. Gross, pastor,
was dedicated on Sunday last. Rev. DR.. Ros-
.ser, of Richmond. officiating. Both morning
and night the Church was crowded to over
flowing. DR.. Rosser delivered two eloquent
and impressive sermons on the occasion,
fully bearing out his reputation as Divine
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
SATURDAYS NEWS.

! The Prussians have NOT yet been able to
place single battery near enough to disturb
sauy part of Paris. The steady and accurate
FIRE which has been kept up from Mont de
! VnIerien, D'Issy and other ports, has not only
frustrated their efforts to construct offensive
works, but has compelled them to very much
widen the circle ofinvestmsnt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

"A "fracas" in the cars, some days age
between Mr.. Barbour of the Richmond En-
quirer and Major Walker, Delegate from
Madison, resulted on Monday in challenge
from the former, which was declined the next
morning on the ground of the constitutional
penalty against duelling. Col. Mosby bore
Mr.. Barbour's cartel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
NOTICE.

FTHR thyee years'e1perisuce in selling Eoods
n on credit, We find il impossible conduct b.
siness with profit TO ourselves, and satisfaetory 10
customer ws will, therefore. after the 18th day
of the present month. SELL GOODS ONLY FOR
Cash OR PRODUCE. We make this change in
our business, knowing that IL will be 70 IN
terest and feeling assured that il will result the
advantage Of our customers.
Summit Point. Oct 10, 1910,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

R More than 100000 people bear testi.
mony to the wonderful curative effects of DR.
Pierce's Alt. Ext, or Golden Medical Dis,
Icovery. For palpitation or irregular action Of
the heart, all severe acute or lingering coughs
and for oliver Complaint" or "Billiousness'
lit is unequalled Sold by all Druggists.
Nothing like DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

Ha9- Tho landed aristocracy created in the
West by the Radicals in Congress, who gave
away to their friends and relatives two hun.
idred million acres of the public lands, will
rule the entire West with their wealth in q
few years hence Some Of the Radical favorites
possess more land than many of the potentates
;of Central Europe-all the gift of Congress-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
NEW ADVERTISE ENTs
TO the Farmers
OF JEFFERSON AND CLARKE.

WE want Wheat, Corn. Rye and Oats. deIirered
w at the Ord Furnace. We will fUrbish
Salt for Produce; cleo, celebrated brand of We
yer ton Family Flour nd Weverton Extra, both of
which we will warrant. We will buy New Corn
in the Ear, at the Old Furnace, DufieId's, shep-
,herdstown, Weverton Mills.
HUNTER CoYLE.
Oct. Is, 1ST0-4t. Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
NOTICE.

CUSTOMERS OF the Flowing Spring Mill, who
~ have Wheat in the Mill, notified that they
will be regularly supplied with Flour heretofore.
We are receiving good Wheat from those who wish
10 be supplied for the year. Customers who owe
Wheat for Flour advanced, will please send IN their
Wheat. FRANCIS YATES.
Octoher ~ 1sTO-at
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
SUMMIT POINT DEPOT.

we now offer 10 orr friends and the public. the
w best selected, the beat styles, and the great
est variety OF Goods that We hAve before Of
fsred and lover rieSa-priees that suit the tiuaes
! oUR DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT,
IL complete. and comprises in part, Ladies' DrePs
Goohs. foreign and domestic; White GOods Of all
descriptions; hosiery. GIoves and Motions Of all
kinds, Gentlemen wear. in piece made up,
Boys' do. I.ndies' and 6ebtlrnncH's Fancy Shoes
ard GsisTs, Ladies' AVID GrLtI' mems PIsia ard
SubstnntiaI do, Men and Boys Boots ard shoes
in grrat Varirty aud style.
QueeusHare, Hardware, WOodeaWaEe,
4 In Great Variyty.
CTR STOCK or GR3OERIES,
such IA Sugars, Codess, Teas, Syrups, MoIasSes,
Pish. MHcksrel, &c., csR't he beat Ia quality and
price, We keep cOustAntly hand q A. aud
Pine Salt. COal-bOih Anthracite and BitumnOus.
8 Tbose who have not the Cash, can always fnd .
good market for anything they have to sell, such
AZ Butter, Eggs, Lard. Bacon, Fowls BeeswaI,He
for all OF which will pay the highest price in
tnsde !. and for all kinds OF GRAIN wheat, Corr,
Rye and Gate. will always pay the his hest mar
ket rates in Cash.
I GO An We ask 10 trial IA ~e sell onlJ fs ,
Cash or Produce, are detsrminsd TO let Nc one
under sell ma.
] HILLARY, WILSON q JOHNSON.
nj Oct a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

Esr We regret that the adoption of an ar
ticle as an editorial, furnished by friend, in
our last issue, prevented similer action on the
part of the Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

ssS- In 1860, the people of this nation were
taxed two dollars each. Now, they pay ten
dollars and twenty-eight cents. The increase
lis owing to Radical extravaganza, corruption
'and robbery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
NJ A RIgD.

On the 4,h instant. at the house of tho bride.
f.thcr by Rev. s. y. Eo,es, Mr.. JAMES J. ".
TAYLOR to hliss ENa;A l.. third daughter oil
Arnold la Porte. Esq, All Of Baltimore, Md
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
BLACK PRINCE.

THIS fine Young Horse has returned home, and
i will stand the Fall Season at the farm OF the
adjoining ChHrlestown. Terms 70 ene
October ls-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
II Cd z Z CE
To TSXsP&VerSS

THE tax books for the year 1870. now in
L my hapde. This is to notify tho Tex Payers 81
Grant Township that will meet them At the follow
ing place. the purpose Of collecting the STATE
SCHOOL, COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP TAXES;
which time discount OF p per cent will be made
TO pereon. will pay y II their said days:
RABLETOwN, on Wednesday, October 10, 1870
RlPPON, = Thursday, =. 20, g.
SUMMIT POINT. Friday, IS 81. "
.CHARLESTOWN, Saturday. F." %, {"
! T. W. P0TTERFIELD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
OYSTERS

IVAN at all times he had, by the pint, quart, 81
~ lon or plate, done up the best style Gall
me, on Market-House Square. and feast yourseixe
OF rs JOS. II. YESTERDAY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

Ia John T. Harris is nominated for Con
gress in the Valley District
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
TTIMRER

EROM this date all Lumber sold will be for Cash
and am prepared to receive orders for all kinds
NJ bill lumber to be delivered the river or In
town AT ehort notice from the Mill OF EicheIberger
g Manninp JAS. LAW. HoOFF.
October IS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18

WANTED.-whisk.y Barrel Slaves and COops
" sui HifE LEAR WILSON & JOHNSON.
Summit Point, Oct. is, 1870.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-10-18
FRANCE AND PRUSSIA.

From the condensed news column Of the
Baltimore Gazette, we make up the following