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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-27
VALLEY CORRESPONDENCE.
WooDsroCK. Sept. 20, 1870.

WouDSTOCK. Sept. 20, 1870.
Mcssrs Editors A brief visit to your
coodly town reminded your ''Valley Cores
pondent," as you are pleased to call him. that
he had not been doing his duty to the Spirit.
4 fresh interview with its very clever pub
fishers awoke a sense of obligation to them
for their excellent paper, so highly priced and
eagerly read in it's weekly visits 1t was tru-
ly green spot in life, to tind ones self, as if
by magic, among the friends of yore. And
their hearty congratulations and warm recep-
ton. was but another link to bind ones heart
to the place and friends of sweet memories.
One feeling arose which caused a shadow to
come over tho spirit-the change OF relations
once sustained-the endcaring connexiou of
pastor and people had been severed, never
again, perhaps, to be formed. NO1c, only
visitor But the warm words of welcome and
friendly greetings dissiPated the sadness, and
the heart was made glad by the thought,
'still cherished and loved"
The great feature of the week in your town
was the Fair conducted by the ladies of the
NJ. T.. Church, South, in a portion OF Major
Hoof's building, generously rendered by the
proprietor. The members of that denomina
ton of Christians have lately been put in pos
session of their church and parsonage, beyond
tne pOSSlUllty Vi DCN " "'J 80
ture contingency, "a consummatiOn most de-
voutIy to be wished" The Fair was put on
foot to raise funds to meet the expenses of the
transaction 1t was in good hands, and moved
on apace to a grand success. The good peo>
pie of Charlestown and vicinity, true to their
better instincts, gave it a generous PATRONAGE
The noble women having in hand the work,
piled their gifts most assiduously aud suc>
cessfuily. And what is it woman undertakes
with her heart, in which she does not sue
coed? The cause of God and His Church
are to her sanctifed impulses the high hest and
holest of claims This labor of love en-
crossed their thoughts and feelings for the
week I was compelled to admire their de.
voton and wonder at their seIf>sacriice, and
as looked upon them, old and young, so in-
tently engaged, could but say in my heart,
Noble women, Queens of the sex! No town
or country can boast of better specimen OF
womankind
looked out little, Messrs. Editors, upon
the town, and was glad to see. despite the
scarcity of money, the march of improvement
was onward A number of new buildings
had been reared during the summer.
At last tore myself away, but the kind
ladies of the Fair placed in my hands gifts OF
rare beauty and value, which shall be treas
ured by me and mine, as precious Souvenirs
of affection aud love. LINGUA.
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RICHMOND. VA, August 31st, 1870.

T0 =. b. Borst, Esq, Pres s. 7. H. IL.
My DEAR SIR,- IF anything could make
me forego the performance to be at this city
all of next month, it would be your kind note
Of invitation of the 2Sth instant. Receiving
nv professional education at Winchester, in
the Valley. have ever loved her people and
cndeavored to promote their prosperity. 1t
was selfish, contracted policy, ever to have
DELAYED her public works When Governor
of the State, l endeavored assiduously to aid
in forming her connections both with Bati>
more and with the Virginia harbors on the
Chesapeake l congratulate you fervently
with the certainty of the ways and means to
pour the vast products of her fertility speedi>
" and cheaply to her chosen markets, either
at the head or the mouth of the Bay. ] hope
she may not only have longitudinal lines up
and down her extent soon to be completed,
but that she will have lateral branches to AL
exandria, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Nor
folk, Petersburg and Newport News. This
accomplished, she will be an empire of wealth
in herself.
yearn to meet the welcome of friends in
tue Valley, and as one of their home guests
would gladly unite with them in welcoming
their friends from the North They know
not what field for investment there is in
Virginia everywhere, especially in the Valley
They have but to come and be treated as
friends in peace, to see for themselves that
they have no interest in any sectional oppo-
sition to Virginia. Let them come to US, in
vest with US, and then if they desire consoli-
dation they will have the only kind of Con-
solidation that is worth having-that of the
hearts, heads and pockets of the people, made
strong and prosperous by both interests and
affections.
The Courts commence here next Monday
and for the month of September especially
cannot leave, in justice to my clients.
May God prosper our beloved Valley, and
bless you and yours. Truly,
HENRY A. WISE.
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Railroad Correspondence.


Did our space permit, we would be pleased
to give to our readers the many congratulate
ry letters received by President p b. Borst,
in reply to invitations to attend the recent
grand Inauguration of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, but under present circumstances
must content ourselves with the following:
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY,
Office of the Vice- President,
Philadelphia, September 6, 1870.
r. B. Borst, Esq, Pres. s. r R. n.
My DEAR SIR.-On my return to Philadel
pha yestesday, after protracted absence, [
find your note of invitation to attend the in
auguration of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
on the 9Th inst: and regret extremely that
the accumulation of official business here will
prevent my being with you.
The enterprise is one of great value to Vir
ginia and the States South thereof, as it aims
at the immediate connection of the great con-
nection of the great commercial cities of the
North with the heart of the South and its
chief marts of trade on the Gull by direct
and in all respects, practicable route.
We shall be glad to cooperate with the
gentlemen engaged in it, and trust that its
prompt prosecution and earley completion will
be effected.
Very Resp'y Yours,
THOMAS a. SCoTT.
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TEESDAY's NEWS.

TUESDAY NEWS.
The Emperor is reported to have said, in
speaking of the courage and discipline of the
Prussian soldiers, that nothing could keen
them out of Paris. One of the letters found
in the balloon which descended at Neufchatel
stated that Bazaine was well supplied with
everything at Metz, and that the French had
been successful in every fight to the 31st of
August.
Bismarck says that Metz and Strasbourg
must be evacuated, or Paris is to be starved
out The Germans ridicule the idea of Ba-
zaine being able to escape from Metz. Cen
eral Sheridan writes that the French were
always beaten and that the resistance of Paris
cannot save France. The Russian Govern
ment has removed all its deposits-some 40,
100000 roublcs-from the Bank of France.
A despatch to the HcraM tells of Sc
we're fight between a French accommodating
force and $4,000 Prussians, ten miles from
Paris, in which. after infictine heavy loss on
the enemy, the French were driven back, the
Prussians occupying the position.
Earl Granville is reported to have made
some suggestions to NJ. Ihiers in an interview
on Friday last, which. it would seem, he has
communicated to his Government, and from
this has resulted the proposed interview be-
IWeeu DlSlHdICh anu u'cS II 10
that they are now in communication, and
there is reason for the belief that a successful
negotiation for peace will result.
Dispatches have been received in London
which destroy all hopes of Bazline's escape
from Metz But very few men have escaped
so far. Bismarck has granted Jules Favre n
safe conduct, and he has gone to the Prussian
headquarters. The Spanish Government has
approved Senor Oloznga's recognition Of the
French Republic.
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
Richmond, Va, Sept. 6, 1870.

NTCHHUHU' ~ EVPT' ., IOIV'
p. d. Borst Esq, Pres. dc:
My DEAR SIR,-I now fear that it will be
impossible for me to be present at the cere-
monies of ''breaking ground" on the S. ".
r. r. The great Importance of this work to
the State, and especially to the towns and
counties through which i: will pass the i'm
mediate development of our vast mineral de-
posits stretching along the entire line which
will Immediately follow its completion; the
stimulus which it will add to our commerce,
agriculture and manufactures, all commend it
to the fostering care and support not only of
the State but of her citizens. You have my
best wishes for the complete success of your
great enterprise. Very truly yours.
q C. WALKER
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POLITICAL.
IFor the Spirit of jefferson ]
EVANGELINE.

Though out of sight-mysel unseen.
see thee. fair EvanSeline
As through our Sou'hern Summer night
Thou glid'st, rAyed in purest white,
With stateliest step and checks WI ere glOws
The de" pest TINT of the blushlng rOse;
And in thy deep blue thoughtful eyes
/ read hat thou hast been
An inmate of celestial skics,
Divinelv fair Evaugeline!
As, brcath;ess in thy wild delight,
Thou gazest on yOn silver ephcreS
That. Ginning through the changing years,
AZ one by one they wing their flight,
Lit sounds so sotI and silvery
That TO our ravishcd care
The heavenly harmony
Each hushcd, wrapt summer n light eudears,
So have seen the blaCkbird thrOng
In spring the Willows all day long,
Whose myriad throats
The tidings bring
With Joyous notes
The spring the spring!
But liken not the wondrous song
That tbese celestial songsters siDg
To the notes of birds that thrOng
The willow boughs in spring.
EvangelineI EvangelineI
As, standing wrapt with parted lips
And beaming eyes,
Thou. whose soul was go serene,
Dost drink the mu ic as il drips
From happy, happy Paradise,
Awaiting thee beyond the skies;
For know these Joyous accents wing
Their way to thee, fair maid. from far:
the gates of Heaven are left ajar
While sOngs that harping angels sing
Fall softly or each rolling star,
Which. ia king up the notcs again,
Lets fall to earth the heavenly strain
Whine il, this scented grove
You, blue eyed queen of love.
Sit drinking in the sweet song sung above
Borne TO thy cntranccd ears
Ply the rhymiug, Ginning spheres.
1GT>T ~ uEnS
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srAuNroN. ". Sent. 3rd, 1s7O.

SrAUNToN, Va, Sept. 3rd, 1870.
Mr. r. b. BorSt. Pres. s. !. h. Ic. Co.
DEAR SIR,-I have had the honor to re-
ceive your favor of the Goth ult., inviting me
to be present and participate in the inaugnra-
ton of the Shenandoah Valley r r. | fear
it will not be in my power to attend and take
part in the interesting ceremonies of the oc-
casion, but ] beg leave to assure you of the
deep interest which feel in the commence
ment and successful prosecution of the grand
work which you have undertaken. While
have always felt great anxiety to see what is
called the Valley railroad, which is located
through the helrt of Augusta, and very near
to the town in which | live, completed at an
early day, this has by no means prevented me
from feeling a lively interest in the conSiruc-
ton of the road through the immediate Val
lev of the Shenandoah There should be no
antagonsm between them. Both will be of
great value to the Valley of irginia, aud
both, when completed, will have business
enough to ensure remunerativc dividends to
the stockholders.
The western slope of the Blue Ridge from
llarpers Ferry to the Tennessee line abOunds
in the deposits of Iron, Manganese, kaOlin,
Umhcr, Ochre and white sand, which at some
future day will furnish an amount of local
freight to your road which is hardly dreamed
of by the most sanguiue of its friends. And
when it sha. have completed its connections
with the cotton and sugar regions of the,
South and west, and with the great line of the
Southern Pacific railway, according to the
plans of its enlightened projectors, it must
become great national highway, not merely
between the North and South, but between
the slopes of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
T. ~. l.. L.. a., A., rI,o,,
the iron furnaces and foundries and other
manufactures in which iron is an important
material, will be so multiplied and extended
as to afford to the farmers of the Valley of
Virginia a home market for all the products
OF their fields aud to the railroads an amount
of tonnage which will tax their capacity as
carriers to the utmost.
My best wishes therefore attend your pa
trio;c efforts to put forward this great work.
Very truly yours,
ALEX. II. II. STUART.
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ROANOKE COLLEGE.
NEW BAR AND LUNCH ROOMS.


7 RESPECTFULLY beg leave to inform my
friends and the public generally that Ihavcjust
opened NEW HOUSE on the Old Market House
Square. where am prepared to furnish, at all hours
the most Choice Brands of
WINES, WHISTLES, BRANDIES, &C.
Consisting in part as follows:
Uints.-Sherry, Port, Madeira, CataS ba, Care I,
Tnhannisberger, Chas. Hdeuk, &C.
Vhiskies.-Pnre Rye, (Grey's,) Bower, Cabinet,
Bourbon Nicnon hnla. sc.
Gins -Rosc Holland &c.
Brand:es.-furc French. Apple, Peach, Blackberry,
Dark. Pale Ginger, DC.
die furnished by the kcg, gallon quart.
propose to furnish also, Lunch, Picked Oysters
Sa. dimes, Ham and Bread, noil ID Eggs, &c, and
all the dcliCacics of the Season. All the Fashion
able Drinks made in season. suit the taste OF the
most fasdcOUs. have large stock of
II a r V 4 S T W II | S X j. Y
on hand Farmers would consult their own interest
in giving n call before purchasing elsewhere.
Co Public patronage respectfully solicited.
JOSEPH II. EASTERDAY,
Market House Squarc-Bar in back Room.
NIay 1870
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WAGON-MAKING AND REPAIRING.

TJNHE undersigned having rented the Shop adjoin-
L ing the Blacksmith Shop of MIR. Hiram O'Ban-
non. in Chnrestown, is prepared to Make and Re-
pair Wagons and Carriages; and also to make and
repair G rain Cradles
The subscriber experienced workman, and
will have the assistance of practical Wagon, Car
riagc and Grad Ma kCrs, and therefore promise
Promptitude and reasonable charges will be the
motto of the establishment.
March S, lS70-tf. J. W. TRIPLETT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-27

- Why is a horse the most curious feeder
in the world? Because he cats best when he
has not a bit in his mouth.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-27

"A man down in Maine says if he builds
house he will have folding doors, they are
SO handy in case of funeral.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-09-27

The man that will take newspaper for
a length of time, and then send it back re-
fused, unpaid for, would swallow blind dogs
dinner, and then stone the dog for being
blind
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FRANCE AND PRUSSIA.

From the condensed news column of the
Baltimore Gasene, we make up the following
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Vim. Knabe & Co..
Manufacturers of
GRAND. SQUARE AND UPRIGHT

Piano fIoECeSs
wARERo0Ms,
No. $50 w. Baltimore st. near Eutaw.
BALTIMORE. MD.
rrNhcse Instruments have been before the Public for
I nearly Thirty years, ard upon their excellcncy
which pronouaces them uneqpslcd. Their
TONE
combines great power. sweetness and ine singing
quality as we'll y great purity OF lntonation and
even ness throug ghout the entire scale. Their
szqz-,.r-- TOU G H
il plant and elastic, and entirely free from the
stiffness found in many Pianos. In
WORKMANSHIP
they arc uacxcelled. using none bot the very best
egAsnxEp aATERIAL. the large capita employCdln
our business enabling US to keep continually an i'm
,inense stock OF lumber, &c. on hand.
hcE- All our Square Pianos have our New Improved
.overstrung scale and the Agratfc Treble.
We would call special attention to our lIte I'M
provements in
GRAND PIINOS AND SQUARE GRANES,
PArr%TRn AuGUsT II, lSG6,
Which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet been attained.
Ercry Piano FulIy Warranted for Years.
Sole Wholesale 4 gcncy for CARlART & NEED
HAMS Celebrated Pastor ORG rs and Church
uARSoSIUhs. ..
UM. ENABE & CO.
Nose West Baltimore ST., near Eutaw
April %, lSIn-ly. BALIlMORts.
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No person ever got stuug by hornets
who kept away from where they were. 1t is
so with bad habits
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Rates and Ferma
ADVERTISING.
mTERMs OF ADvERTTsINr. =,

one square. q inch or less.) 10 , weeks. 80
Each subsequent insertion sn
One square. three months. :. ...,e. 4 s1
One square. six months....-.. .......:..- 6 00
One square. one year. 10 90
- CAEMOATES' ANSc0 0NcEMENTs.-Fo Countv OF
ficers, S5.O0s State or Congressional, 10 co.
Legal advertisements at the pnhlisned rates.
Obituary Notices exceeding five lines, ten cents
per line
CO. Alltransient advertisements due and collect
able aitcr the first insertion.
Liberal deductions made for Quarter, Rail- and
Whole Columns for Annual, Semi-Annual aud
Quarterly Advertisers.
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A~P"En acE ooI,
CLARKE COUNTY, VA.
BY P. H. POW ERS,

Il SciccI Bourdimy ara Day .Schooi for Boys.
II HE session b2gins tl:c SECOND MONDAY IN
/ SEPTEMBER. and closrs the 20th OF JUNE,
ith u r"ccrs OF one week at Christmas.
The course OF instruction Is thorough and practi-
cal, embracing the usual Branches of Eng sh
and Classical Education.
G<z-Fur terms and Other particulars, apply for
Circulars 10 p. II. POW ERS,
BHrryvilic, Clarke county. Va.
Reconsideration Andrew Hunter, MS, White,
ESQ.,. Rev. W. +. IcavelI.
August is, lS1O-3m.
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tj.r,cE AND wAsEaoosi. No. NoRTH LIBERTY ST.,
BALTIMORE, MD.

more Pianos. ...
baltimore, MD.
STfEFF,s PIANOS have all the latest imprnve-
- ncni, including the AGRAFFE TREBLE,
ivory Fronts and the Improved French Action,
fully warranted for FTus Years, TO purchasers:
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs always
on hand, from $50 to $500.
Referees who have Pianos in usc:,Gcn R.
f, Lee, Lexington, virginia; Gen. Robt. Ran
SON. wilmington, N. c.; Gen. II. Hill, Char
Iotte N C.; Gov John Lctcher. Lexington, Va;
John Burns, ". Eby, John 3. Packet Andrew
AIdrdge and Thos NJ. Ishell, Jefferson Co, W. Va; Va:
peGsons in the South, who have purchased the
StiefT's Pianos since The closed.
TERMS LIBERAL. call solicited.
Mach 1870.
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{ScHoon AT "Msn1A."

THE srcond Scholastic Year of my Select School
Il for Boys, under the care of Rev. JaR. f. Poin-
dexter, will oegn the st NJ prday of September,
1870, and close the last Friday of June, 1871.
TERMS. ...
For Board. and Tuition in English Branches,
Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and Mathe-
mstIcs. ....................... ..:.. sou
i ultlon aIOnc. > Su 10 - Lu
ADVANTAGES.
Situated in delightful neighborhood, removed
from the temptations Incident towns villae
enjoying every comfort which home could furnish,
with continual supervision of the principal; the ia
cilitics for study and exercise unsurpaased; Reli
gious influence of n Christian Minister's home al
ways prcsent-oiler every advantage which chris
tian parent could desire. !.
Rev. J F.. Poindextcr. educated at University of
Virginia and Theological Seminary of Virginia. is
an experienced teacher, having taught for five years
in some Of the largest and bes schools of the South
o. For further particulars apply to
REV W. T.. LEAVELI.
Near Charlcstown. Jeff. Co., w. Va.
July 10. 1S1O-N.
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L D. G ATIoNA1 i.
sfrrrnason 8nsrrrvrs.
IEeTnwH vIpcIHIA

rTlHE next Session will commence ON MONDAY. /.
Il SEPTEMBER IL, 1870. .i
Being provided with competent a assistants. every
advantage for thorough course in English, tho
Ian qua ges.. Drawings Music Piano and Org an.
willbe afforded Particular attention will be paid
to Music and pupils will be required play at the
Musical Soirecs, when the frends of the pupils
have opportunity TO judge of their progress.
Vocal music will be taught in classes as well as
by private lesson.
For Circulars, Terms, &c apply the Principal,
July 10, 1870. Mas. a. M. FORREST.
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CHARLESTOWN FEMALE SEMINARY

IINHE next Annual Session of this School will com.
l mcncc on MONDAY, the l2TE DAY OF SEP
TENDER NEXT at the rOuns of Major kcarsey,
corner of Main and West streets.
The course OF instruction embraces the usual
branches of gIisi education taught in schools,
including also Latin, French ard Music.
T RMS:
The Primary Class, for each session. ...... S GO
% Middle tlass. ............. ............ Io.uu
as Senior Class, including Latin. 2O.OO
Music ...................... 2G.O0
One half, in ell cases, to be paid in advance for
each session.
Boarding will br provided, ard further part:cu-
lars made known, Application to the subscriber.
ROBERT r. BROWN.
Charlestowu, Jefferson county, w. Va.
I,,I,-
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APPLE JELLEY-Select any rich juiced
apple, such as golden pippin, Newton pippin,
or beII-fower, wash and wipe them, removing
the stems and any imperfections of the skin.
Allow one quart of water to one peck of ap-
pies and cover the kettle tight Be careful
not to burn the fruit. When perfectly tender,
pour them into jelly bag, without pressing,
and let it drain into an earthen dish until the
next morning Measure the juice, and allow
for every pint one pound of granulated sugar,
place the syrup on the fire in preserving
kettle; as soon as it becomes hot, stir in the
sugar; when it melts, the jelley is ready for
mouIds. 1t mus; not boil. Apple jelley can
receive any flavor desired of fruit or extracts,
The most appropriate are lemon, ounce and
bitter almond.
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

With iull corps of Professors.
Opened but recently f'r purposes OF instruction,
~ this Institution has already attained a very
tensivc range "f patronage and aupport ...
II pos sscsses the finest grounds and buildings in
the State.
Classes formed in all the regular Departments
of Collegiate anil Scientific Study.
Special advantages for thorough acquisition of the
Modern Langung"s, the Study Of Geology, and
other branches in The interest OF Agriculture
Chemistry taught according to the new and only
correct system.
TraChcrs' Glass ever Spring Term.
valuable Cabinet and Apparatus
Tuition, from SI5 TO sci perAcar.
FALL rERM b"gins September 7th; Winter, De-
ccmbcr 9th Spring. March 2lst.
Commencement. June l5Ih.
o. Send for a Catalogue.
GEO c. STCEGGSS,
Secretary board ni Regents.
Morgantown, w Va, Augnst 10, lS7O-ly.
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SEVEN GOLD MEDALS
Have just been awarded to
CHARLES NJ. SITE FF,

Altte different Fairs held in The South. in Octo
b.r and November 1869, for the hest Pianos, over
eignt tIifierc New York, PhiadelhhR and Balti-
more Pianos. -------