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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
HoRsE THIEF.AA few DAYS ago policeman

Horse THIEF.4A few days ago policeman
John Green received printed bill, Offering
reward for sorrel horse which had been sto-
len from the vicinity of Harper's. Ferry. Vir,.
ginia Learning that such horse bad been
seen in Perry county, he started thither; and
when near Bloomfield, met young manirom
this town. named Taylor Morrison, riding
horse which answered the description: As
soon as Morrison saw Green he jumped his
horse over fence and took to the woods
G reen aroused the neighborhood, and chase
was given. Being sorcly pressed. after chase
of four or five miles, Morrison abandoned his
horse in the mountain and took to his feet
He was finally captured at the lower end of
Perry county, near Bridgeport, and lodged in
the Perry county Jail.
[Garlisie pa volunteer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

EzE- 4 revival of religion has been in
progress during the past two weeks at Rinc>
hart's School House. in This county. under the
supervision of Rev W G. Coe. Of the NJ T.
Church South. Quite numter of persons
have been converted whilst many more are
seeking religion.
An interesting meeting is also in progress
in the Lutheran church, of Shcpherdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

GROUND IlOa.-To>morrow, the Cd of
February is grounding day, and we suppose
according TO custom this monarch of the
weather will make his appearance. We hope
the gentleman may not see his shadow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

PHoTOGRApUs- DR. \. T. Smith has just
erected on the Old Jail corner Photograph
Gallery, complete in all its appointments, and
will to morrow commence taking shadows of
all sorts aud sizes. Give him call
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

KICKED BY Horse. "A few days since,
Mr.. George w. Nicely, of Leetown, received
a severe kick in the head from his horse,
which considerably disabled him for the time
being, but we are glad to learn that he is now
pearly we'll.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

rD- The Democrats in Connecticut have
resolved to nominate the Hon. James L En-.
clsh as their candidate for Governor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

SASH LoCK.-In another column will be
found the advertisement of Mr.. b. f. Lewis,
agent for Kings Selt-Adjusting Sash Lock.
This apparatus is simple in construction,
durable and convenient, and as it is very cheap,
will no Doubt be used extensively. Mr.. J..
has attached set to our office windows, where
they can be examined at any time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
TAKE notice.!

LLurecttled accounts due to Benz. F. Bea!l'
a either for Job Work. Subscr ption or Advcrts-
inc previous to January st. 1870 having hte n as
signed to the undersigned Trustee, notice Is mere
Nv given to nil parties knowing themselves so IN
dcbtcd that i'm mcdiate settlement must he maoe'
aud the business closed up bv the LIST Of FsnrH"r3'
1,s IS-O Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

REL1GIous.-The Rev W s. Penick will
preach, p. v, in lice Hail." on next Sab
bath afternoon at 81 o'clock
Rev. J. W. Tongue will preach at liable
town, Providence permitting, on Sunday next,
at | l o'clock. A. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

Over forty miles of the railroad telc>
graph lines on the Pacific Railroad were de-
molisted bv the recent storm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
EDU TON AL.
R.SON INSTITUTE,
CuARI,ESTl WIN. VIRGINIA.

TIME next Session will commence on MONDAY.
L SEPTEMBER 18Th, 1869. and close on the LAST
FRIDAY IN JUNE, 1870.
Being provided with competent assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in Engiish' the
Lanpuagns Drawing. Music Piano and Organ,
will be afforded Particular sttenton will be paid
to Music, and pupils will be required to play at the
Musical Soirees, when tho friends OF the pupils can
have an o,,portunityto judge OF their progress;
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well IA
by private lesson.
For Circulars. Terms, s. :, apply TO the PRINCIPAL
August 3, 1869 Mas. A. NJ. FORREST.
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BE IN TIM !

ITO anticipate the wants of the approaching Hon,
| DAYS we ar. receiving IN addition to our gen
crnl stock. a large variety o istap!e
N-'1 ROOTS. SHOES. HATS. CAPS: ,,,,e
AND NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS
which cheap, scasonahte anu "a"mI anime.
so as to be sure you are in time for the bargains
now to be had at Cheapsidc No "a;
NR-Our terms arc CASH, and where indul-
renee il given, 80 days is The limit TEose having
bills due are expected promptly to comply, 1tner
- C,rLcr Indulgence cannot and must not be ex-
nected. as most assurcdly HoNE will be given
Take heed therefore, and all, aud govern your
selves accordingly. - :" -
IL, 1869.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

DsYCHoMANCY, FASCINATION OR SOUL
T. C'IIaRNIlNG.--4OO pages; cloth. This won
JcrE,i book has full instructions to enable The rcao
or TO tascinatc either SEX or any al WIN
go. cxncri,nenta 1t can be obtained by scndlng
a,Jcss with hostage. to T. w EVANS co.
No ii South Eighth Street, Philadelphia
I
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

DEBATE.-Thcre will be debate before
Jefferson Council, No. 3, Friends of Tenn
perance, at their hall this evening. Al mem
bers of the Council are requested to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

HN1TKSIT.-AGEN WANT
K ~ cvervwherc to sell the AMERICAN KNIT
TING MACIINE tho only practical Family Knit mt,
on Soo Stitches ner minute. Address AMERICAN
KSTTTING MACHINE CO., Boston, Mass, or st.
Louis, Mo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

81" Blind Tom. on Saturday night, filled
Mozart Hall to its utmost capacity, and would
have done the same had It's Dimensions been
two or three times as great
Winchester Sentinel
Tom must have grown tremendously within
the st few wears Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

"JuN1oR Sons OF THE LEGION. On
Thursday evening last an Encampment of this
juvenile Temperance Order was organized
in this place under the auspices of Eureka
Cohort, No. l, Legion of Temperance. The
following officers were elected for the present
term:-
j. H. IIaincs- Past Worthy Consul.
~. d. Barr Worthy Consul.
Geo w characterization.
John NJ 15sIler-Captain.
NJ. S. b Robertson
Chas C. J"hnsun-Trea>urer.
Z: J. Williams Warden.
Geo. w. Spotts-Ch"pInin.
Charles Hroper-Mur<hall,
James Gorney-Ushcr.
Daniel IIaines-InSidc Sentinel.
A. Bowman-Outsde Sentinel.
The encampment goes into existence under
the most fAtering circumstances, and will be
permanently instituted on Thursday evening
next.
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.,Tbere' was frog Who lived in spring,

t.Ihere was a frog who lived in spring,
lie cnught such cold he could not sing.
Poor, unfortunate, Batrachian! In what.a
sad plight he must, have been. And yet his
misfortune was one that often befalls singers.
Many once tunefut voice among those who
belong to the ..genus homo is utterly spoiled
by .coid ii the head, !" or on the lungs. or both
combined. For the above mentioned :.scroak-
err" we are not aware that any remedy was
ever devised but We rejoice TO know that all
human singers may keep their heads clear aud
their ttroats in tune by timely use of DIR.
Saee's Catarrh Remedy, and DIR. Picrces Alt
Ext or Golden Medical Discovery, both of
which are sold by druggists.
DaEssaaKrso. There are man ladies W o would
prefer to make their own and their c6ildren's
dresses, busfo the difficulty in cutting and fitting
them Ptoperly-tle ordinary charts ber g very high
priced, and ,at the same time, complicated
be available only TO professional dessmakers, after
long practice. An eminent mt diste of Paris has
recently issued the UNIVERSAL GUIDE IN Dress
MAKiNo,'' which oycrcomcs this difficulty entirely.
II contains supetior mode of measuring, perfectly
eract, yet easy that it be applied by any
in itself worth more Than the price of the whole
work. Also complete scalnef paterns for all Sizes
from the largest adult to the smallest child. To-
gether with printed Rules and Explanations, by
means of which any lady can make her own and
her childrcn's dresses in the best style To dress
ms kcrs it is invaluable And the low price at which
it is offered (only oSE .DoLLAR) places it within
the reach fall.
It is for sale by J. WIcKLIFFE. (B1x 665,) New
ark, New Jersey, sole agent for the United States.
Sent by mail, post paid. In writing for it, give
your name, Town. County, and state'in full.
December 81 lS60-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

Four COPIES FOR ONE DoLLAR.-The
Lite .Soh7'cr. published at Macon, Ca, by
j. w. Burke & Co., is the cheapest and hond-
soonest Sunday School paper in this country
North or South. Each nuubcr contains six
teen pages and from eight to ten elegant en-
cravings. Single copies. 80 cents a year, or
t0ur copies. Scnt to one address, one dollar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
GREAT BARGAINS!

CREAT BARGAINS can be had by calling atthe
VI New Store of J. acknowledgements Gustav
Spring Goods, will make deduction Of 20 per
cent. on all m y gOods-commencing on January l =
Is7O -Ladies'Furs S5-VUrtb 81; Siberian SOUR
rel Sc So worth $40; Childrnn'a 50 3D. worth
S5xc Double White Blankets SI-worth So
finer grades in proportion. have Riso on hand
large stock of Domestic and Wooden Goods CaII
and see my yard wide French Merinos at 20 cents
per yard-wouh 15c. and all other goods In pro-
portion. A complete stock OF
GENTS WI AR,
T,ui,s branches. from Working Suit at 81 TO
Fine Dress Suit at $50. Over Coats from 50 on TO
go. Over and Under Shirts. Hats and caps.
Trunks and Valises, and great many other goods
such as Notions and Fancy Goods too numsfous
to mention. Call and see. No tIonbi. to sho"
goods. S S,L I,.,.
Jan. II, 1870. Opposite Ons'hN D'oNh :,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

''TuE SOUTHERN HoME."-Gcn. d. II.
Hill, has just started weekly paper at
Charlotte, N. c., with the above title. 1t is
printed on beautiful white paper, and in point
of Typographical execution is unexceptonable
indeed it is really model in this respect
Its contents are varied, instructive, selected
and written with care, making altogether just
such paper as should find its way to a
Southern Home" Terms IS per anpum.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01

Ii pertons viii take notice that will ask the
"A Legislature of West Virginia. at its present
session, to incorporate the Shenandoah Navigation
Company, comforting on 1t all the rights. powers
and privileges which were conferred by the act of
March ID, 1860, (cha pier 9I.) On company of same
ma me, not organized. THOMAS c. GREEN.
lZ-O-Ct
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NEW GOODS.

THE undersigned have just returned from Bsl'i-
/ more with nice assortme of all kIudEof MGR
chandise, which they arc offering very low Tor
Cash KEaRSLET & SaEERER
January Is 1870.
DLACK Alpaca great bargain IA Black
ID 4 IpacE, 70 be had at -r-
jan IS. 1870, KEARsLEY L sEEEREi. =
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!. M s.oRLLA.NE us

Btote Yeithe Trumpet, Blop,
And Liste1 to :flte, Sound !,
This Glorious Union about to be
5 BLOWN UPi LOOK OUTll
AND SAVE YOUR NJ oNEYl
CUBA AND MEXICO,
Asost Swallowing Up thebaianee ofthe Continent.
Tremendous Failures in New York City, Hence
the Great and lorious Bar game the Magnificent
Dress and Other Goods.
JUST READ!
DTiH Plaid Striped and Plain Poplins from 90 to-
II So cents; Silk aud Mohair Alpacaz-sll calors
at % to so cents: Empress Cloth and Plaid Chal
Iis teSv lt beautiful. 30 to so YardSwde
Brow N and Bieached Cotton from 10 to ~ cents.
Great Bargains an ITHae Goods
Best brands of PriDts from 10 To lie Danask Ia
BILE Linen,' Towels and Shcetings-yery 6heap.-
Scarcely an hour passes Int is calling for
those Beautiful Cheap 6 ODDS. The grand secret of
all The Magic Dollar. just call and see the
Beautiful sets of Furs-from Greenland g Icy Noun
tains. Ladies, and Men g Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c,
very cheap. Carpets, Matiing. and great variety
OF Notions. all sold at the
BROADWAY HOUSE,
Corner of Liberty and Lawrence Streets.
Te'y Cheap FIR the CASH
Please remember this. Here is where you Save
your Money. WI HEDGES. Agent.
: AUCTION every Saturday night. unless other
wise ordered, when notice will be given
December IA. 1869
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

TIME Stock of Goods of MIR. A. w CRAMER. at
L CHARLESToUN, having been assigned to
the undersigned as Trustees the same is offered
FOR SALE AT COST
The Stock comprises many excellent and useful ar
ticics The public will do well to ca and examine
for themselves. Mr.. Cramer has been employed by
US as Agent to sell the goods. ,,,,r,
JOS. TRAPNELL,
January is ISTO-3t Trustees.
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Wednesday, the Sch Of February, 1870,
Ia front of the Garter House in Charestowu, the
"SDTrit Of Jefferson"

Weekly Newspaper Published in CharIestowp,
Jefferson County, west Virginia, with the Press,
Type, Fixtures, Good W Ill and all aPpurtenances
new, Long Primer, Display and Job Type. This
Paper established i'll 1914 by the veteran editor.
james w RCIlcr, who afterwards sold II at private
sale 5r 8 900 Ii has subscription OF about 500,
an advertising pn trOnagc of nearly 81 600 per
num, established reputation one of the best
try Papers in the State, and location in the
hra of the wCaIhicst rural district in West Vir-
ginia. Parties wishing to purchase arc invited to
call and examine the hooks of the Paper.
The debt due for which this Falc is made amounts
to S 1894 II, with interest thereon from the 22d day
of January. 1907 Subject t" credit OF 300 as OF
dat" ApriI 10th 1869; to 500. as OF date NAV %,
1869 aud to g l75 80, OF date January lat, 1870.
TERMS LF SALE One halfin Cash, and bal.
in year, with interest from day of sale.
the purchaser to secure deferred payments by
decd of trust on the property.
e. Sale to confluence NJ O'Clock, U, NJ.
ANDREW HUNTER,
TIlOS. q. GREEN,
January IL, 1870. Trustees.
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BALTIMORE MARKETS.
REPORTED WEEKLY
HoaSE GO nSdon,
GENERALCoMMIssI MERCHANTS
1874 South Eutaw ST., Baltimore
PUBLIC S ES.
PUBLIC SALE.

TTNDkR authority two Deeds of Trust, to the
u Undersigned, as 1rustccs. tho frat executed on
the LIST of February 1857 by B. F. Bcaif and r.. p.
Bcall. recorded IN Decd Book No. 80. page 424, in
tue Recorders Office of jefferson County, West Vir
einia. and the last he 22d of January, 1867. by
Is. F. Bea II, TO secure debt due w .iam Lucas,
Jr. deceased. (which debt was assigned by him to
William and Robert Lucas.) which last Deed is re-
corded in Deed Book M. =. page ID, in office,
will sell at Public Auction, on
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TAX NOTICE.

THE Tax-Pny of Avcrill Township ard Boil.
| var, are notified that the Taxes for 1869, must
bo mid | will he al J. w GranIham's Store in
Middieway on Thursday 9th Instant, and every
succeeding Thursday thereafter will meet them
mvseIfo BY my Agent, TO receive the Taxes due;
The Tax PAYERS of Bolivar Township may call
at nv hnuse in Harper's Ferry. at any time, and
paw to Mrs Koonce, who will re ceiPt for the same
These Taxes must be now paid, as the same IA
nayabie by the Sheriff into the Treasury under tue
P' - GEO. kOON;E.
Ia,u,rvI is lS7O-,f Deputy Sheriff.
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Ter" . for. l8Vo
CA.SN Or COENTRY I1RODECE

~ Monthly Credit, and therefore will require
CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE
in exchange for merchandise. Thankful for the
kind patronage bestowed upon us, we ask COntin.
uauce. We shall cndcavor to purchase the best
goods in the market. and furnish them at the lowest
pIrccs. kEARSLEi & SitEEhEh.
January 4. 1870.
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NOTICE.

IT. ,or.ons in Interested will take notice that we
A viii apply to the Legislature Of West Virginia,
AT it's present session, for Special Charter confer
The right 10 pass through tie State Of West Vir-
Gina TO IIarper's Ferry, some other point on the
Tho sai1I Compapy tbs same privileges in Wet Vir-
ginia that they now have in the State of Virginia
And in the same act will ask that the hoard OF
Suneryisors he empowered to take the sense Of the
peooIc of Jefferson county, on the question OF cub
scription to said Railroad, at Special Election
THOMAS c. GREEN,
VIM. II. TRAVERS.
I,,,r- o. 1S-O-at
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
NOTICE.

TTNHOSE who have taken stock in the Valley Fire
i Insurance Company. since the sIh OF October
and those who have increased their stock since that
date vii please call at the office of the COmpa ny,
in Msj Hoof's buildi between the hours OF and
O'Clock. at the earliest day practicable, and ar
range their stock notes
All uho have not paid the per centage due upon
their negotiable nUtes and PRIOR to the 2lIh OF
October, hereby notified OF the fact, and that
the Board has directed that in future prompt pay
NEXT will be required.
Eovcuberq 1850 FP
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FARM FOR SALE.
MAGISTRATES NOTICE.

TTAyING been importuned by many persons to
II remove my Office to nUre central posi,,o"'
S,JItn;tb ON Main street. where all official bust
mess will be transacted during regular h9nrs
t-S>9 " NATHANIEL MY Frs,
Jurtice OF the Pace.
f,b.,,es,ov-n. January 25, lsTO- 3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-02-01
TIMING ESTABLISHMENT.

,TAyISG purchased n complete set OF Timing
II Tools and Machinery, and employed the ser
vices oG NirSF. X. HARRELL. we are prepared to
do a II kinds OF
TIN, COPPER AND SHEET IRON WORK.
at our ware-H House in CharIcstOwn. We will make
20 order for NJ, rchanis aud others, all kinds OF
'pINwARE. and keep stock of TinwnTe on hand
for saIe None but the Beet Materials viii be used,
and all work promptly executed.
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING
will receive specia! attention. Repairing promptly
done. We have for sae
COOK l. HEATING STOVES,
OF all kinds.
November Is. 1869. McCURDY q DUKE.
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PAINTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

TOAL.-The best Piedmont Lump, for general
~ purposes, and ykiu's Valley Nut for all Base
Burning Stoves. Although these articles eel better
on Christmas than on the 4h Of July, yet they can
be had - all the year round" at
IL kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE. without
a exception. taken in exchange, aud particularly
Dec 81 JIM. DECAULNE.
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January II. lS7O-sm.
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NOTICE.

January %. 1s7O-2t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-19

The Confessions OF an Invalid,
Published for the benefit Of young and Others who suffer
Nervous Debility supplying the OF sefcure
Written by who cured himself ON receiving
postpaid directed envelope. Address.
Decg5-Gm NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, N IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-19

C,I>A,rI1 AND COUNTN TAX lSS.-.
The6atc and County Taxes are now due and payable As
II will impossible, In the short time given call upOn
all the in the town. have for the convenience OF
the p,ic obtained office with o. leavens ESQ., in the
Arnotr Block, Dcweys hardware store where may Ike
foundwith the tax books each day rom o'clock until
O'Clock Pm. II. y. BRCNkER,
Dee. 25-u Town Collector town Of Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The fair weather Of the past few days has in
creased trade little. The condition of the roads
such that no one comes from the country, ex-
cept on urgent business. Trade is generally re-
ported dull and money close in the Ottawa
market In New York, money is reported firm
at to 6 per cent. on government security, and
commercial paper from to per cent. Govern
ment securities remain firm with a slight ad-
vance on the price of last week.
Gold is firm, and has advanced about per
cent. during the week, and is quoted in New
York at 1928, The demand for silver BY the
merchants for change has advanced the price,
and it is now quoted about per cent less than
gold.
Ravens. MacKinlay & Co. furnish the follow
S ASs