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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
July LIST, 1870.

SUICIDE OF NJ. PREvosT PARADoL, THE
FRENCH MINIsTER.-It was but week or
two ago that We recorded the arrival at Wash
itgtou, of NJ. Provost Paradol, the newly ac-
credited French Minister to the United States,
and the departure of NJ. Berthemy to New
York on his return to France. To-day the
country will be startled by the announcement
that NJ Paradol yesterday committed suicide
by shooting himself. The causes which led
to the act are still obscure, but that it had
been deliberately meditated is evident from
the fact that on Monday he entrusted NJ. de
Jardin, the Chancellor of the Legation, with a
sealed letter, which has since been opened,
aud in which his intention was clearly express
sed, and request was made that certain gen
temen, who were named, would see that his
family and servants were sent home. NJ. Par
adol was a widower, with three children. two
of whom, son and daughter, were at News
port at the time of his death
Baltimore Gazette, Ju!y21
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
SATURDAYS NEWS.

The Paris loniteur asserts that no treaty of
alliance exists between France and SPAIN
The latter Power remains neutral The same
paper adds that the Baltic must not be neutral
ground, as demanded by Prussia that sea, it
says, will have an important part in the war
to play.
Switzerland claims the right to occupy
Chablais, northern province of Savoy, to
which France dissents.
A war correspondent of the London Times
has been arrested at Metz. He was afterwards
sent out of the French lines.
The Prussian troops are said to be massing
between Coblentz and Mayence
1t is argued that that the French, having
recently seen real service in Africa, can put
an army in the field, while Prussia has only
an armed people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

WILL THE F1aHrINa BEGIN ON eun'
COAST I'll would be a wonderful thing, in
deed, if the first shock between the two great,
European powers that have just rushed to
arms, should take place in the neighborhood
of New York. Yet this is not absolutely i'm
possible.
Ancona, of twenty-eight guns, now in our
waters, and there are two French war vessels
here, the Semiramis and the schoolship jean
Bart. Ifthese are disposed to try conclusions
under their respective flags, there is sea-room
outside where the naval engagements might
be conducted very conveniently, and to the
great satisfaction of the lovers of excitement.
ENeio York POSE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
THE WAR IN EUROPE.

No battle has yet taken place in Europe,
but the preparations for.war continue. From
the condensed news column of the Baltimore
Gazette we have made up the following =
TUESDAYS NEWS.
The London Times thinks that Prussia, not
being SO well prepared as France, may ex-
pect reverses at first. 1t condemns the latter
in strong terms for pumping Europe into a
war of which no person living may see the end
The French Government having laid some
restrictions on the telegraphic lines, the Atlantic
Companies, with view to the interests of their
customers in the United States, have arranged
to send their foreign business via lines outside
of France.
The King of Prussia refused to see Baron
Alfonso Rothschild at Ems, and he has re-
signed the Consul, G eneralship at Paris.
A number of newly arrived Germans in
New York have made known to the Prussian
Consul their willingness to return to do mills
tary duty in the fatherland.
A Prussian force at noon yesterday occupied
several points directly on the Rhenish frontier.
The publication by the Paris newspapers
of information about movements of troops or
military operations is to be prohibited under
severe penalties.
The Prussian Government has removed all
lights, buoys and guides from the German
coast.
At general meeting at st. Louis last night
string address to the Prussian people was
adopted 1t was further resolved to raise a
fund of 81 100000 for the support of orphan
children of the fallen and invalid soldiers.
A meeting of Germans was held in New
York last night to expires sympathy with
prussia in the coming struggle. TWAS stated
ITSELF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
RECONSIDERATION.

~"@S~->-~J
tiers for voters are required to be opened, by
the statute, in overy township in this county.
The registrars have hitherto exercised arbi>
trarily the power of refusing to register, not
withstanding the applicant should take the
stringent oath, which is in the following
words:
az, A. B., do solemnly swear that have
never voluntarily borne arms against the
United States, the Reorganized government
of Virginia, or the State of West Virginia;
that have never voluntarily given aid, COM
fort or assistance to persons engaged in armed
hostility against the United States, the Reor-
ganized government of Virginia, or the State
of West Virginia that have not at any time
sought, accepted, exercised, or attempted to
exercise, any Office or appointment whatever,
under any authority or pretended authority,
hostile or inimical to the United States, the
Reorganized government of Virginia, or the
State Of West Virginia that [ have not at
any time yielded voluntary support to any
government or pretended government power
or constitution within the United States, hos
tile or mimic Il thereto, or hostile or inlmlcal
to the Recognized government Of Virginia,
or the State of WestsVirginia that I will
support the constitution of the United States,
and the constitution of the State of West
Virginia and that / take this oath freely,
without any mental reservation or purpose OF
evasion"
Congress having now, however, declared
the Fifteenth Amendment part of the Con-
stitution, and having passed an Enforcement
Act of the most imperative character, the
power of the registrars has been thereby
greatly -curtailed. Their inquisitprial power
is at an end. They arc required by the act of
Congress to register every man in this State
who can take the above oath. Let none such,
therefore, refuse to go forward to register on
Monday next. If prevented unavoidably on
that day, you have until the20th of the same
month to supply the omission, or even after
the goth if the registrar has not returned his
book to the county seat. If any voter, after
taking the oath, is refused registration, let
him inform some reliable Conservative lawyer,
any one of whom, Eve hope), will gratuitously,
or for fee to be contingent on recovering the
aggrieved party's part Of the fine, proceed to
have the registrar arrested, brought before
United States Commissioner John w Ken
nedy, or George NJ. Beltzhoover, and sent on
for trial in the United States Court. If con-
victed, the Registrar is to be imprisoned one
year, and fined one thousand dollars, oneAaD
of which goes to the party whose vote has
been unjustly refused.
While the Registration law remains in
force, the Radicals, in their platform, declare
it should be strictly enforced. So say we in
regard to the Enforcement Act in this State
Let it be religiously regarded, and acted up to
by our Radical friends. Otherwise, let them
abide the penalties which it prescribes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
mealtl,s pest perence.

"The weak cnteth herbs,'' says St. Paul., that
plants was aPprecia ted In tho Old Trstp bo-
Ianical remedies are repeatedly TeosmTe ndet, but
in no Cassagc of sacI I'd history is recommend
ed to swallow chlomcl,. blue pill, any other
mineral preparation The ELK we've directed TO eat
herbs to strengthen them, 10 partly them, to heal
them, to restore them In t.IHtday the of ina x
ing vegetable extracts an known. The herbal
medic ines were mere iuGusions.
II WAS reserved for n b ter age to unite the saDi
ia essences of tome nd an bUGs roots.
barks, and plants. with aH' stire sinInIant, and
thus secure their Tapil diffusion thrOGg The ,iiIi
tated or disordeTed systCn. The browning triumph
OF this effective InCdc Of concentrating aud apply
ing The virtues OF medicinal vegetables was achieved
in the prod Uc:ion of Hos letters Stomach Bittcrs
Never before had perfectly pure alcoholic stiinu-
liant been combined with tic expressed juices of the
fncs. specifics Ct the vegetable kingdom. Never
yet, Trough eighteen years have elapsed since its
Introduction. has this great restorative been equal
led. 1t il taken nj all seasons in all climes, as the
most potent sHfcguard Rgaiust epidC mics, pro-
lection against oil unhealthy cxbalAIOns that pro
ducc debility OF begsi disease; remedy for in
te'mttent and other ma In rous fovCrs as an aPpe
tier; as sovereign cure for dyspepsia; as gen
eral tonic and invigorant; as gentle. painless
aperient; as blood depurent; as neTVine: as a
cure for bilious affections; as harmless anodync;
and as the BEST DEFEScE OF HEALTH under unfaVor-
able circumstances such scdent ary pursuits,
due bodily or mental exertion, hardship PriTntiOn
and posure. July s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
FRIDAYS NEWS.

War news in London yesterday afternoon
was unimportant. No account Of any engage
meut had been received. Liberal concessions
would be made by France to German mer-
chantmen in French ports, or which might
come in ignorant of the declaration of war.
The Prussians have INSTRUCTED the mouth
of the Weser with suukcn huks.
The British Government has no intention
of sending troops to protect Belgium, as re-
ported yesterday.
The Turkish army is three hundred thou
sand strong. The policy of the country is
absolute neutrality.
Bismarck stated in the Reichstag yesterday
that the declaration of war was the only doc
ument officially received from France proving
that surprise was intended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
A Word to the Democracy.

We feel our duty as Democratic Journalist
to urge the Democratic voters throughout the
State to prepare for the fall compaigu
To one aud all we address the solemn warn
ing. If you would be victorious, be active, be
viglant, and be courageous Assert your
right to vote, if entitled to it, and let no ire
sponsible registrar deny or deter you from ex
crossing this dearest of all human rights. Re-
member that you can only be freemen by its
exercise, and through its exercise alone can
you have a voice in the government over you,
which you aid with your taxes to support
and maintain.
We can sweep the enemies of our own
white race from power, and elect all our can
didates, if every legal Democratic voter will
but do his duty.
The act of Congress to enforce the right of
the citizens of the United States to vote in the
several States of the Union, is now conceded
by the republicans to apply to white equally
as we'll as black voters; and that every white
voter under our State Constitution, can Rob0
do so If he chooses!
This now being an admitted right, we hope
no Democratic voter in the State will allow
any excuse or business-no matter how pres
sing, to cause him to neglect any prerequisite
required which entities him to vote
All the ties which bind you to your wives
and your children, as well as your own self
respect as men and freemen, enjoin upon you
this sacred duty.
Remember the words of great philosopher,
that Grave men and freemen die but once,
while towards are always dyingw To the
timid we point to the Hero of the Hermitage,
that they may draw inspiration from his ashes,
and take courage.
Then, for one we say, "Know You are right
and dare maintain tiff even it costs you
your lives-':for better ire should die now, all
tireemen, than lire longer. all s1aUes!"'
Weston Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
THURSDAYS NEWS.

The North German Parliament met yestcr-
day at Berlin. The announcement of the
declaration of war by France made by Bis
marck was followed by vehement cheering,
and the opening speech of the King was
greeted with the widest enthusiasm.
The German armyo on the Rhine is described
in the London Times as being quiet grave,
anxious and resolute. The same writer speaks
of the French as yelling, drinking, swagger-
ing and literally "spoiling for fight"
Perfect harmony is said to exist in all the
North German States. The Minister of FL
nance has told the deputies in the Saxon
Chambers that Franco being anxious for war,
she should have itSas sharply and severely as
possible. 1t is said that Germany will make
the dethronement of the Bonapartes an ulti-
matum
Yesterday the Duke de Grammont formally
made known to the Corps Legislatif that a
state of war existed since the 10Th instant be-
tween France and Prussia, applying as we'll to
the allies Of the latter who give her armed
assistance.
Turkey has called out her reserves. The
Bank of France has advanced the rates of in
terest to 3! per cent. No newspaper cores
pondents will be allowed to accompany the
French armies.
~ great popular uemonStratlnn mas takeh
place in Dublin in favor of France. One
hundred thousand persons are said to have
participated. The police charged the pro-
cession, but seem to have been repulsed.
The authorities have destroyed the tele-
graph lines between France and Germany.
All French Cousuls in the German Confed>
Grafton have received their passports.
Prussia announces that merchantmen, even
of the enemy, will not be intertcred with,
unless for causes which would expose neutrals
to seizure.
The warlike enthusiasm in France contin-
ues without Abatement and contributions come
in from all directions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
Bavaria consents to. having its army em-
-

Bavaria consents to. having it's army em-
bodied with that of Prussian King.
Paris journals of Yesterday afternoon report
diminishing on the frontier. From the strict
orders in relation to correspondents, informa-
ton is very difficult to obtain. The Emperor
and staff will have their quarters at strasburg
The Prussians, it is reported, will adopt a
defensive line along the Rhine. Both Bis
marck and General Moltke are confident of
success.
The French Government, in reply to a
question by United States Minister WASH
burne, has pointedly declared that the North
German steamers, from New York, with the
United States mails, will net be exempt from
SEIZURE by French vessels.
The Corps Legislatif was yesterday received
by the Emperor at the Tuileries.
The State Department at Washington has
been officially informed that the army and
navy of Turkey have not been placed on war
footing, and that the position of that country
is one of strict neutrality.
The Prussian Minister, Baron Gerolt, atten-
ded the funeral of the deceased French Min
lister in Washington yesterday. He said that
"after death there was no war"
NJ. Berthemy will remain. in Washington
as French Minister in place of NJ. ParadOl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
MONDAYS NEWS.

AT the latest dates ON Saturday from Europe
no fighting had taken place between the Prus-
sian and French armies. Rumors of the at
titudes of Russia and Prussia had induced the
English Government to make preparations for
placing its armies on war footing.
There is an intrigue suspected between
France and Hesse. Prince Leopold has sent
his jewels and plate to England for safety.
The Municipal Council of Paris has voted
800 900 francs to the national Subscription
The Gear "regrets the preeipitate measures ia
ken by both Sides" A large part of the army
lately in Algiers has arrived at Marseiles.
Several newspaper correspondents had been
arrested among them Mr.. Russell, formerly
ofthe London Times.
1t is reported from Paris that Denmark has
decided to take part in the war, and that
Hungary favors France.
A despatch has been received from Paris at
London, dated Department of the Mosele,
claiming to have repulsed the Prussans at
CARING.
Circulars have been issued to all the Consuls
of North Germany, calling upon all its people,
everywhere. who are liable to military duty. to
return to the Fatherland The C6nsuls are
required to pay their passage, and to furnish
them with such articles as may be necessary.
A skirmish has occurred between Prussian
accommodating force and one Of French chas-
seurs on the line between Saarlous and St.
Await and Metz. The Prussians lost two men;
the French, it is said, ten or twelve. The
former retired.
The Prime Minister of Austria has issued
circular declaring that the Empire will pre-
serve an attitute of entire neutrality, aud resist
every overture to participate in the contest
The Gar of Russia will remain neutral $50
long as the interests of Russia do not suffer-"
The strict neutrality of Italy has been pro-
claimed at Florence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

Ea" The expense Of taking the census of
1850 in round numbers, was 81 ,7OO,OOO To
defray the expenses of taking the census of
1870, $4,000, 900 will be required. A slight
difference between Democratic and Radical
rule, but difference which Taxpayers cannot
fail to appreciate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
A WONDERFUL MICROSCOPE.

Rev. Daniel Wise, D D., editor of the New York
Sunday School Advocate, thus speaks of the cele-
DRAFTED Craig Microscopc:
sits simplicity, chenPness and great magnifying
power struck me with surprise. Then ] was exam
lining fiy's eye by its aid. and was struck with
wonder at the ski! and power of the Creator which
10 displayed in it's structure. When saw a state
mcnt in an advertisement that the Craig Microscope
magnified one hundred dia n eters, and could be
bought for s. so, thought it was one of the hum
bugs of the nom for had paid $40 for a micro
scope not long before. But now find Il to be a
really valuable instrument, which should like to
see introduced into tho families of readers in
place of the manifold useless toys which please for
an hour and is 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 thiugs, to his money
until be has s2.75. which will pay for the micro
scope and the postage when sent by mail"
Az a holiday gift this microscope il unsuFpAssed,
being ornamental. Instructive, using and cheap,
and never Ioses its interest. Agents and dealers
supplied on lineral terms Asample will be mailed,
post paid, to any address for sans by E ii. Ross,
3l3 Locust ST., st Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in another column.
June I'll S70-3fn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

Gs1~ It is stated that the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company intend employing inn
mediately one thousand Chinese to work on
the construction of the road. They are in
duccd to take this step, it is said, because of
the unrcliability of the negro laborers who
have left and still leaving the road in large
numbers
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN A DoCToR AND
HIS PATIENr.-Three months ago Mr.. James
Henry Redding, of 500 Grove street. New
York, was. as he supposed. not far from deaths
door. His physician skilful
one-had given him up, pronouncing his COM
plant atrophy. He was fearfully wasted and
debilitated, had a constant pain in his right
side, ate scarcely enough to keep baby alive,
and was much depressed in spirits. At this
iuncture, clerk in the establishment where
he had been employed, persuaded him to try
a course of PLANTATION BITTERs- Last
week he returned to business; his health
being quite restored.
The other day on his way home, he met the
physician who attended him, " hen the follow
ing conversation occurred: "ANhat" said
the doctor is this you ?"
"Even so" replied Mr.. Redding, quietly
"You're not sorry to find yourself false
prophet, 1 hope ?" mo, no; certainly not.
But it's a miracle. How was it. my dear
fellow how was it? Mr.. r. told him the
story of his recovery. describing it wholly to
the Bitters,l aud is willing to confirm 1t YER
bally or by letter whenever applied to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

CANVASSERS WANTED PuEcRlNEEio, tho
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26
The Trichina spiraIis OF Pork worm.

The Trichina SpiraIis or Pork Worm.
Perhaps it is not generally known that the much
talked of hichfnG spirniiS pork worm. was first
discovered in America by DR. r. C. Kendall, Of
Philadelphia, Pa, with that American instrument
known the Craig Microscope, costing only go
IS, after repeated failures dsrover the worm with
an imported microscope costing 8 SIS, "of feebler
power and less reIiable.' This fact DR.. Kendall
stands ready to prove at any time. The "Craig"
Microscope in neat box with full direction IL mailed
anywhere for S275, by Z. Il. Ross, 3I3 Locust ST.,
ST Louis, Mo.
Read the advertisement in this paper.
June IA, 1870 3r-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

R9~ The Rochester IN. W Ecpress, Rad
ical, comes out squareIy for Fred. Douglass
for Congress. 1t says Mr.. Douglass is the
ablest and most widely known public man in
his Congressional District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-26

A SCIENTIFIC WoNDER.-The Craig MI
croscope adapted to popular and scientific use.
Read the advertisements. Price, S2,75.