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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
PGETICAL.
lFrom Pomeroy' DemocIat.I
THE STORMS STORY
BY STELLA.

Calm AMI still sleeps the ocean, like monarch a
/ rest,
! That broke into dimpies and smiled in its bliss,
But walked not to respond to the zephyrs soft kiss
So he finsted away to the land where flowers were
Meath the withering beams of tropical sun fierce
ly shning.
He brought from the water the coolncss for which
they were signing,
And they gave their sweet breath to the wind that
had saved them from dying.
Then he flew to window and entereds- with per-
fumes thus laden,
To fan with his pinions the feversh brow of a
msiden-
Her wearisOme tossing she ceased, with sigh of
relief !;
while the breeze lowered tenderly round. her she
sunk into sleep.
a. the wines Of the zephyr in as ing grew bolder
The sweet flowers Undecided were passed. he ca.
ressed them no longer.
But swept TO tho forest with wilder and stormer
Teaching its leaves the weird music he learned
Whence b. sprang into being when wayelets were
Dancing. on DER the deep, and it's calm mood be-
But ever, ihe strain that he sung grew more wild
at his pleasure.
And faster the branches were twisted and waved to
Then he sped to the mountains and plunged into
gorges deep rlven,
Or, scaling the summits. he played withthe bright
clouds of heaven.
On tuey WuTISu III odnCeS Rll scattered and
rcnded,
While back to the plain with tempestuous sweep he
descended
And rushed through the forest, its branches were
torn and twisted.
With the might of giant he splintered the trees
that resisted
Then ercely dashed on to city where, midst
wild cnmrnntiOn,
The fire fiend rcsisless swept on, like the storm
waves of ocean
Tossing tanning the flames. he urged on their mad
reyel,
AT the work of destruction he laughed with the glee
Of devil.
OF again to the sea, he had lately left peacefully
sleeping
From their sport the VPvcs, to their caves, the
Inermaids went weeping
And roused by his touch, from their slumbers the
hilIows came lea ping
They Joined in his reveI, and quick noble ship
,'ashing,
Spare, timber, and helm, in their pittiless fury
were crushing;
For moment he sighed, and struck on the cordage
dirge
Like a strain of scolian music, e'er the fragments
t"ssed to the surge.
And the wild strain grew wilder. as it bcnt on the
gale
Woman s cry of despair with the wrecked mari
"er = wall,
Sinking down with their proud ship, meath the
For the they loved in life, to shroud them in
their last sleep
The wings Of the tempest dropping, his wealth
and force a II expended
And laboring wearilY onward his journey is speed
lily ended,
He seeks fair tropical island, and amid its bright
bowers
Softly sighs through palm grove, and siuks into
rest with the flowers.
JEFFEasoN CousTy, " VA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
An Incident Of the Late War.

a clergyman in Lexington, Virginia who
$ served as chaplain in the Confederate army
from the beginning to the end of the late civil
war, sends us an account of the following
strange incident, which, ho assures us, may be
depended on as strictly true:
Among the Confederates wounded at the
battle of Antetam, who fell iato the hands of
the Union forces, was young private of good
family named r. from the mountain
region of Virginia. He was boy at school
when the war broke out, aud abandoned his
studies To shoulder musket in the army of
General Lee. He was shot through the lungs
at Antietan, and, after lying fur long time
on the field, was carried TO a Union Hospital
aud tenderly cared for by Maryland surgeon
attached to the Northern army. under whose
skillful treatment the young Virgipian soon
became, eonvalescent The Maryiander con-
ceived strong. liking for his patient, and,
procuring his release on parole, took him to
his own house, where he remained in comfort
and security until he was exchanged, when
he returned to tho Confederate army
Some time later in the war, the Maryland
surgeon, while with his regiment in Yirginia,
got separated from his comrades aud, being
cutoff from rejoining them by Early cavalry,
took to the woods to avoid capture, and wan
dered for several days among the forests and
mountains, until ne became utterly exhausted
with fatigue and hunger. In this desperate
strait, he resolved TO apply for help at the first
house he should come 10, even at the risk of
being arrested aud consigned to rebel prison.
He soon reached the dwelling of the better
class, in which he found at home an intelligent
looking lady aud several small children.
III O lnodn himSa lf p,,yvn n C,1r,yonu in tba
Union army, aud asked for food and shelter.
The lady piled that Federal surgeon had
been very kind to her son while prisoner of
war. and for his sake she would do what she
could for the stranger. This remark led to
mutual inquiries aud explanations, from which
the Marylnnder learned that the Louse to
which he had thus accidentally wandered was
the home of young il, his patient from
the field of Antietam! 1t may easily be inn
agined that he was warmly welcomed to its
hospitalitics, and provided in due time with
the means Of regaining the Union lines in
Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
RATEs OF ADVERTISING.
Waahington Irving,s Love.


About the bachelorhood of Washington
Irving there always hung a cloud of mystery,
which even his familiar aeqnaintances tried
in vain TO dispeL But the grave that more
generally hides than disclOses the well kept.
secrets of lifetime, having just closed over
the late Miss Rebecea Craiz, of this clly-a
Hebrew lady of exemplary goodness, and who
was noted for the greatness of her bounty to-
all poor aud needy persons are informed
that she was the occasion Of Irving's single
life. In regard to the matter correspondent
of the Jelcish Messenger writes
twenty years sgO | heard the story,
story that has long been current la Philaael-
phia, in Jewish circles among her friends and
aeqnaintances, and which has again been re-
vived here since her death. II runs thus
Many years ago, when Miss Cratk was =
youns girl, Washington Irving. then affcady.~
risen in literary reputation, came 10 Phil
delphia and became a visitor AZ the hous
her family. 1t is said that She was ver..4
tiful and very good, and as bsF- -7e7n,;n,,
with Irvins increased, the beauty 81 both
character and her features, together win
fact that she was a living fepresep,at,re y,
that uaiion whose whole history IS ronaace
SO wrought apon his heart that he became
deeply euamerea with her. 1t is needless to
say that, lad his attnchnient been ever "A
strong, with Ner strength in her faith. IL
would have beer. wasted As IL was 4 ,vss
wasted. Irving ieE&-the city. but ala -soss
forget the lady of his love..s
But the romance docs not end here far
the correspondent says that whom Irving met
Sir Walter SCOTT abroad, he told him the story
OF his attachment to tho beautiful aud good
Jewess of PhiladeIphia. At that time. Scott
was about to write the novel of 'Iyanhoe"
aud he was so impressed with the pOr,raiture
of the object of Irving's love, who though
loving. was still so faithful to her religion.
that he gave to this heroine the name OF Re,
beOca. True or not, the story isa beautiful
one. and there is nothing in it that is not hon
orable to all. Miss Cra,z died aged eighty.
eight -IohHade!phid Inquirer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
a Japanese Execution.

The officers Of the United States steamer
Delaware were permitted to witness Japa-
nese crucifxion at Yokohama, which is thus
described:
When the prisoner who is to be cruc;fed
had been placed on his back. on u stout wooden
cross prepared Tor the occasion, he was secure
ly a,hod thereto, but not nailed. Then the
sentence was read, and two stout men, with
long spears, came forward. The one on the
right side of the doomed man struck the point
Of his spear in very deliberately about two in-
chcs and just under the ribs. Felt about
awhile with it to ascertain that it was clear of
all bones, and then with powerful thrust
upwards the head of tho spear was sent through
until it appeared on the top OF the right
shoulder. The man on the left side then did
likewise.
The victim. who was mere boy. yelled
fearfully. lie had murdered his mother by
stabbng her thirteen times. After the two
spears had been thrust through him, a third
man came forward with spear and thrust it
through the crimnal just where he had
stabbed his mother. Thirteen times the spear
went through his body, and the terrible per-
fUrmance ended.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
Methuselah Drowned in the Flood.

All We know of tho origin of tho Garth
and of our race we learn from revelation.
The chronology used by the civilized world is
founded on the data furnished us 10 the Bible.
We reckon the date of the flood from tho
dates found in the sixth chapter of Genesis.
We learn from this chapter that Adam lived
before his son Seth was born, l30 years Seth
lived before his son Enns was born, l05 years;
Enos lived before his SON Canaan was born.
60 years Cauann lived before his son Maha.
lahul was born, 40 years; Mnhalahul lived
before his son Jared was born, So years; Jared
lived before his son Euoch was bern. lO2
years; Enoch lived before his son Mcthnselah
i6ST) was born. 90 years bTcthuselsh lived
before his son Lameth was born 1877 years
Lameth lived before his son Noah was born,
lS2 years; Noah, hence was born Ammo Muudf
1856.
In Genesis, seventh chapter. sixth verse,
we are informed that Noah was 600 years old
when the flood of waters was upon the earth.
Add six hundred years. his age. to 1856. the
date of his birth and we have 1856. the date
of the flood. We learn from the thirty-
seventh verse. fifty chapter of Genesis. that
"all the days of NIeihuselah were 06g wears
and he died" BY the reference to tho fore
going table it will be seen that Methuselah
was horn Ammo Mundi 6S7. add his age. 900,
to 6S7. the date of his birth. and We have
1856. the time 'when the food of waters was
upon the earth" The conclusion is rs certain
as figures. that the Oldest man was drowned
for his Wickedness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

PRESERVING EuGs.-At u ate meeting of
the Western New York Farmers club, Mr..
Qunby, as reported by the American Farmer,
gives his method OF preserving eggs, con-
slderiug it timely as the season for winter use
is at hand. His practice is to gather the eggs
from the nests and when two or three dozen
are obtained, TO place them in a dish and pour
sculding water over them, and ipinediately
turn it off. This Is repeated three times, by
which means the albumen isiSed,of coagulated
the pores OF the shells closed, and the egg,
as it were, canned in its own covering. Thus
prepared, the eggs are ready to be packed
away in the cask designed to hold them for
future use. Spread layer of salt over the
bottom of the cask or crock, sufficient to
steady the eggs, aud then set them in a circle,
apex downward, till the surface is covered
with eggs. Add more salt, and proceed as
before till the cask is filed-the top layer
being covered with salt for the exclusion of
the air Put down in this way eggs will keep
as fresh as when first laid. for long time
They have been found as fresh at the end of
year as when first laid, with no pcrceptible
change in their favor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

REMEDY FOR BLIND-STAGeERs cor
respondent in monthly Report of the Agri>
cultural Department, gives the following
BLEED lurgely from the neck; I'd. Stimu-
lating elysters of salt, then Cruel, and warm
water, injected by large horse syringe every
day 3D. Counter irritation over the entire
forehead, by blistering with boiling water,
from the spout of an ordinary tin coffee pot,
the eye being protected by flannel roller,
closing the lids firmly. and pouring the water
in small stream; 4th. The bicarbonate of
soda internally, two ounces at a dose, in a
quart of luke warm water, every. six hours.
Over one and a-half pounds were administered
(from bottle in the ordinary manner OF
drenchiug) with a view to its defbrinizing
effect upon the blood"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

BooKs.-In the best books great men talk
to US, give US their most precious thoughts,
and pour their souls into ours God be
thanked for books. They are the voices
of the distant and the dead, and make US heirs
of the spiritual life Of past ages. Books are
the true Jewelers.. They give to all who will
faithfully use them the society, the spiritual
presence of the best and greatest of our race.
No matter how poor l ammo n1Hiter though
the prosperous Of my own time will nos
enter my obscure dWelling-if the sacred
writers will enter and take up their abode
upon nv roof If Milton viii cross my thTesh-
hold to sing to me Of Paridise. aud shak-
speare to open to me the worlds Of Imagination
and the workings of the human heart, BDd
Franklin to enrich me with his practieal wig
dom, / shall Tot pine for want OF intellectual
companionshiP, and may become a culti-
waited man, though excluded from what i
called the best society in the place where I
live Claiming.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
"Ever of Thee.u

A sad story is connected with the. name Of
the writer of the beauGfnl.song, Sever Of
Thee," which has been sung admired by
so many in this country aud in Europe.
Foley Hall was gentleman by birth and
education. Wealthy in his own right. with
large-expectations. he led needless life-not
choosing his associates, bur allowing himself
to be drawn into the society of the vicious
His property soon Disappeared, and he was
left without resources sufficient to buy his
daily bread His musical talents had been
highly cultivated, but as he never needed
them, lie scarcely knew 10 what degree they
could be made available. In his distress,
however, he wrote his charming song. Ever
of Thee" A London publisher gave him
one hundred dollars for il but that amount,
with such spendthrift, would not last long.
lie wrote other songs, but the money not
coming as fast as he wished, ina weak mo-
ment he forged the name Of his phbifster,
and although every effort was made-even BY
the PubEsher-to saSe him, it was 10 use.
and poor Foley Hall went to Neweate, and
died brOken.hearted before his trial came on.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

A COOP MoTHER.-Sometimes one hears
it said of a good wife and mother that ''she's
regular home body" The phrase is SIM
pie, but what world Of ennobIing qualities
it indicates, and what universe of frivoIi-
ties it excludes. The matronIy home-body
is indeed "Heaven's best gift to man.
Dashing ladies, whose mission it is to set the
fashions, won't you look in upon your gentle
sister as she sits in her well-ordered nursery
making the children happy with her pres
ence? Note how she adjusts their little DIFF
iculties, and admUnishes, encourages, in
structs, amuses them as the case may require
Do you think any nursemaid could produce
such harmony in that little circle Is she
not an enchantress Verify, yes. and her
charms are "Iove stronger than death, ior
those sweet Young faces, where you may see
her smiles and frowDs (though she seldom
has occasion to frOwn) reflect in glee and sOr>
row, Ike sunlight aad cloud snadoE IN
daughter to be aud blessed are the sons that
have such a mother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

CURE FOR -Sulphuret of car
bon is said to be an excellent remedy against
the headache, especially when it is of neu-
ralgic or nervous character. 1t is used by
placing wad of cotton saturated with this
material in bottle. and applying its open
mouth to the temple or part affected. The
priokling sensation which is at first expert,
enced is soon followed by relief from the pain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

CURE ron SwEENY.-Herc is a cure for
sweeny that 1 have never seen published /;
and it has never failed where L have known it
tried :-Wormwood oil, 2 OF; organic oil, 2
OF alcohol. pint; turpentine, l gill; the
white of three eggs. Pour in the mixture
while beating the eggs. Apply with the hand
once every day.-Cor. Country Gent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

lem willing to split hairs with my op-
poneut all day. if he insists upon it, said a
very distinguished lawyer, in speech at the
bar Split that theu," said the opponent,
pulling coarsc-sp specimen from his own head.
:.AIuy please the court. Ibid not say bristles I"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

-"What fine head your boy has," said
on admiripg friend. Yes" said the fond
father, hes chip of the old block amt
you sonny 2" Il guess so my teacher said
woy young blockLead."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
Howard House,

Nos g. NORTH Howard StreeI,
1.-TWO Doors from Baltimore Strect,)
BALTIMORE.
rSHIS Hotel hns recently been enlarged thorough
i Iy renovated md elegantly ishedthrough-
ont !, nd il now capable of accommodating over
400 guests Under the ma na gemrnt of the present
proPrietors, 1t has attained popularity sxcelird
conduee 10 the comfort of guests is furnished with
an unsparing hand; and the Howard House offers
accommods tons to the travell ng public equal TO
nny other rrst class Hotel in'th. United States.
BATHS. BILLIARD ROOM, BAR. Ere.
are all unexceptionable, The Proprietors solicit
the patronage OF the public.
R5-Stages will be at the Depots on arrival oil
trains, also the their arrival to Con
vey guests and their baggage 10 the House. y
TBRMS---s3.ooP PER DAY.
y. P. SEWELL.
March 30, ls69-1y Manager. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
ATTENTION FnRSlERS!
Planters and Vegetable Growers!
Wilson'S q 1RaiaN NO7DI3ated
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE.
The Cheapest and Best FcFt!iiZcr In the
OUNTRY

TT has raised good crops of Wheat. Corn. Oats
i Potatoes, raIs, and YcCctlbl = of n II kinds.
We have certificates whirh we can slI" and re-
fer 10 the gentleucu whose names nre inserted be-
low but the best certificate of Fertilizer is the
.xoerience Of the farmer effects upon the crops
and the soil observed. as he and nrighh"rs use 1t,
year after year. Any Frrti zcr that will continue
10 stand this test may he safely pronounced t" be
good. We know 1t to have genuine merit IN it,
Give IL q trial.
Judge ]. W. Hunter, A. /. Co., Md. James Will
son E4q a. A. Co., Md; VIM. Hawkins, Esq.
near Baltimore ard uhcrs who have uscd 1t.
DUVAIL & IGLETI NRT, S"le Agents,
I2S Light Street Wharf, Baltimore.
JuIv 1o Is6q-6In
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

-"I went to batbe," saida Yankee obut
before was long in the water saw a huge
double jawed shark making rapidly toward
me. What was to be done? I faeed round,
dived under the monster, aud taking knife
from my pocket ripped him up" sBut did
you bathe with your clothes on 2" asked an
astOnished listener "Weil," answered the
story teller, reprOaebfully, well, ! do think
you ueedn't be so tarnasicn pastieqszrg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

When an iInatured fellow was trying
to pick quarrel with peaceable man, the
latter said: II never had fuss except with
one man; he was buried at four o clock; it is
now half-pazt three
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

Sammy run to the store. and get some
sugar" '.Excuse me, ma I'm somewhat
indispozed this morning Send father. and
tell him to bring paper of tobacco along"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11

I'll know by little what q. great deai
means /" a. the. eauder said when he saw the
tip of fox's tai sticking out of hollow Tree;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-01-11
Moran's Dn g1ta1a
GINGER BRANDY.

aud Liver. tsn Curative qualities of Engisgh
GtSG Err BR ANDY uneQv,I,d
IL is n sa fc aud and preventive TO Cholera,
and certain cure, Il taken in the carly stages of
the disease.
For Collie, Cramps in the Stomach. Flatuirncy,
&c, &c there H. u greater hoon: and Sum
mer Beverage. nx~d with Soda Water, il is most
agreeable. Manufacture d so.clv Inv
THOMAS Il. MORAN CO.,
No 81 Lombard Street, Baltimore.
November lb. lS69-Iy
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-29
blowing are the latest stock quotations ::
New York Markets.
NEW YORK, Dec. 70.

NEW YORK, Dec 70.
CoTToE-Market is more active and 4 lower,
closing quiet. Sales $40 bales at l5E for mid
ding uplands.
FLoUR-sales 1900 bbls. State and Western
shade frmer. State at s5.S0G6.60; for Round
Hoop Ohio IS s5G6.5O; for Western $500
$50; Southern $685..
WHEAT-Market is very firm. Sales e5,-
600 bush. at sl.4S for No. ! Spring; Sl.4lG
LAB for new No. 2; 81. 4s6I.99 for new winter
red and amber Western; sl.49 for white MICH
gan.
CoRS-Corn scarce and 1G2c. better. Sales
$1,000 bushels at 799s0c for new mixed West
ern.
O.rs-The market is quiet. Western at so
goa
PoRK-Market is firm at sls.75G2O25 for
new mess; sl9.0o@l9.5O for old mess si7.ooS
l7.25 for prime.
LARD-The market is more steady. Steam at
IL X kettle l3k.
Ohio 2"942 for State.
WHHKEY-1he market Is frner and active.
Western free at Sc.
RIcE-The market is dun at 6K67 for
Carolina.
SUGAR The market quiet at lOK6llXe for
Porto Rico; l0Gl1 for Muscovad0; lok dIo2
i9T f9ar to good refining; lo% tor no. IL Dutch
MoLAssEs.-The market is firm. sales 90
hhds. New Orleans 68G73.
PETRoLEUM-Market Is firm. Crude, lSRI3K 4.
refined %.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-29

ST.. ALBANs. - The children of St
Luke's parish had their Christmas Festi-
val Wednesday evening.
"A Fair of the Ladies' Aid Society Of
the Methodist church at St. Adams took
place on Tuesday evening last
The local of the Messenger calls an
error in type setting lapsus typoraea.
Rev. N. F. Putnam, Rector of st.
Luke's Church, has been made thereof
pient of $3.50 from his Parish
Mrs. Porter Crane, Soprano singer at
the Congregational church, was presented
with purse of 1926 as Christmas gift
from the members of the congregation.
"A beautiful silver tea set was sur.
prise gift, on Saturday last, to Mr.. AFRO
Kent, foreman Of the machine shop of the
Central Railroad, from his workmen.
A meersohaum pipe was the Christ
mas gift of Mr.. E. J. Eastman. another
workman of the machine shop, presented
by his men.
john Tangney, who caught his foot
in frog of the track in the railroad yard
in st. Adams, last fall, and had it run
over and so crushed as to render amputa-
ton necessary, died Monday from the eff.
fects of the injury, having suffered severe.
ly all these long weeks. He was single
man, and it is reported has left an insur.
ance on his life of $4,000, part of which
he bequathed for religious charities.