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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
Iron the Weston Democrat.1
A Remlniscence of "Stonewall" Jack
son

Our friend John Z. Peterson, who. hy the
way, relishes good joke about us we'll as any
man of our acquaintance, tells the following
unpublished reminiscence of tic great tanker.
When | was quite young man, "Stone>
wall, who WAS then about seventeen wears
old, was deputy constable in this (Lewis)
county. Close by my farm lived man numed
D, who always paid his debts "arcor9-
t"g 10 h.ac, and not otherwise. Somebodv
had sued the old fellow. and obtaidcd iud9.
ment against him, and young jackson was
sent By the Justice to levy on sufficient prop
erty to cover the execution and Gusts. Armed
with the authority of the law, jackson (then
mere strIplng) went to the troublesome
customers farm, had some conversation with
him, and happening t. see u colt near by.
which he recognized as the old mans prom
erty, be immediately levied upon it, and told
D. that he would call for it on the fol.
lowing Saturday. Great was the old fellows
rage when he discovered Jackson's crrand.
and he swore big oaths that If jackson laid
hands on the colt he would kill him. sure i
On Saturday morning Jackson appeared on
tue farm again, and seeing the old man. he
asked HIM where the colt was He rcplied
pr0ianeiy, that it was in the stable, and if he
attempted to take it out he would be the death
OF h'u. jackson said nothing, but started to
the stable. On arriving there, he found that
D. had piled rails against the entrance.
in way tina, rendered it impossible to take
the colt out without first removing them.-
Without word he commenced to throw
them aside; when D., seeing that Jacks
son was not to be scared with words, picked
up huge stake, aud raising it high in the
air, made rush for "the little constable"-
Just as the old fellow got within striking dis
tance, Jackson pulled small. sing!e-bar.
relied pocket pistol and leveled it at the breast
of the unruly defendant. The old fellow
halted, and cussed, and cussed, but all to no
effect. jackson quietly pulled down all the
rails with his left hand, aud kept the pistol
in good range with the right. aud when he
cleared the entrance, brought out the colt
mounted him and rode off This was don.
without word Of abuse on Jackson's part
and as coolIy as if he were engaged in eating
his dinner. l was standing by at the time,
aud have had many good laugh since at the
rage and CONSERVATION of D., aud the
cool bravery of the boy constable"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
How to Advertise.

Never run down your opponent's goods in
public. Let him do his owp adyertSsins.
Let your advertisements have snmethins of
the dash in them without exaggeration.
It's as true of advertising as anything else
in the world-it it is worth doing it isSwerth
doing we'll.
Haudbills and circulars are good Of ti,sir
kind. but cannot take the place oil newspaper
advertisements. -.
Ipjudicious advertising is like tishit,ea e. whefs
there are no fish. You need TO Let the lines
fall in the right places.
No bell can ring so loudly as a good adser>
tisement. People will believe wha, they see
rather than what they hear
Small advertisements and plenty OF them is
good rule. We were all babies once. but
we made considerable noise.
We don't recommend advert,sins as the
best way 70 get q wife bur We knoS that itis<
the best way 70 ger gooti ,sade.
Ia -.tA =. : ~ !.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

Aud the little figure came aud jumped on my
bed, aud. putting his arm around my neck,
cried too. Aud L. puzzled to know what it
all meant, cried also. The strange figure
came and took Harry away. saying:
'Be careful now. Mrs. Loring, everything
depends upon keeping quiet"
Tell me all now," said l. 81 don't know
| had such horrible feeling Oh, Harold,
L dreamed Harry was drowned"
His face grew white.
"He was near death. George Gray got
him out of the pond. Gray sent down to the
Office for mo. l went after DR. Hopper and
he came right up. There was but spark of
lite, but we succeeded at LAST
"How many days ago was it Harold, said T.
"Seven weeks ago yesterday" said he smil-
ing.
'Seven weeks y said I. "Tmpossible i"
Y ou have been sick with the brain fever.
Ella. You were very near death; for days
we despaired of ever seeing you conscious
You would say, Harry is drowned. and L
made him drown himselfl'' Last NIGHT Dr2
Hopper said 1.-THE crisis is at Ii
lives through the night She ssiS
Oh, Ella! l am SO thankful yo1
me-"
II have been weak and sinful. TN
said |, and then told him all mot keepi1! ~ G.
anything r7535
He heard me through, strokine ry: hair ia
gentle fashion. When l. had stiuisbed lie
said
at has taught you lesson. Ella, dear, :,
and that was ALL st,s.s S.. s. $.
soon recovered. For a long time Teonlds
not bear Harry out of my sight :;
1t seemed as If 1 could no. do half epoupb
to atone for my wicked conduct. The thought
makes me shudder now as if it had been that
Harry had never come back to me. and that
the last words he had heard from his mothers
lips were so unkind. have had three chill
dren since, and not one of them has ever re !
ceived cross or hasty word from mo. Often
times my patience is severely tried, hut one
thought OF that horrible death to which Harry
came so near drives the demon away
Mothers, bear patiently with those little in
nocent ones. Are there not many whose ewes.
resting upon this simple story are filed with
tears at the recollections of the unkind words,
and even blows, to little children laid away
forever, who would give up all their worldly
possessions, yes, years of their life, to recall
those hasty words which made their lips
quiver pitifully. and the clear eyes dim with
tears All! you cannot have them back
They are gone and your sin remains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

SMALL MATrERs-The nerve oftbe tooth.
not so large as the finest csmbric needle. will
sometimes drive strong man to distraction.
A mosquito make elephant absolutely
mad. A coral rock, which causes a navy TO
founder, is the work Of worms The warrior
that withstood death in a thousand forms NAV
be killed by an insect. The pettiest wretch
edness often results from deep trials. A..
chance took from those we love often produce,
exquisite pain or unaIIoyed pleasure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
POETIC

LEAF FALL.
Fall-let them fall around
Fail, on the reddening ground;
Fail, as we fail away from hfe's sere tree
Into the ocean OF e.ernity-
Lost, swallowed ilp, and drowned.
Fall, though the sun is high.
And bright and blue the sky;
Yet every coughing wind its my riad sends,
Failing, still falling. az false hearted friends
In our adversely.
Yet while they fall, still fail,
A BONNER light than all,
A b!uer sheen than yon autumnal sky.
Shines on me, as feel thy love, lit eye
Dispel my beings thraIl.
We walk. those leaves above,
my soit voice, like the dove,
Low murmurlng or, ns when the wood among,
On morn OF Valentine, the wild birds song
Nhispers her mate of lovo.
So let them fall away,
Friends of the summer day
FalSe friends, who not bear aff1iction' test;
know the love that liveth in thy breast
Will never fall away.
Never! Not even when
Beyond earth's narrow ken,
Like dead leaves fluttering in the autumn tide
We two have passed, our love shail still abide
sha II have grown peri ct then.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

= An affecting story is told in connection
with collision ou the Parkersburg Branch
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on Sat,
urday last. Our readers will remember that
John Walker, the fireman of one of the en-
gines, was caught between the "footboard' OF
the tender and the hot wall of the engine
furnace, from which position all efforts to res
cue him were unavailing. The poor fellow,
suffering the most excruciating pain. begged
his companions to kill him. rather than let
him die in that position, but, finally became
caimer, and taking from bis pocket. small
blank book and pencil, wrote a farewell
message to his wife, who lives at Pottsville,
Pa. The devotion of a man in such fear
full position as the one described above must
be very great to cause him to forget his ter
rible agony, and impart sufficient strength
and nerve to his hand to indite even the
shortest farewell message to the loved ones at
home. The mere thought of dying away
from friends, suddenly and without warning,
is enough to unnevve most men, but when the
death is accompanied by the exquisite agony
of bruises and burns, the statement that he
not only remembered his family, but wrote a
farewell note, sounds stronger than a ro-
nance -CmmbPrl0nd NeIrs.
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0r1Ssa
Dro&5.
L 4 TENT MEDl MES,
SCHOOL. BOOKS AND SJ'h1yOSERy


embracing II OF the most popular aud reliable re-
inedies aud also the latest Novels and finest kinds
OF Stationery. ~
C. AS the quality OF Medicines ia a,vavs of the
grcntcst Importance both to the Physician and his
fahents, we make it constant care to- secure
nonc hut the purcs. Medicines. aud by his long cx
perence IN the retail business, he is prepared to
MI ifhysiclans' Prescriptions and Compound Medi-
Slnes at co-ding to the latest strtcgt rules of
nathe taeir prescriptions carefully and accurately
prepared at a II hours of the day and night
Al, h.-i take this occasion I" return my siacere
,nenks Tor the very large patronage bestowed uron
me hy the community and express INV grateful
aGknowlcdg gment of the high apprccialion OF INV
Fellow citizens OF nlT efforts them tru.,in
that may be able in the future to render crt;re
satisfaction TO AL who may favor me with their sun
port and confidence. GEO r 1Ir,t,Tr
February 20. 1872.
THE Reliance Non Ex plosive Attachment for
a Kerosene Lam3: Every family burning lieh;
in their chambers II light should use the att.cb
lnent. thereby insurinF themselves and little one.
by {, r HEi "'e
Harper's Ferry. Nov. a. 1871.
E1EoLifiC or BREEsES No. > POTATO The
Dest ano most productive variety of Potato for
main crop producing last season sixty bu.bos from
one planted. They boil dry aad meaIvI bs snre
ana ge' me genuine ones-to be had at
NEiCRIGAN Fine Cut Chewing T"bacco. ai.o
Du1hsm prido Of Hus Ys;n with Cigars Of all grades
ing ioosccos TO be foT c. E. BELLER,S
st"pT prnE MSdG'nal nc Hnrposes have received some
ad IoHE oi-D EfE WRiSKEY varr.nteh old
ana good. Also, Port, Madeira and sherry Wines
May .lS72 hAsoN'
a FULL stock of fresh Spices for Picking and
Sept TO- 1872. w MASON.
FRENCH Orcandy. Victoria Lawn and the N.uv
eel Style illusion Ruffling, Just received bv
eP'''' 1872. REARSLEY 8. SHEERER.-
4 ,ALiCoES.-New style Fall Calcoes. Just re-
~ ceived by KEA.RsLEY & sHEERER.
Sept. 10, 1872.
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AGENTS.

sa-The following gentlemen are duly au-
thorlzed TO receive ADVERTISING and SUR
scnlpTIoN for the "Spira of Jcferson," aud
to collect and receipt for the same:
GEO. ID. -Shepher0storn.
JOHN p. -4Nu,tiasIur1.
CnAs. X. LEE-BcrryOiNe.
RoBr RON LUC.S and j. HUNTER Rrt-
LER-Ilurper's Ferry.
JOEL w. RoBEnrs-4K Kiadle,coy.
ADAM LINK, Jr Jr-Dubields Depot.
ALIEN. OsBoURN- Lni0uviIIe.
NJ. w BURR-Brorn'$ Shop.
T.. II. RuDEKrs-Kcarmcysc;
HENHY S. LEAGUE-Lcctoncn.
JOHN W. DALGAHN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

"A Western paper chronicles the hanging
of a horse thief. thus MIR. Jim CIementon
equie abdnctor. Of Minnesota, was lately the
victim of necktie soci.ble"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

= What is the difference between hill
and pill? One Is something hard to get mp,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

Has DIR. - much practice nov ?''
~ yes assisted in laying ont three of his
patients last week"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

Why is the paint for ladies faces like
fddler's rosin? They are both used to aid
in drawing beau.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

An Eastern clerk has such an intensive
dread of Cholera morbus that he will not kiss
q woman whose lips are not ripe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
Spirit Of gefffo-solr,
Charlcstown, Jefferson Counsy, Vest Va.
TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 5, 1872.

The B. & O.. R. r. Go. Become the Ho-
tel-Keepers on Their Entire Tho
roughfare.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

SAVE Your CLOVER SEED.--We have
been informed. says the Frank lin .P1iriot that
one of the largest and most enterprisin9
farmers of this country last year saved e6ough
clover seed for his own sewing, sold enough
to pay for all the dry goods used jn his family.
and received S25 cash in addition, This Is
tho way in which he did it !: He put wire
bottom Of the trough in WHICH he fed his
stock, the wire being two Or three inches
above the close bottom of tiei3trouph Tbs
stock in pulling the clover hayrfrom the rack
would scatter the seed almost pure through
the wire into the receptacle below, 80, -,
"HoRsE Power. There is story of oB.s
of the haneers>on at Washingtot who had
been appointed engineer. busfness of which
he had no knowledge. The doy after his afp.
poIDtmenta gentleman and two ladies had flie
curiosity to look the engipsroom and it's
machinery, where they found the new Office
holder on duty merely ns usher, .prpc,ical en-
eincers doing the real duty OF the socalIed
''ase'staDt engineer" %
"How many horse power is your engine 7n
"horse' power" replies grpeny. with look
OF mingled pity and contenpt; don't You
know the machine goes by steam?"
ALL's WE'LL THAT ENDS wELI-Ths
other day youthful pair. after the necessary
preparations, set out for a church short dis,
tsnce off. to be married but no minister made
his appearance. They repaired to the Clergy
mans residence to inquire as tn the cause of
delay. when. upon search being made for that
gentleman, he Was found in the cemetery.
where he had been waiting for nearly two
hours. believing he was to bury them The
lifelong knot was soon tied, and i. was felt
that .'all's well that ends WE'LL"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
CHANGED FRNNT.

WOULD most respectfully give notice to nv
i friends and the public generally, that have
stand, and next door Mr.. Gustav Browne con
fectiouey store where w i'll conduct my business
in all its branches, keeping hand full line of
articles in
JEwELRY, WATCHES AND CLOCKS
Also, Repairing of Watches. Clocks and Jcwelry.
at prices Low as il is usually done III the city.
Thankful for pact favors, l would most respect
fully solicit con tnuance of the same
April Is. 1872. l.. DINKLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

1872. SPRING 1872.
NEW GOODS.
yTE repeatedly invite the public TO call and ex-
w anime late purchaaes of mercha ndise
consisting of Embroidered Grenadines r lack G ren.
adines Plain and Striped Buff Suiting. White Peka
Swiss Muslins. japanese Silk. Dolly Warden Cali
cos. Lawns ard Calicos, Plain Back, Blue Rose and
Buff De 1-aines. BLACK Alpoces Black Lace Sha W Is
Lace Collars and Sleeves, Lace and Cambria Ede-
ings and Insertiugs, n grca; variety OF Rutlngs
Plain, Il las, Scaliored and Plated Fiouncinra
Scarts. i''ws. Ribbons. Bcragcs, Tissues. Kid
Gloves. b B!eached and Brown CottUns, Linens, Cot
tonadea, hosiery and P.rasols-
Gents GOODS.
Black, Blue. Grey, and Dahlia Cloths Black and
Fancy Cassineres, White and Fancy Narcotics
Vesting, White Linen Duck, Neck Ties, Glover
Suspenders, Socks, &c.
QUEES:,wARE and a large stock of GROCE-
Rl;S of all kinds all of which we offer at very low
prices for CASH or Country Produce
KEARSLEY s SHEERER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05


A BEAUTIFUL MANTLE oRNAMENr.-A
very pretty mantle ornament may Be obtained
by suspepding an acorn, by piece Of thread
tied around it. within half an iuch of tho
surface of some water contained 10 a vase.
,umbler saucer, aud allow it to remain s,,u
disturbed for several weeks 1t will soon
burst open and small roots seek tie water !, 4
straight and tapering stem, Win beautiful
gloss green leaves will shoot Upwards. and
present very pleasing appearance. Chesnu.
trees may be grown in this manner, but their
leaves are not so beautiful as those Of the oak.
The water should he changed once a month:
taking care to supply it of the came warmth;
bits of charcoal added to it will prevent the
water from souring. II the little leaves torn
yellow. add one drop of ammopia into the
utensil which holds the water, and it will 'rrcc rc,
new it's luxuriance q d" ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

How TO SELscr fLoue I.ook al its
color if it rs white, within sii,sbtly yellowirb
or straw colored tin,, il d 4 goad sfgn Hit,
is very white, with u bfnisiicass or with' binck
specks in it, the aoursis NOT good. p Ex-
anime its adhesiveness wei and X kprsd a Iittla,
OF it between the fingers il it work d. ~ and
elastic, it is good; ifitworks 81 and stick
it is poor. Flour made from sprinc wheat ss
likely to be sticky. 8 Throw i itttIe lump
of dry flour against dry, smooth, perpe,,-;
dicular surface (: if it adheres il. a lump, thu
-four has life in it it it falls like powder, il
is bad 4. Squeeze some of the floar IN your
hand: if it retains the shape given by the
pressure, that, too. is a good sigh Flour that
will stand all these tests, it is safe to hny.--
These modes were given by old -four d dealers,
and we make no apology for printing them.
as they pertain to matter that concerns every.
body, namely. the quality of that which is the
"staff of life. ."-BoSton Journal of Chemistry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05
Dental NOTICE.

ESs. MCCORMICK will visit cherlrs.o-s. Pro
~ fession.iiy. or the sce"nd H"nday tsit) Of
Septemo Der, aud toe secsad Hoadsy (ilth) OF No
vcmber.
Angus. ls, 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

HYMNAL.
T HAVE just received the New Eymnal, at prices
ranging from SOC. to S so, also some with mu-
sic to each hymn VS. MASON.
CHOCRLEY'S Intalible Cure for Cholera in Poul-
- try. also preventive of Gapes in Young Chick
ems. No should be without a bottle. At
MASON'S Drup Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

AM now in receipt of full line ol goods, to
J. which invite especial attention.
JAS. Law. HOOFF.
DOwDER in Canisters and Bulk, Shot of AL kinda
i and sizes. Brinkcrhoff's Corn fnskCr, Tarred
Cordage for binding fodder, Swine Je eweis, Adjust
able Draw Knives, G Ivanized Hods, Water Buck
ets, Sausage Cutters and Fillers, Butcher Knives.
Mince Meat Choppers, Lanterns, Wash Pans. Dog
Irons, Stew Pans, &c. JAS. LAW. HCOFF.
October D. 1872.
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Spirit Of yefferso11.
OFFICE IN "LEE HALL" BuIlplke.

TERMS or syBsoRIPT1oN....rhe psner
will be furnished to subscribers at 50 so Der
annum, in Advance.
When not paid strictly in Advance, 81, 90
will positively be charged.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-11-05

NTACHINE sHEETING. We have just received
1fl Twillcd and A. Osnaburg for Machine Sheet
ing. KEARSLEY SHEERER.
July %. 1872.
JUST received another lot of Michigon Fine Cut
- Chewing Tobacco, in bulk.
J.B. BAIEES.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-12-04

w nat las A LADY ID Do WITH TEMPER
ANcE;-II:l. Ils gentle elensnls OF
Ct N ure have h-teI her for command
II cd has made the empire Of her heart
b uudiess. Love Is the bond Of sym athy
aIth / INTEL gent creatures. 1t is the
master priucip.e Of society a spontaneous
emotion Of the soul, obedIeut to no motive,
save those winch claim kindred with IL.
own character. Fear can not inspire 1t
pO ser can not suppress d; wealth can no,
purchase it.; authority can not command
10 y .I,ye IN all t. Malignant passions
the soul is tIue ia every exercise OF affec
non, III every act Of beuev lcnce. How
ever other objects may inspire the emotion
woman was made to be mistress OF this
passion IN the soul. Ii She does not rul-
u the heart OF man it IS usually because
goodness does not rule her own, Sne may
ht the torch Of beuevolence and direct
ITS ire wherever she WILL her empire l.
b uudless and free. TINS inf renee waS
gwen to make her Ooth the ardan and
iu ut-tsriug au9rI-devoted to frjvolty
uer IufIsuee reaches only to the fancy.
lnI neither makes nor retains permanent
conquest ; 1ut cOu-ecrIteI 10 CHARITY. IL
wi die only with tue memory OF her WHO
was + last at the cross, aud first at the
ST ul;her'
Intemperance afiiicts man; but it blasts
woman. 1t lIys the wlUnering stro Re on
ner heart aud her beauty consumes like a
moth, whlle her JOY goes down to the tomb
Man survives the loss Of happiness :,
woman-never. Man has a thousand
chances to secure it. woman has tut one
Tne evils which intemperance lays upon
man come often one at a time on woman
they light all together We ask her to
throw her benevolunce into the scale, to
secure protection for her own freside-
ana her own heart. For auLht you can
tell, the fate Of yOnder widow, frlendless
and tOrlJrn, may soon be yours for auglt
you can III, the destroyer who wrote the
mother caudiess, tomorrow may lay de
StructIon at your door aud break YOUR
neart. Whatever may be your power to
attract, to persuade, to command, hesitate
not to throw that power into this cause,
aud then, no matter what may be the
result, you shall know that you are guilt
less.
n the domestic circle is cast the char
acter Of men it gives expression to ma
;lons. If purity and peace are not found
there, society VIII be filed with discomfort
Iud contention. As sure as incompetence
/ crosses the threshold OF domestic lite, every
/ pure and higl Influence Will depart. Low
indulgence, crawling down through every
degree Of meanuess even though covered
with acknowledging the soul along,
robbug it Of noble seusibiIties and intro
Iuc.nL 1t 70 every form Of d" sEtied Inso-
ence," Till she entirely :. loses the divine
prop :rty Of her first being" Let those
1 alo preside over the sanetltles Of domest c
.tte alI al Minister its sacred right guQr1
/ hbe eltralce agunst Cae fest approach OF
,ns munster. Ii the household gods are
rot Kept IN purity, to re IS not a dleJy that
is safe from poiluton.-Philadelpt1a Tenn
perance Adrocute.