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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
Wellington's Strategy.

On one occasion during Wellingtop's cams
paign on the Prennees, that "Great Captainn
being displeased with the dispositions General
Pickton had made for receiving the assault of
Marshal Soust, who meuaced him in front.
ordered the plan TO be entirely changed, But
the difficulty was to delay the attack of French
until the change could be effected. This the
"iron Duke" accomplished in person, in the
following manner: Dofing his cooked. hat
and waving it in the air, he rode furiously to
the head of regiment, as if about to order a
charge. Thereupon rose tremendous cheer
from the men, which was taken up by corps
after corps until it reverberated along the
whole extent of Pickton's line. AS the roar
died away, Wellington was heard to remark,
musingly, as if addressing ghimself-"Soult is
skillful but cautious commander, and will
not attack in force until he has ascer.
tanned tho meaning of these cheers.-
This will give time for the sixth division to
come up aud We shall beat him." It turned
out as anticipated. Soult, naturally enough,
supposed those tremendous shouts announced
the arrival of large reinforcements, and did
not attack until too late. Had he struck at
the right moment he would have won an easy
victory as it was, he met with bloody re-.
pulse.
This was strategy. Not the strategy of
books. but the strategy of genius, engendered
and executed in the same moment. There is
no such thing laid down in Jomini. The
idea was born Of the occasion and carried ont
on the instant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
Hon. Alexander E. Botsler,

We notice that this we'll known pentlcman
is spoken of in connection with the nom;ra-
tion for Congress from our adjacent district in
West Virginia. Now that his political disa.
bilitics are removed, we should suupose that
the presentation of his name before the CON-
vention would make his nomination as sure az
his election would he afterwards Tie would
be most acceptable candidate to all branches
OF his own party. Conservatives would re-
member that he was the mover of the COM
mittee of thirteen in the Congress lust before
the war-the last effort made to restore har>
mony and prevent the war which epsued
that he coupselled moderation and concjlia-
tion. and exertcd all his euergy and his brill
liant eloqncnce to save the country from the
ruin that came upon it. Virginians will re-
member that when the die was cast. he stood
true to his native State and never faltercd in
his devotion to her; that he served her both
in council aud the field, in the Confederate
Congress and with Stouewall Jackson: tha.
although his house was burned hy the same
vandal who presided at the murder of Mrs,
Surratt Gen. II Hunter and his family scattered
he never turned away from the right. but
followed our flag until it went down at Ammo
mattox. And now in this time of incapacitv
and corruption, his ripe experience. scholarly
attaipments and unapproachable integrity
would commend him to the best men of all
parties. He has lived in quiet since the war,
but we hope to hear his voice soon again upon
the hustings. With him once more ON the
floor OF Congress, we would begin to see a
better representation for Virginia and the
South IN our national legislation
H1QerStoUn Free Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

A SURE CURE FOR DYsENrERY.-A wri.
ter gives the following remedy for this fear
iul disease "a spoonful or two of pure raw
wheat Hour, thinned with water so it can be
easily drank. Three or four doses taken AZ
intervals of ten or twelve hours will cure any
case not absolutely chronic; and from what
| have witnessed, feel sure it is one of the
best remedies in the world for chronic dis
eases. To make the dose palatable for chill,
dren, j. can be sweetened and favored with
some drops not acid.
Some forty years ago, the dysentery pre.
vailed throughout the Northern States to an
alarming extent, killing thousands; and in
the midst of it some one published this rem
edy, which was everywhere adopted and
worked like charm, curing thousands, and
j, now an old man, have known hundreds of
cases cured by it since. 1t seems to have
the effect to check the disease and at the
same time restore the inner costing to the
bowels. which the doctors tell US is lost by
the disease"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

exchange, to wit: money based on their otrn
labor and the productions of their labor L
quote from ..Taylor's Inquiry" page 3sI:
"Na.ions have for three thousand years been
doomed to oppression by an opinion that they
had not capacity to govern themselves; are
they doomed to suffer it for another three
thousand years, from an opinion that they are
unable to give themselves paper currency, if
it should be useful? In the frs. case the
nation is persuaded that it is fool, but that
a few individuals are wise. In the second,
that it is pauper, but that few individuals
are rich. The last idea is even ludicrous. as
the sole object of banking is to tax a rich ma
tion to enrich poor Individuals
10 conclusion I sign myself your friend,
andahe friend of every man who would use
the ballot first, but il necessary, any other
means to free the people from the privileged
aud licensed robbers who are fast bringing
them to pauperism and slavery.
JNo A. THOMSON
Summit Point, Jefferson Co., ". Ta.
Apr1 18Th, 1872
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
Natural Evidence.

A dervish was journeying along In the
desert, when two merchants suddenly met him.
"You have lost camel, % said he to the
merchants.
Indeed we have" they replied.
"Was he not blind in his right eye, and
lame in his left leg Z" said the dersish.
He was," replied the merchants
tHad he lost front tooth s'' said the
dervish
'.He had" rejoined the merchants.
'sAnd was he not loaded with honey ON one
side, and wheat on the other ?''
"Most certainly he was," they replied
"and as you have seen him SO lately, and
marked him so particularly, you can in all
probability conduct us unto him"
MY friends, said the deryish, sI have
never seen your camel, nor ever heard of him
but from you"
"a pretty story. truly" said the mers
chants, "but where are the jewels which
formed part of his cargo 2"
''1 have neither seen your camel nor your
jewels" repeated the dervish.
On this they seized his person, and forth-
with hurried him before the cadi, where, on
the strietest search nothing could be found
upon him, nor could any evidence whatever
be adduced to convict him of either false,
hood or of theft. They were then about to
proceed against him as a sorcerer, when the
dervish, with great eamhess, thus addressed
the court
81 have been much amused with your sur
prise, and own that there has been somc
ground for your suspicious; but have lived
long, and alone, and l can find ample scope
for observation, even in desert / knew
that had crossed the track of camel: that.
had strayed from its owner, because saw no
mark of any human footstep on the. same
route; knew that the animal was blind IN
one eye, because it bad cropped the herbage
only on one side of its path aud perceived
that it was lame in one leg, from the faint
impression which that particular foot had pro.
duced upon the sand concluded that the
animal had lost one tooth, because wherever
it had grazed small tuft of herbage was left
uninjured in the centre of its bite. As TO
that which formed the burden of tho beast,
the busy ants informed mo that it was corn
on the one side, and the clustering flies that
it was honey on the other.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
A Beautiful Parable.

A rich young man of Rome had been suf-
fering from n severe illness, but at length he
was cured, and recovered his health. Then
he went for the first time into the garden,
and felt as if he were newly born. Full of
joy, he praised God aloud. He turned his
face up toward heaven, and said, 30 Thou
Almighty Giver of all blessings, if a human
being could in any way repay Thee, how viii.
lingly would give up all my WEALTH."
Hermas, the shepherd, listened to these
words, and he said to the rich young man,
"All good gifts come from above i; thou canst
not send anything thther. Come, follow
me-" The youth fnllowed the pious old
man, aud they came to dark hovel, where
there was nothing but misery aud lamepta-
ton for the father lay sick, and the mother
wept, whilst the children stood round naked
and crying for bread. Then the young man
was shocked at the scene of distres.
But Hermas said, "BehoId here an altar
FOR thy sacrificed Behold here the brethren
and representatives of the Lord !" The rich
young man then opened his hands, and gave
freely and richly to them of his wealth, and
tended the sick man. Hermas said, Even
thus turn thy grateful looks first toward hea-
ven, and then to earth"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
Stamps Abolished and Retained.

BY the revenue law passed at the close of
the last session of Congress, according to the
internal revenue circular, soon to be issued,
Stamps are to be Abolished on
Contracts for insurance against accidental
Injuries; afidavits; all agreements or cor.
tracts, or renewals of the same /: appraise.
meuts, of value or damage, or for anv other
purpose; assignments, of lease, mortgage.
policy OF insurance, or anything else bills of
exchange, foreign, inland, letters of credit. or
anything of that kind now taxed by stamps !:
bulls OF ladlng and receipts, in the United
States or for anywhere else; bills of sale, of
any kind bonds of naturalization. of any
kind; bond of administrator or guardian. or
anything that has the name of bond in it. and
now taxed by stamp; brokers' notes; cer,if,
Gates OF measurement Of anything; certifi- :
Gates of stock, profits, damage, deposit. or any
other KIND OF certificate now taxed by stamp ::
charter, or its renewal, or charter party of
any kind all contracts or agreements: con-
Veyance, any part of the work of conveying
endorsement OF any negotiable or not nepoti-
abe instrument; entry, for consumption, ware.
housing, or withdrawal; gaugers' returns ::
insurance policies. contracts, tickets, renewals.
&c, (iite, marine, inland and frey; lease
all through the lease list is abolished legal
documen's-writ or other process, confession
OF Judgment, coenovit, appeals, warrants Sc,
letters OF administration, testamentary. &c.
manatcsts at custom house, or anywhere else
or Tor any purpose; mortgage, of any kind
passage ticket. to any place in the world
pawncrs' checks; power of attorney for anv
purpose; probate of will. OF any kind prom
'ssnry note for anything; protest of any kind
quit claim deed receipt-now generally cx,
empt, and it inclnded in present law in anv
case, will be hereafter exempt; sheriff's return:
trust deed warehouse receipt; warrant Of
attorney; weishcr's return, of any character.
.Snmps ReIuincd
The tax of 2 cents on checks, drafts and
orders, is all of schedule 4 tigt il reta;nsd
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PoErIcAL.
LOVE LAND.


There's far.of fmyeticcountry m
Summed by hopes eternal eIeam,
In whose fair and pleasant valleys
have wandered in a dream.
Where the brooke run in music
Twixt their emerald banks along.
Where the forests wave in anthems.
Swayed by breezes winged with cong.
There the whole great heart of nature
Ihtobs with melody for ave,
And the flowers that bud.snd blossom.
Never wlther, fade and die
but TOR me the cline is distant.
Distant far as mornings beam
though IN its fair and pleasant y.lIeys
have iiagered in a dream.
And pure and radiant being
Leads me gently by the hand.
When through slumber's dusky bortals
Joy fully 2 Geek that land.
And beside me in hor beauty.
Lingers like the-shimmefinsb beam
U some star that shines in heaven,
Till waken from my dream.
That mysterious, far. off country
Is the glorious land of Love,
Where love is love forever, d
And all other things above
And my heart yearns toward that being
As breast hfe's rapid stream,
Ever distant from me, waking,
Ever near me in my dream.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
An Affecting Scene.

That Infamous engine of despotism, the
hu> hlu1 act. is being enforced in Alabama,
by the notorious Busted, the victims BEING
amongst the most respectable citizens of Ala
bama The Montgomery Adoertiser gives
the details of an affecting scene iu the United
States Court, at that place, 10 the case of
Young and others, uujustly convicted of be-
longing to the Ku- Klux organization
There was an affecting scene in the JT. s.
Court when the defendants in the case of the
U. 5. VS.. Young ct al, were called up for
sentence. The verdict had been rendered
hardly fifteen minutes when the Court en-
qnlred it the defendants had any thing to saw
why sentence should not be awarded againct
them. The old man Young in calm. and
manly manner free from bragadocia. protested
ms Innocence of the charge, but as he referred
to his wife and four daughters dependent on
MIN. now 63 years of age his voice was broken
and there was not in the Court room manly
heart cut was wrung with sorrow as the pic-
ture arose before them of this aged man in a
far on pen'tentiary, and his now widowed
wife and helpless daughters shelterIess and
frlendless, driven from their little home.
which the 50 600 fine will cause to be sold, as
Wen as the little scanty pittsnce which was all
this old man was enabled after life of toll to
save from the wreck of the war
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
CHANGED FRNNT.

II WOULD most respectfully give notice. to nv
Il friends and the public generally. that have re-
moved my JEW WELRf STORE opposite to my old
stand, and next door MIR Gustav Browns con-
fectionety store. where 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 Jewelry
at prices AS low aa it is usustly done in the citv.
Miss NJ ARIA DlEKLE will conduct the
MILLINERY BUSINESS.
in all it's branches in nv store roo,n She ,;,,
keep on hand full line o G oods particularly SUIT
ed to the season, and in the latest STYLES She has
just returned from the citv with Beautiful select
cd Stock of Goods. and will wait upon the public
with pie azure. Ca nd examine
Thankful for pact tavors. ] would most respeet-
fully solicit a continuance of the same.
April 10. 1872. L. DINKLE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

ADVICE FROM JOSH B1LL1Nos.-Don't
preach the gospel for less than eight hundred
and fifty dollars year, salary payable quarter.
ly in advance.
A congregashun who kant afford two pay
eight hundred and fifty dollars year want q
missionary more than they do a kIergyman.
Be sure you run the church; don't let the
church run you.
Az sed up to the top, get as much ov
your SALARY az possible in advance, forI don't
know oy emmy debt SO hard to kollect as a
ministers SALARY after it once gifts koId.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
BANK DIRECTORY.
AGENTS.

s@The following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING aud SUB.
scRIpTIoN for the ".Spiru of Jefferson" and
to collec. and receipt for the same:
GEoaD. MoGLINoY-tShepherds
JOHN P. KEARFooT-Martinsb
CHAs. r. LEE-BerryviUe.
RoBT. RIoN LUCAS and j. HUNTER BEL
LER-Uaper's Ferry.
JOEL w. RoBEnTs-M Midt7lecav.
ADAM LINK, Jr.-Dufieids Depot.
ALEX OsBoURN-U UnionoiUe.
NJ. W. BuRR-Bronn's Shop.
b. II. RoBERTs-Kearneysv
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Lcetoaon.
JOHN W. DALGARN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

THE Reliance Non E1 plosive Attachment for
Il Kerosene Lamp. Every family burning light
in their chambers al night should use the attach.
ment thereby insuring themselves and little ones
from all danger BY Coal Oil Explosions. For sale
by C. e. BELLER.
Harpers Ferry. Nov. IA, 1871.
DROLIFlC or BREESES No. POTATO The
best and most productive variety of Potato for
main crop producing last sixty bushels from
one planted They boil dry and mealy- be sure
and get the genuine ones-to be had at
C. E. BELLER'S.
MtChiGAN Fine Cut Chewing Toba eco also,
w Graveey's plug with Cigars of all grades ;
Durham, Pride of Virginia and May Queen Smok-
ing Tobaccos to be found at c. E. BELLER'S.
THE hie hest Cash price will be paid for good p.
pies, by J.B. HAISES.
April l6, 1872.
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PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
NOAH WALKER Il co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of plan OF ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call special attention They will
send ON application their improved and accurate
RULES For SELF MEASUREMENT,
and full line of samples their i'm neuse stock
OF Cloths Cassimeres. Cuatings. Shirtings, &c,
mus enabling PaEt"s in any part of the country to
order their Ci.th;ng and Shirts iirer: from them,
with the certsints of receiving garmen,s of
The Fny L"'c" .Styie
A"d Host Perfect Fit
stte'nabe. Goods ordered will be cent by Express
!" any part o. the country As s we'll known
throughout the Southern Stales have for Fnrty-
three Years excelcd in all deps rtt.cnt. Of their
businePs. which is substantial guarantee as to the
character OF the Gunda they will send out large
anu we'll assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line of
FURNISHING GOODS
including ell the latest noveltics in design, and
AT POPCL4R PRICES
when Goods are s"rt per Es prcss C. O. o.. there
WEI De n" c"li' cti"n charge amounts of $50 and
G"ods sLd Price List free on spplics ton The at
t"uti.'n of the rr$oe i. invited to our whol.ssJ Je
Department. winch is always kept up tohe highest
standard.
NOAH WALKER Il Co.
manotsctnrcrs and Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing and FurnishIpe Go.ci.. either
ready made or made order.
l65 aud l67 Baltimore Street.
BALTIMORE, Md
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Goa II KING
AND
Livery In CEeasiestoWn.
THE undersigned having entered into Co Part
L nerehip. under the name and .tyie of
STUMP & HAWKS.


4 herehip. under the name and .tyle of
STUMP & HAWKS
Will conduct the business of
COACH MAKING REPAIRING
In Gil its bra nchcs, guarsntyins the Scst
snip and satisfactory terms. We intcud 10 LARGELY
lncrcasc the business and make order nd lso tn
keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES, BUGGiEs
ROCkA WAYS and LIGHT WAGONS of the most
approved psttcrns, and OF erior materials and
warrant every article to be recomme1ded We
shall have in our employ some OF the hsnds wh"
LOT M tTenty years or more. were employed by Mai,
W. J. Hawks and a so have the benefit Of his pres,
cnce and advice and it will be the endeavor o the
SeS nrIn TO nsintsin the reputation of HAWKS
chsneefor new work On hand constantly, Second
haad work which will be disposed OF at moderate
tgures.
In addition to the above, purpose giving our
attention to general LIVERY BUSINESS and
Will keep good horses snd vehicles of every descrp
hon for the accommodation of the public
A. STUMP,
aug ~. lSIl-iy. A. w.HAwKS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
ICE CREAM SALOON!

HENRY DUNN. having perfected his ar. ~
r rangemcnts for the season. has his ICE Y
CREAM SALOON now in full blast. and will
from this time forth be prepared furnish Gus -
toners by the saucer, pint. quart gallon. Spe-
cisi accommoda tions Tor the Ladies'
0J- Parties and Private Families supplied at the
shortest notice and upon liberal terms.
Nav 4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
SODA WATER! SODA wArERl!

WILL have for the use of the suff .rips conmu
nifty this delightful beverage, pure and cold,
from the L st day of May to the Let o October
use the best material for charging the
also have the Syrups pure and fresh Come and
t!y it 1t is the best in the country. Fourteen
tickets for ST..
Sort of syrups: Lemon, Pine Apple, stra wherry,
orange, Banana. Sarsaparia, Arquet, and ali
otners. ssphor bottles for family use. Soda Wa
ter sent to any private house in the county.
Prepared and sold by
April 80. 1872. GEO II light
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Drugs. .
Dru&S.
PATENT MEDICINES.


embracing all ot the most popular aud reliable re.
nedies, and slso the latest Novels and finest kind.
OF Stationery. ~
eJ- AS the quality OF Medicines is always of the
greatest importance bUth to the Physician and his
Patients, ". make it constant care TO secure
none but the purest Medicines, aud by his long ex.
perencc in tho retail business. he Is prepared TO
NIL Physicians' Prescriptions and Compound Niedi-
cines a, cording the latest strictcst rules of
Pharmacy The public confidently relv on
having their prescriptions carefully aud accurately
prepared a: all hours of the day and NIGHT
n. B.-1 take this occasion to return NV sincere
thanks for the very large patronage bestowed upon
me by the community and to e1 press my grateful
aCEnow!edcment of the high appreciation OF my
fellow citizens of my efforts serve them trustin
that may be able in the future to render entire
sat1siacton to 81 who may favor with their cup
port ana confidence GEO T. LIGHT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

An old bachelor Gays that giving the
ballot to women would not amount 10 any
thing practically, because they would insist
that they were too young to vote until they
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

The Arabs brought to the knowledge Of
Western Europe, gunpowder, mariner's com-
pass, paper made from linen rags; !; they made
the best of feathers and the finest of steel;
they made glass.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

= Poverty and pride are inconvenient COM
Pan'ous but when idleuess unites with them,
the depth of wretchedness is attained.
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HYMNAI,,

HYMNAI,.
HAVE just received the New IIymnal. at prices
Il ranging from oOc. to S so, also some with mu-
SIC 10 eaeh hymn w.S MASON.
SHOCRLEY'S 1nialihe Cure for Cholera in Poul-
~ try: also preventive of Gapes in Youn Chick
ems NO one shouid be without a bottle. At
MAS0NSS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

In vain we drudge, IN vain we fondly
roam, for true contentment is only found at
home, in our own breasts the happy goodness
lies, and freely grants her fayors to the wise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02
WANTED.

WANTED
CoLTs Army Navy and ORA COON Pistols Spen-
~ Ger and Henry Rifles and Carbines. for which
Cash will be paid JAS IAwS iiOoEE
December IL, 1870.
RAKER Bros Baltimore Glass and Putty, for ..i.
- oy JAS. LAW. HOGFF.
pEFRIG orators, for sale by
- Way .. JAS. LAW HOOFF
CLoCKs-be.utifuI Bronze, Rosewco and Wi.
~ nut Fronts, beautiful designs !. nd patterns-for
sale low by r IDtNET 'o'
II OWE Machine Needles consta ntly on hand md
= UI sAie' eu SECS, oy l.. DISKLE.
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puRnssHED WEEKLY,
BY JOHN W. DALGARN.
OFFICE In "lEE HALL" BUILDING.

TERMS .oF sUBsoR1pr1oN.-.The paner
VIII be furnished to subscribers at 81. So per
annum, in Advance.
When mot paid strictly in Advance, $500
wiz positively be charged.
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Dental NOTICE.

nR- MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown. Pro-
- fessionally. ON the secood Monday of Fcbru-
sry, i2th, prii 5th June 10th, August 18th, Octo
Der lith, and remain a week each visit
January 30, 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-07-02

By the revenue law passed at the close of
the last session of Congress, according to the
internal revenue circular, soon to be issued.
,Sto,nDs ore IN bo 1Ao1:sLJ