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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

IRON ORE NEAR CHABLEsTowN.-A fine
specimen of Brown Hematte Iron Ore has
been discovered on the land of Mr. Thos. A.
Brown,-a portion Of the old "Harewood'
estate on the Smithfeld turnpike, within
about 24miles OF Charlestowu Mai. Geo. II
Bardwell, Gcn'l. Agt. of the S. " R. R.. in
company with Maj. Jas. Law. Hoof, of this
place, visited the ground last week, and
brought away several good specmens-a por-
ton of which has been taken by Maj Bard-
we'll to Philadelphia, for snalyzation, and the
remainder is exhibition at tho store of
Maj. Hoof. The ore discovered lies in loose
bodies upon the surface of the land, and it is
thought will readily yield from 36 to 40 per
cent. of pure iron. As no developments
have yet been made, it is not known whether
there is an extensive vein of this valuable
mineral upon the above mentioned land or not,
but there is every indication that such is the
case.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

NoTIcE.-The party who uuloaded cord
of wood at our residence on Friday, if he in>
tended it to be placed to his credit on our
books, will please give us his name or if it
was intended as Christmas present, we will
not be particular about the matter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
CoMFonrApLE.-The great benefit of Il

CONFERENCE.-The great benefit Of the
Gorporation Ordinance compelling owners and
occupants of houses to clean off the snow from
the sidewalks in front of their promises, was
eensibly felt after the fall of snow last week,
when, had the Ordinance not been in effect,
we would have been compelled to wade
through six or seven inches of slush. As it
was the sidewalks, on Main street at least.
were promptly cleaned off, and number of
the public crossings being also cleaned, rem
dcred pedestrianism at least moderately COM
Portable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
WEST VIRGINIA:

WEST VIRGINIA:
at Rules held in The Clerks 06ice of t1,el
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, on heJfrst
Monday an December 1872: s.
Noah a. swayne aud Sarah Ann swsyne bis wife.
and Alfred E. Massman, doing business un der
the name and firm of A. e. mss.msn 4 Co., Il.
Goldsmith and Benjamin Darby, David Darby,
Philip Darby and b. r. Darby spsrsuers under
the name and firm OF Darby & ca.,ls5 q IS 4
va. Ef7
Edward Tierney, administrator Of Alexander ReI..
Iy, deceased. Ellen Kelly widow OF Alexander
Kelly. Frank hendricks and Margaret Hendr ieks
bis wife, jaime. Green and Mar Jane Kelly Wild
ow Of Joseph Kelly, deceased.
TNHE object of this suit ia ssc An ardit Of the
debt of Alexander Kelly, deceased, nd 10 sub.
ject his real estate TO the ~ any OF
indebtedness after the due adginisfrstion of his
personal estate by bis administrator, as wen az the
settlement Of the adrninistrs tors account And Il
appearing, upon affidavit filed in this suit that the
ssid Frank Hendricks is not q resident of AHA
State, he is hereby required to appear within
one month after due publication Of tbfs Order.
and do what Ia necessary TO protect his inter,
est in this matter. II is further ordered that n
copy Of thi, Order be published once a week for
four successive weeks. in some newspaper in tbis
county.
Tests. W. A. CHAPLINE,
December 10, ls72-5t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Our JA1L.-Messrs Holmes & Rust. who
have been pushing the work as rapidly as
possible, have the county Jail almost under
roof, An addition extending the frontage of
the building to the full breadth of the lot, is
to be erected, and work upon the foundation
has already been commenced.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Posi- OFFIoE.-The Charlestown POST
Office will be open only from 10 to l o'clock,
A. NJ, and from to 8 o'clock, P. NJ, on
Christmas day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
HOLIDAY GOODS!

T R. RoDERICK, one door Wee, of The 2,pr
store OF Geo T. Light, has Just received and
opened large and varied assortment Of
HOLIDAY GOODS,
Among which may be found
CAKES. CANDIES, NUTS
PIPES, POUCHES SMOKERS GOODS
NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS
Magazines, Stationery, nd Holiday Trinket. of al.
most every kind aud variety. Alec Choice Toh,c-
cos, Cigars, &c, at reduced prices. Gail and see
December II, ls72-2t. J.R. RoDERICK
INITIAL P.per at
1 Decl7. MAsoN's Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

CH1RIsKI.-M. Chiriski gave another of
his unsurpassed entertainments in Lee Hall,
on Saturday night last, and q. the conclusion
of the performance gave out in gifts SIS in
greenbaeks, and other articles of value.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Day OF PRAYER.-The House of Bishops
of the Episcopal Church in the United States
having determined to unite with the Church
of England and all her branches and depend
encies in the observance of Friday last, the
10Th instant as day of special prayer and
supplication for the success of the mission of
the Church and for the increase of the min>
istry there were extra services held in the
Episcopal church in this place and through
out the country on that day. The day was
set apart for this service some time ago by
the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Primate
of the English Church at the request of the
venerable ''Society for the Propagation of the
Gospel" and SO soon at it was known in this
country that such day was to be observed
By the Anglican Church, there was wide
spread desire manifested among the clergy
and laity of the Episcopal Church to unite
in the observance and hence tho action of the
House of Bishops as stated above.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

s9 Rev. W. W. Downey, late of Harper's
Ferry, has removed to Hedgesville, and taken
charge of the Presbyterian Church there.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

AUCTION SALEs.-The advertisement of
the following sales, to which the attention of
our readers is called, will be found in this
paper
Tuesday, December 31st-Personal Prop
ertY, by Geo. ". Chase. Sheriff.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Es Snow on the ground. and the weather
as cold as blixen, at the time of going to press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
DR.. To"Iipson's
DENTAL OFFICE.
CoRsER CHARLES AND LIBERTY SrarE7s,
CharEestOWn.

HERsIA.-1t is now demonstrated that rupture
can be surely cured without suffering ELhsTIc
TRussEs are superseding a II others Wo advise II
before buying metal trusses or supporters to send
for descriptive circular to the Elastic Truss Com
pany, No. 6S5 broadway. New York. This truss
can be sent by mail TO II pasts of the country.
December 8, l572-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

CHAPPED HAsps face. rough skin ,pirupies ring
worm salt rheum and other cutaneous affections
cured. and the skin made soft and smooth, by using
CO.. New York Be certain to ge, the Gininer Tor
Soap, as there are many worthless limitations made
with common tar. N19I2w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

Hay ScALEs.-The new hay scales of Maj
Jas, Law. Roof, on George street, near the
Court House, are now completed and in work
ing order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
Spirit Of yefftrs;on.
Chsrlestown, West Va, December "a, 1917.

o. Messrs. G RIFFIN & HOFFMAN, Ne~.p.per
Advertising Agents, No: South Street, Baltimore.
Nd are duly authorized TO contract for adver
men" stsour loioest rates. Advertisers in that citv
are requested to leave their favors with this bopse
%. MccLELLAND & co. are our only author
ICED Agents In Pittsburgh, and from then, only will
we receive f ittsburgh Advertisements
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

ERENCH Organdy, Victoria Lawn, and the New
l. est Style illusion Ruffing, just received by
Sept. 3. 1879. KEARsLEY + sHEERER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

CARRIERS ADDREss.-The Carrier of the
Spirit-who has been at his post, and de-
livercd his papers through fair weather and
foul during the past year-will call upon his
patrons early on New ears morning with his
Annual Address. Possessing spirit of ac>
commodation, he will, in the event that dollars
arc scarce, accept and return thanks for even
Aalves and quarters. We bespcak for him a
generous greeting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

WooD.-We need wood at this office, and
those subscribers who promised to pay in wood
are requested to bring in the article at once.
If you do not mean to bring wood, and that
where
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

l. Q. Q. FAT regular Convocasion of
Olive Branch Encampment, No. Is, I. o. o.
F., held Dec. l6, 1872, the following Officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
G. J. johnson, G. P. B. +. Lewis, II. P. ;
j. Williams, S. W; Geo. W. Clpp, j. w;
Jno. z. Brown, s.; j. E. Hilbert, I.
Installation will take place on the first
Monday in January, when all the members
are requested to be present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
Christmas Day.

Tomorrow will be Christmas day, and with
1t will be ushered in the joys and festivities
always incident to the occasion Friends and
kindred-some perhaps hitherto separated by
long miles of distance-will gather around
the family board and make merry over the
joyful anniversary of the greatest event 10 the
history of the world. Two thousand years
ago the Christ>Child was born in a manger in
the stable in Bethlehem, and whilst shepherds
watched their fiocks by night, Judea's plains
were illumined by the shining raiment of the
angelic host, who ushered in the glorious adj
vent OF the Redeemer of the world with the
sapturous strain, GLORY to God in the highest,
sna on earth peace, good will toward men"
S3Ssa the ages since that blessed period.
>pnited in celebrating
st we surround the
~l9sS We full vent to the OUT
mag joys of our hearts, let us not be al
together unmindful of the solemnities of the
occasion. Instead of giving way to the taste
Tor the too free use of egg>nog, apple-toddy
and yet stronger drinks, usually SO plentiful
IN the holiday season, we should enjoy our
selves in moder alton, and lift our hearts in
grateful prayer to Him who, leaving behind
Him all the illimitable glories of the heavenly
world, came upon earth to be despised, re-
Jected and crucifed, that our salvation might
be effected
And whilst we partake of the joys and fes>
flvities of this Christmas occasion, let us, re-
minded by the example of the lowly Nazarine
whose advent the whole christian world will
join in celebrating tomorrow, extend our
genuine sympathies to the poor, the sick and
the afflicted, and of our more bountiful sup
plies contribute to the happiness of the less
favored around us, SO that. as sit is more
blessed to give than to receive, we may indeed
enjoy HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
BANK NOTICE.

THE regular Annual Meeting Of tho Stockholders
l. of the First National Bank of Jefferson AT
Charlestown, for the election of Directors, will te
held at its Ba king Honse the Second Tuesday
of January, 1873 between the hours of I0A. NJ. and
m. SAM'L HOWELL,
Dece1nbe. 10. 1872. Cashier
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
EsTRAY BOAR.

CTRAYED from the subscriber. near charIe..oun.
~ about months since, lage white Chester Boar.
marked with hole in the left and slit in ths
right. about q yesrs old A liberal reward will bs
paid to any one for information of the hog 20 that
get aim again. Information can be left at the
esprit Office.'' JOHN W NPPp
Bee. ;, IsT2-4t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

On! THE Snow, the beautiful snow, came
falling and falling on all below, aud making
the ground with whteness abound and filing
the hearts of the boys and the girls as homes
ward the latter, with tossing curIs and visions
of gladness, of bells and sleighs, and bright,
eyed beaux with winsome ways, with light
some step from many school tripped gaily on,
with joyous face, their every movement filled
with grace; and then the boys, with shout
and noise and many ringing laugh, snow
ball and slide on every~side, until each cheek
and hand and nose, and probably their little
toes, were well-nigh froze, and red as any
summers rose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
CORPORATION BONDS FOB SALE.

THE Council of Ch.rIe.town proposes to ism,
i Bonds TO the amount Of One Thousand noII,r. :
and TO be sold par. Bids for said Bonds IN ,nr1s
OF One Hundred Dollars and upwards NAV DO mad.
10 Z. N. LAKELAND, Mayor.
December 10, Is72-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE AND HOLIDAY
ANNIvERsAPIEs.-Se will be held at
Zion Episcopal Church, of this place, begin>
ming at l o'clock, A. NJ, on Christmas day.
The church building, as usual, will be appro-
prlately trimmed for the OCCASION
The Episcopal Sabbath School will have
Christmas Tree, and the Methodist Supper
or COLLATION. during the week, for the pleasure
and encouragement of the scholars of their
respective schools.
The Sunday School connected with the NJ.
E. Church South, of Shepherdstown, will
hold their Anniversary Exercises on Friday
evening next, the 9th instant, commencing
81 o'clock-Addresses, Dialogues, Singing,
&c, by the children. A basket collection
will be taken up for the benefit of the Lii
bTary. The public are invited
The NJ. E. Sunday School, of the same
place, will hold their Anniversary on Christi
mas Eve, with appropriate exercises. A
Christmas Tree, ladened with gifts, will be
erected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

PAID LooALs.-There seems to be good
deal of misconception in regard to the use of
the local columns of newspapers and advertise
ing agencies. The editor of paper depends
largely on the profits of his advertising
columns for support. The subscription rarely
pays the cost of the paper. The advertising
columns constitute the publishers stock in
trade-the commodity which he sells to the
public at stipulated prices, just as the mer-
chant sells his goods. And yet publishers
are constantly asked to insert gratuitousy
locals, notices, and advertisements in aid of
money making enterprises. With just as
much propriety might the merchant be asked
to donate goods from his counter in aid of
these enterprises-a favor that few would
think of asking.
The sooner the public get correct under
standing of this matter the better All local
news of general interests We are glad to pub
fish !! but we sell the right of advertising local
private business, and at fixed prices-whether
this advertising be in aid of Lectures, Cons
certs. Exhibitions, or ordinary business en-
terprise. The fact that the enterprise has
religious or moral bearing, does not give it
claim for gratuitous advertising, any more
than it does on the merchant or mechanic for
donation of his goods or products IF we
see tit to contribute to the enterprises, we
prefer to do it as other people do, IN money
demanding pay for that which we sell.
There is question of sound morals as we'll
as sound business in all this, which will be
approved by all who care to use little re-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24

John ". Gruntham-Dry Goods, Groceries,
Fancy Goods, Notions Tinware, Hardware,
Queensware, &c.
A. s. Bmn-Confections, Fruits, Nuts,
Tobaccos, Cigars, Notions, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-12-24
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

BALrrnoan, sAruaoAr, December 81.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01
THE NoM1NAT10n Of GREELE LEY.

From the Ness York World.
We will not attempt to conceal our
doubts. Mr.. Greeley's election or de.
feat depends on his receiving the sup
port of that part of the Democratic
party which would never have pro.
posed him as q Democratic candidate.
Orga nized bolts there will be none ;
but if hundreds of thousands of dissat.
isfed Democrats should stay away
from the polls, the reelection of Gen.
eral Grant would be . foregone cer-
tainty. The critical point of the can
vass lies 10 the ability Of the Demo-
cratic party to bring all it's voters to
the polls in support Of Mr.. Greeley. II
the Democrats who dislike such . can
didate should sulkily stay at homo, the
reelection of General Grant is as cer-
tain as anything in the future. Every
thing depends on that large portion Of
the Democratic party which has an in
stinotive repugnauce to Mr.. Greeley,
and who hold in their hands the BAL
~uce Of power, as between Greeley
and Grant. If these Democrats can bs
persuaded to vote for Greeley, he will
be triumphantly elected but if, on the
contrary, their disgust At 20 unfit
nomination keeps them away from the
polls, Grant will have smother four
years. lesse of power.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01

hrst met. The grave is already, by bis
oroers' covered with turf, ana planted
round With shrubs. Some flowers. aud
a low headstone are to be added to
make the place look worthier of nv
poor lost darling who is beneath it,
Oh, hope l shall live long after 1 am
married to Robert ! 1 want so much
time to sho" him all my gratitude
May 2otb. A hard trial to my cour.
age to-day. [ have given evidence at
the police-ofice, and have seen the
monster who murdered her.
could only look at him once. 1
could just see that he was giant in size
and that be kept bis dull lowering, bes.
t'al face turned towards the witness.
box, and his bloodshot, vacant eyes
staring on me. For an instant [ tried
70 confront that look for an instant I
Kept my attention fixed on him
Els blotched face, on the short grizzled
hair above it-ou his knotty ,murderous
right hand hanging loose over the bar
in front Of him, like the paw of wild
beast over the edge of his den. Then
the horror of him-the double horror of
confronting him, in the first place, and
afterwards Of seeing that he was an old
man -overcame me J.; and I turned
away faint, sick, and shudderine. I
never faced him again and at the end
Of my evidence, Robert consideratelv
took me out.
When We met once more at the end
OF the examination, Robert told me
that the prisoner never spoke, and nev-
er changed his position. He was eth.
er fortified by the cruel composure of
the savage, or his faculties had not ye,
thoroughly recovered from the disease
that had so lately shaken them. The
magistrate seemed to doubt if he was
in his right mird ; but the evidence Of
the medical man relieved his uncer.
talnty, and the prisoner was committed
Tor trial on charge Of manslaughter.
Why not on a charge of murder
Robert explained the law to me when
asked that question. I accepted the
explanation, but it did not satisfy me-
Mary Mallinsor was killed by a blow
from the hand of Noah Truscott. Tha
is murder in the sight Of God. VIII,
not murder in theE sight of the law al,
so?
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01

From the Chicago Inter. Ocean.
Promise-The fight in November
is between the Republican and Demo.
cratic parties. One Of tho main issues
made by the Democrats is economy.
"Let US get hold Of the public oash-
box" they plead, ''and We will run
the government 70: = little less than
nothing"
Pertormance.-The Democrats had
control..of New York during the thirty
nine months ending last May l. Dur.
ing that time, beside enormous taxa.
ton, they increased the debt of that
city $125, 600, 900, or more thao $l25
to each inhabitant of the city, man,
woman and child. During the same
period, the Republican party reduced
the national debt 1882, 100000, or
about 1915 per capita, beside reduc.
ing taxes some $140,000.00O per year.
Deeluction.-Which party can be
more properly trusted with the cash.
box for the next four years?
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01

Since the close of the rebellion
not less than three Movsand persons,
black and white, have been scourged,
banished, or murdered BY the ku-
klux klaus of the south. The victims
of their horrible barbarity have been
Republicans. Not single Democrat
has suffered.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
ANEW ENGLAND VILLAGE.

No industry has drawn the inhabit.
acts thither. There had been placed
upon this hill funded academv for
tho children Of farmers within a
thirty-milc radius; it soon achieved an
excellent repute, and to supply its
need, and to educate their own chill.
dren, a few people had clustered about
it. But there is not much youthful
lite in the village now; the young
men 90 to the seaboard cities and
out West to be merchants, doctors, law.
yers, ministers-anything but farmers ;
the girls have married and gone, OF
they are telegraph operators, newspaper
correspondents, artists, teachers-al-
ways workers, and for the most part
BRAIN -1orkers-scattered through the
length and breadth of the States.
The teachers usually spend the long
summer vacation in the old home
steads we met many of them, and nice
bright cherry girls they were, as peo.
pie with something worth the doing
are not unapt to be. Getting their
rest in the delicious quiet, soothing
nerves, storing away the whole sum.
mer's essence for the remaining work
a-day year, they yet bring a great
wave Of life and the busy world into
the else standstiIl homes. When they
have quilted them again, these daugh.
ters are yet not gone, for here are pic.
lures they have hung upon the walls
the music they sung, pretty knick.
knackery dropped here and there
books they brought and read, the top.
les they talked over, tho stories Of
their own and others lives-stories
continued, like tales in the magazines, in
the weekly letters. It is wonderful
how much meaning, flavor, wisdom,
cen be distilled ont of these materials
in the winters broodings-the "snowed
up" days, the long evenings, so that
one shall be startled often at tue keen
directness of judgment, the ripe ex.
perience, the broad sympathies, that
seem an impossible out come of these
isolated, hemmed-in lives. .-"Zn Para
disc" IN august Galaxy.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01

The English now exceeds the
Irish emigration to this country. The
emigration hither from the United
Kingdom last year Was a. follows {:
English, 1926; Irish, 65,59l ;
Scotch, 1921.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01
HERBERrS GEN.

Sweet day 70 cool, 20 calm. 70 bright;
The bridal Of tho earth and sky,
Sweet dews shall weep thy fall this night,
For thou must die.
Sweet rose whose hue. angry and brave,
Bids the rash gaxsr wipe his eye;
Thy root 10 ever in it, grave,
And thou must die,
Only sweet and virtuous soul,
Like seasoned timber, never gives,
But when the whole world turns to coal,
Then chiefly lives:
George Herbert.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01

killing Indians in some parts Of
the West, is considered justif.ble
Sioux.ioide. ..