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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
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Drugs. orugs.
'VNHE undersigned having lately purchased n
I the interest of DR.. IA. Straith, in the frm~
and stock of ~
DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS,
at their old and weli-kuown stand on Main street,
where can lao be obtained a complete assortmento OF
DYE STUFFs, WINDOW GLASS,
PAINTS, PUTTY,
superior Coal, Lubricating, Sperm. Lard and Lin
seed Oils, all of which vii! be sold as low as the
Eastern markets will afford; also Coal Oil Lamps,
China Vases, Toilet Sets, Fancy Articles, Fine Per.
fumcrIes of the most popular kinds. Pomades.
Rings Ambrosia Burpetts Cocaine, Stopebra ker's
Hall's and Chevalier's Hair Restorers and Renewers.
also a large stock oil
PATENT MEDICINES,
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
embracing all ofthe most popular and reliable re-
medies. and also the latest Novels and finest kinds
OF Stationery.
Or A the quality of Medicines is always of the
greatest importance both to the Physician and his
Patients, we make 1t our constant care to secure
none but the purest Medicines, aud by our long ex-
perience in the retail business, we are prepared to
nil PLY sicians' Prescriptions and Compound Medi-
cines az cording to the latest and %strictest rules Of
Pharmacy. The public can confidently rely on
having their prescriptions carefully and accurately
prepared all hours of the day and night
N.B.- ] take this occasion to return our si1cere
thanks for the very large patronage bestowed upon
oy the community. and to express our grateful
acknowledgements OF the high appreciation of our
fellow c;tizens of our efforts to serve them /; trusting
satisfaction to All who may favor US with their sup
port and confidence.
GEo 7. LIGHT K C.
February 20, 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

A S Administrator of the late Amos Sheppard. the
n undersigned will offer at Public Sale, on the
farm lately owned by the deceased, near Biyomery
Mills, on
FRIDAY, the 18Th day fMARCH 1872,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

NEW GoODS.-we have just received Cali
IN Goes, Cotton. Knitting coiiops in Balls lasd
jar. "a. Is7a. KEARsLEY L sHEERER.
WANFED.-Dried Apples, Peaches and Cher
country-made soap. Cotton Rage and Bacon.
JAN =, 1872. K~EARSLEAG sHEEnERs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
BUGGY FOR SALE.

A NEW Open TOP BUGGY; 1, h.. been used
"A oniy three o. four times. II desired. 90 days
time Tiltee given,by the purchaser giving q Ne
gotianie Note. well endorsed. A bargain can be he'd
oy msslngea early application AT THIS OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
THE FREE

From the annual report of the Strte SUI
perin'endant of Free Schools, which has been
presented t. the Legislature, we extract the
following st .tistics, which, although innccu-
rate from the neglect of subordinate officers.
gives an approximate exhibit of the workings
OF this extensive educational system =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

al Rmles held IN he Clerks Office IF lie
Circuit Court Of .J:6srsom County, on the first
Nomdoy in February, 1872:
VIM. Fl. H.. Harley and David sIagle, and Elizabeth
his wife,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

EuSH y CHEESE Goldfish, Mackerei. Rer
a. ring and Cheese, just received by
KEhRSLEY Il
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
WIN. A. CHApLINE. clerk G. c.
WEST VIRGINIA.

At Rules held IN the Clerk. Office ef III.
Circuit Court IF Jc6ersom County, on the frs.
Monday in February, 1872:
Samuel s. Spurgeon,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20
ft6 Acres OF Wheat in the Ground

Eighty Acre. on the home place and Thirty. ST,
Acres on the Yates farm, from the latter of which
Two Fifths Rentag e is to be given, and delivered
within five IN tiles of the place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

2.5 oAk SHINGLES for sale BY
HILLARY. WILSON E. JOHNSON.
Summit Point, February 20. 1872.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

"a. and Fine Salt, Grain and Ground Pepper
" Cayenne Pepper and Sage. for sale bv
Nov. II. ISL. KEARSLEY &
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-02-20

SPECIAL attention paid to Tin Roofing, spou,
~ ing and Repairing by
Sept. IL, 1871 MeCURDY & DUKE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
MR. oREELEY's ILLNESS.

The morning dispatches confirm the
worst reports and coBjectures concern.
ing Mr. Greeley's mental and physical
prostration. His physicians define his
disease as an organic affection of the
brain, the result OF physical prostration
consequent upon his unremitting attend.
ance at the bedside Of bis dying wife.
His last words, and the saddest he could
have conceived or uttered, were: "The
country is gone, the Tribune is gone and
am gone" There is little hope that he
will live, or that he will recover con-
seriousness before death. His condition
must excite profound sympathy and
regret everywhere. For the honesty and
earnestness Of the man, and the indomi-
table energy which lifted him up to such
an eminence among the wise and great
Of the land disarmed his oppo-
nents Of enmity, and even in po-
litical defeat he commanded the re-
speet Of all classes. His labors during
the campaign we're almost superhuman,
and least Of al was the work of speech
making and travelling. 1t Was the wear
and tear Of heavy correspondence, and
Of receiving at all hours and places the
crowds Of visitors who, from various mo.
tives, made their presence felt and de-
prived him Of all rest and seelusioH.
Then the illness Of his invalid wife, the
companion Of his breast, who had beer
his domestic idol from his youth, came
and With it ceaseless watching and auxi
ETY., uaGl she breathed her last, and the
terrible blow struck him down. 1t wa.
this great grief that paralyzed his over
taxed energies aud laid hin lqw-not the
result Of TIE Presidential election. That
he viii ever recover and occupy his for
mer position Of influence aHd usefulness
cannot be hoped for. A sad speetael'
and commentary on The uncertainties Q
human expeetstions-to zee the intel
sectual giant stricken with sncb . Ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
No Dispatches.

In consequence Of the wires being
down between this city and the Northern
cline we are without the usual dispatches
from all points to-day. The late storm
tumbled trees across the telegraphic
track, and thereby cut us off from the
Northern world until the repairer seeks
the break and makes connection, which
will be done to-day. Our readers must
be patient for few hours, but we can
inform them that nothing of magnificent
importance has taken place on this
earth of ours since last evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
A Long Indictment.

The indictment against William NJ.
Tweed makes large volume. 1t con-
taips one thoasapd and City pages, and
is the longest indictment eyer found IN
the world. i has not yet been furnished
to the counsel for the defense. They
will probably require several weeks, Il
not months, to examine it, which, Of
course, they have a right to. So that,
with motions to quash and so on in
prospect, the trial does not appear to be
very near at hand. II a man can draw
an indictment Of over one thousand
pages that will stand be must be pretty
good criminal lawyer. II has not lesked
out Who is the real author OF this proliz
document.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
Effect. of Dinsrent stimuIants.

The following is the translation Of a
paragraph found ip the writings Of Pro
fessor Won Leibig the distinguished
German chemist: "The white wines are
huFtful TO the nervous system, causing
trembling, confusion Of language, and
commissions. The stronger wines, such
as champagne, rise quickly to the head,
but their effects are only of short dura.
ton. Sherry and strong cider are more
quickly intoxicating than the generality
Of wines, and they have peculiar inAu-
enes OF the gastric juices Of the stom-
ach. The intoxicati9n ef beer is heavy
and dull, but its use does not hinder the
drinker from gaining flesh. The drink
srE Of whisky and brandy are going to
certain death. Red vine il the least
hHrtful, and in some cases really bene-
fetal"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
THE SPORTING VIEW OF 1T.
The ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF JOckeye
Clubs i'm the south.
From the Turf. Field and Farm.l

From the Turf. Field and Farm.l
Now that the Presidential election il
over, it is to be hoped that the Southern
people will make the best OF the situa
ton and set to work with renewed energy
TO replace the capital wiped out by the
civil war. Mr.. Greeley advises that the
South, like the North, accept the stu
alton. Let her resolve not to waste
years in signing for the impossible, but
whatever her hand findeth to do, that do
with all her might"
We quote this much from Mr.. Greeley,
since it was the influence of leading
Southern men that put him in nomina-
ton for the Presidency; and if he was
deemed fit person to receive the votes
of the South for high Office, he must be
accepted as competent to advise. 1t is
our frank opinion that General Grant
will now make serious effort to correct
as far as he can the grave abb SEES that
have crept into the local governments Of
the late Confederate States. Then we
may hope with good reason that brighter
days are dawning for the South; and
with returning prosperity we trust that
the people will take more interest in
the improvement of domestic stock. Be-
fore the war, the Southern States boasted
of their fine breeds, and almost every
important city sustained well-managed
race.course. 1t was the general preva-
lence of the turf fever that made the
Southern-bred horse so much the supe-
rior Of the animal bred in the North.
Public racing, properly conducted, slim
ulates us TO aim at excellence in breed
ing. The splendid grazing districts of
the South should again TEEN with ami
mails whose veins swell with aristocratic
blood. Re-establish Jockey Clubs at
central points, and again Improvement
will commence its onward march. 1t is
not necessary to offer large purses. The
sums hung up as prizes can be increased
as thrift spreads and the financial con-
dition grows easier. In these days of
misfortune, small purses will answer
every purpose. The object is to stimu-
late local pride, and this can be done with.
out the use of extravagant sums of money.
Organization is the principal thing. The
people are not so poor that they cannot
afford to patronize racing, provided the
cost Of the same is reduced to a moder-
ate estimate. Local contests will stir
up pride, and give the public something
more pleasant to think of than politics.
These contests likewise will direct more
earnest attention to breeding, and
through excellent breeding much Of the
capital will be replaced that was ami
hilated by the war. At many points in
the South racing has been re-established,
and at others new jockey clubs are
struggling into life. Let the people do
what they can to sustain the new ven
lures in the racing field, and then we
shall hear Of fresh enterprises in still
other places.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving was observed yesterday
throughout the country, North and South,
and perhaps more generally than on
any previous occasion. All classes seem
to have participated and enjoyed it.
Some went to church, others we're con-
tent to remain passively away from bust
ness or work, while larger class still
turned out to seek social enjoyment
around festive boards and the evening
amusements in theaters, club-rooms and
balls. We like to see national holidays
come around. People work too hard
and constantly, and day Of rest or
recreation now and then gives them
time to cultivate the acquaintance OF
their neighbors and to think Of something
besides the exacting ethics Of dollars
and cents. 1t is one of the hopeful signs
Of the times that our people pay more
attention TO tic observance Of holidays
than formerly, and grown folks as well
as children enjoy themselves on such
days, and cheerfully relax the tension Of
their energias from the stern duties Of
everyday life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

IT is reported that Spencer, the car
pQtbag Senator from Alabama, has
bought 20 fifteen Democratic members
of the Legislature. e. Montgomery, and
will thus be enabled to secure bis re.
election, This we choose to doubt, until
confirmation Il Feeeived; bat If it is SO,
the fact will only diselOSe the names
Of fifteen small-sized grand raseals, WIG,
like many others nowadays, hold Oat
for a small price, and would take still
less. They weFp Democrats when it was
popular to be so. and ASeepted Spencer
abnss as cheerfully as they would Row
pocket his grsenbacks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
LITERARY NOTICES.


The GRApHlc, an illustrated weekly
newspaper published in London, and for
sale at our news stands, is equal in exc
cution and literary standard, if not su.
perior, to rly journal that comes to our
sanctum. The number dated November
9th has frontispiece steel portrait OF
Sir Sidney Hedley Waterlow, knight,
Lord Mayor of London. 1t also con-
tains full page view Of the interior OF
the new city library, 81 November Fog,
1.-THE Last Days of Rouge ct Noir at
Baden Baden" Marble Bust of Homer
and of Caesar" 4" Her Majesty's Mail in
Snow Storm" and numerous other il
Illustrations of current events aud emf
nent persons. The articles relate to all
the news and live issues of the age, as
we'll as the fine arts. The Graphic is
young in years, but ripe in resources,
enterprise and aggregated experience.
1t is rapidly coming into general favor
throughout this country.
The GALAxY.-The December number
is equal, in variety Of topics and read
able matter, to any of its predecessors.
The opening chapters of the "Wetherel
Affair" byJ W. DeForest, fairly engage
the interest of the reader, and make him
wish that at least one more chapter made
its appearance in this number. Life on
the Plains" by General Custer, His
toric Lovers" by Junius Henry Browne,
Saved from the Mormons, " Scientific
Miscellany" etc., are some of the leading
articles that sustain the reputation of
this standard periodical.
ScRIBNER's ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE
The December number opens with a
somewhat protracted sketch, New
Ways in the Old Dominion" written in
a racy style by Fred Hotchkiss and illus
trated with numerous cuts. The writer
artist has done his work faithfully, and
all his pictures will be recognized as
truthful and fair. The table of contents
is as varied and attractive as the most
exacting could desire, and Scrlbner is
still synonym for good English and
literature.
NEWSPAPER REPORTER AND PRINTERS
GAzETTE.-This journal or magazine,
now in the sixth volume, contains all
manner Of advertisements, journalistic
news and hints that are likely to inter-
est the publisher and editor. 1t has be
come q welcome visitor with the class
for whom il is intended, aud contains a
variety OF interesting information not to
be obtained IN any other periodical.
Published by George R. Rowell & Co.,
New York.
The ALDINE PREss.-The enterprising
and successful publishers Of this period
ical have just issued two beautiful chro-
mos in the highest style of topographic
art, the Village Belle and Crossing
the Moor" Each copy is made by
twenty-five impressions Of the press, and
bears a close resemblance to an oil
painting. This is certainly grand step
in the way Of art.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
STANLEY.

This intrepid explorer and discoverei
is again on our shores after an absence
of five years. The outline Of his ex
PLOTS has been given in graphic style
by the daily press within the past few
months, but thepublic awaits something
further. A general desire is felt to know
the details of Stanley's march a thou
sand miles across the African continent
in search of Livingstone, who was be-
level to be dead and had been aban-
doned to any fate by the British Govern
ment. People would like to know from
the hero own facile pen Or ready tongue
what means he employed TO accomplish
such unprecedented results. They want
to know more Of this remarkable young
man, who faces with equal composure
the bullets of Valentia, the wild African
of the desert, the beasts of the jungle
or the doubtisg Swans of the Royal Geo
graphical Society of London. The story
he has to tell is not only full Of adven-
lures and marvellous encounters. whose
recital will thrill and entertain the mil
lion, but the central figure is an example
of fortitude, long suffering and heroic
daring that is fit TO be held up for the en-
latien of our American youth. Not
that every one could or should become
a traveller in trackless deserts or feverish
swamps, but to illustrate that in any
other sphere whatever young man
of good mettle and common sense may
overcome extraordinary difficulties and
win the approval of his conscience as
well as his fellow-men. Who would not
rather be the honest Stanley bronzed
like copper with long and fearful expo
sure, and turning prematurely gray
before he is thirty from the fearless
discharge of perilous duty, than the in
sipid Prince Of Wales or the Grand
Duke Alexis Of Russia. Our hero has
nede his own fame by protracted priva-
tions amid the dangers Of shipwreck,
fatal climates and more fatal men and
beasts far frem the haunts or the sue
cor of any civilized race. No
honor that he can reap, or
reward from poets, muse or from
Golfers, or popular enthusiasm, will
overmatch his merits, his modesty
or his true courage. The medals, be-
studded with diamonds, bestowed by
royal hands, are mere Christmas toys
compared with the recognition and the
applause of the civilized world that be-
gins to greet our American hero. The
English people and their pedantie snobs
who inhabit places in the temples OF
learning and art were the first to doubt
and the last to admit Mr.. Stanley's sue
cess. But he confronted them on their
own ground and presented proofs of
finding Livingstone, that wrenched the
royal Enuff-box from stubborn vaults,
and put upon his breast medal worn
only by the renowned Of the earth. His
hastily written book has been sought
With the eagerness Of enthusiasm, and
two editions in London were sold as soon
as issued. The people of this country.
who are to be favored with his lectures,
likewise await With Impotence an OPP
portunity to read his book. The Mayor
Of New York did well to propose pub
lie reception in honor Of Stanley, and
for the hour both James Gordon Ben
nett and Livingstone are characters of
secondary interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
SAVED THROUGH FIRE.


Exposed I'm Memphis.
1t is an old saying that ut is an i'll
wind that blows nobody good" A few
days ago wall went up from the great
city of Boston, and the world stood
amazed at the great conaagration which
at one time threatened to wipe from the
face OF the earth "the Hub of the Uni
verse" But fortunately the fire was
quenched and large amount Of goods
ofvarious descriptions was saved. These
goods, some of which were only slightly
damaged, were to be sold, OF course, at
sacrifice. Lou Leubrie, the enterpris-
ing, wide.awake proprietor of the Ex-
position and Dollar Store, saw an oppor-
tunity here Of benefitting his patrons by
Offering them at reduced prices
large lot of fancy goods, notions,
toys and holiday goods of every variety
and description. With Leubrie, to see is
to act, and accordingly within only a
few days after the great holocaust he
had rented, furnished, fitted and opened
the large and commodious establish
ment, No. 267 Main street, opposite
Court Square, with full and complete
stock of goods saved from the Boston
fire. These articles having been pur-
chased at sacrifice, can very naturally
be sold at prices the most reasonable,
and thus it will be seen that to some ex-
tent the Boston fire has benefited Men,
phis by furnishing our people a variety
of goods such as they need at a much
lower price than they could otherwise
have been had. Leubries stock of goods
embraces a variety of articles too hume
rous to mention, all of which can be
seen at the new store, No. 267 Main
street. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

! take this opportunity Of informing
my friends and patrons that am pre-
pared 20 furnish both dealers and fami-
lies with my famous Norfolk oysters at
greatly reduced rates. Goods sold by
me are known 10 the public to be Of the
best quality, and believing competition
TO be the life Of trade, am determined
not 10 be undersold by anybody. Very
respectfully, VIcroR d. FUcHs
SIT Il jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

SCHUYLER CoLFAx the retiring Vice
President, told Miss Winnie Ream, the
other day, with pride, that when he was
young and reporting for country paper
published at Indianapolis, Mr.. Douglass
only paid him two dollars a day, al
though he claimed that his services were
worth three. Well, IL he was as poor a
journalist as Vice President, he has been
the highest.salaried newspaper man in
proportion to his worth ever known in
this country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

Divorces PRAYED FoR.-In the Sec
ond Chancery Court the following par.
ties fled petitions for divorce from the
Calling bonds Of matrimOny; r. NJ,
Bridges Is. Lola Bridges, May J.
Brown vs.. N. c. Brown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

The merchants tax question is once
mere to be brought to the attention Of
our legislators. Our own members are
doubtless all right, and need no instruc-
TONS but il remains to be seen what ar
guments will reach the members from
other parts OF the State. The LEDGER,
as usual, will advocate fair and equal
system of taxation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
Closing out.

In order to close up our business, we
offer our stock of Office and fancy sta
tionery, blank books, etc., at from
twenty-five to fifty per cent. below usual
figures, and we respectfully invite the
public to give us call.
GooDwYN & Co..
AT 36l Main ST., Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

All our mules (seven) being sick, we
haEe purchased 3 lot Of hand-carts. and
viii deliver goods IS proHHtlT % passii
bic. We ask onr friends, whenever pos
sibls, 10 give Us their orders the day be.
fore the goods are needed.
so OLIVER, FINNIr 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

BROADER GEsERAL McDoWELL has
been promoted to the rank Of Major
General, to fill the vacancy made by
General Meade's death, and has been
assigned to the Department Of the South,
with headquarters in Louisville, and
General Terry has been ordered West.
Geueral Mcdowell is personally accept
able to the GoRthern people, being a
liberal man, and his promotion and So
signment is looked upon as part Of
Grants favorable policy toward the
South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
Gas rrrrIso. ls Jefferson st. 9

LINENS and heuss-furnishing goods
are sold at extra bargains 81 the South.
ern Palace closing out sale get
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

ScARFs and shawls, large stock, cheap
est in the city, at the Southern Palace
closing ont sale, 1872 Main street. hst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
PUMPS, l6 Jefferson street.
MARRIED.

SPEED j ONES-0n Thursday. November
28th, ath II M, at st. Peters church, by Rev.
Father Carey. ROBERT A. SPEED and MoLLIE
NJ. JONES. all of this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29

DRESS GooDs at extremely low prices,
regardless of cost, at the Southern Pal
ace closing ont sale, 1892 Main st. 5St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-29
nr.R Rl0nni.

For the finest solid gold jewelry go to
the Jet Palace. 66t