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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

Ito! the ground by. the propigators of New Eng>
land civilization, who in their progressive
marches forward and backward in Virginia,
spared neither Churches or schools houses
The school commissioners here, with money re-
4ceiyed from the Peabody fund, are building.
near the old site a commodious frame structure,
for educational purposes. The schools of the
graded order. with principal and assistants,
projected. and carried on under the rules aud
regulations of, the free school system, main
tanned and tostered by the State There is,
likewise a boarding and day school for females,
under the Baptist patronage ,saIp'7k'Eif'
II find living here the fRevieRicbard T.
Brownaapd his ,familys He qisiqa brothersof
our worthy towpsmen, Peytonf and r. T.
Brown. formed his acquain tance before the
war at Fairfax Court House He ofieia.ees
astRector at one or two Of the county parishes
insthis vicinage. ,si1e~ 7sfto nj gss . . ,sdl
The season is remarkably fine, here, every
day almost giving us refreshing rain-as a
consequence the growing corn and grass with
garden vegetables are luxuriant. trusty your
vicinity is enjoying the same blessing. 20
Warrenton has thirteen places where the
smiling Jguia is disposed of. Bully,for War
renton. The Julep is an Institution. over here.
TIMOTHY
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BANKING BUSINESS.
AGENTS.

loe.-' AGENTS. gide7esiscea %.
.as . SIS 80. ssy = ~ i5oFgsfl
.1~The following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive ADVERTISING and SUB
scR1pr1oN for the esprit of Je6erson," and
to collect and receipt for the same :a55 ,,si.}
GEO. d. -Shepherdsto.on: y
John P. KERFooT T-Martins5urg. s7sa
CHAs. r. iLEE-Berryviiie. II
JOEL w. RoBEnTs-Middlevdy. io.-l= ri
ADAM LINK, Jr.-Du6ields Depot.
JAS. W. UnionviUe. ~.
NJ. w. W.BURR-Bro1n's Shop.
E. H. RoBERTs-Kearneysy
HENRY S. LEAGUE-Leetoyn q ~
ac- tas JOHN W. DALGARN.
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PoETicA /.
s5llE
LIFE.

LIFE.
Life is rose. brier. .burdened, yet sweet,
Blooming day;
Flinging its perfume like perfume to meet.
Wind blown awayi
Leaf after leaf spreads its blush to the air
81. z7i Kissed by the SUI:
Deeper. hued growing. as JOY makes it fair,
Loves guerdon won.
Leaf after leaf shrivei. up from the heart,
zzaaT 20 Leaving 1t bare -
Color and fragra nee and Joy II depart,
( ~ -5ei ~ None left to care.
Nay, heidivine in it fingers there still,
-ss-,,Ta Code care in all
Rose. leaves but drop at the beck of His will,
as:yyta bgs Fetters which .thrsll.
-;nUp from it's trsmmeis the freed spirit wings.
Higher to soar;
Altar immortal pur. essence fiings,
III 80 Sweet, evermore!
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GEORGE IT. HAGLEy.

GEORGE II. HAGLEY, ,.'' :71
Manufacturer of Ladies' and Gents', Boys' and
Youths', Misses and Children's
BOOTS, CATERS AND SHOES, 20
Ofal Styles and Grades, 'H7 SO
TTAVING located in Charlestown ~ f4 q.
IL would inform the public that he ;
1s prepared to execute any and all of S33tnss&aD
the above line of work. with neatness and Dispatch
Good material and durable work guaranteed
CO Shop in former Post Office building, nearly
opposite First Nat ional Bank.
N B.-Our business at Dufield's will continue
the same We keepa large assortment of Boots,
In our Custom Department W will be ready to exc.
cute all orders at the shortest notice. and the best
styles and workmanship.
May l3, ls7s-ly. G. H. J.T. HAGLEY.
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BALTIMORE CARDS.
STIEFFYS PIANOS.

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMs,s
GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS, d
Were awarded to CaAs. NJ. STIEFF, for the best
PA NO. in competition with II the leading
Manufacturers of the country.
OFFICE AND wAREROOMS. =
No, 9 ". Liberty Street, baltimore, M
The superiority of the Unrivalled stieff Piano
Forte, is conceded by lwho have red it ith
others In their New Grand Square Scale, a Oc-
taves, the manu- facturer has succeeded in making
the most perfect Piano Forte possible =
Prices will be found Reasonable as consistent
with thorough work orkmanshp
A largo assortmen. of Second Ha nd Pianos always
on hand, from SIS to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdeti Cabinet,
Par!or and Church Organs, II styles and prices.
made.
Send for illustrated Catalog containing names
of over 500 Southerners, (5"0 of whom vir-
ginians. 200 North Carolnians, $50 East Tennes-
bought the Stlef Piano since the close of the war
April 8. 1873
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILR0AD.

SCHEDULE of Passen ger Train arriving and de-
~ parting at Harrer's Ferry Station
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Columbus Express via Vashin gton.. SIS A. NJ
winchester Ac'n &c 622, IS
Passengers by this ira in for Frederick
Junction and other poip n O Id track
change Poin, of Rocks.
Fast Line via W ashin gton 49,. 10 46
Mail rraIn via Old Track to all points. 2.O5 p NJ
st. Louis Express via Washing g ton.... 6.l3, IS
TRAINS GOING WEST .
st. Louis Express from Bait. via Wash ,12ns. A. NJ.
Cincinnati .s 1000 &c
MalT Train old tr'k II 50 &c
Winchester Aeon" as {. Wash, 745. p. NJ.
Fact Line 759 /. &C
Trains on Main Stem ma ke close connections ut
Harper's Ferry with trains running on w. p & s.
Division to strasbnrg and poiuts ia rther South
AT Hagerstown juno tion with trains for Hneers-
town SC.
Through Tickets to all prominent points W est,
South, East and North.
Ticket Office open for all passenger trains. day
aud night. Comfortable facilities for waiting pas
sengers. AB WOOD AGENT
Harper's Ferry, June II, 1873. "N'
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JORDAN's WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
FREDERICK COUNTY. yIRGIII.

THE undersigned, owner and nronrietor NJ Jor.
dams White Sulphur Springs. announces that
these celebrated Springs, well known for their val
uaole medicinal waters and their lthy loca ton
will be open for the season .he FIRST DAY OF
JUNE tor the reception visitors and every means
VIII he taken to ensure the pleasure well as COM
fort of guests Visitors will received at nv time
before the time Of opening. Particular attention
given 70 the com fort and pleasure of children,
A FINE BAND OF MUSIC
will be in attendance during the season, and Mas
querade and Fancy Balls will no given
The Bowling Alley, Billiard Rooms SWINGS &C.
will be in good order.
NEW AND EXCELLENT COACHES
will run between the Springs and Stephenson De.
pot-the istanoe being only !. nles a good
t6s ssr"pn eo%muncation with ali parts of
f. e. JORDAN,
Jordan's White Sulphur Spriugs,
Stephensons Depot P. o., Frederick Co. Va
May 13, 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

IA penny for your, thoughts, miss, said
gentleman to beauty. '.They are not
worth farthing, sir" she replied. ..I was
thinking of you"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

1t is unlawful to give fellow chewer!a
chew of tobacco. The revenue laws forbid
any one to ''sell or dispose of tobacco in any
form without paying a license"
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.A WAR REMINISuENoE.

The sCaptarsef die :. lpater IFsea'' By Lies-
tenant Thomas p Psso,, C. S. NJ, IL
june, ga. e 2
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Va, Jnly 26. 1s7s.

A physician, on presenting. his bill to !
the executor of The estate of deceased pa
tient, asked. ..Dosyou wish to have my bill
sworn to 2" .'No.", replied the. executor;
'tthe death of the deeedent is sufficient evi>
dence that you attended him professionally
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

AN old lady was admiring the beautiful
picture called "saved" cts no wonder.Ys :
said she, "that the poor child tainted after
pulling that great dog out of the water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

Pof. .ovERs.-Four eggs, four cups of
ed butter, and little salt. These may be
baked in gem tins or small cups, which should
be previously heated. Bake in hot oven:
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TO ALL CONCERNED!
HOUSE PAINTING, GRAINING,
PAPER HANGING, &C.

ToHNN. wHITTINGToN again profIers his ser.
- vices to the public, for tho speedy execution and
in the most artistc sty of work Ho USE
PAINTING. WALL PAPERING, FURNITURE
RENOVATiNG. or CHAIR GAMING line Prices
reasonable. and eatisfaction guaranteed. Thank
tui to hs friends for the Of the past
increased facilities for the execution of his business
to receive reasonable proportion Of the work in
o. Shop in basement, mex, door to Mr.. John
Ashbaugh's Tailoring establishment, Norfhwes
corner Of Liberty Ind Lawrence SITS.
July 90 ,1s73-3m. J. NV
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TO TRAVELLERS. s.a le-
WINCHESTER AND POTOM MAO r. r.,
TIME IA BILE.

The Train that lcave Charlestown a 9s6, A NJ.
con nects with Cincinnati Express West and Fast
Line East, at Harper's Ferry. : :
Meil Train South. which leaves Charlestoxn AT
~. A ~, connects at strasburg with trains for
Train leaving Charlestown at 1O.3s, A. NJ CON.
meets at Harper's Fetry with Mail Trains East and
West. which pass over the Old Route to and from
branch. '''-
Fast Freight. No II, leaves straeburg at P NJ.
passes Charlestownat il.54 p. NJ, and reaches
Harper's Ferry at - so A. M.
Fast Freight, No. -, leaves Harper's Ferry at IL
p M. arriving at Strasburg at d M.
The Columbus Express for Baltimare, via Wash.
lngton, passes Harpcr's Ferry at Sis, A. NJ.
The st. Louis Express from Baltimore, via W ash
lngton. for Parkcrsburg, passes Harper's Ferry at
laos, a. NJ. Gin tho mighty.
A. b. WOOD. Agent, Harper's Ferry.
THOs. z. SHARP,
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WASHING FLU1D-An excellent washing
fluid may thus be made: Three tablespoonfuls
of soda, the same of dissolved camphor, (the
same as is kept for family use.) to quart of
soft water; bottle i. up and shake we'll before
using. For a large washing, four Tablespoons
fuls of the. fluid to pint of soap, make a
warm suds, and soak the clothes half an hour;
then make other suds, using the same quan>
tity of soap and fluid; boil them fifteen min
utes, then rinse in two waters
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-08-12

TERMS OF sUBsCRIPTIoN....The Paper
Will be furnished to subscribers at 81. so DER
annum, in Advance.
When not paid strictly In Advance, So, 90
Will positively be charged.
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pened TO be well saturated with ink
which, under the moistening process
recited, picturesquely besmeared the
countenance Of the Blackstonian each
time he brought them into play.
As may be apprehended, he soon pre-.
sented most extraordinary and ludi
crous appearance, so much so that all
who gazed upon him-jurors, judge and
lawyers-at first with difficulty refrained
from boisterous laughter, while the poor
victim, all unconscious Of the figure he
cut, and at loss TO account for the mirth.
full signs about him, kept firing away al
the jury, and mopping his face with the
paper until he grew so grotesque that
restraint was no longer possible, aud all
hands even the Judge on the bench,
Joined in hearty laughter
Ere the counselor could demand an
explanation, the court, explaining the
cause, suggested that be had beeter wash
his face, which, intensely mortified OF
course, he proceeded 70 do, the case
meanwhile being held 10 allegiance for
his return.
OF the same gentleman it is said that,
having been cured by DR.. Stone OF an
illness, he visited the doctor one day,
accompanied by fellow lawyer, for the
purpose of paying the medical man for
his services. .lta.r
Both lawyers we're rather shabby and
seedy in their costumes, and the doctor,
in his proverbial eccentric manner, after
eyeing both from head to foot for fully
minute, without uttering a word, blurted
out with, What do you two do for
livingY
Tremblingly one of the pair ventured
to remark, "We are lawyers. sir.
Lawyers, eh, /" returned Galen; well,
think by your looks that the legal pro-
fession is at a mighty low ebb now. /
guess you're in need of all the money
you've got, and so" turning to his for.
mer patient) your bill is nothing Go"
And they went
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scotch HunOr.

Here are couple of specimens of
Scotch humor, How, said an Aberdeen
philosopher to some young students he
was examining, how, fer instance, do
astronomers measure the distance to
the sun2 II rather posed the class, till
young Scotlander, with sandy hair, ex.
claimed, They calculate One-fourth of
the distance, aud then multiply by four.
An Aberdeen man with very good ap'
petite swallowed a small leaden bullet.
His friends we're very much alarmed
about it. The doctor was found, heard
the dismal tale, and with as much nm
concern as he would manifest in case
OF common headache, wrote the follow
ing laconie note to the lads father:
Don't alarm yourself. If, after three
weeks, the bullet is not removed, give
the boy a charge Of powder. Yours,
etc. p. S.-Don't shoot-the boy at any
body"
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ReeoIIesIon. Of a lawyers Life.

FROM the NtW Orieahs lluicnsI
OF distinguished jurist, now oocu.
pying the bench Of one Of our district
courts, are extant a multitude OF inter
esting stories, narrative Of lively epl.
sodes, encompassed within the history ei
his long and vigorous practice before the
New Orleans bar, and herewith will be
found brace Of incidents within keen
recollection. it is related Of him that
one hot summer day, making a journey
10 court, he forgot his tried and trusty
pocket handkerchief, the absence Oi
which he discovered only when he
reached the sacred temple, but being
then at once called upon to deliver an
argument, he was compelled to take the
chances without its valued services.
His address being particularly vigorous
and lengthy, and the advocate a gentle.
man. a portly, we'll preserved son Of
Adam, he gave frequent and distressing
evidences Of the severe labor Of his
mind and body BY perspiring freely. In
short, not to put too hne a point on H.
he sweat like a beaver.
The absence Of his handkerchief forced
him to make shift for something where
With % mop his face, and nothing pre-.
senting better than various sheets Of
blotting paper, these he cl1tched IRON
tine TO time, and swabbed his frouts-
piece Of bountful watery exudations.
Dnhappily FOR the old chap, those par
iieular sheets of bl0tiing paper hap
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-09

The following 0rphic Characterization
Of Emerson, by an ardent and lifelong
admirer, will interest all his readers: !:
Mr.. Emerson is a wonderful man, and
one can apply the glass TO him as to a
pre- Raphaelite painting What a for
tune to sit BY, while the delicious mono
logue slowly vanishes into inEudibilityi
to mark the awful distance in the imper-
sonsl grey eyes, yet 60 winning and Gu
rious when you begin 70 speak, as to
tempt out all your thought; 70 study his
perfect luck in a phrase, without empha-
sis or hesitancy, or his way Of slowing q
whole essay in the corner Of sentence.
His pistol seems 70 90 of BY accident,
bat he never misses The white. he de-
iects a man as Fouche did q convict;
and bis terrible way Of cataloEuing you,
the alarming ease With which be pockets
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-09

Adepressed, irritable state Of mind; n weak, /,
nation; confused head. weak memory, often
with debilitating. involuntary discharges.
The consequence Of excesses. mental Overwork
or indiscretions. This Nervous Debility finds
Specific. No. %. It tones up the system. ar
rests discharges, dispels the mental gloom and
dependency. and rejuvenates the entire sys-
tem. II is perfectly harmless and always eff
and a large 81 vial Of powder, which is impor-
tant in old, serious cases; or 81 per single box.
Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail on re-
ceipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC
HoNEoPATHIo MKDIoISE Co.. No. 569 Broad
way. n. Y. xvisl-tukf-xviii-S3
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OEEICIAL.
Ward Registration Notice
Mayors Orr1oE. Cry HAIL.

lrla MAYoR's OFFICE, Cry HALL. / T
MEMPHIS, Tenn, November p, 1873. ! %
TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRoVI-
L sions Of the CITY charter. requiring voters
to register in the Ward in which they reside,
notice is hereby given that the following
named persons have been appointed Ward
Registrars, who will open their several Offices
at the places designated below. TO remain
open until Tuesday, the 18th day Of December,
1873. JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
First Ward-William P. Triplett. No, 81
Main street, near Winchester.
Second Ward-C. NJ. Morrison, northeast
corner Main and Washington.
Third Ward-Joseph Locke, No. 236 Main
street.
Fourth Ward-wm. Gay. No. 800 Front st:
Fifth Ward-J. NJ. Walker. No. ll59 Beal
street.
Sixth Ward-T. G. Gale. No. 4s6 Main st.
Seventh Ward-R. l.. Dalton, meat store.
corner Beal street and NJ. and G. railroad.
Eighth Ward-.B. L. Barinds, Poplar street,
opposite the market.
Ninth Ward-L. D. Grant. corner ef Fourth
and Auction streets.
Tenth Ward-J. L. Sharp, corner Seventh
and Broadway. ngttlLll I6-9l
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HAIR DYE.
Batohelor's Hair Dve

UNHIs SPLENDID HAIR DYE Is TlIE
best in the world. The only true and per-
feet dye. Harmless. reliable and insie ntn-
ne0us; no disappointment; no ridiculous TINT
or unpleasant odor. Remedies the III etocU
Of bad dyes and washes. Produces nnEDi-
trKtY q superb Black on NkruRAL EEovN. and
leaves The hair CLAN. a0rI AND EEArl lfuL.
The genuine drned w. "A. Batchelor. Sold By
al Druggists. CHAS. BAICHkLOk,
6i-eOd-xvii-oo lProprietor, N. 7
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NOTICE.


THE SPECIAL RELIEF COMMITTEE
II gives notice % All needy Odd felloWs or
their families On the city. that they viii be
supplied with whatever their necessities nay
require. By making application for orders
upon the following committeemens
"A. W. NEMSOM. 1d6 Front street
WI. HENRY. IS Nadison street
J. p. HOFFMAN,. 3s Main street
The Odd Fellow commissary store viii be
open from 10 70 y o clock on TuesiayS, Thur
days and Saturdays. 7l-l10
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MEMPHIS, TENN. TUESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 8. 1878

your secret, makes you feel for your
watch and pocket.book. And then that
boundless kindliness and forbearance,
and the lambent smile which fingers
about his mouth, sheathing every sen.
tence so that you do not see how sharp
the blow and how driven homel"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-09

The daughter Of wealthy gentleman
in New Bedford, Mass, has aroused the
quietnde OF that ancient town by marry
ing her fathers hostler. There is no
help forit, the knot has been fast tied by
a clergyman and the honeymoon is
mildly beaming at neighboring seaport.
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MEDICAL.
MEDICAL.
~-~-~~~~----------->~~,----~- -
Dr.. Curtis on ManhO"d.' y
2OOth EDITION.
F. CURTIS. NJ. D.. etc.. etc.

+. CURTIS. NJ. D., ETC., etc.
A MEDICAL ESSAY on the cause and cur'
Of Premature Decline Ia Man. showing how
health is lost and how regained. ~ etIts Z
clear synopsis OF the Itnpedimentst tc Marriage
the treatment Of Exhausted Vitality, Nervous
and Physical Debility. and other diseases ap-
pertaining thereto. and the remedies therefor
the results Of twenty years successful % &C
ICe.
"'CBRTIS ON MANHOOD.'-T There Is nc
member Of society By whom this book will mi
be f0und useful. whether be Be parenL nre-
cepter or clergym. ~ London Times.
Price 50 cents. By mail. address the anihor'
DR.. CURTIS,
to-xviiisa eTremont Place. Boston, Mas.
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RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
Memphis & Little Rock Railway.
Winter Sch edule.

COMMENCING DECEMBER s, 1873. UN-
" til further notice, trains will leave Mem
phis as follows, city time:
Mail train daily, except Sunday :...;....5;D Pm
Freight and Accommodation daily,
except pm
Pullman Palace Cars on mail train.
Direct connection with trains on Cairo and
Fulton and Little Rock and Fort Smith rail-
roads.
Only direct route to all points in Arkansas
and Texas.
For information and tickets call At PSI Main
street, or at the depot, Center Landing.
A. S. LIVERMORE,
si-l13 General Superintendent.
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INSURANCE,
InsuranceNOtice.

Darlington Mason, Esq, has
this day been appointed agent
for The Old Hartford Fire In
surance Company OF Hartford,
Conn.,, for Memphis, Tenn. This
Company has been for many
years represented by the late H.
A. LittletOn, whose friends and
patrons, and those of the Com
pany, are respectfully asked for
a continuance of their patronage
to this old and well-knOwn Com
pany.
Parties indebted to the Com
pany for premiums on policies
heretofore issued are requested
to make payment Of the same to
Darlington Mason, at No. 8 Mad
is0n street, who is the only per-
son authorized to collect and
receipt for the same.
w. A. MCLEAN,
Special Agent.
1888