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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-12-01
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
NOAH WALKER co,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the introduction of plan OF ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER
To which they call specinl attention They will
send ou application their improved aud accurate
RULES FOR SELF MEASUREMENT,
and full line of samples from their iru stock
OF Cloths. CaselIncres. COAtings, ShiFtings, &c
order their Csthng and shirts direc' from them,
with the certainty of receiving garments of
Tie 1rry Latest Style
And .Kosf Pr:t;rt Fit
attalrable Goods ordered will be cent by E1p pr~ss
thr"uE the Southern Stntes they have for Forty
three Years "zcced ilf all department. OF their
character of the G"od- t.cy vii! send out. large
aud we'll assorted stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand. together with full lineof
FURNISHING GOODS
including sll the lateet novelties in design, and
1T POPtL4R PRICES
wher CH'sis sent per Express c O %. there
viii tx IA" c"iis c'jon charge amounts o! s ~ nd
GDodn al ''rice Lat frF-s IppIic. ti"u The
tcnti.sn OF ihe rrSoe ID invited 80 Whoe-.c
Department, which is always kept up to the highest
standard.
NOAH WALKER & CO.
Msnut~cturers nsd De.Irr. in Mems and Boys
Clothing s"d Furu"h'"" C;oo'ds. either
ready ma dc cr made 70 order.
lS5 and lG7 baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE. MD.
Ap~il 1871.
LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-12-01
whipping Will give you. IL wall come 20
confession at ast-Sla are Us BOTH"

whipping 1 Will give you IL wall come 20.
confession ut isst-SI are rs BOTH"
For an answer the boy cast off his jacket.
go on" he said I'm ready. You may
whip me to death, if yon like. IN never
call myself n thief.
1t sounded like defiance, and the first blow
fell. With the first blow all the evil passions
that lay dormant in either breast awoke. The
violent Obstinacy of the boy his unfiuchiug
reception of the blows, made the father fu>
rious, every stroke drove the good angels
further from the boy.
Suddenly food of rage, that passes all
description, filed his young heart. aud an oath
burst from his lips. Following the oath came
such q blow as no Christian ever gave an un>
manageable horse, blow with the dubbed
handle of the whip, aud he tell to the ground
like one dead.
The father bent over him for moment and
then opened the door. The old servant
woman followed.
The clergyman. sick at heart staggered into
the pGror; lie sat down in tn" great Turkish
chalr. and looked vacantlv at the figure of his
litt'e girl busy at the table.
She brought into the parlor little box
which she had dubbed her baby house and
unconscious of what had been taking place
in the study, was furnishing it to her hearts
content.
Now it was ready for the reception of the
doll, and she put out her little hand and
plucked her fathers sleeve.
Papa" she said ''there is my house"
The father absoutly nodded, but the child
was not satisfied
Look" she said-"it's got bed aud pill
lows, aud table and stove. and PICTURE
Look at my picture, papa"
Absently still, the clergyman gAzed into tho
baby. house. In a moment more an awful
look swept over his face.
Your picture - he cried. rs that what
you call your picture? Where did you get itl"
"Of the table," said the child. My
pretty green picture l hung it up with q
PIN"
1t was five dollar bill that was pinned
against the wall of the dolls parlor. 1t was
the bill that had been lost that morning.
Lilly, in her ignorance, thought Of pennies
only as money. She had never had anything
else given to her, and her passion for pictures
was great. lnnocentlv she had taken. this
pretty green one for her own
People sometimes ask why the Rev Mr.
IIolbroOk, who was so useful in his coDgregA>
ton, breaches no longer. and lives in . lonely
little country place apart from all who ever
knew or admired him.
One woman knew-his sad yet foFgiving
wife. A. for the poor idiot who crRwls about
the house, pi,itul object TO look upon n moro
pitiful ono to listen To, he knows nothing
He has mover known anything since that last
fatal blow, Of which the father dreams per-
petually, ended all for him.
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Drugs.
Drugs.
P.ATEXT MEDICINES,


embracing al q the most popular and reIiable
Inedies, AMI also the latest Novels and finest kinds
of Stationery.
GO As the quality of Medicines is always Of the
greHtesI impUrta both TO tie Physician and hIs
Patients, make it constant care secure
tae ,;i h;s anu h " ms x
fill PLY ysciaus Pre-crip nd Coc pound -Nledi-
siues co-dng the --latest and strirtrst rules of
Pharmacy The public confidently rely
having their prescriptions carefully and accurately
prepared n: all hours of the day and night
" B.-I take this occasion return my sincere
thanks for IN very large patronage bestowed upon
tine by the community. and t" express grateful
ckHO " wledgmeut OF the high appreciation of
fellow citizens of nv Efforts trusting
that may be able in the future render entire
sNiis.a acton all whn may with Their sup
port and confidence. GEO T. LIGHT.
February 20, 1872.
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AGENTS.

AGENTS.
raEThe following gentlemen are duly au-
thorized to receive. ADVERTISING and SUB
scRIrTIoN for the Esprit of Jefferson" and
to collect and receipt for the same:
GEO. D. cY-MepAerdstown.
JOHN P. KERFooT- MurtinsLurg,
CHAs. R. LEE-Berryoiite.
JOEL W. RoBERTs-Middle,cay.
ADAM LINK, Jr-Dui7elds Depot.
JAS. ". BARNnART- LniomuWe.
NJ. w. BURR-Broacm's Shop
E II. RoBERTs-KcarncySUW
HENRY S. LEAGUE-LcetO1cn
STEPHEN S. DALGARN, Trustee.
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COAL AND WOOD YARD.
WASHINGTON g. LIpPIrP

AX7ILL ke-; nan a con-tsnt -ur3lv OfCOAI.
~ of all kinds. and SAVED and Spi:t WOOD.
which they will furnish snd deliver qntntiti.s tn
sIit customers, for Ca4h O rders :rit TaI,I cor
samuel street a nd B X q. r r
10 Cash paid for Bpues
IS73-Iv
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James W. Butt,
HOUSEHOLDER AND CARPENTER,

Char;eStown. w. Va
CONTRACTS tor Building, &c, undertaken and
~ executed in the best manner and in good time,
and Repairs to old work made on reRsonAble terms
SO Orders left at the "SP;rit'' Office will receive
prompt attention.
NOvenIb r 3. !S74-tA2S.
lNE LUMBER Just received a lot of Prime
Pine Plank and Building Lumber. We will
keep supply on hand At yard. And also have
special urdero for building material f led with
promptness.
WASHINGTON 4 LIPPITT.
|NORN. OATS AND RYE WANTED We will
and Rye. WASHINGTON L LiPPlTT.
L7RESH Ground Plaster, just received, and for
A sale. at low ratr., for Cash.
WASHINGTON & LIPPITT
I EMoNs, Oranges, Dates, Figs and Raisins for
- sale bv J. R. RODERICK
DRlDE OF VIRGINIA, Graveley's, Westward
l Ro, Duke OF Durham, Leo a nd jolly Rov Smok-
ing Tohaccns. for sale by J. R. RODERICK
NV ELVE different brands of Chewing Tobacco,
Il for sale by J. r. ROnER1CK.
4 'ooD article of WHITE RYE for Seed, lor
~ sale BY JAS. Law. HOOFF.
Sept. 22, 1874.
DRiME Article Fultz Wheat, for sale bv
Sept %, 1874 JAS. Law. HOOFF
TAOG CALLS. for sale by
~ Sept. p, 1874. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
NEW Orleans Molasse.. for Ba king for eale by
~ Dec. Is, 1873. G. W. T. KEARSLEY.
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BOOT & SHOE MAKING,
ISepail.inoa sc.

TENHE undersigned has removed his Shop to the
1 building on the corner of Main d Samnel
streetS-thIce doors West OF the Presbyterian
Church. The character of the work done by the
subscribe is we'll known ard appreciated BIZ he
citizens of c arlestown and viclnIry. 1t is
hardly necessary TO add tnaI he will endcavor to
SuSIalh his reputation as Il reliable workman, and
VIII execute promptly and at leaspr able rates all
orders gwen him-eithcr for New work or Re
pairing. JOHN AVIS of VIM
June 9, 1874.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-12-01

FREDDY s PRAYER.-A brlght>Gycd boy
Of tour years was saying his prayers the other
night to his mother. and with his hands fold
ed and his eyes closed. he swcetly said:
Now Law me down TO sleep.
] pray Tie l. ri INV soul TO keep;
If should diC before wake,
pray the Lord INV soul to take.
God bless papa, mama, and"
He stopped all at once, opening his eyes, aud
exclaimed
have been bad boy Z"
g" You should not stop t. ask questions my
son. while you are saying your prayers, re-
piled his mother.
a. But, mother. have been bad; what
shall say? z"
Ask God TO forgive you but you should
without stopping
His question was answered he revcrently
folded his hands. and closing his eyes, con-
tinued:
"And will God forgive me for killing a
big stick, and throwing it down big hole
Amen"
Children of larger growth will do we'll to
copy.
INTERPRETATION OF A VILLA very rich
merchant; who bad an only SOD, made his
will, BY which he gave al his wealth amounts
ed to three hundred thousand francs, foscef-
tain monks, leaving them to give 70 his eonr
such sum as they, wished. The merchant
died the monks took al 10 themselves with.
out Wishing to give nnsthing to the heir
The latter complained 70 the Viceroy who,
having seen the will asked the monks what
they offered q the son.
- zen thonss francs: shes replied,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-12-01

ssow PUn5is one.
milk put one pint bTeis crumbs, lle1
size Of an egg, The well beaten yolkA Of I've
eggs, sweeteD and favor as for cusfsrd. mix
the whole well together While the above is
baking, beat the whites Of i've eggs TO sfH
fToth, add half teacpp sifted sugar, pour i
over the hot pudding when cooked return 70
the oven until deIicste brown. The above
is excellent without addition, but SINE prefer
q layer of jelly OF canned peaches on the pud.
ding before frostinv n" .ssuce.
"A we'll dressed chsp entered ieweIty
store and asked if he could see those cups IN
the window, pointing as he spoke to some
silver cups lined with gold in the window
These" said the jeweIer, handing him
one. ''are race cups"
Race cups! what are rsee cups 2"
"Why," replied the jeweIer, ''they are
cups ordered to be made prizes for the best
racer"
"weIl if that is so, suppose you and
race for this one"
With cup IN hand, he started the jeweler
after him. He won the cup.
Mrs King William is reported to be
terrible mother in,Isw.
- Consistent TO the last: Tom Collins
has died in cell.
The mosquitoes ness is always protested.
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Mrs King William is reported to be a
terrible mother in Law.
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Spirit Of yeffersolr,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
OFFICE IN "LEE HALL" BulLDiae.

TERMS OF sUBsCaIprIoS.-.-The Pauer
Will be furnished to subscribe rs at 81 80 per
anuum, in Advance.
When not paid strictly in advance, So, s,CO
Will pOsItIYeI. be charged.
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- Consistent 10 the last: Tom Collins
has died in cell.
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- The mosquitoes note is always protested.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-25

meantime, the Supervisor closed his returns,
emitting the above-named polls. after legal
proceedings had before the District Court, a
decree was rendered by which these returns
were finally and officially transmitted to this
Board under the seal of the court.
These official returns are before the board,
and they are certainly worth the partisan affi-
dayits made in the parish of Avoyelles, where
the board allowed $50 Republican majority as
the result of the bsllyt-box at the Ever
green poll in said parish, which had been
stolen, and the result thereof was not even
proved by the testimony of the electors who
voted at that precinct, thereby amending the
report of the supervisor of registration OF
Avoyelles for partisan purpose, and refusing
to amend the report of the supervisor of Terre-
bonnie parish when the duty was unquestion-
able. OSCAR ARROYO.
Mr.. Arroyo did not visit the room of the
returning officers, but transmitted both the
above papers by Mr.. F. X Barbot, Secretary
of the committee. Mr.. Wells signi6ed his
intention of writing an acceptance of the
designation, to be forwarded to Mr.. Arroyo
this evening.
After venturing thus far in the direputable
work, the Board threw upon the Legislature
the responsibility of deciding in the cases Of
the remaining parishes, and adjourned SIM
die. It was thought last evening that Wells
and Anderson would not stay for Christmas,
as their consciencies admonished them that
New Orleans would afford no scope fol
pleasure.
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The CRoP.-Rolling season is about con-
Guided.
From information obtained from planters
in the parishes Of Assumption, Lafourche and
Terrebonne, it is inferred that the yield Of
sugar has been good, above an average, and
genenlly satisfactory. Some, it IL true, COM
plain that their cane yielded badly, whilst
there are others dissatisfied, bat of this latter
class many made estimates for which expe-
rience furnishes no foundation.
Some planters realized over two hogsheads
to the acre ON certain lots, but, as usual, these
were exceptions to the general rules.
We have made NO estimate as to the proha-
BILE yield in Lafourche, but presume it viii
not fall short of 10000 hogsheads = hibo-
ddux (Lofourche) Sentinel, 1911 inst.
The cotton crop Of this parish will reach
this year fully Il, 900 bales. On the bayoua
the yield was very good. but on the high lands
not Is good as usual, which is owing to tho
long drouth during the months of July and
August On our prairies the cotton natures
early, and needs natures aid continuously.
We consider this years crop q very fine one,
and our planters should be thankful for their
good fortune. Aayksuile (Aroye1es) Bulletin,
19th inst.
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The Great Scandal - Die Ont.
From the New York Tribune.1

II is mot believed that Tilton will ever press
his suit again; no may make pretense Of
beginning another suit in tie Supeeme Count.
but few believe that the 1candal will ever
Tilton cannot get in the evidence he wishes
on . civil prosecution, and viii probably
never try again. He assumes to be anxious
to have the criminal indictment against him
tried, on the belief. 90 his counsel My, that
ms wife, when ON the witness stand, will ten
the truth, or that they, in examination, can
make her tell it. The counsel Of Mr.. Beeche1.
on the other hand, hesitate to press the in-
dictment because Of the uncertainty Of this
same witness. She has, under various in
fuences and for various motives, I'll Of which
to her appear good, told 80 many different
tales that her counsel are naturally afraid Of
her as witness. Hence hitch, which may
result in long delay Of both civil and crimi-
nal suits, and gradual dying out Of the
scandal.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-25

John Williams, an unwilling soldier in the
British army, held three fingers on a railroad
track, and train cut them of. He calculated
correctly that the mutilation would disable
him for the military, but is surprised TO learn
that . court-martiai will very likely sentence
him to more undesirable servitude.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-25

Those WHO desire 70 purchase, at the lowest
rates, select and carefully packed oranges
We would advise q visit to the store Of Mr.
John Calder, 81 Peters street. corner OF u
fayette.
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host, who is ever ready and willing to serve
his friends. The place is complete in every
appointment and full corps Of polite wait
sss are in attendance to supply your every
want.
Beston's restaxr0st, No. II 81. Charles
a.-Those who wish to enjoy an appetis-
ing spread, such - elegant tenderloins, nash-
rooms, hot mullins, good coffee, ETC., viii do
well to give Benton call
Sproste d lMcCocn, Nos. 40 and AZ 81.
Charles Street. magnificent clothing en-
porium has long been famous for the elegant
and fashionable goods always kept on hand
They have just received, for Christmas, .
splendid assortment Of fine cashmere dress
ing goods, gents breakfast jackets, stylish
silk scarfs, scarf rings of all kinds, fancy Dor
dered silk and linen handkerchiefA gloves,
walking canes, etc. And we advise ladies
who contemplate making presents to their
gentlemen friends to inspect these beautiful
holiday goods, and our word for it, they can.
not fail to find just v hat they want.
They have on hand large stock Of their
celebrated .sStar shirts, (which for elegance
and durability cannot be equaled by any other
shirt in the market. We would also take this
occasion to add that none but the most cour-
teous and efficient clerks are employed in
this mammoth establishment, and no matter
whether the visitor buys anything or not, he
is sure to receive nothing but politeness and
attention ct the hands Of these gentlemen.
Remember the numbers are 40 and AZ st.
Charles street, opposite st. Charles Hotel
Weinghart's bazaar, 81 Chartres street, is q
blaze of excitement. These old soldiers in
the toy business have decorated their store in
a wonderful manner, with every description
of toys, from a jumping-jack to rocking
horse. These gentlemen declare it is no
trouble to show their goods to visitors, and all
those entering this wonderful toy emporium
are sure to make purchases, for in addition 10
pleasant and polite clerks. the prices are
amazingly low. New Year is coming.
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All grocers and druggists win please notice
that w. g. Lyon 4 Co.. - South Peters
street, are sole agents for the sale Of Shop
ard's Patent Starch Gloss.
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PEASE'S PLACE.
THE NEwsBoYs' GAMBLING, DRSs.

rur vv-,,oa ,
"0ooAS "AAoAlN0 DnSS'
IL might have been the whisky or it mighe
have been the desire to try the effects Of .
game Of "bluf, but it is more than probable
that it was the latter superinduced by The
former, but whatever the cause, the gentle
man was excessively demonstzative, and ina
wild and reckless sort Of way intimated what
he would do to the man that put him in To
paper, and as curiosity a. to what he proposes
to do predominates over considerations a
personal safety based ON what he win do, The
chap and his establishment goes in.
He was poor specimen Of . man, rather
of color, and he announced for the bens1e
Of everybody within hearing that his name
was Jim Cooper by -"
Jim Cooper by -" WAS not the pro-
psieter Of the place, he was simply presid-
ing genius, who "bossed the business" for
the benefit Of the boss, who is known to fauna
~ 100 Pease.
The interview was the result Of desire 70
invade and investigate the workings of .
newsboys' gambling hell, and Peases placo
WAS pointed out ~ one Of the most prominent
and sample Of al the rest.
Peaseis place is . low rickety shanty, which
presents the general appearance Of being in
chronic state Of indecision a. to whether Il
will tumble down or stand up.
II is not very bright inside but what hghe
there Is discloses mixed crowd Of boys, msn,
girls and women, mingled together with IN
utter disregard Of race, color or previous con-
dition-
Pease's place is laid out with an eye 10
business and the economizing Of space. Tha
bar is hidden away in one little corner, easily
accessible to the obliging waiter stationed ii
the gambling room and the many attentive
walters in the theater. The walters are both
obliging and attentive, because every man
waits on himself
On the occasion Of the visit the theater vas
almost deserted, the chief interest being CEN
tered in the game. One Of thelboys was max
ing run on the bank, and the chances were
that he would break it before he got through,
as he was then two dollars and fifty cents
ahead
There were about ten boys around the tabls.
q very dirty and very greasy one, which va
made dirtier and greasier by several gentle
men of color who also had place at it. and
the winning boy was at once the object Of
envy and admiration.
All interest was, however, lost in short
time, as the boy did not break the bank, but
the bank broke the boy. and this being an or
binary circumstance, and one to be expected.
was not considered worthy OF notice. and
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Somebody disposed to be in time writes to
Figaro to know whether, in making New Year
visits, he must turn the corner of his card,
and which corner, if the person he calls upon
is "not at home" Figaro quotes the au-
thorities to the effect that if the card is left
formality, and without the intention to
make q visit, it must be left fiat; but If there
is an intention to make a visit, and the person
called upon is not at home the whole right
end of the card must be turned down in q
large fold, SO that tine fold will bend to the
underside of the card.
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Grant has been snubbing the carpet-bae
Senators Of late, and their noses are painfully
out Of joint.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-25

To-day being Christmas Day, Messrs. NJ.
L. Byrne 4 Co. announce that their store is
closed.
We cheerfully commend this course, and
would like to zee this principle carried out BY
other houses. Through this medium Messrs.
NJ. L. Byrne l. Co., request us to wish thei'
patrons a happy day and the same wish ex'
tend to everybody else.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-25

If We have no public art gallery in which
are 10 be seen the works Of great masters, We
have Uters, SO Royal street, where are TO be
seen . rare collection of Dresden and London
water colors, together with superb oil paint
ings, Ane chromos, engravings, etc. Utter
has also . large assortment Of Venetian cut
glass mirrors, elegantly framed, new and
superb assortment Of window shades, orna-
mental brackets, etc. Go to Uter's by all
means, all We who would make homo beauti-
ful
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is still they come" His grace, the Duke of
New Castle has already arrived at our wharves
in his splendid yacht the Harry Moss >
He reports his Majesty now in Spain, but viii
soon be ON his way again to this his gay CAPT
tal His grace, the Duke, win be happy to
see his old friends on board his princely ves-
sci or at his city headquarters, % Carondelet
street, on Christmas day. We bid him well
come and warn him to "look our for rats"
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An ANECDoTE OF HANDEI.-It was we'll
known that Handel, the composer, could not
bear to hear the tuning of instruments for
which reas IN this was always done before his
arrival at the theater. musical wag stole
in the orchestra one night, when the Prince
of Wales was to be present, and unit med all
the instruments. As soon as the prince ar
rived, Handel gave the signal to begin, con
spirto. The horrible din and discord may be
imagined. The enraged maestro started up,
overturned a double bass in his way, seized .
kettle-drum and threw it at the leader with
such violence that he lost his full bottomed
wig in the effort. Then advancing bare
headed to the orchestra, he stood there, liter
ally speechless with rage, staring and stamp
ing, till the prince came and led him away.