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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14
P o oETIcA AL.
lFar the Spirit Of JefIer -on.l
TO MISS MARY A. BUTCHER,
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.

Aurora. Goddess of the Dawn. whose blush
BriHhtens the arehing heaysns-wh0ss ruddy
bloom.
Crimson and gold. iilumes the airy realms.
Driving before thee sombre tint aud gloon!
Creation fair of dead mythology.
know y maiden thou wouldst blush to see:
Yea blush with shame that one of mortal birth
Could pale celestial beautieB-on the earth
Syreu OF OLD, whose tender liquid note
Aegean zepayrs bore Ger rippling seas,
Transporting manly hearts to ecstaey.
LadiuR with sweetest sound each whisp'rinG
breeze!
Melodious Syren. child Of melody,
Think not thy music will unrivsted be;
know q maiden whose soft liquid toue.
Would swell the music of thy ocean throne!
Oh maiden fair.-thy form q moment graced
The dusky city's walls-then moved away
To loveller. gresner shades! Oh Delaware!
Past is the brightness of thy happy day:
Oh naIdeu, dear me, thou mayst depart
To more copgsuial skies-but still my heart.
Fired by thy beauty. burns with purest flame.
Thtobs ut eaoh whisper of thy gentle name.
Happy in observation-disclosures or blest.
Thy fnrm shall ever reign. Queen of my breast!
Wilmington. Dslewer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

Necessity Of action, takes away the fesr
Of the act. snd makes bold resolution the IA
vesise CT fes:anb.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

Tue VALUE OF THE APPLE-Ata recent
meeting Of the New York Farmers' Club
member said that OF all the fruits grown III
the Northern States The apple is the most
easily raised. the cheapest aud most durable,
and gave the following rotation in the culture
Of orchards ss one that has been successfully
practiced The fret year ploW, manure and
plant potatoes; the second year plow, manure
and SOW oats and clover, and NOW the oats for
fodder the third year take off the clover
crop and plow in the fall, preparatory to the
potato crop. which is to follow. Thus the
land Hill be mapured two years ont Of the
thres. good crop of oats and clover taken
of and = tolorable crop of potatoes, without
apparent injury to the trees. In selecting
trees, varieties such as come into use at diff
ferent seasons should be introduced. SO as to
secure . supply for the whole year. Ihe
COMMON error of setting the trees too near
each ether was referred to and cautioned
sg.inst by this member, who thought that
thirty feet apart is much better than nearer.
as apples require both sun and air. No fruit
unless il be the grape. is more dependent on
the sun for its favor and color than the apple
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

Total ~
Comparisons instituted demonstrate the
following facts:
"lst. That the Bnrlaud Mineral Water
contains more Of active medicinal ingredients
and less Of inert aud indigestibe substances
such as the suphate OF lime-than any
sulphur water in the world
'2d. More alkaline salts (oarbona,es) than
any sulphur water in this country or Europe.
I'D More alkaline salts (carbonates) than
any purely alkaline water known in this
country, and equals the celebrated alkaline
water of Ems. in Germany.
18th. More of the purging suIphates
(Potassa, Soda and Maunesis) than any known
su phur water 10 this country or in Europe,
except that of Meinburg.
18th More chloride Of sodium than any
sulphur water in this country, except Blue
Lick"
MEDICINAL VIRTUE OF THE WATER.
The effect of the water, taken internally
is 10 act ns u DIuRETIC increasing tho flow
OF the urine as a DIAPHoRETIC- -increasiug
perspira,ion as an ALTERATIvE-chang
by it's gentle and pervadinH influence. the alb
normal conditions Cf the blood and tissues
In sOme cases il acts as CATHARTIC.
The diseases which il will alleviate or cure,
are as follows:
Indigestion headache, heartburn, sour
stomach.
Dyspepsia-especiallyt the form known as
acid dyspepsia.
Chronic vas,ritis. or eatsrrh of the stomach.
Chrome skin diseases, both Of scrofulous
and dartrnus form.
Enyorgement OF the liver.
Diabetes.
Gravel of the acrid acid kind.
Catarrh Of the bladder.
Renal calculus. (stone in the kidney,) and
Hana,uria, (bloody urius,) arising there
from
Scrofula.
Gall stones.
Chronic metallic poisoning.
Drop-y. due to tho engagement Of the
abn"minal blood vessels.
For copies of analysis. price of water.
mode of shipment. and general information in
regard to the water, address
CHARLES BoRLAED,
Willow Island. Pleasanis Co.. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14
and Milly please they are the old Grand-

Ten thousand dOllats /" cried siilly.-
"oh. grsndmamma, you never told me this J"
because 1 wanted you to depend on your
self. my girl but always mean. il for you.
Now leave me in quiet little while; want
to sleep"
And half an hour afterward Grandmamma
Kirke died. -.
..It's precious BORE" said Mr.. Charles
Glare when the strange story reached his ears,
as it was no, long in doing, of course.
"Blakesley always seemed to have all the
luck. IF I'd kuow'd about the money,
don't know that / should have objected to
the old lady"
But Grandmamma Kirke's money was bet.
ter invested in Frank Blakesley than in
Charley Clare. Meliceut did not regret her
choice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14
Spirit Of Jeffersor1.
TUESDAY HoRxlNG. AuGusr14. 1877.
West Virginia Still Ahead !
BoRLAND MINERAL WELL.

West Virginia is justly famous for her
numerous Mineral Springs, aud recently there
has been added to their number the di-cov-
cry of another, one which, in every desirable
and valuable quality. already takes rank
amuug the most renowned Medicinal Waters
IN the world. We aiiudc to the BoRLAND
MISERAL WELL, in Pleassuts county, in this
Sta's
Ths aualysis of the Burland Water was
made by Professor Wormley, Of Columbus,
Ohio From . pamphlet upon the subject
of this unriva!Isd water, We copy the follow
ing, which will he OF interest to our readers
and the general public.
"rHE WELL.
Gas lifts the water to the top of the we'll.
distance of 200 feet, and the flow 10 constant.
"1nE WATER.
ITO conform the analysis TO the common
formula, Tor convenience aud readiness OF
comparison, the constituents of the water are,
in the following table, gwen a. in the pint:
Grains per pint
Sodium Chloride, 10000
Soda Blcarbonate, IA u2t
Soda Sulphate, ABA
Potash Suipha'e. 2.S2S
Magnesium Bromide, 0.U35
Magnesium lOd'de. O.oO3
Magnesium Chloride, 0.267
Lime Bicarb"nate, l.5I
Magnesia Bscarhnnate, O.39l
Alumina Phosphate, OO29
Alumipa aud Iron Gas Carbonates), 00SU
Manganese, Trace
Silica, 0OI3
Organic Matter, Trace
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

BLACKBOARD JoURsAL1sM.-Said Hor-
ace Greeley: There is nothing easier than
e. edit blackguard paper. and nothing more
d ficuit than to get up newspaper free from
touIness and blackgusrdism. Fish.women
and bar.room loaters are skilled in the art of
bandying epthets and bespattering each oth>
err with dirty words. 1t requires no brains
to do this but it does require both heart
and brains to print . newspaper that de-
cent man or woman can read without blush.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

A WELL BEHAVED SECTION The New
York Jourmutof Commerce bestows deserved
praise upon the orderly and law-obeying con-
due, of the Southern workingmen during the
recent strikes. Ii says: alt Is true that the
cities of the South are not as crowded as
those of the North with men who csnnot get
work. or tramps or dissatisfied labOrers But
the real reason for the quiet Of the South
when all the other parts of the country were
overrun by mubs was the peaceful disposition
of her people. If the poorer whites of the
South had felt quarrelsome either toward the
rich railroad companies or individuals, or
toward the colored race, they would not have
failed to show their teeth during The late
riots. That they went through all that week
of crisis and kept The peace in Richmond.
Charleston, Savannah. Mobile. New Orleans.
and other large cities of the South. where
there were few regular or volunteer soldiers
on hand to keep order, is q tes, proof of their
willingness TO obey the laws, to work for =
living, and to dwell in smIiy with all men,"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

-"Faix. there's no eintlemen in this car.
Lit me out. kornduchter. All the empty
seats are full The MKT time ride in car
I'll walk, so I will"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

- Spilkins came down town this morning z,
with I. nosepay in his bu.tonhols. "Huiio "
said friend why. Leauder. you look as y,
if you'd just como out of 3 green-souse.,
NO" replied Spilkins, mopping his fsVsrsd
brow, "bu. passed tbs night IN hot0ea:,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14
.s.... 80. ....J. !. iHE PCbLlC.
DIR. c.. M?LANE'S
Celebrated American
WORM SPECIFIC
-OR-
VERMIFUGE.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.


THE countenanceis paleand lcaden-
1 colored, with occasional tlusl'cs, or
n circumscribed spot OH one or both
cheeks the ewes become dull the pu-
pils dilate an azure semicircle runs
along the lower eyelid the nose is ir-
r;tated. swells, and sometimes bleeds;
aswclling a of the upper lip occasional
headache, with humming or throb-
biny of the ears an unusual secretion
of saliva; Shiny or furred tongue;
breath very foul, particularly i'll the
morning; appetite variable, some
times voracious, with gnawing SEM
sation ofthc stomach. at others. cntire-
lygone ;ticeting pains in the stomach
occasional nausea and vomiting rlo-
lent pains throughout the abdomen
bowels irregular, at times costivc;
stools Shiny not rufrcquently tinged
with blood belly swollen and hardi
urine turbid respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hIc-
cough ;cough sometimes dry and con-
yuls:ve; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist.
DIR. C. MCLANE'S VEaN11FUGE
will certainly effect 4 cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form tits an innocentprepara-
ton. mot capable Of doing the slight
est injury TO tic most tender infant.
The genuine DIR. McLANE S VER-
MlruGE bears the signatures of {.
M:LANE and FLEMING Bros. on the
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PERSONAL.

NOAH WALKER CO,
The Celebrated Clothiers of Baltimore
Announce the Introduction of pi.n of ordering
CLOTHING AND UNDERWEAR BY
LETTER,
To which they call special attention. They viii
serd on App!ic. ti"n thsit improved and scccrato
RULES For SELF MEASUREMENT,
ard full line Of samples from their i'm mense stock
OF Cloths. Cassilneres. CoAtings, shirtinga, &C.
thus abng parties in any part OF the country 10
order their Clothing and Shirts direc, from them,
with the certainty Of receiving garmenta
The Very latest Style
And ifost Prrfrcf Fit
attelnabFe. Goods ordered will he cent by Express
To .ry pxrt Of the country. As 10 we'll Known
throughou1 the southern states tbey have Forty
three Years eIcclled in all departments OF their
business which is = substantial guaran as TO thu
character of the Goods they will send out. large
and veil assorted stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand together with full lineof
FURNISHING GOODS
including all tie .a.est noveities in -design. md
AZ pOPCLAR PRICES
When Goods per Express, C. o. D.. there
will be coll. ctioa charge snounts of 3 20 aud
Ru!es for self mos 81 reInent Samples OF
ten tim of the Trade ia invited TO Whoieshle le
Department, which il lwayb kept up TO the highest
standard.
NOAH WALKER & co,
Manufacturer and Dealers in Men's and Boys
Clothing nd Furn ish IN g G oods either
ready made or made to order.
lG5 and l67 baltimore Street,
BALTIMonE, MD.
fovem Der %. 1876
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-14

- The Norristown Herald man says {:
"Considering the large amount of itch in
their names. the Russians are slow in 'com
ing up to the scratch
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-09-01
Drawings of the Mound. Builders.

Not far from Davenport, H., have late.
ly been discovered, ut depth of five feet
from the surface, and covered with q
stratum of white yellow clay, two coal
slabs, one Of them an inch and half
thick and about one foot square, and
the other ak inches square, covered on
both sides with figures of animals and
birds Of extinct species, and drawings
which have puzzled the members of the
Davenport Academy Of Science. On one
there can be traced some fourteen figures
surrounding . fire, hands joined. On
one side Of the fire. within . circle. Is .
figure lying on the ground, supposed to
be dead body. On the other SIDE are
tso similar figures. In the right hand
upper ssde 10 . circle, sbogf an inch in
diameter. said % rrpresrni the sun. en-
the h<fs-hsnd ssd< an sh< sADe h.e 10 an
etAnr circle supposed ~ r~pre~ssf the
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far enoagh 10 enable another lariaf
thrower u cast the loop Of his lasso over
the animals nipPefs. Still another man
Was needed TO secure the lions tail, and
in most cases the capture Of the beast re-
quired the earnest efforts of fifteen men.
While two of the Mexicans were placing
lasso over the tail of q very fierce male
lion he gave it jerk, and one Of the
men, named Lopez, was hurled over the
embankment to the rocks below, and was
killed. The other men refused to 60 near
the lion, and the Captain was compelled
to attempt lassoing the tail himself.
While doing this the sea lion turned and
hit the Captain on the shoulder, crushing
the bone. When q lion was securely
bound, he was lifted into cage, which
was placed in the water. This, in turn,
was towed to the vessel in waiting and
taken aboard. When the requisite num-
Der of lions had been captured the ship
sailed to San Francisco, and the animals
were transferred to nine special cars
N. Y. Sun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-09-01
The Old Convict.

The Raleigh (N. c. Obserser tells the
following affecting story:
Benbury Floyd, Of Chowan County,
sged about sixty ycars, v.s cunvicted Of
trivial larceny in is.s, and sesseaced
% fssr years. i1prissaD-nI He had
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-09-01

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-09-01
AnecdOte Of Washington and Han
cock.

In 1889, Boston was honored with a
visit from President Washington. John
Hancock, whose name is q most promi-
nent signature to the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, was then Governor of Massa-
chusetts. He WAS q man of winning
manners and generous hospitality, but
his notions Of State rights and dignity
were such that he thought it would be
derogatory for the Governor of State to
pay the first visit even to the President.
General Washington was allowed to enter
the capital of Massachusetts without the
Governor honoring him with q formal
welcome.
Hancock was, however, in q strait be-
tween his notions of gubernatorial dig.
nifty and his desire to extend suitable hos
pitality to Washington. He prepared a
great dinner, and sent an invitation to
the President, but excused himself from
calling on the plea that sickness detained
him at home. Washington, who had re.
ceived hint of the meaning of the Gov
ernOr's excuse, sent his aid de-camp with
= message declining the invitation. and
intimated that If Hancock's health per-
mitted him to receive company, it would
admit Of his calling on the President of
the United States.
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the guests we're disappointed in not meet
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ION censared Hancock, and he sas made
20 &c that he had blundered. So on
Sunday, the essh II Ocsster, as half p.s,
twelve O'Clock. the G0vefnor srisss:
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Ingratitude Of the Republic.

Among the leading men of the Amer
lean Revolution was Robert Morris, q
wealthy merchant of Philadelphia. He
was the financier of the rebellious COL
onies, who, when their credit failed,
pledged his own that the army might be
be fed, clothed and provided with pow
the finances of the struggling people
were quite as important as those of
Washington in directing the campaigns.
He kept an "open honse" for nearly half
a century, doing the honors Of the city,
and even the country, by continuous
and liberal hospitality.
In his later years Mr.. Morris sank into
poverty. A land speculation in which
he engaged to repair his shattered fort
unes failed. His means, made feeble by
the sacrifices to sustain the credit of the
Continental Congress, would not permit
him to carry it through the few years
necessary to its success. In those days
men were imprisoned for debt. Robert
Morris was thrown into the debtors Jail
of the city of Philadelphia. The peo-
pie for whom he had pledged "life, fort
une and sacred honor"-he was ono OF
the signers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, and redeemed his pledge, as
few of those signers did, by almost sac.
rificing his fortune-suffered the great
fnancier of the Revolution to lie for
more than four years in an "ugly, white
washed vault"
Not one voice was raised in Congress
or elsewhere in aid of him or his family.
He came out of Jail to die, and was
honored with respectable funeral.
If he had lived in England and served
her as he served America, he would have
been SO pensioned - to have lived in
ease, if not in luxury. But in the Amer
lean Republic the old story was again
illustrated:
and bailiffs shall take his last blanket TO day.
Whose pail will be borne BY heroes to-mOr-
row"