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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

No reccut event hss.exciled deeper and
more widespread interest IN the country,
than the brilliant achIevnreCt of Henry NJ.
Stanley, in the field OF African Exploration.
Ever since the announcement Ol his arrival,
in a furnished condition, at the morth OF the
Congo, lie public have eagerly awaited de-
tailed account Of his thrilling experiences,
and tho results Of his discovery. Tho an
nouncement therefore Of this toklmc, from
the pen of 30 brilliant and popular author
as Nh j. T. Head!cy, will be received with
lively interest and satisfaction. and this in
terest will be greatly heightened ty ex-
animation Of the book itself.
Since the death of Livingstone. the work
of cx poration las been pushed with great
vieor, Sir Samuc! ". Baker with small II
armv aud und,c royal authority, o.canded
the Nile. and was the Gr,t Eurrpt an to PEN
citrate from the north into the great Central
Lake region. Lieut. Cameron, of tie En-
glish Royal Navy, reached the same region
from the cast, ami then pushed across the
Contincn. overland. to the western coast. and
last aud gacatcst Of all, the daring and in
trepid Stanley, breaking through the bar
riers which had proved insuperable to all
former explorers, in the face OF thousand
perils BY sayages. catoracts, wild bensts and
starvation, forced his way down tho dark
river, 1900 miles. and solved the great mys-
terry by proving the Laulaba discovered by
Livingstone to be verify the headquarters of
the mighty Congo, and thus open ing grand
highway from the west coast to the heart
aud treasures of one of the most populous
and productive continents Of tho globe. A
more intensely interesting and exciting mar
rntive we have never read. To follow the
brave Stanley in his marvellous voyage down
the unknown river. fighting thrty>two bat
ties with name eating savages, passing fifty
seven cataracts and rapids, to read of the de-
serion of n large number Of his party panic.
stricken at the tcrrors of the forest; of
threatened starvation in the middle of the
great river whose banks were filled with hos
tile savages of enormous labor in hewing
through dense jungle TO pass the great cat
aracts; of tho vast Wonder land bordering
this mighty river, rich in ivory, minerals
and fruits. where "EUery prospect p'eoses
and 0nlY man is rifle - to learn all the in
cidents and adventures of this marvellous
journey. aud of the grand ovations which
have everywhere honored the indomitab!e
American, one must follow the thrilling
pages of this book.
The publishers deserve great praise for the
superb manner in which they have brought
out the work. Tho beauty of its typography
and binding and the number and excellence
of eugravings, are in keeping with its value
and character. Undoubtedly it will be more
extensively read than any other book of the
year.
The Berkeley Delegates to the Senatorial
Convention are by large majority in favor
of Hon. Boyd Faulkner. and Morgan
county has instructed for him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

Hon. John Il. Kenna has been unanimous
ly nominated for reelection to Congress in
the third district, and w T. Burlett for the
State Senate 10 tho Kapawha district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13
The achievements of Stanley, en-
Other African Explorers.

Being complete History of Stanley" Err
37oc"fionx in Africn together ,oHA a con,
cisc account o/ tie h'c eypIorofio"s By
Baher, Cumerom en-" others. By Ian. j.
T. Uco@icy. hubbard Bros iA"adel-
phio, C,,jc"go, Cincinnati u"d Spring.
fcka.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

In reply to "Jefferson's" assertion in the
last Free P+css-"I know that .fCe coupons
for interest amounting to $500 had been er>
roneously turned over to the S. V. r. r.
We have to say that we hnow, and are pre-
pared to prove that only three coupons,
amounting to $50, were so turned over
These wese sent for as soon as tho error was
discovered-on the I'd of August-were re-
turned on the Sd, and have been handed over
to the President of the County Court.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

The visit of the Junior Fire Company, of
Frederick City, to Winchester, with their
steamer, last week. was tho occasion of
grand affair. The trial of engines was an
interesting sight, and the illumination and
torch>light procession on Wednesday night
was truly grand. The Frederick City and
Winchester Bands, the Winchester Drum
Corps, the Junior Fire Company. and the
Hook and I.1dder and three excellent En-
CINE Companies of Winchester-in ali num-
bering nearly three hundred-were in the
line of procession.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

KALSOMINE The best purifier Of walls.
IN and more easily applied than sny other prep
araton any color that may be needed. kSy,ssle by
hPrHS. ISIS. HORACE BEALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

BY its great and thorough bloodIppTifylng proper.
Mi ifumors, from the worst scrofuln to n common
Biotch, PirapIc, or ERUPTION. Mcrcurial disease,
anI vigorous health AMI sound constitution Ssta,,-
or Rough Skin, in short, nil diseases caused by bad
Blood arc conquered by this powerful purifying, and
invIscratlrS medicine.
Esfcc ally las il in3nfssted It's potency in curing
serofuious Sores end swclllngs, white swciling-,
Go!tro Thick Neck, AMI EnlaEgcd Glands-
II YOU feel dull, Growsy, dcbllitatci, have esllow
color of skin, or yCl!owisl-brown spots on fIcc or
mouth Internal heat chis altcrnated with hot
fushcg low spirits and Elooriy g
Torpid Liver. or .ISlionsnc.s." In many cases OF
fSperlynceI A; re,iiS1y for al such cases Dr;
It effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF bronchitis Severe Coughs, and tho
carly stages OF Consumption, 1t has astonshcd tho
iaecal faculty. and eminent physicians pron9p,n,So
il cures Coughs It strengthens the system
nnI prrilcs tho blood. Sold by drtlrglsts;
and InTalIu3' Hotel DufTalo, n. \. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13
NJ ANTUA-MAKIN 81.
DITCHING AND E1CAYATING.
ICE CREAM.

T HAVE just opened my ICE CREAM SALOON
/ for the season. Parties furnished with Ice
Crean1n any quantlty-bv the SANGER. PINT,
0narf or gallon. GUSTAV BROWN.
Nav "A. 1878.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

4 IRANTTE IRON WARE, the most durable, safe
" and cheap Ware made, for sale by
May 2l ISIS. HORACE BEALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

The Berkeley Delegates to the Senatorial
Convention by large majority in favor
of Hon. E Boyd Faulkner. and Morgan
county has instructed for him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

". n. SHOWERS, Seo'y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08
A Bird Of Cunning Uses.

There Is curious bird in India known
as the 'sglow-worm bird, - from its habit
Of gathering luminous insects. as some
suppose for the purpose Of lighting It's
nest Sir William Jones endcavors 10
account for the presence Of the glow
worms in the nest by the supposition
that the bird places them there for The
purpose of lunching on them at con-
venient opportunity. He, however.
grants to the little feathered "Indian v
various qualities which are, il any thing.
more wonderful than the above. H.
says that ii is easily tanned, and may be
taught to fetch and carry like a dog.
Drop ring into a well, and the bird
will, upon a given signal, dart after il.
seize it before it reaches the water, and
bear Il with exultation to its master. |:
can also be taught to carry notes from
one house to another. The young Hin
doc women at Benares wear. according
70 Sir William, very thin plates Of gold
between their eyebrows; and when they
pass through the streets it is not uncom.
mon for their lovers. who amuse them
selves with training those birds. 70 send
them to pluck the pieces Of gold from
the forehead Of their mistrcsses, and
bring them in triumph 10 the mischiev-
Gus SWANS. Habiks Of Insects.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

England has lately lost prodigy Of
learning in the person OF the Rev.
William Linwood. aged CT, whom
DIR. Kennedy, head master Of Shrews-
bury School, himself famous scholar.
dubbed the best scholar of his age in
England, and probably one OF the best
in the world. When he graduated first
class in classics at Oxford, on being ask
ed what books he brought mp for exam
nation. be replied, "The whole range
Of Greek and Latin literature" and his
pre-eminence was SO conspicuous that
the examiners we're reported ut the time
to have considered whether, departing
from the rule, they ought not TO place
bis name, conspicuous and alone, At the
head Of the first class. Yet this man
never got beyond curacy-he did not
take priestly orders--and' for 81 years
his life was passed in seclusion, devoted
to preparing works in the classics, and
latterly to the study Of astrology.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

-Muffs are Of medium size.
Sleeves are tighter than ever
-Repped fabrics are 10 high favor
Black dresses are AS popular a. ever
AL dresses Of wooden mat riaIs Ara
cut short.
Scotch plaid velvet neckties .ra
among the latest novelties.
1t is fashionable at the naonep, Nv,
TO be fashionable.
The London fall styles for wcm.,
are very masculine.
Fairy worsted has taken the nlaoo
OF Shetland floss for shawls and babr
sacques.
All winter wraps ara cloaks sr
very long, but very short jackets are n.
50 worn.
The clan tartan and Scotch pIaid
short costumes are tho fancy III the Dan.
ing moment
Dresses, 70 be fashionable. nlusi n
very short in front, even when trained
in the back.
The talma Is new mantle which 4
simply revival Of an old style. with IN
only difference Of a tight back.
The newest buttons IRE bulle,
shaped They are Of colored pearl. M
brass, steel, crochet, and fine porcelain
Moire, or watered silk, in stripes. 4
the favorite material for combining with
faille or gros-grain silk in costumes or
wraps.
The beefeater hat may be worn with
the brim turned either up or down. and
when down il is an excellent shade for
the eyes.
Silk or spun silk stockings to match
costumes are 10 be worn with black kid
low shoes, with strap across the instep
and steel buckle, but no bows.
Ladies can modernize their last
years basques which are soiled ia front,
by inserting vests of some handsome
material that form a pleasing contrast
Of color.
Parrots and other ho0k-biil birdso 81
brilliant plumage, with the wings out
stretched AS II about 10 fly, are move
feature observable upon All the lates,
styles Of round hats.
One of the prettiest hats Of the sea
son has the square crown Of the "Ox.
ford" hat Of summer before last, with
the brim turned up on the left side.
Another variation Of the English hat
has a narrow brim depressed III around
and curved back on the edge.
The fashion in ladies' coiifures in
Paris is to brush the hair more and
more from the neck, so that the mod
crn female head looks like Pompeian
cameo. Powder is coming into use
again. At the races at Longchamps
there were two ladies, formerly blondes,
who appeared with canary yellow hair.
Tney were very pretty, and D no one
said any thing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Two advertisements of Masters sale
were published in the Dover. N. j., IN
der On the day of the sale the de-
PENDANTS protested against it. declaring
that the sale was not legal, the notice
thereof having been published in a
newspaper using ''patent outside"
The Master ordered the sale 10 take
place. The defendants lied petition
in chancery to set aside the sale, al
leging the reasons given above. The
petition raised the issue as to whether
a newspaper using "patent outside,r
printed outside the State. was news
paper printed in the State in which
legal notices might be legally adver-
tised. The following Is true copy OF
the decision Of Chancellor Runyon and
Vicc-Chancellor Van Fleet, and very
clearly settles the question relative TO
the legality Of such advertising:
~ cHAScERY or NEW JERSEY.
julius HAIAHorsE, Petitioner. n, pa,;,;o. =
and VI Ietton 70
TIE NATIONAL UxIo~ BANK. sei aside SALE
oil Dover, ~. j. Dtf'afs.
Upon petition flied in this Court by the above
stated petitioner q 81 aside a sale made in pur-
suance "a the commands and directions contnfned
10 certain writ vi Ntff f4cf4S for &lle of mort
gagged premises. lately issued out Of this Cont
n \. certain causee. wherein the National Union
Bank Of Dover. New jersey. was complainant
and Samuel Co.'s and Others were defendents
because the advertisement Of said sale WIS de-
fective and not in compliance with the statute
N such cises made and provided for certain
reasons IN said petition alleged and set forth.
And upon the matter being opened and argued
TO the Court by the respective solicitors and
counsel q the petitioners and Of the National
Union Bank Of Dover. New Jersey. and the
Court having examined the said petition and the
facts therein stipulated to be true, and the exhb-
~ OF the petitioners. and being fully advised IN
the premises. IL Is considered by he Court that
inc advettisenent 81 said sale was legal and
sufficient and was both q substantial and literal
compliance with the statutory requirement. N
y. therefore, on this twentieth das ~ July. in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred amt seventy eight. ordered and directed by
his Honor. Theodore Runyon. Chancellor II New
Jersey that the prayer Of said petition bc denied
and tfsts said petition lie dismissed.
Respectfully sdsisd.
IHEoDoRE RUSYoS. Chancellor.
N. VAN I.EET. Nicc-Chanccllor
ure cupy: X. J. LITTLE Clerk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Secretary Eyarts made political speech
at the Cooper Institute, New York, on the
night Of the cath. lie strongly urged the
harmony of the Republican party. and said
II was the duty o. All good Republicans 10
unite in an effort TO regain control Of Con-
gress.
James y. Anderson has recanted the essen
tial part OF his testimony given before the
Potter Committee in referenceto the Sner-
man letter, so called. lie now says that the
letter was written citherby senator Kellogg
or his former private Secretary, Conquest
Clark that Mrs jerks never saw the letter,
and that II Il now In possession OF a gentle
man In Philadelphia and can DO produced IL
any time. The Philadelphia gentleman al
luded tots supposed 20 be Dr. Houstos. OF
the Pennsylvania Republican State Central
Committee, 10 whom Anderson has given a
written confession, backed Np by a sworn
affidavit. Anderson says. in explanation OF
his testimony before the Potter Committee,
that he was induced to give II BY Sspher, his
cousin and attorney, who got fee OF $500
for his influence i'm the matter. senator
Kellogg and Conquest Clark both deny that
they had any thing To do with the letter.
The Arctic schooner Florence Tyson, sup
posed TO have been lost has arrived al Pro-
yincetown, Mass. Capt. Tyson reports that
the weather experienced in the Northern
ATTITUDES was the coolest known in 30 years,
the thermometer marking AZ one time SO
degrees below zero. For many days they
drifted helplcssly among icebergs, with death
staring them in the face; their schooner
sprang aleak, and, most horrible OF all, their
supply Of provisions ran short, and the last
mouthful was consumed before reaching
port.
Thomas A. Edison and Elisha Gray have
both been highly honored at the Paris Ex-
position, the former receiving the Grand
Prize for his monograph and the latter the
Grand Prize for his telephone. In addition,
each has received from the French Govern
ment the title OF Cheyalier OF the Legion Of
Honor.
Robert Harris, late President OF the Chi
cago and Ohio Railroad, has been appointed
General Manager Of the Erie Railway, with a
salary Of So, ooo
The reported engagement Of Mr.. samuel
J. Tilden TO St. Louis belle i denied by
both the parties named.
Vim. II. Vanderbilt has paid, a. reported,
S2l 900 In cash for George w. stones 4-year
old filly Maud s., who trotted at Lexington
recently in 2:17 IL, the fastest time ever
made by 4-year-old.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Smith NJ. Weed denies that he ever sen
the cipher dispatches from South Caroin;
attributed 70 him by the New York Trib
nne; also, the implied charge that he tries
TO bride member OF the Canvassing Board
Aterrible storm swept along the Aflanti.
coast on the Esd, causing great loss Of life ans
destruction Of property. At Philadelphia
over 40 church steeples were blown down
seven persons were killed and many other,
injured. Many other places suffered
70 less extent. The steamer Express
from Baltimore for New York ,foundercd a,
sea on the morning OF the I'D, and Of n
persons on board, only Is, 50 far a.
known, We're saved. The ship Al.
= Davis, Of searsport, Maine. wen,
ashore south OF Cape Henry, NC, and OF
10 men on board all were lost but one. 9th
er marine disasters reported are the sinking
81 number az vessels OF the oyster-fieet OF
Philadelphia, and a number Of schooners
and other small craft AT various points along
the coast.
Charles $. Whittier, formerly Treasurer
Of the Town o. Methuen, Mass, has been
sentenced 70 state prison for six years for
embezzIing 10000 Of the public funds.
Miss Amelia Linkham, pretty and intel.
ligent yeung lady Of good social standing IN
Lumberton, Robson County, NC, on Inc
24th, shot and MORALLY wounded a Young
man named Edmund Hartman, who had Sc
duced and betrayed her under a promise ~
marriage. Hartman was connected with 4
Baltimore clothing house. The fair assassin
was lodged in Jail.
The steamship City Of Houston, OF the
Mallory Line, from New York for Calves
ton, foundered OF Frying-pan shoals on the
Florida coast during the gale Of the 23d.
The passengers and crew we're all rescued
and taken 70 Fernandina, Fla. The vessel
and cargo are total loss.
Henry w. Tyler, well known desperate.
OF Parkersburg, w. Va, on the 18th shot
and killed his wife, then put bullet through
MS own head, dying few moments after.
II u supposed he was under the influence OF
liquor 1t the time.
The Philadelphia City Council have voted |
> public reception 10 Gen. Grant upon his
return from Europe, and the General has
sign'ned his acceptance Of the proposed
honor.
Jim Laxton, colorcd, was hanged al States.
Vile, n. G., on the 2jth, for the rape OF a
white woman.
The Manhattan Savings Institution, at the
corner Of Broadway and Bleecker street.
New ork, was robbed on Sunday, the 9th,
= broad daylight, Of securities valued Al
'early $3,C00,0OO, most OF the bonds being
There was also $1,000 IN
'ash taken. The janitorss story OF the trans
'ction Is that just ~ he was dressing, about
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Henry Budd, Of Little Rock, Ark. hss
been appointed agent for the indif.ns Of
Hooper Valley Agency, California.
Attorney General Dcyens has ins 6rsrted
the United States District Attorney al
Charleston, 5. c., to prosecute to the full
extent OF the law the persons charged with
violations OF the law in regard 10 the cleo
tive franchise.
Major George A. Gordon, Fi,th Cavalry,
died AZ Washington on the 10Th, Of ccnsump-
ton, which disease he contracted daring the
severe Indian campaign Of 1876.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Jamaica Is coming to the front as a
producer OF tobacco. She finds her
most considerable customer in Ger
many: AT Hamburg, probably the most
considerable tobacco market in the
world, Jamaica tobacco Is ranked Sec
ond only to that Of Cuba; and though
buyers at first hand may probably not
be deceived, yet retailers no doubt buy
and sell 1t as genuine Havana.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-08

Col. Thomas Hendrickson, veteran army
ofncer, born In Pennsvlvanis in 1893, died IN
81. Louis on the Path. lie participated as a
volunteer In the first Seminole War under
Gen. jackson; was Captain In the Mcxi.
can War; and commanded regiment in the
Army Of the Potomac in the last war, being
wounded At Malvern Hill, after which ~
was honorably retired as Brevet Colonel.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-31
A

"Please print a plan for a COM
post-heap." 1t should be located
IN a shady part Of the yard, should
have an imperyious bed of concrete
or Of clay, we'll stamped down, and
should not receive any water from
other parts Of the yard or from the
roofs of surrounding buildings; if
any one of these conditions is not
fulfilled more or less Of the valuable
portion Of the manure may be lost,
either by yolatllization under the
burning rays Of a Summer sun, or
by soaking into the ground under
the pile, or by being washed out
by currents of water; water falling
on the pile directly from the clouds,
does no harm.
The bed on which the pile rests
should slope towards the middle OF
one side where there should be a
tank to receive the drainage from
it. If the manure is to accumulate
for half a year, it is estimated that
he bed should have an area Of
about seventy square feet for each
COW, OK or horse in the stalls. The
bed should be long and narrow. so
that the teams can drive up along
side of it and receive the manure
without too much labor IN loading:
or there may be two piles with a
roadway between them.
The manure Of the different
kinds of animals should be well
mixed in the pile by spreading IN
layers with the different kinds al
ternating; otherwise the progress of
the rotting may be too rapid in
some parts Of the pile, and as much
too slow IN others. The tank
should be provided with a pump
and gutter by means Of which the
liquid hat drains into it can be
pumped over all parts of tie pile at
intervals, to keep the manure moist
and IN that way properly regulate
the progress Of the fermentation:
this operation should be performed
two or three times a week: the Of
tener. the hotter and drier the
weather; but some judgement must
be exercised IN regard to this mat
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-31

ter. FOR the pile may be kept 50 vet
and the temperature so low that No
rotting at all Will occur.
The manure should be kept vel
trodden down, 80 that no cavities
will be formed within the mass.
The appearance OF mould any
where on or III the pile y 70 be r.
carded as q sign that the fermenta-
ton is not proceeding in the pro
per manner. When the pile has
reached the height of SIX or seven
feet it NAV be covered with a thin
laver of earth, which will serve u
prevent any loss OF ammonia by
volatiTization. OF course. all sorts
of refuse matter from the house
and farm NAV be added 10 the Pile,
and VIII be a source of increase IN
It's value, but they should be UNI
formlv mixed IN with the other
materials as carefully a the differ
cnt kinds Of manure should be IN
t~ermingled.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-31
Ashes u Salt.

The question has often been ask
ed us, as to the value of ashes and
salt as fertilizers. These we have
answered tersely. New we propose
to take up the subject more in de-
tail, that a better understanding
may be had of the matter.
Ashes, mechanically, have the
effect to render sandy soils more
compact. On strong loans and
clays, the result is the reverse.
They are made more friable and
mellow by the action Of ashes. and
TINS VIII IN a measure be the same.
whether the ashes be of wood, or
finely sifted ashes Of anthracite coal.
The ashes of anthracite coal. ap-
piled to land. have the effect of
sand: its fertilizing properties be-