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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-10-28
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o4RPExTBR AND nUlLpEg.

CARPENTER AND HUlLDEg.
7 AM prepared TO contract for the Construe-
4 tion or Rspai. of BuiIdiEGs, aud TO execute
and uPOu REASONABLE" living trrlnS, all work com
nitted tome. familiarity by years of experience
will. tho
Construction and Repair of Houses,
ssd all work in tho line of the carpenter and
hutIisr, enables mo TO contract inteIligently and
to execute work su"stNntiAIIy and in good style
OFdSFs ~ raj! or "'t"rwise promptly sttonH.d
patronage. BENZ e. JOnNSoS
sept. %. is7S-"daAps.
Hyou are man OF bu'i"e.s. weakened by tho
str Aia OF 'ur duties. avoid stimuIan.s aud take
Hep DITTERS.
II you of !etterp, tniIsa over our ,ntt-
night work, to restore brain and waste, take
Rep BITTERS.
II you are young, and .nffe'ing from asy indie
erection or diOHpAtlon. take re-.
Hep BTTTERS.
ing tr"El poor health or lRneuishiEg on a bod
OF sieknesS. take
mop BITTERS.
Geai that your systrTD needs cIeSnsiug, toninH
or Oti,nulEtng. without Intoxicating take
u.0G BITTERS.
Have you ds.ptpsio. kidney urinary onsplsinf,
diScaTe Of ihe s:es0,h. BC,D.is. bIecd Jirsy or
"'Ts'.2 You iii bs cured il you take
ne? BITTERS..
II you simply aiiinE. weak aud Iow spir-
tied, Try. il! buy il. Insist upon Il.
Your druggist keeps il.
HOP BITTEES.
u u1aT snvo ynur life 1t has saved hundreSs..
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m CHEAPEST AND BEsT,-no
PETERSON'S MAGAZINE.
FULLs1zE-PAPER PATTERNS

PETERsON'S MAGAZINE.
FULL-sIzE'PAPER PATTERNS
Co. Supplement will DO given in ovcry num-
lady's, or chld's dress. Every subscriber will
receive, during tho year, twelve of these pat
terms. worth more, alone, than the subscription
ssDETERSoN'S MAGAZINES contains
coiored Berlin patterns, II mammoth colered
fashion plates, 81 pages of music. and about 500
wood cuts. Its principal embellishments are
SUPERB STEEL ENGRAVINGS!
It's immense circulation enables its proprietor
to spend more embellishments. stories, &c,
than any other. 1t gives moro for the money.
world. In 1880, a NEW FEATURE will be intro
duced in the shape of a series of
Sp1cndialy Illustrated Articles
IT'S TALES AND N0VELErs
Are the best published anywhere. All tho most
Tor %Petsrson In 1885, SsT FIVE orieiaa Copy
right Novelets will be giyen,b by Ann s. Stephens,
Leo senealet, frances f ices aodesoa B1rne IT
author of $40 Aliens Wife," by Rebeoca
Harding Davis, ard all the best female writers.
Mammoth COiored Fashion Plates
Ahead of all others. These plates are engraved
on steel. twice the usuel size and are uneqnalled
for beauty. They will 10 superbly colored.-
Of
fants" in short everyt thing interesting to ladies'
TERMS always in AdvaBcel $500 a year.
Of UNPARALLELED OFFERS TO CLUBS. 20
copies for $3.50. S copies for S+.6o-with n
copy of the premium picture t24 Z 2e) costly
steel engraving g, "a Washington a Valley Forge"
to the person getting up the Club. -,
4 copies for 5 &c. 80, copies for $s.00-with an
extra copy of tho Magazine for 1850, rs pre-
MUM, 20 the person getting up the Club.
copies for $500, copies for Sl0.s0-with
both an extra copy of tho Magazine for 1850,
and tho premium picture, to tho person getting
ducements. Address. postpaid,
CHARLES j. PETERSON,
SOC Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
Co Specimens sent gratis. il written for. to
get up clubs with.
October 81. 1879.
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M IoAL.
Carpenter and Builder.
IAMEs w. BUTT

CONTINUES the vigorous prosecution OF his
~ avocation as Carpenter and Builder, and viii
Ia 70 ord re- for work nd the same prompt
ly aud satsfactorily. His experience is soeh that
he can guarantee perfect vorkmanthip, and his
prices will compare fsvorebly wish the most
reasonable. Those desiring to build should give.
him call.
April %, 1878. 8.l.aF
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A LII new, and strictly first-olass, and sold at
IN the lowest Net Cash Wholesale Factory
prices, direct to the Purchaser. Those Pianos
made one of tho finest displays at tho Centen-
NAL Exhibition. and were unanimously recon-
use. Regularly Incorporated Manufacturing
Co.-Faetory established over 81 years. Tho
Square Grands contain mathushsk' 3 new patent
Duplex overstrung Scale, the greatest improve
mept in the history Of Piano making; The Up.
on trial. Don't fail to write for illustrated and
Descriptive Catalogue Of e Pages 8 p froe
tho best in the world. An S-stop organ only SOS
with all the greatest, latest and best improve
sVmpatRetie Quality Of tone. Beautiful s se
effects and perfect stop action. Solid walnut
cases. of beautiful design and elegant fiaish.-
All Pianos and Organs sent on IS days test trial
freight free if Unsatisfactory. Circular free
SHEET MUSIC half price. Dollars worth
at one-third of price. Catalogue of 500 choice
pieces sent on receipt of ST.. stamp. Address
MENDELSSOHN PIANO CO.,
81 East 18th Street, N. Y.
October II, 1879.
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NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned gives notice that he is not
4 member OF any partnership firm for the
GonStruction OF any part of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad South of the Shenandoah River
IN warren County or Page County, and 20 one
engagement for that purpose.
JOHN CAMERON.
october ID, 1851. Bcrryyille w
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DIVIDEND NOTICE,

TIME Board of Directors of tho Bank of
i Charlestown have declared n Dividend of
Three per Cent, payable on demand
G. A. PORrERFIELD
October IA. 1s79-3t. Cashier.
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GKoE BLACK1NG. Backing Brushes. Horse
y Brushes. Cards and Curry Combs, for sale by
Feb Is. 1879. S. s. DALGARN.
= LATES and Slate Pencils Pens, PenhoIdeIs and
Ink, for sale by s. g. DALGARN.
CURRY Combs. Horse Brushes and Cards: for
" colo by g. 8. DALGARN.
E,RENcH BEANDY, tGenuine 1nported.l sold
by LIGHT & MITCHELL,
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BcrryriUe, Clarke County, la.

FY'FE undersigned con tin uCs TO receive orders in
4 his line for all kinda OF Carriage Work, Re
to MiIlwood. Having enlarged his capacity for
tho production of the beat work in every Ety he
feels fdent of his ability to plcase. and only
AJAX you to CALL and me before pure aaPicg else
where. as n.n de ternIined to fu-nsh work aud do
all kinds OF Repairing Little profit ho
done any " here. and buy NIL my SToCK of first
hands therefore feel Satisfied that can cell upon
as advAntag eous terms Rs any other chop that
makes it busness. ! keep on hand as far As
practicable, and Ea kc to order all Einds of
cLRs such ma
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HoUsE-PAINTING, PAPERINC, &C.
NoELSI.

CUMBERLAND COAL.
yI7E offer first rate lot of Coal for Steam and
w Smiths purposes, at greatly reduced rates.
Will keep constant supply.
July 10, 1877. LlPP1TT & CO.
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BONES AND IRON
SN TONSOF BONES and IRON wanted at tho
cO Tin and Stove House Of
JOSEPH Il. yesterdays
Next Door TO National Bank, Chariestovn.
March 25. 1879
FARM BELLS.
r HAv for sale the beet Silver Iron Farm Bells
/ with and without Frames. A superior bell,
call and see 1t, at
JOS II. yesterdays
July l6. 1878. Tin aud Stove House.
EVERYTHING in my line done at Reasonable
II Prices, and dono promptly Give n call.
JOS. II. yesterday,
Old Tin and Stove House, Main ST., near National
Bank.
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ROOFING AND SCOUTING
NONE lower than tho lowest, at
~ June H. JOS II. yesterdays.
ToFFEE Mills. spittoons. Molasses Cans, Jelly
~ Cake Pans, Plates. u do, hno Tea aud
Coffee Pots Vegeia BILE Swimmers, Patent balances,
with and without Plates; Tea Gao listers, Porcelain
Lined Stew Pans, Blanc Mango Mou!ds, and
everything in my line can DO found at the Old and
Reliable Tin and Stove House OF
June II, ISIS. JOS. q. YESTERDAY.
rT,lN CHAMBER SETS. Wire Dish Covers,
i Table Mats, Wire Clothes Lines, Bread Boxes
&C., tor sale by DUKE & GALLAuER.
May 81. 1879.
f1RowN FIuting Machines. for sale by
~ Juno 10. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
TURKEY Tail Feather Dusters-better than
/ Ostrich Busters at less than half their cost.
Call and 500 them All sizes for sale cheap by
DUKE < GALLAHER.
GARDINES. Baking Powder, Chockolatc, Coffee
- Essence. Extracts and Essences, for sale by
Feb. 49, 1879. g. S. DALGARE.
nUR Motto is "ouick Sales. Short Profits and
~ Fair Desling always. Call and
July s, 1879 SIS. DALGARN.
TANvASSED Hams and Bacon for sale BY
" sept. 9, 1879. SIS. DALGARN.
DURE CIDER VINEGAR for eaIe by
July %. 1879 5. DALGARN.
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OYSTERS.

oysters, Smoked and in Shell, for sale by
" the subscriber, at his place of business il,
Charlestown. J.L. WARRENFELTZ.
October II, 1S79-3t
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
Heroes has been the fondest wish of ali

Heroes has been the fondest wish Of alf
our patriotic citizens. But the weeks
have woven themselves into months and
the months into years, until fourteen an-
nual decorations have been swept into
the past and still the purpose IL but
partially accomplished. viii our peo'
pie longer remain idle and indifferent !
We answer no, for the ladies have taken
hold and will bring the project to an
early practicable completion. II Is q
work Of love and reverence, and this
stirs the heart and prompts tho pure
spirit of Southern wives and daughters.
Let every effort be made to give our
friends crowded house each night
that they may feel inclined TO play. No
patriotic citizen will miss the money
expended In q cause 80 sacred and u pur-
pose so glorious. Rally--One and all--
rally to raise tho cherished stone i'm
Of "Our Dead Heroes'who sacri-
feed their lives for what they deemed
to be just.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
A VOICE FROM ClDD0 I!
REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL.

Listen at the Shreveport Standard on
the subject of State Capital:
Mr.. Elan, Of Cataloula, has intro
duced into the Convention an ordi-
nance establishing tho seat of govern
ment ut Baton Rouge. This ques-
ton was submitted to tho popular
vote at tho last election, as between
Baton Rouge and New Orleans by
more than 5000 majority. A part Of
that majority was obtained in Caddo
and the surrounding parishes. That
there is no very formidable opposition to
removal even in New Orleans is proved
by the fact that the city vote on tho qucs-
tion was very light and the majority for
that city comparatively small. The New
Orleans Times has recently declared in
favor of removal, and, from tho silence
of the other papers, we infer that they
are also either in favor Of IL or else are
careless on the subject.
The reasons for removal have been re-
pcated 80 often, and are SO obvious, that
further repetition is unnecessary. There
is growing desire on the part of most
thinking men to got Louisiana from un-
der the influence of the rings and mon
opolies which infcst the commercial me-
tropolis. II any one doubts that there is
something in tho location Of the gov
ernment, let him compare tho legisla-
ton which had its birth in New Orleans,
since the removal Of the seat of govern
ment to that city, with the legislation of
tho same number of years anterior to re-
and draw his own conclusions
The State owns beautiful grounds ut
Baton Rouge and o building which
could be put in repair at comparatively
expense. Most Of the other
public buildings are already there, and
it is not good policy to have them scat
tered in different parts Of tho State. As
we have before said the vote of tho pco-
pie would be a sufficient warrant for the
convention to establish the seat of GOV
ernment ut Baton Rouge.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

The Clinton Patriot Democrat says: 1t
affords us pleasure to call attention to-
day to the new advertisement of the
justly popular firm of David e. Garig, of
Baton Rouge, La, wholesale and retail
groccrs and commission merchants.
These gentlemen are well and widely
known, and to those who have never
had any dealings with them, wo take
the liberty of vouching for them. They
arc energetic, prompt and liberal bust
ness men, and such as arc satisfied with
"small profits and quick sales" All Or
ders forwarded to them by merchants
and others will be Immediately attended
to. Don't fail to read their ADVERTISE
ment.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
THE KELLOGG CASE RE-OPENED.

Especial Telegram to the N. o. Times.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 7, 1870
The debate on the Spofford- Kellogg case
was re-opened to-day by Senator Car
penter, who spoke with his usual readi-
ness against the resolution Of tho elec-
tons committee.
lie was followed by Senator Morgan,
of Alabama, who made the speech of the
day. Senator Morgan is becoming known
as one of the ablest debaters in the SEN
ate, and he amply vindicated his right
to that distinction in his speech.
Mr.. Edmunds, who interrupted him
several times in regard to the law, was
not able to catch him at any point.
Senator Jones made twenty minutes
speech, which was very attentively list
ened to. 1t was clear, accurate and
careful legal statement of the case from
conservative standpoint, and every
one appreciated the lawyer-like manner
in which tho action of the Nichols leg
islature was defended.
Mr. Blaine, who attempted to confuse
Mr.. Jonas, failed in his object.
The best speech on the Republican
side was made by Kellogg himself, who
stated his own case and argued the
points better than it had ever been pre-
sented. ,...-
The vote on adoption of the resolution
was yeas, 26; nays, II.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
Shot and Killed.

Mr.. Charles Mcdowell who lives some
miles from town, came IN and surrender
cd himself to tho authorities on last
Wednesday, alleging that he had shot n
negro woman on his premises. It seems
that during tho day previous he
was working in one of his fields with a
negro man, who attempted to joke him
by making light Of his speed as field
hand. He told tho negro to attend to
his own business, % Id s--n Of b-h.
Tho negro told him he was one himself,
when Mcdowell loft for his house, VOW
ing vengeance. When he reached 1t the
wife Of the negro man, fearing from OK
pressions that fell from his lips, that he
intended to harm her husband, began to
quarrel with him. He ordered her to
leave his premises, and she refused. He
again commanded her to leave, and she
failing to do 10, he stepped into the
house and getting his gun, fired load
of buekshot into her breast, in0icting
mortal wounds, from tho effects Of
which she died early Thursday morning.
Mcdowell was placed in jail to await
preliminary examination. Tho father
Of tho prisoner Is one of the wealthiest
men living in Pike county, Miss.
Coroner Jadot l.. held an Inquest over
tho body Of tho dead woman Thursday,
and the following verdict was rendered
"The said Lizzie FELTON, camo to her
death by bullets from gun in tho hands
Of G. i. Mcdowell, and from said bullets
said Lizzie FELTON, came to hcr death on
tho 9TH day of May, 1870, between three
and four o'clock p. IN.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

In another column will be found an
advertisement Of the grand entertain
ments, to take place here on the Goth
and 2lst days of May. The entertain
ments consist of dramatic performances
by the Plaquemine dramatic association,
a club composed of the most respectable
and talented ladies and gentlemen of the
place: They volunteered their services
in behalf of the Memorial Association of
this place, whose object is to build a
monument in memory of the fallen
heroes Of the lost cause. To the lady
members of this association especially
are we indebted, for it is upon them the
success of the worthy project mainly
depends. But the ladies-God bless
them-are always true and ever ready
to lend their gentle influence to the
prom Otion of noble ends. Ever since
tho war monument to "Our Dead
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

The Helen D'Este Dramatic Company
have met with warm reception from
our citizens, this week. They have been
playing at Pixies Hall to average large
houses, and Miss D'Este has established
herself as Baton Rouge favorite. The
plays presented have been new and
attractive and the audiences have been
delighted with every performance. This
afternoon they will give grand Matinee
for theaccommodation of ladies, children
and the students of the University, pre-
senting the splendid comedy of "Our
Boys" and tonight they will close their
engagement by presenting the roaring
old English comedy of Married Life"
Matinee admission, 35 cents for adults,
rs cents for children.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

There will be meeting of the ladies
interested in tho Confederate Memorial
entertainment, at s. W. Robertson's law
office, on North Boulevard street, be-
tween Church and Third, first door on
the right hand, this evening at o'clock.
The ladies should remember this, as tho
time is fast approaching for the enter
tainment, and as the noble and patriotic
ladies of Iberville have kindly consented
to give their time and talent to tho good
cause, there should bo presented q fete
worthy of the name and well known
hospitality of the old Capitol city.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

We feel that we ought to apologize to
our friends for the appearance of our
paper last az well as this week. Having
to perform the duties of both editor and
publisher-tho editor being absent as
member of the Convention in New Or
leans-is not an easy undertaking in the
first place, but when an office is pressed
with job printing that "must be done
right Off" you can imagine the confu-
sion that naturally ensues If the rush
continues we will have to got another
printer--that's oil.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

Tho City Council was in session Mon
day, presided over by tho indefatigable
mayor pro TEN, John Wax. Reform
seems to have been tho watchward. The
salary of Administrators Of Police was
fixed ut $500 per annum, with val per
month each for two assistants. Mcssrs
John Powers and Charles Schoenbrodt
wore elected assistant policemen.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

Messrs. Puol and Jalon sent us this
week some specimens Of Irish potatoes
raised by them, with note stating that
they had one hundred bushels Of the
Same kind. They were rs fine potatoes
as we over saw, and speak well for tho
enterprise Of our friends, as well as the
adaptability Of our soil and climate to
the production Of vegetables.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
For the Louisiana Capito'ian.
WANTED.

Brave hearts who arc willing to dc
what they can toextcrminato the hydra.
headed monster of intemperance.
Wanted-True hearts who are willing
and ready by word and act to raise the
fallen.
Wanted-Stout hearts who will aid in
the great battle for right, and not grow
discouraged or weary by failure or de-
feat for tho time being, but trusting that
success will eventually crown their el.
forts.
Wantod-Those strong in principles
to lend u helping hand to the oppressed
and down-trodden, and raise them to a
higher, puror plan of existence.
Wanted--Christians to work and pray
for suffering thousands who arc s4c-
tins u the rum curse, and who have
the moral courage to use that most ef-
fectivc weapon--the ballot-to speed
the answer to their prayers.
Wan,ed--Workcrs who arc willing to
spend money and time in the cause, who
will be ,indefatigible, and never yield an
inch to the opposcrs, able in Gods
strength to resist temptation at what
ever time or in whatever way it may be
presented. VI
Wanted--One and all to rally round
the temperance banner, and help in the
mighty work of crushing the rum trade
and hasten the victory.
On to the fight, the glorious fight,
Against the poisonous drink;
On in the great Jehovah's might,
Nor from the conflict shrink.
II. j. II.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10
SAWED!
RY THE UsE or PR1N7ERs INK +!

IsJ IHG OOD VI 4 HiNlBH y lNh 4
Many years ago, in tho little old fash
iened town Of Slowburg there lived I'm
old merchant by the name Of Foscil,
who monopolizcd all the business In his
line, whereby hesavcd many gre6i,backs.
Behold While he was In the height Of
his prosperity there eame to Slowburg u
stranger, whose name was Shrndc, who
opened store IN opposition to him. Be-
il:g keen and far-seeing business man
the stranger went straightway to the
Office Of the local newspaper and adver-
tised his wares literally. When the
]yeekly Tornado appeared the people
Diarvellcd when they saw the great ad-
vertisement Of tho new merchant, and
they said to one another, "This stranger
Il, % man of business--seo how he dis
plays his goods IIo boldly tells tho peo-
pic they are tho best and cheapest"
iAnd they focled to his store and
bought much, which well nigh depleted
bis stock. Bnt he bought moro md
cheaper and increased his advertise.
n,ent, and tho people Of Slowberg Won
dered and tho editor of the Tornado
smiled aud invited his friends to Join
bim.
Meanwhile the stock of old Foscil re-
,haned on his shelves aud moulded and
vas otherwise damaged. Never a Gus
toner came to his store, and he was
sDrcly troubled, denounced the people
and declared they allowed themselves
to be humbuggcd by u stranger. But
kut they needed him not, and continued
to patronize tho man who had tho liber-
'ility and pluck to advertise In tho local
Taper.
sOld Foscil considered himself very
Tise, and would not dcign to ask tho
allvico Of his townsmen, but in his great
tribnlation went to large city near aud
sought tho counsel Of a sagacous and
Successful business man. He told him
how his business from being n monopoly
had dwindled to nothing, aud he wept.
"Do you advertise 7" asked the city
man.
"No," was tho reply.
,'"Docs your rival advertise ~
"Yes," answered old Foscil lie has u
whole column filed with humbug."
"Ah" replied the wiser city man,
"that explains it all. Never can you
with your entorprising rival
unless YOU advertise. Printers ink is
power in business 1t is one Of it's chief
auxiliaries and success Is q sequence Of
IT'S liberal use"
Old Foscil thanked his city friend and
home but his Old fogy notions
were dooply rooted and it was long
time before he could make up his mind
10 spend u few dollars month for
advertising. Finally reason assumed its
sway and he concluded to try the virtue
ofprinters' ink. lie won't to the Tornado
office and contracted for an advertisement
squal in size to his rivals. When tho
paper appeared great was tho astonish-
nent and many were the comments
thereon. All agreed that old Foscil had
made new start and Immediately his
store presented somewhat of it's former
appearance. Soon the equilibrium Of
|radc was established and Old Foscil was
The happiest man in Slowbllrg. Print
ers' ink saved him and he always &C
1nowledged 1t. Thereafter there was
not n aman in that town who was n greater
advocate Of advertising than Old Foscil.
Courier.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

The Helen D'Este Theatrical Troupe
played Inst night for the benefit Of the
public schools Of this place. This is u
fine company, and draws good houses
wherever 1t gocs--so well and favorably
is ii known.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

Lawyers briefs will DO printed at this
Office at $l.00 per page. Attorneys, by
having their briefs printed will have
tho services of efficient compositors, and
may read their own proof-shcets, and
they shall make 10 blunders If VIC can
prevent ii.
Louisiana capitolian., 1879-05-10

Considerable rain fell here Monday
night and Tuesday morning, which laid
the dust and frightened vegetation gen
orally. The merchants and others have
busted their wares, preparatory to the
pleasant spring days ahead.