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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-01
NJ EcH ANIcAL.
Carpenter and Builder,
JAMES w. RIFT

CONTINUES the vigorous prosecution OF his
take orders for work nd execute the same prompts
y and sa.isfaetorily His experience Is such that
priees will compare favorably with the most
reasonable Those desiring to build should give
him call.
April %, 1878.
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DITOHING, ExoAvAT1NG. &c,

THE undersigned stiff offers bis service, a, :.
\ competent workman in the above line -
Ditehing and Excavating of all kinds-Dirrin,
Cisterns, Ponds, Cellars, &o-uadertakep al mod.
crate rates, and faithfully executed Orders left
At residence, on West Congress ct, will receive
prompt attention Blasting also done in . sstia
factory manner. and at lowest rates
March 9, 1850 WESLEY LOWRY
THE prettiest lire OF Prints in Tovp.t
APTh H. J.. RAN. RoDRIcKS
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NJ IsCELLANE oUs.

IINHE entire proceeds arising from the sa1e of
Il this work are devoted to The Hood Orphan
Memorial Fund, which is invested in Ijnited
States Registered Bonds for tho nurture, care.
support and education of the ten infants de-
priyed OF their parents last summer Mt New Or
leans, (the melancholy Incidents of which sad
bereavement are still fresh in the public mind.)
The book is an elegant octave. con taining Sso
pages, with fine photograph likeness and a
line steel engraving. made expressly for this
wors, TOUR large maps of battle fields bound in
handsome Gray English Cloth, at Three Dollars,
OF in ZINE Sheep Binding, with Marble Edge,
Three Dollars and Fifty cents-in Half Bound
Morocco: library style, Four Dollars. or in best
Levant Turkey Morocco. full Gilt Sides and
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On tho receipt from any person renting by
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The volume is published in the best style of
typography. on elegant paper. with iilustra-
tlons, executed as highest specimens of art.
The author, the subject, the purpose, all alike
render 1t worthy q place in every library.--on
every desk-or upon the book shelf of every
house in the country.
Agents waEted in every town and county in
the Unitcd States. and a preference will be
given to honorably discharged Veterans from
the army.
To tho ladies, who feel n desire 10 express
their sympathy with The Rood Orphan Memo
rial Fund, the sale of this book anon their cir
Gle of friends. will afford excellent way of
contributing substantial aid to deserving o
cause.
For Terms. Rates to gents, ETC.. address with
GEN't IT. .BEAUREGARD, Publisher.
On Behalf of The Hood Memorial Fund,
January ~, 1901. New Orleans, La.
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EEiEkT Just published, n new edition OF De
AE4@kSg CCLvERwELL's CxLEBnA7Ep EssI y -
SxxAzA&Z tne Radical cure (without rned;cin.1
oLePetmelnTrbG1, or Seminal weskpe.s TnroI
1ohLe'y SeLniHeI Losses, Impo.epey Ment.i a.
FhJsleaI lneaPaeity. Inn peoiments 70 Wsrri,s..
&c siso, Consumptiop, Epilepsy and Fits Ia
oU ice Cy sell indulgence sexual extaTsgsnr.
ne eeieoFated author, in tbie ndu,ira hl. go.
CLea[y demonstrates, hcm n thirty yeaT.S snS
ce.s1uI practice, that the ALARMING conssou.nes.
OF sell Abuse may be radically cured vitheut ,h.
dangerous use of internal me dicine or the spnIi
cation OF the kHite; pointing out m ode Of en,.
a. once sImpie, certain and eheetuaI, by means
OF EhIea every sufferer. tier hat his eopdI
ton msy be. may cure bimsen chea ply. priyatsly
vs. This Lectur. should be In the bands of every
Jontn and every man in the land.
sent under zeal, in plain envelope. 10 any sd-
orees' on receipt of ak cents, or two postage
stamps. AddTesS the D1bIisheTs.
THE COLVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann st New York Post Office Boz, 1850
April 6. 1850 4.79-Iy.
ENRESH FGsH--I will keep ON ha nd all kinds on
4 fresh Fish during the season, aIso Struck
herring, and will be sold low for Cash.
JOSEPH n. YESTERDAY.
AXE Herring just received and for safen at
puRE Green Rio cshee just received bT
JOSEPH Il. EASTERDAY.
WILLOW RASKETS.-A fine aasorfnent OF
w Willow Market and CIothrs Rssketss 81
JOSEPH II. RASTERDAY'S,
March 20. 1880. anu '''''' ''''''
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The Jefferson County
MUTUAL
fire Insurance Co77zDa7zzJ.

fl'e Insurance Company,
OFFERS to the people of jefferson aud sur
" rounding Counties In,urance in q safe Com
pnny at the actual cost of insurance, which is
much cheaper thar the rates usually charged and
keeps the money at home.
Good ri'ks from responsible parties invited.
Executive Committee meets every Tuesday.
DIaEcToRs-N. s. White, Henry H. Davenport
Edward Tearney, John W. Rider, W. H. r. Lew,
n IL: Dan ie , he1 FL VIM L. Wilson. Eugene
=. Wilson, John Fl. little, Jacob 8. Melvin, +. G.
w. Herr, s. F. W hite.
N. s. WHITE. prosia.,t
III. u. DAVEEPORT, Treasnrer
ExEcuTIvE coMmITrEE-N. s. White, WIN. II
+. Lewis. Eugene Baker. VIM. L. Wilson. j. W
McCurdy, John W Rider. "
r. A. ALEXANDER seet,v c., Ars,,
LOCAL AeEsTs.-M iddleway-wm. Gilbert.
Kearneysv'i!e-J; C. Btner; Hnrper's Ferry
Chas e: Trail: ShepherdstowD-R.C Entler
%. The Secretary will be found At the Com
rany's Office. Court House yard, in Ch.rIestown
every Tuesday and Friday
May q. lSSO-ednI IL, 79-ly.
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New establishments
WOOD WORK &BLAaKsMlTHlNe

n E: RcHR. having for number of years been
- engaged at the Machine Shops of Measrs.
"elrick & Weller, has concluded to operate iude-
pendently Of that firm, and has associated with
him his son, ]. Marshall Rohr, for the purpose OF
conducting tho business OF the
MANI F,A CTURE AND REPAIR
Of Wagons, Drills, Plows, and Farming Imple.
men ts cneral.y. The Sunfish Plow will be a spe.
cialty with this firm. Every description of work
in our department will be executed promptly and
with expects tion of rendering entire satisiac-
ton Charges will be moderate.
Shop near Toll Gate in CharlcEtown:
Drills for Repair ought to be sent to tho shop
early. that the necessary parts that only be OBJ.
tanned abroad may be secured in good time.
DER E. SON
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-Georgia is prosperous State. It's
sledlt is SO hi Oh it floats per cent. loan,
mere being $3.50, 900 in the treasury not
neeaed Tor any public purpose. Gov. Col
tba mas directed that this sum be applied to
otbo. tem pt'on OF 4 per cent. bonds and such
o'nef ponds rs can be redeemed at mr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-01

CHOCOLATE BLANC MANaE.-Dissolve
one ounce of gelatine in as small quantity
OF warm water as will cover it. When melt
ed, put on the fire to dissolve four ounces of
Bakers chocolate. Do not let it scorch, and
when liquid add one quart of new milk and
three-quarters of pound of sugar. Boil all
together i've minutes; stir in the gelatine
boil five minutes longer, stirring copstantfv
Take off the FIRE; favor with vanilla. and
pour into molds. This dessert can be made
several days before it is wanted, as i. will
keep.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-01

,,i TOT sore throat. Eargle with Piss,s cu-a
ni3eu WIN little water. Relief is instsnt
johnny Cake" is the name of re-,
sort near Elmira, N. Y. " re-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1880-06-01

REMARKABLE CURE.-0ne of the best testi-
Published in this paper is that of Mr.. Charles
?. Prentice. of Toledo, which will be found ON
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure as a remedy for
Hrisht's disease, and supports his recommenda-
ton by giving the details of his fruitless effort
to BIO cured of that malady by consulting en-
mont practitioners at home and abroad. Mr..
irentlce refers to number of persons who are
ments. FL. Fl Warner & Co., proprietors of the
neniclne are prominent md respectable house
at Rochester, N. Y, and would not urge the sale
OF Valneless nostrum. Any ono suffering kid
ney or liver disease should give the remedy n
tr1al--Loiosi mass Journal Nor 2sM 1879
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THE undo, signed havine con,;d.,,b,. .-..
= ence in the geldiug of stock, ofers hi. pIefe.-
od viees . the Stock Raisers OF Jefferson
ana aoJ"iniog Coun ties, prom jsing care in m.
eention OF work entrusted to-him. viii also eix.
Hst1non 20 d.sssse, in hGr,es Also has patent
nddre.ses to n nr I'll sPpIy toHogs- Letters
"n III Leceive prompt attention. Terms reasopsbIs
rep. 49, 1871 JOHN w.SCHAEFFEP
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DAVID II. CocKHILl. GJosrpn q. cocKn,ll
DAVID 81. CoCKRILL & SON,
AROHITEOTS & BUILDERS
ha ri sfa Yar

Il r II A.
OUR experience in tho business which we adver
" tise to conduct and our thsroughacquaintance
with ii in nllits branches enable to aasure tho
public that any work entrusted to will he exc
tho utmost dispatch. Having stood to their post,
In the Confederate army during the four years
have located in their native county, where their
services are offered in bpilding up waste places
and in carrying out Practica con struction
Particular attention given at all times to th.
drawing of plans and specifications; and in ths
construction of "
GEoMETRIcAL sTA1RwAYs.
where calculation is required, they are confden
that they cannot be surpassed by any vorkmen in
the Valley of Virginia.
o. Being woll known in tho community tbev
aeem itunneeessnry to say more than that orders
lett Tor them will receive rom pit att ention.
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'kNHK best Sailing Clover Seed for sateby
HORACE BEALL 4 co
A s .a5P re stock OF choice Garden and Flower
Feb. "a, 1850. HORACE BEALL d CO.
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HAULING.

II'HE undersigned would hereby give notice to
l. the citizens of CharIestown and vicinity
that he 10 prepared to do Hauling of oil kinds,
with either Two-Horse Wagon or Cart. Prices
reasonable, and prompt attention given to
orders. J.DANIEL HE'D W0Hr
March g. lSs0-cm
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SANDi-We have hand at our Yard. RIVER
- SAND which We will sell by the hushel or esrt
iesd. Cart Ioad lots delivered to order for C.ah
June II, 1879. IpPITT 20 sn'
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DIR, BUTTS DlsPENsARY,

Est.tIshsi 1917 :. la n. s.h Street. ST. LOUIS, 70.
TTlHE Physicians in charge hi, well known ia.
rtiou regular graduates medicine Years
q kIp.Tenss n sae eatm.nt Of Chrone Disease
Fraetoner that they have acquired national rspuaoa
through their treatment OF complicated cases.
lNOISCRETlON orEXPoSUREr rotue-
alades Syphilis, Strietnre
Urinary Tro1hies sypLe Iereuriai aneeons Of Tho
THROAT skin bones,
sipis without using Mercury other Poisonous Sedenss
YOUNG MEN and those OF middle who ssrs
u,EllIiiEl fsFinF from the effects Of spermator-
rhea Seminal Nsakness, youth
or sxes,, In matnred permanently cured. Th,
eIzzine nervousneS dnet, cough ndir e,tion
eon,ipaon dependency, confusion sveron
eIety, detective sexual
q yEor which nn6s the victim marriage.
.-.l.sII bot where po..isie,
Lis; 81 to Dc sn.wsred BY dssfin.
(Psrsons suffering from Rupture
Nsna learn .onsthng 70 their advantage. tru,,
Comm aud ,horId d.
DIR. BUTTS, 1e North Sth ST. 81 Loui,I NJ 's
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TO STOCK RAISERS.

November 4. ls7s-ly.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
OFFICIAL.
Proposed Amendment
TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS

No. Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution OF the
state.
Res0Ired bv the house of representatives o.
the generql assembly of the state OF ArEahSaS
"a mqOrityo all the members present agreeing
therefor
That the following article shall be pro-
posed as an amendment to the constltu-
ton of the state of Arkansas, which when
agreed to by a majority of all the mem
bers elected to each house and adopted by
a majority of the electors of the state Vot-
ing at the next general election for Sena'
tors and representatives, shall become a
part of the said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power to levy any tax or
make any appropriations to pay either the :
principle or interest or any part there OF OF
any of the following bonds of the state,
to.wit: Bonds issued under an act OF the
general assembly of the State of Arkan'
sas, entitled "An act to provide tor the
funding of the public debt of the state .
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
bered from four hundred and ninety-one
to eighteen hundred and sixty, inclusive,
being the funding bonds" delivered to
F. W. Caper, and sometimes called "Ilol,
ford bonds" or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds, issued under an act of the gen.
eral assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-,
titled IAN act to aid in the construction OF
railroads, approved July 2l, A. D. 1868,
or bonds called "levee bonds" being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly of the state of Arkansas, entitled AN
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees of the state and Tor
other purposes" approved March l6, A. D.
1869, and the supplemental act thereto ap'
proved April II, 1869, and the act entl'
tied "An act to amend an act entitled IAN
act providing for the building and repair
ing of the public levees of this state, ap'
proved March %, A. D. 1871, and any
law providing for any such tax or ap'
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect April 8, 1879.
The foregoing is true copy of the
original roll on file in my Office.
Witness my official signature and
SEAL seal of Office, this the I'd day Of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLICh,
Secretary Of State
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
OF STATE or ARKANSAS.


In conformity with the requirements of
the act of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas, entitled Gan act to regulate the mode
of proposing and voting upon amendments
to the constitution of the state of Arkan,
sas," approved April 2, 1879, | hereby
give notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives" to be held in
this state, to-wit: On Monday the 9th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be Submitted
to the electors of the state for approval or
rejection" and that each electog on de.
posting his ballot at such e!eesfon shall
vote for or against said arendment;' and
that each eector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
written or printed on his ballot the
words, if in favor ofits adoption, "For the
Amendment No. l." or, if against its adop-
ton, IA Against No. Amendment.
Witness my official signature and
TSEAL. seal of Office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
For Congress.

To the TOters Of the Fourth Congressman
District Of 4rkdnsds
Having received a number of letters
from citizens residing in different parts OF
the district, inquiring if l will be a can
didate for reelection to congress, l take
this method of responding that l Will
again offer my services to the people Tor
that high position, subject to the decision
of democratic convention, should one be
held. First thanking the good people. OF
the district for so often honoring me with
their votes, and for the many evidences OF
confidence have received from them,
may be permitted to indulge in the hope
that my experience as a representative,
acquaintance and familiarity with the
details of business before the various de-
partments of the government, Will enable
me to serve them to better advantage than
ever before My official record is the
property of the people who have given me
their generous support, and my highest
ambition will be to retain and merit their
confidence.
NY duties here will preclude my visit
ing the people until the session closes
Relying for support upon the rectitude OF
my official conduct, and promising, If re-
elected, renewed energy in discharging
well the high trust committed to my hands,
remain your obedient servant,
7. M. GUNTER.
Washington, d. c., Mar. |, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
FROM HILTON.

ED. RECORD 1t may be that a lew
lines from old Lebanon will not be out OF
place to the readers of your paper;
Twill begin with the early settlement of
this part of the country by saying it was
nv lot to pass by ield, short time
since. where Mr.. James Ledford Informed
me he had corn sixty years ago.
The rain storm on Thursday night, the
18th ult., did much damage on Mill creek,
sweeping almost everything before it,
among which it shipped two barrels of
salt for Mr.. A. C. Higginbotsom, and he
hadn't got returns for them at last ac-
counts.
DIR. W. A. Gibson is somewhat on ris-
ing ground, his weight being two hun
dred and fifty-nine pounds.
A curious female came to Mr.. Green
Chism' few days past, which neither
talks nor laughs, but cries occasionally !;
and as she can't talk, it will fail to the
lot of Mr.. and Mrs. c. to name her.
Several citizens in this neishborhood
are sending their children to school in
Strawberry township, to Mr.. Calvin
Shannon, who is said TO- be an excellent
teacher.
Miss Mary Fletcher, Of jackson town
ship, died on the Goth ult. She vas for
several years, member of the Baptist
church, and loved by all who knew her.
She leaves number of friends and rela-
syes to mourn her loss.
B. B. BELLAMY.
Hlltou, Ark. :, May 4, $780,
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13

TO the Joters of the Fourth Congressional
District Of 4rkanSas:
| am a candidate to represent you IN
the next congress of the United States,
subject to the decision of democratic
convention should one be held. In max
ing this announcement cannot boast OF
long experience in congress, or OF spe
cial familiarity with the details OF business
before the various departments of govern.
ment, and urge these as reasons why l
should be elected. | come before you
solely upon my own merit-the snthclency
of which leave you to determine. Hav-
ing spent my entire lifc in this district, |
know no other people but you. For what
I am and have, am indebted to your gen
erosity and my own industry and energy.
had the honor to serve a large portion
of your district as prosecuting attorney
for four years. As to how discharged
my duties, leave it to those served to
say. | never held many public places,
but you have generously given me all l
ever asked and for the very liberal sup.
port | always received at your bands. |
here return my sincere thanks. shoald |
be elected, promise TO- serve. you Ao9est'y
and faithfully, and to devote ny entire
time, energy and such ability as possess,
to the promotion of your interests. -,
The Hon. T. M. Gunter, the present IN
cumbent, is also a candidate, lie Is an
honorable gentleman and worthy OF ms
trust, and l propose to meet him and all
others who may present their claims a nsnn TO
tesv that should characterize all aspirants
for that position. Shoul you choose an
other, cannot of right complain. The
Office is yours; it is our right to ask, and
yours to say, who shall serve you
Hoping to receive your generous sup
port, and to merit your confidence, am
Very respectfully,
S. W. PEEL.
Bentonville, Ark, March 2sth, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13

We have just received our mammoth
spring stock of goods, selected with care
by us in person, and at the lowest cash
prices, the advantage of which we pro-,
pose to give to our custorfers; therefore,
you will save time and money by calling
on us when you'need anything in our !ine'
We are grateful to our patrons for past
savors, and will endeavor to merit a con-
tinuation of the same. Come and see u.s.
WILLIAMS & METCALF.>
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13

"Send me another can Of angle
worms. The fish are biting, and
thers is no doubt about our being
a natiSn." ."-Vice-Rrssident Whes-
ler.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
For Governor.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
j. N. SMITHEE formerly of Sharp county
as candidate for governor, subject to the
decision of the state democratic noml-
mating convention, to be held on the ID
Of June. 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-05-13
ALF. II. JOPLIN.
GENERAL
Fire Insurance Agent,
n A DNINGTTII L II DX

will insure woolen, flour and saw mills,
cotton gins, store houses and stock, dwell
.ings, barns, &C., in none but first class COM
panies. Capital represented, $500, 600.
am also agent for Capt. p. B. Smiths
line of steamers, warehouse and elevator.
Will receive and forward all donsignments,
giving through bills df lading on receipt of
goods. No charge for storing or forwarding
goods consigned to Capt. Smith Or myself.
. am also agedt for altAinds agricultural
implements, thFssherS; gin stands, horse
powers, steam engines, &c. Circulars with
price lists furnished on application.
All purchased in this place, for merchants
residing at distance, will be promptly
attended to, and to best advantage.
Being resident Of Batesville for 20
years, | am known to most of you. To
those who l am not, refer to Messrs. But
Ter & Neill or other prominent men of this
town and county. Correspondence solic-
itea. Office at warehouse and elevator,
foot of Spring street: Residence on Pos
we'll street.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1880-04-24

!. From whisperings of = little
bird, in our ear the other evening
the Annual Parade of the Fire
men in Thibodaux on next We'd
nesday April % will equal, if not,
surpass any display heretofore
made BY the department. As
usual mystery envelops the nature
If the display to be made, but
tho knowing winks and mods of
those who pretend to he in the
secret, Indicate that something
new will be shown in the grand
parade.
Let every one make up his
mind 10 have a gala day Of the
anniversary, and prepare himself
to enjoy its SCENES, aud then every
one will he delighted and happy.
Among the many pretty views
on that day none will equal the
tableau OF pretty faces aud spark
ling eyes that will be seen all
along the route of the procession.
Et puts nous verrOns.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1880-04-24

The faithfnlness Of q friendship
existing between companions.in.
arms. is shown by General Bean
regard in publishing the book left
behind him ready for publication
by the late General j. Is Hood.
whose sudden. death Of yellow
fever, at New Orleans, left his tel,
little bat,es without any provi
sion against the future. General
Beauregard has had the book
handsomely printed and beautiful
" bound and gives his entire time
to its publication, free Of charge.
as the entire proceeds OF the book
are given to "rhe Hood Mrnori.
al Fund.-" the monier of which are
Invested in the United States Reg
istereA Doa0. to be devote to the
nurture. Care, support and educa
ton OF the little babes left with
ont father or mother. General
Hood made an investment OF all
his fortune lover 800. 600 in Lou
islana State securities which, tur-
ned ont pisastronsiy just before
his death. The book is alvertis-
ed in another column.