Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-20
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contains a large amount of information pressed
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indeNcd as To be easily referred to. In Gddi-
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collection of Words. Phrases. Proverbs and
Quotations from the Ancient aud Modern Lam
:cIl1cs<- lists of Scripture proper names of
American Geographical names. of Abhrevi-
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hGn -idrocahe. December 1Sih. 1851
Spring Flower Schottischc. go cts. y by Carl
Meyer; The Valiant Knight. GO ctS..O SOM, by
Watson: Happy Summer. go cts..) song by
Planquettc: Father. Know. go ctS..) sacred
quartet. by E.les Climb dc Golden Stair, go
cts-.) Jubilee Song. by Major: Gov. Clevcland's
Grand March. 40 cts. by Clark: Our jacks
Come Home To-day. $50 cts. by DcvcrS. The
above seven pieces of music are sent us by
StlNCE blNSOl ~ w.. anu represent ulOIt the
quantity and quality of new music that issues
from their presses us often as once in three
days We notice there is good sea song. u
''colorcd son. rs good as the average. u bright
march and schottiSchc. an excellent sacred
piece. and two new English songs.
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