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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-31

01-wn. H. HOFE formerly of Baltimore, but now
proprietor of the Pennsylvanian in Philadelphia, it
is said is to have the cerkshp of the General Post
Office worth eighteen hundred dollars. G. WEST
corT, brother of the Florida ex-senator takes his
place as editor of the Pennsylvania.
0G-Judge JACOB BURNETT, who died in Cincinnati
on Tuesday emigrated from New Jersey to that city
in lI96, when it contained only fifteen or twenty log
houses. He member of the first Territorial Lee
gslature of Ohio for ten years Judge of its Supreme
Court and at one time United States Senntor
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SPLENDID CATTLE-A lot of cattle passed onr office
yesterday on their way to the Worlds Fair in New
York which has probably hccn equalled in The
United States. They numbered fifty head, and their
average weight, understand was 500 and . 900
pounds! They were sold by Isaac Shelby Son to
D. W. Taylor, of New York, and destined as above
stated Kentucky can well risk her reputation a s
the finest stocking countrHIn the world. u,gn lis
lot of cattle.-Leria&ton EKl.) Observer =
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JEFFERSON.

TOtal.... 5s7l sal slsI s7sI 65Ol sosI 80
For the Board of Public Works: VIM. c. wor-
Ellington received l3l votes, Braxon Davenport II,
8, scattering 3.
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FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

The Freeman's Journal, speaking of Gavazzi
und the Montreal riots, says:
awe say further hat any man who should
unwillingly or accidentally hear the Italian
BOBBY make use of such language and not
forthwith break his mouth, must be possessed
of very little OF that purdonable exuberance
of irasciblc mettle that distinguishes the man
of honor from the sneak"
We believe The Freeman'S journal claims
to be II religious newspaper, and to speak Of
tically as the organ of the Catholic Church,
The Gospel, amended as above, is preached
through It's columns. How far it is likely to
commend Catholicism to the friendly regard
of community, the great minority of which
is Protestant, we will not here inquire.-N.
Y. Tribune.
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sEwELsviLLE CELEBRATIoN.


July q, lS0o'
Pursuant to previous arrangement, a num-
ber of the citizens of Guernsey a. Belmont
Counties assembled at Sewelsvile in Kirk
wood Township Belmont County, to witness
march of the Sunday School scholars of
Sewelsvillc and vicinity, g. to celebrated the
anniversary of American Independence. The
Fuirview Blues were in attendance with fine
band of Martial Music, at 2, p. NJ. procession
formed at the School house and marched to
the Methodist Episcopal Church, where on
motion of Capt Humphrey, Robt. A. Dallas
was called to the chair-and Thomas Bond Of
Guernsey and John H. Johnson Of Be lmont
appointed Secretaries, then on motion of Bar
net Taylor the meeting opened with prayer
from the Zev. WIN. McConn. The Declare
ton Of independence was then read by the
Rev. Israel Dallas. The Rev. McConn then
addressed the meeting ON the subject of Tenn
perance. Mr.. McConn was very happy in
his remarks and had the undivided attention
of the vast assembly. DR.. Steele, was then
loudly called for who, to use his own express
5 ion, entertained the audience with some of his
S 'cold water thunder" On motion the follow
t ing resolutions were offered g. with the excep
i ton of one dissenting voice-unanimousl!
g adopted.
j. LIST. Resolved that we would celebrate thi
If day nationally as true patriots, grateful t
:. God for the civil liberty we enjoy.
= 2nd. Resolved that hope for our Commo
is Country & love for posterity alike demand
ID that we should endeavor to stay the ravage
a of Intemperence throughout our beloved State
at Sd. Resolved that we believe the passag
" OF the Maine Liquor Law or its equivaler
le would most effectually secure this.
a The total abstinence pledge was then ci
n culated, and IA signed the pledge. A pic n
IN of the good things of this life, accompanit
with cold water was thenserved The inte
walls were filled up with some choice tempe
IT. ance songs from the excellent Choir of Il
tn Sewelsvile Washingtonian Society.
tn On motion the thanks of the audience W
IL rendered to the Fairvew Blues. On motif
he it was requested the Secretaries furnish CO
tly of the minutes of this NEE ing to the Editc
y" of the County papers, with request to pu
he lish the same. On motion the meeting 0
on journed sine die.
MS ROBERT A. DALLAS, Prest.
VS., THOMAS BOND,
he JOHN II. JouNsoN,} Secretaries.
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A Curious Discovery.

It is sta ted that England only holds the
Orkney lslandy in pawn. From old deeds g.
records recently discovered at Copenhagen,
II seems, those islands were consigned to
England in lieu ofa dowry, for Danish prin-
cess in marriage to one of the English Kings,
upon the condition that they should berestor-
ed to Denmark whenever the debt for which
they were pledged should be discharged. As
the price of the land, and the value of the
money, have undergone such considerable al
teration since that period, it is in the power
OF Denmark for very small sum, to claim
possession of the Orkney islands, Er-
change paper.
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Nor FAR FROM TIE TRurn.-Mrs. Swiss
helm asserts in the Pittsburgh Saturday
Visitor, that il is extravaganza aud im1ruyl-
dence, and nothing else, which keeps the
laboring classes in the power OF capital.
"The way to become independent conlin-
ues Mrs. Swisshelm, ais for every man to
live on half his wages, or less, il possible,
until he buys and pays for an acre Of ground,
fences il, builds on il house, large and close
enough to shelter himself and family iron,
winter storms. This is his fort. Then, let
him take all the time he now spends in
tayerus, and other lounging places to lay in
stores OF ammunition and provisions, in the
shape OF useful knowledge, CLEANED from
books and papers; and grape vines, trees
potatoes and cabbuges growing in his en-
closure. n he plants every foot Of it wit
something pleasant to the eye, aud good 70
food, no tyrOnnical employer can starve hir
into any degrading submission" Mrs, Swis,
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GREAT ESrERpRrsE.-A company of wes-

GREAT ENTERPRrsE.-A company of wes-
tern capitalists, organized some months since,
are about moving vigorously in the execution
of one of the greatest enterprises Of the day
the construction of a canal along the lower
rapids of the Mississippi, which extends sew
eral miles and has its termination at Keokuk,
Iowa. This will be one Of the greatest water
powers in the Union and will be of incalcula-
BILE value to oil that portion Of the west, not
only for the great facilities it will afford to-
manufacturing enterprise, but also to facili-
tate and cheaper navigation on the Upper
Mississippi Wheeling Int.
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specting the examination-of those who wit
messed the same, unanimously express the
same sentiments. 1t confers great honor on
the pupils themselves and Teacher We
never beheld more happy and eager set of
scholars The school room was clean and
handsomely adorned with evergreens and
flowers, all tastefully arranged. The Ladies'
and all who assisted in the arrangement de-
serve great praise. All was perfect good or
der during the day.
M. l.. CuNARD, d. C.
THOMAS Nichols,
THOMAS DUNN,
Directors.
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For he Belmont Chronicle.
DISTRICT No. ., UNION TP. b. c.
July 4th 1859,

DISTRICT No. ., USIoS TP, b. c.
July 4th 1853, :
A respectable audience of the Patrons of
said school, and from adjoining districts, met
at the School house, on Friday, LIST inst. to
witness the Quarterly Examination of the
scholars of Mr.. M'Pherson's school, about
80 Girls and l2 or 10 boys, principally small
scholars. The exercises commenced with
the principles of Reading, and the Vowel ell
emcnts, and the explosion of the vowel and
consonant elements. Next, Reading, Geog-
raphy-each pupil drafting State or Terrific
ry on the black board, mountain ranges, source
and course of Rivers, towns, districts, &c.
Next, Grammar, Analytical and Practical,
Natural Philosophy, Arithmetic, mental and
practical, and Algebra. Quite number of
Essays, on various subjects, that would confer
honor on older heads. There was an intro
ductory speech by one OF the small girls, and
closed by an address by another of the small
girls. We were highly gratiied and pleased
to hear and see the rapid Improvement of the
scholars, and all whom we have spoken to re.
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ANOTHER Rich CARGO OF CoPPER.--The Pro-
peller Globe, which arrived at this port yester-
day from the copper regions, brought down a
cargo of two hundred and eight tons of mass
copper, l27 tons Of which were left at the De-
trolt Copper Smelling Works. Some of the
masses weighed four thousand pounds of pure
copper, that would yield one hundred per cent,
and the whole cargo would average more than
rs per cent. The weekly value of the copper
now coming down from the "Calfornia of Mich
igan, is not less than one hundred thousand dol
lars, and it will continue to average that figure
for some weeks to come. Our people need not
risk their lives and health by voyage to the
land of gold, while we have such rich and mex
haustble mines of wealth in the bosom of our
own soil. The resources of our State in copper
have scarcely began to be developed yet-De-
troit Tribune.
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ARRIVAL OF THE HERMANN.
PHILApELAHIA, July 7.

IHILADELAHIA, July u
The Americas mails are due here tonight.
The Hermann arrived this morning, with
London dates to the 22nd.
The capture of Nankin is confirmed, to-
gether with the subsequent evacuation of the
city, and defeat of the rebels outside.
The British troops have been ordered to
Shanghai for the protection of British inter.
ests.
u S. frigate Susquehannah, in going up tc
Nankin, with the American Commissioner
grounded, and finally returned.
Pirates are busy on the Coast. They hat
attacked several English vessels.
All qiet at Canton-imports are large, bu
with reduced rates. Business has been sus
pended at Shanghai.
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An Earthly Paradise.

The Sterling, (Ky.) Wing takes the follow
ing extract from private letter just received
at that place from the Rev. Samuel b. Bell,
San Francisco, California:
live in Eden, the choicest place
on the beautiful earth. No winter, no summer
no cold, no heat-a perpetual spring.
The earth is carpeted with ever-blooming
flowers, shaded by most most beautiful live
oaks. Irish potatoes weigh four
pounds apiece; onions two pounds.
you love your body, come and live with
in the sound of the mighty Pacific. There is
no such place elsewhere.
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OTThe Ohio State tax last year was thir,
ty:6pe cents To the hundred dollars. This year,
with a large increase Of personal property
upon ths duplicate, it is increased to 6fty-one
cents on the hundred dollars. The appropria.
tions of last winter for theyear 1853, amounts
to two millions three hundred and sixteen
thousand three hundred and fifteen dollars.
Somehow, our Democratic nieghbors seem
to have way of always increasing taxes and
debt Wheeling Gaz.
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THE EXCITING SLAVE CASE OF YEsTER- ID
DAY.-On Monday morning last, two gentle
men from the South, Major Choutard and
Judge Picney, took rooms the Burnet House.
-Four slaves attended them. During the day,
two of the slaves, without saying word to
their masters, left, and have not since been
heard of. Their masters took no measures
for their recapture, and intended to continue
their route yesterday morning, with the two
remaining servants. Just as they were get
ting ready to leave, one of the Deputy Sher-
ifs served a writ on Major c., to appear be-
fore Judge s ullo, to answer charge of for
chilly OBTAINING two negro persons as slaves.
Their departure was necessarily postponed,
and the parties repaired to the Court House.
The slaves upon being interrogated by the
Court whether or not they wished to leave
their master, Major Choutard, replied, ave
will die before we will leave our master"
The Judge dismissed the case, remarking that
the negroes had right to 60 and do as they
pleased. The court room was densely crowd
ed and much excitement prevailed. The par
ties leave on their trip to-day.-Cin. Gas.
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HORRIBLE AND BLOODY WoRK.-On Sun
day night last, an Indian by the name OF Jack
Vann, was killed on the opposite side of the
river from this place, by another Indian named
Nitts son of big Nitts. On Monday about
o'clock, the coffin was taken over from town
to the place where the corpse was, and while
the friends of the murdered man were placing
his body in the coffin, quarrel sprung up be-
tween big Nitts and Lewis Vann, the brother
of the deceased. Vann shol down big Nitts,
killing him instantly, and attempted to es-
cape, but was pursued by the nephew of Nitts
into the house of Mrs. Vann, widow of Mr..
w. l.. Vann, when Lewis Vann turned and
shot him dead. In less than two min ates he
killed two men making three men lyin G. as il
were, all together, horrible spectacle to be-
hold by any civilized person.-Fort Smith
(Ark.) Herald, 4th ut.
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The Forest City has finally made con-
vert, one J. b. Kecch, of Gallon, Ohio. He
says he has always been Wing, but he now
"cuts loose from its attenuated frame" He
then adds: ave can't say with Francis, aft
er the battle of Pava, .AA is lost but our
honor
We presume not. IL he ever had any thing
to do with the article, he lost it before he
wrote to Medil. We congratulate the Forest
City ON its accession. Men who confess they
have lost all their honor and character are
not needed in the Wing ranks. There is no
regard or sympathy for such in our camp
State .Journai.
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COMMUNICATION Wright, one to be sup.
Liverporl->tohn Ansley, Anthony w. Butts.
Jacob K. Mller-Agent for Beaver Female
Seminary.
John Barker-Presdent Allegheny College.
II. Wharton-Transfcrre to Iowa Con-
ference.
]. II. White b"
w. c. Henderson-Transferre to Erie
Conference.
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STRANGE ACCIDENT AND DEArH.--A child
of Mr.. VIM. C. Bay, of Brookfeld township,
Noble county, about one year old, last week,
while sleeping in bed with his parents, crawl
ed to the back part of the bed and its body
fell between the bedr rail and wall, SO as 10
hang by its head where it was found dead the
next morning GAINESVILLE Aurora, 22ad.
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THE MARKETS.

NAVIGATION OF the AuAzoN.-An enter.
prise is in progress in New York by an Eas'
tern gentleman, under the auspices of the
Aeruvian Government, having in view the
permanent establishment of system of navi
CATION on the South American river Amazon
the largest river on the globe.
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AFTERNOON S; IN

The Council convened6 riding to adjourn
ment, and proceeded to -"
The committee on bu '- ,-'' re fol-
lowing, which was adoptt
WhereaS,-As there has N many resolu-
tions made, at different times, by this body
declaring what we would do and what we
would not do, we therefore deem it nexpedi-
dent to offer many more on this subject by
this body; but believing it for the best for lis
to carry out those already adopted-yet no,
notwithstanding we offer the following:
Resolved That in view of the strenuous
resolutions passed by the "Sons of Liberty
at a meeting held in Kirkwood Township, @
short time since, that we stand firm to the
resolution adopted by the Council at its meet
ings previous to this.
ResoLued,-That as Temperance men and
women, we believe il our duty to renew oul
efforts in this glorious enterprise.
Resolved, ed,-That we will not tire or lay
down our arms until the victory over Alcoho
and its friends is won.
! The following resolutions were introduced
by w. ii. Clark, which, after full discussion
were unanimously adopted.
Resoicd,-That this Council appoint com
mittee of one from each Division in the coun
ty, to solicit a contribution of their respcc-
tive Divisions, their prorata proportion of for
ty dollars, as IA County fund, for the payment
OF the services of II. CHANCE, alias BUCKEYE
BRoApAXE, or JOHN r. WILLIAMS, to lecture
throughout the County.
ReSoiped,-That each person on said COM
mittee be requested to use his utmost infu-
ence in favor of said contribution in his Di-
vision, and report to the Secretary of the
Council, of his success.
Resolved, That whenever the Executive
Committee receive sufficient encouragement
of procuring funds, they shdfl open oorre-
spondence with the above named lecturers,
and secure their services, and report through
the papers of this County when said lecturers
will commence their labors.
The Council then adjourned to meet in
Hendrysburgh, on Wednesday, September 2S
1853, at 8 O'Clock, A. nj.
THOS. s. AMBROSE, PreS't.
Attest, w. ii. CLARK, X, Sec'y.
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ST. CLAIRsvILLE, Ohio, July 4th, 1855


The Quarterly Council of the Sons and
Daughters of Temperance, of Belmont Coun-
ty met, pursuant to adjournment, in the Hall
of the Sons, at 9 o'clock, A. M. and was or
ganized by the officers g. Deputies. Bros.
w. J. Stubbles, J. A. Haines & A. Fulton,
were appointed the committee on credentials,
who reported delegates present from the DIFF
ferent Divisions g. Unions in the county, en-
titled to seats, which report was adopted.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
then read and approved.
Reports were received from the Divisions
and Unions, as to their prosperity, all of which
were encouraging, as the Orders are in a
more iourishing condition than at any other
period.
On motion, a committee was appointed to
prepare business for the afternoon. The
Council then adjourned to half past one o.
clock
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TuE MISSION TO CHINA.--Wc understand
tbnt the Hon. Robert J. Walker has 50 far
recovered from the indisposition under which
he has long labored, consequent upon sIigh'
accident which belel him while III England,
thni he has concluded to ncccpt the offer OF
Commissioner to China, offered him some time
since by the President, and that he will pro-
badly set out on his mission about the first OF
October. Although the learned DIR, Parker
will probably be continued us Secretary and
Interpretcr to the mission, we are glad to
hear that Mr. John Ross Browne, of this city,
will be also attached to it and go out with
the Commissioner Mr. Browne il already
very iayorably known to our readers through
his amusing aud interesting letters from
Turkey. Syria, the Holy Land &c, published
in the National Intelligencer during the last
year or two. In China he will have new
and rich field for observation, aud from his
skilful pen aud graphic pencil his countymcn
ut home may expect amusement and instruc-
ton regarding the peculiaritics of the
singular people hc is about to go AMONG
MAJ. IRia.
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helms article on this subject ought to be
posted upon the walls Of every workshop in
the country.
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To BE REMEMRERED,--ln noticing the fact
that little girl was recently stung to death
by hornest, in the Miami Valley, the Gin
cinnah Enquirer says:
"Had some one present known that lump
of wet saleratus, applied TO the stung parts
of the little sufferer, would have instantly
stopped the pain and prevented all swelling
the life of the child would have been saved
Remember that hereafter"
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Our People are now in the midst of the
wheat harvest, and we do not believe, that in
a residence of twelve years in East Tennes-
see, we have ever seen better crop. We
have not yet heard of single field that is Sc
rously affected by the rust, which so frequent
ly blasts the prospect of the farmer just as he
is on the eve of gathering his crop. Corn
generally is backward, yet looks well, as far
mers have availed themselves of the drv
weather to thoroughly work in it, and with :
good season from this time on immense uuan.
titles will be raised.-Atheas (Tenn.) Post
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SPECIMENS OF Your WoRK.-The Carpent-
er who builds fine house, points to it with
pride, and says, 81 built it," The Blacksmith
who makes a good pow, calls to his neigh
Dor, the farmer, and says, 81 made it." The
Shoemaker holds up the glistenng, neatly
fitting boot, and says, "it's my manufacture"
The Physician with equal pride says of the
poor dyspeptic, 81 cured him." The Surgeon
holds up the stump o: the unfortunate mans
arm, and with much sclf-complacency says,
81 amputated it," The Lawyer details the
intrcacics of the suit, and delights in 0aying,
81 gained it," Even the Barber shows his
ivory and exclaims of the well cut hair, 81
trimmed it," Every mechanic capable of doing
a good job; every professional man skllfu in
his profession; every man of whatever law full
occupation, is proud of exhibiting specimens
of his "work," with one exception. The Rum.
seller, supported as he is by the laws of the
land in his employment, never points to the
specimens Of his work, and says" 81 did it,
The druukard may wallow in the gutter be-
fore his door; the wife may die broken-h hearted
and the children be driven to beggary and
crime; but although these "jobs' may be
turned out according to the most approved
patterns contemplated in his license, yet he
will always deny his uork. "They are no,
specimens Of my work" No, indeed! Wond
er if our "drunkurd- makers" could not be in
duced to present few specimens for a pre-
MUM at the Worlds Fairl IL we could iinl
one who would own his work, we would make
II fortune by exhibiting him as one of tn,
'seven wonders. ."-Tennessee State Sentinel.