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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-15
FLOUR AND GENERAL
Commission Rucino,,

Commission Business
ETlflE undersigned, late OF the Fl m of WON NJ.
u MEX, OF Winchester, Virginia, takes tbs a.
To extend to his friends tbs heartfelt THANH, f
liberal patronage SIT ce resident OF this civ ~, I
leave 10 inform them that he has taken WaIetmS.
south Howard Street, lately occupied by MI ~ III
BELL, and formerly by the late ELIAS SuIvr oS:t
with Warehouse No 2, South Howard Street ~ ~
ample room 10 do any reasona bic amount or Es1r s
er Communications BHSiness. The location is good M e.
the sale OF all kinds of country produse and he r
fully soliclts your patronage. 'NfS'"
He will also give strict attention to the pnrrL,.,
Plaster, SAT-, Fish and GuGno, DC And his krovI.5r
tie wants OF the Agricultural and Mercantile CONNIE
are such that he feels warranted in assuring ten s,
conslgnmeLts or orders with which he may Be hyNeS
will be promptly and faithfully attended to.
Z - MICHAEL BANNER,
NO. & 4, South Howard s.Iett
BALTIMORE
Messrs. Pollard, Byrd & Co;
u Stuart a Sons
- '1' Cbas. a. GgmbriI;
Norris, Caldwell; q Co.
WINCHESTER.
Henry NJ. Brent, Cashier OF the Bank otis
Valley;
Joseph II. sherrard, Cashier Of F,,r.r,
Bank;
Messrs. Baker q Brown;
Chas. L. Wood q Co.
Messrs. Amman, Mcguire q Co; 5 -z4
Logan, Caro- Coz s..-.ts
~ o. w. Heisken, .I
Jno. R. Morrow.
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Bird -&,Wilson,
Wholesale and r etaiIs dealers in Bri'''"
RfeneIfnnd A niericnn Dry Gooar
NJ. R1lls.......-
NO. bg BdHiln0fe SIFet

BALTIMORE, .,,ir
"oULD invite the attention or purchaser Of b
w our city to call and examine our large SUI sIk
ies dress goods; consisting orpIan and broaup ,.o
black mattiona silks, plaid silks, French BaIeg b,s
lawns and JACKIE bayaderc robes, silk ms
de lainos, French Ginghanls, plain and emo ,tJI
shawls from 80 to SO, maEtillas and ca
cashmere shawIs OF every variety, French enlO'U'
kid gloves, Parasols, etc. ~
GEYTLEMES's FURNISHING GOODS; ..r,d.s
Cloths, cassimeres, vestings, erayats, han"A'4T
collars, gloves, etc. r 80 2. ~ 2. ,,,. sot
housekeeping goods OF all kinds, including las T.
of staple and domestic goods. Oar stock W. Spl
best by any house in tho e 9wly
The lowest prices. iass1 mttzo-1~
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PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA
Curtain Warehouse,
III Chestnut ST. Philadelphia, opposite The STATE House
HENRY w. STAFFORD,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN CURTAINS, CURTAIN Ma
TERIALs, AND FURNITURE COVERINGS,
WHICH lie Offers al The lowest market prices,
The stock comprising, In part. the following:
embroidered Lace Curtains; Gilt Coz hices;
DO Muslin Do do Pins;
Drapery Laces r Muslins, do Bands,
French BIoeates, widths Canopy Arches Rings,
Satin de LANES; 49, Friuees Inrtnin lyons
DamaSks; &c of4'
lane stock q FRENCH PLUSHES. all colors and
: PAINTED WINDOW S HIDES and HOJI4NDS of nu
colors for shading . IFEf#s q ! = = = :
n - Persons ordering Curtains, viii give the MEASURE
oil the heighth and width % he entire window
mart7-1Yd6w ...- - = :. :
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Persian 8 s I I 4. M,

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
THIS Dyeis warrapted used to directions
TO change the hair from any other color to beautiful
PERFECT JET BLACK,
AI WITHOUT -
Staining the Skin.
PRICE GO cents Per bottle For sale by KELLs d cALD.
WELL, Wholesale Agents, and by WIN. R. MCKEE.
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- Fla NCY GOOns.
FREDK. FICKEY & SONS,

$50 BALTIMORE STREET.
Importers Of English, German end French FGHty
.t=t4 Goods, - 49,
HAVE now in store their Spring assortment Of Ports
III Monnaies, violins, Percussion Caps, AecOrdeona
Tooth and Nail brushes, Rosewood and Buffalo Eat
brushes, Combs OF every description Cutlery Fans M
tons, Periumery, Fancy Soaps, Work Boxes, JeweEy'
In the Hosiery line full assortment OF White, ROWn
and mixed cotton hose, Isle, Thread and six bog,
lotion hose of every description, Lse Thread and Slk
hose Of every description Cotton Sk Cloves
Flley a Stewaits Patent Thread Gotten, Thread anu
SILK Iaces, Silk and Pocket Handkerchief Neck Ties
Dealers i'll find our stock the most extensive in this
CITY, and our prices low any house in the the county,
nIar24-dwtf
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THERE'S MOUSE IN ia lLk!iN.sn W : Bro
ETlHE people have iouadi 1t out that " p MOLE +spIs
ther nave now got SONS Of the new sI
De LANES eha afeges, 7 soiE Al
SoIe soon il you wiki TO get good a BR0
hlar16a z siiaina W. u. Mol1S
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Bnltimore Piano Forte IInnufnsessSSs era,

Baltimore Piano Forte mnnuInsss SSSSivf,
J. WISE & BROTHER, manufacturers o. ~ ~ stlH
81 Grand and Square Pianos, request the spetaSt in
ton of female performers, to late anu 'ivuG
the keys OF the sans PIANO can be regulated ~ d.
TOUCH, to suit the elastic
touch is OF the first great importance, we're re- nd
OF fine tons 1.-THE Keys not susceptible oI ;s
elestic movement, otherwise, the Inherent void
instrument VIII remain Unknown. Those ~
avail themselves OF the be possible means o. LisI
Piano, should afl give this invention ~ rO
Sec business leiTculafs, which may be had "ee
age, by addressing manufacturers. :. 4 I,,ioTuER,
L. .is7t. = y " 40 = Y RAITINoIL<
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
WING CONGRESSIONAL cANDmArE.

Relying upon the hope that there was enough of
Democratic dissension in the 9Th Congressional Dis
trict TO give to the Wing nominee for Congress, at
least respectable minority, a Wing Convention
convened at Winchester on Tuesday last over which
JOHN a. CARTER, Esq, ofLoudoun presided and Jos.
T1DBALL of Frederick and n. B. MEADE of Clarke were
called upon to act Secretaries 1t appears the work
of the Convention had all been consummated before
Its assembling and in character with its meeting to-
gether its deliberations only for FORMS sake"
and ALEXANDER r. BoTELER ESQ., of jefferson, was
nominated by general combustion" Acting upon
the same principle which had been only the week be-
fore violently assailed Mr.. BoTELER the spot
to declare his acceptance of the nomination from
his great devotion to the Whig party, he ready
and willing to be the representative of Democratic
district One thousand and thirty-nine of the Demo-
cracy the clear majority of the District will scarcely
find in Mr.. Botelers devotion to the Wing party any
special or peculiar claim to Hcir support
But the Convention, it seems, was not only feast
of reason, but flow of soul" The joy of the dele
cations great, that in District where there
were two hundred willing to go to Congress if there
was any chance, that only one had the courage and
the manliness to offer up himself sacrifice, that
upon the event being announced general jubilee
sued. Says the Free Press:
"After the adjournment of the Convention Col J.
F. HANTRAMCK, behalf of the Jefferson delegation,
extended an invitation to the members of the Con-
yention and others present to meet in the parlor of
the Hotel and partake of refreshments awaiting them
Delegates from Clarke also extended hospitalities-
At night, the people of Winchester gave sumptuous
Supper withits accomplishments Every thing passed
off pleasantly"
No doubt oft every thing passed off pleasantly"
as is the wont of the Wing party generally to elect
their candidates before the day of trial has conc
Eat drink, and be merry" then for election day will
give you relish and furnish no substance for such
exquisite enjoyments.
Messrs. Faulkner and Botcler have already entered
upon the canvass, having spoken at Bath in Morgan
county, on Friday, and Leesburg yesterday. The
canvass promises to be qutea warm and exciting one
and from this until the election, the candidates will
expect to devote entirely their respective interests
The following announcements made for the Coun-
ty of Loudoun by authority of Mr. Faulkner and we
think Improbable with the acquiescencc ofr Boteer:
Leesburgo on Monday, Middleburg on Tuesday Union
on Wednesday, Snickersyille on Thursday, Hillsbo-
roughon Friday, Lovettsvile on Saturday. Waterford
on Saturday evening.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
THE TERRIBLE DISASTER.

The New York papers are filled with the details of
the frightful disaster at Norwalk, Connecticut,
York at o'clock A. NJ consisted oftwo baggage cars,
and three first class passengers cars The baggage
preceded the passenger the rearmost bag
gage car was the smoking apartment. The number
two have already been asccrancd TO have lost their
lives, with quite many moro severely injured. AL
ready has the Legislature of Connecticut been reused
to action by the present shocking within
her borders, and in addition to having appointed
committee to inquire thoroughly into its causes is
considering bill imposinga fine Of$lO,OOO every
railroad company for each person killed upon the
have arisen from carelessnesS. There are many in
teresting and thrilling incidents connected with the
disaster, which make ones blood to curdlc at their
itnI
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10

Faulkner who Is the Democratic norineetor
Congress made his appearance here to-day ON this
new additional field of labor Old Loudoun,n and
made at the solicitation OF his friends brief speech
His remarks were mild, but comprehensive, showing
that the present prosperous and progressive condition
of this countrywa attributable to the wise and libe
raj policy of the Democratic party. And that nothing
but factious spirit could induce any party to desire
change Of our present happy and thriving National
condition b. :! FEi5i
The party has in my INT been peculiarly for
tunnte ithe selection fMr Faulkner their stand
ardbearer he is bland and captivating in his social
intercourse logical and convincing in argument ZEAL
Gus and indeitigabein his efforts, with host of
dent friends TO help him OH. Success awaits himl
The County Candidates was also present Mr..
Bridges or the BrOomsage candidate as he is called,
mounted the rosruuI and exhored the people TO elect
him. so thath he might get Virginias peFton ofthe Pub
lie Land Funds 10 educate the poor.
Col Minor, the inn-hearted democratic candidate,
followed with fewte,naslsin his happy style, and
told them, If the people of Loudoup county wanted
anything from the State General Government, they
had better elect him, he the side of the do
minant party in either Legisatvebo body, and conse-
quenuy would be most likely WELD successful in
fuence. -' NEARER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
NEW JURY Law.

We take the following synopsis of the bill concern
ing the mode of selection qualification and compcn-
sation of Jurors, from the Rockingham Registers
Richmond correspondent:
Each County Court may designate of two of its
quarterly terms for the trial of Jury cases. and there
shall be grand jury at but two of the quarterly
terms.
The Courts may limit the number of grand Jurors
provided such number be not less than sixteen.
The County Courts shall at their April May
terms, prepare a list of such persons rs they may
think well qualified to serve jurors which list shall
include at least twenty persons for every thousand
white inhabitants Such list shall be delivered to
the Clerk, and each name written separate bal
lot and deposited in secure box to be kept by the
Clerk and opened only, when Jurors to be drawn
thcrefrom.
Between and ten days before the setting of a
Court, three Justices meet at the Clerks office and
draw from the box, twcnty-cight jurors who arc to
be summoned by the Sheriff, and must serve during
term of the Court jurors, after serving term will
not again be called upon for years. The names
of the Jurors attending placed in q box, and
from it Jurors for the trial of causes drawn
by lot
Grand Iuries and Juries for the trial of Criminal
causes are summoned rs heretofore.
The Courts may allow special Jurics to be formed
rs Enthusiastically qualified Jurors may be summoned
from which sixteen may be chosen by lot; the par
ties hereupon. beginning with the plaintiff shall al
ernately strike off one until the number is reduced
to twelve, which shall compose the Jury for the trial
of the cause.
Each Grand Juror shall he entitled to receive one
dollar for his service, to be paid out of the County
treasury
Juries in of felony arc to be paid as hereto
fore out of the State treasury.
Jurors in civil cases TO be paid out of the County
treasury fifty cents for each Jury which they serve
provided that person shall receive more than one
dollar and twenty-five cents day for Jury service
and when the Jury is adjourned from day to day.
fifty cents for the first and scventyve cents for each
succeeding day.
Jurymen summoned to attend, but not actually
serving shall be entitled to fifty cents day. The
County Court may within certain limits increase or
diminish the compensation.
The act fakes effect from, tho fret dov IF Tu1,- ro~t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
WONDERS NEVER CEASE.

The following is taken from the Baltimore Rcpub-
lican Argus of Tuesday evening:
Last evening the large Hall of the MARYLAND Insti-
tue was crowded to its utmost capacity to hear the
lecture and witness the experiments performed on the
eye by DIR. G. Brainerd, of New York. The Doctor
having stated that he would make the blind see many
thought it n humbug, and pronounced it: but at
the close of his interesting lecture the Doctor gave
general invitation to those who blind ncarsight-
ed or had weak eyes to come on the platform and he
would do all he protested Quite number of ladies
and gentlemen went forward and in the short space
of three minutes each declared their eyes had been
improved This morning visited the Doctors
room at the Institute, and while there saw his simple
application applied TO lad aged about eleven wears
and son of Mr. Nicholas Richcir, No. 22O s. Charles
Stree" who had been blind in the right eye for six
years After the cup had been applied for the space
OF one minute, it removed when the left eve was
closed, and the little fellow was requested TO walk
across the room. He immediately complied with the
request, and cried out, Father, father can secr-
He was then handed several articles ALI of which
he named correctly, and described several persons
who were standing in the ROOM The low of the
father and son can he better imagined than described
The application was also applied to Mr.. c. r.. Cum
bingham. who resides at l4O Baltimore Street and
had been blind for 80 years. He in the short space
OF three minutes declared he could distinctly and
recognized several gentlemen he had not seen for 80
years. These are facts, and any one doubling them
can call on the above mentioned gentlemen and be
satisfied.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10

on the New Haven Railroad ran off the drawbridge
at this place this morning, causing one of the most
serious railroad disasters that has ever occurred in
this country. - - t-,g ~
The drawbridge had been left open by accident or
'carelessness and the locomotive and baggage car,
with three passenger cars were precipitated into the
river presenting frightfnl catastrophe there being
upwards of one hundred passengers men, women and
children either involved in the ruins sunk beneath
the water IN the cars. ~. 5Gs-g, = ne
Great exertions were made for the rescue of those
who reached the surface of the water and many have
been saved, whilst large number of dead bodies
have been picked up One of the passengers is
entirely sunk beneath the water and it is supposed
that all who were in it have persisted. The number
killed and drowned cannot be less than fifty whilst
good number seriously injured 10
IsgcoSD DISPATCH
NoRwALK May 6, 3 P. M-The loss of life is greater
than at first apprehended; already 40 dead boz
dies have been taken from the river and it is feared
more will yet be found All the employees of the
company escaped with slight bruises AT the time of
the accident the train was running at the rate of Is
miles per hour. The blame rests with the engineer,
the bridge tender having displayed the signals
as was certified to by many of those who escaped
The statements, however, are very conflicting and it
is impossible amid the general excitement and confu-
sion, to definitely ascertain the facts.
There was large number of physicians on the
train returning from attendance the Medical Con-
vcntion at New York. some of whom are among the
killed. whilst those that were saved have been active
in rendering professional services to the wounded
There probably ten more dead bodies still in
the wrecked cars. Conductor COmstock was in the
second car, and escaped with many but not danger
Gus wounds
The Express Agent escaped badly wounded
The bodies are much disfgured and recognition in
many cases is difficult. The wounded have had am
pie medical assistance.
The mails and baggage have been saved in a Ga-
mayed condition. The drawbridge was open the
steamer Pacific having just passed through The To-
comOtive baggagecar and two passenger-carS plung-
ed into the river fifteen feet below the surface Every
person in the two first either killed or Sc
riOusly injured.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
FLoGGING IN THE NAVY.

Mr.. BEtlxR: VIII you be pleased to give an inscr-
ton to the extract enclosed herewith from letter of
Charles Wilkes, Commander LIS. Navy, addressed
to Brigader General Archd Henderson, and publish
cd in Elk. Does No. l. I'd Session. sd Congress. The
letter is the subject of the increase of the Marine
Guards for the Navy and his views thereon sought
by Gen. Henderson, but the closing sentiment of the
letter, which the extract DISCLOSE is one SO mPerti
nent in its language when flowing from the lips ofGn
officer of the General Government and abhorrcut
to the better feelings Of the country matter of
discipline in the Naval SERVICE which hailed at
the time a of eminent popularity, that
your correspondent cannot rest contented without
s S sone Sg 6en
tombed in the public documents of Congress, the
odious opinion expressed in the correspondence re-
ferred to, and to hold it and its arrogant author up
to the condemnation of the citizens of our beloved
country. STRIPES"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
THE COMING THOUSANDS.

Private letters from the Old World state that the
movement towards the New is likely to prove extra
ordinary within the nextsix months 1t is estimated
that some 100000 men women and children will
leave England and ireland, and that this vast army
will be increased to nearly million by adventures
from Germany and other portions of Europe. still
further impulse is likely TO be given to this living
tide by the strikes in the United States and the en-
travagant reports that published in foreign jour-
mails, the demand for labor and the high rates of
wages in this country What is likely to be the gen.
eral effect? Let us imagine the accession of pop
ulatiOn of half million within the next six months
and of this aggregate at least 100000 laborerS The
inquiry is well worth pursuing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10

The Democracy of Berkeley in convention on Sa-
turday week, nominated for the House of Delegates,
George Ii. Mcclure and Henry J.Seibcrt, Esqrs. BY
the proceedings of the convention in another column
it will be seen that the claims of other gentlemen
were considered. Had they been nominated they
would have received the hearty support of the party
but as the choice has fallen upon Others it becomes
the duty of all TO sustain them cordially.
We are proud of the ticket. AS men of business
MessrS Mcclure and Scihcrt have their Superiors
in the county, and in their election the people have
guarantee of representatives in whom they can at all
times rely for faithful discharge their public trusts
lIarfnSburg Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
FUNERAL DISCOURSE OF HON. WIN. R. KING

1t gives us sincere pleasure (says the Philadel-
phiN Pennsylvanian) to inform our readers, that
the discourse delivered Sunday last in the First
Presbyterian Church, Northern Liberties, by the
Rev. DR.. Tustin5 of Washington city, in reference
to the death of the late Vice President of the United
States, was listened to with marked attention by
very large and intelligent congregation. Dr. Tus-
tin was well acquainted with Col. King, for many
years, and could therefore speak understandingly
of his high qualities Statesman, and his many
and brilliant virtues patriot citizen and gen.
tlarnnn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
DESTRUCTION OF THE COURT HOUSE.

WARRESroN, FAUQUIER Co, May .Is53.-Ths morn
ing at three o'clock, citizens again aroused
from their sumbcrs by the cry offre. The ficnd who
Court House is a of ruins! Nothing is left
hut portion of the walls The fire was kindled in the
steepe fthe building, the incendary having entered
through thewndow Those who reached the spot first
foundthe rontdooropcn. The adjacent buildings were
saved there little wind at the time. All the val
liable papers, &c, in the house fortunately saved
The cost of building the Court House was SlS,OOO
and it is entire wreck. You may judge the feel
ing which pervades this community upon the subject
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10

ANOTHER Discovery OF GUASo-The n. Y. Journal
of Commerce states that parties in that CITY have as
certained the existence of aarge deposte of puano
barren and uninhabited island of the ocean 1yi2
more than 200 milesr0m the inainland and are me-.
gotiating with the United States Government for the
protection of their rights in effort should be
made to secure these hitherto unknown treasure
The valuable agricultural properties of the article are
now generally known and appreciated, aud n great
less than 100000 tons, TO arrive have already been
sod and it is estimated that the importations of the
present year will exceed 100000 tons for which The
of dollars
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
KEY I'd UNCLE TOMS CABIN.

) more careful: discrimination of this Heterogeneous
e9mpounu OF teeblenGss and mali entity, has only
ter and pretensions From the beginning the end it
hears unmisakable indications having been labor
ed production, and uphill effort is at best but mere
compilation of advertisements, and extract from let
tiers without names or authors 1t is realization of
the phrase, "Catch- penny concern" So apparent is
its weakness and want of cndOr that the aboli-
ton Journals appear to be utterly ashamed of it at
any rate they are not at all disposed to speak in its
praise 1t is puerile affair, and has fallen from the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10
THIRD DISTRICT.

The following counties constitute our own, or
the Third District for the election of member of
the Board of Public Works:
3D.. DIsTEIcr-The counties of Prince William All
cxandria, Fairfax Fauquief, Loudoun, Jefferson,
Clarke Warren Page, Shenandoah, Hardy, Frederick,
Barbour, Upshur, Harrison, Preston, Monongalia,
Marion, Taylor, Braxton, Lewis, Doddridge Tyler,
Wetzcl, Marshall, Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, Richie
Gilmer, Wood, Writ, Mason, Jackson and Peasants
constitute the third district
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-10

fSety MANY wings III inc county, VINO snoulu aples
and the general impression is that they quite
petent to the task, of forming their own judgment
very dsinteresed advice the Wing organ, which
to control their action and express their udg
ment its own most unstable course may suggest Its
nsidousattack upon for the
Legislature can do them no HARM and may do good,
but will most certainly not disturb the equanimity
of either