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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
gTaTF aeRIoUITURAI SOCIETY.


The first annual exhibition of the Virginia State
Agricultural Society will be held in Richmond eoli
mencing the LIST of September ana lasai i -
DAVIS The various committees iorthe hWahuOi r.
miuns have been appointed. The ioloHihss I 49,
nnpear on the list: BRAxToS DAvENPORT, otJeher-
SON. one of the committee on best farming ~ II
IN Dr. GYMS T. MCCORlnCK of Clarke, ana Ut v u
L1AsssDN ofShenandoah on DevonS ana AItoILs!S
I NJ WARR Of Clark on fine woods and middle
wool sheep; Dr. WM. d. MCGUEE, OF clarke, on iGts
woods; PRovINcE McCeRmcK1 OF Clarke on sl hsltlse
and mixed blood sheepi r w BAYLOR Ol Jenetsol
on imported sheep; JOHN Is. ~ NADESBOlseh1 "
Berkeley on premium animals; ANDREW hE1sEi7 on
household mandatory; HUGH NJ. NELsosi OF O4AtA
on branch nine of the Fair. l,.u
The Southern Planter remarks that the sc.eie Vi H.
miums is comprehensive and LIBERAL and that tHll
work has been accomplished at no small saorihoe ol
time and labor. 1t adds:
And now ask, is there no cSTrelatlSe eu+'5a
ton on the part of the farmers, manufacturers, afa
mechanics of Virginia? Will they by indifference 10
their own best interests and the honor and prosper
ity of the State, disappOint the hopes OF success
must rest upon the response they sn;ll give lisl
last appeal TO their patronism2 EecreaHS S0hS a-e
they to the blessed mother of as ell, who snlt up
in the impenetrble Coldness ofiSoated seiilShhesS
cannot be melted into confluence with the curre nj
of sympatfly which warns the breasts Of those VINO
have conspired to raise Virginia to the height Of
prosperity and glory which her position her en-
mate her soil and her still undeveeped resources OF
agricultural, commerce, and manufacturers eaEHea
her. The appeal should not be in vain.
The visit of Gen. RICHARDSON . tins poFuoa OF
State was not so successful as it should have bee,
but better tISzs may be hoped KeXt tins The Val
ley is deeply Interested in the cause of agriculture
and manufacturers, and should heartily cooperate
with the other quarters of the State in their promo
ton. The proper Steps should be taken to secure
the next exhibition for this place. being the most
central and accessible point ia the FslRey At which
It can be held.
We hope 10 see the time wlrea every comfy win
have its agricultural club by which lively and gem
erous emulation will be excited and the annual State
exhibition be invested with Interest that can be
nowhere excelled.-H Manchester Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
HoE. THos. 8. BoCoCK OF VIRGINIA.

The New York Herald speaks in very lattering
terms of this talented and popular Representative,
end Of his chances for the next Speakership of the
useofRepfesentatyes. Ifthis distinguished honor
Is to be conferred upon Virginia and there seems TO
be q very general impression that such will be the
case, we know of no one whose election would give
greater satisfaction to the country. His hrmness,
ability and sound democratic principles are veil
known to the nation and these united with his purity
of private character and pleasing address cause him to
very Justly regarded as ono Of tho brightest orna-
rneutS of the body Of which he is member. Ills oc-
.sionoI ser, leo Ia tho chair has amply manifested
bis peculiar fitness for the station.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
A FIVE YEARS SLEEP.

II was with some incredulity that We read the
Eotice of the prOtracted sleep of Cornelius Nroman
Of Western New York. but all doubts of the reality
Ct the Slumber have been dsPelled by sight of Mr.
YrCnan, who is now in this village.
Vroman was born in SchOha-ie county, New York.
in 1916. He was farm laborer, remarkable for
strength, steadiness, and endurance, always COM
Ilnnding higher wages than the ordinary workman
There was nothing particular about his general
habits, other than his preference for light food in
small quantities to the hearty fare of the farmer
In 1s4s, in Genesee county, deep sleep fell upon
hin. without prernOntor and he has slunbered ever
since, with very brief and waking moments not
amounting in all to three days. The longest waking
period he has sixteen hours, and this was
brought about by medical treatment; but smulants,
and forced exercise in the open air. and all other
reshrs, failed in this at other awakenings in pre-
venting the speedy return to stupor.
Sroman is a mere skeleton though his face
is not much emaCated. He breathes deeply and
freely, perSpireS copiousv, aud seems in natural
end ordinary slumber. He lies invariably on his
left side his limbs bent this being plainly theensiest
posture. His muscles rigid so much so that he
maintains any attitude in which he is put, and he
has stood ~ hours in one fixed position. His jaws
Gre set and his teeth pried open daily to feed
him milk, quart of which day. with a little
bread crumbled in it. is his principal food. He has
eaten meat vegetables since his seizure unless
ii be in his few waking hours when his first call al
ways is for something to eat His natural evacua-
tons at intervals of about 30 days only the skin
SpPGfentv doing much more than its healthtul Office.
Of the antecedentS Of this case we are informed
that Yruma is of healthful parentnge that his life
has been laborious and free from excuses of any
Kind.
Most of the medical skill of Western New York has
Eeen called into action in this case but with hardly
Pcrceptible effect. II is pronounced partial pres
src on the brain, with general rigidity of muscle
tle teeth being fixed as in loek-jaw.
TIE person having him in charge proposes exhibit
ing The sleeper in New Ork, and there trying once
more if medical science can break the spell.
Ulster { N T. Republican, s4r.g. H..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
A SPLENDID ESTATE SOLD.

Shannon Hill" situated on the Shenandoah river,
and opposite Shannondale Springs, has been sold by
Its present occupant Mr.. GEO. W. PETERS to Mr..
RnuscH Of Berkeley county, for the comfortable sum
OF thirty thousand six hundred aud five dollars
twenty thousand of which, we learn is to be in
hard cash. The farm contains GIL acres, and was
sold at S55 per acre. This is one of the very best
improved farms ofthe county all of which are beaut-
fully situated and most conveniently arranged Some
portion of the land is not regarded, we believe, as
irstquality, though other parts most productive
and in high state of cultivation
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
s1cxNEss IN NEW ORLEANS.

The deaths in New Orleans on the I'd Inst. were
is3, of which 100 were by yellow fever. This
shows increase of IA deaths on the previous day.
The Delta of the Sd says:
The report of yesterday interrupts the progressive
decline of the mortality which had marked the re-
turns for several days before We do not think it a
reasonable hope that in weeks the health of our
city be restored to its usual state and the ndca-
lion Of particular date might give rise to false hopes
and attract to city persons who had better re-
main away. The general opinion of medical gentle
men and of others who are familiar with the nature
and history of this disease that the fever will lngcr
here, as long as it has subjects, until frost
The total number of deaths since May 2sth to Sep
tember a. inclusive amounted TO 9,4l2, Of which G.
Gil we're from yellow fever.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
PRICE OF BREADsTUFFs.

p. Kittlc, the abIcst writer on finance in the
country thus speculatcs probable price fBrcad
stutfs, in commercial letter to the Washington
Union:
There arc not few who believe that present prices
Aainar het,reer Frano, aud m pIi-h myers tho
former the most eager, based upon wild spccu-
laton that may result in ruinous reaction before sus
tanned by actual demand for consumption. This is
the opinion of some of the shrcwdcst English mer-
chants who, however, order No. l choice flour mt 2js
and wheat at ASS per $50 pounds laid down in Liver
POOl-orders hardly warranted by the present. rates
of wheat here. The chances are that those who sell
their wheat under the present excitement before
freights rise and reaction takes place. will do better
Nhan IN hold
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
WHAT HAS THE ADMINISTRATION DONE

With haunting emphasis Wing Journals PROFOUND
this question 10 the county what has the Admin
istration done ~ We answer: nothing that the
country does not approve. And this simple assertion
involves the highest praise to which IdminisrI-
ton can aspire To commit no blunder; steer
clear of the difficulties that heset Executive lis
advent to power. is achievement, which. in
the absence OF any more positive performance. would
entitle Administration 10 ordinary measure of
applause. This President Pierce dracryrS-and more.
Scarcely six months had passed before the Cabinet of
President Taylor made shipwreck of his fortunes:
and the three succeeding years uT Eig AdmiHiSIT.
ton were but SERIES OF errors. hlundcrs. and calam-
tiles. From the fourth of March to the fourth Of
September are just six months, YET in this brief time
the present Administration has Conferred more posi-
tive benefits the country than history will accord
to the entire Of Whg miSrHle from 10 1853.
The late Administration consigned 10 its sucrcs-
task Of small difficulty, viz: repair lis
dClinGuencieS aud TO correct lis errors. The heir
must relieve the estate of lis enur nous enCumhTance
before he can begin to accumulate any capital his
account. The ship must he got clear Of the
bank which it driven by the unskillful pilot
before it strike out into the deep with tlving
cOlOrS Mr. Pierce must the blOtS of his prCde
ceSsor before he begins to write history for himself
This he is doing. The country is not aGitated by
any exciting stories of grand achievements; but
needGul and solid work is done for all that by the
men now at the head of the government. The Ad-
ministraton is not idle The duty of Filing the di-
plomatic and other subordinate offices, light tasks
in ITSELF has been successfully performed. But five
wish to report progress for the Administration we
must go to the departments at Washington. There
shall order rising out of chaos We shall see
Democratic OfiCe-holders engaged in the labOrious
task of correcting the errors and performing the
neglected duties of a Wing Administration. We
shall unusual spectacle, the tr0T of govern
ment faithfully dOne.-ERgulreT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
GIpp1NGs oH FUSION,

An Ohio paper publishes tho letter of j. r. Gid
dings the hoary enemy of the Union, thc subject
Of National Party to he put out i'll CHyahog'
county, Oho.-Giddings proposes to endorse the
following platform:
LIST. Opposed Ia the extension Of slavery:
I'd. Opposed to the Fugitive Slave Law Of 1850.
Sd. In favor Disappearing the Federal Government
from all connection with slavery, SO far it be
done constitutiOnally.
4h In frvor of the freedom Of the public lands to
actual settlers.
18th. In favor of equal taxation land
9th. In favor of the suppression of the evils Of in
TEMPERANCE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
HARMONY.

The Wing press are now very busly engaged in
representing the discord in the ranks Of tho Demo-
cracy, in regard to the Pacific Railroad, bat are dumb
as an oyster concerning the diversity of sentiment in
their own. The wings of Georgia, aLiGs Republi
can citizens" have published an address, in which
they take grounds against the construction of the
Pacific Railroad by the government and represent il
as f gigantic scheme of public plumber" The quar-
rel also at the North gives evidence that the Wings
are not very harmonious and unanimous. We re-
spectully suggest to those Wings who are constant
" harping democratic discord" to reconcile their
own fragment and remember the old adage people
who live in glass houses should never throw stones
EnI{cU Democrat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
TRIAL OF SWAMI.

The trial Of Robert Swami for the murder of VIM
o. Sprigg, is progressing slowly before the Circuit
Court Of Washington County. Up to Tuesday even
ing last three jurors were qualified, and the Sheriff
was ordered to summons 100 taesmcn, to be present
on "wednesday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
APOSTACY.

Mr.. Horace Grcely has cut the Wing party, posi-
lively and finally. Here is his ysLadictory
We shall put up ticket for State officers under
our editorial hetd. We give this seas0Ruble notice
in order that our conrse may not be ;pIscOusruod
implying dissatisfaction with this candidate
that ticket Intending henceCorth, while cher
ish and advocate sound principles and beneficial
measures 10 act 5cM entire ofpariy
ges, mandates PLATFORMS, shall treat the custom
of displaying ticket the head of our editorials
more honorcd in the breach than the oh scvance,"
and trust TO our articles alone to vndCuc DIR pref
crcnCes and cmhudY our convictions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
vIRGINIANs IN CALIFORNIA,

pleased to observe by our California files that
sOmeof our old friends about stepping into public
office EN- Lewis formerly of Jefferson, is the DEM
ocrItic candidate for County Judge in Butler county
and Samuel II. Dost formerly of Woodstock, is ex-
pected to be the Democratic candidate for the State
Senate, from Shasta District y writer in the State
Journal says that Mr.. Do5t is one of tho most
popular men in the District
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
VACATION OVER.

The school boy, says the Albany Knickerbocker,
begins to look at the calendar with tears in his ewes
Inc nones OF september approach, idleness and re-
creation grow sweeter and the dread of books and
states, and maps increase. Mothers look forward
for the opening day With delight and are engaged in
fixing up the clothes the urchns have npidated since
August dawned upon us Fathers are called
on TO furnish money for new shoes, sometimes a
decent nat and so The little Hbustersp congre-
gaze on cellar doors stoops, and around The
windows OF candy shops and discnss the probability
OF lhe masters being sick, of the school house taking
nrei or OF some uutoward occurrence TO DELAY the
opening ofthe school, Poor little fellows The re-
eolechons OF imperfect lessons, being kept in rat
TAN boxed ears, and pedagogical illustrations in
general give them a horror of instruction. How
long the month of vacation seemed when they com
meneed ON 1T and now how short it is in the retro
sPecI Inc only consolation left is the antieipaton
OF Christmas until that festive time arrives II Is
dreadful TO be school boy under such circumstan-
ces. Truly does the bard remark:
-ine winning school hoy, with his satcheI and
" to school, -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
ARMoRY COMMISSION.

We have received nothing the past week, rs to the
progress Of the Commission in session at SPRING
field Mass, in examining to the condition of the
National Armories The friends of the Civil System
are yet buoyant with hope, ana feel doubt Of an
ultimate triumph.
THE Commission will now hardly reach IinrPers-
Ferry before about the LIST of October its labors
have been much more protracted at Springfield than
WAC at first anticipated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
ToURNAMENT an JoRpAN,s.

The last week was gay time for Jordans The
Fapey Ball, Tournament and other amusemcnts, gave
to all opportunity of enjoying themselves in the
manner most agreeable to their tastes. Among the
succesSfu Knights at the Tournament WINS Mr. Thos
n Moor. Of Jefferson
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

TRAyBL Between BATISORB AxE wHEHGISG.-
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company have
AGREED to reduce the fare TO half the usual rates
for visitors the Agricultural Exhibition to be held
at Wheeling, on the 14th, 18th, and 10th instant ;
and the Intelligencer of TINT city urges npon the
citizens of Baltimore TO avail themselves Of the OPP
portunity of visiting Wheeling, and bring along
their productions for KhibttiS a ticket the
road ut the reduced price. will be good for ten
nnvs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
BOLIVIA, september 8, ls5a.

UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE FUGITIvR
SLAvE.-On Saturday last Marshal Wynkoop, of
Philadelphia, accompanied by four assistants, made
Wilksbarre, Pa and arrested one of the colored men
employed there by the name Bit, on the charge of
being fugitive slave from the South The Marshal
succeeded in getting the handouts one of Bits
wrists, but before he could secure the other, Bit
freed himself by sudden effort seized up carving
kuifefrom the table made unge with the nearest
assistant used the loose handcuf over the heads of
one or two others, and dashed out into the street
Marshal WynkOop and his men followed him giving
three or four shots without effect Bit plunged into
the Susquehanna, but being unable to swim waded
out nearly up to his neck where he remained an hour,
at the end of which time it is said the officers dis
appeared and Bit came to shore, and made tracks,
probably for Canada. One account says hewas fired
at while in the water and so badly wounded that the
officers became frightened and left him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
IMPORTANT DECISION.

The KaHawha Republican says - We underss--i
that the Court of Appeals has recently made an M
poriant constitutional decision to the effect that M
law of the Legislature exemptiug persons mucsd IA
fines for msdemeanors, from Imprisonment for ne
non payment of the fines, is unconstitutional u
other words that the Legislature has power y
release the debtors of the Commonwealth from thel
Indebtedness when that Indebtedness has been =
seSsed by Jury for violation of the eeainai - p
of the State Under this decision the clerks Of tb9
several counties of the State win issue eeP-ls
against all who have fines standing unpaid agailss
them, and if apprehended they viii be compelled y
pay the same, secure its payment, or serve SIX
months term in the county Jail Those who hA's
been in the habit of violating the peace and EGs.
order of society by assaults and batteries sehlns
liquor without license, and committing various iTs
passes, thinking they would escape because the ST.
Id could lind no property upon which TO levy io -.
fines would do well to consider the practical opf
ton of this wholesome decision of our Court al ~
Peals For obtaining this decision Of the heO!!s.
tribunal of our State, we understand the commune
are indebted to that able and peTseTerIng JuES7
Henry /. Fisher of Mason county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

HBALIH or EArcHRB MIsa-During taefou days
ending the lstDSt there % yellow eI deaths
and it supposed the disease slightly abat-
ing. A letter from the tOwn says:
There are not four hundred people in town inclu-
ding men, women, children and negroes The stores
gone TO Washington. about six miles back OF town
There is no mayor in town, ard only two of the al
dermcn to be found. 4 person can walk the main
street of the CITY, in the middle of the day, ard no:
hefnrr known.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
ron TINE sprnlr OF JEFFERSON.

The citizens of this place are exceedingly interest
ed in the communications of PacifcatorT and "Ve-
ritas as published in the Free Press the former for
the lucid with which he disposed of the COM
pick questions of principles and interest and the
facts by assertions and congictions-n new method
in thescience of rhetoric. Its hoped that Through
ticket viii be TAKEN by both correspondents for the
public good.
Bolivar, September 8, 1853
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
TRIAL OF ROBERT SWAN.

This case (says the Baltimore Sum still drnCs
its slow length along at IIogcrstown. As we stated
on Saturday, ten jurors lad been chosen up tc
Thursdays adjournment, when further order fOr
the summons Of thirty more tlcsmcn was given to
the Sheriff. We now learn that Friday The full
number we're chosen. A letter written on Friday
evening says:
Ali the day was consumed in obtaining n Jury,
and late this evening they lad selected y Jurors
The prisoner exhausted all his p"rcmptory cIallcn-
gcs, (2O.) The Jury was not, however, cmpancllcd
and charged with the prisoner.
Unless some of them arc struck off the panel for
cause of disability discovered since they ere Sc
lected and sworn, they will nc charged with the
prisoner tomorrow morning, who will then go into
the custody of TIE Sheriff and the will proceed.
At all events, the trial will now be had, The wit
nesScS on both sides are now present.
At a late hour last night We received from
correspondent detailed report Of Saturdays pro-
Cccdings, by which it appears that the is rolrn
back again, behind the point attained to above.
One CT the jurymen being declared incompetent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
A MONSTER.

One among eur most respectable citizens and OBJ
serving farmers, who has been on or near the spot
YOuehes for the following statement from the Browns
town (Indiana) Democrat, as to one of the largest
trees this side OF oregoa or California That paper
says;
MAMMOTH TRRE-The largest tree, perhaps, that
can be found this sidO of dragon, is u Sycamore
place 1t measures so feet ia circumference and has
. cavity measuring in diameter every way % feet
This tree is large enough to make commodous de-
not for the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad We sug-
Rest that II be appropriated to that
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

REMARKABLE FBAT.-A Paris correspondent of tho
Cincinnati Atlas. noticing the recent estvaln hon
our of Napoleon, says that among other pcrfcrman-
ces IA Madame scchi, rs years old, walked MP a rope
600 feet long, and elevated at its middle by wood
en- trussle loo feet high. The ascent Gs well rs
the descent on the other side of the trussc were
equal, and seemed to be angle of IS degrees
She has not only assembled and descended with ease
and with agility, but performed various feats
on the rope which frightened all the behCders She
would fall down the rope suddenly stretch out
her back, and then, with the arm extended, raise
to her feet again. This done several times at
distance of 10 feet above the ground She continued
to shout with her shrill old voice, "Vive LEmper.
or - the whole time and seemed to mock the fears
fthe spectators. The Emperor was sitting in his
carriage in the midst of the crowd, waiting
piment her when she descended. This is the same
high towers of NOtre Dame in the presence of the
first Emperor and Josephene nenrly fifty years ago.