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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
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,.-se MES especially, who have become the VIC
sof Solitary Vice, that dreadful and destructive
tiit which annually sweeps TO untiInely grave
ll.ands of young of the most exalted talents
I brilliant intellect who might Otherwise have en-
@l1sed ar listening Senatcs with the iunders of clo-
~ a. confidence.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

Geo BurWen Of Cinrk6 rs -
leads Of wheat 0 ig TssHlt b 81 YsSY
loaa was lpuaa u tttN QUITO ksbsis n Il - -
..''.' 'sS-'s''s g lseop bushels i9g er5Fs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

BRIGHr AND GLOOMY HouRS-Ah! this beautiful
world. Indeed ! know not what to think Oft
Sometimes 1t is all gladness ard sunshine and heaven
itseIfis not far of. And then it changes suddenly
and Is dark and sorrowful md the clouds shut out
the sky. In the lives of the sadeSt ofus there are
bright DAYS like this when we feel rs if we could take
the great world in our arms. Then come the gloomy
hours when the ere Will neither burn in our hearts
nor our hearihs; and all without and within Is dis
NAL cold and dark Believe me every heart has its
secret sorrows which the world knows not and often
tines we eall cold when lie is only sad
LoRefcLolr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

INTERNAL IAPRovENENTs.-E.J. j. Armstrong,
Esq, Commissioner of Public Works, visited
our town last week, and spent day or two
in enquiry into the condition Of the public
improvements in this portion of the State
We observe from the western papers that he
has been on tour of inspection in that quar-
ter also There, as here, his visit have given
much satisfaction. hIr. ARMSTRONG is a pfacti-
Gle man, having been early connected with Stafs
he IS also man of business; and We are coufiI
dent that the interests of third District, as
well as those of the whole State, and the fund
fer internal improvement, will be safely and iu-
dieiersly managed in his hands.
[Wnelester Yirainian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
Dr. Johnston.

,i.r,ter Of the Royal College Of Surgeons, London.
Gaduate from onG of The most eminent Colleges ofthe
Tiei ssltes, and the greater part of whose life has
5iI ana elsewhere, has effected sonae of the most as
cures that were ever known Many troubled
Win ringing IN the 9ra and head when asleep great
t1sbfalnezs with frequent blushing, attended some
.ay with erangeInent of mind, cured iIn1nedi-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
STRONGLY PUT.

Senator Hunter from his seat in the Senate IN
February last, thus conelusivey answered tho
military argument now urged i'll certain quarters
rs a pretext for undertaking by the General Gov
ernment the construction Of the proposed Pacific
Railroad:
Il know that it is said that this road is for
military purposes, and we hear of its being fin
ished in five years. Why, how much of the
New HorL and Erie railroad was made during
a year! Didit average hundred miles a year.
or seventy miles year! | am told not
Upon this point however, / will not speak with
certainty; for have not been able to obtain
any precise information in regard to it; but [
am informed the average was not quite seven
ty miles year. Is it to be supposed that
through such a country as that between the
Mississippi and tho Pacific we can construct n
road AT a more rapid ratel Two thousand
miles in five years, four hundred miles year;
at an expense it may be- of 100, 900, or even
$4,000 a mile Why, that would be twenty
eight vr forty million Year Gould Nc ,sS-
pend that much money for such purpose IN
a wear? Could we raise it Z! Could we find
the labor and men, and the means for execut-
ing it Sir, the thing is impossible. If we
accomplish hundred miles year--if we ac-
compislI the work in twenty years-it would
straiten our treasury; it would strain every
nerve to do it and by that time, and long be-
fore it, California and Oregon will be so filed
up rs to put at naught any threat of invasion
by any power which is strong enough to iniure
US. Before that railroad is finished, there will
be people enough on the Pacific side to defend
themselves against any threat of invasion. In
ten years-aye, sir, in five years-it will be as
absurd on the part of any foreign power which
has strength enough to iniure them, to talk Of
invading them, as it would be to invade us on
this side of the Mississippi. So far as military
purposes are concerned, the road in my opin-
ion, is not necessary. 1t might be convenient,
but nothing more. Why, before it could be
accomplished, there would be people enough,
and means enough, and wealth enough on that
side Of our Union, to defend it AGAINST any as
sault which might be threatened. If we mako
this road venture to predict, SO far as military
purposes are concerned, we shall lave much
more trouble in defending it than in defending
California. We should have to employ troops
and money and to use much exertion to defend
that road, | have no DOUBT, from the maraud-
ing tribes that roam upon the waters through
which it viii pass We should add to our du-
ties of defence by constructing it thus prefha-
turely, instead Of diminishing them; and be-
lieye that in doing that we should accomplish
really no useful purpose for California, beeaus6
we should fail if we were to attempt it before
the wants of trade require it."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
SSFor what is Money. hut conTenience!
..rOr YE LOVERS OF THE WEEDt'

Charleztovrn, Nay q, 1853. -----
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13
sAuyrLJ & NooRE GEORGE II. DECKwTrH.
TO THE
CITIZENS OF JEFFERSON & CLARKE

December %, IS52-Iy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-09-13

A Paris correspondent Of the New York
Times 8 YES the following account Of the latest
amusement devised for the wonder-loving Par
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

STUDYING TEE WEATHER. la LlOyds
Rooms, at Tendon, there is a curious weather
guage. 1t is an index turned by the vane on
the rOSf, constantly showing by the vans below
the direction Of the wind, while pencil is at
tached to chart, and moved by the same power,
wind has been blowing for days making re-
csrd as distinct as the peaciled course of ship
on the masters chart at sea. Studying this nap
of the wind, an insurer may make some calcu-
latiOn upon the progress Of vessel, and shape
his business accordingly.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

the shore, where dash-s the western surge.
This alone marks her enterprises and her fu-
turs glory. Coming thousands will here enjoy,
in their happy shades, the ease and the COM
forts flowing from the step which the wisdom
of their fathers has planned and which their
energy is executing.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
ARRIVALS AT THE MONROE HOUSE,
Corner OF MNIn and Centre Streets,
VIM. SHOOT, Proprietor.

TUESDAY, August i6, 1853,
r. Harper, Pittsville, ILL.,;
Vim. Whip, Palmyra;
w. H. Crow, Dixon, Illinois
Miss Henigar, do, do;
G. +. Bingham, Arrow-ROck, Mo-;
c. S. Upton, Fayette, Mo-;
F. Butler, Rails Co.;
Samuel Cutwright, Monroe Co;
WIN. Pool, DO, do;
Miss Cutwright, do, do;
George H. Adam, Montgomery Co., Mo-;
J. AshmieI, Bardstown, Ky;
]. Kellog, Peora, H.;
George Waters, Rails Co.;
J. f, Richmond, City.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
ron THE JOURNAL.
HANNIBAL.

The appearance Of this little city, Of about
tAree thousand inhabitants, has many points OF
interest. As you approach it on coming up the
river, The bold outline Of the western bluff be-
comes broken, and as you draw nearer there
opens before you a recess, bounded on either
hand by precipitouS hill, in which you at length
perceive city to be nestled, stretching at first
along the river bank, and then climbing the hill
that rises in the rear. This view, caught as
the morning sun glds it with its beams, is
charming.
But the view from the river in the morning
as compensated by the view from the hill in the
evening. Mount the hill back OF the city where
the golden glare Of midday is fading into the
mellow light of evening, and see, mirrored
in the @otiOnlOss, crystal wave, the hills and
woods Of the rivers banks, the smiling face Of
the city, the azure sky, broken with clouds, and
the setting sun, the painter of all this fair pic.
ture, just giving it last look, as he hastens
away to shed morning on another continent, and
tS point the way by which the busy pich be-
low shall pursue their industrious course, until
they have opened an easy passage directly to
that wealthy land.
Ascending the abrupt bluffs, 10 the north and
south, and still new views greet you, full Of
beauty and interest.
As you come down the river from the north
upon turning point, you shoot Immediately up.
on the city, and stare with surprise to see bu'
sy city, thus suddenly start fSrth to sight, from
the midst Of calm, and wilderness solitude.
Two or three churches point their spires TO-
wards heaven, and tive or three more, if they de-
net exhibit SO conspicuous outward sign, it is I,
send up as lofty witnesses to heaven, from theil
worship within their walls.
A lively business is carried on BY sevsra
stores, packers, and forwarding houses.
Mechanics also flourish but there is an a
bundnnt opening for establishments in almSst
every branch Of the Misunderstanding interest
and it is to be hoped that the way will be found
for them to be established. A COED back cOun
try, and railroad in process Of construction
seem to give them strong encouragement.
And that railroad itself-its farthest bourn,
the Pacific shOre-leAds our cOAtemplations Ou
of the city, from which il starts int the limit
less region beyond, and forward into the TEEN,
ing future. Hannibal is the second city
which sees the feet iron courser of the prairie,
starting out from her bosom 10 stop only upon
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

Hs- We are authorised 10 announce o. @. STRONG a
candidate for CRY MARSHAL At the approaching November
election. (aug6dtd)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
CALIFoRNY "VIDDER"

Beware of "vidders. "-SANivEL WELLER.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

=, n. MCCLuNG,
c. L. THOMPSON.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

A lady fair, with golden hair
And eyes as bright as stars,
With pensive air, sat in a chair,
Within the railroad cars.
On her lap, sucking Of pap,
Reclining was baby
Who might have been about sixteen
Months Old-maybe.
The baby cried, and then she sighed,
And wished its pa was home,
An old gent near asked her the year
In which its pa had-mlzzled.
She raised her eyes, and then she cries.
In sentimental tone;
"7hrec long years I've passed in tears.
Since William is been gone"
The gent, says no, chow can it be!
Your babe is but chilli"
whats that to me, dear sir9" says she,
Ny husbands often prd."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST
"BXTTER THAN THE BEST"

Is our Rule for Book and job Printing.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
ATTEETToHu
Wanted e!
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
At this Office, TWO COMPOSITIONS.

ED. Jacob CSEATH, of Palmyra, will (the Lord
Wilng) preach in the Christian Chapel in this City
On Saturday night and Sunday next.
The Courier and Messenger will please copy,
Hannibal, August Is, 1883. D. 7. MORTON.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17
MAY WOMAN WORK FoR TEMPERANCE

NAY WOMAN WORK FOR TEMPERAMENT
This question is being brought TO practical
issue. II is admitted that a woman may fty
endeavor 10 persuade her husband brother or
son to keep away from the grog-shOp but it is
not so fully conceded that she may make efforts
to keep the grOg-shOp away from them. In
Michigan, however, she has claimed and exer-
csed this right with the happiest results. In
recurring TO the history Of the late struggle fer
the Maine Law in that State the Temperance
Advocate says:
In Leoni the ladies went TO the place Of TO-
ting, distributed votes, labored with the oppOs-
ers Of the la'v, aVl succeeded in convincing ma
ny Of the error al their ways.
In Tecums On the principal ladies Of the viii
lage organized and appointed committees to in
duce the voters OF the town to go and vote for
the law, and they rendered efficient service to
the cause.
"In Grand Rapids committee of tive hun
dred ladies attended the election, and election
eered all day for the Maine Law.
"In Detroit ladies visited the stores and pla.
ces Of business distributing votes, and politely
inviting the gentlemen 10 vste for the Law.
One Irish woman led her incorporate husband
10 the balot-box and saw him vote Eyes"
"In many other places in tho State the ladies
were equally active in behalf Of the good cause
GSd bless themm
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

10 The editor is absent and principal COM
pOSitOr sick, which must account for the search
~ Of reading matter in tO-days paper.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-17

THE second year Of the Hannibal Female
i Seminary, will commenced August 22d, in
the basement Of the Baptist Church.
Miss M. M. SMITH, Principal,
Miss H. A. PATRICK, Assist Teacher.
Hannibal, August l6, IS53-d5t
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
Boone County Fair.

The Boone county Agricultural Fair came
off last week, and was well attended. A
number of our citizens were present and
report themselves highly pleased, though
they were set down "second best" a little
oftener than was palatable, considering that
every body but the Judges" placed them
FIRST" Howard took premium or cerlifi-
cate on all the stock she exhibited. We
have not yet seen list Of premiums award.
ed, and cannot give particulars, but will dc
so hereafter.
By-the-wey, we are pleased to learn that
our farmers are wide awake on the subject
Of Fairs, and are talking in earnest about
organising an Association. Let it be done
forthwith, and let us have m exhibition o.
our own next year.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
SECRETARY MARcY's LETTER TO HuLsE-

SECRETARY MARcY's LETTER TO HuLsE-
mANN.-New York, Sept. 3O.--Secretary
Marcy's letter to Hulsemann, in the Kosta
affair and difficulty, appeared in paper Of
this morning. After a full and elaborate
review OF the whole affair, and a definition
of the qualities requisite for an adopted ci-
tizen to claim protection from the United
States, he concludes as follows:
"The President does not see sufficient
cause for disavowing the acts of the Amer
lean Agent, which are complained of BY
Austria. Her claims for satisfaction on
that account has been carefully considered,
and is respectfully declined. Being con-
WINGED that the seizure and imprisonment Of
Kosta was illegal and justifable, the Pres
ident declines to give his consent TO this
demand, after full examination of the case
as herein presented. He has instructed the
undersigned to communicate to Mr.. Huse-
man his confident expectation that the En-
peror Of Austria will take the proper mea-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
North Missouri Rail Road.

The location of the North Missouri Rail
Road, from St. Louis to St. Charles, seems
to be. very unsatisfactory 10 portion o! the
citizens of St. Louis county. They have
evinced their dissatisfaction by pnblic meet
ings and publications through the newspa-
pers. A writer in the Intelligencer says
the southern, or Fee Fee route, would cost
about one hundred and twenty thousand dol
lars less than the one adopted, and calls up
on the Directory to make full and fair ex-
pose of the three routes surveyed. We
conversed with very intelligent gentleman
the other day, resident Of St. Louis coun-
ty, who says the location was gross out
rage, and condemned the act in the strcng-
est terms. According to his explanation
Of the located route, it is q very singular one
to reach St. Charles, and powerful private
interests must have been brought TO bear tc
produce such n result. We hope the pub
locations of the Board will relieve them
from the charges that have been brought
against them.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
GLASGOW, MISSOURI.
Thursday Morning, October 6, 1853.
Howard County Mutual Insurance Co.

The last Legislature passed an act incor-
porating an Insurance Company of the above
title, and it is proposed TO organise under
the act. A meeting is 10 be held in Fayette
next Monday for the purpose. We will
give the provisions of the act hcreafter.--
Boone county has such company organ
ised, and in successful operation. A COM
pany, for county, founded on the Mutual
principle, is the most equitable, fair and re-
liable mode of insurance. Being home
concern, insurrg our own property, the in
sured making the officers, and regulating
the whole concern, everybody will under
stand it, and know all about its solvency.--
We hope the company will organise, and
that our citizens will insure at home, in an
Office that they know TO be responsible.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
Affairs at the Capital.
WASHINGTON. Sent.

WAsHINGToN, Sept. %.
The letters of Collectors Bronson and
Charles O'Connor, to meeting at Tamma-
ny Hall, on Friday evening have produced
an immense excitement here. The Cabinet
will convene tomorrow, when the course
of these gentlemen, and other matters will
be discussed. The Cabinet will act united
ly, and the belief is expressed that the
President will pursue decided course
Action is the word, and if there is not some
speedy decapitation in the Empire State,
am deceived. The political garrote will be
put into use summarily.
The policy of the Administration will be
carried out at all hazards. 1t is expected
that there will be stirring times at Washing.
ton this week. One victim-an officer in
the Buffalo Custom House-has already suf.
fered official death for his disorderly con.
duct. He was garroted by order of Score.
tary Guthrie, who is now in New York
yainly endeavoring to harmonse the party.
Neither Napoleon or Jackson would tol.
crate INSTRUMENTATION in their ranks; and
the opinion is confidently expressed by dis.
tinguished men that President Pierce, in
that respect, will follow in their footsteps.
These are hard times for the "Hards, y
and worse times are coming.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06
ROLAND HUGHES
JoHS SwETNAM, } co.,.,
w. M JACKSON. ONolN''
Senator Atchison.

We learn from the St. Joseph Gazette of
the 28th that Senator Atchison spoke in that
place on the 25th September. He was We
ry severe OH Benton and his friends, de-
nouncing them as william, liar, whelps, y
Sc. He spoke on the subject of the settle
ment of Nebraska-did not consider any OF
that territory open for settlement, and would
vote for no law organizing the territory
without a repeal of the slavery restriction,
or in other words repeal of the Missouri
Compromise. He was in favor of donating
land and money by the General Government
to build the Pacific Railroad through the
territory of the Government outside the
States, and that he was for commencing II
somewhere on our borders, but believed the
commencement and terminus could never
be located by Congress. He was willing
10 leave that matter TO the President.
The Gazette" asks for copy of the
speech for publication-calls it literary
euriosity-and says it was zone of those
speeches seldom made and never in
tended to be put in black and white"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06

REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF.-Mr. Sec
rotary Guthrie has issued a circular in
which he says that in consequence of the
accumulation of money in the treasury, the
ensuing Congress will probably reduce the
present tariff. He therefore asks for in
formation of the working of the present rates
of duty upon the leading branches of industry
Of the country, and of the effect to be expect
ed from the proposed modification. He
thinks that the reductions, If any shall be
made, should be so arranged as TO afford an
equal participation in the benefit to every
interest and to every section. Articles which
enter into our manufactures and those which
do not come into competition with American
products are those, he says, about which
there will doubtless be the least question.
He also proposes TO abridge the labors of
the custom-house by adding to the free list
articles Of general consumption and articles
paying little duty.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06

DISTINGUISHED BoLTERs.-Hon. Greene
c. Bronson, Mr.. Pierce's Collector at New
York, and Mr.. O'Connor, U. S. District
Attorney, refuse 10 "approve" or "acqui-
esce" in the nominations of the administra-
ton or "soft'' wing of the democracy in
New York.
In letter TO the soft convention, in re-
ply to invitations to speak, Mr.. Bronson
says:
"Although it mist be known to you that
l am not in the habit OF addressing political
assemblies, candor requires me to add, that
! do not intend in any form to support the
ticket. AS lover of honesty in politics,
as well as in other things, and Of good order
in society, | cannot approve nominations
brought about by fraud and violence. Those
who introduce convicts and DULLES into our
conventions, for the purpose Of controlling
events, must not expect that their proceed
ings will be sanctioned by me, whatever
course may be pursued by others"
Mr.. O'Connor says:
81 cannot advocate the election of what it
calls your ticket. Judging the ticket be-
fore us by the names and known antece-
dents of the opposing candidates found up
on them, or by the names and published
observations Of the leading members of the
conventions by which those tickets were
respectively nominated, no reasonable doubt
can be entertained which of them is most
devoted TO preserving union and harmony
between the States Of this confederacy.
One of the conventions was uncontami-
mated by the presence of single member
ever known as an agitator of principles
or practices tending in any degree, how
ever slight, 10 disturb that union and har-
mony; the candidates put forth by it are
equally free from reproach. Turning to the
contemplation of the other convention, |
find that all its leaders were but recently
engaged in course of political agitation d.
recty tending to discord between the north
ern and southern States.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-06

PAssrNG AwAY.-Mr. GRAY BYsUM,
one of the early settlers of the Boon's Lick
country, died at his residence near Fayette,
last Sunday. His name is identified with
the early settlement and history of this
country. He came here when il was will
derness, still inhabited by Indians and Buff
falo, and for several years, with his asso-
ciates, lived in forts. But few of his early
companions yet linger OIL the stage OF action,
and they must soon follow him. He was an
upright mana good citizen-and lived and
died in the enjoyment of the esteem and
confidence Of all who knew him. Peace &c
his names