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lFor the Spirit of Democracy.]
OBITUARY..

Departed this lie, near Mackinaw town.
Illinois, on the morning OF the 5,h of May,
1854, MARIA X. wife of Rev. John Lind
sey, of Tazwell county, in the 26th year
OF her age.
Sister Lindsey was the daughter o
William and Margaret Mason, of Monroe
county, Ohio, and sister Of James P. Ma
son. deceased, late Professor in Bethany
College, Va Naturally Of a feeble con-
s,tu,ion, she was much afflicted. especially
the last two years of her life. She was
conscious, for several months before her
death. that her pilgrimage on earth was
fast drawing to its close, and often con.
versed about her departure with the utmost
calmness and resignation, maintaining 10
the last that more than common amiability
of disposition, for which she was so much
admired. Her deep and abiding piety.
her tender sympathy and affection for all
the christian community among whom she
moved, attached to her large circle OF
warm and devoted friends. She may truly
be said to shave walked in all the ordi-
nances and commandments Of tine Lord
blameless Long indeed will it be. till
there shall be filed for her friends, the void
occasioned by the loss Of one they have
known so long, aud loved SO we'll. Her
only sister Mrs. Jane B. Boggess. (who
arrived the day previous TO her death. }
was the only one Of her relations who
W. DAVENPORT.
Erprv. Woodford Co I'll
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Political Meeting.

The friends OF the Union, the Constitution, and
the great central truth that sail men are created
equal" are requested to meet at Woods6eld, on
the 4th day of July, next, to consult upon meas
ures to advance their principles at the polls. by
their votes. and if it shall be deemed expedient.
TO appoint delegates to meet at Columbus. on the
18th day of July, next. with other delegates from
other counties, with the same view.
1t is hoped that many will be willing, at this
period. when the friends OF absoutism, in Europe
and America, are engaged in mighty struggles, in
the council and the field. to establish their the ory
of government, to give one day. the 4th day OF
July, the anniversary of the day when ances-
tors pledged their lives, fortunes. and honors TO
vindicate the principle Of political equality, 10 the
country.
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Barnesville and Woodsfele
MAIL HACK.

The subscriber has commenced running Hack
between Barnesville and Woodsfield, for the pur.
pose Of conveying the Mails, ard for the accom-.
mo laton Of Passengers. His Hack leaves Barnes
VILE every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY,
on the arrival of the Mail from Whe cling, which
leaves there al O'Clock of the same morning
and arrives at Barnesville at about p. NJ to din.
rer, and thence to Woodsfeld before sundown.--
Returning, leaves Woodsfield every
TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY
morning, fer Wheeling. connecting by Dickin.
sons Line. with the o'clock National Road On
nibus Line
By this Line Passengers from Woodsfeld. NAL
aga and Somerton, for Wheeling, will go through
the same day; and returning will leave Wheeling
in the morning and arrive in Woodsield in the
evening of the same day.
All packages sent by the Hack will be promptly
delivered. b. ALEXANDER,
May 81. Proprietor.
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DUFF'S MERCANTILE COLLEGE.
PITTSBURGH PA.-yNe,o inDention Our
business friends are taking high degree of in.
terest in a new description of blank books for
teaching commercial book keeping, now intro
duced in this institution. Mr.. Daft, the Princi-
pal, is the inventor of this appliance, and it
reflects great credit upon his perseverance and
skill. 1t is said that it will introduce new era
IN teaching this important misunderstanding the
usual time of study nearly one half; and in all
matters of detail, it is the nearest approximation
to the actual practice of business book keeping
yet introd uced; consequently. higher degree of
perfection in study must be attained by such a
course than by any means yet in use. 1t will be
seen that Mr.. Duff has taken steps to secure his
right to his invention by patent.
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I C. HARROuR-

No. 143, Main Street. Wheeling, Va.
DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public
- generally, that he has just returned from the
East, and is now receiving the largest aud most
desirable stock of CARPETS, RUGS, OIL
CLOTHS, MATTINGS, &C., Sc, ever offered
in Wheeling The stock has been selected with
great care, from the best standard of English and
American make. a.
Also, a large and beautiful stock of Curtain
Goods. Gimps, Trimmings, ETC., ETC., together
with great variety of other house furnishing ar
ticles all of which will be sold at very low prices
J.C. HARBOUR,
June 7. No. l43, Main st.
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SELECT SCHOOL,
Fer Young Ladies and Gentlemen

THVHE undersigned will open his school in this
Il place, on the lst day of May. next. There
will be three sessions in the year, of ii weeks
each. Those wishing to attend. will please make
application before the commencement of the ses.
sion. Particular attention will be paid TO those
wishing to qualify themselves as Teachers.
Woods6eId is healthy village; and good board
ing may be had at 81 so per week.
TIE r MS:
Arithmetic. English Grammar. and Geography,
per session, $s5 90
Algebra, Geometry Natural Philosophy. Chemis.
try and History. 90
Languages and higher, branches of Mathemat.
les, no
R. J. SMITH.
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ESTA e L is He d IN 1910.
INCORPORATED by the Legislature oi Penn.
i sylvania, with perpetual charter.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Hon. James Buchanan, Hon. Walter II. Lowrie,
:. William Wilkins, - Charles Nayor.
4" Moses Hampton, Gen. J. K. Moorehead.
P. DUFF, Principal; Author of Duff's Book.
Keeping, &C., Professor of Bookkeeping and
Commercial Sciences.
l.. H. DALHOFF, Professor of Penmanshp
N. B. HATCH, Esq, member of the Pitts.
igh Bar, Professor OF Commercial Law
P. HAYDEN, A. M, Principal of the Maih.
ematical and Classical Department, Professor Of
Mathematics. &c.
FOUR ASSISTANTS are constantly employ.
ed in the Bookkeeping Department
DUFF's SYSTEM OF Book KEEPING is taught
by the author, upon his invented Blank
ooks-caveated for patent June 5, 1854. By
me ans of this important invention, in about halt
the usual time of study, the real practice Of Book
keeping is impaired to degree of perfection
never before attained in the United States.
His training for business comprehends upwards
OF 400 real business transactions, 800 commercial
computations.
A thorough course of business PENMANsHIP,
DAILY LECTURES on Commercial Law and
Commercial Sciences. the theory Of profits. the
art of making money, SC.
Duff's Book Keeping, Harper's edition, price
81 so. postage 81 cents, "the most perfect and
comprehensive in the English Language"
Duff's Steamboat Bookkeeping, price 81
postage cents. ga perfect system for such Books
aud Accounts
Dutf's Commercial Calculations. price so cents.
bJ-Send for Circular by mail
June %, 1851
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Petition for Partition.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF MONROE COUNTY, OHIO.
Eliza Drum,
.- See advertisement.

Matilda Brown and John Brown, her husband.
Nancy Winland and Jacob Winland, her nus.
band. Mary Ann Truax and Amos Truax. her
husband, Margaret Baker and jackson Baker,
her husband, Alexander Drum, Frances Drum,
and Amanda ]. Drum.
8 AID defendants are hereby notified that on the
~ 2lst day OF June, 1854, said petitioner filed in
said Court her petition, the object and prayer of
which is that she may hold in severalty her inter-
est in the lands aud tenements of which Henry
Drum, late Of said County, died seized. to il:
The east half of the north quarter, the north
west quarter of the south east quarter. the south
east quarter of the south east quarter the north
west quarter OF tie north east quarter, all in sec.
tion 26. township 4, and range 5. in said county
Said petition charges that the dover of said Ma
tiIda and John and the shares OF said Nancy Win.
land. and her husband. and Mary Ann Truax and
her husband. in said premises. have been set off,
| assigned and confirmed to them; that said peti-
toner. an heir at law of said Henry Drum, de.
ceased, is entitled to one equal seventh part Of
said premises, or one fifth part Of what now re-
mains; and the petitioner demands that if parti.
ton cannot be made, that such other proceedings
be had in the premises as the law may authorizes
At the next October Term of said court. the peti.
toner will ask for the proper order in the premises.
ELIZA DRUM.
By u. M. HoLLIsrER,
June 2s, 1854 Her Attorney.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

There will be Vocal Concert held in the town
of Salem, Washington County. Ohio. on the first
day OF July, 1854, which will be conducted by
WASHINGTON GLASS & j. 3. SMITH. The
teac hers have been engaged in giving instruction
in Vocal Music to the different classes which they
have under their special care. w. Glass has been
giving lessons In Music for the last six months
J. B. Smith con menced giving lessons to differ.
eht classes early this spring The teachers deem it
necessary to give public concert on the above
ment ianed day. This is done to have all the stu
dents spend day of praise and alteration, and
also that all persons who wish to attend may see
that it is conducted in a reg ous manner, to ad-
vance the interest of Christ's Kingdom in the
world aud to fit US for better inheritance which
is ircorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not
away. in Heaven.
The singers in the different classes will consis
Of about GIL students. The names OF the classes
are as follows: Blake class, Macksburg class, Sa-
lem class, Liberty class, Newburg class, Clark
class. Grubb class. Middeburg class, Whipple run
class, Saltpetre class, and Lebanon class-num-
berng eleven classes, many Of which cannot be
surpassed in the eastern part OF Ohio in the sci
ence of Vocal Music. The exercises viii com
mence at 10 o'clock in the morning. Professor
B. b Hovey, Of Salem. Ohio. will be present to
perform OH the Bass Violin, and also upon the
Melodeon. He has been engaged in giving les.
sons in the place in which he lives. and also in the
neghborhood. Many other Professors will be
present to witness the performance. The exer-
else will be held at the NJ. E. Meeting house Of
that place. The morning exercise will be opened
with singing by the different classes After which
Prayer by Rev. G. V. Fry; after which an ad
dress by Rev. r. Stephenson, OF Summerfied,
-Ohio, on the subject Of Vocal Music, showing the
propriety OF the science. There will be other
| speakers present. Aiter which the respective
classes and congregation will form themselves in
procession and march with thirty.slx Vocal Musi.
clans in front-eIghteen young ladies and eighteen
sentIemen--ail singing the different parts at the
same time. The teachers give special in, itatioh
TO all lovers of Music. Parents will please send
their children to see the rerfoImance--come one,
come all. We solicit one and all to be in atten.
dance. Closed with Prayer by Rev. ]. Abes.
after which the benediction will be pronounced by
the Rev. Patton.
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Litten g. Horne,

TAreshing Machine Builders 4. Repairers
SUNFISH, OHIO
WILL have constantly on hands MACHINES
w of all kinds; also CLEANERS of the best
and latest Improvements.
From past experience we fatter ourselves that
we can equal any manufactured in the State.
Persons wishing to purchase Machines will
please give US call and examine for themselves
All work warranted TO petorm right or no sale
MT D All old Castings and Iron taken in ex-
In. u. change for work tor which the highest
price will he given. LlTTEN s. HORNE.
Sunfish, Juue Z, 1854.
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WOOD ODSFIELD
SCHOOL

This Institution will commence its Summer Ses.
sion, of sc days. the first of May. and will con-
tain three Departments: PRIMARY-For the in.
struction Of pupils in the Alphabet. Spell and
lst Reader. SEcoNDARY-Spelling and Reading
continued. Primary Geography, Primary Gram
mar, Arithmetic, part second. and History. The
ACADEMIC is designed to educate young Ladies
and Gentlemen in the Greek and Latin Languages,
Natural and Mental Sciences, and the different
branches Of Mathematics. Composition and dec
lamation will also be required.
Parents wishing to send their children will
please enter their names soon as possible. All
are desired TO be present on the fsrt day of the
Session.
Rates of Tuition-Pr Primary Department, 50 .0o
Secondary do S.00
Academic do 400
GEO. W, McMILLEN,
April B. 1853. PRINCIPAL,
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The Homestead Bill.

WAsIIruGroN, June 49, The Senate
has determined to pass the Homestead Bill
previous to the time fixed for recess. 1t il
quite certain that the bill will be disposed
Of during the ensuing week The debate
on the Veto Message closes on Tuesday
and the Homestead Bill will be the frs
business subsequent to the disposal Of thai
discussion. II is believed that the House
will concur in the Senate resolution for q
recess upon the passage of the Homestead
Bill.
The territorial appointments will be KEEP
back as long as possible, that their an.
nouncement may have no influence upon
the measures which the Executive desires
80 pass. The number of applicants is
enormous. and must embarrass the Presi-
dent s action.
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Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry!

THE BEST REMEDY EVER KNOWN TO MAN
For Coughs. Colds, .dsthma, Group. Bronehsfis.
Influenza, Bleeding of the LMngs. Difficult
Breathing, Liner .9feefions, Pain Or
Weakness Of the Breast or Side,
First Stages IF Constmption.
&c., &rc., &c.
In short, this Balsam is peculiarly adapted 10
every disease of the LuLgs and Liver, which 10
produced by our ever-yarying climate.
INFLuENzA AND CoNsUMPrloN - II 10 indeed
melancholy truth that thousands fall yistims to.
Consumption every year from other cause than.
neglected colds; yet we find hundreds, and thoO-
sands. who treat such complaints with the great.
est Indifference, and let them run ON for weeks,
and even :nonths. without thinking of the danger
At first, you have what you consider slight
cough or cold, allow business, pleasure, or care-
lessness to,prevent you from giving II any atten-
ton; 1t then settles upon your breast, you become
hoarse have pains in the side chest, expectosate
large quantities of matter, perhaps mixed with
blood; difficulty Of breathing ensues. and thea
you find your own foolish neglect has brought on
this complaint. II, then. you value youss Me oe
health. be warned in time. and don't irif1s With
your cold but Immediately procure bottle or two.
of that famous remedy, Dr. E1Sstor's Balsass cF
Ytid Cherry, which is welknownto to be the most
speedy cute ever known, IS thousands win testify.
whose lives have been saved by 1t.
/ For Inhuenza it Is the very best medicine IN The
world.
Be not deceived. remember that il is " d. WSs.
far's Balsam Of Wild Cherry :. that performs ths.
most wonderful cures, and it is the remedy thea
will afford you immediate relief.
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1854. SPRING SALES. 1854.
GEORGE P. SMITH & co,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Staple Goods, Silks, Variety and

TdyV('Y lJhY sGOODS,
54 WOOD ST, PITTSBURGH.
q SOLICIT the attention of Merchants generally
~ to their stock now in store, aud being receiv-
ed weekly throughout the season. which will be
offered at as low rates as in any Jobbing House
any where, east or west.
To their Silks and Dress Goods they ask spar-
ticular attention their styles and assortment be-
ing of the newest descriptions, and will be KEEP,
up in full and large variety.
Also-Embr oideries aud White Goods;
Linen Goods and Laces;
Ribbons of all kinds, in large assortment;
Shawls. newest styles;
Spring and Summer Cr,yats. Handkerchiefs,
Ties, &C.;
Hosi cry. Gloves. Grapes. Tarletons. &C.;
Variety Goods, of every description.
A LARGE STOCK OF
Brown Goods, Drills, Osnaburgs. bleached Sheet
ings and Shirtings, Flannels. Ticks, Innings
&c; Men and Boys Summer Wears, Wool.
ems of all descriptions; Cloths. Casslmers, Sati
nets, Vestings, Jeans, Tweeds, Cords. Steu
benville Goods, &C.; with all leading styles oI
PRINTS; fancy, Dark Blue, English and
French Chintzes, Spring Lawns, Bereges, sc.
and complete stock generally of every article
needed by the Merchant.
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Marble Shop.

THE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
i lie. that he still continues to manufacture
TOmbs, Monuments, Grave Stones,
&c.. at his shop in Miltonsburgh, Monroe county.
Ohio. Of any style desired. aud of the best quality
of American and Italian Marble. which he has
made arrangements to receive from the East
He has also established Shop in Woodsield,
for the convenience OF his customers.
His work will be furnished at reasonable prices,
aud delivered at such places as may be agreed up
on. He has received two premiums from the
Monroe County Agricultural Society. for speci.
mems OF his work, aud he flatters himself he can
render satisfaction to all who may want work in
his line. Orders left with ID. H. WIRE, Esq,
Wootisfeld. VIM. READ, Miltonsburgh. and DIR.
JUDKINs. Malaga, viii receive prompt attention.
May 10, 1854. II. HERSTlNG.s
WooDsF1ELp, June 20, 1854.
Having had considerable work done by Mr..
H. Hersting. and being satisfied that all orders
left with him will be promptly attended to. take
pleasure in recommending him 10 all those deslr.
ing work in his line. JOSEPH NORRIS.
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CLASSICAL INSTITUTE,
For Young Ladies and Gentlemen
GAINESVILLE, BELMONT CO., OHIO.

FMNHE FIRST SESSION Of the above named
II Institution will commence on the 10th day
of April. and continue IA weeks.
The Department of English aud Classical Liter.
ature will be under the direction Of SAMUEL
DAVENPORT, A. M; and that of Mathematics and
Natural Science. of Mr.. JOHN |. THoA1rsoN, al
experienced Mathematician.
Tuition fees will be moderate, and every care
will be taken to afford to young ladies and gentle.
men the means ofacquiring a thorough Classic al
and Mathematics al education.
in Special attention will be directed to those wish
gio qualify themselves for Teachers.
Feb. Is, 1854.
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Latest from California

New YoRK, June 23.-The Star OF the
West, arrived here this afternoon, with
San Francisco dates to the 1st.
The steamers John L. Stephens, Sierra
Nevada, and Yankee Blade brought down
to Panama and San Juan $228,6OO in
gold.
The revolution in New Grenada was
still progressing.
On the Gath Of May. Gen. Leuis routed
the constitutional forces al Capiguara un.
der Gen. France, with considerable loss
Gen. F., ii is said, was killed.
Gen. Fosada was raising recruits in
Panama, and was to- leave on the first En-.
glish steamer for Carthagena.
Gen. Mosquefa was at Barrangulla on
the first OF June. but would leave in few
days for the city of Bogota.
The trial of Dillon, the French consul,
for violating the neutrality laws, ended in
the disagreement of the jury, whereupon
non pros. was entered by the District
Attorney.
Proceedings against the Mexican Con-
sui was also discontinued.
The Grand Jury had found true bills
against Walker, Snow and other officers
Of the late Republic Of Sonora.
The steamer Aishs was wrecked a,
Prenta Amas on the 25th. Passengers
and crew saved. The boat is total loss
and valued at $50 900.
Brig Donna Maria, OF San Francisco
was wrecked on the Esd March. Crew
saved.
The trial OF Edward H. Avery for the
murder OF Susannah Russell, on the
steamer Yankee Blade, resulted in the dis
agreement Of the jury, and new trial was
ordered.
George T. Hunt was killed in duel
with R. Hubert, late member of the AS
sembly. "A few days afterwards Thomas
l.. Benson was instantly killed in duel
with a man named VIM. Mensio.
II was reported at San Francisco tha,
the Russian frigate, Dana, was cruising
off the heads.
A fire in Dupont street, San Francisco,
had destroyed 80 or 40 buildings. Loss
about $40. 600.
Dates from Oregon to the 25th May.
| Nothing important. Col. McCanta, Pres
ident Of the Council OF Washington Ter.
ritory, was drowned in Puget sound.
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a IS lEz|D
Synopsis Of the Treaty Of England sOith
the United States.

QuEBkc, Saturday, June 17.-Article 1st
throws open the fisheries Of British Amer.
ica; ;excepting New Foundland, mouths oI
lhe rivers. and salmon, shad, and shell
fsheries to the American citizens.
Article ed gives the British the right to
The American fisheries to the 36,h parallel
Article Sd provides for the free exchange
iof certain commodities, among which are
enumerated -four and oil kinds oil bread.
stufis. cotton. butter, cheese, tallow, lard
all kinds Of coal, pitch. tar, turpentine
lumbers rice, and manufactured tobacco
Article 4th throws open the St. Lawrence
and Canadian canals to American vessels
and the u. S. Government undertaking tc
urge the State Governments 10 admit Brit
ish vessels on their canals.
Article 9th provides for the ratification
Of the treaty.
Article 9th provides for including New
Foundland, she consenting.
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Grave Stone Cutting.

yENHE undersigned has removed to snnfsh
Creek, III ee-quarters of a mile above Rich
ners MILL where he is carrying on the business oi
GRAVE AND TOMB STONE CUTTING.
in its various branches. Those entrustng their
work to him will have it done il, the neatest and
most approvedstyle Of workmanship, and at mod.
crate prices. NJ-Marble Grave and Tomb Stones
furnished to order. 2. CAWLFlEI.Q. {
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N. HAMPsHIRE.--A vote Tor u. S. Sena.
tor was taken in the Legislature OF New
Hampshire. on the 17th, and resulted as
follows: Wells. Democrat l47; Eastman,
Wing, 81. and Toppen, Free. Soiler, SO
There was no choice, l55 votes being
necessary TO an election.
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Examinations Of School Teachers

ExamiMati0na Of School Toaohera
FOR 1854.
THE Beard Of Examiners Of Monroe county,
u. will hold meetings for the examination oI
School lie acbets in Woodsield. commencing on
the first Monday of each month after this date.
except April. In which month their meeting will
commence on the second Monday.
Applicants must be in attendance at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ :, of said days. and bring certificates of NOR.
al character from responsible persons known to
the Board. BY order of the Board,
JAMES MITCHELL,
Clerk Of Board.
Woodsfield Feb. %, 1854.
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Yiozent Storm.

!. BosroN, June 20.-A violent thunder
storm visited the South Shore last evening
accompanied by hail and rain. The Uni
: tartan church al Kingston was struck by
!. lightning and considerably damaged; also
house in North Bridgewater, and one
man killed.
e The Worcester Factory dam at Union
= Village in Holden, gave way yesterday,
carrying with il the bridge and one wing
ofthe factory. filed with valuable machin.
cry. Damage 100000.