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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
ANOTHER SCENE IN CONGRESS.

Ori,c an exciting scene. und one that may lead 10
scrou3 difficulties occurred in the House On Mon
dav evening. between Mr. Craige OF n e., and Mt
Hunt Of La the latter gentleman OF whom II may be
necessary 20 say. has with great singuIari%, acted
with the factions Abolition Agilators in thciT efforts
to savc olra vote on the Nebraska Bill.
Mr.. nuntrose to propose an amendment to & pend
ing motion
Mr.. Cragc.-I object.
Mr. iIunt-The gentleman cornpelS me reluctantly
to take ground that would not takc--
TLOili cries of" Order p q" Order!'l
Mr. Craige-I took upon he gentleman from Lou
si;,na rs acting with actiUuist5 He is acting with
them.
Mr. ITunt rose and said am sorry to trouble the
House but ask that nav he allowed to say one
word or ask a question by way Of plantation, III Il
matter that concerns my feelings.
The Spcakcr-Is it the unanimous pleasure of the
House hat the gcmtlCmUn tron Louisiana Mr. iIuntJ
should he heard?
Mr. Craigc-T take the same ground did before
Mr. IIuut.-If the gentleman from North Carolina
stfclnutizcS me as aactiOu-t, it is iaSchccd, be-
fore Gud and my country.
TVocitcrous cries of - Order|l
Mr. Craige.-If the gentleman desires to }ulIy the
House ne Shall not do it. lie shall not bully fne.
did say he was Hc;i0uist aud now repeat it.
Renewed cries Oi'' Order.
Nj EavIv. of Virginia. demand that The Ser
ccant-ai-A Arms take these men into custudr. de-
mand that they be arrested.
The Speaker directed the Sergeant-a Arns to
prescryr order in the Hall; y.hcrcuron the Sergeant
t-Arms proceeded with his mace to the scene Ut con-
fusion, aud order vas Immediately restored.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
THE STORM ON WEDNESDAY.

The storm of wind and rain on Wednesday even
ing and night last, was one among the most severe
experienced in various sections of the country for
several years past. In own town, the rain flood
cd the streets, whilst severe shock of lightning
struck the stable of Mr. Barney Lloyd killing val
uaDlc horse instantly and setting the stable on fire,
(which soon, however, distinguished. Mr. L.
made narrow escape for his life as he was in the
= stable at the time the accident occurred
IN the neighborhood of Hillsborough, Loudoun
County we are informed that whole of forest
trees yere blown down, orchards Frustrated, roofs
blown off and general destruction followed its wake
The destruction of the Wheeling Bridge, the pride
of the City and the boast of the State, is common
misfortune to all sections of the country. Whilst
the loss to its stockholders is immense arrangements
kyill be speedily made for its reconstruction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
TIE NEBRASKA ELL.

In the House of Representatives considerable eN-
element existed last week motion of Mr.. Rich
ardson for suspension of the rules so as to take
up the bills for the organization of the territories Of
Nebraska and Kansas. The motion was opposed
by the opponents of the bill upon the ground that
the Pacific Railroad BILL the special order of the day
for Tuesday, should first be disposed Of After a
session of SO consecutive hours the consideration OF
the Pacific Railroad bill was postponed to the oath in
stant and the debate on the Territorial bills continued
until to-day. 1t is now conceded on all hands that
the Nebraska bill will pass by decided majority By
Tuesday or "Wednesday at the flrthest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
A coon EXAMPLE.

We were honored on yesterday with the usual
annual visit from patron worth having, Mr.
JACOB HINES of the neighboihood of Smithfeld in
this County, who, though he is in the 9lst year OF
his age rode some eight miles to pay for his paper
in advance He said that as long as he lived, he
;woudnt cheat the Printer, and if he never had an
opportunity of getting back again. he wanted others
Ito do likewise May this venerable old Patriarch
live for many years yet, and when the days allotted
to him on earth shall have come, we shall write as
his epitaph "An honest man, the no6lest work OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
~ ARM0RY. olEsTIoN.


BETTER FROM EX-GOVERNOR STEELE
sympathizing, as we do most fully, with those
who desire the Civil superintendency of our Nauon-
al Armories, we cannot refrain from giving peD-
lcity to the following document, from SO distin-
guished atcitizen as Ex-Governor STEELE Oh Nc"
Hampshires ,,
To the Editor Of The Spirit Of Jefferson sIR the
enclosed letter to the Editors ofthe Sentnei
ther with my comments thereon viii snow ya, w." 70
have applied to you publish that when t1tS
fused To me it is startling fact that any at.e re 9s
to expose the corruption mismanagenehl % s s
alarming usurpation of military power canoa IN
obtain hearing you may say what you It the
regard to the management Of clvilans DI Wv
moment you touch the guided tnsel OF " ulllllrS
honor" every Editor shrinks aghast ana you LaoSS
either handle your pen with sken gloves OF neither e
cluded from their columns For myself was nelnT.
born to rule taught 10 conceal fraud, nor tamey
submit TO oppression. therefore claim the pr If
lege of calling things by their right names anu u
censuring that which believe to be wrong;
Truly, yours, JNO' H. 0lDA1L
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.

The Governor of Virginia has appointed RICHARD
G. MORRIS, Esq, of Richmond, the Commissioner on
the part Of the Commonwealth to act in conjunction
with the Commissioners appointed by the Governor
Of Maryland to run and mark the boundary line be-
tween the two States.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
nrErHnnIsr oEuRcH. sHEPHERpsToWN.

The Shepherdstown Register states that the l@oo-
rers employed by the Methodist Episcopal Congrega-
ton are busiiy engaged in erecting u large brick
Church in that town. Too much praise cannot be
given to that body their untirng energy and per-
severance in their undertaking.
The laying of the Cornerstone will take place on
Monday, the 9Th of June. The Masonic and other
Orders have been invited to participate in the cere-
,nopies of the occasion
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
CIIARLESTOWN
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY %, 1854.
ELECTION DAY.

On Thursday next, 25;h instant the voters Of JEFF
Fr.on will he called upon TO exercise the franchise
A Sheriff Commissioner of the Revenue, and Consta-
bIes IN the various Districts will be TO elect They
will also have to decide For the Tax on Dogs or
" Against the Tux on Dogs By reference to the
order of Court, in another column she voters VIII
.nn ihe lay on the snhiecf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

To the Voters ofthc Jefferson County:
DEIIEVING myself to be well qualified todiscb,,
6 ali the duties of Sheriff, have yielded 10 ths g
nest solicitation of many of my friends to blc..
candidate for the next ShcrifIaity, and ater mr.,
with the hope that my intimate acquaintance vi ~
voters of Jefferson county, will ensure my elest
Nov,r %. 1883 G.. w. SAPPINGT1S
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
u, -. Mar 1e. 1s54
WAsuINdTON, April y, l8o4

Editors of The Sentinel: GEsTLEMIS, the Iello"
ing communication was written for the mon
but on presenting it this morning, the baiSo ~! o.
that paper refused to insert it on the gEoutu J
he had closed his columns against further PEI
discussion of the subject to which 1t retates' Aus
was aware Of and if he had adhered TO us own
ruling should rot have requested OF nm 10 aulit
any thing Of the prohibited kind from my pGu' DGt
when he came out in an article PTPortng 10 oe eHt
torial which bore the unmisakable marks 0! uii
ferent origin, did suppose that an answer %ouI9 5
be admitted. In this have been dlsappolnteu, anu
am compelled either to claim your courtesy, VI
abandon the field TO those who it seems 10 mt ,HG
determined to rule or ruin The article "44c.
now request you to publish the Editor OF the Uilon
was pleased to say was severe attack ON tue ON
GERS of the Army, and would be considereo as an
attack on the Administration. Both OF tneSe Po:F
tions utterly and uneqhivocally deny Ahat IL 10
and was intended to be exposure OF some OF 'He
abuses which have been entailed on the present al
ministration | freely admit And to those VINO
know me it would be superfVous to add, that
yopd be among the last if not the last man IN the
ITnioD Who would or could be induced to oppose
president Pierce but much rs respect him. and as
iotL as I should be to do SO, or do anythlng 10
wound his feelings not, nor cannot be INDUCED
IN smother abuses, render my AID ieecle as II
nav he to ferret out and expose their authors.
Will only add that since my article was written
have asccrtained to my satisfaction at leas I,
that the editorial article of the Union to winch
mine is intended reply was written by an ordl-
i-''--' JNO II. STEELE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

The above letter to the Editors of the Sentinel,
was, together with the manuscript to Which 1t re-
fers presented to one Of the Editors of that paper;
both were read by him, and two passages marked
as objectionable unless as he sad they could be sub
siantia!ed by proofs or references THESE were fur
nished, but day after day passed away, and my fire.
qucnt enquiries in reference to the delay were either
evadcd or, to my mind, frvious answers given, I'M
til the 4lh day of May when my manuscript was re-
turned with the following endorsement: Cannot
publish without the omission of personal controver-
sy. Our purpose is to go on general principles and
not to give place individual interests Or grevan-
ces." Signed Wv. NJ. o. which means suppose
Wm. NJ Overton
1t may be that my communication contains objec-
tionable natter and that il is somewhat personal
OF this however a discriminating public aust Judge
In the mean time, permit me to say that beyond
that of Il citizen of the Union, have ndther per.
onlI iateresis' to subserve nor personal rernnces"
to complain Of and must therefore nor only rcpel
the implied charge Of the Sentinel Editor, but
charge him with seeking 10y unfouwied Accusations
on others to shelter himself from his dread OF the
influence of the Military power which is now up
pcrmost and dare not be faced.
JNO. II. STEELE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

6sy-I offer myself as candidate for the Office
Constable for the It election District Of Jcfsrs,
county. Should my friends elect Inc, pnmis 4
discharge tho duties of the Office with fidelity aal
the best of my ability. j. w McGlNNiS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

In Bolivar, on the 18th instant, MIR. NTNi APSEN,
in the o9th wear of his age. lie was born in Devon
shire, England, crn%ratcd to this country III l'22.
and has resided in Bolivar the past sever years with
his grand daughters, most of that time being unable
to leave lis room account of sickness.
On Sunday, Ilth instant, Mr.. THOMAS NJ. VAN
SAINT. Of ibis cmmntN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

ars-VVe are authorised TO nominate Samuel
Young as candidate for The office Of Constable d
District No I. lfrlcCtrd, his bSt efforts will be gN
20 the diehar,r, of tile duties which the office im1
. DC 30. 1853 MANY VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

\ COMMISSIONER OR REVENUE
! aI5-yYc are authorized to announce SAAIUEr
venue for dis County for Tire next term.
March 81, 1851
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

= nIy-Wc are authorized Ia announce THOMAS
JOHNSON. ~ a candidate for reelection :, d,
office OF Constable IN District No. )
!. E,.h. Il. l~5i.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

: ayS-TVc arc authorized To announce CHARLES
ERSGCS as u can !iC!atc for Constable in DSri,tN,
!, at the next election. DIR. 2, ISL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
A CARD.

nz-we are authorized to announce John AZ.
ir. Esq, As a candidate for the next Sheriff., };
jefferson county. User g. lSsS =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

nrS-Wc have bccn requested to announce Mr. VII.
pIINAI WEST. as IA candidate for reelection as Ca.
stable in the KabIctnWn District, No. l. IT, ctan.
To hlv., discharged th, duiir- of his office with fs
Nv II the public interest, and conscis ntiort' dis ha
6f the spnus;biiiticsinPoscd He shall b, grtefuh
receive again the support of the people uI The DstIa
! February Z. I75i.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

Rcz-We are requested to announce JmO. w. No..
the present Sheriff, rs a candidate for the next
atty of Jefferson county. [Nov'r 30 lSs,-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
CONSTABLES

Min ply as a candidate for recollection to III
nee of Constable. in the Smithicid District.
March 81, 1884.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

R1s-wc are authorized to ann0unce, Cant. Co.
w: SappingtOn as a candidate iTE the next S.:
iffalty OF jefferson county. Nov. p lS;s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
Clarke COUNTY.

: T-;-JOIIN PIEtlCE, .Ir.. being the rcru7'rIt
nominated candidate of the d moer0hc party /
Clarke County Tor the o,Eicc IF Sheriff, accepts a'
same and hopes to receive the support Of h' irI9T'
Ecitizcns. TApril II, ls5i
nz;-Hayiu" had sonIa experience in tn duu.' 4
Sheriff Respectfully sIuuuUucc uvs II as artnl a-
for that r.Sro .ibi,. ollie for the County 81 ta
and hope may b. tic Pir,:surr II her ts"ns ,a
tn cl,rt me. r. J. HANCUCS.
March u, lSJ+-t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

nI5-Vc are authorized to announce Henri
beTIake as a candidate for the next SbsrSzL,i N.
Jefferson county. tNov'r - IS;; .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
STATE PoIITICs-THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

There is already much speculation among the
Democratic party of Virginia as to who their next
candidate for the Executive office shall be- Several
gentlemen have been mentioned for the ros:. 1t IS
generally conceded he is to lie Eastern man but
it is nsa considered that the future grand division
of the State should correspond with its uatral di-
vision; that portion watereG by streams flowing to-
wards the Mississippi being Western; and that by
streams flowing into the atlantic being Eastern
Virginiis-the ieSciling of tic Blue Ridge by our
numerous railways having united the Valley with
the East, and thoroughly identified the two "a geo.
graphical interests.
Accordingly, many gentlemen in the yaGey and
Atlantic slope have been named; to wit, Nessrs.
William Smith, of Fauquicr, I. H. Bayly, and n. A.
Wise of Accomac II. Il. Miller of Botetourt; John
Letcher of Rockbrdge; Shelton +. Leake OF Madi-
son; Thomas Wallace OF Petersburg, ana some
Others.
All of these gentlemen are qualified, and lncst of
them have been sniiiucinl; and answering in their
devotion to the Democratic cause and party, dUtng
their whole political career.
Petersburg and isvuchbUrG spoken of for the
nominating Couventon.-iIizh. Examiner.
NAPOLEON WANTS a D1yoRrr-The Paris CORES
pondent nj the Montreal Witness writes as follows
The great question which occupies at prescott the
Court of France, is the divorce Of ;he Emperor He
no longer hopes to have any children bv his present
wife aud tits said he thinks OF taking another. The
report is not official but has appeared in stve-
raj licensed papers, the truth of it scarcely be
questioned Napoleon III. is however, very fond OF
his wife, and the divorce will resemble in every
point that of his uncle and Josephine, who were, as
you know, separated for the same reason. Whether
from this motive or any other, the Empress OF the
French is looking very melancholy. 1t is mpossi-
BILE to see her without being struck by her expression
ofsadncss. As to the Emperor, appears constants
" calm and imperturbabie.
IA BKaTH OF a BoY"-The Dublin (Ireiand)
Freeman states the Owen Dufhe, of Monaghan conn
ty, is l22 years old. When ll6 he lost his second
wife and subsequently married a third by whom he
had a son and daughter. His youngest son is two
years old his eldest ninety lie still retains in much
Yigor his mental and corporeal faculties and fire.
quently walks to the county town. distance feght
miles
Dg-on Friday Evening, about seven o'clock a col
lision took place on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, atthe junction near the Relay House, which
proved destFuctiyc totHo locomotives and tender
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

: n~;-wc are authorized t" announce Capt. JOIN
REED a= = candidate for reelection to the ono !;
Constable in District No 3. Feb n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
WINcHEsTER CARS.

The Passenger Cars on the Winchester Road now
leave that town at o'clock, A. NJ Instead of o. as
heretofore. They are therefore due at Depot at
mi n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23
TKE RELIGIOUS ANNIYERsARIEs.

F Most of the religious and benevolent institutions
cnlering in the city of New York have made up their
accounts for the fiscal year just expired. Their ope-
ratons during the past year have been larger than
ever before, their receipts having been as follows:
- Years 1854
.Eimerican Tract Society incluiing receipts
{ F,onI sales of publication. .S4l4I 50
american Bible Society, for months. go. $4,000
$Iucrican Board of Foreign Missions. 900. 1926
american Home Missionary Soccty...... l9l,2O9
American Foreign and Christian Union. $4,000
American and Foreign Bible Society.... $4,000
Sew York Colonization Society. 27,l48
american SeamcnS Friend SOCicty....... 2tr3oO
;genlnlc Guardian Society $1,000
;: the Jews. ....................... $4,000
SI,390,2S2
Ito the above were added the receipts of the Bap-
list Home Missionary Society, the Central American
Education Society, and one or two institutions OF
less importance from which we have not heard, and
ifallowanccs were also made for the deficient four
[ontls of the American Board of Missions the total
contributions during the past year would exceed
st;IIjgyy lgH II bGJt OfG 0IlyrS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

heretofore. They therefore due at our Depot at
10! A NJ.
e5-The Richmond Enquirer celebrates its fiftieth
anniversary BY donning new and beautiful dress.
Its founder, THOMAS RIrcHIE, the venerable patri-
arch of Virginia democracy, still lives to witness the
success aud popularity of the principles which for
near half century be advocated and supported
through the columns of the Enquirer In reviewing
the events of long, honored, and welspent lie he
my truly say that he has fully realized the hope
fondly INDUCED and expressed when he began his
editorial career, 6ishonor the prerogatives
of the press, or his own personal character. The
democrats of Virginia, old and young will heartily
unite in wishing long life and success to Father
RIrcHlE and the Richmond Enquirer.
ed-oficers conducting elections reminded
that they are required by law within FIVE days from
the commencement of the election, to examine the
poll, ascertain the result, and declare the person
or persons for whom the greatest number Of votes
was given, TO be elected; and it is suggested that
all the officers conducting the elections on the goth
inst, meet together at the Clerks Office, Saturday
the 9th, and examine the poll for Sheriff.
CsSE OF THE 1900 SIGxERs.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Richmond Enquirer remarks that
avery good commentary upon the protest of the
5000 clergymen against the passage of the Nebras
II bill is fonnd in the fact that one of them, the
Rev. e. n. Adams, Of New Hampshire, has run off
with daughter of another of the siguers, after
stealing three thousand dollars from widow lady.
e IS ne fellow to speak in the name of the AL
mighty God5s but he is found out and think We
had better search the record further He is not the
g1ls black sheep In that aOek.
4 -
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ALEXANDRIA MARRIOTT.
GEORGETOWN MARKET
HOR THE WEEK ENDING nIA-V IN a

FLOUR, per barrel. .......... SSS 90 a 8 10
COh1N, per bushel. % 10 n o II
WHEAT, white, per bushel L 95 a 2 90
DO. red, do. L 80 I 95
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY sUPERIN
TENDENCIES OyER civil WORKS


twill be by the following extract from the Off
Cial Records of the Special Committee on the part
Of the House of Reprcscn tatves, that on motion OF
the Hon. C. J. Faulkner the Representative of this
District that said Committee after most severe and
laborious investigations have determined to recon-
mend to the adoption of Congress the Civil Supern-
tendency of the National Armores. The matter will
be at once recommended to the consideration of the
House and We hope may receive It's sanction as well
rs that of the Senate and the approval of the rresl-
dent as we are quite it will receive the appro-
button of the people. The time has gone by Tor
mere words and empty professions upon this ques-
ton, and the indignation Of the people will soon
speak in tones not to be misunderstood. The time
has gone by for holding the promise TO the ear
and breaking it to the heart" and appeal 10 the
Representatives of the Country, for action, speedy
action be It for veal or for voc.
MONDAY, MAY Il, 1854.
On motion of Mr.. c. J. FAULKSEE--
RCsOlred, That the committee proceed to make up
n report upon so much of the subjects Of inquiry re-
fcrrCd to it, as relates the National ArmorcS and
that accompanying the said report there be n reso-
luton, recommended for adoption by Congress, abo-
fishing the system of Military SuperintendenCes
the National Armorics, and substituting therefor
Civil SuperiutendenCics.
THURSDAY. May Is. 1854.
The consideration of the resolution was resumed
and it was passed.
MICH. ". CLUSkEI,
Clerk to the Committee.
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. EIs-NVc are authorized 30 Announce CTIAELESH
! ETYIS Ess.-. a. Il candidate for the 3IaTi-r1,v b
District No :. to supply the place made taraptbj
H.. .-,r.,airn ,rf fnllI, c. Z. TaEImr En-.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1854-05-23

DEATH OF THE PoEr Observation-Disclosures MoNT-
G!NEY, of we'll known fame in this country, died at
his residence in England, the 30th April, having
reached the venerable age of 81. He commenced if
We remember Alright, composing verses when he was
about twelve thirteen years of age. He was plac-
ej in shop us clerk soon afterwards, and suhse-
qIentty became the editor of paper in Sheffield in
which he advocated doctrines for which he fined
AID imprisoned. In the past two months, the Eng
li;h world of Literature has been called to lament
the death of three of her brightest sons Talfourd
Wilson and MONTGOMERY.