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that it proceeds upon a snp2o''ilon involving
the Integrity Of the juror. Every juror ad
united to the box in trial for murder, is
examined in the most solemn manner as to
his views of the morality of the Death Pun
ishmcnt None are allowed to Sit who hes
itatc to avow. under oath then entire free
dom from conscientious ScrnIlcs as to finding
a verdict Of guilty in the case. They swear
to decide according 10 tie Lar and the Err
drnrc. Now the whole argument (?) of your
correspondent proceeds upon the supposition
that it is so difficult to get jury to keep
their most solemn oaths and reservations on
a case of Life and Death that the Death Pen
atty is practically of little avail in dctcrrng
men from crime! This is an extraordinary
lntima1ion and particularly mfortun at
this time, when but month ago, in this
the most eloquent and powerful manner by
three Of our most eminent advocates in behalf
of the prisoner, after elaboration of scarce
" an hour brought in q verdict of murder in
inc llTSt utSItc. l)ut III thlS Dc all cSCcptlOH.
if only the faithfulncSs Of a Cecil county Jury
to their oaths can bc relied upon; if here and
there only they maintain their fidelity in spite
Of the "insidious cloqucncc' ofl,arn,d coun-
sci; if, in a word it be question Of the IN
TEGRlrY OF JURORS, then | maintain your
correspondent has proved too much. lie has
swept away the ground upon which he him
self stands. The regard of juror to his
oath once gone, his entire feasibility to the
'ingcnuity and insidiouS clo1ucncc' ofl arm
cd counsel once admitted, and no just YER
diets are possible. There will be no certain
ty" of conviction i'll any case, no more in
view Of the penalty Of solitary confinement at
hard labor for life than in view Of any other.
4 monstrous scntimcntalitv which ptics the
murderer and is cold to the victim of his
atrocous decd, will operate under a new
criminal code and sway the minds of failhlc>S
jurors from a righteous verdict, even should
the penalty be less severe than now. In
stead, therefore, of improving matters hy the
change we should have less severe penalty
and in the hands of equally faithlcss jurors
an equally uncertain execution of the same.
How would that please your correspondent?
n. NJ. s.
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agricultural.

STRAW As A CovERIN,i.-Thc following.
although intended as applicable to forcing
culture for garden use, may hc read, says
Professor Mapcs, in more extended sense.
| Where Scdsc. salt grass, straw, and other
cheap materials can he readily procured for
the covering Of the earth as mulch between
many crops, is a .ndicious practice. Cauli-
flower and many others Of the BruESic tribe,
refuse to perfect themselves during the hot
summer months, and Sigh, coating Of the
soil between many plants often irsurrs crop
while other Inrans fail.
Clean straw is an excellent covering for
many things; thousands on thousands of SEA
kalc in frames or under hoops have no other
blanching material; and how clean they grow
in it. Rhubarb, in winter forcing and carly
spring, frosts destroy rhubard; but if six
inch layer of straw Is put on every crown, as
the heads put up, they raise the straw with
them, and it not only gives the stalk better
color, and makes them less ''stringy;" but it
keeps the leaves from growing too large. No
wind will blow it off, nor will the most in
tense frost injurc the plants. Straw should
not be put on a mere litter; it S as good as a
frame upon large scale. What sort ofeata-
bic Strawberries would we have without
straw In summer, every crop, such as
gooscbcrrcs, currants, and many other things
should have the protection of straw, which
keeps the sun from drying up the surface,
and the surface roots damp and COOL while
all weeds are kept down. Market gardeners
use it for their frames, it matters not whether
for cucumbcrs, melons, or potatoes, straw is
their covering; end their crops are more Sc
cure than when protected by thin mat. But
some may object to the use of straw, on ac-
count Of the litter it makes i'll a garden; but
if any Of those who object to its use for this
quality of the produce in the raising of which
straw plays an important part. Straw list the
best of all manurcS for y strong rctcntivc soil,
when it is dug in fresh, as it decays ard
leaves innumcrablc worm like holes, which
acts as drains for the roots
THE BEST SOIL FOR FRrIr TREEs.-Artcr
almost half century ofcSpcricncc in raising
fruit, we arc decidedly ofopinion, as a general
rule, that the best soil on which to raise fruit.
is that just cleared Of Il forest The surface
should be rolling or descending, and modcra-
tclv rich. Such grounds need little or no
prcparation-the roots Of the forest trees, as
they decay, keeps it loose and mellow, and
afford the exact food necessary for Il rapid
growth of the fruit trees; and the soil abouuds
plcntitully in those elements which are re-
quisitc to form the most perfect fruit. Ano-
thcr consideration. and Il very important one
is that fruit trees grown on recently cleared
forest land, are much less diseased than those
grown on old land, and the fruit is not near
so liable to be attacked by insects.
-4mcrico, .tcricW,,Nit.
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A shEewd Reply.

Sir Walter Scott says that tho alleged or.
igin OF the invention of cards produced one oil
the shrewdest replies he had ever heard given
IN evidence. II was made by the late DIR
Gregory, at Edinburgh, to a counsel of great
eminence at the Scottish bar. The Doctors
testimony went to prove the insanity of the
party whose mental capacity was the point a,
issue. On cross examination no admitted
that the person in question played admirably
at whist.
And do you seriously say, Doctor said the
learned counsel. that a person having bu.
perior capacity for game 80 difficult, and
which requires. in a pre.emnent degree,
memory, judgment and combination, can bo
st the same time deranged In his understand.
!ngp
Il am no card player said the doctor, With
great address, 'but have read in history that
cards were invented 70. tho amusement of an
insane king" -...
The consequences Of this reply were de-
eisiye.
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ID. II. WIRE.--iince the nomination of
Mr.. WIRE, us the Democratic candidate for
Congress, we have conversed with Democrats
from different actions of this county and
district, and all express themselves well
pleased with the nomination. This is as we
expected. ."-Sarahsvile Courier.
And we have also seen and "converscd
with Democrats from different sections of
your county and district" aud nearly ali cx-
press themselves highly prs.pcascd with the
nomination. "This is "a we expected"
The nomination is an excellent one lib.
Ali Well Democrats will disagree, as
well as doctors. Some of the best Dem
ocrats in the district declare to us thut the
nomination was in no wise fit to be made
that he is the N est consumatc hypocrite, on
some questions, in the dstrict--a man almost
without talent or innuencc--noted for trick
cry and double.deaing-callng on God to
witness that he is as good Temperance man
as there is in the County, the next hour may
be found ina tipping-room; such is said to
be the character of the man who now asks
your EIGHT DOLLARS PER DAY. A
gentleman from WoodsiielJ informs US that
without the use Of whig inieunce, Wire
would not have received the nomination. We
believe he's us much of a Wing as anything
else, and Il will take more than one of his
Declarations of independence" to make US
believe otherwise.
The Democrats will lose a member Of
Congress in that District,and gain one in ,hut
All right Beverly Gdseiie.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

II d. T. COWEN, ArroRNEY AND
LIZ CouSsrLon AT law. soLrciroR IN UnAsoEpY
AND NOTARY PuBLic. st. Clairsvillc, o.
. lLFOFFICE opposite the American House and over
" lrolsstore hpr.e, '53--tE
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FNO COUNTRY INTERCHANGEABLE
Il AND CARS At WuoLEsALE.-We are now re ing
our fall and winter stock of Hats and Caps, which viii
e wcre assured, the largest and cheapest ever brought
to This city. Country Merchants who design
east are particularly invited TO call and examine our
stock Tor we are certain the prices fully low
any house in Baltimore.
S. ID. HARPER d. SON
No. 129, cor Main and Union sts Wheeling
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HARDEN g. BRANNUM HAVE JUST
CHEAP! CHEAPER!! CHEAPEST!!!-
" MIR. SAMUEL KLINE


Has just returned from the Eastern Cties with tn,
LARGEST and BES II stock OF Goods ever offered in
this market.
His stock Is composed in part as follows.
a very largeass0rtment of Black Silk, French Enc.
lish and fmercan Black silk "a in WIDE one dol.
lar per yard. Fancy silks plain fgcred cheaper than
ever offered in this market. Also TO pairs OF undeI
sleeves of the very best quality, at any price 10
suit customers l35 cheniselis of the very best quail
ty, from rs cts. 475 piece Also one OF the
stock of Bonnets and Bonnet Trimmings that ever was
brought TO this market Also, $50 Parasos at 25 per
cent, cheaper than Wheeling prices. Also $50 pieces
of Lawn, one yd wide at 64, Wosentedford eolors al
~ yard. Also, Is pieces of Beege Deiain from el
10 s5. Also avery large stock of DeIanes 25 per cent
cheaper than ever offered west of the mountains 700
pieces OF Calico, very good, at 81 per yd. Also very
large stock OF Gnghams OF the very best quality: also
Muslins Bleached aud unbleached and colured; also
large assortment of check also 90 pieces of Bed tick
ing, very good at l2i yd Also one of the hest as
sortments OF idkfs and hose and gloves of all coors
size the best ever offered in this market also Laces
and II immngsof all at prices to suit the
purchaser also, largest of
CassimeIes, Nestngs, Satinetts, Tweeds and Summer
ware, the hest that brought to this town. al
25 per cent cheaper than ever sold before; also very
large stock OF umbrellas, very cheap; ALSO good stock
Of Wpolen Fancy Carpets cheaper than be bought
In Wheeling; also, a large stock Silk, Panama, and
town. also, notions OF all descriptions usually kept in
a dry goods store.
GentsI have very large stock of Read Made Cloth.
ing 10 per cent cheaper than any other establish
ment west of the mountains Please call and satisfy
that my stock the largest and ever
offered in thismarket. aud oblige
apr. 81, isSt.l $. KLINE.
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rE~uEER VE @Ra
/s'HE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF

u HE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF
a the agc.--rlHHters, Farmers Families and others,
can purchase no remedy equal TO
bR. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINlMENT,
for Dysrncty, Chnc, Group, Chronic Rhcunalisn Sore
Thtoats Toothachc. sea Sickness, Cuts, Burns swell
uE, Bruises, Old Sures IIradache Musuuito Bites
IN the Limbs, Chest, Back. etc.
lf does notg give relief the money viii he refunded
all that - asked, fair trial aud use il according In
the directions.
1t ~ English remedy, and was used by William tho
w.. late king OF England, aud certified by him cure
Tor Rheumatism. when everything else had failed.
OWE 10000 BoTTLEs
have teen sold in the United States without single fn
urc, and many have stated they would not he without il
II It was 10 dolls. per bottle, in of Group as it is as
certain as IL Is applied
II cures ChOierd, when first taken, in n few hours.
Dyscntery IN half an huur rnorhachc in 1--WE minutes
1t is perfectly nn0ccui To take internally aud is recon-
neded by The most eminent Physicians IN the United
States.
PRICE 25 and 80 CENTS
DR.. TOBIAS could i'll dozen Newspapers with ccui1
cafes aud Letters relating to the wonderful
heent, as any person who does not obtain relief need
not pay for It,
DIR. TOBIAS has put upa
HORSE LINIMENT
in pint hotties, which is warranted cheaner and betor
ihin any other for Choc, Scratches, Old Sores Calls
wciIings Cuts, Bruises, etc.
rrrcE 80 CENTS
Or. 1OBIAsS OFFICE,
go 5OGTcenwich street, New York.
Aahsrs.--I II. Patterson IL Co., ~ Monroe st.. Wheel
ing J.. u. Logan ~ Co.. near the Bridge corner.
J; W. COLLINS, st. ClarsvilIe.
", AI,EAA NDER, do
john n Ilaines, East Richlar
J. w. Vanlaw, Lioydsviile
J. X, Mitchell, Morrisown
u H. murphy, nendrys'urgh.
Morton ~ Carlisle, Fairyicw
H. MIler, Bridgeport.
Turner & McGuirs. MartinsviIIe
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(tALL AND JUDGE FOR Yoi1R.

tALL AND JUDGE FOR YOUR
~ seves.-WnEAT & CHAPLINE johhers of notions
and Fancy Goods, Monroe street, Wheeling Va Wc
would call the attention of merchants and pedars TO
Spring STOCK which we are receiving consisting in part
Of 20 So fN''
10000 rolls Wall Paper, of every quality;
1900 Window Paper;
3UO Velvet and common borders;
10 doz. Fire Board patterns
Cotton and Silk Hosiery of every descripton,
silk, cotton, and Iisle Thread Gloves;
Spool and Skein Thread;
Suspenders, Lace Goods ETC..
Note, cap, Letter and wrapping Papor;
School and Blank Books;
Hardware, cutlery, combs, buttons;
Pins, Needles, hooks and eyes;
Zephyr worstod, sewing silks,
States, stationery brushes;
Periumery, gun caps, fishing hooks and lines
Together with every small article Kept by country mer
chants. "
PThcse Goods are laid In expressly for iohhinp and
W ne sold at small advance for cash trade in hand
Il The highest market price paid for rags feathers
max seed, glnscng, beeswaS woOlen socks ETC. in OK
ehanHe' or Tor cash. March 2j. 1853.
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DIR. ROBT, MORRISON,
Physician and Surgeon

0fthe American Reformed Practice Of Medicine
s prepared to attend to all who may call
upon him, al ali hours when not professionally al-
sent.
N. B.-Dr. NJ. cures Cancers without the use Of the
kniic, the only remedy heretofore knuwn.
Ohicc and residence on FIont Street, 9 Doors below
Criswcli's Warehouse.
Bell Air, Sent. 90, 1854
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6e7~Faulis committed 10 pablo sh ,uld be
put liely reproved.
0c-Jests should never be Suffered TO i'm.
prove on good .mannefs.
61-Men Of profound thoughts and esrnest
minds are at great disadvantage with the
public.
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Physiology for schools and families

Cutters Physiology, large and SMALL with the plates,
mounted and paper. Also, Greenlea's arithmatics.
have for.u agency for this Co. for these important
works and can give them to the trade shoos and fai.
eson favorable terms School books generally hand.
Oct, 20, j. III. WILLIAMS
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EINATEST ARRIVAL!-The steamer
4 Pennsylvania arrived at the Port of Wheeling on
tle6th bringing the following vsuahcs: u
Amputatng, DIssectng and Pockets In. ,rszasS1.
sirnmens; llarrs's Pat. FOrcps; Spring sFE'H%
and Gum Lanccts; ScarifcatOrs; Tooth
Files; Saws aud Flllers; Excavators and h. 4
Rose drills; Mouth Glasses; Gold A
and Tin Foil; Gold, Silver and French Leaf Yellow.
Green aud Red Bronze. And also a large amount of
Pure Imported Drugs, all OF which have been purchased
and now for sale by JAS. w. COLLINS
81. Clairsvc, May l2th, 1854.
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SALE.--LsAAc LEE

SaltEhlfF'S SAbE.--lsAAC LEE, VS.: MI
~ cHAEL lloRSIsH, In attachment.
VIII offer for Sale, al Public Auction, on
Monday, the 25th day Of Sept. A. d. 1854,
between the hours of II O'Clock, A. NJ and O'Clock
=. M said day. at the Court House u ST. Clairsvilc
Belmont County Ohio, the following Goods and Cha,tes
TO witt A lot fDry Goods consisting of Ca'icoes. Al
pacas, BRACES, Gingiams, Nestngs, &caso, Stove
aud pipe, and lot of BTooms the property of Mi.
chaei llornish. JOHN c. NICHOLS SheritT
Sept. 18Th. 1854.
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100 PILLS FOR 25 CENTs.-DR

wv TOWNsENDs HEALTH FILLS, are be
ing called for from all parts of the land they are rapdy
snperoeiing other medicines, both of their
Happy ELECTS upon the human system in removing dis.
case and impurities, aud also exceedingly reduced
price at which they offered.
TIG rich and the poor find IN them real boon-each
hoN contains 100 FILLS, being four times as many as
usually he had other kinds of ills at the same
ingredients are Extracts Balsams, and Gums of great
cilCaCy.
These Pills violent in their operations hut
always thorough and Efficient. They will be found ex.
tedingly cihcacious in removing the following com.
plains, viz:
Impurities Bisod Constpatioa Costircness Pains
the Head, JdhHdire Pains in fho Side, Femalo Com.
plants, Lirrr Complaints, Sick Hsadacke ErbrjIs 8c
FreghidruioS, DyspepSG, Pains in The Breast. Rheu
matism, Pans in The Loins, Sr.
the purliyint properties of these Pills believed To
surpass the power oi all other medicines Operating al
ways th0roulgly, yet without the aid of
they are peculiarly adadcd To family use safe and m
taly III Their impression upon the system they may Lc
taken at all times and by all.
They most speedily aud cflcctuaIiy do the work. in
suhdnihg nhnmalions and Fevcrs, opening ohstruCtcd
rnfcs promoting preparations aud hing sen
HlIlties In short, they warranted better than all
oIhcrs-Chc0pcr than a-and destined to surerredc all
~ them, invas, sufferers, one aud all-and rec con
mend The Fills To your ntigilors.
III directions az cCOmpHnyiug each hox.
+. a. PALMER, General Agent,
Stontnin. Conn.
heholhner me pice: ono Hundred Pills Tor - cents.
J.. W: COLllNS ST. Clarsville.
II. ALEXANDER, do
john A. Haincs, East RIChIaud,
l. W. Nanlaw, Loydsvillc.
J. ": Mitchell Morrisinwn.
~. Murphy, Inndty Rlurgb.
Marion ~ Carlisle, fairview
~ ~ Mll'el' Bridgeport.
sept 10, isja--cowiy.
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N1EW CHEAP CASH STORE.-Tnm.
CHEAPEST GOODS


LNRESH DRUGS!7-JAMEs w. COLLINS,
a WHOLES4LE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
North side Main street, St. Clarsville, Ohio-Ias on
hand and will sell cheap: Drugs; Paints Oils; Dyesius
Liquors, of every descrption Dentists, surgical and
Ncirinary Instruments; PeukhVcs; Razor straps and
shaving Creams of all kinds Brushes of every variety;
Cosmetics, perimcres of all kinds; Bank Books; Let.
Ter, Note aud Fooscap paper; Window glass, and Iol
Tow glass ware; Teas; Chewing Tobacco, &c, &c.
lie has also hand large supply Of Castor and sweet
Oli Godireys Cordial; Batcman's Drops OpipeldOc
Essence of all kinds Backing, large and SMALL Inks OF
oil ooors, &C.
Thankful To his customers for the liberal patronage they
have given TO the old firm, he would ask continuance
Of The same.
He particularly invites the attention Of country mcr.
chants, promising If they will give him call furnish
lhcm it'll any Article in his lire low as they be
bought in the quantities, in the Eastern Markets
March 25, 1853
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OMNIBUS LINE.
~ $50
Between st. Clairsville & Wheeling

The subscriber viii run his splendid new Omnibus Re-
tween Wheeling and 81. Cairsv lille each dsy ns foilows
Leaves 81. Clafsvio every morning except sunday at
o'clock A. NJ, and Wheeling al ~ O'Clock =. NJ. The
Omnibus Is one of n lest hind, aud most approved fin
ish and persons vi tig In il viii fud IL equal in every
respect tOthe city bHsses. Is. LEWIS
81. Clarsvilie, apr. II, 1854
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w HEAT g. CHAPLINE, Monroe ST.,

Wv Wheeling, Va, johbers of School and Blank
Rocks, Wall, Window and Writing Papers, Hosiery
aud Gloves, Buttons, Threads Pins aud Needles, Brush
es, Cutlery, Combs, suspenders Permmery, aud every
description OF notions aud variety goods.
Agents for j. II. Noyes celebrated United States copy
hook.
Rags, Giirseng, Bseswsx, FisIseed and Feathers
twsnted July II, leJ.
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>ROUBLE AHEAD.-The Bees are de-
Il termined ona fusswil offer these gre at la argains:
luO dozen beautiful printed handkerchels at cts,
worth i2t
700 dozen Linen Table cloths at 50 cts worth o5
100 do Union do do GO do leo
$50 do do do do N do "A
,oo yards Tanlr Linen do rs do 81.
,uO doz hne Russia diaper towels, I"l do II
i'o 40 do do (Dird's eye uen, y
Call soon aud get y share.
apr. II STONE 4 THOMAS