davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
Three Men in a Well.

Al 8 o'clock, this morning, well ad.
joining lanna's paper mill was suddenly
filed up. by the gravel from tire sides
cavingi in. VIM. and Archibald Robinson.
faiher and son. engaged in digging the we'll
were at the bottom-a young man by the
name Of w. Shipley Spence. in company
with another by the name OF Bullock, were
setting near the mouth OF the well at the
time. Young Spence was carried in with
the gravel; Bullock escaped. Spence was
heard TO groan-efforts were made TO reach
him.. bu, the workmen were compelled to
suspend until frame work was made for
their protection. The two Robinsons are
buried to the depth of 35 feet-Spence
probably not more Than half that distance.
They are all dead, doubtless, or will be
before they can be reached, which will re.
qnire from one TO two days.-Steubenpille
Herald, Sept. 5.
"A RESCUE One MAN GOT OUT OF THE
WELL.- w orkmen continued digging en-
serge.ically during last night in the well at
the paper mill, in search Of the three bodies
that had been buried by the accident of
yesterday. About ten o'clock al night
they reached the body of the elder Rob.
inson. some twenty feet from the top, and
strange to relate found him still living, and
able 10 converse. Owing to the difficulty
OF sinking curbing, for protection. he
was not extricated urtil 10 o'clock to-day
He partook, however, in the morning, Of a
cup OF coffee. With the exception OF
little space about his face, he was cou,.
pletely surrounded by the earth. How he
was preserved is rather mystery.
Within a distance of ten feet further the
laborers will reach the bodies of the two
young men. OF course, hopes continue
70 be entertained as to their recovery. If
nos smothered by the clay. they may yet
" found surviving. and supplied with air
from pipe which reaches from the bot
tom 81 the well into the bed Of the river.
Cfowds continue to come and GO, and
much interest is manifested as to the re-
suit OF furiher excavalions.-Steubenuiie
Herald.
RECOVERED PROM THE WELL.-The Steu-
bsnville Herald OF Wednesday evening
Hanna's well, near the paper mill, as we
went TO press on yesterday evening, were
dog out short time thereafter. W. Ship
10y Spence was found about one foot be.
low the elder Robinson, taken out alive
.son yesssrday morning. He was dead
> whom found. had probably been killed by
falling with his side upon one of the plat
forms, as his ribs were broken and his
body bore other evidences OF injuries.
Young Robinson was found at the bottom
Of the well in IN erect position. which had
likely smothered him to death in few
moments after the casuality,-which was
= shocking one.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
MASTER COMMISSIONERS sALE.-B

ASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE. By
Nl virtue of mandate to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas of Monroe county, Ohio.
in the case of Owen Rocker against Alexander
Porter. will be offered for SALE at public auction,
at the door of the courthouse in said county, on
Tuesday. the l7fh day cf October. 1854,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock m, and o o'clock
m, OF said day, the following described tracts OF
land. situate in the County aforesaid, to witt
Z A part of the west half of the south west quar-
ter o section %, township z, and range Z. begin
ming for the same at the north west corner of
said halt quarter, thence south with the section
line 80 rods, thence east 80 rods. thence north 80
rods, and thence west 80 rods to the place of be.
ginning, containing 40 acres, more or less.
WIN. OKEY, Mas. Com.
sept l3 81 81 Mon. Com. Pleas
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
The Potato Blight in Ireland.

There is but little variation in the tone
Of the last accounts from this county
The blight continues to show itself rather
generally. but the hope still prevails that,
with return of dry weather, itssfur,her
revages would be materially checked
The following statement, extracted from
the Limerick Reporter, will show the pro-
gress of tho disease throughout large
district of the south:
We regret to learn that in some dis
,ricts unfavorabie rumors arc rife with re-
spect to the potato. In the county of
Tipperary, especially, the complaints are
from any other place. In the neighbor-
hood Of Cahir and Tipperary town, and
in the Cappawhite and Dundrum vcini.
ties. particularly along the mountains. peo-
pie state that the escuent is in considera-
BILE danger. We have not heard such
alarming relations from Limerick or Glare,
though in those counties likewise danger
is manifest 10 some extent A highly in.
telligent correspondent, writing from the
aeighborhood oil Cashel, states: Il fear
this country has another season of scarci.
~ in the near future. The potatoes a.
round here are blackening fast, and all
within one week. What are sent to mar
ket are picked. and give no proof of the
general so0ndness On the contrary,
fear the sales. at prices comparatively low,
are caused by panic. fearing that they
will rot as they did in 1848. No news
hero. Emigration still the rage, and
America and Australia the household
word There is no doubt that the people
are most anxious TO leave the country. in
which nothing appears 10 be settled. We
should state, however. that the harvest
otherwise looks exceedingly promising; a
large breadth Of corn has fallen within the
last week before the sickle; and in several
places the potato, of which an enormous
quantity has been sown. continues sound.
In TPperary. potatoes are selling for SD.
per stone. The accounts from Clare and
Limerick are more cheering, and We
should hope that in Tipperary the blight
will not be extensive.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
COMMISSIONERS sALE.-By
III virtue of a mandate To me direc ed fr.,na III

NUASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By
I'VE virtue of mandate to me directed from the
Court OF Common Pleas of Monroe county, in the
State of Ohio, in the of Edwin Hornbrook
.ag ainst the widow and heirs Of Daniel Kerns
deceased, and others, will be offered for sale at
public outcry, at the door of the court house in
said county, on
Tuesday, the l7fh Dig Of October, 1854.
between the hours-ot 10 o'clock m. and O'Clock
IN, of said day .ihe following described real estate,
situate in said county, to wit
The south east quarter of the south west quarter
of section 4, in township 2, of range 4.
VIM. OKEY, Mas. Com
sept 13 So 90 Mon. Com. Pleas.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
TO Teachers.

YENHE Board of Examiners of Monroe caunty,
IL Ohio, will hold meeting at Woodsfeld,
in the Court House, on the 29,h day of septem.
ber and on the Sd day of November, 1854, for the
examination OF Teachers.
Applicants must be in attenda ance at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, of said days. and bring certificates of NOR
al character from responsible persons known to
the Board.
The meetings as advertised heretofore for the
months of November and December are hereby
revoked. By order Of the Board,
JOHN S. WAY,
Woodsfeld Sept. Is. '54. Clerk of Board.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

A Dry TINE SIXTY YEARS AGo.-1n
O'Reilly's History of Western New York,
Dr* Coventry, who settled in 1890 with his
family at the outlet Of Seneca Lake. furn-
ishes a sketch OF the seasons and the health
of this region for a series Of years. He
says that .in 1895 no rain fell either in
June or July. the water in the lake lowered
more than q foot, the heavens seemed on
fire, the earth scorched ,and the air satura-
ted with pestilence." In 1916, the cold
year, the season was very healthful.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
g3- We are authorized to announce the name Of
JOHN SINCLAIR,
as a candidate for Representative in Congress.
To the Electors of the .Sepenteenth Con-
gressional District of Ohio:
| embrace this method of announcing to you,
that am Independent. Democratic, Anti-Ne-
braska candidate to represent this District in the
next Congress of the United States, subject TO
your decision on the 2nd Tuesday of October
next. WIN. LAWRENCE.
Sept 2. 1854.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
Yermont Election.

BosroN, Sept. T. Boyce, whig. 1853;
Clark, dem., 502l; scattering 1869. As
far as heard from 80 wings, 6 democrats
and II freesoilers have been chosen Rep
resentatives. For members of Congress.
lst district. five towns give Meacham Sic,
Jewett, dem., 339; end district. 80 towns
give Morrill,, whig. 1868. Barker. dem.
3oS8. scattering $50; Sd district. Is towns
give Sabine, whig, 1919, Hayman, DEM.
1913.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

A TTACHMENT,-At my instance writ Of
IL attachment was on the 18th of August. 1861,
issued by Joel +. Randolph. a Justice of the Peace
of Centre township, Monroe county. Ohio. galnst
the goods. chattes, rights. credits aud effects of
Giles G.. Hunt, non resident Of said county, for
the sum of $40 6s. which has been served. and
will be for hearing October I'd, at o'clock P. NJ
Z Aug. 80, 1854. JOHN DAVENPORT.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
PHILADELPHIA, Sc

In consequence ofthe nomin alton o! Job
r. Tyson, by the wings of the second con
gressional district. the friends OF Jos. r.
Chandler have called public meeting for
The purpose of nomin aiing him tor re cleo
lion as an independent candidate.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

MARRIE Don the 3lst ult., by
John K. Lynch. Esq, Mr.. MARCUS HIGH.
MAN and Miss MARY SNIDER, all Of this
county.
On Thursday. the 3lst ult.. by Josiah
Massie. Esq. MIR. HARVEY DILLON and
Miss CATRARINE HARsHMAN, all OF this
county,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

The above articles must be made within the
year.
Awarding committee-John Davenport, Mrs.
VIM. Myers, Mrs. Jacob Bare.
Awarding committe on Fancy Needle Work
and Embrodery-James w. Armstrong, Mrs.
Peter Diehl. Miss Bidenharn.
UNENU ARTICLES.
The committees to judge of the unenumeratsd
articles will award premiums at their discretion.
on any and every Crop. Animal, Implement, In.
vention, Article. Improvement, &C.. that they
may consider deserving, and that is not embraced
iu the above list.
Everything which is not embraced in the stated
lists of premiums will be entered under these COM
mittees. and will be as carefully noticed as those
which are named. and premiums will be awarded
thereon as above stated.
AWARDING COMMITTEES.
On FIowers-Wm. F. Hunter, Mrs. Joel F.
Randolph, Miss Agnes Woodmiss.
On Poultry-Geo. H. Davenport. Jon: w. Bar
nett, Jno D. O'Connor.
On vegetabes-Jas. r. Morris, Mrs. Theo.
Benninghaus, Miss Margaret Smith.
On Birds and Bird Cages-Dr. Geo. W. Mason
Mrs. DR.. Smith, Miss Grimshaw.
On Unenumeraled Artices-John Sinclair
Thomas A. Way, Benz. R. briggs.
JOHN KERR, President.
WM. STEEL, Secretary.
JNo M. KIRkBRipE, Assistant Secretary.
June 81, 1854.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

DIED-On the 9th ult, ROBERT, infant
son OF David and Margaret Campbell, Of
Summit township, aged five months.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

A statement to be furnished in writing, con.
tanning. lst, the age aud breed of the COW. and
time of caving, Cd, the quantity of milk in weight
and the butter made therefrom, during period of
ten days, (the butter made on the trial TO be ex-
hibited with the COW at the fair.)
Sd. The quantity and kind of feed given the
COW, during and preceding the experiment
The statements to be verified by the competitor,
and another person conversant with the facts,
certifying thereto, over their signatures.
Awarding committee-Alexander Lantz, John
Okey, John Reed.
HORSES.
Glass A.-StaHions.
Best stallion for all purposes. over years old, to
be brought and kept in the county year $40
The object in Offering this last premium,
is that stock very superior to any hereto.
fore exhibited here, may be brought into
the county; and the committee are au.
thorized to withhold the premium if the
horses exhibited should MT prove to be
of that character.
Best blooded stallion 5
Cd best do Diploma and
Best stallion for draught
I'd best do 9
Best stallion for all purposes 5
I'd best do
Best year old biooded stallion 3
Cd 3 best do SO
Best year old stalhen for a,l purposes
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
Premiums and Regulations,

For1he Fourth Annual Exhibition of the
Monroe County Agricultural Society, to
be held in Woodsfeld, on Thursday and
Friday. the 5th and 9Th days Of Octo-
. Der, 1854.
REG U LATIONS
Persons wishing to compete must become mem.
bers of the Society. by paying one dollar annually
to the Treasurer, which must be done before their
articles are entered on the books oI the Society.
All stock eutered for competition must be
companied with description of age, breed, and
where grown.
All articles offered for premiums must be own
ed by the persons offering them, or by members
of their famlies-children over 81 years of age
are not entitled to compete without becoming
members themselves
No person will be allowed to serve on any
committee before which he has an article or arti-
cies tor exhibition.
When there is no competition. no premiums
will be awarded unless the article presented be
deemed deserving and meritorious.
Premiums may be awarded on any articles not
enumerated in the Premium List
No animal can obtain premium unless il is
owned in Monroe County; and no article can re.
ceive any unless it is the growth or manufacture
OF the county, with the exceptions specified in
the list.
The various awarding committees are request
ed to be present in due time, and to report them.
serves on tneir arrival TO the Secretary.
/ Judges on animals will have regard to the gym
metry, eariy maturity and size; and will make
proper allowances for age, feeding. and the gem
ei al character and condition of the animals. They
are especially requested not to give encourage
ment to over-fsd animals, the object being to have
superior animals for breeding. Judges are re-
quested to examine the progeny. when possible,
of all animals exhibited as breeders and make
due allowances for excellencies and imperfectons
in these in giving their awards to the sire or dam
No person, except an officer or member of the
Board, will be allowed to interfere with the
judges during their examination.
Further orders as to the exhibition will be pub.
had d,i.. Ii, :
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
Brick for Sale .

THE undersigned has for sale q large lot Of first
i rate BRICK, which he wishes to ,dispoSe of.
Those in want of Brick will please give han .
call. NJ. MORROW
Woodsfeld sept g.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
October Election.

o. Candidates will please remember that our
charge is one dollar, each, for publishing
nouncements. Their names will be arranged in
alphabetical order under appropriate headings.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
PROBATE JUDGE,

J. R. MoRRIs- Sir: Please announce that
WILLIAM D. PATTON
is an independent candidate for the office of Pro.
bate Judge at the October election free and clear
of convention, but independent to the people.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

JOHNSTON NLAWRENCE'S ESTATE--The
y undersigned has been appointed by the Probate
court of Monroe county, Ohio, Administrative of
Johnston Lawrence. deceased, and received let
ters of Administration Those having claims ).
should present them Immediately, properly aur.
thenticated.
CATHARINE LAWRENCE,
Aug. 16, 1854. Adm'fx.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
COUNTY AUDITOR

scs- We are authorized 10 announce the name OF
WILLIAM BROW NFIELD,
OF Malaga to~-,ship, as candidate for the office
of County Auditor.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13


ISAAC CONLEY'S ESTATE-Ths UNDER
u signed has been appointed and qualified n
AdmiDistrator of the estate of Isaac Copley. late
Of Monroe county, Ohio. decd. Those indebted
to said estate will make immediate payment. and
those having claims will present them properly
authenticated within one year.
Sept. 6, 1854. VIM. CoNLEY
TOHN p. NOLL'S ESTATE.-The UNDER
y signed has been appointed and qualified ~
Administrator of John P. Nol, late of Monroe
county. Ohio, deceased. AL persons having
claims ainst said estate win please present them
Immediately, properly authenticated
SAMUEL w. N0LL,
sept 6. 1854. Administrator.
TOHN HAMILTON'S ESTATE.-Ths mb-
u scribers have been qualified by the Probate,
Court Of Monroe county, Ohio, as Executors Of
John Hamilton. decd, and received letters as
such Executors Those having claims, should
present them Immediately, properly suthentica-
ted. JACOB II. HAMILTON
HUGH HAMILTON.
August Is, 1854. Ex'rs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13
List of Pre- m u m S i.

Best crop OF oats not less than 3 acres g
I'd best do ! 80
Best crop of potatoes not less than II acre
I'd best do so
Best acre Of timothy hay, to be weighed in
October or November 3
Cd best l so
Best y acre of tobacco, as to texture and
quality, to be weighed after handed
Cd best do 2
Best acre of clover seed 4
Best of timothy seed
I'd best do 9
Awarding committee-Jeptha Duvall, Henry
Ford, Joel Yost.
Applicants for premiums on Crops, must have
their ground and produce accurately measured by
ments must be verified by affidavit, and must fur
nish explicit written statements of lst, the kind
Of soil; Cd, the kind and quantity Of manure, and
manner of application; Sd, the manner and time
of preparing the ground. aud planting or sowing;
4th, the quantity Of seed used; 5th, mode of cul.
ture and time of harvesting; 9th. the amount of
time of both man and beast employed in applying
manure. preparing the ground, planting or sow.
ing-cultivating aud gathering the crop; 7th, and
nett amount of the crop, the whole of which must
be measured or weighed by the usual standards;
9Th, if practicable they must produce a sample of
the crop to the committee, and have it exhibited
at the Fair.
The premiums will be awarded with reference
to prohtableness, as well as amount Of crop-hence
quality as well as quantity will be considered.
The object which the Society wish constantly
to keep in view in awarding premiums crops.
is not merely that it may he known that large
crops are raised in the county, but that the meth
cd of cultivating such crops may be made public
that the farmers of the county generally, may avail
themselves of any knowledge that may be useful
to them
Competitors for premiums on Corn, and Clover
and Timothy seeds may report to the committee
at any time previous to the first Monday in De-
cember. and on Tobacco previous to the first
w ednesday in March IRS5
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

Best barrel of -four from bushels of wheat
I'd best Diploma.
The above articles must be manufactured in the
county and within the year. The committee
requested to make lengthy report, describing the
articles upon which they award premiums, and
noticing the number OF competitors for the differ
ent pramlums.
Awardinn cnmmiifee-- Sama a fore nins
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

NxECUToR'S NoTICE.-Ths undersign-
Ia ed has been appointed and given bond % ex-
ector Of Margaret Patton. decd. by the Probate
Court of Monroe county, Ohio. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate will please present
them Immediately, properly authenticated.
Sept. 6. 1854. JNO. B NOLL. Ex'r.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

house 80 Caingon District School
School purposes for School houses
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

A TTACHMENT.-Atm my instance. ! writ of
n attachment was. on the 4th day of August,
1854, issued by John K. Lynch, Justice oi the
Peace in and for the township of Center: aud
county OF Monroe; against the goods. chattels,
rights, credits, moneys and effects Of w. w :.
Livingston, nonresident of saId county, for the
sum of thrty-two dollars.
Aug. 16, 1854. PETER OIEHL.
r ORENZO KINSEY'S ESTATE--The un-
II dersigned has been appointed and qualified A.
Administrator OF the estate of Lorenzo Kinneys
late of Monroe county, Ohio. deceased.
Aug. 80, 1854. JOSEPH c. CLARK.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-09-13

The society wish to encourage the introduction
and use OF the best farm implements IN the coun-
try, hence the above named implements need not
be manufactured in the county, but they must be
owneo in the county.
Awarding committee-J. D. McWright, John.
ston Lesley, Thomas Griffith.
MECHANIC ARTS.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-07-19
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.


NEw YoRE, July ls.-1rhe Niagara arrived from
Liverpool on undny, and the Pacific on The 10Th.
Reports from Madrid are very conflicting. The
latest state that the city was crowded with barr.
cndes, aud lint The soldiers hal fTdiernized with
The insurgentsi that O'DonnelI Threatened to al
TACK the palace, unless the Ministry resigned. II
Is also stated that tie Queen had Ieen requested
TO abicate. @ -r a9 si
Reports from Vienna state ihatlh czoIs reply
had been received aud TINT lie will resist 10 lie
last man and The last Touble, Fs a5A
The Russians will mol evacunte Mo!daYia. 4
The Austrian force Of $4,000 has been lies.
patched aud has driver u e Russians aclosS Seryla
collision is oonSideted probable,
No important movements by the allied fleets.
SeyastOpo is still threutened.
Mile latest date state that the allied feet wbS
within Thirty miles OF OTonSlaLlt.
The Russians continue to retire from Wnllachiaj
und The right bank OF the Danube is entirely eYaU
natGd, with the exception OF two Notifications.
The Russians are concentrating in Molday0
aud Northern WnlIaoha upon the TIansylyaninn
frontier, making complete change OF front, cover.
ing SO leagues Of ground, aud Numbering $4,000
men.
The Frank 'imallswere safely landed,
A dispatch ON the Spanish Government, July
I'd, says lie Govemment troops attacked the In.
surgents and gained signal advantage, and also that
tue Queen W; .el received by the troops and
ropulnce at Madrid which was reported Tranquil.
Tie truth Of the dispatch is doubted at Paris.