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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-17
AMENDMENTS.

Sec I'd, to read:
There shall be annually levied upon all real prop
erty with the Improvements thereon, including en-
tries of land fifteen cents every hundred dollars
value thereof
SEC. Sd, to read:
IF any person shall sell his real property and shall
have no estate within reach of the sheriff to satisfy
the taxes imposed thereon, at the time when they
become dcmandable, the land shall be bound for the
same; and the land shall be bound in like manner
for ali the taxes, both real and personal due from
the original owner.
Sec. 4th, to read:
Upon every free male, between twenty-onc and
forty five years of age tax of fifty cents and up
every slave OF either sex, between twelve ana III
ty years of age Of fifty cents shall be paid ny
the owner; unless when the own-r may be nom
resident, then tic lrer shall list aud pay the tax
Provided, horrrcr, That the county court may ex'
empt from Ioil tax such lo'r and infirm persons,
and disabled and slaves, as they l,,y t clare
and record to hc fit .b;, for mption IrVus.
ded further, That iii. tax IMPOSED by law for the
Insane AS, lum of N",ti-Cao liza, vi one and three
fourth cents cv.,. kumire dollars worth OF land,
and five and onc-fu,th cents every taxable poll,
is hereby discontinued .--..s
SEC 9Th to read
Unon each togate of turnpike road, tax OF
aftccn dollars shall be paid by every owner, and
+,x NJ five dollars per gate by every person who
NAV he permitted to erect gates across highway
and tax equal to seven times the lsrges toll ny the
owner demanded upon every puone Terry anu
tax of fifteen dollars on every toll bridge
Sec 9th, to read:
Upon every stud.borse or Jack-ass, let to mares
for price, tax of six dollars unless tne sa that
the highest season for one mare shall exceeo t'il ~
sum- in which case tax Of the highest price shall
he maid and they shall be listed by resident owners.
Owners residing out ofthe State, OF such as are
kept within the same to be let to mares, shal, pay
the tax forthwith to the sheriff OF any county III
and andIn
70 do so the shere shall forthwith distran and sell
it for the tax.
SEC 18th, to read:
1non every dollar more than six dollars Of net in
terest not previously listed, either received during
.he year. next preceding the first Of April or during
thst time accrued or converted into principal so as
to become an interest bearing subject, (whether DE-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-17

Messrs. Erwin and Folk spoke in its favor 49,,
Mr. Brdgers against it. The bill passcd-vcas anu Es
nays So. w.
A bill to extend the power of the Roanoke v,uo,.
railroad company. Mr.. Bullock explained tho ~,
ject Of the bill 1t passed its second reading Th.
rules were suspended and it passed its third read.
ing.
A bill to establish the county Of Swain was pass.
cd over after having been read.
a hl to incorporate a military company in tho
town of Wilmington passed its second and third
readings
a bill to prohibit the sale of spirituous louors
within three miles of Western Carolina Male Col.
lege was put on its second reading A motion to
lay on the table was lost.
Some discussion occurred, in which Mr.. White Of
CabarruS, advocated the passage Of the bill, and
Mr.. Settle opposed it.
The bill passed. The rules were suspended. and
the hi passed its third reading.
Mr. Hill of Stokes, introduced a resolution con.
corning the order OF business. The rules were sus.
pended and the resolution passed
4 resolution in favor of Sam. Williams Son was
put on it's third aiding.
MIR. Mann explained it, and moved to add $50
Amendment lost
The bill was then passcd-ycas 81 nays IS.
The rules suspended and the bill put upon
its third reading.
On motion of Mr.. Outlaw it was referred to a Sc.
lect committee.
The House then adjourned.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-17
A BILL
10 amend the 99th Caartsr Of che Rsrised Code en-
titled =" Reren1ee" =
REPORT.


The committee Of Finance have had under consid-
eratl'n the various subjects in relation to the public
revenue, and likewise the internal improvement pol
icy OF the State FAR as the same relates to- and is
connected with, the public treasury.
To full understanding of the financial condition
OF the State the committee have thought it most ad-
visable to present in view the true state of the
public debt with the amount necessary to meet the
accruing interest thereon for the next two years.
70 that end We lay before you that portion Of the
treasurer's report bearing upon the subject, with
such remarks and suggestions as seem appropriate
to the importance of the questions under consider.
alton:
The State debt, as shown
by the report referred
to, is s5,294,2154o
Estimated disbursements
for the year 1857, $450,9l2.92
Estimated disbursements
for 1858, 477,Oes.s2
-- s92s, 5s4
Estimated receipts for 81, 1887, 675 As
Estimated receipts 'sS, 4O2 Alb 81
- 500,
Showing deficit for 1857 Of 63,237.47
Is {" 1858 of 74,6795s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,",

The premium list and regulations of the
Agricultural Fair and Cattle Show to be held
in Winchester 18th, 18th, 18th and 10th of
October has been published. The premiums
have been multiplied since last year, SO that
every branch embraced by the Society may
come N for legitimate share of the awards.
At late meeting of the Executive Conn
rnittee of the Society it was resolved to employ
an agent to visit the farmers and others inter
ested, and procure names as voluntary con-
tributors, annual members and life members.
Mr.. VINCENT BARNES has been selected to
perform this duty, and will visit the prominent
points of the counties embracing the agricul'
turaF district at as early day as possible, and
give all an opportunity to contribute. Thus
far, consderabIe success has attended his efforts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
southern wheat Crop.


We learn from circular issued in Charleston,
s. c., some interesting facts relative to the Southern
wheat crop, and = Charleston as market for it
From extensive observations in Georgia and Ten
nessee, it is confidently stated that it is much the
largest ever grown in those States-he estimate
being three and half millions of bushels, besides
one million the produce of North and South Caro-
lima. 1t is alp estimated that Charleston will re-
ceve all Of tic latter the greater portion the
former probably 100000 barrels of -four, aud
100000 bushels OF wheat
For sevesal years Charleston has not been consid-
cred reliable as an exporter Of breadsu the stock
not being sufficient TO make it object to expor-
tiers but this year, it is believed she can supply all
demands. For the last nine months there has been
exported TO Spain, from Charleston, some 10000
barrels of -four in sacks aud barrels, said to equal
the Spanish article. The crops of the four States
mentio, ed, have to find market in Charleston and
Savannah. The production Of wheat and erection
of new, Touring mills III tte States tributary to
Charleston, are yearly ncreaaings There are now
in Georgia ana Tennessee twenty large merchant
mills, with the capacity Of sohundred barrels each
per DAY. besides large number of smaller capacity;
and there are also several large mills in North and
South Carolina, and great many small Ones so
that we may now term Charltsto a -four and grain
market.-BGIt. american.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
fF4om the National Int llgencer.9
senator Mason OF Virginia.

q 49,. :
Senator Mason, of Virginia, is employing ny LLe
very wisely and weGhave doubt very ~ e ~,
too in the North. he has AWARDED htusG1l VI 'u
occasion of his-vsit to Bunker Hill and besson 10
make himself acquainted with other parts OF new
England which were equally new 70 nu, ap9 ~ -
survey the habits, pursuits ard enataS'ef VI 10
remarkable portion of his coGntynen Ia,,do
has never before sen at their homes: y Is lauu-
able curiosity which he is nduleing oent'ng as en
ghened statesman, and valuable toF one tio
SO mportant share in the conduct OF our natlona
affairs We have sometimes thought that, amoag
the qualifications prescribed by the Constu ION OF
memhers OF Congress, it would nave 0een WISE
provision to require that every member, neiore TAX
ing his seat, sho uld have visited personally every
STATE in the Union How many prejudtces might
not such a practice smooth down. and much might
it not contribute the dignity, harmony ana WIS
dom of pub legislation rms we cou Iess. no"
ever was before we had enlarged our boundaries 10
the STATES of the Pacific! We cODdense the follow
irg account of Mr.. Masou's visit to New Hampshire
from Doret letter Of June %:
SOUR little city this morning was thrown InuO
onite pleasant state of excitement, caused oy Tue
rather unlocked for arriya in the 10 O'Clock tram
from Boston, of ex:President PIERCE, accompanied
by Senator Mason of Virginia, and one or TWO
others en- route forthe White Maintains ...l,..
"Many influential townsmen iaValleo tIsIsslEeS
of the opportunity of an introduction winch WAS
duly recprocated and, after ga earnest s9e'taon;
Cen Pierce consented tc say5nst}As word or two 10
his friends from the steps of the hotel On his ne
ing recognized by the croSdthe was ecelVed WIN
three rnusiug cheers when te dote his cap ana re-
marked that II gave 49,
to NEE 40 many OF his ellos ctizeus while Journey
ing to ,li6 mountains. Thu sight of old Dover and
her SONG rscal ed to nj nd many pleasant remlnlscen$
ces az yzeont years W hich he lad treasnr d up IN
fond fscoilecto and to yhich he should asys
look back with feelings o ffhe greatest pleasure.
a ,er aiIudine in .giol terms 10 the county as
she now boldly stood p the scale Of nationshe
deemed ian aRrsea6i be able TO Inttodlee
TO them Il distiagp y
treaadfng New Hampshire son and hreatliiqe her
mountain air for the ms
/ of Virginia. 10, =;
ltinguished Senator llfghE ne SAID ttsaia mn
good TO many aits friends presens,l An ~.
although he lived in the far snany South ana "a
the North yet were lall citizens OF on
country-this glorious Iepnhlic--- watched over ps
one common interest," gqerned BY tue SINE Con
lstitutiou and its wise pfcepts! His 1nsten 10 ex
President Pierce was beautiful and heartfelt; and,
said he, gentlemen do y,u wish know why it was
nominated viii teEyod twas because Frank=
lin Pierce honet man, loyal to ne ConstT
speech of ten mnute'the gentleman retired amid
hearty cheering"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

An Engine was thrown off the track on the
Baltimore Railroad near the North Mountain
Depot, % Saturday last, by the breaking of
an axle. The Engineer, Mr.. CHAs. DAFFrH,
and the Fireman, Mr.. ABRAHAM L. SPORTS,
formerly of Shepherdstown, were badly scaded.
Mr.. S. had his face and head much burned,
and>both arms, hands and back, also consiG-
eraby injured, and now lies in critical con
dition. BY the accident some four or ave
cars were broken, and tearing up the track
for some distance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
sInaniar lIsr.rIse,nfiinent.

y i
II is generally kp avn tiat the daughter of GOV
Marcy passed the Jniy the family Of an ac=
qua intanes in She med one Of circle
sof friends, iinsiudlrg Indie gentleman, the
SECURING the While all Sleioshers were in
cheerful srrits, il sss observed tbs enoon that
Miss N. appeared joe sssed in mind. So obs
vions was this d lie eo1ppanions, that i was the
subject of some fssnafk, when She said She was
unaeconntabls imp essed with The fear that sta
calamity had oyerteken some member Of her faiIg
Early in the afternoon the news of the death of Gov.
Marcy reached this city, aud it was known to gem
tlemen composing the party IN which Miss NJ. was
some time before it was communicated to her
While the gentlemen wer ira room by themselves,
discussing the maEuer of con eyiug the daughter
the sad intelligence. aud before site could, by any
MEANS have received the least in'imatiOn ofthe event
she suddenly threw her handkerchief over her face,
and evidently in deep grief RETIRED alone, up stairs
TEov EPhig
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
surg1csaI Operation.

A small lape oy, named Thomas Newton, who
has lUng been walking with a crntch, the son of
the late Henry Newton, Of Winchester, had on
Wednesday week his diseased leg amputared above
the knee. Tie operation performed 10y DR.. Hun
ties Mcguire, pssisted by Dr.. Charles. Mccormick.
The affection was carries, with anchyosed joint
operation tEe has says the Ttrginia", n 80 diers
courage. The day before the operation, he came
into onr office aud remarked that he iShed to go to
the show in the evening, On receiving an aUsw r
that he had better postpone it, he coolly replied,
mo Pm going have INV leg cut off tomorrow, and
then can't gS" Aud the following day, we learn,
when he met The Doctor, he informed him that ne
was low really for him aud stated that ne wished
his leg taken of at point which he'unconcernedy
pointed out br drawing his finger across the place.
He did not exhibit the sIightestc fear about
the severe operation. lie is about years of age
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
DEATH.

DR.. CHARLES L. scoLIAY, of Smith6eld, in
this county, died on Sunday week.
The Free Press says-Dr. S. was gentle
man in the most elevated sense of the term
courteous, kind, and dignifed. By those who
knew him best, he was most respected. His
friends will long mourn his untimely fate and
will ever cherish the memory of his noble
truth, his genuine and true courage, and his
eminent moral worth. 1t is rare in one so
youug,-for he was but in the very prime of
his manbeod-and IN the more private walks
of life, to win such universal esteem and affec-
ton as was bestowed upon him.
Let us oil, yousg and old, be Influenced by
this affecting dispensation of Providence
Let us all cultivate those heightened qualities
of character that so justly distinguished him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
Thunder and Lightning.

On Saturday last this town and vicinity was
visited by a terrific ihun er storm. The lightning
was intensely vivid, and the peals Of thunder were
dreadful. Several places in town were struck by
lightning. It knocked off the middle chimney Of
Mrs. Julia H. Stephens house. 1t also struck the
chimney of Mrs. Martha Hunters house; also the
lightning rod attached to the house OF Mr. Edmund
Pendleton, passed down the rod some distance, and
few off TO gilt rod entering the house, knocking
the plaserng of in places. It hit the corner Of
the Staub House bn' was conveyed AWAY by the tel
egraphic wires. The shock threw Mr.. Samuel Mox-
ley and his horse standing by. Alsoj the house
MIR Jno. 70. A. Nadenbonsch was struck. These
houses are all on Queen street, and upon the
side.
tree was struck by lightning near the barn Of
Mr. Joseph Hoffman, residing within one mile of
Martinsburg. Ifwas conveyed by means of a ledge
of rocks wall over which it ran some dis
taDce till il reached gate where il struck COW
Ii did not kill the cow Two teams and several men
were standing under shed near by, but did net
feel the shock. There was no serious image done
by the storm sg0&e have yet Notwithstanding
Gazette, Of .JlRy Is.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
ELECTIONS.

The elections for State officers and mem
bers of Congress, in Tennessee and Kentucky,
take place on the5frst Monday in August
Upon the result of the elections in these States
depends greatly, the character of the next
House of Representatives. In nearly every
Congressional District, a warm and animated
contest is progressing. between the candidates
of the Democratic and the so.ca!led American
parties. In Kentucky, the delegation in the
last Congress, stood six Know Nothings to
four Democrats. We can scarcely doubt that
there will be gain of two or three Democrat
ic members in this State; whilst in Tennes-
see, where the last delegation stood five to five,
we anticipate gain of at least two members
With these changes in our favor, there can be
little doubt of the. complexion, politically, of
the next Congress, and we think the fact that
Mr.. BUCHANAN viii haze a democratic Con.
gress to sustain him, is beyond all.question.
Members of Congress are yet TO be. elected
from North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi.
Louisiana, Texas and Maryland. In Missouri.
the Governors election viii come off on the
first Monday in August. At the same time,
member of Congress viii be elected,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
what a Newspaper Does for Nothing.


The following article should he read and pondered
well by every man who takes newspaper without
paving forit in advance:
The result of my dissertation enables me to state
sas fact that the publishers of any newspaper
more poorly rewarded than any class OF men In the
United States who invest au equal amount OF labor
capital and thou hi They are expected to do more
service for less pay, TO stand more sponging aud
'sdead-heading to pub and defend more people VIM
out fee or hOl of reward than any otner class:
They credit wideE and longer; get Oitener cheat
ed suffer more pecauiary loss; aad are oteneE the
victims of misplaced confidence than any other calls
ing in the community. People pay printers bill
more TeIL ctantly than any others 1t goes harder
With them TO expe1id dollar on, a valuable news
paper thanter OF asneedless gewgRw, yet everybody
avails himself of the of the editors PEN and the
printers lux. " iuauy professional aud political
reputations aud fortunes have been made and sns.
tanned by the friendly though uErequited pen OF the
editor? How many embryo towns and cities have
been Brought into notice a1d pulled int prosperity
by the press How many railroads, now in sue
cessul operation would have founded but for the as
sistance of the lever that moves the woFld; IN
short what branch Of An erican Industry or
has been promoted, stimulated and defended by
the press
And who has rendered II more than MISERABLE
pitiance for It's mighty serTtces2 The baEaars of
fashion, and the ha9nts of appetite and dissipation,
are thronged tsit1 en- crowd, hearing gold in
their palms aud the commoditfe5 there needed are
sold at enormous profits, though woTh-
1 less, and paid for with scEnpnlous punctuality ;
while the Counting of the newspaper IS the seat
of jewng, cheapeniag, trade, orders and pennies -
It Is made a point of honor TO liquidate grog bill
but not of dishonofto repudiate a printers bill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
virginia and tennessee RAILROAD.

By official announcement of the superintendent of
this road it appears that accommodation train
is now run upon t leaving Lynch urg at SO min.
utes past O'Clock p. M. and proceeding westward
as far Central Depot on the New River. which IT
reaches by halfpast Z, p. m The same train leaves
that depot at .m and reaches Lynchburg at 80
minutes past Iu-too late for the Southside train,
which leaves at 10 clock.
This accommodation line will be very convenient
the Virginia ami Tennessee railroad. II " II enaba
them to go straight on through Lynchhurg-much
agreeable than stopping under the late arrange
which would indeed be scandal upon this age Of
railroads The establishment o this Accommodation
fife was Indispensable The Springs travel would
have heen to large extent kept away from the rail
roads and the watering places on the south side of
James River Richmond South.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21

% Mr.J. n. Powell in a COINS ieatioh 70 Chg
Richmond Whfg, states thai lie has found remedy
for the destrurfi6n a bug which VIII be-
hal ed with by hroIi-5
er farmers If their experience shall pond with
{ his TIE RENE diaf gent is Scotch snutis cheap
( article, costing moi more than twenty cents per.
pound Of easy and simple application and does no
injury Whatever 10 the corn 1t is abort this time
after the wheat field has been moved, the chinch;
bug decanps and commences its work OF mischief
in the contiguous adjoining corn feldss r j yi
are sure TO attack the young corn along the borders
Of tho field and may be seen clustering around the
lower part of the stalks in the shape of biacken.
ing Atfirst, they do not penetrate far into the
corn field, but CO fine themselves 10 the outskirts
until they have pretty well exhausted that part
They afterwards adya ce, multiplying as they 20,
into the interior of the field If when they are frst
sprinkled upon them, whilst adhering to the stalk,
they will be seen to fall off and die Instantly
do they resuscitaie. The best time for applying
is IN the morning. when there dew upon the stalks
or after rain the light powder then readily attach
ing. The labor is very triiine-the cost It,tie or
nothing. Five or six pounds of Scotch Snuff APP
piled 10 the rows alohgthe margin ola field, would
protect the entire CROP and speedily cut short
the career of these little destroyerss
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21
southern Commercial Convention.

The Governor in compliance with the request OF
meeting of the citizens of Redmond, has appoints
ed three delegates CHI District OF
the State to attend the Commercial Convention pro-
posed 10 be held at Knoxville. Tennessee, on the
10th ofgAugpst next For the
FIRST D1srRICT-Richard A Clay brook, of North
cumberland, John B. Ca OF Elizabeth City, aud
Miers W. Fisher OF Northampton.
SECOND DIsTRICT.-Wiliam Lamb and Inomas
T.Cropper of Norfolk, and Lewis e. Mason Of South
ampton.
mond, Edward E. Morris of Hanover, aud John &c
Rutherford of Goochlnnd.
FOURTH DlsrRlcr.-W William c. FloIrnoy of Prince
Edward, Philip ST. George Cooke OF Powhntanj aao
Thomas Wallace of Petersburg
FIFrH D1sre1cr.-w William q. CLARK, of Halifax,
Judge Daniel a. Wilson of Lynch9urg, and Hughes
SIXTH DIsTRIor.-Joseph Fuqua of Buckingham,
William J, Robertson of Albemarieja and John Goode
of Bedford.
; James Carmichael of fredericksburg, and Robert
EIGHTH D1sTR1cr-Jas, P. Reilly Of Frederick
Robert j. T.. White of boudounI and Charles >.
fs N sTTt ps1eIcT@Janes a. Skinner of staunt6pi
Major John Z: Preston OF Lexington, and William
TESTa DIsTR1cr!-w1lliam jackson of Pleas
ants, Jefferson T. Martin of Ohio, and Edward y
Armstrong of Taylor.
eleventh DIsTRIcT.- Gov. Joseph johnson of HaT-
rison, John G. Newman OF Marshall, and Henry j.
TweLrrH D1sTRlcr- Gen. A. A. Chapman of aipa-
roeDr. VIM ii. SYmrne OF Gteenbrlers ana Leo Is.
THiaTEENTH DIsTRreTs Benjamin r. Floyt OF
Wythe, Samuel Y. FulkeIson of Zee, and George
Cowarts of Russell e e
rhs EuneraI Of ~. marcy
From All accounts the funeral Of Gov. Marcy sEas
more imposing than any ceFsmonial5of the lSEnd
II al
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-07-21

LIE. The papers continue to give many in
terest incidents in the life of The late Sec
rotary Marcy. As an example to young men,
it is mentioned that f." like most of New Eng
land young men, Mr. Marcy was thrown on
his own resources in early life When he left
home TO engage in the study of law, his father
gave him thirteen dollars as an outfit. When
he had travelled about twenty miles, ten dol
lars of his money proved counterfeit. By
stopping to work he cleared the expenses of
his journey, and by teaching carried himself
to the bar" This is certainly an example
worthy of the notice of all the boys and young
meusof the land. They can sec in this in
stance, as in thousands of others, that the ele.
mel is Of success in life are not in the outward
surroundings, but in the man himself