Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-09-09

the Territories" Being . Complete History of
that vastregionsb between the Mississippi ana the
Pacific its Resources Climate, Inhabitants, Nat
urai Cuiosities. etc. with Life and Adventrrsdnf
Prairies. Mouhtains. and the Pacific Coast. BY
J. II. Beadle, Western Correspondence the Gin
c!nnatis Commercial, and Author .of ssIsife I'm
Utah, "etc. Ia i,a5l W. ifs ]
The National Publishing Co., Of Philalel-
phia, has just issued one iofshe most remark
able, and attractive books of the century. II
is well known TO every one that, far beyond
the Mississippi, and; stretching. over half the
Continent, is a vast region " hich we vaguely
term 1.-THE Great West pa region abounding
in the most wonderful natural formations, rich
in precious mineral deposits, and Offering the
greatest attractions to the settler and the tour
list. Though 30 often spoken of, it is almost
an unknown land"
Mr.. Beadie went into this region for the,
avowed purpose of seeing and describing it,
and his journeyings and observations were all
governed by fixed purpose, that of discov>i
cring and making known The actual character,
condition and resources Of the country visited.
by him. So
To prospective emigrats aud settlers in the
"Far West," this history. Of that vast region
will prove an invaluable assistance, Supplying
as it docs, want long felt of a fun, authen>-
tic and reliable guide to climate, soil, proatcts,
distances, localities, means of travel, etc.
1t ID comprised in one large octave volume
of 1928 pages, and illustrated with $40 fine
engraVings Of the scenery, lands mines, peo>
pie and curiosities of the Great West, and a
new map of the region described
The low price at which the work is issued
brings it within the reach Of all, and the great
popular interest in The subject, and established
Reputation of The author, combine to make It
one OF the best and most popular books of the
day. 1t is sold BY subscription only, and
agents are wanted in every county. ~
AeR1cbhTunAh FA1Rs.-The following is
a list ofthe Agricultural Fairs to be held in
this State and neighborhood:
Martinsburg, September, 9th, 10th, iith,
18th.
Carksburg, September, 18th, 18th, 18th.
Cumberland, Md, September 10th, 18th,
18th, 10Th.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, September 23d, 9th,
25th.
Parkersburg, September 23d, 24th, 25tb,
26th.
Cameron, September Oath, Both, 26th.
Grafton, September 9th, 25th, Goth.
Charleston, September 3Oth, October lst,
Cd, Sd, 4th.
Morgautown, October LIST, Cd and Sd.
Winchester, October 7th, 9Th and 9th.
Weston, October 9Th, 9th, 10th.
Frederick, Nd, October 18th, 18th, 10th.
Stanton, Va, October 14th, 18th and 10th
Poison ANr1porE.-iF person swal-
lows any poison, whatever, or has fallen into
convusions from having overloaded the stom>
ach, an instantaneous remedy, more efficient
and applicable in d larger number of cases
than half dozen medicines we can now think
of, is keaping teaspoonful Of common salt
and as much ground mustard, stirred raridly
in teacup ot water, warm or cold, aud swal-
lowed instantly. 1t is scarcely down before it
begins to come Up, bringing with it the re-
naming contents of the stomach and lest
there be any remnant of poison, however
small, let the white of an.egg or teacupful of
strong coffee be swallowed as soon as the stom.
aeh Is fniet, because these very cbmmon ar
ticles nulify a larger number of virulent pois-
Gus than any medicines in the shops.-Er
THE AMERICAN FARMER for September is
receives, containing q large amount of useful
material, adapted to the season. The srourd
covered by its contents is wide and varied,
both the practical and the scientific aspects of
agriculture being kept in view. The pub
fishers offer extra inducements to new sinh.
scribers for III. Published by Samuel Sands
4 Son, Baltimore, Nd, at s1.5o year or at
81 in clubs of i've or more. Specimen num-
bers sent Free
TEMfERANcE.-The Leetown correspon,
dent of the Shepherdstown Register, under
date of the 1st instant, writes:
Leetown Cold Water Temple No 1, con-
sisting Juveniles, was instituted last Wednes,
day evening by Thomas II. Buck, b. b.
w. 9. T., assisted by six members of Leetown
Lodge No. AZ, l. 0. G. I. Eighteen speci-
mems of Young America were initiated, and
all seem to be perfectly delighted with the
organization.
ANOTHER Poison CAsE-From the Stain.
ton Vindtcafor we learn that Mrs. Sarah NJ.
Allen, wife of Charles W. Allen, respect
able farmer, and daughter of Maj Samuel D.
Stovet, citizen of high standing and in good
circumstances, living near Mt Sidney, Aus
gusta eounty, Va, has been arrested and com.
mitted to Jail at stauntoh, for poisoning. her
husband, who died oh the Esd of August last.
PIEDMONT AGRICULTURAL Soc1ETY.-.We
have received the premium list and other doc
unents regulating the second annual fair of
the Piedmont Agricultural Society, to be held
ut Culpeper the 18th, 18th, 10th and 18th of
October. This society was inaugurated last
year under the presidency of General KEN