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What Washington was in IT; Jack
son in 1915 or Jefferson in the frs,
congress, Davis was destined to be-!
Had his life been spared he would
have been a great leader. He, bright
original star, Of our latter days, sought
and thanks to his talents, made a 1T
erature for the sea girt Isle, he too
espoused the national cause when it
was not exactlv foshiona bic to do so.
and raised from oblivion whence the
"Grey iniquity" England had consign-
ed them the tablets Of Irelands ancient
glory and historic splendour. The
powerful machinery OF his mind dis
entombed. refreshed, embelished, and
regilded gems ofart and science long
thrown by;in word, all the brilliancy
which Irish love gladdens in to-day owes
its beauty to the master touch Of Davis.
Thomas Davis was the man to stand
and comfort the fierce and mercIless
attacks made by venal and artful per-
sons on this Republic. He boldly dis
sented from a great, but headstrong
individual, who could have found d
more useful and nobler theme to in
dulge in, than the sterotvped vituper-
alton of land which never harmed
him, but on the contrary proffered her
sympathy, when he sans ceremonie.
would abolish the idea of virtue in the
American character, and at the same
time denying the existence ofa "Young
Ireland" party, whom Mr.. Davis wrote
for. 1t was then that the too sensitive
spirit Of the young Napoleon Of the
press, showed itself, and thinking he
had wounded by his hasty reply to the
Liberator, he instantly made amends
even IN tears.
Ireland has had a BoRu, whose wild
patriotic chivarly we admire; she had
SARsFlELD, whose credulity is to be
lamented; an EmM!rT, whose rashness
we grieve, as we curse the bloody
hand that smote him; u FlTzGERALp.
who. imbbed strong Anti-monarchal
principles when in this country, but to
expire in prison with his noble mind
ed purposes for his country's restora'
ton when he went home. A Grattan
and FLooD, has she had to labour for
her in her native Senate Halls, who
with the ilustrious CHARLEMoUNr, and
the amiahlc TONE, are with the spirits
of bye gone though unforgotten age.
She now boasts Of the unapproachable
and un,iring O'Connells (whose policy
we have often and laterly very widely
differed from)-But. Ireland neuer be-
fore hal a DAVIS!!
His life was gentle; and the elements
SO mixed in him.
That nature might stand erect:
And say, to all the world
This was MAN.
Cincinnati, Enquirer.
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Mn. RANSOM We take the follow
ing from the State Journal CT last even.
ing:
"We take pleasure in stating that
LEANpER RANSOM, Esq. late one OF
the acting commissioners of the Board
of Public Works, has paid into the
Stale Treasury The sum Of eight hous-
and four hundred dollars, on account
of balance in his hands as Acting
Commissioner. This sum is believed
10 be the whole amount which was in
Mr.. RANsoM's hands. His accounts
would have been finally settled and
balanced, if Mr.. SILL, the acting Fund
commissioner, had been in the city to
close the settlement"
So ends the humbugging business OF
which the State Journal made so much
capital during the last campaign. Eve
ry man who was acquainted with Mr..
Ransom, was well satisfied that all was
right; but the affair doubtless had It's
effect on the election, and we expect
yet to see some paper. in a remote
quarter of the Uoion, parading what
has been called the "locofoco defalca-
ton" IN Ohio.
From the manner in which the Jour.
nails article is written. the impression
might be left that Mr.. Ransom had
been a defaulter, but that he had now
paid up. The truth is, Mr.. Ransom
was ready to settle up IN June, but on
account Of the absence of Mr.. Sill, no
settlement of his accounts could be
had. He then came here in July, and
again could not obtain settlement.
He then made journey to the east
leaving word that he should be here
some time in the month of October.
He came here in October, but for tile
third time was unable to get his ac-
counts settled, and for the same reason
as heretofore, because Mr.. Sill was
not present. Determined not to be
longer subjected to the charges of the
whig press, unfounded as they were,
Mr.. Ransom pail over S8400. which
il is understood will cover all the de.
mands against him, and leave a balance
IN his favor. He was not obliged to
pay one cent, but he preferred doing
so rather than leave room Tor any
charge to be advanced against him.
He would have done so last summer.
had he been aware of the intention OF
the whiss to make the negligence OF
one Of their own officers, the founda-
ton Of charge against himself and
the democratic party.--Stateman.
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LIFE INsURANCE.-The benefits resulting
from life insurance, have been very pointedly illus
trated by recent occurrence at the east. Mr..
Amory ChapIn, of Providence, who died few
days since, had effected insurance on his life
to the amount Of 10000, he having paid as pre-.
miums 1872, His death was quite unexpected, as
he was in the prime of life, and bade fair to hive
fol many years His example is worthy of imita.
ton by all who have families, and who would not
leave them to depend upon the cold charities Of an
icy world.-Statesman.
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RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC.

Mr.. A. Whitney, who has propos-
ed to Congress to build railroad from
Lake Michigan towards the Pacific
ocean, has been exploring the countr!
for a route. Letters from him have
been published in the New York pa
pers, announcing that he has found the
country more favorable for a railroad
than he anticipated. He has travers-
ed the country through which he pro-
poses TO build railroad, as far west as
the great bend of the Missouri, or about
500 miles 10 the west of the Mississippi.
In describing the covntry, he says:
"From Prairie du Chen to the Mis-
souri,, we passed over distance OF
more than 500 miles; the richest and
most beautiful part Of all creation.
abounding III coal, iron and most excel
lent building stone, lime and plaster;
but as if nature seemed unwilling to
destroy, or in the least mar, a face so
beautiful, all these are hidden un er
the earth, and only show themselves
where the water has washed the soil
from the bluffs, at the banks of the ma
ny rivers. The surface all through, is
almost level, undulating just sufficient
to let off The water. All this vast will
derness, without the hahitatlon OF man,
produces the finest grass for cattle, and
when cured, fine hay. No country is
better watered; streams all brldgable
at small comparative expense, except
the great, the grand Mississippi and
Missouri; and have found places
where those two mighty streams can
be bridged. All that the settler wants
here, is the plough, seed, the scythe
and sickle; a country made not only
for the garden, but for the grand thor
oughfare of the vast world; and can
we, when we have the ways and
means without cost or expens, hesl-
tate for moment, to make the whole
world tributary to us-to draw ITS vast
commerce into our lap--to provide a
home for, and to educate to industry
and virtue, millions Of our fellow men.
who are now in ignorance, nakedness
and starvation? Every day see more
and more the extent OF benefits, not
only to our country, but to all man
kind, flom this great work; and ! alsu
see my way more clear for its accom-
plishment, and feel more sure Of sue
cess"
In another letter lie says:-"If can
get the grant of lands, ] can build the
road. In few months after the grant,
the work shall be commenced; and far
sooner than had dared to hope, the
work can be completed"
Mr.. Whitney is man Of great
wealth. The grant Of land he wants,
is strip 20 miles wide along the pro.
posed route Of the railroad.
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LONDON CORN MARKET.

MoRE OF MR. MILLER.-We are sorry to see
it stated that Mr.. Miller of pseudo-prophetic noto-
rie,y, has commenced again his dangerous and
mischievous course. He Is lec,uring in Burling-
ton (Vermor.D on the prophecies, and now places
the end # the world in i847. This gives him two
years scope and leisure to blow mp an excitement"
We can only hope that the new virtims to his de-
lusinn will not he found, and that the old ones,
once deceived. will not rush again into the like
snare.
But we acknowledge that we have our fears -
Men aud women have such an alacrity for falling
into fanatical fits and such an earnest curiosity TO
read beyoi what is written, and to discover what
is not revealed, that they will credit airy marve!
which may be presented to them The more ex-
travagant new light is. the more sure are gazeIs
TO he dszzled with it. It may the refore he predict
ed without any Of the danger of non-fulflment
which attends Mr.. Nlillers prophecies, that he will
find abundance Of persons, who will hug the re-
vampered delpsion, as preext for neglect Of their
practical dutes-Phiia. Post.
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In Europe the new potato disease pretty gener-
ally bears the name oi"American Potato Cholera +"
In one respect it resembles the Cholera, which
viz spends it's principal strength at the first vs-
itation. Such, at least, is the experience of this
country thus far. In all those sections where the
disease prevailed last year, little or none Of il has
been experienced the present year. or at least we
hear no complaint. In Canada, Nova Scotia, and
perhaps part of Maine, where 1t did not 60 last
year, il has this year been quite destructive.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-15

News FROM TExAs-The vote in Texas upon
the question of annexation, appears to be nearly
unanimous IN favor of the measure. The people
look upon themselves as being, virtually, citizens
of the United States, and act accordingly.
Hon. w. G. Terrell has made long and able
speech at public dinner, against annexation.
The presence Of the army on the western from
tier had caused provisions to rise to an unprece-
dented extent in that section.
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THOMAS OSBURNE DAVIS.

We rejoice to see the following
chaste tribute to departed worth, IN the
U. s. Washington Journal. ltspeaks
we'll for the heart and the taste OF Il
journalist to pause and drop a tear to
the memory of an honored contempo
rarv.-une who Iaboured to reform
abuses in his own land with untring
zeal. indeed it is debt due to Mr..
Davis for the generous manner he
dwelt on the many virtues, and Illus
trated the brilliant career of General
Jackson a few months ago:
A PlLLAR HAS FALLEN!-"We an
nounce to our readers, with the deep
est grief, the untimey death Of THOM,
AS DAVIS Esq, the distinguished
editor of the Dublin Nation, the organ
of the Young Democracy of Ireland.
Although he was very young, he had
already attained the proudest rank in
the editorial profession, being second
to none in the world in the point of
ability. He was the unquaiIing cham.
pion Of lreIand's Independence; bold
and heroic, patriotic and selt-sacra-
iicing, yet gentle as woman, in his
afiectionate tenderness; how deep the
blow which has been struck at free
dom's cause in his untimely death!
"He was one Of the noble band who
openly differed with O'Connel in his
views Of policy upon the great question
of Irish emancipation; he was the true
friend OF liberty; all he aimed at was
his country's good--Ilis own interest
was entirely forgotten. His loss will
be irreparable.
"The funeral was celebrated with
the highest honors that could be paid.
John O'Conneil delivered an euIogium
upon his distinguished character and
the Mayor and City corporation, the
Repeal Association, the 80 club, with
a vast concourse of citizens, followed
his remains to their final resting place.
1t we're mockery in US to endeavor
to perpetuate the memory Of the dove
like lvrist--the startling essaylst, the
brilliant orator, the youthful Homer Of
Erin - Thomas Davis. The man
breathes not, who doubts that the mem
ory of Washington, the remembrance
Of the military skill of Jackson or the
recollection of the craftsmanship oil
Jefferson, will not always live in the
bosom of Americans, and we are equa'-
Is sure that no countryman OF DAVIS
can regard him in their own fervent
hearts, other than the magician, who,
by a touch of his fair-wand, has enrich
ed and elevated the treasures of Irish
literature. Many of our readers who
have become familiar with the burning
inspiration from the pure soul OF the
cELT have ere this paused to refect
on the mysterious will Of the Creator,
and the extreme mutability Of all hu'
man affairs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-15

Hon. John A. Bryan, lte Charge d. .4faiys
to Peru and his son. arrived at New Orleans on the
25th inst, in the Hcpe Ho,ces. from Havanna.-
He made a quick passage from Lima-only At
days.
Gen. Castella makes popular president, and
the prospect of future peace and tranquility, is of
the most favorable character. The congress had
been discussing the subject of American claims.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-15

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after witnessing its surprising virtues, will no long
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Such indeed is the fact and so astonishing have
been the effected by this Balsam, that It may
in justice be considered the greatest triumph in
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And we are satisfied, from our experience, that
there are thousands now lingering upon the brink
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aud restored to perfect health by the timely use
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0c;- BY referring to another column of our paper
the reader will perceive that the editors of the
Wheeling Argus propose to issue daily paper
Since the Argus has procured new type, 1t has be-
come one of the handsomest sheets in Western
Virginia The Argus is sterling democratic pa
per and deserves TO be well supported.
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0G- The election news from Michigan looks very
favorable for the democrats. We cannot, howev-
er, give majorties before next week.
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.

The new Senate will probably be whig, and the
Assembly also. George Sykes (dem.) is elected
to Congress in the second district Mr.. Sykes was
member of the last Congress; but was displaced
year agoby Samuel G. Wright (whig.) Wright
is now deceased. (never having taken his seat;)
and Sykes returns to his former position. His
majority over Lippincott is not yet ascertained.
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DEFENCE OF GOATEES.

Sec. s. shall enter upon this defence, relying
on the principles of equity and justice. And
first lei me ask: why should the eye twinkle be-
meath the arch inc brow all full of majesty, and the
chin go bare? Why should the head be clad with
rich ambrosia locks curled in thousand graceful
ringlets and the chin face the bleak wind without
protection, or even the embeliShnent Of lag ol
hair, How, ask, could one of our young He
ro"s with his chin shaved as smooth as yellow
pumpkin beard the lion in his den? Why strip
him Of the means of manifesting his bravery!-
Why should the chin he neglected! y hen you
feed The body dnes not the chin wag, ard render
all needinl assistance' When joy and gladsome
merryment fills your breast aud The ocund laugh
whistles through the stape'plpe, does not the chin
wag, aud like a safety valve prevent the boiler
from burstingl When the parson opens his mouth
TO teach his people VISIONS way does not The chin
wag! Does not the chin wag when the orator
holds his auditory spell bound and carries them OH
magination's wing to fields Of national glory and
grandeur, such as man conld scarce desire, much
less expect' Thus you see upon all great occasions
the chin wags and does ITS office. Then why ne
giect III Why shear it Of It's glory9 You might
as well strip bare that tail that wags when the
friendly dog welcomes home his. master. That
tail that wags when the table cloth is shook and
the family dog gathers up the crumbs | ask, would
you strip that tail of its vesture' You would ha'
Then you would shave the chin, then you would
abuse benefsctor, then you are prepared fora
pine, devastation, blood and carnage. leave you.
A MAN OF FEELING.
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0S- After all the Growing of the wings over the
election of whig congressman from Florida; we
see it stated in our last exchanges that the demo-
cratic candidate is elected
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rising and shaking hands with every
one in the room, before departing.
The dignlfed bearing of the respective
delegates, was the subject OF much
comment.
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NEW YORK ELECTION.

The election returns from New York are cheer.
ing to the democracy. 1t is supposed that the
next Senate will stand 26 democrats, r wings and
I native. The Assembly as far as heard from
stands 46 democrats to l6 wings
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0G- Mr.. w ]. Brown, of Indiana, has been ap-
pointed Second Assistant Postmaster General in
place of Mr.. Medl, now Commissioner OF Indian
Aaffars.
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NEWS FROM EUROPE

| TIE Great Wesfern arrived at New York on
Tuesday morning, with 1923 passengers She made
her passage in sixteen days and half The price
of cotton had declined somewhat
The crops in Great Britain are short. There 10
hardly mistake about this now. Owing to this
deplorable occurrence to the poor classes OF Eng
land more orders for food have been received by
the Western.
The failure of the harvest in England continued
to have its effects on the cotton market That ar
ticle, in consequence, had experienced another
slight reduction.
The Yorkshire. Captain Bailey arrived at Liv-
erpool on the 4th instant, at night; aud so the
Sodtherner. Palmer, on the 9th instant
The accounts from the manufacturing districts
are, upon the whole. encouraging. In the Wool
len districts of Yorkshire business is BRISK and the
same may be said of business in Manchester and
the neighborhood
The price Of iron continues to advance, and on
the manufactured article the dealers in Stafford
shire have demanded, and obtained, an extra 20s
per ton and Pigs los. per rtn.
The produce markets generally exhibit firm
a nd buoyant feeling The laboring population of
this country are well employed at the present mo.
ment.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Oct. l0.-We are now passing through quiet
time in our cotton Market Last week the sales
were only to moderate extent. with the loss of
lid on the price of American. The business Of this
week however has been more limited, giving the
market settled appearance of dullness. Still we
cannot make much change of reduction in the quo
tations of prices.
Nothing whatever of anove character to affect
the value of the article has presented itself during
the past week The extent of the coming crop in
the United States is still the great point with us
all. 2500 American have been taken on specula-
ton; and 500 American and 200 Pernam for ex-
port. Total amount of seles for the week are 49,
$50 bales.
LONDON CORN MARKET.
Since Monday the arrivals OF English wheat for
our market have been moderate, viz: 5556 quart
ers chiefly from Essex and Kent. Fresh up they
were very small; however the show Of samples Of
both red and white was limited.
The accounts from the North coming very un-
favorably for the harvest the demand for wheat of
home produce was somewhat active, at an advance
in the price obtained on Monday of from Is to Is
pr or. at which good clearance was Affected
pr or. more money; while bonded was held at
similar improvement. No new barley at market.
The inquiry was steady at full prices.
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OBJECTIONS TO COATES.

Sec. 4. The objectors are generally found
among the ladies, and Of couse | must treat this
part of the subject with delicacy and great caution
Their principal objection, of course Is, that goa
tees are not pretty; and they conclude, that all
who wear them are very foolish; for it should be
the business undoubtedly Of every one to try to
look as pretty as possible They do not say that
all should wear bustles; hut. that those who do not
wear bustles, should at least be busslble post
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For the Spirit of Democracy.
GOATEES.

Sec !. Goatee may be defined to be thick
cluster of fine flaments with dubious roots and Ill
led with pulp, protrudimg from the extremity Of
the lower maxillary ofcertan bpeds without feath'
ers, possessing the powers of locomotion in an up
right position. Goatee has been vulgarly called a
tag-lock, or bunch Of shaggy heir just below the
busser, alias the mouth, place from which large
volums of smoke issue.
THE OBJECT OF COATES.
Sec 2 The object probably is, to avoid the
appearance of the sheep by assuming that of the
goat. and thereby avoiding the epithet and appro-
blum of being called " sheepish, %" sheepfaced," "
&C., which terms might otherwise be applied with
great propriety.
THE ANTIQUITY OF GOATEES.
Sec. 3. The first reliable account of this inter-
esling history, is to be found in the elaborate ef
fusons of Pny Caius Secundus, under the title
of Goatmarjorum In his day it appears that goa
tees were worn by quadrupeds of the genus capra,
with scabrous horns on the head, gracefully curl
ing backwards These animals wore in addition
to the horns, very long locks of coarse hair under
the chin. But the author goes on to show most
clearly, by strong and conN incing arguments, that
those appendages were worn exclusively as orna-
mens, and not on &C count of any intrinsic benefit
in them
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