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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-07
SCENE IN THE OHIO pENfFENTIARr

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SCENE IN THE OHIO PENtPENTfARr.
The Columbus State Journal thus describes
most interesting scene which was witnessed ashort
time since in the Ohio Penitentiary. The same.
strong and conclusive testimony as to tho great pro-
curing cause ofcrime and misery. which was borne
on this occasion, would doubtless be adduced, un-
aersimilar circumstances, in any section Of our
country. The Journal says? OiASaturday last, Mr..
Carey sf Mcnnati; an eloauen! and devoted ad-
yocate Of Temperance Reform, being 10 our city,
consented to occupy the morning hour usually de-
voted to religious service in the delivery Of Tenn
perance Address TO the unfortunates whose crimes
have banished them fr I'M society, and have i'm
INJURED them between the strong walls, ,the bars aad
bolts Of the Ohio Penitentiary. Some thirty or
forty members Of the Legislature and others were
present bear the address and witness its effects.
The convicts, to the number of some 450 were
seated, and after appropriate opening exercise.
Mr.. Carey commenced his address He had not
proceeded far before every eye was ryited on him.
Chords 10 the breasts Of the hardened men were
touched that had not yibrated for years Every
word seemed to probe the RECOLLECTION of the past,
and to awaken emotions that they sought not to
conceal They were busy with other days. and as
the speaker eloquenty portrayed the fearful prcr
gress ofthe occasional and the habitual drinker,
commencing his career and sowing the seeds /
degradation, shame and misery in the very spring
time Of life, aud going on step by step in his down
ward career, until the dungeon the scafold or the
grave cosesthe scene the fountains OF feeling and
sensbihy were broken up. and scalding tears bath
ed the cheeks ofthe wretched convicts. They re-
cogDized the sad picture Of their own experience
and fall aud felt in every truth that the poisoned
contents Of the inebriatiog cup bite like serpents
andlsting like adders. The kind hand that lifted
theye and showed them the melancholy cause O.
misery and crime, pointed them to the remedy, and
bade hope once more live in their hearts. Andas
they looked forward to the future brighter scenes
dawned on their visions, and stern resolves were
! formedto shuu the abyss Of wo, when, having
servedsout their painful probation, they should
again enter the. world. ,3s 3 fes
This scene affected deeply the spectators present.
and the flowing tears Of the egislatorminged with
those Of the convict until there were few dry eyes
in the whole assemblage. The Warden. unused
to such spectacle, could not suppress his emo-4
tions, and wiped away, without concealment, the
moisture from his eyes. When the speaker called
on those ofthe convicts who could trace The COM
mission OF crime that brought them there, to- the
use Of Intoxicating drinks, to raise their right hand.
more fhor fo,.r of fbe, in, I'M
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-07

The New York Sun anticipates another reyOIu.
tion in St. Domingo.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-07

Grand AGGREGATES. i $50 .s57 I.3f6. .0O6 81, 1855
Polk,s majority over CLAY, 63,s5l
PoIk's majority over Clay and Biniey, 2.5is
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

The nine dollar Captain mentioned
below, the Louisville Times says, was
a New York yankee, and had run a
boat on the Hudson nine years:
Two boats were up for ST. Louis
the other day, one askingninc and the
other five dollars. About an hour be
fore starting, the spokesman for a
large migratory party, who had taken
seats on the five dollar boat, asked the
nine Dollar Captain why be charged
SO much, when the latter confidently
whispered 10 the man as follows: The
fact is my friend, that chap has oh
tanned a large quantity of gunpo,o1er
as freight, at high rates, while refused
to endanger the lives of my passengers
with il. SO you see he can afford 10
take you cheaper than | can. The
spokesman returned to the cheap boat,
whispered the facts to the passengers,
and they all fled to the nine dollar
boat like rats from sinking shipl On
landing at Saint Louis, it turned out
that nine dollars had as much powder
on board as five dollars bad.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

FASHIONS Competition Since the
withdrawal OF Peytona, says the New
York Spirit, speculation is rife as to
the horse which will first volunteer TO
iackle" Fashion. If Crocovicnne
lin Mr.. Kirkham's stable,) stands up
to her work well she will undoubtedly
be the nag, and better one never look
ed through a bride, it is said. But
we think the likelihood Of her giving
way in training Qor she has game Leg
is not very remote. Boston and Clar-
ion, too, though now doing well and
looking like colts,are somewhat Shahy,
each Of them, on their pins. And so
is Langford: yet they may all train on
and come TO the post as fine stars
Mariner promises to be very ugly
customer during the ensuing campaign
he is in the same stable with Fashion
| (his half sister, and being quite sound
we do not see what horse is 10 beat
him at four mile heats, like sliding
down hill! If he had little more
speed he would be top-sawyer in
deed.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

Tho Nashville Union publishes a
letter from Powers, the Sculptor, in
answer TO IN application Of Mr.. IIar-
ris, of Tennessee, giving an estimate
of the probable cost of bronze equcs-
trian Statue Of General Jackson, six
teen feet from the base 10 The head OF
the rider. lie thinks that the casting
alone, would amount to between l2,-
600 and $4,000 dollars, aud that So
900 in all, would not be too much for
the total expense Of the work. AT
the close Of his letter, Mr.. Powers
said:
81 have sent off my bust Of Jack
son. | must retouch the drapery Of it.
AS soon as am at liberty il shall be
done, and afterwards sent by the first
We sci bound from Leghorn TO the u.
States.
"Since ] had the pleasure OF talking
with you, have been offered moro
than The usual prices for similar works
for my statues. could have sold
Eve over and over again, but have de-
termincd on exhibiting this statue in
my own country. | decided not to
sell it on any terms TO foreigners.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

n Gentle Hint.-Thc Louisville
Journal Of late date says: We under
stand that Tom Marshall, IN one Of his
speeches in his late canvass for Con-
eress, declared, that if beaten, he would
90 to Texas. We have the pleasure
to inform him that The navigation of
the Ohio and Mississippi is row open,
and that boats are running regularly
fare low.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04
From Recoections of the u. S. Army.
The EIEUTENANT'S TALE.
nr fbe Conde,npeH ,SOIdipr.


In the spring Of the year Of lS3-, !
was stationed with my company in
Florida-wherc we daily expected an
attack from body Of Indians, who
had completely surrounded US, though
keeping at very respectable distance.
Our dangerous position rendered it i'm
perative that the outposts should
be secured by an unusually strong
guard. And at one point more expos
ed than the rest, picked men were sta
tioned.-of tried fidelity and firmness,
upon whom the safety Of the camp
mainly depended.
1t was past twelve at night, and
the stars which for few short hours
before, had dcckcd the sky in glowing
splcndor, were now obscured BY fitting
clouds that foretold storm. Not be-
ing able to sleep, | rose from my bed
threw my cloak around me and sailed
out. The garrison was hushed in ut
ter silence--a silence whose intensity
was painful. and well ! knew. that
within that fort we're many eyes which
in vain courtcd the favor Of the sleepy
god. .s's>
The fort itselfwas crazy affair
very much dilapidated and has since
gone to decay; and at the commence
ment Of my story, could have afforded
us but slight projection against the Wig
orous onset of determined foe.
Soon after emerging from my quar-
tiers, / encountered the Major, who be-
ing somewhat anxious about our situa-
ton, and withal wakeful, had came
out, like myself, for nocturnal ram
bic.
We had been sauntering about for
some little time, occasionally CONVEX
sing in low under tone and were ap-
preaching a defective place in the
pickets, near the southwest angle,
when a yell-such as l never heard
before, and never wish to again, broke
upon the stiffness Of the night, not a
hundred feet from our position, with
most terrific effect. The Major ex-
claimed, "some poor fellow has been
killed and that is the shout of victory"
and both OF US ran quickly to the pick
cts in the direction which the yell pro-
ceeded-where he knew a seminal had
been posted. Here we found poor Ed
wards crouching in sitting position, his
eyes closed, in sleep!-not in death,
and about four inches above his head
was tomahawk deeply buried in a
picket.
"Would it had not missed its mark, !"
muttered the Major-taking the mus
ket softly from the sleeper's hand, and
laying it aside; @Lieutenant, cali the
officer Of of the guard"
He came, and Edwards was reused
from his SAUNDERS to find himself a
prisoner, not, as he at first supposed,
in the hands of the Indians, but OF his
own comrades. He asked no ques-
tons, for he knew full well that the
"Articles of War" awarded the pun
ishment Of death to a sentinel found
asleep upon bis post.
/ will not attempt to portray the ag-
ony of mind which he suffered; his
trial came on the next day, and he
was brought forward.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

Tolcanic Eruption IN the Medt-
terranean.-Captain Caithncss, of the
English ship Victory, laden with pa
tent fuel, from Newcastle, bound to
Malta, where she arrived on the morn
ing of the Doth of June, reports that
on the 18th idem, at half past 9 p. M,
(having been, FROM observations taken
by two chronometers, in latitude 1914
Sc, and longitude l2, IA, 36,) both top
gallant mast and royal-mast went sud-
denly over the side as if by the effects
of a heavy squall, though there was
not at the time the least appearance OF
a squat. or even bad weather OF any
kind. At half-past IL it came on TO
blow hard from the S. S. +. to 5 b,
and all hands were sent up to reef the
topsails, when all of a sudden it fell
dead calm, and the crew, as well aloit
as on deck, could scarcely breathe for
the sulphureous exhalations,dust OF sui
phur, and intense heat which prevailed.
The ship labored considerably all the
while, and at the distance of about half
a mile three immense balls Of fire were
seen to issue from out the sea, and re-
NAMED visible FOR ten minutes. An
other heavy squall soon came on from
the S. S. L. and carried The ship out
of the hot into a cold current of air.
London Times.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

What! will you give us nothing to
read on the first page of the Herald,
but sermons? Yes, dear reader; you
shall have variety. OF one thing be
assured, whether we offer for your Pc
rusal a sermon or comedy, tragedy
or a tale. you will find it worth read
ing. $40 me
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04
CAssrus M. CLAY is recovering from

CAssIus M. CLAY is recovering from
his severe Illness, and is able TO travel.
A great deal Of interest is felt as to his
future course, and it seems 10 be tho
general impression that he will contin-
uc the publication of his paper Mt Gin
cinnafi, and circulate it rs much in
Kentucky as though it was published
in that State. Its said th Il he is dcvo-
ted TO the cause, and will never aban-
don il but with liie.-[N. Y. Mirror.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04
LANCASTER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER A, IS45.

sided in Charlestown, but a long time
could hear nothing about him.
At length, as was strolling about
the city one day, accompanied bv a
friend, l stepped into a shop to make
some triling purchases, and soon after
entering, ! observed a very gentleman
ly man, whose countenance seemed IA
miliar to me; but my eyes rested on
him only for moment as my attention
was called to other objects.
Presently my friend exclaimed
"Why, what the deuce does The fellow
want? He looks as though he was 60
ing to jump through one or the other
of u.s."
l was ready to deliver a homi ly
against impudent persons in general,
and him in particular, when he sur
prised me with, "Yes it is-no-but it
Isl" and before could utter word,
he had graspcd my hand and given it
such squeeze as brought the tears into
my eyes.
"Well-well, this may be excessive
ly agreeable to you, but it is not SO to
me-"
SIS this Lieutenant --?"
ayes, but who are you, sir?'
"You don't know mel Well that's
the best thing I've heard for month!
My name, sir, is Henry Edwards
Why have been looking for J on these
three weeks, having by accident learn
ed that you were in this city. Now
you must accompany me to my house
Immediately. My dear Ellen has long
since learned TO esteem Lieut.. -, as
one of natures noblcmen, whom she
cannot entertain too courteously, for
whose friendship to her husband she
can never be sufficiently grateful.
l must acknowledge that it was ex-
tremcly delightful to meet Mr.. Ed
wards, and without a moments hcsita-
ticn, proceeded with him to his house.
The reception given me by his beau
tiful and accomplished lady-was such
as one might expect an elegant and
refined woman would bestow on val
ued friend.
During my sojourn in Boston, ! was
ever a welcome guest in the family OF
Mr.. Edwards. Inheriting large es-
tate from his father, who deceased
some two years before, he lived in a
style of easy independence-surround-
ed by every comfort, and many of the
luxuries OF life; and il was with heart
felt regret, that on the expiration OF
my leave Of absence, was obliged to
leave his hospitable mansion and rejoin
my regiment in the regions of the far
west.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04
Effect Of Guano on Pines and

Effect Of Guano on FINES and
Oranges.-Mr. Drivers, in Madeira,
in February last, used four bags Of gu
ano on four acres of vines, the result
of which is that he has fourfold the
quantity of grapes produced in tor
mer years, which of course, will yield
four times the quantity Of wine, un-
less bad weather occurs between this
and the vintage. Mr.. d. also tried 1t
with orange trees, which have given
nearly double the usual number, ana
much larger in size.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

This eminent man is no more. He
died on Wednesday evening at his res
idencc in Cambridge at quartz. be-
fore nine O'Clock. His pulse had ccas-
cd 10 beat and his hands were cold be-
fore eight O'clock. His disease was
stoppagc Of the iaestincs, or internal
strangulation, which two years ago
caused the death Of Hugh s. Lcgare,
Attorney Genera! Of the United States,
then on visit to Boston. " Ten 'st
JOSEPH SToRY was born in 1850.
He graduated at Harvard University
in l79S. He was appointed Associate
Justice Of the United States, by Presi-
dent Madison, in 1911. In addition
to the duties Of Judge of the Supreme
Court he devoted much of bis time to
the Cambridge Law School as Dane
Professor Of Law in Harvard Uniyer-
sity. His commanding talents as n
Lawyer, and the peculiar felicity with
which he impaired to others the rich
stores of his own mind, gave Harvard
Law School prominence over all
other similar institutions.
1t is painful coincidence that the
principals OF our two great Law Insti-
tutions, Harvard and Yale, should have
passed from the scenes Of their labors
to the world of spirits with but n few
days intervening between, their deaths.
The fame of Story was not confined
TO our country. He had n deservcdy
high European reputation. His name
reflected honor on the high post Of hon
or which he held Jay, Ellsworth,
Marshall, Story and others have given
character to the Court and made it
what the trainers Of the constitution in
tended TO be, the browning glory ola
free and law abiding people. Few Of
the great men who have given lustrc
to the Supreme Court have done SO
much for the clear exposition Of its
Laws. Marshall and Story rank side
by side in this respect. Cool judge
ment, great learning, frmness of char
acter, strict integrity. clear head and
a pure heart, rendered him emincntly
fit for that place, now vacant, and
which we fear cannot be filled. A
substitute we may and will have, his
equal we cannot expect 10 find. The
loiiiness of his intellect, the purity Of
his gentle spirit-thc magic spell with
which his conversation charmed his
hearers, made him the idol Of every cir
Gle in which he moved.
But this is neither the time nor place
to write his history or his eulogy.--
While we bow with submission to the
ovcrruling will of Providence, we may
be permitted to mourn the misiortuncs
of our country in the loss of her bright
est jewelS-Thompson, Baldwin, Sto-
ry, taken from single department OF
our Government in so short time.
Truly we arc fallen upon gloomy days
when star after star fades from our ho-
rizen, leaving us in comparative dark
ness TO mourn their setting, alas! new
or again to rise in that sky where their
light is so much needed Tribune.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

A petulent old lady having refused
sutton to her niece, he expostula,ed
with, and requested her to give her
reason. 81 see the william 10 your
face" said she: chats personal re-
fectiOn," rctorted he.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

Ak ODD CoMPARisos.--A correspondent Of
the Now Orleans Tropie, writing from this CT
~, compares ihe siecplc Of Trinity Church 20
an sIllgaior's tail perpendicular 10 the air. the
knots md Jagged points upon that interesting
smPhibile answering the Plaes Of uessel work.
N. Y. Mirror.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

An association of young ladies in
New York have resolved TO marry no
man who does not take a newspaper.
They understand the philosophy OF
the thing-thal nothing keeps a hus-
band at home evenings so well rs a
newspaper in the house.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04
POETRY.

we publish with pleasure the following oeau'i-
full lines of poetry.
For the Wisconsin Herald.
liner addressed to Mrs. Il. McKin-
aev. on the event other marriage,
February Esd, ls45.
A festive scene was near,
Wide, doors were open thrown,
And light .teamed from each chandelier,
And guests came thronging on. -
And silvery headed age, -
And gay liga hearted youth,
Were gathered there, and there the sage,
And there the man Of truth.
But why, thou usmblest SO!
When guests pressed back, made way,
Thy checks deep flushed would come and go,
A covered soul Int ray;
And when the man Of prayer
Pronounced those thrilling words,
That look. oh heavens! sweet tho'ts were there
Tho'ts sweet as songs of birds.
And when fond friends drew near
And breathed warm words to thee,
Why held those silken lashes the tear
Which struggled to be freee
All! these are happy hours,
midst all out sadness given,
Some sunny spots-some beauteous flowers
Some joys like those of heaven.
And il is well that so,
The soul rest may take,
When mem'ry brings no thought of woe;
Or else the he art would break.
And now thou art a bride! q
And thou hast breathed thy vow,
And may thine hours as sweetly glide
For many year as now.
zrr - .5-g C. M. X.
<Referring to Immediately previous and subse-
quent sudden and trying bereavement.
Orange, New York, Feb. 25, ls45
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

The Picayune tells the story Of a
snake that swallowed a mule twice
Il kicked its way out each time, and
finally killed the snake. The mule
was bought from the htck-apoo tribe
Of Indians,
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

The New York Morning News gives
the follwing as specimen of ransat-
lantc literature, which was received by
the last steamer at the New York Post
Office:
Mr.. Charles Prowdley
To Newyork
then to Butllo
then to Monroe
then 10 hilldale
then to Jonrs Vile
then enquire for Mr. Charles
prowdley in America
This is equal to letter sent by an
English gentleman TO a prominent
London physician. 1t was as follows:
Ger, Yole oblige me uf yole kun un
ce me hev Bad Kowld, am Hill hin
my Bow Hills, and have lost my Hap
by Tight.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-10-04

BY commencing at the letter p in
the centre Of the following diamond,
you can spell "Pay The Pinter,"
two hundre 4 ways.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-09
THE PATENT
GALVAN!i!C!S RINGS
MAGNETfC FLUID

DRA CRIsTIE respectfully informs the American
II public that he has lately arrived from England, for the
purpose in h, country tn. novel application q
Crstie Of London in October last The discovery has
received the appreciation Of the medical profession
Of Great Britain who have pronounced among the
porsn Of modern scientific inventions. The Patent Galvanc
Rings have been found all the purposes for which
the ordinary galyanc battery electric and magnetic
which accompany the application By these Instruments and
many other respects sale and certain
plishng the desired object
The Gsvanic Rings have been several months before
the Engish public and the unyeTsa reputation they have
the prevention aud the diseases for which they are
commended They have been used with perfect in
Of rheumatism govt dooreux sick ndiges
ton paralysis stiff joints general debility deficiency Of
energy and all nervous disorders The gavanic power
which they possess is gradual and constant and the beneficial
effects they produce the must be witnessed be
believed The Gslysnc Rings are in every way perfectly
harmless and sold at that within the Of all
Of testing their efficacy Dr. Ce warns the Anne
rcsn public from the beginning, TO beware Of spurious
tons The only In the United States
FULTON sTREET,a few doors from Broadway, in this
city, and from the process by which the pre-
pared g be rendered sensitive and efficient all limitations
FLUID, used in connection with the Rings
accelerate the gavanc action only to be procured at the
place. je8 lw+ec