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ABUSE OF AUTHORITY.

Political power, even when trusted
to the hands of a monarch, in order to
be sustained or tolerated by any peo-
pie must be exercised with moderation
and discretion, and with due regard
for justice and propriety. The whig
majority in the legislature seem TO be
intoxicated s, with their present au-
thority as to lose sight Of everything
but the corrupt purposes Of plrty.--
Public justice and private rights are
trampled upon, and the known wishes
of the people openly set at Defiance
rhe ''tin pan" takes cognizance ofeven
local measures. King Caucus has be-
come omnipotent. The members Of
this midnight political Gauldron submit
like coIared slaves to the mandates of
the Legislative caucus. Even on local
measures, the injustice and outrageous
improperly of which some Of them
freely admit in conversation, we find
them b!indIy supporting the decree Of
the ''tin pan" against the dictates of
conscience and the light of knowledge.
For the first time in this State, local
matters in the legislature are determin-
ed in the dark by a political legislative
caucus.-Ohio SiDlesnan.
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rests forbids us to encourage their free
negroes to settle here. All the States
were slave States at the period Of the
adoption of the constitution, with the
exception OF Massachusetts, and il
would at least be an indirect violation
Of that instrument to raise the blacks
10 legal equality with the whites, and
thereby encourage the slaves to desert.
The pressure Of other duties utterly
denies time to the subscriber to elabo-
rate these propositions, bat it is believ-
ed that il would not be difficult to de-
monstrate that they are according to
the dictates of true morality. Can 1t
be doubted that benevolence, philan-
thropy and sound policy demand a sep
aration of the freemen Of the two RAJ
ces? if so, we ought not to hold oul
inducements to them TO take up their
permanent abode here. could not,
for moment, consent to be consider
ed indifferent to the welfare of this nu-
merous and unfortunate class Of men.
"With sentiments Of high respect, ]
remain yours, &c.
.ca r@ "EnwARD ARcHBoLn.
"H. M'Niillan, Esq"
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The religious services on the occasion
commenced with prayer by a patient,
a clergyman of the Evangelical Protes-
tant German Church, and followed by
a sermon from him-the text, | SAM,
chap. Z, v. 70: "Then Samuel took a
stone and set it up between Mizpeh
and Shen, and called the name OF it
Ebenezer, saying, hitherto hath the
Lord helped u.s." A hymn was then
sung, il. which all united, and the SER
vices concluded with prayer from a
patient who was clergyman in the
Presbyterian Church.
"Thls institution sustains a high
character, and is one Of those noble
institutions at C olumbus Of which the
people feel justly proud. 1t well de-
serves, and will doubtless continue to
receive the fostering care of the legis-
lature. DR.. Awl is peculiarly fitted
for the superintendent of such an
institution. With him, kind treatment
and comparative liberty TO the patients
is cardinal point. The who'e man.
agement is admirably adapted to con-
tribute to the comfort of the unfortun-
ate inmates. The grounds about the
asylum begin to present the appear
ance of ornamental cultivation. In
these the patients take great delight
the flowers which grow on the grounds
apparently give the lunatic the great
est pleasure; on returning from their
walks, they load themselves with them,
each having bunch, and the shelves
and tables in the rooms of the patients
are adorned with these fragrant bou-
quets, the result of their gatherings
The cultivation Of flowers and shrub
berry in the grounds is therefore care
fully attended to; they are making an
extensive collection, and solicit dona-
tions of evergreens, plants or trees,
and it is to be hoped their request will
not be made in vain."
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MAJOR Moan, speaking Of the case 81
Bishop Onderdonk, says: .What is the
origin Of this calamity2 High living,
The Episcopal church is too rich, owns
too much property, is too avaricious,
and screws and pinches its tenants to
swell its revenues, and the money un-
justly extorted from the citizen works
to the injury Of religion. Ministers
must have large salaries, great perqni,
sites, and live high; the church can az
ford it, and they must haveit Good
dinners and rich wine thicken the
blood, producing impure desires--then
there is intrigue for place and ambition
for preferment; and all this arises from
the church's having too much money
and paying too high salaries. Enrich
your churches make them elegant in
honor Of God--but let il always be
borne in mind that the Great Master
himself was poor and humble, INDUCED
in no sensualities, and was meek in
spirit; he rolled by id no carriage, nor
did he indulge in the Iuxuries Of The Ia
BILE. or the pleasure Of the wine cup.
Those who believe in his divinity, and
preach his doctrines, should endeayor
to follow his example,"
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some time infested the strests d that
city. by night, committing robberies
which were often attended BY brutal
violence, and in some cases BY mur-
der.
A curious scene was lately enacted
AT ST. Petersburgh. The Emperor,
wishing to dispense with the use Of
paper money, and finding that the inn
perial resources were in so prosperous
a condition as to admit his setting
about the work, had summoned the
minister's, heads Of manufactures, and
chiefs OF the principal guilds, to come
and satisfy themselves in his presence
of the fact that ksShad a vast ,sumsln
gold and silver, toward the formation
af sinking fund destined to the re-
demption Of the paper money. They
attended accordingy,and had the pleas
ure OF seeing seventy millions OF rou-
bles solemhly deposited in huge cellars
which had been exclvated under the
citadel for the purpose. se !!
The last accounts from Jerusalem
are of singular nature. The great
Synagogue Of that clty--the ra5bis Of
which are unceasing in their protesta-
tions against the Innovations made by
their co-religionists in the law Of Mo-
ses-has put forth decree of anathe,
ma and accommodation against all
those lsraelites who are concerned in
the subscription opening in Europe for
the purpose OF encouraging agriculture
among the Asiatic Jews, and for found
ing at Jerusalem hospitals and schools
for the poor Of their religion. The
proposals Of the various houses of the
RothschiIds, who have subscribed to
the amount Of 100000 francs for this
benevolent work, are included in this
anathema.
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STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.

BuRNlHG OF THE PATHFiNDER-
CT SEVEN LivEs.-We find the follow
ing in the Vicksburg Wing Of the 10th
inst:
"We are panied TO learn that, Oh
Friday night last, just below Rodney,
the steamboat Pathfinder, of the Yazoo
trade, was destroyed by fire, with a.
bout seventeen hundred baesoi cotton.
We greatly fear from the'best accounts
we can gather at present, that there
were about twelve or fifteen lives lost
by this amentable occurrence. The
Captain got the yawl to save his pas
sengers, but the crew proved too
strong for him and rowed it ashore, and
after saving themselves, permitted the
Captain to have the yawl, with which
he returned to The boat and saved the
ladies and all that he could find. We
have not learned whether the boat and
cargo were insured, or on when the
loss will fall.
"P. S.-We have since learned that
there were but seven persons lost,
three Of whom were passengers, Mr.
Pinchback, planter Of Yazoo, near
Tchula; Mr.. Caldwell, merchant Of
Grenada; Mr.. Brown, also Of Grenada.
These names are all that we could as
certain"
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THE SUFFRAGE PARTY OF R.
ISLAND.

lhe releaSe OF Governor DOrr from
the tyrannical Imprisonment which he
is suffering in the cause of liberty and
of equal rights, depends upon the sue
cess Of this party in the spring cleo
ton which takes place in April. Un-
der the present constitution Of that
State, which was wrung from the char
ter party by their fears of Mr.. Dorr,
suffrage is so widely extended, that tile
liberal party, who 60 for the release OF
Mr.. Dorr, might, it would seem. pre-
vail, if there were thorough rousing
of the people to a manly exercise OF
independence. At the south and west.
where no man dare threaten another
out OF an independent exercise Of his
franchise, it is difficult to understand
how the system of "industrial federal.
ism" operates under a high tariff. The
great corporators and employers be-
come the feeders of the laborng clas-
ses, and they unblushingIy claim the
same right to their votes as to their la
Dor. Before an election they are CIV
en- TO understand, that if they vote
against their employer, he has no more
work for them. Pent up in factories,
they have, or they think they have, no
resource for independent labor, and are
thus led to submit to this tyranny over
the mind-a species of slavery worse
than that which reaches only the body.
If the laboring classes Of the north
would but appreciate their own eleva-
ted scale of usefulness in society--it
they would reflect that the employer
depends more on them than they on
him, and that they earn ten times what
they consume, they would soon bring
the arrogant usurper over their free
dom of mind to terms and assert and
maintain their just independence. But
great allowance is to be made for a
man who gets, for his daily toll of
twelve hours, but barely enough for
the daily wants of his family, and who
cannot loose a week in seeking new
employment, without being put just
so far behind in his means of subsist-
ence. He has to decide between sub
mission to his employer, and an act of
patriotism and independence in casting
his vote as he wishes, at the expense Of
taking the bread from his wife and
children.
This is the worst feature in the tariff
system. 1t makes slaves of freemen,
and changes the independent yeoman-
ry into men with votes in their hands,
which belong to themselves but must
be given to their employers. Extend
such System over this country, and
ancient federalism IN its worst form did
not put power into the hands of the
few more directly than this modern
industrial federalism, thus abused, will
accomplish.
These considerations should not be
forgotten IN estimating the difficulties
of the democratic party in Rhode ISL
and; but to deserve the strong sympa-
thIes they have reused in the nation,
they should make determined effort
to throw off their fetters, and sho W that
they are men, and not willing slaves
to arbitrary and unjust power.-Globe.
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s DAYS LATER FROM FRANCE.

S DAYS LATER FROM FRANCE.
The packet ship Zurich, at N. York,
brings Havre dates to the 9th ultimo.
From the N. York letter Of the Phia.
dolphin U. 5. Gazette, and an extra
from the New York Herald, we cerive
the following items:
( Cotton maintains its price firmly IN
this Hayfe market.
The French are full of comments on
the Presidents message, and particu-
larIy on Caihoun's despatch TO Mr..
King, relative to England. The French
press generally takes sides with the
United States against England.
The committee on the Kings ad-
dress, which we received by the last
steamer, in both houses, held their
meetings on the Sd. The committee
Of the Chamber of Deputies resolved
that the government, should be required
to lay before them all documents and
information relating to the several ques-
tons adyerted to in the Kings speech;
and that the ministers should be re-
quested to attend before them and give
such explanations as they might re-
quire.
This would seem 10 indicate pur-
pose to make vigorous opposition.
A great robbery had been effected
upon the Rothschiids. Seven cases
OF spanish piastres, containing to the
amount Of 100000 francs, were stolen
from the transportation wagon some
where betw cen London and Paris.
The police Of Paris had effected the
arrest Of about forty persons in one
night-part Of the bands who have for
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-02-28

SOMETHING IMpoRTANT.----We learn
that DR.. Fulton, Of this city, has been
using for some time past priform creo-
sote, in cases of pulmonary consump-
ton, with much benefit to those afflict-
ed with this terrible disease; the fumes
Of the preparation are inhaled by the
sufferer directly into the lungs, and re-
lief is almost Immediately realized.
Patriot I
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From the New Orleans Courier, Feb. 8
LATER FROM MEXICO. Z

By the arrival at Havana, on We'd
nesdav last of the British steamer Tay,
Captain Sharp, dates of the 3lst ultimo
from Vera Cruz have been received.
Santa Anna still remained prison.
er at the castle of Perote-ihe same
cold, dreary and dismal place in which
he so long held the unfortunate Tex
ians in captivity. 1t IS stated that the
grand jury appointed to try the fallen
tyrant was furious against him, while
the present executive of Mexico mani
tested a feeling of clemency, and at
the same time of regret that he did
not escape oul of the country, and
thus save the government further trou-
bic. A letter, dated Vera Cruz. Janu-
airy 3lst, expresses the belief that the
life OF the tyrant would not be taken.
His young wife was in prison with
him, as was also an old friend of his,
Senor Lazaro Vallamil.
Among the passengers by the Tay
was Senior Antonio laro, Santa An
mas former minister of finance, who
had made out to reach the coast in
safety from Mexico. Senor Fl. had
escaped through the assistance of the
English consul at Vera Cruz, and came
on board the Tay under an assumed
name. Rejon was still at large and his
whereabouts not known.
Every thing was said to be quiet in
Mexico. II was reported that the re-
public was to be divided into three
military departments, -Arista 10 have
the command of the northern, Paredes
of the centre, and some other general
Of the southern section.
An extra of the Dia'io de la Marina
of Havana, issued on the evening of
the 5th instant, contains synopsis OF
the intelligence brought by the Tay.
The principal part of the news has
already been published in this city: we
give the substance of a more important
item, which appears in Et Sigio Disz 9
Nueue OF Mexico, of the Gath ult., and
which is as follows:
Santa Anna has sent from Perote, a
new communication to the Chambers
requesting that the passport for which
he had already asked might be granted
him, in which case he would Danish
himself pefpetually from the country.
lie also stated that he would appoint
an agent fully empowered and qualified
to respond to any charges or claIns
made against him. leaving his landed
estates and property rs a guaranty for
the satisfaction of all, and moi cover
speaks of the responsibility OF his nm
isters. This communication the grand
jury was acting upon in secret session
on the night of 23d ult., and the result
OF the deliberations was not known.
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THE HEART often feels what the tongue
cannot utter, and the tongue often ut
ters what the heart cannot feel. Z
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From The CINCINNATI Herald.
~ ~ TTom Ut NIICIHHHtI HfcIa'
THE OHIO LUNATIC ASYLUM.

THE OHIO LUNATIC ASYLUM.
The annual report Of the Ohio l.u-
/ natic Asylum is always an interesting
document. During the past year, the
health Of the inmates has been remark
ally gooi. In ls43, an act passed the
legislature providing for the enlarge
ment of the buildings, by the erection
of two wings, each 9l8 feet long, one
for the males, the other for females
This was rendered necessary by the
great increase Of the number of appli-
cants for admission. Provision having
been made that the labor should be per-
formed by the convicts in the peniten-
tiary, the managers Of the asylum were
under the necessity Of paying an extra
sum for guards, and even then could
not secure the amount of labor requi-
site. Hence there has been some de-
lay in the works, but they are advanc-
ing as fact as the circumstances OF the
case will admit.
The receipts of the Institution for
the year amount to SI9,l38 98; the
expenditures to $l3,463 SO. The re-
ceipts of funds for the enlargement Of
the buildings during the same time have
been ll,O47 ga; expenditures $1l,-
100 IA.
Five hundred and forty one patients
have been admitted into the institution
since its establishment, six years ago;
1877 males, and 254 females, as follows:
Single persons, 266
Married do. 928
Widows, 35
Widowers, l2
The whole number of patients under
treatment during the year was 2l6--
the average number in the Institution
the last year, was l4o; rather more
than at any former period.
Per ct. of recoveries on all recent
cases, discharged in 6 years, 1926
Per cent. Of recoverles on all old
cases, discharged in 6 years, 3o,e9
Total per cent of recoveries on
the whole number discharged to
this date, 61,52
Grand per cent of recoveries on
all admitted in years, 44,s2
The proportion Of males recovered
during six years has been considerably
greater than that of females; only lO5
of the latter out of 954 admitted, hav-
ing recovered, while SO of the for
mer, out of 287 admitted, recovered.
The per centum of deaths, on the
whole number admitted IN 6 years, is
1858. The epileptic species of insan-
ity is most subject to mortality, show
ing per cent. of deaths in six years
of $3.50. Affections of the abdomi-
nal viscera are more prevalent than
any other forms of disease.
Out of 81 deaths in six years, 81 re-
suited from mnrasmus, diarrhea, dysen-
terry and inanition. More deaths have
followed from dysentery than any 9th
er single cause.
The per cent. of recoveries in the
different varieties Of insanity, is as fol-
lows:
Mania, 54,9S
Melancholy, 4o,95
Moral insanity, 5000
Demency, 1927
Epilepsy, 6,l5
The following table shows the caus-
es of insanity IN relation to the sex:
lntemperance:
Malac o7
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What wisdom is contained in the old
maxim, "Laugh and be fat!" Let ev-
cry one henceforth seek after fatness.
The Cincinnati Gazette says;
sThe new buildings, for which the
Legislature made liberal appropriations,
are in progress, and when finished will
add greatly TO tie accommodations for
patients, and to the general appearance
of the asylum. The commencement
OF the yerandah to the building on the
9TH Of June last, was the occasion Of a
special celebration by the inmates, of
than kfulness to the people for the lib
srrl provisions made for their comfort.
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The foregoing table shows how
much stronger are depraved propensi-
ties in man than in woman.
Various peculiarities Of 2lexion,
habit Of body, &c. have been noticed.
,fhe following were the proportions Of
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place the law and justice in opposite scales-and
to make the latter yield to the farmer in support
OF this opinion, submit, the following remarks
lst. In regard TO the observatory right or privi-
lege in favor of the Defendant il is obvious that
it opens wide door for fraud, to be sustained by
suborned testimony: Cd. 1t places the plaintiff
IN the almos, certain dilemma of being saddled
with heavy cost, in the manner already pointed
out. Sd. The impracticability of the plaintiffs
producing coun,eracting testimony on the spur
of ;he moment to prove the payment of the offset,
IT 1t be genuine, or its raudnlency in case it is
not and lastly, think, the strong and direct in
ducement held out by the present law, TO dis
h"nest liiiganis for the suhornaton of witnesses,
should of itself be sufficient reason for its repeal
and the adoption of a substitute, granting the same
privilege of appeal, but equaEing the cost be-
tween the parties or tina, they should follow the
Judgment given by the single Magistrate in the
first instance, unless the appellant can overthrow
by proof the entire debt of the plaintiff.
Gentleman. permit me to ask respectfully your
serious consideration of another subject, strictly
analogous in its issues to the foregoing: viz, TO
the enactment of law, requiring either Plaintiff
or Defendant, in all actions of debt. TO give
security for the payment of the judgment and
costs, in all cases, where either has conveyed his
real or personal property to Trustee, with
view of Kidding himself of legal responsibility
Such law is requisite to wipe off the foulest re-
proach, that tarnish the escutcheon of moral
people, The basis of whose civil government is
equal rights, and among whom, the opinion is
common. that it is through the instrumentality of
wise and saluary laws, that their respective
rights are to be preserved. Can there he case
otgrosser injustice imagined. than that the avenues
OF the laws should be alike open to all (properly
SOD for the recovery of debts. yet one party avail
ing himself of the pretext of fraudulent convey
ances. claims perfect exemption, under their
sanctlon-whilst the other, to the accession of the
loss of his debt is burdened with heavy and often
times ruinous costs; which he ought actually to
have received.
| trust that our next Legislature will set
IaudabIe example, in passing suitable remedial
statues for those cases of gross injustice
A FRIEND TO JUSTICE.
n. b. The Editor of the Richmond ENQUIRER
is respectfully requested to give the above article
an insertion.
*Vid. r. C.. Vol LIST p. 252.
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ADVERTISING.

The New Orleans Delta has unite ni,bv
paragraph on this subject Advertising, says the
editor, is to business what the oil is to the night.
lamp Withhold the necessary supply of oil,
and the light goes out-adveriise not literally
and who you are, or what's your business, is
known only to limited circle-your expenses
otherwise continue, your business falls off, YOU
break, and your name, which was never seen to
an advertisement in the newspapers, now figures
in the list of bankrups. This is true-a true.
1t is the teaching of the times, and he who will
not learn 1t. must never expect at this period of
general activity and rivalry in business, to keep
up with his advertising neighbors in the race for
patronage and prOsperitY''
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"TO EDuCATE A MAN %

Says Dr. Charming, " is to unfold his facul-
ties; TO give him the free and full use of his pow
ers, and especially of his best powers 1t is first
to train the intellect, to give him love of trutb
and 10 instruct him in the process by which it
may be acquired. # is to train hun in sound
ness OF Judgment TO weigh evidence, and to Guard
him against the common sources of error, natural
Prejudlces II is TO cultivate his Imagination and
taste, to awaken his sensibity to the beauty Of
art 10 give him capacity IF enjoying The ,ori.
hng' Of men IF genius in their opn language,
and TO prepare him for the innocent and retired
pleasures Of liieralnre',