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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01
JAMES r. MORRIS,
A II TO RNEY AT LAW.
Woodsfeld, Monroe co., Ohio.
STATE OF OHIO, MONROE, COUNTY, SIS.

STATE OF OHIO, MONROE, COUNTY, IS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
In Chancery.
Robert Robinson and Margaret Robinson, admins
traitors with the will annexed of John Robinson
deceased; complainants.
VS.:
Seth D. Dustan, Hugh Robinson, Elizabeth Robin
son the widow of Cleland Robinson, deceased;
and William Robinson, John Robinson and Cle-
land Robinson, minor heirs of said Cleand Ro-
binson, deceased; Cummin Robinson, Mariah
Hamilton and Jacob Hamilton, her husband;
Daniel Miller, Hannah Miller, Solomon Miller,
Jonathan Miller. Hiram Forshey and Katharine
Forshey, his wife; George Miller, Thomas Mil
Ter, Francis Miller, Jocob Miller, Frederick
Miller, Samuel Miller, Mary Ann Miller, Rose
Ann Miller, Barbary Miller, Jacob Tyce and
Margaret Tyce, his wife; George Tyce and Gym
tina Tyce, his wife; John Miller, Lewis Miller,
Jacob Hart and Elizabeth Hart, his wife; Joseph
Carpenter and Nancy Carpenter, his wife; Da-
vid Tyce and Tener Tyce, his wife. and John M
Kirkbrlde; defendants
NJOTICE is hereby given that the above CON-
~ plainants, have this day filed in the above
named court, against the above defendants, their
Bill in ChanceIy, stating amongst other things the
sale and conveyance of the north west quarter of
the north west quarter of section No lS, in town.
ship No. 5, of range No. Z, in said county of Mon
roe, by the said Seth B. Duston to the said John
Robinson, deceased, in his lifetime, the sale and
conveyance Of the same to the said Seth B. Dus-
tan by the said Daniel Miller, and also the sale and
conveyance of the same by George Miller, decea-
sed, in his lifetime, and Hannah Miller his wife to
the said Daniel Miller The accidental loss of the
deed of conveyance from said George Miller and
wife to the said Daniel Miller, and the threats Of
the widow and heirs of said George Miller, deces-
sed, to disturb the title conveyed by said Seth B.
Dustan to the said John Robinson, deceased; said
bill prays the writ of subpoena, that the title OF the
heirs aud legal representatives Of the said John Ro
binscn, deceased, to said tract of land may be qui
eted, that the said widow and heirs of the said
George Miller, deceased release the said tract of
land to the said heirs and legal representatives, Of
the said John Robinson, deceased; that the said
Seth B. Duston specifically perform his said con-
tract of sale of said land to the said John Robinson,
deceased; that the said Seth B. Dustan be also en-
Joined from collecting the balance of the purchase
money for said tract of land, and amongst other
things also general relief Now notice is hereby
given to such Of the above defendants reside out
of said county of Monroe and as are absent there
from, that unless they appear and plead, answer.
or demur to said bill within sixty days after the
October term, (Oct. 19) A. d. 1916, Of said court;
said bill will be taken confessed against said
absent defendants, and decree taken accordingly
By VIM. c. WALTON,
Solicitor for Complanants.
Nav l6, 1876. 6w:nl0
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

TOUCHING ExPREssloN.-A certain
lady had two children, girls, both young
and nearly of the same age. But the
elder one, by some whim or accident,
possessed all the mothers affection
there was none for the younger-no-
thing but harshness. Very lately the
mother fell sick, and was confined TO
bed. While lying there she heard gen
tie steps approaching it.
'Is that you, ing child?' said the
sick woman.
{" No, mamma" naively and softly
said the resigned one, I'll sme.'
Most parents, and all mothers, will
understand this simple answer.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01
From the NeU Orleans Times.
California.

As it is generally understood that
Mexico must purchase peace with the
United States, at the price Of a solid
indemnity, for past aggressions, and as,
in the nearly certain event OF her ina
bility to liquidate the demands upon
the Treasury in ready money, the pro-
visional or permanent cession of Cali
fornia will be required, we have thought
that our readers may be interested IN
knowing something OF "a region that has
already attracted the attention of the
adventurous and enterprising, that even
now embraces within its confines the
nucleus of an infant American colony,
and that hereafter seems destined, in
the natural course of time, to constitute
part and parcel of the United States
territory.
In speaking of California geograph-
ical distinction must not be lost sight
of, That vast extent Of country bor-
dering on the Pacific, to which the
name has been assigned, is divided by
we'll drawn demarcations, into two
parts Upper California and Lower
California. OF Lower California little
need be said. 1t comprises long and
narrow peninsula, stretching between
the Gulf and the Pacific, from the 9lst
to the SD degree of latitude, with an
average breadth of about 60 miles,
Travellers universally concur in rep
resenting it as sterile and hopelessly
desolate. st consists" says a high
authority, "of a chain of volcanoes,
treeless, barren mountains and rock,
broken only by still more dreary plains
Of sand, destitute Of streams, swept by
fierce tornadoes, ofnecessity abandon
ed, almost entirely to sterility and des-
olation." These are repulsive attri-
butes, that render lower California an
undesirable possession tor any country,
except for pne that sways barren
sceptre, and to which extent, not fer
tility of territory, seems attractive.
A very large portion of Upper Cali
fornia is nearly as valueless. All the
southern and eastern parts, indeed the
whole province, except that section
bordering on the Pacific, is an arid and
barren waste, with extensive and parch-
ed sandy plains. When we reach,
however, the western portion, which
lies nearest the Pacific Coast, the eve
is greeted with an aspect Of nature, in |
her loveliets and most attractive forms.
This beautiful tract Of land embraces
the whole country, drained by the |
waters which empty into bay of San
Joaquin, which runs SIX hundred miles
and is navigable through nearly its
entire extent, irrigates splendid and |
spacious valley, covered with dense
foliage, and possessing soil of unsur-
passed fertility. All the elements of
agricultural wealth abound in profu-
sion, save propitious climate. From
April to Autumn the lowlands are con-
verified into huge fens by incessant rains.
The Sacramento river river is another
Of the tributaries that flow into the San
Francisco. 1t rises among the noun.
tains that skirt the lower border Of Or
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01
Ikno,c of no pursuit in Ohich more real and
important services can be rendered IN any country,
than By improving its Ag,icutre."-W Washington.
The Ohio CultiUatOr. FOL. 2.


FOR 1916.
II Semi. Monthly Journal, deuofedfo the promotion,
of.AgricultHe, Horticulture and Domestic In
dttstry-PuJiished at Columbus, o., by M b.
Bateham-Terms, 81 per gear, or four copies
for Ss3 3,---in ddcance.
nURING the first year of its publication, n ow
~ Just completed, the OHIO CULTIvAToR has
obtained circulation OF more than five thousand
copies within the State of Ohio, besides many ia
adjoining States; and it has published original com.
munications from one hundred and fifty cores
pondents, nearly all of them practical farmers and
hortcuurists, or men Of extensive scientific
knowledge.
These facts afford conclusive evidence that the
Cultivator has received the cordial appreciation of
those for whose benefit il is designed, and that
spirit of inquiry and improvement has already been
awakened among the farming community, which
is destined to in. rease and spread till ALL shall feel
its beneficial influence, and the most cheering re-
suits will be produced. Farmers and friends Of
Improvement who among you will refuse to lend
hand in this good work. Who mong yon will
deny to yourselves and your families knowledge
fthe improvements that are now being made in
the important art ofcultivating the SOIL and of the
means ofelevating the character and profession Of
the farmers, for the sake of the mere pittance
which il costs to become subscriber for the Ohio
Cultivator? %
A portion of each number will be devoted to the
Mechanic Arts--this (as well as other portions)
will be embellshed with numerous e,lgyavnigs, by
an artist specially employed for the purpose, and
will be made instructive to farmers as well as me-
chanics. The interests Of the Ladies will also be
attended to, and department appropriated to their
use; so that all classes whether in town or country,
may derive instructions and pro6t from the pages
of the Ohio Cultivator.
TERMS.
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less than four, One Dollar each per year. Four
copies, ordered at one time they need not be to
one address,) Three Dollars, and at the same rate
(seventy-ive cents each) for any larger number
0D-No subscriptions received for less than one
year, and all must commence with the first num-
bar Of a volume.
0u-Letters enclosing current bills, in accordance
with these terms, may be sent at the expense and
risk Of the publisher; and he particularly requests
all who design to become subscribers, TO send their
orders as soon as possible so that he may know
what number to print (The volume commences
on the FIRST day Of Janualy.)
M. B. BATEHAM.
Editor and Proprietor.
Columbus, o., Dec. lS45.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

A gentleman asked a wag the other
day the reason why so many of the
tall gentlemen were old bachelors p
The reply was, that they were obliged
to lie cornerwise ~. bed to keep their
feet in, and a wife would be in the way.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01
POETRY.
From the Cincinnati Advertiser.
Fourth of July Ode.

BY ROBERT Z. II. LEvERIN O.
Arr" .M0ty."
GLoRIous day of glorious deed,
Noblest fame and noblest need,
Brightest era mark by Time,
On Nations scroll sublime!
Freedoms day of Jubilee,
Shining o'er the land and sea-
freedoms sun o'cr freedoms land,
Glittering to each darksome strand!
Freedoms sons in proud array,
Swell their songs of liberty,
Mihgling with the thankful strain,
!" God has help'd, and helps again"
Millions Ger the dark-bue sea,
Catch the woong melody,
Singing In their dungeon gloom,
Till the freeing angel come!
Well We come with heart and hand,
Pledging for your native land,
Hearts that know the truth Alright,
Hands prepared for truth to fight!
Freedom calls her Eagle down,
Blazing from her glorious sun,
Scatt'ring round the precious fire,
Ev'ry bosom to inspire!
Well ye point to triumph blood,
Where the vanquished foeman stood,
Martyr blood outpour'd to save
Freedoms land from thraldom's grave!
Spirits OF the mighty dead,
Rising, kindred spirit shed,
Asye swear to wear the wreath,
Live their life or die their death!
Well ye wave the banner high,
Flag of many victory,
Cleaning from each stripe and star,
Truth for peace and might for war!
Passing down from sire to son,
1t shall speak of worthless gone,
Waving through posterity
Triumph standard of the free!
Well ye speak oi WASHINGTON,
Point to deathless deeds he done,
Well ye trace his destiny,
Animating from the sky!
Ey'ry land has learnd his name,
Ev'ry age shall prize his fame,
Bursting from the tyrant sway,
Each WASHINGTON display!
Well ye read our CHARTERED right,
Gem this day reveal'd to sight,
Deathless truths of deathess chart,
Vital blood of freedoms heart!
Transcript from the throne of GoD,
Still to stand as it has stood,
Triumphant till 'tis contest
treemen are the truly 6leS!
We'll ye sing nations birth.
Sweetest song OF all the earth,-
Well ye spread the magic song,
Continents and isles among
Heav'n proclaims the gen'ral boon.
Nobly Claim'd and nobly won.-
This shall earth's escutcheon be:-
"Gop IS JUST, and man is free"
Lancaster, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

TOHN LATSHAW, jas ESTATE.-No-
% tice is hereby given that the subscriber has
been appointed and qualified as executor Of the
estate Of John Latshaw, Jr., late of Monroe coun-
ty, deceased. All persons having claims against
said estate will present them legally authenticated
within one year for settlement. And all persons
indebted to said estate will please call and make i'm
mediate payment.
JAMES HINDMAN, Executor.
June 27. 1916.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

b =
are now receiving from the East splendid stock Of
DRY GOODS,
consisting in part of the following articles:
& GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Cloths Pantaloon plaids
Cassimeres Chambrays
Plain & figured Satinetts Nankeens
do do Jeans Plaid drills
Summer Cloths Mexican mixtures
Kremlin Tweeds Satin vestings, &c. sc.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
Plain, figured and black Mulls
dress silks Striped and plain cam
do do lawns bricks
Muslin de LANES French and American
Figured striped and plain prints
ginghams Mourning s. furniture do
Fancy birage Alapacas
Jaconets Bazarines, &c. r1t
BoNNETs, SHAWLS, ETC.
Extra Florence braid Birage scarfs
bonnets Fancy and fiIlett mitts
Willow, lawn and straw Silk and kid gloves /,
do Dress handk'fs, good
Net, wool, ombre, and variety
silk shawls White and black Grape
Silk and cotton hose &c.
LADIES' SHOES.
Fancy andlasting buskins kins ~,
Fancy lasting CATERS Kid, seal and colored kid
Black lasting CATERS slippers
Misses fancy lasting bus Misses monroe boots, &c.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS.
Calf and seal boots Beaver and moleskin hats
Mems Monroe Russia andfur do
Boys do shoes Leghorn & palm leaf do
Texas ties do Cloth Caps, sc.
Parasols, Parasolettes, and Sun Shades, Colored
Cambrcs, Brown and Bleached Muslins, Irish
Linens, Brown Hollands, Brown and
Blue Drills; Sheetngs, Shrtings and
Tickngs; Patent and Spool
Thread; Canvass and Pad
ding; White and Color
ed Flannels, Table
Cloths Apron
Checks,
&c.
Together with an excellent supply OF
GROCERIES, TINWARE, AND QUEENS
WARE, and a thousand other articles too tedious
to mention, which will be sold for cash or country
produce, cheaper than ever before offered in Mon
roe County. If you want large lot OF goods for
little money, call at the store of
]. r. s. j. H. MORRIS.
Woodsfeld, 1916.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

No courting can succeed which is
not done systematically.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-08-01

WKTANTED 1000 bushels Corn,
w 1000 bushels Oats
500 ss Wheat
100 Flax Seed
1000 lbs Bacon, for which the highest
price will be given in Cash and Store Goods,
by PORTER q SMITH.
Sunfsh, April 10
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01
Cnntnin Carnender.

Accounts have been received at the Navy Depart
ment from Commander Carpenter as late as August
oath. He was then at Tuxpan, and, with his officers
and crew, was in good health. He writes: The
people here continue their kindness to US, and the
men are furnished with good quarters as the place
affords"
His disaster did not result, have supposed,
from any misplaced confidence in the Scotch captain
whom he had on board, but from the peculiar char
acter Of the coast He first anchored off the bar, IN
five fath0ms water. Intending 10 send in hts boats
the next morning, he desired TO get shore for
their protection aud found that he might safely anchor
in three and half fathoms. In attempting TO drop
the brig into that water (under glib and spanker)
she was lost He was the forecastle looking out,
with the lead heaying constantly. I" Deep four"
having been called, he supposed the next cast would
give him the desired soundings; instead Of which
/" quarter less three was called. Instantly seeing
his peril he ordered the sails be loosed TO back
her of. The mantop-sail was hoisted, and aback,
when size struck The sails were then taken in, the
Mediterranean dropped the vessel ghtened by throw
ing overheard shot, and pumping out water; and the
largest kedge got cat astern for the purpose OF
keeping her from forging further ahead. But these
and all other efforts failed and the boats were unable
to live in the surf alongside. The launch stove
by the force OF the breakers. The two cutters
with Leuts. Hunter and Bergman. THUS situated,
with no chance 10 save the vessel-expased to the
elements and with prospect of destruction 20 all in
case gale or even il heavy squat came on--he re-
ccved a message from the shore offering them assist
ance, if he would surrender with his officers, men,
and vessel He refused at that time 10 surrender the
vessel but the following day felt himself compelled
to accept the offer.-Union.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01
Our Relations with Mexico.

News has been received that Mexico declines enter
tanning Minister from the u s., as offered by our
government, until our forces, naval and military are
withdrawn from the country The Pa Ledger truly and
justly remarks that this is the most barefaced and i'm
pudent request under the circumstances, that we have
heard Of Once already the u. States Government
has been fooled by such proposition, the Mexican
Government having ithlessy violated its promise TO
receive Minister, and insultingly sent him out of
the country. 1t is not to be expected that it will be
caught second time. Mexico has trifed long
enough it is now time to show Der that the United
States, though ready to treat for amcabe settle
ment Of differences, are abundantly able to conquer
peace from stubborn and infatuated foe. The war
is act of her seeking, and she should be made
to feel the force of the power she has provoked Our
victories should be followed up with vigor and deter
mnation and the terms of peace be dictated at the
very capital Of the country"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01
A Few Plain Words.

The Indiana Journal of the 10th inst contained the
following:
Now that the election is over and with il the usual
erci,emen, which Il occasions, ask candid Democrats
to read the following which appeared in the Jeersonian
just the Of the election, and say what they think
Of it Z"
ave are sorry to see that Of the Wing papers
abusing whiteomb because he is Methodist We do not
belong that church ourselves but think worse Of
any o;her man for dung so. Whicomb H. 1t true, Me.
thodst and regularly nstfuets class Sunday School
Teacher, and therefore IL not. the whig papers
charge, hypocrisy In him, in visiting the Sunday School nj
New Albany and Addressing the scholars"
Certainly the Jeffersonian mistaken in saying
that Gov. WhiIcomb is Methodist. But we are
satisfied it only mistake and not unnatural
one For il will be recollected that it was charged
by some Of the federal wing press IN 1913. that Gov
w. was elected by Methodist votes in that year.
This was then disproyed; and while on this subject
we will state that authorized to challenge con-
tradction TO the statement. Gcv. w. never So
citcd n vote during either religious or
seclarian grounds So far did he carry this, when
questioned on the grounds Of objection to Gov. Big
ger, on the part Of some Of that numerous and re-
spectacle persuasion, that he felt happy IN being able
uniformly reply. that che did not retain the cir
cumstanccs as related sufficiently in mind. to Justify
repetition his part proper, particularly IN his po-
sition at that time before the people," How many,
we may ask, Of bis bitter opponents would have ml-
tated his example
But we are wandering from the subject. The mis-
take Of the Jeffersonian did not 60 to inuriousy af
feet Mr.. Marshall any of his friends. Injudicious
or unjust praises bestowed upon friend, not as
frequent nor hurtfu the unjust abuse and SLAM
der Of enemies.
Snow that the election is over" as the Journal
says, land with it the usual excitement which it &C.
casions," pe also ask candid wings" to read the
falsehoods which appeared in uhig papers just son
the of the election" and say what they think of
them, viz that, in the Greensburgh Repository stat
ing that Gov. Whitcomb had been cophided at New
Albany that, in the Louisville Journal and other
federal papers, that he had had his nose pulled and
that in the Evansville Journal that il was proved up
on him in the face Of his public denial in Sullivan
county, that he had pledged himself to but
term, sc. &c. What will decent people think of
ISLANDERS disgraceful TO gentleman, saying nothing
of public functionaries, TO whom uhigS profess
generally rerereniial regdrd'
But need not ask, what ,ciR a candid people say
to such cowardy ISLANDERS. They have already spoken
at the ballot box by doubling Gov. Whiicomb's ma
jority. To use the words Of the Journal, -"now that
the election is over, and with il the usual excitement
which it OCCASIONS shall to a few more of
the SANDERS that were wckedly and reckessly show
cred during the late the heads of Governor
Whtcomb and Lieutenant Governor Dunning.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01

Exclusive abominably hate excuses, from
what source soever arising. Yet we are compelled
to make one to our readers The pressure on our
time and columns with the absence Of our regular
reporter, and temporary absence of the Terking edi-
tor,-with job work sufficient to satisfy the most hun
gry;-hogs troublesome, -latch of the gate,-boys
to pay and money time to eollect,-yard star
ing in the face with not rood enough to last week
of cold weather,-notes not due till Christmas, but
pig TO kill and the weather not cold enough for
that,-corns sufficient to provoke the devil.-minor
small calls to report accidents DEATHS and marriages.
weddings to attend,-knd friends in abundance to
ust step in and inquire after our health,-(we have
good mind TO knock down the next inquirer on that
subect,) papers from all parts inquired for,-and
"Why don't you fire the big gun over old Jim's vic
tory,"-Lord Who would not wish his readers to
excuse him! Minor difficulties are not represented,
of course.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01
TriwecIxIy Sentinel.

As customary. the proprietors Of the Indiana State
Sentinel will issue trweekly sheet during the COM
ing session Of the Legislature. The best Of Report
have been engaged exclusively for this paper, and
pains will be spared to give the fullest earliest and
most correct intelligence all subjects. The paper
will be Of double medium size (some rs the weekly
AMI afforded at one dollar the session, in all cases in
advance.
The psoprieors would respectfully solicit the aid of
their friends in procuring subscribers as very heavy
expense is necessarily involved during the
0r0ur cotemporares will confer favor by CIV
ing the above few insertions. which shall be rccip-
rocuted by every means in our power.
A. G. A. g. J. p. CHAPMAN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-10-01
r. ]. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.

NAvAL-We have seen a private letter dated of
Vera Cruz, September 5, from an officer Of squad
ron which says: " You may judge of the activity Of
the schooner Petre commanded by our mutual friend
Shaw when tell you that Of his officers said TO
me the other day, We have anchored and got under
way forfy-two times in two weeks. We are perfect
pack horses at sea- going all the time through squalls.
RAIN, thunder and lightning, and Gains, until am
worn out The shoal and squalls off Vera Cruz make
il very dangerous navigation. He says, Capt S.
stands up the rack day and night, without grow
and that he is trumpS." This is only what we looked
for, but we scarcely consider this war any field
for our navy. We know there are enough gallant
spirits in the navy TO do the States great service when
it is required.-Ledger.