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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-30
THE KEY;
OR THE PACK OF CARDS.
BIZ PROFESSOR R J. H. INoRAHAM.

| In a small upper chamber of one OIL
those numerous abodes of the city KEPT
as boarding houses for young clerks, a
young gentleman was pacing to and
fro with an agitated step and troubled
conference.-the was not more than
one and twenty. His features were
intelligent and handsome, and his all
genteel and prepossessing. His lip
was compressed with emotion, and
his eyes were sparkling with the mois.
ture of tears. Alarm and anguish both
combined, seemed to compose the OK.
lpression upon his troubled walk across
the apartment, and said in tone like
resolution in despair.
81 will not remain to meet It'll He
must soon discover all and my only safe
ty is in flight! fear not a prison as
his approving words, his reproachful
looks. How can | stand before him
and meet his eyes? No-never! Twill
| fly. Something within me--a nobIer
feeling than fear promps me to go to
his house and confess all. But have
not courage for all this. Alas! my
poor father and mother! Would to
God had never seen card! A ring
at the door" he cried starting and turn.
ing pale. sit may be he! He soon
will know all my guilt, for to conceal
tits impossible. A step upon the stairs
They come for me! Death is upon
my thoughts! | would rather meet il
at the next moment than meet the fear.
ful crisis that is at hand!
A knock was heard upon the outside
of his door. With great effort he COM
manded his feelings; and called without
unlocking it:
"Well?"
"Mister Hawley's man is at the door,
and sez Mister Hawley's COON hoom
and wishes ye to COON up to his house
wild de key.''
$50 down and tell the servant will
soon be there," he replied with forced
composure. He listened till her steps
had retired, and then pressing his fore
head, leaned his head upon the mantle
piece, and remained few moments
silent. His chest heaved with strong
emotion. His whole person shook.
"The key! Yes, fatal, fatal key!"
he cried, taking from his trunk small
desk key, and gazing sadly upon it as
he held it up, "this key is to be in truth
the instrument Of my disgrace. can
not fly. This will not help the matter.
| will now take 1t to him, and there will
clear myself by falsehood, or cast my
self upon his mercy. If had never
seen card ! should not now be on the
brink of ruin, my far name gone, and
infamy cast like cloud over the hopes
Of my parents. But my father cannot
altogether exhonerate himself. THIS re-
Election, however, does not lesson my
present guilt. | will meet Mr.. Haw-
ley," he said with sudden resolution.
AS he spoke, the threw on his cloak,
and replacing the small key in his pock.
ct, he left his room and descended the
staircase TO the street door.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-05-30

snfwe 20 10 war father, E said brIght-eyed boy,
the other day to his clerical parent, "fIom what
part Of the bible shall you get the text for q new
sermonl" The good minister, being taken by
surprise al the question, thought moment, and
then smoothing the locks Of the child with sort
Of parental pride, answered thaths believed it
would be from Lamentations.
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THE LYRE AND SWORD.

Mineral Point, (W. To 1886.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
NIovements OF TrayelIers,

The following is still necessary abrdgment Of the
number Of travellers registered yesterday at the pnci
pal hotels:-
AMrRIeAS-C. Allen, Boston, T. Beckwell, Philadel
phia; A. Kyle Baltimore; Capt Maggie, California; T.
Hamilton Georgia; Z. Habershaw, T. Hamilton Savan
mond; s. Roberts, r. Remington, Philadelphia II. Role
Concord DR.. Holder, Alabama; w. Clarke, Chicago;
Gibbon, Charleston; j. Brady Alabama.
AsroR-M1Be L. Cameron, Charleston; II. James
b. Tardy, ID. Lohard, Richmond II. Worthrght, Bst
w. Brashears, Louisiana; J. Bantas, Pennsy Iva
MIA, r.. Sannard, Kentucky; &. Field, Mississippi;
Henry, Philadelphia; H. Haly, Mobiles J. Claybrook
Tennessee; j. Wheeiwrght, Boston; NJ Dixon Philadel
phia; L. Howard, Providence; c. Levey, Quebec; j
Brooks Georgia; j. Ryan, Philadelphia J. Day, Matan
zas; J. Preyor, Boston.
CIrY-H Pargoon New Orleans; F. w. Pickens, South
Cardinal w. Cozart, Mississippi; Major Campbell Chi
cago; Richards, Boston; Steele, Rockville Abel
Albany; J. Crvzier, Philadelphia; Walker, Detroit
J. Wood, New Jersey; A. Dagan, Lewis county; M
gers, NJ Clarke, Baltimore; q. Laurence, Boston; II
Knight, Pittsburgh; A. Deane, Virginia
FhANKLiS-Nr. Cannon, Philadelphia; Capt Meyer
Ship ST. James; g. Beecher New Haven; II. Scove
Middleton; w. Newbold Il Carp Philadelphia; q. Man
Illinois, T. Mac kim, Newbargh; p Acker, Michigan; w
Swift Georgia; w Albright, Phadelpha; p. Ford
South Carolina w. HeiskiI. Philadelphia II. Cooley
ELL skaneateles; T. Spencer, Utica; r. Davis, Maryland
L. Reed, Georgia; J. Marshall, Albany.
HowARp-L. Haslam, Charleston; c. Morgan, Rich.
mond, O. Barr, Philadelphia; @. Childs, Tennessee;
Davis, Boston; w. Grundage, District Columbia; A
Douglass, South Carolina; B. Harden, Worcester; T
Humphrey, Memphis; d. Currie, Richmond; A. Long,
England r. Bellamy, Canada; w Rogers Vermont;
Caroina II. Robinson, Philadelphia; r. Wadley, X.
Temple West Indies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
Court of Special Sessions.

Before the Recorder and two Aldermen
AuGUsr MARTIN Hammond was first placed at the
bar this morning, charge of having presumed to
personae policeman for which offence he was ordered
to hand for the benefit of the city and county of
Henry Granger was next placed at the bar on charge
of committing assault on Mrs. Dorothy Tilotson The
Court adudged him guilty and sent him to Blackwels
Island for four months.
Patrick Shea, charged with logging his wife next
called up but his wife having forgotten or rather
his release, he was permitted to depart
James Cnhbert, charged with like offence, was told
Ann Dubois yaller gal, was then placed at the bar
charge Of stealing watch from James E. FarrelIy
he preferred the complaint Of the accused, he was
aborng under the effects of few social glasses and
could not see straight or rather didn't talk straight and
taking sober second thought" about the mat.
ter he didn't think Ann stole the watch, she per-
mitted to step out
guilty of stealing watch for which offence he
signed to two months residence in the pententiary.
James Cotton on being arragned on charge Of steal
ing watch plead guilty and sent to the pententary
for the term Of four months.
Ann Muligan, girl Of genteel appearance, was next
placed at the bar charge Of stealing watch from
from jewellers shop, where Ann had left it to be
Court in the most positive manner, that Mr. Dusenbury
gave her the watch The Court not placing the utmost
her to the keeping of the efficient matron Of the city
PRISON.
guilty and sent to the pcni,entiary for the Of three
months.
Abraham Thomas and Samuel Murray, colored were
next called up charge of stealing silver
from MIR. Vandenhof. They found guilty, and sent
to the island for six months
Albert Weeks of the California volunteers, was
then placed at the bar for having helped himself with
bible from the store Of Baker, Crane Day, in Pearl
street. He was permitted to join his regiment.
Mary Ryan, charged with giving Catherine Ross a
black eye found guilty OF the assault and commit
ted to the city prison for ten days.
Chester Phillips, for stealing two whtewash brushes,
was booked for a two months residence the island
Fanny Mcfarland was next placed at the bar on a
charge Of committing an assault on Mary O'Neil She
was adjudged guilty, and sent up to Backwes Island
for two months
Mary Ryans Senfencs-The sentence of Mary Ryan
here revoked, and the fair oe directed pay
fine OF So in lieu of being in prison for days doubt
less an agreeable movement for Mary.
Julia Warner black, for stealing articles Of tr
fling value sent to the AIRY for six moaths
Barney williams, of ebony dye charged with assault
ing Priscilla Barnes permitted to CO. with caution
not to be caught again
Charles Duryea, alias Curtis on being placed at the
bar for stealing pair of boots worth So plead guilty,
and directed to be detained FOX couple OF weeks
the city prison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
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Court Of General Sessions.
Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Benson and Pu
JoHN McKroN. ESQ nisirict Attnrnau

BEFORE recorder scott and Aldermen Benson and Purser
JOIN Mckros Esq District Attorney.
Avo. I-Piea Of Guhy.-Hcnretta Oliver, a colored
woman, at the opening OF court this morning plead
mitied assault and battery It'll intent to Kill coorcd
named Peter Johnson The court sentepc ed her 10
be imprisoned In the State prison for the of four
years.
Second Trial Of .qbraham Lyon,.lt will doubtless be
recoected, that the before named individual was tried
charge Of grand larceny in having been conce rne3
with George Simmons in robbing Henry Cardoza OF No
10 Chatham street of about 81 0O0 consisting of bank
bills and gold and silver coin, Friday morning
the 10th OF June last On that trial. the jury ac
quilted DR. Heipe but unable to agree upon yer.
dict with regard TO Lyons A trial was therefore
ordered the which presented to the considc
ration of the present grand jury, who indicted Lyons
an accessory before the fact and the accused
ngly again called trial this morning upon the new
indictment On the part OF the prosecution, Henry Car
doza and his wife also George Simmons testified TO the
same points the former trial The case was then
opened the part Of the defence, by Mr. Burke, alter
which the court adjourned until to morrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
In Chnnbe RI.

AUG. 7.-Habeas Corpus Case In re Sarah Giilam--
This which reported in the Herald Of Tuesday
last and the decision Of which postponed until this
day, at o'clock All parties were in attend
ance, and the return to the habeas corpus read
which set forth that Sarah Gillian under ply
cal restraint but at perfect liberty to go where she
pleased The girl then called in and questioned by
the Judge, who told her she might go with whom she
pleased She replied that she wished TO go with her bro
Their and sister and thereupon walked out with them.
.anoth.r-In re Beasiey-A sailor named Beasley was
arrested few days ago charged with being concerned
in the pugilsc encounter that took place in Westches
ter county about four years since, between Lilly and
Mccoy, in which Mccoy was killed II turned out that
the evidence upon which he committed not suf
fcent warrant his detention and he discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Weekly Herald.

The Weekly Herald viii be ready, as usual, at S
O'Clock this morning.
II will contain general summary OF from all
parts OF the world including that received by the steam
ship Hibernis; two very interesting letters from Mr.
Bennetti graphic account of the closing Con-
gress; the Presidents Veto OF the River and Harbor
Bill; the subTreasury and Warehouse Bills &c, &c.
Price six cents, in wrappers for the mails.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
Abrams IN cASApA.--Another of the Markham Gang

Abrams IN CASApA.--Another OF the Markham Gang
has been arrested, and is in prison at Kingston.
There will not be that addition to the naval force on
the lakes this year, that anticioated The settle
of the Oregon difficulty has prevented the ncces
sity thereof The nucleus of moderate naval force,
will however be maintained. At Kingston, Commander
Fowe will commission the steam-irigae Cherokee, with
a harbor crew OF 50 in all. Lieut. Harper will
Commission the steam soop Minos at Penetanguishiue,
with harbor crew Of "a men in all And Lieut -
commission the iron steamer Mohawk NOV being
eng hened thirty feet Lake Erie with crew OF 23J
men IN ali barely sufficient TO navigate her The small
steamer Experiment has recently been sold, and
the armed schooner Montreal is to be sold by auction to-
day.-Kinssfon Yhir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
News from Europe.

The Great Western, with intelligence from
Europe to the 25th ult., will be due at this port
tomorrow, her regular day of arrival.
The CALEDONIA will be the next steamer due
after the Western She left Liverpool on the 4th
fpet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
Varieties.

German in Wisconsin aged 81, was lately present.
ed BY his wife, aged TO- with three children at BIRTH
Verify, wisconsin 10 a rich country.
The ropew ak of the Rollins Cordage Co. was destroy.
ed by fire on the 9th nstant-dsmsge SlS000-insured
for full amount.
THE wEArHER.-Ths heat of the last few days seems
to be excessive throughout the country On the 9th the
thermometer In city ranged lom 95 to 80 degrees in
the shade. On the same day in Boston 80 in Hartford
in Philadelphia % The quantity OF perspirstion exuded
during that day in the different named cities would have
foated line Of battle ship.
A respectable lady of Albany, Mrs. Johnson was in.
iured in such the 9Th instant, by drunken
rowdy named Owen Terney that her recovery is hope
disastrous conhsgrston occurred at AcredihBridge
NH in which than half the business part of the
town consumed The amount of property destroy ed
is over 500 900.
young man named John White, employed ss break.
man upon the Albany and Boston Railroad unfor-
tunately killed at the Undertook Depot, Friday last
A recent valuation by the auth critics of the new city
Of Roxbury estimates the real sAd personal estates
Sl2,53l 100.
sufferers nearly $500 cash in Gloucester $500
poughkeepse $500; Boston Suffolk Lodge $780, In So
lem $4,000.
The burial Of the remains of the gallant Major Ring.
gold will be attended with great sosmnty at Baltimore
By reference TO the programme perceive that the
ercises will be solely under the Of the military
The yellow fever has appeared in New Orleans ons
or two who were attacked had died
Judge Kennedy, of the Supreme Court Of rennsylvs.
MIA is seriously III at his residence in PniiadsiPna
The Cincinnati Commercial says the constabes when
they PASSED Niddlotown on Thursday we're only tw o
hours behind Cook the murderer of Reeves Cook had
hired horse and buggy, end gone on west ne was no
doubt overtaken by the officers
The master of the brig Rebccca Of phiadelpbia. un.
dertook to nog poor passenger during the passage,
for which he has been mulctsd in 500 damages and
costs
We regret to see announced in tho Abingdon papers,
the DEATH on the 23d July Of Mrs Sarah 8. Preston,
widow of the late Gen Francis Preston, only child OF the
distipeuishsd Gen. VIM Campbell, OF revolutionary me.
mory and mother Of the Hon VIM c Preston, of South
Carolina.
GEORGE Euchce Indian, convicted of the murder of
Mr. Reynolds Fort Gbson Is to be hung at Little
Rock. Ark, on Ne l<th ef September.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

NEwARK RAILROAD AccIpsNT.-The accident on the
railroad at Newark caused by ignorant ma
lcous person drawing the connecting bolt between
of the and the subsequent collision proved de-
strucve, In all other railway accidents, to those
standing the platform of the The of those
injured are-Mr Ward, carriage maker Of Woodbridge
morally; James Hastings of Newark seriously; reer
P. Mcintyre, of Newark, do J. II. Landel Of Newark
do; A. T Prison, organist, Of Newark slightly. Mr..
Bond, constable, and two Messrs. Symmes, Of Railway
arc also badly injured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

The wings Of the Seventh Compression District have
nominated the Hon A. H. stephens for reelection. The
Hon Aired lverson, '
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

The Weston Sentinel Lewis county gives q descrip
ton OF destructive flood in that region the 22d ult
The town was ocean of water, boats being nsces
sary to navigate the streets The loss Of property wal
very great. The bridge on the staunton and Park
ersburgh turnpike built by the State the West Fork
was swept away.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

ANOTHER GREAT FIRE IN CANADA.-We learn
from the Montreal Herald, of the 9th inst, that
the village of Laprarie has probably been who'll
ly destroyed by fire. Annexed are the particu-
lars so far as received =
Last evening about seven o'clock fire was noticed in
the direction Of the above named village Shortly after
the fire assumed fearful appearance, and at the
time write the whole place appears to be enveloped
in flames OnsDf the small steamers and the only one
in port dispatched to Longueu at about half past
nine o'clock, with the hose company and fire engine
on board which we fear will arrive at late hour
to of any service. person connected with Office
proceeded to the scene of disaster for the purpose of
presenting our readers with the full at as
early hour time will permit We have heard of
particulars with this fearful calamity and
not therefore, whether any lives have been lost
700 houses nearly all Of wood and about 1900 inhab
tan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08
Farmers, Climb.

TUESDAY, AVG 4-Yestesday being the first Tuesday
Of the Farmers Club took place in the room Of the ns
ute At II O'Clock the chair assigned unanimously
to Mr. and previous to the subject OF
discussion, the cultivation OF the urnip" being intro
duced communication was read from the " Singapore
F,ee Press," upon the merits Of plant called "Gns
properties eclipsng all the acknowledged merits Of the
India Rubber The people of England have it is said,
cess letter was read from Mr. Baker, Of Connectcut
upon the principle OF overlapping barren land with
straw or coarse hay system productive OF rich and in
creased vegetation Mr.. Allen confirmed the views Of
Mr. Baker from his experience and article was
read the topic Of "Gurneysm," or overlapping Of
land which appeared to have resulted in England much
to the satisfaction of the gentleman with whose
this novel but plausible system is identified. docu.
barns peculiarly susceptible Of electric attraction The
principle of hay either damp heated or sailed as con-
ductor Of electric huid being 50 positively at ysrsnce
ply that suppress both the Of the author and
the mistaken theory he advanced. communications
read upon the influence Of insects upon peach trees
The remedy-coal tar, with brush communications
from Professor Renwick read in which was stated
of land. Mr.. Allen exhibited some luxurant ears Of
raised from the fragments Of wheat seed conveyed
from Italy in the pscnsges ns' conanea %ee99 c"
gentleman in Jersey, recommended three ounces OF pull
verified corrosive sublmae and three ounces OF salt OF
nre a. eectusl in removing the grub from peach trees
capable of containing the solution.
Dr. Underhil then opened upon the disadvantages OF
cutvatng the turnp the carrot and the parsnip and in
address Of hour and 10 minutes rvetted the at
sntion Of all present. to the advantages resulting irona
horses &C. this subject last occupied the atten
ton of the club for three sessions nothing eli
cited from the doctors remarks not previously recorded
the minutes
The result Of the sowing of quart of wheat pro-
Of dabblng in rows of six inches apart, excited much
interest," but nothing equal to four different species Of
shs same enterprising gentleman subsequently, The
club adjourned to the third Tuesday In August.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

BANK OF VIRGINIA BRANcHEs
Outstanding debt e4ose,t7o N,Gs6s3 16
Ser!ing oiiis... tt,fo d @xn ~
real estate 5oI'iss 90 svo,1<s ~
Stocks Uu,es - l2s,.y "
Due from, and notes ofoiher bk; a'o,0s % sof ,s5
Variations in the books. 8r57p IL
Balances in transta. 535 %
$3.50, see os s5s97ao3 u
Capital stock ......... S'oi,,aW W $<1osV vO
P PsoSss sI "in 'SsI il, June less sI. y
penses. at branches ........ s.042 rs 1857 So
Calculation .,........... ao2l,ss2 50 2ooasn IS
Due to other banks ........... zA3,s2p 2i,207 10
Deposit money 95,64 % 953,T2 IS
Balances in transitu f2.6l6 ~ -
sssi, saa os s5,ss7.ss, -
checks on banks IN other States, for the quarter
Amount that has accrued ON prem ums thereon 530 3
or the outstanding debt al bank and branches,
there e.umsted as bad. 1i0l 90
And as doubtful .,................ 8o3l 81
The amount Of each denomination of notes In circus-
ton cannot be furnished in this statement of the
branches have failed give the particulars in STATE
ments which have been received The whole amount Of
all denominations is given above.
The amount Of bills on hand, OF solvent banks in
And Of those orporated elsewhere, Is
The dividend declared this month, including the
bonus TO the State, Is sA per cent and will -
Leaving to the credit Of nro6r and icss as the sur
Plus, contingent fund Of the bank a27i3 &c
Within the past there has been decrease in the
aggregate movement, of nearly seventeen per cent
This decrease has been in the capital stock line Of
discounts in the stocks hand, and in the real estate
Thsrs has been but rihng variation In the amount on
circulating notes. nd the amount Of specie on hsna
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

INCREASE OF SQUADRON IN THE PACIFIC. We
have received intelligence from authentic sources
that the United States ship Ohio, thoroughly fitted
and manned, is to be sent to join the squadron in
the Pacific forthwith On her arrival there, Cap
tain Stringham, who goes out as Commander of
the Ohio, viii take command of the Indepen-
dence, and Commodore Shubrick will hoist the
broad pennant on board the line Of battle ship.
The addition of the Ohio, carrying los guns. and
the razee Independence will be Of great in,por
lance to our Pacific squadron, and will probably
render it superior in those waters to that of any
other nation besides, their appearance will have
an excellent effect on all the South American re-
pablics west Of the Andes, who seldom see one of
cur wooden castles OF this size in their waters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

NEWSPAPER AccURAcY.-Seven or eight days
ago, the arrival of the bark Rapid in this city,
from Havana, we translated some news for this
paper, which was copied verbatim throughout
the country, usual, without credit. Amongst
others, the Norfolk Beacon copied it; and on the
9th, saw it in one two of our city papers, and
in the Boston advertiser the 7th, as late news,
and credited to the Norfolk Beacon. This is but
one case out of thousand; but we mention it be-
cause the Boston paper prdes itself upon its ac-
curacy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

Toilet Articles, consisting or the choicest
Soaps, Razors from the most approved makers Dressn6
Cases containing all that is Necessary for the toilet the
most portable form, for sale by q. SAUNDERS& son.
III Broadway, opposite Howards Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

Metallic Tablet Raxor strop.-Afershants
and dssie invited cell and examine the VARIOUS psx
terms OF the above, the manufacturers,
q. SAUNDERS son, III Broadway,
A few doors above Courtlsndt st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-08

Tho magnetic telegraph has been extended from this
city to Troy, and was put in operation yes,erday->4ba
nv .aySus.