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Energy.

Energy is omnipotent. The clouds
that SUI rodnd the houseless boy OF TO-.
day are dispersed, and he is invited to
a place. 1t is the work of energy.--
The child who is a beggar this moment,
in few years to come. may stand forth
the admiration Of angels. Who has not
seen the l(e-giving power Of energy?
II makes the wilderness TO blossom as
the rose; whtens the ocean; naviga:es
our rivers; levels mountains; paves with
iron, a highway from state TO state;
and sends thought with the speed Of
lightning from one extremity Of the
land to the other. Without energy,
what is man? a fool, a clod. lsl s
A grown up man, without energy,
lis one Of the most pitiable objects we
know. He plods on in the same COW.
track his father made; uses the old
fashioned flint and steel; sits before the
same huge Fireplace reads the same
old books; takes no newspaper; and has
all his thoughts, if such man can think,
cast in mould worn out a century
ago. If he throws vote he does it to
please neighbor, and sends his chill
dren to school because he has been ad-
vised to do so. How many such men
there are, stumbling blocks on Gods
footstool-cIogging up the wheels Of
industry and enterprise, or hanging
like miIl.stones upon the skirts Of those
who wouldmount up, and do the work
the Almighty designed them to accom-
plish. oo bHa l1s5aist t.
Are you a young man? Be not like
those who live and die like fools.-
Give full play to allth energies Of
your bodies and minds, and mount up
and press on, determined to accomplish
something worth looking back upon,
when death hurries you away. Meas
ure not your strength by what Others
have done; be not influenced by what
others may say. Take new ground
break your way through--overcome
every obstacle, and go on from con-
quering to conquer. aa. 1..r.a
Thus will you not live in vain. Your
activi:y--your zeal-your work--will
survive when ! ou slumber in dust, and
be an incentive to the perseverance, oI
those who follow alter.--.Erchange
Paper. 60 '9Ipa DE
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30
"A Sketch Of Real Life.
INCIDENTS OF A DAYS EXCURSION

One das last summer ! took my place
in a Gravesend steamer, and found CON
siderable amusement in watching the
various characters. Two persons in
particular attracted my notice; one was
,niddle-aged gentleman, stout, rather
surIy, tacilurn, who had paid no atten-
tion TO any living being on board, ex-
cept a huge Newfoundland dog, that
was painting or lolling out his tongue,
or roaming among the passengers SHOW
ING them out Of his way, frightening
children by suddenly covering their
faces with one lick OF his great tongue.
and convincing nervous ladies' that he
was going mad by the vigor with which
he stuck outbis legs while rolling on his
back upon the deck. His master eyed
these pranks with sly smile, and SEEM
ed quietly to enjoy the terror occasion
ed by Tie antics Of his burly friend.
The other person whom ! especially
noticed, was very pretty and well
dressed lady. Young she no doubt
would have been called. but that she
had with her little girl, about seven
wears old, who called her "mamma."--
She was evidently possessed ofnerves.
: Indeed she seemed TO be possessed by
them, and their name was legion. End
less were the petty oannoyancesi to
which they subjected her; infinite di.
lemmas in which they involved her.-
But her keenest suferings in this small
way were caused by the unwieldy gam
bols of Lion, the Newfoundland dog;
and her incessant and puerie exclarna-
tions or terror, indignation, and spite ,
AGAINST the good natured brute, kept up
the sly malicious smile upon the lips Of
his apparently unnoticing master. The
little girl, on the contrary, had TO the
increased alarm Of the weak mother.
made friends with thelmonster; and for
long time amused herself with throw
mo bits Of biscuit for him to catch, which
feat notwithstanding the incorrectness
other aim, he managed to accomplish,
bv making a boisterous plunge TO one
aide or the other; and when at last she
tianidly offered him piece out OF her
hand, and he acknowledged the compli-
ment BY licking her face and rubbing
his side against her till he almost push
al her down, the little creature fairly
screamed with delight. Her mother
screamed too, but in one oi the small
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30
Preserving Newspapers.

One of the many things which have
to regret, says a correspondent OF. the
British Banner, when | review my past
life, is that | did not, from earliest
youth, as soon as was able to do it,
take and preserve some good newspa-
per. How interesting would it be now
to a sexagenarian to look into the pa.
pers which he read when he was welve
or sixteen, or twenty years old! How
many events would this call to mind
which he has entirely forgotten!--H How
many interesting asso Citations and feel
ings would it revive! What view
would it give of past years. What
knowledge would it preserve by assist
ing the memory! And how many val
liable purposes of ia literary kind, even,
might it be rendered subservient to!
How much do wish that | could look
into such record when composing
this short article! But newspapers are
quite different things now from what
they were sixty, or even twenty years
ago. They are unspeakably more inter-
esting and valuable, in this respect, at
least, Il believe in many others,) these
times are better than the former. For
melly the editors of newspapers were
obliged to strain their wits and exhaust
their means in order to obtain matter
to fill their pages. Now the great diff
Guilty is, Ito insert all the valuable, inter.
esting materials that are poured upon
them from every part Of the world, and
from every grade and phase of society.
Now, newspapers contain many Of the
best thoughts of the most highly gifted
men, on the most momentous subjects,
and their reports Of current events are
among the most reliable, and will fur
nish an inexhaustable fund ofentertain.
ment to the end of life.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

A THOUGHT seed buried in the
earth for centuries, may contain the
power Of vitality, and by the action Of
light and heat, spring up and yield fruit
10 abundance. A thought casually
dropped, in the corner Of letter, at
the bottom Of newspaper column, or
amid a crowd ofiuveniles, may remain
unproductive for many years and at
last spring up to gladden. and refresh
thousands. A thought may be remem-
beled forever. Think Of this, we who
are feeding the immortal mind and
stamping forever its destiny! Let not
an impure sentence go forth from your
lips or your pen. Drop everywhere
the good seeds Of truth, and they will
not be lost. The gentle word Of re-
proof, the judicious counsel, the pleas
ant suggestion, the earnest advice, will
,&kgl bun gt9t nj .etstf, ilDf
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The Parting Of Summer.

+MV VII UsnS W NuS'
BY MRS. HEMANs. = :, 5''',, -
Thou'rt bearing hence thy roses,
Glad Summer; fare thee well! ..G
Thou'ri singing thy last melodies
In every wood and dell.
.me + ,st5sdf :.
But in the golden sunset 2
Of thy latest lingering day, 1te
OH .iell me Ger this checkered earth
How thou hast passed away, !. d
Brightly, sweet Summer! brightly
Thine hours have aoated by, {.
To the joyous bird. Of the woodland bough'T
The rangers Of the sky: sl.soL d
And brightly in the forests, '2s'i " z
To the wild deer bounding free: "
And brightly midst the garden flowers.
To the happy murmuring bee.
But how to human bosofns. ~ q
With all their hopes and fears; 10
And thoughts that made them eagle wings
To pierce the unborn years. ~F,
: Sweet Summer! to the captive
! Thou hast flown in burning dreams 5..
OF the woods with all their flowers and leaves
And the blue rejoicing streams; )i
To the wasted and the weary,
On the bed Of sickness bound, sr.,
In sweet, delicious fantasies,
That changed with every sound:
To the sailor on the pillows,
In longings wild and vain
For the gushing founts and the breezy bill,
And the home of earth again. 'p.
And unto me, glad Summer! 30 'y'.
How hast thou flown to me! 21i ID
NV chainless footsteps naught have kept
~ From thy haunts Of song and glee. ri
Thou hast flown in wayward visions,
In memories of the dead
In shadows from a troubled heart, sa
'Ts'O'er sunny pathway she'd 70 |Is
In brief and sudden strivings, alIaT o
a1a To Hing weight aside: aD SAT 2
midst these thy melodies have ceased,
sset And all thy roses died! slu1aiy y'i .se1ani
.ssla# 9HlD :,
But oh! thou gentle Summer!
.id IfI greet thy flowers once more,
Bring me again thy buoyancy,. s ,t....,
.p,. Wherewith my soul should soar! ,.
Give me to hail thy sunshine, a.s-
With song and spirit free; e
Or in purer land than this
May our next meeting be.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

THlNK.-Thought engenders thought.
Place an idea upon paper-another will
follow it, and still another, until you
have written page. You connot faith
ON your, mind. There is a well OF
thought there which has no bottom
The more you draw from it, the more
clear and fruitful it will be. lfyou me-
glect to think yourself and use other
peoples thoughts-giving them utter. utter.
ance only--you will never know what
you are capable Of. AT first your ideas
may come out in Jumps -homely and
shapeless- but no no matter, tune Z: ana per-
verence will arrange and polish them.
Learn to think, and you will soon learn
10 write--the more you thlnksthe bet.
ter you will express your ideas. ,asir
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

The Ohio Penitentiary is now lit
with gas, manufactured in the building,
from grease saved from the kitchen. Y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

Slavery has been abolished in French
Guiana, by proclamation issued on the.
10th of August, in virtue ola decree of
the government Of the Republic. There
were great rejoicings among the peo-
pie; there were military and civic pro-
,cessions, cannons were fired, and loud
cheers sent up. After which, mass was,
celebrated, and te deum was sung in
the echurch.-PiHsburgh Post. la
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

The New York Herald, one Of the.
first, if not the very first, to bring out
Gen. Taylor for the Presidency, says,
of the ensuing election: "This will:
probably be one Of the strangesi and
most curious elections that ever took
place in the United States; but we,
think, from present appearances, thar
Gen. Cass has the best chance % 3sf4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

be recalled at future day. Think
right,and scatter broadcast the thoughts
that will spring up into everlasting life.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30

The Pawnee Indians are said to
have been completely subdued. Lieut..
Powell has purchased Of this tribe, for
$4,000. the whole of Grand Island.
about sixty miles in extent. sat3
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-09-30
ea- From the Eastnn Argus.
BIOGRAPHY
OF A PATRIOT, HERO & STATESMAN.

Couiu oo cfutnCo W any othCt III
America :or true patriotism.
His grandfather, a noble G
hearted, generous
a lrishman by
birth.
- Emigrated
a to America in q.~. g
his young days, set
Ting himself in the back
woods of Kentucky. His five
sons all fought in the Revolution,
headed by their old father, whose wife
said: "Let him go, lean get along
w,thout him, and raise some
So thing to feedMe army be.
Sides" This extraor-
dinary zeal in
duced Gen.
Wash
ington, the r
.ra great and illus
trious Father ofIlis
Country" to give at his
u own table, in the presence of
company, "The Buffers and their
FiUe Sons" These five sons had ten
boys, all Of whom were engaged
in the last war with Great
1 Britain, and gained great
distinction. Among
rr. them was Wm.
O., who at
-.et rt the
first sound
y ra of the war bu.
gle, Joins compa- h
qa nyof Kentucky Infantry,
as a private, but is soon pro-
NOTED. Engages in two fights
with the British and Indians, on the
banks Of the Raisin, performing
many deeds of daring and
courage. Although but
youth Of sixteen, he
-a bravely runs
the gaunt-
.44 let of
rH. more than
1000 BRITISH
& INDIAN RI
Ii FILES, TO set fire to
barn in possession OF the
enemy. Not satisfied, he re.
turns and stirs up the fire second time.
Escapes unhurt, though voiley af.
ter volley is fired at him. Is
taken prisoner soon af.
ter, and marched
through Canada
to Fort Mag
ara, suffer-
ing
o .y u, like dog
j y. from cold, hun
ger, and fatigue. Ex-
changed in 1914, RAlS.
ED A COMPANY at Nash.
vile, and joined General Jackson
at the south. Fights bravely at Pensa.
cola, then repairs with his COM
mand to New Orleans. APP
pointed an AID TO
GEN. JACKSON.
And bears a
conspicu-
( Gus
part in the
glorious Battle
of the SM of Janu-
g,e arg, which saved our
country from destruction and
British tyranny! AT the termina-
ton of the war, he retires to. private
life, from which he is called by the
people, and elected Repre-.
sentative to the MA
TIONAL CON-
GRESS, Y
where he occu- y
pies a bold, manly,
democratic stand on all
public questions. Fights man.
fully for the passage of the bill re-
funding the odious and unrighteous fine
of ST, 900 TO OLD HlCKORY!
Is reelected in strong whig
3 district, and declines a
ZOO third election. He is s il
nominated by 1a e
the dem B.. -
- tG8H ocrats
itla for Govern
nj or Of Kentucky, M
fsf coming within 5000 "
votes of being elected in
9o strong whig state in 1884, s
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Serious but Amusing.

Among the Atoms news is the follow
In:
ga singular incident happened to some
officers of the British Navy off the Mex
lean coast. A frigate and another vessel
were off Zacstula, port between San
Bias and Acapulco, engaged in surveying
the coast. They sent boat ashore for
some purpose connected with their survey
when party of Mexicans fell upon them
and made the whole prisoners. IL was
in vain that they protested that they were
Englishmen and belonged to a national
ship. The Mexicans insisted that they
were Yankees--looked like them, and
spoke the same language. Finally one
Of the Englishmen was cut off under an
escort to Acapulo, to see the commandment
there, from whom an order was obtained
for the release of the party. While they
were in commitment, and threatened daily
with being hung, and expecting it, the
soldiers placed over them could be heard
descanting upon the different articles of
dress of the prisoners, and dividing the
spoils between them, in advance Of their
execution. The incident was ludicrous
in some aspects; but quite sober affair,
for time: to the English sailors a'
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Look out for the Comet.

In the year 1864, comet of great size
and brilliancy appeared in Europe, with
tail extending more than half way across
the heavens, and of surprising magni-
tude. Its track was noted, and rough
computation of the elements of its orbit
made. In 1856, another great comet ap-
peared and attracted general attention.
Paul Fabricius, an Austrian mathemati.
clan, made observations upon it, from
which HALEY computed its orbit. On a
comparison it was found that great re-
semblance existed between the elements
Of the orbits of the two comets, and the
opinions is entertaiced by some of the
learned that they are. one and the same
body revolving round the sun once in 292
years Ii this conclusion is Just, the re,
turn of this far wandering member of the
star family cannot be far distant, as it
ought to reach its periheIion, or nearest
distance from the Sun, some time this
year. Prof. Maldler of Durpat, is ofopin
ion that it may be looked for during this
month and February.
This comet is computed to pass out
from the Sun about twelve thousand mil.
lions of miles, being more than double the
distance of Neptune. ''Thus," adds Prof.
Mitchell, from whose interesting journal
this account is derived, "these comets of
long period seem 10 bind our own times,
with the centuries that are passed, more
directly than any other means in nature
The year 1864, six centuries ago, seems
separated from us, by vast period but
in gazing on a comet which has performed
but two revolutions since 1854, the lapse
of time sinks to two simple units, and the
past is brought close to the present"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
CONFIDENCE AND CREDIT,

The day was dark, the markets dull.
The Change was thin Gazettes were full.
And half the town was breaking;
The countersign of cash was "stop %
Bankers and brokers shut up shop,
And honest hearts were, aching.
When near the Change, my fancy spied
A faded form with hasty stride,
Beneath giief's burden stopping
Her name was Credit, and she said,
Her father, Trade, was lately dead,
Her mother, Commerce, dropping.
The smile that she was wont to wear. fa
Was withheld by the hand of Care,
Her eyes had lost their lustre;
Her character was gone, she said,
For basely she had been betrayed,
And nobody would trust her.
That honest Industry had tried
To gain fair Credit for his bride,
And found the lady willing;
But, ali fortune hunter came,
And Spectator was his name
A rake not worth shilling.
The villain was on mischief bent,
He gained both dad and mans consent,
And then poor Credit smarted-
He filched her fortune and her fame,
He fixed blot upon her name,
And left her broken-hearted.
While thus poor Credit seemed to sigh,
Her cousin, Confidence. came by
(Methinks he must be clever,)
For when he whispered in her ear,
She checked the sigh, she dried the teal,
And smiled as sweet as ever.
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VOLUME 5, NUMBER SO.
Iregret that Messrs. Swift and l.eavitt. +.

Iregret that Messrs. Swift aud Leavitt, r
have given place TO the vituperous letter
of MIR. Gooding.. Many things are there !.
introduced, not in any way connected with
the charges against Mr.. Gooding. The
publishing by them of this bitter personal
abuse, evinces the desire on their part to =
give the controversy a personal type
They will be .foiled in their discreditable
efforts. / shall follow the path of duty
wherever it may lead, and shall not devil
ate from it. Mr.. GoodiRg may seek per-
sonal controversies with me, but shall
have none with him. | pursue the SUBJ
stance, not the SHADOW.
In so far as concerns the speedy com.
pletion Of the Canal, fear the bondhold-
ers may be again disappointed, if they
rely too strongly upon the representations
of the Engineers, as presented by the re-
port of my associate Trustees. For all
my associates can pretend TO know about +
the business, is derived from the Engi-
neers. Many things which they stated
would be done before this are not yet
done but hope that these promises
made will be fulfilled. Mr.. Barnett, the
Superintendent of the Summit division, is
an energetic man and since he has been
placed in charge of the work, he has in
troduced many changes, which are work
ing well. He has succeeded in draining
the work by an easy process, which the
Engineers had considered imprac,icable-
The plan adopted by Mr.. Barnett. long
ago recommended, bnt the Engineers re,
fused to adopt it. So much for their skill
and observation. i- ~ '-
...- af / Remainder mort 7rpp6 I ..s -
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GA Yankee and English captain.
each in a schooner. tried speed ia Gibral
tar bay, when cur countrymen beat John
Bull all hollow They met on shore the
next day, and the EngIishman swore he
had never been outsailed before. "Just
like me- said jonathan, .'for my Jemima
never bsat nothing afOEe." "a -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

The ST. Louis papers are talking of ex,
tending the magnetic telegraph from that
place to the Pacific. The distance of
1000 miles, which at $3.50 per mile, would
take the total cost 100000. Whitney's
project Of connecting the Atlantic and
Pacific by means of a railroad, is likely to
be anticipated, by the telegraph.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

"Fasher, !" said little child, sic high
tariffs make low prices, how do the man.
ufacturers make liying?'' "Put this
childEto bed, said the father.
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r. EF Or 4
OF the State Trustee of the
ILLINOIS s MICHIGAN CANAL,

Made in Relation to certain charges which
scere preferred By him against The chief
Engineer, and read at a Meeting of
Subscribers to the Loan Of 81, 800, 900,
held an Neso York on the 18Th Oc-
to6er l947, with the evidence in sup.
port of the same.
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or some person personally known to the
editorsbecOming responsible for the same.
GFAll letters addressed to the editors
must be Postpaid, or they will not re-
Give attention.
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Theatrical and NIuslcnl.

THEArRIcAL CHANGES AND REvoLurioSs-Great
changes and revolutions have recently taken place in
theatricals in this city Nibo, sort of Odillon Bar
in amuscments has taken the Astor Place theatre
which has become notorou, for its failure establish
arstocratc opera and for its success in cheating
tho Goldfish arstocracy editors and printers included
Nblo is Of tact, honor and talent and no doubt
will reform the morals principles taste and ma
mont Of that beautiful house. desccrated hitherto by
set of mpudent to honesty and taste Of all
kinds and compile xions and every length Of whisker
The old troupe has broken up into parts One Of
them headed by Biscaccianti and q few other frag-
ments intends to carry on business the rowing
thod and on its own account all round the country,
up among the mountains, down among the springs
anywhere and everywhere, where money and music
find dispensers and listeners The other half con-
sisting Of the magnificent TRUTH the splendid Bene-
dett the pretty Ross and her husband and few 9TH
ers, Of great avoirdupois will make another troupe
and intend to visit Boston, Philadelphia, Havana and
heaven in all due time with all their acquisitions
Madame Pico remains among isolated and alone in
her beauty and her glory She will hold forth at Cas-
tic Garden, rs soon as the weather becomes warm
enough, and the people music-craving enough. The
swindling principles Of the old opera concern which
have cheated the poor vocasts as we'll as the rich sub
scribcrs In the same proportion will thus be materially
mendcd by tho movements in progress and society
will probably feel the benefit of Il in the end The ago
Is mending
Another great revolution appears to have taken
place in the lower part Of tho city Hamblin, the hero
of thousand theatres has absolutely and positively
taken hold Of the Park theatre, and got lease Of II
from the proprctors In real writing in black and white
In red and blue, in green and yellow. Hamblin was
seen the other evening, standing In the immediate vi