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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

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has been general couverse srppng The ,insnbus.r
but whether il wilr tend 10 an organization caaaes
vet be told g)gwgq 30 Ifllq9 H7;T
Fhe committed appointed to Inquire iaso lie q
causes which ohstruct the osksn,zst,en Of ne
House made report, which you will please pub.<
lish at your earliest consenience. " 90 90
To day several speeches were made BY msmesrgs ~
Of both sides ofths Houss--eseh addressing hs
particular Chairman. f.ss 4,s.sq az -sa
Mr.. Pugh. Of Hamilton, made one ofihs best q
speeches ever listened to. He is, decidedly, ops
Of the most eloquent young men ever heard %
His age is about my own-perhaps not 90 old.srsass
The whg side of the House has adjourned over
until 10 O'Clock, Monday morning. ! think il
probable that the House organized. will adjourn :
to-n,gh, at midnight. A resoIution was put and
carried, that Rev. Mr.. Donahue be requestedts 10
preach in this Hall tomorrow and to.rAsrow
night 80.
The Senate, after 81 balIotings for Sergsant.as-
arms, and failing to elect, have adjourned over tT >
Monday. The ballotihg stood rS'to l8. la1aaSsl
Ny deliberate conviction is that we win iotst.
feet ar organization. s3tsa zialaaass ,ouO
q
HALL OF rHE HousE or rRErREsENTArivrs, I.
+5 va Columbus, Dec. IL, ls4S.
There was nothing new trsnspired in the Houss
yesterday, (Monday.) No effort at compromise-
whatever. No speaking. No resolutions
In the Senate, Yesterday. after several bslIot-s
ings for Sereeant-at-afths without On election,
Mr.. Archbold introduced preamble and resolu-
tons protesting against the power Of the State,
Auditor to levy taxes; and advising County Tress-
urers not to pay over the money in their hands
tAta late houf the Editor furnished Us copy
Of the above preamble and resolutions, which ws
will publish next weekJ m 4..eitt .,.e,g
The House, to-day. remains in the same state AZ,
yesterday, 737,Aa2 .seeqs
In the Senate, to-day. at abuui the So,h balloi--.
ing, Arnold, Democrat, was elected Sergesnt-a.S,
arms. This result was brought about, a under-r
stand, upon an agreement that the sssistants+'
should be wings If this be true. the Organization
of the Senate will be as follows: Free.soiliwhig
Speaker democratic Cefk. and democratic as.
sstaht Clerks and democratic Serg gesnt.at arms,
and whig assistants The democrats have the best
of the bargain in the way Of paying Offices in .hs
Senate. ,..s..7
Immediately after the election Of Sergeant-at-'
Arms, the Senate adjourned till tomorrow. ff
If any of my friends should complain that | ldo'
not write to them or send them any documents,
my answer is, that no documents have as yetbeeupr
printed; and N I wrote could only report whatT
write for the paper.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

o. The able report of the Committee Of the
House, appointed by The regularly sworn in mem.
bers to enquire into the causes which obstruct the
organization of that body, has been received; but
owing to the crowded state OF our columns, we are
unable to publish it this week. II is a truthful
document, giving an honest exposition If the esus-
es that prevent an organization Of the Legislature.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY.
JAS. R. MORRIS. PROPRIETOR.
wooDsFIELD, OHIO, DEC. 10. ls4s.

0J- During the absence Of the editor the respon.
sibility of oil articles either original or selected
Except the Editorial Couespondence.') must
rest upon the PAINTER. The editor knows moth.
ing OF the contents Of the "Spiri until II reaches
him at Columbus "a n NYaIag1nQW
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

Or In order that the patrons Of the ''Spirit'
might be furnished with the Presidents Message
at an early day. arrangements were made 10 have
sufficient number Of copies printed at Columbus.
so soon as it reached there, and forwarded to this
office. The message reached Columbus on Friday
morning, and on Saturday that important docu-
ment was in the hands of many OF our subscribers.
We feel oursef under obligation to Col. Medary
for the early attention given to our order.
Should any Of our subscribers have been neglect
ed in the hurry Of distributing the message, they
can be supplied by calling at the Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

0o- On Wednesday morning, between 9 and 10
o'clock, our citizens were alarmed by the cry Of
fire. Volumes Of smoke were seen issuing from
the roof Of a building adjoining the court house,
belonging to the Messrs. Davenports, and occupied
by them as store and dwelling. At one time it
presented rather fearful aspect, threatening de-
struction TO the entire building. But by the inde
fagable exertions of the citizens. the progress Of
the flames was soon arrested, and the fire finally
subdued. Loss estimated at from 81 SO to 80 co.
Fully covered by insurance. oi I'tH
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

title of new weekly paper, Just commenced at
GAINESVILLE, o.. by GALE & CLEVELAND the first
number Of which is before US. The "Platform"
advocates the FREE Soil doctrine, and evinces
more than ordinary talent in its columns. Its ap-
pearance is respectable, and displays considerable
taste in the mechanical execution. Subscription
81 SO per annum. F GALE. Editor. "'
0U-We have heard some little speculation in re.
gard to the Democratic Representatives of the
Ohio Legislature, who have planted themselves
upon the broad platform of the constitution. Yet,
in all the conversation that has taken place, we
never once heard il mentioned that the Democrats
are wrong in their course, or unconstitutional 10
their action. True, some whig. have gone so far
as to say that they hop'd a compromise would be
made-that the Democrats should accede TO the
proposition Of excluding two members from Ham
ilton county; thus DISTINGUISHING two fihs of the
population Of that cuunty. .'... ..
We assure our readers this can never take place.
We do not believe there is one Democratic Rep
resentative at Columbus who is willing to compro.
mise the rights Of his constituency. They have
taken firm, unAnching position, based upon
constitutional authority. and from that position
they will never retract. They know their rights,
as freemen; and knowing dare maintain them in
the face Of every threat. Were it simply person.
al matter that caused all this difficulty in the or.
ganzation of the Legislature, there is no doubt,
many, very many would submit TO compromise.
But when the fundamental rights Of every freeman
are involved, they will never yield to any thing
that Is CONSTITUTION ALLY scrong.
"But," says one, "wilI our Representative re.
main steadfast in the position he now occupies!"
Yes, firm and immovabe as Gbralter's rock will.
ling and anxious that all difficulties impeding the
organization of the Legislature should be settled,
yet unwilling to settle them at the sacrifice of
right ..r. .s.--r.....v aa
We say to him-and we speak knowingly-that
the stand he has taken and the position he occu.
pies meets the APPRECIATION of his constituents.
They will sustain him triumphanty. Never sur.
render.
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The other, anj only remaining ex-
cuse, though more absurd If possible.
than The first, furnishes, we are led to
believe, the real cause why the recu.
SAINT members resolved upon their des-
perate detection. U pom the call, by
the Chairman, of Hamilton county,
Messrs. Pugh and Pierce. as we'll as
other Representatives from that coun-
ty, presented as their credentials, duly
authenticated certificates, in lawful
form, of their election as Representa-
tives of Hamilton codnly. These Ger
tifcates eniite them as matter o.
right, under the laws Of The Stale, 10
seats in the House, for the lime being,
just as much as the certificate Of any
other member, who ever went within
the walls Of the Capitol; and this right
50 conferred, could not by possibility
be modified, controlled, or postponed
by the selection Of one man or another.
as the temporary Chairman, or until al
ter the House had effected a proper or
for the transaction OF bust
ness. And it is worthy Of remark,
that at the time Messrs. Pugh and
Pierce presented their certificates and
took the oath Of Office, in connection
with their colleagues, not one Of these
recusants, made an objection, or even
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-16

HALO THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES
Columbus, Dec 0, ls4s
The Houss remained IN session all last night;
The wings came into the Hallat The usual hour.
No compromise has as yet been elected There
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Mr. BELCHER offered a resolution for leave to with.
draw papers from the files, and refer them to the Com
mitee on Pensions
Mr. GOGGGN offered resolution to make the bill TO
reduce the rates of postage and 10 abuses of the
frankng privilege the special order for the Tues
day OF January which resolution carried under the
operation OF The previous questlOn-yeas 90 nays 80
Mr.. KAUFMAN moved that the House now adjourn
which motion having been lost
! Mr.. BARRlNGER offered resolution calling on the
President Tor information as 10 the amount OF money
other property seized in Mexico by officers agents of
The United States government, and as 10 the IN
which IT bad been applied.
Mr.. WALLACE OF South Carolina offered resolution
directing the Sergeant OF the House TO the
remains of the late Hon Jas A Black be exhumed and
carried to South Carolina, TO be buried in such place as
his family may direct; which was adopted.
MIR. COBB offered an amendment 10 the rules of the
House, having for IT'S object to prevent any expenditure
from the contingent innd OF the House without the pre-
vlous examination Of the Committee Accounts, except
IN cases OF printing which was referred TO the Committee
on Rule
Mr. CROZlER offered resolution to make House bill
No So 10 promote the education of the INDECENT deaf and
dumb, the special order for Tuesday next
Mr. HOLMES OF South Carolina having signihed de-
sire to debate the resolution II was LAID over under the
rule
Mr. COOKE offered resolution to authorize the with.
drawa Of private papers from the files which adopt
ed.
Mr. ROOT offered a resolution requiring the Commit
tee on the Territories TO promptly bring in bill bills
organizing governments Tor California and New Mexico,
which should exclude slavery therefIom; and on this
he moved the previous question.
1t having been moved TO lay this resolution on the Ia
bic, the yeas and nays demanded upon the motion.
Mr.. GlDDiNGS moved call of the House, and il was
ordered.
One hundred and eigbty-seven members having an
swered 10 Their Names further proceedings under the call
were, on motion, suspended.
The question on laying the resolution of the gentleman
from Ohio on the table then decided by yeas and
nays in the negatiye-yeas 80, nays LOT.
Mr.. FlNTON inquired whether a motion to amend the
resolution would now be in oder and answered by
The SPEAKER, that il would not be in order
The SPEAKER stated that the main Question would
be put when
Mr.. GOGGlN moved an adjournment; which was lost
The question on the adoption of the resolution OF the
gentleman from Ohio Mr.. Roorl having then been put,
II was adopted-yeas lO7, nays so
Mr.. ROBINSON moved 10 reconsider The vote, with a
view to debate the resoluton and pending this motion,
The House adjourned
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GEN. TAYLOR AND Gov. JoHNsoN.--The New Orleans
Della gives account OF meeting between these
two gentlemen, who Of opposite politics. on the
wharboa at Baton Rouge. Il runs thus:
Glow do you do General ~ exclaimed his Fxoell.nev
IN his usual cordial and courteous style. 81 am happy to
you" fF' =
The happiness Is reciprocated" responded the General
with equal warmth.
well, General" continued the Governor syou made q
better Tln than thought would You been
IN GOO framing to have come out handsomely in the
tOh. no." replied the General, "it only old
5ed-trainng."
well, General congratulate you but must also add
WISH you happy deltverance from that portion Of your
duues which relates the distribution o Offices There's
the rub These executive offices would be very snug
berihs u u for the Messiah shirt Of patronage
can speak experimentally on the subject"
:" Well, Governor, ] you that II other people
thought DO about the presidency Congress would have
70 pass n law 20 compel people to take it,
THAT declaration, general satisfies " res ponded hi,
erceency " that you good enough politician pas.
among those cute fellows you will have around you in
Washington"
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE. Dec. l3-i

BALTIMORE. Dec 1876 p. m.
ships for California The sfsaer Canada Sgtsia
tme-C Cholera al Neto York.-forret ard Maersady.-.
The marksfs. SC
Yesterday from New York. which said 10 bo laden with
every conoevsb necessary. besides goody assortment
Of the luxures that gold will purchase With the posses
sion Of wealth for "extras " and tho ship
ping merchants, who understand human nature, insnd
that this taste shall be gratihed.
The steamer Canada is still sea, tidngs having
reached TO her arrival the time of writing She
expected make the shortest passage OF all tho Gu
| nard line but has now been out eighteen days
The last dngs from the Ohio legislature Is up to last
evening. The following is the despatch
AferHoon session -ssNArK-The Senate again met after
short recess, and resumed the ballongs for sogeantat-
arms On the SEVENTEEN ballot, MIR Arnold receiving ma
loV OF votes, declared duly elected The Senate then
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
HousE-The wings and called the roll of abseniees
democrats still continue without adjourn
meht lheY call the roll hourly Nothing of interest has
People continue 10 flock here. large number of per-
arrived here to-day rom Cincinnati.
There were four of Cholera at Now York
quarantine yesterday, and death the city
There has been report received to-day.
Forrest and Maeready are both drawing fine houses in
this city Their acting is much admired, and am graft
find that citizens have RETAINED from taking
pa IT ia the Misunderstanding existing between them
despatch received here to-day states that the official
majority for General Cass ia Arkansas is l520
TnR MAuKErsn the Baltimore market, to-day, there
sales any consequences be effected al higher
rate than 81 81 Holders endeavorng to maintain the
market price IS but buyers firm at the lower figure
Tke supply Of grain Is still oeraby largo. White has
advanced trlhe and is quoted follows white As ~
cents yellow 30 Il 81 Oats rs a 30 cents Rye %
cents. Good prime red wheat 100 IO5 cents Corn
meal is selling at 81 10 and rye -four at SO 10 $3 ST.
Provisions steady and prices firm Lard u 81 cents,
in kegs and barrels Sales of whskey at 2ia 2i cents
Al New York, this morning. the stock market steady
and firm with sales of treasury 1854 and of gov
eminent skies at IO7 L.
Flour without much movement sales of 800 bbs at
50 q So 81 and Genesee and 50 81
for Baltimore Pure Genesee S5 Al IS So Corn meal
81 10 Rye flour S3 ia
Sales of Genesee wheat at I25 l26 cents red do 5000
shells at i2 Sales of TO- 900 bushels
80 a 81 for mixed and white, and IS cents for
old mi red and for yellow Oats 81 cents rye 90
cents.
Provisions and groceries unchanged. The prices ner
Cotton steady with sales OF 800 bbs
Whiskey "a 2ik cents.
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Hy "A. GREEN, .5uettoueey.

VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUG
IION-On Fnday, tbs 18Th instant, | shall sell, on
the premises, O'Clock p m, that valuable property
situated the of Ninth and Massach
being lot >, and part Of lot 2, square No. i12
with the Improvements, which consist Of handsome two
story brick house. with basement and garrett containing
good rooms with wide passage, with closets in
each chamber aud dningro0m and good cellar outside,
paved with brick Also bathroom attached the hou
with pump in II, aud pump oil excellent water in The
yard. Tie house fronts south, in a commanding and
beautiful location. The lot contains 10000 square feet
beng 100 feet squaeal under substantial lencc, and
variety Of young bearing fruit ee grapes, &c, The
yard.
The abovedescribed property is considered the de-
sirsbe Tor sale in Washington, presenting many IN
ducemcn any person wishing purchase handsome
residence it being tue immediate vicinity of the North
Marler, but "A walk from either of the public
departments, and very healthy and rapidly improving
part OF the city
Terms OF One-fourh of the purchase money cash
the balance credit OF one two, three, and years
for notes bearing interest a deed gwen, and deed o
trust taken, Tue good. A. GREEN,
Dec Id Auctoneer.
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John B. Floyd elected the third ballot as fol-
lows; Joint vote whole number 1871; necessary to "a
choice 81. For J. B. Floyd % for G. w Thompson
So; scattering 10 The OF Mr. Samuels was with
drawn after the first vote. The Richmond Enquirer
says Alr Floyd Is the present delegate from the
~ OF Washington A few days since, as one of the
State electors he cast his vote for Cass and Butler in
whose cause he abored ably and zealousy We served
with him in the last Baltimore Convention and we
know that he was of the most ardent advocates
OF the nomination OF General Cass whom he preferred
from the very start He will make an admirable gov
ernor we have doubt Had fortune decided that
the governors robes should fall on the shoulders of
either Green B. Samues, George w. Thompson, or VIM.
Daniel esq, we should have been well pleased They
have done their duty to their country with ability and
fidelity and they would grace any office within the gift Of
the State"
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All doubt is removed about the genuineness Of the gold
in California Every effort to prove it humbug Is put
at rest by the assays of the mint The opposition OF
the wing critics must now cease 1t is mica longer;
but proves to be god-genuine goldsiRgulary rich
gold
This fact will increase the incentives 10 emigration
The tide OF population is pouring more and more actively
into California The augmenting inhabitants will more
strongly than demand government mint, post
Offices, and all The appendages of growing and refined
people. There is claim upon Congress for immediate
action The wants and prosperity of the Caliiornans de-
mand prompt and effective organization of proper gov
eminent
"Already" (says the New York SUM ga hundred ships
in Atlantic ports filing sal 10 the breeze, laden with
anxious hearts bent he golden pilgrimage and with
weapons Of strife but to clean the nnresng and mel
low earth. Shoves spades, provisions, clothing, sarsapa
ra Seidlitz powder, Hyers pills. vanishing from
and warehouses huge cargoes and by the time
President Polk message, which officially confirms the
length and breadth of all that for time seemed romance
possibility has reached the heart Of Europe colonies
will pour forth from Britain, Germany, and France peo
Pile the western slope Of the American republic
california will be the cry ofemgrang millions, and the
physical and moral result Of the great gold region viii be
the rapid pcopng of ragged wilderness and des
empire Even the Spanard, conqueror and lord
OF those lands will and dig the yellow dust hand and
glove with its Yankee lord and possessor.
eve speak Of this thing less sobery The South
Sea empire bubble, the tulip mania gigantic
delusnn but the gold in California is a fact attested by
veritable proofs. Government must look it, IL
plant a mint the golden sands II stamp the
eagle and liberty cap the rude ore the value Of
coin will become question OF circumstance caprice, or
conceit. II ogani effective aud vigorous gov
emit send out its legons, and claim It's ngu share
Of the lavish wealth. government and a mint the
great necessities Of California, aud they be estab
shcd. year hence, million Of volunteers from every
cline eaTtha majority Foreigners will be in Califor
MIA, and if government aud order be established now
it may civil and open war and years oil struggle
| assert right"
The unexpected discovery of the gold mines, and the
activity Of emigration, will add considerable value the
steamers from New York Chagres It will also con-
tribute in great degree the establishment and
success OF the railroad proposed 10 be made
the isthmus from Chagres 10 Panama great link Of
communication between the Atlantic and Pacific, Of
the great improvements OF this progressive age, and
important element Of the enlightened policy Of the pres
ent administration.
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Yelght.
MINT or TAX UNITED STATES,
phIlaIclnhin Ilnrenahe - IL

Philadelphia, December H. ISIS.
SIN have the honor acknowledge the receipt OF your
letter of the s instant, brought by Lieut. Col Cooper,
with specimens oil gold patna, and cinnabar from Cali
fomia.
Col Cooper has returned you with all the information
Immediately required the parcels of gold which you
Our operations still larger deposite from the
same region have led the following results, which have
reported to the Secretary Of the Treasury
The dneuess of the California gold varied from S92 S97
tousandths the average Of the whole being 1874 This
is nearly equal the stand ard Of coins which is 900
The average value per troy OF the bullion before
melting is SIS 05i that Of the in bars after melt
ing is SIS fs
Your instructions with regard the gold shall be careful
ly attended to.
The grains which you sent, marked platna proved
be OF this useful metal by their having the specific grav-
ity Of Is which is high for the metal in this form.
An analysis Of the cinnaba brought by Col Cooper is
undertaken by assayer, Mr. EckGdt and also by Pro-
fessor Booth The results shall be made you
soon as they ascertained
Very respectfully, your faithful servant,
r. NJ. PATTERSON, Director
To Hon. w L. MARCY, Secretary of War
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Ry ~ M M MORRISON, .l.set,osetr.
Dec. l2-3tTuThNS

DUBLiC SALE Of VALUABLE CITY LOTS.-Under
4 the authority OF deed OF Tgst from Richard Thomp
son aud vile 10 William Prou dated 18th October, 1887
ana recorded Lber w. b., No o. folio 455 OF The land
records OF Washington county d. c. subscriber Sub
stuted the place said Pou deceased, by
The decree OF the circuit Of the District OF Columbia
for the county OF Washington will sell public auction,
the highest bidder all the right, title, and SAID
Thompson aud wife, IN three lots OF ground in the city
Washington being moey OF lots Nos. 2, o. and
square SIS. These iots located north OF The ah.
Terms; One-louuh OF tue purchase money be paid in
hand the day of sale, aud the residue SIX, Twelve
eighteen months that day, with interest the pur-
chaser give bond and security Tor the deferred payments
and a deed oi trust the premises
The title Is believed to be nqursonabie, but the sub
scrber selling trustee wI convey only such
In him.
The sale will lake place the premises at II O'Clock,
on Thursday, the Islh January next
CAoslUS LEE Trustee
Dec I2-eodts