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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23
Democratic Meeting.

The following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted by the Demo-
cratic members of the House Of Represen-
tatives, on the 18th inst, and the members
severally signed the proceedings.
WHEREAS, 1t is proper, that the Demo-
cratic party of Ohio, should be advised of
their reliable strength in the House Of
Representatives; and whereas Sidney S.
Sprague, who was nominated and elected
by the Democracy Of the Counties Of Put
nam. Defiance, Van Vert, Paulding and
Williams, we'll knowing the necessity Of
his presence, neglected to attend at the
opening of the session, and has since his
arrival at the Capitol, refused, after repeat
ed invitations, and urgent solicitations, to
act and counsel with the Democratic
members, but has voted to sustain the
movements of the Wings and thus openly
and shamefully betrayed the trust reposed
in him; and whereas, such an unustifa-
BILE disregard of the views and wishes of
those who elecred him, is deserving the
deepest censure of all who regard the Rep
resentative as bound, in honor, to carry
out the principles and views of those to
whom he owes his nomination and election,
or resign; and whereas, the only conceiv-
able pretext for such treachery upon the
part of said Sprague has been discovered
in the fact that he is endeavoring to secure
his election by whig votes as member of
the Board of Public Works. Therefore,
Resolued, That we, the Democratic
members of the House, hereby denounce
said Sidney S. Sprague, as unworthy Of
the confidence of the Democracy of Ohio,
and unfit to be the Representative of an
honest constituency.
Resozved, That said Sprague has espe-
cially forfeited all claim to the respect and
confidence of the Democracy of the north
west, by his treachery and reckless disre-
gard of their wishes.
RESOLVED, That our confidence in the
gallant democracy Of the northwest is un-
shaken, and we deeply regret that their
representative is not as unpurchaseable as
! is his constituency. ~,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23
conviction that | merited all that endur-

cOuViCuon tnat merlteu all tnat enQur.
ed.
Ny uncle and aunt came when they
first heard the awful tidings, but unable to
support my raving distress, left me-after
providing everything for my comfort-with
the injunction that as soon as was able
to be removed to be carried to their house
hold. And whose kind, unwearied hand
smoo,hed my lonely pillow, and held my
aching brow! Who, when wounded rea-
son resumed her empire, applied the balm
ofGilead and the oil oftendeness; led me
to the feet Of the divine Physician, prayed
with me and for me, wept with me and
over ME, nor rested till she saw me cling
ing to the cross, in lowliness of spirit, with
the seal of the children of God in my FORE
head, and the JOY Of salvation in my soul!
1t was aunt Debby. The harsh condem-
ner of the fashions of this world, the stern
reprover of vanity and pride, the uncom-
promising defender of godliness and truth;
she who in my day of prosperity was the
cloud, in the night of sorrow was my light
and consolation. The rough bark was
penetrated, and the finer wood beneath
gave forth its fragrance. Oh! how often,
as have heard her, seated by my bed
side, explaining in voice soAened by
kindness, the mysteries of holiness, and
repeating the promises of mercy. have !
wondered, that |, who had turned a deaf
ear to the same truths, when urged upon
me with all an angels eloquence, should
listen with reverence to accents from which
| had heretofore turned in disgust. Yet,
at times, there seemed dignity in her
tones; her harsh features would light up
with an expression of devout ecstacy, and
maryelled at the transforming power of
christianity. Well may marvel! lwould
not now, for the dadem of the east, ex-
change this sequestered hermitage for the
halls of fashion-these hallowed shades
for the canopies of wealth-or the society
of the once despised aunt Debby, for the
companionship ofhatterers. | see nothing
but thorns where once roses blushed. The
voice of the charmer has lost its power,
though ''it charm never so wisely" My
heart lies buried in the tomb on which the
sunlight now solemnly glimmers-my
hopes are fixed on those regions from
whence those rays depart. Had he only
lived to forgive me-to know my peni
tence and agony-but the last words that
ever fell on his ears from my lips, were
those of passion and rebellion-the last
glance lever cast on him, was proud and
upbraiding.
The sketch is fnished-memory over
powers me. C. II. L.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23
Leaving now in the Institution,

Leaving now in the Institution, 1856
The work upon the New State House
has been prosecuted with commendable
energy and success, though considerably
retarded by the loss of the convict labor
for nearly half the season, in consequence
of the mortality occasioned by the cholera
in the Penitentiary. 1t is believed that
larger amount than the appropriation of
last year, can be used during the coming
year with advantage to the building and
economy to the State. The report of the
Commissioners will be made as required
by law.
The militia system of this State has so
totally failed under the law now regulating
it, that it would be difficult to find in any
portion of the State, sufficient force to
suppress disorder or enforce the civil law.
The public arms which have been distri-
buted to the various Divisions, in many
instances are neglected and scattered in
taverns and other places and wholly des-
troyed. By the best information which
can now be obtained, there has been dis
tributed to the Militia of this State, 8,167
muskets, 7,732 rifles, 1 ,488 pistols, and
1884 sabres, with the accoutrements,
which at the Government price cost some-
thing over sir hundred and ninety-tacO
thousand dollars. This amount of proper
ty should not be left to wanton destruction.
The Quarter Master General has, DUR
ing the summer, made every exertion in
| L. III oil
ed by the Legislature, to collect the arms
and put them in repair. Their condition
can only be known by an examination oi
those returned and now in the Arsenal
A full and detailed report from that Off
Ger will be laid before you.
| would recommend that the Quarter
Master General be authorized to collect
and repair the Arms, and place them where
they shall be safely kept until needed, OF
until under some new organization of the
militia system, they shall be otherwise dis.
posed of, and that an appropriation be
made for that purpose.
In pursuance of joint resolution of the
last General Assembly, calling on the peo.
pie to vote for or against convention tc
amend the Constitution of this State, a
vote of the people was taken at the elec.
ton on the second Tuesday of October
and the question decided in favor of call.
ing convention by majority Of all the
votes given for Representatives at tha
election. 1t will therefore become the
duty of the Legislature to provide by law
for carrying that vote into effect.
This State is one member of a grea
confederation of States, bound together by
every consideration of interest and self
1 preservation: regulated by Constitution
wherein is defined the rights and powers o
each member, as well as the rights ant
power of the whole acting as Genera
Government. From the acquisition o
New Territories, the area over which thi
power is to be exercised, has lately beer
vastly increased and may be much furthe
extended. That our present greatness
and prosperity as nation is the result o
this union of States, is fact which need
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

or The population of California alrea-
dy reahes near one hundred thousand, as
follows: Americans 62,5OO; Californians
$4,000; Foreigners 1880; making total
of $4,000. e.il)ae s37o - yl.'i
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

munity will at no distant day demand pro-
badly two institutions in different sections
of the State. An enlarged philanthropy
and enlightened forecast, require that the
public attention be early directed to this
subject.
On the 3Oth of November, 1848, the
number of convicts in the Penitentiary
were four hundred and twenty-five. OF
this number there were taken from con-
tracts and applied to the work on the new
State House from fifty to one hundred and
twenty, as the labor could be most advan-
tageously used upon that building: leaving
upon the contracts only so many as were
supposed to be necessary to pay the cur
rent expenses of the prison. The health
of the prisoners was unusually good up
to the 3Oth of June, when the Cholera first
made its appearance among them, raging
with great malignity, prostrating in its
course more than three-fourths of the
whole number, and carrying off by death
more than one-fourth. Thus the arrange
ments of the prison were thrown into con-
fusion, the means exhaused by extra eX-
penses and the loss of about two months
labor. In this pressing necessity, two
thousand five hundred dollars of the Gov
ernor's Contingent Fund was appropriated
to aid in procuring such necessaries and
assistance as were absolutely indispensa-
BILE, and demanded immediate partial pay
ment.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon the Directors, particularly, upon the
two residing in this city who gave their
whole personal attention, and to the War
den and all the officers and guards who
remained at their posts, for their devoted
exertions and frmness through that fear
full trial, as well as to those citizens of this
place who nobly and generously came to
their relief
more particular description of this
calamity, together with detailed account
of the affairs of the prison will be given in
the Report of the Directors and Warden.
During the prevalence of the cholera,
twenty-eight Of the convicts, whose terms
of service had nearly expired, or who had
rendered important services in watching
the sick and in aiding the officers in pre-
serving the safety of the prison, were par
doned. Thirty others, including thirteen
pardoned by my predecessor, for good
cause shown, received Executive clemen-
cy; making in all fifty-eight.
The whole number of prisoners at the
commence ment of the year, was 425
Received during the year, 155
Making $50
Reduced by Cholera, lis
" other diseases, 6
pardon by the Governor. SO
pardon by the President,
expiration of sentence, SO
writ of error,
escape 8
- 245
Leaving now in the Institution, 1856
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

o. We are indebted to Hon. Lewis
Cass and Hon. S. p. Chase, U. s. Senate,
for Congressional documents. And to
Hon. w. P. Simpson and Hon. w. john
ston, of the Ohio Legislature, for similar
favors. tF8It j4sli H
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

New COUNTY PRoJEcTs.-The present
General Assembly will be called upon to
act on several new county projects. A.
mong them will be the Noble claim. A
letter from our Representative to us, ad
vises the opponents of this claim to be up
and doing. .,....--
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

r Mr.. John Walton, late Of Columbus,
O., has been elected to the State Senate
Of California, from the Sacramento City
District. Mr.. w. was Secretary of the
State Democratic Central Committee when
he left Columbus.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

Gr Flour was selling in Cincinnati, on
the 18th inst, at S4 IS. Lard 81 per ID.
by the keg. ea,
St. Louis.-Flour rs 12. Corn Is cts.
per bushel. e'
Philadelphia-January l7.-Beefcattle
$6 to $7 25 per cwt; 800 sold at the
wharf at SIS 25 to IS Is. 81,
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1t will be seen by this statement of the
condition of the Finances that under our
present system, after discharging all the
general requirements of the State, the in
terest on our public debt has been pune
tually paid. and large balance annually
applied to the extinguishment of that debt.
The receipts from the Ca
mails and Public Works
during the year ending
November Is, l848, were $773,554 81
The receipts from the same
source during the year
ending Nov. Is, 1849, are 731,173 so
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-01-23

o. The Cherokee sailed for Chagres,
from New York, on the 18th inst, with
nearly 800 passengers on board-all for
California.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
DEATH.

D1ED-At Catfish, in Dubuque county, Jan
%, 1850, MALK1JAu WINSTON, son of Goyen &
Elizabeth Z. Kennedy, aged % years, 5months
and 10 days.
For fourteen long months the affecting HAND
OF Providence had confined this young man tc
bed of suffering. This long course Of disease
he bore with most remarkable fortitude, and tho
weighed down with anguish was seldom heard
to utter murmur or groan. An affcctionate
mother watched over him increasingly, and a
kind father and friends minis:ered to his wants
But neither these soothing cares and kind min.
lstrations, nor the strong hopes that animated his
young and noble heart, could avert the hand of
Death. lie is gone to the Spirit Land. A large
circle Of friends will mourn his departure.
ayT St. Louis Union please copy.
At Cascade, January 18st, of consumption,
MILO u. MANSFIELD, formerly of Utica N. Y
aged IS years
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
CAPITAL 100000.
Vinccslnes, State Of Indiana
DY THE
KNOX INSTR NOE

THIS Company is now prepared to insure lives grant
endowment and alnuitieS.
The following among the benefits conferred by
ring in this office:
Premiums amounting to $50 and upwards. payable one
half IN cash. and the balance in note at II months,
newable with six per cent interest, the premium may
be paid monthly in advance.
Insurance effected in office TIE life of the
BAND, free from all demands of creditors.
Creditors may insure the lives of Debtors and debtor;
| their own lives for the benefit of creditors.
Naval and Military Ot1icecs Masters and Mates ofboas
vessels, and indeed all classes may at this office,
their families against want at the lowest premium
65@Premiums lower than Mutual Companies.
t"No responsibility the Insurers beyond the paycnt
of the premium.
Q-No risk of Partnership with all classes of persons,
and its serious consequences.
8No liability to have the insured reduced or to
make farther contribution in of mortality beyond
estimated average.
0-The certainty of having every claim paid as soon as
substanatcd, whatever extraordinary mortality may take
place.
The sem-annual payment of premiums and thirty davs'
grace allowed the assured on the renewal of premiums
This company allow the insured more liberal travelling
privileges, and longer residence in the Southern States
than any similar institution in the country.
person insured in this company, has the privilege of
traversng on land rivers, lakes, "r inland seas and
siding in of the States Territories of this non or
the British Provinces of North America during the cIrs
year; except from the first day of August tile first day
Of November, during which period, the insured party are,
not allowed to raveI reside south Of the northern
Diary of the State Of Mississippi unless permission is pre-
yollSly obtained.
The company does exempt itself from the paymcn,
of policy if the assured should die by his hand
which consideration of great importance the credit
who insures the life of debtor, well to a lie
nsrrinc the life of her husband.
The Injured will be allowed to make a voyage out and
home, TO and from port the continent Of Eur pc
for extra charge of II per cent.
Steamboat engaged in navigating tic western wa
tiers will he insured AT Ire regular rates.
No life will be taken by this company for greater
sum than 5000
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
NEW GOODS!

ISAAC n. VAN HAGAN


ISAAC n VAN HAGAN.
AT TIE OLD STAND OF HAMMOND & MARKIE-
Hholcsale and Retail Dcole, Dru toois Groceries, Hard
rare, Clothing, Boots ant Shoes Hats, Caps, Queens
1rarc, &C. &c.
AM just receiving, the old stand of IIanmonds and
Markle No. IS, Aian-Strcct, doors above the Bank
They have been selected with care and purchased
as to be afforded at prices which fall please the
public Every article usually called for in my line of bu
sincss, can be found at No. IS.
have long been acquainted with tho Taste and ants
OF the Citizens of Dubuque and vicinity and made my
purchases acCordngiv
My Stock of Dry Goods is equal If not SUPERIOR to any
offered III This city, In part of Broad Cloths Blk
mcrc;n and Engls. Prints, of all styles. Fashionable
Woollen ard cotton Innings; Black and colored Silks
Nclvcts, &c. Snerior Woolcn Shawls Dress Goods CT
the most fashionable styles, selected with great care
and blcachcd Domestc, Bc,. It,ir check and hickory
Shlrtings Also general assortment e. Fancy Goods
My stock of Clothing is complete Brown. blue Grey,
and drab Baikct Coats Cloth Coats in the late: styles
of lr'ck, Sack and Dress Goats. CuSsimcre Satue:t
and Corduroy Pants Vests ofvaros patterns and styles;
Shirts, Stocks, Su>pcnders Drawers &c.
In tic line ii Groceries. lave superior Coffee, Teas,
sugars Mo!asscs, &C., which! am selling very cheap.
crc of the best quality Flour Salt. and all articles III that
line. have an excellent assortment of Tobacco.
My Stock Of Boots, Shoes, Hats Caps. Hardware.
Nureswarc &c, equal to any offered In Tie City, and
will be sold low.
Farmers may rely upon my offering then, such bargains
as cannot fail to please them. l will pay the highest
market price for all kinds Of Country rrucc such as
Nhra Barley Oats, Corn Potatoes, Pcrk, Butter Eggs,
Lard, &C.
With firm desire to merit the good vii of the Public
Hope TO have fair share of their patronage.
ISAAC n. VAN HAGAN.
Nn.75 Main-streot, Dubuque Iowa.
nlcr-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
THE NAPLES STORE!

DETER NAPLES bcgs leave inform the Public. tina
ZrRKLr, and feels himself permanently located
the OLD STAND, on MAIN STREET, under the WApLE
| HOUSE.
the Mercantile Business in the City of Dubuque he feels
himself called upon make his to those
of his friends who have heretofore given him their patron
age and to present to them some of those considerations
winch induces him to hope for continuation of their con
Edence and support.
The WALES STORE at this time, contains one of the
largest anu best selected Stecks of Goods found in the
Western Country, which Stock purchased bv the
present Proprietor expressly for this market and which he
intends to sell at the very lowest price to Cosrs and
CARRAGE in order that he may change goods into mo-
ney and be ready at the opening of the spRING TRADE in
the Eastern Cities, to lay in an ENTIRE New Stock
The Farmers of Upper Iowa, of Wisconsin and Mime
sofa may rest assured that Goods be had as cheap
tho Northwest and that they find good Market
for their Grain, Pork and all other Produce as at any 9TH
err establishment in the country.
N B.-MrWaplcs wishes his friends distinctly TO under
stand, that he will not do Credit business lie will sell
his Goods for Cash. exchange them for marketable Pro-
ducc and by doig positive that he can greatly nm
derSe any merchant who puts out his Goods on credit
The Friends and Patrons of the VARIES STORE may rest
assured that no pains will be spared for their
uon and no cXertions RENTED to them ample
satisfaction for the confidence they rcposc in the
bovc representations.
TO those not acquainted with the Stock usually kept in
this large Establishments would beg leave to cnumerae
DRY GOODS
Is the largest and perfect in the country consisting
OF an almost endless variety OF articles usually found
large Wholrsa'c and RctDH Dry Good Store.
have also on hand and will sell rcry lor, extensive
assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
consisting Coats Vests Pantaoona and Ovcrcoa of
all the various styles and material that worn this
season OF the year.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
OF all descriptions and sizes. may be found at the NAPLES
Store and be bought cheaper than any where else.
In THE DEPARTMENT OF GROCERIES, keep constant
Iy hand all the various articles called for and those
too of the VERY QUALITY
of China, Glass, Queenswarc, and Hardware, have
a full and complete assortment.
In all the various Departments of ny business ii will
be constant aim 70 give satisfaction my customers,
and to advance the interests of this portion of Iowa; and
have fears but shall be sustained by generous public
PETER NAPLES.
Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. II. H-1y.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
New SaQHsaies'y,

SOMETHING NEW IN DURlt CUE,
A NEW Saddle and Harness Mandatory has i,s
N been opened the side of Main Street. door
SHOE SToRE, the sign of the SADDLE where there i
now manufacturing Saddles, Brides, Single and Double
Team and buggy Harness, and all other articles usually
made in such establishments.
Tire material used In this Mandatory is warranted &c
be of he hest qualify
The stock is entirely new, having been just received
from the 81 Louis Market and the Proprietor is determine
cd not to be cScellod in the quality Of his work
sold in Prices.
Repairing Of all kinds neatly and promptly executed a,
the lowest prices
All persons having need ofwor:l in this line, will do
well to try this New ESTABLISHING nt
Remember the steps in front Of tic doc.
N B-1c above business is conducted, for the Propri-
ctor, by Henry X. RodolpI, experienced workman,
crS. J. II. PRYOR.
dubuque, Iowa, Dec. Il, 1910. l4-ly
n B.-Buffalo Over-Shocs for sale, and cash
paid for Hides
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
LARGE TUMOR

WAsHINCroS, Iowa, June O. 1910
Dr. W. u. Sioan--Dcar Sir: had horse, which was
unable to use for about two years, account of very
large tor produced by the collar 1t was SO sore ana
painful that he would not allow common n,artingai ~
round his neck. tried all the naments in the country
which Thought might be of any SERVICE but they all an
his recovering, and turned him to die Several Of INV
neIgbors advised me to try your Ointment and Condition
Powders but told them thought it of no use as had
moreover the horse appeared be otherwise declining m
health However, upon their recommendation appiied
the Ointment, and gave tho Powders as directed s he
gan to improve very soon and in tho course of
was as well as auy horse in the neighborood. Ilavc
worried nun snce and there is, to this time, no ap
IDENTIFY recommend medicine in preference to any 9th
ers IN existence Send plenty oft here, sure you
can find sale for large quantity.
Yours sincerely,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-02-06
=, W. d. GI
Grand Depot, 40 Lake-st., Chicago, ILL.,, and sold
~ every town in all the Western States.
EXCELLENT GUIDE

Jackson, Michigan, June l7lh, lsla'
l!r W. b. Sloan-Dear Sir: About one year ago Mr. s
r. libbard presented with half dozen boxes of your
Ointment, and half dozen packages of the Condition
POWDERS Att time they them u.s. we imagined
mem ankee speculation, but after giving them trial
we altered orr opinion very much we have been engaged
III the Livery Staging business number of years. and we
can safely state to the public, that nev made
use OF any Ointment superior yours curing gals or
tunors; ALSO we have used it for eye diseases with great
success, have found interest to furnish each of
our drivers with box fthe Ointment ond out of 45 head
OF horses, we have not one CALLED. We had very fine
morse WIN bad crack in his hoof, from the hair to the
bottom OF the foot we put grpc, then applied your
Ointment and grew the crack entirely out, and new
hooi perfectly sound. The Condition Powders we have
foinn uliy us good as recommended end also we can
safely recommend to horse dealers Farriers vr Far
rler Book as an Excellent Guide the remedies are good
ana he'erlnJure Yours, most respectfully,
HIBRARD q