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A PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEM.

1t has been observed that persons who
have lost limb, or part OF one, are at
times very much troubled with an intolera-
BILE itching, or sometimes pain, in the fin
gers ortoes of the extremity whichis is lost.
A case Of this kind lately presented itself
to us for advice, which, being little out
Of the common course, we have thought
proper to give to our readers. A young
man had his hand amputated just above
the wrist. on account of having ii shattered
by the bursting of a gun. This happened
some two years since, and the deficiency
is supplied by a wooden hand. At times,
he tells US that he has the most intolerable
itching between the wooden fingers, in fact
-insupportable, and, 10 use his own words,
he would give hundred dollars for the
chance to give them scratching. AT 9th
iertimes he has much pain where the FIN
gers should be, and he can only obtain re-
lief by altering their position. When free
from pain or itching, he can discover no
difference between that hand and the sound
one. He can will the finger Of the lost
hand 10 act, and they seem to obey. At
times the ends of the fingers are quite
numb and cold; being partly fixed, he
feels that he has not the power to extend
them. There are other phenomena con-
nected with this case, which, with those
we have given, would be very difficult to
account for on physiological principles
Boston Medical Journal.
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WooDsFIELD OHIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1851

fIts
without having, q .scene," smuttered Mr.
Balm, as he tried his soup once more, j
did not suit his taste at all; so he pushed
il from him, and made his dinner Of some
thing else. III ge ys..s;.ot
AS his wife had been pleased TO 60 of
Up stairs in q huff, just at a word, Mr.. Bain
did not feel inclined to humor her. So,
after finishing his dinner, he took his hat
and left the house, without so much as
seeking to offer soothing word.
Does the reader wonder that, when Mr..
Bain returned in the evening, he found his
wife so seriously i'll as TO make itnecessa-
ry to send for their family physician? No,
the reader will not wonder at this. But
Mr.. Balm felt a little surprised. He had
not anticipated anything Of the kind.
Mrs. Balm was not only i'll, but deliri-
Gus. Her feeble frame, exhausted by ma
ternal duties. and eyer-beginning, never
ending household cares, had yielded under
the accumulation Of burdens too heavy to
bear. ."..i ...,..e.. y.s,r,s 4f.. IN 6.aa-
For awhile after Mr.. Bain's return, his
wife talked much, but incoherenily; then
she became quiet. But her fever remained
high, and inflammation tended strongly
towards the brain. He was sitting by the
bedside about ten o'clock, alone with her,
when she began to talk in her wandering
way again, but her words were distinct
and coherent. ogel
81 tried to do itright," said she, sadly;
"but my head ached so that did not know
what was doing. All me! | never can
please him now in anything. wish i
could always look pleasant--cheerful. But
| cant. Well! well! it won't last forever
| never feel Observation-Disclosures
And I'm so faint and weak in the NOR.
ming! But he has no patience with me
He doesn't know what it is to feel sick"
And her voice sighed itself away into
silence.
With what rebuking force did these
words fall upon the ears Of Mr.. Balm! He
saw himself in new light. He was the
domestic tyrant, and not the kind and
thoughtful husband. t atu pJr,a
A lew days, and Mrs. Balm was moving
about her house and among her children
once more, pale as shadow, and with
lines of pain upon her forehead. How
differently was she now treated by heI
husband! With what considerate tender.
ness he now regarded her! But, alas! he
saw his error too latel The gentle, loving
creature, who had come to his side Ter
years before, was not much longer to re-
main with him. A few brief summers
came and went, and then her frail body
was laid amid the clods of the valley
Alas! how many, like Mrs. Balm, have
thus passed away, who, if truly loved and
cared for, would have been the light o.
now darkened hearths, and the blessing
and joy of now motherless children and
bereaved husbands! -lsu "a, leg
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eA RI.aurIFuL Idea.

II cannot believe that the earth is manA
abiding place. 1t cannot be that cuf W.
is cast up by the ocean of eternity 70 hoet
for moment on its waves. and slnkt
nothingness. Else why is il that the gIo.
rious aspirations which leap like angsss
from the temple Of our hearts. are forsysr
wandering about unsatisfedl Why is il
that the rainbow and the cloud come over
US with beauty that IS not Of earth, then
pass off, and leave US TO muse upon fheir
faded lovelinessl Why is it thai the siaD,
who hold their festivals around The mid.
night throne, are sci above tie grasp Of our
limited faculties.l forever knocking us with
their unspproachable glory2 And finally,
why is il that. the, bright forms Of hupsen
beauty are presented 10 our view, and
then taken from US, leaving the thousand
sire ans Of our affections to flow back IN
Alpine torrents upon the hearta We AZ
born. for a higher worldstban that Of earah.
There is q realm where rainbows neyer
fade; where the stars will be out before ~.
like islets that slumber on the ocean; and
where the beings that pass before as like
shadows, will stay in-our, presence forsssr.
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A GOOD ONE.

County court was sitting long ago in
---------, on the banks of the Connecticut.
It was not far from this time Of year
cold weather, any how--and a knot OF
lawyers had collected around the old
Franklin, in the bar-room. The fire blaz-
ed, and mugs Of Flip were passing away
without groan, when in came gaunt
looking "babe o. the woods" knapsacls
on shoulder and staff INLAND. He looked
cold, and tperambulated the circle that
hemmed in the fire, as with wall oil brass,
looking for a chance to warm his shins.
Nobody moved however; and unable to
sit down for lack of chair, he did the next
best thing--leaned against the wall, "with
tears in his fists, and his eyes doubled up;"
and listened to the discussion on the prop
er way OF serving areferee on warrantee
deed, as if hewas the Judge to decide the
matter. Soon he attracted the attention
of the company, and a young sprig spoke
to him. f,ia 5sI ~ H laEh
s.s,.You look like a traveller" j IH
ge e"Wall, / s'pose ! AMI come from
Wisconsin afoot, 'tany rate" i,a .asi lf.
r "From Wisconsin, That's distance
to go on one pair of legs. ! say, did you
ever pass through hill on your travels?''
\ "Yiss, sir" he answered--a kind Of
wicked look stealing through his ugly
phismahogany-"l ben through the out
skirts ,ga q8s5 ~ ,ps .f.ssss,q
II thought likely. We'll what are man
ners and customs ,there?--some of US
would like to know. .diaazdns TIA ra
"Oh." says the pilgrim deliberately
halt shutting his eyes and drawing round
the corner Of his mouth. till two rows Of
yellow stubs with a mass Of masticated
pig tail appeared through the slit in his
,cheek--''you'll find them much the same
as in this region--the lawyers sit nearest
the fire.. .'aeisia .s1pt % dis iilj
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-19
HIS PRINCIPLES.

.,s "Fellow-cilizens,n" said asiump orator
lately, in Wisconsin, who was running for
a seat in the Legislature--"Fe ellow- -citizens,
il you elect me, my opposition to all sorts
of banks will beso strong thatitw will brsak
the track of herd of Buffaloes. ,Volea.
noes, may pour out their lava. reducing
cities to smoulderng ruins earthquakes
may engulph in the vortex of'prematdfs
destruction large and populous Islea@caa.
aracks may disgorge their aqueous con-
tents, making nature tremble with the con-
tinuous effort-the thunder's stroke may
prostrate the mightiest monuments ever
raised by combined aid and labor -ltRe
glaring fash oflightning may rendathe
sturdy oak of the forest, and make the
iron hearted quake with fear, but do you
think, feler citizens, that all this would
make me vote in favor Of Bank! Did
clear Of it." gai9s.'-'eg rec 100 Tef-laheo
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POETRY.
GENTLENEss.
81 Y''MRs. HrNXSs.

~ 81 BY MRS. HRMANs.' s"i
bo9aaA ,pil giil1 ---sr3s .nf91l blaae ~
II thou hast crushed q flower. 6e s9n
.o9 The root may not be ,blighted; III, a,sjl
If thou hast quenched lamp, .3,ass.,i
Once more it may be lighted; I.
But on thy heart or on thy lutte, Z 'T''
sa,Ihe string which thoughast broken, q
Shall never in sweet sound again etoH
!. Give to thy touch a token. d gnioi
If thou hast loosed bird, 'd '9' see'
Whose voice of song could cheer thee
Still, still he may be won loissst geiT'
From the skies to warble near thee;
But II upon the troubled sea
Thou hast thrown a gem unheeded,
Hope not that the wind or the wave shall
bring .5s
The treasure back when needed
II thou hast bruised d vine g.
2 The summers breath is healing,
And its clusters yet may grow '' ''o'@
= Thro' the leaves their bloom revealing;
But If thou hast a cup o'erthrown
With bright draught filled, Oh never
Shall the earth give back that lavisbed
wealth
u To cool thy parched lips fever! +
The heart is like that cup, V }5i. .'.ls
e If thou waste the love it bore thee, @
And like that jewel gone,
Z Whichihe deep will not restore thee;
And like that string of harp or lutte
-.r'Whence the sweet sound is scattered
Gently, oh gently, touch the chords,
81 So soon forever shattered!
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MY poor headl 1t seems as ifitwould
burstl" murmured Mrs. Balm, as she arose
from STOPPING position, and clasped her
temples with both hands, She was en-
gagged in dressing restless, fretfhl child.
some two or three years old. Two chill
.dren had been washed and dressed. and
this was the last to be made ready for
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-19

9 The MoTHER-1A writer beautifully ~.
marks that a man'smother is the represent
ative Of his Maker Misfortune, and eyen
crime, set up no barriers between her. and
her son. While his mother lives. he win
have one friend on the earth who will NOT
listen when he is slandered; who willsnsr
desert him when he suffers, who will sooths
him in his sorrows, and speak to him, Of
hope when he is ready to despair, Her
affection knows no ebbing Tide. Ii flows
on from pure fountain, and speaks hap
piness through thevale of tearsilid edi 70
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.'NoNE LIvETH TO HIMsELF." God has
written upon the flower that sweetens the
air; upon the breeze that rocks it upon its
stem; upon the rainbow that refreshes tho
smallest sprig of moss that rears its head
inthe desert; uponatiiea ocean that rucks
every swimmer in its chambers; upon ey-
cry pencilled shell that sleeps in the cav
ems Of the deep, as well as upon the
mighty sun that warns and cheers the
millions of'creaiures that live In hisiiele:
upon alllhe has written. "None of us lix-
eth to himself.''',fi a,,s4 flgr i. Ia.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-03-19

Coop SENsE.-Good sense, never the
product of,a single mind, is the trui, off in
tercourse and collision. The, caresa and
tolls, and necessities, the refreshments
and delights Of common life, are the great
teachers Of common sense; nor can there
be any school ofsober reason where these
are excluded Whoever, either by yselevA-
tion o., rank, or peculiarly of.habits, lives
far removed from this kind Of tuition, rare
ly makes much proficiency in that excel
lent quality of the intellect A man who
has little or nothing to do with other men.
on,tenns of open and free equality, needs
the native sense Of five TO behave himself
only with fair average Of propriety.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-01

In the Senate yesterday motion Of Mr.. Whi,comb, the
COMMITTEES of Claims discharged from the further
dersion OF the petition of James Robinson for indemnify
ION account of his and imprisonment enable him
offer it in another form Mr. Badgers resolution for
tho rule of the Senate permit the OF
luton Withdraw before it is amended referred
select committee. On notion IL was ordered that when
the Senate adjourn 1t adjourn Thursday The
Senate took Mr. Bentons resolution directing the Secre
ary OF the Navy upon the advantage be derived
from transferring the OF the the navy and
the Legislation necessary effect it, debate enssed, in
which Messrs Bepton Davis Of Mississippi Davis OF Mas
sachusets Badger, Walker, Been Cass and Downs took
part and the resolution agreed to24 to Is. Mr.
Douglas moved reconsider the rejecting the motion
to print copies of the reply of the Secretary of State
(Mr WebsteL to Chesaier Hulsemann, charge from Aus
tra, concerning Hungarian affairs and, after
vesaton, it agreed and GEO copies were
ordered be printed. The Senate adjourned to Thurs
day
In the House. Mr. Peaslee introduced bill, leave for
the to New Ham pshire OF claim for militia
vices, and IL referred the Committee Military Az
fairs. Mr. Hammond made report for the engraving Of
certain maps Mr.. Fuller made a report favor OF bind
inc in volumes the Presidents message and documents
accompanying IT. 80
postage bill further discussed in Committee OF the
Whole. Mr. Potter gave notice that he should Monday
propose that the debate be closed certain time The
House adjourned to Friday.
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We greet all our readers most cordially at the begin
ming Of the New Year. The storms and the connections
OF the past year endedwe trust the pros
pect before is brighter and buoyant with hope
than il was when that year began. The Compromise
has dsspaed many Of the clouds that overhung pros
pec,. and left little to be done for the preservation Of the
union the constitution, and the rights Of the States but
to carry all its great faithfully into operation
and to cultivate the spirit OF mutual respect fobearance
and patriotic devotion This trust, will be the firm
determination OF all true hearted Americans; and If it be
the blessings we have long enjoyed will be perpetuaed
long we deserve to share them May the year 1851
close as auspciousy it opens, and transmit, to its
the same happy united and prosperous people tina
now hail its approach in every section Of our extensive
and glorious republic Such is hope. May it be re-
allied
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The company was invited TO supper" Wen
,espsctable colored gentlemen and ladies neiudsd2
/" An Did you say ALL What all
My pretty ones at one fell swoop r.

The Albany Atlas, &c. Sc, have given an exraor-
binary and ridiculous turn to correspondence with
Mr. Bamum about Jenny Linds reported donation 10 the
abolitonists What did for her benefit is ascrbed
TO fear of the abolonists prong by her benefac
tons The facts these: We were informed on The
best authority tina, the report of her having given 81 900
to the aboonists from New York, and was about
to be published with the design Of affecting her in this
city Al all events the consequence would have been to
excite strong prejudice, and njure her success in the
Enthusiastically in Charleston Hence our note to Mr.
Barnum and his reply As publication, however was
made in this city to her disadvantage, was determined
to suspend the publication of the correspondence But
when Mr. Barnum heard from the Charleston Courier Office
that such report in circulation there and asking an
explanation, Mr. Barnum asked to publish the cor
respondence The request, made in the presence Of
Jenny Lind, who confirmed the statement with her own
lips. The aoolItonists tthe Albany Atlas, &c, &c }
WILL of course, never forgive us for an act which wa.
solely prompted by the kndes feelings for this highly
gifted and noble hearted woman
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The Vernon, Journal Of last Friday pronounces the late
outrageous act Of that State to be in confc, with the law
Of Congress" passed the senate the very last day
of the session, when only about half the members
present" There was no debate, and calling OF the
yeas and nays To say the least the act hasy, i'll.
timed and uncaedfor" The Journal asserts. notwith-
standing this extraordinary law, that vermontis loyal
ready yield obedience TO the supreme law Of the land
1t expresses its belief that "a majority Of last egs-
aure, could they all be legally assembled this day. would
either repeal or essentially modify their act We
also believe tsays the Journa that supreme and cir
cult judges-should proper for their adjudication
be presented-woud pronounce the act unconstitutional
Nor doubt that the act, just passed. regret
ted by large majority of our hber,y-loving and law
abiding people"
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A meeting of the friends of Gen Winfield Scott for
President held Saturday last al HARRISBURG
Capt Rutherford presided and Major Sanders and Ste
phen Miller delivered addresses. The following resou-
lions were adopted on the occasion:
R,sor,d That the distinguished abilities hat has merked
the General the bead OF the army and
the noble qualities exhibited by him under the most trying
crcu instances are sore guaranty of his capacity to FIJI
the hi office in the gilt OF the American people, and
the strongest that his friends offer of
his merit fitness upon tho susges ari support
Of his counuymcn.
Resoped That the nomination Of Gov Johnston the
office of Vice President would reflect the highest honor
upon the wing party OF the Union. His talents.
which adorned every public station to which he has
been called. and his high moral worth known TO all who
are acquainted with him, such would adorn the
highest Office in the government of the Union.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

BALrlMoRx. Dec. as, y. m.
snow Storm Scarcity Of Saper cotn.- Bos~sy. Land
Bill Rxform Conpention.-IAax gtrafios Of Governor
Parodi.-MaH Deiay.-Ihe Markets, &c.
We have to-day fine snow Storm tho rst OF the season.
with the prospect Of good seighing before II is over
the ground admirable order for retaining its present
covering.
The great scarcity OF silver coin, which is said be
mainly caused by the large shipments of silver to Csfor
MIA be used change is the subject OF general remark
in all the large cities especially Even the small Spanish
coin is becoming suggestion has been made
That the mint, under the arrangement with regard to
gold dust, Immediately recommence tho coinage Of gold
dollars.
The passage by the House of Representatives yesterday
Of explanatory of the general bounty land bill Of the
session. providing that the warrants shall DO assians.
ble has caused the heart oil many poor widow In BAIL
to leap with Joy. g#
The Reform Convention of Maryland eassombes to-day.
having spent week in Christmas festivities. The work of
the session will and is to be hoped that
opportunity of mixing with their constituents VIII en-
able the members together with more unanimiv
great democratic and republican doctrine orePe-
,enation according to population.
The Hon Enoch Louis Lowe, the governor elect OF Ma.
ryland will be nauguraed at AIMS pols Monday next
Governor Thomas retiring from the post which he has
filled with much honor himself and the State. will,
learn become resident Of Baltimore city, intending to on
the practice of his profession here.
1t appears that Signona Parod has determined not to
visit Baltimore present suitable hall can be had
here for her She intends visiting Boston and
New York before she appears In Baltimore ana WASH
ingtoa
The storm to-day has ntsrfered with the mails, which
have not arrived from the North at the time Close my
letter.
Some scieutons individual yesterday enclosed to the
register Baltimore $50 note. stating that II was the
properly OF the city
Tug MaRKErs.-In the Baltimore market this morning
there sales of 800 barrels Howard four ut ~
62i The supply of wheat was moderate, and prices
are fully sustained. continue quote good to prime
reds a I02 Sales OF white wheat At l02 los
cents of family flour white at i0s liz cents Larse
sales made to-day So 80 oents for white.
principally at the former rate and OF yellow at % cts Oats
wanted and would bring 10 ~ centssales OF Penn
.yvana oats Mt 43 cents Sales OF Pennsylvania whsksy
in barrels % 26t hhds. held at 20 cents
b ,ti.l ore rectifed sells Mt "a cents in bbls
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Below will be found the proceedings OF Union m~ss
meeting held at Burlington, Iowa. on the i4h ut We
know not when have read anything that has pleased
US more than the address OF the president david
Rorer, ESQ., and the resolutions They are sensible,
national, and patriotic From the manifestations OF do
voton heretofore given by this young and patriotic State
have never for moment doubted that her citizens
would be found true to all their constitutional oblga-
tons-the fugitive slave law included Although having
many hundred miles OF eonteminous boundary upon
the slave Stale of Missouri, the latter has had
cause complain OF the former II is historical fact.
noticed by US during the past SUMNER that the ares of
Iowa, under the old law and the constitution, had put
qastus upon STEALING. by the infection OF the Sc
verest fines upon those who found guilty of il
within their borders.
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CARD.Ms WALLAcK respectfully infosm mar ur'enHs
public generally hnt her FAREWELL ~ $50
her native cy suoss 70
he, 2cnsr,". M win take Friday svsRiss Ian
1881 presened 90 NE nrss 49, nss
or TIRE MISTAKES NIGHT; also, Dir r. Lynos bslwu's
Play LADY OF LYONS Miss w. appsane - Mss HAND
cAsrL nd at
Box buck open rH eHN 80 III -a"tN
jan l-a. &ff ls.fi- gl l5@t stf F<Rl
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WE UNDIVIDED TWO-THIRDs OF A VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTIONs-Op
hursdy The I'd Of January 1851 shall sell the
clock undivided Of John A. Thompson
h.beh A. Adams comprising thirds Of lot numbered g. in
shdyuon Of lots 49, 49, and IL No 5 with the
men which are good three story brek house containing 10
with wide scss"ss The nhore
cnbcd property handsomely located fronting Indiana
se door Of the Rev Mr. Cuman,
'pYos',s The City Hall
One half Of the purchase money, cash. balance in two
fVuM nsaments twelve moptfshe giving
bearing of deed
IRE their payment deed will be All deeds the
4 me purchaser, Tile ipdisputabc.
Dec I'D A. GREEN, Anctioneer.