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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

GERS and Justices Of the Peace, in office
on the first day Of September, one thous-
and eight hundred ndffty one, shall con-
tinue in office until their terms expire, rss
speclively.
I Sec. 8. Vacancies in Office occurring
after the first day Of September, one thou
sand eight hundred and ffty-one, shall be
filled as is now prescribed by law, and un.
til officers are elected or appointed, and
qualified under this constitution.
SEC. 8. This Constitution shall take ell
feet on the first day Of September, one
thousand eight hundred and itty-one.
Sec. 10. All officers shall continue in
office until their successors shall be cho-
sen and qualified.
SEC. H. Suits pending in the Supreme
Court in Bank, shall be transferred to the
Supreme Court provided for in this con-
slitution, and be proceeded in according
to law.
SEC. 12. The District Courts shall, in
their respective counties, be the success.
sors of the present Supreme Court, and
all suits, prosecutions. judgments, records
and proceedings pending and remaining
in said Supreme Court. in the several coun-
ties of any district shall be transferred to
the respective district courts of such coun-
ties, and be proceeded in, as though no
change had been made in said Supreme
Court.
Sec. 13. The said Courts of Common
Pleas shall be the successors of the pres.
ent Courts of Common Pleas in the sever
al counties, except as to probate jurisdic
ton, and all suits prosecutions proceed
ings, records and judgments, pending Of
being in said last mentioned Courts, ex
cept as aforesaid, shall be transferred te
the Courts of Common Pleas created by
this constitution, and proceeded in, a:
though the same had been therein Instituted
SEC. Ia. The Probate Courts provided
for in this Constitution, as to all matte
within the jurisdiction conferred upon sait
courts, shall be the successors. in the sew
eral counties, ofthe present Courts OF Com
mon Pleas; and the records, files and pa
pers, business and proceedings, aPPer
tanning to said jurisdiction, shall be trans
ferred 10 said Courts of Probate, and b'
there proceeded in according to law.
Sec. 15 Until otherwise provided b.
law, elections for Judges and Clerks shal
be held, and the poll books returned, a
provided for Governor, and the abstrac
therefrom, certified to the Secretary o
State, shall be by him opened, in the pres
ence of the Governor, who shall declar
the result, and issue commissions to IN
persons elected.
SEC. 16. Where two or more countle
are joined in Senatorial, Representative
or Judicial district, the returns OF election
shall be sent to the county having tn
largest population.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02
ONE OF THE TOWNS.

We find the following in an exchange
paper 1t is said that the town referred to
is situate in the West, but the assertion
lacks proof. il was headed ''DoiDgs in a
Town out West"
In one day, they recently had two street
fights, hung man. rode three men on "a
rail out OF town, got up quarter race, a
turkey shooting a gander pulling, q match
dog fight, had preaching by circuit-rider,
who afterwards run foot race for apple
jack all around as this was not enough,
the Judge of the court, after losing his
years salary at single handed poker, and
whipping person who said he did't under.
stand the game, went out and helped to
lynch his grandfather for hog stealing.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-In case of at
tachment against witness for failing to
obey subpoena to attend before United
States Court Commissioner, Judge Belts,
in the Circuit, G. u. States for the South.
ern District of New York, has decided that
when witness lives or resides more than
one hundred miles from the place of trial,
he is bound TO obey the subpoena to ap.
pear and testify before Commissioner,
under the acts Of Congress, and disobe-
dience Of such subpoena is contempt ol
court, for which attachment against him
will be sustained. In the Judges decision,
he remarked that this had been the prac-
tice of the Circuit Court for the Southern
District Of New York for twenty years.
This decision should dispel the doubts Of
any United States Commissioner, who has
entertained them, on this point Of prac-
tice, and greatly facilitates the taking Of
testimony.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02
PROVISIONS OF THE NEW CON
STlTUTION RESPECTING LAW

STlTUTION RESPECTING LAWS
IN FORCE,ss ELECTIONS, OFFI-
GERS, &c.
The question will every where be asked,
what will be the effect Of the adoption Of
the new Constitution. This question is in
fact answered by the following sections Of
the schedule.
SCHEDULE.
Sec. l. All laws of this State, in force
on the first day OF September, one thous-
and eight hundred and ffty-one not incon-
sistent with this constitution, shall contin.
lie in force, until amended or repealed.
Sec. 2. The first election for members
of the General Assembly, under this con-
stitution. shall be held on the second Tues
day Of October, one thousand eight hun
drcd and filty-one.
Sec. 3. The first election for Governor
Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, Treasurer,
and Secretary of State, and Attorney Gen.
eral shall be held on the second Tuesday
OF October, one thousand eight hundred
and fiity-one. The persons, holding said
Offices on the first day of September, one
thousand eight hundred and fjty.one. shall
continue therein, until the second Monday
of January, one thousand eight hundred
and flty-two.
Sec. 4. The first election for Judges OF
the Supreme Court, Courts Of Common
Pleas, and Probate Courts, and Clerks OF
the Courts Of Common Pleas, shall be held
on the second Tuesday of October, one
thousand eight hundred and fliy-one, and
the official term of said Judges and Clerks
so elected, shall commence on the second
Monday of February, one thousand eight
hundred and iliy-lwo. judges and Clerks
Of the Courts of Common Pleas and Su.
preme Court, in office on the first day oil
September, one thousand eight hundred
and fifty.one, shall continue in office with
their present powers and duties until the
second Monday of February, one thous-
and eight hundred and fiity-two. No suit
or proceeding, pending, in any of the
Courts Of this State, shall be affected by
the adoption of this Constitution.
Sec. s. The Register and Receiver Of
the land Office, Directors Of the Peniten-
tiary, Directors of the Benevolent Institu-
tons Of the State, the State Librarian. and
all other officers, not otherwise provided
for in this Constitution, in Office on the
first day of September, one thousand eight
hundred and filty-one, shall continue in
office, until their terms expire, respectively,
unless the General Assembly shall other
wise provide.
] SEC. 7. All County and Township off,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

0a-A remarkable fact about the Great
Salt Lake, in the Utah Territory, is, that
its waters are one-third salt, though three
or four fresh water rivers are constantly
running into ii. Another fact is, that in
the summer season it throws on the shore
large quantities of common salt, and in the
water glauber salts. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02
DYSENTEISY.

The following testimonials may be of in
terest to our citizens at this time, when
dysentery and some kindred diseases are
said to be TO some extent prevalent:
VALUABLE RECEIPT.-The worst case oi
cholera morbus, dysentery, and the fux,
that | ever saw have repeatedly cured in
a few minutes by strong tea made Of the
bark Of the sweet gum, taken green from
the tree is the BEST steep a handful to a
pint of water, until the liquor is like good
coffee. Drink it clear or sweeten it with
loaf sugar, or add wine glass Of good
brandy, if the shock is severe. If not in.
falible, it is remarkable in its effects, and
we'll worth being tried and known in every
family. Your friend,
SoLoN ROBINSON.
We can add our testimony to the sweet
gum tea, having experienced amazing and
speedy relief from its use in violent case
of dysentery, which refused to yield to the
usual remedies; we have also seen in the
last five years its wonderful benefit in many
other cases; we have used the decoction
made from the bark both green and dried
and have discovered no material differ.
ence in the effect, both being efficacious.-
Franklin Farmer.
| met with the foregoing recipe several
years since, and | have only 10 add to
what has already been said by the Frank.
lin Farmer, that have Witnessed speedy
relief in violent cases Of dysentery, which
refused to yield 10 the usual remedies, by
the use Of the sweet gum, having it at my
command. | have used the fresh or green
bark, with much confidence recommend
its use from my own experience.
,st o. M "a A GEORGIA PLANTER,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02
ARRIVAL OF THE ARCTIC.

ARRIVAL OF THE ARCTIC.
New YORK, June %, 1845.
The steamer Arctic from Liverpool,
with dates to the | lth inst, arrived this
afternoon at clock, with 81 passengers
She experienced fresh westerly winds dur
ing the whole passage. The Cambria ar
rived at Liverpool on the 18th.
The cotton market at Liverpool was
unchanged but prices firmer, with a fair
and steady demand. Flour, Cd to cd
higher, Ohio is quoted al los Cd to. 2Os cd;
Philadelphia and Baltimore eos Sd 9ls.
Corn Cd dearer, with large sales Of yellow
at 30s to Sis Cd; white 32s to 33s. Beans
are a shilling higher. Provisions active,
but prices unchanged. Sugar steady, with
more doing. Coffee rather better. with
more home demand. Molasses is in re-
tail demand. Tea-Common Congoes in
more demand, at from I'd to I'd advances;
other sorts neglected. Naval stores-no
sales. Tobacco, with light sales, is un-
changed in prices. Ashes steady Quer-
citron bark inactive, at IS Sd to 8s Cd for
Philadelphia, and 6s to 6s Cd for Balti.
more Tallow dull. Freights unchanged.
Passengers declined to f5 to f3 5s,.
LONDON MONEY MARKET-unchanged.
The amount of bullion in the Bank OF
England had increased over $37 1000;
consols closed 97d to 98; American secu-
rites inactive, but unchanged.
The accounts from the manufacturing
districts are more favorable. The liabli-
ties of Mr. R. E. Hyde, tho Liverpool
cotton dealer, whose failure was announc-
ed by the last steamer, is estimated al
from two 10 three hundred thousand dol
lars. Messrs. Finch, commission mer.
chants have also failed. Their liabilities
are E18O,OOo.
The committee of India Steam Navi.
CATION have reported against the Panama
and in favor Of the Cape Of Good Hope
route. Accounts from Amsterdam repre-
sent trade as stagnant. Coffee and Su'
gar unchanged. Rice dull. A serious
collision had taken place at Hamburg be.
tween party of sailors and the Austrian
troops. Six lives were lost, and grea
number wounded.
: Observation-Disclosures had adjourned
for the Whit-Sunday Holidays. The
number of visitors TO the Exhibition wa:
near fifty thousand daily, the price of tick
cts being one shilling. The Dublin ant
Galway railroad will be opened on the Is
of August. The crops in England ant
Ireland promise an abundant yield but tht
season is rather backward.
FRANcE-The Commission charged witt
the duty of reporting upon the subject o
revision of the Constitution had beer
formed. 1t embraced nine in favor of re-
vision, and six against it. M. Lamartne
had made a powerful speech in favor of q
revision, subject to the decision Of the ma
ton by universal suffrage. The Presiden
is about to make another journey through
the provinces where his popularity is no
increasing. The trade accounts from
Paris are satisfactory
PoRTUGAL.-lt is reported that Saldanna
is rapidly becoming unpopular with the
army. The French fleet had arrived ir
the Tagus.
SpAIN-A new levy Of $500 men was
about being made to enable the Govern
ment to interfere in the affairs Of Portu
gal.
TURKEY.-The Russian troops had com
pletely evacuated the Danube and Pro
vinces.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

GrThe Wheeling Gazette says that the
work on the sections Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad near that city is progressing
rapidly; and that in year and a half the
cars will be running into that city over
that road.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02
THE ELECTION.

From our exchanges, we make up the
following table, showing the vote on the
New Constitution and License, as far as
received:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

o. The editor returned home last even
ing after an absence of near two weeks
in Western Pennsylvania. He has not
time to give an account Of what he saw dur
ing hisvisit. He noticed one thing, coming
home, which does not speak very we'll for
some Of the citizens in or near Beallsvile.
Two of the posts which sustain the tele-
graph wire, about mile this side of Bealls-
Vile, we're sawed down one night last week
bv some malicious individuals. lie or
they had better look out or they will be
sent where the "dogs won't bite them very
soon" A clue TO the perpetrators is near
er at hand than they imagine.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

There are nearly three thousand mus
cles in the common grasshoPper.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

6TIt will be seen by reference to an
article in to.day's paper that the new Con =.
stitution takes effect from and aAer the first
of September next.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-02

6rWe have had no mail from the Ma
tional Road since Friday last, and are
consequently without our regular exchan-
ges. This is too bad. The "lucky firm"
Of Fillmore, Hall &c. ought TO do some-
thing for this region, as this is not the first
time we have suffered from the like causes.
Our readers must bear it patiently for
awhile longer and hope that "a better day
is coming"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07
THE ELECTION.

The result Of the election in this county
- Monday last was much rs anticipated
saiy that the majori,ios were larger Mr..
Burris', the Wing candidate, minority for
County Judge, will not vary much from one
Aandred and seyenty-6se! On the other
hand MI. Leonard the Democratic caadi'
date for Sheriff, will have nearly l5O
,nsjasity. The candidates for Supervisor
ma very close. Mr. Bschard, Democrat,
Eniil have about one dozen majority. We
Ebcpe to be able 10 give the official returns
Ia our next. 10 this precinct were polied
|D25 votes and we should not suppose, iadg-
he By those We saw counted, over 80 Wegc
Eontire.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

THE FIRST BRANCH The Chicago Adr
says, "The survey Of the railroad from
Galosburg to connect with the Rock Island
and Chicago Railroad under the direction
Of Mr.. White, is progressing rapidly
The Galesburg Neus Letter, referring Il
the point Of intersection, says that it vii
most probably be farther east than was an.
,icipated, probably in the neighborhood Of
French Grove. This will make the roa6
longer, possibly fifty miles instead Of forty
but j, will diminish the distance 70 Peru
ave to ten miles.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

The horrible crime Of rape was commit
led in The lower part Or the city By Ger
man named Henry Bliss, Wednesday even
ing last, on the person Of married wo.
man, also German. He was arrested the
same night and tried the following day be-
tore Justice Evans, who sent him 10 IL 10
deiauls Of bail TO The amount Of $500. Ills
trial will take place this morning before an
extra session Of the District Court, called
for the purpose.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

A GOOD IDeA.--A gentleman committed
suicide in France recently by throwing
himself into the Seine. He took the pre-.
caution frs, TO tie rope TO his arm ane
attach it TO the shore, so that his body couo
be recovered without trouble 10 his friends
Gentlemen in trying to escape trouble
thus, should save the more resolute one,
that remain to brook the ups aud downs o.
life, all the trouble possible!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

MR. kIsc's CoscERr.-Tho Concert
given BY Mr. King On Thursday evening
hast was very well attended aud gave salts
faction 70 all. The children displayed the
tuition of one, whom We should Judge, is
qualified to iDstrues 10 the art. Ii child
possess musical talent, Mr. King has the
faculty Of drawing it out and rendering il
available. Singing is an art that is toe
much neglected. II is heallhful and when
properly applied, moral, aud lherefort
should be cultivated.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

CoUNTEaFEiTs.-. Counterfeit ten dollar
notes on the State Bank Of Ohio are 10
They are so well executed
as 10 have been paid in bank. The best
one is Of the vignette X--ink little paler,
red back, all that distinguishes
il. The other yigne,,e is that Of pillow
in the centre, to the right six Indians, two
on horseback. The horses are bsdiy en-
grayed, the bride reins are no, distinct
and the riders are imperiec,ly executed
The figures 10 the left Of the pillow are bet.
Ter done, bu, the eyes Of all are imperfect.
Counterfeit Spanish dollars are in circu
lation, being an excellent imitation Of the
genuine, and to the eye very deceptive
The counterfeits are dated 1918, and bear
he likeness Of Carous III. This species
81 currency should be closely scru,inized.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07
To MoTuERs!-The PHILADELPHIA S

To MoTHERs The Philadelphia San
speaks Of a machine that is just the desid
eratum sodopg desired by those Of our la
dy friends having little time and many res
possibilities il says:-"AIl the mother
will have to do, will be to place the dirty,
hungry, sleepy little innocent into one emo
of the machine, and 10 course Of time it
will come on, Of the other, washed, dress
ed, fed, and fast asleep"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

DREADFUL CALAMrTY.-.rhe following
fearful scene transpired on the 23I ut
We extract it from the ST. Joseph's MOI
Gazette:
son Thursday night last, tavern !"
Oregon, Holt county, kept BY 7. e. 80
lock, was struck by lightning ana W" "
sumcd, being set on fire from oaffe' y
whiskey in the bar-room, which was oo's'
and the contents igni,ed by the 'sn'n'us.
The most affecting part Of the ca,am's
was the loss of life which occurred, ,"o
men having been burned to death, anu NV
others MORALLY wounded by the iia'he lanes
Three Of the survivors have since a'eu'
and tho other two, it is said, cannon ~
vive.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

AT Franklin, Conn, we see it stated.
horse was grazing in a yard near the fence,
when the elephants, belonging to The men,
sgeris recently in that city, were passing.
The horse did not observe them ill they
were quite close 10 him, when looking up
and seeing the huge animals, he started
back in alright, ran TO the opposite side OF
The yard, stood for momen. qnvering,
md then dropped dead.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07
IOWA pENlTENTIARY.

/ But few weeks since two scoundfels
wers apprehended here for passing conn-
Ierfeit money; before trial they succeeded
d escaping from jail. Sheriff Leonard Of
fred : reward Of 500 for their apprehen-
non and BY the liberaiily Of his reward
succeeded in recovering them. They were
irisd and sentenced ten years each to the
peni,entiary Wellington Nichols and VIII
lam Fowler. Much sympathy was vast
ID in behalf Of the latter scamp; he was
young, 6ne hooking. bad a youthful wife,
ssd len long years must roll away before
b could again break the bolts and bars
tbat confined him and stand before the
world freed man. What drears length
Of time to contemplate. Blu, scarcely has
he had time 10 reflect upon lis duration ere
be is again at liberty.
On Wednesday OF las, week, VIM. Fow-
ler and Moses Whitcomb, the latter coniin-
ID for horse stealing, made their escape in
presence of the guard, and have not been
heard from since. The Superintendent,
has offered reward Of 500 for their re-
arrest and safe return 10 the peniten,iary
The iasgni6cance ofihe reward-tbe same
- offered when only Gccased oil crime-will
guarantee their liberty.
What a farce is the punishment Of crime
in Iowa? To send a man TO the penilen-
tiary is akin TO acqui,iing him, so insecure
y that asylum for ragaes. Oar cotempora-
ries should cease quibbling abou, the fra
ming Of the laws and agitaie the question
Of their enforcement, until, al least, place
Of security be provided for villains amena-
Bile 10 their provisions. The present con-
ditiDn Of The Iowa Penitentiary is an evil
that should no longer be tolerated. ifthat
building cannot be placed in condition 10
make il an impossibility for criminals ID
break Out, then lie. US follow the example
Of q neighboring State, guard well the
criminals in the old house, while we en-
lloy them in the erection Of new man
sion from which there can be no escape.
From the feeble manner in which our co
temporsries speak upon The subject, when
they mention it at all, one would almos,
conclude TINT they had personal interest
in an unsafe peaiteniiary!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07
The Chicago Democrat is always ask

The Chicago Democrat is always ask
ing some questions. Here is the latest:
No. Repub
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?-The Presid eni
Of the Rock Island and Chicago Road lives
in Iowa. The mass of the Directors live
in Illinois. Yet, the lettings are in the
small town Of Rome 10 the State of New
York
What this all means shall get be knoun
Are there certain nonresident men 10 the
Company to be the partners Of the favored
contractors? Are there distinguished pol
iticians in Illinois to be parties also in this
me mammoth letting at Rome?
We have yet seen no reason assigned
Why the road should not be let as all other
roads have been. Why GO. TO Rome?
We speak BY authority when we asser,
that the queries propounded above convey
insinuations as false, as is the man tina,
made them to the true interests Of the Road
TO which he alludes.
The object Of the Executive Committee
ia going TO Rome on the 25,h inst. is, we
IRE informed, to accommodate John B. Jer.
Wis, an old gentleman who could not meet
with them in lllinois.-ED. GAz.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

CHOLERA IN GALENA. the Gazette oil
The Both inst, says: "Wo heard some ru-
mors about town Monday in relation t.
several deaths, which were alleged TO have
been Of cholera. On inquiry, we find that
four persons died between Saturday and
Monday night. We have not been ahle
to ascertain that there are any further CO.
ses."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

PARDoNED.- Fort Madison States
man says that "Lorenzo Fuller, who wa,
sent TO the penitentiary some time since
convicted of stealing raft up the river
received a pardon from the Governor yes
lerday morning. II is said be was entire
y innocent Of the crime alleged"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

McMANus, the Irish patriot, has arrived
AT San Francisco. A public dinner was
given him there, al which about three hun.
bred persons sat down. Oh. J. Brenbam
Mayor Of the city, was in the Chair. On
his right hand sat Mr.. McMaaus and or
his left Hon. Il. Butler King.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-08-07

CuoLERA.-Two or three deaths, we IN
dersiand, occurred last week among our
German population in the lover part Of the
city, BY what the attending physicians have
pronounced cholera. Among our American
citizens there have Teen as 20, but two
deaths.