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WOODSFIELD, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1852

husbands sad.looking. pale little gen.
tleman-invariably returns ''home" from
his employers store at evening. wearied
with the fatigues Of the day, and of course
afflicted with that chronic headache which
preys upon such subjects. He tries TO for
get his cares and his iorlorn conjugal joys
in repose; but, alas! he has been instru.
mental in bringing into world where woe
and whisky chiefly predominant. the afore.
said little animal, who murders sleep" as
efec,ually as Macbeth did. All nigh,
that tiny cherub prolongs its chidings in the
unknown regions from whence il halls; Tor
"rhe soul that rises with us.ourlife's star,
Hath had elsewhere its setting
And cometh from afar."
Nor is there any escape for the poor fellow
IF merciful dose of Godffeys cordial
should remove his trouble, another of the
same pattern will assuredly take its place.
IF the young wife should fall victim to a
superabundance Of conjugal blessings, and
be removed to that blessed world where
"there is neither marrying nor giving in
marriage" the infatuated young husband
will have learned no wisdom from expe-
rience. Cupid will surely make him an
easy prey, and another Of his arrows will
bring down another female victim.
"Insatiate archer! could not one suffice?"
The youth has early initiated himselfinto
the ways Of marriage, and married he must
be, henceforth though he entailed poverty
and wretchedness on himself, his wife, and
his offspring.
Love Is, Of course. divine. ecstatic, and
all that kind OF thing, but at fifteen love
is humbug, to give way to it is like eat
ing sour goosberries, sure to produce un-
pleasant results in the end. If any Of our
young readers happen to be troubled with
a weakness Of mind, we earnestly implore
them to guard against the approaches of
a callow affection. 1t may in general be
cured by little firmness. but ii that is
lacking, we heard it said that course Of
cold bathing, assisted by strong doses of
Brahdeih's pills, will prove effectual.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-03-31

TThe "Bold Stroke for Wife," in
which Mr.. Henry Wycoff has been fsur-
ing in England, Switzerland, and Italy. is
narrated with great particularly of incl
dent by Mr.. Weed, in letter published in
his paper, the Albany Evening Journal,
under date Of Genoa, January 27th.-
What he takes three columns TO tell we
must put into hardly more sentences
Mr.. Wycof (himsell native Philadel.
phian,) it would seem, finding former
Phladel phia acquaintance. young lady
by the name Of Gamble. by curious COM
bnation OF circumstances an heiress. made
proposals of marriage to her, which she
refusing, he pressed with most annoying
perseverance, following her all over the
Continent. brbing her courier. and laying
many ingenious traps to obtain interviews
with her against her will. Once. on the
Lake of Geneva. she admits to Mr.. Weed
she promised TO marry Wycoff if he would
let 60 her hand. in order not to compro.
mise her with some spectators OF the scene
Again, at Gepoa, she says he attempted
IOrCe 10 luuuCe neT 10 De married on the
spot, endeavoring to use chloroform to re-.
duce her 10 submission. but successful on
ly in obtaining from her written promise
Of marriage. secured by the forfeiture of
half her fortune. The next day she wen,
to the police. had her perlinacous lover
arrested, and he was in prison at the date
of Mr.. Weeds letter. awaiting his trial.
The writer says he believes Miss CANDLES $
story truthful relation; but adds thai,
Wycof "has his own verson." and that
she (Wycoff( insists that Miss G. loved
him quite deyoutly. but had been innu-
enced by others to wrong both him and
herself" For the purpose Of giving the
affair the character Of civil offence. he
drew up and swore to a statement. in
which, among other things, he says iha,
their last week in London was one of such
endearment and dalliance as their be-
trothal rendered proper and natural. This
Miss G. utterly denies. She did not. she
says, during the time zee Mr.. w, alone,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-03-31
CHARACTER.

We may Judge Of a man 5 character by
what he loves-what pleases him. If a
person maniIests delight in low and sordid
objects-the vulgar song and debasing
language in the misfortunes OF his fellows
or cruelty 10 animals, we may at once de.
termine the complexion Of his character
On the contrary if he loves purity, mod.
esty, truth-if virtuous pursuits engage his
heart and draw out his afections-we are
satisfied that he is all upright man. A
mind debased, shrinks from association
with the good and wise.
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GEN. JACKsON,s INFLUENCE.

|, is related of this wonderful man. Gen
Jackson. that Notwithstanding his stern and
unyielding temperament, no man ever had
more respect for the feelings and opinions
Of those holding subordinate stations un.
der him. lie never in,erfered with the
appointments Of departments, il he could
avoid It. Upon one occasion gentleman
from the South. an acquaintance Of Jack.
sons. came to Washington. accompanied
by his son, for whom he wished TO procure
midshipman's commission. He called
upon Mahlon G. Dickerson, who was then
Secretary Of the Navy. and laid his ap.
plication before him, which was promptly
rejected by Mr.. D., who was blunt, in.
dependent old fellow, and generally made
his appointments to suit himself. Finding
he could get no satisfaction in that quarter
he called on The President, made known
his case, and asked old Hickory to say a
word to the stubborn Secretary. in his be.
half. Jackson told him that he did no,
like to interfere. but upon being strongly
pressed. sat down and wrote letter oi
recommendation in favor of the young
man. with which father and son departed,
satisfied that letter from that quarter
would settle the matter at once. They
returned to Mr.. Dickerson, who took the
letter and read it, and being in an iIl.hu.
NOR at the moment, threw it down on the
table angrily. exclaiming "Sir. General
Jackson's letters of recommend have
ID little influence in this Department. =
Old Hickory afterwards told the aneodote
as good joke. r IS l,'i'a 4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-03-31
POETRY
YOU Will FoRanT Mp.

Forget thee! when the valley stream
,sa I, Fotgets its pebbled path
The flower that droops above the wave
q Each pleasing hue it hath;
When morn forgsts the eastern sky,
sao Or noon the glorious God;
! Or eve the soft delicious dew. Z. !.
That cools the fragrant sod.
afhesrts are held as blessings be,
Thy memory shall not pass from me,
Forget fhee! twas a thought unkind,
80 u bfeathed not friendships strain,
But rather told Of fickleness,
,tgs OF vow and promise vain.
Recsll il! for future hour
YES God speed !, brigh, and near! =
Shall prove to thee how false IT. was,
ett,Ahd'T, k5w all sincere,
For only when ! silent be,
Thy memory shaiLpass from me.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-03-31

+ All who wish to be rich must spend.less
than they earn. sftl
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-03-31

C- II is easy to wish for Heaven. but
difficult to get Heavenly mind. s J. Il 4
The southern press., 1852-05-11

- The Charleston Mercury has not been
in the habit Of quoting from the speeches of
Mr.. STEPHEIs, Of Georgia. But under its ed
torial head Se find the following notice taken
of his last speech, together with an admirable
extract: 81. "...'. ..
Mr. STEPHENS ON PARTY CoEvEETIoEs.--We
take the following striking passage from the re-
cent speech Of Mr. Stephens, of Georgia. lie
is denouncipg the refusal of the Wing members
of Congress, to take their position on great
question of public policy, on the plea that the
decision Of that question properly belonged to
their Presidential convention. Says Mr.. Ste.
phcns: H.. .E.
"This, sir, consider not only progress back
wards and downwards, but progress in direc.
ton exceedingly dangerous to the purity, integ-
rity, and stability of representative government
| if il be continued
1T is the submission of the will, the judgment
and action of the representative upon the most
important of all pnblc trusts committed TO his
charge, 10 the dictation Of an irresponsible body
Of people, unknown 10 the laws and Consttu-
ton of the country. The members of this
House, and the members Of the Senate, chosen
and selected in pursuance Of the organic law of
.
have intrusted the consideration and settlement
Of all questions pertaining TO the legislative de-
partment Of their government In these halls,
sir, the people, by their Consttu ion, have said
that questions of public policy shall be consid
cred and settled We are the men who are re.
sponsible to the people for our acts and here
is the place where principles should be settled.
"What will be the character of an American
Congress when its members and senators shall
disfranchise themselves, abnegate their powers,
and stand before the world az the selEconfessed,
self acknowledged and selfdegraded instruments
of party, registering the edicts of an unknown,
irresponsible oligarchy-instead Of being tbe
representatives Of fee people! Such men.
in my opinion. will be the fit subjects-the self
abased slaves Of any master who may have use
for such miscresnts--such as any usurping Crom-
well or Louis Napoleon would not hesitate
moment TO drive from the halls Of legislation to
prisons and dungeons. Sir, what can be more
humatnp than for an American representative
TO submit his will, 10 bow his neck, to give up
his own sentiments, 10 announce his own die
qualification for the office he holds, and saw that
an outside body,unknown TO the law, and without
any regular authority either from the people or
the Constitution, shall make the politics, shall
fix the policy, shall settle the questions Of con.
stiiutional law and right, by which he and his
constituents are TO be governed! IL this is to
be the future progress Of this country, might
not we as well adjourn at once--disband both
Houses Of Congress, and give up the 90 ern.
ment Of the country to the projectors Of Balti.
more pronunciamenios. If this is TO be your
progress, it requires but short sight to see
your ultimate destiny"
The southern press., 1852-05-11

For the benefit Of many who talk very know.
ingly about the Baltimore platform, without
knowing what its planks are, we subjoin the
only one Of the series relating TO the subject Of
slavery:
THAT Congress has no power under the Con.
stitution 10 intertre vih or control The domestic
institutions Of The several States, and that such
States are the sole and proper judges of every.
thing sppertaining TO their own affairs not pro.
hibited by the Constitution, and that all efforts
Of the Abolitionists and others made to induce
Congress TO interfere with questions Of slavery,
or take ipcipient steps in relation thereto, are
calculated 10 lead TO The most alarming and dan.
gerous consequences; and that all such efforts
have an inevitable tendency 10 diminish the hap
Pness OF the people and endanger the stability
and harmony Of the Union, and ought not 70 be
countensnced by any friend Of our political in
stitutions"
"As far {. applicable TO the present condition
OF the country" the old resolutions are to be
adhered TO, but the great question between the
sections, is certainly not covered by this resou.
ton. II leaves il open still.
The southern press., 1852-05-11

az We see it stated, though informally
that Gov. MEANS has appointed Hon. JOHN p
RICHARDSON to supply the vacancy in the United
States Senate caused by the resignation of Hon
K. B. RHETT. Mr.. RICHARDSON was formerly
Governor Of the State, which post he filled with
distinguished ability, and also ex member to
Congress, where he also held high position
He is gentleman in every way worthy to lill
that seat, fit successor to RHETT and proper
colleague for BUTLER. Mr.. O'CLOCK and Col
PIckENs were also spoken of in connection with
this place, and either would have filed it well
Though the great light of Carolina has been
extinguished, yet the breed of noble bloods,'
high intellects and gallant hearts, still flourish
on her soil. She never needs proper man to fiji
any Pl &c the exigencies Of the time may require
Her representatives in Congress and the char
scter of her citizens give the best retort to the
small sneers of those who attempt to assail tn,
conservatism of her State policy. Let the tire,
be judged by its fruits. Mr.. RHETT's letter O
resignation has not yet reached US. When i
does, it shall appear. Though standing in th,
Senate, as be himself said, isolated, yet he de
Tended hisforlorn hope with desperate gallantr,
and ability, which extorted the reluctant admi
ration of his foes.
Whatever varying opinions his friends Of tn,
Southern Rights party may entertain as to tn,
policy of his course, all will cheerfuIy ACCORD
him the need Of gratitude for having so faith
fully and fearlessly performed his part in til,
great struggle for Southern equality, honor ant
safety. That battle has but begun, and he a,
well as every other true hearted Southerner
must soon rush to man the breach once more
Presidentmakers may cry peace, peace, bu
there is no peace and every intelligent man il
the country knows il.
The southern press., 1852-05-11

LATE AND ISTEREsTISG PROM MExIco.-By
adsices from the city of Mexico to the 18th ut,
we learn that Santa Anna has written a letter 10
his partisans declaring that he will furnish them
with no more funds for revolutionary purposes;
that he has already sent them $50, 900, which
they have squandered; that they have basely
and viainously deceived him; and that they
are a set Of miserable towards, terrified by the
bare mention Of Arista's name.
Letters from Camargo say that Carvaja has
sold to an American company for 5000, 900 his
lands near Camargo, Reynosa, Mier and Guer.
rera
The Trait II Union denounces the rejection Of
the Tehuantepec treaty. The arrival of a bearer
Of dispatches from the United States, the day
after its rejection, produced quite sensation at
the capital. Some said that he came TO replace
Mr. Letcher, and others that he was the bearer
Of declaration Of war. The Trait d Union
thinks that his business does not concern the
Tehuantepec matter, but rather has reference to
the frauds alleged to have been perpetrated on
the Board Of Commissioners for the settlement
Of Mexican claims The Mexican papers an.
nounce that Mr.. Albert G. Sloo, the weIknown
steamship contractor, had presented certain pro.
positions TO the Mexican government for The
complete and defnhive arrangement Of the
whole Tehuantepec difficulty, but they profess
entire ignorance Of the nature Of the PROPOSE
tons.
The southern press., 1852-05-11
Campaign Papers,

The partisan organs had better be sure their
forces are falling into line before levying tax
upon them in The shape Of campaign papers.
The Petersburg (va) Iutelligencer, strong
Wing paper, throws out this significant hint for
the benefit Of the central organ of that party
II viii be as useful TO its coalition ally Of the
opposite party:
We see that in this and other Southern States
proposals are made to issue Wing campaign pa
persas soon as the nomination has been made
for the Presidency. We should be glad 10 know
IL II 10 the purpose Of the editors Of the cam.
paign papers to sustain the nominee of the
convention no matter who he is, or under VIVA,
circumstances he may be brought forward? II
such is their design, we can assure them thai
they will get meagre circulation in the South
ern country.
The southern press., 1852-05-11
e-Y-The Baltimore Sun calls attention 10 tht
following important facts

r-W-The Baltimore Sun calls attention 10 The
following important facts;
The Free AND THE SLAVE STATES, AND THE
PREsIDEScY.--At the last Presidential election
General Taylor received l63 electoral votes, of
which 81 we're from free and &C from slave
States. IN the ensuing election there will be
296 votes, and the number required to constitute
choice will be l49. The fifteen States which
in the last election gave their votes for Taylor
now entitled TO l6l votes in place Of 1863,
which they gave at that time. Ofthese votes
81 will be given by free States, and 81 by
save-holding States. The 81 votes given at
the last election for the Wing candidate, If now
all Wing will be insufficient for eifecting the
choice Of a President by 81 votes, so that that
number must be obtained either from the South
or from free States which in l848 voted for Gen
Cass Ohio and Indiana, two free States, voted
for Cass but should they vote this year for a
Wing, il will still require Is votes TO effect an
election. From this statement II will be seen
that the South Is of more importance, in poll
cal sense, than some Of the Northern papers APP
pear 10 suppose.
The southern press., 1852-05-11

TRANSIT AcRoss THE IsTHMUs.-The New Or
leans Pieayune learns from Col Mejia, that the
grant to Mr.. Ramsay, Of the right of way and
privileges Of transit across the Isthmus, via Vera
Cruz, have all been fulfilled by the Mexican
States, and approved by the general government,
and that arrangements are on foot for putting
steamers at once upon the route between New Or
leans and Vera Cruz. The communication
across is to be by stages, over a good road
already established, for about 300 miles, and
the remainder Of the distance by steamboats,
on a navigab'e river to the Pacific. Col. Meja
has made a contract in New York for build
ing steamer to run between New Orleans and
Vera Cruz.
The southern press., 1852-05-11
partIes and Principles.

IoE, of the Baltimore Sum- a sensible and
shrewd observer though bit of parti2an,
thus speaks of the signal rebuke given by the
Democratic House to that swell deserving
organ" the Union, and the issues Of the coming
election:
"The House--the Democratic House--has
performed the remarkable feat, to-day, of DELHI
eratey refusing to give printing job to Its
own well deserving organ.
We have daily manifestations of purpose,
on the part Of both of the regular old time par
ties, to withdraw the compromise question as
The main issue in the approaching election OF
President, and for the want of other distinct
issue, to make, as common platform-.ffy'one
millions Of dollars year-the amount OF the
plumber which the victor is to control"
The Herald takes the same business view Of
the matter. AT the close of an editorial it says ::
"The contest will be for the public plumber
nothing else. The Wings now have it-they
have it divided out--al the fat Offices are in the
hands of good Wings. Let the Wings win,
and they have nothing more to dvide-the out
siders have nothing to work for, because the
spells are already appropriated. But with the
Democrats it is clean sweep for the whole
uiby mliIioliS year. ~ VIII all W CledT gam,
and with the election of Democrat there will
be forty thousand offices for distribution from
the jump. This gives moral strength to the
Democratic platform, more substantial than the
glory of Vera Cruz and more fascinating than
the storming of Chapultepec. But still, we APP
prehend that il will not do to trust to the pres
tige Of defeat and that Gen. Cass will be set
aside, and perhaps Buchanan, for some new
man, less Objectionable than either to the con-
tending cliques Thus much for the prospects
of the unterrified and hungry Democracy.
With regard to the Wings, the question may
be considered as already settled. Scott will be
the nominee, and very likely upon the first
General Taylor, barring the letter writing; for
there is to be no more letter writing, after a
very careful sort Of Kane letter accepting the
nomination. 1t is estimated that, excepting
Georgia, and, perhaps, Louisiana, Gen. Scott
can carry every State that Gen. Taylor carried,
and Ohio besides, which will be enough to elect
him. IT will become, then, the policy of the
Democrats to play sure game for two of the
three great States Of New York, Pennsylvania,
and Ohio. How that is to be done remains to
be tried. They have the advantage in the great
moral power of the public plumber; but the
Office holders will bleed freely and fight hard.
Upon the slavery question we suppose that
both partie, will compromise it with their abo
lition allies in'some way; and that the agitation
of the Fugitive slave law, after the Presidential
election, will be revived in Congress with more
bitterness aud violence Of temper than ever be-
fore: and that the quarrel, thus re-opened, will
go on till slavery is put down by law, or by
fire and sword, or the Union is rent in twain
In the meantime the contest for the Presidency
will be purely contest for the plumber Of the
public treasury.
The southern press., 1852-05-11

eR- We publish this morning the report OF
the Printing Committee, submitted through Mr..
STANTON, not the chairman. From the remarks
of the latter gentleman in the House on Thurs,
day, we had supposed that the committee in
tended to obey the instructions-bu the report
is regular multiplying document. The higher
law counses of Gen. BAYLY seem to have been
adopted, and the committee rates the House
roundly, denies its authority to defy with the
matter, and not only seeks to NEEDLE but also to
rebuke it, by COUGHING its resolution in the Ian
guage Of the eristing lao. 1t is the most cool
and contemptuous proceeding we have ever wit.
messed in any Legislative body. We have no
space for further comment on it to-day; but if
such be the powers and privileges of joint CON-
mittees, they possess more control over legis-
lation than the Jacobn club of France ever did,
and the discussions and deliberations in CON-
mittee of the Whole, are but sorry farces Car
ry out the principle assumed, and where would
it stop? Appended to the report is the scale of
prices agreed on. We do not publish this, be-
cause it is the same that we laid before our
readers some time since. Experienced practical
printers assure US that the difference between
these prices and TowEEs's bid, in The aggregate,
amount to difference of from twenty five to
forty per cent. in favor of the former When
it is known that TowERs's bid is infinitely
above that of BOYD HAMILTON, the contractor
the difference between the original prices and
those for which he is to be held responsible, can
easily be estimated. II is said that the contrac.
tor asks "relief." Has the committee the power
to set aside legislation aud annul or vary
the contract system? And is such areief" as
they propose calculated to help the contractor
out of his difficulties? The humane driver does
not relieve his over-laden camel by piling up
additional burdens on his back
The southern press., 1852-05-11

TWENTY DOLLARS A Day AND ROAST BEEF
The st. Anthony Falls Express urges those
out of employment in the seaboard States TO 90
TO Minnesota. Il says that emigrants can reach
there from New York for about $50; and that
work at high prices, ranging from Sl5 to $40
per day awaits them Immediately on their arrival.
Forty acres Of fertile land can be purchased for
$50, and Il can be made TO yield an abundance
for family Of six or eight persons. This land,
the editor says, will be worth from IS to $40 per
acre ir a year or two
The southern press., 1852-05-11

The Cincinnati Commercial say that machinst
OF that city has invented machine for wetting
psper--that is, to prepare paper from the bundles
for the press. The machine vets the paper evenly,
without wrinkles, and no stopping of the edges,
which is almost unavoidable when doneaby hand
Fifty tokens Of white paper have been wet
with this machine in one hour, and so evenly
done that the turning is accomplished in one
third Of the time required for turning paper wetby
hand
The southern press., 1852-05-11

Kosguth meets with more success in Boston, IN
his efforts to get material aid, than he has, proba-
bly,, in any other city. Though his bonds are not
to be redeemed till the very uncertain period OF
Hungarian independence, and pay no interest
until that time, yet he has succeeded in get
ting reid Of s27 500 in that city. The Transcript
says he will carry away about $4,000 from Bos-
ton.