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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
AN exquisite STORY.

In the tribe Of Ncggdch, there was
horse, whose fame was spread far and
near, and Bcdouin Of another tribe,
by name Dahcr, desired extremely to
possess it. Having offered in vain for
il his camels and his whole wealth he
hit upon the following device, by which
he hoped to gain the object of his dc.
sire. lie resolved TO stain his face with
the juice of an herb, tc clolhc himself in
rags, to tic his neck and legs together,
so as TO appear like lame boggar.-
Thus equipped, he went to wait for
Nabcr, the owner Of the horse, who he
knew was to pass that way. When he
saw Naber approaching on his bcaul.
ful stccd, he cried out in weak voice,
Il am poor stranger: for three days |
have been unable TO move from this
spot TO seek for food. am dying, help
me, and Heaven will reward you The
Bcdouin kindly offered TO take him up
on his horse and carry him home; but
the rogue replied, Il cannot rise; have
no strength lell.' Nabcr touched with
pity dismounted, led his horse 10 the
spot, and with great difficulty, set the
seeming bcggar on its back. But no
sooner did Dahcr feel himself in the
saddle, than he set spurs to the horse, and
galloped Off, calling as he did so, SIT is
| Daher. have got The horse, and am
off with it, Naber called after him to
stop and listen. Certain Of no, being
pursued, he turned and halted at shor
distance from Nabcr, who was armed
with a spear. you have taken my
horse said the latter. "Sincc Heaven
wilcd it, | wish you we'll Of it; bu, | dc
conjurc you never to tell any one how yor
obtained it," "And why not? sac
Daher. Because said the noble Arab
another man might be really i'll, an,
men would fear to help him. Iol
would be the cause Of many refusing tt
perform an act of charity, for fear Of be
Ing duped as have BEEN Struck viii
shame at these words. Daher was silen
for moment, then spring from the horse
returned it to his owner, embracing him
Nabcr made him accompany him 10 hi
tent, where they spent a few days TO
ge,her, and became fast friends for life
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
From the Evening BIlictin.
The use Of Wood Gas in Germany

1t is q we'll known fact, that about
two years ago DR.. Peter KoiIer, in Nun.
ich, invented this kind of gas for light;
but, in order to make it practicable by
suitable apparatus, he invited to share
in his intention Mr.. +. r. Brcisach,
an eminent practical chemist in Augs.
burg, to whom the merit is Guc of hav.
Ing brought it to general Use in many
cities of Germany and Switzerland.-
Mr.. Breisach published a report in the
Augsburg AUgemeine Zeituns, of May
10Th last, which we translate, as we are
informed that one of the inventors will
shortly visit our country, in order to
introduce this new means of illustration.
He writes as follows:
SAT last it is beyond cavil that wood
Gas can be supplied ard used on the lar
gest scale. The streets Of Bayreuth La
large city in Bavaria are lighted with
that gas, and eye.wltnesses from all
parts of the country confirm unani.
mou ,ly that in brilliancy it is far supe
rior to coal gas. However, greater Ger.
tainty can De acduired by pho.omctri
cal investigation, and it is evident that
neither oil, rosn nor coal gas can be
compared to wood gas in regard TO the
many advantages it offers to consumers.
The intensity Of its light is solely to be
ascribe,l to its chemical purity.
"For my investigations here in Bay.
rentb 7 have made use as we'll of Bun.
sens Photomcter as Of ordinary wax
light, as did in former investigation at
Augsburg, with coal gas, and | found
an average, as the result Of fifteen expo.
riments on different day at different hours
of the day, that under a pressure of 6.7
mil llime,res, and with breadth Of flame
Of twenty two lines and consumption
of gas of five feet per hour, fifteen $40
mower of light is produced, while coal
gas, under the same conditions, yields
only 1912 light power. For private
consumers It may be agreeable TO be in.
formed that with fiat burners, consuming
7.1O cubic feet per hour, they have
light power of IA 7.10, and with 8 lilo
cubic feet per hour, a light power of
am convinced that, with more favor.
able form ofthe burners, wood gas would
give still better result. 1t is worth
mentioning that wood gas, Of my i'm
proved manner OF manufacturing, does
not suffer in its qualify by keeping it in
the gas reservoirs, though, if particular
care is not observed, its dec ecompositior
and relaxation takes place, as was the
ase at Munich, on account Of the man
ufacturer not having much experience.
Even after three days found my owr
gas in as perfect a state as il it wer'
freshly made. By experience hav'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
Col. NlGdill-lnaugnratiOn.

We copy the foil owing from the
Statesman of Wednesday. 1t gives an
account OF Col. MEpILL, ns Governor,
and pays very meritol compliment to
the intelligent, hishminded and honest
man: ~
This morning at 10 o'clock, this gen.
llcman took upon himself the exercise OF
the Office Of Governor Of Ohio, which by
The fifteenth section of the third article
of the new constitution dovoves ON him.
A company Of Democratic gentlemen
spontaneously assembled at the Govern,
ors room to witness the ceremony and
congratulate the Governor on taking the
Gubernatorial chair. Many citizens
from different parts of the State were
p,escnt. The Mayor Of Columbus, Mr..
English administered the oath to Col.
Me,liIl, to support the Constitution Of
the United States and Of the State of
Ohio, and to faithfully and impartalIy
discharge the duties Of Governor of Ohio.
The best and happiest feelings prevail ed
on the occasion. This cordial hilarity
seemed to give assurance OF that good
natured unity Of action among the Dem
ocracy which is the best ausury for future
success.
The section above referred to, pro.
vides that in case of the resignation of
the Governor, the powcls and duties of
the Office for the residue Of the term shall
devolve on the Lieutenant Governor.
At the first election under the new
constitution, Col. Medll was elected
Lieutenant Governor, over a certain Mr.
Ecklcy, by the enormous majority of
twenty.sevcn thousand and seventy.live
votes, receiving the sulfrages of one
hundred and (orty.six thousand and fifty.
two votes! In The history Of political
success il rarely falls to the lot Of any
man, however conspicuous in intelli'
gcnce, craftsmanship or patriotic lidel.
ity to receive such cordial and glori.
Gus expression Of popular confidence.
By that vote Col. Medill was designa.
ted for the office Of Governor, in case
the contingency should occur, which has
occurred by the resi- gnation Of Governor
Wood. He is now our Governor by Il
vote of the people, not merely acting
Governor so called; but the actual Gov.
ernor in all respects.
No man in the community embodies
more of the substantial and indispensa.
bic requisites for the station to which the
Constitution and the people have called
him, than Col. Medill.
He has been prominent actor in po.
litical life He has been tested in va.
rious capacities. Old Democrats re-
member him as mastery legislator,
elected by the spontaneous good will OF
his Fairfield constituency, whose good
will and confidence have never deserted
him. His qualifications, his knowledge
of parliamentary law; his consummate
urbanity and moderation recommended
him in earlier days to the Speakcrship
ofthe branch of which he was mem.
ber; as the same qualifications more re.
Gently pointed him out as the President
of the Convention which framed the new
Constitution. In these stations Of prom
inence over deliberative bodies, ho al
ways received the unqualified, ;estimoni
al Of those over whom he presided withou
regard 10 party. These marks were no
| m erely empty compliments, but cordia
! expressions Of esteem enl regard.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

The prominence ever accorded to Col.
Mcdill was an Endorsement OF his poll.
tical coulse which n,turally called him
to q wider sphere in the Fcderad Logis.
lalure. For many years he rcpresen.
ted the Fairfield district in Congress.
and in times too, that ,ricd Democratic
grit--lhe old days when Hickory men
stood by Jackson ia his contests with
the monster monopoly. He then become
the friend and associate CT Col. Polk.
This acquaintance led TO the selection Of
Col. Mcdll to laborous & important
position in the General Postoilte. His
usefulness in this department was SO ap
parent that The President insisted upon
his assuming that place in the Gov.
crnment now occupied by anoll.
er distinguished Ohioan--ihe Indian
Bureau. His services in this un'ricl
Office were conspicuous for integrity
and ability. 1t was an Office where op.
porlunily for the display Of these charac.
tcristIcs were amply given, owing to the
haIpics which always hover around it
to prey upon its resources. The univcr.
sal voice Of praise followed Col. Modill
when he LETT it to the tender mcrccs of
the Galphin crew who came in with
Taylor Such a man as Moiil could
not be retained by such an Adminislra'
ton. lie was guilotn,d; on,y, howev.
cr, TO receive the high honor Of presi'
ding over the most imposing body ever
assembled in Ohio.
1t is fitting and proper that the Pfesl,
dent of the Constitutional Convention
should receive the highest Office under it.
Col. Medill already enjoys that disunc.
ton. The people in the fall will not give
him less vote than he received two years
ago. Mark that! Why should they!
There has been nothing since 10 discredh
linn betore the people The Joufaal, Of
this city, is aiding his election by pub.
fishing scandaous libel upon him,
from the Lancaster Gazette. The petty
yelping of this cur receives moth
ing but contempt from every man in
Ohio who has any solf respect. Its in.
dorscment by the STATE JOunral adds TO
its inlamy. Col Melill has been too
long tred--,co long before the people
has filed too many difficult and i'm.
portant stations--,o have his houor sui.
lied OF his popularity lcsscncd by any
such malign slaudcrs. He has won his
way to his present proud position, step by
step; at each step receiving wide range
of popular sympathy and support, until
his pathway TO a triumphant election in
the fall is clear, plain and undoubtcI.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

IMITATION is very bad for the inventive
faculties. The only reason every body
writes so badly is because every body is
trying TO write like somebody else.--
This is not only very Injurious, but very
absurd. TO expect another mans
style to fit your pen, is as ridiculous as
to imagine that another mans digestive
powers will fit your appetite. If you
wish thoughts Of your own, you II ust
stop dwelling on those made by Lord
Byron. Had Shakespeare taken Ben
johnson for a model, he would have
20. above one horse farce in lifetime.
Imitation thoughts are a great deal like
imitation fruits; they partake OF waxi'
ness, and lack succulence, that is, they
look cobb'ed and want vitality. We
could all speak and write we'll, if we
did not all pitch our tunes too high.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
NUMBER 30.

one hundred and forty.ihree before an
execution issued on q judgment in favor
Of the defendant in the action, shall have
been returned, that sufficient property.
whcrcon TO levy and make the amount
Of such judgment canno: be found in the
county.
Sec. 1873. If any Justice shall issue
writ to replevin property, as is provided
by this article, without the nffilavit be.
ing made and filed in his Office, as is pro-
vidcd in section one hundred and forty
the same shall be set aside at his costs,
and he shall be liable in damages TO the
party injured.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
W0man's Sphere In the East

When first employed tho Arabs, ]
iound tho women were sorely i'll treat.
ed, and subjected to great harJships-
endevorcd 10 introduce some reform
into their domestic arrangements, and
punished severely those who inflicted
corporeal chasliscment on their wives.
In short time the number OF domestic
quarcls was greatly reduced, and the
women, who were at first afraid to com.
plain of their husbands, now boldly ap.
pcaled TO me for protection. They had
however some misgivings as to the fu.
turc, which were thus expressed by the
deputaliOn sent to return thauks after
an entertainment: 80 Bey! wo are
your sacraicc, May Gol reward you!---
Have we not eaten wheat bread, and c.
ven meat and butter, since We have been
under your shadow! Is there one of us
that has not now coorcd kerchief for
her head, bracelets, ank lc.rings, and a
striped cloak? Blu, what shall we do
when you leave us, which Col forbid
you ever should? Our husbands will
then have their turn and there will be
nobody to he p ns."
These poor creatures, like all Arab
women, were exposed to constant harl'
ships. They were obliged to look after
the children, to make the bread, to fetch
waleGnnl cut wool, which they brought
home from aCar on their heads. More.
over, they were entrusted with All the
domestic duties, wovc their wool and
goats hair into cloths, carpets, aud tent.
canvass; and were left 10 raise and strike
the tents, and TO load and unload the
beasts of burden when they changed en-
camping ground. If their husbands
possessed sheep or cows, they had to
drive them TO pasture and TO milk the m
at night. When moving they carried
their children at their backs during their
march, and were troubled with this bur.
den when employed in their domestic oc.
equations; if the children wcic too young
TO be left alone.
The men sat indolcntIy by, smoking
their pipes, or listening to the gossip oI
some stray Arab of the desert. AT first
the women, whose husbands encamped
on the mound, brought water from the
river; but | relieved them from this labor
by employing horses and donicys. The
weight Of of il large sheep or goats skin
filled with water is not inconslderable
1t is hung on the back by cords strap
ped over the shoulders, and upon it is
frequently seated the child, who cannot
be left in the tent, or is unable TO fol.
low its mother on foot.
The bundles Of fire wood, brought
from a considerable distance, were cnor'
nous, concoalng the head and shoul
ders of those who tottercd beneath them.
And yet the women worked cheerlully,
and it was seldom that their husbands
had TO complain of their idlcncss.-
Some was more active han Others
There was ycung girl by the name OF
Halda, who particularly distinguished
herself. and was consequently sought
in marriage by all the men. Her !ea'
lures were handsome, and her form erect,
and exceedingly graceful. She carried
the largest burdens, was never unem'
ployed, and was accustomed, when she
finished the work imposed upon hcI
| by her mother, to assist the--ncie ehbors
in completing thcirs.-Layard's Nine
reh.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

Messrs Editors:-What his become
Of those two very active "School Lectu.
rers" we had among us some time since?
did the excitement cool off as soon as
they were elected to Office, perhaps they
are helping in the Temperance cause, or
something else that may assist in help
ins up their popularity! This is the
age Of reform, and all sorts Of projects
for reformation become popular ques'
ton but unfortunately some Of those
questions are made the order Of the day
more for private account than Tor puO'
lie good. UNION
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

learned 10 avoid others of the many in.
convenienccs, as loi instance tho adhe
sion Of water-and thus all the Difficult.
ties in the way ofintroducing wood gas
on the largest scale. Concerning the
expense, refer to different statements
! have made publicly on different occa.
sion. Every one who can understand
figures will be easily convinced Of the
advantages Of good gas, even if person
al interest prevents him from acknowl.
cdoina il
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

Sec. 3s The officer, shall within ten days
after receiving the writ, execute the same by
restoring the plaintiff to the possession OF The
premises, and shall levy and collect the costs
ana make return rs upon other cSccuiions. II
the officer shall receive notice from the JUS
tice that the proceedings have been stayed, By
an allowance OC n writ of error, he shall imna
dIaicly delay oil farther proceedings upon The
execution: aud if'he premises have been frs,or
cd 10 the plaintiff, be shall Immediately place
the defendant IN the possession thereof, and re-
turn ;l'e writ with his proceedings and c)sI'taX
cd thereon,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
The following from the Dntchman
on the Niagra Falls is SPLENDID:
Tho Great Fall.

The effects produced by the great fall
is one that approaches dumbness. 1t is
so overwhelming in its nature that the
tongue becomes paralysed. You wish
to sit down, and absorb The grandeur, as
it were. You neither wish to speak
nor be spoken to. You desire a uri.
vcrsal hush, and would no sooner think
of raising your voice above whisper
than you would of breaking in upon the
holiness Of the Sanctuary with ma.
rine hornpipe. Niagara checks not on.
ly your emotions but your ideas. AS
no words can express your feelings you
make no use Of worls. You wish to
cape and stare; you feel petriGed, aud
would gladly become a sphinx that you
might look with great staring eyes at one
thing orever-ever-ever!
Niagara leads strongly 10 alteration,
and makes the most caIlous mind feel
like bended knees and worship. Mag.
ra is the representative of the DEFY
granite Viceroy ofhis tho King Of Kings
"a mighty collection Of power and
grandeur and vastness, whose uniImmed
glory falls upon the heart like tie terri.
bic fulgcnce which surrounds the God.
head! Niagara is not only the reprcscn.
tative of o Divinity, but Divinity in it.
self There is an immortal freshness a.
bout its awful grandeur that makes il
take rank with the Eternal! As Mag
ra isto day, so has it been for untold
ages, and as it has been for untold ages
so will it be until the stars fall from theil
sockets, and the great globe becomes
ono vast scene OF cinders and desola
ton, chaos and misery.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

also thst he recover costs in the sum of----.
Yon. therefore are hereby commanded to cause
The defendant 10 be forthwith removed from said
prem n'ses, and the said plaintiff 10 have rcstiin.
ton of the same; also that you levy on the
goods and chattels Of The said defendant, aud
make the costa aforesaid. and oil accrunc costs,
aud Of this writ make legal service and due re.
turn.
Witness my hanl ihis-day of ~.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02
LAWS OF OHIO.

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.
IN ACT or Jurisdiction and Proceed.
ure before Justices oflhe Peace, and of
the duties of Cous,ables in Civil Ca.
scs,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

Nv 'i''' ''''ii 90"
Is toying with the shore, his welded bride
And in the fulness cf his marfiagc joy,
He dccorates her tawny brow with shells,
Rclires space TO see how fair she looks,
Then proud, runs up to hiss her.
We doubt whether six better line; have
been written since Byron diel.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

1t is tho city Of Shiray, in Persia
which was totally destroyed by an earth
quake on the night Of the lst ofMay.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

The New York DMchmaD always
contains something fresh, original, spi-
cy, racy, and piqusnt. We give the
following from its omnibus as spcci'
men:
ALEXANDER SMITH, the new poet who
has just come to the surface in Ensland
promises TO become il star Of the first
magnitude. Some Of his lines ale real
" delicious. We annex a nibble:
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-08-02

To any constable OI---.OwnShip:
Whereas, in CERTAIN action for the forcibie
entry and detention, Tor the forcible detention,
as the case may bel of the following described
premsies, to wit;--, lately tried before
me. wherein--wa plaintiff, and--
was defendant, --judgment was rendered
on tbe--day oC--, a. ID. -, that the
plaintiff have restitution Of said premises; and
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-16
Berage dc LANES

FaahiOnabs Styles 9oc, 25c sc, and saci tot upper
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-16
81. LOuis St6Sc Store.

Stove Dealer, sheet.Iron Worker, Copper
smith, and Timer,
Malu street, two Doors North % 1nrndy House,
T7 HANNIBAL, MO,
Sells at wholesale Prices, STOVES AND TIN.
WARE, invite partlc lar attention 10 the PRIZE
PRE- MUM COOK STOVE, which has given uniysr.
sal satisfaction 10 all who have used H. warrant oil
my Stoves Tor twelve months, and C any Of the plates
break during that time, liurnish new ones lice Q,
chage,
As | design remaining permanently In this place,
the public safe IN taking my guarantee for the goe
performance Of the stoves Kept BY me,
AL my stoves are manufactured OF MISSOURI
MOUNTAIN IRON, and for goodness Of metal and
beauty Of casting, they excel any stoves made 10 the
Western country.
" The man who moulds Hollow. Ware for q. s.
filly Is considered the best workman In the United
States. and this accounts for our Hollow. WN0 anu
Stove Vessels being so much smoother ana better than
any Others you will lind In market, whether made East
or West
have constantly on hand, supply Of TlNwARE,
10 which I particularly Invite the attention Of thu
country trade the quality Of my ware, and the pri
ces, shall be such 10 induce them 10 call on me again
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-16
READ THISl The introduction OF
FILLEYiS 0TOVES

Into Northern Missouri, 10 any extent has been IN the
last tmeo yeArsl since which time they have bsen
gradually Increasing the msauIaeure and sale Of Ihcu,
and although owing 10 their being light and smooth
aud something new, some little difficulty attended Inc
sale and at Grst yet BY always making Stoves ard
Castings Of the best quality Of Scotch Pig and Missouri
Mountain lron, they have proved 10 Withstand Tire bet
ter thar any other Casting made Ia the Western coup
t'y, The Furnace Castings and Hollow. Ware pa,tien
lNly, have been superseded by H. wherever Il IA. been
brought into use and always given satisfaction. Hav.
Ing lived here number OF years, and being permanent,
y located hcc, purchasers can rely on our guarantee
alio the quality Of the articles sold b. US, aud A In
the operation Of our celebrated Prize Premium Cook
Stove jus, read the certificates " those who have use
them, aud ace using them uow, Aud another adyAn.
Ngc purchaser will have in buying st. Louis siovO
OF We, he would not only bcgeinR stove made Of the
best material in the world, but he cen at any time ger
an odd piece or plate without any charge BY LcinSw,
know that such Is wanted as all our Stoves are Wa,
ranted and, In case OF i'm perfection thu article ain
be promptly made good TO the purchaser, which no
will not mud the case with Cincinnati, Chicago, Pits,
burgh, aud Eastern made rovES, a. you ssnno, Ss,
any odd Pieces Even il they were warranted /,
wonld be impossible 10 &c, oddplA,eS Cron such dis
lance,
We, the, undersigned, having used the 81. LINN,
Stoves Manufactured by G, T. FllCy, Of ST. LouiS and
sold By Carter W. Bryan, at Hihmbal, No. IsLs
pleasure In recommending them 70 the public AZ as.
PCror in point Of draft, durability, economy eonvsni
snee aud case Of regulation, TO sny Stove which NJ,