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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Some years since man named VIM.
Cation, came to this country from Ireland
in search Of a distant relative, named Tim.
othy O'Brien. He did not succeed IN
finding the object Of his search. and re-
turned home again. Subsequently hs
again came to this country, and on his
second visit, he was more successful, -
he found his friend O'Brien residing about
18 miles back of Hoboken, and about s
miles from Hackensack.
He at once took up his residence with
O'Brien, and shortly afterwards he placed
some money in that individuals hands,
which he requested him TO deposit in the
Seamen's Savings Bank in this city, in
his (O'Brien's) own name. He did 50,
and short time since, Cation, who 10
about IS years Of age, wished O'Brien 10
allow him to marry his daughter, little
girl about eleven years Of age This. Of
course, the father objected to, when Cation
became vexed, and made some allusioD to
his money. O'Bren, unwilling to quarrel
with his friend, expressed his willingness
10 draw the money out of the bank at once,
and again place him in possession Of ii.
Cation, however, after some words expires.
sed himself satisfied. and they again be-
came as good friends apparently, as though
nothing had happened. G
On Thursday last, Mrs. O'Brien came
to New York city on visit to the house
of an acquaintance, named Daniel Haley,
residing at the foo. Of West Twenty.ninth
street, and O'Brien went to work Oh Fri.
day, for Mr.. John Smith, about mile
from his residence, where he intended TO
stay over night. leaving his children-ths
little girl alluded to, and boy nine years
Of age, in the care Of Cation. Aar
On Friday night, as O'Brien had not yet
returned home, some OF the neighbors.
who thought it strange that no light was
visible in the windows, knocked at the
door repeatedly; but receiving no answer,
they became alarmed, and went alter
O'Brien. He returned home at once, and
on entering the house, scence which
language utterly fails to describe, present.
ed itself to their Mortified gaze. There
lay the little girl, in a pool Of her own
blood, with her head nearly severed from
her body; while the boy was nowhere vis.
ible; but after searching about for some
time, they discovered the body Of the poor
little fellow, on hill side, among some
shrubbery, about one hundred and fifty
yards from the house. His head had been
entirely cut off by an axe, while his body
was horribly mutilated by six or seven
different gashes made by the same instru.
ment.
The coroner of the place, Garrett De-
marest, on being notified Of the bloody
deed, proceeded to view the body, and
having empanelled jury, they after
lengthy investigation, delivered verdict
that the children met their deaths by blows
from an instrument in the hands Of VIM.
Caton.-N Y. Despatch. tae
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NJ Johnson saws he was never in a

GF Johnson says he was never in a
tight place but once, and that was when
he had an insane bull by the tail. Had
he held on, he said he would have been
drggged to death over a stubble field;
while If he had not held on, the critter
would have turned round and gored his
bowels out. The question now u, which
aid Johnson do, hold on br ist gti Y an.
swer may be sent by roturn mail.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

PARLIAMENTARY SQUABLEs.-The Lon.
don papers Of the first inst, gives an &C.
count of fracas between two members
of Parliament. 1t happened in the streets,
and in consequence of both attempting to
occupy the same cab. One was struck on
his back with cane. The other gave
chase TO his assailant, caught him. laid
him out in the gutter and then knicked
him. The parties were brought before a
magistrate, who held them TO bail in
flO0O. ''+'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

Losses OF VESSELS AND LIVES ON THE
LAKEs.-A gentleman connected with the
North Western Insurance Company, at
Buffalo, has just completed and published
a detailed statement Of the losses of YES.
sells and lives on the lakes during 1859:
"The total loss Of property was $685..
$50; number Of lives, 296, which is con.
sidered to be much underrated. Loss by
collision, $26l,950; by other causes,
$730,7O9. Loss Of steam vessels, $685..
62O; Of sail crafts, $359.O39. Of the 229
disasters, seven occurred in the month Of
April, nineteen in May, twenty.four in
June, fifteen in July, sixteen in August,
twenty.one in September, twenty seven in
October, eighty-ive in November Us in
one gale of the lth and l2th) and fifteen
in December. Six steamers, seven pro.
pellers and thirty.fve sail vessels have
gone out Of existence entirely" ,i}..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

or The Auditor requests US to say that
Justices of the Peace are required by law,
To- report to his office before the 1st OF
February next. the amount Of fines as.
sessed or collected in criminal cases, dur
ing the past year.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

T There are one hundred and four
teen bridges on the Baltimore aud Ohio
Rail Road, between Cumberland and
Wheeling. One Of them is six hundred
feel long, and is elevated forty feet above
the Monongahela river, which it spans.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

ANOTHER RAILROAD COLLISION AND Loss
OF L1FE.-The Harlem freight train Of cars
from Albany for New York, on Saturday
morning, in the fog, came with tremend-
Gus crash in collision with the up tram for
Port Chester, near the Morrsana station.
The locomotive Of the Port Chester train
split in two a passenger car in the rear OF
the freight train, and instantly killed the
conductor, Mr.. Ming, and broke both arms
and both legs of the brakeman. James
Herring. who died shortly after. Mr.. John
Campbell, engineer of the Port Chester
train, had his face cut in horrible man.
ner, and Hiram Peck, the fireman, was
also very severely injured, as were several
others employed on the emigrant train.
Three or four Of the freight cars Of the
emigrant train were smashed to pieces,
in the rear Of one of which there was a
quantity of brandy. This being spilled,
and coming in contact with the locomotive,
ignited, set the car and frame of the engine
on fire, both OF which were entirely con.
sumed; and but for the arrival of the fire
department from Morrisiana, with their
engines, the whole train would have been
consumed, together with the contents oI
several extensive lumber yards located on
the sides of the railroad at that point.
The coroner's jury have returned yer.
dict that the accident was caused by the
culpable negligence Of John ]. Campbell,
engineer of the Port Chester train. A war.
rant was issued for his arrest.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

or In looking over our exchanges, we
do not ses any thing in the proceedings
Of the Ohio Legislature or Of Congress,
that would be interesting to our readers,
we will therefore omit publishing any OF
the proceedings, i'll ,o-day's paper.
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FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Jan.p7J
Flour, sales of Howard Street and Cit
Mills at $5,25. Grain and otherls
unchanged. ld.oi$
The steamer Black Warrie6
Mobile from Havana. bTheg
report the small lpox as ral
and many dying. tea o
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12

or The editor is still absent, but will be
at his post next week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-01-12
A CONVENTION OF THE SPIRITS.

A spiritual convention has lately been
held in Boston, where demonstrations
were made, duly rhapsodical and extatic.
A Mr.. TOWNSEND, Of Ohio, moved in the
organization that the chairman be appoint-
ed by spiritual designation, and if the
spirits were noncommittal, then that the
organization go on in worldly manner.
Now, is there not point here? If the
ghosts would not knock their predictions
for organization, how can the folks know
that they wish convention at all. How.
ever, where there's will, there is a will
as is will. So the convoked media went
ahead after the worldly fashion, and made
a chairman. One knocker then read a
communication which he had received the
night previous from convention ofspirits,
recommending platform for this conven-
tion-it impressed love, harmony. faith
and patience-promising new and beauti-
full manifestations, which would shortly
appear, and also promised the attendance
Of several spirits Of high order. who
would be present and unseal the lips of the
faltnIul. he spiritual communication
was signed JOHN MURRAY.
Other communications from Spiritdom
were read, predicting the speedy consum-
nation of the mission Of Jesus.
Addresses were made by the Rev. JOHN
NJ. SPEAR, Rev. Mr.. LovELAND, of Charles.
town, Mr.. HEwETT, editor of the Ne,o Era,
and others.
Mr.. HEwETr contended that Christ and
the prophets were model mediums, as their
inspired writings proved.
But Mr.. HEwErT is not reported to have
said, whether the communications Of spir-
its through Christ and the Apostles, were
made by hamering on tables, kicking over
chairs, jumping up bells, or flinging stones
Of incredible avordupois through walls on
10 dinner tables. without making holes in
the walls. or making rumpus among the
dishes. As there is no record of the man
ner in which spirits of the early days pro-
mulgated their concerts, ,oe should have
thanked Mr.. HEwETT if he had supplied
this strange omission on the part OF Christ
and the Apostles-as the manner Of the
communication is the kernel Of the new
furniture pounding spiritual theory.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-03-12
NASHVILLE STEAM MARBLE WORKS.
JANJES SLOAN Proprietor.
t ST., OPPOSITE JOHNSON & HoRNE'S ToBAC

MARKET ST OPPOSITE JOHNSON HORNES WAREHOUSE
NASHVILLE TENN
Marble Ulzrer0ol.S ut tile Old Sad Corner Of Summer and
Spring Streets.
TAVING made extensive enlargements in my Marble
Works my facilities such that can execute all
kinds ofwor the most tasteful manner and the latest se
as CHEAP as it can be dore any of the Eastern Cities
Bv calling at my WarerOOms, the corner OF Spring ana
Summer streets specimens may be which Will enable
persons toudge for themselves which is the best method
Having on hand all kinds of Marble from Feast Tennessee
Also fine assortment of Egyptian Italian and American
Marble which will sell low the trade wholesale and re-
tail finished or in the rough state.
LARGE assortment of MONUMENTS, TONES, BAPTISNAL
FoUXrs URYs VASES GARDEN FIGURES GRAVE STONES, &C.
carved and leered order FURNITURE MARBLE executed
TO order and sent any part the South West as cheap as
it can be procured from the East Also MARBLE MANTES
of every description plain carved BUILDING STONE Sold
Wholesale and Retail.
All orders left at my WareRooms on the corner OF Spring
and Summer streets will meet with prompt attention My
friends generally will find it to their interest to call and ex-
anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere Thankful to
nv old friends and customers for their liberal patronage
hone by strict attention business to merit continuance
of their favors. JAMES SLOAN'
Corner offspring and Summer streets, Nashville
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UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.

THROUGH N FIFTY TO FIFTY live HoChS.
New York and Charleston Steam Packets.
Il EAVES Adger's Wharyes every Saturday --I-=~sts
afternoon and each alternate Wednesday. \ = IL 10
On SATURDAY., Jas. Adger, 800 tons, -esL~S <s1sai
] Dickinson Commander Marion, 1900 TONS NJ Berry
Commander. ~
The Southerner, w. Foster Commander, VIII leave
each alternate Wednesday Having been newly coppered
and guards raised is in complete order
For freight passage, having elegant Stale ISoom Accom-
modation, apply at the Office OF the Agent -
~ HENRY MUSHROOM,
CorrerEast Bay and Adger's Sou. Wharves
Cabin passage S25. SteeTage s.
NB.-A new ship will be placed on the Line TO connect
..t a., S',,tlo-,ario an Wednesdays feblT-trw
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InnK - YnIR INTEREST !!

ENHE subscribers have associated themselves togeIher Tor
the purpose of carrying on general agency business
in buying and selling negroes.
We can at all times be found at our Office No 80, Cedar
street. between Cherry and Summer where we have erect
ed safe and comfortable quarters for keeping any number OF
negroes and those wishing sell may be assured o getng
the highest market price will either buy ON our own
account or sell on commission for others We pledge our
selves to obey instructions aud especially promise TO be par
ticular in selecting good homes for vore servants with
ont separating families. DABBS fOhlE
REEFS w. PORTER, Giles county
los w Dams Nashville jan26
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RAILROAD CONTRACTORS.

TIME MOBILE ANDAOHIO RAILROAD COMPANY,
| hereby offer for Contract the GRADUATION, MASONRY
Nn RR1DGiSG of G7 miles more of their road in North Mis-
ssspp extending from the North line of Chickasaw County
TO the Tennessee State line and passing through lawa-
ba and TishamingO counties. y ~
Also 11Sl5 miles ofsaid road IN the " estern DIS
tennessee and passing through McNairy, Hender
son Madison Gibson and 0bion counties
The Line will be ready for inspection IN Tennessee on
and after the lst of March, and in Mississippi on and after
25th March next ,,.
plans nrofles and specifications will be exhibited pro-
noas received under SEAL and contracts made at the fol
lowing times and places to wit:
March 10th to 9h inclusive at Trenton for line through
Obion and Gibson counties
March Goth TO 30th inclusive at Jackson, for line through
Madison Henderson and McNairy counties. ,
April 18th to 18th inclusive, at Carrovlle, Ilshamingo
county Miss for line kawamba and Tishaningo
Profes can be seen and other INFORMATION obtained
follows
After lst of March, at Trenton, of DIR. Hess, Agent
AT jackson of Mr.. Stevens, Engineer.
And after 25th of March, at CarrOlve OF the resident
Engineer.
Some portions of the miles offered for contracts
are heavy cuttings and filings and the whole line very de
srabe work. the light gradings being mostly from sde DOT
rowing the line occlDes the high rolling and heay cOuh
try intermediate between the Mississippi ana iehneSee
Rivers by both of which rivers easy access can De nu
all points of the work. by average land travel Oh lZo ~
miles Within short time after tins letting, 81 mles 3
and the last of the main road Will be ready ior
pether with about 100 miles of branch roads, :, -,
The attention of ofContractors Is invited 10 lne me wT N
described as most advantageous for their
ment in consequence of the aluyial character u m
low Prce pio' !so anu JOHN CHILDE,
0'i0' Ct;af ENGINEER and General Agent
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CnnKING STOVES.

WYE inst received fom the best foundries in Gin
w cinna a large supply Of the following CoohlNG
STOVES ~
The oosER STATE COOKING Stoves three different Sizes
THE IRoNroN PREMIUM COOKING STOVES; with notes. one
of the best and cheapest stoves before the public
The CEMENT Cook STOVE, new air tight stove warranted
to work well.
THE KENruCKIAN Cook STOVES; Nos. 2 and g.
he Double Oven Cooking Stoves
Premium Stoves of various patterns and at prices SO low
that no one can underSell us. up
We have also received specimen OF new S'oVs III
PENNSYLVANIA, which comes highly recommended
and is believed to be one Of The best and most improved
stoves lately manufactured well worthy the attention oi any
family wantinga large and irstrate stove -
Our stock of HEATING AND PARLoUk SnoN ES, Is
too arre for this advanced stage Of the season. To reduce
il we will sell large Church and Hall Stoves Tor cash at
small advance above cost. - ,,,,-z,,, e 90
Nashville, Feb. is, 1853,
NOTICE. consequence of the Fire on FRIDAY morn
ing we are compelled to suspend business Tor some
time but will again as soon as we can procure
suitable house of which due notice will be given In the
meantime we hope our friends who indebted to MS and TO
Ewin Brown Co.. will forward and settle up without
delay that we may meet engagements promptly
We can be onnd at No IS, the square-Johh NICHOLS
old stand
We would also take this to express our grateful
thanks to those who have kindly favored and our rede
cesors with their patronage TO the Fire Companies and
citizens 10 whose exertions mainly indebted ior
what oour goods saved and to those kind friends VINO
sympathse with US in our loss.
2 feb2 EMIN DhoIID
INSEED 09L AND WHITE LEAD.-10 bbls
/ Linseea OK, kegs Fahnestocks White Lead just
(. seived ssle low for cash bv
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J. H. CURREY. CABINET MAKER AND FUNERAL
UNDERTAKEN

rs now furnished with good workmen e-7.zss--s7ss-,,
and well seasoned material to make y s.s1ssszS
to order all kinds of furniture at short nc 60
tice REPAIRING done in the best style and upon very
reasonable terms.
can have furniture moved in rsrae car and by care
full hands when called upon Persons having turning to do
will find to their interest to give call, as have
firsrate Lathe and turner.
Undertaking Collins of every description, always on
hand which will be furnished at prices good deal lower
than heretofore furnished in this city will give my per-
sonal attention to funerals both in the city country with
good hease gentle horses and careful drivers All orders
left sales College street. opposite the SeWahee
House or at INV shop near the Depot viii be punctuay at
tended to- Mysefor clerk always be found at the store
ready to wait on customers both night and day noV25
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-03-12

Standing and Byron Collars, Underwear, Merno Shaked
Silk, Cashmere, Vgonia Cotton and Canton Flannel Is,
ladies and gentlemen Gents Cloth Caters Gloves hin
Silk, Buck Cashmere Cloth, ChamOis, Wash Norman
Cuff Gloves and Ladies and Gentlemens Gauntes, lneA
and Silk Handkerchief, Stocks Ties Waerfords Albert
De .oinville's, plain, Embd and selfadusing Crayats
Scarfs Black and White Satin Ties Shoulder Braces, Sus
penders Silk W6olen and Cotton Night Caps, Oil Silk Bath
ing Caps for Ladies and Gentlemen. Monsy, Riding and
Strengthening Belts, Robe de Chambre, Umbrellas, Walk
ing Canes Riding Whips Trunks Sole Leather, Nalises
Carpet Bags Satches Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, To
let's Opera Glasses Porte Monies Fans, Writing Desks
Cigar Cases Flasks Travelling Companions, Razors and
Razor Strops Combs Brushes Good years Gum Goo ds.
Perfumery.-Toilet Bottles, Pocket Cutlery, DC, and
large assortment of other articles usually kept by Fur
nishing Stores.
ry Wehave made arrangements with our friends at the
North to forward us Goods received by them,
therefore shall have goods here in esshan ten daTs
from the New York Custom House.
MYERS & McGIILS.
Furnishing Store, College street. door South of the
Square Nashville. octll
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PATENT CHOPPING MILL,
ar Chonnjuu Corn or other Grain.

in article lchich ecery Farmer should hare.
TT will Grind with one two horse power from four to
five bushels an hour-either fine for bread or coarse for
sock-and is so simple in its construction that any boy
twelve wears old can keep in order and run It, 1t is adap
ted to eher-Steam, Water or Horse Power.
Having sold entire right Of manufacturing and selling
the above Mill in Tennessee to Messrs j. X Cowan and A.
G Howard of Nashville persons wishing TO purchase can
find them at j. NJ Seabury College street. where they
will be happy to take orders. BooS ADAMS
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tic patronage THURsTON L BERNARD.
soUTHE2N CARRIAGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
of Nashville,

xvOIID inform the citizens of Nashville and cSzEEG
w the public throughout the south west, 60.
,bt ta have commenced business st the weknown stand
cts V d. Stout few doors south of the public square,
where they manufacture all kinds of Coaches Carriages
Brpges &c. which they will sell low and liberal terms
Their work of the finest order and will compare avors
bI with any manufactured north or south They have Sc
ected their ia with great care and having te pes.
wood and iron Tennessee they will warrant tne h
in point of eegnIy and durability, not 70 De t and
anv They hopa 10 receive share of pu6he pa.ls IN
shall spare no rttte or cost to induce an a ma % sending
want OF Carragelt 10 buy of them IN prefer ie"''
north for their work. o-tuen IN liberal
Repairing done oy e. N BASSETT, Pres
terms.
march s-wdtrw12m.
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HUNrsyrLLF, Ala. March 2, 1852.

Or BrEDsoE-SIR Judging from the certificates YOU
have already advertised it viii be almost unnecessary for ME
to add further evidence IN fegar+o the healing virtues Of
your Compound; but nnst saw that for years suffered
great deal from Dyspepsia and enlargement of the Spleen
and thought that never would recover commenced tax
ing your compound about nine weeks SINCE and have gained
25 or 30 pounds and feel about well as ever did
HENRY J. G0FF
yThe above medicine is for sale in every Drug Store in
the city, and most of the towns in the State c. W. HEN
DERSHOTT, General Agent, for wholesaleing the med
cine fsy@ Price 81 per pint Bottle. noy1S-lyd tr
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IRON FENCING,
A. thn SIGN Of the Snread Eagle. COLLEGE, Street

l knds of Wrought and Cast Iron Fencing ss@
Also every variety of Gates Fancy Step Balcony $3.50
and Verandah Railing Ny work will be executed as Wen
s low as the same article can be procured elsewhere
All kinds of Blacksmith Work at the shortest nouce lAe
public are requested to give call and examine my pat
terms and prices will endeyor to give Ine TlISI H Sa
faction. WILLIAM = - r. ~ " An i.,
College Street opposite the Firemen's Hall, Nashville
may1-n
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HUNTSVILLE, Sept. 20, 1851

DR.. BLEDsoEHavng the publication of your Alter
alive Compound think duty the public, that
had been for years subject spells Of Crmp Collie in
worst form that had tried almost every thing that is g
by physicians and never found any thing that would
tanly relieve me- until tried the above medicine which mas
relieved me in every attack in less than an hour.
WM. b. LLOYD.
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GILES COUNTY, Tenn, Dec. %, 1851.

Itun., IbJI.
DR. BLEDsoH Il feel that should fall short of my duty
to you and TO those who afflicted were to further
recommend your Alternative Compound 1t has entirely
Ieyed me- so that have had to take anything in
two months. can anything want with impunity and
believe my health good is at advanced age
Should ever suffer from dyspepsia again shall be
call on you. | am very respectfully your friend
ELIZABETH j, HARDWOOD.
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NEW ORLEANS.-A CARD.

DENJAMEN Il. SHIELDS & CO., having per.
maneny located themselves at New Orleans offer their
services as Commission and Forwarding Merchants
and General Agents, and solicit conslgments of all
kinds of Western Produce feeling confident that they
and will give satisfaction to all who entrst their inter-
est their Proceeds of sales will be invariably held
sacred and promptly rcmitted.
PSExtenslve arrangements made for the receiving and
forwarding of species of Merchandise reduced rates
from charges at this point Orders for Groceries and nsur-
Risks witht Re collection of Bills Drafts &C. attended
to without delay. BENZ +. SHIELDS & co.