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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-04-13
[For the Spirit of Democracy
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Mr.. EDIroR:-It is gratifying to know
that there are evidences OF improvement
in eastern Ohio although the physical
advantages are not equal to other parts
of the State-in intellectual attainments
And among these indications, the science
of vocal music forms no small part. 1t is
an evidence of growth in the refnements
incident TO the improvements Of a country
A treatise on vocal music, by Alexander
Auld, has been widely circulated in eastern
Ohio, and in various parts of the west
Mr.. John B. Smith, native of our coun-
try. Of good native capacities, and con-
siderable acquired atlainments, is now en-
gagged in teaching in this, and the adjoin-
ing counties. The friend OF music will
do well to secure his services, during the
present season. He uses Auld s system.
We must not forget to notice Mr.. w.
Glass, who is engaged in teaching in Bel
mont aud Guernsey counties. Our coun-
try is indebted to him for many improve
ments in this elegant science. We trust
the time is not distant when the youth
Of this county will embrace every oppor.
tunity to improve the mind.
AN AMATEUR.
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New Subscribers.

During the past week. we have had
quite an addition to our subscription list,
for which we are indebted to our friends
Stephen Henthorn. Esq, of Washington
township. J. T. Morrill,, Esq, Of Salem.
S. w. Noll, Esq, Of Ohio, DR.. J. NJ. Stout
aud c. Sullivan. Esq, Of Seneca. The
largest number was handed in by Mr.
Henthorn, and until the list came from,
Salem the packet at Graysville was the
largest sent to any one Post Office in the
county; but the packet at Sunfsh is now
three ahead OF Graysville. and the Grays-
vile one ahead Of Antioch. Our friends
will please accept OF our thanks for their
interest in extending the circulation OF the
Spirit"
Will some of our friends in the neigh
borhood of Stafford add few more to the
packet at that place? 1t will not require
many to place it at the head Of the list
Calais and Baresville are making pretty
even run Of it-Calais being two ahead
New Castle and Lewisville stand even, and
Bealsville one behind The packets al
jamestown, Sardis. Miltonsburgh, Browns.
Vile, Malaga and Summerfeld. fall be.
hind; but little exertion would bring them
up alongside of Calais and Baresville.-
Who will send US the next list?
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The Japan Expedition.

From the New York Herald we learn
that report is rife in Washington to the
effect that the Japan expedition is to be
given up and the squadron recalled. Two
reasons are given for this; first, that the
force dispatched is not strong enough to
compel the Japanese to open their ports;
and second. that all the disposable force
ofour Navy may berequired near at home.
Assuming the reportto be true, the Herald
says It isfinclined to believe that the Ad-
ministration has taken an exaggerated
view OF the military strength Of the Japan
ese Empire. II cites the vessels compos-
ing the fleet; gives the number of guns and
men; and is ofopinion, judging from the
success of the British in the Opium War.
that this fleet would not only be strong e.
nough TO open the Japanese ports, but to
conquer aud annex the whole Empire, il
that were deemed necessary.
Now we must say that we cannot coin
cide with this opinion; and if the squad
ron has been recalled, we think wise dis
cretion has been exercised. What, we
should like to know. is a force Of 236 guns
and 8, ,I2O men, despatched upon an ex.
pedition Of this kind? Supposing the peo-
Die to be- no better versed in warfare than
the Chinese; it is totally inadequate to
coerce them ifthey are asobstinate as thai
flowery nation.
The British had powerful navy; nu.
merous and well appointed army, and
ports near at hand from whence they could
draw stores, succors. &C., in word the
great resources of British India were al
hand, and ye,lit was only after an obsti-
nate and bloody struggle that they sue
ceI&7ed. Now where was our feet to OBJ.
tai75 5 rcinforcement. If it should become
necessary Ii could not spare men from
its vessels to maintain themselves ashore
for single day. unless covered by the
heavy guns Of the squadron. Our sailors
excel in bravery, ardor and skill, but they
cannot perform mpossibilities.
Thereiis no reason whatever to believe
that the Emperor Of Japan would yield to
4 mereebon,bardment and then after the
confiagration and carnage, our fieetwould
have 10 retire without effecting its object
One line Of battle ship could donear about
all that tho whole force could do. The
feet is not OF Overwhelming force 10 over.
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Value of Kisses.

A French girl, at a store being solicited
to allow kiss, declined. except at the
price .of little bag which lay on the
enamored cavaliers counter. and which
as he said. was filled with cents. The
bargain was struck; but to the surprise o
Dulcinea. as to her satisfaction. on open
ing the bag it was found to CONAN. in the
place OF cents. good full weight of forins
The gentleman claimed the bag; but the
girl was unyielding Thereupon resor
was had TO the tribunal. the plaintiff al
Lodging that there was evidently mistake
and that simple kiss could not by far be
appraised at such sum. The tribunal
however. gave the case to the girl-lst
because what is given is given; and Cd. be
cause the value of kiss cannot be esti
mated.
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The MAINE LAw-IN Flx-A recent
case. and we believe, the first one under
the Vermont Liquor Law. is thus stated:
1t provides that whenever any person is
found intoxicated. he may be apprehend-
ed and put in prison, and retained in Gus
tody until he reveals to the authorities, on
oath, where and from whom the liquor
which produced his intoxication was OBJ
tanned. Under this section OF the law a
man was arrested at Woodstock. on the
day it came in force-the 9th ult-and
being unable to recollect. from the totally
unconscious state he was in while under
the influence of the liquor. where he pro-
cured it, he was Of course unable to give
the required information, and has conse-
quently remained in prison ever since.
with no hope of being relieved except by
a formal trial before the Supreme Court
of the State.
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long -winded speeches, "all sound and fu-
ry. signifying nothing about American
interests. When they have been called
upon to uphold the doctrines they preached,
there has been a lamentable leaving in. .
The Chronicle thinks President Pierce is
talking for effect. alter that manner, and
herein the mistake. The President has
carefully avoided all vaunting defamation
In his inaugural; and everybody who
knows the man and knows the Democratic
party, feels convinced that his deeds will
transcend his words.-Statesmdn
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For the Spirit Of Democracy.
School Meeting.

Pursuant to adjournment. the Monroe
County Common School Association, met
in the town of Lewisville. on the last Sat-
urday of February. at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
The President being absent, VIC. Knight,
was appointed to that station pro tenn.
The following report was then read and
adopted:
Ofthe committee on the government Of Com
mon Schools appointed at q previous
meeting Of this Association:
Your committee present the folio wing
condensed view Of this subject, and recon.
mend the same for adoption in the Com
mon Schools Of this county:
The cultivation of the human mind is
an important and extensive subject-em-
bracing the most difficult and responsible
stations to which the public teacher is call
led. No expenditure of mental or physi-
cal labor is adequate to the task.
Your committee. in view of the import
ance of this subject, and the difficulties
under which teachers labor, recommend
the following rules:
lst. The government of Schools should
embrace few well digested rules. mildly
but firmly adhered to-suited 10 the pecn-
liar situations of the country in which they
may be located.
End. A thorough classification - en-
bracing series Of recltations. Not more
than half an hour should be given TO each
recitation.
3rd. II is Of the first Importance that
the pupils be required to attend punctual-
Ily-otherwise little good can be effected.
4th. Upon the most mature reflection,
sustained by long experience in the school
room. it is recommended that corporeal
punishment be abolished, except in ex-
IRENE cases.
5th. The teacher is recommended to
make strong and repeated appeals to the
honor Of his pupils 10 insist that his busi-
ness is to elevate his moral and intellec-
tual nature. and consequently secure his
present and everlasting happiness. Where
such appeals fail. the teacher cannot ex-
pect to accomplish any good by resort to,
physical force.
9th. Every school should be publicly
examined at the expiration of each session,
in the various departments of study. This
will secure energy among the pupils.
I = uO uS ob0 tuuuSuvO . ttAO&tbs
ods of instruction are recommended as
the most effective means Of imparting in.
struction. This will necessarily introduce
black board exercises.
9th. The teacher is finally recommends
ed TO study much-to know himseli-to
enter the business OF teaching with energv.
and zeal commensurate with its import
ance on the destiny Of our race.
JOSEPH C. CLARK O..
v. C. KNIGHT. oss
On motion. A committee Of three was
appointed to make. arrangements for q
Teachers Institute, to be held in the fall
Of 1853
On motion. Resolped. That these pro-
ceedings be published in the Spirit Of
Democracy.
On motion. The Association adjourned, ;.
sine die.
v. c. KNIGHT. Pres't. pro tenn.
| JOSEPH C. CLARK. Sec'y.
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The INAUGURAL In England.

The comments in England upon Presi-
dent PIERcE's inaugural afford conclusive
proof of its progressive spirit - sound
American sentiment. and sagacious views.
1t is in the situation Of the jury that was
charged with rending corrupt verdict Dy
one party, and being unable to compre-
mend the plainest proof by the other. The
London Times harangues against it. as
containing principles at war with justice
and equity. and opposed to the best inter
ests Of this Republic. II ought to be con-
soling to our people (it certainly is to u.s.
to find that the european Thunderer' is
constant in his watchfulness and care for
our interests. He feels nothing like the
anxiety for the English that he does for
this Republic. VIcToRIA's throne and
crown are quite secondary considerations
A few thousands OF miles of territory may
be added to her dominions in India, and
he bears all the danger Of the extension.
and all the dshonor of the annexation
very complacently; but let there be a whis-
per OF expanding our territories, and he
falls into panic of fear for the United
States. Homily follows homily upon the
duty Of maintaining the principles of JUS
tice and equity. and he bewails over the
danger Of the Republic in moving para
graphs. On the other hand, the Morning
Chronicle, holds the Inaugural to be alto
gether conservative; and congratulates
General PIERCE upon his moderation COM
pared with the views lately advanced by.
MIR. EVERETT. In this the Chronicle has
made small mistake. 1t has long been
the practice Of Wing statesmen to talk
patriotic: to indulge in rhetorical flourish
es in writing State papers; and to make
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High School.

Our citizens are referred to the card. in
today's paper. of Messrs. SMITH and
RICHARDSON. They propose opening a
High School in this place, on the first Mon
day Of May. We hope they may be pat.
ronized in such way that permanent
High School may be established in this
place. In times gone by our town could
boast other educational facilities. and we
trust the day is not far distant when we
can again point with pride to our schools.
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LAWS OF OHIO:
AN ACT iurther defining The powers Of
Trustees OF Townships.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

AN ACT iurther defining The powers Of
Trustees OF Townships.
Sec. l. Be 1t enacted By the General
Assembly Of The State Of Ohio. That the
trustees OF each and every organised
township in this State, shall have powerto
suppress or prohibit all houses. shops, or
stores, known as places of hAbtual resort
for tipping and intemperance, under such
rules and ordinances. and by the imposi-
ton OF such fines and penalties as they
may deem proper; provided no fine shall
exceed fifty dollars and costs, including
the fees OF the Sheriff or Jailor, nor any
imprisonment in the county Jail be for .
longer time than twenty days.
Sec. 2. That, for the purpose Of carry
ing into effect the provisions of this act.
said Trustees. or a majority of them. at
any regular or special meeting, may enter
in the book OF records OF their respective
townships. an ordinance prescribed as
Aforesaid; but before the taking effect Of
such ordinance, the same shall be publish.
ed for tour consecutive weeks il some
newspaper published in the county, or
having general circulation therein. And
said Trustees shall furnish the Justices Of
the Peace in their respective townships,
and the Probate Judge OF the proper coun-
ty, with a certified copy of said ordinances.
Sec. s. 1t shall be and il is hereby
made the duty OF Justices Of the Peace in
the several townships of this State where
such ordinance exists, to enforce the rules
and ordinances prescribed as aforesaid,
and upon complaint on oath or affirmation
charging any person with violation of
such ordinance to issue their warrants di.
rected to the proper constable. who shsll
serve the same as in other criminal cases,
and the defendant when arrested may have
the benefit Of trial by jury. which jury shall.
be summoned in the same manner as iuries'
before Justices Of the Peace in civil cases.
The defendants shall also have the benefit
of certiorari, error. or appeal to the Pros
bate Court OF the proper county, by giving
bond and security in double the amount
Of fne and costs imposed by such Justices
and said court, to which is hereby given
appellate jurisdiction in all cases aris-
ing under this act. shall proceed 10 the
hearing and trial Of such cause in the
same manner as if such court had had
original jurisdiction. All appeals taken
under this act shall be filed ia the Probate
court Of the proper county within ten days
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OF AT the late election in Cincinnti, not
candidate was elected 10 the Council or
to the Board of School Visitors who fayors
a division Of the School Fund for sectarian
purposes. Every ward in the city present
ed an unbroken front in favor Of preserv-
ing our common school system as it is
So says the Cincinnati Enquirer. The
whole regularly nominated democratic
ticket, with the exception, perhaps, of City
Civil Engineer and Marshal, was elect
cd
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SCHOOL NOTICE

The Township Board OF Education.
composed of the District Clerk ofeach SUBJ
district. to be elected on the ed Monday OF
this month. and the Township Clerk. will
meet on Monday the 18th Of April. at the
usual place OF holding elections in their
several townships, pursuant 10 the pro-
visions OF the New School Law, and pro-
ceed to lay off their respective Townships
into Sub Districts, and perform such other
duties as the law requires. No district to
contain less than so youth, between the
ages of $ and 81 years.
J. B. NOLL, Aud.
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A STRANGE SlGHr The plate in the cab
in ofthe steamer "Victoria. wrecked near
Howth, on the coast of Ireland. has been
recovered, by diver; but the man protests
that nothing in the world would induce
him to 20 down second time, as the
scene in the cabin was the most horrid he
ever Witnessed. He thought he had en-
tered wax-work exhibition. the corpses
never having moved from their position
since the vessel went down. There were
some eighteen or twenty persons in the
cabin. one and all of whom seemed to be
holding conversation with each other. and
the general appearance OF the whole scene
was so lifelike, that he was almost inclined
10 believe some were yet living.
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A Step towards Free Trade.

The treaty OF commerce recently con-
cluded between Austria and Prussia, COM
pretending, as it does, nearly all the other
States Of Germany, has a two-fold signiti-
cancy. Intrinsically considered. it is a
great fact in the history Of industrial pro-
gress; extrinsically, it is cause of poiti-
cal satisfaction and assurance to the rest
OF Europe,
In its economic aspect, the convention
for Twelve years, which has been conclud-
ed after such protracted negotiation. ac-
cording to the London News. must be re-
garded as great. though cautious step.
in the direction OF free trade. From Tri
este to Cologne. from Milan to Dantzig
all differeutial duties are to be abolished;
and instead thereof system of complete
reciprocity is in future to be established.
Raw materials of every description are TO
pass from one territory to another without
payment of any duty whatsoever. while a
fixed standard Of ad Ualorem charge on
manufactured articles is to be maintained
for purposes OF revenue by each State, bur
SO conceived and arranged as to abnegaie
all idea Of prohibition or protection in Ia
vor OF one German community against its
neighbors. Stipulations are included in
the treaty for the adoption of a uniform
scale OF coinage. The Prussian eagle will
continue still TO figure on the gold and sill
yer pieces struck at the Berlin mint, and
the arms of Austria will be still impressed
upon the metallic currency OF Vienna. but
the names and values of both will hereaE.
ter be the same, not only in the greater
States. but throughout all Germany, as
well as in Hungary, Lombady, and the
other provinces OF the empire.
Seventy eight millions of people inhabi.
the region which will be affected by these
conditions; and it is perhaps enough to
say that there is no one branch Of art, in,
dusiry or skill. from the mouth of the Elbe
10 that Of the Adige, whose field OF labor
and profit will not be enlarged to great
er or less extent by the change which they
imply. Theoretically considered, tits un-
doubtealy the most signal recognition OF
the principle of equal compeiion which the
world has seen since the repeal Of the
British navigation laws; and. practically
we can augur nothing but good TO the cap
ttaist and The laborer OF both northern and
southern Germany from measure which.
by opening new scope for enterprise,
and exposing them to the healthful action
Of national rivalry, is likely to develope
new energies in the one and to bring new
aids to the other.-New York Erening
Post
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The Sugar Maple and Maple Sugar


This tree fourishes throughout the most
Of North America. Its height is some
times 100 feet. 1t is highly ornamental
and loves cold climate. 1t makes the
best of fuel Its great excellence consists
in yielding sap for the manufacture OF vast
quantities OF maple sugar in the country
during the months Of spring. An open
winter, constantly freezing and thawng
is forerunner OF bountiful crop Of sn.
gar. An orchard of maple trees is almost
equal TO a field OF sugar cane of the same
area, in the production OF sugar. This
tree reaches the sge of 200 years. The
statistics of the United States census for
1850 show that about thirty four millions
OF pounds of maple sugar were manuiact
ured in that year.
OF the twenty seven States in which this
sugar is manufactured, Maine produced
l .392 427 lbs; Vermont, 5,l59.641 lbs;
New York. lO.3l0,744.; Pennsylvania
2.2I8.64l lbs; Virginia. l .223 9O8 lbs.
Ohio. 4, ,528 548 lbs; Michigan. 9 2.493 997
lbs; Indiana, 299l.638 lbs. These are
the largest producers. Vermont makes
by far the largest quantity in proportion to
its territory.
In addition to this large yield of maple
sugar in the States. the Indians east ofthe
Mississippi river make annually 10000
900 lbs. and those west of the river 9 OOO,-
900 lbs. The maple sugar product of the
Canadas, in 1849. is stated as follows:
Upper Canada a. i6O 667 lbs.
Lower Can ada g 303.l 1863 lbs.
Besides the above sugar crop there was
yield by the sugar maple of the United
States. 1850. OF 10000 gallons OF molas-
ses.-Boston Mail.
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Ohio and Mississippi Railroad.

We derive from an authentic source
(says the N. Y. Times. the following par
ticulars in relation to the Ohio and Mis-
slssippi Railroad, connecting the Cities of
Cincinnati and ST. Louis by line three
hundred ant thiriy-fve miles IN extent.
The work is all sub-let and forces are em-
ployed on each separate section through
out the line. The grading $50 miles. 80
on the Cincinnati end, and IA on the
western or St. Louis end, will be fully
completed next October. ready for the
superstructure This work was commenc-
ed in July of last year. and has been pros
ecuted as required by the contracts, which
expire in October next. Fifteen engines
have been purchased, all TO be on the line
on or before the lst of October. Cars are
being delivered at the rate Of twenty pei
month. and the line will be well supplied
ior next winters operations. Ten thous.
and tons Of iron rails have been purehas-
ed. to be delivered in May and June of the
present year. More than four hundred
laborers are employed on the line, and the
grading will be completed within two years
The line will be opened and IN operation
from Cincinnati to the Jeffersonville road
Sc miles, by the 1st of January next. form.
ing railroad connection between Gin
cinnati and Louisville, 25 miles shorter
than the river route, and at the same time
also from 81. Louis to the Illinois Centra
Road. and by the 1 ST Of July. 1854, to the
New Albany Road. forming the shortes'
possible Railroad connection between St
Louis and Louisville; and via Louisville
q continuous Railroad from ST. Louis to
Cincinn att in 6tteen months from the pres
ent day. The subscriptions to the stock
amount to over S5,OoOOO
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Agricultural.

The officers of the "Monroe Count,
Agricultural Society,"" are requested Il
meet in Woods6eld, on Saturday tn
Esd of April. A full attendance Of tn
Board is desired, as it is time the list @
premiums for the next annual exhibition
was made out.
The officers are,
President-Henry Ford.
Vice President. T. Williamson,
Treasurer-N. Hollister,
Secretary. R. Morris,
Assistant Sec'y-J. B. Noll,
Managers-John w. Wheeler,
Arthur Smyth,
VIM. ]. Mcconnell,
Tho's A. Way.
VIM. D. Havely.
]. r. MORRIS, Sec'y.
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OF The Philadelphia Bulletin has seen
the new quarters of dollars issued on the
lst instant from the mint under the late
Act Of Congress. They resemble the old
coin in size. but are somewhat lighter in
weight. The difference by which they can
be recognized is that the new issue has
rays around the eagle and spear head at
each side Of the date, neither of which are
found in the old.
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FThe attention OF the reader is again
called to the advertisement Of "Duff s
Mercantile College," A circular can be
be seen at our office,