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Mathematics is not concerned. The mos
eccentric comet, that amid silence and
solitude performs her protracted revolu
tons through the heavens, is governed by
the laws of gravitation, and the whole
system Of bodies sustained by mathemati.
cal laws" And he who would understand
and comprehend the beauties Of creation,
must be familiar with Mathematics. In
short, Mathematics is the key that unlocks
the store-house OF knowledge and gives us
access to it's richest treasures. 1t is the
gateway that leads to the hill of Science,
and not only forms the entrance to this
much desired place, but strews the rugged
path with flowers, and points out with un :
erring precision the way to the temple OF
fame; and he who would arrive at that
high station and have his name emblazon.
ed upon the historians page, or en-.
rolled with the wise and great ones of the
age in which he lives, must enter in at this
gate. For there is no other road TO true
greatness than the highway Of Science,
and no other entrance to this highway
than by the difficult path oi Mathematics.
Without knowledge of Mathematics
where would all our great men and great
inventions have beenf Sir Isaac Newton,
withou, this knowledge. never would have
added 10 the science oil Astronomy those
brilliant discoveries for which his name
will ever be praised. Euclid and Archim.
edes. the great geometricians, without the
aid of Mathematics. would have been or
binary men in point of intellect. ..E
Seeing then, that Mathematics is of so
much importance TO the human race, and
that knowledge Of it is indispensable TO
the mechanic. the merchant, the farmer.
the navigator, the student, and, indeed, to
every one who would become qualified for
the ordinary duties Of life, it stands US IT,
aand to become as well acquainted with il,
as possible, The study Of Mathematics
is not only useful in qualifying US for the
duties here enumerated, but it tends TO
strengthen the thinking faculties and fully
develop the understanding. 1t also tends
to elevate the moral feelings Of man, stand
to cause a livelier sentiment of duty to
ward Cor" that great mathematician. who
framed the universe and formed these un-
which regulate and govern all
its motions. "and cause strong emotions
of love and gratitude to arise in the soul
to that Being who thus delights US with
the charms Of intellectual enjoyment and
blesses us with the multiplied means of
happiness" This great Science not only
conduces to our happiness-mental, NOR
al and physical-in life, but will conduce
10 our felicity in future state Of existence;
for by developing and enlarging the ca
pacities Of our mind, it will better enable
US to grasp in and enjoy the beauties Of
eternity.
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'snANtumnal Retrospect.

.1sNsI find the following in an exchange
PsPar- i u in striking contrast TO the
health. happiness and prosperity that has
generally characterized our own State for
she past year:
These autumn days begetin ones smind
reflections, at once sad and attractive. In
this season. the emerald of forest and field
fades by imperceptible degrees into russet
brown. through crevice and corner the
wind sighs in mournfnl cadences, as il
sighine the solemn req,iieum Of the depart
ing year. The naked boughs OF the trees
peep out from their variegated drapery.
and The crisp and fallen leaf toys graceful
~ with the zephyrs; the chilly air creeps
stealihily over and among the rushing TO-
iage, and brook. and riyulet, dash joyous.
ly onward, "making music with the, enam-
elled stones"
sa ehave arrived at the end o a season.
marked id apeculiar manner. by the yisi.
satioa Of angry Providence. zDraw.bridges
hare yawaed in the path Of the steam en-
Hine. The monstrous motor Of ciyliza-
tion. scorning the efforts of man to bind il
down with steel and iron, has scattered to
The winds great ships, and marked the
seene Of its victories with hecatombs of
ghastly corpses. The great lines Of COM
muniration and travel, are red all over
with the blood Of martyrs. Opposing
trains, Ia mighty inadness, have rushed to
each other embrace. and scarcely Q an
there be found "a burial place. in all our
land. that IS not the resting place Of some
ctS /,
There are vacant places at many board,
and desolation At many hearthstone,
whefe borrow was unknown, when the
spring flower blossomed in our Northern
homes, @ sz
Yonder, in a beautiful Southern city,
stfoEg man and maiden have gone down
beforethe breath of the pestilence. No
soepd disturbs the noiseless monotony OF
its streets, save the slow rumhlipg Of . fu-
neral cortege. that winds toward "the cities
offhe dead. Plague stricken and dismay-
cd, The flying population have carried with
lileni tho miasma Of death TO sister cities,
and the valley of the great 81 Father ol
Waters' is q Golgotha, as halefnl as the
UPss tree-death-d dealing like the Sirocco.
No sprinkling of door-post or Intel stops
the entrance of the destroying Angel. Il
takes he millionaire from the palace and
llie sof from the howell II counts among
its victims the beauty Of the ballroom and
ire painted prostitute 1.-the high and the
lows-ihe master and the slave, The ve-
hicles Of trade are freighied with the nala-
ria-the air comes to us tainted with fever.
Gfe4t fesr il ahroad intths land. AT the
exchange board and in the council cham
bsr--at the church door and in The Parlor
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- We publish below the Proclamation o
Gov. MEDILL, appointing a daysof Thanks
giving and Prayer, throughout this State
A should have appeared in our last, bu
was unavoidably postponed:
.a Il RRoCLAMATIoN -
.WILLIAm NEDILL, Governor of the State
Ohio: S ss S'
The General Assembly Of Ohio. on the
i4th day Of March, 1858. adopted reso
slulon requesting the Governor to desig
nate some day OF the present year, TO be
observed throughout the State as day q
Public Thanksgiving; and for the pur.
pose Of producing uniformity in the matter
requiring him to correspond with the Exc.
cutive Authorities Of the other States of the
Union, upon the subject.
Now, therefore, 4, WILLIAM MED1LL,
! Governor OF the State Of Ohio, in obedi.
ence to said resolution, do, by these pres
ents, set apart and designate the Last
.s1hnrsdayin November meet, being the Gath
day of said mouth, TO be observed as, a
day of s.s5,. 80
THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER.
throughout this State. xa
Another year is drawing to close. The
people Of Ohio have beenslaid under pecp-
liar obligations. "Seed time and harvest
appeared in due season; the earth has
yielded an Increased abundance, and la
Dor and industry have been crowned with
smors than their accustomed reward. No
fatal scourges or civil ldiscord, has inter.
.yepedsto excite. alarm, or retard the pro-
gress Of our prosperity. An unusual de-
gree Of health has prevailed, and peace.
order and tranquility reign ,hrought our
1bprders. -. 4. sss s, s9z,s
u eminently becoming an intelligent
and christian people TO turn their minds
aowafds the. source of all these blessings
40 acknowled dge their dependence on. His
;ggoodnsss and mercy, and to express, in
some suitable and appropriate manner.
yhe grateful emotions of their hearts. s..t5
fEsl would, therefore mo st trespectfn.ly, ,but
Earnestly, reeommena to the. good people
Of Ohio that. laying aside siheir ordinary
occupations. and reiraining from every
employmentdhat is inconsistent with the.
exereise Of religious ;obseryances, and a
Gslpcere discharge Of the important and sa
cred duty suggested in the resolution re-.
ferred 10, they assemble in their usual pla
ces.af public worship on the day aforesaid !,
aud GIVE THANKS. TO ALMIGHTY lGoD. the
Creaior and Rulersof all things, for these.
and; lhe many other manifestations Of his
sProyidence, with which. as a Nation, State
end People. we have been SO eminenlly
hvored. a 49,.
Given under my hand and the |Grea,
SEAL Of the State Of Ohio, al the city Of Co
fumbus, this 24th day, of. October, A. D..
1858, agdjin the segenty-eighth year of
The Independence ofthe United States.
sd s..5ys,s,..g5 WILLIAM MEDlLL.s
ass By the Governors: ss,ts = s,s.;s
NVILLlAM FREylTT, Sec, Of State.
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TO hand him, he said, in his eccenirio, hut

10 hand him, he said, in his eccentficl hut
friendly manner: Fesss..#.s....sy.s S.
"Well, good folks, I understand the
world does not go as well with you 90
formerly. What is the trouble?" .1se
"Phere need be no trouble" was the
reply. .'if men would not try to. add 10
the Affections which the Almighty sees to
be necessary for US. The winter was
trying one. We met with, sickness and
misfortunes; which we endeaxoEed 10 ;baar
with patience. All would now 60 well if
those around me were not determined 70
push me in the downward path =
"But there lies the difficulty, friend
Thompson. This is selfish world. Eve.
rybody, or at least, great majority care
only ornumber one. If they see . poor
neighbor going down. hill, their FIRST thought
is whether it will affect their own interests,
and provided they can secure themselves,
they care NOT how soon he goes to sshe
bottom. The only way is to keep up ap-
pearaaces. Show no signs of going be-
hind-hand. and all will 90 well with YOU
VERY true, Uncle Joshua, but how .is
this 10 be done? Bills which ] did not ex.
pect to be called upon 10 meet for the next
three mouths are pouring in upon me.
My best customers are leayipg me fora
more fortunate rival. In short, Amson
the brink of ruin, and nought but asmixa-
Gle can save me. ~ -
"a miracle which is very easily wrought
then, imagine. my good friend. What
is the amount Of your debts which presa
q ho md hrV a
common course Of events, could you dis
charge them.' .ss.sss
"They do notsexceed one hundred dol.
lars, replied the shoemaker; and with
my usual run of work, Lconld make I'll
right in three or lour months. ss "a
1--WE will say six, was the answef.
Il will advance you one: hundred and
fiity dollars for six months. Pay every
cent you owe, and with the remaindersef
the money make some slight addition or
improvement in your shop or house, and
put everything about the grounds ia sias
usual neat order. Try this plan for i few
wceks.s and we will see what effect ilshes
upon our worthy neighbors. No,lno, ,ilss-
er mind thanking me. i am onlystrying
little experiment on human nature.e.I
know you Of old, and have no doubt thar
my moneyfis safe in your hands," IL
Weeks passed by. The advice Of I'm
Gle Joshua had been strictly followed and
the change IN the shoemaker's gprospeots
was indeed wonderful. He was now spa
me- Nc" ,;.,. ~ - o"v .d " 1 mos. % ,s
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-11-09

II il astonishine how little one fSlls n,
erty when one loves.-Bnlacer. s's'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-11-09
M a t b e m atics:

An Address deliuered before the Teachers
Institute, in Woodsfeld, Monroe Co..
October 25, 1858,
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On motion of Rev. R. Armstrong. the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolped. That we recommend the
s"Ohio Journal Of Education to teachers
and all who are interested in the cause Of
Education, as an invaluable companion
in the school room and family. s
The association was then addressed by
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-11-09
HE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
As. r. NORRIS. PROPRIETOR.
wOoDsFIELD, OHIO, NOV. ., 1853.
Til a n K sgiving.

We publish below the Proclamation OF
Gov MEDILL, appointing 'day.of Thanks
giving and Prayer, throughout this State.
Il should have appeared in our last. but
was unavoidably postponed:
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An Instructive Fact.

Under this caption the New York Journal OF Com
msrce mentions the following circumstance, which we
transfer to columns in proof that the sober second
thought OF the people in regard to their constitutional
obligations may always be relied on by the candidates
for their favor;
AT tho first OF tie Thirty ,econd Congress just
closed resolution offered the effect of which,
adopted would have been render imperative the fug
save law. Mr.. Chapman. wing. OF Hartford and Toll
land district sustained the resolution Colin
N. Ingersol democrat fiom the New Haven and Middle
sex district voted the resolution He also, that
other occasion the session, made ef-
feciive speech in favor Of the compromise measures one
and al and against aboonsm. At the recent election
In Connecticut. both candidates for another term.
The resu, is thai Chapman ditasd by Zoo majority,
and lngsrso reelected by equal majority difference,
400 Insesolls's majority at his former election was
,hont coo
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From Detroit Press
Deserved Tribute 10 the Memory OF Mrs. Cass


The Ladies' Orphan Association OF this city, with whom
the late Mrs Cass had long been connected. and in
whose works OF benevoenee she had been prominent
and ndeaigabe TO the love and reverence OF
our entire people, mel Wednesday evening for the
purpose OF expressing their sentiments with regard TO
the loss which city has sustained IN the demise OF
that lady, and adopted the following resolutions
Rssolvsd That la the death OF Mrs Eliza Cas- the So
ciey lost OF IFS earliest and most efficient friends
and promoters, who during the whole OF It's history has
been actively and prominently engaged In securing It's
welfare by her sympathy, her attendance upon It's meet
ings her liberal Contributions, and her wise counsels Hay-
Ing been time actively engaged as member OF the
finance committee, and subsequently holding the espon-
be office OF hfs drecres OF nis we oei that
in her death we board Of mansgers have osta be,
loved friend, wise counsellor, efficient helper and
the orphan children tender guardian and munifcen'
patron.
Resolved, That while tender TO the bereaved family
and friends cordial sympathy in their loss, and mourn
with them, yet we sustained by the bright evidence
she gave her consistent Christian life, OF her preparation
another and a better world and trust that We may
be enabled follow in her steps, and ultimately rejoice
with her in the glorious OF Saviour whittier
she has led the way.
Rssousd That copy oil these resolutions be communi-
cated the family bsreaved the deceased In the name
OF the society, and be published the city papcrs.
NJ KELLOGG,
.. Secretary L. o. Association.
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Az S.o.n nlserIos-rhe Hartford Time, Of Fri.
,h., s..mnn ..' complete Teorn' by which !, seem.
ray Of 1904 over the wing candidate - ana aplu'
iure The democrats have is senators. and ne
The house OF representatives stands-i4s dsmos =.
70 vhGs Majority on joint ballot, 81 70
ny the constitution of Connecticut, majority 81 -,
thirds 10 both branches Of the Iesisla,s :. .No'
either OF the judges Of the supreme court The reo,'
nave INA, power for the second lime within ,w.I.,
=" WIZ not OF course, exercise il. We roo :,
s,.,. "a -. provision 10 the constitution OF our pay.
BY any party thai shall get The NECESSARY soosed
nierssiure.-SpringfsidP Posi- W
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Mr. Mar.hau, OF the National heatre.

lts proposed by many Of the friends OF f. A. Marshall
ESQ, the able. popular. and eneptsug manager OF the
National Theatre in this city, TO give him compliment
airy benefit Monday evening next We sincerely hops
it viii be, as indeed il deserves 10 be, bumper II
is not denied that since Mr. Marshall has opened the
theatre this city has been conducted with success
brilancy, and determination TO please, that have not
been eaualsd in many years. Our citizens owe 10 Mr.
Marshall the full add the hearty need OF patronage and
applause, and we do not doubt that be will have crowd
ed and enthusiastic audience Mr.. Marshall, as gen.
usman, is widely and warmly respected He has hosts
Of friends in all the grea, cities, and in Washington we
know Of no who has won more upon the popular
regard by his generosity and hi. courtesy as man and
hn ability as a manager.
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The Germania Concert.

The second and last Of the announced by this
hghlysceompshed society OF musicians takes place
Csrusi's this evening The novelty OF violin in the
hands Of young girl, Who like Camille Urso. at the
age OF twelve years has already distinguished herself
among the masters OF this most dcul, instrument is Of
nself sufficient attraction to insure numerous auGi.
10 addition TO this the society have secured the
aid OF JAsl, who il, believe admitted to be The mos
accomplished and skfur pianist now in this country
The programme for this evening well selected and va
red and those OF our citizens who may spend an hou
in the coneert-room will doubtless enjoy musical en-
tsrianment OF rare interest and attraction
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Literary Notice.

Ysssf; Crusade IN the East with Illustrations, from
sketches by the author; by J. Ross BROWNE New York
HAHyaR e BRoTHRKs.
We have read this work with much pleasure. AL
though the author has travelled through Italy and the
Holy Land. be has allowed himself dazzlsd BY
the lights of the past He has viewed the present
di,on Of thoss countries with the eyes Of a OF
sense His sketches novel; and the cheerful good
nature with which he relates his adventures interests the
reader until the grand catastrophe of Yuses imprson
meni II is impossible to grow weary his pages He
aernaes between grave and gay with ingenious vivaciy
He does no, bore with guide-book learning ZACH
rynose pla,iudes.
We have no space for extracts but cannot helI
noticing. striking with particular force Mr. Browne
descriptions OF the ca,acombs Of Palermo, descent o.
Mount Elna, Queen of Greece, Howns Dervishes
Character Of Yuse, Dancing, and Zip Coon in Baalbek
Chasing Gsxeles the plains OF Esdraeon, Lepes il
Jerusalem, Christmas Night in Bethlehem, Horse fight il
Tantura, and Yusef in Jail.
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COM NJ ERCIAL.
Nav Yons. Aprll n, 1858.

Nav York, April IL, 1853
The money market has become more easy, and conf.
dence l. on the return but uneasuess created
by the rumor published in the New York Courier to The Ell
feet that large had been ned out OF the sub
uy TO Individuals contrary the provisions OF tho sub
treasury Jaw 1t Is supposed that these refer
Tact that durng The operations Of the department Tor the
purchase OF government Stocks per cent aud others
The department incurred risks warranted by law in
trusting the fundsto Third parties la order veil the
chasers not to raise the price by open bids from the
government In this $500 were pu sed
in December last through Simeon Draper esq of pipe-lay
ing memory and more recently in February $500
said TO have been taken from tho subtreasuy here by
authority OF the Secretary aud placed in a bank the
credit OF an individual, with which purchase stocks
The money returned because the stocks could
got Whether any actual loss incurred not
were transactions recognised by law, which opposed
In letter and in spirit 10 all leading transferring OF
the public funds out Of the custody OF the de patmen
This growing looseness In the administration OF the indie
pendent treasury law would unless checked lead to loss
II loss has not indeed already occurred though
OF the spirit Of the law The operation OF the la itself has
won public favor by the fact which makes il cause OF
complaint with many SPECTATORS viz that il operates oc
casonaily as restraint upon u too active market
The late from abroad are Of more active mar
kes generally and consequently increased demand foI
money, but the rate higher. The bullion in the
bank had again increased and there tina
the demand for coin less. The lowest point of bu
lion in the bank February 49, since when it has stood
as followsi
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California Items.

Nutmegs grow spontaneously in the mountains OF the
pew state longer and more apering in shape Than the
flavor go
tree OF the Sienas. which rises 10 the height OF
iou' hundred ieei and Is OF immense diameter exudes
juice ihaL when erysailZed takes the OF pine.
sugar Al IS almost white the best refined loaf
sugar. ana mas a delicious aromatic taste.
OK anefent VEINS OF silver have recently been dis
covered near 81 Johns IN Monterey county.
lie salary OF the mayor OF Sacramento is 81 900; re.
81 600
Great preparations are being made in Sacramento for
ne erection OF brick buildings
Ne ranch 81 John Montgomery, in Penn valley Ne
vada produced 1000 last year in agricultural products
bages from half an-acre, So 900 worth OF tomatoes
vi 900 worth OF melons also grown as also So 900
worm OF barley In addition, cucunbers squashes, car
sumption.
There 400 boats on the Sacramento river engaged
IN fisheries The boats are valued al $780, 900, the nets
$oo ooe, and seines at 80 900 The fishing season
lasts from the LIST of February to the LIST of August
Ing which time the estimated average OF each boat per
uay Is Soo or an aggregate OF $4,000 The hauling
gate
A hill San Francisco. called Coral Hill, is com.
posed OF an indurated lava, which takes high polish
and 10 used as building material.
The preliminary survey of the Bencia and Marysville
railroad has been completed The general character of The
route is exceedingly favorable the proposed enterprise
the highest grade upon any point being but 10 and 2-0bs
feet 70 the mile The whole length Of the road will BE-
IS miles.
At Negro Bluff, short distance below Grey Eagle
city. several tunnels now being into the hill pay
ing from 500 TO $500 per day TO the claim.
On The 3lst jan 81 vessels arrived in the harbor OIL
San Francisco During the twenty four hours OF the
lth there 80 arrivals On the I'd day of March
there So vessels and of all descriptions
loading and dlschargng al their whaTves of which II
were ships, clippers barques, 10 briggs, 10 schoon
es, i6 sloops and is steamers, OF which two
| steamers. n ss
| The opening of Mercantile Library Association in
San Francisco celebrated the evening of the Isl
March, with Grafton by j. b. Crockett, esq and
poem by j. K. Kewen. The association have rented
large and in the of the city,
| contributions are being rapidly received
A settlement has been recently made at Cape ST.
George Klamath county, which is to be called, from the
shape OF the bay, the Crescent City. II is well protected
harbor and lies several rich mines.
Gold is found the tops OF the California hills as
well as in the valleys and river bottoms.
At Mameluke Hill, near Georgetown, company oil
ten, who have been tunnelling, now taking oul
900 per day Other parties on the same line of de-
post are getting from "a 900 to So 900 per day,
Flour is selling in Oregon city al $40 per 100 pounds
Two tons sold al SIS so per 100.
A bull fight lately advertised al Placervie but
the Americans. not liking this Spanish amusement las.
seed The bull whipped the maadoIes and tore down the
building.