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

D0 The River is again quite full, and
still rising very fast, and the Packets are
running regularly between Cincinnati
and Pittsburgh. Yet, ifthe weather con.
ainues cool as it now is, and has been for
two days past, it will soon fall again.
Indeed, we have hardly been aware that
winter was present with us, except by
reference to our almanac, SO warm has
been the weather with but two or three
days exception, up to the present time.
And even now, though the earth looks a
little older, or more gray than usual, the
air 10 but comfortably cool,-far more
healthy for the season, moro refreshing
TO the mind, and inyigorating to the
body, than the warm weather which We
hope is past for the present.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
The Bridal Chamber.

A western man in New York, writing
home about the St. Nicholas Hotel, thus
speaks Of the bridal chamber: .aa
"The walls of the bridal chamber
are entirely covered with futed white sat-
in, and cannot find Language to des'
cribe the gold trimmings. gorgeo us dra'
lpery, etc. The bed is designed as a fal'
nv bower-it stands in the centre Of the
floor, upon a broad cushion ofwhite sat
in, with mirrors at the foot. The bed it
covered with the richest satin Brussels
lace, and the sheets are Of muslin, trim.
med with lace, and the satin drapery is
sustained by a canopy Of FURNISHED gold.
This room can be occupied at $50 per
day, including board" e'at Z. IS
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
ITEMS.

The citizens Of Ironton have our espe.
cial thanks for their very generous re.
ception Of the Times Indeed we think
our encouragement here almost without
a parallel. A town of less than four
years growth, having newspaper ofthe
same political aspect presented by the
population, within little more than
one month, 10 furnish list Of subscri.
bsrs to second paper amounting to one
hundred and seveety.eight, as ours now
does, certainly deserves our warmest
thanks. Such people must prosper.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

ARELIc OF THE PAsT....A large crowd
collec edat the corner Of Olive and Third
streets on Friday last, to witness the dig
ging up of the corner stone ofthe old ST.
Louis Theatre. On removing the cap a
bottle was discovered, which,, on being
opened, was found to contain five cent
piece, two rusty copper coins and a roll
.ofparchment, wrapped inpaper. While
the paper was in state Of preservation
the parchment had rotted, so that it was
impossible to read what was originally
inscribed upon it.-St. Louis Paper.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
For the National Era.
The Poor Voter On Election Day


The proudest now is but my peeI
The highest not more high;
To-day, Of all the weary year,
A king of men am II
Tc. ay alike are great and small, Do
The nameless and the known;
My palace is the peoples hall,
The ballot-box my throne. '-t
Who serves to-day upon the list
Beside the served shall stand;
Alike the brown and wrinkled Est.
The gloved and dainty hand, "
The rich are level with the poor;
The weak ore strong to.day,
And sleekest br,adcloth counts no more
Than homespun irock of gray.
To-day let pomp and vain pretence
My stubborn right abide;
Iact q plain man's common sense -.
Against the pedant's pride!
To-day shall simple manhood try
The strength gold and land;
The wide world has not wealth TO buy
The power in my right hand.
While there's grief to need redress,
Or balance 10 adjust,
Where weighs our loving manhood less
Than mamhon's vilest dust;
While there's right 10 claim my vote,
Orwrong to sweep away,
Up! clouted knee and ragged coat!
A mans man to-day!
q. w.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
Ironton Lyceum.

This Tuesday evening is the time Of
meeting for the Lyceum. We hope there
will be general attendance. Lyceum's
are to the public speaker, what Com
mon Schools are to the scholar, the
nursery Of thought. One evening in each
week can be quite as pro6tably spent at
the Lyceum, as any place within our
knowledge. The subject for discussion
this evening, too, is one Of more than
ordinary interest, to wit:
Resolved, That ,coman is entitled to
all the rights, social, political OF other
wise, that man is entitled 10.
Leading Observation-Disclosures, N
L. CHURCHILL; Negative, w. w. JoHS'
SON, C.G. HAwLEY, Secretary.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
January, 1888.
Rufus c. Daviss0n, surviving Exec
utor Of James Burgess deceased,

VS. In the Probate Court Of Law
renee County.
Nathaniel Burgess, John Burgess, Reuben Bur
CESS, and Vcrmadel Burgess. Eliza Bonner and
John B. Bonner, the heirs and dcvisees OF James
Burgess deceased. tsti .e.$f ID Ff
The said Defendants will take notice that on
the 18th day of January, A. D. 1858, the SAID
Executor filed in tho Probate Court Of said
county his petition, the object and prayer ef
which is, to procure an order Of said Court au-
thorising the Petitioner to convey the 8. 8.
quarter Of the s. E. quarter Of Section 9, in
Township 4, Range II. The S. w. quarter
of the S. W. quarter Of Section 8, Township Z,
Range II. Also the East half of the N. w.
quarter Of the N, E. quarter of Section II, T. Z,
Range II. situate in said county Of ofLawrence;
to one John Kentner, according ~ the condi.
tons specified in a certain Title Bond executed
by said James Burgess, to the said Kentes, O.
the 3lst day of May A. D. ts60-that said Peti-
ton will be for hearing, q the once ct tae
Probate Court in Ironton on tho didsy Of tee-
ruary A. D. 1859, 1t which time the dsiendansl
OF either, OF any Of them, can appear ana make
defence il they zoe proper. ss-.l..t 10
ir ass se,y RUFUS Q. DAWSON, w.
yiyine Executor Of James Bayge0 osceAsed.
& ~ Lest q HsWlsy, eolicitoM.A 2 lilolsi otif
Lsi Janpary 18th 1855, AIT Fss .g'4o}t9,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
b% We are at a loss to know why

k6 We are at loss to know why
our papers do not reach subscri bers,
when they have been regularly done up
some two days in advance Of the mail
for certain localities which they have
not reached. We know there is bit
ter opposition among tew to the circu.
lation Of the Times, but have hoped that
opposition would not influence officials
in the discharge of,heir duty. We are,
however, almost persuaded that there is
something rotten in Denmark. We
hope the citizens Of Lawrence. County,
will not be afraid of flee discussion, for
il i. the very soul Of liberty.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
CethSemane.

Lieut.. Lynch, Of the United States Eek.
ploring Expedition to the River Jordan
and the Red Sea, in lS4s, visited the
garden Of Gethscmane about the middle
ofMay. He says:
"The clover upon the ground was in
bloom, and altogether the garden, in its
aspect and associations, was better cal
culatcd than any place l know Of to
soothc troubled spirit. Eight venera.
bic trees, isolated hom the smaller and
less imposing ones which skirt the pass
Of the Mount Of Olives, form a concen.
tratcd grove. High above, on either
hand, towers very lofty mountain, with
deep yawnins gulph ofJehosaphat be.
tween them. Growing one Of them is
Jerusalem, a living city; on the slope Of
the other is the great Jewish cemetry, a
city Of the dead.
Each tee in this grove, cankered and
gnarled, and furrowed by age, yet beau.
ti(ul in its decay, is living monument
of the effecting scenes that have taken
place beneath and around it. The Olive
perpetuates itself, and from the root OF
the dying parent stem, the young tree
springs into existence. These are ac.
counted one thousand years old. Under
those of the preceding growth, therefore,
the Saviour was wont to rest, and one OF
the present may mark the very spot
where he knelt and prayed and wept.
No cavilling doubt can find entrance
here. The geographical boundaries are
too distinct and clear for an instant's
hesitation. Here the christian, forgetful
of the present and absorbed in the past,
can resign himself to sad yet soothing
meditation. The few purple and Grim.
son flowers growing about the roots OF
the trees, will give ample food for medi.
tation-for they tell of the suffering and
ensanguined death of the Redeemer.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

H0r Our compliments to G. w.
Clere, of Greenup County, Kentucky,
for list Of subscribers from his neigh.
borhood. By the bye he says; "your pa
per takes here, like hot cakes at a tav.
sern, send on the Timos," &c. We intend
, the Tines shall prove to the mind what
: shot cakes" does to the body,-refresh'
ling, invigorating. .and source Of strength
by which its readers may be enabled to
give reason Of the hope that is within
them. -----.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

The scarcity Of silver or small change
ia so severely feltin Boston that petitions
to Congress to supply the deficiency have
been put in circulation by all the banks
and traders Of that city. This is q uni
versal inconvenience, for which a remedy
would very gladly be hailed by all com.
munities. ...,...,............
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
Execution IN China

A Chinese merchant named Hiamly accused
and convicted Of having killed his wife, was
sentenced to. die by the total deprivation Of
sleep. The execution took place at Annoy.
SeSs ofthree guardians, who relieved each 9TH
e. every alternate hour, who prevented him
from taxing any sleep night Or day. He lived
4hus for nineteen days, without having sleep for
Z oinsle moment. At the commencement Of the
eixhth day bio sulfsrings were % cruel that he
begged, ~ a'grest favor that they would kill
lin by sttaI ulation. z'''ia'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
One Of Louis NapOIeOn,s Secrets.

Rev. Mr.. Thompson, in his last letter from
Paris to New York Independent, state that it is
fact Clearly ascertained that there exists in
Paris an association or secret order, the Society
of the 10th of Dec, numbering several thou
sand, which is in the pay of LOUIS Napoleon for
the purpose of rendering him applause on all
public occasions, and receiving for this 30 cents
a day, for each member, regularly, and a dollar
day when on duty. Some of the members of
this society have left it in disgust and exposed
it TO the public. This was the origin of tn c
popular cries uire l. Emperor under the pies
dency
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

Not one in thousand Of business men
properly appreciate the benefit Of news
paper advertisements. A thousand cir
culars with the postage paid, costs them
425. Those will reach and be read by
lust the one thousand, r
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
DIR. SLOAN, RESIDENT DENTIST,
lHa9DNE&DNS


. HAVING made himself thoroughly
A6 acquainted with all the recent im-
ullYYSprovemcnts in the art, together
with the experience Of five years practice in
various parts Of the Union, warrants him in say
ing that all operations entrusted to his care will
be performed in the most careful and scientific
manner and warranted 10 prove satisfactory in
every instance.
Reference to those whom he has had the
honor OF serving in this vicinity, will speak
more favorably of his work than any advertise.
ment possibly can. .,.... ...
Specimens of workmanship can be seen al
his Office in the east end Of the Union Blosl
over Silverman' Clothing Store. ~
Persons residing in town or in the country
will be waited on at their residences If desired
Charges moderate. tr
-REFERENCES-
J. O. Willard. lronton. Robt Scott, Mt Vernon.
Hiram Campbell, do T. Martin. Hanging Rock.
J. A. Rchey, do Rev. A. Burdwell, do
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
Hugh Crawford's Estate,

NOTICE Is hereby given that the under
IN signed has been duly appointed a. Admin
isirator Of the Estate Of Hugh Crawford decea-
sed, late of the village Of lronton, in the coun
ty Of Lawrence, and State Of Ohio, and ID au-
thorized to settle the same. Persons having
claims against said Estate are requested to pre-
Ne mt them duly authenticated for settlement,
and those who are indebted TO said Estate Srs
requested to omake payment without delay. W
4 p77s,.-ae, e,..ag DAVIS DILLON &;
Jsnaavy, i4th, 1858. Adfninistxator,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08


and Vestings in the county; consisting in part,
of the Best Nelson French cloth, Bioli do, Satin
of the most superior Lustres for Vests, Creme
deans do, all coors and styles, suitable for dou-
Bile or single breasted Vests; All Of which !
warrant to make up in the Latest Styles, and to
give oll-Customcrs-Particular-Ftts.
But if you prefer to buy a suit Ready Made,
| have them on my shelves, ranging in prices
from $500 to $4,000 for suit. Also, Shirts,
Drawers, Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves, Shirt
Collars, Carpet Bags, Gutla Pcrcha coats
Do. Pants and Leggins to keep of the rain and
mud. Check shirts, Hickory do, Red flannel
do, Calico do. Canton flannel do,-TRCNkS,
of all kinds and sizes which am anxious to
dispose of Cheap for cash, and a great variety
of other things too numerous to think Of.
Come and see for it is no trouble to show
goods. .er
January, 1888. 2ms.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
BOOTS AND SHOES,

Al THE undersigned are now receiv'
Hing large and general assortment
OF BOOTS and SHOES, OF almost every style and
variety, constituting one of the best aud most
diversified stocks in Cincinnti. Also, gener-
al assortment Of Panama, Leghorn aud falm
HATS, recently purchased from the manufac-
turers East, at the lowest prices, to which they
are adding general and extensive assortment
of custom work Of all kinds in requisltion.
They will, therefore, be prepared 10 offer to
Country Merchants, and to the city trade, all
assortment not excelled in the West ; to which
they respectfully solicit the attention OF pun
chascrs generally.
]. & A. SIN1PKINSON.
Sign, big yeltop Boo. No. rs LoDer Market,
street, Let,oeen Main and Sycamore,
3mtc Cincinnati Ohio.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
A STEAM ENGINE
AND A SET OF
Corn Mill Ston e s

TNHE Undersigned having lately purchased
a large engine, in order to attach to their
establishment a FLOORING MA CHINE,
and other varieties of new machinery, now offer
to sell for cash, or for good business paper, a
Steam Engine, which has been in use only a.
bout one year. The cylinder is 81 inches in
diameter, with twenty inch stroke.
Suited TO the Engine is good sound Boiler,
which we will sell.
Also a set of Corn Mill Stones.
CARLISLE, BUSH, 4 CO.
January a5th, 1883
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

M D. T. Woodrow, Of Cincinnati,
Of the firm of Campbell Ellison & Co."
has favored US with various late papers,
for which he has our thanks.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
Special Master Commissioners Sale.
'sf The State of Ohio, IS

f' 'i@ The stale o. ONO, I 90
.s.-, ..... Lawrehe County. %
Pursuant to the command Of a certain alias
order Of sale issued from the Court of Common
Pleas OF Lawrence County, Ohio. to me dreo-
ted l will offer for sale, on the 9th day Of
March next, al one o clock P. M. of said day,
the following property, to wit: being the East
half Of the following described tract, one hun
Nos. 4 and 6. in Township No Range no. II,
beginning At the south east corner, thence n.
81 2 west 80 rods 4 10 links to stable, thence
N. .161i rods to Jacob Bowmaf's corner at a
stake; thence East SSi rods to stake at Jacob
Bowman's south east corner, thence south 1874
rods to the place Of beginning, containing 80
acres Of land more Of lesg. Appraised al $500,
to be sold a. the propertyof William R. Kerr,
deceased, TO satisfy decrse in favor Of VIM.
H. Bryan and otheE1. as.s s,sssa So Fl; ;ssg p,
ct ~; CHAs. W. SIMMONS.
i Feb. 18th. 1858. Cor. L. Q,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
GREAT ATTRACTION.
"a"
Z. C. M'CORMICK'S.

DEING Determined to keep
ID up with the Spirit of the
Times in my line OF Business,
l have a few words Of advice to
offer to the citizens of lRoNroN
and surrounding country: 1t is
this:-
l have one of the best assort-
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08
DRESSED LUMBER.
~>0DEH(HN~ Sc

WYE have on hand, and for sale, every size
w and quality of C0FFINs. Orders will
be filled according to directions, without delay.
urAlso on hand good liEARsE, with quiet
horse, and careful driver, ready for service
whenever required.
January 25th, 1859
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

Though the legislature of Florida failed to
enact Maine Liquor Law. it has done the next
thing to it. According to bill just passed all
licenses hereafter to retail spirtuous liquor are
to pay tax Of 5000; and persons offending are
to be fined $500 on conviction. tax, it is
thought, will operate to prohibit the license
to q large extent, if not altogether.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

|PlE.l y ~ ssz' ~ Il !'al! | 4:
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-08

The difference betwceen the great birds
Of song, now in New York, is this fixed
out: S.
"The only difference, beyond doubt
'Twixt Sontag and Alboni,
lis that the one-eats sourkrout,
The other maccaroni."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
TUT IOWA CAPITAL REPORT Err.

though so unfortunate as to be de
pendent upon public charity, may
keep as many dogs as he pleascs.
At least suppose ,histo be the case,
from the instances which | have seen;
Why should the poor be deprived OF
this priyilege?-it is all the stock
they have; not a cow nor hog can be
seen around their premises,-thena
why deprive them OF the right OF
keeping half q score ofdog5? Why,
Mr.. Editor, do we never see anything
in your valuable paper about the i'm.
provement of the canine race!
While the Short horn is loudly rrals-
ed, no need of praise is bestowed up
on my favorite, old Bose Whist
almost every paper has descriptions
Of celebrated bulls, not a word Is sad
of the celebrated bull dog. While
portraits of valuable horses, with
arched neck and flowing tail are fire.
quently seen, the valuable dog may
arch his neck and curl his tail, in
the most approved style, but no art
ist deigns to notice him. While the
most judicious and successful meth
DDS Of crossing the different breeds
of cattle, sheep and horses are ex'
planned, we hear, nothing of improv'
ing the breed of dogs,---is it because
they have already been brought tt
perfection?
Give us few touches on Dog -olo
gy, Messrs. Editors, and oblige some
of the TAX PAYERS Valley Farmer
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
The Dream OF Home.

Who has not felt how sadly sweet
The dream of home, the dream of home,
Steals DER the heart. too soon tn fleet.
When far Ger SEA or land we roamf
Sunlight more soft may DER us fall,
To greener shores our bark may come;
Bul lar NOR, bright. more dear Than all.
That dream vi home, that dream Of home.
Ask Of the sailor youth when far
hi, light bark bounds Der oceans foam.
What charm, him most, when ev'ning'> star
Smiles . er the waveg To dream of home.
Fond thought, Of absent friends and loves
Al that sweet hour around him come;
His hearts best joy where'er he roves.
That dream ul home. that dream Of home.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
An Affecting Incident.

During the researches Of one of
the philanthropic gentlemen who
were engaged in the moral renova-
ton of the Five Points, and other
parts of the city in the same condi-
ton, family Of colored persons was
found occupying a most miserable
and filthy tenement, in a state Of
great destitution and incorporate
habits. In the centre OF the room
was an old coal scuttle, elevated
upon a few loose bricks, and partial
Iy filled with burning coal: Through
the bottom of it was a hole, which
supplied the draught. Upon sean
ming the dusky group, one Of the
number q girl about five years old,
was noticed as having straight hair,
and a more close examination re-
veaIed blue eyes, and indications Of
skin naturally white and clear -
Inquiry was made Us to the girls
paIentagc, &c &c, when it was
learned that her father was dead
and the mother was AN inmate Of
the Blackwelps Island Hospital, sui,
fering from ioathsounc disease,--the
result of a prolligate life. Alter some
persuasion the colored people were
induced to part with the child, and
she was taken to Mr.. Pease's Mis-
sion Rooms, washed and clothed
Thus mctamorphoscd, she appeared
as a girl oirare beauty, adorned with
graceful ringlcts, and possessing an
intelligent countenance. The mis-
sionary who found her, finally adop,
ted her as his own. The additional
fact was disclosed that she had sis
ter somewhere within the moral viii
derness where this child was found
Diligent search was instituted, bu
so much talschood and deception
were used BY the vile persons among
whom she was concealed, that the
search was near being abandoned
Finally, however she was found in
house OF bad repute IN WoosteJ
; street, kept by colured persons
This sister was not inferior to thu
other IN Intelligence or persona
beauty. Her age was three years
and her name was lunny. OH
was soon adopted by one OF the mos