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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

Judge MYERs. formerly ofthe Toledo
Republican has Withdrawn from tha. pa
per, and SiLAs Widen takes his place.
We wish him moro than d printers
share Of fprosperity.
The vin,on County Flag is to be con.
Quoted in future by f. A. BnArroS. in
tho place Of Messrs. Hewitt and Brig
ham. vin.onTisa significant name, but
in this instance il seems "ihere is moth.
ing in name," as its sturdy yeomanry
arc decidedly adverse to the principles
Of its great prototype.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
GOLD IN TEXAS.

1t is pretty well established that there
is large gold field in Texas. The re.
gion Of mountainous county incloscd
by the Colorado OH the east, the San
Saba on the north, and the Llano on the
south, is said to be susceptible Of as
profitable mining for gold, as tina. Of
California. "a ci,izcn," writing from
Lockport says various Jumps OF gold. had
been obtained. worth from $50 TO $l75.
1t is reported that tho mines are avera.
gins from IS to SO per day; and that
some or 500 ale at the mines.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Remarkable Run.

The extraordinary passage Of that
skimmcr of the seas-lhc Collins steam
ship Atlantic, is the subject Of good
deal Of remark in the New York press.
The Atlan.ics time from dock to dock
has been nine days and twenty two
hours, being the quickest trip this sea-
son. One ofthe substantial benefits OF
it is, that the business community OF
New York werc enabled TO send answer
to their letters by the steamship Baltic.
which sailed for Liverpool at noon on
Saturday.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

among US, afc just as competent 10 tn
discharge Of any public trust. either
home Or sbrond. ns those that happen to
live east Of the mountains.
I,may be our public men arc shunne
because they refused 10 incorporate lh'
long cumbrous Baltimore platform into
their State policy; il that is the reason
they ran oil bear II. When voting time
comes, tho State Of Ohio as we'll os the
Northwest generally, ere never over
looked iu counting UP.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Sales Of Pig Metal.

The Pittsburgh American quotes sales
Of 200 tons Of Centre (h b) at $45, 6
mos; 100 tens Scotch Pig at 40, 8 mos;
end 80 tons H. r. &c By at $40, to arrive.
75o tons Canal, at $s5, 8 mos;s 100 ton
No 8 Anthracite, at $41.5o 6 mos; 20
tons do at S4l, 8 mos, 20 tons No l. at
$42; and 10 tons Caroline at $4s.
BIooms-Sale Of IL tons common, at
$50.
Iron and Nails-Puddlcd iron 81 cts.
Nails $3.50 per keg for lod. Juniata
bar ~ cts.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
France and Sandwich Islands.
The Frcnch demands on the govern
ment Of the Sandwich Islands arc

The F'rcnch demands on the govern.
ment Of the So Sandwch Islands arc
]. That the duties on French bran.
dies shall be reduced from SIS, to 1,5O
per gallon.
That the prohibition of the intro.
duction Of spri'uo"s liquors by whale,
ships, shall not he enforced against
French whalcrs.
3. That board Of superintendent
be appointed for each religion; that
Catho lic schools be under the sole con-
tlol and management Of Catholic in.
spcctors; and that fund arising from
the school tax be proportionatcly divi.
ded between Catholics and Pro,es,ants.
These claims ore based upon the ,rca
ty Of 1916, Of which the second article
guarantees to French residents in the
islands. the same rights and privileges
which are now, or which may be here.
after granted to the subjects Of tho most
favored nation. Article sixth declares
that French productions shall not be
prohibited o; subjected to greater than
five per cert al valorum-which may
be subjected to any equitable duty which
the government of the islands may see
fit to impose--on condition that this
duty shall never be so high as to become
an absolute prohibition to the importa'
tion Of such arlicles,-Eve Ing Post.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Prem the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The MOrmOpS,

luC MOh WUASs
The sketch Of the Mormons given in
he April number Of HsrpeIs Magazine,
furnishes some interesting PARTICULARS
,'olygamy, il is stated, has doubtless
bccn praciiced by the chief men Of the
.hurch over sirce the revelation on that
,ubjcct to Sydney Rigdon, ct Nauvco. !,
vas given The soft appellnlion oi"Spiril'
inl wife doctrine" and they sought TO
i've the impression that its practice be.
ock of!hc purify Of Pla,onic love. But
.he world would not believe 1t although
he inspired prophet himself declared it.
They sill asserted the purity of;hc fcla.
ton even after they had founded their is
plated city in the wilderness; but intelli'
.cnt Genlilcs, when visiting them, dis.
Covered the ma,erialiIy Of the doctrine.
Il was not aware BEFORE" says recent
writer, "lhut polygany was sanctioned
by their creed, beyond n species Of c,he'
rial Platonism. which accorded TO its
essential saints chosen partners, called
spiritual wives; bu, now find that these
contrary to ones ordinary notions Of
spirilualism, gave birth to chcrubs and
unAc!gel angels No Longer able to
c, mccall the monstrous fact from the
world, they now openly avow and defend
the practice Of poIygnmy. They even
.ivc /, the sanction Of a religious duty as
means Of greater happiness of fu'
.urc world. They teach that no woman
can attain TO celestial glory without Q
husband 10 introduce her into Paradise
nor can man arrive n, full perfection
wi.hou, o, least one wife; and the greater
the number he is able to take with him
the higher will be his seat in the celcs
tial city! In recent number OF the
Seer Pratt, the great cxpoundcr of lhcl'
loc.rincs boldly advocates this practice
at the same time explaining the variou:
guards which they profess are thrown a
round the peculiar institution to prevcn
immoral results. Polygnmy is now o
pcnly prac,iced in the Great Salt Lake
City, and the dignitaries Of the chnrcl
have each as many wives as they are a
BILE to support.
], is further remarked, that 10 the A
ncrican patriot, the philanthropist, am
the christian philosopher, the politica
and social aspect Of the sect awaken
fearful apprehension concerning the f'l
iure. The Mormons are, ostcnsibly
loyal to the Federal Constitution, am
profess great purity in their social rela
tons. Vii! their loyalty survive til
day Of sufficient power to avenge th
wrongs they have suffered, provoked o
not, a; ,;ic hands OF Anerican ciiiZc Is
Is their allegicnce to the head Of lhci
church, as supreme pontlT--'prophe1
prizes, and king spiritual ANA tempora
-insigniGcan, and without meanins:-
Will polygamy, now openly avowc
and practiced, be productive Of no socia
evils, which may menace the s,abilit
of public virtue and best interests of so
ciety? These arc questions of vast in,
portancc, and command our most sefi
! GUS attention.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Mlessls L litors:--

The approaching anniversary of our
nations freedom is close at hand. The
lay is one that cannot be contemplated
wi,hou, emotion, by every friend Of free.
dom and Of the human race. | have al
woys taken great pleasure in celebrating
that day with apprc pirate ceremonies,
such as thanksgiving to God, reading the
Declaration Of Independence, speeches
martial music, and firing Of guns. Such
arrangements should be made as will
enable all, oil and young, both male
and female, to participate in the ccle.
bra,ion. The grea: moral and political
truths embraced in the charter of cul
liberty, should be impressed upon every
mind within the wide borders OF our ma.
ton, at least once n year, Oh the return
Of the anniversary. therefore take
the liberty TO suggest through the col
ums Of your paper that the citizens OF
this town and vicinity meet at the school
house, on Monday evening the 9th Of
June next, at early candle light, 10
adopt the necessary measures.
lronton, May 90, SO. CITIZEN.
We most heartily respond TO the above
suggestion, and hope there will be gen.
cral turn out at that time, Monday
evening, to make arrangements, and we
presume that such measures will be Ia.
ken as will secure general citizens
celebration. We believe that no soce.
,y, sect, nor order, should monoplize the
dav, but, that all should meet as com,
mon brotherhood.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
ESCAPE.

:, BALTIMORE, May 27.-Ihc editor Of
the Catholic Telegraph, Of this city, has
authentic information that Patrick o.
Donahue, has succeeded in escaping
from Van Dieman's Land, and is now on
his way 10 this country.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Banishment Of President Arlsta.

DuWbcumCut VI UGCoiuVut hssSsW
The following is Mr. Secretary Tor
nol's letter, banishing Gen Arista from
Mexico:
Your ExceIlency--For reasons Of the
highest policy, among which, that of the
highest Importance to the sup.cmc gov.
crnment, which demands its a!tcn'
lion, to preserve by any means tranquil.
ity and public order, especially now,
when critical circumstances have con.
fhed the nation and its high destinies
10 the president, who using the faculties
which it has conferred upon him has re-
solved thnt your excellcncy shall pro-
cced Immediately With the escort he has
given you, TO embark at Vera Cruz in
the steamer proceeding to Europe in a
few days time, with the understanding
that your ExcclIency shall not return
without an orlcr from the supreme gov
eminent; and that while in Europe, you
will retain your rank in the army, ANA
the pay pertaining TO il. Accept your
Eccellcncy's proesatons of my consid'
croiion. God &c. TORNEL.
Mexico, April 27 1853.
TO General of Division, Don Mariana
Aristn.
TO this note Gen Arsta made the fol.
lowing reply, in which he cones out
strongly in favor Of annexation to the
United States:
Vera Cruz, May 5, 1858.
Your Excellcncy:-Col Don Miguel
Andradc delivered 10 me ato A M on
the Both ult. IN my estate at Nanac
Amilpa, your ESccllency's note of the
9th of April, and at l P. M. was en-
route to this port, as was required OF me
have just arrived, and will immcdialel!
leave the republic to-day.
| cannot conceive how, or why there
can be any obstacle TO preserve tranquil
ly anil public order by my presence ir
the country, if il be not that 1t is made
out crime that have entertained some
friendly relations in particular witt
Caravai jail and other feIcralist, Norll
Americans established in the neiehbor
hood of the norlkern frontier, as sucl
indicate to me the expression made b.
your ExccIlcncy in the note to which
reply, saying that while | remain in Eu
rope | shall enjoy my rank and pay.
should remark, that Notwithstanding
my federal ideas, and the sympathies
have for tie North American nstitation
have committed Eot the slightest &C
that should cause banishmcn, or exile t
be apple TO me. desire the happncs
Of nv country, ana to attain it, | sec ii
: roaI bat thro federal institutions, and
if it bc desired, annexation to the Unite
. States, in which Mexico will meet n
inexhaustiblc fountain Of riches an
prosperity, Notwithstanding she ma.
lose that grand enigma, that squarin
Of the circle, called by Santa Anna ma
tionality. The day will arrive whc
this will happen. In the meanwhile
must protest, and l protest solemn
against the act Of which falls upon mt
and at the proper time | will dcman
reparation duo on the injuries inficte
on nc. God &c.
MARIANA ARISTA.
To his Excclency, the Minister {
Wnr Mcyico
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Additional California items.

The prohibilory liquor bill introdu.
ccd into the California Legislature had
been lost by o vote Of l4to ~.
The Governor in message 10 the
Legislature on tho 18th Of April, says
in the financial afoirs oflhc State, there
will be o deficit of 100000 in the 'cve.
nue. Of the present year for the interest
of,he State debt alone. u~
New gold discoveries have been made
in the fin ling Of mines at Negro Hill,
which arc said to be very valuable
Two men are reported to have taken
out $500 in one day.
Extensive surface digyings have been
discovered in tho vicinity Of Sacremcn.
TO city.
By the report ofDr. Trask il appears
that platinum and silver will be found
to contribute 10 the exports Of Califor.
MIA.
A new city has been founded on the
Coast Of ST. Georges point, south Of the
Oregon line.
From San Juan there is a report OF q
very rich gold ggings having been dis
covered on tho east side OF the coast
range, and IS miles west Of Colusa.--
The placcrs at Coon Hollow, and Dia
mond Springs, near Placcrville, are
giving all extraordinary yield.
Adviccs from San Diego state that ar
!, insurgcn, party in Lower California
was collecting and arming all the In
dians-for what purpose is not known
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Dates from Honolulu 10 the 9th Apri
have been received. The Legislature
was still in session.
Mr.. Goolall has been appointed col
lcctor of Honolulu, in the place of Mr.
bishop who resigned.
The ship James Mauia had arrived a
Honolulu with 10 passenger Of the ste
mcr independence. They were takc'
on board a, Margarclla Bay.
, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA.
Dates from China 10 the 9Th cl Mare
have been received. The Simsupor
Free Press states ,hO; tn, ship Charlie
Andrews. wrecked OIL the North ca.
poin, Of Brittany hal gone 10 pieces.
Dates from Australia 10. the a..h .
February have been received, bu. ihe'
, is no news Of importance.
= MARKETS.
San Francisco. April 29.-The tran:
actions OF ,he past fortnight have bee
uuimpor,ant. Stocks are heavy, an
the marke: is depressed, and there
little prospcc, of the leading articles a
vancing to poin, iha, will more tha
, cover the costs and charges.
The aiviccs from Australia are 10
unfavorablc for the shpmen, OF the su
plus stocks to iha, point.
A better feeling exists in the Go'
market to-day. Haxa!l and Galleg
SlO,75a sll.
Mess Pork is selling at s21! n 81;
y hams at 20 a 81 cts; butter at SO 8
cts; lard % %.
An invoice of boots and shoes sold I
r 30 per cent less than homo cost.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

Our compliments to Mr.. -oyd Of the
Exchange Bank for late Pittsburgh pa.
pers.
J. NJ. FERGUSON, at M'Cormick's s
old stand is just putting up splendid
lot Of ready made clolhing, cloths &c.
direct from Cincinnati.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

There will be a general Temporandc
meeting at the Spencer chapel on Tues.
day evening ofJunc 7,h to consider the
propriciy Of forming County Alliance,
and Of sending delegate to The State
Temperance Convention to be held at
Columbus.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
The Throne Of solomon.


The following account OF a remarka.
Bile piece ofmechanism Is taken from
q Persian manuscript, called "The His.
tory of Jerusalem" It purports to be
desc rip,ion Of the throne Of King Solo
mon and ir,hc details are correctly Civ
en-, /: undoubtedly surpasses ony spc'
cmen OF mechanism produced in mod.
crn times notwithstanding the wonder.
Gh inventions which have taken place
in every branch Of science:
"Thc sides OF it were ofpure gold the
feet of emerald and rubics intcrmixed
with pearls, each Of which were as big
as an ostrich egg. Tho throne had sew
en- steps; on each side wcro delneuted
orchards full OF trees the branches which
were composed Of precious stones repre-
senling fruit-rirc and unripe;-on the
tops of the trees were 10 be seen figures
of beautiful plumased birds, particularly
the pcac ock, the es,aub, and the kurges.
All OF the birds wsro followed within
arti(caly so as occasionally 10 utter q
thousand mclolions notes such as the
ear Of morlals never heard.
On the FIRST were deinca,cd vine bran.
chcs having bunchcs, of grapes compos'
eJ of various solts Of precious stones,
fashioned ia such manner as to repre-.
sent The different colors Of purple, vio'
let, green and red, so as to render the
appearance Of ripe fruit.
On the second step on each side ol
the throne were two lions Of terrible as.
pcc,, as large as life and formed of cast
gold. The nature Of this remark able
throne was such that when Solomon
placed his foo, on the first step, the
birds spread forth their wings and made
lut;cring noise in the air. On hi:
touching the secon,! step the two lions
expand their claws. On reaching the
third step the whole assembly and fair
les and men repeated the praise OF th'
! Deity. When he arrived at the (ourll
step voices were heard addressing him ii
the following manner" Son Of Davi'
be thankful. for the blessing the Almig ighI!
has bestowed upon YOU" The same wa
repeated on reaching ,he fifth step. o.
touching the sixth all the children OF Is
racl Joined them and on his arrival q
the seventh all the throne bir.ls and an
imals became in motion and ceased no
until he placed himself in the roya
seat, when the birds, lions, AMI oihe
animals, by secret springs, discharged
} shower Of the most precious perfumes OF
Solomon; after which two of the kut
} gcses descended and placed the soldei
, crown upon his head. Before the ihron
was column Of Furnished gold, on til
l :op of which was q golden dove, whic
held in his beak volume in silver.
In this book;wcrc written the Psalm
: Of David; and the dove having present
cd the book 10 the king he read aloud
, portion Of it 10 the children Of Israel.
1t is further related that on the ar
: p,oach Of wicked persons to the thron
, the lions were wont to set up a terrlbl
| roaring and 20 lash their tails with vic
| lcnce; the birds also began to bris'lo II
their feathers; and the assembly also {
demon, and gcnii 10 utter horrii cries S
t that for fear Of them 10 persons dared b
guilty Of Galsehood but confessed the
crimes. Such was the throne Of Sole
mon the son of David.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Another death In the New York
TOmbS.

A drunken man confined in the
Tomhs, wh.rc four men recently died
from the cAhala,ion Of mephitc gasscs
was louni deal the morning after his
commitment.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

Marshall Rufin Of Cincinnati made
a descent on Rondo establishment. and
captured two game keepers, and one
player. After locking up his prisoners
he returned to sieze the table, but found
that the room had been broken open,
and the property removed. Ho traced
il to billiard room, got possession oft.
and conveyed it to tho watch house and
broke it up.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

The Clipper ship Sovereign Of the
Seas, on her recent voyage frem Califor.
MIA to New York, brought number Of
wild beasts, natifcs ofthe forests OF THAT
country. They IRE intended for exhi.
bition at the wo3d's Fair, and the col.
lection comprise} a striped bear. white
bear. q tiger, LEOPARD, cayota, some
peculiar quails, Ind also horned toad.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Andrew Johnson has becu nomia q.

ted by the Democratic convention Of
Tennessee as their candidate for Gov
ernor. THIS Is q proof positive that the
state of Tennessee approves tho doctrine
offrcc homes to actual settlers. "Thcre's
O good time coming boys, wait little
longer"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Minister 70 Mexico-Real Romance


Gov Seymour, Of Connecticut, is, or
is TO be, Minister to Mexico. There is
a bit of romance connected with this
appointment, which we heard from a
source ofundoubtcd authenticity, The
Governor, it is known is a bachelor,
whose pecuniary circumstances have
heretofore forbidden his taking upon
himself the responsibility Of a family
his patriotism outweishing his pence,
as his honors have far exceeded his
cmoluments.
While Colonel in Mexico, he was ia.
ken sick, ard was rece'd into the house
Of one ofthc richest and most respecta.
BILE Of American citizens, where he re.
ccivcd the kindcst attentions until his
rest,raton to health. There was a
daughter Of the house-young, beauti.
full and accomplished. He was brave
and she was faii, and Of course what
could they do hut get desperately in love
She was rich, and he was as proud as
he was poor, a1l in this was barrier
to the consummation Of their earthly fe.
licity.
This state Of things coming to the
knowledge Of President Pierce, WHO is
the soul Of cEivalry, he promptly ten.
dercd to his old frien and fellow sol.
dier, the high place Of Ambassador to
her country, the honors Of which po.
sition are about equal to her gold and
will place them upon such equal foot.
ing that he may claim her as his bride
without dishonor.
Amicable relations will thus be estnb.
lishcd between the two countries, both
will be served, and the highest reward
conferred upon brave soldier, and a
faithful public servant. We like it.
madison Argus.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
DROWNED,

a son ofMr. Pritchard Of this place
some three or four years old, was drown.
ed on Friday last by falling into water
cask.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

The late advertisement OF Amos
Clnrk's estatein our paper, was not that
Of Amos 3. Clark, -who is we'll and fa.
vofably known to. many Of the citizens
Of this county, as some have supposed.
lie is still alive and kicking. y ~'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

The barber pole pattern of pantaloons will
be out this week; the stripes ascend spiraIly
round the leg giving the Aearer the appearance
Of double -baTreled cork screw.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
ACCIDENT.

Mr.. Winters SON lost thumb and
three fingers by the circular saw in the
factory OFFS. r. Bush, & Co. a few days
since.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

BENJAMIN THOMAS ESTATE.
Notice is hereby given that the subscriber
has been appointed and qualified as Admins
traitor on the Estate Of Benjamin Thomas late
Of Lawrence County deceased.
Jg JOHN N. THOMAS.
;. Dated May 81, 1858. a,,t II
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

.oraag.s weighing IA ounces have been sent
from Bcmuds 10 the n. Y. Crystal Palace.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

Joseph Miller, has received the ap.
pointment Of Post Master at CHlLLl.
coTHE.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
Administrators Sale sfvalaable Heal
B Estate. te1A

The undersigned a. Administrator with the
will annexed, of Lemual s. Rucker deceas.
ed by virtue Of the powers in him vested By
said will, offers for sale on reasonable and easy
terms, the following tracts Of land: One quar-
ter section Of well timbered land. situated eiev.
Marion. said tract 10 unimproved but has rich
soil. ALSO one tract Of eighty acres, In Marion
purposes Of agriculture, said tract d unimptoved
and adjoins the land Of Janoes Cora and John
Roach.
LANTY RUCKER,
Executor Of L. s. Rucker decd.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

sy- NJ. C. Hopkins, the steamers
Brilliant aud Baltimore ana our ever
thoughtful friends Of the wharf boat have
our ackaowlc lgmonts for late Cincin.
natl and Wheeling papers.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31

John A. Weston has been nominated
by the Democrats Of Alabama as their
candidate for Governor.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-05-31
John s, George, Attorney Coun

John S. George, Attorney Coun'
sellor at Law and Solicitor in Chance.
ry, has removed from Burlington to Iron.
ton, Lawrence County, Ohio and has
opcncl an office in the east end Union
block second story over S. Silverman,s
Clothing Store. His former Clients will
find him as really and prompt as ever to
attend to their business and all others
who see proper to cntrust their business
to his charge may rest assured that il
will DC promptly anil well attended to