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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01
Atlantic and Pacific Ship-Canal,---
Great Project for the Nations Of
Europe and America.

We have ust examined the great
scheme Of Hon. Nathaniel Niles, late
consul at Turin, for the construction
Of ship canal between the Atlantic
and the Pacific oceans, by a joint sto':k
arrangement, between the leading co'a,.
mercial powers of both Hemisphercs.
This gigantic project is now before
the United States Senate. The plan
as drawn by Mr.. Niles, we expect to
publish next week, and reques, those of
our readers who appreciate the be,aefi
to be realized by more extended. com.
mercs with the Pacific, to read it and
give the subject an investigations.
The Pacific nourishes with a her am.
pie bosom, an unnumbered h ost Of Isl,
ands and Archipelagocs, thai. are yet to
take their civilization, LANG nage, religion
and laws from the Ang'. C Americans.
The islands Of tha 4 ocean, including
Australia, are one t'nird larger than all
Europe, the area Of. Europe in square
miles. Being $50 20, 900, while that Of
The Islands is yer 4,5OO,OO square
miles. The gold en- shores of California,
and Australia re washed by the waves
of the Pacific; Our teas and spices are
all grown in ;hina and the East Indies
and arc borne 10 US upon its waves.
The centre of the Asiatic, and Ocean.
ic trade is il l about the same latitude as
Philadclph' "a. Each American vessel
that now sisits San Francisco, China,
Japan, or any Of the trading points ol
the Pacifi e, and it is said, there are up.
wards of three thousand engaged in the
trade, ir Icluding those concerned in the
fisheries, lis obliged to double Cape horn
twice in very cruise, thus making over
thirty tho, isand miles Of latitudinal sail.
ing in enc il voyage.
The commerce Of the ,corld is now
pressing or passage across the neck
ofland tliat CO meets North and South
America. More than three hundred
and fifty years ago, Columbus conceived
the idea Of a westward passage to the
countr YES OF Eastern Asia, and tho time
draws near for its fulfllmcnt.
Fr ON the days Of King David and Of
Sol omon, the Tyreneans, whose mer'
chants were princes, controlled the com.
nerce OF the East. The nation that has
had the control Of that trade has been
while enjoying it the leading COM
mercial po wer Of the world. From the
geographical position Of the United
States, situated as they are, midway be.
tween Europe, Asia, and tho Islands
they must ultimately control that trade
which has in its turn, enriched the cities
of Tyre, Of Carthage. Of Italy, Spain,
Portugal. Holland, and which is now
the chief reliance Of English commerce.
Asia and the Islands and Archipsla.
goes oftbe Pacific, comprise about one
half Of the surface, and nearly two.
thirds Of tho entire population Of tho
globe. Tho state Of California. and the
territory Of Oregon. are separated from
those vast countries only BY the Pacific.
Our position. therefore, is such that we
are even now, brought into tbs most di.
rect connection with all those counties
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01
Light Reading.

!, This is subject upon which much
has been said; and it is not oul intention
to enter into lengthy investigation as
10 the propriety or impropriety OF read
ing ron. antic portion Of the literature
Of the present day, published in cheap
book form, (Which We leave for some fu'
,ure ,ime,) but more especially to give
our views as TO the propriety of filling
our own newspaper columns with such
reading matter as we find those OF many
Of our contemporaries literally crammed.
We consider it the duty Of every indi'
yilual to contribute to the ex.ent Of his
influence to the good of society around
him. Hence, the remark frequently made
use Of by those that are reproved for er'
Tor, thst "nobody suffers but myself" is
entirely unfounded in theory, and incor.
rect in practice. Society loses. to the
extent that any individuals influence
might be exerted for her improvement,
when he fails to exert that influence;
aud is injured TO the extent that his ex'
= ample influences others, whenever he
st.ps aside into the paths Of vice. No
man possesses the moral right to live
entirely for HIMSELF The very laws Of
his relation to his creator, and the con.
sequent ,luties, growing out Of that rela'
ten to his God and to society, as we'll
as to himself, hold him morally responsi.
Ole to the whole, for the manner in which
he performs his individual part in the
great drama Of human actions. Especial.
Iy do we consider it the province Of the
newspaper litor to lay before k.,s hun
,lred. or thousands Of readers rs the case
may he. such matter az shsl!i have ten.
fdeney to improve their Judgment. to en-.
tighten theis minds, And elevate their
views to just conceptions of the purpose
Of their creation. Is II just. to suppose
that men endowed with minds capable
Eof eomprshsnding the designs Of Dsity,
:Alnoss. and Of controlling the elements
ofhis creative power, are living TO their
Z slssisimsts end, when living for their own
4ssl6sh eDti6cation merely Are there
my = isPlets With power. or 80 indie
ptndSst Ia shsis sphere. that they do not
nIlssa ~ anjsts of shoss around
thsmi Il it pots rsproach to the virtu.
ous, that thsy exert 90 little influence to
.yselaim the yisiousi Arc there net too
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01
Democracy Triumphant in Louisiana,

The Democracy Of Louisiana have just
achieved a compile victory in the election
Of Governor, Col. HERBERT, and ol
their entire State ticket. The Clinton
State paper says:
The Legislature returns also indicate
Democratic Legislature, which result
is extremely fortunate for the welfare o.
the State, under the new Constitution
We may now, from the year 1858, mark
a new era in the progress and prosperit,
OF louisiana.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01
CONGR ESSIONAL.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 2l.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Il.
SExArr-The Senate took up the bill
compensating the representatives Of Mo.
jor Twigg Of South Carolina, for proper
ty destroyed by the British in the .evolu'
ton, in retaliation for acts Of General
Greene, in the execution Of Hayne.
Other private bills were passed and
the Senate then adjourned until Mo"'
day.
HousE.-Thc House got up TO the bus.
iness on the speakers table for the first
time, to day. A strong effort was made
to reach the French spoliation bill, but
the speakers decision that under the rules
i, belongs to the ninth class of business,
which was sustained by the House, indi'
Gates that the bill will not be reached
this scssion......Mr. Houston is chairman
Of the committee cnquiring into the var.
lou, charges ofcoruption in the erection
of the capitol extension. Rather start.
ling disclosures are anticipated.
Mr.. Polk called up the motion pend.
ing yesterday at adjournment, to recon
slider the vote by which the House order.
ed to be printed message from the Pres
idcnt in regard to our relations with
Spain.
Mr.. Stanly desired to hear the gentle
mans reasons for not publishing the mes
sage.
Mr.. Cabell, of Ohio, asked for tho
reading Of the document.
The speaker said he had right to have
it read.
Mr.. Polk asked whether they had {
right to have it read in secret session
The speaker said it could be done.
Mr.. Polk then moved that the CALLER
les be cleared, which was negatived.
The message enclosed communica
ton from the Secretary Of State whicl
stated that measures were in progress 70
the settlement Of claims which were i'm
proper at present to disclose.
The House then adjourned until Mon
r day.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

ia BY reference 10 our Advertising
column it will be seen that Messrs
Milan & Co., have just received fresh
assortment OF Hardware, Dry Gods, &c.
We have examined their stock, particu'
larly of Ladies Goods. They have a
large assortment, such as figured, chan
geable and plain dress Silks; new styles
of Mouslin de LANES, Prints, Fancy
Collars, Artifcials, Wreaths, Bonnets,
Handkerchicfs Shawls, &c, &c.
We are not skilled in technicalities,
but would suppose from their assortment
with their description, any one could
be suited however fastidious.
fgs- We invite attention to the ad.
ver,isements Of Mressrs Carlisle, Bush
& Co., sash, door, and blind manufac.
turers, &C., also Messrs Burdett & Cham
bers, House, Sign, and ornamental Pain
ters, have their card in another column.
Rsg- Messrs. Silvcrman, Of No. Z
Union Block, ready made Clothiers,
are also out in this number. Give them
a call.
Ba M. & P. Murphy Grocery men
have also just replenishcd their stock Of
Groceries, from Cincinnati. Their ad.
vertsement is in an another column.
M5- MurIock & Rodgers have also
just filled up with a new stock Of Gro
ceries, fresh from the city.
HT D. H. Clark's card, Wholesale
and Retail Grocer, and Commission
Merchant, and Produce Dealer, is on
our first page. Our list Of marketing is
also corrected by him. ,u ...
There is no necessity for going abroad
to purchase articles for family consuinp.
ton or wear, and the better you patron
izc your own business men, the better
bargains they can afford you.
b1T S. Parker, Of the Vernon Hotel,
has his advertisement in another column.
Parker is said to be very we'll calcula.
ted for his occupation.
Dl5 1t will be seen by reference to
the advertisement Of Carlisle, Bush, &
Co., that thsy have steam engine, and
set Of corn mill stones, for sale
There are so many localities in the coun.
try about that need just such things, we
presume they will meet with ready sale.
Let those that are without milling facil.
tiles, call and see them. Indeed there
are many farmers in this county that
would find it much to their advantage
to grind food for their stock.
@r We have to apologize to our
readers for q want Of news this week.
The weather has been cold, and ice has
accumulated in the river. SO as to pre-.
vent boats from Masking their regular
trips, and consequently we have been
dc pvived Of our best source Of obtaining
the latest news. Still "spch as we have
We give unto you."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01


tol for New Orleans, was lost at sea.
Fifteen Of her crew wcro picked up in
long boat and carried to Falmouth.
Four others were in the pinnace and
were carried to Brost.
Great maratime damage has been
done along tho coast by the heavy gales.
The elections TO Parliament conse'
quent upon members accepting Office
are mostly over. The former old mem
bers are reelected. .......
1t is reported that Lord Clarendon
will supercede Lord John Russell, in the
Foreign Office before Easter. .,.
The Manchester Commercial Associ'
alton have petitioncd the Foreign Office
TO demonstrate agains, the Emperor Of
Morocco's arbitrary interference in trade
on his coast. ..-t.-.....,...
The mail steamer Australia, from sgd.
ney, is past due, and great anxiety is
felt for her safety. She is 10 bring fl,.
100000.
The ladies of Leeds have adopted an
address to the American ladies on sla.
very. ........
A meeting Of American ladies was
held at Milan, Italy. They have sent a
spirited reply to the Duchess Of sn,her'
lands address.
The Mr.. Heald who was drowned in
the Tagus, was no the husband Of Lola
Montez. ....
Lord St. Germans has been inaugur.
atcd Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland.
The quarterly returns OF the United
! Kingdom show an increase in the .cve
nue. for the year Of f970,Ooo, and fol
the quarter of 100000. Every item o'
f the revenue has increased except the
customs.
The ministers Of Austria, Prussia ant
3 Russia, have presented credentials tt
. the Emperor Of France. The Gar firm
" refused to use the term Brother, ant
| compromised by writing Monsieur Ami
y. All the continental governments re
i cognizc Napoleon's government.
| The Emperor has replied TO the Pope
nuncio. He says, 81 trust, under Di
j. vine Providence, to be able TO develop
S tue prosperity Of France and 10 sccur
v peace 10 Europe"
&c Murat demands l2 100000 francs fe
II the crown property Of King Murat. wit
II compound interest. Napoleon declin.
/. paying the interest.
&c The Paris denies the occupation
,. Samana by the French.
y The government has abandoned II
,e idea of taking possession Of the lnsu
" ance Companies.
i. Count D'Orsay's widow has been ma
t, fed to Hon. c. Spencer.
b. Dupin has declined the Attorney Gel
IN eralship.
ds There has been more fighting in A
geria.
he The Brussels police have ordered ii
Of funeral of Madame Kossuth to tai
y, place at night.
Is. The Spanish revenue for the year h
n? fallen Off 100000 reals.
ty Madam Madina Florence is bett'
x. but she remains in prison.
If A decree has been published prohib
of ing the expectation ofpotatoes, corn Al
ne beans from Italy.
or Additional Notifications have been
he rected at Vienna.
ur Disastrous engagements have tax
NJ. place between the Turks and Monter
ch groes, near Lake Sentari. Six hundr
he of the Turks were killed.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

In the Pennsylvania House Of Repre-.
sentatives on Saturday, Mr.. Strong Of
Philadelphia introduced bill to estab'
l:sh one continuous line of the Railroad
from the city of Philadelphia to Pitts
burgh, under one corporation, managed
by one head, and controlled with view
Of bringing the trade and travel Of the
West through Pennsylvania to the City
philadelphia. To carry out these oh.
iects the bill authorises the Pennsylva.
MIA Railroad Company to increase its
capital stock to the amount Of $3,Ooo,'
900.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

cd, a present, ! splendid riding'hat.
made Of green velvet, embroidered with
shamrocks of gold, and claspcd with .
golden harp. She appears to have made
o decided hi. in the gold region.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

There will be another meeting Of the
Washingtonian Temperance Society," at
the Spencer Chapel, on Tuesday even
ing next. t
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

U| Our thanks are due 10 Messrs.
J. CABLE, and E. B. OLps, members
Of Congress, for valuable public docu'
mcnts.
Also, 10 \. Vcrmillion, Of the House
of Representatives Of this State for q
copy Of the new Code.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

Twelve cases Of Cholera occurred a.
mong the Liberian emigrants at Savan.
nah, but after receiving fresh water and
food, the disease was abating.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

tbs estimuted that there are not less
than forty thousand Offices in the Uni.
ted States at the disposal Of the Presi.
dent,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2l.-The mail is
through from New Orleans.
A letter from an officer in the Army in
Florida, states that Billy Bowlegs has
been deposed from the command Of his
tribe, on account Of consenting 10 their
removal,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-02-01

A Landed Democracy, an eternal basis for Repub.
hss.-A Landed Arsiocrusy, the foundation VI
nonarehies aud dcspotisms.- Young america
Ths Land shall not be sold iorevsr.-Bith
The mass Of mankind has not beon born with sud.
A,es on their backs,-Nor q favored few, booted
and spurred to ride them lesi.iraosly by the grace
Of God.-J.frsonI last Latter.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-17
Advice to Young Men.

Socrates did not urge his friends to enter
early upon public employmenis; but first 10
take pains for the attainment of the knowledge
necessary for thei T success in them.
Are you stepping on the threshold Of life
Secure good moral character. Without vir-
tue you cannot be respected; without integrity
you can never rise to distinction and honor.
BE careful lest too warm desire Of dis
tinction should deceive you into the pursuits
that may cover you with shame, BY setting
your ncapacity and slender abilities in full
light.
People who have the rashnsss to intrude into
stations without proper authority and the req
uisite preparation for the service Of the public,
not only involve others in loss, but subject
themselves to ridicule.
4 The tricky, deceitful and dishonest are rare
" prosperous for when confidence is with
drawn, poverty is likely 10 follow.
The shortest and surest way 10 live with
honor in the world, is 10 be 10 reality what ws
would appear to be.
When once a concealment or deceit has been
practised in matters where all should be fair
and open as the day, confidence can never be
restored any more than you can restore the
white bloom il the grape or plum that you have
once pressed in your hand.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-17
Bathing.

DIR. Mayo furnishes some hints on bathing,
of the year. At night warm water should
be employed in the morning, cold. The
frame, after the exhaustion Of the day, is in at
condition TO be better for the soothing influence
Of warm bathing. The whole person should,
preparatory to retiring-to rest, be laved with
warm water, and afterwards moderate glow
should be produced by gentle drying with tow
els. 1t has been said that cold water used at
night has the advantage Of preventing The fee
from becoming tender. The reverse is the
fact. Tenderness Of the feet is much sooner
and surely remedied by the use of warm water
than cold. The direct purpose of bathing is
better obtained by warm than cold water
Nevertheless, there are some persons who are
compelled to use cold water for their feet al
night; if they use warm water there is no re-
action, and their feet and ankles become pain
fully chilled, and deficient in circulation.
But the morning is the proper season for the
employment of cold water; The temperature
however, should bear relation to the time OF
year, and to the temperature Of the weather, as
well as TO the strength of the person nsing il.
Sometimes, therefore, it is better TO use water
in the morning, tepid just as at night it may
happen, for various reasons, to be desirable to
avoid the relaxing effects Of water too warm.
A person in health and strength is the better
for having the entire person bathed with cold
water in the morning, followed BY sufficient
friction to produce general healthy glow
In these simple directions, two effects are con-
templated one, niceness of the person; the
other, a stimulating or soothing influence or
the nerves, or on the system generally. Both
Of these effects are capable Of being attained L
still greater extent by the use Of baths.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-17
The New Pension Law.

The following act passed both houses OF
Congress on the Goth ult.
Be it enacted. That all widows and orplans
who were granted FIVE years half nav bv pro-
vision Of the act approved The twenty. first
day OF July, one thousand eight hundred and
forIy-eight, entitled An act amending The
ACT granting half pay to widows or orphans
where their husbands or fathers have died Of
wounds received in The military service Of
the United States, in case of deceased off.
GERS and soldiers OF the militia and yolun-
teers, passed July fourth, one thousand
eight hundred and thiriy-six,' or an acl ap-
proved The twenty second day Of February.
one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
entitled an act granting five years half pay
to certain widows and orphans Of officers.
nOn-commissiOned officers, MUSICIANS md
privates, both regulars and volunteers, be
and they arc hereby granted continuance
oil said half pay, with like limitations and re-
stricIions, for further period of five yeare
10 commence at the expiration of the half
pay provided for in the aforesaid act Pro
Ulded, howeUer, That in case OF the death or
marriage OF such widow before the expira-
ton of said term Of five years, half pay for
the remainder of the term shall go 10 The
child or children Of the deceased officer or
soldier, whilst under lineage of sixteen years;
and III like manner The child or children Of
such deceased, when there is no widow, shall
be paid no longer than while there is a child
or children under the age aforesaid: And
proridcd further, That no greater sum shall be
allowed in any case to the widow or the
child or children of any officer than the half
pay of a lieutenant colonel: and pr0rided
further, That the act approved The 22d of
February, 1S49, granting FIVE years half
pay to certain widows and orphans of officers,
commissioned officers, musicians and
privates, both regular and volunteer he SO
extended and construed as TO embrace the
widows and minor heirs Of the officers, non
commissioned officers, musicians and pri-
Yates of The regulars and volunteers of the
war of 1912, and of the various Indian wars
siEce seventeen hundred and ninety.
Section 2. The widows Of nOn-comms-
stoned officers musicians, aud privates OF the
Revolutionary army, who were married sub
sequent 10 January, Ammo Domini, eighteen
hundred, shall be entitled 10 pension in
the same manner as those who were mar
ried before that daie.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-02-17
The Printer.

The night grows late, the streets are hushed
and sleep strews its slumberous poppies over
the inhabitants of the silent city. All are al
rest save the printer, who is busy at his case
Dreams lovely as winged cherubs, hover
about the repose Of man and maiden; visions
as pure as first lilies and beautiful as the mat
ron and the child-but 10 the printer all is re-
ality, toll and WEAKNESS.
How nimbly and cheerfully does he adjust
the faithful types; as if he took mo note Of
time'-as if the duties that were wearing oul
his life were more diversion than aborious
avocation. But amid their monotonous dis
charge, believe US, the printer thinks Of home
and sweet rest, and sighs within himself fol
the better lot of which others are possessed. -
And yet there is no repose for him-thougt
the night tramps on, and the jocund dawn will
soon appear.
Why do his motions grow less rapid-why
move his fingers in SO deliberate and mechani
cal way. Whence is the smile that linger.
at his lip, like the first sunbeam at the gates 0
morning. There is gentle pressure at hi
side-an eye-blue as violets, glancing int,
his own-an accent sweet as music, entrancins
his ear, and reaching his very heart.
1t is but.a moment-it was only reverie-i
did not even win him from his occupation-i
only caused his hand to falter, not to cease
the.printer awakens to busy toll again.
Ye who receive your sunrise favorite, an,
wander, perhaps listlessly over its pages, re
member that it is the fruit of toll, which wa
active and untiring, while you were quiell
sleeping-that your ease and comfort ar
bought with the price Of WEAKNESS.
There is an electric chord which, bein.
charged with sympathy, will carry the gentl
burden even to the most distant hearts. w
bespeak its agency in behalf Of the faithful
printer.