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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

A MIcRoscorlc WoRLD.-The city Of
Berlin in Prussia, is situated in the mids.
Of a broad, fiat plain, and upon both
sides Of the sluggish river Spree. Be
meath the city there is deep bog Of black
peat, through which borings Of water
have frequently been carried. Professor
Ehrenberg. II gentleman whose explo.
ra,ions into the mysteries OF microscopic
life attained for him high position a.
mong the scientific men Of the ase, says
that this peat. at the depth Of fifteen feel
swarms with infusorial life; that count.
less millions Of microscopic animals live
there and wiggle and die. The PerPstu'
al motion Of those little sninlals causes
the whole mass Of peaty matter to be in
a state Of constant though generally i'm
perceptible movement. In Berlin the
houses are won't to crack and yawn
sometimes inan exceedingly curious man.
ner, even though built on apparently sta
BILE foundations; and Professor Ehren.
berg believes this TO bs owing to the
changes and motions Of this invisible
world--to the combined efforts Of inf.
mite millions Of tinpy forms. which con.
spring 10 the same direction, produce
sensible,and ofientimes disastrous move.
ments Of ,he surface, resulting in the in.
jury or ruin Of the buildings above.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03
A CLEVER JEU D'ESPRIT.
WAsHINoroN CRY, Aug. 8, 1854.

w ASHINGTON ClTY, aug. o, 1904.
To the Editor Of the Missouri Dem.
ocrat Sir:-In ls49 | stated repeatedly
in my public speeches in the State Of
Missouri, that the old saying that IRE.
publics are ungrateful'' was a fasehood
aud columny sir; but now find that
was then mistaken. | am now full
convinced Of the truth Of the old saying
Republics are ungratsful sir. have
been beaten for Congress in my oUn dis.
trict, sir, / know, sir, that no such re-.
suit could have been produced except by
the bdsest ingratitude, sir. Am | not
Old Bullion, sir? Did not l, solitary
and al me, put tho ball Of the Expun.
ging resolution in motion? Didn't ad.
vocate in many speeches the reduction
Of salt? Didn't throttle and kill that
monster the U. S. Bank? Was not | in
the Senate for thirty years sir! and have
| not written thirty years view sir. No.
sit-it is false. sir-and il you affirm to
the contrary. sir, you are liar and a
dirty dog. sir-misrepresenting the truth
for criminal purpose, sir. But know
who it was that beat me. sir-it was mol
the Wings, sir-it was the nulli6ers, sil
they are scamps and rottens. sir-,hey
must have been in conclave with the 9,
900 victims who died Of cholera in St
Louis in ls49.
Yes, sir, a conclaue, sir-con with, ant
Glaze key, sir--locked up with them
sir. And sir, ! assert it, the shade o
Calhoun was locked up with them, an.
held their keys, sir. For these base con
spirators against tine and mine." ar,
nothing but adiunc,s Of Calhoun, Sit
yes sir, adjuncts Of Calhoun sir-joine.
10 him. sir. I'D. 70 and juneius joined
! Yours inve.srately,
| THos. H. BENTON,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

OuR FlRsr MEN.-The only brother
Of Henry Clay was cabinet maker;
Webster the giant ststesman and orna.
ment Of his country. had . brother.in.
law who never learned to read until al.
ter completing the period Of three score
and ten; and majority Of the first states.
mon Of the present time are the enerset.
ic and ambitious .sons Of poor. but hon.
est parents.
Would you be exem pt from uneasi'
ness. do nothing you know or suspect to
bs wspng; and you wish to enjoy the puf.
eat plss surs. do everything in your pow.
or that you are convincedis right.
The Tswa Council Of franklin, Ia,
has oficislly fixed shs price Of beef ia
| thattpMn 4 eix cent? Per, pound,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03
UPS AND DOWNS.

The sojourners at our city hotels are
familiar with the modest tone in which
tho words New York Herald, Tribune,
Times, Baltimore Sun, National Intcili.
gencer. Union, &C., fell upon their ears
from respectable elderly gentleman in
the newspaper line. At break Of day
you msy find him at the railroad depot,
with his bundle Of these 'map. OF busy
life;' at breakfast time he Is at tho hotel
ready TO exchange his commodities for
tie ready cash; and again as midnight
draws "eaf, you will find him pursuing
the evening tenor Of his way, pre- essing
his sales. We have observed him for
years going regularly through his routine.
Many wonder If he ever sleeps. If'eter.
nal vigilance is the price Of liberty he
is en,led 10 the largest that may be had.
A curiosity is often manifested TO know
his history. Some soy that he has by
dint Of such untiring industry and per.
severance laid up something for rainy
day.
One morning last week ss the Hon.
L. d. Campbell, Of Ohio, was passing
from the breakfast room al the National
with his mail. this veteran news vsndei
met him at the foot OF the flight Of steps
near the Office. His eye caught the ii.
tie Cincinnati Gazette TO a spe' in Mr..
C's. hand, and with a peculiar expires.
sion he remarked
"Ah, tho old Cincinnati Gazette"
Mr.. Campbell halted. observing. You
have it not in your package"
"No; out i took Il once"
Mr.. Campbell-"Whsnw
"In 1928, when Charles Hammond
was editor, and was in the firm Of Car.
rington & Wells, wholesale merchants
Main stree:, Cincinnati!"
Mr.. Campbell-"l recollect the firm
for was then printers devil in the
Gazette Office, and faithfully through
wintry storms carried the paper to you
We are living monuments Of the up.
and downs Of liG!'
Here strange expression passed oveI
the countonance Of Mr. Wells, and MI
c.. fearing that he might awaken un
pleasant "reminiscences in connection
with his change OF fortune, left, with {
God give you success; your energy de-
serves III"
! How illustrative Of the changes Of fc
kle fortune! The carrier boy or the new.
Of that day, to the wholesale merchant
is now a member Of the American Con
gress, and the Wholesale merchant nov
carries the paper to him.-National In
teliigencer.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03
From Freedleys Treatise on Business.
THE WAY TO WEALTH.

JonN GRIca, Of Philadelphia. the foun'
der Of the firm Of Grigg d Elliott, and
Grigg, Elliott, & Co., also Of Messrs.
Lippsncott, Grambo, 4 Co., has favored
us with some points which his expert.
ence has taught him it is important for
men about commencing business TO OBJ.
serve. His life, i, may be remarked, is
another encouraging example Of what
in,eglity, united 10 talent, energy, and
good fortune, may hope to accomplish
under our Tree institutions. Beginning
The world an orphan farmer boy, he has
accumul aled, US public opinion says,
fortune, and though rich, he has shown
that he understands what few rich men
ever have unterstooJ-,he art Of using
money wisely, as we'll as getting 1t. In
conversation with him the Other day,
he expressed the opinion tnat endorsing
is the cause Of one.hall the failures in
business, and stated the remark able fact
that he had never asked man TO en-.
dose a note for hin in his life. One
great reason Of his success, ! have been
Informed, among many others, was his
power Of inspiring con6dence-confi. &.
tlencs in his sincerity. honesty, and abil.
| i,y. Many Of his customers dealt with
him for years without once lnquiring the
price Of an article. He says Of the com.
pIs,e business man, as General Butler,
in his eulogy on Mr.. Calhoun, said ol
the statesman, "he should have in On
eminsn, degree the self-sustsining power
Of intellect. He must possess energy
and enterprise. with perseverance, and
grea. mental dissemination. To inspiyI
confidence. phich after all is tie highssl
Of earthly gualities,is mystical some
thing whichis felt. but cannot be dss
cfibed."
| But y his opinion in bis own Ian
Il gusge.s
Il /. Be industrious end sconemical.-.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

Tho editor Of the Ssndnsky Mirror
thus politely speaks Of his delicate stu.
alton: :
"One Of the compositors is .till uns.
bio TO work-and to-day the Editor il
-indisPosel. I. may Do that he drank
too much water At Shelby. TIA wates
was certainly bad. But CaP Sutton
and Miller Moody, and StfSehcomb.
/. is said are The best judges of--native|
wins-sxcsPt Lonswo:ih-in he Stats.
Here's 20 Richtand. Huron md Morsest
Our rsadsts mnssb b patient. ~ Mend y,
" hops se' aNsae ~ njssls Y
aeeinsp !, 4 IA
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

The married men Of the New York
Cricket Club have beaten the single
members. A poor miserable old.bschs.
lor says be amt at all surprised 1t it,
they probably got their hands in beating
their wivss. Chasitsbls nosios. that
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

ADVICE TO BAcHELoRs.-Be sure TO
annex woman that will Lift you up in.
stead Of pulling you down. Ia mercan.
tile phases get piece Of calico that soiu
s0ash. There is nothing in a pinci like
feminine who can cook your "vittles"
and iron your cloths.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03

The bpsiness Of the United States Su.
Prems Court grows beyond ell prsceden,
The reports Of the last term will Gil two
Large volumes; whereas prsviopsly. one
volume Sas found sulfcisut fbs ,tbs pro.
,easdipse ef torn. Il,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-10-03
Hehrex Items.

The kraelite. Jewish paper. pub.
lished in this city, often contains news Of
considerable interest. We observe By
the last number, that. in the Ducby Of
Meiningen, the old law sgsinst the Jews
has been restored. Only one member
Of family is allowed 10 traffic; none sFs
allowed to establish themselves ia any
other place than where they wers besm;
several merchants, residing Ia Dseissi.
gacker. bu. carrying on business h.
Meinin8en, sppliel for permission -
live in that place. but were refossl. II
Hanover. Councillor Simon, . Jew. wa
admitted to an audience Nith.ths King
who presented him with gold medsl,
The Emperor Of Austria has contefssd
the golden decoration Of the Order ~
Merit, on a Jew. Ia Moldavia, ~
Russians are forcing The JsMs inso ~
military service. The ss!s Of n1Sl so
Jews having been made ) sosfss u II.
perisl revenue, and the price dorbis.sy
tho Jew Isf that district have 6otffe(y =,
bandoned the use Of meat.s 81
Near Constansinople, fobbsrs ateypsT
numerous; they ssnt word ashost al:
ago, TO . wealthy Jew, Csms4.tn y y
banker, that he woula b w ~
iured un!sas be paid then ~
pisstres. His frfsnds sdstt Nm
as The least evil 81 IN C
sian uksse e6mmsads ~
ten ont Of erssf lkeese1
levy sfrecrpils. ~ a9
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
Wednesday, July 10, 1854.
Our postomce.


Mr.. PAUL, the Postmaster of this city,
feels himself agrieved at our article of
yesterday under the head of Mail Fail
ures."
We do not wish to wrong Mr.. Paul.
We can say most cheerfully, and we take
pleasure in saying it, that Mr.. Paul has
been as prompt and as kind in extending
to us all the personal courtesies and fla
cilities, IN giving us our mail, and mail
ing our own letters and papers. at late
hours, as any one could be, and we sin
cerely thank him for it.
But the subscribers at Bloomfield and
at Wilmot told us only few days ago.
that our paper had not been received at
those Offices for three ueehs. Other of
fees in the County have repeatedly made
similar statements. These failures are
owing to our own carelesness, or the
blunders of the clerks in the City office,
or of the postmasters on the routes.
The failures annoyed us, and we spoke
of but did not intend to give auy per-
sonal oiience.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
The News by the Asia.
GENERA INTELLIGENCE.

! The whole aspect of the war has been
changed and it is difficult to forcsce what
new complication may arise.
Austria stands ready to march an army
of 100000 men into the PrincipalitieS,
thus intcrpoSing between the combatants
and preventing further hOstilities in that
quarter. Austria has not yet received
the Cars official reply. nor it cannot
reach him before the 81 inst. and Of course
willnot act dccisively until it reaches him.
The action of Austria, in accordance with
the convention between her and the Porte
will be as is there stipulated it is pre-
Sumcd.
The whole Anglo-French army was at
Narna preparing, as is supposed, for an
expedition under St. Arnaud into the Cri-
inca.
The whole Russian army of occupation,
is falling back in good order. with all its
stores on the Sereth and the Pruth. The
garrisonS Of lsmah Pasha at Galatz are
on the march to the Crimea, and all the
disposable force will Immediately follow
to enter Wallachia with 10000 men.
On the Goth and 23d June the Turkish
vanguard of $4,000 men attacked the
Russian rear guard and drove it beyond
/ Tralans wall.
/ A Berlin dispatch had been received,
stating that an express had arrived from
st. Petersburg, bringing the answer of
Russia to Austria's acquisitions, and well
informed persons believe it gives no rea-
son to expect that negotiations will be
further prolonged between Austria and
Turkey, and It is added Austria will not
enter into arrangements with Russia
which shall not be BASED on the sover-
cign rights of the Sultan, and the integ-
rity of the Empire. and, moreover. Aus
tria, as that is the locality where opera
tons will be carried on.
! Nicholas is said to be on his way to
the Crimea from kisu.
From Asia we have nothing of impor-
lance. Both armies are quiet.
Greece is quiet.
Interesting discussions took place in
the British Parliament on the reciprocity
treaty with Canada and the CONCESSION of
the right to the CanalaS to elect the
Council.
Capt. PcarSons, of the Rose Standish,
who was wounded at Shanghai, died of
his wounds.
y dispatch from Vienna to the London
Times. says Baron Prudoltf had been re-
called, but the report was doubted, as it
seemed unreasonable to suppose diplo-
matte rel lt;on with Russia would be bro
ken off. Count Cornmi will evacuate the
principaliticS on the conclusion of peace
without delay.
From the Baltic. we are advised that
Napier had. on the 9th Of June concen-
tratcd his whole force within 25 miles of
Cronstadt. in such manner as would in
dictate attack. Four British ships had
homhardcd Bonar sound. in the White
Sea and seven masked batteries were dis
mantled. and after five hours the Russian
magazines were in blaze. The English
LOST three 10 six killed. and seven wound
cd
The London Times says. probably Ma
pier wishes to offer battle to the Russians
and recoRnotre the defence Of Cronstadt.
rather than attack the fortress.
The latest dates from Odessa say there
was no blockade, and ships were loading
as usual
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21

1t is within the vivid recollection of all
our readers who took part in the contest
of 1913, that at that time the bunker
politicians were in the habit OF eXclaim
ing, whats the use of third party; we
are all i'll favor of free soil" At the pres
thine it is substantially the same thing.
"What is the use" say they, "of party
of Freedom for we are all opposed to the
Nebraska bill" If we were seeking to
organise party of professions, we are
quite free to confess that it would be
difficult to assign any good reason for
our labors, for no egg is more full of
meat than are our bunker brethren of
professions of devotion to correct princi-
pies. But it is party Of correct action,
not professions which is required. These
same men who in 1913 were all Free Soil
men, are the very men who went to Bal
timore and made the Baltimore platform,
and inaugurated the administration and
the men who are the authors of the Ne
braska bill and who have brought our
government to the state and condition it
now occupies. This is what their pro-
LESSONS amounted to at that time. What
are they worth now? What will they
lead to?
We are all, say they, opposed to the
Nebraska bill, therefore cling fast to the
old party, and let Us keep it in the major
ity and ascendant. There will soon be
another President to nominate and elect.
Have we any reason to hope for any thing
better hereafter than hcretoforc2 These
free soil Professions have yielded as yet
nothing but slave soil fruits. What will
this profession of hostility to the Nebras-
Ike bill amount to- Frank Pierce proba-
bly, wants denomination or if not
Douglas expects to be the choice. Free
Soil professions in 1918 did not lead these
men to discard slave soil candidate for
President at that time nor IN lS02; Will
such professions do any better in 1862
Those who look with an eye of judge
ment and reason on the matter will see
that these professions without any cor
responding practice are productive of
nothing but mischief 1t is action, prac
tice, not profession, which are wanted.
1t is party that will strive to do some
thing, that the emergency requires, and
no man who honestly desires that the
spread and growth of slavery in the land
shall be checked should longer content
himself with mere professions, but should
unite his effort with those who have al
ready resolved to labor and vote steadi-
ly against this aggression.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
ORDINANCE No. 20.

In Ordinance relative to tue kcHoSha e
Bei0U RuH ROud
1t is hereby ordained by the City Coun.
ell of the City of Kcnosha, as follows
SEC. l. That the KcnoSha & Bcloit Rail
Road Company be and are hereby permitted,
as far as this City has the power to grant
said permission, to locate their Road into
this City upon any of the public streets, on
the following conditions
That said Company adopt as faras posi-.
bic the same grade with the Road as that OF
the streets they may locate upon.
That they shall not erect any buildings or
structures upon said streets, except the usu-
al track of Il Rail Road.
That they shall locate, use, ami occupy
said Rail Road track, 50 as not to interfere
with the ordinary use of said streets, and of
the several cross streets, except the ordina-
~ use for Rail Road and shall keep the
streets so used in good and perfect repair as
streets SO as To he used without inconycn-
fence with all ordinary vehicles.
SEC22. The City Council hereby reserves
to itself the right to regulate at any time
hereafter, the speed Of the locomotives and
cars of said Company, i'll passing through
this City.
Passed July 10th, 1854.
c. G. SIlOLES, Mayor.
j. MURRAY, Uerk.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21

To WHAT ARE We CoMING.--We are
informed that few days since, a cask
deposited from freight train. at the De-
pot Canton, Stark County, with the sim
pie direction Canton, uPonit. This sin
gular and inexplcable direction led to an
examination. The caSk was found to
be filled with pistols and bowie knives.
Everything was carefully replaced TO see
who would call for package with such
unusual contents. In short time a Cath
nc Priest came, claimed. and carried
0icagthe CASH! 1t is said that casks.
similar to the one above spoken of are
being sent in all directions over the coun-
try. 10 what are we comingAClere-
hnd Express.
The above, which is geing the rounds
of the papers, may be true, but We do not
believe q word of it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
The Convention at Madison.

We publish this morning a full ac-
count of the proceedings of the Anti
Nebraska Mass Convention at Madison
ON the 18th inst. In numbers in char
acter and in spirit, it far surpassed any
political Convention we have ever attend =
ed in the State. Full FIFTEEN HUN
DRIED persons were present at the after
noon session ; the large proportion of
them the substantial Farmers of our
State. The proceedings were charac-
terized by great good sense and the most
gratifying harmony; the resolutions
were adopted without dissenting voice,
and the session was protracted till after
10 o'clock at night. When the Con
vention finally separated, it was with
nine rousing cheers for the Republican
Platform and Party, and with the deter
mination on the part of every Delegate
to give his utmost energies and efforts to
the advancement Of the good cause. 1t
was in all respects fitting commemo-
ration of the Birthday of the Ordinant 9
of Freedom, and gave glorious promise
for the future of our noble State.
1Hiroukce Sentinel.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
Mail Failures.

VIZ consider it entirely too bad that
it is about impossible to get our papers
to our subscribers through the mails, and
even to those who live within a few miles
Of the city. The complaint is frequently
made to us that our paper is not received
for three and four weeks at TIME at of
fees in this county and the adjoining
county of Walworth. We seldom miss
putting them into the office here at the
regular time, and where the blame lies or
how to remedy it, we know not. We are
quite sure that private enterprise would
do the mail service of the country at the
present time, much better than it now is
done.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21

The Patriot terms the late con
vention ''bald-pic gathering" 1t was
'pic-bald." There were men of all po-
litical parties in it, and 1t is this very fact
which constituted its chief excellence. 1t
represented no particular party or clique
but the people of the State. 1t was pie
bald, as they are 'pie-bald." Let wing
a frecsoil, or democratic convention be
called, and there are a certain set of faces
we expect to see. But in this conycn-
ton they were nearly all new. 1t was
composed of a different class ofmen from
those who usually attend politicrl con
yentionS. 1t was the difference between
the people, and the scourge of the people
politicians and officc-seekers.
Madison J0UROl.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
The Markets.

CHICAGO, July ~.
Grain market continues depressed though
large quantities OF corn arc going forward.
WHEAr-Inactive and few transactions
noted except for milling purPoscs-hght re-
ccipts.
OArs-Rathcr lower but moderately &C
tive.
FLoUR-S7,75 to 500.
WnEAT-good winter, LOS.
CoRS-47c per 60 lbs.
BARLEY-price nominal at zoe.
WooL-Common to blood % 25c; !
to J blood, Is a 28c, J TO ! % a 81 c, I to
full blood 81 to 80. Unwashed I off. Pull
led No. l, 23a24c; do. supcrfnc 24a2Sc; do.
extra 2sa3lc. Present sales will not reach
higher than the inside figure.
MILWAUKEE,, July 10.
Very little doing in the market yesterday
the extreme heat Of the weather rendering
outdoor work almost dangerous. A few
sales of wheat at previous rates, the steam
es's news having no effect.
Oats, tendency dowuwarls, and sales at
33a33t.
Corn--sales at 4la43c,
Nothing doing in Rye or Barley.
Wool very quiet at 25a35.
Wool very quiet at 25a35.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
EE"The appointment, by the Pr

EsThe appointment, by the Presi-
dent, of the members of the Territorial
Governments of Kansas and Nebraska,
gives all the principal offices to citizens
of the slaYeholding States. In Nebras-
ka, the aaveholders have the Governor,
Associate Justice, and the Marshall. III
Kansas every officer, except the Gov
ernor-and he is from Pennsylvania,
the keystone of slavery are from slaves
States. Virginia contributes the Secre-
tary, Maryi&ad and Kentucky the Asso-
ciate Justices, and Louisiana furnishes
both the Attorney and the Marshal.
Six out of seven offices are given to the
slave States by Nortkera President.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-07-21
EM= The National Era thinks the

The National Era thinks the
position of Gerritt Smith with reference
to the acquisition of Cuba and Mexico,
has in it the same practical results as
that of Cass, Douglass and Pierce. Smith
says let Cuba come with or without slave
nv. and with or without the consent of
Spain. He thinks the abolitionists are
strong enough to grapple withany amount
more of slavery and conquer it. We
think they have enough on their hands
at present. We are quite willing the Re
public shall extend its boundaries to en-
brace the whole continent, but we wish
it done in a spirit and on principle Of
Righteousness and justice.