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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-01-04
CHAPTER II.
THE HOME OF LITTLE KATY.

I@I4r9a THE HOME OF LITTLE KATY.
From the N. Y. Daily Tribune, Aug. Is.
About week ago we published little
story under this title, detailing some of the
sufferings which crime and misery bring
upon the poor of this City, and limited at
the cause. That story is not yet finished.
The next night after the interview with that
neglected. i'll used little girl, the same
plaintlve cry of "Hot corn, hot corn here
is your nice hot corn," came up through
our open window, on the midnight air,
whileithe rain came dripping down from
the overcharged clouds in just sufficient
quantity to wet the thin single garment OF
the owner OF that sweet young voice, with
out giving her an acceptable excuse for
leaving her post before her hard task was
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nurseries Of fyirtue, and the pride and boast
of the State.'' go
Hitherto, this duty has been deplorably
neglected; the disastrous consequences
have been everywhere visible in the state
OF general unsoundness. debility, and, in
many cases, degradation, into which the
Common Schools had fallen at the time Of
the general rally for their resuscita,ion
and improvement.
A thorough reform in this respect is inn
peratively demanded, as well by public
sentiment as by just regard TO the para
mount interests of education. ..No con.
sideration of temporary convenience to a
particular district, OF favor to individuals,
or Of regard to the prejudices Of inhabi-
tants or directors, should be permitted. In
any case, to sway the action Of examiners.
or incline them either to the right hand or
the left, from the plain path Of duty and
obligation. A certificate should, in no
case, and under no circumstances, be
granted, unless the candidate is found, up
on careful examination, well qualified to
instruct in all the ordinary branches usual
ly taught in Common Schools; thoroughly
versed in the principles of elementary sei-
ence; capable Of readily applying them to
any given case, and able to communicate,
with facility, the results Of his knowledge;
and unless, in addition to this, his charac-
ter and demeanor are irreproachable. his
habits exemplary and his moral principles
undoub,ed. ~ -
Those to whom the training Of our youth
is to be committed, should possess such q
character as will inspire confdence in the
rectitude Of their principles and the pro-
priety Of their conduct, and no certificate
should be granted without entire satisfa6-
ton on this point. tsAi
Now, in conclusion, we hold that the
mode prescribed in the new law for select
ing School Examiners, will prove far more
effsctuaf for the accomplishment Of these
grand objects, than the old. obsolete ono
proposed by the memorialists. AT all
events, let US try it; let US see If our Sur
rogates, relying as well upon their own
sound judgments as upon the suggestion
Of the friends Of education in their respec-
tive counties, viii not perform this impor-
:ant duty far better than the township
meetings were wont to do il. at.s
Democratic as we are in every impulse
Of our nature, and firmly believing, as we
do, that in this country ''the people are as
once the source and the SUBJECTS Of politi-
cal power" yet we as firmly believe that
there are officers needed in our political
system, at once complex and symmetrical,
whose duties are so delicate and respon-
sblc, and so peculiarly professional. that
the public interest would better be sub
served by having them appointed than
elected. and that among these are School
Examiners. sssa2ess
In our article tomorrow, the applicabil-
ity Of the high-school feature of the school
law to the rural districts will be discussed,
and then we shall have done with this ex-
traordinary petition. B.
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Some ladies appear TO regard themselves
as sort of houses, and to think the more
they paint the better they look.
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To BECOME SLANDERED.--Be connected
with paper. tell the truth. and tread on
the toes of rogues and squirts.
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NO. vi.

Education TO establish, in their respective
townships, such number of graded schools
or such notifications ofthem as the public
interests may REQUIRE whenever the cleo
tors of such township, convened in pursu-
ance Of such notice as the law requires,
"shall decide by vote the cost Of the build.
ing or buildings, or other provisions neo-
essary for the establishment of any such
school. and also the amount of township
tax which may be levied for the purpose"
The petition under consideration prays
for the repeal Of this vital portion Of our
admirable school law. We say vita, ,sbe.
cause it is the only provision in. the law
for thanestablishment of the "American
system Of graded free schools. - and with
out which any and every school system
must languish and ultimately fail 10 isc.
complish more than one-half Of its appfo.
pirate work. sees g
While reading the petitioner r'sopinionin
regard to Township Boards, High Schools,
independent districts, &c.. we could not
resist the conviction that his ideas were Ut
least quarter Of q century behind the age;
and il the truth ever comes to light as 20
the paternity Of the petition, we venture tho
among those who well remember how
schools were conducted half q century
ago, but have very little knowledge Of the
progress in this department since that day.
The language Of the petition touching
the above topics is as follows:
/. "We believe that single districts
create responsibility on the members
thereof which will be nearly lost by aggse,
CATION. sss. -, IS - &
2. "a great part Of the rural popula-
ton cannot. if they would, partake in the
High Schools. s...... -
8. "We hold that minori,ies have rights
reserved 10 them.
4. "At suitable age for attending
High Schools, the farm, the dairy. the fire.
wood and cattle must and will be taken
care Of"
The doctrine contained in the iirss OK,
create responsibility. and that aggregation
destroys it. lfthis be true, what an awful
responsibility must that man feel who il
alone on an island, shut ont from all the
world! The wandering savage, "in some
vast solitude." must be almost crushed
under the weight OF responsibility! Now.
this doctrine is simply absurd. ltis based
on an inverted principle Of universal law.
Responsibility. in school matters at least.
is increased by combination and associa.
ton. Who can fail TO perceive that a
township board. having supervision over
all the various sub.distriots in the town.
ship. and the vigilant eyes of ell CONSTANT
j ly scrutinizing their management, would
J feel far greater responsibility than any
three men could be made to feel. a d.
rectors Of any one Of the local distsietal
The opposite theory would lead to tha
> doctrine that the moro responsible the po
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none Of those improvements which mark
the progress OF enlightened republican CIV
ilization-none of those noble institutions,
which now crown every hilltop. adorn ev-
cry valley, and dot every plain, and which
stand forth as beacon lights. bright harbin-
gers of the honor and blessings which
await our beloved country in its onward
and upward march to greatness and to
glory2
Were there no people here then? Had
the red man no intellect2 Yes, but the
aborigines were uneducated. rude and bar
barous. Their intellects were undevelop-
ed, uncultivated; and it is educated, en-
ightened intellect alone which contributes
to the development Of tho ply sical resour-
ces Of country like ours. II is the edu-
Gated intellect Of the masses, which has
given such a mighty impulse to our pro-
gress as a nation, in all that is great and
good. 1t is this which evokes the innate
energies OF genius, subordin ates the NIGH
ty physical agencies of nature, elevates
mans aspirations, ennobles his impulses,
and clothes him with power equal to ev.
cry demand upon him for lofty enterprise.
B.
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MEDICINES.
TUE only inialhbls Medicine known.

HNHE only intnIlible Medicine known
= BURROWS ELIXIR vITA--Ths original ar.
ticlc IN eli it, purity Quick and powerful, its virs
tues are provefbial--in 20 many INSTANCES having
raised from the very verge of the tomb the subjects
ct dseases 10 their most terrible forms, testnu.
malls of the most exalted character from individuals
and institutions testify. In the descriptive circular
may be found from The Masonic and Odd feliows
Lodges OF Norfolk. The medicines able to give relief,
are numerous and valuable buti pefsons willing
TO suspend their and submit to coarse Of ELLA.
IR VITA, cure at once can be effected In ord nary
cases only one or two weeks being required, and
those re kared utterly ncurable only three or four
weeks. It will thoroughly. purity the blood, N n
scrofula, Rheufnatism, indigestion, &c, II STANDS
alone. Its action the Bow els Liver and hionsys
are direct and efficient. Depraved hnmors "a sne
circulation affect the vital orsans. course OF M
or three weeks will relieve the system OF al o.I
matter, reaction ensues, incoDtroliapie
with high and vigorous health the resoiI::, s.i;naf
and heavy colds, that often end IN IaPia h,
nothing IL comparable. For mercuriai ana M not
diseases 1t il truly the only medicine ths cnurse
leaving vestige of the disease fa secsying
above unle % the bones have coriinehce r.. 20
If co. at the end Of three weeks snspena 10 ,seLs
weeks recommence and at the ena OF sltg1
the body will be restored to its ongina hea
we have inst been put in pessessnson u o. svan
.pnniv of the above inval liable medicine, ths VIZ"
5appk,f cnrative powers of which are Pr1veI1,a'.
oefiui cuia'i'o PURCELL, LADD u CO.,
JACKSON b. WOOD,
GRUBBS APPERSON,
.------~.-D rug gists.~
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H7RY HuTCHESON'S UNRlVALLED
OINTMENT
FOR Piles Sore Threats or Breasts
Sore Ewes, Cuts Bruises
Pain or Weakness in the Back
Tooth Ache, Ear Ache.
REMEMBER:
1t cures Piles speedily.
IL relieves Sore Throat or Breast Immediately.
1t cures Saddle Hurts Scratches or Sore Eyes of
Horses
HUTCHESONS OINTMENT Is prepared with
great care, and never fails to give satisfaction.
The afflicted invited to give it trial. and If 1t
should not accomplish what Is claimed for it, then
call it humbug, and demand your money
The proprietors have in their possession any num-
BILE citizens of Virginia and other States number of
which accompany each Box. Prepared by
w. HUTCHINSON l. CO., Amsterdam, Va.
Sold Wholesale and retail, by
PURCELL, LADD l. CO., and
NH 1l-d&c6m DOVE & CO., Richmond, Va.
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SUMNER DRESS GOODS.-We have
~ Mede large additions 10 oar stoek az Gnr.-..r
Do geo1A ecn.isting Of Grape do Psris Tsres. BE-
H 49, sssess sss orssndy aebsa. Orssndiss lc
snes shs Grst Of the sessos We ss snsLIsd 10 Css
great bargains. - so'eS - Vses
HART 4. MOSES.
No. 6S Main street.
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.DATCLIFFE & DOUGLASS have in

~ store and offer for sale-23 hhds N Sugar,
part prime; SO bbls N Sugar; Is bbls yellow Su-
gar; 20 boxes double Loaf Sugar; 20 hhds Bacon
Buckets; 40 boxes brown and black Soap; so boxes
Colgates fancy Soap; 50 kits No Mackerel; 100 bbls
No and Mackerel; 20 tierces Goldfish; 20 bbls SUI
perior Carb Soda 10 tierces Sal Soda 20 boxes Col
gates Pearl Starch; rs bhis Reetifed Whiskey; 4s
bels Old RYE, some very superior; ~ PsckasesF
Champagne, very fine 25 bills Lovering's crushed
Sugar. Is bbls Coverings pulverized Sugar; ITO
sacks Marshall Salt; 10 bbls Malaga Wine; 10 bbls
Peppermint Cordial; 400 Demijohns all sizes; Is
bbls Facks Gin; pipe Holland Gin, very fine; 10o
600 Segars. various brands; also, Pepper Ginger A
In our line. NH 23-tf
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CRATES AND FENDERS.-Fiye hnn-

CRATES AND FENDERS.-Five hun
~ dred Enameled CRATES and TENDERS for
sale at reduced prices-The subscriber has for sale
the largest stock of CRATES and TENDERS ever
before offered for sale in this city, of his
facture. The Crates embrace all the various kinds
and patterns such square topped Gothic, Liptic,
Circle, Sc, with beautiful rounding Tenders, Sum
mer Pieces, &C.. to match.
Orders for Crates, Fenders, &C., from town and
country punctualy attended to and carefully packed
Merchants purchasing to sell again viii be supplied
at the lowest northern prices with the usual dis
counts off or cash by Wholesale.
Apply at my Bell and Brass Foundry, on Main, be.
tween 9th and 9Th sts., Richmond, Va.
fe IS 3m* SAMUEL d. DENOON.
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E,RoM PETERSBURG AND RICH

TrRoM PETERSBURG AND RICH
THRoUoH N rye DAYsT r1s.s vs shs auss
psblc Waiting ths virginia spga1as siiv :. O'clock r
dss ns 81 Packet With
.-a dnn sena leaving PstersburE at
aslaea NJ the same morning Ct che JUNCTION Of
the Railroad will p s and supsor Troy
oaces ne horses and exPerisnced drivers 70
ness to convey them with the most ~ tms -
VII d nisht,s rest and taks the Cars Of the vir
anis and Tennessee Railroad at ociock, M next
morning 80 With Parish established
ins ~ Stages 80 well known TO- the travelling public
for their safety and dispatch well suPp.sd with new
S;vars readv to convey them the Mountain House
to supper and after comfortable nights rest to the
inr the second day after leaving Lynchburg.
Returning. passengers will leave the White Sui
phur Springs at o'clock, p. NJ daily Sundays ex.
r. M. and arrive at the Mountain House to supper,
leaving next morning at day light breakfast at Scott
arrive at Bonsack's at Al O'clock, p M.-and Lynch.
burg at 81 r. M. leave Lynchburg same evening by
Packet at O'clock P. NJ for Richmond, arriving the
second morning. at O'Clock, A. Nor by Stages at
LII A. Nor from to 4oclock in the morning, and
southside Railroad to Petersburg and Danville Rail.
RATES OF FARE FROM RICHMOND AND
PETERSBURG. 10
By Boyd & Edmond's Packets, from Richmond
and Virginia and Tennessee Railroad to White
sulphur SpIin 90
By Danviile Railroad from Richmond and "
Southfde Railroad from Petersburg AMI
Stages to Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
White Sulphur Springs. 10 SO
80 ''''' - THOMAS SHARP.
jy lift supt Trans. Va. 4 Tenn. r. r..
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PnAxEh-One of the prettiest prayers we ever
heard ofwas that OF little girl, not quite three
years old: = -
70. Lord, bless my dear papa and my sweet
maIna, and our man John, and our horse Billy, and
Kate's bright star, Venus, and all the bes,,tifnI
flowers. Amen"
This Is better than the prayer of the man we read
"o, Lord, bless me and my wife, my son John
ana MS WIFE, US four and no more. Amen"
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A DAMS T. CO.'S NEW YORK. VI

A DAMS Il CO.'S NEW YORK, VIR-
IA GINA AND NORTH CAROLINA STEAM
SHIP EXPRESS, PER UNITED STATES MAIL
STEAMERS ROANOKE AND JAMESTOWN, TO
AND FROM NEW YORK, RICHMOND, Pc
TERSRURG, &C., &C., Ac.-Hsving effected arrange
ments with the u s. mail line of steamers from New
York to Norfolk and Richmond fors rEcIAL EXPRESS
PRIVILEGE s on that route, we are now prepared to
receive and forward, to and from New York, MER-
CHANDISE and PACKAGES of every description
with dispatch and at greatly reduced rates.
Our Express will leave New York every Wednes
day and Saturday per splendid steamers ROANOKE
and JAMESTOWN alternately. Goods will be re-
ceved at our New York Office, 50 Broadway, until 81
O'Clock P. M. on the day of sailing.
Merchants and others ordering goods from New
York. are requested to order by "ADAMS l. CO.'S
STEAMSHIP EXPRESS"
Our inland Express will run heretofore, leaving
New York and Richmond daily, in charge Of special
messengers ALI Goods not marked to go via the iu-
land route, will be forwarded by the Steamer Ex-
press ADAMS l. CO.
NOTICE.-Express packages for Nor
folk, Petersburg and Richmond, intended for ship.
ment per steamers Roanoke or Jamestown, viii
hereafter be received by ADAMS L. Co, SO Broad
way who the only authorized agents for Express
privileges by those steamships. ..-1.
LUDLAM PLEAsANTs,
js Cts IS Broadway, New York.
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CAWs, SAWS, SAWS! of every descrip

~ ton, manufactured and sold by
-ss TOLAND & BURGER,
10th, between Main and Cary Streets Richmond, Va.
CIRCULAR SAWS of all sizes and styles, and
All Saws stamped TOLAND & BURGER, warranted
to give satisfaction, If not being fairly tried win
be exchange d or the money refunded
re-toothing and repairing of all kinds
done at the shortest notice.
WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD to produce q
Circular Saw, either large small, that we cannot
straighten, matter from what cause how badly
1t may have been sprung or buckled.
All Circulars warranted to run true. de l6-6m
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MAr PAsTIEa-Our exchanges throughout the
State bring us accounts Of delightful May parties
This 10 gratifying; for it indicates that some good
Old customs are yet in vogue and leads us to hope
that they may be kept up through all coming time
The Norfolk Argus ailuding to the beautiful cere
mony o. browning with floral wreaths some young
and lovely creature, quotes the following pretty
verne s- s3 -
AS in the rosy times of May.
Blithe damseis some festive day,
Inspirited with jocund play.
To nusics strain poets lay,
lnwreath the brow Of beauty
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DEMOYAL.-The UNDERSIGNED respecJ

pEMOVAL.-The undersigned respect
Ii fully informs his friends and customers that he
has removed to the store formerly occupied by Jas.
A. Smell. Having just returned from the North with
o well selected stock of GOODS, can furnish house,
keepers and others with every article in that line
Purchasing for cash, | am enabled to sell much
cheaper than the cheap stores Always on hand a
full assortment of Wood and Willow Ware, chill.
dren's Gigs and Horses tin and wood. Cages, gold
and gilt Jewelry, fancy China, Toys, Brushes,
Combs, Shade Curtains, Room Papers, &c, all of
which will be sold at New York prices. .
THOMAS L. angus,
my2 q w. Main street.
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TIE Mos IN CHELSEA, MAss-The Boston Post,
Of Monday, gives the following account Of the reli-
gious demonstration In Chelsea, Mass, last Sun
day:
A Sunday Ron.-Chelsea was the scene yester-
day for the spirit of disorder to manifest itself up
on The CANCEL Gabriel" and his attendant angels
a. we learn chose location for holding forth that
provoked the ire of some belligerent ones In the
vicinity, possessed of more cOmbativeness than
prudence and brick or two opened the way to a
more substantial and general emeute, resulting In
q number of broken heads and battered frontispie
ces, and awakening much Ill blood. During the
row, or In consequence oft we learn, some of the
glass In the Catholic church was broken and the
cross that surmouuted the edifice taken down by
some of the mob. Many arrests were made. The
excitement lasted till late in the evening, when the
Chelsea Light Infantry was called together, and the
mob subsidized. Welearn that policeman Milton, of
Chelsea, was very severely hurt by missile. In
the evening word came from East Boston that
mob had assembled there, threatening violence to
the Catholic church and the rescue of the prison
ers and aid was asked from the watch, about %
OF whom went over The alarm was unattended
by violence, though one of the crowd was arrested
and brought to the city. At eleven o'clock quiet
was entirely restored, and ths watchmen came
home again.
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- s warren Newell OF Georgia who has reeeiv
e 800 70 en- action at New Have for injuries
M, vo,,r. .n disaster Mrs Newell mother of tn
yoans man who was killed, received 5000 from on
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r.SEA PINEY POINT LINE TO
f77f5 - s77sBALTIMORE-ON MONDAY OF
EACH WEEK-FARE 81 ONLY.-The public are
hereby informed that the comfortable steamer MA
RYLAND, Capt. CHARLES E. MITCHELL, having
been entirely retted enlarged and improved in eve-
~ respect, 10 now on the route between Richmond
and Baltimore, once weekly. a. :.
Passengers by this agreeable and economical line
will leave Richmond by the morning train on MON
DAY of each week. at 81 o'clock, A. NJ, and reach
Baltimore in the eourte of the night thus securing
connection with the different lines out of baltimore
the following morning, in any direction.
Returning, passengers will leave Baltimore on the
afternoon Of "WEDNESDAY, of each week. at 5
O'clock and arrive at Aqua Greek always in time to
connect with the night line of the Richmond Fred.
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company.
Fare in either direction 81. Forward Cabin passen-
gers the price. but with meals on board of the
Maryland included.
and Philadelphia, by the Newcastle and Frenchtown
line 50 So For second class do. 81 50--making the
whole fare from Richmond to Philadelphia by this
agreeable line Sc so emily for first class passengers
and $5 so for second class ditto, including meals for
the latter on board of the Maryland"
For further particulars, through tickets apply at
the Office of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company s.,
80 j. 3. WINSTON, Ticket Agent.
Office r. f. and P. r.. R. Co.,
Richmond, March 6, 1854. ma
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mnIrAAY:-The steamer Illinois arrived at Old
POINT from New York, on Saturday evening. to take
me 70 place OF the Falcon which recently put In there
California, via Aspinwall The troops to the nn,,,'
per OF about 25O, consisting of companies d and
A. ~. under command of Maj. Thomas, - . I'd A..
Sliefy, embarked betweeen 10 and II O'CLOCK on
% saturday night and the Illnois Immediately Went
Co. beneua and San Francisco, in California,
Norfolk Beacon
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Judgment for 90 and costs has, ,,,.,.
% ha New York court against an ed;tor ~ oJ.s.n
pasns which no furnished upon ths occ..;n ~, 80
compoeitors presenting gold watch to hin " nH
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Ma. SouLE.-It is conceived in we,, ,nforx,.,
So',ie. mere that there must be- mistake as to MI
SouS demand on the Spanish Goyernment tor W.
.ss,a. Q. me Governor General of Cuba So far \
,ics.;ns ,b Us nothing in the least authen
Star "asnihgton.-Wdsh
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pRATh FROM RoPR JUMPINa.-A bright and in.
ferestng little GIRL about eight years OF age, died on
Mondsy last In the village of Newark from convul-
:.ons Drought on by excessive exertions in 'jump-
hes school companions, in this exercise, who were
sndeavoring to out do each other in endurance
she jumped four hundred times in succession. and
na,n entirely overcome by the long continued ex.
81 Inc cnlld was taken home insensible, but
jumping, continued without cessation FORTY eight
hours, until the sufferer released from the nam
Iul exercise by death.-Roch. Dem.
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DUMPS. PUMPS! Just received at
i my store on 18th St, between Main and Cary, a
large supply of Cistern, Well, Garden Engine, and
other Force Lever, and Double-action PUMPS of
various patterns with brass and iron cylinders which
| will sell on the most accommodating terms Per-
sons needing such articles should give call.
NH Sits CHARLES Lam GLEY.