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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-02-21
CHEAP CASH 4 BARTER STORH
AT MARION OHIO.



A RE C,nsi antly receiving pt their Store in
N MARION, all the following, and other
qualities OF goods, consisting OF
DRY GOODS. Broad Cloths.
Cassimercs, Cnssinetts, Vcstings, Jeans,
Domestic 4 For. Prints Silks. and Poplins,
Mcrnoes, De LANES. Benchcd Muslins,
Unbleaclcd muslin, Irish Linens,
Table Cloths in Bit, Shawli flandkcrch' IS
Cotton Yarns and Biiting
AN ASSORTMENT or CLOTHING,
Consisting Of Coats al from si,25 to sl5,
Vests from IS cents So; Pants from 8 to 81,
also Undershris and Drawers.
A STOCK OF GROCERIES,
Consisting pnr,ly Of
B'own white Sugars, Molnsses, Y. Hyson,
A'spice. pepper. Gunpowder. Imperial,
Cinnamon, Cloves and Black Teas,
Nu'nees. Rice. Mac kerel, C)diish,
White Fish Il Herring Powder Shot L. Lead
Indigo, and Colorng materials of every variety.
Also Clnicctionarcs OF oil kinds.
CUTLERY, Knives & Forks. pen and pocket
Knives oi oil descriptions, Razors nd Sirops,
with s aving materials.
GLASSWARE, Looking Glasses Window
Glass. Tumblers. mollsseS Cans Preserve dish
es. Vases and Glass lanterns Of all kinds Also
large ald selected assortment Of Qusensware,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
They have large $ ock Of B ,os and Shoes.
Consisting Of Mems Boys Wtmen's and Chill
drcn's Roots aud Sioes, C,arsc and Fine, also
Caters Slippers. India Rubbcrs &c.
LIQU0RS.-They keep choice distilled Spir-
its. consisting Of Brandy, Monongahela Whis.
key New England Rrm, Port Wine, Sweet
Wine, 10 be had only for Medicinal and me.
chanira uses. ..-.--
Tobacco aid sefars Of all qualities and pri
ces, together with Smoking and Chewing 10,
b'ccj, Pipes. &c.
CLOCKS of different sines and patterns, and
a full assortment OF TIN. WARE.
HATS d CAPS OF ALL KINDS.
200 Bushels Of Dried Peaches,
$50 Buehcls Of Dried Apples,
so bushels clean sond White II. ans,
Also large stock Of Irish potatoes.
Any and all Of the aforesaid articles, toseih
er with variety Of other goods not mentioned
they will sell either for cash or produce on a
Ieasoeable terms as they can be purchased else
where in Lawrence County. We keep M
goods but those of the best qualify, and hav,
but ONE prize. We are determined to suppl
the market with everything in the Mercanll
line, that our friends and customers shall cal
for; and TO furnish them "llome Market fo
the produce Of their farms.
LITCI & DAWSON.
Marion. January 2lst 1855.
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SPECIAL MASTER COM MMISSlON
ERS SALE,

Tic State Of Ohio. Lawrence County.
nUkS, ANT to the command of an order Of
sale. issued out of the Court of Common
Tleas in Chancery Of said County of Lawrence
to me directed. lshall expose TO public sale at
the door Of the Court House in said County, on
the slh day os March A d 1854, at the hour of
one O'Clock, p NJ. Of said day. the following real
estate situate in said county tJwit
"Part of section No Sc, Tow MS hip No.
range No. Is, in the Ohio C5mpany's purchase.
Beginning at the South West corner of said
section. thence North on The West side to a
corner made to piece Of land sold 10 Lewis
Singer, by Elias Brogg-lhcnce along the line
of said piece Of land TO the North line Of said
sectioll-thcncc Fast to piece Of Land sold ,o
John Marks by l.las Bragg. thence South tc
said Marks, South West curner-thence West
TO James Dsagrs North West corner, thence
Sjutli to said James Brags's South Wcs; corner.
and thence along the South line Of said section
West to the place Of beginning. containing foul
hundred and fifty acres more or less, subject to
the dover Of Mala'a Bragg, appraised at SIN
hundred aud twenty five dollars 70 be sold AZ
the property OF the heirs OF Elias Bragg; to Salts
fy decree in said Curt rendered against then
/ in favor of Pcrciva s Smith.
CIV SIMMONS, Special Master
| Feb 9th 1854
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WuyAr--w. D. Hall.
CoRy--Wm. d. Kelly.
OATs-l'cniu,nin Lock.
CLovERsHEp----.
TlMoruYsERp-----.
ApPLEs-F. \. Gillei.
porAToEs-H. n. Gillct.
w., srL ra.l,
DAGUERREAN az ROOMS.

EDWIN CLARK has the pleasure OF announc-
jng to the citizens Of Ironton. that he has open.
ed rooms over Mr.. Nixons Variety Store, and
10 prepared to execute likenesses, that for beal-
~ of tone and life like accuracy Of expression,
cannot fail 10 please those wishing to favor him
with their patronage. Mr.. c. trusts the liberal
patronage which he has received in other pla-
ces, will be extended to him here, and assures
those wishing pictures, that no pains will be
spared on bis part 10 please them.
~ P;etrsos taken equally we'll, without regsrd
10 heather, and satisfaction given, or no charge
An are invited to call and examine Specimens.
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Sellers Cough Syrup Cannot be
Recommended too Highly.

WADswORTH, Medina, Co. Ohio, Feb. q. 1902.
Mr.. X T. Sellers:-l have sold all the "'m.
pcral Cough Syrup your agent left with me.
aud sho lid like 10 have more Of il. We have
used your syrup in our families, and can safely
pronounce it the best Cjugh Medicine we have
ever known, and cannot recommend il los
highly to all those who are afflicted with coughs
or colds, as q speedy and certain cure.
S DiocRER, Postmaster.
NJ Beach. J SHUTTER,
JR Little. Gesinser
The above is strong testimony. and Offered
without olicitation, in behalf Of the lest cOu i
medicine of the day.
~ Prepared by r Sellers, Pittsburgh. Pa
Sold by Moxley and Barber, p NORRIS Iron
ton, Ohio, and by merchants seneraliy.
Jan |, 1854.
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Sale Of Real Estate,
LAWRENCE PROBATE COZ

LAWRENCE PROBATE COURT.
Margaret SlIope and William Shope,
Administrators of VIM Slope decd,
versus
Margaret Slope Widow, Martha
Shope, Mary Shupe ntcrmarried with
John Rawl ms; Mrlnla 81 ope, inter. Petition
married with Dan;tl lialleiman; John 10 Sill
Shope. Fl zabcth Shope, intermarried , Lands
with William Thompson; William
Slope,JaS Slope; Tim Slope toffull
agc,j and Sarah Ann Slope and Roda
Slope, tinlan's,) lcirs at law Of Wm
Shopc deceased and Asa Clark holl
er of The Legal title to last tact Of
land in petition mentioned.
On the 2cdday February A. D. 1854, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon, and on the prt tm.s.s
in Washington Township, Lawrence County
Ohio, will be sold 10 the highest bidder, claar
of Dover, the following Real Estate as the
property of william Shope deceased, 10 wit;
The North half Of the South East quarter of
S-clion thirty six 1851 in Township four 4, and
range eighteen Is. containing eighty acres and
siyty-one lindredths of an acre S0-6l, appra'
sCd 10 the sum Of four hunhed dolllrs Sl00.
Terms of salc ere cash in hand, two hundred
and thirty six dollars and sixty cents, S23i, go
and the interest on said sum from the Sd day
ofDeccmbcr, A ID, 1858, to the day of sale; aud
the residue in six mcnths with interest from the
day of sale, all secured by Mortgage deed on the
lands so sold, or other sufficient surety. And
notice is hereby given tc the above named de.
PENDANTS that said petitioners will ask the said
Cour,, on the 2SlI day of February next, 10 con-
firm said sale; 10 award, and order payment tc
the said Asa Clarke. the holder Of the legal Ii.
tie; and decree, that said Asa Clarke convey
said legal title to the purchaser or purchaser
in the lands aforesaid. MARGARET SIorE, Ad
Jan. "a, 1854. WM. SLOPE, Admir-
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yaIuaIle Real Estate for Sale.

TUE Subscriber offers for sale his lot and two
.tory nv brick building, next door below the Yer
% ~on House, on Front Street, lronton, Ohio.
said building is 20 BY 43 feet, the lower story
now occupied by Drug Store. the upper story
IS occupied as q dwelling, containing three
rooms on the floor. and one very good room IN
the garrett with entrance ron tne OUTSIDE ros- .S
session can be had in March. app!y % the Sio-
scriber in Ironton. JACoo OoMESioN'
Ian "a. 1854 VS.
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.u>HnMs cn>M iva HSaS@
Published by GLASS & FOSTER,
.OlIlce Cor. OF Cd & Lawrence SIS.

viii he published every Tncsduy for one mi
lar per ven. II paid III savanre-oP OW iioRor
aud FyTy esnnif not paid within the first three
months.
RATES oY ApvrRrsiSd:--0ne or more squares Of
twelve lines. FtfD cents each for the first inser
ton, aud twenty hve cents for every subsequent
insertion.
A iibcra. disc onnt will lie made 10 those who ndvcr.
tisc by the year. or part. ola year.
Notices. OF FIVE lines or less, requiring but one in-
seriion, will be published for twenty five cents
cuch.
Ha,piJiHs. Cnrds, Cireniav', &C., Printed en- the
shortest notice, and IN tile mos, approved style.
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FOR s A LIE.

THE Undersigned offers for sale ia
House 4 Lot, situated on Hecla i::::
street, and Cedar Alley, opposite did
! the Olive Foundry. For further par =. =
ticulsxs enquire Of the Undersigned, who re-
sidsy8n TIE premises, or at the Times Office.
Feh 81 1854 THOS. GLASS.
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"A COAL DIGGERS WANTED.

.,r,,I. Peach Orchard Coal Company will give
.sass,sst ~ @ employment the year round, to so
sScsi Dixes At their works on the Big SANDY; ndyo
They are paying 90 cents cash per ton Of 1000
.pounds ios digging : ~ w p
N;cSo,h 4 o., at the Mouth Of Big Slndy.
Ian 26. 1854.
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Ian. 18th, 1854.
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.

WI = . Il II W NJ w th1h~'E N0tsO O1A HI1'
TN pursuance to the commands of an order Of
sale issued froiu the Court Of Common
Pleas Of Lawrence County, to me directed. l
VIII offer for sale Of the door Of the Court
House, in Ironton, on the 7th day OF March
next, at the hour Of o clock p NJ, the follow
ing property, to wit; the E 4 Of the N W quar-
ier of section twenty four "a, township three 8,
range eighteen Is, to be sold as the property
Of Berry Moorman & Wife, to satisfy said order
ofsaie in favor Of Benhsm Nelson. appraised
at $50, y W. SiMMVNa.
Jah3o. 1851. 6pecisI Master.
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CIRCULAR.
Rooms of Ohio State Board of Agriculture.

Rooms Of Ohio State Board OF A agriculture.
Columbus. Dec. 20 1888
With view 10 the formation Of u snucrus." around
which may hereafter lie collected MI extensive and
interesting Cabinet containing 81 ecmens OF inosi OF
the Agricultural and Mineral products in Ohio, TO lee
arranged for inspection in The Roc,ns .! the Sat.
Board ut Columbus. the undersigned knows of no
better means OF reachingxjhr farmers Of Ohio than
through the medium OF the local press" OF the var-
Ons counties.
lie would therefore Invite the following persons,
,hcy having been successful competitors q, lhe nie
articles mentioned opposite their names. dcrosi'iig
the same with the Secretary Of the County Soriely as
atei receiving this Circular convenient. that
specimens may be obtained aud arranged by the tim.
Of the next reguar meet ng Of tho Board whlc will
commence on the 17th Of next month. 10 be scn' by the
Secretary OF each County Society. with models Of
farm implements, aud Native Minerals. when these
can be produced by Express tor private conveyance
when opportunity oher.l in parcels AS follows: on
Wheat, and other small grains and seeds. one pint
each. Corn in the car, one half dozen ears. Two
ramples each ofhe various traits nd Vegetables up
On SS which premiums were awarded aud samples o
a., WuyAr--w. D. Hall.
...... CoRS-Wm. D. Kelly.
OATs-lIcniuinn Lock.
CLovERSEEp--.
TrMOruYSEEp-----.
AprLEs-F. n. tiillei.'
PorlToEs-H. n. Gilct.
WooL-Thos Gardner.
The effort will hereafter he made 10 obtain q renewn
Of specimens Immediately after the close OF the onu-
al County Fairs 10 be selected from articles drawing
premiums. BY this means delegate. from Comfy So
cieties to the annual meetings in Drccmbcr, will have
n bird'seye view of al the County Fairs in Ohio. IL
the department, OF Fruit Grain, Sseis, aud vey,tt-
bles as also in the article Of Wool All articles 80
contributed. being labeled with the name OF the pro
ducer. (Gruins and Seeds in glass jnrs,l key will
once be furnished. by which an interchange or pur
chase OF Grains and Vegetables may he made, rroins
ing certainty in the results aud laying the foundation
for material upon which 10 base reciprocal inter
change OF fCirains and Seeds with Agricultural Socic
ties in our own and in foreign 'uniries.
G.SPRAGCE,
...s1 ~ Cov Sec Ohio static l3oa rd of Ac rc ulinr,
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Sarah psn''A"s ps In l'"ISess Pisss Common

Joseph Donnahue, } petition for divorce.
The defendant will take notice that on the
3Oth day of January, A u. 1854, the said Sar-
ah Donnahue filed her petition against him in
the Court OF Common Pleas of the County Of
Lawrence, in the State OF Ohio, praying SAID
Court to dissolve the marriage contract hereto
fore existing between her and the said Joseph,
and alledgng as causes Of divorce Habitual
Drunkenness, more than three years.
Adultery, Gross Neglect of duty, and othel
causes. SARAH DONNAHUE,
Ea'F pr LEETE 4 liAWLEY, her Atty's
Jan. "a, 1854. 5w 4
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BURLINGTON ACADEMY.

THE Trustees OF this Institution take plcas-
ure in announcing 10 the public that they have
fitted up ample, ,commodous and pleasant rooms
Iur the use of the school,; and have secured the
services of Mr.. J. l.. Whitney, an experienced
and accomplished teacher as principal. 4
Instruction will be given in all branches Of
education usually taught in Academies.
The fall term of the school will commence
on Monday The 3rd day Of October next
TERMS; SO per quarter for the common
branches; 81 Tor the more advanced; Is for the
languages and higher mathematics.
Good board can be obtained Ia the village,
at reasonable prices.
.. c. HALL, President.
Burlington. Ohio, Sept. 10, 1868.
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DANIEL EVANS ESTATE.
Notice is hereby given that the snbcribcr has
been appointed aud qualified as Administrator
on the estate of Doniel Evans, Lawrence Co.,
deceased.
THOMAS PCGH Administrator.
February 7lh 1854
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ROAD NOTICE.

THE public is hereby notified that at the
next regular meeting Of the board Of Commission
ers for Lawrence C,unty, commencing the first
Monday in March next; petition will be pre-.
sented to said board, to vacate that portion ol
the county road, extending along the Ohio Riv-
er, from Perry Chapel, a point on said road, to
the right bank Of Lick Creek; near George G
Weavers; and also to view and lay out road
from Perry Chapel, the most suitable and best
course to the foot of the hill, thence the near
est and best course to said left bank Of Lick
Creek s34 ...,
Jan 80, 1881
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NJ EAT HOUSE.

THCS. A B2ATTON, would inform the citiz
ens Of Ironton, that he has opaned MEAT
uorsr. on Lawrence. betweR 2nd and 3rd sts.,
directly opp 'site the B cseye H,use. where he
will be happy 10 supply them with Beef, Pork.
Sausage, &c, as fresh aud good as can be found
in market.
Feb. 81, 1854.
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JOHN CLARK'S ESTATE.

Notice is hereby given to all concerned, that
the undersigned have been duly qualified and
appointed administra tors Of the Estate of John
Clark deceased, late of the County of Law
renee, and State of Ohio HE'S TER CLARK.
February 7th 1854. AMOS B. CLARK.
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A Storm at sea, Ships
Cansized.

WYE, the undersigned have this day enter
w ed into CO. partnership in the PAINT.
ING business, and ask Of the citizens Of IrontsR
and vicinity liberal patronage. 1t is oHr ip-a
ention to do our work in such Eaanner as 10
merit that favor from this community. OIL
work shah lie 1eL done, and our prices reasona..
BILE and regular. That the public may not be
misguided, we deem il proper here 10 state
what our average prices OF plain painting on
new work, shall be per square yard. First coqt
s cts, second coat IA cts, third coat 10 cts. Il
o'ir work after proper inspection is not found to
be done in good and faithful manner, VIC will
Or(uit the worn. All We ask is a trial.
SAMUEL. BURDErr,
faHg EDWARD II. CHAMBERS.
lronton, January 2Sth. 1858. II.
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Ryman, Isaacs & CO. Lawrence Common

Louis Rosenberg } Pleas
n efendant is notified that depositions will be
- taken in this case, by the plaintiff, at the
Mayors Office, in the city Of Cincinnati, III the
State of Ohio, on the list day Of March next,
between EIGHT A NJ, & NINE NJ, and will con-
tinue by adjournment from day to day, until the
same shall be completed.
Ian. 18th, 1854. Atty for Plaintiff
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IN V | T A TT @ N .
GROCERIES.

TT AvlNG opened . C, GROCERY on on ,;s,, CentTs 7,
Ono. viii be happy 10 Wait tn upon o al wht
may favor me with a call. Sugars, Teas. Cof.
fee, Molasses, Smoking 4 Chewing Tobacco
Dried Peaches and Apples, Corn Meal, Butter
Vegetables, Fish, Spices, Nuts, Kaisins, Can
dy, Soap, Candies, &c. &C.. os tie best qusli
~; call and BEE for yourselves.
Dec. sth. 1855, =
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Nh "A RN LIZ HWE ED9
Feb. Is, by the Rev. J. II. Creighton. Mr..
Thos. Rogers Of Hanging Rock, to Miss Rachel
Kenvyn, Of Ironton.
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Lanty Rnck,r. Administrator with the viii
nnnexed Of Lemnel S. RuckGr deceased,

"h''N'' VI a''iAati ~. ituNf
Sarah Ruckcr. his widow.
SIlas Rucker, Elias Ruckcr,
VIM. Rncker Mary L Ruck.
er, James + Ruchcr, Martha
RTcker, MINOR | eirs Of said
dcccdeh,, by Fletcher 6ol
den, neat friend.
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Lawrence Com.
mon ! lras
James Mcornl:


The defendant is notified that an tic csth
day Of January, \ d, 1851, the above. named
rllntiffs; fled in the Court Of C .mmon Pleas
Of the County OF lawrence, in the State Of Ohio
tEeir petition AGAINST him, the objec. of which
is to procure fr~m defendant conye, ance and
title 10 the above named heirs of said I.cmuel
Ruckcr, ni the following tract Of land situate
in the County Cf Lawrence and S,n,c of Ohio,
TO WIT: the S'ulli East quarter Of The S.uli East
luarier,Si the northwest quarter oft the south east
quarter Of section No. 90, Township No. 3 Of
range No. sixteen, tl.at the purchase III oncy on
the same remaining unpaid, is now in court for
defendant. and unless he makes a conveyance
to the aforesaid heirs, of said premises on or
before the L.rSt day Of the next term Of SAID
q 'rI appl cation will then be made to have
the slat,mcns in the petition taken as true ian
an order taken fnr the conveyance Of said prem.
iSes
LEFT & TAWLEY, A;iy's, for Pct'rs.
January cath, 1851,
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1OnO Gallons Stone Ware;
lODO 10 boxes Cheese for eating;
0orcnms wrapping paper
90 kegs rife and blasting powder;
10barels Sugar;
10 do CIDER Vinegar;
10 do NO MOlasses;
% do Potntoes Oh commission lor sale
low by the barrel, lot or parcel ,-
A No. one article of C4,ton Batting.
Backwheat Flour, Corn Meal, Bitter, Eggs.
Corn Brooms, Common and Fancy, on hand and
for sal, by NJ & gao.
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THE Und ersigned will pay oA&H6t
u HIDES dslissssd y l.stca: ;.
Vrsatoa, Jahuaryi7tA. iesA ssss .ss|
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John 'o Gss'sA ia. I. L'"'epSs Pis,,. Common

Wolborga Gasley. Petition for Divorce
TIME Defendant is notified that the Petition
or, in this case, on the 1st day of March,
1854, at the Mayors Office, in the Town Of
Ironton, County Of Lawrence and State Of O..
hio, between the hours Of FIGHT A NJ, and NINE
P M, will proceed to take depositious to be
read as evidence in his behalf, upon the hear
ing OF this case. LEETE & HAWLEY.
Jan. I3, 1854. Alty's for Petitioner.
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Heidelbach, Seasongood 4 Co. Lawrence

Heidelbach, SeasongoodS i Co. } Lawrence
vs.. Common
Louis Rosenberg. Pleas
VNHE Defendant will take notice that depos-
tons will be taken in this case by plain
tin, at the Mayors Office, in the city Of Cincin-
natl, in the State Of Ohio, on the lst day Of
March next, between the hours of SIX A NJ. and
NINE P M, and will be continued by adjourn
ment from day 10 day, If necessary. Sundays
excepted, until the taking Of the same shall be
completed. LEETE & HAWLEY,
Jan. Is, 1883 Atty's for Plaintiff.
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49,; -. 4.
bo1,o ,.Iei.s Moulu IL nos pe ue.'eI W.
80 az " my 1 cities IMAM mere .is'ticts we
,,ra,,'t tis'iic.g OF tne cues litenueu ~
H., ''e lllSh Gathollcs' the majority 'nI,
'l.o ~ t, sooii TO De- from governing Huoil
VI LIZ 'liS Iuosu0ns puG 10 the 1rish ny t1ose
49,. i@H oeen hired oy the wings 10 act on
;nt ana Pontlcai pre- uolces. Asoat
oil a. VINO Mates tlie ueil9ciaoy elSI
in babaie ~ ~ inc rehesaue' 'ooA .iie ~
liz bod1, s"g Wigs anu viio eI ii :,t
tbe now cons.i,''y' "'' M ;7rt:es
| that WON bto;i -, O.
| in tba Vow, $50 'Ao 7SatLa1;as ,,.oro
most nnroro,,,, W. H. ~ lot him
intellioentlv ~ 80 oost IN ,,a,ious
places In oy.an,ta, aod ali
his donbts wiIlbn ,.o,ooroJ Tn some nlaces
the interference IS tl,o ,,riasts y,os Aoorontlv
apparent Tho vote ae,a,rst tbe now constitn-
ton was blessed ond co made sacred in fine es-
timation of tho more sunerstitiops Catholics.
A few Catholics mon of enligbtened minds,
voted with the coalitionists. and more compro-
missed the matter nv NOT yotinq nj all but
more than nine-tenths of the voting members
of the Romish church in Massachusetts gave
their support to the wings. a large majority of
them rafting deliberately for that purpose at
the bidding of their priests 1t was the great
est display of priestly power ever exhibited in
this part of the world since the DAYS of the
most ultra Puritan rule.
That there would have been Know-Noth-
ing party in Massachusetts had the new con-
stitution been adopted, cannot be doubted;
but the rejection of that constitution does the
new party owe no small number of its mem
bers and most Of its Importance. 1t never
but for that event, would have risen above the
position of mere faction, composed princi-
pally of disatfected wings. The rejection of
the constitution necessarily carried with it the