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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26
DEMAGOGUE CLAP.TRAP.

"Americans must rule america" qnoth
the Bun,linc tricksters and shallow de-
magogues. Was it even ruled by any.
body else than Americans? The Balli-
more Republican asks:
4. OF The thirty.,hree Governors OF the lif-
ferent States and Territories, how many
are foreigners? We believe, not osss.
OI the FIVE thousand members Of the Leg.
slatures or the different States, how ma.
ny are born abroad? Not fifty we ven.
ture to assert. How many members Of
the Senate Of the United States? But
one, and that one not less disting gaished
by his abilities as scholar and states.
man than by his heroism as soldier.
How many Of the two hundred and thir.
ty.four members Of the House OF Repre-.
sentativos are foreign born? Not a sin.
gle member. OF the Supreme Bench!
Not one. Ofthe Judiciary Of the differ.
ent States? Few, If any. What means.
then,this ever.recurring sentences. Amer.
leans must rule Americaq" 1t means
that tunscrupuloHs and selfish men desire
office, and TO effect this end means must
be used and catchwords adopted by ]
which honest.minded citizens will bd
alienated from their party attachments,
induced to break the ties Of social and
friendly union, and even thrown OF
those benevolent and humane affection
and impulses ,emblamatic Of the trua,
American character.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

Tss sssdsfs Of this paper, may, from
10 last numbsrs that were issued. sup.
poss that q permanent change 10 its con
duct and ownership has actually taken
place. ! can assure them that no such
change a. that indicated has been ma ie.
About the fut Of August, ! was con.
Ansdto my bed with fever. and 60 con.
sirusA Tor several weeks. During my
ilInsas, MI. FosrEn, without in the least
tonsul,ins Or advising with me, took
upon himself the responsibility Of Ed.
i,or and Publisher Of this paper, while
] was at the same time furnishing paper
end paying the other expenses Of the
Office.
The hands 10 the Office quit work.
and declined 10 proceed until another
foreman could be procured. was
obliged 10 send to the interior Of the
State for help before the paper could by
any possibility be issued. Such arrange.
ments ere now made % will insure its
regular publication.
Mr.. w. G. Hoop, from Somerset, will
hereafter have charge Of the business
department Of this paper, and will also
be its principal Editor. He is ready
writer, and sound democrat however
his work will show for itself, and 20,
car judge. 1shall continue to write 70
the Times my principal editorials vii
be designated thus. ~ that no one els
may be responsible for what l choose +
utter. Before the close Of the presen
year. expect to give the Times ne,
dress Of type from Philadelphia an
with the efficient aid Of Mr.. Hoop, ,
make it what it was originally intende
10 be---one Of the most efficient journal
In the State Of Ohio.
The subscription is continually ir
ersasing, notwithstanding the many en-
bsrrassments under which it has lahore
during the past year.
Tho accounts for the curren. year al
In the hands Of Mr. Hoop, who is tn
only person authorised to settle the ae
counts Of tho Office.
RALPH LEETE.
September 25.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26
;RALPH LEETE.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept "a, 1854

PORTSMOUTH, Sept "a, 1854.
RALPH LEEr. Esq.
Dear sir:-In answer to your first
question, lhave to reply, that the con-
yeniion which nominated me indorsed
the Homestead Bill. That measure
meets my hearty approval and i'll should
be elected will support it and do what
] car to prevent the public lands being
given to corpora,ions-or to be further
prcyed on by spectators.
In answering your second interrosa'o'
ry you will remember, | pray, that | was
born and raised in a slave State, and
left that TO come TO the free Stale of Ohio
This dill not from necessity but from
inclination. If had it in my power, |
would make every man on the broad
earth free; and il | should be elected |
intend to supper, the Constitution of the
United S,a.es, and so far as may under
the Constitution, | will ondeavor TO pre-
vent the spread Of slavery over any oil my
fellow men. Your ob't servant.
J. w. DAVIS.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

THE IRON RAILROAD--WILL IT
EXTEND so AS TO FORM A
CONNECTION WITH THE I'M.
PROvEMENTS IN THE lNTERI.
OR OF THE -STATEi
THE e1orbitantly high prices which
she people Of this place are Obliged to
pay for every kind Of provisions that en-
ser into the consumption Of family,
demonstrates the necessity Of more
general supply than the agriculturists Of
our county can furnish. The growth Of
this town being more rapid than the
growth Of the agriculture Of the county,
there is no reasonable hope that the
place can, for long time, get home
supply Of provisions. Therefore, en- this
account alone, it is Of vital interest TO
the inhabitants Of misplace that rail
road connection be formed with the in
terror Of the State in the shortest time
possible. Four years ago, there was
much said relative to railway connec'
ton between this place and the agticul'
tural regions Of the interior, but we hear
nothing Of it now. Thirteen miles OF
the Iron Railroad is completed; about
nine or ten miles more will connect it
with the Scioto & Hooking Valley Rail-
road, which. in few months, will be
completed from Portsmouth TO Newark,
making a straight line from Portsmouth
to Sandusky, on Lake Erie, and connec'
tisg with all the principal railways in
the State.
All that is lacking to form a aconnec'
ton with the Scioto & Hooking Valley
Railroad is funds to do the work. We
believe that with proper exertion they
can be raised Every man that has lam
lily to support in this place, would save
himself every year moro than the amount
by paying $25 towards forming this con
nection. We believe that more than
half tho necessary funds for the purpose
can be raised outside Of the heavy cap.
Aalists. Will they, who have promised
so largely to the inhabitants Of lronton,
that railway connection should be
formed between this place and the inte.
rior Of tho State, do the balance
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26
coNGREssloNAL ELECTION.

THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.
Tho letter Of Col. Davis published in
this days paper, smphatically placeihim
on the platform Of tho ridical DoinoGra.
cy. He was tho almost unanimous
choice Of tho Convention that neminn.
ted him, and either he or Mr.. Moore
will represent this diitrict in the noxt
Congress. Those who know Col. Davis
will testify 10 bis private worth. He ser.
we'd as on officer in the Mexican war. !.
also as a member Of tho Legislature o
Kentucky. is lawyer Of extensive prac.
ticr, and in all his vnrious relations Of
public life, It is said BY those who have
known him best. that he has carefully
abstnined from tho vices common 10 pub.
| lie mon, and which so often destroy their
usefulness.
Whether of substantial or permanent
legislation there is to be accomplished
must be done by tho Democracy there is
not trace Of Wing policy on the Uni
ted States Statute Book.
! IRoSroS, Sept. %, 1854.
| Col. J. w. DAvls-Dcar sir: The
old issues between the Wing and Demo.
cratic parties, having in a measure, for
} the present, been swallowed up, in new
questions Of public policy, on which par
ties have not yet been organized-the
mos, prominent Of which, is the policy
TO bo pursued by the Federal Govern
, mcnt in relation 10 the public lands; and
(, also in relation to the further spread o
domestic slavery.
e Now sir, should you be elected to
= seat in the next Congress Of tie United
S States I, in common with many olhe
y democratic citizens OF this county, desr'
C to know whether you will use your in
}. nucnce to destroy the present system o
o traffic, merchandise, and grants toico;po
ra,ions, of the public lands; and whcthe
IS YOU will sustain the pan Of free grant
n of the same in limited quantities 10 &C
e tual settlers only?
Also, whether you will use your in
1ucnce to prevent the further extension
of slavery under whatever shape tn
I, question may present itseli3
y Yours very truly.
. ;RALPH LEETE.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

DEATH OF GEoRoE KREMER.-This
individual died at his residence, in Uni
on county, Pennsylvanis, on the 10th o
September, at the advanced age Of 10
He rendered himself somewhat noted in
1925, by publicly charging Henry Clay
and John Quincy Adams with "bargain
and sale" Lstterly he had sunk into
utter obscurity.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

If you feel like doing generous &C.
tion, do it at once. Put it off ill TO.
morrow, aud ten to one the present you
invented for poor Jenkins will be in.
vested in barrel Of -four OF halfa ton OF
anthracite. Bene solence is short lived;
like fresh shad, it must be INDUCED in to-.
day or it will spile.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

|elissd sSs-slsstloa 10 Congress from tho
| Ssssh-wsssssn District, and Mr.. CoHxA.
|qsa hss hssn nsninsssd insisad. Mr..
c.. like NJ. EDsxsrsx. disaPpsoves Of
she Nebraska bill. ~
Fsrprnvcg w. GRrrx, ono Of tho
four members from Ohio who voted for
the Nebraska bill, prudcn'ly declines q
reelection.
Hon. ANDREW SrvAnT, M. c. from
tho Slepbenville district, hns been re.
nominated, and will be reelected.
HAMILTON CouxrY.-The democratic
primary election hos resulted in the
nomination Of GEoRoE II. PEsDLErox
for Congress in the Is, District. The
vote stood, for PESpLErox 1890, DIS.
xEY 1850, Finn 400. Mr.. DISNEY is
another one Of the remark able four who
supported the Nebraska iniquily. Be.
hold the deed, and tho retibution.--
L
VIZ. S. GRoEsBAcx was nominated fol
Congress, in the lid D ric'. TIMoTnY
C. DAY, formerly Of the Cincinnati En-
quirer, announces himself an indcnpen
dent candidate for Congress.
The contest between OLDs and GAL
LowAY, in the Columbus District, is be
coming more and moo animated. Th'
Doctor has q heavy load to carry, and
may break him down. We think tn
chances are in favor Of GALLOWAY.
u DR.. G. VoLvEY Dorsey has been nom
mated for Congress in the Piqua Distric
He is o decided Administration man
and man Of abilities. M. II. NIcn
+, OILS, the present member, is out in III
0 canvass as an Independent candidate
0 He complains tha, his vote in Congrcs
/. against the Nebraska bill was used b
his enemies 10 defeat him, and that III
!. District Convention was packed there
!. fore he refused 10 submit his claims
o its decision.
I'll REcAp,TULATIoS.--The following
d list Of the nominees for Congress
e the several Districts, so far as they hay
n come 10 our knowledge:
District. Democrat Wing, &C.
d | George II. Pendleton
i II VIM. S. Groesback. J. S. Harriso
!, iii G. L. Vallandigham, Id. Campbe
Nv &. v. Dorsey M. H. Nichol
Nv HIS. Commager Ricnard Mott
l. vi
of VII Bcni. Hinkson Aaron Harlan
l. VIII Benz. Stanton
TX Josiah S. Plants
ELK J. w. Davis Oscar F.. Moo
. XI Lot L. Smith c. V. Culver
0 XII Edison B. Ods S. Galloway
}. XIII w. d. Lindslcy John Sherman
y XIV II. II. johnson Philemon Bliss
a XIV VIM. Dunbar VIM. r. Sapp
- XVI VIM. Gallagher Edward Bali
. XVII D. H. Wire C.J. Albright
XVIII E. Spalding b. F. Letter
st XIX Edward Wade
70 Xxx r. Lee J. r. Giddings
XXI Andrew Stuart
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

Willie dear inquired kind induI,
gent mother Of her young hopeful, who
had preceded her in rising one morning
Willie, dear. what have you done viii
mamma's stockings!" '.Put them in
isweatmeat pot" cried the dear lig y
creature. "Bless his dear little hea
the chill.is 50 full Of his inna1
pranksp
..If thou ha.t..a truth 10 ut.stS
Speak, and leave ths rsal 10
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26
XxXIvTH CONGRESS.

NolTHEan CososEssIosAL REPRESENTATION.
The Northern States are represented in Con-
gress by thirty. two Senators snd one hundred
and thirty. Eve Members of the House; The
Sou,hern~by thirty Senators and ninety Mem
'bers.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

The man thst he's injured you will
never forgive you.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-09-26

kissing pretty young girl down soutl
young gentleman asked:
"What makes you so sweet?"
"Oh," she replied in utter innocence
my father is 4 shrgaf planter"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29
MOVEMENTS OF TUE RUSSIANS on THE PACIFIC
From the Alta California, Dec.l.l

The increase aud extent Of power the part OF Russis
within the past O'ty yerI. has been scarcely grca-
ter along the line of the Dinubiau provinces and in the
direction c: Ii: c.s?.a than in North eastern ASIA and
it is well known fact that for many ye,rs past there has
been continual migration Of coonis,s from Ochotk
the shores OF the japanese SEA- Ths progress of Russia
in Asia, within the past fvs years. has been suc,
as to rival in extent the spread of republican sway
the opposite shores Of America. Russian steamers ply
upon the So, of Ara and upon the oIus Russian eng-
nesrs explore Moigo, between Thbst and the lta aud
bull forts along the Seppes aud missionaries have
sed into Michuria AMI il saj with designs which they
do not aisnp. to conceal, Il is the intention of these
zeaots 10 cross over to the northern isiuis of Japan,
whher, there can be doubt, Russian dominion would
sOon follow them
The recent accounts published in this paper Of the
movements OF the Russians in Minchuria-of their mill
tary works aud internal navga;on-leave doubt TO
The designs OF the Autoc-at. Ii even runcred In
the Est few months since, that his agents and ships
had obtained important advantages in japan This does
not appear 10 be the ict yet, though hardly
suppose thess advantages will be long forthcoming
We leave II TO our cOuntrymen judge whether in the
event OF Russia obtaining mastery the trade Cf japan
America can long remain disntcrcsted spectator We
leave II Tor them 10 determine whether could accept
the uaeqnnl conditions OF rivlry for the E,sern trad.
whch alone Russia III competition could oer. We shall
not make up Elind to raiernize with our Autocra,
neighbor un:il We can know their opinion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29
HoUsE OF RrrRE.ENrArlvss. ,

Dcc. ICIn 1907.
GENrLrMEN In your paper Of the 18th inst, I
following sentences relating u myself and 10 scnu.
ments winch You suppose avowed in the House, ON the
debate on the Resolution 0f Mr. Sellers Of Maryand
I5 II not eiiectualIy dslpacd by the proposition of
Senator Adams, vel alsp IS by the late speech of
MI. Lochcr of this Safe. chD bOhiiy aco,r, III, uiv-
PT',mioH nj The dipoiatneM CtJoreiyncrs as HE r~p.
Ts'eHtn',res ~ MtS country GbrOaN .Ur. Leicher il
zee r'coi,e' drilh gots era, step further n, de-
cures ~ "hPoitc and dLny,rOLs H. dHJc cren uaiire-
"O'" .imrtcHB ~ aIy tOO lung dbrOni, fDr ne ycn..
son MHt Wty my becOme Too much tDrriyHi.ed nyd
ccnse IN DC NJ opportunities Of our goycraD,cui anil
MeJechn5s d'd huisrcSks Qf our pcopIs Has. as
E"l' any WIZ or Know Nothing t,k.n such high
ground IN behalf Of the American pau,2 ii so we
are Mt aware "ftho fact Yei Il Democratic Regjs
sr"m'ce az Congress tr0m Djrqni1 has dared 10 Wtcr
Tie ""iimptr yecroi IT, "Ont Horoiiny'' IL, pyaetjes
cueh TIC ht,tr NOhiHg hcmseires. and his hes been
cel'nrd' "dmirl-i'd. ar treated ~ curtain lecture
by orr Ind"f gable Ar4us-ey,d "rniftlaI law" ne,l.
bot II the ErTIt'f'
haze iti.iscd the portions 10 which refer and t,ke
occasion 10 "y that have HyOwcd no such sentiments
~ are npJ'cd 20 Thee sentiments var, e,pt,.s.d
w n,g'I, W'm'', 10 Tie debate rcuucI but not by
myself Ny remark. or thu; ocri.ilr n ,,eS wore ,
ported NJ ihe tine 'nl published ip tr CLING. arc hero
pfct't q, ani a'tnug made urns tic .pYr ~ tho ,,,
~ ~, ii GU ,&'t.J icIr". tyl uI.bIp 4, siu,I,,x
or to qihig. Troy are a. lulo~.:
~ La'r'er s.n'l vote fot hi. II s,,,,
ali -ipIi vote Hr 20 u .,nrilrr more were dee. =.
II. am saih Il irom tho tore 90 the pubic iur.sl,
tHonttoni l'' c'1Ht'y, JH LJIgtfsy vi ., iufrl,,r,
CT Hn"'g ny p"u cons iurts that in,fe aj.ffus
q" snn" 'xcut OF "-s Inistet a. II .l.I Ari a. Grss
on eo1cele de.e that hs iacs shall 70 before tao
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29

country 10 order that that dstrust be unoundsd he
have tho benefit Of the vndcston which the publ.
cation Of these papers viii give him. and Il DO we'll found
cd. then the country ought to know It
IL am, therefore, for procuring the necessary informa-
ton to enable to decide how this thing Is But says
the gentleman from Alabama, Nr. PHILIrs you ought
never to call for such information on Eight occasions.
imagine from what have Of this matter that II Is
about serious occasion. about important move.
t In reference to calls for information rcsou.
ton that have heard directed the President since
have been a member this floor. We had during tic
last session. aud have had during preceding sessions
vsrous calls tho Executive for correspondence aud Ia
and Of these calls, ia my judgment,
important this 10.
"But the gentleman says We ought not to call for 10
formation the ground of suspicion. Well, nos,
have known men and have known parties to be very
seriously Injured by suspicious alone In fact about
as mode to do injury to men to excite general sus
picion against their character conduct-particuarly
any attempt be made to conceal the facts which have Civ.
se the suspicion Perhaps il il the very best mode
Of nac,iug injury character that possibly be adop
| ted
SNOW SO far as Mr. Soule is concerned my relations with
him have been pleasant 1 esteem him gentleman
3u, the time, In the discharge Of my duty here
when issue Of this sort ia mid,, what honestly,
believe; aud say that do think Mr. Soule ought
have been abroad and believe that the in
teest OF the country would be promoted by bringing him
home. So Tar present light Is concerned do
know how this thing s II he is wronged by this susp-
cion, which entcr'sn in common with Others no
will DO more ready to repair that wrong THAI viii be-
Ii may perhaps be well to say here. that have
all OCCASIONS expressed in conversation the opinion,
in regard the appointment OF Mr Soule which
tanned in my remarks in tho House Of Representatives
That the into which you have f,len uninten.
tional on your part aui perfectly satisfied, and have
doubt that you will cheeriuIy give the correction u-
sertion in your paper. Very Respectfully.
Your Obedent servant,
i IETGIlER
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29

81 Moihkiss' BHnAsr Ci.Oliis.-Ihese cloth. h.,.
nov attained an established reputation anordns only
e' protection against and preventive Of the AZ
niction, 0ArnkAxp DHrAsr
Mothers should that Cloths moi
INTENDED TO the breast when
20 prevent this eatastroph- which they
o,hers Who have the least
risen breast should Walt I'll send for
Cloths out should procure them at and
TO meet any
used directed, speedily d,,pas ali
ZION the bresst aay entirely all palm arising other
cause endsr the breast soft and pabe hs
unobstrueted
and avoids the possibility Of q 0ArHKakp IiRrlsr.
hohers have assured that
COMFORT In wearing thee cloths constantly
which the How OF milk 10 dincult and irregular,
No one has found know willis. On
he contrary tee Fnoo that they esteemed nesmuo
value by hundreds Who have them
They perfectly leave no o o,on
breast or garments and may be applied
~ith entire convenience.
~ remittance OF too, accompanied BY IL cent. worth OF
postage stamps will secure the prompt Of
pair Of these Cloths to part Of the United States
They are 10: sale excluslvsy BY
ADlE d GRAY, Wholesale aud Retail Agents,
sen tI Main street, Richmond, virginia.
-~>.f~"S
WnirruuRsrs GRAND DA0UeRRroTYPE ENTERPRISE /.
SIN going ahead In wasiknEn, D. drawing close
hose Wishing ntersstin 49, 10 worth
worth ~ viii not delay
,her address In turn they will receive By mall .nt
Ting them To nne hi, and an
interest In the property decided for
distribution. lis AZ
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29
EplroRs OF THE wuIa, Richmond, Va.
To Ms Eite,s Of Me Riehmond Wiz:

To ths Eiitor s. Of the Richmond IYhiy:
Will you permit Democrat through your columns to
unite with you in call upon the Board Of Public Work
for informal u regard their State
count with Messrs. Sedcn, withers Co Has the State
OF Virginia sustained any loss from that cnpnexon AMI
how much This is not question either OF whggsry
democracy but OF dollars aud what il is
presumed the Boird tell u.s. il they will why no:
tell Us At ouce Are they in fact Of the precise
balance per conay Or Ihey afraid to make kuown.
oris it oae Of those which cannot safely DO
municated TO the people by the Board of Public Work.
Or are they waiting ascertain how far it my be pa -
cable to compromise bad bargain wish firm, by
king a worse with auoherg Whatever it may be,
and bad as it may b,-let have it, Either out with the
truth, gentlemen give for your sen &C.
or prove your right under the constitution be the
cre aud irresponsible custodars OF the public treasures
December Goth. A DEMOCRAT.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29

QuAarx MIMIC N CALiroRsiA.-Tbe Placer Times 10.
forms hst there less than twenty quartz god
mining companies In California ut work. si real M
lair. aud In very large Tho business
seems TO have received new impetus. The Companies
formed IL London aud Pars whose Rist calculations ~ere
30 ds'srousy disappointed have agents to California
to investigate fully the condition aud prospects Of tho
quartz mining. These have reported much more sas.c
torly than was anticipated. considerable quantity of
the cosiiy machinery seut California tom Europe has
talked Of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-29
wORCESTEIt,S PIANOS.
UNRlNALLED AND UNEQUALLED
liy nny Made in the World

NOTlCES " THE PREsS.-The New York Commercial Ad.
IN NeTer OF the Elth March, 1884 article t.
the superiority OF American
pays tue following deserved and
t-r's PIANOS:
1--WE have Pianos from England France and
made by the most Celebrated
aud have heard their elected by the
but must that have
those manufactured by H. Worcester elegance Of form apc
nnsh richness Of tone, durability OF quse
that render musical nstrumens valuable Mr. worcesr risn
unsurpassed It's highly credtsblc
Europeans
superiority" $500
23th March, lS5t: "
"wORCksrEh5 PIANO FORrES-As nor Able and sxu-
renced Of these
or aud the est Of time has chat the
for his productions by them
gree" -
over 800 have been sold In Virginia Carolina asne
a. NORRIS, ~ Main street. Hchmoud
Sole AGENT for yir-,ni. and S,,I, ~ 49,