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LEGAL AUTHORIZATION n recent &C.
casion, ut the trial of n case before JUS
tice of The Peace in Louisiana, some ra,h-
er novel authorities were cited by ono Of
the learned counsel For example,
The Court will observe he said shat
in the cnse of Schylock VS.. Antonio, nl-
though judgement was rendered in favor
of plaintiff, yet circumstances prevented
the execution which had issued from be-
ing carried into effect.
'What CASE asked the Justice, did the
gentleman refer toy
'Schylock VS.. Antonio, I'd Shaks., p. 225;
Johnson's edition. The Court will there
find the case reported in full.
The ''learned counsel" went on to up
ply the case to that of his client, but wheth
err the "Cour," considered the authority
sufficient, has not yet transpired.
SOME OF THAT.-Recen,ly at dinner
table at the Girard House, when the cloth
had been removed for the last course, q
verdant gentleman. summoning a servant,
called for ''some ofthat," pointing to q dish
Of ice cream. 1t was placed before him
and he called for butter. Tho waiter
wonde led at the order, bat accustomed to
obey, he hurried to the pantry andreturn-
ed with the desired article. The gentle
man coolly spread the ice cream on his
plate, carefully buitered it. and took a
moulhful. the result Of which seemed any
thing but satisfactory.
'Hcre, waiter. said he, take this plate
away and bring me some pudding that isn't
cold"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

TRIALS OF A New SERvAST.-MiStreSs.
My goodness alive, Bridget, what are
you doing! hears my fine new iea-kettle
with the bottom melted out
didn't yees tell me TO pu, il on the fire
for supper. an did. and tho't il was
strange yees said netting about putting
water in it,"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

A CoNDucToR's JoKE.-A great i'm
provemen, has been made upon the Cam
den and Anboy Railroad line, by petli-
cnaiing all around the cnrs. which prevents
the dust from rising and annoying the pas
sengers You may isasel in these cars in
your best clothes. 4 FrenehRsnn travel
ling in the Other line by way of Brunswic.
With IS uncle Sans line, asked of the
conduct'r-
'Wna' for you TO ave dc pei,icoai on
zis linea'
Can't, sir, answered he. This is Il
mail line
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
COLUMBUS. Ohio. March &

The Senators came into the Hall of The
House. and both Houses met in conven-
iiou at noon and proceeded 10 the election
OF United States Senator, the first baSo.
resulting as follows: Geo. L. Pugh so;
b. K. Eckley 10; s P Chase 10; Rob.
ert E. Schenck and blanks 3; whereupon
Geo. E. Pugh was declared duly elected,
and both Houses adjourned Kill Monday
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

Mr.. Gibson. who has job of excava-
ting on the railroad between Monticello
and Logansport, one day last week. dug
up the skeleton of an Indian. in a state of
perfect preservation. having in one hand
stone arrow. which had probably been
buried with the Indian warrior,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

We cheerfully omit our own chatter
ings to make room for the interesting
Foreign News in this paper. The Ban
nei isn't large enough yet.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

LILIES acrostic appears on our first
page to-day. We hope to hear'.from her
often.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
Plymouth. Indiana.

@A young lady given to tattle. says
she neser tells anything except to two
clssses-those who ask her and those who
don't.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

Extra copies of the Banner. for mail
ing, may be had at the office--in wrap,
pers.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16
MARRJWD

BY Rev. ]. VI. Maxwell, on the 9th inst.
Mr.. w. III. JACKSON 10 Miss HANNAH
MANvILLE, Both ofSlarke County.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

ARRAY AND MURDER. "A Mr.. Amy
Cockafair. in the neighborhood Of West
Union. Fayette county. few days ago.
while in a state of intoxication, drove
his wife and family from his house. and
among Others he drove from the house
cousin of his who had lately come on
from New York on a visit. Shortly af-
ter. he pursued his family TO neighbors
house. and on not finding his wife. (she
having concealed herself. he drew chair
on his cousin with the intention Ct beat
ing him. and in the affray. Cockafair re-
ceived n wound with a knife. which
proved fatal in few days. The no
hibi,ory liquor law is needed. even in
Fuyettt tounty. Another victim o. the
liquor traffic. Cockafair was quite
young man We understand.
Union Herald
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

TEMPERANCE ORGASIzATIoNs.-
State Central Committee having imPor-
tant matters pertaining TO the Tempe
rance cause in this State to communicate
TO the Vigilance Committees of the sew
eral counties, those counties which have
not yet reported their organizations 10
the State Central Committee are earnestly
to do so Immediately; also. to
forward a copy of the proc ceilings CT their
on the 22d ult.
Address Z. II. BARRY,
Scc'g Tenn State Central Com.
Indianapolis. March 9, 1854.
c. Papers friendly TO the cause
throughout the State. are respectfully re-
quested 20 copy the above.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-16

with hearty cheers.
Great numbers Of people in Wales are
preparing to emigrate this spring to Salt
Lake City to join the Mormons.
The first ships of the season have just
been placed on their berths at Liverpool
for Quebec.
A private joint stock company has been
formed at Liverpool for a screw steam
ship line to Australia. The Great Brit
ain will constitute one of the line.
The Emperor Napoleon's letter to the
Car excites extraordinary attention in
France. Belgium and England-in the
latter country especially since the formal
approval of its sentiments by Lord John
Russell in the Hodse of Comm ons. The
letter is everywhere regarded as bold
step. which precludes all further occasion
for talking. and leaves the dispute only
to the arbitration Of the sword. The let
ter is much admired for its skill and de-
cision.
FRANcE.-It is reported from Pasi,
that the Car has replied to Napoleon's
letter. and that the reply is unfa BILE
Gen. Castelbajae the French courier who
carried Napoleon's letter to the Gar. is
said to have telegraphed as follows: 81
return with refusal" (Gen. Castelba-
JAG is the French Minister at st. Peters
burg .-ED. HERALD.)
The utmost activity prevails in France
in preparations for war. In the Foreign
Office number of Orientals are engaged
III translating circulars. orders. NANTES
toes. &C., into the Eastern dialects. and
Interpreters will accompany each basal-
ion. All the French troops will be read :
to embark simultaneously with the Brit
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
Estimate Ofan Encore

Mile. Cruvelli, who has an honest,
simple hearted waiting maid, from tho
Tie country, gave her, the other night,
ticket to the gallery Of the Opera, to
witness the representation OF The Hu.
gucnots.' The prima donna was in
voice. and obtained an unusually brill.
liant success. On her return, she asked
her mail what she thought Of tho per.
(ormonce.
well, | don't think you had very
good luck!'
How so?'
why, the audience seemed to be dis
satisfied, for they male you do three or
four songs all over again?.
What an admirable comment on tho
manner in which encores are sometimes
called for!-as lazy boy is made 10 20
over the alphabet second time, because
he had missed it the first.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

ZONE WEEK LATER yRom EQl
III HALIFAX, ApHl 1y.
sThe Steamer ArAbia, with edylcsS
from, Liverpool to tho ls.h inst sfflvsa
at this port this morning. The 1,etnss
Pacific arrived out on the mofnlKS ef
the l4lh inst. VIZ
At the latest advices from tho ID
Black Sea and Baltic, no battles
reported; but our advices from tho -
tic state that Napier's feet had saddsas
ly put to sea. n X
The Emperor Of Austria and tho King
of Prussia were actively engaged in me-
gotiations in reference 10 their position
under existing circumstances.
II is stated that the Spanish govern.
ment has agreed to make ample repara.
ton for the outrage on the Black War.
rior.
Til. lates. advices from tho East say
tha, the ports Of Japan have been open
ell to Russia.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
Gs1 lahH and lvedIOck.

Il n
CocDhl usunllysa mere school Of
dec bo prefers tha, John should
,kd ~ Of her faults ass possible
bei kfsiage--no matter how many
aftsq(Gfis. She dresses and puts on
nnaccs.tomed smiles to receive Gm.
Thus tho jane hs loves AID weds proves
to be two different persons. The form.
er was angelic, ,ahe- later is all human.
Tho life OF tho sweetheart is q brilliant
surface; that Of the wi(s. u subsistence,
dark and full Of impcrlcct;ons. Tho
lover is no more candid than the mis-.
tress. What is tho natural RESULT Bit.
tor disappointment. Even whero good
understanding exists before marriage,
and the brde and bridegroom have been
wise enough to give each other q fair
insight into their true characters, they
are apt to expect too much. They for.
get that there are certain counterpoises
as TO the fruit and flowers in the para.
dizs they arc entering. Fo' briars they
are in now way prepared. II would
seem they should learn from those q.
round them, since every youth and maid
en- must have some experience with the
married. But every man fully believes
himself 10 be on object Of peculiar favor
Of woman. His case is exception. his
ambition aims at what was never reach.
cd by married morals, and il he be no
philosopher, the failure will taste Of gall.
Il compared notes with one ofmy friends
who expects everything in the universe.
says Emerson, 'and is disappointed
when anything is less than the best,and
! found that began at the other ex.
reme, expecting nothing, and always
full Of thanks for moderate gooJs.'-
Would that all young persons could
learn to enter the sacred ground Of we'd.
lock with this phlosophic spirit! But
they will not, nor never will. Hope is
too sweet for them. They will not stoop
till they stumble. Lofty expectation
hovers over the precipice Of disappoint.
nent, towards which so many Of our
married friends have bsen lured, until
too late 10 save themselves from tumbl.
ing down.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

Capt. Lodwick Of the Steamer Ham,
burg. who came near losing his life ID
locomotive running over him in Gu
cinnati, is said to be improving. y
will probably recover. Criminal pre- 4
cution was instituted against the. q I
neer, and civil suit is 70 be bre1 =
against the company.
Foote was rat,ling one evenia r
tha green room, when a uoblemsjI y
seemed highly entertained, e9 =,
well, Foote. you see | swaIleNS =
good things.' !.
DO you, my lord duke. ~
other, 'thcn ] congratulate ypGs I'M
digestion for believe you r. G6W
up one Of them in your lils,a n e; b
DlscRErrox.--An inystsfi1 ~
being asked by sentimentSt 80
he did not secure sons fond hi{ I,
-pany in his voyage on the y me-.
replied: g; sslsss ,
'lwould il were sure w p y -
woald be Pacific. s'2s
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
A Fowl Question FunniIy Decreed

At the close Of lecture on physiology
before the evening school, few nights
since the lecturer remarked that any
one was at liberty to ask questions upon
the subject-snd that he would answer
them as far as he was able. A young
lady with much apparent sincerity, re-.
marked that she had question to ask,
though she was not certain that it was
proper question, she would, however,
venture to ask it. 1t was as follows:
If one hen lays an egg and another
sells on it and hatchos out a chicken,
which hen is the mother oi that chicken?,
The lecturer said, Il will answer you
in Yankee style, by asking you a ques.
ton. II little, pretty, white, genteel,
native pullet sets on ain egg Of Oriental
extraction, and matches great homely,
long legged. splinter shankel, slabsided,
awkward gated Shanghae, would you,
if you were that little white pullet,
own the great homely monster?
!. NO., said the young lady Il wouldn't.
Very WE'LL said the lecturer,' that
settles the question, for it is a principle
in physiology that all hens think andact
alike, In all essential partic ulars.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
New ORLEANS, April "a


The Steamer United States, with dates
from San Francisco to the 1ss instant,
arrived Il, this port yesterday.
The news brought by this vessel from
California possesses few points Of inter-
est.
The markets were exceedingly de.
pressed.
The British ship Challenge had bson
seized for violating the revenue laws.
Col. Watkins, of Walkers expedi.
ton, had been found guilty, but was 70.
commended to mercy.
A duel had been fought between a Mr..
Washington. editor of the Times news.
paper, and Mr.. Washburn, editor ofthe
Alta California. The latter individual
was badly wounded.
The Japan squadron arrived at Loo
Choo last January, all we'll.
The steamer Ilnsis left Aspinwall
on the l7th. with the mail, $50 passen.
gers and upward Of one million dollars
in specie, brought down by the steamer
Oregon.
The accounts from the mines and
agricultural districts we're very favora'
BILE. The Supreme Court had decided
that San Jose was the legal seat Of so.
vernment.
The advices from Walkers party are
to the 18th Of March, and their situa.
ito" is representa-! as desperate. Eighty
ofhis menshad left, and he was about
starting 10 Sonora, with the remnant Of
his party. There was still much an1is.
'y manifested for the safety Of Lieut..
Ffem ont and his party.
The steamer Brother Jonathan ar.
rived at San Juan on the 2ylh Of March.
relieving much anxiety which existed in
regard to her sa ETY..
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

4 U.E o. lRoH.l- ThS tdIIos Of th,
'Chsi.,aisf Register ccmmsposd l notice
ri the nsw wise-dfawing establishment
on DsreAsster a vsaus, Bosaon, with th'
sollowips SUP ssa,ive remarkl:
HumsW skill and force never mad,
iron. 1t is tho produc. Of creative
fat, or the result Of ages or working il
the mysterious laboratories Of nature
better soy Of God. Yet humsn societ,
kept together BY iron. Without the
ferrusinous ore-in truth the most pre-
cious Of metsls.althoug shut ou. OF ,hci'
category --civilizaiion could not bs. and
were il sbstrscted from the high Mater
al culture Of to day. the fall would bs
instant back TO the bsrbarism :of stone
axes enI wooden knives. From the
sewing.neodle up 10 tho steam ensine--
tho corwainer's awl 10 tho crystal palace
the pen we write with, TO yondcr ten
thousand spindle ,actory-in all direc.
tions. everywhere, iron holds, helps,
blessed mankind. Imagine i. anniailst.
cd suddenly within circlo Of fifty feet
rsdius-and how tremendous, disastrous
fatal tho consequences! Here is some.
thing 10 think of-and seriously, to;
one Of those indisputable facts that dis.
close by flash the absurdity Of mans
sclf.suficient. practicable atheism
that sees not in things common the pres.
ence Of an Almighty protection, the free
bounty Of all infinite goodness. The
rude dei6ca,ion ofVulcan was a signif-
cant myr,h-the great truth Of which
the Christian heart should recognise
It were we'll ifsuperGcial ffivolity, reck'
less Indifference, undevout worl,liness.
it were we'll If all would pause moment
to ask how essential. multiform, abiqui.
tous i. iron ami how the free gift and
abundant supply thereof teach the
depsn lcnce, and is the last analysis, the
utter iWPotency Of man. A nail is a
text to hang needed homily upon.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
How Men ssBuSt UD,"

Men with unassuming wives seldom
burst. 1t is the husbands OF such women
as Mrs. Dash and Lady Brilliant, who
find themselves face TO face with the
Sheriff, and certain mysterious doc u.
ments ado,ne.l with red tape and waf,rs
big enough for target exercise.
The desire OF New York feminine is
to outshine her neighbors-not in men.
tel requirements, but in ginger bread
ornaments and goId.edgod coal scut.
ties. If Mrs. Dash gives a game sup.
per--woodcocks stuffed with gold dust
Lady Brilliant takes the wind out OIL
her by getting up another, in which the
prevailing dish will be birds Of paradise,
swimming in gravy made Of melted
peorls.-It is a rivalry, and not 'dabhl
ing in railroad stocks that bling. ruin.
alton 10 the fast men Of Wall Street
The ill fortune Of which they complain
is no more nor less than brainles,
wife. If they would come back to hap
piness, Therefore, they should turn .theil
attention, not to the fluctuations Of tie
stock market but to the ruinous absurdi.
ties Of their own freside. Thousand
dollar handkerchiefs for a duck Of .
wife!' Should not wonder ia time O.
ventually came when "a goose Of hus
band lacked shirts, and was but i'll sup.
piled with breeches.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

PERSIcioUs EyyEcTs OF IMPURE AIR.
DR.. Hunter attributes the great preva.
lence Of consumption 10 the inhalation
Of an impure atmosphere by persons en-
gagged in se'lentary occupations. Hs
says: -
Impure air alone will bring on con-
sumption in tho soundest constitution!
The oxygen Of tho air we breathe. resu.
lates our appetite, and, to tho weight oI
a grain, tho nu,rimeni tina. is built up
in the system. Tho chyle undersoes ils
last vital change in the lungs. and thai
change depends on the perfect perform.
ance Of respiration, and on the sufficient
supply Of purc air. When the air breath.
ed is impure, the same Thing takes place.
the face beeo ONES thin and pale, the
features sharp, the respiration hurried,
and the appetite poor. Persons SO af.
0ictcd, all die Of consumption. No con-
stitution is proof against this influence
The strong man, who has inherited q
full development Of the chest, may pos.
sibly bear up under it Tor longer time
than the feeble scion Of q consumptive
family; but he, too, will fall in the end
from tho same disease. characterized by
the same stages and symptoms. and a
rising from the same cause. To thost
hereditarily predisposed, would say
d, not despair because your parents, Of
brothers, or sisters, or other kindred, or
either side. have fallen a prey to con
sumption. If your frame is delicate
and your chest small, seek the open a
and regula. exercise. Observe what ma
ture requires; be faithful 10 her demands
and you may live 10 bury half the s,ronl
men Of your acquaintance. That i'm
pure cir is the great cause Of consump
ticn, is further proved by the fact, that
this disease occurs also in tho biule ere
alton, when placed under the same cir
cumstances as the hamnn. Cows, whcr
confined within the walls Of diary
and cased animals, all die Of consump
tion.'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

An association has been formed II
Brooklyn, with capital Of e15o.ooo
for ths erection Of iron dwellings. ant
properly has been purchased with Z
yeiw to the erection Of a foundry. 1
is claimol tina, buildings, such as are
designed for small families, can be pu,
mp Tor $500 or $500, Or from one.hall
to sns.thfsd Of the ordinary sxpsnsss.
There have already boon twenty .siy yht
buildings Of this kind erected in Balti.
more end sixteen in Philsdelphia. The
ceilings, wall, and floors are made ol
giass. ihs latter being formed Of beauti.
fnl pure white sand, found in Cennsti.
cot, which needs only t9 hs Melted un.
dsf e}ettdc heat, and colorod II desired,
II ppodAce tho desired article.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02

In his maturity and health, man has
80 bones in his head, 60 in his tbieka
and legs. 90 in his arms and hs6a 4 IA
81 in his trunk. He has also 4(f !:
cles, his heart makes 64 pulS1 IN
a minute, and there are three tci5pSiS
calculations Of his blood in u Il N j,
The Magnetic Telegraph ! l1|I ls(II.
America extend over forty one
miles, and cost nearly seven mil
dollars to build. The Telegraphic u iIiI Y,
panion sets down the various Iins& y
follows: Morse line wires, 1912 miI1 q
House, $3.50 miles; Balm, 67O miles,
Total. Al, ,3o2 miles. The capital stock
in the Morse lines is $5.545, 200; House
$955,oO0; Balm $l7l, 900. Total capi.
tai stock, $8,671, 800.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
A STREET SCENE.

This world is great dice.b box, and
nobody can tell what will turn up OF
the next throw. There are incident and
romance enough transpiring every day
in the streets Of the metropolis 10 (u,n.
ish material for the poet and novelist to
the end Of time.
Yesterday afternoon, we'll dressed
gentleman was passing up Broadway.
Foreign suns had evidently given to q
face once fair tinge Of bronze, and
though nearly half century might have
rolled over his head, yet it.had left few
traces behind, and no evidence that the
shadows were falling far to the east.
ward.
Near Trinity Church sat an old ap.
pie woman. A tattered cloak Of plaid
was thrown over her shoulders; her eyes
were dim, her hand trembling, and the
thin gray hair, escaped from cap guilt.
less Of lace, lay upon her cheek. The
old woman was watching for:purchasers
and her eye tested upor the form Of the
stranger as he proceeded leisurely along,
pausing now and then as he seemingly
recognized some spot familiar in others
days, or noted some unexpected, and to
him, doubtless, painful changes.
The old woman suddenly dropped her
basket, and the apples rolled h.her and
thilhef, but she did not heed them.
'Georgep shc exclaimed, as she sprang
to her feet. George" The stranger turn.
ed in tho direction Of The voice. In an
instant, his quiet manner vanished.
'George! 'Mothcr!' and the twain were
clasped in each others arms. Greatly
did some marvel OF the scene. HAS the
old woman fainted?' cried one. Has
she been stealing?' asked another. Yes,
she had been stealing whole years ol
care from Time. and Ainging it to the
winds. But 'one touch Of nature makes
the whole world kind, and there was
many heart beat softer at the scene.
Twenty years ago George hal left his
home in Utica, N. York, and gone
down to the sea- and done business up.
on great waters. After varied fortunes
that frightened at lost, he had returned
to find the old homestead razed to The
ground, and block Of stores occupyii!
its site. every inch Of which had been
dear to him. He found no brother-no
sister 10 welcome him; but an old man
pointed out his fathers grave. 1t was
sunken. and without stone TO mark
where he lay. OF his mother he could
obtain no traces. She had left Utica
long ago, 10 seek her son in New York
and had never returned.
i Who can tell how she watched, md
waited, and wept for that frst.bo'n,
wandering son!-Who can tell by, wha,
painful descent she went down from
comfort and home, TO tho street, old
age, and poverty!
But yesterday il was all made right
The dead was alive again, and the lost
was found, And today, who thinks she
would exchange places with the mos,
favored Of fortune that dwell in man.
sions Of marblsi
God grant that much Joy break not
the pitcher u the fountain, or the wheel
at the cisiern. God ,gfao. many such
mestings in.this world Of parting N.
". Tribune. a
sSstxia hSE -
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-02
War Is ARrsrocRAcY!-In reply I,

WHAr is ARrsrocRAcYl-In reply to
this question, Gen. Foy, a distinguish.
ed orator in the French Chambers, gava
the following answer: 'Aristocracy in
the 10Th century, is the league, the con.
dition Of those who. would consume
without producing, live without work.
ing, know without learning anything.
carry all honors without deserving them,
and occupying all the places Of govern,
ment without being able to fll .hem.'