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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

garden Of the mind. But il the weeds
once get the upper hand. man will find
his task one Of increasing difficulty.
The richest lands are the most trou.
bled with these weeds. In the cotton
fields Of the South, IL the grass once gets
a fair start and little wet weather sets
in, the whole field may be rendered un.
productive. ldleness is very common
weed, but is easily kopt under il indus
trious habits be only formed in time, and
he whose day begins only ten minutes
sooner in the morning than that Of those
around him will soon find the benefit Of
TaIleyrand's maxim. A good name is
not difficult 10 obtain by simply obser.
wing the same rule. Let a man only
keep very little in advance of all tha t
can reasonably be expected of him in
every department, and reputation is Ger.
tain. But once get a little behind, and
It will be impossible ever again to take
the lead.
No man illustrates the truth of the
diplomalist's saying more completely
than the "fast young man." His watch
has lost lis balance. wheel. II goes
round and round with erratic, eless
violence, tearing all the works 10 pieces
with the force Of its own motions, rush
ing through hundred hours in one, but
not keeping time for second.
Earnest moral principle is the balance
wheel Of character. 1t regulates and
keeps the whole man in order, Each
man has in him the germs of habits th at
may become his ruin. If INDUCED to
excess, his very best qualities may do
this. Even warm, generous, impul.
sive heart is the ruin of many a man, il
its impulses are not held in check, and
balanced by a lofty sense Of immediate
duty to God ard man. lie wM neue,
regret IL, who occupies a sAort portion
Of each day in adjusting and quicken
ing conscience-the regulator Of his nc.
tions-by communion with the FatAe,
Of Spirits.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
Just Like Them.

A sailor who had befriended young
woman who had lost her money on her
way TO Rochester become somewhat ella.
ted in the evening, was arrested for be.
ing intoxicated and sentenced to pay
fine Of $40. The money which be had
in his generosity given to a needy wo.
man had so nearly exhausted his "pile"
that he couldn't "raise the wind" and
he was sent TO Jail. 1t having been
clearly proved that he had behaved in
the most generous manner TO the desti.
tute wa1nNi1napd that her friends, who
had IN neglected to stand by
him in 61 troubles, the composi,ors in
the office Of The Rochester Democrat
raised $40, 60, Jack Tar out of Jail,
obtained pass for him to Buffalo, and
gave him such good name that first.
rate ber:h was obtained for him on the
Lake.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
Effects Of tho III Gated Term"

OUR exchanges are vieing with each.
other in regard 10 tho height Of the mer.
curry in their respective loca l;ties. The
palm, thus far. has been yielded TO
Chicago-the mercury indicating 100
degrees in the shade on Wednesday last.
A correspondent OF the New York Ex.
press furnishes the following account oil
his Experiences" on Thursday last:
"l0 o'clock A. MI have just arrived
at my Office took Off my cfavst and
collar came down together with q
copious shower OF perspiration took of
my hat; took off my vest {: took Off my
boots; still feel warm. Siezed a large
palm leaf fan ; commenced operations
no go the moIe ] fan, the more | per.
spire. Think I'll 60 round to Della.
tours aud take glass Of soda ; took
some brandy with it feel better.
"lO!. A. M.-Think I'll take some
more soda and brandy. Good ! (Ther.
momcter at 94 and still rising.)
oil, A. M.-Feel dry again; III
take little more sody and brandy
Boy just came in; wanted to know If
would let Mr.. Jones have the amount
of his little soda and brandy told him
10 60 to the ID said he'd rather be
excused +; he was quite warm enough
where he was.
"11a, A. MI have taken q glass oil
soda and brandy. Looked at the ,her.
mometer, found the mercury spirting oul
at the top like small fountain.
"l2, M.-Took some more soda and
brandy took of my shirt and asked
Jenkins, the book keeper, to skin Inc
with his Jack. knife. He said had bet
ter sit down and keep cool. Jenkins
must be intoxicatcd-l think he has
been taking some brandy.
"2, p. M.-Called hack. Told
Chips, the entry clerk, that would mol
attend to any more business to day
that | was going over 10 Hoboken 10
get glass OF root beer (the sale OF spir'
ituous liquors being prohibited in this
State.} And, further, l told Chips to
leave this at the Express Office.
Your warm friend,
EBENEZER SPROUT.
"P. S.-The huge pile Of bricks in
Wall street, near Broad, has just caugh
fire, and is rapidly being consumed"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
Mr.. Calhoun's Father.

The New Orleans Orleanian says:
"The father Of Mr.. calhoun was a
member of the Legislature Of South Car.
olina-an adopted citizon-a gentleman n
of talent and ability, but he disliked the
pedantary Of certain young lawyers who
interlard their speeches with Ciceronia n
quotations and scraps Of adaged Lain;
and raising one day in the assembly, he
observed that there were several plain
common sense men in the Legislature
who were unacquainted with foreign
languages. and if the objectionable
course was persisted in much longer, TO
their annoyance, he would speak In a
tongue which. would puzzel the most
erudi,e scholar among them, his native
Irish. The threat had it's effect, and
Latin was rarely had recourse 10 after
wards"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
Law of Compensation.

The law Of compensation pervades
the universe. Nature keeps her accounts
by doubie.entry. Wherever there is a
debit, there is a corresponding credit
Wherever there is light, shade is present
also and the brighter the sunshine, the
deeper the shadow. Safety invariably
follows abundance. The same sensibil.
ity that enables US to warmly appreciate
kindness, makes US keenly alive to eve.
ry slight or injury. The learned have a
fountain of enjoyment unknown TO the
ignorant, but the light heart and merry
laugh belong to the empty mind. Even
physical misfortunes have their compen.
sating advantages. The man who has
lost his hearing, uninterrupted by the
triaing thoughts Of others, may pursue
his meditations to heights that he never
could have reached but for misfortune
which compels him to keep his own com.
pany. The blind man, shut out from the
gross corporeal light, may have blaze
of bright thoughts, heavenly images, and
holy aspirations 10 light up the mind
within. The struggling students genius
is whetted by the very poverty so CALLING
10 his soul he is stimulated TO do some.
thing, and 10 be something in the world.
All the invigorating influences Of absti.
nence and self.denial are constantly
around him. Hence he almost always
outstrips the scions Of wealth in the
race Of life. The poor man is safe from
the snares which wait for the rich and
destroy them. He sits down to his
homely meal with an appetite that king
might envy. His "sleep is sweet, wheth'
er he eat much or little" His athletic
form and ruddy countenance contrast
strongly with the pale, care.worn look
SO habltual to the wealthy and powerful
His friendships ore unincumbered by
ceremonies as hollow as they are heart
less. His friends are real such, foI
upon him no parasite would fasten. Tht
afflicted are cherished above all others
indeed. have known little girl Of or
dinary mind and manners, magnifiet
into something angelic, solely becau
she was prostrated by lingering dis
ease. The orphan child is seldom spoil
ed /; the holnely woman as rarely flatter
ed and both are made so much bette
by this very circumstances that it set
} them even with their more fortunat
; fellows.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
P % E II R Y.
Boyhood.

oOyAVVUs
On! BLESSED BoY How full Of Joy,
And buoyant life art thou
Not yet dependant upon hope,
Thy world, thy world is Eden now.
Thy thoughts ere cast upon no past
Thou hast not to, not 10 complain,
or being as n barren waste
or languor and Of pain.
Thine eyes are bright, thy smiles are light,
Thou dreamest not of care;
Fierce passion lights not in thy breast
The beacon Of despair.
But thou must know, must have, and know,
Thy heart must be engrossed
With hopes VAIN blessings underlined,
And memories Of the lost.
gaze on thee, and see and hear,
And feel what have Leen;
And memories come from myriad things,
Which may no more be seen.
With what is gained. my heart is panied,
And what has been resigned,
For sorely pays the bleeding heart
For treasures Of the mind.
The ebbing tide swells back with PRIDE
The bird. forewarned, that flies
Before the wild and wintry blast,
Will ctme with summer skies
But thou, my heart can have no part
In this sweet scene, ! see,
For never like returning spring,
Can bOyhOod come DER thee.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
A Queer Verdict.

AN Indian had gone to Albany one
cold morning, and got very drunk. On
his way home he became completely
overcome, lay down and was frozen TO
death. His tribe was at that time much
disposed to initiate the habits Of white
men, and accordingly held an inquest
over the dead body. After long pow.
WOW they finally agreed 10 the verdict
That the deceased came to his death
"by mixing too much water with his
whskey, which had frozen in him, and
killed him" Very good for an Indian
iury.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
SELL E CITED TALE.
A ROMANTIC STORY.

some twenty years ago, young man,
whom shall name "Jamie," was pastor
Of a large congreg alton of the established
church Of Scotland. At school and al
college he was distinguished for his love
Of learning, and as minister was unri.
vailed for his eloquenco and mental at.
tainment. He had been settled about
year, and was upon the eve of being mar.
ried to a fine young woman, whom he
loved from childhood, when the heiters
and several English gentlemen, who were
then on visit to the North, attended
kirk to hear the famous preacher. He
more than verified his fame; he enrap.
tured the audience. His theme was the
story Of his church. Its many years Of
disastrous wars, its martyrs, its heroes,
its undying hopes, even when dispair
seemed to shroud it in endless night; its
unwearied tolls and its final triumph
we're each in turn presented to the minds
Of his hearers, with power and feeling
that defy description. He stood the &c.
Mus OF eloquence personi6ed. But there
was one among his hearers who was not
bewildered by his glowing pictures.
The gentle.hearted Belle, his betroth.
ed, when the congregation dispersed, fol-.
lowed him to the manse. He received
her in his study. but while conducting
her to the chair she sank to the floor, and
burst into tears. 20 Jamie" she exclaim. {.
ed as he raised her tenderly in his arms
and seated her on a sofa, eye hse broken
my pure heart!" "How so, my Belle? ex.
plain!" aye were drunk, raving drunk,
jamie, and | wonder the elders did noe
tax ye out O. the pulpit! Ye whined and
ranted, and sometimes, God forgive me
for saying so, thought | saw the Evil
One standing beside you, laughing and
clapping you OIL the shoulder. My pull
brain reeled-I was mad and knew it
I'm mad now-l Gamma live out this day
II feel my blood freeze--O, God, be
merciful to me sinner, and save, O.
save my jamie! Her head reclined upor
his tpsom, she gazed upon him for mo
ment, and expired in his arms.
He had preached his last sermon. NJ
entresties Of congregation who lovet
him-no fattering offers Of future pre-
ferment, rendered by the gentry, coult
induce him to resume his labors as ,
minister.
Five or six years passed, when ths
writer Of this, who was his school. .fel
low, accidentally met him in London
jamie was one Of the principal teacher
in large educational establishment, an
was highly esteemed for the moral OK
celIence Of character, as we'll as hi
learning and skill as successful teacher
He was dressed in deep mourning, shun
ned society. when the labors Of the da
closed, either wandered alone through tn
streets, orfrstirsd to his lodgings. Th
scene Of Bellies death was ever prese1
to his memory.
Her pure soul he said saw him as b
3 was, poor, vain. self.conceited sinner.-
For the purpose Of concentrating hi
thoughts and infusing life into his se
mons, he was in the habit Of taking
glass Of whisky before he entered IL
ii pulpit; Tho morning before he prescI
pro cd the fatal sermon he felt rather nsrvo,
la for he knew there would be strangers
hear him, and he took nearly two glas
o.. What he said, or how he conduct'
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
The Advantage Of Singing.

If you would keep spring in your
he arts, learn to sing. There is more in
melody than most people are aware Of.
A cobbler who soothes his wax ENDS
with a song will do os much work in
a day as one given 10 ill.nature and fret
ting would effect in a week. Songs are
like sunshine they run up 10 cheerful
ness--- TO Gil the bosom with much buoy
ancy that, for the time being, you fee
filed with June air. or o meadow or clio
ver in blossom, *, M
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21
GnArrAs's VEsERAr,oN FOR Or

GRATTAN's VENERATIoN FOR OLD
loved old trees, and used TO
ssy, "Never cut down tree for fash.
ions sake. The tree has its roots in
the earth, which fashion has not. A ia.
vorite old tree stood in the house at Tin.
nehinch. A friend Of Gra,tan's, think.
ing il obstructed the view, recommended
him 10 cut it down. "Why so :" said
Graitsn. "Because it stands in the
way Of the house." "You mistake"
said Grsltan, sit is the house that stands
in the way Of it, and if either comes
down, let it be the house,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

ADVERSELY exasperates fools, AFFECTS
CO wards. drascs out the faculties Of the
scise and ingenious, puts the modest 10
the necessity Of trying their skill, awes
the opuient, and makes the idle indus.
trious. Much may be said in favor ol
adversity, but the worst Of il is-it he,
no friends. 'ae
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

boy treads down the beaving frost lands
of winter; which kindles his eye and
brain with proud pulse beat toward the
unatlainable. WILL makes men giants.
1t made Napoleon an Emperor OF kings
Bacon fathomer OF Nature.-Byron
tutor Of passion, and the martyrs mas.
tcrs Of Death.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

THERE i. hardly any bodily blemish
which winning behavior will not con.
ceai, or make tolerable and there is no
external greece which ill-nature or affec.
tation will not deform. ,s.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

Say twice without mistake, "Peter
Piper's peacock pecked peck Of pep.
per out o! pewter platter; il Peter
Piper's peacock pecked peck Of pep.
per out Of a pewter plat!Ar, where's the
peck VI pepper. Peter Piper's peacock
Peckeii Picked up BY Peter Piper's
pepper pecking peacock. ~
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-21

The ministry 10 ssnoble Psofsssjon---
and rich in interest 10 him who loves L
10 him who does not. tits atilsp( Sssd.
gerry. ~ Esssss y
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-12
INDIAN TROUBLES IN NEW-MSXICO.

Correspordepce Of The Washington Star.
SANTA FE, Monday, Jan. l, 1885,
The Indians are literally eating this country up.
New.Mexco OF all the Territories is the most numer'
ou.y and savogely infested with these marauding muir.
derert and robbers II something 10 notsoon done, we
shall have to withdraw from the Territory, and leave
it and the native population to the mercess rapacty
Of the red man, wh) is every day becoming more EN-.
boldened by the IMMUNITY with which he permitted
TO spread desolatOn over the fields and death over
the homes of our people. The military force now
stationed here is not strong enough TO do anything to-
ward the suppression Of Indian hostities.
The officers and soldiers are brave, energetic and
faithful but their numbers totally inadequate. No
man in the whole country is reliant, patriotic
and faithful than the commander OF the forces In this
Territory, Gen. Garland-none more esteemed and
beloved than he yet the force under his command IL
inadequate and Congress is bound by every consider
atiep TO mako provision before it adourns for the In
crease of the means Of defense and redress OF these
people who have already suffered so much, and whose
suffer rings are not yet at an end should the Gem
eral Government fail TO perform its duty toward
them
The people here are sadly in need Of arms; and
Congress- in addition to the military force here should
place at the disposal Of the Governor OF the Territory
Q thousand stand Of arms TO be used by the citizen
troops when occasion should require their services.
Sharps rife, with Sharps primer and thirty bore.
Ia the weapon that we want One OF these arms
saved Capt Skillman, and several OF his men against
a party OF fifty Indians, while engaged in bringing
party up from San Antonio.
Although the Indians were well armed with Mssis-
sippi rifles the force with which Sharpe arm, In the
hands Of the intrepid Skiliman, threw its balls into
their MIDST deferred them from coming within iS
range and consequently. the lives Of his party were
saved. Skilman killed three Indians at distance Of
coo yards. Young Mr.. Smith, son Of the late James
H. Smith, Of your city, received several spent balls
from the Indiane, but they we're harmless. Capt.
Ewel, Of the Ordnance Department of this Territory,
thinks such arms the greatest invented; and
such ID the general opinion in this country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-12
INTERESTING HISTORICAL RELICS.

From The Pst1sbsg (Yd.) Istsui9eaeU.
We have been favored with the suboined letters
IN an estee med friend from distinguished sources
Al the North which we take great pleasure in laying
before our readers. We wish to dissbuse the public
mind of the monstrous impressions which Mr.. Wise
and the Junta press are, with almost frantic efforts
striving to make upon the public mind relative to the
American party; and we feel an additional satisfac-
ton in publishinghese letters at the present time,
inasmuch the archsgitstor, Seward, has just been
elected for another term to the United States Senate.
This result was not unexpected to u.s. Is We sknihed
in our last. His success was triumph of fanscism
which every patriot must lament. But the Know
Nothings came out of the struggle with clean hands.
They did all they could to defeat him, but they could
not overcome the obstacles which were in their way.
They fought good fight" they 4" kept the faith
But they have not finished their course" Frus-
was in the field with all his forces before the new
combatants could gather sufficient strength for the
encounter they are not disheartened, but deter
mined to continue the war, and dispute every inch Of
ground until they retrieve the fortunes of the day,
and crush the legions of Aboitonisn. With a con-
fdence unshsken, and courage undaunted, they
will fight on in the great cause which they have en-
listed In. We have not time nor room for further
comments at present, and will now let them speak
for themselves:
No. 0 BROAD ST., New York, Jan II, 1855
DrAR sik Your favor Of the 18th 10 before
friends in virginia that we fully alive to the In
selves the utmost victory Our fine DDS hosever,
should remember that Senate which has eql voe with
the Assembly elected lat and that
that body Mr. Seward with clear Of of
To--,rsQ. DANIEL ULLMANN.
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TRIBUTE TO COLONEL BENTON

INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
rr11rR FROM TIE COMMITTEE OF MERCANTILE
LIBRARY, ACCOMPANYING slL'Lh rH'h"'
sALyLR, &C.
The Hon. Thomas II. Benton; .
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Of The accompany ing diver pitcher AMI saver
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recent exhibition generous Interest IN the oeees
and Welfare Of Institution has placed u In pson oy
which We are enabled to crafty the promPns, Of sr.'ef1l
be and liberal offer 10 lecture TOT our oeosnt al
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eireps ALEC permitted rsps ost soundsns
vest profit Az individuals and aso IN our oeia
capacity therefore deemed duty 70 'her zone
OF tie rst fus harvest ard offer them In ta form
for your acceptance In naApe this presentation then sr
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Of New may be proud to place Thomas d. benten
az Mssour. In behalf Of the BoNd,
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PRANK w. BALLARD, Committee
JOHN CRERAR,
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THE MISSION TO SPAIN.

The following letter from Mr.. Breckenridge, de-
clinipg the mission to Spain, recently rendered him
BY the President will be read with interest:
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Feb. 8, 1855.
MY DEAR SIR: When, some weeks ago. and q few
moments before / was nominated for the post Of
Minister to Spain you informed ms that you were
about to send my name to the senate my impression
was that would accept the position and you had
reason to think that such would be my decision. In
view however, Of the fact that the tender unex
pscted BY me, you kindly granted me short time to
consider the question and to confer with my friends
In Kentucky.
Apprecistisg deeply this proof of your confidence,
have endeavored 10 merit it by proper considera.
ton of the question and until recently have expected
to be able to accept the honor. But now after care
full reflection, regret to say, that feel It to be my
duty TO decline the appointment. This regret Is in
creased when reflect upon the kind manner in which
it was conferred, and the satisfaction with which
could have coopersted with your administration in
the discharge Of my diplomatic duties. 1t isproper
TO add that the controlling with me are OF
private and domestic nature.
am, with feelings Of strong political and psrsona
regard. your friend, JONI L. BREcKIyRIpGE.
To the President