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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08
The Wounded before sebastopol.

A medical officer in the camp before
Sebastopol, writing on the goth, gives the
following dreadful account of the treat
ment and suffering of the wounded:
At 8 A. NJ, on the 18th June, the
assault commenced. We were all waiting
for the wounded, who arrived as soon as
they could travel the distance between the
advanced works and the hospital At 5
A. NJ. ward was given over to me. It
contained no patients. I was requested
to see what was wanted for it. found
in it fourteen wretched, shaky bedsteads
as many mattresses stuffed with chopped
straw, the mattresses not sown up at the
sides, and sheets and blankets to corres-
pond. This was all-not a single cham
ber utensil, not cup, knife, fork or spoon;
no large vessel for holding water; nothing
but what have named. / Immediately
applied for the various thing deficient.
Drinking cups, there were none; one
chamber utensil could have for the whole
ward, and two bed-pans; nothing to hold
water or tea-no plates. The wounded
began to arrive; that ward was soon filled;
others were given over to me in exactly
the same predicament. One orderly was
given to attend on IA wounded men, and
not one of whom was able to move. Each
ward was the same. The constant cry of
the wounded was for water. We had
nothing to give it them in. Old tin cases
that had contained preserved meats were
eagerly sought for, but out of these they
could not drink, except by most painful
effort, as, of course, they had to be raised
up in bed. l proceeded to redress the
wounds; the orderly given me had never
done that duty before, and when asked
him to give me lint strapping and gutta
percha, he did not know what those arti-
cles were.
Every moment he was called away to
give drink to some wounded man. Well
sir, during the whole of that day the
wounded had nothing to eat, and not
enough to drink. During the night o.
the 18th, the wounded came crowding in
some of them were admitted by the order
lies, without having seen medical officer,
and, consequently, not having been seen
their wounds were not dressed till morn
ing. Yesterday the only food given tt
these poor creatures until nine O'Clock al
night, was hard biscuit and tea! There
was no bread for them-no arrow-root
no beef tea-nothing except tea withou
milk! I did not find this out until thu
bread had arrived, or certainly, as long a.
any bread was to be bought, my owl
men should have had some. We wer
occupied necessarily all yesterday ant
the day before, in dressing and operating
As soon as one man was removed from
the operating table another was put on
Your medical readers will understand th'
frightful deficiency of stores when I men
ton that there are no splints, excep
straight ones, to be had, and that Their
are no Macintyre's splints, nor any modi
fication of them, and no angular splints
All these things are stored in the mos
lavish profusion at Scutari.-Europeal
Times.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08
VOLUME XII.
4onr.p.
"a MANS A MAN"

~ se :
Who shall judge man from manners?
Who shall know him by his dress?
Paupers may be fit for princes,
Princes fit for something less.
Crumpled shirt and dirty jacket
May beclothe the golden ore
Of deepest thought and feelings
Satin vests could do no more.
There are springs of crystal nectar
Ever yelling out of stone,
There are purple buds and golden
Hidden, crushed and overgrown.
God, who counts by souls, not dresses,
Loves and prospers you and me,
Whiles he values thrones the highest
But as pebbles in the sea.
Man, appraised above his fellows,
Oft forgets his fellows then;
Masters rulers rs-lords, remember
ass That your meanest kinds are men!
Men by labor, men by feeling,
q Men by thought, and men by fame,
Claiming equal rights to sunshine
In mans ennobling name.
There are foam embroidered oceans,
,ss6 There are little weed-clad rills,
: There are feeble inch-high saplings,
as There are cedars on the hills.
God, who counts by souls, not stations,
eait Loves and prospers you and me;
For to Him all vain distinctions
q Are as pebbles on the sea.
Toiling hands alone are builders
OF alnation's wealth and fame; {.
Titled laziness is pensioned,
nssaF Fed and fattened on the same;
-lRy the sweat of others foreheads,
aNsaLiving only to rejoice, y.1as
While the poor mans outraged freedol
Nainly lifted up hiavoice
Truth and justice are eternal, Il .:s
Bonn With loveIiness and light; 7ial
Sweet wrongs shall never prosper
While. there is sunny night;
God whose world d-heard voice is singin
Bopndless love to you and me,
Sinks expressions with its titles,
As the pebbles in the, sea. .s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08

- HORNED SNAKE IN OMo.-The Eaton
Register says that man living some miles
west of that place lately Killed "horned
snake" reptile often talked of but rarely
seen. 1t is said to besa most venomous
serpent, The Register thus describe it:--
"The monster killed thus measures four
feet in length; and the horn at the end OF
the tail-through an almost imperceptible
hole from which the poison is elected
was about an inch and half long, spiral,
sharp at the point, and SO hard as to defy
the effort 70 .cut Il with knife"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08

GENEROUS REvENGE.-A young man.,
desirous of getting rid of his dog took it
along with him to the Seine. He hired
a boat, and rowing into the middle ofthe.
stream, threw the animal in. The poor
creature attempted to climb up the side:
of the boat, but his master, whose inten-.
ton was to drown him, constantly pushed
him back with his oar. a doing this he
himself fell into the wates eHopld GER
tainly have deem drowned Is dog,
as soon as he saw his mast ioggling
in the stream, suffered tho 666t to aost
away, and held him above water, till sssis-
tancc arrived, and his life was saved
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08

The Concord On. H. Patriot gives the
following, and as if concious that few could
be found to credit it, gives the assurance
that IL is trna. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-08-08
The Emigrant Boys Funeral.

A letter from the banks of the Juniata,
gives US the following touching incident:
"It was bright summer morning, and
a procession of mourners came slowly up
our village street. A coffin was borne
low down by the bearers until the bier al
most touched the pavement. Then came
foreign men, two and two: then the wo-
men in their short skirts and wooden
shoes, side by side-all still, save now
and then a German word spoken quietly
to remark about the town, or some of our
people, as we stood and gazed at the
strangers Last of all in the procession
came tie Mother, walking alone; her hands
clasped over her Dutch heart, and her
golden hair branded around and around
her head, which was bowed low upon her
breast She wore neither bonnet nor
shawl, so we could easily see the tears fall
upon her heart as it heayed, as step by step
bore her nearer to the house appointed
for all the living. When the clods of the
/ valley rested on the breast of her first
.lborn; she took one long, earnest look upon
the fresh earth, then her clear blue eyes
wandered around over the graves, the old
Itombstones, to the trees above, to the
hills beyond, to the distant mountains as
if she sought to impress the view indeli-
bly, upon her memory, so that she might
have some picture for her poor broken
heart to rest upon, as the last sleeping
place of her blue eyed boy. Again the
procession passed. through our streets
and the strangers took the passage-boat
to continue their journey; Once more
!, she followed and rested upon the berth
where the darling had buta few hours be-
/ fore, murmured his last '1cH LIEBE DIcH, ,
| Il love thee.) AS they wended their way
to the far off vest often would that moth
j er's heart turn again to our quiet church
j yard" !"
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arranged, Nth Preliminary
Historical Essay
nv Hon. U0rNnxO 9ahfnec


l vol 12mo. Price ST. Is.
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this country.
The Dues between Hamilton and Burr, Clay,
and Randolph, Decatur and Barron, Ciey and
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and the authors familiarity with history and his
intimacy with men in pnbc life have enabled him
10 bring 10 light facts of great interest and value.
From the very exciting character of the work
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and we predict for il an immense sale.-Conrfsr.
The subject is snguary interesting and will
attract great attentiop.--N O. Data.
II is richly worthy place in every library,
since il il a library OF most curious research in
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Mr. Sabine has grouped together in his Notes
on DueIs and Duelling'' q large amount of nfor-
nation upon the subject, and host OF anecdotes,
showing the light and frivolous causes which so
ofen led 10 the most sanguinary and fatal results.
The book is an interesting one, and will excite
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NB- Stimulating Liniment, as prepared at
GfLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high
est commentator a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, If ever. fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by z. ID. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years. and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many Of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, to
whom reference can be made at any time to its
magical effects in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. Il was originally made for horses, for the
cure OF ameness, saddle gals, &c, and 10 now
much used for such purposes, being an invaluable
man or beast. May %
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FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-Improved Ar.
rangements for Travei!-Important
Changes of Schedulcfl


The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail-
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by short and direct line, the Bati-
timore and Ohio Railroad with oil portions Of the
West (and North and Southwest gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
in that direction. On and after Monday, Novem.
Der ~, 1854 the trains will be run rs follows
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will ran in each direction.
Firsi-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
rion al a. m, instead of at O'Clock as hereto
fore. Except on Sunday land arriving at Wheeling
at 40 a. m..-Second-Th EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. m instead of at z p. m, hereto
FORE and running through to Wheeling in about IL
hours reaching there al 10 25 a. m. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Sykesvile,
Monocacy, lIarpers Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run. Cumberland, Piedmont Rowlesburg
Newburg Feiierman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsve only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
uection with the cars Of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati, Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit Indianapolis, Chicago ST. Louis, eic. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there al IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
nectlon with the trains upon The Cleveland and
Pntsburg Railroad al all times when the Ohio is
navigabe for steamers between Wheeling and
Wellsville, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byl7 am
Returning the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 30 p. m,
reaching Baltimore at so a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at llA5 p. m reaching Baltimore at y
p IN.
IL Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage of water will admit.
III Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold a, the Ticket Offices
OF the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at HAS midnight, Cumberland al lO.l5
a. m, and arrives at Baltimore al Up. m.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at p m, daily, except Sunday) ar.
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick al 9 a. m. arriving al Baltimore at 10 90
noon
THE ELLICoTT'S MILLS ACCoMMoDA.
Tl0N will he run daily, except Sundays, as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at q. m. and 2 p m
Leave Ellicot's Mills al 100 a. m. and 636 p. m
Dec Ia.
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rI,O Members Of Congress, Strangers So

j journins in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me TO call your attention 10 my large and su
perior stock Of Cloths, Cassimcres, and Vcstings
which will be made up 10 order al the shortest mo-
tice, and in such style cannot fail 10 please
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, / will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal 10 those made
in any other establishment in the United States
WIN. III. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west of 81 ST No. aSS.
Also, Agen, for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month. VIII. s.
Dec 3 2aw3wif
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DOY'S CLOTHINC.-WALL & STE
ID PHENS, Wholesale and Retail Clothing and
furnishing Merchants, Pennsylvania avenue, next
door to Iron Hall, have hand one OF The largest
and most varied assortments of
READY-MADE BOYS CLOTHING
in the country which is made up in every style,
and calculated 10 suit all tastes. Their Goods are
made OF the best materials, and by the best work
men, and will be disposed Of al rates that cannot
fail TO please.
The public are respectfully invited 10 call and
examine the stock. Feb 3
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DURE SILVERWA AREA Magnificent
II axxartrnent M w CAL T & RRO 1all AZ


assortment-M. w. GAIT a BRO. call al
terton 10 their unusually large assortment Of Sil
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birth h-day, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered to our customers. Being
Of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sil.
yer, and offered at low rates similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT a. BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 2-3tif
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ComgrtssionaI.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate. Friday, February 0. 1858.

Of private bills, and passed ifiyeight Of them.
AT two o'clock, in accordance with the agree
ment entered into, the business in its regular
order was resumed. The first question was on The
motion OF Mr.. BENJAMIN 10 reconsider the vote by
which the Senate had ordered 10 be engrossed the
the bill for The relief the claimants OF the private
armed brig General Armstrong.
After debate the motion the motion TO reconsider
was agreed to---ayes "a, nays H.
1t was announced 10 be the design Of Mr. BEN
JAMIN 10 move an amendment 10 the bill which
will provide for the payment of sum Of money 10
the captain much less IN amount than that which
the original bill would appropriate but Mr.. CLAY
moved that the bill do lie the table; which was
agreed to--yeas 22, nays 10.
After an Executive session, the Senate ad
Journed.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
Election OF senator IN n,,no,..

SrRrSorrELp, Feb. s.--The election OF United
States Senator has resulted in the choice OF Ly.
man Trumbull, in the place of General Shields.
Judge Trumbu is an anti Nebraska Democrat,
and during the canvass of last autumn took an ac.
tive part as public speaker against the measure
repeating the Missouri compromise.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10

Land Sale.--Mr. III. N. Gilbert, agent, sold,
few days ago, three hundred and fifty acres Of
land, al twenty-five dollars an acre 10 gentleman
from New Hampshire. Twothirds Of the prop
erty is woodland and is situated at White Oak
Bottom, sixteen miles from Washington, and on the
line OF the Washington branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad II is the intention OF the pur-
chaser to supply, in part this city with fuel from
that vicinity welcome piece of information,
considering the scarcity Of the article as contrast,
ed with the supplies OF former years
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW york;
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay 1t 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means 10 enable him
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodcons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes; af.
tording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargans-prices from SEQ 10
10 Sl60 Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
posi- paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule offactory prices Of Pianos, Melo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l--d3m
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-10
REFERENCES :

REFERENCES
Hon. Lew Cass, United States Senate.
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. r. T. Westbrook, House Of Reps.
Hon. I. B. Florence, House of Reps.
Hon. T. d. Disney, House of Reps.
JaRah ID. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Waach, esq, Washington.
Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner of the Gen
eral Land Office
All communications must be prepaid and di
rected as above. Octl
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TN Pursuance of the provisions of the act
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8 9masfmfnts.
GOLDEN PRE- > e NTs!

GOLDEN PRES sENTs.
GOLD GIVEN AWAY.
MACALLISTER,
Having another night TO spare, will, in return for
the very liberal manner in which he has been
received here, present the audience on
SATURDAY EVENING, February 10,
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
WITH GOLDEN GIFTS, VALUE $500,
In addition TO one of his very best
MAGICAL LENTERTAINMENTS,
Assisted by
MADAME MACALLIS TER.
FIFTY SPLENDID PRESENTS.
Will be given 10 the visitors, Of the above value,
including
FOUR VERY ELEGANT
~ATCHES
They will be presented free 10 the audience, after
the performance, by Mr..
MALON NE RAY MOND
And
Mr.. ]. M. WESTON,
Secretary 10 the great Wizard
Doors open at o'clock.
The Wizard appears al o'clock
MS- Tickets only SO cents TO be had at Calls
Jewelry Store, Pennsylvania avenue, where the
golden gifts may be seen at the krkwood Hotel,
and Odd Fellows Hall, Friday and Saturday
mornings and evening.
Tickets limited 10 the size of the Hall.
Feb. 9-2t*