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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27
ALL HAVE GOT THEIR WORK
TO DO.

TO Do.
Why these murmurs and repinings
Who can olter what is done
See the Future brightly shining .t
There are goals yet to bc>won.
Grieving is at best folly,
Oftentmes it is sin 8
When we see glaring error,
We should reform begin.
We must all be up and stirring,
t.rl With determination true;
4 Young and old men, rich and poor men,
Ali have got their work TO do.
Though we see, on looking round US,
Man to wickedness is prone;
Though the spares Of vice surround us,
Virtues paths but rarely knowG-- IA
Well we know that in our nature
SIS a spark Of life divine; n 4t
We must free the soul from thralldom
II we wis h that spark TO shine.
We must all be up and stirring, -
,., With determination true zt
Young and old men, rich and poor men,
All have got their work to do. 0
Life is but scene Of labor, a a i'
Every ones his task assigned, sr.
We must each assist our neighbor
When we see him lag behind; .
We must strive by education +,
Mans condition TO improve,
Binding men OF every station 3'N
In bond of mutual love. 81.
We must all be up and doing,
f'0 With determination true q
~ Young men old men, rich and poor men
All have got their wolk to do.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27
nDwCAplOM. .
From the Ohio Journal of Edacatlon,
EVENlN G STU d Y. &

I'm the December number Of the Jour.
nal, noticed an article concerning the
evil effects, of boys being in the streets
after night, fall--an extract from the Ru.
raj Neso Yorker--that contains much
useful information very beautifully OK.
pressed, which, if properly appreciated
by parents, would greatly lessen vice in
our midst, and diminish the number
whose gray hairs are yearly brought with
"sorrow to the grave"
Any one having had experience. in
teaching, cannot fail to have noticed the
sad effects of this ruinous practice upon
a school, Individually and coll ectively |;
and he has, no doubt, tried various means
ior its adjustment. OF all the methods
have adopted, | think evening study
The least inconvenient and the most sue.
cessful-two qualities that ought to be
a sufficient recommendation for its gen.
eral use and l am satisfied tina, any
teacher giving it fair trial, will be
convinced of its efficiency, and astonlsh'
ed at the change that can be thus
wrought in the minds Of scholars.r---
There is an important saying by whom
}, it was first expressed ! know not, which
though we deem it, as the generality o
such propositions, the result Of no 10
borious investigation, yet is, in my hum
Bile opinion, no chance idea; as tn,
better it is understood, the more lucit
and impressive is its truth Man Is I
n ~ - =
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27

An honest Dutchman, trsining up his
son in the wsy he shonld 50, ffsq qusAtly
exercised him Ia the Bible lsssons Ga
ono occasion be ssksd him.
'Whoycs DIT would net slssp IA
Bottivar's wife r. ,s
"ShosePh." !" &. ~ sss
Ass ssDat Il coot boy. Tsils vat'vosde|
reason he would not slHsp MT hsr
..Don't kaewshoPeA hsl yoaas
shlsepy." III X s,7., "a. & !. ..,.4
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27

MoRE VERpANcY.-The Massachu.
setts Legislature is not the only place
where verdant representatives are found |.
as New Hampshire certainly has ons.
who coming into Concord from the nefth
upon the top Of stage coach, miatoo&
the massive walls Of the prison for sh61e
or the State House, and with perfect
nonchdlance said to the drive, aSsssfA
there for me. T. sPoss snd received -
affirmative ansWer form yehu. n 4 4 M
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27
From D'Tocqueville's Democracy in America
REMAINS OF, THE ARISTOCRAT.
IC PARTY IN THE U. STATES.

1t sometimes happens in q people
among which various opinions prevail,
that the balance Of the several parties
is lost, and one Of them obtains an ire.
sistible preponderance, overpowers all
obstacles, harasses its opponents, and
appropriates all the resources Of society
to its own purposes. The vanquished
citizens despair Of success, and they
conceal their dissatisfaction in silence,
and in a. gsne,al apathy. The nation
seems to be- governed by single princi.
pie, and the prevailing party assumes
The credit Of having restored peace and
|unaninity to the country. But this ap.
parent unanimity is merely a cloak to
alarming dissensions and perpetual op.
position. i
This is precisely what occurred in
America; when the democratic party go'
the upper hand it took exclusive pos.
session Of tn conduct Of affairs, and
from that time the laws and the Gus
| toms Of society have been adapted to lie
caprices. AT the present day the more
aflusnt classes Of society are 40 entirely
removed from the direction Of politica
affairs ia the United States. that wealth
far from comforting right 70 The sxer
else Of power, Is rather an obstacle thai
. means Of obtaining it. The wealth.
members or the community abanoon th
liists, through pnwillingness 10 conten,
4 q. -: u.t.tha nnorar rlaaa 0f thai
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27

SAM In AFFLLCTION.

The recent Suttce at Albany calls
forth great variety OF demonstrations
Of sorrow and agony on the part Of
"Sam's" disciples. Generally, they
evince more distress than peni'ence--I
some are rabid and foaming, while in
others grief appears to have nearly par
alyzed the power of utterance. The
following may be taken as fair speci.
mems of these diverse exhibitions Of NAL.
ice and desperation:
From the Journal Of Commerce.
WV. H. SEWARD, Abolition Wing, has
been reelected to the United Stutes Sen.
ate for six years from the 4th Of March
next.
,. From the New York Herald.
The result of the Legislative caucus
at Albany last week satisfied us that the
game was up with the Know.Nolhings,
and that Stewards reelection was secu.
red. The Know.Nolhings have been
out.witted, ut.manoeuvered, and oul.
voted. They may complain Of the
treachery Of the Silver Gray Whigs-of
traitors in their own camp-but neither
complaints nor explanations will help
them now. The work is done. Sew.
ard is reelected, and his triumph will
doubtless satisfy Mr.. Goodwin that his
vote in the Senate was estimated in
its supposed value. The moral effect Of
this victory Of Seward will test the So
lidity of the Know-Nothings in this
| Al ,Ioe 81 In,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-02-27
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WASTEpl

"Hs had wasted his goods.p--Luke 1851 ,
WAsrEpi -
Precious pearls of TINE,
Moments rich as diadems
One by one they came unnoted,
One by one away they hoated
One by one till myriads sped
Far away TO Join the dead.
Till that lost life. shattered, broken,
Won no heaven born light nor token
Drifted to the fearful shore, Fi.-'
Helpless, hopeless evernore
Wasted 4 ees t r.f
Gifts Of deathless mind
BY the Hand Eternal given.
They had mounted 10 the skies, .s.
Meet and reverent sacrifice
To the Majesty Of Heaven;
Bot that spirit-lyre erst strung
To sweet harmonies unspoken.
6hivered, and its deep chords broken,
Mumereth but of songs unsung
or rich melodies flung wildly
On Fame's gorgeous altnr fire: .a
One brief moment in its brightness
Flashing swiftly to expire
or high purposes all blasted, ...
Talents hidden, treasures wasted
Consecrate at Mamm0n's shrine,
Owning not the Hahd Divine!
Wasted
Founts Of deepest love.
Gifts OF mercy Gom above,
Lavished on human breast,
Striving for an earthly rest a
On human idol pouring
Treasures from affections deep;
At a human shrine adoring,
Waking but TO writhe and weep
Starting from its dream Of rapture
At the touch Of mortal care; .....
On its shivered idols bazing
In the frenzy Of despair.
Heart sore stricken Love Eternal
; Woos thee from heavenly throne
He, the worlds Redeemer, asks thee
Now TO trust tn UnchangiDg One
Wasted-youth's bright golden hours!
Wasted-loftiest, mightiest powers !
Wasted-manhood's glorious prime,
Hopes, and aims, and thoughts sublime
Weep'st thou Ere life's setting sun,
Ere Times Aeetng sands be run,
Rouse thee from ignoble rest,
Toll to reach the land more blest. y
Swiftly are thy moments flying;
Up ere hope be dropping. dying
Ere high purposes all blasted
Speak thy life forever wasted
London Youths Instructor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MON Ely Ark r. II.

TUESDAY, Feb 20 &c L. N.
At the opening Of the market this morning there
ives Q stronger spcsition to sell than 20 buy any
Of TIE fsncss. and prices were therefore obliged to
give way. The transactions were no. large. At
the frs. board, Erie Bonds 1875, fell or per cent;
Illinois Central Bonds, II; New York Central rs.
Z; Nicaragua, /; Cumberland Coal, Z; Pennsylvaaii
Coal, 4; New York Central Railroad, 4; Illinois Goa.
nal Railroad, ]; Galepa AMI Chicago Ra!lroai, q;
Cleveland and Toledo Railroad !; Harlem, Z; Hudsoa
Railroad, The greatest decline was In Illinois Cen
trail Bonds, and Galena ard Chicago Railroad. rne
bonds al stocks Of the Western railroad companies
have been sustained wonderfully laHly, bu. the
time IL coming when their true value viii be better
understood. The decline Ia Residing Railroad Is
rather an engra In view Of its position and pros.
rests Compared with any other r.ilvoad Ia the
country, its earnings, both gross ard net, show
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21

FROM THE BRAZILIAN souADRoy--By the ship Carisea,
st Philadelphia, from Rio Jantiro December IS we learn
that The United States flag ship Independence for the
Pacific having undergone necessary repairs would sal
January 2. All well on board The Tag ship Savannah
Commodore salter preparing for cruise would 10
ready about the 18th Of January-al well. The store
.hip Relief Lieutenant Commanding Rowan, deliver.
,ne stores and would sail for the United States about
the 18th Of January. The sioop Of war John Adams,
Com Boutwell,, sailed December 49, for Valparaiso
The previous report that she remained there on the 10th
must have been an error. seaman named CALICO,
the Independence fen from the rigging overheard and
was unfortunately drowned His body had not been re
covered
The crew Of the storeship Supply, which arrived al
this port last week, paid oil and discharged on
Saturday. They numbered forty-hve men.
The frgate Sabine win be taken into the Naval Dry
Dock at Brooklyn, for coppering, to-day.
UNIFIED STATES STEAMER SAX JAcHTo.-A letter from 4
gentleman board this steamer, dated 81. Thomas,
January a. says the ship and epginss have performed
With the one propeller IL able TO make ten miles hour
The vessel expected 10 be In Philadelphia by the 25th
Of March.
Tuy sroRxsHIr LEXINGTON, which arrived here ga
auray aftsrnoon under command Of Capt John j. Glas-
son Il win be remembered sailed hence June 49, 1853
With presents for the Emperor Of Japan, comprs.
NJ agricultural implements, locomotive, ten.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Hon. Judge Stuart.
GRAND LARcEN Y.


Frp 20--Mary Mccormick was indicted for stealing
gold watch of the value of $780, and articles Of
clothing, in carpet bag from her employer William H.
Van Martsn, OF Maspeth, l.. !. The property being
missed by the compair ant, the prisoner who had lett
his house surreptitiously arrested on suspicion
short time afterwards 10 New York she then admitted
her guilt The clothes found in house Ia Allen
street where she resided and the watch discovered In
pawnbroiers shop, where she had directed the com.
planant to look for IT. Though the offence commit
ted in another county this court had Jurisdiction, mas
much AZ the stolen property was brought IL to the city
OF New YORK by the prisoner Verccs OF guilty. sen
fenced 70 TWO years and two months in the state prison
DIsoRDRRLY HOUSES.
Elizabeth Csprcn indicted for keeping disorder
ly house at No 143 Mercer street Captain Turnbu or
the Eighth ward police, and officer Austin, proved that
the defendant kept the house which OF III fame
frequsnted by girls who were Ia the habit Of entcing
20 90 in. Verdict Of guilty with recommendation
10 the mercy Of the court on the ground that
plants had been made by citizens in the neghborhood
mont 10 The pentsn.ary ard in doing So said that he
satisfied that she had been made scape' goat TO
shield offenders OF description. III they" his
Honor tad 'ars brought before me, tha punish them
with the utmost severity permitted by the statute
tatharine Huston was charged with keeping q dsor
dsrly house in No Jacob street in the Fourth ward
Several officers proved that the place was noisy and dis
orderly especially on Saturday nights and Sundays Men
copgregated there in crowds and fighting card playing
and drinking the order OF the night. As police
officer graphically expressed himself " the air made
hideous with the cries OF drunken oNdes." Another
Nitness hnew lun caIu paying was carried on because
be heard repeated shouts Of clubs ia trumps.o The
prisoner attea herself to be the bead Of this delect
BILE establishment. In this case his Honor suspended
| juds meut.
ASSAULT WITH A KNIFE.
Robert Brown seaman, was indicted for assaultiny,
with intent &c kill William Jacobs, keeper OF seamen 4
| boarding house, No. IL Hamilton street II appeared
that the evening OF the 18th Of January the pisou
err living at the time with complainant, wished TO 20
out but was prevented by the latter who said that he
BROWN would only get drunk and would not DO able
10 sail with his ship the morning. the prisoner there
upon used much offensive language, which ended In
planant striking him over the face with his open hand
Eotbiug further said done then bu. hosr af
rewards when the parties at tea the prisoner
without any immediate pfovocstion, and made blow at
he complainant with his sheath knife, muttcring,
% Tale THAI The blow was aimed at the breast, but
the complainant received II in his arm the bone OF
which was spiIntersd and otherwise much injured
Verdict, guilty Of an assault Win dangerous weapon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21
CITY TRADE REPORT.

u. III.
AsMs.-Sales of SO bbls pots were made at 90 so.
BREADsTuTs.-Flour in fair demand, for tho east,
and lots purchased for export The saes embraced
brands common to straight and choice at 50 IL 90 50
IS 90 a 80 II for Ohio, Michigan Indiana and Wis.
consn, and $40 rs a $l2 for extra Genesee South.
ern brands were in fair request at IS 70 90 rs
for inferior to good and at $40 81 for fancy and
extra In the above sales 500 to ,0oe bbls Cana
dian at 50 % $40 IS The latter figure for lot Of
fancy EXTRA which above the ordinary market price,
wheatPrime qualities and held above the
yored purchasers The sales embraced about so 900 TO
900 bushels including Southern mix ct 94c
good yellow and white at sSe eec with cargo or two
96c 9sc. Wheat-saIes 2 600 bushels were reported
deliverable in April at 81 40 for Northern on the spot
Meal and rye -four we're quiet and unchanged.
Conm-The sales embraced 269 bags 81. Domingo at
a,lc 1917 100 do skim ninss at o.: 800 mats Java
At l3lsc. and % bags Porto Rico at 101ic.
COTros-The sales embraced about 1000 bags, part In
transitu, the market closing firm.
lhI10Brs were steady, with increased shipments Of
Indian About 600 bushels OF corn we're engaged
bacon were engaged at lis 3D. Comcres,sd cotton vas
At I'D. To LONDON, 100 boxes bacon engaged ct
ga TO antwerp 1000 bbls rosn were engaged .t e.
200 bales cotton at Nc; $40 tons logwood At 27s sd
200 500 boxes bscon at 20 per ib so casks rice at
tierces rice at ga 3d.. and 90 bbs lard at 70 t.
Bavrc, rates were unchanged. To California, rates
TRun-Tbe market for raisns was steady at unchane.
ed prices.
made at 26c. &c.
NAVAL sronEs sales of zoo bbls spirits we're made a.
4c., and 500 bbs rosin we're sold At 81 olI
~ 65 per 310lbs. delivered.
0ns-Ihere change OF moment TO notice
either In linseed or other oils
pRo,Isioys.-Pork more active and hrn.r; about
400 10 900 bills old sold at xl2 T5 new do.
atSl4 37a s14 80. Sales OF $50 bbs western prime
mess we're made at SIS TO- which an advance, an
900 DO were made on private terms. Bcef-Sales OF
100 bts country mess were made at t1 75 Beef hA
OF prime quality mostly out OF markst. Cut
meats were steady. Sales OF about $50 boxes long
mi5dles bacon made at skc. and IS packages
at sssc. IardThe sales embraced 200 800 bbis and
tierces at ec. eye Butter and cheese without
alteration.
LoGwoop.-The sales embraced coo tons st Domingo
In bond at SIT So which pretty wei swept the MARKET
leaving only about two cargoes unsoId
IoNsYsales Of about 20 600 gallons reported TO
have made the spot and to arrive for export
private terms.
RICK was quiet and prices unchanged.
suaAR.The sales included about 800 600 hhds. New
Orleans at Axe &c and $50 do Cuba at Axe. s1e.
TopAcco.-1he market was firm, with salss Of about
100 hhds. Kentucky, prime quality, at o., and 20 do
tsLo.
sPIcr.--Pimento keeps In good request; about 900
bags just arrived, sold private terms. There Ia
little easring the price Is iose in bond, and l4c
isKe, duty paid.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21
sovERNOR WINSTON, OF ALABMMA, ANNOUNCES HIN.
SELF A CANDIDATE FOR RE ELECTION.


SELF A CANDIDATE FOR RE ELECTION.
Governor John A. Winston of Alabsms in the follow
ing letter defines his position certain questions, and
announces himself candidate for re election -
MOBILE, Jan. %, 1885.
There never has been a time when was not ready to
abide the known wishes Of the democratic party far
might be personally concerned but far as have
Been able tn observe the expressions Of the wishes Of the
democracy Of Alabama both through the press and from
Of my being candidate for reelection, In accordance
With the general usage and custom Of the plr.y.
would a. concern nave scen Opposing the wishes
Of large majority of the party, by demanding call Of
. convention, or acceding to demand made by rev
papers processing to be organs q thu democratic party
who, by the sanderous abuse they have heaped upon
me- show that they would not support if should be
again presented candidate to the freemen OF Alaoa
ma believed 1t was not in accordance with the sen
tents of the democracy of the State would not be
candidate.
The only question am aware of on which there
lists difference OF opinion Is the enforcement issue
the part Of the State of bonds to build railroads
Though many good democrats favor such policy, am
bound to believe that majority, not only Of the demo
cratic party but Of the wings too oppose that policy,
and concur with that majority II not so, why have
the law authorizing the bond policy bare majority
pass o law over the Executive Veto have vetoed
NO railroad bill as yet, and had mere majority OF
both houses could have passed II my head unless
had been able to have presented very convincing and
gent reasons against the same.
my friends Of the democratic press to have placed my
name before the people of the State II believed any
considerable number OF our party was opposed TO tht
course. When entered public life was drafted into
the servcethe people have given me discharge,
but with renewed assurances of confidence they have
continued me In the ser rice. When believe 1t to be
their wish, shall retire un.il sm assured OF that
fact at their service and the defender of their
rights and interest. Conscious of motive but the
honor and prosperity OF the beloved land OF nativity
feel assured of continuance of public appreciation.
JOHN A. WINSTON.
HON. n. p. GENTRY A CANDIDATE FOR GovERsoR OF
TEsSEssEE.
Hon. Meredith =. Gentry has written the folio wing
short letter, addressed to the people Of Tennessee
HILLSIDE, Bedford Co.. Feb. IL, 1855.
Grateful for the generous sentiments expressed for
in abe newspapers and In private letters, deem IL
duty 70 respond by respectfully announcing that
candidate for the Office Of Governor OF Tennessee at tn
nert election N. p. GENTRY.
Col Jordan Stokes Of Wilson county, is spoken OF a
Mely TO be the whig nominee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-21
Later RroA Brazil
OUR RIO JANEiRo CORRESPONDENCE


RIO JAsElRo, Dec. %, 1854.
Navigation Of the Ansdson-0ppositsoa Of Brasit-She
Claisss RigAt IF Way-fareaened War 10Th Para
s1ay--Sailing Of the Brasil Sqaadron-CcGee Mar
ka, dc.
improve q few spare moments TO keep my country
men, stan under the glorious stars and stripes posted up
In the movements in this part of the world.
Ihave just purchased pamphlet written and publish
ed against the English American, F. Maury as he is
called here who dared to the free navigation
of the Amazon river which forward TO you. 1t has
also published in the Journal Of Commerce. Of this
city and Brazil is fully salts ied that they have proven
that navigate that river but people Of their
swn empire. And they show every disposition to
navigate the head waters Of the river into the Pc
suvan territory and prevent the right of way into those
rich lands whore their flag has and will DO
permitted TO wave belonging to them am friend
TO Brazil and her interests and dislike to differ with
them on this point which is now agtating all parts OF
the world to Brazs right to claim exclusive control
over this inland sea- whose coasts banks owned
by six different nations) when the natual produce
invites all people there to develop her hidden wealth.
and she calls for million hands to cultivate and collect
her India rubber and medicinal plants.
They claim this exclusive right at time when they
have larger field for enterprise and profitable invest
ment Of capital than the limited number of inhabitants
Poor policy to shut out foreign trade apd navga
ton The company under their privilege and with
the capital which this empire is give them, will, no
doubt do much towards developing the great resources
Of world which Ia ripe for settlers and Investment
could write volume this interesting subject.
forward the Courier Mercantile of tie 10th, Goth and
23d In which three articles, originally published in
Nonteyideo showing the views Of that republic on the
assumed claims that Brazil has set up.
also forward the Mercantile Of the 22d in which is
correspondence relation to Para yuay and the question
Of Mr. Hopkins which is published in full showing that
Brazil is entirely in favor Of Mr. Hopkins and csnsures
Lopez in the extreme There doubt in opinion,
but that war will soon break out between Brazil and
Paraguay. am sure that this imperial government il
too high minded to submit to the insult that Paraguay
has given It, part of the Brazilian squa iron has
sailed, and It Is rumored that eight more vessels
about 10 start with Of the troops OF the line
These vessels are to 60 tomorrow.
steamer has just arrived from Lisboa: 1t is small
var steamer belonging to Paraguay and has on board
OF Lopez, the President of Paraguay.
About 1So 900 bags OF coffee have sold for expor
taton since the first Of this month About bags
last. have not time to prepare q shipping list, but
American shipping Is well represented in port.