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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Destruction of a ,",aiir0ad Bridge

PAIHGsyILLg, 0hio, April 27.
The railroad bridge over u rand River,
at this place, was entirely Destroyed by
fire last night, caused by spark from
a locomotive. 1t was one Of Howe's
bridges, 700 feet long ana
go hiph.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Destructive Fire at POttsyilIG Pa.

y T . 4IsEEi T PFIE q
George Lawe's extensive brewery, at
this place, was totally destroyed by fire
last night. Loss, about $50. 900: in.
sursd for $4,000.
An extensive fire is now (ll o'clock !
raging at Mouut Carbon, end is be-
!ieved TO be the hotel there.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

There is al presen, in The Hospital Of
The RouIe at Paris, srennd!er sergeant
Of the 50 regiment OF the line, named
Touryelie, who has become deaf and
dumb in consequence Of the sensation
produced upon him BY the explosion OF
bomh.sheIl within a lew feet Of him,
in the trenches at Sabasopoi His re-.
covcry seems uncertain.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

John d. Spinner, the out going presi
dent Of Herk inner village, advises tha
citizens 10 organize i fire department.
provide suitable cemetery, "pu! men
IN Office who Will do honor 10 their
country and God :" and finally, to learn
the will Of The Lord their God and do it.
Very good for an Office boiler.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

SOCIALISTS IN TEAAs.-The Austian
State Gazette, views with ds1avor the
prospect Of having Socialist Colony
in Texas, under the auspices Of Victor
Considerant, Of France, and intimates
pretty clearly that the people Of that
State will not permit their settlement
there, as a political sect.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The legislature of Wisconsin has just
enacted a law proviling for copy OF
Wcbsler's Unabridged Dictionary, at the
expense Of the State, in "each school
and each dcpartmen, thereof of the
public schools of the State.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

BAD PLACE FOR Doc The Grand
Jury Of Orange County Florida, in their
general presenlment, made at the late
term of their Court, mentioned the fact,
that out Of population, Of 1000 in the
country, there has not been single
death in twelve months.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The revenue OF the Russian govern.
mcnt, estimated from its known sources,
is thought TO amount TO Il, least $3.50 900
annualy-enoush TO pay President
Pierce's salary several times over.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

1t is said tha, Arrison received the
announcement Of his sentence Of death
being suspended with his usual com
posure, and exhibited no feelings of gratis
iulness at the result.---Cinclna0ti En-.
guirer.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The new Temperance Law is fast
emptying the jails in Vermont. Three
OF them have no occupants, two have
only one inmate each, and the average
number in the jails Of the State is only
three. Who doubts that the sale and
free use of liquors are the great causes
Of pauperism and crime
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

1t was seventeen years on Monday,
since tho first Atlantic steamer arrived
at New York. The Sirius, Capt, Roberts,
who was subsequently los, in the Pfesi.
dent, arrived early in the morning. an,
a few hours afterwards the Great West.
prn
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
The America at Halifax.
NALlFAX, April 21.

HALlFAX, April 81.
The Royal Mail steamship America,
rom Boston, en- route for Liverpool,
arrived at 81 o'clock this morning, end
sailed again for Liverpool d! 10 O'Clock
The weather was thick and wet all
night.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Lieut.. Maury has lately received a
medal from the King Of Prussia for his
wind and current chnris, anh both med g..
al aud lester from the celebrated Hum.
boldt.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The amount Of gold shipped from
Melbourne to Goe'ong, Australia, since
the discovery Of gold TO 18th Jennary,
1855, reaches the enorm aus sum Of G24,
S38 ,0OO-neaTly 1920, 900 600.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The Henderson { (ky.) Democrat states
that the fire at Magnolia, which destroy
cd over l7U0 bales Of cotton, was sup
posed TO have originated from lighted
candle, which some gamblers had been
using.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
PHILADELPHIA, Auril 80

This afternoon as tho O'Clock train
from this city for Baltimore was near
Blue Bell, it ran on lhe track in con.
sequence of switch breaking. One
car was thrown down an embankment.
None OF the passengers were seriously
injured.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

George Lake, who was convicted ol
the murder Of his wife and two children
in Duchess CO., two years ago, and who
had been awarded new trial by the
Court of Appeals, is now declared in.
sane, and will be sent 10 the Luntic
Asylum.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Hon. Isaac Davis, OF Wore ester. slo'oi
in recent speech, that moro Roman
Catholics had been converted to Prot.
estanlism in The last is years than had
taken place for centuries, which fact
was attributed in great measure to the
influence Of Sabbath schools.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Navigation at the West.
BUFFALO, April 2

BUFFALO, April 27.
A nor,herly wind has driven the ice
to the southern shore Of Lake Erie
The Duakirk harbor is closed again.
A propeller from Cleveland entered the
Welland Canal to-day, and one went
out bound for Port Stanley.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Mayor Wood has ordered the police
to wear their uniform when off their du
ty, as well as when on their beat. He
says any failure to obey will be regar
ded as insubordinalon and will be fol
lowed with discharge from tho, ser
vice.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

A new play has been produced at the
National Theatre, Boston, entitled the
"Nunnery, investigation" on the smell.
ing ConMittee on Lark. Ii is said TO
abound in. tun.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
New YoRK, April 81.

The Grand Jury in the U. S. District
Court found an indictment against Col.
Kinney for violation of the neutrality
laws. A warrant has been issued for his
arrest. 4V :s
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The Massachusetts, Legislature has
passed law, prohibiting the giving
Of credit TO students at any educalionl
institution within that State.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The heap Of ",maIl potatoes which
the Massachusetts Smelling Committee
found in the cellar Of the schco! at Rox.
bury, are to be formally presented to the
Legislature, as cmbenatic OF the Com.
mOnWealth.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

verdant young man from Stcuben
County visiting New York last week
was induced to leave nearly $1,000 with
some new found friends for safe keeping.
L was kept safe.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
From indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS. Nav 2,

INDIANAPOLIS, May q.
At the municipal election, yesterday,
the entire Democratic ticket was elect.
cd by an average majority Of one hundred
and hliy. The Know Nothinss will
have majority Of TWO in the City Coun
ell.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The ceiling and joists of a school in
Brownsville, Licking CO., O., fell last
week while the school was in session,
breaking a number of desks AMI seats
but not seriously inj juring a single child
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

OnEGrN.--A letter from Oregon, dated
March Is, represents that trees were
thego in blos> ON, and thar tie prospects
Of the crops indicated an abundant har
vest.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

PoLITIcs AND RELlGIoN.- The Pitts
burg Union announces that two hundred
members of'he Baptist Church at Mason.
town have seceaed because Their pastor
had oincd the Know Nothngs.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The wife flhe late Capt. Ethan Allen,
son of the immoua! "Great Jehovah
and Continental Congress" Fermonier
died iu Norfolk, Va, on the 20lh,
aged 50 years,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Nopocon's arm chair, while at ST.
Helena, bns been presented TO the Rev.
Dr.. Sp'ague Of this city by Mr.. Bert
,ani, long missionary there, Ia whose
possession it has been Tor many long
wears.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Tho first claim under the recent Boun.
iy Land Law was received at the Pen.
sion Office one week after It's passage
and up 10 the l3lh inst, 81 500 upp!ca
iions mad poured IN.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Mayor Wood has determined to pub.
lisa, Immediately after the i;rst of May,
the names Of the owners Of ali property
let for gambling houses or dcns oil ]ewd
nnSa-
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

EGgf. One hundred barrels Of -four
have been received at Richmond, Va,
from Canada. This is the first shi hipment
of the kind. and The Dispatch makes a
note of il. as something like carrying
Goals 10 New Castle.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
The Hiss Investigating Committee.

DUsTON, april IT.
The Hiss Investigating Committee Of
the House continued the examination oI
witnesses, but no new fact has been
ELECTED.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Mayor Hayden, Of Rochester, has is
sued proclamation in which no an
nounces his intention 10 enforce the
prohib,ory law.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The Jackson CO.. Standard says the
"Hote keepers in that town, have raised
the prices Of board. They no" charge
three dollars u Week."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Cabinet makers are now principally
engaged in manufacturing sidc'boards
says the New York Mirror.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Miss Kate Denim, lately from Califor.
MIA and Australia, arrived at New Yofk
by the George Law on Thursday.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The firm of Gooderham, Howland Il
Co., Toronto, are to get $50, 900 draw
backs under reciprocity treaty.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The grand jury of Baltimore have
found true bills against Capt. White and
his two mates, late Of the ship James
Cheston. aband oned at sea.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Over $4,000 has been subscribed foi
the Nebraska Territorial University, at
FSnlenelle. The amount is daily being
increased.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

GAMnLING.--''he Sacramento Tribune
says there is only one public gambling
saloon open in Sacramento at present ;
one year ago there was five.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

There were 800 arrests in Portland,
Me-, during the past year-400 Of them
Of drunkenness. Where is the Name
Law
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

The Hon. Samuel Sprigg, ex.Governor
Of Maryland, died at his residence in
Prince Georges county, on the 2lst inst
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Tho rate Of interest established by the
Nebraska Legislature, is ten per cent.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Fire at Mount Carbon, Pa.

PoTrsy,LLE, Pa, April 81.
The large store.house opposite the
Mount Carbon House was destroyed by
fire this morning.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

WmprEp.--At Marysville, Calfor'
mia, Mexican received twenty lashes
as punishment for stealing ham.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Father Gavazzi is expected to arrive
in this county in tho course of few
weeks.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Charlotte Cushman, has been play
ing with gical success in Liverpool. -
Her Romeo and Meg Merfilies drew
crowds nightly.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Porrsf,ILE. April 81,

FoTTsvILLE, April ~.
Savers large brewery and dwelling
house were destroyed by fire last night.
with much Of the surrounding property.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

There is an abundance Of stone. coal
in all parts of the Territory Of Nebraska.
Fine specimens have been found o! the
mouth Of the Platte river.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
Ito N s

Lynn, Mass, has appropriated $4,000
to celebrate the Fourth Of July.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08
WAsHINoroN, April 81

1Ol, 300 appications for land warrant Il
were fled up to last evening.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-08

Dr. Join X. Kane, younger son Of
Judge Kane OF Philadelphia, is TO go
out as surgeon in one Of The ships about
TO be despatched in search OF his advcn.
lurous bro lher.
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Papers for Premiums

Agricultural Papers for Premiums.
There can be no more beneficial or ap.
propriste premiums distributed by our
agricultural societies. at their annual fairs.
thau good agricultural papers. Its not
the dollars aud cents of which a premium
is composed. iha, acts as the gre eates, in /.
cen,iys TO competitors, bu, i, is the ac-
knowledgement Of the superiority OF their
products. The weekly appearance OF a
good agricultural paper will constantly
remind them OF this, and stimulate them
10 greater exertions in future. y - 81
The real value Of these papers are TOO
little sppreeia,ed, partly because :heir ad-
vantagrs cannot aiwaysf be definitely
couu,ed irmonsy, bu, principally for the
lie ason ,ha, they are moi more generally
and carefully read. BY giving Them cir
cula,ion in the way Of premiums, socie.
lies will benefit farmers stly more than
imdis,ribu,ing- few dollars., Besides ihi,
by taking Asaumber Of copies the proptie
tors will make = liberal discount, whici
will be = saving to the soeie,y. We lhinl
i, is al, ,lsas, wer,h a trial 10 :he amour, o
say one eighth or one,iour.h OF the pre-
miums. ~ - ..5z
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HNHE FOURTH SESSION of t,is Institution
i will commence on MONDAY. April 2nd,
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Young Gentlemen wishing TO learn Civil Engi.
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Spe,iai attention will be given to those wishing
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Tuition fees are moderate. and every care will
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thorough Classical aud Mathematical education
For further particulars inquire of "
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Mail Arrangements

A RRIvAL. AND DEPARTURE E OF the mail.
n at and from w WoopsFIELp:
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Suday)at IL clock NJ. Departs every day tex.
rept Sunday at o'olock P. M. Eslan ts.fs.
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Tuesday and Friday at S o'clock P. NJ. Departs
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Prom the Ohio Father
How to. Prepare Wool for the
Il wol "a IT, market. s., ...t,.. :,

EpiToR ONO Farmer IL notice, in the
large quantities OF wool annually pro.
duced in ,Ohio snd. New York State.
great deal OF the wool poorly put up tor,
market. For the benefit Of wool growers
generally, but more especially tor new
beginners, I herewith give my views upon
the subject. the result OF many years ex j
perience in the business.
%eo have good wool. and have il look
well, ,ha Sheep should b- kept in good
sonii,io,l the yesr round. Sheep may GO
a week or more after they are washed be
tore sl,saring. according to the, hest, ssad
dry ness OF The weather. 10 have the.
wool tight the sheep. after washing. should
.1s kept in y ti4ld well set with short grass
andIiree froHs black s,u,nps or logs. Tnay
should be washed in clear water until thu
water leaves the wool elean.is This cali
hs done in a creek or river, taking care
to have a clean outlet, naturally or made
80, ,Iby straw, gravel. or boards. asts4
if there be no creek or river convenient.
the washing car, be done in box paced
ia a small stream. The box should be ] 3
fees long by 81 wide aud 81 deep. having
platform Of 4 feet. with lath n ailed across
i, Tor the sheep 10 walk over on; or under
q waterfall, it wsler is plenty, and tails y
sufficient distan ce, say 4 feet. .; s74s. -,
: When shearing. the fleece should be
kept as unbroken as possible, aud should
| bs. done up in the following manners:
Place the cord on the table double, nay
| ing each cord about s inches apart, with
the loop from you. This is the 6rst STEP
10 ward good rolling When the fleece is
shorn, leave the tops OF the wool out; take
the neck il, the lett -hand, and the but in
ike riu6t; hold the left fast. and give the
Ibut q, slight Jerk. and the aeece will fa'
into good shape for rolling, New y remove
all tags, bufrs. So; spread or shove the
fIsecs 10 a proper size. repairing ail breaks
that may be init,s pairing with the hands
TO make il firm, after .tbisis done. 3doubi'
shs fleece. by putting neck aad'bu, toke.h
er; put in all the broken pieces OF wool il
The hut. putting and keeping tho 'fiesc'
( conpact. now turn the side al ihe ,He-c'
4 uex, 10 youThalf over. then turn the bell.
10 YOU, so as not to ne on the, ouiside e
4 Ipress The, side end mike. It the ,Prope
breadth and leng,h. according to the six
lof the. ,fisece.s 10 keep the fleece fro"
breaking lay your arm alopg the center
and double over IL: then draw out you
farm. and place your knee on the fore EN-
I Of The fiaece; ron from the tail spackin
I,i.h, viii QUO hand as you roll with III
4 aiher. When nearly rolled, lake the kne
itrom H., and turn the fleece, with You
lbre ast pre- ssing sgAinst IL; turn IN li''i
tofsills other 1Isd. pressing The aeece l,fl ffm'
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u Legislature Ot PehnSy wanna, with perpet.
ua charter. e- tiH.
: BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
His Excellency the Hon. James Buchanan,
Hon. w. H. Lowrie. Hon. WIN. Wilkins. Hon
Moses Hampton, Hon Charles Naylor, Gen. J. .
K. Moorehead. - 'v-- ,.
FACULTY: W r..-
P. DUFF, Author Of ..North American Ac.
coun,ant." Professor Of Bookkeeping, and Com
mercial Sciences. s ass2s5ta 30
JOHN d. WILLIAMS. the best off hand pen
man in the United States, Professor ot Comni-r-
cial and Ornamental Pennlai,ship N
N. B. HATCH, Esq, of the Pittsburgh Bar,
Professor OF Mercantile Law aud Poliujcal Econ
omy.
P. HAYDEN, Principal of the Mathematical
Department, Professor of Mathematics, &c.
MIR j. d. Williams has permsne atIy joined the
Faculty, and il will tie seen that during his late
professional engagements in the East. he was
here regarded as the best penman in the country.
This Institution, therefore. presents attract d.s
{" students offered by other of the Alnd i'll tie
United States. The course of training comprises
upwards 400. real transactions. in ST different
methods of Double Entry Bonks keeing. 5000
practical business calculations covering the VIII le
held Of inland aud foreign commerce CONNER
cia Penmanship, with every modern improve
ment in the art. Business letters and busIcess
forms of every description. fa#.. -e
DAILY. LEcTURFs on Commercial Law aud
Commercial Sciences, the theory of profits, &c
DuH's Housekeeping, Harper's edition, ''the
most comprehensive in the language" $l so
Duf's "Western Steamers a cnuntaut, :" "a
perfect system for such accounts ST. sh
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