The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-02-07
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@ By vote of IL 8 to 6, the Senate oI
Illinois passed resolution against any
change of the naturalization laws by
Congress.
OF Tho Star says private advices
from Havana to the 2lst represent the Gu
bans to be much excited, and they are
joining the revolutionary cause because
the Cortes refuse to sell the Island to the
United States. A serious outbreak was
hourly expected.
OF Col. Doniphan. one of the heroes
of the Mexican war, was thi Town from a
stage, near Jefferson City, Missouri, few
days ago, and SO badly injured as to rem
der his recovery doubtful.
OF Mr.. Butt Hewson, who challenged
Prentice, the editor Of the Louisville Jour.
nal. to duel. has been indicted by the
grand jury in Little Rock, Arkansas. His
second, Major Davis, has also been in.
dicted.
e. Judge Ewing calls the whig no
nothings "Soft. Heads" and the whig no
nothings oall the no aothings who used to
be democrats "Pmuy- Heads" and so they
GO. What splendid harmony will be ex-
hibited in the no nothing party ere long
Wouldn't i, be we'll for homes, men and
democrats to be getting out of there in
time to save their credit.
0r The famous Lancaster gun is a
failure. The power is enormous when the
ball can be made to hit the mark ; but this
cannot be done oftener than one time ou,
of six. The expense is too great to war
rant this waste OF raw material.
0e3- The appointment of Mr.. Brecken.
ridge as Minister to Spain, in the room oI
AIR. Soule, resigned, seems to give general
satisfaction. Even the National IntelIi.
gencer cannot withhold its need ol
praise.
Gu Steam Engines of new model are
now being placed in the famous Ericsson
vessel, and it is to be ready for service in
few weeks. The Calorio Engines, upon
full trial, were found to be of no practica
value.
THE "CAL1co PARTY" MIR. Pease, o
the House of Industry. at the Five Points
New York, acknowledges the receipt o
the dresses worn at the calico party o
Mrs. Conan. IN that city, on Monday eve
ming. He estimates their value at 8 500
and says that they will be useful at the
present time in fitting out families for res
licences in the country. Every lady whe
attended the party was required 10 ap
pear in a calico dress. which they sent te
Mrs. c. on the following day. to be dis
tributea among the poor by Mr., Peese.
JENNY LlND.-From a private CORES
pondence dated Stockholm. Sweden, Dec
Is. we learn that Madame Jenny Lin.
/ lGoldsohmidt was in that city, as.endin,
to her property. She was unacoompan
lied by her husband, the laws OF Swede,
Itorbidding the presence OF Jew. Th
correspondent adds, that Jenny had 81
changed in appearance, and grown s,
old in looks, that her oldest and most in
innate friends did not recognize her.
CURIOUS CoINcIDENcE.-By a s,rang
coincidence. which will not again occu
for long time, the new year commence
on the same day as in l849, and con
sequently, ell through the yesr the dat
will be same on the day. The almana
Of l849 might, therefore, serve for tn
present year.
LloUoR DESTROYED BY WonEN.-A
1 Mt. Pleasant, in Hamilton county, the wo
men attacked and demolished larg
: quantity of liquor. belonging to tavern
> keeper, and dragged the owner throug
the liquid, which stood six inches deep Of
the floor. Warrants were sworn out i,
the police court for about twenty, but tn
police returned this afternoon and report
ed their inability 10 make any arrests
They will go out with reinforoemsnts to
njpht