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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-04-10
Trortcn, June IA, 1858.
GREAT EAST Z RN
Clothing Emporium y!
G.. NEWRERG-R.

". ~ II w OGAs0. N.
NO. B Un,om Block Tontom Ohio,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAL.
Err IN REAEY MADE CLOTHING.
THE subscriber would call the atten.
L ton of the citizens Of Ironton and
adjoining country to his stock of Summer ard
Fall stock of Ready Made Clothing, consisting
in part Of overcoats, of every description, fine
black frock, dress and sack coats, black CLOTH
and fancy cashmere pantaloons. black satin
and fancy vests, gents fine shirt collars. hand
kerchiefs, undershirts and drawers, boots and
shoes, Kossuth hats, caps, umbrellas, and Car
pet sacks.
will Feep up general assortment of every
variety of Ready Made Clothing usually called
for, which will sell to those who may favor
me with their custom, cheaper than ever before
sold in this town.
Country Merchants will find it to their adj
vantage TO purchase of me, as l can supply
tn EN- OIL better terms than they can purchase
elsewhere.
Give me call and examine my stock before
purchasing; and satisfy yourselves of the ad.
vantage to be gained by purchasing a good ar.
ticle at reduced price. ..
G. NEWBERGER.
1ronton, Sept. I, 1858.
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House Sign and Ornamental Painter,
PAPER HANGER, GUILDER, GLAZING, 80.
M. WALLWORK ~,
Us still on hand and isever ready to do any
Mind Of work in the aboveline on the short.
est notice, in the best style Of workmanship, and
most reasonable terms.
Office behind the Post Office. Ordefs left
the Post Office will meet with die attention.
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IRONTON OHIO.
AINTIN NG, CLAIM G, & c.
GTEaN Il S@8svft;ssY2. w..

PAINTIN CLAIM G, & G..
GEEaM Il SySW1A!T2.
WOULD respectfully announce to the citizens
of Ironton, that they have this day entered in
TO copartnership, in the above business, and
purpose carrying il in all its various branches,
such as HOUSE, SIGN & FANCY PAINTING, GRAIN
Ing, MARBLrNo & PAPER HANGING. From the ex-
perience Of s or 10 years, and the success we
have heretofore met with, we feel safe in war
ranting general satisfaction to those who may
favor us with their patronage. All work en-
trusted to our care, shall be punctually attend. j.
ed to. We are determined to do our work in a
style not to be surpassed by any Painter in the
place. We intend to carry on the business in
different style from what it has been here
yet. From attention to business, and good
work, we hope to meet liberal share of the
public patronage.
Enquire at Harris & Warrens' Grocery, on
Fourth Street. ]. G. STEEN,
Feb. %, 1854. M. M. BOSWORTH
REFERENCES.
A.Richey, of Ironton. Bender, ST., Pitbg
J J.Richards, do J Bissel, do
NIB Particular attention paid to Grainine
& Fancy Painting.
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C L o T HI n @

REAlDY MA, DIE CLWTMlMG
CHEAHER THAN EVER!!I ,A.
H. WISE 4 BROTHER, ,'
Having REMOVED their Establishment g
Ellison's Block, HI1 l7II' -
CORNER OF FRONT AND LAWRENCE srs
Second door above Coles Bakery Ironlon, ara
just replenishing their stock with the bestas.
sortrnent Of Olothing ever offered for salens,
lronton. Havtn received a very liberal n in
ronage from the public, we arc enabled 10 sat.
cheaper than ever before, and will beat our.
selves in giving good bargains in Clothing. os
Coats, Vests Pants
Ovcrconts, Cloaks SILK Hats rr
Glazed Caps Boots and Shoes Fur do ID!
Plush do Carpet Sacks, Wool do
Ladies Goods, Shawls, Fine Bonnets.
Ladies Shoes Jewery Handkerchief.
Fine Shirts, Undershiris Drawers,
Buskin Gloves Fine Kid Gloves Trunks. ID.
India Rubber and Oil cloth Caps, Pants, Leg.
horn Boots &c. &c.
Our goods are ofour own manufacture, from
the best Of material. Having the advantage oE
resident partner in Cincinnati. and also Of a,
large business at Pnrkersburg, Va, we will be-,
enabled to keep up an assortment upon the,
most economical plan, and will sell to those
who may favor us with their custom, '"''
| Persons wishing TO Retail in tho country.
will find it te their advantage 10 purchase here.
in preference 10 incnrring the expense of O
trip TO Cincinnati, or elsewhere.
| Give usa call, and examine our stock for
yourselves before purchasing; we are always
pleased 10 Shom our goods, believing il You.
learn prices you will be sure to buy. .'..
49, II. WISE & BROTHER.
Ironton, February 28th, 1854. '''
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Also Floring and Shingles, their stock is man.
ulactured OF the large and thrifty growth of Pine
trees that are only found about the head waters
OF the Allegheny River. When navigation shal
open, they will be in readiress TO ship Bills TO
all points along the River. Send in yonr bills,
and they will be promptly filled to order,
AS to the quality their lumber they refer to
]. NJ. Merrill & Co., II. Winters, Kemp and
Mackey, and 10 all other mechanics that have
worked it..
Oct. Is, 1854.
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MARBLE.YARD,
- . 4tet
VID Boil L ES,

AND DEALER IN MARBLE.
East Side of Vine Street, between Fifth and
n Sixth Streets, ,rs{,
CINCINNATI, OHIo.
THREW & WILLIAMS are now receiving
their Fall stock of seasonable goods, con-
sisting of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Hosiery, &C.,
which they will sell, wholesale or retail,
on as reasonable terms as ever. Country
merchants, wholesale dealers, furnacemen,
and all who buy to sell again, are invited to
call and see our wholesale stock before visiting
other places, and thus compare prices. Buy.
ng of the manufacturer at the East, we can
sell as low as Portsmouth or Cincinnati deal.
erS ' .tl So 4ltt SI.s..H
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WHAT is THE USE

|nF going, East, West, North or South, when
~ you can gel the very best articles tbst arc
wanted In the 6addlery and Harness line ct the
No. ~, 2nd, strest, llvnton.
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ROCE RI ES
D. A. WHITE,
Grocer, Produce and Tea

HD :" Iko
WHERE all kinds of Family groceries can be
had OF the best duality and at The io,oest rates
Fourth st. Sd door North Of the market, West
side,
IR0NTON OHIO.
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100000 FEET OF DRY LUMBER.
Fl. q r. L EE r r..

At their Yard, on Sirth ST., near the
Court House, in Portsmouth.
TAVE now on hand and for sale over 500,
900 feet of Pine Lumber, consisting of
inch o,,On and clear stuT
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
From Hampstead County.
MR. EDITOR:

MR. EDITOR:
 As the Gazette has an "official corres- pondent" from this county, there can be no harm in you having an occasional one also.
 The Gazette's correspondent thinks that " Sam" has nothing to fear down this way, but judging from the "sgns of the times " he is getting very uneasy in anticipation of an overwhelming defeat at special election that will take place in this circuit before the next general election. Judge Hubbard has deter- mined upon resigning his seat upon the bench after our court, which comes off in the first week in December; and an election will be held to supply the vacancy. The Know Nothings are already on the look out, and their secret agents are now canvassing the different counties to drill their ssOorn dupes to vote for their man; they are very fearful that the democrats will bring out Judge Cross, knowing that if they do, their defeat is certain. Several prominet men among the democrats have been named for the office, among whom may mention Flannigan Of Philadelphia, Jennings of our town, who are we'll known to the people of this district.
 Sa'n's prospects down this way are gloomy in- deed; the continued withdrawals from his folds causes him to exclaim "save me from from my friends" know of only one organized coun- cil in this county, and that is in Washington. Every Thursday evening you can see all the loafers about town congregate together to the number of perhaps dozen waiting the ring ing of the bell of the court house to let them know that "Sam" needs their assistance-the bell rings-they part different ways, turn the
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
From Pope County.

Douer, Arh, Oct. 25th, 1855.
 MR. EDIToR:-In the Gazette of the 18th inst. a writer, over the signature of M, wri- ting from Dover Oct. 18th, says the Gazette is the best paper in the State in his judgement Every weak 1 think,) and that lit makes the sag nichts quake and tremble and groan and growl about it''
 M. is Know Nothing indeed. So far from tue democracy showing any signs of rest lessness, they are firm and undaunted, and if the false flag of Know Nottingham don't trail in the dust next August in old Pope, set me down as false prophet.
 M. says the democrats are making mighty efforts to cut down the subscription of the Ca zette in this county, but have not succeeded very far He certainly does not keep up with the signs of the times. 1 am informed from a reliable source, that but two democrats took the Gazette, and they have both ordered it stop- ped. There are 29 subscribers to the Gazette all old line whigs but one and he voted for Preston in 1857. If there is one single de- mocrat that now takes the Gazette 1 don't know it. On the other hand there are five old line whigs who take the True Democrat at Dover
 M. says " reckon the Know Nothings have more ofice-seeking demagogues to oppose them than in almost any other county. Office seekers unanimously oppose us." M is be- hind thetimes again. He must be new conner, for the fact is notorious that the Know N othings have more office seekers in Pope than the de- mocrats, while the latter is two to one in point of numbers of voters. N.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

During our recent visit to Memphis we en- deavored to find out something pertaining to the future prospects of this road-but could learn but little from those who ought to know, except that 1t a0oatM not cross White rjUer tt Des Arc!! After all the tempest in a tea pot' and the inducements held out to our peo- pie that the road would cross here if asubscrip- tion of S5O,OOO or S1OO,OOO was raised, we are satisfied that 1t was ruse to gain time, and that the line of the road will not be permanent tly designated until after the meeting of the next legislature if it is ever designated at all. We have in our possession a subscription, of near 5000, raised by our people, to aid in the construction of the road from Des Arc west ward, and it can be easily increased to double that amount. But We are opposed to this con- tinued trifing with our people. Let us for the future attend to the improvement of the tho roughtares leading from our town, to the vari- ous points in the interior, and not be led " to look after strange specuations."
 We firmly believe that our State capital will be connected wththe Mississippi river by the Little Rock and Napoleon road, long before the road to Memphis can possibly be construc- ted. While the directory of the Memphis road, or those connected ao,th tue speculation, are hunting a suitable location to build up a town Ol UtcT OtCW Ou Gllo DdIlkS Ol w Illtc IlFcI, Iuc Napoleon road has been designated and thou sands are now engaged in constructing it.
 The two reports made one to the legislature of our State during it's last session, and the oth CT, by the President to the stockholders of the Memphis and Little Rock road, when held up side by side, have a strong semblance of at tempts to suit particular circumstances and par- ticular times.
 But supposing the Memphis and Little Rock railroad company should succeed in construct ing their road, and that its stock proves to be valuable, our people have only to construct an arm of a few miles and they will forever pre- vent the building up of a commercial point near us. Let these railroad mongers-these spectators, go their own route with their sur veys, and meanderings, and at the same time let us push forward the improvements at our wharf, and ere another session of the legisla- ture, we will be enabled to ask for and recieve a charter for the ''Des Arc, Dardanelle and Fort Smith Railroad."-Des Arc Citizen.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Death of Col. Drennen.

The Van Buren Inteligencer came to us last week clothed in mouring for the loss of one of its oldest and most esteemed citizens. We make the following extract from its eulogv upon his life.
 Col Drennen left us in June last. and ac- companied his family to Jefferson county, Va. whence he returned to his plantation in Chi cot county, where he remained during the lat ter part of the summer and early part of the fall. He was on his way to Virginia for his family, when stricken down with the feAer, and i'll consequence was unable to proceed fur therthan Indianapolis, where he died Col D., we believe, was a native of Alleghanv county, Pa, and was at the time of his death, about fifty-fve years of age. When but a stripling he removed to the State of Missouri, and soon afterwards removed to Nashville, Tenn. where for several years in parterniship with the late Davld Thompson, he was engaged in mercan- tile pursuits. In 1880, he became a citizen of Crawford county. Arkansas, where he also car ried on the mercantile business; and in 1886. in conjunction with the late David Thompson, he purchased the site and laid off the present town of Van Buren, where he continued to reside up to the time of his death.
 On several occasions Col D., has been hon. ored by the people and government, with high ly responsible situations of public trust and confidence. He was a member of the conven- tion which framed the constitution of the State and member of the House of Representatives of the first General Assembly after its adoption l. 1844, his name was placed by his pC litcal friends on the whig ticket, as a candidate for presidential elector In 1S49 he was appoint ed by President Taylor, agent for the Choctaw Indians, and subsequently Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southwestern Superin- tendency, the duties of which several situations he discharged with scrupulous fidelity and most acceptably to the people and government
 Col. D was man of marked character and commanded respect wherever known. He had not in early life enjoyed the advantage of liberal education, but he possessed unyielding perseverance and an indomtable will and his course through life was characte,izen by extra ordinary energy, firmneSs and decision of cha rac.er, so that his early educational deficiencies were in a great muasure overcome by his vii gorous native intellect, and his extensive know ledge of the world"
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

corners and make for the court house, then comes the Pennsylvania cur and the Kentucky pointer along bringing up the rear, ashamed to be caught with the motley crowd that precedes them They tried to make respectable show not long since, upon the occasion of Judge Brown from Sevier being in town to give them "good news from Sevier "-which was that the democracy was going to turn out cn naasse on Tuesday last, and scare that old coon back to his old hollow on Little River We'll itdid come of-and glorious day it was for Sevier-of which full account will be given in the next Democrat The crops in this portion of the State are turning out very we'll considering the dry summer; corn is selling at 75 cents per bu- shel, which indicates rather shorter crop than usual, as the general price is 50 cts. Cotton is turning out very we'll, owing to the favorable fall and the crop may be considered an aver age one.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
NOUS VERRONS
From Lawrence County. |.
SmithmNe, October 18th, 1855

kCUttttOIUc, OCLODer ZOt0, 1SOO. DEAR JOHNSON:
 Upon the arrival of the southern mail on yesterday evening, the hearts of the democrats the true Americans, of our little town, and some who were in from the country, were filled with joy, when they heard through the CO., lumns of your valuable paper, the result of the election in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Indiana The Know Nothings have nothing to say, but believe me, my dear sir their faces are about as
 long as your arm. I do not think they can much more than bore few more such demo- cratic victories as these are. Know Nothingism is on the decline in old Lawrence There are democrats in this county who have been guled into their order but some of them are fully sa- tistied that 1t is that same old coon, and have withdrawn from the order, others are going to get out as soon as possible. They say it is no place for democrat. have been crediby in- formed that in order to influence some sterling democrats to join their party in Scott township "a new township, and by it's name you know it is whig township they have told them that Gen. Cass and Bob Johnson, and other dis tlngulshed democrats were members of their party, and thus got some good democrats into their order. But am fully satisfied that as soon as these gentlemen see the rings on the things tail which they are bound to sec, they will come out and battle with their old friends. the democrats. The democracy of old Law. renee is up and doing, and the only danger I apprehend in the next election, August 1856, is that there will not be Know Nothings enough for us to have any fun. The democrats held mass meeting at this place on the 9th inst, and organized democratic association. Sena. tor Keth was here, and made an effort in be- half of Know Nottingham The principal part of his speech consisted in abusing Conway, J ohn son & Co-one of the largest firms, that is, more partners than any firm I have ever read of as being in Arkansas, and firm I conceive to be dangerous for Know Nothings to dabble with * * *
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
For the True Democrat An Irishman in SeIf-Defence.

MR. EDITOR As your valuable paper is the only medium, in this city, through which DO pr republican can vndicate his reputation, I beg small space in your columns, to repel the base and slanderous imputations cast upon my coun- trymen, and their religion, by Col. Fowler, in his recent political discussion in this city with Col. Warren. Col Fowler stated, substantially, that the Irishman is actuated by naercenary mo- tues in leaving Ireland and coming to America, and in his actions while here; and that an Irish Catholic is totally unworthy of vote here, as he has to go to confession and consult priest on the subject, before he can or will vote Now, both of these assertions l unhesitatingly pro- nounce as umquahfealy talse, and in doing so, do not intend any personal disrespect to Col. Fowler, as am willing to throw upon the pro- duction of them the mantle of charity, and att tribute it to his ignorance of the subject of which he was speaking.
 The Irishman comes to this country, not through motives of gain, as the Colonel ought to know that he could acquire wealth more easily at home, were he possessed of less conscience; but he comes here, because he is too good re- publican, in Ireland, to live contentedly under the tyrannical government of Great Britain Hence, as it is his republicanism, which forces him to leave his native land, and seek a home in "the land of the free" he has, on coming here, only to satisfy himself which party is the true constitutional party of the country, when he at once identifies himself with such party, and is then, evidently pre- pared to exercise the right of suffrage, without any detriment to the welfare of his adopted country. Being already republican on his arrival here, it certainly need not take him a very long period to make choice as to which of the political parties, seeking the reins of government, he will support. He can do it in six months. Yet he is most willing to wait, until the lawful period has elapsed, for his ex- ercise of the right of voting.
 In regard to the mercenary motives of the Irishman in his association with the natives, I would respectfully remind Col Fowler that, not very long since an LIshnan in this city was found to refuse large tee offered him for his services as fifer when they had only drummer at Know Nothing meeting, because he con- sidered it so anti-republcan and anti-Amercan that he could not conscientiously assist at il euen for large pay. So much for the mercenary motives of the Irish.
 Now let us see what is the political authority of the Catholic priesthood over the Irish Catho. lie votes I will here state (and I would bt perfectly willing to die with the declaration or my lips) that never in my hJs has Cathoi' priest either s the confessional or otherwise, EvEs ATTEMPTED TO INFLUENCE MY CONDUCT IN 20
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Dr. McLaue,S Xcrmifugc.

say" During practice of more than twenty years Dr. McIane had attended innumerable patients af- fcted with every form of worm disease, and in- duced to apply all the energies of his mind to the discovery of vermifnge, worm destroyer certain in its effects; the results of his labors is the Ameri eau Worm Specific, now before the public, which is perfectly safe, and may be given alike children of the most tender age to the aged adult; it purges mildly and subdues fever, and destroys worms with nvariable success It is easy of administration, and it does not contain mercury in any form whatever no restrictions necessary with regard to drinking cold water, it capable of doing the least injury to the tenderest infant. An incredible number of worms have been expelled by this great vermifuge.
 Ky Purchaser will please be careful to ask for Dr. M'Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills, and take else. There are other Pills purportng to be Liver Pills also his Celebrated Vernifuge, can now be had at all respectable Drug Stores in the United States.
 For sale wholesale an,l retail in Little Rock by
 Dr. j. J. McALMONT & co.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
Further by inc Africa.

New Kork Oct 26-The London Daily News received here by the Africa, states that Gen. Simpson has recommended that Gen. Eyre should be appointed to succeed him in the com mand of the British forces in the Crimea.
 The Northern Forts.
 The allies, it is stated, have prepared two floating batteries. mounting thirty-sx guns each, for the purpose of attacking the forts on the north side of Sevastopol harbor, and it was expected that they would open their fire in a few days.
 Bank of England.
 According to the weekly return of the bank of England published, in the London Royal Gazette, of Friday, the 18th inst, the bullion In the vaults of the institutions had decreased by f66o,0o0 during the previous week.
 River Intelligence.
 LOUISVILLE, Oct. 26.-The river here is still at stand, with feet inches water in the canal.
 CINCINNATI, Oct. 29.-The river here is now stationary. The flour market is dull and dropping, with sales of superfne at $7 75 per barrel, showing decline of about 25c. Noth- ing Of any moment is doing in provisions. Corn IS Tn far request at firm prices. Sales of whis- Key at 33 1a per gallon. Despatches from New York report the -four market dull, and prices dZla @25c. lower, with sales of Ohio at S8 75@ oS71a per barrel. Corn in that markets quot- ed at 96c. for mixed western, which is an ad- vance of 1@2c per bushel
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06

LARGE CoNsIGNMENT.-'rhe New Orleans True Delta of the 10th inst. notice the arrival of the T. P. Leatheers at that place on the day before, having one thousand and seuen bales of cotton consigned to the house of WARD, SAuN- DERs & HUNT The True Delta says this is the largest consignment of cotton ever received at New Orleans by any commercial house.
The true Democrat., 1855-11-06
TO RENT.

100 ACRES of good bottom land situated on the
 fCO Arkansas river, 80 miles below this city, adjoining Noah II. English's farm, and two miles from Harvey Caldwells It has 200 acres of cleared land which has been under cultivation, and attended for the last two years by Gen. Eaton It las good and new Gin House, several negro cabins and large double log house which is quite comfortable Any one wishing to rent :can be informed of particulars by applying a the office of the True Democrat or at the store of Feild & Doley.
 Oct 22 lS55