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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-26
Frightening q Rogue.

In the St. Louis Recorders Court re-
Gently, Alexander McManus was fined
$5, for stealing wool from the steamer
Hannibal, and was asked to "fork up'' by
his honor.
"C-c-c-can't do it." muttered he; "a-a-
amt got th-the p-p-pewter, your honor y
care you a married MANI" inquired the
Recorder.
"N-n-n-not exactly s-s-s-so far gone y
y-yet, sir"
'Well, | will have to send you to the
workhouse," said the Recorder.
'T-t-t-tain't nothin' tito go th-th- tn
there" said Alick, "I-I-I'm used to it, BIB
but when you t-t-t-talked about m-m- mar
riage, old fellow, you .tJJ:trightened mel"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-26

WO0DSFIELD, MONROE COUNTY, OIIO SEPTEMBER 26 1s55

cooked their pistols and the people ran
into the piazza to get out of danger.
Ihls feat proves that Perkins was well
lifted for the difficult task Lieut.. Gaines
had assigned him.
Burr was still to some extent popular
In South Carolina, and any wavering or
tlmldlty on the part of Perkins would
have lost him his prisoner; but the celer-
ity OF his movements gave no time for the
people to reflect before he was far off in
the outskirts of the village. Here the
guard halted. Col. Burr was in high
state of excitement-he was in tears. The
kind hearted Malone also wept at seeing
the low condition to which this great man
was brought. 1t was the first time any
one had ever seen Aaron Burr unnamed
Tho bold attempt to escape, its failure,
and the treatment he received, produced
these sudden emotions.
The guard were very much alarmed for
rear Burr would be rescued in South Car
olina. Malone and Henry advised the
purchase of carriage. The former took
charge of the guard and proceeded on,
while Perkins returned to the village and
purchased gig. The next day Burr
was placed in this vehicle and was driven
without further incident to Fredericksburg,
Va. Here dfspatche. from President JEFF
ferson required Perkins to convey the
prisoner to Richmond The guard took
the stage, and soon reached that place
The ladies of Richmond We'd with each
other in contributing to the comforts of
Col. Burr Some sent him fruit, some
clothes, some wine, some one thing, some
another. Perkins and his men went to
Washington, were paid for their services
and returned to Alabama by way of Ten
nessee.
Col. Bnrr arrived at Richmond on the
26th of March, 1907. For want of tes-
timony he was not placed on trial for trea-
SON. until the 27th Of August On the
last of September the jury returned a
verdict of mot guilty.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-26
4odrg,
WILL YOU LOVE ME WHEN I AM
OLDP

ILL YOU LOVE ME WHEN I AN
OLDP
Will affection still enfold me,
As the day of life declines,
When Old Age, with ruthless rigor,
Ploughs my face with furrowed lines.
When the eye forgets its seeing,
And the hand forgets it's skill,
When the weary words prove rebels
To the Minds once kindly will.
When the deaf ear, strained to listen,
Scarcely hears the opening word,
And tn unfathomed depths of feeling
Are by no swift currents stirred.
When fond Memory like limner,
Many q line prospective casts,
Spreading out our by-gone pleasures
On the canvass of the past.
And the IRE of youth hath fed,
When the friends who now surround US
Half are numbered with the dead.
When the years begin to shorten,
Scarcely leaving US trace,
When Old Time, with bold approaches,
Marks his dial on my face.
When our present hopes, all gathered,
Lie like dead flowers on our track,
When the whole of our existence
Is one fearful looking back.
{ When each wasted hour of talent,
Scarcely measured now at all,
Sends its witness back to haunt Us,
Like the writing on the wall.
When the ready tongue is palsied,
And the form is bowed with care,
When our only hope is Heaven,
And our only help is prayer.
When our idols, broken round us,
Fall amid the ranks Of men;
Until Death uplifts the curtain,
Win thy Love endure till thens
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-26

CALIFORNIA FAsHIoN.--A few days q
since German was riding along Sanscmessd
street, near Sacramento, when he heard as,xs
pistol shot behind him, heard the whizxing
of a ball near him, and felt his hat sh6k-
en-. He turned about and saw q man isa
with revolver in his hand, and took ora
his hat and found a fresh bullet hole in it.,,.a
'Did you shoot at me?n asked the Gers |,
man. aftH 91 sAas $50
Eyes, replied the other party; .that'a aaas
my horse; it was stolen from me feeently .'ali;l
You must be mistaken, said the Gers,sss
man, "I have owned the horse. for three -.
years" s.'..s
"Well," said the other, swhen I com, ~ :
to look at him, am mistaken Excuse
me, sir; won't You take drink2n tasf9 aaT
The rider dismounted and tied his horse,aan.
The two found drinking saloon near by; !.
they hobnobed and drank together, and :
parted friends. That is California fashion I
to make acquaintance. a.a s4 $500 I
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-09-26

g Pure benevolence is a flower of beauty
rare, OF fragrance sweet-it seldom blooms r
on earth, whose climate is TOO cold-in
heaven, its native soil, it grows luxuriv
antly. -
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
ALesson for the Girls.

My pretty little dears--you are
no more fit for matrimony than
a pullet is to look after a family
Of fourteen chickens. The truth
is, my dear girls, you want gen.
orally speaking, more liberty and
less fashionable restraint, more
kitchen and less parlor, more leg
exercise and less sofa, more max
ing puddings and less piano,
more frankness and less mock
modesty, moro breakfast and less
hustle. like the buxom, bright
eyed, rosoy checked, iall-breasted
bouncing las who can darn stock
ings, make her own frocks, mend
trowsers, command a regiment o.
pots and kettles, milk the COWS
and shoot wild duck as we'll a!
the Duchess Of Marlboro or the
Queen of Spain; and be a lady
withal in the drawing-room.-
Mrs. Ellis Lectures.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

A Coop CALr.-we published. two
weeks ago, an account Of good calf
exhibited at the Illinois State Fair,
and which sold for $4,000. 1t weighed
1000 lbs, when it was ten months old
Mr.. John A. Colescott Of this county
has, on Jefferson Colescott's farm, one
not less valuable. At seven and thre,
quarters months. it weighed 8i5 lbs
and at twelve and half months il
weighed 1905 lbs., Wonder il DR.
Stevenson can beat that with any o
his imported d'stock?
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

PEACH WoRM.---Of all that is
recommended to prevent the ra-
wages Of tho peach worm, we
have tried none moro successful
ly than the application Of from
one to eight quarts Of leached
or unleached ashes around the
bole Of the tree. Before apply
ing the ashes destroyallthe worm:
you can by pickingthem out with
a large needle or pen knife
Their presence is known by thu
gum that exudes from the tree
where they are at work.-Mich
Far.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

Muck orpeat should be thrown
up during the summer months
to dry, and then, by composing
it with fermenting manures, it is
ultimately converted into an ex-
cellent fertilizer. This is a better
method than decomposing it with
lime or ashes, as they have a ten
dency to liberate ammonia.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
0ririnel Sketches .

We have been intending for some
time to try our hand at sketching..some
Of the agricultural magnstcs Of this
county. We may not be able to sue
ceed, ard our failure may not only be
to eur modification but the mortifca-
ton of the unfortunate persons who
may be merely caricutered by our
drawings. But we will try. and If the
originals do not concede the correct.
ness of ourpictures. they may have this
comfort-they need notpay for them
And now we admonish all good farm
ers and all very mean ones to look out.
We shall be squirting at them and
their farms when they little dream Of
it. and the first thing they know they
will be held up as pattern or admo.
milton to Others.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

WORKING OxEN.-When oxen
refuse to work equally we'll Oh
either side, or when they pal
off against each other, yoke then
on the side you wish them t.
work, and turn them out to feet
in that way; they soon become
accustomed to it, and work after
wards on either side alike.--Am
Farmer.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
POPULAR CHURCH MUSIC


THE SACRED MEL0DEoN, ,leontaining agrea,
u variety OF approved Church Music, selected
chieny HON the old standard authors, with many
origin lcompositions on new system OF notation
designed for the use OF Churches, Singing Schools
and Academies. ByA. s. HAYDEN
Two reasons will chiefly account Tor The great
success OF this volume;
First. The charaefsr Of fhe Wsrk.-It presents
a new and preatly improved system OF notation.
In II much that is absiruce aud difcult In this de-
lghiful silence Is so slmplined that months are
m ado equal 10 years In the common way Of learn
Ing the practice OF musical srt, fact sufficiently
proven by the aestations Of Of teachers and
performers who have tested tho systsm and given
the " ork iis great popularity and constantly In.
crcasing sale.
Second. The Quality and sfyle Of rh< Msse.-
Many new pieces destined 10 please No long as mu-
se LASTS may be found on iis pages and also many
OF the old aud tried melodies, hallswcd from asso-
ciatod recollectons Of sanctuary delights, aud far
moro welcome 10 the heart OF the worehipcr than
many frequently substituted for them.
The Publishers may add that the mechanical
execution OF the work s superior altogether 10 the
majority OF Eastern Music Books and the price very
low.
II may be had at the principal Booksellers or OF
the Publishers
MOORE, wILsTAcH, KEYS & CO.,
Wholesale booksellers and stationers,
otta7 26 West Fourth Street, Gin II, o.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

~ We send this number Of our
paper to several farmers who are not
, subscribers. They need not return it,
Avs we will send no more unless order
raN We shall devote no little pains
10 a ''is department. and we hope that
the I. rmers of this valley viii second
our etc rts to promote the cause of ag-
r;cul,uY. AS we have on our Ease
Gook at 1. he dictionary the outlines
Of several " ho are not subscribers. We
would advise hem to subscribe and
M, have 20 n. row, to see their ovr
picture. when Il ~ Pea'''
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
The Legislature and Sheep Killing
Dogs.

Dogs.
Our readers need hardly be
told at this late date, that the
State Legislature, early in the
session, Notwithstanding the re-
commendation of the State Board
of Agriculture, decided that fur
ther legislation on the subject Of
sheep-killing dogs was unnecess-
airy. We do not know precisely
the purport Of the present law
on,the subject, but this much is
apperent to all, thatsitis about as
valuable to the farmers and sheep
raisers of Indiana, as the old Blue
Laws Of Connecticut. One provis.
ion, we believe, is that a dog may
be lawfully killed when found
alone of his owners premises
but wording, of something else,
renders tia delicate business for
one to shoot a neighbor's dog at
last, unless caught Sin the very
act Of killing sheep. As to the
fund provided to pay for sheep
thus killed, nobody thinks worth
while applying forit, We rather
suspect it isn't there.
In the existing state Of things
sheep raisers have law of their
own, the most important provision
Of which is a well-loaded and
evcr-ready musket. This law is
of course clandestinely enforced
VIII ch has doubtless a tendency
OF create in the minds ofboysand
young men, who are generally en-.
couraged to become the execu.
tioners-a dispotion TO violate
all laws which do not correspond
with their notions ofright and ex'
pediendy. But enough. The
Legislasure doubtless 6nd matter
Of great Importance, at least ir
the ewes of its members. or
which to spend the peoples mon
ey. Wonder if it ever occurs t.
them how large proportion O
their pay is furnished by farmer.
and how large a proportion o
these are sheep-raisers? If the
Legislature will not afford any
protection to the wool growers O
the State, we will try to take care
Of ourselves-that's an.-lnd
Farmer.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

AN exchange paper asks,
very innocently, if it is any harm
for young ladies to sit in thelapse
of ages. Another replies, that
it all depends on the kind of ages
selected. Those from Is to 25
it pnts down an extra hazrads.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
~ Shame is a feeling Of nrofa

~ Shame is a feeling of profana.
ton. Friendship, love and picty,
out TO be handled with asort of mystic.
rious secrecy: they ought to be spoken
as only in the rare moments of perfect
con6dence-to be mutually under
stood in silence. Many things are
too delicate to be thought;-many
more 10 be spoken.-Nayilis.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

PLuRALITY OF WoRLps.-One
morning ! noticed in my School
room a little boy whom ] had not
seen there before. To my in
quiry shave you ever been at
school before to-day?" he replied
"no Ma'am, not in this world
but l have inst Louis. "-Ieuch'
err.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
is the NEAR

WHAT is the meaning OF
a backbiter?' said a reverend gen.
tleman, during an examination at
a parochial school. This was a
puzzle. 1t went down the class
till it came to a simple little ur-
chin, who said, ''P'r'aps it be a
flea.'
Indiana American., 1855-03-02

re- The heart Of man is older
than his head. The first born is SEN
sitive but blind-his younger brother
has a cold. but all comprehensive
glance. The blind must consent to be
led by the clear sighted if he would
avoid falling.-F w. Ziegler.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
s~D Death is the souls change
of residence.

10 The last, best fruit which
comes to late perfection even in the
kindest soil, is tenderness towards the
hard, forbearance towards the unfor-
bearing, warmth of heart towards the
cold, philanthrophy towards the mis-.
anthropic.-Jeon Paul.
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
Storing Potatoes.

SSh6 <Vsot0oss
The following results obtained
by my plan ofstoring, may prove
use(ul:-l. Twelve sacksful of
potatoes, lifted October 25th,
1858, stored with lime, the lime
being placed in small bundles
in the center of each sack
Tubers all preserved; whereas
some Of the potatoes stored with
out lime we're much Affected
2. Fifty bushels of potatoes
dug up toward the end of Octo-
Der, were pitted with three BUSH
els Of quick-lime, the latter being
placed at the bottom of the pit
and covered over with a thick
layer Of gorse. On opening the
pit, it was found that the diseas-
ed tubers did not amount to more
than two dozen. Tubers stored
in the ordinary way, in pits with
out lime, quite untouched by
the disease. 6 Roots stored in
a large chest or box, with lime,
and the latter being placed in a
small clothes-basket and covered
with faggots. On opening the
box the tubers were found quite
healthy, while some that had
been kept in cellar, without lime,
were much diseased. T.. Twenty
bushels Of the tubers were placed
in a large bin, with three bushels
oflime, the latter forming a stra-
tum at the bottom, and covered
over with a thick layer of coarse
cinders. At the end Of three
months the roots were found to
be quiet sound, while another lot,
which had been put in to another
bin, without lime, were very
much diseased. 8. Potatoes
housed in sack; tubers quiet dry,
ard all preserved. 0. Potatoes
lGrst dried by exposure,on grav-
el walk, to the heat Of the sun,
and then stored away in large
boxes with lime; all healthy
Tubers housedin theirnatural con-
| dition became diseased. 10. Po-
tatoes housed with lime, all, heal
thy, IL. Same result; H.
Several bushels Of potatoes were
pitted with lime, and when exam
ined, at the expiration Of several
months, we're found to RENAME
untouched by the disease. Roots
) pitted without lime became quite
: rotten. 13. Two or three hun
dred bushels Of potatoes we're di
: vided into four equallot Three
J Of these were pitted with lime, tn
] other in the ordinary way. In th'
, firstof the three lots stored wit
: lime, the lime was placed at tn
5 bottom Of the pit, with the prope
D precautions; in the secondit wa
thrown into n conical heap in tn
Q center Of the tubers; and in tn
e third and last, it was placed o
l. the top Of the potatoes, bein
separated from the latter by a lay
er Of brushwood, &c. On exam
!, ining the tubers at the end {
:. :. some months, those in the fir;
- pit we're found to be much disea!
;. ed, while those contained in tn
y = other three we're nearly health.
= |, "The best result" says this co
= respondent, 81 am disposed
think wasobtained by placing I'll
lime on the top Of the tubers, an
/, this is the plan | intend to 70
= = low j. Horapath, in ii
"a Landau Gardanar's Chronicle
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
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Worms and inflammation Of the
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4. was advised TO try Mr.. FoIsha's Altera
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Indiana American., 1855-03-02
GREAT BARGAINS,
AZ the celebrated Largest and Cheapest
CARPET ESTABLISHMENT

IN tho United states, NO. l7f Main %.
&c. RGNGWALT, 4 Co., Importers ol
English and French Carpets; ave spacious sale
rooms. We have now on hand the most exten.
slve aud elegant assortment ofrich medallion Vel.
vets, Tapestry and Brussels Carpets ever offered
In this market; imported from the celebrated Eng.
lish manufactory Of John Croply q Sons, cspe-
cially for our city trade
Alsc, 500 pieces Of 3 ply Tapesty, Inerain's su.
derfine, fine and common Ingram Venetian and
Damask Stair Carpet. Also, 200 pieces OF English
and American Floor OIL Cloth ofthe newest styies
satin finish, marble Italian Fresco and Scroll
Paintings from feet TO ~ feet wide. at all prices
Also, the largest and most extensive assortment
OF rich and elegaut Curtain Goods, Gilt Cornicei
and Window Shades. The public are therefors
requested TO examine eur large stock, which will
be freely shown at II times. Our goods are nj
warranted TO be In perfect order and will be sold
cheaper than the cheapest.
ct. IL,
Indiana American., 1855-03-02
A CARD.
FROM WILLIAM LEE & co.
Dry Goods, for
Fall and Winter.
We respectfully solicit attention to our YER,
large assortment OF seasonabie goods. comprls Ing
ELEGANT TASTEFUL ar FASHIONABLE
styles OF
LADIES DRESS )oDs.
EMBRoIDEkskS,
LACES,
SHAWLS,
HLnAKS


We believe we are prepared TO please the fan
cy OF almostall who wish 70 purchase articles OF
tbs description.
In the plain and substantial fabrics wanted by
every person, We are prepared TO furnish goods Of
the best manufactors Of the various grades and
quality. We bestow mnch care In the purchase
Of our goods, both with reference 10 beauty OF
style and perfection OF fabric. Our prices will be
found as low AZ at any house In the Vest and We
are selling al tho present time many kinda ofgoods
at much lower prices thnn at any former poriod.
Those who purhase from rs can select from .
larger variety than can be found eiscwheres and
win not be urged to take what does not please
them. Goods will prove a. recommended or they
may be returned. In our Cloak and Shawl De-
partment we ofera very large variety Of Cloaks
aud Mantles of our own manufscturc, ~ well as
imported garments, and others selected from the
best establishments In New York. We exhibit
those OF our own manufacture with confidence
thai In beauty ofssle and perfection OF work man
ship they are not excelied
GOODS FROM AUCTION SALES IN NEW
YORK.
We avail ourselves Of every advantage at these
sales for cheap purchases and can onor mauy
bargains as any other House.
WM. Ike & CO,
a West Fourth Street.
eciI3ow Cincinnati, o.