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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

The man who tried to sweeto n his tea with
one of his wlle's smiles, ''lias fallen back, on
sugar.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
103 N E w p la IN OS :.
FOR
'liriSimus and New Years. Presents

WE offer sale from until Feb. IS 1855, the
w above number OF new Rosewood pianos NJ lower
prices Than have before been known III the United
Sinics, East or West, as follows: tt.-
= EYirn carved Louis ii'li carved tops. &c.. mnru-
fScjurer's price in Boston 5000 for sric encli at
aFnll carved Ionis iiih ociaves, Boston price -
$50 ior sale each nj. $50
o Carved Louis Itl style, ocnves, Boston price
s-J0l for sale each nj, 4lO
: Louis ii,h style. Gs and7 octave. New York pri-
crs $3.50 10 500 each for sale NJ, S3j0to 4i0
30 Full centre PIANOS, some extra handsome with
carved cases, &c. usual prices $3.50 to $50, Mt
275 10 37j
IS OF various styles, from 6to octavcs. rsual pr-
ces. S2l5. 10 SJ15; for safe ut 800, Si05, $500
$40 500, etc. cite.
4 G,H wriLea Wducn,e giren riM edek instrument
TERMS CASH.
Never before has there been such an opportunity of
purchasing piamos, either regards price or variety
present stock being fully twice large any o,h-
er in the country and our Pianos UeH knocn 10 be
from he bsst MAKERS Of tte Union .
Or ricHds in Cincinnati will understand the reason
Of This extraordinary reduction prices. Those living
nj distance informed that the extremely stringent
s.ae OF the money market is the of our thus Offer
ing frs, class instruments Ut these rates.
SMITH 4 NIXON.
Piano Hall, No. 7Gl Yves, Fourth street, rear Vine,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dec. d. 1854
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

A RrlFICLAL TEErH!!, Das. DUNCAN 4 CAM
n RON. DENTISTS, No tj6 Nesi Srh street., bet,ceen
Race and Elm Streets Cineihna, Ohio. This Office un-
der the arrangement offs present proprieors has been
increasing in reputation for superior operations in the
Artificial Department of Dentistry for the last ten years,
and expense effort shall he wanting to give satis-
faction 10 al who may favor itwih eirpatronage.
The subscribers would call attention TO the following
essen 'ia points pertaining 10 Artificial Teeth, wiz
sr'riy and nntnralncss OF appearance, quality and
strength OF the materials, comfort TO the wearcr, mud
usefulness in restoring the natural appearance Of tho
speech and ohi!iiy 10 mns onte; in n Of which they
are warranted in saying they by none, end
equaed by few. -
TEETH inserted from one to afnl set, with Artificial
Gums Full aud half sets invariably inserted by suction.
All opernions in Dentistry performed in the most
thorough manner. tsis-c, t.
TERMS: Considering the superior character ofthe
work and the guarantee gvenley are tho most reason
able IN the West
Two teeth more on gold plate ~ per tooth.
Twotee,h or more on silver plate, 50 psrtoofh.
The money refunded il the tee do moi prove sasfnc-
tory. e tt -i- tsfe-
"" For the Information Of those living distance,
we woald stn,e that aciilcs are such that can
make in the finest style, ili set of TEErHin from 81
to hours and small pieces in proportion, that
| detention need be apprehcndcd
", DUNCAN; pryrsr,.
.r j. G. CAMERON. nAffiNs
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02

UDiTOuS OFFICE: LAWRENCE COUNTY OHIO
''Ouo Sc,iopL LtBG tRy.'-rhe Township Boards
Of Encalior iron sioii the County notified that
The First Scrc. OF The State School Library has been
received nj hi. oicc, and is ready for distrou-
| ton.
Boards of IIucniion spccliull invited ~ call
aud examine the Books, aoiIrd to Iii m respectively
| by tlc law JAMES q. TERRY, AUDITOR.
| Irunan, December ISL ISL.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-01-02
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

~ Contractors nnd others are hereby notified,
of O'Clock T.. NJ OF the premises nt Marion, tho
Comni -.ioncrs for the conity of Lawrence, in tho
State OF Ohio, will lei 10 The lowest responsible bidder
The of constructing sngic truck bridge across
Sym.uss Creek nj said point: said bridgcto he con-
sriciid on the plan ail model oi the new bridge ut
Ironion, ncross storms Crcrk, built by Urla Evans
~ order of The Board OF Colliy Commissioners
ior Lawrence Co1niy.
I"ft: JAMES Z. TERRI Y, AUDITOR.
D.cemfcr ti,,, ISL.
L. IL, ii .lefN cnnY mil dnY oil snle.l
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
Great Times in Minnesota.

The ':Governor'' of Minnesota is in a fix
On the assemblage of the Legislature. Cover
nor German refused to deliver his'message. for
the reason as was supposed that the constitu-
ton made it obligatory Immediately thereafter
to elect public printer. and the choice of the
members it was understood was in favor of Il
paper opposed to his Observation-Disclosures
ly be consented to send in his message, and
then the Legislature declined to receive it on
the supposed ground that they are expecting
. new governor along to take governor Cor
mans place.
His message, however, leaked out and has
been printed in all the papers, while up to the
18th, it had not been delivered officially.
Among his other troubles. We notice Gov.
German had been arrested for assault and bat
terry !-Chicago Journal.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
Correspondence Of the Minnesotian.
French Spoliaiion Bill-Gov. Gorman-The
Railroad Suit.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. 1855.
MEssRs. EDITORS The French Spoliation
Bill passed the House of Representatives on
Saturday by majority Of thirty four Still
there is a good deal of uneasness manifested
by claimants, lest the President should veto it..
His especial friends in the House, Orr, of S. c..
Hubbard and Kitteredee of N. H., fought the
bill to the last.
do not believe he has the nerve to veto
it. Notwithstanding his evident disposition to
do so.
The bill appropriates s5.0OO.OOOO in salts.
faction of all claims of this kind, creates a
commission to adjust them, and gives commits.
sloners two years to report in 1t provides
that the assigness Of claims shall receive no
more than they paid to the original claimants.
and that's claims must be presented within
two years or be forever barred. An aged Is.
raelte Of this city, Mr.. Cestin, it is said holds
assignments amounting to over $4,000, O0O.-
This proviso against asignees will lessen his
fortune, for he certainly did not pay half
million for the whole OF the claims. However.
1t will be strange, if there is not some way dis
covered. by which that clause will be evaded.
To-day, tomorrow and next day are Terrific.
rial days-what will be done, it is hard to saw:
but will write you if any thing occurs of in.
terest to your people.
Your overnor will be removed beyond all
peradventure. before the adjournment of Con-
gress. 1t is said Edison B. Olds is likely to sue
coed him. alluded in my last to the late
message OF the Governor. The Supreme
Court here will, most assuredly, be under high
obligations to him for the most lucid manner
In which he has settled your Railroad question.
1t u certainly argued with great clearness-
20 much 30 that the veriest urcbin might read
ny discover its profound pogbsrrian points and
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
The Daily Paper.

Every evening, when the sunheams
Vanish, slowly, in the west.
And the cheerful, welcome twilight
Calls the weary home to rest--
Comes orr daily paper, glancing
Timidly within the door;
Softly as the snow fakes falling,
Resting on the parlor floor.
Who shall be the first to claim ftp
Then with joyful steps we run;
For we know It's folds envelope
Feasts OF fancy, wit and tun:
Gems of poetry the brightest,
EXTRACTS racy, rich and rare;
News from many foreign country,
Ever hnd we garnrred there.
Well we love our daily paper,
In onr hearts II holds place;
As friend our household welcomes,
Every eve IT'S smiling face.
Like dove OF peace it cometh
To the care-wOrn, weary one;
And he reads 1t while he resteth,
When the tolls OF day are done.
E'en the children gather round us,
When we light the evening taper,
And with smiling faces, listen
While we read the daily paper.
Kind are all our wishes for II,
Every thought for 1t is good,
For its presence ever seemeth
To US like our daily food.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
Railroad Charter Annulled in the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-Evening
MEssRs. EDITORS Before this letter can pos
sibly reach you, by mail, you will have Learned
by telegraph, that the House of Representative
this day, disapproved of the Act OF the Legi
iasive Assembly OF your Territory, incorp
rating the "yifinnesota and North Utste1
Railroad Company"
The history CT to-day's doings in the Hous;
is this. Without any intimation to sing!
friend Of the Territory or of the R. r. Co., G
Their in or out of the House, Mr.. Cutting of Ne
York, from the Judiciary Committee, reporte
a resolution to disapprove of the Act OF Mar,
4th, your Legislature. He stated upon ii
introduction of the resolution that German, Il
Governor, and Rosser, the Secretary of the TIE
ritory, were named as corporators in the aci
that this, of itself, ought to, and he beieve
would damn the bill. Campbell of Ohio, 10
to speak to the resolution, and repeated in su |
stance, the remarks of Cutting; when the re
olution was Immediately put upon its passap
under the call of the previous question:
Mr.. Cutting. The vote in favor of the reso!
ton was very large, so much so, that the ay
and noes were not taken. By a second Iesol
ton, the Transit Company" charter was al
disapproved of; and upon a call for the ay
and noes, ON this resolution, there were but
or IA noes. What the Transit Company
or what its termini were, am unable to te
Your people will perhaps understand it. T
resolution Of disapproval'has not yet pass
the Senate, and think it will not pass.
that body, time for reflection will be give
and do not believe that majority of the S.
ators will vote for the resolution, either becau
German and Rosser's names are in the act
incorporation, or because the Administrati
desire it TO be annulled. They will ask
reasons-good, substantial reasons before tb
will consent to act, as the House !!
acted. The Senate was not too blame +
passing the repeating act, at the last 81
sion. 1t could do no less than it did
The bill originated in the House-the rep al
act originated in the same body, and courtc
demanded that the Senate should consen.
the actien of the House in the premises. Il;
1t not been uncourteous, in it, 10 ref Sc
would have refused to pass the repeating
Senators have so told me, and said til
their only motive.
Thus, we see, there is still hope; tina no
is in the Senate. We shall not be kept lv4g
suspense. MOHAWK,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
MONDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY -, 1855.
Railroad Overheard In the House.

By the latest letter Of our attentive cores
pondent, Mohawk, it will be seen the House of
Representatives has done its share towards an
nulling the Railroad charter. We will give the
debate in full tomorrow.
The House has also passed bill appropria-
ting $4,000 for fort at Pembina.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

conclusions. was surprised at the chare c..
ter of the message. He seems to hav forgot
ten not only the official dignity and character
which should be upheld, but every interest of
the people of the Territory--everything is
merged in his pposition-insensae, opposition
to the Rail Road Co. He must be under the
despotic control of Sibley, and is used by him
to subserve his own ends. He should know
better into whose hands he has cast himself,
and am assured he received timely warning
but he is gone, and the quicker he now goes
down, the better for himself and the people,
The ides of March will be as fatal to him, as
they were to the immortal Roman, as far as
his political life is concerned. l. therefore, bid
him beware, though do not assume to myself
the knowledge of the Soothsayer, who used
like language to Caesar yet he had best re-
gard it more than Caesar did.
The reports of the joint committee of the two
Houses of your Legislature appointed to wait
upon the Governor, may have amused your
citizens. The reports did not amuse those who
read them here-they awakened another feel
lng-pity! They pitied the man, who was
thus made the butt of ridicule, and they pited
the people, who were governed by such man
But those reports will have an effect perhaps
unlocked for. even by those who made them
Again, Willis A. German, 1 bid thee beware
the ides of March!
The Attorney General has, in answer to q
resolution of the House, made report in the
| n Of tho Trp;toI N(
K. L. Co. lie merely gives history Of tie
origin and progress of the suit intimating no
OPINION as to its merits; and says, that to dc
so would be improper, as it is now before the
Supreme Court, where he will attend to it.
with all due consideration towards individu.
als, while maintaining,as his primary duty. the
rights and interests of the United States"
He assails Mr.. Warren, your U. S. District
Attorney. for bringing the suit-statng that
he did it contrary to instructions. This as.
sault lisa most unjust one, if as l am informed
is the fact, Mr. W. had never received a copy
Of the instructions to District Attorneys. from
the Solicitors Office But it is unjust in any
point of view; as, even if he had received tbs
instructions, he might well have considered
this. as one OF the cases where the interests
the United States required prompt and il~me
diate action.
The report will do no injury to Mr.. W, or i
carries its antidOte upon the face of it. t /.
manifestly written in spirit of bitterness. to
wards that gentleman.
There is aprospect of peace in Europe, hicf
has materially affected the prices of produc,
and the money market. In Philadelphia ant
New York money is comparatively easy.
MOHAWK
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17
EEW YoRK. Jar

NEW YoRK, Jar
The following United States vessels;
at Rio de Janeiro on the 18th December
gate Independence, from New York;
nah, from the River La Platte sloop
John Adams. from New York and Tran
Relief from New York.
@g- The Ragged School Mission Of Tle
land realized sSQ7 by their last fair,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

ORLIcACrEs OF THE SEAsoN-Messrs. Cashier
4 Hinckley inform US that within the past two
weeks they have disposed OF. from their store
on Third street, below Roberts, two tons of
venison, to say nothing of grouse, pheasants,
turkeys &c, which they have been called upon to
deal out in corresponding profusion. These
gentlemen, Notwithstanding this heavy ,un.
will continue to be prepared to supply their
customers with all these articles, as we'll as
with family groceries of every description, as
fresh and good as can be found in the St. Paul
market.
Our near neighbor, Mr.. Galloway, also an ex-
tensive dealer in deer meat, still keeps prepar-
I'd to supply his numerous customers with cheap
venison in any shape or quantity that may be
called for.
Burbank & Co.'s Express, on Thursday night
brought up full cargo ofquails, grouse. and
fresh oysters. some OF which are now tickling
the palates Of St. Paul epicures. Supplies may
be had at the Express Office.
1t isa fixed fact, that we are living in st. Paul
about these days.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

~ The editor of the Times insinuates that
the Ainnesotian Is deriving benefit from tie
Public printing of the present Legislature
In making this statement, the editor only does
what he is in the habit of doing daily. The
assertion is very simple and very ridiculous
falsehood. The editor, however, is compelled
to acknowledge what we charged him with in
connection with this matter-that if the Pho.
neer had procured the printing, he would have
come in for share Of the spoils. That's all
we want
ANEW IDEA.-Dr. Townsend, OF New York.
has converted his new residence into source
Of income. He has thrown it open to public
inspection, the admission being twenty-five
cents. The proceeds 60 to the relief of the
poor, through the Five Points House of indus
try.
LUMBERING IN MAINE.-It is estimated that
only about one fourth of the usual lumber
ing business in Maine is doing this winter
Men that have heretofore received s26 per
month, get about SIP.
@- The demand for more money in New
York continues to slacken, and rates to de-
cline.
~ A Yankee, describing an opponent,
says:-" I tell you what. sir, that man don't
amount to sum in arithmetic; add him up
s"d there il nothing to carry"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

RAnwAYs OF THE Misunderstanding to the
Railway Times the number of miles of railway
in actual operation upon the globe, is not less
than 40,070. of which the United States claim
1850 more than 1.-THE rest Of mankind
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

~ The demand for more money in New
York continues to slacken, and rates to de-
cline.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-17

@- According to the last census returns,
there are 1871 Mormons in the State of Michi-
gan, the most Of whom are on Beaver Island.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
New Goods! New Goods!

It does seem TO US that the people
abou. here use up good amount OF
calico and corderoy, and such like statf
aud deal of boots and shoes, and eat a
great deal; from the manner in which ouI
merchants bring in their stocks.
Mr.. II. Hammond's store is now filled
up to the outside door with these aFll'
cles, all Of which are for sale. He says
cheap, too
Wheeler s. Pit,inger are also getting
on their fall stocks; plenty Of goods II
town-chance for US all to keep warm ant
well dressed this winter, besides havln:
plenty to live on.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
Patent Brick.

MI smith is now manufacturing those
articles a. Bunkers Grove, near this place
They are manufacturing from simply
lime and sand, and can be afforded af a
much less rate than the old burn, cIay
brick. AS many of our citizens have
expressed a doub, as to their being able
TO endure the frost, he will not sell any
this iall, but is making them to keep unit
spring. and If they prove good will be 70,
sale.
Mr.. Smith nor any other person need
nave no fears upon that subject, as they
have been tried IN other places nd have
proved good. In Wisconsin they are
used 10 great extent, so says the papers
They are also being made in Dixon, Ill
and many other places.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
Wilson Shannon,

We learn from the St. Louis papers
that Gov. Shannon arrived a, Westport Oh
the 3ls, ult. He was serenadcd in the
evening and made a speech. He express
sed regre, that disposition was man.
tested in soue parts OF Kansas to nulhfy
the laws of the late Legislature. He re-
garded that assembly and its acts bind
ing, and should use his authority in en-
forcing them. He vas Tor slavery III
Kansas.
OF course he is' That Is what he was
appointed for. Atchison and String
fellow only wanted tool who would be
entirely subservient to their commands
and who having no will Of his own would
unhesitatinely register all tie edlct:
which might be presented for his accept
ance. This was knowu 10 the president
and be has fully complied with the insoI
vent demand which he had not the cour
age, nor perhaps the inclination to resist
DAP. Gae.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19

Ee2g Autumn will soon be at hand
We are now having our September r. il S.
Frost will soon come; corn get ripe; the
sirds abscond to warmer cliu.es; the dry
leaves will fall; potatoes will be dug; the
grain threshed, and the ladies all wan,
new style of bonnets. Well, of course
they ought to, and probably will have
them; and il so, at the City Bonnie. Store
of Mrs. Jellison, a. Muscatine, Is the
place 10 get them, as we'll as all o,he,
kinds oil ladies' goods and fancy filings
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19

New BUILDINGS Among the new
buildings erected and abou to be erected
we will mention that Charley SHETLAND
(who has done more 10 improve the town
thanks for) has laid a roof on large
two story brick store house, opposite the
northwest corner OF the court house
square.
Mr.. Samuel TomIinson is now cree
ting, on the same lot, brick store house
one huncred feet deep, which will proba-
ably be raised 10 proportion. 1t is de.
signed for a stove, tin and hardware
store. Besides these, quite number oil
large brick dwellings are in process oil
erection, and cement and frame houses
beyond number. Surely, Upton has been
thrifty this season.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19

The price OF potatoes IL tins city Is
now twenty cents, from the wagons; on
IONS thirty cents. aud other vegetables IN
proportion. When the decline IN the pree
Of meats and breadstulis take place and
which cannot De very far distant, we will
be atle to say alphabetically, that with
regard to the cost Of living the good time
has come. II has taken good while to
arrive, but the delay renders it none the
less acceptable. We are within bounds
in saving that, far as the.price OF eata.
bles Is concerned, the cost OF living will
be fifty per cent, cheaper the coming
winter, than it was last; and the quality
also of the different articles Will be much
superlor.-Da Gd2.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
Upton Bakery.

Las, Thursday evening, as we were
sitting down TO our scansy iare' oy SOM,
people called supper by others 'efn,a
tea and frequently again SIMPLY 'gfuo
blu, more properly, only just "a bite -
Mr.. Waite presen,ci himself wi h a well
laden baske. Of light new bread, butter
cakes. ru.ks, crackers, sweet cakes, &c
Well, we are not going to tell all thai
happened, but he treated; and we wl''
.ay 10 our readers in this vicinity II sheS
wish to &c. the staff Of life put up N 'Le
bes, possible style, either pure or sweet
ened. JUS, call on Mr.. Waite, a. the ne"
bake ry.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
pSr The Alexandra (Na) Gazette

has seen sample OF flour, manufactured
ia Richmod, Va, in 1882 which was
shipped in that year to Bsenos Ayres
sold there, and this sample retained,
h,ourht back To this country, aud pfesef-
we'd Tie -four IS OF good color, and
SLIGHTLY sour. 1t is the oldest -four ev-
or saw, and twenty-five year had no
made much difference IN its looks al least
Il has been kept by gentleman living II
the nelrhborbood OF Alexandra, who was
snnsrcargo OF the vessel in which TIT
sb,nme,t was made ii 1880.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
Religious Services,

AT the Methodist Epicopal Church in Upton,
regularly each Sabbath al los clock A. NJ.
At the Congregationalist Church, regularly
eaeh sabbath at IL clock A. NJ. and in the
evening at clock. by the Rev. H. w. Cobb.
Attic Court house in Tipton, on the first Sab.
path IN each month at 1919 O'Clock A. NJ. by
the Rev Shelton Riley.
In the Presbyterian Church every other Sab.
p. Porter
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
s@The world renowned Martin

~The world renowned Mat'iu y
Rro wholesale clothing dealers Of New
yo,L and ST. Louis, are doing the trade
in their line OF business, on srano SEA g
Their former large establishment wh'ch
"a. well known as the larges, in the "es-
tern states, has been increased to douo's
its former size, and their stock inefease'
in quality, and reduced in price, IN pro-
portion: 50 says their notice. 70 wh'''
reference being had will more 'a''y az
pear. 10
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-09-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
JOB WOA1a

Blanks, Ball Tickets, Cards, Pam
phlets, Hand Bills, SC, done to order
Blank Deeds,
Mortgages, Bonds, SabpGnas, Execu'
tons, Notes, &C., of a superior quality
always kept on hand at this Office.