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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
The Bounty Land Laws--.their Ten.
Y. donCYs

The late acts Of Congress. granting
Bounty Lands to persons for military
services. will throw into market from
twenty 10 thirty millions Of acres CT pub.
lie land. The warrants us they are is
sued will fall chiefly into the hands ol
speculators; and the choice lands be ia.
ken up by them. So that the actual
settler, will be compelled TO pay five or
six prices for the soil from which he
draws his subsistence.
An aristocracy based upon land is the
foundation and support Of monarchy
despotsm and ecclesiastical corruption
in Europe.
1t is one of the terrible tendencies ol
our semi democratic system, which seems
to be all that the dominant class OF pol
iticians in this country have yet learned.
The great idea that the land belongs TO
the people forever. has yet penetrated
the minds of only few public men in
this country. The legislation of Con-
gress for the last six years, seems to have
been Influenced by the most vena! spirit.
The solitary voices Of Col. BEEToN,
Senators CHASE, 'WALKER, JOHNSON Of
Tennessee, and the few other public
mon in Congress, who comptehended
the Land Reform doctrine; were all
clamored down by the howl Of venal
Senators. and members Of Congress, un.
der the influence Of the corrupt lobbies.
The bounty land acts Of 1850 and 1855
have made the choice lands Of the entire
West, the prey Of monopolizing specula'
tors. b. this ill.advised scheme the
settlement Of the Western country will
be retarded, the settlers harrassed and
oppressed. We understand that com.
panies are already formed in the East,
to purchase all the land warrants as
they are issued, that they have already
established agencies for the purpose in
the City of Washington. 1t is compe.
tent for those companies to hold on to
the land, they acquire in all time TO
come, and to draw from the toiling cul'
tivators, revenues in comparison to
which lhose OF the entire State of Ohio
wouldbe scanty. they would if not pre-
vented by mobs or civil war in all fu
ture time be able to draw tens Of mil
lions OF dollars annually from the labor
Of the inhabitants upon these lands.
The effect Of land monopoly is an eter
nal subjugation Of the useful and indus
trial classes to the useless and idle class
and in the more emphatic language o
DR.. BUcHANAN,-"an eternal sacrifice o
the toiling, thinking, hoping and aspi
ring millions, to the low, ulgar. minded
luxurious holders Of hereditary wealth
whose position, and interests, place then
in autagonism to human improvement
and render them the steady supporter:
Of idleness, luxury, arrogance, and ars
tocracy." Laws which provide. tina
if one class shall possess forever, the
hereditary right Of eating bread which
they have not earned, Of living il inso
lent pomp upon the fruits Of other peo
ple's industry, are entirely incompatible
with the existence Of Democratic gov
ernment.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
D1voRcEs1uCA1IroRNrA.-Mr. M

DIVORCES IN CALIFoRNrA.-Mr. Muir.
docks bill in the Legislature. for AN
act TO amend divorces" provides that
where the parties have agreed 10 separ.
ate for one year, and that they have not
cohabited for that period, it shall be
grounds for a divorce. 1t provides, fur.
ther, that If it shall appear to the Dis.
trict Judge that the parties arein contin'
ual strife, then he shall have power to
grant divorce.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Distressing Railroad Casualty.

ROCHESTER, April 23.
As the locomotive was backing down
the track in Canandaigua Village, this
afternoon, it ran over and instantly
killed J. L. Hall, Esq, lawyer, sever.
ing his head from his body. Judge
Phelps, and another person standing on
the track, we're also seriously injured,
the former so severely that his life is
despaired of.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
By q law of Massachusetts. recentl

BY . law Of Massachusetts,, recently
enacted, all taverns, confectioners, sta.
ble.keepers and cake bakers are forbid.
den to give credit to any student Of any
educational institution in the State
There was never any time in the history
ofcriminal jurisprudence in Boston when
the prisons were so full as now. The
Maine law Of Massachusetts, is entitled.
"An act to prevent drunkenness and
crime."
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Small Pox has been introduced into
Martinsville, Belmont county, by a
family from Marietta, and is making
considerable ravages. Seven cases oc.
CURED on the 9th, and the public school
has been closed to prevent the disease
from spreading. Get vaccinnatsd - it
vaccinnated once before, get it done
over again.-Steubemville Union.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

The Mcintyre school fund Of Zanes.
vile is now worth at least $500 900,
the interest Of which, by the will Of the
benevolent donor, is to be used in the
support Of schools for the children of
Zanesvills. It is now one Of the finest
institutions in Ohio.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

nI- The birth. place Of James Otis,
the first "great incendiary" produced in
America, whom John Adams called. ."the
flame of fire." is advertised for sale in
the Yarmouth (Mass) Register. The
citizens Of Bs,nstable are trying to
collect funds to erect monument 10 his
memory on the place.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
WAsaINToN, April Q

Chief Justice Gilchrist Of the new
Court of Claims is here and Judge
Lumpkin is looked for in few days.
Judge Blackford was here several weeks.
Organization Of the Court looked foi
soon.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Riot

CHICAGO, April 2s.-Nothing serious
occurred yesterday or this morning. The
military still guard the court house.
The crowds that collected yesterday were
soon dispersed. Total arrests, 55.-
More trouble apprehended at the OK.
animation OF the prisoners.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
HoRRID MURDER. Just as ou, pap

HoRRID MURDER Just as ou, paper
was going to press. we learned that q
most horrid murder was committed in
ths village Of Clinionvills, Bourbon
County.by Solomon Smith. upon the per.
son Of his father, VIM. Smith. The old
man was shot. He survived until three
o'clock the next morning. Solomon
Smith Immediately fed, and has not YET
been taken.--Louisv,lle Democrat, 90
inst.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Four Bows Killed,

ALBANY, April 70, 1853
At Arcadia, Madison County, Mo-,
on the 18th inst during a severe storm
the Arcadia High School was struck by
lightning, and four boys, pupils, who
were in the building, burned to death.
One Of the boys was the son Of F. l..
Ridgley, ESQ.,, Of st. Louis.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

MILK AND WHISKY. In consequence
of the probable stoppage Of the breweries
and distilleries in New York, and the
present reduction Of work preparatory
to that stoppage. the milk dealers have
already raised the price Of that article
25 per cent. The people Of Gotham
have. to a CERTAIN extent, prohibitory
milk as we'll as prohibitory liquor
law.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Gen. Cass's long winded speech about
Lord Clarendon is now in course Of
publication at Washington. Immense
prepar atoms have been made, and il is
thought that, by the aid Of steam, the
printing will be completed towards the
close Of the present century.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
E6e The Boston Bee Of Saturd

E@- The Boston Bee Of Saturday
says: Within tho last few days. suicides
have become common-and from do.
mes,ic, or love affairs. On Thursday, a
lawyer in this city, merchant in Prov.
idence, and young man in Cambridge, ,
each shot themselves. Fhe former from
domestic difficulties and the latter two
from love affairs,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

The Piqua Register says that the
Court has refused to admit Mowery tho
paramour of Mrs. Riggan, and the pfiso.
ner of Mr.. Riggan to bail. The OK.
animation Of Mrs. Riggan occupied six
hours, and was most through. l. result.
ed lin an increased conviction Of the
guilt Of Mowery.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

TAXING Down THE CRoss.-On the
night Of the 4th INST, some fellows
broke into the Catholic church, at Ovid,
N. Y, went to the top of the tower and
tore down the cross, mailing flag to the
stump.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

A woman while laboring under dsliri.
urn trernens, at Boston, recently, imagin.
ed that tho devil was in her stomach. To
exercise him she attepted to swallow a
rosary. which stuck ia her throat and
nearly strangled her.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

H@- The Wisconsin House Of Repre-.
sentatives has restor ed the death ponalty
in that State, by vote Of A to 27.-
The matter has still to be acted on in
the Senate.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

H6- Governor Clark, Of New York,
signed the famous Church property Bill,
which deprives the Roman Catholic
Bishops Of tho control Of the real estate
belonging to their respective dioceses.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

The income at the principal bars in
New York is stated az follows: St Nicho.
Las $4,000 per year Metropolitan e45,
900 and New York $780, 900. ~ .
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Up to Thursday evening the 18th inst,
e5 900 applic ations for land, under the
Bounty law Of the last session Of Con,
gress, had been received in the Pension
Office at Washington.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Burned to Death.

ARCADIA, Madison CO. Mo-, April II
heavy storm tho lightning
struck the American high school build.
ing, and four boys. pupils, who went
asleep in the house at the time, were
burned 20 death.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

The Cincinnati Gazette says the wneat
never looked better in that vicinity
than it does at present. The late most
seasonable rains will be OF immense
service to the wheat crop Of Ohio.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Fine strawberries have appeared in
abundance at tho New York markets.
Tomatoes are for sale in the N. Orleans
market. They were raised in the West
Indies,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Two candidates for Governor Of Ten.
nessee have arranged to make sixty six
speeches each between May Let and
Auguat.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

The New York Herald predicts that
Fernando Wood, Mayor Of that city.
will yet be Governor Of the Empire
State,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Writ Of Error,

CINcrNNATI, April 23.-Cincinnaa
District Court granted writ Of error to-
day in the case Of Arrison. Sentence
auanandAd. -.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

~ It is said several Of the leading
members Of the New York bar have
given an opinion that the State temper.
ancs Law 10 nconstitutiona1.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

BosroN. April IL.
The Governor signed the Liquor Bill
to-day. :
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01

Potatoes are worth $l,25 per bpshel
Ia Sandusky.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE NASHVILLE.

RUSSIAN ALLIES STRENGTHENING THEIR
POSITION.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-05-01
Arrest Of Postmaster kendall.

NEw.ORtEArs. April "a, 1855.
Postmaster Kendall has been arrested
on the charge Of purloining from a.let.
Ter the sum Of 5000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
TAKE NO TICE.


NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR.
Il under the United States Hotel wopld re.
spectfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such rs Cloths
Cassimeros, and Vestings, of the latest importa-
ton, and is prepared TO have them made up At
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices
Having made arrangements TO go into the
Ready made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase stock Of Clothing
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made mp at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat Pants, and Vest
at the following low rates
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum Of. ..........e15
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ........Sl0 10 500
Over-coats of different styles, from. :. .S12 to s25
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.7. 80 so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. .......S2 so 10 $40
This stock OF Clothing is of superior quality
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy ariiccs--such as gloves, cravnts collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scott. Report OF
Fashions in this city
Sept 14-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,
Depoted to CRY Affairs, Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence.
INHE Ninth Volume Of this PAPER being

Devoted to Guy Affairs, Education, Literature,
and General Intelligence
TINE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
III about 10 be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful Acknowledgements
for the steady support which he has received DUR
ing the last eight years, respectfully solicits
continuance OF the same and such addtttopa! sap
pert as will enable him 10 continue his paper,
Independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
ton, and which il is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
so long as he is connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems il unnecessary 10 dilate. Suffice il 10 say,
that while the original plan OF his paper will be
duly carried out the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions ofduty and propriety- 10
maintain the constitutional rights of every native
and adopted citizen, and 10 oppose every secret
organization that is founded on proscriptive and
exclusive basis What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be Judged of by what he has already
written and published in the columns OF this jour
nal To his friends, and the friends of civil and
religious liberty, he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News will shortly appear in
an improved dress.
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within month from date of subscrip-
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PAYABLE in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment sfarrears.,
Aug 20*
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
HECKERs FARINA, prepared e.-

HEC X Il RS FARINA, prepared ex-
IL pressly for families, delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tons ever brought TO the table, emneniy COM
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance Of the body
Strictly speaking, Heckers Farins is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative. strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhse, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Fsrina cannot fail TO
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervation Of health or the prevention of sickness
is at least as important the curing Of disea e.
People in health should therefore use Heckers'
Fsrina freely, as common food, to preserve the in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally,
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, 10 Commerce.
street, Baltimore; Dingec q Brother, OF South
Front street. Philadelphia; S. G. Bowdlear Il Co.
~ Long Wharf Boston and by the manufactu-
rers, Hecker ~ Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20I
Cherry street, New York.
Hcckcrs' Farfna Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily OF the Fair OF the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar 6--2w.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Rai.road-Improved Ar
rangemonts for Travel! Important
Changes OF Scheduled!


The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail-
road between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by short and direct line, the Bati-
limore and Ohio Railroad with all portions of the
West land North and Southwest) gives this route
greatly increased advantages to through travellers
in that direction. On and after Monday, Novem-
Der 81 1854, the trains will be run follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction.
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at 7 a. M instead of at o'clock as hereto
fore, Except on Sunday and arriving at Wheeling
at 2 40 a. m..--Secpnd -TheEXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p m, instead of at p. m, as hereto
fore, and running through TO Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there at 10 IS a. M This train
will stop al Washington function, Sykesville,
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newhurg, Felterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsville only, for wood and water aud meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the cars Of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge. Gainesville, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, St Louis, etc. Pas
sengers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner next day. while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train.
Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland
and all intermediate points can make direct con
Pittsburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigable for steamers between Wheeling and
Weilsville, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byl7 a. m
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 80 p. m.
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN at Has p. m. reaching Baltimore at
p. m.
IL Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities, will be sold at all times when
the stage of wafer will admit.
IL Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and all the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
of the Company.
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road. Returning this train leaves
Wheeling at II AS midnight, Cumberland at l0.ls
a. m, and arrives at Baltimore at Z pm.
THE FREDERICK accommodation
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places
will start at PAM, daily, except SundayD ar
irving in Frederick at TAO. Returning will leave
Frederick at a. M. arriving at Baltimore at IL 80
noon.
THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMODA
TON will be run daily, except Sundays1 as fol
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and p m.
Leave Ellicotts Mills at 7.30 a. m. and 6.3G p. IN
Dec IA.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29

IN rael and the Gentiles, by Dr. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. III
Hewitson, 2 vols.
vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, OF Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pync Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY IL BALLA NTYNE,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
THROUGH TICKETS.

Round trip ticket TO Warrenton, from
Saturdays to Mondays. 3 so
*Passengers for Luray, and New Market will
take the train leaving Alexandra AT 7 o'clock,
a. m, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,
connecting with the stages at Culpeper Court
House.
*Passengers for Lynchburg will take the train
leaving Alexandria at o'clock, a m, on Mon
days. Wednesdays, and Fridays, connecting with
the stages at Charlottesville.
IL Passengers for the White Sulphur Springs
will take the train leaving Alexandra daily con
Meeting with the stages at Stanton.
Freight trains are running daily, Sundays
cepted. Per order: w. b. BROCKETT,
June 1T Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29

MARBLE MANTLES.-Marble works.
WI The subscriber bcgs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna
Brockedelia, Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, style, and superior finish which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Hcadstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lntels, steps, and plat.
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
stone calclned plaster, 81 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large 10, of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock, and will endesvor
TO give satisfaction TO all who may favor him witb
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD
On at, bot. 18th and 13th
Oct. 9--6m. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-29
DOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre iii

EOR LEASE--The National Theatre I'll
Ii the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
son, or for a term of years. The National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fill II.
With the alterations and Improvements con
tempated, il will be in every respect desire lie
establishment.
II suitable company could be selected the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
men
The entire receipts to be distributed thus The
current expenses the salaries OF the member
the rent. All surplus 10 be divided among the
members OF the company in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have claim for rent until after payne Of cur.
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in
clined 10 this mode of action. The purpose OF
the Proprietor is 10 secure the best talent +, Jay
ing 10 i all the profits Every letter recos I'd will
be known 10 the Proprietor alone, who will not
feel himself al liberty to reveal the name OF any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
/" 10 the Proprietor of the National Theatre, box
A2, Washington city, d. G.