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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-08-24

II Messrs, MUM CO., have BEEN for many
years, extensively engaged in procuring patents
for inventions, and will advise inventors, with
out charge, in regard to the novelty of their i'm
pruvcmets.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-08-24

,lE PRINCIPAL OFFICES No. . GiIsey
buiIding, tOrilnnd-strret. New York and
o. 1 lIa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-08-24
Bounty Land Warrants.

MANY D. WHITING.
johnson, Vt, August, 1885. wGmos
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-08-24

Accounts Of absconding debtors, unusual tightness
in the money market and general hard times there
still oXists an uninilnE foe TO monopoly Mt
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Senator Anderson.

This intrepid democrat is again nom
mated for a seat In tho Ohio Senate
The Convention was held 10 Gal'ipoli'
on tho l7lh inst. The delegates from
all tho counties were unanimous in his
support; thus thoroughly endorsing hl'
action while a member Of that body.
Mr.. Anderson was q most active ad
vocate in the Legislature for tho repca
Of the charter Of the Ohio Iron & Goa
Company and, il reelected, all will
know Just where to find him on tha
question. We believe that there is nc
man in the District Of better qualifca
tons than he possesses.
While a member Of the Senate, he
was admitted to be one Of the most labo
rious and influential mon in that body
If the working classes will consult thei
own interests, they will elect him. Tht
Hindoo aspirants and the charter.mon
gers, of course, will oppose him bitterly
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Shall we have q City Hall I

l Last week we called attention 10 the
fact that unless the public square is soon
improved coniormably to the conditions
and requirements Of the grant, that j,
must very soon revert TO the grantor,--
the Ohio Iron & Coal Company. That
public square is Of almost inestimablc
value to the place. We owe it to our.
selves, and 10 the character Of the place
to erect thereon a specimen af archi.ec.
turc that shall form contrast to the
Court House an edifce in which the
laws Of convenience, proportion and
beauty shall be consulted.
1t should contain an Office for the
Mayor and Council Offices for Justices
of the Peace, and Library Room. The
whole of the second story should be
formed into free hall for free discussio
on all topics. ltis time that this matter
were considered by the proper authori'
ties, and action taken. Public opinion
demands il,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Value of Character.

The most valuable thing in the uni.
verse is character. Ind character can.
not be obtained by demanding it nor by
seeking it. 1t must be EARNED. You
may acquire wealth to amy amount, but
you ,cant character that can be confded
in. You may haue great skill in any
profession, and agenins that can sur
mount any difficulties, but yoas soant a
character sDorthy of the respect and con.
.Jfdence Of your fsllo,o citizens, they ,0ill
not Jestow it. In this country, Of all
Others, is character valuable. / belieue
there is not spot on the globe schere
professional men haue to possess so much
character as IN this country; and az a
gemtral thing there is none in schich they
are so willingly paid for it. From the
workshops Of Our mechanics, and from
the cottage Of the poor vido,O come the
men pho Aave the greatest influence in
their day; and the reason is that char.
acter is all ,oe ,oa,,t, and ,oe are s0illing
to commit any honor to such as ,oill
coNvince us they possess it.-ToDD.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Democratic Victories in Iowa.

The returns OF the county elections
in Iowa, held on the 9Th Of August, seem
to Indicate that the Democracy have re.
deemed the State from the grasp Of the
Fusionists. The DesMoines Qowa)
Statesman Of the 9Th inst. says:
"PoLK COUNTY ELEcTioS.-Wc have
the qualification 10 announce TO our
friends here and abroad that the Demo.
cratic tickc. in this country has triumph
cd over all opposition"
II further adds:
democracy triumphant in Boone
County: the entire ticket elected by over
on ehundred majority.
"Dallas Couniy.-In Dallas County
the Democratic Anti.Hindoo ticket has
gained complete triumph over the
Hindoo faction"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

Mr.. Lawrence wns man Of generous
impulse. courtly manners and command.
lug presence. 4 ss.r ,Es ~
Were men OF wealth usually guided
by consciousness or their duties, their
responsibilities rnd their true interests,
he would not have risen manifeslly
above his class; il was their shorcom.
ing which made him tower so palpobly
md so grandly. His gifts during life to
various religious, philsnihropic and be.
nevolent efforts are estimated at hun.
dreds Of thousands Of dollars, while his
subscriptions 10 enterprise which proms.
ed father public utility than private
emolument must have amounted 10 near.
y as much more. Boston has hardly
his equal left (; in fact, few cities are
large enough to have two such men ot
once in the prime Of their activity and
usefulness. His wife, formerly Katharine
Biaelow, to whom he was married in
1919, survives him, with three sons (one
Of them now in Europe) and two daugh.
iers, all married. His brothers, Amos
ami William. have died within the last
lcwyears; ono brother (Sumucl) alone
survives him. ....
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Panorama of New York City.

THIS fine work Of art 10 soon to ba
exhibited in Ironton. The Chillicotht
Gazette says:
1t daguetreotypes with such wonderful
fidelity, scene after scene in the city,
carrying the audience from street TO
street, and from the bay to the rivef.--
1t requires no effort Of the imagination
to produce the impression Of reality
With an eye to the ludicrous, and the
pleasing effect Of variety, the artist has
thrown in here and there, some OF those
incidents of daily occurrence, in the
crowded streets and side. walks of this
modern Babel. The merchant can sit
and point out 10 his family the estab'
lishments from which he replenishes his
stock, his boarding quarters, and even
the familiar characters he meets momen
tarily on the streets. The lectures arc
highly instructive as to New York sta
tistics.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES
Y RALPH LEErE AND WALTER C. HOOD
lRoNToN, AUGUST % 1858.
"on tho page ,ha, Ia Immortal,


"On the page that is immortal,
We the brilliant promise soc
'Yg SHALL KNOW riiE TRUTH MY rxopLG!
ASD rma TRUTH SHALL MAKE you rRKK!'"
"a Landed Dcmocrncy. an eternal tasis for Re
publics. A Landed Aris'ocracy. the foundation Of
| monnrchics aud despoiisns. lyouNo AMkxicA.
"Thc land shall not be sold foreyer!"- - GBIBLr
"The mass Of mankind have not been born with
saddles on their backs; nor with u favored few
booted and spurred, to ride them lcgnntely, by
the grace Of God! ~ - tJggyHnsoN.
"There Is no foundation IN Naturc, or In nain:
raj laws why set of words upon parchment should
convey the dominion Of lands" - ti'LAcksroNx.
"The Earth Is the hnbitaon - the natural inherit
ance OF all mankind. of ages present ma TO come
habitniion belonging TO no maj, IN particular, but "a
every man; aud ~ which all have an t9naI right
TO dwcli."- tJouN GRAY.
To worship GOp, the Father Of all m ~ - to hope
for life IN Heaven the rcwnrd Of good accomplished
on Earth: 10 loyo our fellow men. aud do for them
nll thai desire for ourselves TO respect all forms
by wiich men nrc pleased to worship God: To com
bnt error. not with violence. no " fire, Int with
truth: TO love our country; and tdevoc ourselves
TO It's welfare. even TO the sacrifice OF our lives: To
watch with tender over the happiness OF our fn'
miles; and 10 educate our children IN the sentiments
Of Love, Humanity md Patriotism: To instruct the
gnorani 10 coihe the naked: TO furnish work for tie
strong aud always, md everywhere. TO proclaim ne
rarniiy Of aA the equality af aH and Ms liberty V all
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Gambling.

A CLERK in the empl loyment Of one
Of our Mere antle houses lost two hun.
dreI and fifty dollars at gaming house
on Saturday night. We have no desire
to make an example Of this case, by
publishing names. Ofall vices, gaming
is the most alluring, fascinating. amp
fatal, to the young men Of our ci,ies.-
The first step taken, into the stream,
and the under tow is irresistible. The
embezzlement, extravaganza and for.
gerics Of the employers of mercantile
houses in ninety nine cases out Of a
hundred are traceable to the intoxica ton
Of the gaming table. We beg young
men to beaware of the contagion.--
C2eUelQnd PlaindealeY.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
TO MY BOY.
ny REQUEsT.


"Those nasen locks. those eyes Of blue,
Bright az thy mothers in their hue;
Those rosy lips, whose dimples play,
ANA smile TO steal the heart away,
Recall q seen Of former Joy, tf
And touch thy Fathers heat my boy"
My own dear boy, hast been taken AWAY,
Return my child, with your father stay,
dream OF thee by day and night,
And have wept that you're from my sight,
Enemies, my boy, have caused oil this,
Aud deprived your Father OF many kiss.
OFT have | sung thee my boy to sleep.
How oft thine absence makes me weep,
Il would be glad your face 10 see,
"While your mothers form reyives in thee"
IN happier hours, when fondling on my breast
Twas then my child your lips 10 mine were
prcss'd. I
Come here my darling boy, let's talk il DER
How oft you've met me al the door,
Then in my arms TO the pailor went,
There to play with me, It'll for thee wKE''
was sent,
My bright.eyed boy, I've sung thee many O
song.
Yes. my fancy sees thee, by day and night,
IL thou wcrt with me, 'twould be my souls
delight;
Look here my boy, have you been well,
Then kiss them nil, and bid farewell,
And tell them all they've gone astray,
by keeping your Fathers child away.
IT'S death to be from thee, my darling pet,
Come back my boy, make me happy yet,
You have been gone four months to-day,
Return my boy, with your Father stay,
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

re- Messrs. RoDGERs & SAMPLE have
closed out their extensive Grocery estab
lishment on Second street. Our neigh
Dor SlLvERMAN occupies their building
with a large and elegant stock Of Furni
ture. II the Manufacturers here contin
ue in the mercantile and grocery bust
ness so as TO monopolize the custom o
their workmen, it would not surprize III
to hear OF other merchants closing ou
their business here.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Candidate for REPRESENTATIVE.

In casting about to find men to fill
places Of public trust, the only rule by
which we can be guided is--honesty, ca.
pacity. and fidelity. Before presenting
a man to the people for their suffrages,
we should be satisfied that he comes up
to this standard. Such men we have i n
our county. Among them are Dr.. ca.
MILLus HALL and Col. ELIAS NIcH.--
HALL is democrat, thoroughly inform
ed on almost every topic. He is close
observer and thorough judge Of men,
In action, sagacious and intrepid. II
elected. he will not only be credit tc
the House, but an honor to it. There il
no man in this part Of the State capable
Of doing more important service on the
stump. Col. NIGH is we'll known as 9
lawyer, and as an able and upright man
He has served in the Legislature with
credit and usefulness. He is energetic
and decisive in all his doings. Colone
Mon was a whig while that party was il
existence, but he is not a Know. Moth
ing. He aud Dr.. HALL are both enemie
to oil monopolies, and especially to tn
chartered land monopoly called tn
Ohio Iron and Coal Company. w
know that the friends Of Repeal can safe
ly trust that measure in the hands q
, either OF these men. We have hear
, Iboth Of these gentlemen spoken Of ]
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Democratic Victory in Alabama.

We were in error yesterday in state.
ing that the Democratic majority in
Alabama was six thousand. The fact
is. later returns show that WISsroN,
Democrat, is elected Governor by o
majority often thousand. This is equiv.
a!ent to fifty thousand in Ohio. Six
Democrats and one Hindoo are elected
to Congress. Ten thousand Democrat.
ic majority in Alabama, ten thousand in
Virginia, eight thousand in North Car.
olina, two thousand in Tennessee, sew.
cral thousand in Texas, and fifteen hun.
dred in the city Of St. Louis, shows how
the South stands on the Hindoo ques.
ton.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

WOMAN GonEp TO DEA~H BY Bull
On Saturday night we learned the par.
ticulars of horrible casualty which
occurred in Lower st. Clair township
on Saturday morning. Mrs. Akerman,
an old lady over sixty years Of age, re.
siding on her sons farm, near the city,
was attacked by bull and gored to
death. Her son, who drives a milk
wagon, was in the city at the time, AMI
on returning, found his mother lying in
the field near the house, dead. The
bulls horns had torn her intestines com.
pletely out. The bull was found to
have blood on his horns. -Putsbu burgh
Gazette.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Grand River Institute.

ABOUT twenty-five years ago, this in.
stitution was established at Austinburg,
Ashtabula county, Ohio, principally by
the AusrINs and DR.. OREsTEs X. HAw.
LEY, for the diffusion Of useful knowl.
edge. One Of their prime objects was,
to place within the reach Of all enter.
prising young men and women the means
of acquiring a thorough education.-
They, therefore, in order to check the
glowth Of the aristocratic feeling which
is too much fostered at most Of the seats
Of learning, as we'll as to give physical
development and force, and render as
sistance 10 the necessitous, connected
manual labor with mental training, re.
quiring students 10 perform from one to
three hours Of manual labor a day.
With the Institute is connected several
hundred ACRES Of land, cultivated by the
students.
The course Of study embraces full
course Of mathematics, language, and
the natural sciences, including physiol'
ogy and botany. Connected with The
depa ftment Of natural science, is an OK
tensive chemical and philosophical ap
aratus.
The teachers in every department arr
thorough. There arc three terms year
commencing November 81, continuing
fourteen weeks; March 10, fourteel
weeks; and August Is. twelve weeks
The buildings are tasteful and convent
en., in healthy region FIVE miles ftor
Lake Erie, and in the midst Of one
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
A Noble Declaration.

HENnY CLAY, in his last great speech
in the United States Senate, said -
81 repeat it, Sir, l never can, and
never will. and no earthly power can
make me, vote directly to spread slavery
over territory where it does not exist
Never while reason holds her seat in my
hrain--ncvef while my heart sands the
vital fluid through my veins, never !"
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Kentucky and Tennessee Election

The Hindoo majority for Governor in
Kentucky is still falling. and has al.
most got down TO zero. The Louisville
Times Of the 17,h has returns reported
from all the counties in the State, and
MoREuEAD's majority is oAlH s,662.-
The Democrat makse it some 3,G62.-
In Tennessee, JOHNSON, Democrat, will
have over two thousand majority, and
five Anti.K. Ms are elected to Con.
greSS.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Hindoo County Nominations.

The Know.Nothings and Republicans
each made call for County Conven.
ton on tho same day, and at the same
place but the Kno Nothings having
called their Convention first, SAM, the
aspirant for the Legislature, went among
them, and persuaded them to revoke the
call for convention on the 18TH
So the "Republicans" met at the White
House on that day, but there being only
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

E""OHIo PENNANT" IS the title ol
a new democratic paper just establish.
ed at Portsmouth, by G. w. Nelson, in
place of the Inquirer. 1t bears on its
face the ensignia Of zeal and ability for
the democratic cause. 1t is neatly
printed double medium sheet, and is
worthy OF the support Of the democracy
of Scioto.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

B6P A CORRESPONDENT Of the Madi.
son, Wisconsin. Democrat pays Chicago
the following compliment
"Men are getting rich faster. and liv-
ing higher and doing moro business, and
drinking more, and going to the devil
generally by shorter road, in Chicago
than in any place l ever saw out West
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

connexion with the Office Of Representa-
tive more frequently than any other'--
We hope that the friends Of tolerat'on
and equal rights throughout the county
will make their preferences known at an
early day, so that nomination can be
~, olo
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28

MrRTu.--Hcnry Ward Beccher con.
tends that mirth is essential to happiness
and that the suppression Of it is great
mistake and sin. 1t should come in the
pulpit, forum, meeting Of whatever sort,
when genuine, and within bounds
Beecher practices what he breaches,
and often "gets up laugh" in his ser.
mons. Theodore Parker holds TO similar
doctrines.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Democrats, K. NJ
Democratic Meeting at Easton.

1ASTONs usS nu6' S0'
TIE Democrats Of Northampton Coun'
ty held their regular meeting at the
Court. House in this city to-day, and the
attendance was quite large. The Hon
Richard Brodhead was the principal
speaker. Resolutions were adopted de
nuouncing the Know. Nothings and de
claring that Gov. Reeder had discharg
ed bis. duty in Kansas nobly ant
manfully.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
The State of the Case.

AMONG the HagS tnat are cToSS'HS cdCH
other in almost endless variety, and the
din of disc cordant voices heard in almost
every quarter, the real issues in the pre-.
sent canvass are partially obscured, or
rather ignored by the factions opposed
to the democracy.
From the tone Of the opposition press
and the complaints Of those opposed to
democratic principles, one unacquainted
with the facts would be led 10 suppose
that the democratic party was engaged
in the work Of extending negro slavery
over Kansas and other territories OF the
Union. How do the democracy Of Ohio
stand on this question ? They declare,
in State Convention, that they are in ia.
vor of restricting slavery to its present
limits ; Of "mi,igatng and finally erad'
icating the evil" On this platform, M
CHASE has stood, and now stands. The
Fusion Convention Of July 13. at which
he was nominated, made no stronger or
more unequivocal declaration against
the "fur,hcr extension Of slavery" than
is contained in the democratic platform.
TheI eforc, on this question Of the exten'
sion of slavery there, is no issue be-
tween the Democracy and their oppo'
nents. The Democratic ticket is as
thoroughly anti.slavery as any man can
desire. 1t is historical fact that the
stund.poin,s against the spread of sla'
very have been made by the Democracy
and that the compromises on the sub
jec, have been made by their opponents
In 1884, Jefferson introduced into the
Congress Of the Confederacy his eel.
ebrated Ordinance excluding slavery
from all territories the government then
had, or might acquire. Mr.. Dane and
other conservatives, by their action, linn
tied that ordinance to the North West
Territory.
On the application Of Missouri for
admission into the Union, in 1919, Mar.
Gus Morton, leading democrat in Con-
gress, introduced proviso that slavery
must be excluded. Mr.. Clay then
brought in his compromise. by which
Missouri was admitted with slave con.
stitu,ion, and the line Of SO degrees 80
minutes established as the boundary be.
tween freedom and slavery in the West.
In 1s47, David Wilmot, democrat Of
Pennsylv ania, introduced his celebrated
proviso with reference TO territory taken
from Mexico. MI. Clay was then ready
with another compromise, and hence the
establishment Of the Compromises Of
1850 so that If true democratic princi'
Piles had prevailed, the question of ter
ritoral slavery would long since have
been settled. 1t is folly to say that there
is any class Of men in Ohio in favor o
the further increase Of slavery. On tha
question, ell parties are agreed. Tht
democratic party gave Mr.. Chase his po
sition in the United States Senate. We
: in common with other democrats, mucl
regretted that he was supplanted by MI
Pugh. He is now supported by men 70
whom he can have no political affinity
Should they succeed in electins men Q
so discordant views as are represente
BY the Fusion ticket, what good result
l.. .r.;.:cetoI FINN ito success
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
The vandals Again at their Devilish
Work..--A Church Blown up in Sid.
ney, Ohio.

ney, Ohio.
TnE following letter TO a gentleman
in this city, will inspire the mind of
every good man with honor and alarm ::
SIDNEY, Aug. 10.
DEAR SIR: Last night about II
o'clock the Catholic frame church OF
this place, was made a pile Of ruins
A keg Of powder was put under the
building, with train scattered along the
street, which was fired with burning
shavings. There is no doubt that the
inccndiary deed was committed by set
of Hindoo rowdies, such as have ust
wrought devastation in Louisville.
| trust for the welfare of our country,
that the better class of the American
people will soon arouse to a proper
sense Of what this awful spirit Of blind
persecution for opinions sake, is fast
leading TO. The better class Of Know.
Nothings here appear TO look with dis.
gust upon these terrible proceedings !;
but who can tell whether they are sin.
cere? The real friends Of religious lib.
erty in our community charge, without
reservation, that the destruction Of the
Catholic Church here, is one more Of
the fruits Of the Know.No thing cru.
SADIE
Yours Truly.
We have also received the following
from a prominent citizen Of the town !:
SIDNEY Aug. 90.
Col. MrDARY-Dear sir Our vii.
lage has been in much confusion since
yesterday morning, caused by the blow.
ing up OF the Catholic Church on Sat.
urday night.
Ii was one Of the boldest and most
daring acts tha, have known, being
done about 10 o'clock on Saturday night
the church standing only the width OF
q street from dwelling house.
No clue has yet been had to the fends
engaged in this outrage. A reward has
been offered by the Council, and mee'
ting of the citizens will be held to-day.
| will advise you again.
Yours, &c., S.
What deed is this, land boasting
ofreligious liberty! Is not this enough,
and if not, what more is necessary TO
arouse honest and good men TO the dan
gers stalking nightly through avery COM
munity? Who is safe, when churches
are thus in an instan, and in the dark
ness OF night blown into atoms, "only
the width of a street" from the dwell
ings" of sleeping families. To wha! !!
atrocity will not the desperadoes Of the
Midnight Order 60, who are lying waste
cities, and prowlIng about otherwise
quiet and secure villages Is there to
be no end, until fire, and havoc, earn.
age have swept over the whole land, and
left nothing else 10 destroy! Who is
TO tell uhat Is mot to come.-Statesman.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
Post the Books.

TIE elections this fall are good II.
dex of what will be the result in the
Presidential battle Of 1856. Let US
post the books, therefore, and sec how
tho account stands in electoral yotes.--
The Democrats haye carried the follow.
inc states:
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1855-08-28
From Washington.
WAsHINGTos, August %.

ASHINGToh, august Lo'
The Union, Of this morning, announ.
ces that the President has had an attack
Of the chills and fever, similar TO that
from which he suffered last year. b..