davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-08-06
MORRIS i WILLIAMS, Publishers and Prepfietors.

lsonand high social position Her moth
er-her only living parent-was ambi-
tious, and in nthe. thoughtless desire to
Inakesa an alliance Of fashion, opposed the
itunion of aher child with one who had only
j his talents and taes future to give in return
! for so.tmuch beauty and wealth. The
tyoung lady, however, was more disinter-
Tested; mutual vows of attachment were
Exchanged, q orrespondenee and frequent
] personal interviews succeeded, and the
future seemed to promise most happy
discrimination of all our wishes. At that
Etime 4 mad just commenced, under favor
Liable cirenmstapces, my profession in my
NATIVE town; and, making some character,
! was finally engaged as counsel in a suit of
Importance before one Of the courts holden
ilinsthe city Of philadelphia. The oppor-
1tunity was favorable to make an impress
tsien, ifI I. possessed the ability to do so,
land i gladly accepted the position, and
bent my whole energies to accomplish my
ambition.
/ 8 !" Arranging to write frequently to one
Iwho divided my business duties, and to
receive frequent epistles in return, set
5out for Philadelphia, expecting to be abb
Isent, at most, not more than two weeks.
The laws delays, however detained me a
month beyond the anticipated time, and,
althongh.I succeeded beyond my most
]sangnine expectations, and established
myself in q position before the highest
lcourt of my native State, my triumphs
were dashed that in all the time thus en-
gagged I had not received . line from
Lancaster, instead ofs@hich the atmos-
lphere was filed with rumors that the per-
son upon whom i. had set my affections
had been seduced into the ambitious de-
jsigns of her thoughtless parent, and that
had been discarded-a thing could
mot believe, and yet the dreadful silence
seemed to endorse. "a
At last, released from my engage
mens I took the usual, and in those days
fthes only conveyance to- Lancastcr-the
stage The idleness consequent upon
travelling time for consuming thoughts
band my suspense became painful to the
last degree; and, unable to bear the slow
ft&Es1 49,,
ss. .oI my conseyance. : oeterm.neo a. 70
uu'le t'.'e .ue nsua' 'ime @ my Journey
y mak'ng .ne las. mllss on norseoack,
asa .a ~ ous = Z "
- : ness ssesu' Da., Jus,as h.sacnea e .ne
snnulos = 'y .na.'ss place, .ne an'nai,
..o.n e. so'ne. cause, sprahg
,l''m Ing '1oaa ana .nrew me win lorce'
oreaAlns ny arm aau otneiWlse .pJurihg
my persoll ,ss Ilchea up y NY ilsenas' y
~, was coaseysu. ., neip.ess anu iull ol' pnysl7
esi anu nen,a. asouy' - my no',e'
nscsss.rv' ,,,t;as .nan. ~ ,,shor, hsaS ~
esieemed : friend sanno,ncsa to me- m H 4heI
ross;r of tha v;lla o.. Tgard. ar,,cno ;,,har
tb;nos detailed the 5art;cl,sars. s ofSthe
courfshi, and .eprarement i Of the Young 81
laalv. n whom I-swas So Interested with &
vpitslnow,r .,,arsons sof ; moi o,,tor;n citv
= S, ,,s,rso. ,ebass cla;,as ~ rcr.ard M ! one
con,d ,a;su,ie s + Tbose th;bvs stated With
srch @ a,,ne 81 rent ,ooa g ;sb. cob Sccted Nth M
s6st fearf,l si,snes 1s If .s;x ,ons, wsslss Nod
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-08-06

hcans play on hasp. of . thousand
strings" as, their organ IS q gre.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-08-06


ANEopoTE OF CuRRAN. Gurran's elo-
quepce, combined asait was with. wit and
drollery, was irresistible, and his OCCASION
al daring style of oratory very singularly
contrasted with his extremely undignified
person, that accompanied as it was with
his mean apparel, often occasioned him to
be taken for a man of the lowest grade.
He would however, glory in the contumely
with which he WAS treated and once,
when taken for the waiter of an inn he
brushed travellers coat, as he was iaul
thoritatisely bidden TO do, by the ownef
and then Travelled inside the coach with
him, enjoying the MANS aniazemeht when
he saw him saluted with awe, at q town
whereat the vehicle stopped by "a whole
municipal body that was waiting his arri-
val at the sessions = 81 So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

DISCHARGE OF A BRITISH OFFcIAL-SEcRETA-
RY MARCY Nor POSTED UP.-After having been
held eleven months under recognizance, Mr..
Charles Fl. Stanley, the principal attache of
the late British Consulate at New York, was
yesterday discharged, the United States autho-
rites declining to bring him to trial on the
charge of breach of the neutrality laws.
BY the report of the proceedings il appears
that Mr.. Stanley was held under recognizance
by commissioner to appear when called upon,
but that he has never been examined and has
never been indicted. How is this fact to be
reconciled with the following statement 10
Mr.. Marcy's official letter to Mr.. Buchanan, in
which he demands the recall Of Mr. Champion
and the three British Consuls2
Mr. eanIey the assistant clerk OF the Consul has taken
open and effective part than the Consul himself
and Ia now under Indictment for violating the %
against foreign recruiting. The Consul, Mr. Barclay
could not but Know Mr. Stanley in that M
ter; but he still retains him in the Consuatef
Now, it appears that Mr.. Stanley never was
indicted. Why was 1t that Mr.. Marcy was not
properly "posted up" before he penned an
official despatch upon so important subject
II seems that Mr.. Stanley was held to bail on
a charge Of enlisting for foreign service, which
was founded only On the aailavit Of q man
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

may calculate upon his becoming the great
connecting link between European and Ameri-
can art He has keen appreciation Of the
tastes and wants Of our public, and under his
proprietorship we may look forward to the
Italian Opera reaching degree of success
and permanent prosperity which it has never
yet had chance of attaining here. These
are, however, mere speculations Until the
meeting Of the stockholders takes place no
thing can be definitely known on the subject.
For the interest of all concerned, however, we
trust that the decision at which they will ar
rive will not be the peddling one of agreeing
to the present call. Such course would be of
no benefit to the stockholders, whilst its GER
tain effect would be to damage still further
the character of the establishment in the esti-
nation of the public, and eventually to ruin
the property itself. Already there is talk of
opening rival house, and the proprietors may
rest assured that if they continue to ignore the
interests of the public in their calculations,
that intention will be eventually carried out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

THE LAST STEAMBOAT SLAUGHTER.-Our yes.
terday's paper contained the account of two
fearful steamboat accidents, one on the St.
Lawrence, opposite Montreal, namely, the ex-
plosion of boiler, by which some twenty lives
are said to have been lost and some thirty per-
sons wounded another in the bay of New
York, namely, the burning of the steamer City
OF Newark, involving the death of three fe-
males by drowning. The first does not concern
us otherwise than as friends of humanity; an
impression prevails that our Canadian neigh
bors will deal with the Grand Trunk Railway
Company in q manner that will astonish them.
The last is peculiarly our concern.
1t appears that the fire on board the City of
Newark caught in the fire room: hence it is
presumable that it originated from careless
ness, as there ought to have been fremen in
that room to keep watch. 1t spread 50 rapidly
that before the steamers Achilles and Thomas
Hunt could reach the burning vessel, passen-
gers were ecorched, and three ladies drowned
in an attempt to escape. This supposes very
imperfect construction, and very inadequate
system of pumps. Again, all the accounts
concur in stating that the officers" that is to
cay the hands, were agitsted and undiscipuued
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

Arrival Of Liberated State Prisoner from
Spain.
THE TRIAL, TRAVELS AND sUFFERNGs OF CUBAN
CONVICT.
Mr. John Fl. Felix, the fellow prisoner and fellow
vct of the maryred Estrampes In Cabs has arrived in
New York. from spain after enduring series Of punish
ments and gaol regime painful to speak Of.
Our readers will recolec from the full accounts pub
shed In the HERALD at the time that in the early part
of last year Senior Etampes garroted at Havana
flbuser and that Mr.. Felix, who had been inconsuni-
cado in prison for long period with him. o similar
charge, barely escaped with his life.
Nr. Felix arrived in Cuba the 2eth of October 1854
and having been arrested and tried WAS sentenced
the Gath Of March following to ten years.
at Ceu end to endure the surveillance Of the police at
the expiration of that time In pursuance OF this rule
Mr. Felix shipped for Spain, the Nueva Apollo ON
the month. On the 18th Of July following
he was taken to Cadz, and placed cdrc incouncadc
without correspondence with iiends,) where he was
kept until the 7h Of August. From the prson a. CAdz
he removed 10 Ceuta and thrown 70 the strong
hold called the Hacho. Here be was kept in
chains.
In meantime the friends Mr. Felix in the United
States not inactive in his hehal and al or much
effort, his pardon was granted by the Queen OF SPAIN
through their fundamentally the 22d Of March last
Mr. Felix Immediately lett Spain and went to Gibraltar
from which place he took passage Liverpool and thence
to the United States, arriving Boston In the steamship
Niagara, on the 9th of this month Mr. Felix ia citizen
OF this country and his narrative Of trial and suffering
under Spanish rule, is a. ones romantic and exciting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12
The Alleged slave Brig Bramsn.

The brig Bramsn (clipper), which was pursued and
seized on Monday last byAthe,Deputy Mashals the
allegation that she had been fitted out for slave voy-
age, was yesterday taken fro the Atlantic Dock the
Navy Yard, under command Of Captain Faunce, Of tho
revenue cutter Washington. she arrived at P. n,
and will Iemain there in charge of Of the NArshas
Mr.. Peter Miller to await the action OF the authorities
in regard to her.
She ia hermaphrode brig and . surprisingly bssu-
fuI vessel Of Baltimore clipper build and apparently
ute substantial Her tonnage lie 1885, iags two years.
nd she halls from New York. She has two vswIa nv
quarter BEATS and pierced four guns wnc latter
suppe sed to be slowed beneath the cargo sbe hso
also two suits of sails with plenty OF rtrrinr
snd spars, Tor the purpose Of disgusting her In fact al
Der httrgs and Furnishings such as 10 denote that
me was intended for the slave traffic. Her cargo and
everything within her win probably be broken out to-day
Ior examination 266 sovefegns and o. hall do were
cideDslly found in her yesterday.
All the crew-Iourtsen In number--excent The eooA
lcocreo), named Lewis Brown now in Kings county
jail TIE nsmos Of the ocers are:3 A. Delnuo e,ptain
D. ). Hylano, frat mate; and w. Pentz second mate.
All are said TO be Europeans except the captain who
halls from this CITY, The majority IL not all Of then
cans Tie cook shipped under the inpreao on that the
vessel was bound to San Francisco, where he has
wife and family. He is Portuguese or Spanish and
was greatly enraged upon hearing the real nature.
OF the voyage He is st board and is acting la his
capacity tor the Marshal and his aids Henrico Ds Costa
who cleared the vessel baied out OF prison on Tues
dav last 10 the sum Of $500 and yesterday he was not
70 be found anywhere.
Immediately sfier her arrival at the Navy Yard .
person cane on board In behalf OF Mr.. Benedict, the
ner's counsel to take charge Of the vessel Dut Mr.
Asr ne Deputy UEisd States hASsbA Wa tssrs, sa6.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

right away, and we shall at once procure a
large sized shad barrel tight and strong, in
which to salt him down for the next campaign.
We have high respect for 'Live Oak George"
but let him take care how he engineers this
Convention of his, and mind the curves aud
gradients of the road, or he may run the whole
train off the High Bridge, head over heels, into
Harlem river.
We have next to admonish our Fillmore
Know Nothing fellow-citizens that their pro
jected Corporation reception of their caudi-
date on his return from the Holy Father at
Rome, is q very absurd speculation, and will
not pay expenses. When Mr.. Fillmore returns,
and has slept in the city one night, and read
the daily papers next morning, he will be very
apt to make up his mind before rising from his
opelette and coffee, that his Philadelphia no
minatiop, just at this particular tine, is all
moonshine and muddy water. Otherwise the
result to him will be about as profitable, per-
haps, as that of the great Tyler Baltimore
Convention Of 1874.
Finally, for the present. no matter what
this George Law Convention may do; no
matter what Mr.. Fillmore may do; no matter
whether our Corporation may give him q Kos
suth gloriication or not no matter what the
niger worshippers may do at Philadelphia,
we have only to repeat that the ground swell
Of popular reaction and revolution against
this debased and degraded Pierce and Marcy
!, dynasty and the niger driving and ilibuster-
ing democracy, is ground swell which has
not yet subsided. The fragments of the wrecks
of the old parties which it has left afloat may
yet be constructed into a raft which will carry
all hands ashore. From the unmistakable
signs Of the times Fremont is indicated as the
captain for this emergency. With all the ele-
ments Of the opposition rallied upon Fremont,
they may make splendid, brilliant, and per-
haps victorious fight. Otherwise their oil
went hold euS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

named Rosenbaum, on whose testimony Mr..
Commissioner Brigham refused to hold Capt.
Carstein and five othera Yet Mr.. Stanley has
been held under recognizance for nearly .
year, has never been examined by commits
sioner, has never been indicted by Grand
Jury, and has now been discharged, and will
doubtless follow his Consul and his Minister to
England.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

GLEN CovE.-This delightful summer retreat stuatedon
Long Island two hours sail from the city of New York.
viii be open for the accommodation Of boArders on the
18th day of June instant The house and grounds since
last have undergone considerable alteration;
The proprietor, Otis Ormsbee has had the house tho
roughly painted, and has refurnished it from top to
bottom with costly furniture. has had gas fixtures
introduced Ill the house. and intends
his gas and made great improvements in laying out
the ground and removing the buildings by the water
that from the piazza Of the pavilion full view can be
had of the water. This retreat during the summer
months pronounce the most comfortable and delight
full Of any contiguous to this city where vsiters al
ways of having comfortable quarters, the best the
market Affords and the most prompt attention to their
wants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

FOLLY OF THE PARTY Passive notice that
silly attacks are being made on Mr.. Buchanan
on the ground that he was formerly member
of the federalist party. These old jealousies
and prejudices of federaliats and republicans
or democrats died out generation since. In
their day the federalists were most honora-
BILE and respectable party, which comprised
many of the greatest national statesmen of the
country, and was guided by great national
principles. They may have been wrong in
some things; but they were distinguished for
their morality and their patriotism, and, like
the old wings, they died on their principles.
The practice of unearthing the history of the
old federal party in order to disparage politi-
clans Of the present day, is in as bad taste and
as foolish as the course Of the Know Nothing
organs in ranting about the bones of st.
Quietus, or the bulls of the good old Pope.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-12

In the emergency; which points to . very
loose state of average discipline. In nne,
30 far as can be judged from the evidence
before us, it appears that the accident
would not have taken place, nor the three
lives have been lost, if the iremen had
done their duty, If the steamer had been pro-
perly built, If the crew had been we'll disci-
pinned if the pumps had been efficient and
properly worked. We shall be glad to hear
that the District Attorney has taken the steps
which devolve upon him to inquire how far
these causes are responsible for the accident.
We trust that the relations of the three drown
ed women will not defraud justice by with
holding affidavits or complaints against par
ties who appear to blame.
In connection with this accident we cannot
forbear to call attention to the fact that there
are running to Staten Island three boats which
are peculiarly liable to similar accidents, and
on board of which life would be as unsafe as
it was on board the City of Newark. In hisre-
port Of the steamer Hunchback especially, the
marine inspector stated that the popularity Of
her build was such that she would be very liz
BILE to take fire from displacement of her boiler
and furnace in case OF collision; and every one
knows how frequently collisions do take place
in the bay. No provisions have been made for
the saving of life on board. There is not
single life preservsr or single life preserving
stool on any of the vessels of the line. When
the Columbus sank last winter, and The passen-
gers escaped on pieces of ice, It was asserted
by the friends of the company--Judge Cropsey
for instance-that no such thing could have
happened had not the ice been 30 very thick.
When the Hunchback takes fire, and q portion
Of her passengers are lost, some other Judge
Cropsey will no doubt say that they would
not have died had not the fire been 90 uncon,-
monty hot.
1t is understood that the company is on tho.
verge of dissolution. An application has been
made, on the one eide, for an injunction to re-
strain them from running boats, on the ground
that they endanger peoples lives; and, on the
other, the Comptroller refuses to execute
lease in their favor on any terms They are
squatters and intruders in the pier and slip
which they occupy, and any one who chooses TO
take possession of them would have as good a
right to them as they have. Meanwhile, under
cover Of the laws delays, they continue to use
the ferry franchise, and make their 81 200 q
week. They will not withdraw till they are
driven out by the police, or until some fright
full accident has brought their career to Ia
nentable close.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-11-12
Opinions of the Press.

We take pleasure in referring to the virtue Of
Davis Pain Killer. We have used the article and
found it valuable. The sale Of this article in the
United States is beyond all precedent as the books
Of the Office will show Cincinnati Commercial.
Davis Vegetable Pain Kiler.-We first heard Of
this medicine during visit 10 the New England
States and being struck with the novelty Of the ii.
tie, were induced to make some inquiry about it;
and we were surprised to learn that it was kept con-
slunty in the houses of most Of the inhabitants Of
the cities and villages where stopped to be used
in cases of sudden attacks Of pain, burns, scads,
&C., and we heard it spoken OF in terms of high
commentator. both by druggists and physicians.
Philadelphia Eagle.
Perry Davis Pain Killer.-It is real pleasure to
US to speak avorably Of this article known almost
universally 10 be good and safe remedy for burns
and other pains OF the body 1t is valuable not on.
ly Ior colds in the winter, but for various summer
complaints, and shoull be in every family. The
casualty which demands it, may come unawares.-
Christian Advocate.
Valuable Medicne.-the sale of that remarkable
and truly valuable preparation, Perry Davis Pain
Killer, is constantly and rapidly increasing. Du.
ring the past year. the demand for this great reme-
iy has been altogether unprecedented. Scarcely Il
eek passes by, during which we do not hear o!
some remarkable cure having been performed, with
in the circle of acquaintance, by the use OF Per
ry D.lvis' Pain killer."-[Prov' Gen. Advertiser.
Sud by all dealers in medicine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-11-12
Steam Mill for Sale.

ON TUESDAY 2nd day of December next, we
" will offer for sale to the highest bidder orr
STEAM SAW and GRIST MILL, four mileawest
Of Edge6eld c. H. The MILL TRACT contains
about one thousand acres, all in woods, except fifty
acres. The land is we'll timbered and well suited
to farming purposes. The location, so near.a good
market, gives it superior advantages over any SINH
lar establishment in the District. :''!'. '''' -
The sale will take place on the premises. and i'm
melatrly after the sale of the land, will be sold
MULES, OXEN. WAGONS, CARRY LOGS,
dnd STOCK HOGS, of which about half are half
Suffolk, twenty or thirty fat hogs, corn, fodder and
all the lumber that may be on hand on the, day of
sale. = - -.
Perhaps will be sold at the. same time TWO OR
THREE LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO Eel
LOWS who are experienced in The milling business.
The place may be treated for Mt private sale with
the owners until the day of sale. Mr.. Swindle, OH
the premises will show the land, exhibit his books,
and give all necessary information. =.
Terms will be made known, on the day OF aale>
CHRISTIE Is MINIS.
Nov. IL 1856. a., 81, st.. Il i. -, Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-11-12
STATE TEMPERANCE LECTURER.

Tie Greehvllfe Enterprise in noticing The appoint.
ment Of State Temperance Lecturer for the State Of
South Carolina be made at the next meeting Of the
Gr rand Division Of the Sons Of Temperance, brings
forward the name Of Rev. H. H. DuRANr, Of Spar
tanburg, as fit proper person to fill this important
office. We heartily coincide with the Enterprise in
his we'll conceived views on this subject We have
had quite enough Of the imported Lecturers, and now
We want none bu, those we know. are thoroughly
identified with us in our institutions, &c. One Of
this character TO use the language Of cotemporary
"must receive the kindest attention from every quar-
ter, and be freed from the charges which many Of
oar lecturers have labored under-hat of being pot.
ically opposed TO US Of the South"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-11-12
ANOTHER uENrERrA1NmENr. %

+ Our Town Is really becoming lively and social
little place; every week aomelhing "turns up" to
amuse and entertain our good people, and "drIve
away dull care" from the social circle: indeed the
sombre hue of selfish pride and cloudy e1clnsveness
that so long overshadowed our community. has by
anne magic power, been dispelled, md bright sun.
shine once into life and its pleasures.
MIR. J. W. BIGcs, on Tomorrow evening will give
his first Soiree, at the Odd Fellows Masonic Hall.
II will he pleasant mineing Of the happy and social
spirits of our village See isannouncementi in anotll.
er column. ~ -
Mre RYAN has, we understand consented to con.
tribute largely 10 the entertainment of the evening, in
the way of we'll served supper at the Planters Ho:
tel. The supper will be furnished between 10 and II
o'clock This will add greatly 10 the delights Of the
evening. ~ -i,af. ,.