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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
What I have Noticed.

have noticed that all men speak well
of mems virtues when they are dead and
the tombstones are marked with epitaphs
of "good and virtuous." Is there any
particular cemetery where the bad men
are buried :?
have noticed that the prayer of every
selfish man is '''forgive us our debts" but
he makes everybody pay who owes him,
to the utmost farthing.
| have noticed that death is merc-
less judge though not impartial. Every
man owes a debt-death summons the
debtor to lay down his dust in the eur
rcncy of mortality.
| have noticed that he who thinks eve
ry man is rogue, is very certain to see
one when he shaves himself, and he ought,
in mercy to his neighbors, to surrender
the rascal to justice.
| l have noticed that money is the fools
wisdom, the knavc's reputation, the wise
mans jewel, the rich mans trouble, the
poor mans desire, the coyetous man's
ambition, and the idol of ALL
| uOllCtu lldt iuctlG Is utWuNs
measured in the world by its success.
l have noticed that in order to be q
reasonable creature, it is necessary al
times, to be downright mad.
| / have noticed that as we are always
wishing instead of working for fortunes
we are disappointed, and call Dame For
tune "blind," but it is the very best evi
dence that the old lady has the most cap
ital eye-sight, and is "no granny" witt
spectacles.
/ have noticed that purses will holt
pennies as well as pounds.
l have noticed that tomb-stones sa,
/" Here he lies," which no doubt is Otter
the truth; and if men could see the epi
taphs their friends sometimes write, the,
would believe they had got into the wrong
grave
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

memory than the dull impassive way in
which that worn-out heap of misery took
that piece of money, and was lost.
One by one 1 spoke to all five. In eve
ry one, interest and curiosity were as cx-
tinct as in the first. They were all dali
and languid. No one made any sort of
profession or complaint; no one cared to
| look at me; no one thanked me. When
| came to the third, | suppose she saw
that my companion and I glanced, with a
new horror upon US, at the two last, who
had dropped against each other in their
sleep, and were lying like broken images.
She said, she believed they were young
sisters These wtre the only words that
were originated among the five.
And now let me close this terrible ac-
count with redeeming and beautiful trait
of the poorest of the poor. When we
came out of the Workhouse, we had gone
across the road to a public finding
ourselves without silver, to get change for
a asovereign. l held the money in my hand
while | was speaking to the five apparitions.
Our being so engaged, attracted the atten-
ton of many people of the very poor sort
usual to that place; as we leaned over the
mounds of rags, they eagerly leaned over
US to see and hear; what had in my hand,
and what I said, and what did, must
have been plain to nearly all the concourse.
When the last of the five had got up and
faded away, the spectators opened to let
us pass; and not one of them, by word, or
look, or gesture, begged of US. Many
Of the observapt faces were quick enough
to know that it would have been relief
to US to have got rid of the rest of the
money with any hope of doing good with
it. But there was feeling among them
all that their necessities were not to be pla-
ced by the side of such a spectacle; and
they opened way for US in profound
silence, and let us go.
My companion wrote to me, next day,
that the five ragged bundles had been up
Or his bed all night. l debated how to
add our testimony to that of many other
persons who from time to time are impel-
led to write to the newspapers, by having
come upon some shameful and shocking
sight of this description. l resolved to
write an exact account of what we had
seen, but to wait until after Christmas
in order that there might be no heat OF
haste. I know that the unreason-
able disciples of reasonable school
demented disciples who push arith-
metic and political economy beyond al
bounds of sense Oot to. speak of such 6
weakness as humanity, and hold them tc
be all-suAicient for every case, can easily
prove that such things ought to be, and
that no man has any business to mine
them. Without disparaging those indis-
peusible sciences in their sanity, / utterly
renounce and abominate them in their in
sanity; and l address people with res
pect for the spirit of the New Testament
who do mind such things, and who thinl
them infamous in our streets.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
kwAn amusing little incident occur

H An amusing little incident occur
red at city hotel few days ago. A
verdant looking chap sat down to take
"somc fillin,n as the immortal Joe Jack
son would say, and in a short tfme wait
er presented himself at the back of our
here's chair, and politely inquired Tea
or coffee, sir?' "Tea,n he answered
What kind of tea, sir?" Greeny locked
up in the walters face, and, with consid-
erable emphasis, said, '.Why, store tea. oi
course-I don't want any of your sasafras
lstuff!'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
An Affectlonate Brother.

A lecturer recently introduced good
story in illustration A minister in meet
ing with parishioner who came into pos
session of quite handsome property by
the death of his brother, inquired how he
was getting along with the settlement OF
the estate,
"Oh," said he, II am having dread
full time; what with getting out letters Of
administration, and attending Probate
Court, and settling claims. sometimes
almost wish he hadn't died"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

1874 horse dealer, who lately effect
ed sale, was offered bottle of porter to
confess the animals failings. The bottle
was drank, and then he said the horse had
but two faults. When turned loose in the
field he was "bad to CATCH" and he ''was
of no use when caught"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
The pedagogue grinned.

WELLER1sMs. -"Be- Ware," as the pot
ter said to the clay
"I'll be burnt if do" as the clay re-
piled to the potter.
"Your doing a smashing business" as
the gardener said to the hailstones.
There's meao-tual feeling. between us, F."
as the cat said to her kitten.
"I'll retire in dis gust" as the colored
gentleman said when the thunderstorm
came up.
Glow sharp your toe-nails are" as
Paddy said when he caught the hornet.
That's flame of mlne," as the bellows
said to the fire
Liberty or death, " as the rat said, when
his tail was caught in the trap.
"This is CRATE prospect, as the prison
er said, when he peeped out of his cell
Window
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
tB-.4afrs. Briggs . said neishbo

w MRS. Briggs said neighbora
who stepped into the house Of the former
just as she Was in the act of seating her.
self at the dianer table, shave you heard
of the accidentsp "Why no. what is itg''
"Mr. Briggs has fallen from his xagon,
and is killedIr afs lit possible! Well,
just wait until finnish my dinnsf, aud tLcn
you'll hear crying sisi18
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

tW The PoHsoiHe Gazette says that
"the respected senior of this establishment
set out, a few days ago, on tour 10 the
Northwest. He will probably be absent
two or three weeks Should he like that
interesting portion of the United States
of America, he may possible persuade
himself to buy itt' He has certainly not
been an editor long.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

eY Somebessy has written book ON
''The art of making people happy wi,hout
money! Our honestly thinks he is in
an excellent ceaditioa to be experimental
upon.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
pottrp.
WoMAN's LOVE.
BY J. W. WEIGH


In the little rosewood casket
sSa Which is resting on the stand,
There's package of old letters,
Penned by cherished hand.
VIII you go and bring them sister,
And read them DER. tonight?
have often tried but could not,
For the tears that dimmed my sight.
Come up closer to me, sister,
# Let me lean upon thy breast,
For my tide of life is ebbing,
3e And / fain would be at rest.
Read the letters he has written
- He whose voice I've often heard
Read them o'er love, distinctly,
'-iis That lose not cen word.
Tell him. sister, when you see him,
That never ceased to love;
That l, dying prayed to meet him,
In a better home above;
. Tell him that ne'er upbraided,
Ne'era word of censure spoke,
= Though his silence and his absence,
Z My heart has well-nigh broke.
Tell him that watched his coming,
5 When the noon-tide sun was high,
And when at noon the angels
Lit their star-lamps in the sky;
And when saw he came not,
~ Tell him that l did not ehide,
But that ever loved him
s But that blessed him when died
81 When in the graves white garments,
You have wrapped my form around,
y And have laid me down to slulnber
In the quiet church yard ground,
Place the pictures and the letters
Close around my pulseless heart;
We for years have been together,
And in death we may not part.
= lam ready now, dear sister;
You may read the letters DER,
/ will listen to the words of him
Whom / shall see no more;
4 And ere You shall have finished,
Should calmly fall asleep
Fall asleep in death-and wake not,
-ss Gentle sister, do not weep.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

fB An eslftor osst West exhibftssa tbs
other day an astonishing instance 81 sh-
sent mindcdness, by eepying from ~ ex-
change paper, one ef his own articles.
and heading it .sWreaghcd atteaps -
| wits" -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
A WIFE's REPARTEE.

A WIFE's REPARTEE MY dear Polly,
I am surprised at your taste in wearing
another woman's hair on your head" said
Mr.. Smith to his wife.
"My dear Joe, am equally astonished
that you persist in wearing another sleeps
eool on your back"
Poor Smith sneaked.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09
CHAPTER II.-CoNCLUsIoN.

THE CAMELs.-The camels and drom.
edaries purchased and otherwise procured
by Major Wayne and Capt. Porter under
the appropriation made for that purpose
by Congress, in Asia Minor, (Feb IL,
1850 embarked, and the ressel would
sail with the first fair wind for the United
States. The number procured is 33, viz:
male l 5 female camels; male and fe-
male dromedaries
The vessel is expected to arrive at In
diano!a, Texas, about the last of April, al
which place they will be landed and suf-
fered to recruit before beng employed fol
army transportation purposes Several
of the animals are present from the Vice
roy Of Egypt to our Government. Wash
Star.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

f"Cut my straps and let me go to
glory" as Dow, .Jr., said when he first
kissed girl.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

A Coon REAsoN-A country peda-
gogue had two pupils. to one of whom he
was very partial, and to the other very Sc
we're. One morning it happened that these
boys were very late, and were called to
account for it.
"You must have heard the bell, boys;
why did you not Gomez"
"Please sir" said. the favorite, II was
a dreamin' that was goin' to California,
and 1 thought the school bell was the
steamboat bell was goin' in"
"Very well sir" said the master, glad OF
pretext to excuse his favorite; ''and now
sir" turning to the other, "what have you
to say?"
please sir-please sir, said the puz-
zled boy, IL was waiting to see Tom
off"
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q happy Conclusion.

The San Francisco Golden Era, in re-
fusing TO commence manuscript story
until the whole of it had been received,
gets off the following Illustration of the
danger of doing so:
Some years ago Cincinnati paper re-
ceived and printed the first chapter of
what promised to he a thrilling romance,
IN the expectation ofbeing provided with
the concluding portions as might be need
ed. The chapter was very ingeniously
written, and concluded by leaving the prin-
cipal character suspended by the panta-
looms fromthe limb of a tree over perpen-
dicuar precipice. 1t attracted the atten-
tion of the press, and inquiries began. to
be made concerning the continuation OF
the story and the fate of its hero. Day
after day the victimized publishers looked
for the remaining chapters, but in vain;
they never came to hand Finding that
they had been sold, and wishing to put a
stop to the jokes their contemporaries were
cracking at their expense, they briefly con-
cluded the story thus:
CHAPTER II.-CONCLUSION.
After hanging to the treacherous tree
for four weeks, his pantaloons gave way
and Charles Melville rolled headlong ovel
the yawning precipice, lie fell distance
of five miles, and come down with the
small of his back across a stake and rider
ed fence, which SO Jared him that he was
compelled to travel in Italy for his health
where he is at present residing. He is
engaged in the butchering business, ant
is the father of large family of children
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-09

tB A Texas editor, noticing the mar.
riage of a cotemporary, says: I'VE wish
him posterity and happiness
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-03-05
LOCAL NEWS.
Court of Common PIeas for Criminal
CuseE--Januar Term.
JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.

The Court of Common Pleas for criminal eases
on the rendition of the verdict of the jury in
Rabbits case, on Saturday evening, adjourned
till yesterday, in order to give jurors, Witnesses
&C., an opportunity to attend Town Meetings on
Monday, Yesterday morning it again con-
vened.
Jerry Relic, one of the persons convicted of
the Winchendon riot, caused the Court to be in
formed that he should not further urge the ex-
ceptions to the ruling of the Court, and ready
for sentence. The case being entirely new to
Judge Morris, he took time to consider of it, and
to consult with Judge Bishop, before whom the
case was tried Sentence will probably be passed
in the course of the week.
In the case of Charles Harper, for housebreak.
ing, in Grafton, the District Attorney entered
lotte ProSeq, the witnesses in the case, who we're
Canadians, having left the country and returned
to Canada.
A. W. Bugbee, keeper of the Worcester House,
for violating the law relating to the sale of intox
ieating liquors, was sentenced to pay fine of one
hundred dollars and costs of prosecution, and in
default thereof to be committed to hard labor in
the House of Correction for sixty days, and to
give bonds in the sum of two thousand dollars,
not to violate the provisions of the liquor law for
the term of one year, and, in the meantime to
keep the peace. The costs in the case were $780,
3d. which, with the fine, was paid by the defend
ant, and he was discharged.
Robert Johnson, Irish), on three several COM
plants for selling intoxicating liquors, lat Clinton,
appealed from the decision of Justice, was on
trial-convicted of two of the offences, and &C.
quilted on the third.
Mrs. Johnson, wife of the above, was then put
on trial. on two complaints, similar to the above.
The jury went ont just before the adjournment,
with directions to seal their verdict and return it
this morning The Judge charged, that it was
necessary for the Government TO prove that the
sale was not made by direction OF the husband
As no such evidence was introduced, the verdict
will undoubtedly be one of acquittal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-03-05

A number of enterprising young men left this
city on Tuesday, for Nicaragua, with a view of
setting IN that new and promising State. A large
nody had previously left for the same destination
1hese young men are very respectable class
not mere adventures and Spectators but MANY
OF them sons of old and respectable citizens Of
New Orleans. There is still large number who
talk OF going. The Nicaragua fever is beginning.
indeed, to assume the character and intensity Of
the California emigration fever which ragged SO vi
olenty some five or six years since. This move
ment has nothing of lawlessness and fllibuster.
ism a5rut 1t. 1t is prompted by confidence in
the stability of Walkers government.
The reports which have come to us all sustain
and encourage this hope. Walker, doubtless has
at least twelve hundred Americans to uphold and
maintain his position, and it is believed that such
force is not only able to defend his Government
against all civil troubles, but also against all ex
terror foes, and if, provoked by hostilities of
the neghboring States, to overrun and subiugate
them Besides, where Walker is personally
known, there is much faith in his capacity, his
diligence and fi-mness. He is young man of
good ducation, of sedate, thoughtful habits, and
OF great ambiton.vastl superior in all moral and
intellectual qualifications to the class ofmen who
have long controlled the destinics of this unfor,
tucate region of our Continent, which God has so
greatly favored and man has so cursed.-Neao Or
leans Courier.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-03-05

TUESDAY, AldIC4 4.
SENATE.-Pe titions-Of Massachusetts Med
ical Society for additions and amendments re-
lating to laws upon births, deaths, and mar
riages.
Reports Of Committees -Judiciary-By Mr..
Pierce Of Norfolk, nexpedient to decrease the
number of Judges of the Court of Common
Pleas.
Judtciary--By Mr.. Dewey-A bill author
izing the treasurers of law Libraries anl asso
Citations in the several Counties to procure
such books as may be necessary for the Courts,
Sc.
Orders Adopted- BY Mr.. Odiorne of Suf-
folk, that the Committee on Roads and Bridges
consider the expediency of amending laws re-
loting to sidewalks.
Sundries--On motion Of Mr.. Pierce of Nor
folk, the resolve in relation TO distrIcting the
State, was taken from the table and placed i'll
the orders of the day.
The President appointed Messrs Buttrick
of Middlesex, and Rogers of Bristol, Com
nittee on the part of the Senate, to consider
what Commissioners now existing in the
Commonwealth may be dispensed with.
Banks and IasereSt-The special assignment
of the day, bill relating to the issuing of bank
bills, and the rate Of interest to be paid to
banks by the Commonwealth came up and
was debated. Nj. Raymond of Middlesex,
moved an amendment to the second section,
that all sums now due banks from the State,
shall bear six per cent, after the passage of
this act. Adopted.
Mr. Odiorne then offered an amendment to
the third section, that all special votes of the
stockholders in relation to loans, shall be pub
lshed in the annual reports of the bank
Adopted by vote of IL to Z.
The bill was then passed-yeas II, nays 10.
HOUSE, PetitioaS-O Daniel E. Chaplin
and 10 others, for an act to incorporate the
Worcester County Camp Meeting Assouia-
ton; of Sidney Harris and 40 others for
change of Probate Court from Lnnc caster to
Clinton.
KanSaS.-The Kanzas resolves came from
the Senate, that body adhering to its refer
ence. The House, on motion of Mr.. circuit
of Chelsea, voted to recede, and then on mo-
ton Of Mr.. Taft of Worcester, the resolves of
the Vermont Legislature and the commune
cation from Kanzas were referred to the
Joint Special Committee raised on the re-
solves.
A letter from the Attorney General against
the liquor law was read.
The House took up the jury bill, and Mr.
Devereux spoke few minutes, but gave way
at half past one to a motion to adjourn.
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hell, = {" Take him down to the river, and put
him on to cake of ice, and let him go to the
ID" The last suggestion seemed To please
them, and they surrounded him and proceeds
ed toward the river. He noticed number OF
men in this crowd whom he had seen in the
Cour. rooms during the trial of the case, serv-
ing as special Deputy Marshals from Ken
lucky.
Just as they reached the levee, they were
Joined BY small party, some of them Deputy
Marshals from Ohio. who had come over to
assist in bringing over the fugitives. Mr.. Lee
late deputy CITY Marshal of Cincinnati, recog-
nized our reporter; the Ohio party drew their
shooters and ordered the Kentuckians to stand
back. They obeyed. But the moment the
ferry boat had left the landing, the Kentuck-
ians crowded on the wharf boat and shouted
their curses and threatenings, swearing that
if they ever again caught the id Adolf
ton reporter on that side of the river they
would kill him.
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THIRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, March g.
SENATE.-Mr. Cass made personal expla-
nation in relation to an article published in
o-day's Inte2liGenCer, signed cd W. w"
which he attributed to James Watson Webb.
1t relates to a conversation between Mr.. Webb
and Lord Clarendon, in which the latter stat
ed that he had no unfriendly feeling towards
the United States
The bill authorizing the construction of ten
sloops- Of war was taken up.
Mr.. Seward referred to several periods of
our history from the affair of the Caroline to
the late dispute in regard to the fisheries, to
show that the appearance of a sin gle British
vessel had frightened the country into fear Of
impending war. He said he was tired of
these things, and wished the people, especial
ly the merchants of our commercial cities to
discuss questions of national interest without
being alarmed through fear of the inability of
our government to maintain them in their
property, rights and interests. He would
vote for this increase of our Navy irrespective
of any question in regard 10 our foreign rela-
tions, simply because he thought it wrong to
leave the seaboard exposed.
Mr.. Hale thought it absurd to attempt to
put our Navy on a footing to compete with
those of other nations. 1t reminded him of
Iegacy OF ten pounds uequeathed by an Eng
hshman to pay the national debt. If there.
was any apprehension of war, it originated in
Congressional speeches; it was time to econ
omize expenditures.
Mr.. Bell of Tennessee, said the bill was not
framed on any existing alarm on the subject.
The object was to supply class of vessels
really necessary for the protection of COM
merce.
Mr.. Hunter believed that the matters of
difference between Great Britain and the U.
5. are such as ought to be settled, if common
discretion is exercised. The passage of the
bill should not create a war alarm.
The bill was passed.
including equipments and steam machine
ry, two millions are now appropriated.
The Trumbull election case was consid
cred.
Mr.. Crttendon favored Mr.. TrumbulPs
right to the seat, stating that the Constitution
of the United States defines the qualifications.
and no State has authority to require any 9TH
er qualifications.
Mr.. Pugh commended that the plan ond OBJ
vlous meaning of the State Constitution should
govern the question. The State had right
to require any qualification it pleased.
HoUsE-The deficiency appropriation bill
was discussed. Without concluding. the
House adjourned.