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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21
The Origin of Wheat,

The Edinburg Review, in late able
article, discussing the origin Of the cereals,
Especially wheat, states that there are
two theories upon this subject, one which
considers races Of plants immutable, and
hold, therefore. that wheat existed once
and may still exist indigenously, some
where; and another, which maintains that
the cereal, as at present known, has been
developed by cultivation. This latter
opinion the Review advocates, maintain
ing that the particular plant from winch
wheat originated is a grass, growing wild
on the shores Of the Mediterranean, and
known to botanists by the name of Gsitops.
1t is urged, in confirmation of this hypoth-
esis that, wherever the cultivation of a
lspcces is known, it is found that man
has first applied to his use a plant grow
ing wild about him, cultivating it, and
sowing seeds from the best species Of the
cultivated plant, until it reached a state
so far exce!ling its original condition, that
tit would have been impossible for any but
an observer of the process to trace its
| origin. HC OFiSiH y! W HCat Is pipSuiHGu
to he an analogous, and, in fact, the Re-
view adds that a French botanist. rea-
soning in his way. and observing many
striking points of resemblance between
the ;egilops and wheat, undertook to de-
yelope the latter from the former, and By
saving year after year, the seed from .snch
plants as appeared to approach nearer to
its object, actually succeeded in his OH
ject The plant thus obtained, still con-
times to be cultivated, both by him aid
by oilers, and sto yield real bona .ftie
wheat. <
l. sA "A clergyman, trasgtiinglin in stage
coach, was asked hy onc Of The spasaen-
gers if he thought pions heathens would
go to heaven. "S;r,~ said the clergynan
/ Il am not appointed Judge ofthe world
land consequently cannot tell, but If yot
i get to heaven, you shall either find thea
| there, or "a. good reason Why they ar,
not"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21

e AFrenchman whowas exhibiting
some relics and other curiosities. produ-
ced among other things, a sword, which
he assured his visitors was "De sword
dat Balaam had, when he would Kin de
ass" A.spectator remarked that Balaam
had no sword, but only arished for one.
yer well, dis is de one he wished for.n
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21

~ Byron Is said to have remarked
that 1''the greatest trial to-a, woman's
beauty is the uDgraeefai act of geating
eggs" Some Yankee. remarks that the
poet could never have seen I. lady shang-
nag on by the teeth to blazing hot corn
fcob' =
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21

s Did you ever hear of the wifethat
.wrote 10 her husband in California, and
commenced her letter thus7-"Oh tel mo
not that absence co4quers love! the lou
ger You stay away, the better ] like
YOU !e'zF ASs = sIssss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21
as the girl said this, voice, like au
achp yas haa-l j., tha ,iiraoti A., or t!,e

= IT ''.'f'H e1'''' y '0'0 INV 't'
echo, was heard ia the direction Of the
street. ts
~ uoaeasrs i there's aay as5rs 90 'em?''
Reader, our Information does not ex-
tend to what happened immediately after
wards among that beautiful qiartette of
affectionate gentlemen in Mr. Insden' S
par!or. What they did, as well as what
they didn't, is at present to US uuknown;
but we are promised revelation thereof
during the present week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-21

FBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

ANOTHER SLAVE CASE DECISION
The Ohio Supreme Court has just deci-
ded that a negro owned by man living
in Kentucky, near the Ohio river, and
who was frequently sent across the river
into Ohio by his master to transac. busi-
ness for him, was thereby free man,
The master had agreed TO give the slave
his freedom for tie sum of S400. for
which the negro executed notes with suf-
fcient sureties. When one Of the notes
became due, payment was refused, and
the master brought an action TO recover
Of the sureties. The suit was contested
on the ground that the negro was already
free before the notes were given, by hay-
ing been brought or sent into Ohio by
his master, and therefore there was no
consideration given for the notes. The
Supreme Court decided that this position
was well taken, and that the sending or
carrying a slave into Ohio makes him
free. This, it viii be seen, conflicts with
the recent decision of Judge fancy.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

How rHE BEAR CANE TO HAVE A
SHORT TAIL.-A Norwegian fable sat-
isfactorily accounts for the short tail of
the bear. The bear, il seems, was once
met by a fox who carried a load Of fish,
aud who, in answer to the question how
he had obtained them, replied that he
had caught them by angling. The bear
expressed desire 10 know an art so use
ful; when the fox informed him that he
had only to make hole in the ice and
insert his tail. You must stop long
enough, and not mind if It hurt you a
little (said the friendly adyiser), for a
sensation of pain is sure sign that you
have bite. The longer the time, the
more the fish. Nevertheless, when you
have a good strong bite, be sure you pull
out" The creduIous bear followed the
instructions aud kept his tail in the hole
till il was frozen fast When he pulled,
the cEd of the tail come off; and hence
the sbortness of the appendage at the
present day.-Eraser's Hagazine.
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extravagani demonstrations Of pleasure.
They embraced each other-they made
the air resouud with shouts.
What means this, eitizeaF Montreu-
il asked Of the frst person he met.
Robespierre is arressed-he has at
tempted suicidc-The Reign Of Terror
has passed r.
Down With the tyrants Liberty for
ever To the Coneiergerie-to the Con-
eiergerie !" shouted de Montrcuil
"To the Conciergerie! Liberaie the
prisoners doomed 10 death r. shouted the
people.
Led by lie Mon,renil, they beat down
the corps De garas, and rushed into the
prison. In few minutes the Duprees
were at liberty, and many others.
II was the 9th Of Thermidor; on the
10th, Robespierre wen, to the scaffold,
followed by the execrations of the Paris
ians, aud, VIC might add, Of the civilized
world.
De Moutreuil found IN amiable and
heroic wife in Mademoiselle Dupree.-s
Ills confsealed estates were restored,
aud France again offered him a peaceful
home.
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e5 The patent Office has received
long and scientific memoir from Mr..
Nash, ia Peru, in regard to the Chincha
Islands. He starts new theory as TO
the origin Of guano. He afiirms that
these and other guano islands have aris-
en- from the ocean, covered with gnano,
at the depth Of from FIVE to hundred
aud fliy feet.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

Gar A young woman who had been
disappointed IN love attempted to commit
snicide at Pittsburg a few days since by
jumping into the Allegheny river, bat
was unable to sink on account of her
hooped skirts. AS she 1oated calmly
doWn the stream she was rescued, and
went home quite ashamed Of herself.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

ELEaAsT DisriEeTIoss,-You per.
suade woman, you convince man, and
you force a Chinese or a pife-apple.---
PzaeA.
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Her name was Duval; she lived in the
Rue Saint Florentine. Upon his arrival
he proceeded TO Madame Duyars, and
found to his joy, that he could rely on her
friendship. His chief anxiety,
now, was to remain concealed until the
reign of terror had passed. The star Of
RObesPierre was waning.
Misfortunes still follow u.s. said
Mademoiselle Dupree, one day. q / have
seen the Monster Leduc. lie passed
our retreat, and observed the house
closely"
They we're arrested and cast into a
loathsome prison within the space of an
hour. Spectacles of horror greeted them
on every hand. Lamentations and groans
saluted their ears. Tears and despair
made the place of their incarceration
doleful beyond description.
Jean Leduc had the hardihood TO visit
them; he had sufficient influence to have
Virginie removed from her friends and
confined in a separate cell.
/ "Mademoiselle," " he said, you thought
to escape me; but the arms of the Tri-
bunal are long they can reach the lurk,
ing places of royalists in any part o.
France"
Virginie did not speak.
Mademoiselle, | will send you
friends to the guillotine ? Say but /;
single word, and they shall return Il
: Brussels in safety"
Madamoiselle Dupree did not deign I,
answer.
1 am waiting for you to speak tina
word"
She made a gesture for him to g
T without looking at him.
"Obdurate daughter! win yol
$ then, kill those who gave you life?" e1
D claimed Leduc.
"Monsteri you do well to talk of IL
ties of nature. Go! your presence
e worse than the guillotine."
, The sordid wretch scowled and vince
It under his sharp rebuke. Brute as
was he could not but admire her spir
e and heroism.
d Leduc left the prison, muttering threa
and imprecations.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

e. Truth Is far more intensely inter-
esting than fiction, when the heart and
aiiactions are enlisted in the subject.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

a. Somebody has called childhood
q rosy Lawn between the cradle and the
school-boase.v
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

90 Il was nos tie magnitude 0f the
GreclAn army, nor the martial skill Of
Achilles, their leader, Ehat eonquercd the
city d Troy, bai tea years pesssves-
SAGE.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

ExPERiEscE.-Like Time, ii puts >
man 10 many a wrinkle.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

We left de Montreuil at the church in
Brussels. We will return to him. He
wandered about some time, and growing
weary, at length, passed the remainder
of the night in house that had been de-
serted by its owners and plundered by
Revolutionists. He had scarcely laid
down to court that repose which he had
so much needed, when two persons en-
tered the dwelling. He crept into a
closet, and listened TO the conversation.
Il have work for you to do" said one,
who was no other than Jean Leduc.
The person to whom he addressed
himself, declared that he loved work
when it was well paid for.
! You know Dupree ?" Leduc con.
tinued.
i "The sexton 2"
"The same. He is in my way. Be
sides, at heart, he is a eounter-revolution
ist. You must post yourself tomorrow
on the Paris road, not far from the ruin
of the Count de BIS chateau, there 4
remain until Dupree appears, which vii
be sometime in the forenoon. Despatcl
him. Meet him here tomorrow night
and will reward you"
De Montreuil heard the name Of Du
pree with the deepest anxiety. DupreI
: was the name of his benefactress. Per
: haps he should now have an opportunit
: to repay portion of the debt of graft
| tude that he owed her. This man, b
e doubted not, was the same Leduc {
whom Virginie had spoken in terms {
adherence.
"Be faithful, and bring me some toke
s that Dupree had ceased to live" adde
l. jean; and many other further admon
tons of the same kind, he went his wa.
Comradew said de Montreuil, gruf
: ly, coming out of his hiding place Ii
: moment Leduc's footsteps were no longf
Z heard; cry halves. Such job
better for two than one. This Dnpre
= carries pistols and is watchfnl."
aWho are youF r. cried the assassin
q trying to scan de Montreuils feature
T through the darkness.
e @I am one Of the people, citizen
= Could you see nay sword, colnrade, u
would know how have been employe
| was at the battle Of I leurus. | help'
: 10 rout the allies, and afterwards ] ASST
" ed to drive some refugees from their lur
y ing holes. Long live the Republic :
8 Death to the nobility The sans essloti
II forever" cried de Monirenil, with aiie'
ed zeal.
= The runian vas deceived.
@wen, citizen, / don't care y g
1 .hxfe this Job rilh me-
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A few minutes they were kept in ter
rible suspense; the footsteps and voices
sounded more family above, and finally
ceased to be heard.
The danger is passed," said Virginie.
" i viii leave you, my friend, but ] viii
not cease to care for you."
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-05-29

Dupree bad > famalo friend at Paris.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-22

II. K. WALKER, Esq, has purchased the
interest of Mr.. w. o. HARRIS in the "Re-
publican Banner" of this city, and becomes
one of the publishers and editors Of that
Journal. Mr.. WALKER has had considera-
bic experience in Journalism, and possesses
energy, tact and talent enough to win dis
tinction in the responsible position he as
sumes. We wish him the greatest success.
Mr.. HARRIS has been for many years the
business man of the concern, and in his qui-
ct, gentlemanly way has made troops Of
friends. 1t has been our fortune to see
much of him, and there are few men whom
we esteem more truly. A scholar, gen.
tleman of fine literary tastes and pleasant
social qualities, he is prepared to enjoy the
private station to which he retires, and We
trust his future life may be full of happiness
and prosperity.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-22

tie fort mile or so, found the Ogden living along
side the bank with the American flag flying. As
We went by We saw a large number OF Costa Rican
soldiers on her lower deck and several pieces Of
artillery. Spencer hailed from the deck and said
that the Costa Ricans had possession OF all the
steamers, and the river with 1000 men; that the
passengers would be all taken through to GreytOwn
in safety, provided TO resistance was made. The
Captain and owners one Of whom was on board,
deeming that they had no right to leopard the
lives OF tia passengers, surrendered.
The Ogden, with Spencer and his soldiers, then
came along side aud took off the people aud bag
gage. Spencer gave Orders that iu case the least
resistance was attempted that the soldiers should
blow up the vessel and jump overheard, and for
this purpose had a slow match attached 20 4 guam
tity Of powder
Passengers arrived safely at the harbor Of San
Juan del Norte. While in the middle of the harr
Dor, boat from a British man OF, war came along-
side and gave notice that no violence would be al
lowed in the harbor, and that in case in outbreak
occurred on the steamer, she would be fred into.
This was to prevent her being retaken by Walkers
men, several Of whom were on board.
The agent of Chas Morgan & Sons was on board,
and had been arrested by Spencer. who swOre he
would send him TO "San Jose" He appealed TO
the British officer, as he came alongside for pro-
lection and permission to 90 ia the man-Of wars
boat on board the trigate. The officer refused his
request.
The passengers were landed in Greytosn, al
though the steamer Texas, which was to take them
Off was just coming into the harbor.
The Texas brought 800 men in her, and imme~
diately after the passengers were landed m Grey
town, and the agent set at liberty, he demanded
of Col LOckridge OF the Nicaragua army that he
should use the force under bis command TO place
BIN as agent IN possession of the steamer, which
was then in port. Col Lockridge about 20
comply, when the commander of the British feet
sent him word on board the Texas that he would
not permit them to land on either shore with arm.
ed men. Thus threatened it would base been
folly in him to attempt it; and protected bv the
British guns, the Costa Rican force under Spen-
Ger, was allowed to take the steamer up the river
where they nave all the others.
The British feet have been sending arms anG
ammunition into Costa Rica by way of Salt Greek.
When Spencer first got the steamers under weigh
from the point, they were blown over TO Grey
town, when certain citizens OF GreytOwn, having
claims against the Steamship Company, attached
them. Spencer tore up the writ aud threw it in
the officers face; and when the Mayor of Grey
town appealed TO the commander OF the feet, he
found that British protection did not cover the
case when British interests were at stake, and was
told that nothing could be dOue for him.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-22

be is savage still He repeated that there
was tendency in affairs for the formation OF
geographical parties which would lead to
dissolution of the Union; and, in this connec-
ton, showed the power and resources of the
South, contending that she is able to save her
soil from invasion and conquest. and her flag
from dishonor. The South must and will ex-
pand; size will carry her institutions into the
surrounding States where the governments are
falling and the people are lapsing into mon
greism The State rights men at the South,
numbering nine tenihs OF the citizens, will rally
round the standard of progress. Whatever
else perish, those institutions will be saved.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-22

o. i9uti.
TILnIr Ills

The amount Of Liabilities due or due 70 Banas
or other CIedit0r--nnthnt.
Losses al justel AID due nothing
Losses "A tu-fsd aud not due ',lt3 -
Loses u1adjustrd or contested and wanting
proofs le',4+n 90
ins, sc.
Ar.ni~ instructed o. take risk exceeding $4,000 %.
The greatest amount Insured any city, town II
l.ge, varies.
The gre amount allowed Insured In any block also
varies p intention is 10 IL II the oss by any one fire
to$IOOtO 90
The am uut Of it Capital earnings deposited IN any
other state As security for losses therein; part az The
Ctuit or earnings of this Company thus deposited
The Charter or Act q Incorporation and ameu ents, Is
the sameas dleu in july, 1876.
rHUS A ALEX fNDER, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn BEFORE me his day OF January,
1881. HENRY FOWLER, Jastlce 4 she Peace,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-01-22

IA have The pleasure to that the Railroads
~ have re iucrd heir freigtts VIA CHAsLEsrCN Ne
also congratulate tar people Tennessee fbst very
short time, the Cars will pass from this piece Atlanta
with az breaking bulk This route viii then be al least ~
DAYS ia advance OF savannah.
TAX particular notice that FlRw AID EyEzY THING
aFNr destined Tor be Interior, the very o
l2Bc Tor ordinary psci ares, aud LAT FvtKY
THING, thereby securing YOU Away, least four
commi on.
VIZ PAY No BILLS UNLEss
The kairosd Agents, both savannah and Charleston
10 NOT
Oar expense bills paid here therefore yoa need
remit
W. also send you duplicates Of cur bills. We let
package lie over here.
Wepay strict personal attention 70 bafness, and
no hing shall be wanting our part proete the
interest Of all who Uat onse as.
We tending gainst two mighty Corporations
we ask the public 10 sustain as, aud IL our
done weu and bills less tuan theirs then take 10
from Is and give 60 "a them.
Any inform about lost goods and any thing pertain.
log 70 ihe bus ncss, cheerflliy gwen.
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DEMOCRATIC FAMILY QUARREL.-The Harris
burg correspondence of the Philadelphia Argus
sends the following dispatch:
HARRISBURG. Jan. IA. 1857

Meuear, oE York, openly boasts that he re-
ceived $4,000 for voting for Cameron. He
says he would have voted for Forney for So
600. The boarders at Wilks' Hotel, where
Menear has been stopping, protested against
his remaining; he was consequently dismissed
by the landlord.
Brady, to whom he applied for board, re-
fused TO receive him. Omit has given Wa
gonseller aud Lebo notice to quit. Ia the
house al effort will be made to expel Menear.
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