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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
The Spanish and Mexican Difficulty.

The Spanish ministerial journal Espana
states that the French and English Gov
ernments have readily acknowleded the
rightful cause of Spain in her dispute
with Mexico, and that the United States
will be called upon to remain neutral in the
event of war If the Spanish Govern
ment should finally resolve on dispatching
the threatened expedition against Mexico,
the following will be their plan of action:
1t is proposed to fetch General Santa
Anna from Carthagena, South America,
where he at present is, and whence he will
have sent instructions to his partisans in
Mexico. Vera Cruz is to be taken in his
name, and with Spanish aid; his adherents
will be in readiness to join him and to
march upon the capital. This project
has probably had its origin in an applica-
tion which is known to have been made to
Spain short time ago by Santa Anna
for large number of officers to head an
attempt he was contemplating. 1t is
asserted, however, that the Mexican Gov
ernment, perceiving that serious events
are impending, has requested the good
offices of Great Britain and France to
arrange the differences with Spain, and
the two powers are not unwilling to act
as mediators.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
Amendments to the Constitution

In our advertising columns MY be
found the amendments 10 our State Con-
stitution which have passed the Legisla-
ture, and are to be acts.l upon by the
people at the next general election. A
resolution of the Legislature requires that
they shall be published until the second
Tuesday of October, in order that the
people may have the amplest opportuni-
ties for investigating them.
We intend to express no opinion as to
their merits or demerits until we have
time to give our reasons "for the faith
that is in u.s." which will be soon. Inas-
much as the propriety of some of them
is, to soy the least, debateable, we invite
discussion upon them, and will publish
communications upon one side as cheer
fully as on the other. They are import.
ant measures and demand full considera.
tion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
A Man In the Rapids of Niagara-Hls
RaScue

Monday morning man named E. G..
Taylor, resident of West Winfield,
Herkimer County, descended the bank of
the Niagara River, near the great Suspen'
sion Bridge, probably for the purpose
of viewing the bridge from below. On
reaching the bottom, he slipped, and fell
into the water just above the bridge, and
when discovered was thirty or forty rods
below the bridge, near the shore, rolling
over and over, borne along by the resist
less current, until he caught hold of q
large rock, and after some fruitless strug
giles succeeded in reaching the top. The
alarm was Immediately given in the neigh
borhood, and it was soon decided that
there was no way of reaching him but by
means of rope ladder. This was i'm
mediately procured, and the man was in
due time rescued, after having climbed up
the rope ladder which was three hundred
feet long. The excited multitude bore
him upon their shoulders when he reached
the op.--Rochester Democrat.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Canadian.

PORTLAND, April s. The steamer
Canadian arrived with Liverpool dates to
the 25th uIt-
Lord Paimerston stated that the Brit
ish Government would not have been sat
isied with Naples merely emptying her
purses to fill them again.
The House disposed writs for the new
Parliament, returnable on the 30th.
The English press generally speak favor
ably of the moderation evinced in Mr..
Buchanan inaugural address.
SPAIN.-An extract from the London
Times announces, that letters from Cadiz,
states that the fort of Vera Cruz fired on
the boats of the Spanish war steamer Fer
rolana, and that her commander had de-
manded an explanation and that the Mex
leans boast that they have assistance from
the United States.
The diplomatic relations between Aus
tra and Sardinia have been suspended.
The Monituer Flatte gives details Of
the arrest of the Chinese baker, who was
executed for poisoning the bread used by
the inhabitants of Hong Kong. In reply
to certain interrogations he stated that
he acted agreeable TO the orders of the
Viceroy.
PERSIA from Constantinople
states that civil war is raging in Per.
sia
The London Gazette notices that Den.
mark has engaged to abolish the SOUND
dues on lst Of April.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

ELECTION NEWS.

CHICAGO. April 1.-Scattering returns
from Wisconsin indicate the election OF
Whitson, Republican candidate for Chief
Justice
PORTLAND, April s.-The Republicans
elected their Mayor by 400 maj. Also
carried for City Council.
CLEVELAND, April I THE municipal
election, which took place in this city, re-
suited in favor of the Democratic candid
ates by two hundred majority.
HARTFORD, April 7-Further returns
Of the election held yesterday shew a re-
publican majority in the Senate and House.
The whole republican State ticket is
probably elected.
In the First and Third Congressional
Districts, Ezra Clark, jr., and Sidney Dean,
republicans, are both elected.
In the Second District, Samuel Arnold,
Democrat, is elected.
The Fourth District is still doubtful. :
New ORLEANS, April s.-The whole
American city ticket and district Judges
are elected. 1t is probable that the
Democratic Associate Supreme Judge is
elected.
TOLEDO, April AT the charter cleo
tion yesterday, the entire Peoples ticket
with the exception of probably one AL
derman and Assessor-was elected by 40(
majority.
ST. LOUIS, April Incomplete re
turns of the election held here yesterday
foot up as follows: Winner, Emancipation
ist, 4,33l; Pratt, Democrat, $3.50: Lane
1925. Large numbers of American:
voted for Winner.
A majority of the Emancipation ticke
is probably elected.
Winners majority will be about 1900
COLUMBUS, April 1.-The election fo
Judge of the Supreme Court is close
Two Republicans are running; Mr.. Mat
thews is elected.
Lorenzo English, Republican, is re-elec
ted Mayor.
i CINCINNATI, April 6.-Thc Democrat
elected Police Judge, Prosecuting Attor
ney of Police Court, City Marshal, City
Solicitor, City Civil Engineer, City Treas
urer, Trustee of Waterworks, City Audi
tor and Is Councilmen-a majority.
The Fusionists elected Mayor, Superio
Judge, Director of Infrmary, Wharf an
Market Master.
STEUBENvILLE, April City electio
Democratic. Mayor and other officer
elected.
NEWARK, O., April w. H Woo6
: reelected Mayor over c. II. Kibler, r.
0 publican, by one hundred and twenty eigl
q majority. Entire county democratic.
PHILADELPHIA, April THE munic
pal election which took place yesterday
this city, went in favor of the Democrat
! candidate by 200 majority.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
AMENDMENT NO. 9.

RESOLVED by the General .dssenbls Of the State
of Ohio, Three-ffths of the members elected
to each House concurring therein, that it be,
and hereby is, proposed to the electors of this
State to vote on the second Tuesday of Octo.
ber next, upon the approval or rejection Of the
following amendment, as a substitute for the
fifth and sixth sections of the fourth article Of
the Constitution, viz: SEC. 5. District Courts
shall be held in each county at least once in
each year, by one or more District Judges elect
ed by the electors of separate Districts to bo
prescribed by law, who shall hold their once
for FIVE years; and during their continuance In
Office shall reside in the District for which they
ase elected. The Frovisieus Of the teVstssxeA
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

DARING ROBBERY house of Mr.
Robert Tannahill, of Wheeling tp., Bel
mont county, Ohio, was opened on Satur-
day night the l4th ult, and robbed ol
Sos. This money had been collected the
Sabbath previous at the Presbyterian
Church of Crab Apple, for the cause Of
Foreign Missions. Itwas evidently taken
by some one who had a perfect knowledge
of its locality, as it had been placed where
no one would think of looking for money;
and there were no signs Of search being
made elsewhere.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
WASHINGTON, April 10.

Ex-Governor Geary returned to Wash
ington this morning, to close his official
business with the government. He has
stated to his friends that he will not be
drawn into anewspaper controversy, being
satisfied that while he was Governor he
honestly and to the best of his ability dis
chaged his duties. He also says he will
not be responsible for publications of re-
ported conversations, many of which are
contradictory, but is willing to be judged
by his official acts, and sentiments which
by himself were committed 10 paper.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
Wheeling Wholesale Market.

MUNDAYy April
FLOUR-Super, per bbE IS. .25a5, SO;
Extra, $50 5,75; Rye Flour, 4,20;
GRAIN-Wheat, per bu. 1.0sal, 10;
Oats, 81; Corn, 60; MOLASSES-N. O.
in bbls per gal, IS; Sugar House, IS;
Golden Syrup. So; PROVISIONS
Beef cattle. on hoof, 3; Hams, smoked,
l2a; Shoulders, lo4; Sides, IL; Sheep on
hoof, 24a3; Beans, $50; Eggs, 10;
SALT-Pittsburg, per bbl. 2,25; Kama
va, per ba. As; SUGAR-N. o. fair to
prime l2t; Crushed and xranulatsd,
l Sa 10. Butter, keg and Roll I2ta22.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
NEWS ITEMS.

1t is stated on the authority of letters
from missionaries of the Methodist Epis.
copal Church that furious war is raging
IN Leberia, in the vicinity of Cape Palmas
between the colonists and the natives
Thirty-seven American houses and mucf
property are stated to have destroyed, and
twenty-eight lives had been lost Al
missionary and business matters were at &
stand.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
~ A Banquet is to be given to Cover

~ A Banquet is to be given to Govern
or Medary, without respect to party, on
the 18th inst, Preparatory to his leav.
ing oar State for Minnesota. Governor
Chase is TO be president of the meeting,
Chief Justice Bartley, Mr. Taylor, presi-
dent pro tenn, of the Senate. Mr.. Van
Worries, speaker of the house, Judge Thur
man, Mr.. Schouler, editor Of the State
Journal and Mr.. Reinhard, editor of the
.Westbote, are vice presidents. Tom Cor
win, Allen, Pugh, Ranney, Kennon, and
the great men of the state generally are
10, be in attendance.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
Fever and Ague.

John Ward says: 81 recommend your
BITTERs as remedy for Fever and Ague.
l was not only cured by it myself, but three
of my friends living on Wylie street were
also cured. One of them who runs on the
river, had the Chills for three months and
says the HOLLAND BIrTERs was the only
thing that did him any good"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
[From the Chicago Times.
Indian MIlrders IN Iowa.

By the letter below, our readers will
learn that terrible murder of white set
tiers has taken place in the northwestern
part of Iowa. Twenty bodies of the slain
had already been counted. The letter is
as follows:
Fort DODGE, Iowa, March, %.
DEAR SIR: This town is in. perfect
blaze of excitement. For two months
past reports of depredations by the Indians
have been received here, but occasioned
40 alarm Yesterday, however, some res
idents from the vicinity of Spirit Lake, in
Dickinson County, arrived here, bringing
intelligence that some forty persons were
missing, and that the bodies of fourteen
had been found lifeless and mutilated.
Three companies of volunteers, raised
in Webster City and this place, will start
tomorrow morning to hunt the murderers.
The Sioux, Chippewas and Winneba goes
deny any connection with these dreadful
acts; and Major w. Williams, Indian
Agent at this point says that the crmi-
nails all those who have been banished the
several tribes.
Among the families known to be killed
are those of Mr.. Howe consisting of sew
en- persons), Mr.. Gardner's, MIR. Lucas,
and Mr. Mattocks'. But fourteen bodies
had been found when the messenger left,
the residents being fearful to search for
their neighbors
am going with the volenteers in the
morning, and will give you the news of our
movements the first opportunity, if the
redskins in the meantime do not shoot
me. We are all well armed with revolvers,
bowie and rifles, and the most Of US
would like a little brush-all, however,
through patriotism, humanity and land
warrant.
An election takes place on the sixth of
next month. The Fremonters will carry
the county and elect all the county officers,
because all the Democrats have gone to
hunt the Indians; the "Repulicans" re-
main to guard the toaonl
The roads to this place from Dubuque
are very bad, and the tavern-keepers and
stage proprietors along the route will
bleed the life out of emigrants taking thai
road. My advice to all is, to come by
way Of Iowa City, or purchase team IL
Dubuque and sell it here.
Yours, truly,
GEORGE w. BRIZEE.
P.S.-A messenger who has arrived
since the above was written, states tina
twenty bodies had been found up to tn
time of his departure; and that it was as
certained two half breeds were among tn
Indian gangs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
F The community huddled togeth

H The community huddled together
at Salt Lake is likely soon to demand a
share of Mr.. Buchanan's anxious consid-
Grafton. and perhaps touch of powder
and ball. The latest advices from the
Mormon headquarters fully confirm the
rumor that in January party of Mormon
dignitaries, acting under the advice of
Brigham Young, burglariously entered
the Offices of the U. S. District Judge and
Clerk of the Supreme Court, and carried
away all the papers belonging to the Su-
preme Court consisting of records, dock
cts, opinions filed away, together with nine
hundred volumes of the laws, furnished
by the Federal Government for the use of
the Territory of Utah.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
wA letter from sunfsh informs us

A letter from Sunfish informs US
that we were in error last week; in regard
to the small pox at tLat place The letter
says, ''there is no small pox in Clarington.
The town is healthy as usual, and without
any contagious disease" We made the
g statement on the authority ofa gentleman
here to whom it was reported in letter
from Sunfsh.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
Illness Of Judge Okey-

In consequence of the severe illness of
Judge Okey, he is unable 20 hold court
in Guernsey county, the term of which
commences to day (Tuesday). He has
for several days been confined to his
bed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
SUGAR GOING Up.-The New Orlean

SUGAR GOING UP.-The New Orleans
Picaymne says: p
Our intelligence from all sources, pub
lie and private, is very uDfavorable to the
growing sugar crop of Cuba. Some say
the crop in many districts will show a
deficit of one-third; others one-half, while
all agree that the whole crop will not e1-
ceed that Of last year, which has fallen
short. as anticipated. about 100, 900 boxes
of that of 1855.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

H Mr. Smith tho superintendent of
State Common Schools expects to pay
visit to this county and deliver lecture
some time during the early part of the
summer. The time Of the lecture will be
daily announced.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

o Hon. Samuel Brenton, of Indiana, who
died a few days ago, was member of the
late Congress and had been reelected to
the next He was formerly Methodist
c!ergyma and in politics was q republi-
can.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
t~- The Catholics, it is understoo

E The Catholics, it is understood
are to build an immense and splendid
cathedral in the Fifth avenue of New
York city. This new edifce, it is ex-
pected, will be the finest on This continent,
and Only be surpassed in the world by st.
Paul's at London, and St. Peters, at
Rome. The towers will be one hundred
feet higher than the spire of Trinity
Church.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
$4,000 PRIZE DRAWN BY A SLAv1

$4,000 PRIZE DRAWN BY SLAVE.
Last Thursday, in Louisville, negro
man, the property of l. r. Greene, a
lawyer, drew the capital prize in the Ken
lucky State Lottery-$30,000. He had
however, sold half the ticket to . young
man of the name of Edward Thomas, q
lottery ticket vender, and Of course re-
csives but hall The prize,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

& ~ We learn that the small pex at
Bellaire has considerably abated. There
are few cases in Wheeling, but they
have created but little alarm
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

5 w Among the graduates of the
Western Homeopathic College, as an
nounced in the Cleveland papers, we notice
the name of DR.. L G. kmER, of Clar-
ington.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

t~ The Butler Co. Citizen hoists the
name of HENRY B. PAYNE, of Cleveland,
for Governor; the Sandusky Co. Aesse'-
ger announces Col. MEDARf. For Lieut..
Governor, the Guernsey Jefersonian,
comes out for r. w. p. MUSE, Of Zanes-
ville..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

The trial of Mrs. Cunningham, for the
Burdell murder, is set for the third Mon
day in April. 1t will be held in the Court
OF Oyer and Terminer--the Court Of high
est jurisdiction in the city of New York.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
Preaching.

We are requested to announce that Rev.
@ Thomas, of this place wilE preach a sermon
in the courthouse, on next sabbath at 3
o'clock P. NJ
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

Mr. Denver, ex-Congressman from
California, and now in Ohio, has been no.
tilted of his appointment as Commissioner
of Indian Affairs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

. We are informed that our young
, friend John P. Sprigss, of Calais, has
been elected Justice Of the Peace in Sen
eca township.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

~ We have recently received several
poetic communications for publication,
one of which is evidently not original;
the second is not accompanied by real
name; the third, signed VIVA" although
it contains some merits, is exceedingly
faulty in measure; and the fourth
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15

Mr.. Stanton, Secretary ofState for the
Territory of Kansas, left Washington on
the 9Th instant for that Territory.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
AUGUSTA, GA, April Q.

1ACOOp1<Aj 01A'1 1tP1H u.
The frost Of Tuesday morning last kill
ed the corn, cotton and wheat crops of
this region. The Thermometer stands
go.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-04-15
= VeHKN1 VI KofTf
GEORGE w. BRIZEE.

P.S.-A messenger who has arrived
since the above was written, states that
twenty bodies had been found up to the
time of his departure; and that it was as
certained two half breeds were among the
Indian gangs.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-05-29

respective heads aforesaid, as may be nee
essary to test his qualifications as an elector
at that election.
SEC. 8. That section sixteen Of the act
to which this is an amendment be so amen
ded as TO read as follows: Sec 16. If any
person shall refuse to take tho oath or affir.
nation so rendered, his vote shall be reiec-
ted: Provided, that after such oath shall
have been taken the Judges shall neverthe-
less refuse to permit such person to vote, il
they shall be satisfied from record evidence,
or the testimony adduced before them that
he is not legal voter; and they are hereby
authorized to administer the necessary oaths
or. afiirmations TO all witnesses brought
before them, TO testify to the qualifications
of person offering to vote.
SEC. 9. Nothing in this act contained
so far as the same relates to the length OF
time required of the voter to reside in the
the township or ward where he offers to vote,
shall be held, taken or construed to apply
10 any voter who is the head of family,
who shall bona fde remove with his family
from one ward into another within the cor
poratc limits of any city within this State,
or who shall remove from one township to
another within the same county.
SEC. 7. That original sections number
two, four five thirteen and sixteen of the
act to which this is an amendment DO and
the same arc hereby repealed.
N. H. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House of Representative.
THOMAS H. FORD.
President of tho Senate.
April 18th, 1857.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-05-29


DIR. RoBAcK-Dear sir,l have read in the newspapers
many accounts Of cures effected by Scandinavian Rem
edes, but ! consider my at least interesting
and marvellous any of them. So far you
ccrned testimonial more less Is ofttle consequence
Your fame is established and statement cannot add to
celebrity But for the benefit of my fellow creatures
desire to make known the facts. When ] called upon
you, at the instance of dear friend the 2st of March
last had been niue yearsa sufferer from catarrh. The
irritation of the and membrane of the head
intense that sometimes 1t almost drove crazy. could
not sleep, and never free from unpleasant sensations
At various times five different physicians had attended me-
each treated me in his way but of them did
any good despared of seeing another well day
and when called at your consultation rooms had very
little hope Of relief BY your advise entered immediate
ly upon regular course of Scandinavian Blood Puri
fer and Blood Pills. encouraged by the cheerful
hopeful way in which you spoke and resolved strictly 10
follow your direction. In less than week, all the worst
symptoms of my complaint began to take milder form
and continued to improve from week to week until,
the end of three months, my head entirely relieved
and every trace of the catarrh had left STILL how
ever continued to take the remedies for nearly six week,
longer because found they building strength
and fortifyng my constitution Six months have passed
since the finished and have had sign Of
lapse should be glad to this letter. the substance
of it, in print, for the guidance of others
Yours with heartfelt gratitude,
Mrs. AUGUSTUS COOCH.
For SALE By-C, r. McCULLocH, Fremont; KELLY 4
BEACH. Elmore; p. B, BERRY, CLYDE; c. POWERS Wood
vile; W. BRADSER, West higrove. 4lyls
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-05-29

FTNE subscriber takes this method of informing the
citizens Of Sandusky and adjoining counties that he
has retted his machinery in the best order and proposes
man lfnntii rinn,