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Douglas and Fitch.

These two gentlemen had a controver-
sy in the Senate, during secret session, a
few days since, which, it was thought,
would result in "pistols and coffee for
two" Mr.. Pugh of Ohio stated that the
President had removed Mr.. Potter as
collector in north western Ohio for no
other reason than because Potter was his
friend, and asked all his friends in the
Senate to vote against CONFIRMING bis
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Take Notice. Everybody.


JAMES r. NORRIS one of the proprie-
tors Of this paper, having sold his interest
in it to HENRY R. West, it becomes me-
eessary that oil debts due the firm of
MoRRIs & WILLIAMS should be paid at
once. All persons, therefore, who may
be indebted to the firm for subscription,
advertisement or job work will be expected
to pay up as soon as possible. Bills will
be made out at once and presented, and it
Is hoped that all persons will be prepared
s to cash them at once.
The editorial department of the paper
will remain as it has been for some years
past, under the exclusive control of Mr.
q WILLIAMS. S~
The style Of the new firm is WnL1AMs
& WEST. b (tf)
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One Week Later From Europe.

HALIFAX. Jan. 2S-The Royal Mail
steamship Arabia arrived at half past ten
o'clock this morning. She brings Liv-
erpool advices to Saturday, the 18th inst.
one week later than the previous dates.
Large Austrian forces had reached
Lombardy and the chances of revolt by
the inhabitants Of that country were rap.
idly diminishing.
The depression in the funds in conse-
quence of Napoleon's few harsh words to
the Austrian Minister. has been Eve per
cent. in France, three per cent. in Rus
sia, FIVE per cent. in Sardinia, six per
cent. in Austria, and three per cent. in
Turkey, making an aggregate deprecia-
ton in nominal stock and shares in the
European markets ofnot less than fe0,-
100000.
The latest advices from the Continent
received at London on Saturday morning
are, however, re-assuring. The letters
from France are unanimous in expressing
the aversion with which the whole indus
trial population regard the prospect Of
war. It's likewise affirmed that all the
Ministers including Count Walewski.
now favor peace.
The Prince Napoleon has gone to Tu-
rim to marry the King of Ssrdinis's
daughter. This visit is expected to pro-
duce demonstration.
The Paris correspondent of the Lon-
don Times says that the French Marshalls
have been charged to take command Of
the great military districts, and all Gener-
ais on leave of absence have been ordered
Ito their posts. Also, that Count Wall
ewski had protested against the ominoas
Impression that appears to rule supreme,
and is determined to retire from the
scene where moderation is no longer
listened to. Among the rumors in Pa.
ris, is one that Gen. Mcmahon Is to
command the army in Italy. and that
thirty Thousand men Of the African com.
pliment are to cross over to Italy.
The Constitutional has an article ad-
mitting that there are serious difRculties
between France and Austria, concerning
the Danube aud Servia difficulties. but
says that war is only possible in the event
of the rupture of existing treaties.
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4 speck OF war Brewing.

Thtre is q fair prospect of war in
Europe, which may involve half the con.
tinent. The Italians over whom Aus
triSelain1s some Jurisdiction are becom
ing ldlsobedient and rebellious, and Aus.
triasis sending an army to chastise them
FrsAcs Regarding herself as the protec
tor of 1taly'is rolling up her sleeves and
making ready for the anticipated collis
ion. England is grumbling at France,
and Ucea easionally growls out . threat.
Aistfis claims to be backed by all the
German States, and is correspondingly
boldxh Something may zone Of this affair
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Successful Trlal-trip of the Winans'
Steamer.

The iron steamer, built BY the Messrs.
Winans, (the last novelty aaoat since the
Leviathan,) went on trial-trip, from the
yard of the builders, at the Ferry Bar, to
the North Point lighthouse and back
About 81 o'clock steam was began to be
raised, and at near IL o'clock the steamer
turned gracefully from her moorings and
was headed down the Pata2sco. With
pressure of Sc pounds of steam (half her
capacity q satisfactory headway Was made
The points of the bow and stern barely
touched the water, and the even progrsss
of the vessel caused no commotion Of the
waves, bat left smooth wake like .
grove. The steamer returned about g
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. and afasr
playing about the open water, WAS retufn-
ed to her moorings at the yard Of her
builders. The average speed attained
was about l2 miles an hour. We believe
the builders regard the trial as satisfsc-
tory, and guarantee of success whsa .
greater distance is attempted,
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neither fear God, regard man, or care for

the welfare of the community.
Your committee feel well satisfied that
the tide of intemperance has ran higher
every year since the adoption of the "no
license" clause in the constitution. The
manufacture and importation of alcoholic
liquors in the State since the adoption Of
the clause referred to, has been by far
greater every year, than at any year here
tofore. The first year after the clause
referred to was adopted, there were about
seven thousand four hundred and fifty
barrels of whiskey received at the port of
Cincinnati more than had ever been re-
ceived at that port in any previous year;
and of other alchoholic liquors, an in
crease in proportion, and each year from
that year up to the present time the
amount has annually increased.
Your committee would not overlook
another important consideration. The
amount of drunkenness, pauperism and
crime has been much greater in the State
under the operation of the "no license
system, than at any time before its adop-
tion. These facts naturally suggest the
inquiry, to every considerate mind
What is the cause of these things, and
what is the appropriate remedy? The
committee would answer. that in their
opinion, the cause lies in the fact that
license to retail ardent spirits is prohibi.
ted by the constitution and laws of the
State; and any one, however reckless, may
indulge in the sale thereof by the quaint.
ty, and the result is, that persons, in or
der to get little, will purchase quan.
tity, and thereby qualify themselves for the
commission of any offense known to ou1
criminal code. In the opinion of you
committee, we'll regulated license system
under proper restrictions aud safeguards
would materially remedy the evils tha
are so apparently increasing upon US.
The people have tried the experiments
aud now come up from different parts o
the State and ask the General Assembl
to grant them an opportunity to vote 70
an amendment of their constitution OF
this subject; and your committee, feelin!
assured that in the hands of the peopl
every proposition is safe, unhesitatingl
Recommend for adoption the following
: resolution:
Resolrea by the General assembly Of til
State of Ohio: Three-6fths of the member
elected to each House concurring therein
tha: it be and hereby is proposed to th
r electors of this State to vote, on the SEE
, ond Tuesday in October next, upon tn
approval or rejection of the followin
amendment to the constitutions: Strik
out of section eighteen of the schedule
article fifteen, these words: "No iicens
to traffic in Intoxicating liquors sha
. hereafter be granted in this State; but th
General Assembly may, by law, provid
against evils resulting therefrom."
A separate ballot may be given b
each elector and deposited in separat
box. Upon the ballots given for sal
t amendment shall be written or printe,
the words-License to sell intoxication
> liquors. Yes And upon the bale
given against said amendment, in lii
manner the words 'License to sell into!
: icating liquors. No.
e JAMES NJ. STOUT,
/ HENRY MORSE,
j. w. PAINE,
PATRICK ROGERS.
j. B. RAY.
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; sellsi

The Committee of the Senate to whom
wasresfted the House resolution for the
sirs slis Adjournment Of the State Legis-
laturs On the 10th Of February, report
that it Is ,inexpedient. at this time. to fix
. date ef o fsire die adjournment. The
committes still retain the resolution.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-02

-1s1Y-The Belmont Caronicls is alarmed
because Congress on two occasions invited
Catholic priests to oficiate as Chaplains.
The country certainly must be very near
ruin when . Catholic is permitted to pray,
In the Congress of the United States, for
the welfare Of our country and the bles-
sings Of Divine Providence on our people.
How many prayers, such as these priests pro
badly made. would it require to overthrow
enr government Give us your opinion,
Mr.. O2sronicle.
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FRIDAY. Jan. %.

In the Senate, yesterday, bills were
passed as follows: Fixing the time of
holding District and Common Pleas
Courts throughout the State; so amend
ing the general incorporation act as to
authorize corporations formed under its
provisions to designate the time for hold
ing their annual meetings.
In the House the following bills were
passed: Amending section Ga of the
school law relative to the collection O!
claims against school districts; authoriz-
ing Courts to order the publication of ab.
stracts of legal advertisements; to amend
section 2l4 of the civil code; and the
bill supplementary to the act fixing fee.
of Sheriffs and Constables. The bill te
provide for the payment of members o
the General Assembly by salaries, wa.
indefinitely postponed.
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err for Columbus.

Dsfors the next number Of our paper is is
ssedws expect to be comfortably seated in
the Capitol. The paper will be left in COM
petent hands, We expect to do portion
of thesediting ourselves--as much as can
conveniently be done at. SO great dis.
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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26.

In the Senate, yesterday, the House
bill authorizing The Commissioners of
Hamilton county to appropriate an addi-
tional sum to aid in the erection of a
bridge across Whitewater river, near the
village of Harrison, was passed.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Stafford
to provide for geological and minero.
logical survey of this State Also, a
bill by Mr.. Schleich, to provide for let
ting repairs upon the Public Works of
this State by contract. Mr. aLgdon in
troduced resolution instructing the
Committee on Common Schools to re-
port a bill revising the School law, which
was laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
In the House, after an animated and
lengthy discussion, the bill repeating the
ten per cent. law was passed-Yeas Ga;
Nays 80.
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Terrible Explosion of Powder Mags

TGrfIUI6 EXENOSIOH O1 3VW0e1 1xot5u
Zlne.
The steamer Tennessee arrived at New
Orleans with Vera Cruz dates to the
goth.
The Government Palace at Guadalga-
ra, Mexico, was destroyed on the Goth
by the explosion of the magazine, afte:
President Miramon had left it for the
capital. From one to two hundred per-
sons killed. Terrible CONSERVATION pre-
vailed,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-02

Z DoN'T BELIEVE TIT is said that a
man after publishing newspaper on the
credit sytem for five years will be SO poor
that he cannot thank another without
danger of bankruptcy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-02

@ The Washington correspondent
of the New York News states there 10 .
rumor that Miss Lane, Mr.. Buchanan's
niece, is shortly to be married to Mr..
Magraw, of Baltimore. brother Of the State
Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-02

- ~ An editor who was employed to
write for paper having politics different
from his own, wished to conceal his oc-
eupation. He borrowed ten dollar bill,
and exposing it to view occasionally, no
one ever suspected him for being an ed.
itor. ii aaiijs9 g
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THURSDAY, Jan. 81.


The Senate, yesterday, passed the fol-
lowing bills: To provide for canvassing
votes for Comptroller of the Treasury;
an act amendatory of certain sections of
the Civil Code; and one of the act of
April IL, 1858, concerning the election
of Sheriffs and Coroners.
A bill was introduced by Mr. Winans
to amend the law concerning Supervisors
and highways. The Select Committee
to which was referred the House resolu.
tion Cor sine die adjournment, made a
report upon the same. The Committee
are of opinion that the Senate has not
yet arrived at a stage in the business
where the day for adjournment can be de-
termined upon.
The House defeated the bill amending
the semi-annual tax law. The Senate
resolution relative to the construction of q
certain embankment on the Hooking Ca
nal, was adopted. The Senate bill au-
thorising County Commissioners to reduce
the width of county roads, was indefinite
ly postponed Several bills of local
character were introduced. The follow
ing bills were passed: fixing the time OF
holdidg the District aid Common Pleas
Courts in the several districts and coun-
ties of this State.
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THR PACIFIC RAILROAD BnL.-This
bill has finally passed the q. s. Senate.
The Senate averaged about fifteen speech.
90 to the member in its discussion. The
bill was amended SO as merely to provide
for the survey Of routes. See Copgressial.
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81 ~ We would have placed little
paragraph right 'wher. this is. thanking
our Legislators for public documents, but
for one reason-we have received none.
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Legislative Summary.
SATURDAY, Jan. %.


The Senate, yesterday, was mostly oc-
cupied in referring business to appropri-
ate committees and in discussions in Com
mittee of the Whole.
In the House two new bills were intro
duced; one by Mr.. Monroe, amending the
School law; and one by Mr.. Brooke to
authorize the surrender of the Cummins-
vile and Clifton turnpike road to the
creditors and bond holders thereof. A
resolution was adopted instructing Sem
ators and requesting Representatives in
Congress to support such modification
of the postal laws as to permit members,
sending State public documents, to write
their names thereon, without the postage
being increased thereby. A resolution
was introduced, which was laid on the
table, instructing in favor of abolishing
all laws providing for the carrying of the
mails by the general government. The
Finance Committee we're instructed to
report, at as early day as practicable,
separate appropriation bills for the differ
ent objects for which appropriations are
required. Several reports of committees
were received and adopted, after which the
House was engaged in Committee of the
Whole on the various orders of the day.
MONDAY, jan, "a.
The following bills were introduced
into the Senate: To protect concerts
lyceums, spelling schools and singing
schools; to provide for the election o.
an additional Judge of the Court of Com
mon Pleas in the third subdivision of the
ninth judicial district; to prevent the re-
covery of damages OF protested bills o
exchange, and to repeal section one of ar
act ascertaining damages on protested
bills of exchange, passed February Is
1881; and to further prevent the taking
of usurious interest on the part of banks
and to prevent confessions of judgement
on warrants of attorney in favor of banks
The House bill for the protection of ga
companies was defeated-ayes IL; nay
12. The interest bill was made tn
special order for to-day.
In the House resolution was iutro
duced and laid on the table for discussion
instructing our Senators and requesting
our Representatives in Congress to op
pose the raising of rates of postage
The following new bills we're introduced
amending the act for the punishment G
crimes relative to the destruction of prop
erty; to enable vestrymen of the Eplsco
pal Church in this State to act as Trus
tees; amendatory to the road law, as t
cities of the second class and incorpora,
ed villages several local bills were pass
ed; also the Senate bill permitting assc
Citations for gymnastic purposes to becom
bodies corporate.
The two houses failing to agree upo
the amendment to the bill amending til
! act for the publication of laws in tt
newspapers, Committee Of Conferere
was appointed.
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= ~ An eifortis being made to obtain
the pardon, by the Governor, of James
Grant, of this county, who was lately SEN
fenced in Belmont county to five years i'm.
aprisonment in the penitentiary for pas.
-siag counterfeit money. 1t is believed
that Grant was but beginner in the bus
mess, and that others were much more to
blame for his conduct than himself. His
jneighbors would be glad to have him bach
among them, and are satisfied that he
would make good citizen. s.f.ar
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Idis1@ Montgomery, the Kansas bandit
. has voluntarily given himself up to the au-
,thorities to await his trial for completely
in the late outrages in southern Kansas.
His courage seems to have expended itself
insburning the houses and destroying the
lines of defeuceless pro slavery inhabitants.
: No fbrther trouble is apprehended.
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ROLL OF HONOR.

Receipt of subscriptions to the Spirit
of Democracy for the month ending Jan
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Charter Election.

At the late charter election in Wheel
i1g, Andrew Wilson, Democrat, was elec-
ted mayor, beating his opponent Thom-
asoSEeepy, 80 votes. The result was as
fo1l0ve. 7of' .ef0 bias siH .i3 30 ~ -
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r. s. Anderson, Jasper co. Iowa
j. T. Crum, Angerona, Va.
John White, Clay CO. Ills.
George Leek, Wayne CO. Ills.
j. w, Yocum, Belmontco Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
JANUARY. 22d.

JANUARY, 22d.
The Senate was not in session.
HoUsE.-The House considered the bill
to repay losses incurred during the Greek
war. The bill was finally rejected.
Private bill were then considered until
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The Phillips House.

| We are pleased to learn that this excellent
and popular hotel is at present doing pros
porous business. The truth is, that under the
management Of Col. Hnbbel, there Is no reason
why the establishment sb ould not be literally
patronized. II Itcersinly does not stand second
to any hotel in the West. The courteous and
gentlemanly hearing Of the proprietor and his
assistants, the admirable construction Of the
house, the elegant style in which everything is
conducted and the quiet and order which ais
ways prevails, render the "Phillips" one Of the
most desirable places Of sojoun to be found
any where 10 the country.
In this connection, we propose to make
suggestion to those who are in pursuit Of pleas
ure and comfort, during the Summer months.
II is coneeded on all hands, we believe that
Dayton, In regard TO location, society, health.
fuluess, and beauty Of surrounding scenery,
is without rival in this section of the West;
Snd II has often occurred 10 us that individuals
and families, in quest Of quiet aud pleasant
retreat from the turmoil aid hustle Of city life,
during the hot season, could not find more
desirable point than Dayton. II Is accessible
from all points by railroad; It is the central
town Of the most delightful agricultural region
of Ohio; its wide streets, pure air and good
water, impnrt to it degree Of healthfulness
which is surpassed by no other locality its
fifteen Mcadamized turnpikes, through the
most romantic and diversified scenery, furnish
the finest drives" TO be found any where; the
neghboring streams abound with fish; in
short, it has all the requisites for desirable
temporary summer residence; and with the
Phillips" as place Of soiourn. we can think
of no more desirable place for those in pursuit
of health acd pleasure to sojouru.
As people of this class, are at this season Of
the year, casting about for place Of resort. we
have thought It proper to throw out the fore
going hints. Should any deem it advisable to
act upon them, we feel we'll assured that they
will, after making the experiment, find every
thing we have said, to be strictly true. We
pledge them, in advance, a cordial welcome
among our citizens, aud "gOod time" gener
ally
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Master Com naissIoncr,s Sale.

David A. WarehHm' superior Court.
Alexander swaynie, ct. Al. NO. il"'
DURSUANT to an order of the Superior
Court Of Montgomery county, Ohio, made in the
above case at ls February term 1859, and 10 me dl-
rected, Will offer at public auction, At the door of
the Court House in the city Of Dayton in the coun-
IS OF Montgomery and State Of Ohio, on
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1859,
between the houTA Of and o'clocK, p M. of RRid
day the folio wing Real Estate, TO wit; Lot No. one
hundred aud forty-two Qi2) on Map R.,--made by
John X. Grand, William Price and VIM. Cfossmnt, ,
Commissioners appointed by the Com. PleAa Court
ot Hamilton county, Ohio, to make partition of the
prop rtybelonging to the Fndey heirs In Montgoin-
cry county, Ohio. Said lot fronts the north side
Of First street, Dayton, In said Montgomery county
twenty poles, and running back TO the Lake Rrie
Nad River Rail Road, in said Montgomery county
ohio, containing five aorea and one hundred
and twenty poles
Said property is TO be sold on Judgment in favor
Of David A. Wareham, against Alexander Swnvnie
et. al. The above property has been appraised
at one thousand and six dollars and twenty-hy
cents, and cannot be sold for less than two-tfds of
the appraised value.
Terms of Sale--cash. N. K. JORDAN
Master Commissioner
of superior Court of Montgomery county, Ohio.
NJ. q. BuTTrnrIELD, Atty. for Pm.
myl3-dtnwnd&wta
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FAMILY GROCERIES,!
New Stand--Fresh Goods.
John N. GEBHART, Agent,
NO. ss JEFFERSON ST.,
A few doors Seuth Of the Market-House,
DAYTON, o,

- 4SAHf -
HAS JUST RECEIVED A FRESH AMI
4 II well assorted stock OF fine Family Groceries
OF every description. They have all been purchase
within the last few weeks, and were bought with
pared to sell them At as low prices rs they can he
aiiorded and e resolved that no shall leave hS
store dissatisfied.
The following articles compose part Of his stock,
viz;
N. o, SUGAR-Orushed and Pulyerized
REFlNEDSYRUPS, and n. o. Molasses;
MACkEREL-No /, ., and 3; White
Fish, Cod Fish, and Herring
MlDDLBTOWN Sngar-Cured IIams-a
Superior article.
A FINE supply Of Beef and Mutton
Hams, Tongues, &c.
DRIED APPLES, Peaches, Prunes, Cher
TEAS, Of all grades and of the very best
SUPERIOR new Cheese;
SEVERAL barrels of frst-rate Vinegar
WILLOW and Wooden Ware;
THE best quality OF Brooms
CAN Tobacco, oil New York brands
BEST quality German and other Cigars
OPAL, Star and Tallow Candies;
THE best Of Meshannock Potatoes,
CORN MEAL, Butter, Eggs, Lard, &c
THE best quality Of Family Crackers;
GROUND and unground Coffee, Spices,
Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, &C.
STONE and Crockery Ware, DC,
In short, every article, usually found in Family
Grocery Of the first eharacter.
He respectfully makes his bow 10 the citizens of
their patronage, inyI4-dSw