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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04
John G. Calhoun's Dream.

A correspondent of the Missouri Whig
copies from an anonymous pamphlet an
account of dream of Mr.. Calhoun, about
the time of the stormy sectional agitation
which preceded the adoption of the Com
promise measures of 1850:
Mr.. Calhoun, it seems, was drawing
up plan for the dissolution of the Union,
when late at night, being very much ex-
hausted, be fell asleep and had the follow
ing dream, as related by himself:
At a late hour, last night, as was sit
ting in my room writing, was surprised
at the very unceremonious entrance of a
visitor, who came in and took seat op-
posite me.
L was more annoyed, as had given
strict orders to the servants that ] would
on no account be disturbed.
The manner in which he entered-per-
fectly selfpossessed-taking seat oppo-
site me-without word, no salutation -
no apology--as though my room and all
| in it belonged to him, excited in me as
much surprise as indignation. As I rails.
ed my head to look at him over the top of
my shaded lamp, discovered that he was
wrapped in thin cloak, which completely
hid his features from my view; and, as
raised my head. he spoke:
What are you writing, Senator from
South Carolina?' l did not think of bis
impertinence at first. but answered him in.
voluntarily--I am drawing up.a plan fol
the dissolution of the American Unionl
To this the intruder replied in the coldes,
manner possible:
Senator from South Carolina, will yor
allow me to look at your right hand?'
He arose, and l beheld--Gr God.
gentlemen! beheld the form Of Georg'
Washington!
AS though I had no power to resist,
extended ry right hand. l felt strang'
chill prevade me at his touch--he graspet
it and held it near the light thus affordins
me full time to examine every feature o
his face, and particularly of lis person..
1t was tie face of Washington, and he wa
dressed in the uniform of the Revolution
After holding my hand for momen,
looking steadily at me, he said in quie
, way:
'And with this right hand, Senator frol
South Carolina, you. will sign your nam
to paper declaring the Union dissol,
ed?
Yes said /, if a certain contingenc
!. arise l WILL Just at that moment blac
. blotch appeared on the back of my hant
1 seem to see it even nowl What is that
cried in alarm, why is that black sp,
. on my hahd7'
That said he, dropping my hand. :
! ! the mark by which Benedict Arnold
= known in the next world!'
He said no more, but drew from b
meath his cloak an object which he placs
= upon the table, on the very paper on whit
g l had been writing. The object, gentl
! men. was skeletonl
- There SAID he, with emphasis, the
- ore the bones of Isaac Hayne, who ",
g 'e hung by the British at Charleston. +
:. gave his life to establish the Union. Al
= ;, when you sign your name to declaratit
,, of dissolution, you may as well have &
:, bones of Isaac Hayne before you. I
= was South Carolinian, and so are 70
= but no blotch was upon his hand.'
" with these words he left the ROOM
- I started from the contact with the de,
- mans bones and awoke! Overworn
~ ~ labor had fallen asleep and had be
dreaming
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04
stlrtt Storp,
MY First and Last Panther Hunt,

.Burly ohm piled no-e wood upon the
Gre in the bar-room of the Canada Tavern
and then sauntered to the door, which he
opened to gaze forth upon the weather.
A thick blackness had overspread the sky
while Uncle Paul was speaking, and chill
gnst Of wind burst in at the half-ope door,
shaking the bottles and glasses behind the
bar till they jingled again, and throwing
great ppffs of smoke out of the broad fire.
place. Burly John closed the door agsin
and retired to his seat upon the bar, and
presently the rain began to fall, and, being
driven against the windows by the fierce
wind, beat thereon the DEVILS tattoo with
. vengeance.
Far down the valley the mounds Of Gre
barniIg on the clearing cleaned with
afdulla and sombre red, till they became
ched ard dead beneath the peltine
storm. Then the wind increased, and the
old house shook and trembled beneath its
fury.
It's bad night for Pete,' quoth Burly
John, knocking the ashes from his pipe
and preparing for fresh smoke.
"A bad night it is,' assented the 9th.
ers. .a
He's been through badder,' soliloquiz,
ed Uncle Paul. from behind his um-and
wafer. -
who is Pete
He runs an express Burly John ex
planned, from here to North Adams ant
back, twice . week; takes out meat and Sc
on, and fetches in groceries and store stuff
He's dark road to go, specially through
the long holler.'
The men about the room aesented will
mahy calculations. Then ell fell into ST
lepee again, while the tempest withou
rather Increased than diminished in it
fury, There was no llull in the storm
which made too much disturbance abou
the little hostlery to enable any other on;
side sounds to be distinguishable, when th
door was suddenly burst in, as thong
BY the combined force Of the wind an
tie rushing rain, and q man was precip
tated violently into the middle of th
apartment.
He was tall, bony fellow, clad throug
oat In hntternut-colored woollen, and beal
ing : broken, unlighted lantern in on
hSnd, and Z whip in the other. From e,
ery portion of his angular frame re-
streams Of water. From his old felt hs
fFoatn lhis nose, from his hands, knee
saduIdefs, elbows. from the skirts of b
coat and the heavy lappels upon his ol
fashioned vest, the water ran in PATTERN
streams upon the floor, forming abor
him mimic lake, in the centre where's
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04
As Far as They Go.

We have just heard good 'un. Not
long ago distinguished divine in this
city was walking with q friend past new
church, in which another distinguished
divine is shepherd. Said the friend to
the D. D., looking up at the spire, (Which
was tall and not yet completely show
much higher is that going to be?"
"Not much" said the D. D., with g
sly laugh, "they don't own far in that di'
rection. .L-Er, t.s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

w Alexander Hsmilton orce said
to an intimate friend: "Men give me some
credit for genius. All the genius have
is just this: When have subject 10 hsndu
l study it profoundly. Day and night lieif
is before me. explore il In oil III, bear
ings. My mind becomes peryadsd wiih
it Then the effort which make II what
the people called the fruit Of genius. Il -
is the fruit of labor and thoughs."a sefs sai
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

THE Committee in the Ohio House of
Representatives lave reported adversely
against the petitions to amend the State
Constitution SO as to authorize liquor.sel-
lers to be licensed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

w A book cahvasser states, OF CALI
ing on man in Arkansas to purchase
book, be was told that be would BE glad
to have the book, but that hs had ! book
already, and, the idea Of having No books
seemed preposterous--but that BE- wosh
trade.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

The Republicans have q majority in
the Constitutional Convention Of Nebras.
ka Territory.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04
Death Of the Dogs.

Death Of the Dogs. i,,sSy Asrs
'Sambo. did you SEQ dem two dogs.
wat had last summer2' - ...,s,
i believe did.
.Dey was nice dogs, wasn't dsys1lf .iie
what breed were theyf' ,ssHs9ad s.rt
'One was Newfoundland and de oddssa
was Foodle.' ,asaitfsso9 aslasa9
"A Poodle -.
Yes, dat's what I said.' = - S'a ''A'
'Dey bof died dead, de big one fust.s
and de little one next fust. .'Sai93 o7maab sif
What killed them7'
'One oh dem died while I wase-curie'
i'm OBJ de, fees.' s.s,-.,, ~.s.iss-,i..aye;
Curing him of fees1' -.
Yes, frien' OBJ mine told ne dat r.
could cure i'm OBJ fees by soakin' I'm RE
turpentime bout two hours, and den ssf .
fire to him, he would never bs. tronhlaab
wild de fees any more, ID 1efssaab 20
Did you do as directedi'
Yes sah And when + cum home ]
couldn't find no6n' OBJ de dog bota grease
spot.' ~ eea elJ1ayss say
why, he must have burned to- desthssI,
Guess he did, ,s s..e.4r =, a,s;,
We'll, how did the other dog diei' - -,
4 seen dat dog die myself
How did he die?' sI@ao ei IsNefi
] Guess he died de only death oh detind b
on record iaJ cat 20 taabi
sHow did he die3' -,,,5-..,,,. ,,i-
He stepped out mighty queer.
wiz you tell me how he diedf' "'''A
n Yes; he swallowed my fne tooth comb. 9
and tickled himself to DEATH ana ia
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

us the following lines on leap year, s1siss'i o.
Then let us nerve our bashfal hearts, afN
And quell each timid doubt, s'1w Eea4
And raise our dropping hopes, and ssaeothDl
Our wrinkled features out; s4 ~, 4.
And write thereon, in letters plain.
That those may read who run
proposals thankfully received 3
Till eighteen sixty-ons." ~ 'e oaio'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-04

also give You something to guess. !

also give you something to guess. Have
you ever seen me before?' 7 YlasH
Never said the farmer. - .racs:5oH
In less than five minutes you shall seS.
me City times and carry in your pocket ff..-
ty of my likeness s9s A97 s41aAisla0
This is q riddle which / cannot uufaS-
ell, said the farmer. sHsssG sti3 zniesroas5
Then I will do it for yoa,' replied the.
King. tsr :, ,..a
Thrusting his hand Tito his pocket and
counting him fifty bran new gold p!eces
into his hand, stamped with his royatlikesd
ness. he said to the astonished farmers whet,
knew not what was coming
The coin is genuine, for it also comes
from our Lord God and am his pay ythas. !,
ter. bid you adieu, German REFORM
ed Messenger. - essdt syss sEsert
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
A0pcrsno lroture loroG a9rn
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA, SATURDAY MORN

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TO the advantage of France. In his ad-
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We have freely drawn upon various
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
THE LIFE OF
GEN. SAMUEL HOUSTON,
The Hunter, Warrior, Patriot,

TEXA HER RO.
The only authentic memoir of him ever
published.
One volume, l2mo., cloth, 402 pages,
with illustrations. Price Sl,0O. And
upon receipt of the price and 2l cents ad-
dlionsl for Postage, copy OF the book,
together with handsome present, worth
from so cents TO $780, will be sent 10 any
address in the United States.
"Life of Samuel Houston. G. G. En-
ans, Philadelphia"
"There is no campaign in modern mill
tary history which for its extent, sl'ho
attended with such disastrous results al
though eventually ending in the liberty OF
the Republic, than that conducted by Gen.
Samuel houston, during the years 1886
81 in the defence Of The Americans then
settled upon the frontiers Of Mexico. In
briei period, with a small band OF tie
roes hastily raised en- nGsSe, and lily
armed and accoutred, the brilliant defence
of the Alamo, was made forever glorious
by the bloody massacre, perpetraIed by
The Mexicans. This unfortunate event
which showed valuable lessons and glori.
Gus illustrations Of the valor Of our citizen
soldiers. and of the genius of the Great
Chief and Hero, ought not to be forgotten
or hastily glanced over. 1t is believed
that The campaign during the Texan war
has not received full justice in the nara
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Gus merits Of which were marred by Sc
rious errors. By comparing these varl.
Gus versions. and by consultation with
those who played prominent parts in this
event of our history, it Is believed thai
this Biography OF the Texan Hero, which
is divesled of cumbrous details of military
technicalites, is as faithful and exact as
i it is practicable 10 render narrative Of
This description.
The sole desire Of the author has been
to do foil justice 10 American valor and
patriotism, and TO present truthful and
vivid pictures Of that memorable war, and
of the conduct Of the Great Chief who
springing from the people, frontier war
rior, without science, arI or experience in
military affairs, was enabled through the
smiles Of Providence, by his stout heart,
his ssgacious intellect, and ardent patriot
ism, TO repel, punish and nearly destroy
some of tie mos! mercensry soldiers that
were ever sent forth by any power on the
earth. Ought such deeds be permitted to
fade from the memories Of patriotic peo-
pie No il is a reproach 10 the present
generation, that there is not more spirit
exercised by our government in defend
fng the rights of our citizens and extend.
ing that protection TO them which has ever
been sanctioned by every true son Of Ito.
erly. GEORGE &. EVANS,
Publisher, No. 439 Chestnut ST.,
Philadelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
DTinings.

To keep potatoes from rotling, 'eai EN-
Here-lhe melon.cholic season.
Powerful magnet-a brandy cask.
Idleness is the very source Of sin.
Standing pools gather mud and nourlsh
and feed Venomous creatures.
Dangerous eveller--s man with a gun
in his hand.
A fellow sued another in Harrisburg
last week for the Insignificant sUm Of three
cents. He su, ceeded in collecting his
debt, with forty cents cost. We vote him
the meanest a. an in the State.
If there is sny person on earth who de-
serves The sPrelIalion Of fool. tits he Who
continually Gels and snsrs, and never
sees moments peace, while he is sur
rounded with everything which. If prop
erly used, would make him happy.
Many man keeps on drinking I'LL he
bssn'l a coat to either bis back or SION.
sch.
FROZEN LIMB. "A piece Of copperss.
dissolved IN warm water, 10 sure remedy
Tor frosted limbo. &C.; soak the fingers or
feet. or rub well on the nose or face.
Every ihing usefOl and necessary is
cheapest walking is the most wholesome
exercise, water the best drink, and plain
food the most BoUrishipg aud healthy di-
eleven in knowledge, the mos! useful is
the easiest acquired, 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
Father ! Steer Straight to Me.

Last week (April 5lh) we attended, at
the house Of friend, the funeral of a lit
tie child that, after suffering for many
weeks, had taken lis departure 10 the 'bet-
ter land The pastor offered few words
of consolation TO the bereaved parents.
He referred to The often inexpicable deal.
ings of Providence in taking away our in
nucent pratters when we can see no Iea-
son given for The dispensation. One rea-
son was, that II was necessary to remove
our most priced treasures 10 heaven that
our hearts may be turned thither. An IL
Illustrative incident he gave. though he SAID
he bad read it, was new to US, and left a
deep impression. A fisherman was ac-
cuslomed TO 60 out in boat with his fam
lily. and spend the day at distance from
the shore. As there were frequent fogs,
one of the number was usually left at home
to ring bell as signal.
On one occasion liule son remained
on shore. During the day a thick fog
settled down upon the water, and the fish
ers attempted TO reach the land. But the
mist grew deeper and darker, and after
rowing vainIy in all directions, despair
had nearly suspended their efforts. JUS
then Z li,ue voice came through The dark
ness, "Faiher ! Steer straight for me,
father, and yOuH get home" The Ia
ther renewed his efforts, and by steering
straight in the direction Of the oft repeated
call, he reached the desired haven. No
long after The little lad was taken away
by death. The father, a wicked man
having no hope in this life or that which
il 10 come, was filled with dependency,
Clouds, mists, and darkness, seemed &c
close in around him on every side. While
thus situated he seemed TO hear from hea
venward, Father Steer straight foI
me, father. and you'll get home" He
obeyed the admonlion and turned his
frail bark, tossed upon life's boisterous
IblIows towards the haven Of eternal rest.
So. said the speaker, it is probable tha
our little ones are often taken away 10
that higher sphere, whence we may men
tally hear their cherub voices calling
Father, mother, steer towards me, and
you'll get home ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
Interesting Details Concerning the Evac-
uatiOn Of TTuXillO.


Interesting Details Concerning the Evac
uatiOn OF TTuXiilo
The New Orleans Plcayune Of the ! th
contains details of Walkers evacuation o
Truxillo, from which il appears that ih'
Interference of the British slOop-of'wa
WAS a demand on Walker FOR the revenues
Of the port, on the ground tha, they were
mortg red To- the British government
Walker having collected no duties, bd
having made Truxilo a free port, o
course could not answer this demand
The British commander (Salmon) ther
required Walker 10 lay down his arns,ot
fering. if he did so, to protect hin and his
men unit they could embark on some yes
sci and leave the coast of Honduras. I'm
mediately on the receipt of this, and be-
fore answer was returned. the Plcayune
correspondent says:
Several of the principal officers were
summoned to the presence oil The General
and orders given as 10 the various duties
10 be performed by them with esPa'ch'
Additional rounds OF cartridges and caps
were given ou, 10 the men, and qhantlly
OF powder, and balls for the manufacture
of more cartridges was carefully put up
III small bags for the men 10 pack W''h
them on the uncertain march that was he
fore them. In the ordnance department.
were sixty-six of Walkers Minnie mus
kets, which must remain behind; and as
these must necessarily fall into the hands
OF the enemy, the stocks were broken and
the barrels bent in such manner as TO
render them useless.
large quantity Of powder aud some
cartridges we're thrown into the water.
closets, and casks Of water emptied upoa
them. Thus in one service or anoiner
the officers and men were busily employ
ed until between 10 and II o'clock, p.
m. when the two companies were rapid
" formed in order and the march con-
inenced. Everything connected with the
evacuation OF the fort was conducted 50 or
Derby and silently that no one knew OF /,
in lown or On board of any OF the several
vessels in the harbor.
The whole number Of men under Wal.
ker, and leaving the fort with him, was
about 80. including officers,
Gen. Walker left behind him IN the
fort the en,ire hospital This is compo'
sed of eight persons, as follows. VIZ DR..
T.. Fl. Newton, surgeon in charge; b'
Johnson, hospital stewards Col. Thomas
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
A Thought OF Death.

To die This warm heart TO be still
and cold forever these limbs that are &c
active nOw-to lie motionIess in The cof'
fin; these eyes to be closed on all the!
loved still closed, though passionate
kisses and tea-s should fall upon them.
1t is strange thought ! WhaI would the
soul be doing then What would II
think OF the few real moumers who ben,
above the wOrn'out tenement It had lell
forever! How would il look upon those
that have heaped curses upon that uncon
scious head in life, and who came 10 glosi
over their work, when hate, and anger,
and revenge could do no more 7 | can
see the small procession enter the burial
ground. can see the we; day, the dry
ing leaves, and the gray and sombre sky
The children are peeping through the rail
ings OF The grave fence yard with hal
heightened, half interested air. There
are one or two, it may be, standing beside
the open grave, who have loved, and
memory is busy IN their hearts, and they
can weep-lhe rest are silent. They
lower the coffin 10 the danp. dark grave
some one bends forward, and the first sod'
rattle down with sharp PilIess sound
They shUdder. and look al the cloudy
sky, as if thew feared 10 see spirit there.
The grave is filed, and the sods laid upon
1.-THE procession passes slowly from The
lonely place. Ii might be tina, those who
wept, turn 10 look al they are leaving be-
hind. as the iron gale closes after them !
but it is only glance-they turn away
and sigh-lhen step into the waiting car
riages and are wheeled away. The lone.
Iy grave remains behiDd-and the rain
falls. and the sobbing autumn wind whirls
the wet and wilhered leaves around. Ii
is dreary picture.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22
1%PMHn :pN%0?.n9 p
THE PARTING OF SUMMER.


Thon'rt bearing hence thy roses,
Glad Sumner fare thee well
Thou ari singing Ihy last melodies
In every wood and dell.
But ere the golden sunset
ilhy latest lingering day,
Oh tell m", DER This chequered earth,
How hast thou passed away
Brightly. sweet Summer. brightly,
Thine hours have foated by,
To the Joyous birds o: the woodland
The rangers OF the sky.
And brightly in the foress,
TO tie wId deer wandering free /;
And, brightly 'mids. the garden flowers,
Is The happy murmuring bee:
But how TO human bosoms,
Wish all their hopes and fears,
And thoughts that make them eagle
wings,
To pierce the unborn years
Sweet Summer TO the captive
Thou hast flown in burning dreams
Of the woods, with all their whispering
leaves,
And the blue rejoicing streams:-
To ;he wasted and weary
On tie bed Of sickness bound,
In swift delirious fantasies,
That changed with every sound:
To the sailor on the pillows,
In longings, wild and vain,
For tie gushing fountains and breezy
hills.
And the homes Of earth again!
And unto me, glad summer
How hast thou flown to me
NV chainless footslep nought mas kept
From Thy haunis Of song and glee.
Thou hast flown in wayward visions,
In memories Of the dead
In shadows, from a troubled heart,
Ger thy sunny pathway shed {:
In brief and sudden srivings,
To fling a weight aside
Midst these thy melodies have ceased
And all thy roses died,
But, Oh thou gentle Summer !
III greet thy flowers once more
Bring me again the buoy sncy
Wherewith my soul should soar
Give me to hail thy sunshine,
With song aud spirit free;
Or in purer air than this
May that next meeting be !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-09-22

Many beautiful women. when walking
on the street seem 10 he very angry II
they are gazed at and sadly disappointed
il they are not.