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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
The Wrong Man Poulficed.

The following story which We do not
remember to have seen in print, is now
circulating on change 1t may be old,
but it is received as new and true:
At a famous watering place, within the
memory of man, gentleman was severely
afflicted with pain in the stomach which
neither gin cocktails nor cordials could
remove. 1t was night, and he was in bed
His Loving wife, unwilling to xake the
lomcstics, deeended to the kichcu, and
prepared Il mustard poulticc, which she
spread on her own hanksrc ief, and pro
ceedsd with il to her distressed lord. Ba.
fsre leaving him, she left light dimy
burning in his apartment, but deeply i'm
pressed with anxiety, she was not eticing
the number Of her room,
Guided by light which she saw shin
ing in chamber, which she supposed
was the one she had LETT, she entered, and
gently raising the bed clothes, &C., laid
the warm poultice upon stomach, but
not the stomach Of her lord.
"Hallo there What the----are you
abeut1' shouted voice of thunder and
the body and sleeves, whence it issued,
sprang out Of bed.
The lady screamed and ran; her hus-,
band rushed to the rescue from the next
room, the walters joined, aud small scene
epsued, much to the amusement of all
concerned. The peulticed gentleman had
lndiscreetly left light in his room and
thus lured the lady from her path.
Her husband was Sc much amused and
excited by the mistake that he quite for
got his pains, but early the next morpiug,
with his wife and trunks, left for parts
unknown, Tns poulticed man still re-
tains the handkerchief "a beautiful cam
bric) with the lady's name on it, which
lie considers sf rare yalue.-Bostoa Trac-
ctler.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
A Strong Suppositien.

Some years since, just after the Maine
Liquor Law had been introduced into
Massachusetts,, case Of selling liquer
was brought before the Boston Police
Court, and the District attorney appeared
to prosecute the matter. He called an
undoubted "customer" to the stand, a
man who would know rum jug at sight,
and with him, held the fslloing cello
guy:
"Mr. Sargent, were you ever in Benja-
min Kimball's bar-room ?'
eyes, SIR" answered the witness.
"Did you, see anything containing
liquor there =
Not as know of
"Di1 you see any decanters or tum blsrs
there?"
sNo, sir.s
Did you see any barrels -sr kegs
there p
Eyes, saw some kegs there"
"Ah, yes, [exultingly urged the law
yer. t'you did, then saw some kegs?
New, sir tell the jury what there was in
those kegs"
II don't knew; I didn't look in
eyes, sir, but were there ne marks
upon the outside 2 nc tickets, or writing
of seme kind ?" -.
eyes, we'll, there was: I remember it
nesw; | veew, | should have forget it if
ysu hadn't put me in mind
80, yes, yeu do remember; just state,
then, sir, before you forget, what there
was written or painted.
.'It was different on all of 'em-nene Of
'em had it alike
swell, sir, tell US what it said on the
FIRST one you saw.
"Well, | mostly forget meow. but be-
lieye it said gia on the FIRST un.'
..'Ginl Then, sir, guess we can find
out what there was in those kegs, if yeu
didn't look in, Now, SIR, tell US what it
said on the next one
"Well, en- the next it said Ben Kimball
bnt l didn't suppose that Ben Kinsbau,
aoas IN the heg!
Verdict fer the defendant, and the eeurt
adjourned.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

we're cold that ended in the Group and ter
minated in its little life. Marion thought
she had suffered her full measure Of loss,
but when this last and only treasure vas
taken away, the last tie that bound her to
this life was broken. What was country
to her? In all its length and breadth =
sfe had meme to lsve her-ne spst in its
boundaries she could call her home.
What was it to her that the country should
be saved? She was dying Of grief and
starvation.
Some enc was always before her. Ono by
one, she ssld all her little articles of value
disposed of all those little things which
had made her rsoms So pleasant when she
and john and baby were all SO happy to-
gether. Then, when there was nothing
left, she sank down in slew nervous
fever. After it was generally known
that Mrs. Elmer was destitute and sick,
a few neighbsrs began to drop in to try
and do something for the unhappy woman,
but tardy conscience had failed to remind
them of their duty until it was tee late to
aid her. She died--this kroken- hearted
wife of the censeript, with johns name
and that of the baby on her lips. She
said she was gsing to meet them in a
country where all was peace. And yet
what matters it? There are just such
heart aches and heart-braaks all over the
land 1t is not one woman alone who
gees down to the grave broken hearted;
not merely one orphan that suffers hunger
and cold. One among many, is Marien
one.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

Close to the lands of the Center Oil
Company there lives an old chap who is
worth, a mint, Igaarant, of course, dumb
luck has made. him rich. His household
,psts Sshsixsror fsrfisr dog and stupid
daughter, both of whom engage his at
tention. Tie former provided for, he de-
termined to .'accsmplish" his daughter
Ts this end he came to this city. lie
bought q piano, harp, and guitar,
and a car load of music beeks, &C., wind
ing up his business by engaging first
class intellectual and musical tutor, with
all of which he started fer the .'re-
giea.' sta, aeet4 f1H aai
The documents were of course, arrang-
ed for business. The tutsr set to work
and toiled like Trojan, but with no sue
cess. Despairing of ultimate triumph,
the tutor went to the ell king and made
clean breast Of it.
"Why, what in the worlds the matter2
asked the father. --ys sr
"Well," answered the tutsr, .'Kitty
has get piano, and guitar, and harp, and
music, and books, and all that, but she
wants capacity-that's all"
SWELL, by the Lerd Harry cried the
ell king, "if that's all, just bay it. I've
got the staff, if money will get it she
shall have capacity or anything elss."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
DRAFTED.
BIZ MINNIE WILLIS BANEs.


A sunbeam stsle through the dark
green shadows of trailing honey -suckle,
through the fall flowing fields of a lesse
white curtain which shaded a cottage
window, and touched the face of a
woman sitting within with pale amber
CLEAN. Il was childlike face with its
pure, pale complexion, and its eyes blue
as an ivy flower holding the souls light,
like fame shining within them; chesnut
brown hair rippled acrsss lew broad
forehead, and was caught abruptly and
shaken cut Of curl iRte knot behind
the ear. It was mouth sentineled by
dimples frsm too near appreach-a soft
crimson meuth, upon which the man she
loved might meet the seul that loved him.
She was sitting beside a sewing machine
with a finished little garment just drawn
from beneath the needle, leaning back
with look of rest and satisfaction at its
completion in her eyes. i-a
It was afternoon-almest six-as the
hand of little French clsck pointed cut
the hour, and she had great deal to tell
him. What little wife has net? Grace
was asleep-Grace her little seven months
baby-asleep; and her silver belled rattle
her tooth ring, and her shells were all
scattered about the carpet Her hail
brush and one tiny slipper lay just an.
der the folds of her mother s..calieo dress
wood colored field with white vine mean
dering across it. Marion stood up and
fshooko out the folds of the little rose col
cred dress just finished, folded it care
fully and laid it away; then went up the
easy calico sleeves to the white polished
elbow, and the little woman counted her
self ready for the kitchen-the enc room
lying beyond this. She was the wife o.
. meehanie-one Of the happy peer mer
who aearn their bread by the sweat o
their brow yet live the life Of the sou
'on level above that Of the body. And
this woman was like many other women
! Throughout The country Sho had bser
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
A Lot of Receipts.

A bit Of glue dissolved in skim milk
and water will restore old Grape.
Half a cranberry bound on corn will
seen kill it.
An inkstand was turned over white
table cloth; servant threw ever it a
mixture Of salt and pepper, beautifully
and all traces of it disappeared.
Picture frames and glasses are presery-
ed fren1 flies by painting them with a
brush dipped in mixture made by boil
ing three or four enisns in a pint ei
water. el. sf,a3s
Bedbugs are kept away by washing the
crevice with strong salt water pat On with
a brush. y =. 2
Soft-ssap should be Kept in dry place
in the cellar, and not used until it is three
months old. ~
TO sceur knives take the ashes of coal,
unmixed with any fron, wood; they are a
better article. than bath brick fer that pur-
pose. 49, ..t. 49, T.
To boil ham it should be soaked frsm
twelve to twenty hours, according
its age. Rave it more than covered with
cold water, and let it simmer two or three
hours and then boil an hour. and hall
or tive hours, skim it carefully. When
done, take itup and skin it neatly, dress
it with cloves and spots of pepper laid or
accurately. You may cut writing or It's
sue paper in fringe, and twist il around
the shank bone if you like, It should be
cut past the centre, nearest the heck in
very thin slices. s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15


Just before the lamp was lighted
Just before the children came
While the room was very quiet,
hea d same one call my name,
All at once window opened,
In field were lambs and sheep;
Some, from out brook, were drin king,
Some were lying fast asleep.
But could not see the Saviour,
Though 1 strained my eyes to see;
And I wondered if he saw nae,
II he'd speak to such as me,
In moment 1 was looking
On a world. so bright and fair,
Which was full Of little children,
And they seemed so happy there. ).
They were singing-oh, how sweetlyl
sweeter songs never heard;
They were singing sweeter, mother,
Than can sing our yellow bird.
And while my breath was holding,
One SO bright upon me smiled.
And knew it mustSbe Jesus,
When he said "come here, my child"
Hug me closer, closer, mother,
Put your arms around me tight;
I am cold and tired, mother,
And feel SO strange tonight.
Something hurts me here, dear mother,
Like stene upen my breast xF
O., wonder, wonder, mother,
Why it is / oannst rest.
All the day, while you are working,
As lay upon my bed.
Twas trying to be patient, ~
And to think of what you said
How the kind and blessed Jesus,
Loves his lambs to watch and keep,
And wish'd he'd come and take me
In his arms that might sleep.
aCome up here, my little Bessie,
Come up here, and live with me,
Where the children never suffer,
But are happier than you see."
Then thought Of all you told me,
Of that bright and happy land;
/ was going when ysu call'd me,
When you came and kiss'd my hand.
And at first, I felt SO sorry
You had calrd me: would go
o, to sleep and never suffer
Mother, don't be crying SO!
Hug me closer. closer, neither,
Put your arms around nae tight
o, how much I love you, mother,--
But feel So strange tonight.
And the mother pressed her closer. i
To her over-burden'd breast,
On the heart so near to breaking.
Lay the heart so near its rest.
In the esolemn hour Of midnight,
In the darkness calm and deep,
Lying on her mothers bosom,
Little Bessie fell asleep.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

DIPTHERIA OR PuTRiD SoREa THRoATs
"A poultice made of the yolk of an egg
and fine salt, of pastel like consistency, to
be put on the throat, and Kept on thirty
minutes, ualess sooner dry If a child
be very feverish the poultice should be
repeated A wash or gargle should alse
be prepared and used, consisting Of equal
parts of fine salt and alum mixed with
vinegar. Fer a severe case make wash
for the throat ef bleod root, golden seal
and pulverized bayberry. We are decis
dedly in faver of this. remedy, and are
credibly informed that in every instance
where these simple remedies have been
timely applied, the sufferer has recovers
sd - D,se,o3 N.,,s -ls..s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
NUMBER 2. |
AGoed Reason.

A county pedagogue had two pupils.
to enc OF whom he was partial, and to
the other severe, One morning it hap
pened that these two boy were late, and
were called up to account for it. eYeu
must have heard the bell. b,ys--why did
you not come ssPlease sir, said the
favefite, q was dreanin' was goin'
to Californy. aud | thought the schsel-
beii=ss.fs the steamboat bsil. II was goin
IN. Very well, said the MASTER. glad
OF any. pretext to excuse his favorite:
''dnd now SIR, turning 10 the other.
what have ygd TO say 2? "please sir,
said the pnz4lea boy, "I-i-sol Is ,oaitis
to SCI, T,13i NH, y -zs-a2-szssss-4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
Inpudeat Questions.

TO ask an unmarried lady how cid she
is - -. - - !. s - - -
T. ask a lawyer if he ever told J
lie. -.
Te ask q doctor hsv many persons he
has killed. e,.,.l ~.
To ask minister whether he ever did
any thing very wrong.
To ask merchant whether he had
ever cheated customer =
To ask an editor the name Of any Of
his correspondents,
TO ask Subscriber if he has paid the
printer. a
To ask printer If he has get more
than one shirt.-AEron Beacon.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

YTwelve liAes, or less, will be charged as
Uns square.
eRTAn legal advertisements win be charged
ky the line.
nI&r Notices of the appointment of Ad- -
- ministratsr's and Executors; also -
Is Attaehment Netices, must be paid in 30
- advsnce.1 " ssSs 80
e. T8enty-hve per cent. additional will be
charged on the price of job work If not paid
in advanse. and on advertising ifnot paid be-
fore taken cut.
rHa Law OF NEwsPAPERs.
1. Subscribers who de not give express no
tice to the contrary, are considered as wishing
to continas their subscription. q
a. Ifsubscribers order the diseontinuance of
.heir newspapers, the publisher may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
Ehsi- apapers from the Offices to which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
hays settledthe bill, aud ordered them disconh
tinued. ER
A. If subscribers remove to other placesI
without informing the publishers, and the pa
GERS are sent to the former direction, they aref
held responsible.
S. The courts have decided that refusing to-
take periodicals from the Office, or removineE
and leaving them uncslled for, Is prima facieE
evidence sf Intentional fraud.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

The WAR Tx ON WHISKY is now only
two dollars gallen At this rate, old
topcrs will Cad it difficult to procure the
vherewith to purchase their dram Of com
fort, and yeung fellows will have hard
time to meet current expenses. Go en-
with your whisky tax. we do not care If
it reaches hundred dollars gallous
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

rFa- A person Of an observing turn Of
mind, t lie i'as rode tfrshszh u ckSntry
town. has probably noticed hos slle curi-r
GUS youngsters along the route will Gil
the windows with their. anxious faces in
order to catch glimpse at all passers- by.
Our friend Jonathan, a pedisr, drove up
IN front of a house, one day. and seeing
"all hands and the cook Z stirring from
the windows, cote from his cart, and
the following dialogue took place, with
the man of the house: '''s
Junathan-H Has there been afunera1
here lately ? ts asai % aaa ass 81 4
Man Of the house. II erea No. sWhy2
iona ham Why saw that there was
one Fqne of glass that didnt hare Aeud
IN iti s.
Man of the houscA You leave. blasted
quick, or there will be funeral.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

Bsa- DR.. DRAPER, the Collector of New
York. sends all the Savannah Gotten te
his son to be weighed, for which tle SON
wiHreceivs some $3.50, 0e0 for about two
weeks work. Pretty gssd wages-but
he ssfnds himself -. sf..s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

A NEGRO, on whom the s'bsou Of
freedom" had been conferred, was fssnd
to be frozen t. death, in Leuisvilies . few
mornings since. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

THEY asked Lukman, "How d;dss
thou learn manners?" He replied. -
"Frem the umanerly. Whatever / saw
them de which 1 disapproved Of. that !
abstained from doing. ss sl1
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

tG- Experiments with Greek Ere, u
is stated, have been very satisfactory at
Washington. Net-afew Of the Washing.
ten folks will SEINE day be allowed TO OF.
pertinent with fire that will net prevs %
satisfactory.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

No. 4 week filed up with selfskssss,
and the Sabbath stuffed fall Of rsligisus
exercises, will make gssd Pharisee, bSt
. peer christian.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

. A man whs had brutally assaulted his
wife. was lately brought before Justics
Cole of Albany; and had grsat deal 10
say about getting justic. @Jsstise 2" re-
Piled Cole, "yeu can't get II, here
This court has no power to hang yea"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15
A saIufary Thought. /.

7 ef-s- 81 r. sf . y fsl = 20 !
When | was a young man thsrs lived.
in eur neighborhood il farmer. VIII o was.
usually reported to be . very liberal man,
and nncemmon'y upright in his dealings
When he had any Of the products of his
fara to dispose OF, he made it an inyaria-
bic rule to make good measures rather
more than would be required of him.
One of his friends observing him fre-
quently doing so questioned him ms 10
Why he did it; he teld him he gave too
much,s and said it would be to his disadl
vantage. Now, dear reader. mask the
answer of this good mani God has per,
nitted me but one journey through the
world, and when am gone cannot re-
turn to rectify mistakes. Think Of this.
There is .bntore journey through lifea Il
EASY DEATH. New Haven Cour
Ter, speaking of the late Prof Sifiimau
says; "Prof Silliman was attacked about
ten days since somewhat severely hut not
alariningly, After an illress Of, two or.
three days lie began, to recover, ana from
that time his friends have dismissed an
apprshensions, and have regarded his full
recovery as cerain.oaOn stheatnurnisg of
Thursday he. awnke. after more than,
usually comfortable rest. and pfeulised
himself the satisfaction Of uniting ia Gle
public services of the day Of NATIONAL
Thanksgiving. He uttered a hrief pray
er, as was his wont, repeated TIVE hymns,
which be fullewed with few words of.
a affection to his wife. unconscious Of the
sisnitieance Of each act, and then was in
a menent traHslated to that state whose
very ife and atmosphere arc continued
adoration and perfected love- -
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

s@- What is the sun by trade? A
tanner.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-03-15

Ne paper win be discontinued, except at the
eptieA Of the publisher, until all arrears are
naid.
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JOB PRINTING

Executed with neatness and dispatch at this
sdies and at reasonable prices. lsl IS 8
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LITTLE BEssIE.

AND THE WAY SHE FELL ASLEEP.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-23
cERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.

10 expire the 3ls day of January, 1866.
OFFICg or ruE AUDiToR STATE, IssuRAkcE DrP'T,
CoLUMnUs, ONO, January ~ 1895
WHEREAS, The NORTII AMERICAN FIRE ~.
sUgANOE COMPANY, lunated at Hartford, IN the
State Of Connect cut, has filed in this Office swo,n
statement Of s condition. required by the hrs sec
ton OF the act o reg llate Insurance Companies not
Incorporated by the State Of Ohio" passed April y.
1886. and amend February o, ls64 and, whereas,
said Company has furnished satisfactory evidence
that is possessed OF vt least one hundred thousand
dollars OF actual capital invested IN stocks or bonds,
in mortgages OF real estate, worth double the
amount for which the same IL mOrtgaged ant,
whereas, said Company has filed in this othce writ
ten instrument under its corporate seal, signed by
the President aud Secretary thereof, authorizing any
agent agents Of said Company in this state to ac-
knowledge service OF process for and IN behalf Of said
Company according to the terms OF sald law.
Now, therefore, m pursuance Of the rst section 81
the afo resad act i, JAM ES Ii. GOODMAN, Auditor Of
State for OHIO, do hereby certify that snid NORTH
AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, ot
Hartford, Connecticut, IL authorized 10 transact the
business OF Fire Insurance this State nniil The
thirty first day OF january in the year one Thousand
eight hnndTed and slxty-siX. ...
lSrAMPl In witness whereof have hereunto sub
iSEAL acrhed my name and caleed the seal oi my
office TO be- affixed Che day and yepr above
.1Ht written. JAS. II. GOODMAN, T
tel0 Auor Of state.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-23

New YoRK, February l9-Advices from
the Norlheru States OF Mexico represent the
people there as still firm in their adherence
TO constitutional Government and determin-
ed to resist the Imperial invader,
The States of Chihuahua, Sonora and Gin.
aloa we're entirely clear of any Of fMaximian's
troops, with the exception OF small force in
the town of Mazatlan, in the latter State
The city of Chihuahua is the present cape
tai OF the Republic, and Juarez and all h,s
cabinet oficers are located there, exercising
thair functions in secnriiy.
There are about l6,O00 RepEolican troops
in the State of Cinalon, Durango and Chihua-
hna, aud others iu Sonora.
On the first of January President Jnnrez
issued a spirited proclamation declaring his
determination TO maintain the Reppbhc and
urging the people 70 stand firm in its sup
port
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-23
To Hon. Gideon Wells.

d. ID. PORrER,
Rear Admiral

PHILADELPHIA, Feb PA special dispatch
to the Bulletin from Washington says
Rebel papers announce General sherman =
advance to have reached Camden, forty miles
north east OF Columbia, half way toward Flor
enee. This shows that sherman is moving
Cor tho latter place.
Hardee in evacuating Charleston is evi-
IDENTITY pressing forward to reach Florence,
and thence Wilmington. The race will be q
close one, both starting oil at the same time
From Columbia to Florence is eighiy-nne
miles; Charleston to Florence is one hundred
and two miles
Besides the capture OF Fort Anderson, gives
us the Wilmington end OF the Manchester
road, and IL Hardee beats Sherman TO Flor.
ence, he will have to take to the open roun.
try 10 escape