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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21
Twenty Days News Expeeted--But an Extra
Doubtful.

Doubtful.
The Acadia Steamer had not arrived at Boston on
Saturday before the afternoon trains left at three
O'clock She is behind her usual time, having been
on, Is DAYS from the 18th, her day of sailing from
Liverpool If she should arrive on Saturday after
noon, after o'clock, or on Sunday morning, 1t is
possible that the Wall street press will beat the
Herald once in year They did not beat US on the
Presidents Message, as they expected, but they
NAY do it ON this Being banlrrpts, and paying no
debt, but compulsion they have more money to
throw away than we have, who pay all our debts to
the attermost cent. We shall do the best, under
the ejseamstances. II they beat us to-day, or to-
Ssers6w, il is their last kick If the Acadia does
not arrive till to-day in Bostoa, the news will reach
her Tomorrow IN srning
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

on Thursday, 18th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Richmond,
JBoqs r. Hoiand of Ireland 70 Mary Hykss Of this city
On Thursday, nth inst, BY the Rev Mr. Fories, John
CASTOR 10 No,y .asgusta Riley both Of this city.
on Thursday. nth inst, by the Rev MIR Porter sdsr.
sen Clireh TO s. Sophie D,n daughter ofIsasc psl al
Of this city
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York. monday, December FL. Isao.

Dc,- For the latest news by the Southern mail from
Washington, see the POSTSCRIPT on the fourth
PAGE.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

Nautical NovENg>rs.-We learn that Captain
Chopper late OF the Colunb bus and Captain Barsow,
late the New York, both Black Ball Liverpool
Packets, have changed commands. Captain Chopper
sailed last Saturday in the New York.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

MuapERrs wAsHrrsror.-Ose Mary Ann Adams
- negress. has been arrested in Washington on the
charge Of murder. II 10 supposed that she was the
cause of the death Of young negro girl who died
suddenly in her house
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

TIeprrsrSs TVS CoRps Rev. Joseph ifaber, y
presbytersn minister, sa to be Of irreproschsble
ehar,.ter, has been deposed fron the ministry ana
excorpmuuicated, for marrying the niece n his de-
ceased vife-Bosfon CeuT. Dee. II.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

Or BRAuAM makes his debut in New York to
night, al the Park Theatre. Get seats In time, Of
YOU can't get any.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21
Correspondence Of the Hsrali.l
Drn m run Art 3

MO DE JANEiko, OCT. <otn, icW
OK BoAsp TIE L. s. SCHOONER ESrEnrkIsr.
TIE Malek Adhsi-7he United States Squadron
at Rio
We left this port the last Of August, and crused
of Bahia and Perpambuco. At TIE former place,
heard many confused stories Of pirates being in the
neigbborhood, but, as Is usual In such cases. two
alike, put faith in any Of the reports, but after
remaining week or so, sailed for Pernambuco, at
which place heard the same accounts Of Cpl
rates being round'-rGmaned at Psrnambueo three
weeks, shifted ballast, and rsiticd, when
turned TO Bahia, determined, IL we heard any
of the pirates, 90 cruise for them; foxnd the Belle
Pople coms andcd By the Prince dc Joinvle, at
anchor, on cur arrival, but bound to St. Helena;
also the Fsyoriie, sloop OF war, both vessels in
deep mourning. These ships were in beautiful order.
The French officers say the Prince is crack sailor
he looks It. They did not so much attract our at
tention, hcwever, as did the most beaStiful full
rugged brig ever beheld, lying quietly at anchor in
the bay, painted deep black, with black masts and
yards, superbly rugged, and altogether the most
perfect thing ever beheld. This vessel proved TO
be the Pirate, and so discovered TO be in this
way; one Of the crew became frightened, and made
confession 20 our Consul, who detained her till cur
arrival. she is called the Maiek ddhei Of New
York, ;" built for Mr. Peter Harmony, and command
| ed bya spaaiard, by name Nuntz-his brother was
captured with brig containing $50 slaves, "a month
| since) by II. g. VI brig Wizard. lie is now phi
| soner, and his vessel has been condemned.
We left Bahia, with the Prize in company, on the
18th September-arrived here on the let inst The
Prize brig is surprisingly fast, beating rs easily with
tep gallant sails and royals furlsd The following
are the Off GERS IN charge Of the Prizs Leutsuants
Drsyton (comma7ding) Pssse Midshipman G. w.
Doiy, and Midshipmsn Harrisos.
The frgate Potomac, Commodore Ridge'y and
Decatur, Z" sloop Of war;" Commodore Ogden, are
at the River The Enterprise will remain at Rio at
present. with the Prize.
The MaIek Adhel is Is months old, built by
Brown & Bell, and worth SljOJo-has cargo
worth SI0,cO0, and said 90 have specie on board,
to the amount of $4,000, total S90,o0o-noi a bad
prize these times.
The following is list Of the cIieerso f the Y ;.
brig Enterprise, on the 2sth Oct. Lieut.. Com.
Colds borough, lit Lieut.. (Aeting) Wm. y. swan,
Purser Bio.ell, geon Peetc, Passed Mid. Arm.
strssg and Pearce, and Mid Read. The Malek Ad.
bel will be sent home soon as orders can be re-
ceived from Commodore Ridgely. She will un-
doubtedly be condemned as pirate and good prize.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

UrIox or rHr CASADAs.-Many opiniens have
been afo the future seat Of government
,,d we have ourselves done something in spreading
tbsm Bat IF late we have began TO settle IN the
belief, thai, Notwithstanding his Exeeency's re-
mark that certain royal city was too near the ron
Her there is the greatest probability that II Will be
the chosen place.
Yes;o rday was the day 81 meeting Of the electors
Of Qaebeo disposed to give the Union fair trial
we nav expect the result for oar next publication.
we understand that MIR Burnett has accepted the
call made on him by the anti-U nionsts Go be nom
mated a candidate to represent Quebec. MIR. b. is
a sostchman, and High Churchman, we believe,
and may be ranked as one OF The party Of which Mr.
Chief Justice Robinson of Upper Canada may be
considered leader RI Montreal Her. Dee. 10.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

h~orHxs MrRDtR ~ Nrw JrRsrv.-The body
OF e Buerfori, dealer in cattle, IN lately Ter
chi,t IN I,Ansonbarg, has been found near Newark.
ia seapa.ei thai ne was murdered and robbed. az
h 't.t large sum oC money with him, when re left
h.v
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-21

| a Sas6ss s57 ss,.2Ss 4s,6is,7ss 3,iso,ais
These aggregates by recapitulaon give the following
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
CONS PIRACY TO KIDNAP AND
ABDUCT VIM. L, M'KENZIE, THE
CANADIAN PATRIOT

The city of Rochester was thrown in
to great excitement last week in conse-
quence of bold and daring attempt on
the part of certain Canadians to kidnap
and abduct the patriot MACKENZIE TO
Canada. The particulars, as given in
the Buffalo Daily Republican are these !;
A Mr.. Cameron late of the Commercial
Bank of Toronto, had been some time in
Rochester seeking opportunity AMI devi.
sing ways and means TO kidnap Macken-
zie and take him TO Toronto by force,
where reward of one thousand pounds
is offered for his apprehension. This
Mr.. Cameron made confident Of Mr..
Welles, one Of the publishers ofthe Dai-
ly Wing, who he had learned was on
Terms of enmity with Mackenzie. To
him he divulged the detail. Of con-
spiracy which had been entered into BY
himself and others, among whom was an
officer Of the SD rigment, Mr.. Perry
Of Coburg, the commander OF the steam
boat Gore, and many others. The plan
was TO decoy Mackenzie TO the lower
part Of the town, through the treachery OF
some hunters who were formerly friendly
to him and supposed by him TO be so yet,
and when he was in their snare, two pow.
erful men wero 10 seize him muffle his
mouth so that he could make no loud
ouicry, throw him into a carriage, hold a
loaded pistol TO his head threatening to
blow his brains out instantly if he made
the least noise, and thus conduct him to
the steamer Gore, (which was to have her
steam up and allFeady to shove off at q
moments warning.
Mr. Welles, by note, communicated
the conspiracy to Mackenzie, who after
making himself certain by minute inqui-
ry that the facts stated by Mr. Welles
were correct, complained 10 the civil
authorities, had an examination Of wit
nesses, and he'd The British officer, Cam
eron, arrested. Cameron is held, 10 bail
in tie sum Of 300, with two sureties,
each in 5000. = CIcpe. Ado.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
GEORGETOWN O, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1sO sERIE

the great lever that is TO Iaze this fai
fabric of human liberty and wisdom from
its foundations, is the Incorporated mon.
ey pOcer, aided and urged on by British
stock holders and foreign nobility. The
recent mercenary triumph, is the watch
word to the combined forces and factions
to strike quickly and with deadly aim.
So great is the haste, that the Cincin-
natl Republican, the Editor of which is
an aid Of Gen. Harrison, calls for spe-
ciGI Congress, TO be convened soon after
the 4th Of March next. They dare not
wait the issue of the next summers cam
paign They dare not with safety, suffer
few months cool reflection.
The Springfield Republic calls on the
State Legislature of Ohio, to 60 forward
and rivet the chains of a moneyed des-
potism, SO strong upon the necks of the
people, that it will ''coRtroI epents for
years" ..
Truly we have hit upon alarming times,
and never did the liberties and peace of
this country appeal more powerfully to
the democracy to stand arm to arm, and
10 shoulder, than at the present
time. On you democrats, though now
defeated, rests the future salvation of
this republic.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
FRUIT TREES.

If you wish your trees TO grow thrifty,
smOOthe barked, and regular; whiteWAsh
them at least twice a year; Spring and
Fan! By this means you Gil up the open
'ngs, and rough places in the bark which
o.sr such great facilities for the dePosiie
ot the eggs Of various kinds ofinseets.
ID h!he cases out Of Ten, the rough and
HcAiy looking bark, is produced BY the
sung'ng OF Wounding of insects in depos-
ltIng their larvea or eggs. The alkaline
or caustlc properties Of the lime. aptire.
ly prevent this. Every rain washes more
or less Of the lime onto the roots of
the tree, which greatly facilitate the
growth. This should not however une-
vent the free use Of stable manure
Thrifty growing trees are not baIf so lin.
bic 10 disease as those that are Door End
dwarfsh. The earth about the roots Of
all kinds of Fruit trees should be turned
over to the depth of a spade every No
vember,-by this means you destroy ms
ny destructive insects in their chrysaline
or worm state. Ashes, lime, and SOAP
suds thrown about the roots has an ex-
celient tendency. 1t not only aids in
destroying the insects, but also affords
great nourishment 10 the tree. II has
been frequently remarked, that sowing
wheat in apple orchards infected with
bitter rot, will remove the disease. This
is true as far as the result is concerned; !;
but if we suppose the cure brought about
by any virtue contained in the wheat We
at once run into an error. IT'S neither
more or less than the fail plosghing, that
exposes the insect which causes this
disease) in its chrysaliue state to the ac-
ton of the frost and other casualties suf-
fcient to destroy it, aud thus remove the
inlection.-SciOtO Valley Post.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

Many years ago, certain Justice was
called 10 Jail 10 liberate worthIesss
debtor by receiving his oath that he was
not worth FIVE pounds. "Well, Johnny"
said the Justice, as he entered, "can you
swear you are not worth five pounds, and
never will be9' "Wby," answered the
other, rather cbsgrinned at the question,
81 can swear that am not worth that q
mount at present." swell, well," re-
piled the other, 81 can swear the rest
so step forward Johnny"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

TRANSPORTATION OF SILK.-The Jour-
nal of the American Society states that
the importation of silk into the United
States, during the year ending 3Oth Of
September, 1896, amounted to nearly
twenty-three millions of dollars. Com
pared with other articles imported, that
Of silks is one-fourth mne than the
amount of any other. The amount of
manufactures of cotton imported was
Sl4.692,S ,S07: of iron, S12,O5ly y66s; of
cloth and cassimeres, 81, ,O7s, pos; wors-
ted stufs, S7,025, sos; other manufac-
lures of wool, $S,567, ,i6l; one half the
value orsilk and worsled stuffs, 81, I69,.
042; total wooden goods, Sis,sSl 80.
The importation of sugar amounted to
S9,924, ,632; linen, S5,73l,27s. So that
the importation of silk nearly equals
that of wooden and linen together, and
is equal to half of the other fabrcs
combined.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

that here hundreds sell their votes fol
money and for whiskey, and that, in ma.
ny instances, he whose virtue and inde.
pendence preserve him from the common
demOralizing practices Of candidates, is
hunted down and sacrificed as a victim
The practice of betting on elections is a
mos prolific source of corruption. The
most important Of all the privileges of a
freeman, is converted into an occasion
for mlnlstering TO avarice and cupidity,
and aTousing the worst passions of our
nature. ltis a melancholy fact, thai from
the pettiest district election, to the Pres
idency of the United States, multiiudes
are controlled in their votes, by the pecu.
mary interest which they have at stake,
and the highest qualifications, and most
brilliant services, are thus entirely disre-
garded. That man is blind indeed, who.
upon reflection, does not perceive the
enormity of the evil, and that we must
fall beneath the ponderous mass of cor
ruption, which is rapidly accumulating,
unless it is soon counteraCted. | call
upon every man in South Carolina, to ex-
ert his best efforts in preserving the puri-
ty of the elective franchise; to take his
stand against that spirit Of licentiousness,
which, in the name of freedom, is difu-
sing far aud wide its destructive inhu-
ences. | trust that the people of our
beloved State will give to this subject
their calmest consideration; that an en-
lghtened public opinion will purify the
ballot box, and that the day is not far dis
tant, when he who would offer bribe to
a freeman, shall be branded with ignomi-
ny and disgrace. If our common Gov
enment jA Aesstiqed TO Gall, let us, to the
las, acquit e&asviVes ike men amid the
general degeneracy, and prove that we
are worthy Of true and rational liberty"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

DAMAsCUs.-The following account OF
Damascus will be read with interest:
Damascus, probably the oldest city in
the world, still occupies the place 1t oc-
cupied in the days of Abraham; and
though it has, no doubt, seen many vi
cissitudes, its population is still very con-
siderable, and its trade is exlensve.-Da-
mascus is called by the Orientals 'a pearl
surrounded by emeralds.' Nothing can
be more beautiful than its position, wheth-
er approached from the side of Mount
Lebanon, from the Desert to the east, OF
by the high road from north from Alepbo
and Hannah. For many miles the city is
girdled by fertile fields, or gardens as
they are called, which, being watered
by the rivers and sparkling streams, give
TO the vegetation. consisting principally
ofolive trees, a remarkable freshness and
beauty. Though the trade of Damascus
isvery considerable, il has no English es-
tablishment within its walls. More than
one has existed, but it has not been found
to answer; and the trade that has been
carried on for English account is done
either by French, Italian, or native
houses. OF all tho cities of the east,
Damascus is probably the most origin
aI--the city which has undergone the
fewest changes. The European costume
is scarcely ever seen; and with few ex'
ceptions ] believe the Frank settlers have
adopted the Syrian dress. There is al
Damascus tribunal of commerce Tor
the settlement Of business disputes. II
consists oftwelve persons--namely' nine
Mussulmen, two Christians, and one
Jew. The proportion is not very fairly
arranged with reference to the mum
ibers of the population Of the different
rel;oims bodies; but one of the principal
Christian merchants assured me, thai on
tbe whole they were tolerably well salts
fed with the decisions OF the tribunals,
and il was seldom the Mahometan ma
iority showed any disposition 10 act un-
fairly to Christian liiigsnts"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
THE MINT.

On the invitation Of gentleman con.
nected with the mint, we on Thursday
visited that establishment, and were high
ly pleased with all we witnessed. The
bigh state of mechanics. which the com.
PICK machinery give evidences Of, the ex-
treme cleanliness of the building, and
the well arranged order with which the
whole process of coming is carried on,
are truly admirable. There are at pre-.
sent some twenty-five men employed
there, every one noiselessIy fulfilling his
province.
In the smelling department there are
six furnaces-two Of them were on
Thursday in operation. The men en-
ployed in this department wear large stuff,
ed gloves on their hand resembling "bOx-
ing gloves" One man, through the aid
ofa long tongs, raises the crucble out
Of the furnace, and pours the liquid met
al in a cast iron mould--a second man
opens this mould, pushes it over to a third,
and throws the ingot just cast into a re-
ceplacle for it; third man fasiens up the
mould opened by No. 2, and places it in
position 10 be ready to receive an ingot
in proper time. Doctor Riddle presides
over this department, and it is said he has
introduced into it many beneficial re-
forms.
The ingo;s are next assayed and then
taken TO the rolling room; here they are
again placed in furnace, where a GER
tain heat is infused into. them preparato-
ry to their being rolled. The rolling is
performed by the application of machine
ry, and consists in rolling Gut the ingots,
whether silver or gold, 10 a consistency
Of required bteadth and thickness, re-
sembling in shape iron hogshead hoops
These are next conveyed to the adjusting
room, where they are adjusted, so that
when cut out in circular pieces for eagles,
half eagles, half dollars, quarters, dimes,
or half dimes, they will be found of pro-
per weight. This being done, these sill
YER or gold slabs are, by other machine
ry, cut into exact circular sizes of the
utSI IHH0u COllS' 4Ho1 dlO AGAt UIougHt
to the mill where the edge is raised on
them. This mill is another evidence Of
the perfection of machinery. The round
pieces are put into kind of hopper,
where they are placed over one. another
in pile, and drawn out one by one; the
edge is raised by their coming in contact
with piece Of grooved metal as they go
round, aflor which they drop down.
They are finally taken TO the coming
room, where, by machinery also, they
are one after another drawn under the
press, where they receive the
necessary impression, and come out good
and current money eff the United States,
to which the most scrupulous Bentonian
could not object.
The whole ofthe machinery is worked
by a powerful and splendidly finished
steam engine, placed in the centre Of
that part of the bnilding where the coin
ing, which we have endeavored imper-
fectly to describe, is carried on.-M o.
PicGyanG.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15
THE HARRISON AFFAIR IN
LOUISVILLE

The Cincinnati Gazettee SENS to be
ignorant Of the Harrison row in Louis
Vile. What we stated was from the
lips of both parties. The af'ir was rot,
it seems, in the street. The following
extract from a letter to a gentleman d
this city, puts the matter right:-States-
man.
"T see in Medary's paper that Harri-
son knocked Democrat down in Louis
vile. That is not so, He struck a
good HarrisoniGn, and some one of
those who saw him do so, mounted the
fellow and beat him like the devil. The
fellow was somewhat intoxicated and
came up TO the General, and said to him
in good natured and ironical way--"Yoi
are the old coward are yous" What
is that you say? asked the General, sand
YOU are the old coward, are you!" The
General then thumped him in the ribs,
and upset him and the chair on which
he was leaning. A man by the name Of
Anderson Miller was in the room at The
time. tGanlt House setting r)om,) and
he mounted the fellow and beat him
like the devil. The fellow was loud
mouthed Harrisonian, and was merely
il fun with the General, F"
{ b f
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-12-15

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.
The 81 electors of Ohio met in the
Senate chamber, at l2 o'clock on Wednes
day last and voted for "Tip and Ty.'
As Alfred Kelley seemed busy in pre-
pairing tickets, as sort of iHierloper, il
was feared 'pipo laying might be the
consequence, and some 25 or 30 votes
cast, but at the second trial they got the
tickets legully adjusted and 81 votes
were cast. ~
Then came the scramble for Office
some body, the law said, mus, be appoin-
ted to carry the votes to Washington.
On the first ballot, Alfred Kelley gol
one vote he then magnanimouSly with
drew, stating that it was the wish of "his
friends" that he should be the man, but
he declined.
Numerous others also being dropped,
the tug then came between Gen. Beall,
of "pack-saddIe" memory, and Mr.. Lang
don, the Editor of the Troy Times,
Mr.. L, being an Editor, wrote long de-
fence of his own merits--hGd relations
near Baltimore--had lied more than
any other man in the State--was the We
ry first to bring out "Old Tip" aud stood
by him to the last-kaa published ten
thousand Of Ogle's speeches on his oipu
hook, and done divers other great acts,
seldom surpassed by any Roman Gen
eral of ancient times. This knocked the
opening speech of Gen. Beal into three
comered hat, and after several ballots
the lot fell upon Jonah ofthe Troy Times,
and of went tho General in a huff!
The whole scene was supremely ludi-
crous and gave a very good index to the
scrambles "for the spoIs," that are about
to disgrace the country, and such as were
never before witnessed in this land Of
freedom. What hypocrytes to talk of
s'the 8pOiIS."