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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1840-12-11
voLUME2 2 NUMBER sc.

4 Quick WAYTo GET Rich "A Miss
Ingram, Of Pontiac, some time since
was perusing Texas paper, and obssr
we'd among the persons who bore q
prominent part in the affairs Oflhal gov.
eTOmeui, man bearing her own name,
and jocOsely remarked 10 her compan-
ions that she had found namesake in
TexAs, and intended to wTite 10 him and
claim relationship. This resolution,
moro from curiosity and desire Of nov.
city than from any conviction that bar
hopes would be realized, Was carried
into effect. She wrote him q respectful
letter, giving him a history Of her fam
lily and pArsu,age, and suggesting that
as tho nAme was not as common As
moAs Of the names Of our country, the
,proba biItK va strong that q ,telatiop--
! snip exieted between tbem. She receiv.
cd in reply friendly and afscuonate
letter, acknowledging her as a cousin,
and expresIDg on 0aTnes. desire that the
correspondeucs might be continued.
This was readily accedsd to, and it
was carried on agreeably and satisiac-
torily TO both parties, uniil very recent
ly, when she received intelligence ofbiS
dee tn, aud information that in his will
As had bequaalhed her the handsome
sum Of 500 600 in gold and silver, leav.
ing his personal property and immense
landed estates to his relatives in that
country. A few days previous 10 the
reception oflhis joyful communication.
sEs had connected her fortunes with
!, those Of Methodist clergyman, and
: should their deeds Of charity compo, I
I with their means, tho widows heat will
: be filed with joy, and many an orphan
. live to Implore blessings upon the heads
e of their bsnefactors, for their deeds o.
9 benevolence and generosity. Miehiga,
|, Notherx Advocate.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
COMMUNICATION.


tNi0'hWPY utUcS6H2 6cfHC
On Sunday afternoon. the 9th inst, four of The
SONS of Nh John Caldwell of Campbell LEFT his
house aud went 10 his stable, about hundred
valds distant, for the purpose oil watering his horses.
thunder cloud suddenly came up and detained
them at the stable two Of his sons, linnmus d.
and lmes, with little ncgto boy, went mp into the
lott TO walt The suhsidence Of the rain tie Other
two boys, William d AID John 5. waited below, IL
OF the stalls OF the stable. Thus situated there
came flash Of lightning, winch al the salnr instant
struck dead his three sons William D., IinHnus - -.
aud James, The youngest sou and the Iille negro
boy, not being IN the range OF the stroke, escaped
with their lives. James afterwards resusclated,
and has since nearly recovered. William -. pro.
missing Youth aged about seventeen years. and Lin
mus d., about ten years old, sunk TO rise more.
ladden the hearts OF their doaings fond parents.
While this fell stroke has pierced then hearts they
have the consolation believe they are safely hnn.
se1 IN Heaven, beyond the reach oil storms Tor VII.
ham, though of lender years, made AN intelligent
profession OF gtnn about the yeai ls37, after
winch Time lac became member Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, aud gave satisfactory evidences
nl pcly. Bula little while before he went our hnrn
his fathers house, 10 return more, he was enea.
ged IN reading the Isl chapter of 81 Peter and co m.
mentIng upon IT'S doctrines, from the 10Th verse of
which chapter lie heard the last sermon preached
before he WAS launched into eternity iiuw appru-
pflate The contemplation of such subj when 80
near his end, SO hte expected by him Wherefore
hc rather brefLreR, eirc diligence 10 make y0ur cal.
my and cifcfion sure for u you d0 these Hings Ne
shalt H1rer iaH.' Alas how little do know wliat
a day may btoe Iotll When these buys left the
patclna mansion, they gave full promise OF long
lie as any youths, for they were IN The yigof ii
health but, IN an instant, they are cut down by
death. Instances Of mortality sudden, make the
stontcst hearts quad. Nothing but The religion Of
Jaeeas Chfls can give consolation so fall the be
fcayed parents. l. his their hiking spirits are
borne up by meek submission 10 the will Of cd,
and the f1ndly cherished hope. that, though their
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
SENATOR PRESTON.

Against this gentleman, strange as il may seem.
it was lately insnualed by resolution adopted at a
meeting of The Loco Focos in Charleston, that he
had lodged avote in the Senate on certain resolu
tons in winch the slavery question was incidentally
involved in order TO conciliae the Northern Aboll-
loniss. Mr.. Preston Indignantly repels he iusinu.
alton, in an eloquent letter to the people of CHARLES
ton, declaring that he "was accidentally and unin-
tenuorally absent from his seat" when the resolu-
tons passed. lie expresses surprise, too, that such
a suspicion could have been entertained for mo-
ment. when the reso utions in question passed Gnan
imouSly. They were voted for by Messrs. Clay Crit
tendcn, Clayton, Dixon Henderson and Merrick;
and "no (says Senator Preson) can suppose thai
could have had parry purpose different from aud
opposed TO those gentlemen; that would avoid or
could wish TO avoid a party responsibility which
those gentlemen thought fit TO assume" Mr.
Preston refers to the fact that he is "a Southern
man, a stakeholder, South Carolina Senator
pledged by every private interest," by every public
duty, by all the constituencies OF my public life TO an
incorporating wat against this wicked fanatic ismp
toi the Abolitionists) He protests against ming
ling the Abolition controversy with the party ques.
lions of the day, dangerous TO the South; but he
''
do not compromIt our safety. The following is the
concluding paragraph Of his letter.
regret fellow citizens that should differ from
you on the Presidential election; but have no in.
tenton OF entering into ylndieaton oil myself or a
discussion OF the grounds on which differ from
you, further than 10 say word the relation which
IL bears 10 the subj eet which occasions this address
Although | came into office, fixed by my State in
opposition 10 the party now IN power, aud although
believe that that party has not only persisted in
every measure aud every principle which was del
egated TO oppose, bur has devised a more dangerous
and destructive policy, yet did not agree to yield
my support to Gen HARRISON until had anxious-
ly and, as far as my ablilIes enabled me- horouehg
investigated his claims upon the support OF the
South. The deliberate res ult OF this inquiry is alto
gether in this favor. | have an entire confidence
derived from a careful examination Of his past histo-
ry, that he wisely comprehends aud will fearlessly
MAINTAIN our constitutional rights; and that he mer-
its our gratitude iot the manner in which he has
heretofore maintained them beyond any citizen OF a
non slave holding State.
| have addressed you, gentlemen. in that frank
spirit winch am sure will fad a response in your
busoms.
And am, with profound respect, your obedent
servant, WIN. &. PRESTON.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
OBITUARY..

Died in Natehez, On the mnrniur of tho IIth Of
May MIS-. ANNAD HALtpAy, wife of Mr.. Thomas
j. Halliday, formerly of Washington. and of the
propriniefs OF the Free Trader. This lady was of
cheerful nanucrs.and great beneyoenee of heart. and
The suddenness of he, death, with the peculiar cir
eumsIanees attendant npoo IL has cast deep gloom
upon numerous circle OF aeqnaintanees. She bad
gwen bith TO child a short Time previous TO the
dreadful storm, aud was compelled, by the fall Of
her house 10 rush into the yard with her babe In her
arms amidst the torrents et rain, and the dreadful
nproaf Of the elements. She. OF course was very
wet, YET, having been removed 10 the house of her
mother, which "hs sill left standing. she did not
seem sensible OF any III effects nfislng iiom this ex
posure, hnr cheerful aud apparently doing we'll
up the hour of her death. Altef she ascertained
that the hand of Death was upon her there was
not time Tor the arrival of rh, sIcnn until she was
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

CoNGRESS.-rhe Bankrupt Bill is still belo,e
the Sena'e-Col Benton had the floor in opposition
to the original bill othe committee and we presume
IN favor OF the substitute, which embraces eorpora
lions well as indlyiduals-a measure now si,oo,I,
fecommendedby Mr.. Van Buren,, aud recognized as
prominent Article OF The modern Democratic creed,
notwithstanding Mr.. Van Bnten himself while a
member OF the Senate in 1s27, denounced it as PAL
pable violation Of the constitution and eneroacl-
ment on tho rights Of the States The Sub Treas
ury bill has not been takenup m. the House Of Re
representatives. for some days. The Pre- Empdon
bill which some time ago passed the Senate, was un-
der debate at our last dates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
TnE ABOLITIONISTS.

We learn from the National Inteigencer thai
tie "Emancpator," the organ of the Abolitionisls,
OF the 2lst nlt. contains the following notice:
The AnH-Siaoery Nomination .-Messrs. Birney
and Earle having consented to place their names at
the disposal OF the friends Of Human Rights and T.
quail Laws for the ensuing Presidential canvass, we
hope all antl-slavery papers will place the liberty
ticket IN conspicuous part of their columns"
So that Mt. James e. Brney aud Mr.. Thomas
Earle are not only the regularly nominated candi-
dates of he AboliHoaisiS for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, but they have accepted the nominations
and are fairly in the field. Besides tbs the Adolf
ton Convention, at It's late meeting, adopted reso
luton declaring that 'they cannot give any counte
nance To the election of Martin Van Buren or VII.
liam Henry Harrison to the Presidency of the L
Staes;" and another denouneing Mr.. Slade of Yer
mont for the euIogy oil Gen. Harrison contained in
a late speech made by that gentleman. This move
ment ought to satisfy every candid mind, that Gen
Harrison is not only not Abollonis but til at he
is not the candidate ofthe Abotiouists Yet we have
no idea that it will do so. Nor do we much Care
On that subject We desire nothing more than a fair
and honest comparison between Harrison and Van
Buren,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

u Inc present editor OF the Nashville Union
was III 1888 the editor ofa Democratic semi Aboli-
Ton paper IN New Bedford. Massachusetts. and was
tue candidate Of the free negroes of tha, town for
me Legislature, asa reward for his Abolition zeal
lie hea coniended that AN Buren, was al hear, with
tue aoolllionlsts, and thai Harrison was their most
deadly enemy. aud referred 10 the opposite positions
OF those gentlemen the Missouri question TO
prove the fact, Now, he deeates that Harrison is
tile Abolition candidate, and that Nanis "a North.
ern man with Southern princpesn-like himself
we suppose. Van wants Southern votcs-hc South
ern bread We have heafl that change of eli
mate sometimes works wonderful changes in the
physical structure, but we have never known moro
thorough and radical revolution OF poliicdl opinion
to be effected by removal from North to South
than IN tins san|c J. Geo Harris, Editor of the
Nashville Union
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

ny "''n 'he delinquent as our State Laws do In,
'nen dosofate, and subjectine the onoYs
ana 0dHefs OF the delinquent in the 6,s, ,,a.. ;,
- aod he has no property, compellipg The
" o. mafshal'who is 10 come among US satax.g,,h.
efet' to take The body Of the delinquent. and ,o IN.
eahCEkATE HIM IN A JAIL. 70, no s,..
oil one month for every five dollars of such 6ne I,
Not one Of these provisions-ana ,h.s. 49,. H.
provisions. be it recollected, which have h.oo
herted upon as particularly odous aud opp,essiya
NOT one OF these provisions is 10 be found m Gen.
tiaf'son's scheme, which tho Administration w,i-
e's are patadns before the public, Cor the purpose
oil convicung the Wings Of Inconsistency in supoort
ing HIM, while they denonnce Van Buren, IA,
strongly recommending" Mr. Poinsetl's scheme IN
the reconsideration" oil Congress, and thereby !,
the language Of the constitution, endorsing il, as in
his Judgment necessary and expedientn
Every effort is thus made TO divert the people
from the true issue First, was uumbup. cal
culated only to fighten children, aud no whisne,
was breathed that the President was not response
BILE for ii: Next, when is found that the people
regard II as stern reality too important in it's char
acter to be thus unceremoniously disposed of we
are told, the President has never seen II athoph he
recommended it to the consideration OF Congress:
And now, we hear that Harrison once presented Il
scheme just as bad The people, however will
Judge of Van Burens acts by their own merits. Il
4ls measures are Ami Republican, they will not
fail to condemn him, because another nan, twenty
years ago, is said to have recommended similar mca-
sures-parlicularly when, by aeomparison of those
measures, it will been that their points of resem-
blance are confined 10 comparatively minor details.
and that the most odIous provisions of one are moi
only not embraced, but are expressly repudiated and
by the other.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

o. In his speech on the Bankrupt Law, Col.
Benton is represented to have said that the Whigs
are the specializing and bankrupt party, while his
party consists OF the honest and moral potion Of The
people Kendall we lean, takes pretty much the
same ground IN his prospectus for the Extra Globe
II this be true, how came such graceless seamps as
Benton and Kendall, the leaders Of the honest and
mordt pariy-men whose very names are the syno-
nymes OF Intamy For our part we know that there
are moral and honest men IN both parlies-nay,
that the great mass of both partlc. moral and hon
est. But our Democratic friends have been most
unfortunate in someof their lelders-Ltat they will
admit as readily as ourselves.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

10 VI
Ihe AigheM pricc Mis ncnr


On Fri ay laiu hid. oi Tobacco, nude BY Col Abraham
Lewis, OF Ptselsona county sold By T.. 4 j. w bud
ley, at the high price OF 1rcHty Dots, which the In hest
Price Iobacco has sold Tor. 1t pronounced hy The
bet judges, 10 be The finest hid oobacco opened hero I'm,
Year This Tobacco purchased by j. W Morgan 10 be
manufactured ito his Premium Brand, expressly for hs
customers 1t they wish the FIN Tobacco they ever used
they M Try this. Mr. Morgan has presented Us witln few
rolls o his IoLacce, which, Tor beauty superior TASTE
cannot he surpassed After the sale, Col Lewis RECALLED the
merchants aud planters present with cold COLLATION. II nr &c
tub OF Hard ftder being conspicuous, which was much
n miredby both Democrats and Wings.
lhs.
Butts this all / ST., Ills is a mere beenn'"6-,''
piirn,ng, ss they say IN the Wesf.. How many o'h-
r. bi.!, a5e 81 o. conn ~! ere is the l"d'on
apntoptla ron ban amounts 20 s~s3, GO ana '""
btlryc, comes within the est male u lie Depali
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
AnOPLESS EEEORT.

Not satisfied with shifting the responsibility OF
Abe Standing Army scheme from the President to the
Secretary Of War. whom his breath made and whom
ms breath can unmake, the Administration papers
are still endeayoring show that The plan pepar-
cd by Mr.. Poinsert, and Recommended" by Mr.
Van Buren,, is not wolse than one formerly sugges
Ied by a Military Committee Of Congress- of which
Lien. Harrison was chairman. Now, it may be We
ny probable that The scheme Of that committee WAS
iaoie TO some oil the minor objections urged against
'he proposition Of Mr.. Ponsett but no where can
me ingenuity Of the Administration writer's find it in
'he following odious provisions:
ls proposition to oblterate State lines by d.
'iding the Union into ten Military Districts, and
mus paving the way to that "gulph of Decentralization
winch formerly filed the Editor of the Enquirer
with so much terror.
"uy sntJectIng the militia TO the onerous bur
'hen oil beng rlarchcd from heir own to a dis
''n' STATE, or indeed TO any distance from their
homes
odly' compelling them proride themselves with
"'oSNeis' or rifles, swords and pistols knspsacks,
POWDER ball, horses, (''not less than 1a4 hands
"sp' VaIises' boots, spurs, saddles, bides and
u" 'he pataphernaa Of reqnisiiion, which,
war nom recommending, Gen. Harrison earnestly
''moaied as imposing that most odlous of all taxes
".'"paaton tda, by which the poor man is compel
9" pay precisely the same The rich man, and
Nv. 'a'eabIy, in proportion to his means.
'''iy snhJectlng the militia 10 heavy fines, and
wv rendering The payment Of those fines discretion
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

~ There was an immense gathering of the ell
lzeo> of Western Virginia, OHIO aud Pennsy lvapia
at West Aexande, in tho latter State, ON the 2lsl
inst The number present vas estimated ut from 10
10 $4,000, who convened for the single purpose of
showing their zeal in the good cause al Political
Reform. spoccheswere delivered by Mr.. Meksn.
nan, DIR, Elder and Mr. Stewart OF pcnnsylvana. MIR.
cowan of OHIO, and Messrs. Sprigg aud Wiley 81
Va. the latter one of tho Wing Electors. The en-
thosasm OF thepeople OF thai region is intense. aud
bouudess.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

u" The Winchester Republican says that Mr.
Gather the Wing candidate in Frederick county,
between whom and Mr.. Byrd, the Loco Foeo can
dldHe there are conflicting claims TO seal in the
Legislature, depending upon the fact whether the
High Sheflti Of the "oiicer conducting the elee
ton at the Courthouse" has the right to give the
casting vote proposed to MIR. D. 10 submit the ques.
ton again 10 he People, ard that Mr. Il. refused A
Tad 10 Trust the people is he \ marvellous good
Democrat
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

o. We have before us SECRET CIRCU-
Lar, Which has found its way TO the public. adj
dressed 10 the Loco Foeos of Alabama by the Sena-
tors and Representatives from that State in Congress-
urging them to "organIze" in every county, aud to
"cotiect JundS from the members of the patty" to
be sent on TO Washington for the purpose of putting
into circulation speeches, circulars and pamph-
lets in favor OF the Administration Have the
officers been tarcd laf as their salaries will ad-
nit Of reduction! Is the Treasury empty Are
the Spo'is exhausted The people are now to be
taxed voluntarily it is trne) 10 keep the Spoilsmen
in office four years longer They are to pay for
the privilege Of voting for the who have been so
long living upon the public that they already seem
to suppose that they have fee simple to the keys Of
the public crib ! Well we have no right TO com
plain. Those VIII daoce ought to pay the piper
This movement shows their desperation and thai
they regard even Alabama, heretofore deemed ila
piegnabe, in danger So FAR, We like the sign
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

abolition dbSurdiHeS.-Il seems there was a reg
ular contest between the Pettcoat Aboitionsts and
RatiOnalists. at New Haven, Comm just as there
was in New York, few days ago The battle was
hot and FOR long time the result OF the contest
hung in suspended scales. The Peuicoats were
headed by Mss Abby Kelly--the breeches by Mr..
Ludlow. The grey mare proved the better
horse" in argument, but not in votes. The breech-
triumphed, and the petIcoats absquatulated.
Al the late Convention ~ New Y orl, they passed
resolution that the pecuniary embarrassmens of
the country owing to slavery and that neithe,
sub-rc9sury nor national b INK can afDrl perma-
nent relief. We suppose, then, when there was no
pecuniary embarrassment, that was wing to Slave
ny also.
They adopted another resolution un-churching
the churcAes,-1ec larng ''thlt the church ought
not to be regarded anl treated as the church Of
Christ, but as the foe oil freedom, humanity and pure
religion"
What glorious times shall have when VIM.
Lloy Glti.on and Abby Kelly shall succeed in es-
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

u Mr.. Davis Of Ky. offered a series of resolu-
unos In the House of Representatives,, on Monday
last which the majority, for very obvious reasons,
refused 10 consider The resolutions assert that the
freedom of speech aud Of The press is secured to the
U'eefS Of the government; deny, the right Of re-
moyal lof opinion sake affirm that "a President
VINO requires or permits an assessment upon Tic sata-
Ucs u eBfces held at his hands, to be employed in
influencing elections" or who exercises the pow er
Of appointment aud removal TO bribe or awe men. to
advocate and uphold his measures, acts in direct op-
position TO the example OF jefferson, and brings Ihe
patronage OF the government in'o conf ct with the
freedom of elections" &c &c. These were very
popular doctrines in ls2s with the party now in pow
er when they were struggling Tor their Offices; but
they have been practically repudated since, aud the
parry always shrink when obey are mentioned, as
II they were touched in place.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

- The Norfolk Herald contains preamble and
resolutions purporting 10 have Dcen adopted by the
"k nderhook Club Of Norfolk borough" condoI.ng
with Amos 'ndall ri, feeble health, his poverty
and his ''somew hat nunlefons family" and feaofvng
to contribute 81 cents each to hls ,elief. 4 mos
ousht 10 follow the example of l,is brother dana
gogue O'COauci, in ItelanI, aud ,llect an annual
"Pcaay riat," for his support.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

o. Among the memorials presented to Congress
OF Monday last. was one by }. G. Adams, iron, Ly-
sander spco9er ol Massachusetts, preferring com
plant against JUDGE Mclean Of the Supreme
Coun ofthe U. States, oil c'bitary dcpriving The
the Judge, sitting IN the District Court If Ohio, the
effect OF which was likely 10 prove his rum" Mt.
A. took occasion 10 compliment Judge McLean We
ry highly, and to express hls regret that the disa
greeable duy Of presenting such a memorial had
dcvolved upon hm.-rle memorial was referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

ON DITS.-The Madisonian has several on
dts; among others that Doctor Martin, the author
OF the violent articles against Mr. Riycs which some
time ago appeared in the Richmond Enquirer, I'M
der the signature of Tindcf, 50 far from being reno
we'd from Office for bringing the patronage Of the
government into conflict with the freedom OF cleo
tons has been appointed Chirf Clerk Of the State
Department. with salary OF $4,000. HIS former
salary was $l400. This will Of course bring other
hiteling pens Into service.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

~ On Tuesday last, in the II. of r. Mr.. Gid.
dngs oil Ohio offered resolution proposing selcct
committee to inquire whether or not Amos Kendall
was exercising the duties otPostnaster General. at
the time that he wrote aud put forth an Address to
the People Of the United States, in which he makes
certain charges OF apersonal character against Wing
members OF Congress and others. The''pary" ne
gaved The resolution by vote of l02 to 60.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01

'aoash'ng their principles No government, no
'a"s no clergy, no parental restraints, marrying
nor giving IN marriage; bur when all persons men,
women and children, shall do and say what they
p'oase restrained only by conscience and the fear of
future retr'bu,ion. 1t will be the very Carnival Of
Freedom
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-06-01
Notice..

4 Ii pcrsons are hereby !otcwafned from ira
"A dung for u NEGOTIABLE NOTE, cxeeu.
ted by Henry 5. Lonehorno, in favor Of David
Saunders, AT 60 days, dated The 2Isl March. 1stO
Tor SIX hundred and seventy four dollms q cents.
which has been enhcr lost az uisatd by me- but
paid IA lull by NJ ossrs. Lanphorne X Go.
DAVID SAUNDERS, ST.
june II.