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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

3d. 99-Thompson's majority 1879. In
the Senate parties stand Wings %, Adm. Ia
and the vacancy from Fayette will, of
course, be filled by Wing. In the House.
Wings 76, Adm. 2i.-Whig majority on
joint ballot e..
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

W A copy of a Treasury Draft on the
Bank of America, for S2:G2 is copied INV ,
New Jersey paper, which it seems is passing
from hand to hand as currency. Thus is
The Wing prediction realized, that the Sub
treasury scheme would result in Govern
ment Bank
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

u One of the most ludicrous things we
have seen lately is Gcn'l. Jackson's callino
HENRY CLAY ''demagogue.' Sam Slick,
or even Boz himself, could not have perpe-
trated more laughabe conceit.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

The Rockingham Register states that the
number present at the Administration festi-
VAL at Nicholas's, in that county 'probably
exceeded two thousand' The orators wero
Mcssrs. Randolph, Letcher, Samuels. and
Smith.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

The Richmond Enquirer, of the st inst, I
gives the following hard slap at some of the
prominent orators of the pary-"Mo man has
called Gen. Harrison co,card ,chose opinion is
entitled TO respect
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

" Old Berkeley gives festival to-day.
when we presume will be numerously atten-
led.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-09-10

The Hon. Mr.. Graves, of Kentucky. has
declined running again fox CongresS
more jealous and efiicien; Wbio i mi in our
ranks. " A0' !" 0"'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
DEMOCRACY.
BY REV. W. s. BALCH.

The system of democratic government
is most beautiful in its structure and be-
nevolent in its operations. 1t is tram
script of the government of God. 1t is
supported by the profoundest research
es of philosophy, by the sublimest teach
ings Of religion, the purest piety, the
deepest virtue, the frmest faith, the
brightest hope, the most extensive char
ity. 1t gives to each tae right Of ALL
Each man is estimated unit, the sum Of
which makes up the whole. What is
the right of one, is the right of all. It
confers no title; it bestows no immune
ties. 1t makes each accountable for the
whole, and pledges the protection Of the
whole for the good of each. The man
that is born in insigniicance, and bred in
corner, may by continuance in we'll
doing, rise to the centre of glory and hOn-
or. Merit is the only avenue to success.
And the sons and daughters of the rich,
by the neglect of virtue, by indulgence
in vice, will sink into merited insgnifi-
cance. The man in Office may be re-
moved withouta a revolution, while vacant
seats are open to the emulation of all.
| lean conceive of no form of govern
ment so perfectly compatible with the
sublime principles Of christianity, or SO
directly calculated to promote the, haPpi-
ness of all mankind as a democracy. 1t
needs only to be understood in theory,
and adopted in practice, by people quail
ifed to test its qualities to secure the ad-
miration and support ofevery rhilanthrO.-
pst throughout the world.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
WHERE'S HORNBY?'

we clip the tOlloWlnS from the Angus
Ia Age:
ExTRAoRD1NARY-pery! y!-The Provi-
dence Journal of August 10, has the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
"SoMETHING OF A CHANGE.-Only
fifteen votes in the town of Hornby,
Maine, were given to Gen. Harrison in
1886. Over one hundred of the free
man of that town are now advocating the
cause of the old Hero, and will deposlte
their votes for him in lS40."
One among the many objections to the
truth of this extraordinary piece of
"Whig' gloriication, is the very trihing
one. THAT THERE IS NO SUCH TOWN AS
"HoRNBY" IN THE STATE OF MAINE!
Precisely Of piece with this "Horn-
by" story, are the thousand and one tales
of Federal reactions, changes, and gains.
They are all manu- ac,ured "of such stuff
as dreams are mlde Of"-N. II. Gazette.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
THE FEDERAL PRESS KNOCKING
DOWN FLOUR.

The farmers of this country may see
how much the Wing party is devoted to
their interests, by the following extract
from the New York correspondent of the
National InteIligencer, under date of the
18th instant. "The news from all parts
of England as to the crops and weather,
is exceedingly favorable. The provln-
cial papers are full of GOOD ACCOUNTS.
Wheat was cheaper by two or three shil-
Ings per quarter. THIS NEWS OF COURSE
WILL KNOCK DOWN FLOUR HERE" We
would be the last to wish for a failure OF
crops in other countries, merely that our
own might be benefited; but no man
can read the above extract, without see
ing spirit of exultation in the belief
that 'hour will BE KNOCKED DOWN HERE. "
10 enable the Wigs to charge the fall OF
price to the Administration and the Sub
Treasury.-Globe.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
From the Bay State Democrat, Sept, 26.
MAINE ELECTION.

The British Wings in this quarter are
somewhat chilled by the last accounts
from the State of Maine; and to cheer
their dropping spirits, the Atlas and Port
land Advertiser have commenced new
pean, and declare that Kent is elected
by just 27S votes exactly. The Atlas
says the new Legislature will have the ar
rangement of the Congressional districts,
forgetting that the ratio Of representation
will not be fixed until the meeting Of
the new Congress, in December, lS4l.
The Atlas declared that the Wings
had made a nett gain in Illinois. What
says Mr.. Greedy in his Political Regis
ter--an authority the Atlas will not de.
nv, as he is its New York correspondent
The vote of Illinois at the late election is
set down at 43,572 Van Buren,, to 81
3O2 Wing. lii 1898, the vote Stood S0,
500 Van Buren,, to 20,539 Wing, and the
Democratic, or Administration, nett gain
was Of course FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUN
DRED AND SEVENTY SIX, by the admis-
sion ofa Wing, who is the Editor Of the
clog Cabin"
After this Il is unnece ssars TO say any
more Of the Atlas "crow" about Maine
this morning; the facts do not warrant
it. We see no reason to alter our state.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
A FEW PLAIN QUESTIONS.

|. Can any intelligent and honest
statesman say, that he believes the for
eign affairs of the country would he sa-
fer in the hands of HARRIsoN than of the
sagacious, experienced, and cool headed
President who has carried us so success
fully through the foreign dangers of the
last four years9
2. Can any moral or religious citizen
say, that the decencies of life--the good
example TO the young, or the correct hab-
its of the middle aged-wiIl be promoted
more by HARRIsoN--with his profanity
and hard cider orgies, than by Mr.. VAN
BUREN and his industrious attention 10
every duty, private or public?
3. Can any upright merchant reflect
aud say that one who, like Harrison, pro-
poses TO come into power on the strength
merely Of coon skins and log cabins, is
safer for foreign commerce, the stable
currency, and durable peace OF the ocean,
than President born in the great CON.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
AN APT ILLUSTRATION.

While Major Eeaton was addressing Z
Wing Abolition meeting at the market
house in, Columaus, Ohio, some Of the
AboiitiOnists stole his negro woman, and
ran her off to Canada!
What else can Southern Wings expectf
Ifthey make themselves the associates
Of pickpockets, what can they expect but
to have their pockets picked?
Stanly and Wise, and, we believe, 9th
er Southern Wings, have been making
speeches among their northern allies;
but they were prudent enough not TO
take their slaves with them. If they had
done so. they would undoubtedly have
shared the fate ofMaj. Eaton.
Mr.. John Tyler has gone North on an
electioneering tour, but we believe he
was too prudent to take waiting man
with him.
What recompense does Major Eaton
expect from Ohio Whigery for his pro-
perty, which it has stolen! Does he ex-
pect TO be sent hack to Spain again by
the chosen head of that party, whom he
is endeavoring to make President?
What other rational motive but the
hope of OFFICE. can influence the lea
ders of Whigery in the South to join with
party which steals their property, when
ever opportunity offers, passes laws TO
prevent its restoration, and openly pro-
tects the thieves, 1t is impossible 10 con-
ceive. Will the people of the South lon
ger follow such leaders? What motive
have they to unite with those who rob
them? If they sustain this alliance Of
their leaders, will not all the world con-
clude that they had as lief be be rob
bed of ther negroes as nOt?--GlO6e.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
From the Mount Holly Herald, N. J
THE DEED-THE DEED.


On the nth of July last, the federal
isis in the United States Senate, evinced
their hatred for poor men by actions
which we all know speak louder than
words. On that day the petition OF the
mechanics and laborers Of Washington
City, asking that they might be permitted
to vote as we'll as the rich FreehOlders
was acted upon, and every Federalist
except Mr.. Smith of Indiana voted against
them. 0rEvery democrat voted in fa-
vor Of extending the right Of suffrage
"YEAs. Messrs. Allen, Brown, Ben
ton, Buchanan, Cay of Alabama, Fulton
Hubbard, King, Linn, Lumpin, Mouton,
Nichols, Norvell, Pierce, Robinson, Smith
of Connecticut, Smith of Indiana, Strange
Sturgeon, Tappan, Walker, Wall, and
Wrigrt--24,--all democrats except Mr.,
Smith of Indiana.
NAYS. Messrs. Davds, Dixon, knight,
Merrick, Prentss, Phelps, Porter, Rug
giles, Southard, and Tallmadge-i0.-lll
Harrison men.
After some debate in which the Wing
members denounced the bill in strong
terms motion was made by its opponents
TO lay the bill upon the table, or defeat
it indirectly. The yeas and nays for its
defeat were as follows
YEARS. Messrs. Clayton, Davis, Dix
on, Huntington, Knight, Merrick, Phelps
Ruggles, Smith of Indiana, Southland,
Tallmadge, and White-l2.
NAYS. Messrs. Allen, Anderson, Ben
ION. Brown, Buchanan, Clay, of Alabama,
Fulton, Grundy, Hubbard, King, Linn,
Lumpkin, Mouton, Nibhols, Noryell,
Pierce, Roane, Robinson. Smith of Con-
lecticut, Strange, Sturgeon. TaPpan,
Wall, Williams, and Wright-25.
Another attempt was made, at this
stage to stop the bill, by Senator Knight,
But he was triumphantly replied to by
Mr.. Norvell, when the bill was ordered
20 be engrOssed, ind passed by the follow
ing vote
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Brown, Benton,
Buchanan, Clay, of Alabama, Fultoni
Grundy, Hubbard, King, Linn, Lump
kin, Mouton, Nichols, Norvell, Pierce,
Roane, Robinson, Smith, Of Connecticut
Strange, Sturgeon, Tappan, Walker, Wall,
Williams, and Wright-25.
Nays. Messrs. Clayton, Dixon, Da-
Wis, Knight, MeHick, Phelps, Rug
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
ANECD0TE

During Colonel Palt's address, on
Friday evening, at the third ward meet
ing, he was interrupted by some federal
whig in the crowd, asking if he had
heard any thing from Maine9 Without
being in the least Disconnected, the
Colonel hallowed Out-"oh, yes, have
heard from Maine. Send forward that
hard-cider coon.skin friend, till ! tell him
what heard from Maine. have heard
that voter present, an honest democrat,
insisted upon having the ballotbox exam
ined, before the votes we're offered, or
any Of them taken in. His request was
refused by the Judges, as it being their
business and not his to examine the box.
This, however, was not satisfactory to
him; and an honest whig, who heard the
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
THE STAKE is YOURS.

From this hour to the election each
and every Democrat should spare no hon
oroble exertion to promote the cause of
democracy.
Republicans! strike one more blow for
the Constitution. Light Up the watch
fires of Liberty upon thousand hills
Arouse, every elecror! Call out the en-
ergles of the great Democracy. Suffer
no man to be deceived. Circulate infor-
nation. Your enemies are active and
untiring, and are Iavishing money by mil
lions TO put you down. You MUST coun-
teract them, by those great and noble ef-
forts which your love Of liberty and of re-
preventative government will readily sug-
gest. The stake is yours !--MOhark COu.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

alteration, took up the cause, and joined
in the request,-and very reluctantly the
Judges did open the box; and what, my
friend, do you think was found itf Not
a coon skin, OF swapping turtle--a black
cockade-nOr A.; but | will tell
you what was found in t--seVen tickets
in favor of the federal candidate for gov
ernor!" 1t would be needless TO say,
that the Colonel was not again interrupts
ed by this hero Of the lOg-cabin mum
party.-CiR. Ado.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

eles, smith Of Indiana, Southard, and
White-lO.
Thus three several times did the
Harrison Senators vote against the right
Of suffrage, except for Freeholders.-
Free zen, which do you prefer-the Van
Buren doctrine ofgiVing TO the poor as
we'll as the rich voice in the affairs Of
the government, and as voted for by Gen.
Wall; or the Harrison doctrine, ofgiviug
to the rich all power and authority, as vo-
ted for by Mr.. Southard and bis partizansa
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

ments in any respect, but every mail cOn-
firms them. We have this morning the
vote of Byron in Oxford county, which
gives Fairfield 81, Kent 8; and Howard's
Gore, l3 to 10; also Clinton Gore in Ken
nebec, / for Fairfield, 0 Kent, and No.
| in Hancock, 20 10 S; Plantation in So
merset, IS tol. Adding these to our
previous footings, it makes the total
For Fairfield, 45,266
For Kent, 40, l62
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Rally! Freemen, Rally!

Democrats, noxt Tuesday will be a day
big with deeds told only through the baI'
lot box. Let no democrat, when the sun
goes down on that day, have cause to re-
qret that he has not done his duty; but let
each one resolve in time to rise with the
sun, and not TO rest until the polls are
closed and the triumph of democracy is
complete.
Tho following, tho Oh prepared for an
other county, will apply equally 10 this.
Democrats, read and ACT.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Don't forget this.

Some men station themselves at the
ballol-box, OF the day of election, TO
brow.beal and overawe poor men ,Dho may
hdppca TO be in debt to them Democrats!
will you suffer this thing 10 be done ?
No, you mist never bend lameIy to the ty-
rant opprcssor's yoke! You must be
permitted to vote precisely as you wish,
"Unawad by influence, and unbrbed
by gain"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Count the Votes

IS soon as tho Polls are closed. In
sist that this be done. and with open doors
in every instance. Remember, (reemen,
that the ballo. bpx is your only hope.
Il there where your liberties will bo
preserved or lost. If you suffer fraud 10
creep into the billot box ut this trying
crisis in our history, when the money Of
the country is arrayed in open rebellion
against ils laws, and in open warfare
against the ps0ple--you will soon feel the
chains of despotsm clanking upon your
limbs--your boasied Liberties will soon
take to themselves wings, and fly away.
These heaven bought privileges we're
purchased by the blood Cf'your iathors,--
you hold them only upon the tenure OF
eternal rigildacs.
Let not the ballot box
Be taken from tho place of voting un-
, iii tho polls are counted! The federal
lists will make one united effort over The
country 10 do ths-and when they have
the ballot box at hume, how easy will il
be for them to take out fifty or hundred,
or any number of democratic tickets, aud
pat in, in their stead, as many federal
tickets. FeIow-ctizens this has been
done in mlny places. 1t will be done
this year, unless you stand up like men
land like men resist any effort Of the
Federalists TO take home the ballot.boxes,
before the votes are counted out. Suffer
hnct We know that in some instances
the ballot box has been deposited in a
BANK Yes, fellow citizens, deposited
IN 9 BANK!!f from the time Of closing
the polls until the next day. There Is
the very place The federalists would like
tOses li---'hey would rejoice 10 see every
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
BE Careful

To examine we'll and see that the Bal
lot Box is empty when the voting com.
mences, by no means suffer yourself
10 neglect tbs. There is more in II than
strikes your eye at first sight. The most
Outrageous frauds will undoubtedly be
committed upon tho ballot boxes by the
FeleraIisls this year, unless they are
closely watched. Again we caution and
sntreatyout to see to this thing at each place
OF voting. Look out for the FederaisIs.
who like the half starved wild beasts of
the woods, have grown furious, and will
resort to ANY MEANS to accomplish
ahn,n nr,ha
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

ury. now roaming the couutry ana threat
ening TO subdue the people BY FORCE, it
they cannot govern through the ballot
box. What is it but MoDarchism avow-
edi win You vote for il, Republicans OF
America? Then vote for Harrison, and
place in power the MOnarcbisis who sup
port him.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Plurality for Fairfield,
lO4

There are some plantations which did
not vote id 1888, yet to hear from; they
will add TO Fairfeld's plurality. The
Atlas claims the election of "Whig"
Representative in Camden; this is un-
true. There was no choice last Monday,
and new election is 10 be held next
Monday; of course the "Whig" candid
ate has NOT a certificate of election
Moreover, the "Whigs" have not yet elec-
ted majority ofthe House.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Stand at the Polls

Until the box is closed, aud SEQ that
the od and intiIm Democrats are not
kept away from voting by the crowd.
Men are employed in some places TO
block up the polls and keep the Demo-
Gratis away.--Watch well that the way is
kent clear,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
WORSE AND WORsE-THE GREAT
TYLER SPREE OF ORIGINAL
JACKSONMEN BLOWN OUT,
FAILED. AND TYLER SENT OFF

JACKSONMEN BLOWN OUT,
FAILED, AND TYLER SENT OFF
HOME!
We venture to assert that there never
was such total failure since the present
organization of parties, as Tyler's visit to
this place last week, The procession
that escorted him into town was only III
-uot l47 as was misprinted ON Friday.
OF these, perhaps, 20 were "original
Jacksonmen," and about as many black
legs--the balance, old blue federalists,
such as Alfred Kelly. The next day
there were fewer in procession, including
men, women and children, than there
are votes in the township, by 3 or 400!
and so few "original Jacksonmen" that
they amounted to nothing al all.
Mr.. Tyler has returned to Virginia in
post haste. The Story is the whig abo-
itionists were kicking up their stubborn
heels, and it was found necessary, for the
sake Of harmony Of" the party" that
Mr.. Tyler the abolition whig stakeholder,
as he was called; should withdraw!!!!!!
It was we'll for him that he left his negroes
at home, or his abolition bretheren would
have served him as they did Maj. Eaton.
Sic trGnSi! gloria mundt.
fLrThere was an abolition black streak.
ed flag carried in the Tyler procession,
on Friday last, by a red hot antimasonic
abOltionists.
tFForwhig principles, see spliced
pole at the corner Of the buckeye build
ings. in this city, with barrel half way
up, labelled "HARD CIDER."--Stdtesman.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
THE POLLS

Open between eight and ten O'Clock in
the morning and close at four in the at
tenoon.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

,allot box ia the Un.on deposited lor pur-
ication, twelve hours in the vaults of a
Bank, before the votes are counted out.
Aud were such course permitted, where
would be the boosted liberties Of the
American people?-Echo answers, where
BulIies!
Look out for hired bullies who will be
stationed about the ballot boxes. Stand
square up 10 them! the ballot box belongs
10 the PEOPLE, and not the BANKS! |!
Meet these desperddOes on their OrrH
ground, if they irish! We arc able for
liam IN any lDay they choose. The arms
Of freemen never fail when duty calls
All we ask is FAIR PLAY. This we
are determined t. have.
Illegal Voters
Must be watched. Hundreds of votes
ofthis character will be given, unless the
democrats watch the polls with an Eagle
eye, and sternly resist any thing in the
shape of fraud. The hundreds of noisy
boys, who are Kissed on by their parents
to insult the democrats, will all want TO
vote. They are placed next to Bankers
in the Federal party-are taught TO sing
vulgar, obscene songs-and they are not
to be blamed for thinking that they should
vote, and abuse old citizens who choose
not 10 act with the Federal party. Let
these boys be carefully watched.
Be at the Polls,
Democrats, no matter trhether IL rains,
halls or sno,oS, be at the polls, and be
there at least two hours before open.
Talk TO your lriends--talk TO the federal
sis-tell them the truth-COnUictiOH al
rags goes hand in hand Nth truth. Ma
ny democrats at heart may vote with the
Cederaltsts, not knowing the fact, and all
their lives after have cause to regret it..
See such men, and talk to them about the
company they are in-eXposiulate with
them about casting vote now that may
ever afterwards be reproach not only
upon them, but upon their children and
their children's chiIder-for Federal
ism is at this enlightened day, deep re-
proHcb TO, any man.
When the Polls are open
Vote Yourself and LOOK OUT FOR
THE REST. Be on hand all day, and
if there be a Democrat missing,
Start out after him.
Possibly he may be backward with his
seeding, aud unable to lose the time re-
qured to go to the place ofvoting, Send
him along and WORK FOR HIM YOUR
SELF. Do any thing that is FAIR AMI
HONORABLEio
Get out the voters.
II is needless TO say that this is the
way the Federalists will do, THEY AL
WAYS HAVE DONE SO-their voter.
never fail to be at the poIs--while the
d mocrats a,e very often too throng witt
work TO 60 TO the election.
Bear it in mind,
That the Democrats NEVER have los
the contest when they ALL turned on
to the election. They will just as surely
as The sun shines, be victorious in Old
Muskingum, if they ALL come out tc
iha nolls
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08

BER ELE CTlO N.
FOR GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
WILSON SHANNON.
For Congress,
WILLIAM DOA N.
For Representatives.
Ortho District composed of Brown, Clormontand
Clinton,
DAVID G. DEVORE. Of Brown County
THOMAS ]. BUCHANAN, of Clermont
THOMAS L. CAROTElERS, fCllnton
For Sheriff.
JOHN J. HIG G I'M s.
For Aadhor,
JAMES j. SMITH.
For Recorder,
DAVID CRAW FORD.
For Commissioner,
SAMUEL X ERR.
For Coroner, ..
SYLVESTER SHAW.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-10-08
Bear it in mind,

That the Democrats NEVER have lost
the contest when they ALL turned out
to the election. They will just as surely
rs The sun shines, be victorious in Old
Muskingum, if they ALL come out to
iha nolls