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The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

the woods, and the dry leaves caught
they blazed-the whole weeds were
on fire. On the FIRE went, kindled into
great flame, raging aRd burning all
before it. For whole days, and even
weeks, 1t roared and ragged wi.hou, hur-
ting any body. But one day when the
wind blew hard, il burned on faster and
more awfulIy. And as it swept through
the forest, 1t passed by small new
house, which poor man had just built;
almost in the middle of the forest, on
some land which he had just bought.
The man vas gone away. When at q
great distance--he saw the fire, and
hastened as fast as possible. Ard o,
what sight! The woods were a. burn
ed black. Not leaf was left. They
looked like funeral. His little house &
barn were burnt up, and what was worse
his faithful wife and little chld-al
were burnt up. On the spot where he
left them happy in the morning, nothing
was left but pile Of smoking ashes.
All this, all this, because that little
boy disobeyod his mother, and playet
with the fire! How much-how very
much, may hang on little things!
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10
PERU AND BOLIVIA.

Preparations for renewing the war are maxi
ing between these two governments, IN conse.
qience Of the latter having refused to perform
the following insoent demands of the former.
|. That Bolivia pay to Peru $4,000, 900 on
Acroint Of the war with Chill.
9 That tho boundary line between the coun
tries be altered SO as to deprive Bolivia of a
Large extent Of territory. .....
Tint certain flags captured artwo battles
be returned to Peru with all the honors of war
4. Shat the port of Bobiiah be closed and til,
commerce be carried on through the Peruvian
port II Africa, by which Bolivia weuld lose
considerable share of revenue.
S. That Bolivia send to Peru one soldier 70
every peruvian killed in the two battles abov,
referred to.-N. Yorker.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10
EVENING. There are two period.

EVENING. There are two periods
in the life Of man, which the evening
hour is peculiarly interesting-in Youth
and in I'D Age. 10 youth, we love
its mellow moonlight--i,s millions Of
stars--i,s soothing shade, and sweet
serenity. Amid these scenes We can
commune with those we love, and ,wins
the wreaths Of friendship, while there
are none to hear or witness, but the
gorgeous heaven, and the spirits that
hold their endless Sabbath there. We
look abroad upon creation, spread in the
slumbers Of moonlight scene around;
and wraptin contemplation, fancy we
see and hear the waving wings, and
melting songs Of other and purer worlds,
it aecords with the light flow Of youth
ful spirlt--the fervency Of fancy, end
the softer feelings of the heart Eve.
ming is also delightful to vlrtuous Age.
1t affords hours Of undisturbed thought.
1t seems an emblem Of the calm and
tranquil close ofa busy life--serene and
mild, with the impress Of its great Cree
atOr enstamped upon it. 1t spreads il,
quiet wings above the grave, and SCENE
10 promise that all shall be peace DO.
yond 1t.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

GOOD.-The Rev. Mr. r. Of N.
used to 60 10 neighbor every Satur-
day evening TO borrow FIVE dollars,
which he always returned on Monday
morning. As the same money which
had been lent was invariably returned
Ia payment, the lender became surprl.
eed at a request so singular, and asked
for an explanation. The old parsor
replied, that he had no use for the mon
ey but on Sundays, for he could preach
much better with FIVE dollar bill in bis
pocket than when it was empty. l
our readers have the sagacity which w
believe they possess, the above story
may suggest to them why we some
times write no better. - ...s
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

The following is an extract from a
long article in the Boston Courier over
the signature of its editor, Joseph T.
Buckingham. Mr.. B. is abun ndan'ly
capable Of giving a description Of the
ariLtocratic portion, Of what he calls,
the whg party. Wha. follows is graph
ic as it is true. Ball. Post
CHOW, there are certain men, who,
without any "compunc,ous visi.iugs o.
conscience" deny the doctrine Of per-
sonal liberty, aud yet call themselves
Wings, They may be Wings in tech,
meal sense of the word; but in reality
they are aristocr ats:-not on account o
their wedhh, for some oftbem are as
poor as | am; but in principle, in feeling
IN propensity:--many Of them are sucl
as John Randolp lph used to call TIT
''shabby genteel," having a profound
veneratien for silk stockings and kc
gloves, although they may never wea'
either, and believ ling that 10 man, Nc
belonging 10 ceriain c'an, or cnque, ae
the fashionable phrase is, should ever
be proposed as a candidate for an Of
fee above that Of wal Gilman or con.
stable; With this Wing aristoctacy
have no connexion-I have no regard
for the individuals composing it-n'
respect for its principles; no prayers tc
utter Cor its success. To its dictatIor
will not submit; to its despotism vii
not yield. This arlstocracy attempts
by means Of its agents, to direct th'
movements, to engross the confidence
and 10 enjoy alone the honors and emo
umeuts Of the Wing party. 1t assume'
to be the oracle OF the party, and the dil
penser Of rewards and punishmehs.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10
POETRY.
PLEASING ANVICIPATloNs.


Soon will the lovely Spring unfold
Her blossoms 10 the breeze;
And give, with fruits Of green and gold,
temptation to the trees. .....'
Young April, with her silver showers,
And tender tears of dew;
And beautiousMay, ,ihro' blooming sbow'rs,
Their charms again shall show.
Delightful Spring, ere long shall spread
The vale with varying green's
The strawberry, and the cherry red,
In every grove he seen.
The garden gay, and fertile field, -
Shall gild the earth again; =,
This brings it flowers, and that shall yield
The golden, glittsring grain.
Hove to see the blooming bud,
A rich red rose undo,
The apple blushing as with blood,
The plum with veins Of b!ne.
To see tho long prolific vine,
Its precious 2rodnct mould;
And in the summers sunbeam shine,
Large grapes of glossy gold. :,
Fair Summer, with industrious care
Shall soon with sweets abound,
The mellon, and the mealy pear,
Lie scatter'd o'er the ground.
Profusive Autumn then shall come,
With glittering Sheat and grain.
The season Of the gathering home,
OF giadness, and Of gain.
Thus doth the Spring Of life come on
Its blooming flowers are fair,
Then Summer comes, and Spring ls gone
Season of fruit and care.
Then Autumn, harvest Of the heart,
The boarding time of strife,
or misery desire and art,
But winter comes with frosty dart,
And nips the bloom of life.
MILFORD BARD.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

A Boy SHOT "A melancholy even
occurred yesterday afternoon, on the
Latte road, IN tho town of Greece, the
particulars of which, as we learn from
a friend direct from that town, are as
follows:
A boy, whose name our informant
did not ascertain, applied 10 Mr.burns,
for permission to get few apples from
an apple hole, which was readily gran
ted. As he wac approaching the hoto,
he was told by young Euglishman in
the employ Of Mr.. b, that he would
shoot him If he took any Of the apples
The boy, however, suPposing, no doubt
that the Englishman was not IN earnest,
pad no attention 10 the threat, and COM
menced filing his pocket with apples
But the Englishmau waa as good as his
word. lie went into the house and go'
gun loaded with shot, and deliberately
fired at the boy, the charge principally
lodging in his face and head, and two
or three shot passing through Lis nose
The EngIishman Immediately fled, ant
no,blug has since been seen OF h'm
notwithstanding number Of persons
have been IN pursuit. Heis short
thick-set young man, and, our INFORM
ant believes, wore cap, a roundabou
and gray pautaloons. The boy wal
alive last evening, and hopes were en-
tertained ofhs recovery.-Roch. Dem
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

New DEFINITIONS Phisiegmomy.-
An Indian tracing lines on his face with
red paint
Animal Magnctism. Making an ass
Of ones self.
POst'y.-The gingle Of silver dollars
in these shinplaster days.
Anhquarian researches. Looking for
ne,Os in some Of the horse blankets.
.Masie.--A child crying for its ma in
the theatre.
PG,ntiRg.-A politician drawing
frighful picture Of irretrievable ruin un-
less bis party succeeds.
PhrenOlOey-Awatchmsn raising ..
bump on a mans head, misIaking il for
the curb stone.
Dancing. g.-The antics Ofpeas on !
hot Nhovel.
Penetration, Looking atan eclipse.
through smoked Tin.
| Bad Punctuation. - Trying cPut q
stop to Woman's tongue when her dan
dor is fairly up .,.sss
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

The Secretary ofthe Navy estimates the mum
bor Of steam vessels Of war, requisite properly
10 defend our sea ports, at forty; the cost Of
which would be Is and half millions Of dol.
lars--ths completion Of the requisite number of
docks and navy yards "a millions, and to put
the navy power on war footing, would cost 10
millions more, being grand total Of filty>Slx
and half millions Of dollar1. .7.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

LEAPsYEAR.-Victoria's example of maxi
i,g overtures to the gentlemen, seems to be gain
ing strength as the year rolls round-thatis, il
one 10 to Judge from the number of elopement1
daily taking place throughout the county,-Buf:
Pat. |..,
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

"PstJoggsr." A little dirty auor-
ney, &c.>-ll is derived from the French
words petit Uogus, Of small credit, or lit
tle reputation.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-04-10

GF1'he New Hampshire election has
resulted in Q, 1000 maj. for the democrats.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
MY NAME FROM THE NOTTINGHAM LlsTu

MY NAME FROM THE NOTTINGHAM LISTl
l CAN DO THAT WORK NO MORE!!" Loco
Focoism stood aghas, but was still more astonishcd
when he proceeded to address the meeting. He told
them that he was no longer Of thcmthat he had been
rcpen,ing sackcloth and ashes for past party sins
that the country was on the verge of run and could
be saved only by an immediate political regeneration
that Old Tip was now its only hope and that he ,oas
a Harrison man, from that time forth He then call
ed upon all present who valued the liberties of America
who were too independent and free souded to stoop
any longer beneath the pressure of federal power and
who felt to be their duty transmit to posterty the
glorious legacy they had received from their fathers
TO 'come out from among the foul party" and range
| themselves under the Harrison Banner. As soon as
he had finished speaking, says the Gazette SIXTY
MEN stepped forth and placing himself at the head
of his band Of regeneratcs, the whole turned their
backs upon their late political associates and marched
in solid column over to the Wing meeting, where they
were received with open arms! This is an incident
worth telling. Its the way the West docs things and
the East will find her model worth following.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
THE TINES.

Further Depreciation of prices of almost every
to pretend that with specie currency can compete
with Europe. The proportion of their active to their
fixed capital is too much larger than the same pro-
portion in this country. They will break down their
American industry merely with the the refuse of their
productions. Our price will continue runously low.
All kinds of business must be contracted to the mar
row limits of specie currency. Nobody will be ben
Gifted but the rich men Of active capital and the Of
fcc-hoders with appreciated salaries There can be
no more prosperity in American commercial towns.
For precisely those periods when the country 1roul
be most prosperous, the Government will absorb and
hoard in its suberranean waits The entire specie of the
country
But the Sub-Trcasury must 90 into operation. The
Executive is bound to the law faithfully execr-
ted" We call upon him to do it. If it is to work all
the good its friends for three years have claimed for it
let the country forthwith have the benefit of it, But
if on the contrary it is totally improbable, and can
not be executed at ALL or if executed is to work a
panic and extensive disturbance, let it still go on as il
must and have its effects the sooner over. The Ex-
ecutve has not executed the law he is bound to do
II is true, 1856 have been deposited in the sub
terranean vaults here lin the Tresury by wav OF
christening but deny that the public deposits have
been Withdrawn from the banks as the law provides
Far from it the public moneys are not only continued
in really pet banks but the cocctn officers continue
contrary 10 am to dposie the public money in those
banks. Wehope the friends of the country will watch
the movements of these Sub-trcasurcrs. Let lis SEE
what security they give against robbery. Who is tc
run the risk and become insurers of the public agains
the loss Of the millions that must 60 into the Treas
uryl.- Mddisonian.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24

would swell with delight the heart Of every true
born son of America, at beholding the floors and
the walls in the saloons of an American President
furnished with plain, substantial, American man.
ufactures! Is this the policy that Mr.. Van Blu.
rem proposes by which we are to protect domestic
industry from foreign competition! Will no
adopt the strange mode of comforting benefits on
American artisans by transporting their money
to reward the artisans of England, France, Bel.
GUM and Sarony' What will the American
wool-grower say to his plan! How will tho
American weaver relish that! TO correct and
to punish this outrage against American skill and
American industry, we rely with full confidence
on the friends and patrons of American manufsc-
turcs and mechanics.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
JACKSON'S LETTER.

Gen. Jackson has come out with letter;
abusing Gen. Harrison for the benefit Of Mr.:
Van Buren-n which he denies that Gen. Ilar-
rison was ever identified with the republican
party and sneerngly alludes to his military
services This is not the first time Gen. Jack
son has thus manifested mis- i'll will. One Of the
first acts of his administration, was to recall
Gen. Harrison from Colombia, to make room for
the infamous Tom Moore and since that period,
he has omitted no opportunity to vent his spleen
at him. Nor is Gen. Harrison singular in this
respect. 1t is not on record, we believe; that
Gen. Jackson has ever admitted the military
talents or services of any military man, living
or dead. On the contrary, he has had open
quarrel with Scott, Gaines, Brown, Adar; and
every other military man with whom he has
come in contact, in latter times while the re-
cords of the L. S. Senate show in what estima.
ton he held the military talents of Gen. Wash
ington. He was one of the three who recorded
their names against vote of thanks to the father
Of his country on his retirement from public life
Gen. Harrison does not covet appreciation from
quarter where Washington was rebuked.
But, forsooth. Gen. Harrison was never den-
tilted with the democratic party Let us see, q
little, whether he is not identified with the cause
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24

destnes tese your indefeasible patrnony and birth
rightsI stand by and care not for the affection of
Joseph, or forget to open my mouth to plead your
cause, then let this bistered right hand forget its
cunning" and my tongue be stlled in everlasting ST.
lence. | rejoice that you have come hithcr this day.
to tell the unprnciped conspirators agains! your Ii
bertcs that they sadly mstook their men, when they
thought to transfer the stout and stubborn sons of
New England, TO the miserable degradation of serf-
like bondage that they counted without their host
when they proposed to sell you passive props to
hold up the Internal system Of slavclaborot the South
am proud to see you in YOU. places not with he'll
NETS all Embraced" but with all your armor on ready
to assert and defend your appropriate and naienabc
post Of honor the life guards -four Constitution and
idirs."
We suppose that the affidavit makers Of the admi-
nisraon will now level their artillery at Mr.. BuRRir1
| as they have at Mr.. BAER. His accomplishments will
hardly him from the vengeance of all the era-
pected to suffer from their assaults. We annex the
concluding passage of his speech, and regret that W.
have not room for the whole of it.
"When Bunker Hill sent forth its thunders, II is sait
that the echo was heard among the rocks and dels o
the Green Mountains and upon the tops Of the ALE
ghanies remember an anecdotc somewhat illustra
tive of this once heard two old veterans, in Berk
shire speaking of the glorious scvcnteenth-not Mt
ing out here in the lot and we tried and tried t.
work, but we could not do it, We then stopped ant
leaned upon our hoe handles and began to talk abou
| our country. And while we spoke of i:s rights, o
| American liberty, hearts burned ucAtn us. An,
then we listened, for thought we heard something
BY and by low, heavy, booming sound, came rol
and rolling on over the mountains, and it came owe
our field, and the earth SHOOK and rembled, ant
the ground began to move under our feet and befor
we were aware we found ourselves away out on tn
other ro,e. And then we stuck up our hoes in the h;
row, and went over to old lack. Bigeow's and 'r
told him to lend us his gun" If New England shout
speak MS she ought another such sound would go OF
over all this land an thousands of our cheated feo'
countrymen, who have so long followed the ruinou
ploughsharc of this administration, would find then
selves, they were aware, on another ro,r. An
when at the expiration of four years. they should ha,
hood out that ror they would come round again, il
fAllihy and insinctiyelY, on the NORTH BEND [
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
AN INCIDENT.

At the battle of the Thames, a laughable incident
occurred, which is thus related by who in the
engagement.
The British General had formed his men in open
order, with their cannon pointing down the road, by
which the Americans were advancing. Gen. Harrl-
son Immediately took advantage of this, and ordered
Col. Johnson's mounted regiment to charge at speed
by heads Of companies $50 to expose the least pos
slbe frott pass through the open intervals, and form
in the Of the British forces. This movement was
brilliantly executed by the battalion under the COM
mand Of Lieut. Col. James johnson; his brother,
Col. II. NJ. Johnson, at the same time charging the
Indians with the the other battalion.
1t happened that in one of the companies under
James Jchnsons command, there huge, long leg
ged, brawney fellow named Lamb; he weighed abou,
two hundred and forty pounds; brave man,
and as good humored as big-brave men proverbally
are. Lamb had broken down his Kentucky horse by
his great weight and was mounted, instead, upon
shcrt, stout wild Canadian pony; from whose sides
his long limbs depended almost to the ground, while
his bulky frame high above the beast looking not
unlike an overgrown school boy as,ride Of d rough
sheep.
| fright and broke into strain. Lamb pulled until
the BIT broke in The animals mouth, and all command
of him was lost--The little pony stretched himself to
the work, dashed out of the ranks out-stripped
all his fe-leaders, and pushed on IN advance Of the
| company.-Lamb was no longer master of his horse
| or himself and he was in quandary. If he rolled
off he would be tramped TO death by his own friends
if the horse rushed upon the British lines with him SC
far ahead Of the rest, he must be killed. Either way
death seemed inevitable: and, TO use his own expires
sion he thought he'd Jst say something they coule
tell his friends in Kentucky, when they went home
He stuck both heels into the ponys TANKS and urget
him to his utmost speed, On they drove, some fftJ
yards in front of the leading file, Lambs gigantic per
son swayng from side to side, and his legs swingin!
in most porentous fashion-the little Canadian
pulling FOOT all he knew how, his tail straight, hi
nostrls dlsended, his ears pinned back and his shin,
eyes flashing from under his shaggy foretop with al
the spite and spleen of born devil. Just as he go
within stride or two of the British Lamb hourshet
his rifle, and roared out in a voice of hunder-"Cca
the lraH Cd d-n you !! for I'm a comingr'
To his surprise the line opened right and left and h
passed through unhurt. So great their astonish
ment at the strange apparltion of such rider, ant
and such horse moving upon them with such furou
velocity, that they opened mechanically at his wor
of command, and let him pass. So soon as he gaine
the rear of their position, Lamb rolled of on the gras
and suffered his pony TO go his own road. A fey
minutes more and he was with his comrades securing
tho prisoners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
FROM FLORIDA.

A correspondent of Benefits Herald, I'M
der the date of 4th July, gives the following
account of an engagement with the Indians,
which appears to have been severe one.
At about II o'clock on the morning of the Sd, Eyes
terday) the two columns composed of the LIST and 9th
in few miles of Fort Tanning, were fired upon from
ambush by party of Indians, supposed to number
300 warriors The first fire. with the usual yell of the
sayagcs as you may suppose caused great confusion
in the ranks for short time Singular as 1t may APP
pear, but fifteen men fell dead Of our commands a
number, however, were wounded, many dangerously.
majority Of the men being recruits and this their
first taste Of gunpowder, sh owed signs of fear and
began to break. BY the active eXertons however, Of
their brave and gallant officers they were immediate
" rallied The column was formed, and deadly
fire poured into the hammock and among the Indians,
They returned into the hammock, and stood their
ground, fighting bravely. Al this crisis, Major Dear
born with his usual forest ght, detached body OF one
hundred men, under the command of Capt Gardnies,
with orders to take the Indiansn the rear. This man
Guvre performed promptly, and with great sue
cess. A simultaneous charge was made into the
hammock on all sides. The Indians were completely
routed, The majority of them being surrounded with
out the slightest possibility of escape, threw down
their arms and taken prisoners. So far, forty
one dead Indians have been found, and we have no
doubt but many will be found during the day.
| The prisoners amount to 50. Among these we have
the celebrated chief Wild Cat who is slightly wound
have been wounded, four only considered in dam
ger. am happy to say that none are killed. Not
withstanding the victory our camp wears gloomy
| appearance Detachments arriving hourly with the
dead and wounded that could not be brought in until
the surgeon had this place made more comfortable
| The wounded are receiving every attention.