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The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

OF br tr force, =
We are led to Ihese remarks Hbou'
the wings Of Tsscarawss, from an out
rage that was committed few days a"
60 at Trenton, in this County, upon the
person of Democrat residing at thai
place. Ito we'll known by those who
are acquaialed with Trenton, that Wing
ism flourishes there as though it was in
digenious to the soil. At that place
resides a merchant, who has repeatedly
given out word that all those who were
owing him and did not vote with him in
politics, must expectte be sued, which
threat was afterwards put in execution.
Here the wings en- mGsSe assembled at
the house Of poor individual, and al
ter repeated attempts, without success,
10 allure him from under bis own roof,
they thrust themselves in upon him,
seized and carried him forth into the
streets, Notwithstanding his wife being
in feeble state of health from confine-
ment, forced herself in among them, be.
seeching and imporlng that her husband
might be spared, but alf to no efiect--
They thrust her down and ira.nple'
ed over her, then straddIed him across
a rail, and afer toatipg hun up and down
The streets repeatedly, they wound up
the nefarious scene, by making anaP-
plication TO his body of tar and feathers;
and afterwards said in Justification, that
she was poor, low, mean democrat, and
they were determined to drive him from
town." This we car assure our readers
is no fiction, the fact we have we'll au-
thenticaied, and although such dastardi
ly conduct should cause a blush upon
the cheek Of every citizen ofthe county,
we must nevertheless declare the truth.
Some Of our wings in Dover, in point
of principle are not whit better than
those of Trenton; if they had the moral
courage to attempt it, we should see The
same debased exempliication of their
principles and feelings Our great Wing
BLow Gan who has more impudence
than sense, and more sense than moral
honesty, seeks every opportunity of an
moving and brow beating the democrats
either out Of town or IN town. So
notorious and reckless has he become,
that his presence is regarded as little
better than a moral pestience.
These then we say are exemp!ifica-
tions and some of the fruits which Natu-
rally flow from whig doctrines and ~hig
principles. .
The more shrewd class Of our citi-
zens, are now watching with an eagle
eye the signs of the times; and should
these humbuggers prevail, in dupng ths
people and thereby gain the ascendancy
shock would be experienced in th,
confidence of many for The durability o
of our republican, institutions which
would take years to overcome.
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From the Statesman.
ALL HAIL ALABaMA :

Tho Huntsville Democrat Of Aug. SIh
has the following in relation TO to the e.
lections 10 thatstate. The cause of cor
rect principles is going on triumPhanlly
in North Alabama. If the South comes
up TO the work as has the North; there
will not be grease spot Of Whiggery
left atthe November elections.
" "The General election throughout
this State took place on Monday last.
So far as heard from, the democrats
have carried every thing before them, &
the opinion prevails that no Wing mas
been elected to the Legislature this side
of Tuscaloosa. In Franklin, Lauder
dale and Lawrence, where the Wings
boasted of IheiI superior strength, they
have been badly, ifnot shamelnlly bea-
ten; indeed the Democratic majorites
are overwhelming in every direction. In
Madison, Jackson and Marshall, the
Wings presented no ticket; and out of
5000, supposed to be about the aggre-
gate vote of those three counties, they
will not be able to carry more than 400
votes for Harrison. This is the first
time for many years that the Domocra-
CIV of North Alabama has been aroused,
even now they would have remained in
comparative lethargy, but for the recent
exer,ions Of the Hard Cidor, Log Cabin
and Coon missionaries and orators who
have traversed the country and tabored
necessarily to prove that the im3eciIe
Federal Wing candidate for the Presi.
dency should be preferred to the emf
nent statesman who nov presdes at the
head of this Government. The people
have now spoken, and 50 far at least as
North Alabama is, concerned, modern
Whiggery may be considered as pros,
trate, & we hope the leaders Of that o.
dious faction will no longer insult the
Democracy, with farther attempts 10 Dc
ceive or impose on their understandings
The county in which Huntsville is sill
uated elected the Democratic ticke
without opposition.
Limestone county. The democratic
ticket elected by maj. Of $40.
Lauderdale. Democratic maj. 800
Lawrence. Democratic maioril,
lis. In 1887 It gave federal major
ity Of l95
Franklin. The democratic ticket g.
lected by majority Of $40; in 1887
this county gave Wing majority of 40
Morgan. Democratic ticket elected
by majority of 4O9. Ia 1887 their m,
jorily was SO.
Jackson The Democratic ticket o
lectad by an overwhelming majority.
BY a letter from Mobile, publishe
in the NaliopaI intelligencer, we learn
the Wings have as usual, carried tha
city and county, but by diminished ma
jorities.
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MISSOURI.

The Missouri Argus gives returns
from some six or seven counties in the
vicinity Of ST. L,uis, which shows a
democratic gain Of several members of
the Legislature. The vote for Cover
nor, sofar as heard from, leaves no
room to doubt that the Democracy of
that State have achieved decided trl~
umph. On! on TO victory !'-StAtesman.
(From the ST. Louis Argus Aug7)
The ELECTIONS. The most exhilira.
ting news flows in from every quarter,
Never has the democratic bone and sim
ew of tho land thrown forth its masses
with such amazing breadth Of front.
The voice of the people booms along
the rivers like an earthquake of JOY.
The generous spirit OF the yeomanry
has kindled, and lights up the land with
the fires Of genuine patriotism. Returns
have reached US from a majority of riV-
er counties Of Missouri and Illinois, land
the federal strength has burst like but
bic. Every where q victory for the
democracy.
So far as heard from in Missouri, we
have reversed the federal majority il
four of their strongest counties. VAST
ing'on, Jefferson, Warren, and old Pike
have repudiated the ''pettcoal" and g.
lected full democratic delegations. Thl
federal majorities have in each Of thei
strong holds been reduced, and in th'
democratic counties our majorities hav'
as uniformly increased. The return
which we publish in condens ed form
may be relied on as correct What
glorious picture, democrats /! How tn
heart yearns to grapple these noble yeo
men one by one by the hand, and say
"well done, good and faithful Repubh
cans = How gloriously have the peo
pie indicated themselves from the foul
rnouhed ISLANDERS of tho FederalIss, {
left them choaked with the slime Of thei
own epithets. ~.t.
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DEATH BY LIGHTNING.
Messrs. HILL & MIT6uENRR.

Messrs. HILL & MTcHENER:
Two men by the name of John Haley and
David Everhart, both citizens Of Salem Towns
ship, in this county. were sitting in the house
of the latter few days ago during thunder
storm, when the lightning struck The chimney
on the outside, and running down some three
or four feet entered the chimney and struck
each ofthe above named gentlemen on the right
side of the head and ran down the right side
of their bodies, and threw off the shoe from
each Of their right feet. The hat of Haley.
who had just entered the house, still remained
on his bead, but was considerably torn, No
marks or bruises were visible Except the neck
of Everhart was grained in three places, and
the hair on their heads was considerably burntl
unt their bodies became cold, the skin then
turned of purple color down the right side Of
their bodies from the stroke of tie fghining.-
IT was supposed by some who helped to dress
the corps that Everhart's neck was unionted,
Everhart was struck entirely dead in moment
the other moved his feet once or twice, but nei-
her Of them spoke or broathed after they were
discovered. No other persons were in tho house
at The time except young woman who was
employed near the door, she was stunned bur
probably worse frightened than burt. Eyerhart
has left wife and ten or eleven children. the
other wife and three small children. The
house was left uninjured. There was ouan-
tity of trees struck in the same neighborhood
on the same day, and several Of them set on
Ere.
Il was present in short time after It took
place, and believe the above to be The particu.
lars from the best information conld get from
tie family, YOus, &c
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

NOMINATION FOR CoNoREss.-The
Convention which met at Mlllersburg
on Monday last, nominated Mr.. Mat
MeDs OF Coshocton, as the Democratic
Candidate for Congress from this dis
lrict. Mr.. Matthews is man every
way capable to fulfil that Office. Tus.
carawas had the right and title to the
next Congressman, but since the Con-
venllon has decided otherwise, we shall
go heart and hand for the nominee.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

The Advocate last week had aswon>
derful affection for the members Of the
Democratic Convention, whom it saws
were a respectable body Of men. This
might be considered a compliment TO
the Democracy of Tuscarawas, did it
come from a respectable source; but
coming from whence il does, it will be
attributed more as mark of disgrace,
than a mark Of respect. We ask this
second Judas, who thus attempts to
soft soap the Democracy, if he recol-
lects when he slandered and abused
some oil those very men, and said, sit
did not look very well 10 see Judge
such a one, and Mr., such one hang
ing round the tavern, and The Advocate
office trying to catch up political gossip,
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that Illinois Is erect. We have now
a majority Of eighth tho Senate, and |
think it will stand 26 to IA when all is
heard from. In the House of OfRepresen
Iatives sufficient is known to give us a
small majority, and probably in the
same proportion with the Senate. The
gain since 1888 in the popular vote in
"a counties heard from, is over 1000.
Yours in haste.
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Wing Join, majority reduced from seven to
three.
And this is what the wings cal alriumphl-
BY this rule losing one third of their Congress
sional strength in every Wing Slate,lw will
be their gain IN Congress, when they assembled
That's the qnestion. Rep.
KENTUCKY. -Thirty-nino counties heard
from. gives Letckor majority of lO,735 over
French.
. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. countioa are heard
from, giving Bigger =sjority Of 8, ,S64 over
Howard. ..
NORTH CAROLINA The returns from
North Carolina comprehend fifteen counties.
Saunders, ". By 7766
Morehead (Fed.) 5O89
Democratic majority, 1884
The account Of the Legislature stands as flI
as heard from, II V. b. and 25 Feds.-Spiri'
of the Tunes.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

On motion it was agreed that each
township appoint one delegate TO the
Senatorial Convention, 10 be holden at
ShanesvilIe on the 24,h inst. The fol-
lowing were the appointments:
Townshps;-l, Bucks, Geo. Gonter;
2, Clay, Geo. Harris; 5, Dover, J. Mos
Icy; 4, Fairfield, J. Hickron; 5, Casper,
A. Rawley; 6, Lawrence, W. Neigh
bour; z, Mill, M. X. Hargen; g, Jeffer-
son, 80, Oxford,
;10, Sugar Creek, DR.. VIM. J..
Hewitt; II, Salem, D. WlIlauger; IL,
Sandy, l3, Washington,
ia, Warwick, b. Blick~
ensderfer; Is, Wayne. T. Richardson;
lG, Perry, J. N. Roberts; II, York, j.
Ankney; Is, Rush, M. J. Bennei; 10,
Union, Isaac Holins; 20, Warren, d.
McGrogor.
The Chairman appointed the follow
ing persons to act as the Democratic
Central Committee for the ensuing year.
+. ID. LEONARD,
F. ID. McMEAL,
B. M. ATHERTON,
M, COLLIER,
JACOB KITCH.
The following. resolutions were car-
ried:
Resolved, That committee Of five
be appointed to dlaft,an address to The
Democratic voters of Tuscarawas coun-
ty, whereupon the chuir appointed F. d.
Leonard, Daniel McGregor j. d.
Cunmins, John Moseley, Dorsey Will
son.
Resolved, that the several Commit
tees and Delegates be empowered to
fill all vacancies that may hereafter oc-
cur.
On motion the Convention adjourned
sine die.
HEZEKEAH CAMP, Chaumaa
5oas 5aSs' DnlaTH, h1'SH, v. Presidents.
- ScHAFFER, d..
n; 4: GGl,iS,, Co. mi,t, Secretaries
T,EHE DEMOCRAT
CANAL DOVER, OHIO.
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in THE FIELD 1.-The Stamford,
Conn. democrat, says, that the
Stamford Bank has already seut forth
its agent TO make bets that Harrison
will DO elected at the uext eleetion;
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

A communication in answer 10 Mr.,
Waren's letter, was received too late
for this weeks paper.
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Wing maj ON joint ballot 8.
There istherOfore Democratic gain of one
member Of COngress, a change in the Senate
from Wing to Democratic majority, and the
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THE ELECTIONS.

LoUIsIANA.-The Picayune gives the full
result of the recent election in Louisiana, 1t
stands alns; list Dist. Whites majority 2035;
Cd Dist. Dawson's majority l3; Sd Dist. Moore's
majority 33.
The next Legislature may be classified as
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-08-21

Presidents appointed the following per.
sons as delegates TO the Congressional
Convention to be holden al MrlleIsburg
on the l7thinst
T. D. LEONARD,
DR.. r. HEWETT,
ANDREW CRATER,
GEORGE HARRIS,
DANIEL McGREG0R,
VIM. ]. HEWETT,
JACOB SHABER,
JOHN DEARTH,
JACOB HELWIG.
MARCUS 4. HASKINS,
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PENNSYLVANIA AROUsED.

The following Heller to The New Y.
Post gives but feeble expression Of
The feeling that at this moment exists
among the Democracy Of the old Key
Stone State.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-03
.sMs@-Rs>xzs<esaAxxa
pccary'.

BRYANT.--NNe have a sympathy with those
poets whose hearts are rather amid the works
of nature than the walks of men; and whose
way is to look lovingly upon those works as
upon the faces Of familiar friends, Such a
poet is Bryant. His taste is for the subdued,
the elegant. A flower is to him an animated
being. He communes with it as if it had
the language of consolation, encouragement
and hope. His music is cheerful. If he ev-
er approaches 70 sadness, it Is the sadness,
the chastened feeling Of . thoughtful, Dot % a
sorrowing spirit. A mellow giadness, a
and universal kindness of feeling, glow like
golden sunset over his productions, and in
communing with them our heart is warmed,
refreshed, fortified with hope, and inspired
with cheerfulness, and gentle religious
temper. We had rather lose Il dozen Prcsi-
dents than one true poet, FOR which reason,
the political canvass being over, we evoke
from the murky chaos of partyism the genius
of Bryant, to soar and sing again. Give us,
we say more music. Say in such strain as
tnlS IIotH Tie Sit!LdS W W iiiu'
--.7merican Sentinel.
Ga thousand bosons round
Inllale thee in the fuIness of delight;
And languid forms rise up, and pulses bound
I.ivelier, at coming of the wind at night;
And, langaishing to hear thy grateful sound,
Lies the last inland strcatched beyond the
sight.
Go forth, into the gathering shade; for forth
Gods blessing breathed upon TIE faintng
earth -
Go, rock the little wood-bird in his nest,
Curl the still waters, bright with stars, and
rouse
The wide old wood from his majestic rest,
Summoring from the innumerable houghs
The straage, deep harmonics that haunt his
breast;
Pleasant shall be thy way where meekly
bows
The shutting flower, and darl,lng waters pass,
And 'twixt the o'ershadowing branches and
tho grass.
The faint old man shall bend his silver head
'I'c feel thee; thou shalt Hiss the child asleep,
And DRY the n.oistencd curls that over pread
Ills temples, while his breathing grows
more deep;
And they who stand about the sick mans bed,
Shall Joy to listen TO thy distant sweep,
And softly part his curtains to allow
Thy visit, grateful to his burning brow"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-03
ELECTRICITY IN STEAM.

We copy the following paragraph from the
Durham Advertiser. Some of our scientific
friends will perhaps oblige US with COM
munication on the subject; giving us their
ideas as to the Importance of the discovery,
and the prospect of its leading to an improve
ment on the safety Of steam engines. Mr.
Redfeld, DR.. Chiffon, Professor Mapes, may
we call upon you ~. y. Com.
Discovery IN ELEcTRIcITY.-A curious,
and probably most important discovery in
this branch of natural philosophy, was made
about fortnight ago in a boiler attached to a
hauling engine, at Saghill, on the Crauling-
ton Railway, near Newcastle. The engine
man, on attempting to lay hold of the lever of
the safety valve, received what he describes
as severe blow, which nearly caused him
to fall; he second time, attempted it, and
received similar blow. This having been
made known, an examination of the boiler
followed, and it was found that the steam
which was escaping from 'blo,cer'' near to
the safety valve was highly charged with E.
lectrlclty. Our informant states that OF him
self placing one hand in the steam, sparks.
upward of half an inch in length were emit
ted from the other, and this while he stood
upon the masonry which was surrounding the
boiler; so that had he been upon glass
stool the effects would have been much great
er. We are glad to hear that this discovery
is being followed up by experiments en- other
boilers. When the discovery was made, it
was considered by many to be owing to the
quality of the water used, which was pump
ed from the coal mine subsequently, howev-
er, on trying the steam from a locomotive en-
CINE on the Newcastle and North Shields rail-
way, a great quantity of electricity was OBJ
tanned, and the water used in this case was
from the river Tyne. The subject is highly
interesting, and we hope that the discovery
may Lead TO useful results; the explosion of
boilers has hitherto baflled research, and it is
not improbable that electricity is intimately
connected with it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-03

rear of the first line, which retires through
the intervals of the new line; the reserve
charge with the heavy cavalry, and victory is
the result of four hours incessant and most
splendid man9uvreing.
1.-The morning was a most beautiful one /;
the troops GALL Imperial Guards in their fin
est condition-the twenty thousand horses
on the field, all picked. choice, high-bred an
imals-the artillery new, with green car
riages and FURNISHED guns, glttering in the
sun like gold. The brilliancy of the cuiras-
SEES and helmets and Russian eagles, the pol
ished arms, the plumes of all colors-the
four or five hundred musicians with their
bright brass drums. trumpets, and horns
the picturesque Cossacks and Circassians,
and their litt!e fleet, long tailed horses, look
ing like so many Pawnees-all formed a
scene exceedingly beautiful and imposing.
4 review followed the manauvres, the reei-
ments fling offbefore the Emperor in columns
of one hundred 'front.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-03

The american Observation-Disclosures may
be the ''pomp, glory and circumstance" OF
the great men of the world-whatever may
be the dazzling pageantry of high life-the
glitter of fashionable society, and splendid
misery O! those who believe that ''those who
think must govern those who toll" there is
no situation more enviable than that of the
plain American mechanic free for every
thing for which Heaven designed him; UNI
trammelled in his opinions, and left to the
guidance of his own genius, he walks erect
In the full stature of man. Earning with his
own hands the means by which he supports
himself, protected by a government which.
like the sun, sheds alike its fostering care,
upon all, who shall gainsay his right to enjoy
the fruits of his labor in the way which best
may please him? Under our government,
prudence, industry and economy are sure to
meet with their reward and it should be re.
membered by every mechanic that the road
to preterment and official dignity is open to
every one. All that the people want in those
that serve them is fidelity and patriotism
truth to the constitution, and intelligence e.
nough to perform their duty. 1t is the duty
OF every American to render himself compe-
tent to act on all occasions as becomes an A.
merican observation-disclosures, education and
study are within the reach ofevery human be-
ing.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-03

VERY TRUE AND SENsiBLE.-Bulwer very
pertinently observes that the newspapers are
the chronicles of civilization, the common res
ervoir into which every stream pours its liv-
ing waters, and at which every man may
come and drink. 1t is the newspapers that
give to liberty its practical life, its constant
observation, its perpetual vigilance, its unre-
laxing activity. The newspaper informs leg
islation. And that is not all. The newspa-
per teens with the most practical morality !;
not case in public court, not a single trial
of a wretched outcast or trembling felon that
does not preach to US the awful lesson how
imprudence leads to error, how error conducts
to guilt, how guilt reaps its bitter fruits of an
guish and degradation. The newspaper is
the familiar bond that binds together man and
man-no matter what may be the distance of
climate or the difference of race. The he VS.
paper is law book for the indolent, a sermon
for the thougbtless, library for the poor
1t may stimulate the most Indifferent, it may
instruct the most profound.