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The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
Port Washington May 25 1910.
LOOK OUT FOR A Log CABIN

-LOOh OO fOh n LOU OADIN
RAISER !--We caution all who NAV
hereafter come in contact with an indi-
,vidual who calls himself Charles Hale.
to beware of him as he is no doubt
an arfant rogue, He arrived here
last week from the north, and after stay
ing some time at The Commercial Inn,
he took the Iowa "Schute," leaving the
landlord minus his bill. That he may
be The better known, we particularize a
little. .a.. a ,' - r -.Ao. Js.u-
He is about FIVE feet six inches in
height, wears grey clothes, and cloth
cap has very long hair, aud phiz, that
is sure passport to the peDhentiary-
can out-lie any. thing we ever saw--kas
a good address. and has evidently irav-
elled great DEAL According 10 his
own story he has been all Through Tex
as, is perfectly familiar with the Maine
disputed territory, and owns land in
nearly everv State. He is staunch
supporter ofold Tippecanoe-s sings hard
cider songs TO "Klll,"-goes in for a
U s. Bank--high protective Tar #, and
an immediate settlement of the Boun-
Diary Question He is the inventor of
numerous machines, ard has about
dozen Patent Rights along with him,
among which is, one for mending clothes
--one for rocking cradles, and q third
for raising the .Oind, which he put in
successful operation while here. r.t
Now if this genious had gonesthe big
"6gure' like the banks do when they
want to ewindle community, why he
might have distinguished himself, with
out appearing in print, but since the
height of his ambition is only to cheat
the landlord, we think he ought to be
exposed, and we call on our srethern
10 !tpass him round.' --' --r-----,.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
FROM HARRISBURG PA.

Mr.. snowden, of yenaDgo, from thecommit
tee on Banks, in the Legislature Of Penusylya-
ma, reported bill on the subject The 7thsec
tiOn rsPeais the bill Of April Sd, and requires
tbe Banks TO resume, under forfeiture, on The
first Of October. BAL. Republican,
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
VIM. GRAHAM, , @r1J
J. D, CUMMlNS, : Cental
H.. CAMP. ... ) Committee.
T. J. FRAZIER,

Col Johnson and Imprisonment for
De6t.-From reports published in sever
al whig prints, we learn that Mr.. Webs
ster 10 his speech on the BankruptLaw,
delivered in the Senate, on Monday,
took occasion 10 compliment Col. Rich
ard NJ. johnson on the success OF his
benevolent exetlions 10 former years,
against the laws authorising imprison-
ment for debt. The following is from
the Washington letter Of the Baltimore
American: 1t is now twenty years
since you, cir, said Mr.. W. addressing
himselfto the Vice President, 10 your
place in the Senate, prompted by your
sagacity and good sense, and moro es.
pecially by that kindness Of heart which
outruns sagacity, ,-bronght forward a
bill for the abolition Of ,mprisonwrnlEr
debt. Since then there has been
wonderful change of opinion, upon both
sides ef the Atlantic. No one would
now dare 10 propose imprisonment for
debt. There would be no second ov
success attending such proposition.
England no longer imprisons for debt.
The States have nearly all abolished i'm
prisonment for debt."-N Y, Euening
Post. .... r'r sae.al
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
HARK "A vorcE.FRoM TEENEssEE.

HARK ! "A voIcE.FRoM TEENEssEE.
Extract from letter from a gentleman
in Tennessee, to bis friend in this
County. f' -
"ft is with pleasure congratulate
you on the politics Of Tennessee, and
on the stcadfastneSs OF your State. Be
assured sir, "Log Cabiqs' and "Hard
cider" will be no 60. ! derived much
pleasure from the speech ofDr. Duncan
Of your State, on The subjec, ofthe Jer-
sey election. He is in the House, what
Benton is in the Senate, thorn in The
side of Whigism The federal q over.
nor Of N. Jersey, over-reached The
mark, and The lives until next fell, the
people ofthe Union will 'shew him tha,
their determination is 10 stand il de.
fence Of their rights, the grsatest o
which Stbe right of suffrage extended
to every citizen Of proper ape. W,
have had slime upon line, and prccsp
upon Pfecepi.' proving that moderr
Whiggery is disposed to infringe on thin
GLORIOUS PRIVILEGE. AGsI
next fall they will cease their viIeness
aslhey will then receive Lesson moi Il
be forgotten" s.j b. '.f"|em' :
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

". M. PRICE. This individual
has returned TO N York, and to make
the people believe he is not defauIter,
has brought an action against The gov
ernment for fees amounting TO 500, 600
His Indebtedness 10 the government,
when he Swart,00ated was SS2, 600.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

A CALL,-The Philadelphia Times,
Of Saturday last, contains call for q
town meeting ofthe friends Of Van Bu
rem and Johnson, signed by over FlF.
TEEN HUNDRED citizens. Thars
what we call Democratic call. Bul
IT'S only whisper Of wha. is yet to
come. Doesn't this look as if Har,i-
son will gel Pennsylvania :?
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

The Buffalo Sun states that -four from Mich,
gan is pouring INTO ihe city beyond calculation.
THe lwiiarves are literally covered with barrels.
eda bs9GJ1sel , Y33l iG91] BAL. Rep.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
DENIOCRAT ATTENDH!

The Democrats Of Tuscarawas Coun
ty, are requested to organize in their res
pective Townships, with the view Of
preparing for the'Struggle between Lib-
erty and Aristocraoy. This fall will lie
an important crisis-and by prompt and
energetic steps, will the Democracy Of
Ohio tell her Sister States, that VIM. H.
Harrison, the imbecIle, superanuated
creature, and Mock Hero, cannot and
shall not with the Log Cabin, hard cider,
g. gIngercake cries Of the Tory party,
procure the vote Of the Buckeye State,
Buckle on your armour Demo-.
Gratis, cherish the rights and privileges,
which your parent patriots of'76, handed
down to you,& silence by your votes, the
barking Of bankers, aristocrats and the
enemies Of our country. Appoint your
committees Of vigilance, also delegates
to meet 10 Convention at such time,
q place as may be agreed upon By the
Counties Of Holmes and Tuscarawas,
OF which, notice will be given by US in
due season, 49, '''' '''''
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Democrats ofTuscrawas, G. the
adjoining Counties, are respectfully re-
quested TO attend a Meeting 10 be held
at Port Washington, on Tuesday the
9Th, of June at IL o'clock. Several ad.
dresses may be expected on the occa>
sion.
N. B. The wings are requested to
attend, and participate in the discussion
OF the Sub-Treasury Bill.
.", t MAN Y DEMOCRATS.
Port Washington MAY 25 1910. .
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
VIRGINIA / ELECTION.

n The Old Dominion, "a democratic
print, published in Portsmouth, IVA,
says ofihe Virginia election:--"As the
case stands OF present, the wings have
aDominah a majority of four upon join,
ballot; from this doduc, the vote Of Gen,
BayIey, who will not vote for Rives, and
it leaves them three; from THE take A.
S. Fulton, the, Delegate from Wphe
and place him on our side, and it leaves
them but one; add 10 which one in Buck
ingham, and we have democratic ma.
ioriiyaoi one upon joint ballot, VIZ
shall. 10 all probability, gain more thar
this one, when all The contested seats
come 10 be finally settled. All the swag
gerlng and clustering Of the fedaral par.
ty about the famous victory, tuNs GU
10 be mere moonsbine."
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
ANOTHER WHIG DEFAULTES.

ANOTHER WHIG DEFAULTES.
The Nashville Union says ihut VIM B. Miller,
late Attorney General to one OF Tennessee Jm-
dcial Dscricts, is defauler 10 rising six thou
sand dollars, for public money collected from
ShCrifs and Clerks. 60 il T'p-come il Ty,
lOT.' BAL KeP'
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

y 0Tbe Boston Times says the Con
cord N. HI Dank has broken all To
sHnaeh. ode 70 rJ.'7 ,gl4uIbd3d -
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
BANKERS AND BANKING.

GFThe President and three Dmec>
Tors of the Brandon Bank, bave.run of
10 Texas, taking with them 800 negroes
The Vlcksburg Sentinel says the notes
are selling a, Sets on the dollar.
0FThe U: S. Bank contributes one
million and quarter of dollars TO the
Central Fund, TO purchase votes, books,
pamphlets, lives Of HARRISON ard every
thing else that tends towards elevaliDg
the Federal candidate.
@Dabnev the cashier Of the Vr>
gina bank, who helped to run away
with $500, 900, has returned homo but
brought no money bach. He is held to
bail 10 large sum to appear as evi-
dence against his accompllce Green.
Some 'awful disclosures il ls expec-
ted will be made.
}SLevis the Cashier of the Schuyl-
kill Bank was in Paris at the last ac-
counts, where he was liViDga retired
life. ~ ... ...'f
COMING 1T OVER THE SHERIFF.-There
are two counties in Mississippi where
lhe inhabitants nave formed themselves
into league not to bid on single ar.
ticle that the Sheriff Sc ICES and offers
for sale. There's no fun To beng Sher
iffthere. .f 5-a4.ose s..
Pick Pocket. The New York World
Gays stylish looking parsonage was
late y eulogisiDg ms Of q ay's speech
es aboard of one Of the river steam
boats. Having drawn crowd together,
he began recitiDg parts Of il in the most
eloquent manner. Just as be had de-
livered the sentiment ''shat Govern
ment had no right to appropriate the
peoples money 10 the way they had, "
he inserted his hand into another man'
pocket, sbslracting therefrom pOckeI
book containing $l2l. Some ofthe
bysianders happening 10 see the lark IN
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

The Wheat Fieds-We are happy
to learn as we do from al parts Of tho
State, IbSi the wheat fields never looks
ed well and promising in Michigan
as they now, do. The cold wet wealth
rer. we have lately experienced has had
"a most favorable effect upon them. Ac-
,cordiRg 10 the estimate Of men whose
Judgments may be relied upon, there
is nearly, ifsnot quite, one fourth more
wheat in the gound Ibis year than last.
All Michigsn wants, TO become the vel
thiesl s.ate in the Union ia proportion
to her population, 10 a sound currenc,
-ofsRecie or its equivalent, 30 that la
Dor can receive lie fair reward.-DctrtO!
Free Press.45 a 1l l8s.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

lmportant,tO Ms'AHe'ed!-We have
been informed that one of the Stamford
Bank jHpio told certain individual OF
our acquaintance that If Gen. HARRISON
shouId be elected 10 the Presidency, the
stock Of that institution will raise at
least 20 per cent! A very important
item indeed TO induce the afflicted to
vote for The muzzIsd7cdndidate - STAN.
rd,iSentinel. ,eig ... r ..|....
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29
$g294,00O"

Ao'"it p ~O7iVVV
To this list should have been added
sixty or a>hundred thousand dollars 10
the honor of Del6eld and Burnefe -sha-
wing coneern'in Cincinnati the former
Of which has legged it to Paris ors6me
oiher country. The last we heard Of
old Jacob Burnei, The especial white
washer Of General Harrison, who 10 aad
always was s'federalist, he was ppehiug
east to see after the loat funds Of The
honest Wing shaver. Who has run a.
way with $4,000 Ohio Bank siocks we
know not, The Herald should explain.
Hura for federal whiggers aud Harris
oman reform Ohio Salesman.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

The Wheat GRIP. The Frederick
(Md.) Herald of Saturday, has the fol-
owing paragraph ."ra .'L ''f @
Several gentlemen from The country,
inform US that The fly is making dread
ful ravages upon 4he wheat crop, and
thet upon examination they find tba, The
promising prospect Of a fine crop is not
about 10 be realized, ,.....,..., ....a
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.>The ".
London Gazette, her reIofore rank whig
paper has come out in support Of Van
buren and Johnson. The Gazette is
the oldest paper in Connecticut, having
been established n years. Success
10 il, as long as it advOcates the true
nrinciples of Democracy. .hml M -u--,.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-05-29

THE BOUNDARY QUESTION
SETTLED. We learn that the Brit
lsh Queen brought dispatches to our
government, that will probably bring a.
bout an amicable settlement Of this long
vexed question. The substance Of
them is understood to be that the award
of the King ofthe Netherlands, which
made the river ST. Johns the boundary
between The two countries shall be The
basis Of The new arrangement, and that
as an indemnity to Name for any sup.
posed rights she may possess TO land
north of the 81. JohD's,,he British Gov
ernment shall pay her 100000 or a.
bout half million Of dollars" 't..H
We are not prepared to say that we
should like such an adjustment Of the
matter, however anxious we may be TO
prevent recourse 10 harsh measures,
and however we should deprecate a
war. This is not the first time that
England has proposed to purchase pcr
ton Of the erri'ory 10 dispute; and 10
sell il to her now, would be 10 abandon
our high position in tho contest, and 10
submit 10 that, which few years ago,
onr government treated with superlaiive
scon. The land ID our own; we want
il; we have no desire 10 give It away,
or TO sell it. Great Britain admits by
offering to purchase, our title to the
ground; but she is go anxious for lie poe
session that she will sacrifice every
| 10 oLtoin IL Sha
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-31

West POint.--lt was slated, at the
Iate examination at West Point, that
..ihree hundred officers, neareIy all
graduated of this institution, had re-"
SIgned since the commencement Of the
Florida war" The gradua les or many
ofthem, also abandon the profession OF
n soldier, the moment they can obtain
some other employment, which they
prefer. Thus the country derives but
little advantage from the immence YEAR
ly expensessattending this establishment
II seems 10 have become merely a
conlriveance, by which certain persons
are enabledto give their sons a liberal
] education atthc pabEc expense.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-31
POETRY.
From Alexis Weekly Messenger.
Spell LIS.

From Alexis Weekly Messenger
Spell LIS.
BY C.. Fl. WATERMAN.
There's a spell in every woodland path
That CHAINS our footsteps there,
In every Blade of shining grass
That's waving 10 the air.
There's a spell in every forest flower,
Whose budding blossoms Dring
The promises of brighter days.
The herald of young spring.
There's a spell in every flashing stream
That sings the mountains round,
That softly murnuring surnuersong
Hath music in its sound. -.
There's a spell in every echo there,
For Cod doth seem to dwell .t'..
In the quiet of those woodland paths'
Aud IN the shady dell.
And their silence with holy awe
Fills the rebellious beast,
And seems to speak Of higher themes
Than on the earth have rest.
THERE'S spell in every blessed thing
Where lie hath set his seal;
The wood, the streamlet, and the hower'
His mysteries reveal
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-31

U. s. ARMY. The army Of the
United S,ales at pr sent omounts TO
I2577 men, viz: = General Staff 81,
Medical Department 63, Pay Depart
meut 10, Purchasing Department 8,
Corps of Engineers 43, Corps of Top
ogr2 phica Engineers 36, Ordance De-
partmeut 322, two regiments of Infantry
1906. The totalsnnmber Of The militia
in The United States is computed al
about 400, 900.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-31

STEDFAsT MINDs.- A man Of stead.
fast spirit should moi be affected BY good
or bad fortune except to The reverse
like tPriOgs which are cool IA the fhes,
OF the cay, and warm q, night.
The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-31

What time isit, Toml'
"Just time TO pay that Htlls account
you owe me-
'Ob, indeedi Idld't ,hinksll vas half
So late--l must be off,
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-10
NOTICE.

VENHE Court of Probate for the District of l New-Milford has limited and allowed 10 the creditors of the estate of ISAAC DowNs, late of New Milford, in ss.id district. deceas- ed. represented insolvent, six months from the date hereof, in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed David s. Boardman, Orange Warner. and Roswell Morris, Esq's, Commissioners to re- ceive, examine and adjust said claims.
 Certified by NATHANIEL PERRY. Judge. We. the Commissioners above named, here by give notice that we shall meet to attend 10 the duties of our said appointment, at the late dwelling house of the deceased. on the 23d day of February, ls4l. and at the office of David s. Boardman on the 24th day of May, 1S4l, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days. All claims not presented within said time. properly attested. will be debarred recovery. ORANGE WARNER.
 - ROSWELL MORRIS, Z Com'rs. t. D. $. BoARDnAN.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make payment to ..r..
 BENJAMIN ROBERTS, Ereeutor.
 Neac- -Miyord, NoU. 23. 164O. t t. ?
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-10
KNOWLEDGE.
BY REV. l.. wrTnINGToN.


 There is a close connexion between ig- norance and vice and in such country as our own, the conncx xion is fatal to free dom. Knowledge opens sources of pleas ure which the ignorant mar can never know-.,he pursuit "f it fills up every idle hour, opens 10 the mind constant source of occupation, wakes up the slumbering powers, gives tho secret victory contest and the secret unveils to our astoRishment ide- al worlds; secures us from temptation and sensIalitv and exal,s US in the scale of ra- ,ional beings. When pass by the grog- shop and hear the idle dispute and obscene song; when I see inc cart rolled along filled with intoxicated youths, singing and shouting as they go-whpn l discover the boat gliding down the river, where yon can hear the influence ium by the noise which it makes--I cannot but ask, Where were these people taught to read 2 Was ihere no social library to which they could have acce.s2 Did they ever know the calm satisfaction of taking an improving volume by peaceful 6reside Or did they ever taste the luxury of improving the mind r. You hardly ever knew the young man who loved his home and his book that was vi- cious. Knowledge is ofen inc poor mans 1 eahh. i is a treasure no thief can steal, no moth nor rnst can corrupt. But if you turn his cottage to n palace, you give treasure which is always improving and can never be lest. "The poor man." says Robert Hall, :" wlo has gained taste for good books, will, in all likelihood, be- come ihnughful:" and when you have given the poor habit of thinking, you have conferred on them much greater favW than by the gift of large sum of session tle principle of alllegitimssc pros- pcrity. 4. f....
 Nor is it to the poor alone. that this re- mark applies. The rich need occupation. Their hearts are efien like seas, which, stagnani under breathless atmosphere. 1 putrefy for IlIe want of wave. Employ. ment rousrd by some noble object, is the secret of happiness and of all employ mcnis, mental labor lasts the longest.-- The body soon tires; but the mind. di- l vine in its origin and immortal in its desli- nv, pursues its labors with transient paus- ings, and rises from every cheek with fresh vigor 10 continue its eternal flight. What a beautiful picture does Cicero give of the secret happiness his studies opened to him. ,'' You will not blame mo, respected judges. at lens, y"s will pardon me if, while some are hurried in business--sonie keeping miidays-some pursuing pleasure-.a and some giving their hours to sleep-while one losses the iavelin and another the dice bax, should steal a little time for the re- collection of mv studies and ihe improve ment of my mind" Yes, he loved theso things better than reeIea,ion; to him they
 were more profitable than business aud lsVseteT than sleep. '3tfe1 s'f
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-10
INTERMEDDLlNG.

The fool is busy in every one's business but his own, saith an old proverh. and there is much truth in the saying. We know of many one who seems 10 take vast deal more pains 10 regulate and direct other peo- pies business than their own. They watch inc movements of their ncighbors with as much vigilance as a cat does a mousse They peep, or would if they could, into a mans kitchen to see what he is to have for dinner, to see if the cooking is done well, to see if any thing is wasted, to see whether he uses Sydney or Lehigh coal for fuel, whether he burns oak wood or maple. beach or birch 1; whether he drinks green tea or black 1; whether he b0ils his coffee or filters it.
 These Paul Prys are most grevious nui- sance in a neighborhood, nuisance thnt ought to be abated by special law mnde for the purpose, as much as any other which an- noys the inha biiants of any particular sec. tion Of city or country. We could point out several who are continually poking their mo- scs md introducing their impertinent inter ference into matters which concern them no more than they do the man in the moon.-- Such people arc the pests of society, the plague of neighborhood which is cursed with them.
 Meddlers and iattlers are evils which are. we suppose, introduced into the world to make mischief, and stir up strifes and con- tentions. They are continually buzzing about your ears, like gnais, 10 annoy hl't never to benefit you. Such beings help to make up population, and we suppose must be considered as necessary evils. but il does seem to us that we who make it a matter ot principle to mind our own affairs md let oth- CT peoples a lone. could contrive io get along. upon pinch, with fewer number of such annoyances. 'f "'
 We cannot hut throw n word or two of "advice gratis" to the numerous, too numer- Ous, class of personages, who are wise in their own cOncejis, i0 mind their own busi- ness and let other peoples alone. Ne med dlers, when your assistance is wanted, take our Vadvice-wait till il is called for. and il will be more acceptable than when it is in. truded. There is n vast difference hetwer peoples performing kind and friendly net end intermcddling with affairs which do no concern or belong iO them. Let people mint
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-10
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