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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

TRUE.-The Reverend Mr.. Burnap,
in his " Lectures to Young Men," says:
e" Perhaps ought to beg pardon of the
shade Of Herodotus when avow, that
consider the yearly contents of one good
newspaper as more valuable than all he
ever wrote" His reason for this high
compliment to tie press is, that the histo-
ry ofone's own times, to be found in the
journals ofthe day, is more important to
him than the history of past ages. Mr.,
Burnop is a philosopher, especially as he
reads the Courier.--Sat. COur.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

TREASURES OF THE WEsT.--Marble,
said 10 be Of a quality and texture but lit
tie inferior to Italian, has been lately dis
cavered a few miles west of Blooming.
ion, la. Arrangements are in progress
for extensively working this marble quar-
ry. Referring to this discovery, the
Bloomington Post says: "perhaps no coun-
ty in the State has more resources for
wealth than this, She has an abundance
of iron ore of the very best qnality, and
one furnace in successful operation about
ten miles from town. She also has two
or three salt wells, from which a consid.
cradle quantity Of salt is manufactured
every week"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
FEMALE GAMBLER.

A country girl (says French paper)
who had spent all her money at lottery
of handkerchiefs, collars, and other arti-
cles, on a public promenade at Versailles,
offered her umbrella to the keeper of The
stall, as security for some more tickets
The man refused to comply with her re-
quest, but told her that, if she would al
low him to cut off her hair, he would give
her in exchange for it twenty tickets
The poor girl, in the hope of redeeming
her fortune, consented, and in a minute
the scissors of the daspoiler had deprived
her of this ornament other sex. The girl
played on until nineteen of her tickets
came up blanks. The twentith was
prize. On opening the paper, the lottery
keeper read it aloud to the persons who
we're crowding around him, and who we're
convulsed with laughter--it was comb!
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
From the New York Sun.
THE FIRST AND LAST VISIT TO
THE DRAM SHOP.

THE DRAM SHOP.
Timothy TruesGell is the name we
shall assign 10 very worthy, thriving,
and industrious mechanic of New York,
who was a burthen to himself, curse to
his family, and nuisance TO society a.
large; in short, one Of The most shameless
and abandoned drunkards that ever took
the measure of an unmade grave in a Go
than gutter. He was not weaned from
his degrading propensity by the temper
ance, or the tract, or any other society.
Their logic was labor lost on Tim, who
would have uncorked the bottle amidst
the quakings and thunders of Mount Sit
mai, and drained it by the crater of explo-
ding Vesuvius. 1t was woman's love that
cured him, and all women may get just
idea of their own importance in society
from his story.
Though he had wife and FIVE beauti-
ful children, Tim seemed to be uncon-
scious of the fact. He neglected his
work, squandered his earnings, which
daily grew smaller and smaller, and spent
his time at the pot house, till the high
prostraiion of his faculties, orthe distaste-
lul word, " No more trust" warned him
to seek the shelter of his wfe's care and
protection. His children could not go TO
school, because learning was dear and
rum was cheap; the landlord dunned for
the rent, and Ms. Truesdell was obliged
10 keep the house, because she had no
dress to appear abroad in, having pawned
the last for fine imposed on her spouse
by the police court, Misery, under des-
titution and famine. stared the unhappy
family in the face. 1t is impossible to
exaggerate the picture, even had we room
and inclination.
Mrs. I, was a heroine, though not of
romance. She loved her worthless hus-
band, and had borne his neglect, the
tears Of his children, the gripe Of famine,
and the railing Of the drunkard, without
repining. Never had her exertions slack
enod: never had harsh word passed her
lips. At night, when she put her chill
dren to sleep, she wept and watched for
his coming, and when ne dld come, drunk,
as usual, she undressed and assisted him
to bed without a murmur of reproach.-l
At last her courage we'll nigh exhausted,
and she resolved upon one last desperate
effort.
At night, having disposed Of her three
Oldest children, she took her two young
est By the hand and bent her steps to the
groggery her husband was accustomed to
frequent. She looked into the window.
and there he sat, in the midst of his boon
companions, with his pipe in his mouth
and his glass in his hand. He was evil
IDENTIFY excited, though not yet drunk
Great was the astonishment of that bad
company, ard enormous Mr.. Truesdell's
dismay and confusion, when his wife. pale
as marble, and leading two tattered and
haFsSOOted baboS, stepped up to the bar,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

uIenl pain in one Of his feetS On exam
ming it, he found that it arose from a
wound in which there was a piece of
glass. On recollection, he called to
mind that on the preceding day he broke
a glass on his table, and was convinced
that he must have trod upon the frag.
ments with his naked feet, and to do this
he must have walked in his sleep, and
got upon the table. Following up this
idea, he made an investigation, and at
length discovered all the missing articles
concealed in the corner of the ceiling Of
his room. He sent for his daughter TO
come home next morning.
lSGt. COur.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
A sOMNAMBULIsT.

A working ieweller, in the Quarter St.
Jaques, France, had frequently lost ar
ticies ofvalue entrusted to him by his en-
ployers, and from the circumstances Of
his life and establishment, could not be-
lieve the distractions to be made BY any
one but his own daughter, He repeated
" accused her Of the thefts, which she
strenuously denied. As they continued
till all his savings we're exhausted, and
his conviction as to the cause remained
unshaken, he turned his child out Of
doors and lived alone. Notwithstanding
this, his losses did not cease, and he was
almost in despair, when few nights ago
he was awakened from bic sleep BY a Vi.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
HOW LONG WILL IT BET

Four thousand years ago all the inhab.
itants Of this earth were destroyed by
water, except eight persons, namely,
Noah and his family. Since then they
have increased until the present popula.
ton of the world is said to be eight hun.
dred millions. The solid part of the
globe altogether contains ihirly-two bill
lions of acres, superficial measure. Sup
posing the above 10 be true, how long, al
that rate, will it be before there will be
one person for every acre Of land3
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
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The New WORLD is issued every Saturday ia
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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
From the Baltimore Saturday Morning Visitor
THE BETROTHED.

The BIZ IRUIIlED.
The Baron had daughter fair,
But sixteen summers had she seen;
Her heart was light, no grief was there,
And loved by all was sho, ween.
But love hath wiles for beauty's smiles,
An Alpine hunter young and bold
OFT sought her bower at evening hour,
And many a tale Of passisn told
"Fly 10 the mountain" whispered he,
"Fly to the mountain, love with me-"
But she, the young betrolhsd, was claimod
By Ulrich's lord the proud and cid;
The day was fix'd-the dover named,
And counted out in shining gold.
Tho halls were bright that nuptial night,
And gladnss through the castle rung;
But there was one who stood alone,
And softly to the Maiden sung
Fly to the mountain, fly with me,
Maiden Of love IL wait for thee"
A steed stood At tho castle gate,
And dark and lowering was the night;
Soon on his back the lovers sat,
And swift and silent was his fight.
Now, joy bstidO the hunters bride,
Who gave heart no gold could buy;
Long may she roam her mountain home,
And sing the Alpine melody
Life in the mountain wilds for me,
Sweet must it be when shared with thee'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
NOTICE.

To all tVhont Il may concern.
TNHERE will be a petition presented 10 the
IL Commissioners of Brown County, at their
next session, prayiag for county road Commenc-
ingat the County line of Brown and Highland
near John Bratten's lanyard, and running on
the line of Scott and Bowlin a south easterly
course so as 10 inte,sect the State road leading
from Sardinia to Williamsburg at the east end
of John Robbins improvement.
July 3Oth, ls4O. law.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
sHERTFF's SALE.

DY virtue Of writ of Fl. ia. ct lie. ia.
D to me directed by the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, for the county Of Brown and State Of
Ohio will offer for sale, at the front door Of the
Court house in Georgetown, on Saturday, the
10th day Of October, ls4O, between the hours Of
10 and O'Clock on said day, the following real
estate, 70 wit: In lot number seventy six, (76,)
in south Georgetown, Brown county, Ohio, con-
tanning one story frame dwelling house and
other Improvements.
To be sold as the property Of Frazee Osborn, at
tho suit Of Maklem and Barns against said Os-
born. Valued at $3.50 co. Terms, cash.
JOHN ]. HIGGINS Sheriff B. o.
Sheriff's Office,
Sept. lSt3 1870.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

To Preserve Corn FOR Bo1L1Ne.--
Pluck the corn when fit for eating, strip
down the shuck so as to remove the silk,
and then replace it--Pack it way in a
barrel, and pour on strong pickle such
as used for meat, with weight to keep
i down, and you well have it preserved.
Parboil, and then boil again, and it will
be at all times as perfectly fresh and
sweet as when taken from the stalk.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
MACKLIN's ADVICE TO HIS sor

MACKLIN'S ADVICE TO HIS SON.
| have often told you that every man
must be the maker Or marer Of his own
fortune. Irepeat the doctrine. lie who
depends upon incessant industry and in
tegrjty, depends upon patrons of the no.
blest, the most exalted kind. They are
creators of fortune and fame, the found
ers, and never can disappoint or desert
you. They control all human dealings,
and turn even vicissitudes of fortunes
tendency TO contrary nature. You have
genius, you have learning, you have in
dustry at times, but want Of perseverance
without it you can do nothing. | bid
you bear this motto in your mind con-
slantly-Perseverance
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

A Touch OF THE SUBLIME.-The fol-
lowing beautiful speech was pronounced
before Court in Passadumkeag:
" Your honor sets high upon the adorn-
able seat Of justice like an American Ea-
gle perched upon the Asiatic Rock Of
Gibraltar, while the eternal streams Of
Justice, like the cadevOrous Clods oft
valley, flow meandering at your extended
feet.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

tr 1t is said that while the trade
went on, not less than 10000 chests of
opium were smoked up by the Chinese
annually. The passion, while it increa-
SeS the use oF the poison TO a species Of
insanity, destroys body and mind; and
because they won't take it, England lie
carrying on devastating war against
them!-Ib.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
A NEW VOLUME.
The first number issued on the tl0snty-IeSGIaI
day ofJune, 1540.
NEW YORK MIRROR,

N EW Y OR X M1 X X OK
POPULAR AND HIGHLY EsTEEMED REPOSITORY
OF LITERATURE AND THE FINE ARTS:
CoNTAINING-Articles from the pens Of we'll
known and distinguished writers, upon every
subject that can prove interesting to the gene
raj reader, including original poetry, tales and
essays, humorous and pathetic-Critical no-
tices-Early and choice selections from tho
best new publications, both American and En-
glsh--ScIentifc and literary intelligence-Co-
pious notices of foreign countries, by cores
pondents engaged expressly and exclusively for
this JOunal-Strictures upon the various pro-
ductions in the hne arts that are presented
for the no ice and appreciation of the pIb-
lic-Elaborate and beautiful specimens of art.
engraVings, music, etc.-Notices of the acted
drama and other amusements-T TranslationS
from the best rev works in other languages,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.--And
an infinite variety of miscellaneous reading,
relating to passing events, remarkable ndiVid-
ualS, discoveries and Improvements in SciOncOp
art, mechanics, etc., etc.
ESBELLIsHED WITH
SPLENDID AND COSTLY ENGRAVINGS
ON STEEL, COPPER AND WOOD,
AND
Rare, beautiful and popular Music, Grrsngsd for
the RaHo-FOrte, Harp, Guitar, &c.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN THE CITY OF NRw-TORE. .
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
ROAD TAX,

MT TICE is hereby given to the Clerks of the
IN several townships in Brown county, thatsepa-
rate lists of the Rnad tax in the respective town.
chips have been ade out and are now ready at
this office. The law requires said Clerks 10 call
for them.
LINDSEY A. SEQ.
August 10, ls4O. 2w.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

the highest order, then am I very much in error
Al any rate, Mr.. Granger will .btain great credit
Tor II among the abolition party. Ii Of thes,
speeches, which cast the monOtony and cant of tn,
psalm saying abolitionists into the shades.
Mr. Crabb OF Alabama, followe and made very
excellent short speech on the subject of AbolitisD
He treated IL with fairness, with candor, kind
and gentemanly in his bearing toward the North
and Concluded by demanding the pre- vious question
lhe ayes and noes were ordered on the motion to
cond The previous question, and it was lost, by q
large majority.
MIR. Gentry of Tennessee, next took the floor, and
made an able speech in favor Of receiving and refer
ring the petit ions to "a select committee
Mr.. Cooper Of Georgia, decidedly ore Of the sound.
motion the House adjourned. Mr.. Cooper Of course
has the floor for omorrow, and will then, doubt not
give us very able speech
In the Senate alter the morning hour had elapsed,
the sub treasury bill taken up, and its consid
Grafton occupied the remainder of the day 1t has
pieaseo the Senate, TO clap embargo on its door,
and to keep the House Of Representatives out
They are allowed to 90 in the gallery, but not to
touch the floor remedy for the evil will proba
bly, be applied by and bye.
Mr. Monroe today gave notice, that he should, on a
proper occasion submit resolution to refer all papers
ON slavery to a select committee; and in the course
OF his remarks. stated the creditabe fact, that he
had manumitted all Of his slaves,
fracas took place today, in the lobby, just out
side OF the hall, between member of Congress, and
a young man, who reports for the Charleston news
fracas, say nothing about it; only that it not
very complimentary to our profession. shall leave
tn. details to be related by other pens than mine.
Yours, &c truly, and full OF faith in this glorious
Dan Webster said to Dan Council,
in Belfast. TOBIAs TRoTT.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

BRoADwsr C,RcUs Master Dismcss, the very
bean ideal Of little Long Island dsrhe,, has been
engaged AT Welch, Bar lett * Cos circus, End will
come the regular Soubl, shuttle and br, ak down
S~artwout touches this evoping.'tothe msiodious
peasings OF the bani" in the hands Ut the scientific
Sweeny. Also new aud srcno,d myth"'cgical
equestrian scene bv nv. Ced" sllader and Miss
Wells, entitled the -" Tae ~ Love. or Cupid and
Iephyr; tog thsr with laughsN'e pan omini'c bur
leta called - Jocho o-tbe Brnsilan Ape, IN winch
Messrs Wells and aiulIissn VIII display their vera
tile rcnius
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

OpPosfTIoN SrA6ps 10 ALBAnY-The Red R;rd
Live Of stages, which leaves Maeombers, Co,sress
Hall, Broadway, daily ut eight O'clock, fer An any,
performs the whole route ina quarter time than
ether ~ the Other lines. and carries passengers
through two dollars cheaper. By this .n,sypr,sing
line. intelligence i. brought from bar 10 ibis city
some six or eight hours earlier than by any other
concern. Go ahead, Red Bird. IL
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

gEruE r,rmitt.e will wet Tam any Hal THIS DAY
at,p NJ 10 make afusl rsiura of ickels uuso q and
after Ira, ia per'ons olftr Tickets VIII be held r.,prr..
bic foy The in esoor nee viii rs'outien ss,d by
~ Assooiaor Sould any rcusiu old ihe, an n, oh.
asssd oulJ &c the Secretary, III IVES. street ard al Tam.
many " II after 'hst period.
9 Co chrsn inc company 70 the all reau.st
cd face Nassau street, and to take NJ facing hsv
street
by ord 2 OF the Committee.
jsso IL j. b. NICHOLSON, secrt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

MrRcASTILE LIBRARv AssociArIoN.-The pa
riotic quarres and contentious that are carried
every year. for officers to settle the affairs and dest
MES Of members, has ended. The result has been
favorable TO the friends OF the institution to the in
domitaslcs,-the sristocratc regulars. The
test was warmly carried on, the opposition getting
to be more noisy the hopes Of their gradu
ally decreased. There were but few bloody noses,
one aristocrat, the other a buttendcr--so that
equsized the account The soap!ocks tried TO dis.
turb the quiet proceeding, but we've soon drove of
with the loss of but few X lied and wounded. News.
boys mixed in the scenes" Here's the Silliu an
ticket" says one little u-chin 4" got the burning Of
the Lex; no.. mean got Obs on II" $50 has
mine got him ont" cries a "Mot man." land
Doggs too "Your small poiatoe ticket will get
stuck in the bog soon enough, without putting leg.
ont" cried the other. In fact IL would be impossi
bic to give all the wit, dry jokes smart sayin and
patriotism expended on the oecasionalI copied q ON
the Herald. These young patriots constant
Of the Herald, aud 10 This, united with ,heir devotion
to the lovely girls in the neighborhood is owing the
Of the fashionable and anti-buttender
| ticket
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20
Tinted s'ps- siseuit Sour,.
BEFORE Indie Rel

UndfTroodrs Hoyt.-In this the Jury found
verdict TOR the plaintiff. Damages, S265 II and
costs
Hdighf 81 als a. Hoyt This case was OF a pre..
cistly sniar character 10 the fnrn@r and the iury
without having their seats found a veidict for tbs.
PIa'ntns. Damages S52i, asd six cents eoss
Adjourned to Monday.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20
ALBANY. Thursday. Jan. is, 1910.

The weather has been cold enough here today ior
Capt. Ross The mercury was down to 10 degrees
below zero, in State street, at o'clock this morning
Al the Shaker village few miles 10 the northward
Of this city understand il Is degrees below, al
daylight. There is very heavy body of snow on the
ground the air is full Of FROST and if auy OF youy
friends desire to enjoy fine sleghing and all its
commtants, tell them to TO Albany. The pretty
women hersand there lots of the finest girls in
the world, in Albany, (but this is inter )-are
| perfectly regar dless of the Geld. You meet them
wrapped in furs-their eyes sparkling, and cheeks
blooming at every corner ofthe streets.
The Governor has received gentle hint, today, OF
what is expected by his wing friends, in the shape of
large aud neatly wrought birch broom. The broom
was sent t. him by wing of Syracuse 1t is signf
cant Of the hopes and expectations OF the party that
thorough sweeping shall take place of the various
Offices that uuder the control OF the Executive Of
the State The Augean stable is to be cleansed and
shovel well broom is TO be brought into requsi
ton. Whatever Governor Stewards own opinions
may be as TO the eXpedency and propriety OF these
q" holesalc removals, ksow not, nor Is II OF any
particular consequence. The party demand tina,
every office within his gift shall be vacaed and he
has no alternative. The behests OF King Caucus must
be executed But when every office IS filed, there
will remain an army Of clamorous, unsatis6eo, hun.
CRY applicants, that no excuse or explanation will
have nothing to hope from the other sidc-but there
will be great dminution If zeal among this hand of
patriots, when the Governor has more loaves ard
fishes to distribute.
TO a mere locker in Venice, the intrgues Of
these Office seekers-their jealons watchfulness Of
each 'iher--the unhesitating manner in which they
dispArage their rivals preteasons, and endeavOr to
c'rcumvent their plans, would be amusing, il it did
net open a view OF human nature dark and revolving
OF all the vices te which addict themselves, il
is said that brutalzes the mind and deadens the
moral sense, like gambling. Office seeking is spe-
cies of the same vice; ana its effects precssly
sin liar
No business Of any especial importance trans
acted in the Legislature today. In the Senate, Mr.
Ferpanck introduced two bills having for their OBJ
ject the better protection of the rights Of married
women The first relates to the interest of married
women in fast tr perry, sold under jsdgmeat de-
cree, in partition. The other provides a mode in
which married women can insure their lives. Mr.
Verpanck briefly explained the object aad necessity
of the bills and they were respectively referred to
the Judiciary committee. bill from the Assem-
bly,, to extend he time prescribed by law for the
collection ct taxes. was taken up, and debated for
two hours; but the Senate adjourned without making
any progress with it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

Dus- The British Queen had not arrived up to the
Aour of our gong to press. Come at whatever hour
of the day night she may, shall issue an extra
in tyo hours afterwards.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

CosNoS CouNeIL ToNienr.--The Aldermen
should finish the good work begvn by the Grand
Jury, ard partly the fire department. Come, let rs
have a ehanee, and reorganization forthwith.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

o. The Grand Jury ought to take mp the affair OF
tie Lexington steamer, and pat things in n train CIR
Furnishing the guilty directors. Some or more
connected with the Transportation Company, are
guilty Of murder.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-20

TeJ- The Erina Ball tonight, will be brilliant af
iair. Some Of the most lovely and accomplished
youRg ladies' in the city of Irish and
these will all be present. Who will miss tbis re.te