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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30

NO PARTY PRESlDENT!-"NO PRO-
SCRIPTION p'--ApPOintment By &e
pres;dent. WM. PINNY! Surveyor Of
R.I,;more in the place of Col. JAMEs
MosWrR. a revolutionary soldier, remOv-
I'd. = Baltimore Republican.
REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS
h.ve no charmes for the Websters and
Ewinss, Badgers g. Grangers, who control
Ola Tip. Old patriots and friends oftheir
country, ,msy look out for British prOscriP-
tion.-SsGtesaIaR. tsa a&
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30
MuRprn.-On THURSDAY nioht las

, MURDER.-On Thursday night last,
a young man, named Fite, of Lewis town
ship was shot by man by the name Of
Johnson. The circumstances, ss we
have heard them related, are these -
Johnson had hauld together some logs to
build a log house. Several Of these logs
having been cut into pieces in the night
tim3, he took loaded gun and conceal
ed himself behind fence near the logs,
with the intention of shooting the person
who had cut the logs, if he should come
to repeat his aggressionS. While he lay
there, Mr.. Fite and two other young men
were passing; he hailed them, accused
them ofhaving cut his logS,and threatened
10 shoot them. They replied that they had
not cut the logs. After repeating the
charge. which was again denied, he shot
at them and hit Mr.. Fite in the head, caus-
ing his death in few hours. Johnson is
now in jail.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30

On the 4th instant we published in the
Globe a communication, signed by Ben.
jamin Hugar, Of the Ordnance Depart
ment, relative to firing cannon. The
first sentence in the sixth paragraph ends
with the word "wadded." 1t should DO
"loaded;" "The vent (,ouch hOle) Shonid
be stopped by forcibly pressing this cusn'
ion upon it, while the gun is being sPon..
aed and "loaded. "--Globc.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30

New HAMPsHIRE.--The State elections
we're held in New Hampshire on the 9th
instant; when the democracy again tri.
umphed, having majority fully as large
as that Of last fall. John Page, was elect
ed Governor, and five (alD the democrats
ic candidates to congress.
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EXTRA SESSION OF CoNGREs

twill be seen by the following procla-
nation, that the 3lst of May is the day
fixed on which to commence the work of
devastaton--the overthrow Of every con-
stiiutional and wholesome measure adopt
ed during the last twelve years. An effort
is to be made to again set us afoat on a
sea Of speculaiion--to render the mass Of
the American people a prey to bankers,
brokers and stock k-jobbers-to raise to
wealth and distinction the indolent and
dishonest, and thereby discourage iudus-
try and encourage intrigue and proflgacy,
and to ultimately bankrupt the nation
and render it an easy prey TO foreign
rulers. What else can we expect, when
those at the head of the government are
to profit most by extreme fluctuations Of
the currencyf
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30
OFELCIAI..
By the President Of the United States
of America.
A PROCLAMATION.

Of America.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS sundry importan, and weigh
ty matters, principally growing out of the
condition Of the revenue and finance Of
the country, appear to me to call for the
consideration of Congress at an earlier
day than its next annual session, and
thus form an extraordinary occasion, such
as render necessary, in my judgment, the
convention Of the two Houses as soon as
may be practicable, | do, therefore,
by this my Proclamation, convene the two
Houses Of Congress, to meet in The cnpi'
tol at the city Of Washington, on the lasI
Monday, being tho thirty-6rSt day of May
next. And ! require the respective Sen.
ators and Representatives then and there
TO assemble, in order to receive such inlor.
nation respecting the state Of the Union
as may be given to them, and to devise
and adopt such measures as the good oI
the country may seem to them, in the cx.
ercise Of their wisdom and discretion, to
require.
In testimony whereof, | have caused
the seal of the United States to be hereun
to affixed, and signed the same with my
hand.
Done at the city of Washington this
seventeenth dtyo March, in the
year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty.one, and
OF the United States the sixty fifth
W. H, HARRISON.
BY the President:
Daniel Webster,
Secretary Of State.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30
Mr.. ALLEN'S SPEECH.

We published in pamphlet short timc
since, and now give in our columns, Mr..
Aliens reply to Mr.. Webster,s last set
speech in the Senate. 1t is not improba-
bic il is the last Mr.. w. will ever make
there, and we would therefore call upon
our readers to compare this effort Of the
Youngest Senator of the Democracy, with
that Of the oldest and abest Of the Fed
eral orators. They will see that it requi-
res much greater ability to acquire celeb
rity as Democrat, than as Federalst
THIS speech of Mr.. Allen is flashed
production. 10 point of style, argument,
eloquence, comprehension, it is equal to
any, and excelled by none, to which the
great debate on the land bill gave birth
But it will lose much in the perusal, when
compared by those who heard it as de-
livered. The voice, the vehemence the
energy Of the orator, which gave anima-
ton and force to the expression, cannot
be imagined; and even as a composition
something is lost, which the enthusiasm
Of feeling, caught from the excitement
Of speaking, impaired. But there is pow.
er enough left in the speech 10 leave no
thing to apprehend from comparison
with the best Of Mr.. Webster's.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30
LEGISLATIVE.

In Senate, March %, Mr.. Glover from
The select committee on the subject, re-
commended the indefinite pOstpOnement
the House bill to incorporate the Red
Oak Seminary. After short debate,
the bill was indefinitely postponed: yeas
90, nays 10.
The Legislature was to adjourn yester.
day.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-03-30
THE STANDARD.
eEoReETowN, MARCH 30, ls4l.
MR.. ALIENS SPEECH.

WecOuld not occupy our columns nor
the attention of our readers more advan-
tageously than by inserting the speech ef
Mr.. Allen on the proposition to distribute
the proceeds Of the sales of the public
lands to the States: not only because it
exhibts,in a comprehensive and true light,
the effects and object of the measure; but
also because it throws the mask Of de-
mocracy" of Messrs. Webster, Clay, &c.'
and exposes to public gaze ancient feder-
alism in all its deformity. No one, who
has an opportunity, should omit to read
this admirable speech. The Globe speaks
of it as follows:
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The Hudson river was frozen up 50 late
as the middle Of this month.
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EDGEFEELD ADVERTISER
BY
w. F. DURISOE, PROPRIETOR.
IT r r M S .

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All communications addressed to the
Editor, post paid, will be promptly and
strictly attended to.
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Mr.. Cuthbert to Mr. Webster.
MARcH %, lS41

MARCH ~, lo4l.
Sir: Yours Of the 18th did not reach mo
until several days after lis date. have
suffered it to lie some days by me, and my
reflections still suggest no sufficient reason
why the plain question proposed TO you in
mine Of The 6lh, should not be answered.
On the 22d February, in open Senate,
Mr.. Rives, in the character Of your political
friend, and jealous eulogist and defender,
voluntarily declared that he entertained no
doubt that if should address TO you writ
ten communication, proposing the inquiry
conveyed in my nole Of the 9Th inst, you
would return to that inquiry prompt and
satisfactory answer; and he plainly prompt
ed me 10 that course. On The lst March,
in open Senate, Mr.. Rives demanded of
me whether had made the inquiry, and
in the form which he had suggested, and
again stimulated me to do SO. On both
occasions, | pledged myself TO address to
you such letter Of inquiry as he suggest
ed. lhave redeemed my pledge, address,
ing you in such respectful terms as your
public station and character made proper.
You decline TO answer, and our corresnon-
dence here ends. The world must deter
mine on your motive, in declining 10 an-
swer. Your obedient servant, @ ,l.5
A. CUTHBERT.
Hon. Daniel Webster,
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.--~-.."- ,.",ui ~dIu cUpy "' "a. iU'.s"'"s.
Resolutions to the Hon. William G. Pres
ton, accompanied by request, that he
would as early as possible signify by letter,
whether, at the approaching Extra ses-
sion OF Congress, or al The regular Session
i'll December next, should the question not
be finally determined a, the first meeting,
he intends to vote for The. charter of The
Bank oflhe United States.
Resolved, That should Senator PresIon's
repl ly be in the affirmative, il shall be the
duty of The Chairman to summon without
delay a public meeting of the citizens Of
this Parish. al Rockville, that such mea-
sures may be adopted as the exigency of
the crisis may demand.
The Hon. w. B. Seabrook addressed
The meeting in support Of The Resolutions ;
he was replied 10 by Col. Jos. Whaley,
who declared his full concurrence in the
principles expressed in the Resolutions.
but differed from him in regard to their ex-
pediency al this jnnclure.
On mo,ion Of VIM. Sans, Esq.
Resofued, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the public papers.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOS. E. JENKINS, Chairman.
WIN. McCANTs, Secretary.
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..--.-..b nis pasture tor
some time attended By his dog, the sfep-
herd found himself under the necessity of
ascending summit at some distance, to
have more extensive vicwof his range
As the ascent was TOO faliguing for the
child, he left him on a small plain at the
bottom, with strict injnnclions not TO stir
from it till his return. Scarcely, however,
had he gained The SUNNI, when the hori-
zon was darkened by one Of those impen-
trable mists which frequently descend so
rapidly amidst these mountains, as in the
space ofa few minutes, almost turn day 10
night. The anxious father Instantly has
tened back to find his child, but owing 10
the unusual darkness, and his own rrepida-
tion. unfortunately missed his way in the
descent. After fruitless search of many
hours, he discovered that he had reached
the bottom ofthe valley, and was near his
own cottage. To renew his search thar
night was equally fruiIless and dangerous,
he was therefore compelled to go home. al
though he had lost both his child and bis
dog, who had attended him faithfully for
many years. Next morning, by break of
day, the shepherd, accompanied by baud
of his neigbbors, set out in search Of his
child; but, after day spent in fruitless
fatigue, he was at last compelled by the
approach of night, to descend from ,he
mountain. On his returning home 10 his
cottage, he found that the dog, which he
lost the day before, had heen home, and
on receiving piece of cake, had instantly
gone off again. For several successive
days the shepherd renewed his search for
his child. and still on returning home dis
appointed in the evening, he. found that the.
dog had been home, and, OH receiving his
usual allowance of cake, had instantly dis
appeared. Struck with this singular cir
cumslance, he remained a, home one day.,
and when the dog, as usual, departed with
his piece of cake, he resolved 10 follow
him, and find out The cause of this strange
procedure. The dog led the way 10 cat.
aract at some distance from the spot where
the shepherd had left his child. The banks
of the cataract almost joined at the Top,
YET, separated hy an abyss Of immense,
depth, presented that appearance which
so often astonishes and appals The travel.
lers that frequcu, the Grampian mountains.
Down one oflhose rugged, and almos, per-
pendicular descents, the dog began With
out hesitation to make his way, and at last
disappeared by entering into cave. the.
mouth Of which was almost level with the
torrent. The shepherd, with difficulty fol.
lowed; hut on entering tie cave. what
were bis emotions when he beheld his in
fant eating with much satisfaction The cake
which the dog had just brought him; while
the faithful animal stood by, eyeing his
young charge with the utmost complais.
auce! From The situation in which the
child was found, it appeared that he had
wandered to The brink Of the precipice, and
then either fallen or scrambled down till
he reached the cave. The dog, by means
Of his scent, bad traced him 10 the spot;
and afterwards prevented himsfrom starv-
iug, by giving up To him bis OWE daily al
| Iowance.
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EageheAa Court House, s. C.,s April 40, 4sAA.

By his presence he cheered and sustaiue,
the last monents of his Chiof. May eve
~ membersof This corps emulate his pat
riolism ands6deliy.
Popular Electioas-Whilst the will o
the people sislhe main spring of the gov
ernn eni, tie right of suffrage should be Sc
cured trnm;tbe Influence of power, the Sc
duciion of 0fice, or the corruption o
wealth.
The Union Of the States-Essential te
their permanent welfare, but only TO be
mainlainedgby an impartial administra.
lion of The Federal government, and G
strict adherence by the States to the letter
OF the Constitution.
Gen. Sarstsr-Should il be possible thai
brave enemy, wishing for sport on our
soil, meet the DeKalb Rifle Guards, may
every member prove that the old game
cocks bloodis purein Them.
Gen. y5Hoggan-The great exampler oil
American sifemen. Saratoga and The
CowPenssthgow halo of glory around his
memory.
The Msr.ary o + Gen. Nathaniel Greene
The military Ysaviour ofthe South. Whilst
Guilford, and Hobkirk, and Eutaw, attest
his hcroisms his whole life illustrates the
ardor and plirity ofhis patriotism.
The BattLsof Ne,o Orieans-Alilitia Ri
files told fearsully there.
= The FdifJ Carotna-Graced with
every charn1sio inspire love, and every
virtue to secure esteem. Without their
smiles. the arhievement of arms would
shed nogleEy on the soldiery: without
their participation, the blessings of free
dom would reward no struggles in her
behalf.
The follosing Volunteers were then
given:
BY Gen.e eantey. The ladies of Caro-
lina-Their8 8irsue is conspicuous in peace,
as their admiration Of courage and gallant
ry in wars. The valor of the lover, aud
The palriotisEspf the, husband is lhous-
and a, times ios:sased. by their devotion 10
liberty.
By Dr.: De5seon. The Governors Staff
-Chiyaifous talented and patriotic.
Col. MalIss se replied 10 this toast, on
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Tie three besr Oeuera,. -..-..
Paace General Plentr and GannrnI Gnt

Tie three best Ueuera,s. .--..-!-.
Peace. General Plenty, and General Sat-
isfac,ion.
By Capt. Dickinson. Our Flae-The
gift of Virtue and Beauty: May it ever
inspire in its followers valbr and patriot.
ism to perform the pledge upon its folds,
"Libertatem cui moriebatur studiose ser.
uabimus.'
BY the Committee of Arrangements
Our honored guest, Judge Earle-The
distinguished jurist and inhexi6c patriot
His wisdom on the Bench commands the
admiration of his fellow citizens, bis vir-
tues their confidence and esteem.
The loud and continued applause tha
ensued, drew from the Judge warm ant
eloquent reply. In conclusion, he gave
the following toast:
The Town Of Camden-Distinguishec
for its elegant hospitality. Its soil once
profaned by the foot Of nm invader, is hal,
lowed by The successful struggle Of free.
men: The spiriI Of those who inherit the
fields their foreiathers defended, will Sc
cure them hereafter from a like profana.
tion.
By the Committee Of Arrangements
Hon. William M'Willie-Our Senator
Alike distinguished for the accomplish.
menls of the gentleman, and the sasacily
of the statesman.
Col. M'WiIle here received, as he al.
ways does, a most hearty cheering from
the " Guards" aid replied, as he Away.
replies, in a MIST happy and felcitou:
manner. lie gaze, in conclusion,
1.-The DeKalb Rife Guards, AS hos.
pitable as brave.
By Thomas :. Richardson. G. c.
Memminger, Esl.--The accomplished
gentleman and abe jurisl u pom The finan
cial topics Of the lay, South Carolina ex.
poets much of linn in maintaining hel
sovereignty aud he dignity other laws.
By Dr.. E. II. anderson, ,jr. Hon. Geo
M'Dulie-His ealted talents is only the
silver in which bright Jewels are set, hi:
perfect honesty am pure patriotism. Iii:
country once more in the management o.
her affairs, needs 10Th his talents aud hi:
virtues.
By the Committee of Arrangements
1.-THE Kershaw Troop" and "DeKalh
Rifle Guafds"-leagued in arms, may
they equal the prGess of Washington and
Morgan.
Lieut.. Cbesnut,of the Troop, made {
handsome and suitable reply TO this senli
ment.
By Major Can'y. The Hon. F. H
Elmore-Of most BILE and useful talents
he is always Iaborig for the public good
: Whether as Representative Of The State
in the National legislature, or as one o
her most Iaboriouservants at home, ht
!, equally commandsher thanks and graft
tude.
, By Capt. Dickson. Hon. John e
, Calhoun-Sou,h Crolina's most talented
8 son and only Ssnat.
By Beuj. Perkin, The liberty Of tn,
> Press-The most plcious Of our liberties
. BvB.B salmoi. Adjutant Genera
Jones-The gentle an, the patriot, th,
soldier: South Ca'lina may be just.
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responded in style which manifested the
estimation which he placed upon The beau
,iful and inspiring present, and placed II
in the hands of Ensign Shannon, with The
solemn charge that, as his honor, he should
protect and defend it. The low tone OF
voice in which the reply of Ensign Shan
non was made, prevented US from hearing
distinctly, all he said, but we doubt not
that in his hands it will, whatever dangers
may surround it, never be yielded but with
life.
After the conclusion of the ceremonies
at he Monument, His Excellency and
Suite, together with a number OF invited
guests, partook Of dinner with the Klfle
Guards, at Gifford's Hall.
Our engagements prevented us from be-
ing present at The entertainment, and we
cannot therefore speak from our own know
ledge, but we learn that it was gotten up
in Mr. Gifford's usual splendid style, and
this is enough 10 assure us that IT was no
ordinary affair. We have met but Few
hosts who are capable Of giving more per-
feet satisfaction to his guests than MIR. Gil
ford.
We have been kindly furnished by a
correspondent with The following notice OF
the Dinner 10 the Governor, By the "De-
Kalb Guards"
After His Excelency had presented the
Flag al the Monument, he was escorted
by Tie Corps to Gifords Hall, where a
most sumpluous repas had been prepared
in honor 10 him and llie day. Among the
invited guests present were, AdJutant
General Canty, the Executive and Brig
ade staff, Col. Halle, of the 22d, and Col.
Huey Of the 23d Regiments, aud the 9TH
GERS of the Kershaw Troop. The civil
ians were nobly represented by his Honor
judge Earle, and our distinguished Sena-
tor, Hon. VIM. M'Willie.
After the cloth was removed, the fol-
lowing Toasts were given by the Com
mitee of Arrangements, each followed by
an appropriate tune from band of mu
sic.
The Militia of The United States-The
safest guardians Of public liberty, are those
} who enjoy its blessings. Let it never be
entrusted to hired soldiery.
: The Memory of Baron DeKalb--A frieue
of liberty, who proved his devotion b!
dieing in her cause. Our soil has bee.
hallowed by his blood, and cousecrated b,
his remains. Let his memory be green il
onr hearts.
Popular Governmsnt-Its true founda
ton is in the rights of the people-lhe sur
est guarantee Of its permanence is in gen
eral education and free press.
Our honored guest-the Governor o
= South Carolina.
$ His Excellency responded TO the pIau
: dts which followed this toast, in his usua
:, . chasle and eloquent style.
The DeKatb Rife Guards--Shoul
they ever meet an enemy, may the las
words of DeKalb be remembered by j,
: members" Tell my companions in arm:
that although the icy arms Of death en
b brace me, my heart is warm in tho caus
e and with Them"
Du Buyson, the favorite aid Of DsKalb-
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NO. IL.

station, Mr.. Webster thinks nevertheless,
that Mr.. Cushber. will HIMSELF upon re.
Election, see that, under present circum.
stances, Mr. Webster could not enter into
correspondence with him upon the subject
10 which his communication refers.
Mr.. Cuthbert is referred 10 Mr.. Web
ster's speech at Richmond, in October,
lo4O, a copy Of which is herewith trans
mitted: 10 the correspondence between
John Bolton Of Georgia and himself. dat.
ed 10th and l7lh May, 1888, published in
the newspapers of The day, and which will
be found in Niles's Register of 29th June,
1893; and also to his speech in reply TO-
Mr.. Hague Of the 2lst January, 1880.
March Is, 1641.
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From the Camden Journal of March 81.
Military RevieD--Presentaiion Of the
Flag to the Rifle Guards-Dinner to the

Flag to the Rifle GuardS-Dinner 10 TIL
Governor.
Our town presented scene on Satur
day last which will moi soon fade from The
recolections of the citizens of this Dis.
trict. II was The day appointed by His Elk.
cellency Gov. Richardson, 10 review The
22d Regiment of South Carolina Militia
and also selected for the presentation Of
splendid Flag, richly embroidered and or.
namented, by the Ladies of Camden, to
the DeKalb Rifle Guards.
The day was beautiful, and the Regi-
! ment was as full as we have seen ii for
years past. The evolulions on the field
were performed with regularity and pre-
cision which drew from His Excellency,
in his address to the Regiment, the high
est praise. lie parIicularized the Guards
as volunteer corps, not surpassed by any
in the State, and paid handsome COM
pliment to the fourth Company, comman-
ded by Capt. w. ]. Taylor. In the course
of his address, he did justice 10 the Field
Officers who are at present in command,
and referred ieelingly and appropriately
10 the unliring zeal and patriotism Of the
late lamented commander Of the Regi-
ment, Col. John Chestnut. His Exeellen-
cy's tribute 10 the memory of this excel
lent citizen, patriot and soldier, we feel
assured met sympathetic response in the
bosom Of every one who heard him.
After the Regiment had gone through
the evolutions appointed for the day, they
marched to the Presbyterian Church, the
place selected for the ceremony ofpresent-
ing the Flag 10 the Rife Guards.
The Regiment was drawn up in close
order in front of the Monument erected by
our citizens 10 The memory of the heroic
Dekalb, while the spacious porch of the
Church and numerous carriages in the cir
Gle, as well as the piazzas Of The adjacent
buildings, were crowded with the beauty
and fashion Of The town and surrounding
country, all assembled 10 witness the inter-
estins ceremony, and adding inspiration
to the imposing scene.
i