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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27
WHY DON'T HE DOITY

.
When the Farmer knows, that a gate
is better, and as time and labor saving
fixture cheaper, than set of bars and
posts, and without calling on a carpenter
he can himself make one, Why don't he
do IT,?
When he has no other fastenings 10 his
gates and barn doors than a rock rolled
against them, and in a single evening af.
ter supper is able to make better, Why
don't he do iti
And when he knows it's better and
more profitable 10 have good fences than
poor, Why dOnthe do It?
Or if he thinks it will not quit cost to
make good fences, and only thinks so,and
this mere guess work, and by calling on
his neighbor, if good farmer can aScer-
tain the fact in relation 10 it, Why don't
he do it?
Orif he wishes to see some OF the most
approved fixtures appertaining to farm
buildings and the keeping and feeding of
stock, &c, &c, and can do 50 by calling
on the said neighbor, Why don! he do
it?
Or when he sees the boards dropping
from his barns and outbuildings, and like
heaps of rubbish lying in piles about his
premises, and need only mailing on again,
Why dOnthe do i2
Or if he is afraid of the expense Of nails
and is always crying up the maxim of DR..
Franklin, TO "saVe the pence and the
pounds will take care of themselves, ,"'and
he knows that the same Doct. Franklin
also said "many men are penny wise and
ponnd foolish" and he is not careful to
think Of the precept in the latter, Why
don't he do it'
If it is saving of nearly half the man
ure Of a farmers stock, by keeping stock
shut up in yards, instead Of running a
large through most of the winter, Wig
don't he do it.?
If hs knows that many Of his fields
would be greatly improved by ditching
and by the removal of large stumps and
stones, Why don't he do IL?
When he knows that his pastures woulG
yield nearly double the feed, and ofbette
qnalty, if the bushes were all cut anG
subdued, Why don't he do IL?
And if he can add fifty per cent. 10 the
product of his clover fields, and even hi:
pastures, by the use of manure, WIZ
don't he do III
If a farmer of fifty acres has (as h'
should llave) use for a good corn shelle1
and one of the many improved tanning
mills, and he has not already obtaineC
both, Why dOnthe do aS
lift is cheaper, to burn dry wood than
green, and to use stove instead of an o
pen fireplace, Why donf he do Il?
And finally, ifevery farmer has not sub
scrbed for the Standard, Why dOnf he
dot?
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27
WHAT DOES 1T MEANT

Within six months FIVE vessels belong.
ing to the port Of Salem, Mass, have
been searched by British cruizers; and it
is now stated in the Register of that place
that letters have been received from the
brig Richmond, Bates, of that port, which
state that his vessel had been overhauled
by British cruizer. The Richmond was
on her passage from Salem to ST. Helena
and thence to Mosa mbique; and a few
weeks before her arrival at St. Helena,
when of the island Of St. Thomas on
the coast of Africa, she was brought TO
by British brig of war, (the Persian, our
informant thinks, her invoices and other
papers were demanded and examined and
she was finally suffered to proceed on her
voyage, nothing being found to justify
seizure.
We do not know what are the particu-
lars in the cases alluded tO-but we 60
for the utmost protection to the flag Of
our country. This is what we claim a.
the right of our nation and would be
prompt to accord as the right Of all other
powers.-SGt. COur.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27
MACHINE POETRY.

Spoons, of the New York Sunday Mer.
curry, says he has made a decided i'm.
prOvement in his pOetical machine. II
is now capable Of making double breast.
ed poetry, or verse with rhymes at both
ends Of the lines. Here is a sample.
TWO YEARS IN A DRUNKARD's LIFE.
TO-dGy-GIOriOus sensations.
Live, ye lOaferS, while you may,
Give your souls in mirth to-day;
Drinking browns all care and SORROW
Thinking brings sad tomorrow.
Blow, o blow it, boys, out strong!
Go, o go it, while you re young!
Mines life of fun aud frolic-
Wines cure for care and cholic!
TO-mOrrOD-SOber reflections.
Life 3 humbug-death 5 a hoax
Strifes and griefs are serious jokes.
Riches have hown-I cannot catch 'em-
Breeches are torD-no wife to patch 'em
Blast the luck, aud blast the liquor!
Cast all grog to - Oh! | IN sicker!
See the demons! how they're dancing!
spree-ing, grinning, kicking, prancing!
Some sit grinning on their beam ends;
Rum!-more rum! I've got the tremens
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27
FORTITUDE.

At the seige of Yorktown, two blacks
we're placed as sentinels together. When
relief came, the corporal found both in
the same position he left them. On de.
manding Of the one sitting why he did
not rise, he answered, II guess maSsa,
Pse wounded, and b'lieve Cuffee dead |;
haint poke dis good WHILE" On exam
alton, Cuffee ,sas dead, and Samho had
the bones of his arm and leg so fractured
to render amputatiOn absOluily necessary
When the poor fellow was informed CRIT.
he replied, "Well massa, take 'um Oi."
After the operation was perIopaeds the
surgeon began to cOndOle with him
mon his misfortune, when be exclaimed
'snebsr mine, nassa, neber mine; ! tank
God Use got smother leg and nOdsT armi
for 'um yet."
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IDLENEss AND ITS CONSEQUEN.
CES

The age Of toilsome industry is gone
an evil Of sadder import and consequence
than the exit of the age ofchivalry, Two
advertisements were recently published
in newspaper; one for clerk in store
the other for an apprentice to learn the
BlaCksmith's trade. The number Of ap-
plicants in one day for the former was
fifty, for the latter not one; upon which
the New York Sun judiciOusly remarks,
what sad illustration is this Of the mischiev-
GUS effect that has been produced upon
the young men of the day by the inflated,
ruinous course which the business of the
country, and the affairs of life generally
have taken during late years. The me-
chanical pursuits of life have got to be
regarded pretty much through the whole
country, and especially in the Northern
Atlantic States, in nearly the same light
as labor in the Southern Slave States; and
with majority Of our young men, want
ifnot beggary--artifice, if not knaVery
is regarded as preferable to the compare
tive competence which can at all times
be procured by honest industry, employ
ed in those laborous occupations which
give TO the country its wealth, and tC
society its most useful and brightest or
naments. When different state of feel
ing prevails on this subject, then-ant
not till then--shall we see less otldlenes'
with it's attendants, diSsoluteness, poverty
and dishonesty, poisoning the minds q
the thousands of youths into whose Keep
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EARIYMARRIAGES.

What will the ladies' say 10 the follow
ing remarks Of DR.. James johnson IN his
"Economy of Health"
"The most proper age for entering the
b.lv binds ofmairimony has been discus.
ssd bnt never settled. | am entitled to
INV opinion; and although cannot here
Give The grounds on which it rests, the
e reader may take it for granted, that
could adduce, were this the proper place
4 great number Ofweighty reasons, both
moral and physical, for the dogma am
about to PROFOUND. The maxim. then,
which Iwould inculcate is this--that mat
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27

A RomANCER AND THIEF.-" The 9th
er evening, says Paris contemporary, " a
we'll known novelist, man of great cool
ness and courage, was met by stout fel-
low, who pulled out pOiDard and de-
manded his purse. "Capital!" the 9TH
er exclaimed; 81 was just about TO make
the same demand on you: but come, aS
| find | have fallen in with one OF our
selves, I'll give you share Of a prime Job
| have got in hand Come along!" De-
ceiVed by this confidence, the real rogue
ioined the counterfeit, and they stole
along together till they were met BY a
patrol, into whose hands the good natured
friend unkindly lodged his associate"
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the most important of which, by the way,
are already known TO the public.
The meeting was then adjourned to
Tuesday next, at 10 A. M.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-04-27
GEORGETOWN, O, TUESDAY APRIL s7, l841

ing, ere long, the interests and support Of
society and Of the country will fall.
Phil. American Sentinel.
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TERMS OF THE STANDARD.

rG T FERNS OF THE STANDARD. .,.
FoR oNK YEAR, IN ADVANCE, 50 90
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or Payments will be considered in advance,
fifmAdei within three months after subscribing.
{ ISPNO. paper will be discontinued, Cunless at
no opt ion Of the publshsr) until all arrearages
are pa id.
PRICES OF ADVERTISING.
squ,rs (12lines) three insertions, ST. 90
go For each subsequent insertion, 25
.a" For six months 5 so
G. For twelve months, 10 90
Longer Advertisements will be charged in the
came proportion.
A reasonable deduction will be made on year
ly advertisements. -r
ALI orders for advertising or job work must be
accompanied with the cash, except from persons
who have open accounts with tho Office.
Office in the south end of the Market Building
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PRICES REDUCED. Z

lHE subscriber wildispese of his remaining istocF
Z i of NEGRO CLOTHS, BLANKETS, BAG:
GING apd RO at: very reduced prices, previous
10 the first of January next y
Those wishing 70 supply themselves With any Of
the above Goods can have them the best terms for
cash, or on a credttil the first of January. {:
Also-On hand, and ,Oili 9Je s0ld. cheap, & IS;
A supply of Flanncs, Broadcoths Cassirnsres and
.Vesti1gs, some of them very handsome. Also,
Fancy silksand chullys, French and English Meri.
noes, Fahcy Plaids French, English and American
Prints, fashionable Hats and Caps. .5{a !
Purchasers are invited to cali and exnniue for
themselves: f. w. BONNEY. z
Also-For. .Sale..,sssG;
"A light CARRIAGE, with single and double Hur'
ness, nearly new,-a North Carntipa built Wuegon
with every thing belonging to,it complete,
They will be sold (for cash or for note payable
at Bank) alta great bargain. E.W B.
Nov "a. - ...s.r :. =
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AHIIxcIrINa p1cTuREa.

Mr.. Vickers, "a reformed ,drunkard, of
Baltimore, ia. the course Of recent
speech, related the incident Which we sub
Join. We wish It could be read by every
hard drinker in the country, for it apr
pears to US TO convery an. admonilien
which even the, most insensible must
feel. =
You cannot think, said Mr Vickers, how
soon a mans circumstances become chang
ed when once he has signed the pledge.
| will tell you ofa man whom knew in
Baltimore. He,was not worth a cent a
day. and his family was supported BY his
hard working wife: He had heard Of the
Washington Society and he had determin-
edlojoin., But how should he gethis.quar-
ter of dollar, which was requested for
imitation fee! He went 10 his wife, and
told her he wanted a quarter Of dollar.
"What forl"' said she, No natter said, he
81 want it and musthave it," she gave it
to him, knowingit woutlbe Of no use to
withhold ii, and supposing he, meant 10
buy rum with it. He wentto the Wash
ington Society on ag.Monday a night and
joined. The Next day he went towork at
his trade, which was good one, and he
couldmake money fast. He come home
soberevery night, and on Saturday ,eceiv-
ed his wages, and bought a barrel of flour,
a ham, some groceries, and so on; and got
them on the dray and sent them home.-
The drayman drove up to the door, and
told his wife that the barrel OF -four and
groceries were for her. She told the
drayman there was some mistake about
tit did not belong there; for she had ne
yer had barrel since they had been mar
ried-always had to buy their ffourby the
.sixpence worth, or shilling's worth; the
flour certainly could not be for her. While.
they weretaIking, the husband came up,
and said she. Husband here's man
says.this barrel OF flour and these groceries
are for u.s. $50 they are and have
bought them all with the 25 cents yru:
gave me last Monday night. Ijoined the
Washington Temperance Society with that
twenty-five cents; we shall have -four by.
the barrel after this instead of by the six
pancc worth, or the eleyen-penny bits
worth. -
What, said Mr.. Vickers, do. you think
were the feelingsrof that wife and mother:
She had before had to sit up all night,
sometimes sewing, 10 earn nenoughto main
tain herself, and Children. What had
the pledge done for her! 1t had given
her husband: it bad given her children a
father. The pledge had saved him.
We watch over one another, and We know
how to pity the poor drunkard. Ah yes!
and save him too.
Phil. Sat. Chron.
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CAMDEN RACES.
n1nvnIx.-Gnlf iSfnkp

Col. Hampton's b. f. Ruby,
Col. R. Sngeton's ch f. 22
Col. Cockerclrs b. colt, 8 dist.
Time-4m 2Os; 3m 56s; Am AS.
TUEsDAY-Three mile heats.
Col. NJ. R. Singlctons imp. b. f. 8 yrs old, 1 .
Col Hampton's Santa Anna, S yrs old, 80
Col. Cockercll's Juana Davie, yrs old, 2 dr..
Time--5m SIS; SIN 52s.
SECOND RAcE-SAME Day.
Mr.. Mason's Black Hawk,
Col J. B. Richardson's Amy, %
II Time-1m Sis; I'm Sos.
WEDNEsDAY-Tco mtle heats.
Col. ]. B. Richardson's ch. f. 3 yrs old, 0
Col. Hampton's ch. C. yrs old, O22
Time-3m SOS; 3m Sis; Am 2
SECOND RAcE-SAME Day.
Col. J. B. Richardson's b. c. 3 yrs DID,
Mr.. j. Wells Maria Porter, aged, 122
Col. Cockercll's b. C. 3yrs old, dist
Time-2m IS: I'm Sd; I'm Sos.
THURsDAY-Mile heats, best three in .fUe.
Starkc & Perry's ch. h. yrs old, 2 ,
Col. J. B. Richardson's be-.
Mr.. J. Wolls' Maria Porter, 2333
Col. Cockorel's Maria Shelton, 3 9 dist
Time-lm SIS; I'm 56s; I'm 54s; I'm SIS.
SECOND RAcE--SAME DAY.
Mr.. Masons Blue Jim, aged,
Col. J. B. Richardson's Amy, 32 l
Col. Cockorell's Sally niece, yrs old, dist
Time-lm 5ss; 2m 0s: 2m Os; Pm Is.
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THE BROTHER JONATHAN.

~ The entorptizng publishers of this large and eS-
collent paper have given notice in their
that they intend to issue, in addition to their too
sheet, ono in quarto form weekly, for the accommo'
dation of those who prefer the paper in this shape
They promise something which will bo an improve
ment upon any thing Of the kind now published
v The quarto form is much more convenient for pre-
scryation, and WILL we think, greatly increase the
extensive popularity of this excellent paper. We
recommend it to those ofour readers who desire a
weekly literary and miscellaneous journal Of sterling
merit.
The quarto publication will commence the first OF
: January next.
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AUCTION SALE. J

WILL be sold at Public Auction: in Camden, on
w the first Monday in January next, the House and
Lots one door above H. Levy's store, known as tho
KERSHAW COFFEE gHOUSE. Is.
1t is well calculated fora House of Entertainment hay
ing been built for that purpose is situated in F,he
centre of tho business of the town. and has the
necessary out buildings Tho stubles are large and
commodious, with extensive lots for the accommo-
dalton Of Droversi &C.. ~ b: -. .s4fs y =
tits also desirable and advantageous stand for q
Store. The sale will DO positive, and the terms
made known on the day TX
DANIEL KIRKLAND. I
: Nov. "a. - 6t5l. =
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CHARLESTON MARKET.-Nov. 90

I CHARLESTON MARKET.-Nov. 20
CoTToN. We have had quite an active de.
.mand for Upland throughout the week
lust closed, the transactions having reach
ed fully 6l37 bags, against the receipt how
ever in the same time.of 9235 bags. The
general features of the market in relation
to prices have undergone no material
change since the date ofour review of the
'l3thinst. There has been a general at
tendance of buyers, and the operations in
middIing and low qualities have turned in
favor of The buyer; the better sorts, how
ever, which have been in most request.
Prices from 6 to 10.
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= DsAru OF THE Hon. Dixon II. LEwIs-Thc Macon
Telegraph of the 10Th inst. announces the death OF
this distinguished patriot and statesman The pre-
ciseme Of his death is not stated, but from the man.
sner in which it is given, wo presume there can oe
no doubt of its truth.
* Mr.Lgwis was true southern statesman, respcc-
ted and beloved by all who knew him. 1n.Congrcss
toohis abilities were highly appreciated The State
of Alabama which he represented at the time OF his
4dcccasel has sustained severe loss in his DEATH
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GRAND MILITARY REVIEW.

Tho military parade and review ordered by his ES-
,sI,ency Gov. RICHARDSON, to take place at Colun-
b;a on the sh of December, will doubtless be grand
and imposing display. We are pleased to see the
snrit manifested by the two Companies which are 10
90 from this pl;;co, the kershaw Troop and pehalo
Rife Guards, and we trust that on the day OF review
the ranks of each may be full.
tits seldom that our Military Companies are cailed
on by the Commander.in- Chief, for any service oe
yond the ordinary routine, and we should oiush %
see the least backwardness the part of any, TO com
piy with this CALL True, compliance will be at some
sacrifice but when has the Military of kersllaw DIS
trct been called on to make sacrifices that they haVs
not been ehserfully made? In fact, they would %
unworthy the name of even citizen soldiers, II the
were to hesitate A sufficient induccmcnt Is oner'a
for compliance, VIC should Think ifthere was no ol'
er, in the fac, which is generally known, that pp-
iudice exists against volunteer uniform companies
in the minds Of many members of the Legislature
and more favorable opportunity may never occur
for eacing this prejudice and in enlistng that b.
dy IN support of such an efficient arm ofthe public
seryce.y
From the General Orders too, which will be found
in our paper to day. we perceive that thc Con'man-
ter.in. Chief will present suitable Emblem OF Us
tincton to the best drilled Cavalry Company and
to the best drilled Infantry, Light Infantry kiie'
ARTILLERY Company One, perhaps both OF men,
we trust to see awarded to tho Kershaw Troops
ShalIwe be disappointed?
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New Tailoring Establish tent.

The subscribers respectfully announce to the citi-
zens Of Camden and it's vicinity, that they have
formed copartnership under tho style Of BELpEN
g. WATSON, and have taken the stand formerly
occupied BY Mr.. William Severns, one door north: Of
the Masonic Lodge, where they will executs with,
nealuess and dispatch, in the most fashi9aabas
style, al work in their line Of business Being Pfac.
tical and experienced workmen, and determined min
to use every oxcrton in their power to give sasisse
tion, they hope TO meitand receive liberal share
of patronage. I. IS IS y y :
All work warranted to fit, or no charge madss;s.s )
:s AL. BELDEN. ].
w. M: WATsoN.k
Nov. 3, ls4i. ~. 81 S 4
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WILLIAM HUNTER

BooK-BINDER, CHARLOTTE, N. c. u
A FFERS his services 10 the citizens of Camden, s..
" G. and its vicinity. and assures those who may
patronizc him that from the promptness and style in
which lie executes orders he will general satiaction
DFPesons wishing binding done, can, by leaving
their work at the Camden Journal Office, have it
forwarded an returned withoutany expense for car.
riage. NoHA.
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RENDEZVOUS DEKaLB RIFLE GUARDS, !
:iS NovEMBERl9, ls41.

RENDEZVOUS DEKALB RIFLE GUARDS
:i'' NovEMBEBl9, 1841.
Company Order No. 2O.l
In pursuance of orders from The Com
mander.in.C Chief, you are Hereby ordered
to parade al your rendezvous, on MON.
DAY, the 9th of December next, at g.
o'clock A. NJ. fully uniformed and equip
ped, and provided with four days rations
and camp .aquipsse.
The Quarter Master Sergeant will have
Wagons in attendance to receive the bag
gage, andlhe command will take :pp the
line Of march for Columbia,sa at II o'clock
precisely. $-,,
The Sergeanls and Corpnra|s are.c chaJg-
ed with the extension Of this order to the
country members. ~
A Court Martial WILDE held on Monday,
the 18th Decemberto try all defanltefs
for non.attendance or deficiency in uni
form or equipments. w.,
=. By order ofCapt. Diktnson, -.
a. w. b. JOHNSTON, Q, s..
Nov. ,24, 1S41.
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Glorious NTeWs 70 the Afflicted .,!'

sTH E@subscriber has sfeceiycd largc supp sof,
PEASPS Ho4RHo UNDO AND for t6e eafet
of Coughs, Colds ConsuInpt aeS 8
The meits;of this article are lowell known 1sat.
lie deems it unnecessary to publish q nus.se
Gus certificates proving is eficss Eaf asosld IN
one be scep,icsl on tho subject, by cailina oh
subscriber theywill be furnished With naaae
Of undoubted iats I'm oar essR
borhood, who have been relieved By tha -
articie,un will willingly testify To-
Nov. l7:| ss IS: q !. j. ;l{eK Alhs
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Hon. w. C. PnEsroN-Rumour has been rife Al,
the North for some time past, that this gentleman
would probably resign his seat in the Senatc-and as
his northern friends have had so much more of his
confidence lately than his southern constituents, we
do not know but the ramor may have some founda-
ton in fact We shall be agrceably disappointed if it
should be SO. -.
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In the following remarks, the Alexan-
dria Indcr attributes the decease Of the
Wings to its true cause.-The evil life they
led:
'The veto may have done its perfect
work; it may have frightened wandering
Democrals-whoh had been pleased with a
cider barrel, and tickled with 'coon skin
back to their original faith; but as for
its keeping one bona fide Bank Whig-
one monopolist-away from the polls. it
is all humbug, and he who says 1t does
not believe himself, and therefore cannot
expect any one else.
ave take ground now. boldly and de-
cidcdly, against the assumption of Mr..
Tylsr's friends, that his vetoes have chang
ed the mind Of this Vast nation. The ex-
ira session and its enormities-its secret
caucuses, and its disgraceful rows-its
nights of debauchery and its days of de-
ception--did much TO render the name of
'Whig'odious to the people of his Repub-
lie, & change the current of their thoug hts.
The laws hurried through the House
like the edicts Of the French revolu.
tionists through the mob of the Tnilleries,
mad with wine, and wet with blood
awoke the people to sense Of their de.
gradation; and, like Sampson btween the
pillars of the temple of Baal, they gave
one mighty pull, and the tall edifce which
bure the name Of the great Whig party
tot,crcd ond fell-covering the strong
man and his foes with countless heaps of
ruins"
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YELIow FEVER IN New oRLEANs.-The New Or
leans Evening Post, of the llth inst. furnishes re-
cord of the deaths in ,...t city during the past year.
Up to the 2sth September, tho total number of
deaths by yellow fever one th0usoad sr hundred
and Twenty-Five, OF these, six were from South Car
olina; and among them we notice the name of Mr..
JAMES w. ExUM formerly of this District.