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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
PATRIOTIC AND WISE MOTION.

Mr. LINN, in the Senate of the United
States, has given notice of his intention 10
move the following amendment TO the
land distribution bill when it comes up:
"Strike out the whole bill after the
enacting clause, and insert:
"That from and after the passing Of this
act, the nett proceeds of the sales of the
public lands, so FAR as the same shall not
be needed to defray the expenses, or to
pay the debts of the General Government
shall be, and the same are hereby, pledged
to the common defence of The Union, and
shall be faithfully applied TO tina: object,
from time TO time, according 10 the plan
Of defence which Congress shall adopt,
until the United States are placed in that
state of strength and security which is
due to the honor and independence Of this
country, and to the prote ction Of the rights
and Interests of its citizens. And it shall
be the duty of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, at the commencement of each sta
ted session Of congress, TO report to each
House Of Congress the amount Of the
nett proceeds Of the public lands for the
current year, and which we're not requir-
ed to defray the expenses, or to pay the
debts of the United States, and the
amountso reported shall be, and the
same hereby is, appropriated to providing
such means and constructing such works
of public defence by land and water, as
then may be in progress, or which Con-
gress shall order and direct; and such ap-
preparations shall continue until the de-
fences Of the Union shall be completed,
and shsllbe in addition to The ordinary
annual appropriations for such Objects"
Such is the important amendment pro-
posed by Senator LINN. Conslderate,
thinking, and patriotic men would appre
ciate such a motion at any time; but the
most thoughtless and superficial must ap-
preciate il now. The Cabinet policy in
relation to MCLEOD is blown sky high!
The supreme court Of New York has ex-
poded the Webster letter, aud the Crit
teuden instructions! The craven and
treacherous policy is expunaed! HeHce=T
forth, Americans at home and abroad
may hold up their heads! They may say
we are Americans again! Bul what have
we to do? England is powerful, AFRO.
giant, and courageous nation. They will
fight MS we'll as threaten; and alter what
she did at Copenhagen-after the man.
nershe began the war upon Spain in IT,
D5-afler her recent con3uct in Syria, and
her present conduct in China-alter ali
this, we must prepare! To avoid war,
or disgrace, we must prepare for war;
The country must be armed-covered
with the panopIy of defence by land and
water. Senator LrNN's motion will do
this. |! will be noble aud constitutional
disposition Of The public lands. The
COMMON DEFENCE is an object of
constitutional DUTY as we'll as OF con-
stituticnal RIGHT. Before such an OBJ
iect, the unconstitutional, demoralizing,
bribing, electioncering land bill, to raise
The price Of State stocks in the hands Of
British capitalists, becomes an outrage
TO the country, which every patriot must
shun and avoid.-Globe.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
From the Cincinnati Enquirer .
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We see it stated that Cnas, Anthony,
Of Springfield, has received, or is to re-
ceive, the appointment of District Attor'
ney for Ohio, in lieu of Israel Hamilton,
Esq, removed.
This Charles Anthony is the same who
threw of his rich broad cloths, and put
on suit Of buckskin breeches with
hunting shirt and an old wool hat, and
left his splendid mansion at SPRING
field. TO ride on the top OF a log cabin
through the streets of Columbus, mum
bling corn dodgers, and making all the
primaces of thoroughbred buffoen, at
the convention Of the 22d Februaly.--
Verify he has his reward. In character,
qualifications and integrity, Gen. RamiE
ton would be degraded by comparison
with him; but Gen. II. is democrat
and the other coon skin federalist, who
wore buCkskin breeches, and made hard
cider speeches TO dupe the multitude
A man has only to prove that ne acted
the part of a buffoon, or beast, or plpe'
layer. during the late campaign and his
reward from tbs present cabinet Is GER
tain. High minded, honorable Wings,
who have not stopped TO any OF this dir
ty artifice ofeIectioneeriOg, have no kind
Of chance,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
Correspondence ofthe Baltimore Sun. -
Washington City, July 90, l64l.


In the House of Representatives, this
morning, several messages were received
from the President, in answer TO resolu.
tions calling upon him for Information
One cncloses a letter from the Secretary
aof.State, in relation 10 the American cit.
izens confined by tho British in Van Die
mans Land. 1t as follows:
"The Secretary of Stale has the honor
10 report that there is no correspondence
on this affair, showing that any American
citizens are prisoners of State in Van
Dieman's Land. On the general subject
ofthe detention, or Imprisonment of Cit.
zens Of u States, on account of occur
rences in Canada, correspondence took
place some time ago, between this De-
partment and the British Minister, con-
nected with the proceedings of special
agent, whom the President saw fit TO ap-
point to make inquiry respecting this
subject. Copies Of the correspondence,
and also the instructions TO that agent,
and of the letters from him 10 this De-
partmcnt, are herewith transmitted"
The correspondence Is VotuMlhous,
and will SHORTLY be printed.
Another message recommends the re-
vival Of the act of 1918, which provides
for the preservation of the neutrality
laws.
The House then resolved itself into a
committee Of the whole, and resumed
lthe consideration of the foriifcaton bill
At twelve O'Clock, according to order,
all debate ceased. Numerous amend
nents we're then offered and rejected
when the bill was reported tothe House
The moment this HAD been done, our ole
friend Previous Question, Esq, spfang
forward, and dragged the bill TO thifc
reading, with. amazing celerity.
! After il had been read third timesth'
question being on its passage, Mr.. An
drews, Of Kentucky, "stood on his feet,
and desired 10 know if it would be in o.
der 10 movea postponemept ofthe bl
until Monday next. The Speaker said
would.
Mr.. Profit then made the motion, vic
was decided in the negative, as follows
yeas 6S, mays l24.
Mr.. Garrsl Davis then moved to Ia
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

QUEsTIoNs By A SopHIsT.-Ovor cer-
tain river there is bridge. And at one
end Of the bridge gallows, and at the
other house Of Judicature, with four
Judges who pass the following law: "Who-
ever passes over this bridge, must first
take an oath and swear where he is go.
ing, @and what is his busiEess;--
if he swearthe truth, he shall go free,
but if he swear falsely, he shall be hang.
cd on The gallows" Now certain man
taking the oath, swore that he was going
to be hanged on the gallows, and that
was his business and no other. SNOW
said the judges. ''if we let this man ga
free, he swears lie, and by the law ought
to be hanged-while if we hang him, he
swears the truth and by the same Ia"
ought to 90 free"
How shall they proceed with thIs man
according to this law, or what VIII oe
lust verdict
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

Stephen GirGrd This man was one
o. the best friends Of the working classts
that ever lived. He admired industry a
much as he despised slolb; and there has
never been known sn instance where be
did not furnish employment or money to
an industrious man in distress.
Early one morning, while Mr. G. was
walking around the square, where the
mechanics houses now stand, Johd Smith
WHO had worked at his building in the
humble capacity Of hod.carrier, and who
Mr. q. had noted for his unusual activity.
applied 10 him for assistance, when some.
thing Ike the following dialogue ensued:
Assistance! work, hat You want to
work."
Yes, sir lie long time since I've
had anything to do.'
Very well; shall give you some
You Sc dem stone yondsref'
yes, sir
very well; you shall letch and put him
in dis place. lou seer
yes, SIR
And when you done, come to me at
my bank
Smith diligently performed his task,
which he accomplished about / o'clock
when be repaired to Mr.. G., and inform.
ed him that it was finished; at the same
time asking if he could not give him some
more work.
'Ah ba! Oui. You want more workf
Very well-you shall go place dem stone
where you got him. Understand You
take him back
Yes, sir
when you dsne, come to my house,; l
shall pay you
Away went Smith TO his work, which
having got through with about sun set be
waited on Mr. G. for his pay.
'Ah ha! You all finishr
yes, SIR
'Very well. How much money shall l
give you!
'One dollar sir
Dat is honest. You take no advantage.
Dere is you're dollar
Thank you sir. Can | do anything
else for your
'Oui. Come here when you get up 10.
You shall have some work.
Next morning, on calling, Smith was
not little astoRished when told that he
must, 'take dem tone back again;' nor
was his aslonishmeni diminished when
The order was repeated for the fourth and
last time. However he was one Of those
happy kind of persons who minded his
,wn business, and he went on with the
OBJ with all the indifference imaginable.
When he called on Mr. G. in the evening
md informed him that the stones were 'aS
hey were,' he was saluted thus, ia tho
mos, cordial manners:
'Ah, Monsieur Smith, you shall be my
man. Ynn-saisd your own business; you
10 what is told you; you no ask quss.
lions; you no interfere. You got one
pife?'
'Yes, sir
'Ab, dat is bad! Won wife is bad!-
Any do little chicks%
Yes, sir; five living
'Five! dat is good ike fve-I like
you Monsieur Smith you like TO work
Tou mind your business. Now do
something for your FIVE chicks. There,
AXE these FIVE pieces of paper for your
little chicks; you shall work for them;
you shall mind your business, and your
little chicks shall never want FIVE more.
Good bye
The feelings of the grateful man be-
ing too much overcome to allow him TO
reply, he departed in silence; and by
his own business, he is now one
Of the weaIthiest of The name in Philadel-
phia.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03
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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

Ala church somew here in the country
The choir assisted by the congregation,di'
yided line in one OF the hymns thus:
.T ife Is like a shad-Life is like shad---
or foh y how it flies. Oh! how it fliesm
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

shall he hanged notwithstanding the order
and war may may be declared against the
offending sovereign VId. like instance
i'd. B /, che. rs,
"What is tho utmost legal effect Ofa for
eign sovereign, approving of the crime
his subject committed in negbOring ter
ritory2 the eapproval, as we have already
in part seen, can take nothing from the
crmnality OF the principal ofender.-
Whatever obligation his nation may be
under to save harmless, this can be abso-
lutte y done oaly on the condition that be
coufne himself within her territory =
Vattel, B 2 ch. 6,9 "A. Then, by refus
ing to make satisfaction, 10 furnish or TO
deliver himup, on demand from The in
jured conntty, OF by approving the offence,
the nation, says Waite, becomes an accom-
Plice. e."-ld. 876.
The Judge then says,
"1'his brings US to the question in the
cause. We have seen that capital Of
fence was committed within our territory
in time of peace; and the remaining in
quiry is whether England has placed the
offenders above the law and beyond our
jurisdiction, by ratifying and approving
such a crime. 1t is due to her, in the first
place, to deny that it has been so ratified
and approved. She has approved pub
lie act Of legitimate defence only. She
cannot change the nature of things. She
cannot turn that into lawful war which
was murder in time ofpeace. She may
in that way, justify the offender as be-
tween him and his own government. She
cannot bind foreign courts ofiustice by in
sisting that what in the eye OF the whole
world was deliberate and prepared attack,
must be protected by the law of selCde-
fence.
"In the second place, l deny that she
can, in time of peace, send her men into
our territory, end render them imperVious
to our laws by embodying them and put
ting arms in their hands. She may de-
clare war: if she claim the benefit of
peace, as both nations have done IN this
Instance, the moment any of her citizens
enteI our territory, they are as complete
ly obnoxious 10 punishment by our law,
as il they had been born and always resi-.
ded in this country"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-08-03

"Atour hands the prisoner has a right
to require an answer upon the facts pre-
sented by his papers, whether in law be
can properly be boldento a trial. We
have had no choice but to examine and
pronounce upon the legal character of
those facts, in order to satisfy ourselves
of the bearing they might have on the
novel and important question submitted.
That examination has led to the concu-
sion that we have no power to discharge
the prisoner. lie must, therefore, be re-
manded, to take his trill in the ordinary
forms ofIaw."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-03-19
TILE NISSOERIrM-

The skeleton of this wonder of the animal kingdom
IS now being exhibited in the ST. Louis Hotel entrance
from Charities street. and is attracting crowds of the
curious.
Froma statemen, we have econ, i, scenes that the
presen, proprietor ofthi. extraordinary skeleton found
IN the centre ofa large spring on the margin of a
creek called Pom!pe de terre, about four miles from
the Usage rHer.-An Indian tradition pointed 10 the
existence Of such an ANIMAL well as designated the
exact spot where the bones were found The Indians
related that their fathers had told them that in carly
tanes some enormous animals had fought battle at
that spot and destroyed each other; and that the
Great spirit had buried them under the spring These
animals, tney SAD, destroyed the Indian and buffalo
at fearful rate The bones were found depth OF
from sixteen TO twenty feet The skeleton is thirty
two feet long and sixteen feet high; the depth Of the
rarcassis twelve feet It's breadth about eight feet and
j; reaches within t.lree feet of the ground Its feet
which were webbed are four feet across the toes. The
bone the fore leg is fortytwo inches in crcumfer
enee. The upper jaw is furnished with two ,usks
one upon each eide projecting horizontally, and a,
right angles with the jaw at first and afterwards turn
dc back towards the sides Of the anmal.-From pout
Ia point of there iisks in straight fine, measures
fifteen feet. The head, with the tusks weighs ono
thousand one hundred pounds each tusk weighing
separately, three hundred pounds. The upper jaw
project over the lower, fifteen inches. The anlna
is belyed 20 have been amphibious, Arrow heads
were dug up IN the same spring, and human bones o
gigantic size specimens Of which may be seen Of tn
exhibition room in Charities street
we learn that II he nen ion of the proprletor O
this collection to take them q Enrope in the sprina
where they will doubt be sol dit after with avdity
not only by naturlis,s and men Of scence but by al
ciasses.-N Orleans Picayune.
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cline, it consists Of long coarse hair externally {;
and close layer of wool within, which no wet or
cold can penetrate. This Wool however when
freed from the hair is Of little value for manufac-
turing purposes, and is fit only for Horse and
Collar Cloths, and common rugs and blankets,
many of the best are exportedto North America!
Even in so cold country they are rarely shell
tered from the Winters storm nor is any provis-
ion made for the winters foot, their only refuge
is the letting rock or the mountain cavern. In
their haste to reach these places, when overtaken
by a storm, and the snow driving against them
and confusing their vision, many are preciptated
down the cliffs, and drowned in the sea beneath.
The only kindness which these animals receive
from their keepers in the winter is, being fed
on fish bones, or frozen offal when their natural
food is buried too deep for their ingenuity and
patience to reach it, yet they repay all this me-
glect with supply Of wool, Of which mention
has just been made, and which to the Icclander
is valuable; and also quantity Of milk, far su-
perior to that which is yielded by any southern
flock. lfVan Froil is to be believed, an Iceland
Eve will yield from two to six quarts day,
The principal peculiarly about these sheep is
the number Of their horns, the greater part both
of the small and the large breed, having more
than two, anda few of them carrying eight horns
they commonly have three or four or five, most
of them of spiral form, yet often but little de-
veloped, the side horns are curved in various
directions, When the horns do not exceed five
they are placed in one row. and all Of them
springing from the frontal bone, on which as in
the Sheep Of Cyprus, there is high and strong
ridge, in order to form proper basis for the
horns. When there are more than five horns
they are placed in two rows; but still they are a
prolongation fthe frontal bone and of that alone.
1t is worthy of remark, that while the Sheep Of
Iceland are policerate or many horned, the cattle
are polled
Aspecimen of these Sheep may be seen on
the premises of Col. II. Thomas, in this village.
a yearling haf-breed produced 6 l-2 pounds OF
wool, last spring.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-03-19
Ladies' High School.

A HIGH SCHOOL for Young Ladies' will be
IA opened in South Hero on the lst day Of April
next under the instruction of Mrs. FRANCES WHEE-
LEa. Instruction will be given in all the branches
ton of painting and instrumental music. Particular
attention will be paid to vocal music. II is intended
that the course of studies and the mode ofinsrucon
shall be such as are calculated to fit young ladies' for
TERMS of tuition, the same for all branches taught
SO per quarter. Board, including wa hing, can be
obtained in good families for 81 % per week.
Nothing need be said of the advantage of pursuing
the delightful paths Of learning this beautiful island
deseIvedly distinguished by the appclaon of "Thc
Garden of New Enplandn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-03-19

GUN RISE, March, 1871. Hear We, Hear ye.--
- To all the inhabitants of the Green Mountain
Sate-bc it known that the Inventory was complete
ted last night, the exact condition ofthe farmers me-
tanned. Howard, not wanting any ether office, will
be continued as the agent. This long tried estab-
lishnent has existed through four Administrations OF
the general governments and this morning comnlcn-
ces upon the fifth, Under cheering circunis ances,
such as most hria r,c, waving flags, roar Of
Republican Artillery g. the Smiles e. voices Of 20 on
go on ola whole people rejoicing at the prospect
OF better times, d Of yet buying Goods Cheap al
Howards, Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah,f or the Cheap
Cash Store & the gent whose faculty is Taxed $500
for selling Goods Chcap 10 The Pennlr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-03-19

KILLED BY Az ELrrHANT.-The united menscci.es
o. Mcssrs Humphrey and Lyncs, was ohnve opened
10 day hut the elephant OF Mr.. Lyacs killed man
yesterday, who travelled with the menngcye, and
broke Of the opening of the exhibition IS postponed
Ill! tomorrow, Thursday. The name of the deceased
was Crumh. He was the keeper of Mr. Humphrey 5
elephant. Yesterday afternoon when about six miles
from this city, up the coast on the opposite side OF
III. river, and ~ both elephants were walking along
together, the deceased addressed words to the
elephant Of which he had charge, when Lynes' Gle
ed him and his horse down lie then took him IN.
put him in his mouth and crushed him to Death
When he came on near Ariars he met mule on the
road, which he threw the fence ont Of his way
He then became unu,Inngeabe, passed down through
Algers creating grca, alarm, and was al large as late
as len O'Clock last niaht-No,r Orleans Picau,ne.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-03-19
From the Feliciana Whig Clinton, La, Sept &C. ls40

ORvILE HosroRp, Esq. whose death was announc
ed on the 81 inst departed this life at the age of about
thirty years, after short illness, which he bore vii
resignation unusual at that early period of lfe-the
example Of patient endurance, and manly forudc
thus manifested cannot be forgotten by the devoted
friends who watched beside his pillow took counsel
from his virtues and remain TO deplore the removal of
whom the chilling hand of death blasted amid the
bright prospects Of youth. Mr.. ii. was n native Of
Connecticut of his carly history know but little,
but we are warrantedln believing the pureand cstima
bic qualities, ard Underwriting rectltude of purpose
which characterized his conduct while member of
this community guided the earlcr years of his life and
formed the basis of character For several years pre-
vious to removing u Clinton, Mr.. II. filled the place
of Principal Of the Montpelier Academy in the Parish
of ST Helena, whete by untlring industry and ardent
devotion 10 the duties Of the station he acquired honor
TO himself and the confidence Of his employers.
During residence flour years in this Parish asso-
catcd IN the practice Of the Law with Thomas L..
Andrews Esq he has sustained an rreproachahlc
character. His quiet and exemplary department, his
kind manners and amable disposition, and his devo-
lion TO his profession render his early exit of
deep regret 10 numerous circle oflriends in this
muntv and is calculated to cas-. the scveres affection
upon his parents and relations that are not prepared
/, receive this mournf intelligence of the dispensa-
tons Of providence. The eec, Of all these cxcellcn-
cles Of character was seen in the interest taken by his
friends during his illness and the sorrow expressed nj
his death. They mnisernd mos, tanderly 10 his suf-
erlnas, and have garnered up his virtues in fond re-
mcmhrancc Eu'ogy cannot add to a reputation 50
n7siilr', vet.r lgnn and friendship would hear their
testimony 10 virtues conpcuous and while u weep
the loss would rejoice a. the glorious rewald iminor-
tally confers, "Reqniescati in pace
The subjcc: Of the above notice will be rccollec,ed
by many who knew him as temporary resden. in
this place. He was member of the University d,,-
ring the usual period of four years, and was graduated
in the year 1893. While here he was much respected
by all who knew him, as 4 young man Of good habits
and fair promise. He possessed great enterprise and
independence OF mind, which led him on the compile
ton Of his arademical course to seek employment and
sphere Of action among the people OF the South
Western States He had spent most of his time in
Louisiana first teacher and afterwards engaged
in the profession of Law The testimonials of those
whom he had made friend, in land Of strangers as
given in the above notice the bcs evidence tina, the
principles imbbcd in his youth had been maintained
in mature years and rich source of consolation
to his early friends who called to mourn his death
Communicated.