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The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

Ter we sha soon see, and whether they will
agree upon Plaa which will be acceptable 10
the nation
Our friends intend to letthem manage this
"fscai agent" board Of CONTROL or whatever
they may please TO call 1t, in their own way,
and only endeavor to prevent The whigs from
runOng riot on this measure, They have The
majority, and the entire control OF the House
and Senate, and they alone are responsible Tor
what is done.
The city is filling up very fast, and the wea'
,her IS fine for the season. Many members are
still absen'. Mr. Calhoun has not yet arrived
as for M. Preston. he is in state o! between
i,y, net knowing whether 10 como or stay. Nj
Clay has been ndsPosed, but was out to-day
He Is said TO be IN very Ill burner, especially
with The Tyler men and democrats
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT The glory ofthe
summer is gone by; the beautiful greenness
has become wi,hered and dead Were this
oil; were lhere no associations ofmcral desol-
alton of faded hopes; or wltheripg in the bos'
oms oflhe living; connected with the decay
ing scenery around us, we would not indu'Se
in a moments melancholy. The season of
flowers will come again; the streams will flow
gracefully and lightly as before; the trees will
again toss their cumbrous loads of greeness to
the sunlight; ard by moss, sone and winding
nvulet, the young blossom will start up. asat
the bidding of their fairy guardians. But The
human heart has no change like tina! OF na-
lure- 1t has no second sprIug time. Once
blighted in its hour Of freshness, it wears
forever the mark ofthe spoiler. The dews Of
affection NAV fall. and the gentle ray Of sympa-
thy be lavshed upon it, but the sore roo: of
bIIghted feeling will never again vaken into
life, nor the crushed flowers of hope blossom
with wonted bsauty.-Upland Union.
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From New York Post.
REPORT OF THE WAR DE-
PARTMENT.

We have received the report Of the Secre-
tury of War, Mr.. Spencer.
Our army, it appears, consists Of 1854
men Of whom 125 are commissioned officers;
the rest non- commissioned officers, musicians
and privates.--To complete the organization
of the army, 1888 recruits are required. In
the course olthe last year 1922 men were re-
cruiled, The number Of deserleTs within tho
year is less than usual
The Indian tribes, with the exception OF the
aborigines in Florida, are quiet and peaceabIy
disposed; and the report expresses confidence
that, under the management of Colonel Worth
the war IN Florida, will will soon be brought TO
q close.
The report approves oflhe plan reccommen-
ded bv the Secretary Of War, in 1898, and
partly carried into effect, for the protection of
tho western frontier agaInt Indian boslities
--namely, 10 erect two lines of military posts
ono exterior, within the Indian country, bey-
ond the boundary Of existing ceasions and
the other an interior line of posts, 10 serve as
| place.. Of refuge in time of alarm, and as mag
azines OF arms ard necesSariesr To these
lines, however, Mr. Spencer proposes to aid
another; namely, chain Of posts extending
from the Council Bluff TO the mou of the
! Rivet Oregon, so as TO command the avenues
by which the Indians pass from the the norh
10 tie SOUTH and at The same time, TO mainlsi
d communication with our territories bordering
on the Pacific.
As 10 the protection Of our northern liontier
the report expresses regret that The views o
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

AN ELEPHANT MISTAKEN FOR THE DEVIL -
When Van Amburgh moved about from place,
to place, the elephant is made 10 travel on.
foot, in tho night, under the guidance of four
Fest Indians. men ofnegro compexions in
white dresses, three Of whom rode on a'he ami
ma's back, and one on his tusks. One night
last week, as they were passing over Work
Forest, the party came 10 lol'bar which was
closed, whereupon one of them called Gate
when out came the toll keeper in his nght-cap
10 attend the call; but, on observing the strange
g. unusual spectacle which presented itself TO-
HE drowsy eyes. instead Of opening The gater
be was so terrified that he ran back into the
house, excamng, "tbe Devils come a, last
and tainted away, so terrified was the poor
man, that for several days, he was so III as 10
be confined 10 his bed -Derbyshire Cbrop.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23
OHIO LEGISLATURE.
Ertracts from the PrOcsediaga,
SENATE.
WEDNESDAy. EsCNnbarS, |

WEDNESDAY, E9cO Onbar s, 1911.
The Speaker announced the following as The
Sanding Committees, in addition TO those
already appointed, for the present session.
On Privileges and Elections --Msssrs.
Spangler, 'Reot and HazsItine.
Ga the Jsdicary.-Messrs Birtey, Thorn
as and Walton.
On finance, - Messrs. Spangler. Ford and
Robbins.
On tiaims.- Messrs Harris, Hoste,ter and
Root.
On Canals. Messrs Mcconnell, Goldman
and Clark.
;, On Roads and Highways.-Messrs Wad-
die, Ream and Sill.
On Schools and Schools nds.-Msssrs.
Nash, Goodn and Barnett.
Ga New CounIies.-Messrs Richey, Foos
and HazelIiue,
On Military AA',rs--Messrs CfOwOll Aten
and Goldman.
Ga Medical Colleges and Universities -
Messrs Clark Perkins and Holmes.
Ga Colleges and Universities. .-M9ssrs.
Alen. Waddla and Nash.
On Agriculture. Commerce and Manufac-
lures. .-Messrs. HszeItine, Foos and Ream,
On The PeDitentIary. -MessrS. LuonaTd,
Dewey and Mitchell.
On the L,b,ary.-Messrs Carpenter, Rob-
bins and Stanton.
On the Currency. Messrs Taylor, Wade
and Latham.
On Pupc Lauds.-Messrs Walton, Stan.
ton and Harris.
On Railroads aud TurOpkes-Messrs Ford
Mitchell and Van Vorhes.
On Public neutrality-suspicious.. Root,
Hosouer and Perkins.
Ga corporations, -Messrs. Holmes, Hend-
erson a0d Goodin.
On Public Buildings. gs.-Messrs. Henderson
,Leouard and Sill.
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Correspondence Of the Ecening POST
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS4l.

There is no newp Of any interest stirring in
this city, except thatthe standing committees
will be announced Tomorrow, q majority of
which viii, 90 usual, be wings. Understand,
however that lhe seIect committee on the plan
of finance recommended in the Presidents mes
cage, which was agreed upon last Friday, will
cOnsis, Of FIVE personal friends Of the Presi'
dent two democrats, and two wings. ,hue CIV
ing majority OF the committee 10 the friends
Of Mr.. Tyler. What they will do on this mat
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

ANOTHER ExTRAeT,-ln the new translation
Of the Koran, thirteenth chapter, seventh Sec
ton, third verse and fourth paTapraph, will be
found the following passage pertaining to the
future happiness Of the brethern Of She quh'e
"And il shall be SO that none Of the faithful
who are news-gossips, tearers- to-peaces. or
builders up Of other mems labors, even those
called editors, shall in Paradise be stpremely
blessed. For ! there shall they have an ed
toria sanc,um, into which none Of the evil
spirits called J0rss, shall Inrude; they shall
ever receive payment in advance for their pa
per, for verify none, save those who pay the
printer, shall enter the seventh heaven, And
there shall the editor be free from the writing
ofpuff.; even pOfls of all kinds, pufls theatrical
puffs medical, puffs general, and ?uffs PoIit-
cal.' Thus may be.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
December, II, l64l.
PUBLIC DEBT OF THE STATE OF
OHIO.


Onmoton Of Mr.. Spangler, the Senate thea
took up The repor, Of the committee 10 prepare
rules for the government Of the Senate
TThe rules reported by the committee are
very similar to those Of the last session The
only material alteration s the formation OF a
new Standing Committee, namely, the Com
mlltee on public deb
MIR Ford moved to strike out the words
"comnltee on public debt"
Mr. Walton, said he could not claim that the
idea of Ihls committee originated with him,
but when first suggested, al struck him favor
ably. The State cfOhio has been ptogres.
sing with her works Of internal Improvement.
These reports are made 10 us, but he had new
er vet seen full statement ofthe debt, from
the commencement Of the system until the
present time. The people are beginning to
be alarmed at the public debt Of Ohio, and
view il already as enormous. They wish 10
see the terms upon which the loans we're made
and the whole amount Of the public debt, from
its commen ement 10 the present time.
Mr. Thomas opposed the formation Of this
new committee. He would 90 in for eeect
committee, but not for standing one. The
du,les of this committee would conflict with
those Of he Finance commiue.
Mr. Taylor said-l disagree with the Sena-
tor from Miami (Mr Thomas) in regard 10 the
pending motion. The subject Of the public
debt is one Of the highest Importance, and oi
the deepes, interest TO the public Those who
oppose the establishment, and appointment o
the committee contemplated, seem 10 agreG
that no danger is to be apprehended, and tina
no Jury can aIise, from the existence Of sucl
committee, If such be the fact, and no on
can doubt it. let US see whether the are no
cogent und sufficient reasons for the establish
ment Of this committee.
Tho subject oflhe state debts exciting a
degree Of interest, both at home and abroad
Whicb..mperously demands lha, this whole su
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SENATE.
BANK COMMISSIONERS.
DECEMBER IL:


Mr. Taylor, from the standing committee on
the Currency. reported back the resolution
heretofore offered by Mr.. Barley, for the ap-
pontment of Bank Commissioners, with the
names Of Elwood Fisher, Edsen, b. Ods, and
Jedediah d, Cummns, as said commission
ers.
Mr.. Leonard moved TO Icy The report upon
the table.
Mr.. Taylor opposed this motion. He
thought important that The board, of Commis-
eioners should be speedily filed.
Mr. Root, wished, before the board was fil-
led. TO know somelhlng of the men.
Mr.. BARLEY was opposed to laying the res
oution upon the table The committee have
had the resolution under consideration for the
week past Of the men personally, Mr.. B,
said he knew nothing, and nothing Of their fiji
ness, save what he bad heard from the COM
mittee. If any objections existed to them,
nation to strike out their names would bring
the matter properly before the Senate. There
was much information which could be got from
the Bank commissioners, and he was in favor
of their appointment at as early day as prac-
licable, so that report could be made The
present winter.
Mr.. Thomas wanted furtLer time. He
thought it indecent 10 hurry this matter through
He did not wish to defeat the resolution, but
was ANXIOUS ii should pass.
After some further debate, the resolution
was laid on the table.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

He WAS ONCE BuATMAN- Some whero
about the latter end OF 1913, and The begin,
ming of '35 there was PLAN, common sense,
sort ola boatmon employed on ise ChamplaIn
Canal, in New York. He ives a shrewd fel.
low, and specuated little upon his own &C"
coun, until he found meats 10 build.a boat for
himself lie mex became unfortunate in bu-
siness and freed himself from his obligations
by tsking the Sabine slide, which Is pretty
generally understood as expressing hurried
Journey to Texas. Here he was next heard
of as Colonel 10 the Texan army and week
or 20 ego his old friends were astonished at
the news that 'Shud Burlseen' was elected
Vice President of Texas, by 1000 msjohty.
This is curious sfFaIr. Fust, Shad Burl-,
seen, boatman, then Colonel Burlseen, of The.
Texan army, and finally ShsGick Burseen,
Vice President Of the Republic OF Texss.
Samncl McHenry late ChefJustice Of Har-.
rison comfy, Va, has been convicted Of steal
ing slaves That's the very last case Of
rCgueTy.
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the hoard Of Off ;ers, ia tAeir report of May
1910, did not induce Congress to make sppro
prlations for naval force on the lakes, for en-
arging and improving the lake harbors, aud
for erecting Notifications 10 command the riV--
,rs and straits by which the lakes are cohnee-
ted.
For the protection Of our maritime frontier,
the plan Identification Recommended and ad- -
opted IN 1920, has already been completed. IN
regard 10 the principal works obedience. The
sum of Sl4, 600, 900 has been expended; and
for the works which remain, an expenditure Ct
40 OOO 900 will be required. For the defenre
of such points as are yet unprotected the re-
port suggests that steam vessels, ola light
draughl. should be built.
Mr.. Spencer dwells, at g. me length, on The
expediency Of establishing national foundry.
A military road is reoc commended III tho
state of Name, to convey supplies to Fort
Kent and Forl Fairfield.
Various other recommendations are made
in tho report among which ls an improvement
in the course ofinsIruclion at the Military a.
cademy at West point The Secretary pros
poses that the Cadets shall be furnished with
the means Of acquiring practical knowledge
of the duties Of ssppets, miners, and poLton-
ieTs.
Nj. Spencer's report strikes Us as being
drawn up With his uoua ability.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

MAN SHOT BY Doc On Sunday morning
week, IN Chester township, Burlington couu-
", New Jersey, man, named William Will
son, was killed by a dog in u most singular
aud melonch5ly manner. 1t seems he had aP-
piled to hia nerghbor, Samuel Ward, for the
use of dog for The purpose Of hunting; and
nfior obang him, was on his way from The
premises; near the gate way he stopped Tor
lhe purpose of carresslrg the ANIMAL in order
TO get him TO follow, al the same time standlng
with his left hand over the muZz'e Of his fowl
ling piece, which was loaded and cooked
The dog jumping up caught his foot agalns!
he trigger, dscharging the piece, the contents
of which passed through his hand, his left jaw
and eve, and taking away portion Of his head
caused his death short time aiIerwards'
Sun
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-23

TIE RIGHT OF SEARCH BRITISH
N,;GRESSlONS ON THEs AFRICAN
COAST CORRESP ON DENCE ON
1NE STTRJECT
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TVRMoNT TELEGRAPH.
. ,NDoN, SATURDAY, MAY 8. la4l.
? 0 E 7 R Y
Original.

For the Vermont Telegraph.
THE sCEPTIC.
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Ter been able 10 find as many hearts beat
ing 10 unison with mine, as would have
saved the ''cities of the plain The or
gans OF the Moral Reform Society, the
Advocate, Golden Rule, and Friend of
Virtue, l read with deep interest, and cir
culate and recommend them. There is
ta!se detacacy which bids defiance to nv
exeftlons. This very deEieacy is cloak
under which the impure do take shelter.
Oar village is not clear of this self poiIut-
lag, famlly-rulnIng. God offending, soul
lldestroying sin. 1t stalks about ia mid
day Men Of wealth and Influence pass
the streeis daily, to meet, as is believed,
Their associates in sin, committing deeds
that eternity will unfold, But i! is too
dssscate matter to be exposed or spoken
against. This SIN is also reported 10 be
IN the church. | hope the time is not far
distant when he Church will noe be too
delicate to expose their. sin, or prove to
the world the SANDER, il haply it may be
such. What will become of our morals,
the virtue Of the rising generation, unless
eXertlons are soon made with effect, in the
cause of moral parity? 1t relolces my
heart to see moral reform efforts prosper
ing In other places. family hope ere
long, we shall, as people, open our eyes
to this sucject and lend a helping hand,
by our influence and benevoence. Soci-
cites are in operation In many places
around US. May | soon have the pleas
ure of enrolling my name with others in
this place. May We unite our efforts in
behalf of this reform. until the cause pros
pers in our hands-till we have the salts
faction of seeing many fleeing from the
haunts of debauchery TO the paths of. vir-
tue and innocence. La some places, min
listers are awake to this subject, Speaking
from the pulpit in words of thunder,
against this monster May | dare hope
soon TO hear fall from the lips of my be-
loved pastor, denunciations against this
sin, while sit under the droppings ofthe
sanctuary. May God grant him moral
courage enough TO lift his voice against
this evil, till we ARE purified from the sin
of RIGHTEOUSNESS. Here is field of la
Dor. A numerous society OF youth Of
both sexes repair hther for instruction 10
our seminary Of learning. Gould | sufi,
GENTLY encourage success, would call for
some travelling agent to visit US. My door
is open to receive you whenever you feel
warranted to make an attempt. can but
hope the effort would prove successful
This is reading community. IT'S light
they need. They have heart to fee
and hand to give; but they are far be-
hind the times 10 this cause. IT'S this
false deIicacy that needs 20 be exposed
and they would see their error and aban,
don it. VERMONT.
March, l84l.
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From the Golden Rule.
FALSE DELICACY, ~.

Ia view ofthe great evil, licentiousnesS,
abroad 10 the land, destroying its thous-
ands. the exertions many are making to
stay its progress, and the happy results OF
their labors, am led 10 exclaim why
are my Leighbors and friends residing in
this place. so inactives | would Inquire
for the cause of all this delinquency
None, believe. especially my Christian
friends, would like TO be considered want
ing in any good word or work. Even the
poor slave has his share in their sympa-
thies. The friends of moral purity call
in vain for aid in their self-denying labors
blush and hang my head for my friends
have lived several years in this village
mr. heart bleeding for the outcast, indig
matt towards the Iiberline, yet | have neV
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around him. The heavens spread out
like the curtains of Jeh0vah's chamber,
and the stars, like the Jewels that adorn
his crown, hung over hin as he climbed
the glddy mast, and bowed down. to pray.
Perhaps he had little imagination. and
entered rot into the grandeur Of the scene
around him, but he had soul; soul
that felt the power of God-loved high
and holy communion with the Father of
Spirits, and while the others below were
rlotIng in the mirtb of sailors jovial
life, his JOY was literally to rise above the
world and find intercourse with heaven.
What peace there was in that sailors
heart. The storms might "rudely toss
his !oundering bark" but they could not
shake his confidence in God. Theoce
might Yawn beneath him in its fathomless
depth, but he was sheltered in the bosom
OF his Fathers love. The frai bark
might De driven at the mercy of the winds,
or be dashed on the rocks, or stranded on
the shore, but he had hope that was an
anchor to the soul, both sure and steadfast,
entering into that within the veil. Thro'
the thickest darkness that enveloped him,
the "star of Bethlehem" shed It's lowell.
ness over his path in the trackess deep,
and guided him onward and upward to
the haven of his eternal rest. Thither-
ward from mast head he strained his eve,
and true as the needle TO the pole he pur-
sued his way; when tempted, he sought
the mast head to pray; when in despon-
dency, at the mast head found Joy; when
the taunts Of his companions filled bis ear
with pain and his soul with grief, he fed
to mast head and poured Out the desires
of his heart, into the ear of him who hears
the hunblest suppliants that cry. .
love to think of this sailor. wish
| knew him, and could kneel down with
him and hear him conver,e with Cod
How-few would be as faithful as hel How
many would neglect their closet and sell
dom pray in secret, unless they could have
a more safe retreat; more sacred cham
/ Der than the mast of a wave-rocked whal-
er. But He. "who once sailors pillow
pressed" walks now on the mighty deep,
and when the tempest-tossed mariner cries,
he answers. 1T is |, be not afraid >
~ Y. Observer. 49,. .--a.
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M s c E L L A NY.

Irefer you, sir, for the opinions, designs
and objects of the abolitionists, to the re-
corded proceedings OF their Convention at
Columbus; and invite those who oppose
their views, and condemn their practices
and opinions, 10 hold meeting or Con-
vention at Dayton, and by counter resol u-
tons and arguments express their views
on this important subject; the pubic will
then be able to judge whether any better
arguments than eggs or brIckbats can be
found in favor of American slavery. L
state without fear of successful contradict
ion, that the anti,slavery organization in
our country at this moment, embodles
more talent, more love of country, moe
disinterested patriotism, more devotion to
liberty, and the doctrines upon which our
government rests, than any other body o.
men now to be found. They present to
the world the sublime spectacle of an at
tempt to redeem nation of men from alb
solue and unconditional slavery, and Sc.
cure to them their natural rights, by the
force Of reason and the power Of law
They cnnnot fail of success. unless lawless
violence prevail over natural rights, justice
be trodden down beneath the heel of the
oppressor, the lights of science be obliter,
ated the religion of the cross become the
scott of wicked men and a government
be established, not as ours is at present
upon the rights of man, but one founded
upor oppression, cruelty and blood. W.
trust in the Ruler of Nations to avert from
our country such catastfophe.-E1troc
ofo Letter from Hon. Thomas Morris Il
! The Mayor Of Dayton.