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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

ElcLEOD'S TRIAL.

The Verdict and the Victory This
exciting and important trial Is ut an end !;
verdict Of lis acquittal has been render
cd, and our victory is compets--as com.
plslo, without question, as It he were con-
vicled and executed. England said we
had no right To TRY him--meaning that
neither the United States nor the State of
New York had right to do so; and dis
dainful silent as to the latter,shs demands
orlhe former bis unconditional release
She refused to rec0ginzs us as commu-
MY of independent States, bound tOgeth.
or tor our mutual benefit by firm and
fraterna compact, and instead, az she
still does, on threatening US as a consoIi-
dated nation National dignity, as hither.
10 understood, but which il is 10 be hoped
will yet be understood in modified sense
required this view Of her and our relative
positions as nations, and herein was to be
found tho great obstacle in the way ofan
adjustment Of the difficulty. England
could not treat with New York, but she
required our national government to lay
the sovereignty of that Stale at her feet
as peace offering. This was requiring
what, under our more complex system,
was an impossbiity, which our govern
ment could not perform il would, and
which all true patriots would grsve to
see il do If it could. The existence Of
this lmpossbiliiy, combined with the in
dependence Of the Judges ofthe Supreme
Court of New York, brought about the
trial which has just terminated, and which
from the issue rendered BY Great Britain
through her minister at Washington
leaves her just as good cause for war on
McLeod's acquittal, as she could have
found in his conviction and execution
The verdict Of scquittal has, however,
been rendered; the sovereignty Of New
York has been vndicated; the charges of
mobism against our people, and Of cor
ruption and dishonesty in our jurors and
judges, has been nobly refuted; and the
British Government may now go on and
make the most capital they can out of
that particular affair. The action Of the
New York Courts has done England no
injustice; and we trust our national Gov
| eminent will not fail to see that she does
us juSiice--ihat she redress the injury
done US BY an unlawful invasion OF our
territory, and its consequences, she hav-
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

FRANKLIN AND ENGLAND.


FRANKLIN AND ENGLAND.
The repeal Of the stamp act, by itself,
might have acted as oil upon the troubled
waters. But the declaratory act which
accompanied ii; the subsequent attempts
TO raise an American revenue by duties
on glass, tea, and other articles; the ef,
fort to deprive the colonies of all power
over their currency;-these, and many
other memorable expressions, only led the
sturdy spirits OF the times 10 examine into
the Divinity Of Kings. franklin took up
the subject of Colonial obligations, in the
spirit ofthe philosophic historian; and was
! the first to direct the public mind TO those
great Truths which proved stronger than
our shackles. His letters written at this
period, took tone of Druidical prophecy.
Boldly did he portray the immense re-
sources Of his country-the receptive
energies, and indomitable spirit of his
coun!rymen. In his communications with
them, he never failed to urge the most
rigid adherence to their non importation
resolutions. "as the means, under God
of recovering and establishing the freed.
ON Of our country entire, and OF handing
it down complete TO posterity." He
seemed mbued with the spirit of Hamp-
den. He who had been most moderate
and Conciiaiory. while moderation and
soft answers held forth any promise, was
now like the angel with the flaming
sword in his hand. H6 seemed to feel
elastic Joy under oppression, and, like
Oliver 81. John. would often whisper
that things must be worse before they
could be better.
Franklin always took a peculiar pleas
ura in presenting those good old Saxon
petitions and remons,rances, which our
siirnecked ancestors 50 obstnately in
dulged 10. The right Of petition was
one Of the few things left them, thatwere
'accordng TO law" and no wonder they
made pet Of their last franchise. In
the presentation Of these Franklin was
their most willing agent, and in tho dis
charge ofhis office neither rudeness nor
rebulfs could ruiils his complacency. He
felt satisfied that every thing was uEavall
ing, and perhaps for thai reason maintain.
ed good humored periinacity. The
subsorvient ministry and their insoIent
menials, began to regard him os almost a
Monsieur TOnsou, anda rule was finally
mado 10 receive no colonial agent unless
appointed by an act Of the assembly ap-
proved by the Governor. When he call
ed upon Lord liiIisborough with the Mas.
Sachusetts grievances-presented the cre-
dentials Of his agency, and uuder this
rule was told that he could not be Iecog.
nized, he betrayed not the least warmth
at this piece of eifrontery, but simply re-
marked to his Lordship, that she believed
it was Of little consequence whethOr the
appointment was acknowledged or not
for it was clear to his mind, that as affairs
were then administered, an agent could
be Of no use to any fthe colonies"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
DrArn OF THE HoN. JOHN For

DEATH OF THE Hon. JOHN Forsyth
The letter from our Washington cor
respondent announces the death Of the
Hon. John Forsyth, Of Georgia. He, died
in Georgetown on Thursday night, about
nine o'clock, of bilious fever.-Mr. For
syth was among the most distinguished
,nen of our nation. In his own State he
was highly esteemed, as may be well
conceived from tho frequent marks Of
confidence reposed in him. He has been
member of both branches of the lcgis-
lature of Georgia, a member Of the House
Of Representatives and Of the Senate of
the U. States, Governor Of the State of
Georgia, Minister of the Court OF Madrid,
and Secretary Of State of the United
States, The estimation Of the man and
his abilities may be inferred from these
facts. Partizanship may endeavor 10
cloud his fame, as public man, but all
will be ready TO acknowledge his emil
nent ability, and his claims to the Charac-
ter ola most perfect gentleman.-Bal.
Sun.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
he New YoaK STATE ADmrvrsrRA.

THE New YoRK STATE ADMINIsTRA.
TIoN-"Under the Wing Administration" "
says the Albany Evening Journal, "the
State is fast recovering its energies"
Take the following facts, which we
find in the Mohawk Courier, as a COM
ment:
"a few weeks since the State officers
invited sealed proposals for a loan ofsome
100000. Offers were made by house
in New York Of $s4 25 cash for each
800 Of stock, and the proposition was
accepted!
"In 1888, the State obtained premi.
um Of Seveatsen and half dollars on
each 800 Of similar stock issued at that
limel
EThis shows depreciation oftho State
credit, since 1888, Of a fraction more than
rtirty.ttco per cent.
"The difference 10 the State on the a.
mount to be borrowed this year, between
the rates of 1888 and the present prices
Of State stock, amounts to one million
three hundred thousand dollarS!r'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

him on his bed until the morning. In the
morning a coffin was got, and all the ne.
cessary preparations were made. He was
then taken and put in his coffin, but no
sooner was he dropped in il than he iump.
ed up. and asked where they were going
TO place him. They then conducted him
in carriage TO a colored nurse -woman's
house. He is yet very sick, but maj, ,per-
haps, live. 1t appears that he was 10 a
state Of lethargy."
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

ward, as the mistakes, exaggerations and
falsehoods of his reports, abundantly prov
ed. Bell has only distinguished himself
by a sweeping charge Of defalcations in
the Indian Department, made four months
since, but not proved to this day, although
he has been called upon TO do so; Gran
ger has succeeded in turning out some
hundreds ot Postmasers, and in making
the Post Office Department charge up.
on the customs; Crittenden once travers-
ed TO Lockport to look after Mcleod; and
Badger has issued an order shortening the
whiskers and imPevials Of Of the gentle
men of the Navy. This is about the sum
total of what they have done, and the
country may we'll rejoice in getting rid
of them"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

The following singular incident is re-
lated in the New Orleans Picayune Ofthe
5th instant, the Editor of which vOuches
for its truth:
"Itappears that a Young Spaniard was
lying in the last stage of yellow fever'
next door TO the printing Office Of Mr.. T.
in Chartres street. The physician, DT'
B. was sent for, but, before his ARRIVAL
the young man had ceased TO live, accord
ing to the opinions of those 10 the house.
so that when hO arrived be found MS pa
tient covered with a white linen, ana re-
ported as dead. That very evening 'hey
washed and cleansed the young man, and, ,
having put on his burial dress, they laid
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

ISLAND OF CUBA.-The New Orleans
Bulletin Ofthe 5th instant, says COM
mercial gentleman, who has spent sIme
weeks in Havana, informs his correspon-
dents in that city that he has become sat.
isisd, from information he has obtained
in the best quarters, that England is nego-
tiating with SPAN for cession Of Cuba.
Some of the steps he has learned the
British Government has taken in the
matter, he states thus: "'The English de-
mand the liberation of all the negroes in
troAuced here since the treaty Of lS20,a
being called for by the spirit Of that doc
ument. The Government at M adrid re-
ferred the question to the Governor here,
who called junto Of rich people; they
answered with one exception) we can
not allow it. Now, England has said it
must be done; if the Regent of Spain
says to Cuba do it, and the people of Gu
ba pc rsiSt in saying no, what will be the
result2 Submission to such a demand
seems to me to be out of the question:
A proud Spaniard asked me the other day
i'll thought that the United States would
accept of the Island? / answered, be
iieve the Island would be received, but
you must first achieve your own indepen.
dence; then she will acknowledge you
and take you in as a partner! But the
grand question is, will Uncle Sam allow
Bully Bull to take possession here, even
ifOId Spain consents2 If he does, adieu
to peace; our Southern institutions will
at least be jeoParded, and valuable trade
closed against U.S."
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
PRESBYTERIAN CASE.

This case, Originatingln the difference
existing between the Old and New School
parties in the Presbyterian Church, was
the most interesting that came before our
Court Of Common Pleas, at its session
of last week. The property in dispute
was the Neshamony Church, and adjoin-
ing ground, in Warwick township, Bucks
county, and was in possession of the new
school party. The old school brought
an ejectmeEt. Our town has been filed
with many strangers in consequence. H.
Chapman, J. M. Porter and Bradford,
Esqrs, were counsel for the Old School,
and William M. Meredith and J. Fox,
Esqrs. appeared for the New School
Much evidence was heard, and many dig
nitaries Of the Church were examined; !;
but sfler litigation of about three days,
the parties, very wisely, at the sugges-
tion, we believe, of his Honor Judge
Burnside, agreed to settle their dispute
amicably, as all Christians should. The
Court very pertinently remarked that tho
young ranks Of the respective parties
would in time, by coming together, close
up the breach that now existed between
the older members. The agreement
made was, that thesproperty in dispute
should be set up at auction, at which the
respective parties should be bidders, and
that the purchaser, (being- the highest
bidder) should pay to the other party, one
half of the purchase money.-The grave
yard to remain free to all who have here
toiors buried there. Joel K, Mann, ESQ.
of Montgomery county, was fixed upon to
superinIend the execution of the agree.
ment, and Charles Lambert, Esq. ofNew-
ton, was appointed 10 act in case the for
mer was unable from sickness or other
cause.--DoyleStOwn Dem
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
Land for Sale.

VNtIE subscriber offers Cor sale his farm In
Il Lewis township, Brown county, Ohio, on
the waters of Bullskn, four and a half miles
west of Georgetown, containing one hundred
and sixty acres of land, one hundred acres clear.
ed, and the whole Aunder good fence tho
corners established. There are on the premises
comfortable dwelling, Barn, Stables, &c.
Also, good orchard, and never failing springs of
water.
For terms apply to the subscriber on tho prem
ises. GEO. M. MARTIN.
November ID, Is4I-l4-6w.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

THE GOSPEL ADvoCATE.-S. Pike and
H. 3, Logejoy Of LeSsburgh, o, have is
sued proposals for publishing a monthly
periodical bearing the above title, at one
dollar per annum in advance. TO be ed
tied by Samuel Pike, SsSistsd by J. B
Lucas and David Thompson. The fact
that Mr. Lucas will be an assistant editor
of the periodical, will indicate its creed
and bO sufficient recommendation in
this region, where ho is known,
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
IOHNSTON'S TRIAL.

The trial of John Johnston for the mur.
der Of Jacob Fite commenced on Thurs
day last. The evidence having been
heard, the Jury were addressed by Messrs
Ellison, Mcdowell aud Hamer on behalf
Of the State, and Messrs. Joliffe, Devore
and Barrere for the prisoner; and the
case was submitted, on Saturday afternoon
to the Jury, who consulted until Sunday
morning, when they brought in verdic
of Guilty of Murder in the first degree
The prisoner will probably be sentenced
the last of this week.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

THIRTEEN New CLERKS says the
Bangor DEMOCRACY have been added TO
the Bureau Of the Auditor of the Post
Office Department, TO pay whom $4,000
have been appropriated.-$l5, have
been appropriated for the Post Office
Department to meet outstanding claims,
beyond the highest pretended deficit
For Fifty years this department has had
no appropriation from the Treasury, the
income have been equal TO the expendi.
lures. Whenever there has been def.
cit, the expenditures have been cur,
tailed, but now all attempts Of the demo
cratic members of Congaess at curtail.
ment have failed; the federalists prefer.
ing direct appropriation from the Treas,
ury, which Of course increases the expen-
ditureB Of the Government. Even the
attempt ofthe democrats to cut off the
abuses of the franking privilege, was de-
fealcd by the federal majority. So we go
under the "reEormed" administration.
Nantucket Islander.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

A PRETTY Coon SToRY.-A Western
paper says:"A day or two after the news
arrived that President Tyler "toO" had
vetoed the Fiscal Agent, a good clever
sort Of a "whig" who lives not far below
here, by way Ocretaliating on the Locos.
said, she didn't care much about the Fis-
cal Agent having been vetoed, as the
bankrupt bill had passed. and we we're
going to have branch or agency estab-
lished at this place"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

the Caroline was got up under his drec-
,ions and the command given by him 10
Capa. Dew. made preparatory Tor the at. I
lack. Immediately after the report was 4,
made 10 him Of ths Caroline SavinQ laH-
ded men and cannon at Navy Island
Was present when the boats siaried and
at their return. Is confident Mcleod was
not amoug tie party on either occasion.
Made a relun TO the Lieutenant Cover
nor Of the men engaged in the affair, aud |
sure Mcleod was not among them, be-
cause he was not of the party.
Deposition of John Harris, Of the town
Of London. Was attached 10 the naval
brigade al Chippewa; was an aid-de camp
10 Capt. Drew. Was one Of the party
hat attacked the Caroline, and did not see
Mcleod among them. The names we're
sken down as they lapded at Chippewa,
and McLeod's name Is not on the list
Never had any conversation with him on
the subject before or since.
Edward Zealand was also one Of the
party. Did not see and does not believe
Mcleod was among them. Neither Of
the above witnesses saw any one killed on
board the Caroline.
William S, Light, Robert ATmour,John
Gordon, Christopher Beer, R. O'Reiliy,
Stephen McCorgac, were, among the al
tacking party. Did not see Mcleod and 90
not believe that he formed one Of the ex
peditjon.
| The latter witness saw Mcleod shortly
after the destruction Of The Caroline
aud he expressed his regret that he had
not heard oft, as he would have accom-
panied US.
Frederick Cleverly, Thomas Hector,
Duncan Cameron, Neil McGregor,
were in rho expedition, and did not see
and do not believe that Mcleod was pres
ent
Col. John Chisholm Of Canada--"l was
acting as assistant quarter-masier general
OF Chippewa; the horses of nll bearers of
dispatches were fed at my quarters:
amongst them Alexander Mcleod ar
rived at my quercrs, on horseback, in
the afternoon Of the day the Caroline was
destroyed"
A large number Of witnesses were cal
led at the different sittings; but that
which follows will plesont the reader
with what was developed Of import.
Jno. w. Morrison, swurn: Resides at
Stamford, knows Alexander Mcleod
/; perfectly. Col. Mcleod arrived AT my
gate about half past on tho evening o.
The 29th, and spent the evening with my
family. lie and Gat down about half
; past 8, and had a tumbler of toddy. Nc.
Leod aud myself retired about half past
I 10. Heard the news of the destruction
. next morning about 3 o'clock. On in
forming Mcleod, he said, III wOuld to
God 7 had been there" He remained 10
breakfast, and shortly afterwards started
for Chippewa.
John LcLean, n resident Of the city OF
New York, lodged in the quarters orCol.
McNab on the night OF the Goth Dsc.--
Started for the Falls on The next morning
about 10 o'clock. About an hour after
wards. was passed near the Pavilion at
the Falls by Mcleod, who was going TO-
wards Chippewa.
Joseph s. Slkinson, was about miles
from Chippewa on the night Df the Goth
=. December. Returned to Chippewa about
!. 10 o'clock. Between 0 and 10 o'clock,
was overtaken By Mcleod who rode with
= him to Chippewa.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02
PROS &C T US
THE OHIO STATESMAN.
During the SessiOn--or by the gear.

During the SessiOn--or by the gear.
AGAIN does another session Of tho Ohio Ler-
islature approach, and again do we present our
selves before the people, pledging ourselves to
give as extensive and correct reports of its pro-
ceedng6 as able, impartial and talented Roper
tiers are capable of doing. II is with peculiar
gratiheation that we look forward to the mset-.
Ing Of the next Legislature. From an almost
hopeless minority, we find the people again pla-
cling the power of the State in tae hands of the
Democratic party from which it ha d been wrest-
cd by ''pipS laying" and hard cider debauches
Ne feel great assurances that the democratic
members elected will not disappoint the hopes
ofthO people. The Banks must now resume or
go into Gquidation-and as "a resumption will do
away with even the preext for stinplasters tho
laws can and will be enforced against their cir>
cuation By this process, the fraudulent banks
must, of necessity, be broken up and blotted
from existence--and the good ones, IT, any, will
then be discOvered-the laws so revised and ex-
tended as to govern and control all Banking oper-
atoms for the futuret and bankers made liable
for their debts and subject to law, criminal and
civil, as other people. These are a fem of the
blessings that we hope will result to the people
from the triumphs Of democratic principles.--
Let all subscribe and read for themselves, and
aid in giving a proper direction to the great
principles of currency reform, which will be as.
sailed and bitterly opposed by the inSoIent and
fraudulent bankers.
0SFWe shall. as usual, give CONDENSED
view Of the proceedings ofCongreEs'
tCt5%As we have to incur vast expense IN
our winter arrangements, to give the legislative
proceedings, in the extended form We uo' we
look TO our fiends to aid US IN giving this pros
pectus circulation in their neighooThoods. We
desire the names of subscribers to be sent in as
soon as convenient.
TERMS. The Ohio Statesman will he issu-
ed during the ensuing session OF the LegislO-
trro nm the following terms-payment always
N he made in advance, or through Member of
'H' Daily, $500
Tri-Weekly, 900
Semi Weekly, so
Weekly, 100
fTbe regular Statesman is still Issued on the
following terms
Daily during the Session, and Semi-wesklv
the balance of the year, at FIVE DOLLARS
per annum. Semi Weekly during the Session.
and Weekly, the balance of the year, at
THREE DOLLARS, per annun, in Gduance.)
Persons subscribing will please designate
which paperit is they desire.
Postmasters, or Others, who will furnish us
with .fUe sUbseribers, shall receive u copy for
their trouble.
Editors in this State will oblige US BY giving
this prospectus few insertions in their Sespee.
tive papers.
S. & NJ. H. MEDARY.
CoLUHBUs, Oct, l64l.
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Executors Notice.

have taken out letters of Administration on
the estate of George Ford, late of Brown coun-
ty, Ohio, deceased. Those interested will take
notice accordingly; and those indebted to the
said estate will make immediate payment
Those having claims against said estate will pre-
sent them within one year from this date for set
Element, according TO law.
G. ANDERSON,
Executor of George Ford, deed.
October 18th, l64I .-l4-4t.
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EXecI1tor's Notice.

have taken out letters of Administration on
the Estate of Henry Shick, late of Scott town
ship, Brown county, Ohi,, deceased. Those
Interested will take nHtcS accordingly. And
those indebted to, the said estate will make pay
ment immediately; aud those having claims
against said estate will present them proven
for settlement, within one year from this date.
LEWIS SHlCK,
Executor ofths estate of Henry Shiek, decd
October 9th, lS4l.
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THE STANDARD.
GEORGETOWN, NOVEMBER ?, ISn.
THE ELECTIONS.

We have not much election news to
add TO what we gave last week. In Penn
sylvania Gov. Porter's majority is about
$4,000.
The elections in New York and several
other States are held this week, of which
we shall know the result in few DAYS.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

0S5-The last link in the chain of rail-
roads between Boston and Buffalo is to
be completed by the first of next july
The distance between the two places is
600 miles.
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ing assumed the act as her ownY and we
hope, in addition, that no efforts will be
spared to bring about Il speedy adjustment
Of all disputed questions between two
nations, that have ss many motives
Cor the preservation Of amicable rela-
lions.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

TREEDoM OF THE PREss.-The cores
pondent of the National Intellgencer
states that, by the law Of France, two CO.
pies Of every journal must be sent, as
soon as printed, to the Office ofthe Kings
attorney, for inspection.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-02

The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post, sums up the SER
vices Of the late Cabinet, in the following
manner:
"Ewing was both inaccurate and awk-