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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10
WIDE AWAKE.
From the IIiIlsborOugh Gszett,

MR. EDIToR Having been present al
Adams county, when Mr.. lIamer's resolu.
tiOns were Oilerd and adopted, and which
have called forth since their publication,
criticisms from two editors of newspapers
processing to be democratic, which are
disingenuOus and iIiberal; | feel it duty
| owe myself and the party with which I
have acted fOl twenty years and ever ex-
pect to act; 10 repel particularly those
which find in the editorial columns of
the Cincinnati Enquirer, Of the 20Ih in.
stant, the paternity Of which | see, is as
cribed TO certain John BrOugh, Auditor
Of State. had not learned before, that
the demon spirit that ragged in France dur
ing portion Of its revolutionary history
and deluged IFS soil with the blood OF
those who were too independent 10 WOr-
ship at the footstoOl Of self created des.
pots, had been exhumated from its mis-.
erable grave, aud imported into this Re-
public, 10 recuperate its palsied and find
ish energies, aud possess itself Of so ap.
ProPriale an adjunct as big John Brough,
to reenact the scenes Of an age that hOrri.
fled even GRrbarism itself. had not
learned either III il was treason for free
man in Ohio, to assert his opinions in re-
latiOn TO State policy, although those O.
PiniOns might not chime with those oI
John BrOugh, or that avowing them pub,
licly, would subject the individual TO the
hazard Of being inundated ts appsase the
wrath Ofsuch upstart political deIties as
he. Neither had learned that there had
been public conservation of this re-
doubtable apostle, as the champion Of de-
mOcracy and the expOsitor Of its princi.
pies, or that he had been by that party
deputed 10 fill the chair Of political Pope.
~, to thunder from the vatiCan-anathe-
mas against all who would not submit 10
the degrading process ofhaving their prin
cIples, moral or political, measured by
his standing Of either. It may be that he
acts under the authority Of the faction
which the resol utions condemn; but for
one dsclaim him and his authority to
&C as the expOsitor Of the democratic
party. | have SO far claimed TO think and
act for myself, holding myself responsible
to no self created moral or political god.
father, and whatever my opinions may he
whether orthodox or heierodOx, or how.
ever much or little they may have been
influenced in their character by those Of
other persons, | feel that | can say with
proud exultaiion, that am not indebted
10 Mr.. BrOugh or any Of his adiuncts, for
any part or portion Of thsm.NO.l hope thai
moi the democratic party, with which
am proud to act, shall never be under the
necessity of drawing upon such fountain
to strengthen, inVigora'e or perpetuate
true dsmocracy--Virtus and ruth never
seek as their defenders and protectors,
those who are VIGOROUSLY destitute olaf
inites for either.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10

aud was president of that body. In 1850
be was unanimously elected the iSt
President under the constitution Of the
Republic; and remained eight years
in that high Office. He then retired to
private life, but was again induced 10 &C.
cePt the Office Of Commander-in chief Of
the army, during the ad lninistration of The
elder Adams. His death occurred before
the restoration OfPeace with France -
II" died on the Ath December 1859, at
the age OF 6S, mourn ed BY the whole na-
II1a. 10 ? The world has produced but one
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10
DR.. Channiug's Tribute to Dr., Worcester
DIGNITY OF LABOR,


He was first settled IN parish too poor
to give him even scanty support; and he
was compelled to take farm on which
he toiled by day, whilst in the evening he
was often obliged to use mechanical art
for the benefit of his family. He made
their shoes; an occupation Of which bod
dridge has some where remarked, that it
has been followed by greater number
Of eminent men, than any other trade
By the side of his work bench he kept ink
and paper, that he might write out the
interesting thoughts, which he traced out,
or which rushed on him amidst his huns
Bile labOrs. The prejudice against man
ual labor as inconsistent with personal
dignity, is one of the most irrational and
pernicious, especially in free county
il shows how little we comprehend the
spirit of our institutions and how deeply
we ere tainted with the narrow maxims Of
the aristocraticies Of Europe. He was =
man, uniting great intellectual improve
ment with refinement Of manners, who
had been trained under severity Oftoil.-
This country has lost such physical aud
moral strength, and its prosperity is at
this moment depressed, BY the common
propensity to forsaks the plough for less
manly pursuits, which are thought howev.
er to promise greater dignity as we'll as
ease.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
HEAR BOTH SIDES.

The following, from the New York Express
shows that some of our friends differ with US IN
relation 10 the deserts of the twelve line bill.
We hold our opinion still:
If the Distribution law and protective Tariff can
be passed together by all means pass them together,
we say to members of Congress. If not and the
Revenue bill must be passed alone, do not lose It, we
add. The probabilities of the success OF both, MEM
bers must Judge of as statesmen would judge. Apart
from the apprehension of the Veto the unity of the
Wing party in the Senate should be looked to. How
will MIR. Berren, Of Georgia, vote? All the Wing
members from Georgia in the House, we remark,
voted against the little bill, as it is called Men on
the spot must judge coolly and calmly. They must
not, for spie party, sacrifice any one of the great
interests Of the country In case the Senate concur
with the House, the Veto of the President we hope
and entreat, will not be put upon it. Though known
to be opposed to the measure, he is not called upon
to veto mere money measure upon eXpedlency.
But if he should, we would not for this abolish the
Veto power of the Constitution, nor join in denounc-
ing the Executive for what good would it do? What
measure would it change what harm do the Exeou-
tive If John Tyler consults his own interests only,
beyond all doubt he will sign this act Of Congress.
His known dislike of it is enough. There is a broad
distinction to be drawn between mere money bill
and bill involving constitutional questions, as was
the case with the bill creating Bank; and that dis
tinction taken would satisfy all his real friends
Such is our advice. The Courier, in its usual ram
pant character advises otherwise, and if the party
takes it. it will go to the wall.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

whlg leaders, appears by this, has entirely subsd-
Gu ana tne country can now il seems get along well
enough without any National regulator of the ex-
changes, Snce Whigproeci ofa grsal National Bank
cannot be hopefully entertained. And vet some edi-
tors and Others who have sworn feaIty 10 Henry
Clay are furious against the President because there
Is no Fiscal agent, National instrument for the
regulation of the exchanges--when Congress in the
ieni'ude of It's pat otism in thwarting the views md
ueieatlng the wishes Of the President, have them
selves prevented the establishment of such regula-
LOT as they proiessed so DANGEROUSLY to require.
whether or not the country needs distressingy
sucn regulator, we leave to others to Judge, but
one ming Is obvious, which is that the Wing
,nas Congress were either not quite in
1 iormer clamors on this subject, as they protested
~, VI ihe'r opinions in regard to its inevitable ne
I Tsy nave Undergone most wonderful change
hey nave ihe majority do what they please in the
way OF iegisatlon and have none save themselves to
niame Tor any neglect of success in the adop-
'ion OF such measures as they please What insupe-
rable folly 1t then in them, and their echoes the
editors who participate their sympathies, to- war SO
iunousy against the Executive head and to denounce
the democracy for the non-enactment of measures
which their own folly and perverseness alone have
prevented The minority in Congress are the au-
hors of any deficiency in the legislation of the
lry' and all attempts to charge home upon them the
heglects or the wrong dongs of factious majority
must recoil with merited reprobation upon their own
heads.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
MONS. GUIZOT.

We learn that the beautiful full length por-
trait of Mons Guizot, executed upon subscrip-
ton of American citizens resident in Paris, by
the American artist Mr.. Healy, and consigned
States, has been handed over to The Hon. Joel
r. Ponsett, ate Secretary of War, and now
President of the National Institute, and has
taken its position in the Hall of the Institute,
in close proximity with the full length of Wash
ington, where it may be seen to the greatest ad-
vantage, and where hundreds daily visit it. 1t
is pronounced by connoisseurs to be a highly
finished work of art, worthy the distinguished
ORIGINAL and creditable in a high gree to the
artist.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
COMMUNICATED.
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTION.

LIE NAlIONAL INS LII u lION
The meeting at the large hall in the Patent
Office building, on Monday evening, was hlly
attended by the members of the Institution, as
well as by citizens and strangers generally.
The interest in the success of this enterprise
increases with a rapidly perhaps seldom
known in the annals of science. Among the
resolutions adopted was one rendering the
thanks of the Institution to the Hon. VIM.
Preston, for his eloquent expose Of its objects
and principles, delivered on former occasion,
and requesting copy Of his remarks for publ
cation, which no doubt that gentleman will fur
nish with pleasure proportionate to the zeal
which he has evnced in behalf of this great
object Resolutions were likewise adopted, So
Letting the Secretary of the Navy and the Sc
cretary Of War to contribute, as far as possible,
to the success of the Institution, by requesting
the officers under the direction of their Depart
mens to take note of interesting observations
and discoveries. Captain Wilkes, upol the
call Of the members of the Institution, delivered
a brief sketch Of the movements and discove
ries of the Exploring Expedition, which was re-
ceived with the greatest interest
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
THE TWELVE LINE BILL.

We are assured by many respected and intel
ligent friends, whose experience and foresight
we must ever hold in high esteem that we have
been hasty in our conclusion as to the merits OF
the "Temporary Revenue bill" They argue
that the benefits to the country Ut any VIII be
looked to solely, by the President, and that how
ever much blame Congress may have merted
by delaying action on the subject to the last
moment, for the purpose OF embarrassing and
"heading" him, still he will discharge his duty,
whether pleasant or unpleasant, and rest his
case with the People, for. their appreciation or
condemnation.
We are not convinced-buts still we do not hes
itate TO give the opinions and conJectures OF
others, whose views individually, are altogether
as likely to be correct as those of an individual
editor, in the absence of information by author
iy.
We repeat that we are not convinced; nor are
our opinions already expressed on the SUBJECT
likely to undergo any change Still we may
have been wrong from the beginning; and all, SO
far, has certainly been mere speculation, as to
the intention of the President IN regard to It,
But we are told by other friends that our In
dividual opinions have already had most as
tonishing effect on the action of Congress. "A
correspondent asserts that ''your roar has fright
ened the ultras, Barrow, 'Mangum, Archer, and
all. from the field" Certainly this is a mistake
Such ..men of nerve" would not surely betray
such "pusillanmous weakness" Their faults
lie in their darng-petty spite-and Downright
impudence--not in hesitancy TO carry through
any measure that may have previously passed
in solemn caucus, be ii right or wrong.
We are simply chronicler of events, and
comment freely On them as they rise. Our enc
mics have the power to do, undo, or let alone
We are braced to meet any contingency, and
shall be surprised at none.
But, seriously, will the grave, dlgnlhed, ultra
Wing Senators, deliberately incur the charge OF
ssweakness" and "vacillation?" Will they thus
humbly recall the bitter cup prepared for another,
and under the gaze of the whole nation, drink 1t
themselves? We shall not claim the credit OF
having returned the cup to them. II we are able
10 achieve such triumph over party organlza-
ton, then we may justly exclalm "chaos has
come againm And truly affairs do wear cha
otto aspect at present. The "twelve line bllP'
has attracted the attention of the nation and the
Senate's action on it will be closely watched
This trial will prove who is "weak, vacllatlng
and (aitbless." Good gentlemen, the hour has
come to try mems nerves.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
THE COURIER AND EXPRESS.

The redoubtable Colonel Of the regular army
has his hands full. The Express is tweaking
his nose The Colonel gets his sword between
his leps, and his ''mahogany stocks are entan-
ged in his pocket.
From the Evening Express
The Courier is sneeringy surprised that all the pa
pers which have been "honored" with the patronage
of the Govenment--the Express is named as one
quietly subscribe to all the changes OF "Mr John
Tyler" "hs accidental Excellency," &c &c NOW
it is not at all the fault of the Courier that was lse
not "honored" with the patronage OF the Govern
ment," for it tried hard enough and as for Giving
on its bounty" it is quite credtabe as to live on
the bounty of the Bank,' any other resources that
make it necessary to take the benefit of the Bankrupt
Act to the tune of 100000. Thus much for the
irrelevant and unnecessary matter in the Courier
now for what is more RELEVANT
The Courier quotes from the Express that part Of
our fridays artic which set higher value upon a
Protective Tariff than upon the Distribution Law,
and which reasoned that the former should not be
sacrificed to save the latter Now for the avowal of
this sentiment which is the honest sentiment OF the
American Laborer in this part of the country, the
Courier forsooth, guilty of foies and sins enough to
drag down any party, would turn the Express adriit
and be the especial Wing organ itsef!-such an Or
gan as 10000 Wing majority in any State could not
stand up under, unpopular and so odIous are all
associations connected with that Press
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

IPCongress still continues its old "headngn
tricks on captain Tyler" They trying so to
mix up the Compromise and Distribution acts, heller
SHELTER, as to leave the Government without support
unless President Tyler signs bill, postponing the
operation of the Compromise act to this bill is to be
tackled paltry little section, repeating the proviso
in the Distribution law.
There has been more political jugglery in the pre-
sent Congress than in all that have preceded them
never have we had one so little respected by the
people.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
THE MAD CONGRESS-THE BLIND
SESSION.

The time will come when those who now
figure as members Of the ultra Wing Congress-
will be branded with more odlous and lndell
BILE stigma chan ever rested on the members OF
the execrable Hartford Convention.
The People, in all directions, are suffering at
every pore for the want Of wholesome leglsla-
tion and nothing has been done to relieve their
wants. They have only been entertained by
silly and pueriIe attempts to "head' the Presi-
dent, and various curious devices to ''make"
another in his stead This has not satisfied the
merchant, farmer or mechanic.
Our Navy has been crippled, while armed
vessels are needed in every sea to protect our
commerce Appropriations have been Withheld
from petty officers, merely TO annoy the Execu-
tive-a month was consumed IN killing the Ma
disonian, and various other equally important
matters have engrossed the attention OF Con-
eress during the last seven months, 10 the eX-
cusion of the Peoples interests.
Why did not Congress pass Tariff bill early
in the session, and while creating an ample re-
venue, satisfy their manufacturing constituents?
Their constituents were perfectly willing to
abide by the incidental and equal protection Ie-
commended by the President. Why did not
Congress then make the requisite appropria-
tions. with their eyes open, and possessed OF
full knowledge Of the condition OF the Treasury!
Why did not Congress then settle the distrlou-
ton question? These will be hard questions
to answer-but they must be answered with
their political lives. When we say Congress-
we mean the present controlling majority.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

STRAwBERRlEs.-The Cincinnati Republican states
that cutvator of strawberries in the vicinity of
that city has sent to market during the present season.
from two of ground four hundred bushels of this
delightful fruit, which paid him eight hundred dol
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23
OFFICIAL.
Treasury DEPARTMENT,

June II, lo4I.
The Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges tie
receipt of an anonymous letter, postmarked at Bal
more, containing one hundred and ten dollars in Viz
GINA bank notes, which the writer states are to pay
debt due the United States.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

Gov BoGGs-Gov. Boggs' health, as we learn
from his physicians, is steadily improving. The con-
tusions his head healing fast desirable, and
he is considered as being nearly out Of danger
Western .Mssourian
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

The EARTHQUAKE.-Le tterssfrom Baracoa, town
on the eastern part of Cuba state that frghtu shocks
of an earthquake felt at that place the 18th;
that the earth opened at various places, but that lit
tie damage was done.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

The ST Louis Era states that the Miners Bank of
Dubuque will resume the payment of specie for all
her liabilities, on the first day of July next.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

The Maraposa sailed from New Orleans on the
9th inst. for Liberia, with about hundred emf
grants.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

The TARIrF.-Upon examination and reflection
we satisfied that the idea is wholly erroneous
thatno duties will be colectabe under the Compromise
tariff act without further legislation. That act pro-
vdes that duties shall be assessed and it would be
very violent assumption to say because the mode of
assessing and the regulations lett to subsequent
legislation that without such legislation imported
goods must be admitted free of duty in direct viola
ton of the plain intent meaning and letter Of the law.
There may be some difficulty and Inconvenience in
carrying the law into operation without established
regulations for the purpose; but yet it will be the
duty of the Executive and the Treasury Department
to see that it is carried into effect in the bost
that can be devised and 40 far practicable under
existing regulations-.N. y. Sun.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

A MENAGERIE.-M essrs Catherwood and Stevens
have brought home with them quite menagerie OF
mules, jackasaes hogs spotted and sreaked monkeys,
and several new species Of birds and beasts
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

THE LADY's Book for July, is truly magni6cently
embellished with engravngs, and admirably filled with
worthy contributions. 1t may be had OF q. B. Ze-
Der G. Co., agents, next door to the American ltotel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

TEXAS; MEMco.-An article in the New York
Express states that tho following aid, in money and
men, mas been contributed in the South and Southwest
to assist Texas in her contemplated invasion of
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-23

Mr. TORRANCE was opposed to the protection
OF individual interests, without reference TO ma
tlona benefit. He advocated an increase of a
tarif at the present time, that the downward
stride of the Compromise act might be checked.
The movements of that act he thought too ra-
pld. A rate of duties, such as existed in 1889,
he thought, should be continued That he
thought sufficient, and that might be laid with
strict justice. The amount that would be le-
wed under 1t would be required for revenue,
and would be sufficient if the law distributing
the proceeds of the public lands were repealed.
Several other gentlemen addressed the COM
mittee, when
The question was taken on the motion of Mr..
HABERsHAM to substitute his bill for that of Mr..
Saltonsta and it was decided in the mega
tive
The question was then taken on agreeing to
the motion of Mr. Saltonsta to strike out a
portion of the bill reported by the Committee of
Ways and Means, and insert in lieu thereof a
potion of the bill reported from the Committee
on Manufactures but,
On motion Of Mr.. PICKENs, the further consi-
deiation Of the subject was postponed until to-
morrow.
The Committee took up the bill making ap-
preparation for the contingent expenses of the
Indian Department, and after DEBATE, the bill
was reported to the House, and the House adj
journed.
In the Senate, Mr.. SMITH, of Indiana, from
the Committee on Public Lands, reported a
general bill in relation to lands heretofore sold
at the land office in the Greensborough late
st. Helena district, Louisiana, authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to refund the pur-
chase money in cases where patent cannot just
ly issue, owing TO the imperfect and erroneous
character of the public surveys, or conflicting
private claims growing out of Spanish or French
grams, and also authorizing the President OF
the United States to cause the surrendered lane
to b. re-surveyed in that district, if he shall
deem it to be expedent.
MIR TALLMADGE presented a memorial from
ctzns Of Buffalo, New York, asking for such duties
on foreign imports as will afford ample revenue to
the Government and, at the same time, protect do
nestle industry also, praying Congress to pass the
Currency bill reported by the Select Committee Of
the Senae-known as the Exchequer Plan.
MI PRESTON, from the Committee on Military
| Affairs to whom was referred the resolution of the
Senate insructng the committee to inquire into the
exlediency of reducing the army of the United
States to the scale of the provso of the bill from the
house, made report, accompanied by bill in con-
formy thereto, entitled GA bill respecting the orga-
nzation Of the Army and for other purposes
which was ordered to second reading,
THE committee suggest a reduction, in the 90
companies Of dragons, of 200 men,
In the forty companies of artillery 800
In the eighty companies Of infantry 2,4J0