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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

FATAL Dl'EI.-1hc New Orleans Picavure +
the 18th says duel was fought day TT two before at
llonaldsonYllle lcwcon Il Mr. Clark clerk in The land
office, and Mr. Isric SUGAR broker, IN which the lat
ter was killed al the first fire
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

ful MENtt>> N,,y3'Ihe Editor ofthe New Or
leans Counter learns from Ianpco HAT Santa Anna has
purchased two steamers in England, manned and arm
cd Tor fight, in addition To the City otDuubm steamer
ylug At FRA tuH. Two CorvcIios are also about to
pass under The Mexican ae So that /, is possible san
Ia Ana sSesetla may ounulnbcr Houston s=and, being
manned ly EnpsIuncn will probably show some ighl
lur supremacy IN the Gull,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

lh' aens ri the amcahie adjustment II lln difficulty
hctwrcn N. de Salpuy and the rcNan Governments ha,
been quite agreeable those friends of the youno Rcuh
he who We're fearful that she would have 10 support TIVE
wars Al unccWith Mexico on the one hand, Monsieur
on the other, hut it has robbed the swinish multitude al
tame aud Importance the extent Of which cannot be Is
tmacd
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

mlatafy IL dc "Meaunni, C1,. In Hon In p
hrnheay 81 Aiary land. rel4 udcd to II IN Aapl, aud
Appropriate inannff
The company tben Separated, with the best feelings,
having spent j cheerful aud happy evening.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

mere Ii1l"f IN Maine that ttuycrnnr Fairfield vii
pr badly have To convene the LAG slurc Il that %ta
during the summer 10 arnPan propositions Connected
with the boundary and the mission of llrd A>lbrt5n
|. :. RANE.-Arcoriing 10 call in the rapcrs.
number Of stockholders ofthc |. :. Bank met in Phil
Tic legal Tine oi meeting and adjourned Within, dno
any busin,S S.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

The New Oflans Bee has aug article on the si
Icct ol the Mexican Invasion OF Texas and lis probable
effects upon the | ncd States. IN which the following
statement Is madr: lit IL aseeIalned fact that thr
money t&blMn0tO) was furnished by British capitalists
upon mortgage Of church property to carry On tins
war aud III iaci The funds passed through the hands Of
Mr.. Packenham. the British minister IN Mexico Gr
that purpose Ihcc>pcss condition of the loan WAS the
ntaS"n Il Texas and santa Anna, in obedience Ia the
bcIc-tS Of the English cabinet has inscribed .}boljtn
IN the bnadesl letters upon his banner, We uttered no
lmng IehlIA II mntlrr ntnNr
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18
llsNEG TO MR.. CLAN.

Whom the intention of this distinguished statesman 10
retire iI,u thc Coaacls Of tho Nation pibicly
naunrcd, ha Trends and associntes III the two Houses OF
Cun9nss determined on giving hun some public mants
1ti0n of h,Ir confidence and attachment. Accordingly
Il committee appointed by them, and the following
colrtz p,ud,ucc cuauad.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18

WILLIE i. M\\GI N,
GEORGE EVANS.
WIN. {. PRESTON,
ALEX. BARROW,
II, w. THOMPSON,
JOHN NJ. BOIIS.
WILLARD FILLMORE,
JOHN Z. KENNEDY
NJ. J.. GENTRY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-04-18
sarG1t Bargains ia British ana
AMERICAN DRY GOODS.
TURNER, BQ1skWEEEA "a

4 RE now opening Tor the Spring Trade an entirely
- new. iull and GENERAL assortment OF Sianlc and
Fancy DR., Goods 81 which they determined TO of
lI Tor cash or 10 punctua customers. the Lowest Mar
kc Prices, Tho following comprise a part of then
Ntnrlt
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
THE IMMORTALITY OF TIE SOUL.

Whenever we look upon the works Of Creation, we
see marks of change and decay. Passing away" is
written on all earthly things. The flying clouds, the
flowing stream, the fading leaf-all have voice that
reminds man ofhis changing state. We feel that we
ara born die. Life passed in a few changing sue.
cession of events, and we are gone. The strongest
bodily frame must yield to the conqueror Death, and
return to its mother earth The limbs, once vigorous
and active, mus, become mOton'ess; the eye spark
ling with intelligence and animation, must be closed,
mayer more to weep sme the voice that once utter
cd sweet thrilling tones must be hushed in silence
This we call death. Onu follows after another till all
are gone. But are we revero live again7 Is the long
sumber of The grave never to be broken! Shall we af,
Ter having bid farewell to the loved the lovely never
greet ,hem again. again those countenances
which have, by their love and purity gladdened our
heartsI We shall. This life does not comprise The
whole ofour existence. Beyond the dark vaults of
the tomb, for those who are holy and wse there is
life that ever lives.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

"The following is a beautiful extract
from the speech of Mr.. Burke in defence
ofthe State he represents from the asper.
sions Of Mr.. Arnold of Tenn.
"New Hampshire is, indeed thrown among
the hills. She is The Switzerland Of America,
Her mountains point high up among the
clouds, where eagles take their fight, and en-
Joy unrestrained, the freedom Of the skies.
She is a land, cir, Of mountain and Of food.
Her cloud-capt hills, even in midsummer glis~
ten with The frost and SHOWS Of winter. The
terrific avalanche springs from their SUBMITS
and thunders down their sides, But, sir, she
is land Of crystal streams, Of CLASSY lakes,
embosomed among her hills. end of beautiful
valleys and meadows, down with neat and
prettyIvillages, teemng with fertility, the hum
Of industry, and all The evidences of proeperi>
iy. She has more Of these noble triumphs Of
\Iberty, common Schools more village spires
pointing 10 heaven, and more of the monu.
menIs which mark high and advanced state
Of civilization, than any state of this Union
with perhaps one or two exceptions. If there
are aEy exceptions am not aware of them.- =
And Mr.. Speaker, If she is indebted 10 any
cause under heaven for this advancement in
prosperity wealth and civilization, il is 10 her
lofty mountains and her beautiful fertile val
leys. He people breathe the mountain air, the
air Ofheaven aud of liberty and her rugged
surface not barren and sterile, calls forth
their mental and 'physicical powers, and
makes them what they area hardy, vIgor- :
ous, intelligent and energetic people, people,
sir, schooled 10 Industry, morals and virtue,
lovers of justice and equality, and democratic
because they are The lovers Of justice. Such
is an outline of New Hampshire and Of her
people.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
cHARACTER oE THE "CooN."

We take the following extract from an article in the
Washington Globe portraying to the life the character
Of that ANIMAL which the Federaats adopted as the
emblem oftheir principles:
''Whsn boy, we hunted, and sometimes enaeaVo'
red to domesticate the raccoon when caught young.
We know something therefore, this animal which
NAV BE- considered the very head otthe class called
vermp; and of all this tribe ofrogush depredators, it is
asrtanly the worst Neither the farmer poultry yard
nor his coneld is safe from him. and what distinguish
es him as worse than other petty robbers is, that he is
wanton in his mischief and destroys much more than
is necessary for his purpose. One OF these busy rava-
gers will break down than twenty stalks OF far
mers young corn in sing night tear the shuck from
the ear, and taking bite or two out OF each, leave
Them to rot. The next night he continues his depre'
datons upon the standing corn with the same mische"
vous nstct Of wanton rapacy that induces our tariff.
ties to add few cents to their profits, to accumulate
hundreds in burdens upon the community Asa do-
mes,cated pet, nothing ever was found SO destructive
as the raccoon 1t will steal into safes and cupboards
break the china, turn every vessel that contains
anything huid carry off the cold meatsj break the egss
plough up the butter with its nose, and after working
tup with is paws, will then take pains to cover the
floor with its tracks IN grease, and to fill the whole
house with its offensive odor' We think the country
which has domescated ''THE cooNs' in its high pla-
ces, will find that they have ordered their economy
pretty much after this fashion,
The hunter ofhis willy poacher generally finds
ry difficult TO tree. and to get him down when reed'
They 90 forth only atnght and do all their deeds in
darkness They are careful, too, when there is dan>
ger, never to leave their holes in SHOWS that :heir
tracks may beuay their hiding places: They have the
ambition and cunning 10 make their abodes in the lar
ges: and lofss tree in the fores the labor of cutting
down such costing more than they are worth, Not
having sufficient grasp and strength 10 climb such large
and elevated trees they select one into the branches of
which some tall sapling throws its sprays and from
this they make good their ascent to the summit at which
they aim, cheating unskfnl hunters and their dogs, &
setting them to bark up the wrong tree. In the same
way, our Coon Wigs exa themselves by humble
means, which they afterwards abandon: and as long as
they can hold their elevation, look down with cons
tempt upon those whom they have robbed ruined and
betrayed.
But we may make an end of our parallel. The ex-
hibiOn on the slips from Chic shows thatth hunt is
up.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

ters ofe rich by the neglect of virtue by the indul-
gonOe Of vice, viii sink into mered nsgnifcauce.
The man in Office may be removed whOn! a revolu-
iOn while vacant seats open 20 the emulation Ofa
can of no form of government SO perfectly
compatible with the sublimest principles of Chris.
tianity, or So directly calculated to promote the
happiness of all mankind, as Democracy. II needs
ony to be understood in theory, and adopted in prac
ce, by any people qualified to test its qualities, to
the admiration of every philanhrOphSt through
cut the word.- BaIch, ,E 81. ~# F..
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
VOL. 8. NO ~ wHoLENo l46

CURE FOR CONsUMPTl0N.-Mr.
Adam Mott gives the following statement IN
the Maine Farmer:
"A friend of mine who resides in Industry.
in this State, told me that hts wife was sick
of what The Doctors call Consumption, She
was visited by FIVE physicians, who gave lher
over She was very sick-was unable to sit
up-had severe cough-and grew no better,
'but rather wotse'-she failed very fast.-
She recolec,ed iha. she.had before ii received
benefit from the use of ST. Johns wort; her
husband procured some ofit-Itwas stepped,
and she made il her constant drink. For
four or FIVE days there appeared to be but
little alteration; but after this she grew better
very fast, her health was so much improved,
that in the course afsix or eight weeks she
was able to resume her cuslomsrrv occDpa-
tiou-she commenced weaving, and woSe
about forty yards OF cloth. 2.
During this time she made constant use oil
81. John wort tea. What has been done may
be again done. It helped her--it may help
others.
''The tea may be made as you would make
PEPPERMINT or any other herb tea TO drink-by
merely stepping; The herb may be gathered
any time after II Is large enough; but the best
time for gathering il is in The seventh month.
A supply may doubtlessbe found in almostaev-
cry hay NOV where there is any hay. l
much approve of his,simple remedy"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

ANCIENT FARMS. The farm Of the celebrated Ro-
man Cncnnatus fit is said, consisted of onIy four a.
the other three having been lost by his becoming
security for friend. Carus, who was celebrated for
his frugaty and who was three times chosen consul.
and thrice honored with triumph on returning from
successful campaign, refused from the people grant
of6lty acres, declaring that he was bad citizen who
could not be contened with the old allowance of sev-
en- acres.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

DEMOCRACY.-The system of Democratic gov
eminent is most beautiful in its structure and benevo|
lent in its operations tits supported by the profOuu>
dost researches ofphilosophy, by the submest teach.
ings Of religion the pures petyihe deepest virtue the
finest faith. the brightest hope, most expansive char
iy. s&b ,-s 6- L .I.
ItgveS TO each the rights of all. Each man is es-
mated unit, the sum which makes mp the whole for
the good Of EACH The man that is born in insgnif-
cance, and bred ina corner, may BY continuance in
well doing rise 70 the centre Of glory and honor Mer
il islhs Onyenus to succeIs, and the SONS and daugh
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

Longevity Of married mcH.-The mortality OF bachs-
ors from the age of 30 TO 45 is 81 per cent OF mar.
red men othe same ages, 1s per cent. For Al bachs-
ors who attain the ages of40, there are 70 married
men. The difference is more striking as age advan-
ses At the age of60 there but 22 bachelors alive
for 4Sm married meui at 70 years II bachelors for 27
married men; and at 80 years for bachelors there are
9marrIed men.@Dr. Casper ofBerin.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

JMomeut0ry excitement. Mover yield 10 the
excitement of the moment. Should sonis-
thing cross your feelings, and you perceive
the passions begin TO boil, crush them al once.
Do not suffer them for moment 70 get the
ascendency over your better nature. 10 con-
versng with companion. you should be ex>
tremely careful lest yonlake offence at Whist
may unthinkingy be said. Avoid all dispuies.
These tend 10 rriiats the feelings and alie~
nate friends - LacOn,
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

A celebrated French surgeon contends that
groanng and crying ATE tho two grand opera
lions by which nature alays anguish. He 10
always pleased by the crying aud violent roar.
ing of a patient, during the time heiS performs
ing severe surgical operation, because ne 10
satisfied that he will thereby soOths his ner~
vous system so as TO prevent fever, and en-
sure favorable termination.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

The JoURNeYmAN PRNTER-An odd yet favorable
specimen of Natures handiwork. Often man ofge.
MUS sometimes poet never fool; always philos.
opher. A character in which has been blended much
of the light and shade humanity and where sound G.
substantial qualities, both ofthe head and heart atone
for many an error msforunos whish overtake the hest
and wsos, Of mankind in their journey through life.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
BY KITCHENER g. MATHEWS
From The o. Statesman.
n NEW SONG. a

5 From he o, Statesman.
A NEW SONG. |.'a ...
Tune -Old Rosin ths Boo.
In the hard cider campaign of forty" ..a
The wings, as we very well know
Drank to Tip, TEN and Tyler, SO hearty
10 the tune Of 'Old ROstn the Bow
And when, byithese means, they had wronGed US
OF our votes-,ell me what did they dc2
They spent full twelve month in Congres,
In trying to 'hsad Tyler too"
And then at our own Extra Session,
When the districting bill was in tow aa..
They got up an disqualification, sH.....
TO the tune of'Old RoSn the Bow" MI H..
Then they went to the people upon it, ....
And held up picture or so, .....
Swore twas Byington's 3ill forced them OH II,
And sung them Old Rosin the Bow
Then they got up great big convention
To help Clay and Corwln, | ltrowi
But the people too many 10 mention,
Have declared at the pos-'tiS no CO.
They had kaugaroos,' giraffes' and monkeys
water whelps,' 'gerrymanders, and mor'i
But the crlt,urs all died in convulsions
Atthe sound of the 'BuffalOs' rear.
And now the election is over,
As up to Sal: River they 60,
Thsy may sing of the Ides of October,
To the tune of odd Rosin the Bow
There's Solitude Tom looks so solemn,
(Hes scrip sPeculator, you know)-
Who, in adding up treasury columns,
Only missed it "a figure or so' ..
He's mad cause he knows that Bill Allen
Again to the Senate must go;
And he scowls mighty fierce and looks sallen,
And curses odd Rosin the Bow
Ten Corwin grows blacker and blacker,
As he cries to his leader, 'gee ,co.'
For his wagon whips minus cracker,
And his wheel horses 'balky,' you know.
Let Us now look about us for 'Shannins,'
(Whom the wings tried so hard to destroy.)
And ses how he bears that ere tanning
He got from the wagner boy, .. ... ..
Now pledge US health to Medary,
He's so good at coon-sknning, you kaow,
That the wings all begin to look scary,
Ifhe oily tells "ChapmGn to 10'0!'
The Boy WHAT SKINNED THAT Cook.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

and prepare your reading lessons. ,.0.., ,.I.
LcssOn tho First. Lesson the Second
In Adams fall adam the first .
We sinned all. Our boiler burst.
In Tyers rise And by the sun
We sinned like wise, We were undone.
And in Clays Murder 'Old Tlippecanoe'
We snned furder Has ruined US too.
We're so depraved Clay cannot lave u.s.
We can't be saved. From sin, nor save US,
Without repentance, Tyler we doomed,
Depart, our sentence. As first no seemed
plant tool;
With golden spoons But he's no fool
And skins of coons,' We truly thought
With cider and logs The locos caught
In cutters and bogs, In the Tyler trap;
We walowed like hogs. But, by mishap,
'Tppecanoe Not they but we,
And Tyler too Are caught, we.seS.
Was cried most hearty
By all our party. 'Fippecanoe
Two dollars day And Tyler too TO-.
We promise to pay; No mere will do .l-
With good roast beef All our deceit 't..,
To sooth all grief. And plans TO cheat ..
And 10 expand Are now found out
Wealth through the land, Beyond all doubt,
-.. ~ AOd we re expelled
By such like sin Quite from the field;
We fosted in While honest men
"rIppscanoe Come in again, .'..
And Tyler too And locofocos
But ahl too soon Like hocus pocus,
With this same COON Carry the day,
We found Thereafter, And take the sway.
We'd caught Tartar
The public lands All! well-a~dayi
Slipped through eur hands ,Ahl Henry Clay!
Proud Bidde's troop long adieu .l
Vas swallowed up, We bid to you;
Great Daniel, he And so we do
lsup tree; TO 'Tppecanoe
And all our schemes And Tyler too
Have proved but dreams Boo.hool boo-hool
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

A Genuine Jeremy DiddEer. Not long since, fine
specimen ofthe Diddsr genus walked into fine fash
iOnable eating house in Baltimore, and salhting the
host'with that easy nonchalence peculiar to the tribe,
called for dinner, drank capital bottle ofwine tom-
bier full appleack and laid back enjoy his Prin
eipe for full hour by Shrewsbury's clock. After
which he arose. buttonod up his surout and sisurely
walking to,he bar said ITO the host "well, heroI an,
I'm ready" fiy; ".e' ,~e .5E-s, llpeQL-s ~
'Readv for what sirl"
"Ready to receive my kick. sir. that's all,
"Kick what do you melrT said the surprised host.
why, have got no money, sir f'.'9 "h'
why did you not say SO in the first placei' ia7a
'Ah my dear fellow, I've tried that once too ofsn."
The excessive impudence so pleased mine host, that
Jeremy was esiIy otGf
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

A MAN WITHOUT MoNEY.-A man withou
money lie body without life-a walking
shadow-a spectre that afffghts, His look
is doleful, his conversation is laDguid and
heavy. Fhe wishes 10 pay visit. he new
er finds any body at home, and ifhs opens
his mouth 10 speak, he is interrupted every
moment in order that he may not finish the
sentence, lest he should end it by asking for
money. He is avoided as pestilence, and
is considered as useless clog upon The
earth. fhe have wit he cannot display it,
and ifhe have none, he is looked upon az
the mos, frightfal biped that Nature can cre-
ate. When in Ill humor bis enemies cay he
is fl, for nothing, and those best inclined to-
wards him preface their eulogy by shrug Of
the shoulders. Necessity awakes him in
The morning, and misery attends him 10 bed
at night. The women 6nd he is UnmaanerIy
and vulgar, and regard him with suspicion.
Tavern keepers wish that, like the chameleon,
he would live upon air; and tailors that, like
our first parents he would clothe himself with
fig leaves. II he wishes to argue, he is not
listened to; and ifhe sneezes, he is not heard;
ifhe wants any thing from tradesmaD, he 10
asked to pay beforehand, and il in debt, he is
considered rsgue'
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03


the conduct of those who placed at their head that
constitutes free nation!
Those who indulge in sPlendor of dress, and equip
age beyond the amount ofther incomes, are compared
to houses on fire. which shine by that which destroys
them pa .us. F.e.tg.f.f ..a. q 81 ... .a
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03

''E0efq Dog must hGoe his Day.-1he Mobile papers
anuouncs iis Inarriago ofJamei Daus to Mary Day.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
CALOMEL,

The following extract is from the lectures
ofN, Chapman, M. D., Professor of the In
stitules and Practice of Medicine in the Uni
versIty of Pennsylvania, located in Pbiladel-
pha. He thus discourseth on the use of cal5-
msE
"Gehemer: If you could zee what I all
most daily see in my private Practice in this
CITY, persons from The South in the very last
stages ofwretched existence, emaciated TO a
skeleton; with both tables ofthe,skul almost
completely perforated in many places; the
nose half gone, with rotten jaws, liberated
tbroats, breahs more pesliferous, more, ntol-
cradle than poisonous upas, limbs racked
with The pains the iuquisitioD, minds AZ
lmbe cile as the pulling babe, q grevious burden
TO themselves and disgusting spectacle 10
others, you would exclaim, as ! have often
done, 20! The amsnlable want Of science that
dictates the abuse Of that noxtu us drug. calo-
mel, in the Southern s ates!' Gentlemen il,
is disgraceful reproach TO the profession of
medicine it is quackery, horrid, unwanan,ed,
murderous quackery. What merit do gentle.
men of the South haiter themselves they pos
sess, by being able 10 saliyale PATIENT Can.
mol the verest fool ia Cbrsieudom salivate---
give Calome2 But will ask another uues-
ton Who is it Matcan stop the career Of
mercury, at Oiu, afterhe has taken the rsins
in his oTn destructive and mgOuernable hands?
He who, for an ordinary, cause, sresigas the
fate Of his patient TO mercury is vile ene-
myst the sick; and If he is tolerably popular,
will, 10 one successful season, have paved the
way for the business Of life; for he has enough
IN hO alf fn In
breach Of the constitutions of his dilapidatted
patients. He has thrown himself in fearful
proximity to death, and has now TO fight him
al arms length as loug as the patient main.
tans miserable existence"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-03
THE SCHOOL Is OPEN.

Tng.a-ring.a-ring Come in boys, take yonr seats
and prepare your reading lessons. a .'.. ....