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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

HAIRS OFF The members of the Mas
sachuset,s Legislature all sit in solemn
session with their hats on, and the editor
Of the n. II. Telegraph. who recently
looked in upon them in their den, gives !,
Iudicrous description Of their appearance.
tie says there were genuine and ram bea
.ers in the crowd-I}oz has and Prince
Albert hals--broad brmmed hats and mar
row brimmed hats-cocked up hats and
Topped down ha,s-sugar loaf hats and
bell top hats high hats and low hats
black hats and white hats-and rusty hats
and . shocking bad hats, all mixed IN
together. and looking down upon them
from the galleries they do look bad enough.
There may be some tremendous smart fell
lows under them. but you never would
think It. Justice to themselves requires
that they "dof their beavers"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-11-07

A LIST OF LANDS AND TOWN LOTS,
Within Brown county Oh returned delinquent
taxes Of the 1912 with the penalty including
taxesfor the 1043
The Democratic Whig., 1843-01-26
MEETING.

On Friday the 2Oth instant, the
citizens Of Columbus Miss. assembled
at the Court House, for the purpose
5f adopting measures, with view Of
inviting the Hon. Henry Clay to this
place.
Upon the meeting being called to
order, Mr.. Sterling II. Lester was ap.
pointed chairman, and the meeting
having been explained by Henry Dick
inson Esq. the following resolutions
were offered by Mr.. r. H. Browne,
and unanimously adopted by the
meeting ;
Resolved that, from the high esti-
nation in which the citizens Of Col
umbus, Miss. without regard to party
hold the character Of Mr.. Clay, as a
patriot, a Statesman, and an orator, it
wopld afford them much pleasure to
receive him as the guest Of their city.
Resolved that
be appointed committee TO con-
vey 10 Mr.. Clay's personally, the SEN
timents Of respect and consideration,
which the members Of this meeting
feel for him, aud to express the graf
ifcation which it would give them, to
have an opportunity Of extending to
him the hospitalilies Of their city, al
such a time may suit his convenience.
The blank in the second resolution
wss filed up with the names Of the
following gentlemen Dr.. George N,
Smith, X. H. Browne Esq, Dr.. Tate
DR.. Lipscomb. Messrs n. L. Mitch
ell, Jos, Cobb. VIM. Barksdale, and
Gen. p. NJ. Grant.
Upon motion the chairman Of The
meeting and Henry Dickinson, were
added TO the iorgoing list.
STERLING H. LESTER, Chm
X. H. Browne, Sec.
The Democratic Whig., 1843-01-26

when 10, there came a vErol There
were consequences ) yes, and lha lela-
ton held By Adminisuaiion measures
70 The action Of Congress showed thaa
there was a power which The Constiiu-
lion gave The Federal Government 10
act upon events and affect results that
was a hundred fold greater than all is
power OF mere patronage. The proof
Of this was found IN the fact that while
these very results we're in progress the
patronage was in the hands Of The late
Cabinet. He REQUIRED then 10 The posi-
lion be bad taken that there was in The
Government itself a powerful element
Of control, soaring far above all iadu-
ence Of patronage or Of individual
men, and which acted in controlling
the national policy. Il was in the re-
lation Of the President 10 the legisla-
ton Of Congress. All had seen how il
had acted upon the present Congress ;
be trusted God it might never so ope-
rate on any other He trusted the Sc
ries Of collisions which bad happened
between this Congress aud the Execu-
i've department Of the Government
might never occur again. Bot IT,
through the faulty Of parties, i ever
should, it was easy to see that It might
lead TO the same operation over again,
and that an equal amount oi control
both over men aud over events, might
again be exercised.
For himself, Mr.. c. desired that so
Car as he had the power, and was not
forced out Of the line ne had marked
for himself, to attend wholly and ex-
clusively 10 his Legislative duties here,
to the discussion OF laws for the public
veal, casting, aside, yes, not merely
casting aside, but trampling beneath
bis feet, despising, splitting upon all
mere incidental party questions. lie
hoped the House would take its on
ward march upon the straight snd mar
row line Of legislative business ques-
tions, and that their only strife would
be who should most faithfully obey the
voice OF their constituents, and best
promote the happiness and welfare OF
the United States.
Mr. Gushing was followed by Mr.. Thomp'
son Of Indiana, who in a very amusing speech
exposed and rdiculed Tie unprincipled propo-
sit,on Of prostituting the executive power and
influence to procure a party 70 sustain ,he mea-
sures Of tho administration. lie called upon
the Democrats 10 say whether or moi they ac-
ceptcd Mr.. Cushings prodered bdbe. ST.
lence he said would be construed into consent
Tie gentleman from Massachusetts, had stalk.
ed forth boldly and told Us he wanted to make
a bargain. "Who bids cant dwell. Here
is a self evident fact in the constitution. Who
bids ? going going, going, cant get bid /!
viii nobody bid : gentlemen the article must
be sold, start it, start it, for Gods sake, for
something" This speech was productive Of
much amusemen: in the House, and was al
tended throrghou. with roars Of laughter.
Mr.. Wise afterwards attempted to explain
away the measuring Of his associate in sthe
guard" but did but little more than give vent
to his own vrulence and excessive arrogance
The Democratic Whig., 1843-01-26
Crawlordls maioriiv

Which win be reduced in The remaining
counties, Baker, Carroll, Dade, Lowndes and
Union) to abOu. 4.5O0"-Hurrah for Gcorgia
again!
The Democratic Whig., 1843-01-26
WIG VICTORY IN GEORGE

The recent election Of member o. Con
gress from Georgia to I'll the vacancy in the
representation caused BY the death Of Mr.
iiaoershs'-, has roauied in lbe most triumph
ant AMI success Of the Whig candidate The
Alilledge' lille Recorder reports Hthe aggregate
vote in SO counties,
Crawford (WhigJ aa9s9
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
House gf Delegates.

O. We are authorized 70 Announce
Goa. EeanSel SefcE1sey as candi-
date to represent this county IN the
next Legislature of Virginia.
~ We are authorized to announce
Robert w. Eeenisen, esq. as a
candidate to represent the county of Shen-
aadoah in the next Legislature of Virgil
Tia.
~ We are authorized to, announce
Capt. Christian MILLER as il can
didate to represent the county of shen-
andnah in the next Legislature of Viz
ginia.
~ We ere authorised TO Announce
Cos. John Mcpherson as can
dilate to represent The county. OF Page
in the next Legislature Of Virginia.
o. We are authorised to announce
Col. .Eonas Afesfals'e as candi-
date to represent the county of Page in
the next Legislature of Virginia.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09

within this conventional District, could
not be attained. one delegate from each
county represented in this body be ap..
pointed to ascertain the true number OF
persons. (msle. female, grown persons.
youth, white and black, seperately,) III
each county. who have singed the total
abstinence pledge .and the time OF the or
ganization Of each society; and also, the
number of persons who belong to temper
ance societies. other than total abstinence
secieties,and make report to committee
Of three, living in Winchester, on or be-
FIRE the 18th day Of April next; which
committee shall prepare a succlnct state
ment. from the materials SO furnished or
otherwise within their reach, for publica-
ton; and where any coun'y within the DIS
trict is unrepresented here, the commit
tee shall seek the necessary information
from the Society, located at the county
seat
Messers. Editors. the resolution a.
bove was passed by the temperance con-
vention here converted the last week.
That the gentleman appointed on the
committcs may be fully apPflzed OF
their appointment and their dutles,ynu
are requested to publish both the res"lu,
ton. and the names of those appointed
on the committees. They are as follows,
to wit:
FoR THE CouHTIRs-James Tipping,
for Fredrick-J.. J.. Hamilton (oI
Loudoun.--J. A. Fitzsimmons. Esq
for Jeharson-W Dorsey. for Berk-
Iey.-P. B. STREET.. Esq. for Hamp-
shire.-H. w. Hieronimus, for HAr-
dv.-Richard Miller. for Shenan doah.-
Giles Cook, Esq. for Warren.-J. G.
J Lester. for Fauquier.-D. W. Sewers.
/ Esq. for Clarke. The Committee oI
three in Winchester are. It. 2. Ropes,
j. E. Jackson, jr. and w. M. S. Amber
son.
1t is hoped that the county commit
tees will proceed at once to the work OF
obtaining the information hereby sought
and that the various societies will pre-
pare themselves for prompt reny to the
enquiries of the committees. BY Order
of the Convention,
L. P.ROPES. sec'ry.
JViacAester, Feb. 23th, 1913.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09

r;ed lahors for the removal of all those drink
inp usages in society, which tend 10 perpetu-
ate intemperance.
Rexolred. That the systematic distribution
of Temperance Tracts. Tales and Periodicals.
10 a .phere which might be very efficiently
occupied bv the ladies', and that it be recon-
merded to the President of each local society
IN annoint committee forthwith. whose duty
shal, be-fst. TO solicit the necessary funds
for the purchase of tracts &c. &c, ami I'd.
To distribute them to every individual in the
village or neghborhood,
ResoIped. That the intimate connection be-
tween the cause of Temperance, and the vir-
tue and prosperity of the communty-lEs re-
suits in the tliminItion OF paurer'sm ana CRIME
its influence on the freedom and purity OF
elections. and the permanence and stability OF
our civil institutions, commends 1t to the ioye
and patronage of every friend Of his country
and his race.
ResokreH. That the recent efficiency OF ting
(total abstnence) pledge in raising the slave
| Of incompetence TO self government and con-
frmed sobriety, calls for special acton, and
imposes upon every individual powerful mo
tive to give his signature that all Of this wretch~
ed class nav be induced to come under Its
| squtarv influence and be free.
| Resoiued, That while new developments in
! the character and Observation-Disclosures OF the Tenn
perance cause, are always interesting and to
be wisely improved. our chief reliance under
God, for IFS continual progi ess, must be npon
the spread of truth IN the spirit Christaip
iiove; that it is incumbent OIL the long tried
friends of the cause to adhere closely to their
Fundamental principles. .holdup their regular
organizations, and maintain an enlightened
press, and in spirit of wise lberality, toll on
/ 10 the contamination of their BLESSED enter
prise.
12esolred, That when we adjourn As Con-
vention, we adjourn to meet on the 4th of Jul
T " next in Harrisonburg, when, and where the
| whole county is invitet-to partake of dinner
prepared by the Temperance societies of this
county.
| ResoTaed, That the formation of juvenile
societies, is one ofthe most successful methods
Of carrying forward the Temperance reform.
! The report Of the Secretaries as to the HuuI-
Der of delegates in attendance at this Conven>
ton, and the strength of several Societies re-
presented in this Convention, being called for.
( they reported 49, delegates III attendance, viz
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
CONGRESS.

Both branches of congress were en-
gagged to-day Ito use printers phrase) in
scorkimg off the ordinary bills, ard I'm
ishing the matured business of the ses-
sion.- TO complete this work, the SEN
ate had recess, at thedinner hour. un-
der an order to meet again at 6 O'Clock
for at night session. Possibly the body,
some time during the night, may 60 int
conclave on the Presidents new noe,ina-
nations-Mr. WISE. for Minister to
France; Mr.. CUSHING. for the Secretary
ship of The Treasury, &c.. &c.: but We
think it most likely that the Senate may
wait until the last night of the session. SO
that the President may be compelled to
show his whole hand at once, and the
Senate be enabled TO 0dvise with an eve
to the great aud small appointments at
once-but especially in the construction
Of the whole Cabinet-and not by piece
meal. Mr.. CusH,NG's confirmation to
the treasury Department seems almost
incompatible with Mr.. w ensTER $ hot
ding the State Department; and get still
holds it. and. il may be. will continue IL
hold it. Mr. CUSHING. everybody knows
at home. is but satellite within Mr..
WEBsrER's Boston orbit; and at Wash
ington. has continually obe.yed the. lnffn.
ence Of the greater Wandering light OF
Federalism. To put Mr. CUSHING in the
second department of the Government.
with Mr.. WEBSTER in the first. would
make sort of consolidation OF the two
departments.
Il In The Senate, there was iu the morn
ing little jousting between the Sena-
tors from Georgia. on the subject Of the
Instructions received by MIR. RERRIFN
from his State Legislature. and which he
did not present to the Senate. His COL
Ieague(M CuthberDbrohght the subject
un, and very strongly characterized the
want of good faith On the part Of Mr..
Berrien to those whom it was his dat y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
State Senate.

~ We are authorized to announce
Mai Andrew y. 0'ksannOIa as
candidate to represent The district eompo-
sed of the counties of Shenandoah. Hardy,
Page and Warren, in the Senate OF 'irgi-
MIA.
~ We are authnrisedto announce
David Crayy ford, esq. as can
ddate to represent the district composed
nl the counties Of Shenandoah, tiardy.
Page and Warren, in the Senate OF VIr-
ginIa.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
TRANSPORTATION
TO lAsEMCNESTEn, va,

fHSHE SUBSCRIBERS have made ar ar.
rangement with the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road Company, by which the freight on
goods consigned,to their House in Wipcses.
ter, Va. is not required to be paid at the De.
pot in Baltimore.
r. B. ALLEN, WALTER & co. r
March 9, St
q Rockingham Register sofN copy St.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09

The following resolution was adopted
by the convention heldin Winchester on
the 2sd ult.-copied from the Good sa-
marian:
..Resolued. That in as much as. from
the materials furnished the committee to
which were referred the reports Of the
Societies here represented, accuracy. as
to the number of temperance members
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
C O N re N ITO y
at Har;isonLu,g, February 60, Is

at Hars1sonGWg, February 60. 1S45.
The Convention assembled in the NJ F.:
Church about / O'Clock, A. NJ. and was call
ed to orderby Col. John Kinney Of Harrison>
burg, and opened by prayer by the Rev. A,
G.. Chenowiih.
On motion, the following gentlemen, F,
Dyer of Pendleton, DIR. G. Nlnorman of Au-
gusta, Henry Forrer of Page, Nv. r Fairly OF
Greene, Benjamin Samuels of Shenandoah.
and A. s. Gray of Rockingham, were constItu
ted committee to report the officers for this
Convention.
Thereupon the Committee reported Doct.
p. Harrison of Harrsonburg, for President,
F. Stribling, Esq Of Stanton, for LIST Vice
President, Col s Harnsberger, of Augusta
for ID V. P, and r P. Fletcher of Rocking
ham and S. H.. Shepherd ofPage. as sccreta-
ries, who were unanimously elected.
The President upon taking the Chair, brief
" but very appropriately addressed the Con
eention, thanking them for the honor done
him, adverting to the glorious recollections
connected with the anniversary, upon which
they had assembled, and concluded with sta
ting the object for which the Convention had
! assembled.
On motion. the]folIowing gentlemen, rev.
T. l.. Hammer Rev. B. N. Brown, Col. John
KenneI, Col, A. S. Gray. and j.. Striblng,
were appointed committee to prepare and
report business for the Convention. -;
On motion, the Secretaries Of the different
Societies were requested to report to the Sec
retares of the Convention, the number of DEL
egates in attendance from their Societies, and
also the number Of names attached to their
sespective pledges oftotal abstinence.s
After some desultory discussion Of minor
matters,
On motion Of Col. A. S. GRAY, the Conven-
ton adjourned to meet again at 3 o'clock F.
NJ.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09

to represent. There were some cIrcum-
stances which rendered the Conforming
course of MIR. Berrien to his constltu-
ents a n,st striking breach of trust.
Some interesting discussion arose on
bill from the House, providing the ways
and means for the execution OF the
Webster treaty. Some remarkable as
poets of the ENHANCEMENT in which we
are rev involved by Mr.. Webster, were
presented to-day. But the pressure OF
business suppressed debate on this great
bill, and it went through with much less
Idelberation than we have seen some
times bestowed on a bill to indemnify
for a few lost horses. A bill to carry IN
to effect the stipulations of treaty
which has severed our territory. and re-
signed our Northern barrier to our enc
mies-which has surrendered our north
western portages, and our southern route
of trade with the Indians. to the British.
to bring them into the midst OF the log
cabins Of the Far West, with firebrand
and tomahawk, in case of war with our
ancient enemy and their ancient ally
which yields up one-fourth of our
navy to cooperate with England on those
deadly shores where the contagion of the
breeze will consign many of our gallant
officers and tars to graves on that hated
and poisoned coast, who might at some
time be more fata! to her power. in the
shock of battle, than her sly pulley is
now to us;-that bill, which hastens
with such rapiditv to fulfil stipulatinns
already renounced in the English Par
lament, by the denial of the equivalent
which to have been asked by us was dis
graceful. but which, withheld. doubtless
the tisgrace;-that bill was run through
both Houses of Congress in less time
than it would take two Yankee pedlars
to strike bargain abouta gross of wood
en- nutmees.
IN the House proceedings. our readers
will find another specimen Of the readi-
ness Of the rancorous enemies OF our
Democratic institutions to sacrifice the
dearest hopes of man to the sordld and
mercenary interests of that great power
which has always been to our tories what
Jnggernaut is to the Hindoo. - Globe.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
ALEX. ANDERSON.

Tn the name and in behalf of the Members
composing the TVoodstock Band, I must res
pecttully beg leave to tender to the citizens of
Harrisonburg. their unfeigned thanks for the
generous reception and hospitable treatment
that has been extended to them.-For these
testimonials of kindness, they entertain most.
grateful sense;-and indulge the hope, that
the day is not far distant, when theirs viii be
the pleasure Of reciprocating these friendly
offices.
To the Macedonian cry" Come AMI help
ds-they az a Band, ever cheerfilly respond
Their Banner is acknowledgements its folds
they pledge you an active and zealous CO one.
ration in this great and good end glorious
cause. To ''roll on the Ball'' will be their.
pride and pleasure, until -verv wretched ne~
briate IN the land shall have been reclaimed.
WEen thev repair to their native county
and report the story of their mission, thew
feel assured, the "Old Tenth Legion will,
hail with JOY, the trnmphs of our cause: and
''in their glowing cups (of pure cold wa
ter) will yoar names be freshly remembered %
In budding you an affectionate adieu, they do
1t IN the same iraternal spirit with which they
were welcomed to your town.
=" And II iondest PRAYER for others veal,
Avaii on hIgh, theirs will not all be lost
In ARR
Whatever distractions NAV befsI vour "co1d
water army in their Band, will prevail har-,
mony and "concord of sweet sounds" And
as long as
F" The star-spangled Banner in tr:uruph shall
wave,
Ger the land of the free and the home of the
brave"
SO long VII they in captivating strains and
meiodious tones announce that the Star OF.
Temperance IN still is the ascendant and that
= Our flag is still here"
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
) O'clock, p. n.

The Convention met pursuant to adjourn,
ment and after PRAYER by Rev. T.. l.. Hammer.
On motion OF Col, Kinney, the business Of
the Convention was suspended in order to af
ford discussion ot.the subject of teetotalism.
Mr. Geo Miller OF Harrsonburg, being call.
ca upon from various parts. Of the House. a.
rose and in very. feeling and aDpropriate
manner, depicted the evils of intemperance
and the beneficial results fowinp, from me
teetoal system, illustrating and enf,rciup his
arguments by reference to his own exneri-
ence.
Mir. Miller was followed by several gentle.
men, when,
On motion of Col. Kinney, the business of
the Convection was resumed and the reDort of
the committee appointed to prepare and re.
port business for the action of the Convention
reported by their Chairman, the following
rules and resolutions which were unanimously
adopted
ton shall be opened and closed with religious
exercises.
3. No member shall speak more than ff.
teen minutes at one time, without permission,
nor more than once on the same question,
IT'LL all wishing to speak shall have done SOY
without a vote by the Convention.
ReSolred, That our grateful and devout ac-
acknowledgements are due to Almighty God,
for the special favor and success with which
his gracious Providence has crowned our eff.
forts in this great reform, and that the. appro-
baton SO signalt. and graciously. vouchsafed,
lay us under renewed obligations to push this
work to the speediest consummation possible,
Resofued, That the first Sabbath in July be
set apart day of Thanksgiving TO Almigh-
ty God, for the success with which Our labors
have been attended, and that each minister be !
rogue sted to conduct the exercises ofthat day
according to the forms of their respective
churches, and preach sermon on 1emper-
ance. Il
Resoleed, That this Convention have con:
templated with interest and gratitude from
the commencement of the Temperance enter
prise, the influence of Woman in this great
work, and look to her 10 continue her unwea.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09
and the aggregate &C members belonging to
these Societies to be 1884.

and the aggregate &C members belonging to,
these Societies to be 1874.
On motion of Mr.. Wartmann. the thanks ef
the Convention were presented to the Wood
stock and Harrisonburg Bands of Music, for
their services on the .occasion-to the Trustees
of the Church for its use-and to the Pres-
dent and Secretaries, for the manner in which
they discharged their respective duties. And
on Rev. b. N. Browns motion, the Vice Pres-
dents and Marshas were also thanked by the
Convention.
On motion. twas
EReeolrsd, That the proceedings of this Con-
vention be published in the Rockingham Re-
gister, Staunton Spectator, Lexington Gazette,
and Valley Star, Charlottesville Advocate and
Republican, Sentinel Of the Valley and Good
Samaritan.
On motion, the Convention adjourned, s'ne
de p. HARRISON, Presf
LII. suErHEuD.2
r.. p. FLETCHER, Secretaries.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-03-09

70tte E'dito~ Of the Rockingham Register:
SIR-As was preclnded by severe indspo.
sitlon from responding to. the call made upon
me on Yesterday. in Convention, permit me to
avail myself of your instrltmnentaltv to award
TO that respectable BODY. the grateful acknow-
Judgements of the Woodstock Delegation for
the marked distinctions conferred upon them.
Through the same channel, would solicit
the announcement of the subjored veledicto-
~, on the part of those, who, by their Airs"
contributed much to enliven the interest and
augment the sweetness OF the occasion,
Yours, &c.