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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24
TRUTH is STRANGER THAN FIC-
TION.

One of those strange cases of indvid-
ual history which Sometimes astonishes
the mass by their singularity and eccen.
tricity was related TO US the other day bv
friendof ours in whom we have the mos,
implicit confidence. The facts are a,
fOllOws:-
Some seven years ago gentleman
died in Georgia, leaving a son about ID
years old, and property to the amount O
about $20,000. The executor who hac
been particular fiiend of the old man
was about Ioploce the boy at school with
the intention ofgiVing him every oppor-
tunity Of enjoying liberal education,
when the boy suddenly disappeared, lea.
ving,it certain that he had gone off,but in
what direction, why, or for what purpose,
was unknown. The guardian wrote in
very direction, begging his. acqua;ntan-
ces TO make inquiries, and have look
out for him. But no trace of him what.
ever could be discovered. Seven years
passed away, and his fate still remained
mystery to his friends. A short time
since, however, his guardian heard from
some person that he was seen some short
distance from Mobile, in this State -
Without the slightest delay, he started in
pursuit of the young man and found him
in the neighborhOod whore he had been
seen. He was engaged there in cutting
and hauling wood; and had been engage
ed in that business for several years; had
been a steamboat hand on the river be.
tween here and Mobile for three years.
His guardian found him with face burnt
and tanned with exposure to the sun and
weather, and his hands hard from the eff
egects oflabor.
His guardian told him he must come
home and take care Of his property, for
he could no: continue to take charge oft
any longer. He said he could not leave
then, as the man for whom he had been
working owed him $50. He was at last,
however, persuaded TO settle with his
employer by taking his note. When
questioned as to bis reas ons for leaving
home. seven years before, he said he did
not like TO 60 TO school. So during all
the time, heworked hard, away from
home, among strangers, rather than go
back lest he should be sent to school,
He knew, too, that he was W Jrth proper-
iy, yet never applied for one dollar Of it
During his esidence in the neigbborhood
Of Mobile, Id gained the reputation Of a
strictly sober, hard working, prudent and
economical young man, Last week he
passed through this place on his return
to Georgia, where snug property,
which has been accumulaing under the
careful management of his honest and
faithful guardian, awaits him. Our read.
ers may depend upon tho truth Of what
We write.-M Montgomery (Ala.) AdOer,
Iiser.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

VALLEY OF TIE CoLUMBIA.-The folN
lowing description of the Oregon country
". extract from one Of Benton's speech
es on the Treaty of Washington. Itprs
sents briefly, but s,rikingly, the impor'
lance of the Columbia Valley, and though
merely typographical description, it is,
for its tersness and comprehensiveness,
one Of the finest passages TO be found in
all Bentou's speeches:
ado not dilate upon the value and ex.
tent of this great country. A word sufi.
ces 10 display both. In extent, it is lar>
ger than the Atlantic portion Of the old
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

A capital story is told of Judge TapS
pan one of our Senator'S, who is unfor-
tunately cross.eyed. A number Of
years ago he was Judge oil a newly Or.
gsnized country court, in the eastern
part of this State.
In those days Of primitive simplicity.
or perhaps poverty, the bar.roOm of tav-
erD was used as court room, and the
Stable as a Jail. One day during the ses-
sion Of the court, the judge had occasion
10 severely reprimand two Of the lawyers
who were wrangling. An odd looking
old customer, who sat in one corner lis.
tening apparently with great satisfaction
to the reproof, and Presumiug on old uC>
quaintance and the judges we'll known
good humor, sung out, give it to him
old gimblel eyesn 'Who was thati' i'm
CURED the judge. st was this ERE old
hOss,' answered the chap, raising himself
up. Sheriff. observed the Judge with
great gravity, 'take that old hOss and put
him in the stable!-Ohio paper.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

sons OF every 100 who obtained their
livelihood by buying and selling, failed OF
died insOlvent. He was contrasting ag.
Iicultulal With mercantile pursuits, and
said, that rich men should instiI
into their sons a love Of agriculture.
He declared that he would prefer cot-
taee in the country, with Eve acres Of
ground, to the most splendid palace that
could be erected in The ciiy, 1.-The must de.
pend upon the success Of merchandise to
support it. He then went on to say, 'that
having been some fifteen years in thee U.s.
tom House in Boston he was surprised
to fnd at the close of his terms an en-
tire new set Of men doing business
there --s.-ss
This induced him to look into the sub.
Ject, and he ascertained, after much time
and research, that97 out of every 100
who obtained their livelihood by buying
and selling, failed, or died EinsolVent.-.
He then submitted his calculation 10 an
old merchant Of great experience, who
confirmed il in every particular. The
statement, however, appeared 10 me so
startling, so appalling, that | wss induc.
ed 10 examine il with much care, and
regret lOsay | found it all true. then
called upon friend Of mine, great an,
tiquarian, gentleman always referred to.
in matters relating to the city of Boston,
and he told me that in the year 1900 he
took memorandum of every person on
Long Wharf, and that in 1910 (Which is as
long period as merchant continues in
business) only 5 in 100 remained. They
had all in that time failed Of died desti-
tute Of property. then went to every
intelligent directer Of the Union Bank,
Ia very strong bank !; he told me that the
bank commenced business in 1898, that
there was then but one other Bank in
Boston. the Massachusetts, Bank, and
that the Bank was so OVerrun with bust,
ness that the clerks and officers we're OBJ
liged TO work until IL o'clock at night,
and all Sundays; that they had occasion
to look back year or two ago, and they
found oflhe 1000 accounts which were
open with them in starting, only 80 re-
manned; they had in the 40 years either
all failed or died destitute Of properly
Houses whose paper passed without
question had all gone down in that time.
said he, is like death, and
almost as certain; they fall single and as
lone, and are thus forgotten, but there
is no escape from il, and be is a fortunate
man who fails young. Anothere friend
told me that he had OCCASION to look
through the Probate Office a few years
since, and he was surprised to find that
over 80 per cent Of all estates settled
there, were insolvent, And within few
days | have gone back to the incOrpora>
lion of our banks in Boston, | have a
list ofthe directors since they started
This is, however, very unfair way of
testing the rule, for bank directors are
generally the most substantial men in the
community. In the old bank over one.
third had failed in 40 years, and in the
new banks, much larger proportion.
am sorry 10 present TO you so gloomy a
picture, aad trust you will instil into
your sons, as Gen. Dearborn recommends,
l love Of agriculture, for, in mercantile
pursuits, lbey will fail to dead certain.
y.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

REroRT CoURTEoUs,- While the rain
poured IN torrents, the umbrella of sgen-
tlemaD struck the hato another standing
on the sidewalk and knocked it into the
gutter, where it filed with water. TIE
person picked up his hat and asked COOL
iy; 'What do ask for thalf II ask your
pardon, replied the gentleman, which "a
suited the owner Of the wet beaver, that
no farther parlsy was necessary BOss0n
Post.
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NEW sERIEs.- vol, ". No. Is.

Mr. Weed, Editor Of the Albany Eve.
n'ng Journal, now travelling in Europe ,is
writing home a series Of the most inter.
eStIng letters. Ia one Of his letters he
thus Describes
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

Al wish TO The immortal Jove,' cried
TIme,I wish my youngest daughlertrutl
would keep pace with my eldest daugb.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-10-24

them to their enemies. Hooked behind
and thought l saw thee advancing, and
being, as usual, in great huHy,lefi il to
thee to dissipale the delusion.'
Hgrieve to tell thee, o father! that !
was aliitle too late. The virtuous gov
emor, with all his family, had just perish
ed, and the wicked &c aNmniator was sin
his place. told thsm the true state Of
the case. But the lie had Done its work,
and the consequences were irremsdia.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

1t has long been evident to Intelligent
politicians that it has been a prime object
of the South to perpetuate her supremacy
in the National Councils by annexing Tex
as to the Union. This has been evinced
by the speeches of Southern Members of
Congress, the tone of the Southern press
people and legislatures, the menacing at
tltude of our government towards Mexico
designed to foment difficulties, and lead to
war between the two Nations, and the at
tempts of the Texans themselves to attain
that object. Indeed that this consumma-
ton so much to be deprecated by every
friend of his country and of impartial free
dom, has not been attempted for two years
past, has been entirely owing to the ascen-
dency of the wing party in the government.
But next congress, southern inhence will
again take the reins, and if the natural al
lies OF the slaveocracy, the locofocos of the
north, shall again display their usual de-
grading subserviency, there is imminent
danger that project of all others the most
fatal to the peace, strength and prosperity
OF the nation, the emancipation of the slave,
and the final radiance of the country from
the odious institution will be ultimately a.
doPted. Nothing can defeat measure so
utterly ruinous but indomitable and perse-
vering resistance from the north, evinced
by circumstances whose language and spir-
1t shall be so conclusive as to admit of no
possibility of acquiescence on their part in
measure which will be no better for the
north than being sold into Egypt. To a.
rouse the people to thorough eonsidera-
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
THE CONFUSION OF BABEL.

The following article appeared in Thurs
days Journal of Commerce
"LAND Ho The great cotton manu-
factories of Lowell and other parts of New
England have sold out their heavy stocks,
slick and clean, and are now working on
contracts. A gentleman who was in Bos>
ton on Tuesday, was unable TO buy bale
of sheeting of the make Of either of several
factories whose goods have been lying pill
ed up. The goods have recently paid
well, wherever they have been shipped, ex-
citing demand that has swept the mar
kei. A comparison of the cash price Of
the lower grades of cotton cloth at Boston
and Manchester, proves that prices are now
from ten to twenty per cent. cheaper OIL
this side than on the other; so that the
Bostonians have actually made shipments
to Liverpool, with orders TO pay the duty,
which is but ten per cent, and forward the
goods to Manchester for sale. What be-
comes now. of all the falschoods which
have been rung through the country for
twenty years past, about the impossibility
of contending successfully with s. the pau
per labor of Europe % We can out-work
the world in any thing for which our Cir
cumstances are fitted"
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
WASHINGTON. MARCH 3. ls43.

Mr.. VAN buren, IN THE CITY OF NEw
YoRK.-We find in the New York papers
the annexed proceedings of the Locoioco
General Committee of that city; recon-.
mending Martin Van Buren, for the Presi
dency' and declaring for Free Trade as one
Of the cardinal principles of "Democracv,' -
ard denouncing "a Tariff for Protection as
conflicting with the interests and rights of
the people,"
RESOLVED, That we recognize Free Trade
as constituting one of the cardinal princi.
pies of Democracy, and believe that Tar.
if for Protection conflicts with the interests
and rights of the people.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
THE LOCOFOCO FLAG.

We always admire candor, especially
when coming from party not remarka-
bic for the possession of that virtue Some
time since. the ~ Y Express propounded
sundry pointed queries to the Argus, Globe
and Richmond Enquirer, &c They were
as follows: al. Are you in favor OF the
repeal of the present Tariff . Are you
in favor of Protection! B. Are you in f.
vor of abolishing slavery in the District Of
Columbia, and for receiving petitions for
for that objectt-No response has been
heard from either of the Northern Dough
faces" appealed to. No answer in the
nine column address of our late incompar-
able Legislature. 1t would not do to place
this subject "before the people" in its true
light. But light breaks in upon US from
the south. The Charleston Mercury, the
organ of the southern wing of the grand
Locofoco army, thus comes to the rescue;
ITO the questions stated by the Express
1t is an answer in full and unequirocdI, that
we prefer JOHN c. CALHOUN as next Pres
ident Therefore,
1. We are in faror of the repeal oftho
present Tariff
:. We are against Protection.
3. We are against abolishing Slavery
in the District of Columbia, and against
receiving petitions for that object.
We take the responsibility a thus an
swerlng for the party, and for the man
whom we believe it intends electing Presi-
dent of the United States"
This is candid, and leaves no doubt in
regard to the position occupied by the
Southern division of the army. Will the
Argus also define its position Will 1t
explain the expressive silence of the Leg
islative address in relation to the Tariff
that all absorbing subject No lodging
or skulking will avail. The Charleston
Mercury speaks authoritatively 'FOR
THE PARTY and the man whom II
intends Electing President" Do you say
Aye or No to this Declaration of PrincI-
plesl The People expect plain 'une-
quivocsl onswer-Alb. Ere. Jour-
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
ANOTHER WORD ABOUT THE
CONVENTION.

The time for the district convention to
be held a, Burlington on the 9Th inst. comes
on apace. Are the wings fully awake 10
the momentous consequences for veal or
woe which may result f;om the deliberations
of that body. Unless every county and
town is faithfully represented we can have
no assurance that the most available candi-
date will be selected. The claims of many
worthy men for / he popular suffrage will be
strenuously advocated. and the people alone
can give verdict which will be likely TO
meet the preferences ofthe great body of the
freemen. This all important preliminary
movement should not be left 10 interested
clIques, trading politicians, o. the influence
of personal disllkss or attachments. The
delegates of the people can alone form a
reliable estimate of the popular will. Old
Addison especially which gives The casting
vote should be well represented. A mistake
in relation TO her wishes might be peculiar
ly fatal. Can any thing more be necessary
for US 10 urge upon the minds of the wings,
ofthis country 10 inspi-it them to powerful
and vigorous action, in the election of a
member Of Congress, where, from The divis-
ions Of the wings by third party movements,
and tie palpable splits among our opPo-
nents an election of President may be
made in 1s44l VINO al crisis like this.
when locofocoism in the union threatens 10
whelm US TO the bottom, who will not arise,
and nail the colors of the good old whig ship
to The mastl The fearful moment when hall
the union sways back has ever been the time
when The braves ofthe mountains have shown
their unanimity and indomi;able courage,
and covered themselves with glory. The
storm of locofocoism has hitherto beat in
vain against the high cliffs Of principle and
patriotism which the Green Mountain state
mas prC sen,ed to the foe. And now is line
time for the wings of this district TO wheel
into line preparatory 10 the next state cleo
ton, and the great national battle of 1874.
Vermont expects every man 10 do his duty
in season. Let there be even now thor.
ough organization of the party. Let every
man be wing not merely speculalively but
practically. This paper contains notices oil
State, District and town conventions. The
latter 10 elect delegates 10 attend the district
convention comes first in order. Let every
town be sure that they are appointed, and
that they be punctual in attendance. To hoe
out the corn for day or two is nothing to
the determination of The noxious weeds
which are choking our prosperity, and
blasting the beautiful fruits of our free and
happy institutions. See to it then. The
3lst is the day designated for the towns 10
appoint delegates. 1.-THE town committees
have not posted up their notices let it be
! done TO morrow.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24
THOMAS W. GILMER."

The impoverished condition of Texas.
her Inability 10 raise and sustain troops TO
defend herself against invasion for any
length of time, and her want OF character
and credi' abroad, are urged as reasons for
immediate annexation, and The opinion has
been frequently expressed ny those who feel
deep Interest in this subject, that il would
take place at very early day in tho next
session of Congress!
At the present session the resolutions of
abe State of Alabama in favor of annexation
and sunary petitions and circumstances a
gaiust il. were referred 10 the Committee
on Foreign Relations. A majority CT the
committee, consisting of members from the
slaveholding States, refused 10 consider and
report upon the subject, and directed Mr..
Adams. their chairman, 10 report resolu-
ticn asking To be discharged from the fur.
Their consideration of the subject, which he
did on the 2Sih day OF February. At the
Same Time Mr.. Adams asked, as an individ-
tIal member of the committee, for leave 10
present tine following resolutions:
''ReSolrd1, That by the constitution OF
the United States 10 power is delegated to
their Congress, Of TO any department or de-
partmens CT their Government, 10 affix 10
;his Uni N any foreign S!a.e, or the people
thereof.
RESOLVED. That unv attempt of the Gov
eminent of the United States, by an act of
Congress or by treaty TO annex TO this u
MON the Terublic of Texas. or the people
thereof, would be violation Of tho Consli-
tuition of The United States, null and void,
and 10 which the free States of this Union
and thoir people ought not TO submit"
Objections being made, the resolutions
we're moi received, the Southern members
showing Discrimination to have the subject
agItated in the House at present. Nigh.
ii not be considered os savoriug too much
of violation ofprivate confidence. we could
refer 10 various declarations OF persons high
in office in the National Government svow.
ing a fixed determination 10 bring Texas
into The Union declaring that they had as
snraDces of the aid of The free SAFES 10 &C.
complish The object and Insisting that they
prefer dissolution of The Union 10 the re-
jaciion of Texas, expressing, however. at
the same time, their conf 1cncr. that if the
ann ration could be effected the people of
the free States would be secured and perpei-
naled. Contenting ourselves, however.
with the above brief glance at some of the
most prominent evidence ia relation to the
subjact. We submit to vou whether the pro-
jest Of annexation seems % be abandoned,
and whether there be no, The mast Binsine nj
dlnger ofiis speedy accomplishment. unless
ne entire mass Of The psopIe in the free
States become aroused 10 conviction OF his
danger, AND SPEAK OUT AND ACT IN REFER
RNcE TO 1T IN MANNER AND WITH VOICE
NOT TO MISUNDERs ROOD ETHER By THE PEG.
PIE OF TIE SLAVE STATES, OR THEIR own
PUBLIC SERVANTS AND REPRESENTATIVES,.
Although perfectly aware that many i'm
pn'!ant and controlling objections 10 annex
a.i-'a exist aside lro,n the question Of slave
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24

CANADIAN FF.-The duties imposed
by the Canadian Legislature on American
products, take effect on the first of july
On wheat the duty is seven and half cents
per 6ushel, and on flour eighty cents per
barrel. No distinction is made between
flour going to England, whether manufact-
ed from wheat grown in Canada or in the
United States; it is still to be admitted as
Canadian produce, at a duty ofsome ten cents
per barrel.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24

COLLEGE ExHIBITIoN.-The Junior Gloss
in MiddIobury College held their annual ex
hibition last week, which our health forbid
US 10 attend. But several competen, Judges
have informed US that il was of superior
ordor.- The attendance was numerous and
highly respectable. The compositions were
talented and ingenious, and delivered in q
manner highly acceptable and gratifying to
the audience, affording promises of future
eminence to many of the speakers. The
performances oftne Middlebury Brass Band
upon the occasion were pronounced by am
ateurs as really excellent. From our per
sonal knowledge of their aiiainmenis in this
first of the fine arts upon other occasions
we doubt whether they could be surpassed
in the state.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24

c. c. WALLER.-The last Cincinnati
Republican contains the valedictory Of C..
c. Waller to his patrons upon his with.
drawal from the editorial charge of that
publication "a Tyler Paper) at his own in
stance.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-24

CITY OF RICHMOND, TO uit:
This day personally appeared before me,
an alderman for the city of Richmond,
JOHN MINOR Boris, who made oath that
all the facts set forth in the foregoing com.
municaIion are substantially and literally
true.
Given under my nand and seal this 9th
day of May, ls43.
JAMES EVANS, up.