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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

HORRIBLE 0ccURRENcEs.-Our late
exchange papers contain an unusual nun.
Der Of accounts of thorrjble accidents" :"
"murders," ;" Sc. &C., some of which are
true, and Others are contradicted almost
as soon as published. A paper received
from Cincinnati last week gave the fol
lowing account of a shocking murder:
'1.ovE, JEALOUSY and MURDER.-In
Brookln, L. L., on Tuesday night, a wos
man had her throat cul from ear to ear
She was walking in company with a
young man, when her husband came up,
behind her, pulled her head back and
cut her throat with razor. Shock
ing" ,.
Another exchange paper brought by
the next mail contained the following
explanation:
"No MURDER, AFTER ALL.-There was
no woman, says the Philadelphia Times,
murdered by her husband in Brooklyn
L. l., on Tuesday, after all. She was
only KISSED! 1t seems that the young
wife had been absent from her spouse
for several weeks, and returned in com.
pany with her brother. The husband
happening TO pass at the instant, observed
her, and running softly up behind her
clasped his hands around her neck, and
implanted burning kiss upon her rosy
lips. Supposing it to be some one else
she screamed terrific scream and fee
into his arms. A passer by thought heI
throat had been cut, and ran to the pa
pers with the news" r- "..E
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
"THE GRAND ISSUE"

The Ohio State Journal, in an article
uuder this captain, says that ''it is the
currency question which is TO be made
the chief subject Of ofcontention," between
the two parties at the next October elec'
tion; and after aludiDg to the districting
bill, which it considers of minor import
ance, adds-"Banks or no Banks that's
the questionable grand question in dis
pute,'' &c. Those who have read the
laws to regulate banking, pasaed by the
two last democratic Legislatures, cannot
be deceived by this attempt to make a
false issue. The principles Of the dem
ocratic party on the subject Of banking
are embodied in those laws; and while
they afford the best of proof that the de-
mocracy, by whose representatives they
were passed, do not opposed all banks,
they also prove that they are in favor OF
incorporating into bank charters all re-
strictions that are necessary to protect
the community against such swindling
operations as have heretofose character
lied the banking institutions Of this State
On the contrary, the wing journals and
leaders are acting in concert with the
bankers in endeavoringto obtain contin'
uation of banking privileges with little or
nor further restrictions than under the
old loose and unsafe system. With this
issue truly set forth, we fear not the de-
cisicn of the people upon this subject Of
contention.
But while We assent to the import
ance ofthe currency question, we cannot
admit that it is the only question Of i'm
portanco before the people. The federal
party that warred against Jefferson and
his democratic principles, is still in ex-
istence, and though it has often changed
its name, it requires no deep penetration
TO discover the OdiOus principles land the
questions arising thereform,) by which it
has always been Characterised ;and BY con-
cealmenl of which, and making false is
sues, they have sometimes imposed upon
the people. But after their great decep'
tions of ls4O, it will be long time be-
fore they will again be permitted to suc>
ceed in such impositions.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
RoBBERY,IN A NEW STYLE.

Mr.. GREENE broker on Front street,
lost some three hundred dollars, last week
in the following manner.
Two negroes entered his office, and
threw down dollar so violently on his
counter that il rolled off, asking for
small change. While he was picking it
up, they spedred two piles ofpaper mon.
ey and fobbed them. The instrument is
in the shape of a walking stick, only lon.
ger, and has affixed to it sharp steel.
by which thick fold Of paper may be
pierced and secured.
Mr.. GREENE found on examination
that the dollar was counterfeit. He re-.
fused to take it. The negroes insisted
that 1t was good. They remained some
time disputng on this point, but left
with their booty, 1t is well for brokers to
be on the look out.
We may mention fact which we have
upon good authority, that there are suppos.
be to be some FIVE or six hundred blacks
in our cty,unknown 10 the colored popula.
lion, and who have no visible means OF
employment or regular home. This is a
matter which should be looked into.
.. Gin, Gas.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
FROM CHINA


The Ship Charleston arrived at New
York on the morning OF the 3lst, bring.
ing news from Canton as late as the LIST
Dec. The Canton (Macosl Press of No.
vember 10Th inst says that the Chinese
had commenced rebuilding the Bogue
forts, but dessied on receiving ness
age from the captain of one OF. the Brit
ish ships of war that the rebuilding could
not be permitted until the ratif.
cations Of the treaty had been .exchang-
ed.
The paper says that letters from Can.
ton represent the feelings Of the Chinese
as unfrieLdly to foreigners, and a repOr
that the latter were to be allowed to es.
tabIish themselves on the island Of Ho.
nan, opposite the city, had excited much
jealousy. The Chinese said that even
should the Emperor grant such permis-
sion, they would oppose it.
Some ladies and gentlemen walking in
the back streets of Canton, had been
mobbed, and had 10 take refuge in shops,
A popular tumult had been excited also
by a Manila sailor wounding a Chair-
man slightly in scufls, and then taking
shelter in the company hong, the
gate of which was turned against his pur-
suers.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
THE STANDARD.
GEORGETOWN, APRIL IS, le4a.

The MOUNT BENEDIcT GONvENT.-
We pdblishediu this paper an account
Of the burning of the Convent near BOsN
ton by lawless mob some years since
The account gives seine Information rela,
tive to the character and object of such
Institutions; and is written in such q
manner as to severely and justly rebuke
that spirit Of persecution which is some-
times goaded by misguided zeal for
Christianity and republicanism 70 vi
olation ofIhe laws Of both God and
man. Our Constitution guarantees each
citizen the privilege of hipping
God according to the dictates of his own
conscience; and no greater injury can be
done TO our free Institutions than by un-
lawfully interfering with this right
And history abundantly proves psrsecu'
ton always has the contrary effect from
that intended by the prosecutors. As,an
instance, Daniel O'Connell, in late pub
licatiOn, says that when the religious per-
secutions began against the Catholics in
Ireland, the protestants in that country
numbered one million and the Catholics
two millions. Since then, with power,
wealth, rank, honors, all on the persecu'
ting side, ounterbalanced by degrade
ton, suffering and despair, on the other
the Protestants remain one million and
the Catholics baveincreased to 7,OO0,OOO
tho millions Of them have been driven
into exile by famine and cruelty and scat
tered over the face ofthe earth.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

al have as yet received no Information
Of this occurrence from Her Majes'y's
authorities; but | shall Immediately
transmit your letter, with the enclosed
documents, TO the Lieutenant Governor
of New Brunswick, and will acquaint
you with his reply. In the meantime, il
il shall have been found that any indis
cretion or irregularity has been commit
ted by persons serving under the authori
ty Of the British Provincial Government
have DO doubt that the matter will have
been already set to rights by the Lieu
tenant Governor"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
THE BORDER DlFFlCUL Tues.

A correspondence has taken place be.
tween Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Fox, in re.
latiOn TO the forcible seizure of an Amer.
ican citizen on our soil by a cOnsta.
bic Of New Brunswick.
Capt. Webster; commanding the Port
Of Fort Kent, having placed an officer
and three men at the disposal Tof the
State authorizes, was officially informed
by the warden Of the British Territory,
that the exercise Of any jurisdiction BY
American authority over the Territory
lying south Of Fish river and en- the
Bank OF st. Johns river, wOuld be held a
violation Of her Majesty's eminions,-
The reason assigned for this stem was
that the treaty had not been ratified by
pagliamsnt.
Upon this statement being made, Can't,
Webster addressed letter TO his com.
Eanding officer, 1t. Col. Pierce, RELATING
the ciFcumstance, which was sent to tbe
Secretary Of State. Mr.. Webster imme,
diaiely put the facts Of the case before
NJ. Fox, expressing hope that prompl
measures will be taken by the British
autboFiteS to punish the authors of such
outrage. Mr.. Fox replies that whatever
d sight and proper in the premises will
BE- done, and adds:
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

The REFLEcToR.--Tha money arti
Gle Of the New York Herald of the 3lsl
says;
The old theories Of banks. exchequer
and other paper regulators 'to regulate
the currency and 'equalize exchanges,
have vanished before the eimmutable laws
Of trade. The Sub Treasury law, not
withstanding its repeal by the 9th Con,
gress, is at this moment in more efficient
operation than ever when sane stoned by
statutory law. The reason is obvious. :
The principles contained in it are those
Of the laws oftrade. II provided for the
collection and disbursement Of the gov
ernment moneys in gold and silver. At
the time il was legally'in operation, this
was impossible, from the ascendency Of
bank power. Those banks have perish.
ed, their paper vanished, and the current
Of events and the law of trade re.estab,
lisbed the sub Treasury, in spite ofits
repeal by lawyers
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
LOOK orr C0oNs.

A "Coon" Postmaster. in Yesii
CATION has lately been made at Hartford
Conn, into the conduct of Charles L.
Porter, Esq, whig postmaster Of that
cityHn the course OF which ,as we Learn
by the papers, it was proved by some oI
the clerks in his Office that Mr.. Porter
had been in the habit of prying into let,
ters with a folder-of taking letters into
a back room and closing the door after
hIm-Of br eaking the seals Of letters not
directed to himself, and opening and
reading them-of increasing the post.
age of letters, and of collecting fines
without accou nting for the same to the
department. We have not learnt the re-.
suit OF the investigation, but have seen
enough Of the disclosures it has elicted,
TO conclude that Mr.. Porter is full
blOoded ''coon".
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
CINCINNATI MARKET.

... .t.s... APRlL IL.
COUNTRY Produce generaly is in good
demand from Wagons at the annexed
prices, in cash. Ginseng 12ac. cash, Tor
l5al6c, in goods White Beans 81
Oc,Adlfference ofat least 25 per cent.
is made 10 favor OF those well cleaned
Clover Seed is frmer at $2.75 a3.O0 per
bushel-Timothy$75 a 1.O0-50a a rs
Mustard $l.5O a 200. Bees wax % a
25c. per Id. Hops, LIST quality, Sc, per ID.
Good Butter is exceedingly scarce in
market, and sells readily at III l5c, per
Ib
FLoUR,-An advance has taken place
in this article in all the Eastern markets,
and also at new Orleans. The stock in
this city is very light. The city Mills
have been doing nothing for long time
for want Of Wheat; and the receipts by
Wagons and Canal have been light and
taken off as fast as they reached the
City. The price has advanced from
So Sc 2 s7a, at the latter price, all
that could be had, being freely taken
yesterday.
GRocER1Es.-The supply in town is
very ample, and what is curious, at two
staples. Sugar and Molasses, have been
lower here for some weeks than at New
Orleans. An advance has taken place
in these articles in the East, which has
occasioEed more frmness below.
PRovIsIeNs. increased inquiry
r l.
three or four days, and the markets. firm
er than we have known it for some
months. Several large orders have been
received within day or two, but limited
too low for the market. We noticed a
sale Of 100 900 lbs. Bulk Meat yester-
day al 81, "a and IA, for Hams, Sides
and Shoulders Gin. Gds.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
TROUBLE IN THE CABINET.

The Philadelphia Inquirer gives the
following version Ofa difficulty said 10
have occurred in the cabinet: .
That on the arrival at the seat Ofgov>
erDment, Of the decision of the court
martial in the case of Capt. Mckenzie, a
cabinet citing was held for the purpose
OF disc ussing the matter, The decision
was found to be favorable to Mackenzie.
That in the course of the cabinet debate,
the Hon. John G. Spencer, late secretary
OF war, and now secretary of the treasury,
and the father of Spencer the alleged
mutineer, said that if Cosnmander Mac
kenzie were not dismissed from the navy,
he (the secretary would resign his place
in the cabinet; that the Hon. A. P. Ups.
hur, now Secretary ofthe navy, said that
if Mackenzie were forced TO resign, he
would instantly abandon his place in the
navy department. Whereupon, so pro.
ceeds the improbable naritive, high
words ensued, the parties became excl.
ted, and personal collision took place,
in the course of which, Mr.. Spencer was
somewhat injured.
1t is nearer the truth to say that there
has been collision of words.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

0rThe last complaint Of the wings
against Capt Tyler was, that lie wonld moi
give them VETO upon one Of their owr
''sober second thought'a bills! The N. Y
Courier and Enquirer, a high whig au-
tbority, sayso Of this great whig Congress
that il twill forever be pointed al as the
least entitled 10 respect Of any that has
ever assembled under our Constitution,
lis leading traits, taking them as body,
are vulgarity, selfshness, treachery and
a disgraceful inconsistency, which has
called forth the contempt Of their con
stitueuts. The termination therefore, of
its constitutional existence, will be hail
ed with pleasure and satisfaction by
the people Of all parties. Mobile
Register. ~
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

ABsURDIr1 ~ AsspmprloN.-The
States Of Vermont, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Delaware, and North Carolina, have no
public debt. Thus are seven Of the 90
national partners out Of debt, while the
other 10 have run in debt on their own
individual accounts and for their own
private purposes, severally, to the amount
of two hundred millions. By what rule
offair business transaction can these 4
non indebted States be compelled BY ma.
tional legislation TO help pay the indi-
vidual debts of the nineteeAi
Nashville UniOn
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

TRYING TO KEEP UP IT'S CRED1T.-The
Legislature of Alabama, at its recent
session, showed an earnest disposition to
meet the liabilities Of that State, as far
as the imposition Of new and heavy tax.
es can have the effect. The revenue
bill, approved on the 18th February,
leaves scarcely any thing free. We gave
few Of the principal items a day OF
two ago, If the people acquiesce in the
law, they will go far to redeem them,
selves ofthe disgrace of reputation
but there is point in taxation beyond
which il is impossible 10 go.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

1t has been suggested that we should
withdraw what we said last week in
commendation of April weather. The
article was written and printed on Mon
day when the fine wea.berjustifed all
that was said in its praise; but scarce
was the paper distributed before
"The sky with clouds was ov ercast,
And the rain began TO fall"
And it has continued cloudy and rainy
most of the time since. We, have, how
ever, at the time Of putting our paper to
press, a prospect Of fairer weather.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

EASTERN FREsHET.-The railroads
have beer SO injured by the foods as to
cut off all communication by that channel
between Boston and New York. The
Postmaster at Straitsville, Conn, was
drowned in attempting TO cross a stream.
AT Bridgeport, one Of the dams was car
ried away; woolen mill, grist mill,
and several small buildings were washed
away;-damages $4,000. AT Proyi-
dence, much damage was done by the
breaking away of dams. A large build
ing, formerly occupied by the City
Furnace Company, was carried a.
way
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18
THE FEDERALIsTs

Have this year raised fund of SEV,
EN- THOUSAND DOLLARS with
which to operate upon acloss of voters,
whom they consider doubtful, and there.
by carry the election. They are using
it in every part Of the State, secretly
but without much effect. Their attem pts
to carry the election by such corrupt
means are disgusting the honest men oI
their own party, who have found ou
what is gong on, and this class of men
are fast uniting with the democracy
Such corruption must be promptly pu
down, or our free institutions cannO
longbe considered safe .-NOrwich .Au
TOrG.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

TIN wHnAT CRoP The wheat Is
mostly winter. killedin this section jand it
is probable that but little will be harvest-
ed. This seems to be the case in most
Of The southern part of The State; but il
is said that the crop, in the northern part
of the srste, never looked better at this
time of the year.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

Parson Miller has been killed by Madam
Rumor, within few days past, and
brought 10 life again. The Parsons an
ticipatiou of the concurrence Of the re.
surrsction and final judgment, have not
been realized in this instance
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

Or The next term of the court of
Common Pleas for Brown county will
commence on the fist Tuesday of
May. ~ = sts ''A '5H 81
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

MURDERED HIMsEIF.-AlMr Wells, Of
Ontario county, N. Y, because he did
not like 10 pay debt Of $500 out Of
hIs property Of a22, 900. So.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1843-04-18

ST.. LOUIS. The democrats elected
their Mayor by majority Of one hundred
and fifteen.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-01-07
TRIAL LIST.

For January Term, io43.
l William Dale VS. Charles Craig
2 Commonwealth VS. William Colt
3 Mary S!rawbridge VS. Jesse Funston
4eCharles Miller Ell al VS. Samuel Irwin.
. John Cummings e. al VS. John G, Les.
sig
9 Samuel Miller VS. John Auton's Adm's
z John Mann et al VS. Moses Mover.
George e. Gehrig Us Frederick FridIy
Daniel l1oats vs. Patterson, Ell al
10 Elizabeth Prong VS. Micheal Coroers.
II John F. Mann VS. S. G. Martin
~ om'h. oi Pennsylvania VS. VIM. Nc
10 Fredericks Beates Exec. VS. Henry
Follmer
IA Francis Ball, Adms VS. John Rhodes
10 Valentine Best VS. Henry Deifenbacber
10 John q. Boyd VS. George Erwin
IL Nathan Collier VS. David Petrken
10 Abraham Terwilliger VS. Daniel Cross.
10 Henry Baam VS. Philip Conner, ct al
20 George Meyer VS. George Maus ct al
II Josiah Egbert ct al VS. Cornelius Sill
% John T. Davis VS. Ashbel b. Wilson
etall.
% Charles Cartlege VS. James Straw
bridge
"a Casper Christmans, Admr VS. John
Robson
20 Leonard Siough,on VS. Charles F.
Mann
20 Leonard stoughlon VS. Benjamin p.
81 Archibald G. Voris VS. Clarissa. A..
Sehenck
70 Abraham SlePgen VS. Lewis II. Maus,
etal.
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NEW GOODS.

FMNtE subscribers inform the public, that they
IL have entered into Partnership, under the firm
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-01-07
NOTICE,

is hereby given, that we have this day bought at
Constable sale, as the property of Elias Smith one
two horse Wagon, one pair Hay Ladders ,one Log
Chain, two Grey Mares. two sets Harness Collars
and Brides, one single Line, pair Check Lines
four Trace Chains, one Log Sled, three Hogs, one
Cow, one Plough and Doubetree, seven Geese;one
Wind Mill, one iron Scoop Shoyel, one Mantle
Clock, ten bushels Potatoes one straw Box and
knife, fifteen Harlow teeth two thirds of six Acres
OF Wheat, two thirds OF seventeen Acres of Rye
and have left the same in the possession of the said
Smith, during our pleasure, and forbid any person,
taking them from him either by purchase or other
wise, without our consent
VIM. McKELyY & Co.
Dec. Is. ls42.
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Legislative Keystone
TWO DOLLARS FOR THE SESSION.

The KEYSTONE will, as usual, be published
twice week during the session Of the Legislature:
and we shall spare neither pains nor expense in
giving full and accurate reports of the proceedings
OF the two Houses, together with sketches of the
debates on all public and important questions, we
hope to receive liberal support from the reading
public. The coming session of our Legislature will
be one OF more than common interest, and persons
desirous OF obtaining early and correct inormation
from the seat OF government will find it to their
advantage to take the Keystone. To lawyers,
jadges, justices Of the Peace and public officers
generally, 1t will be invaluable 40 all the laws of
pubic and general nature are published in il nme
diately after their passage, and fully three months
before they will be promulgated in any other man
ner. We shall also have an able correspondent at
Washington city, who will keep the readers of our
paper aPprsed of all that is doing at the seat of the
National Government.
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NOTICE

n S hereby given to all concerned. that have
H purchased at constable sale, as the property of
Arthur Hardy, one Horse, one Sleigh, one set of
Harness, cutting Box, one coal Stove, and writing
Desk, ana have left the same in his possession dur
ing my pleasure, and caution all persons against
taking them from him without nv consent
FREDERICK DREHER.
Dec. IL, lS42.
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Notice.

A LII persons knowing themselves indebted 10
IA the late firm of Rupert & barton, by note or
book are requested to make immediate payment as
no longer indulgence can be given Those who
neglect the call will alrne be responsible for conse
quences that will certainly follow.
RUPERT & BARTON.
Bl0Omsburg Oct, 22, is4a.