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Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
From the New York PlsbeIan.
WHIG CORRUPTION--N. ORLEANS
CLAY CLUB-JUDGE ELLlOTT'S
IMPEACHMENT.

IMPEACHMENT. a..
"We learn from the New Orleans HsFS
aid, that the impeachment of Judge Elliot
has turned out quite different from Whss
was expected by those who got it ~.
The investigation, says the Henld
without sustaining any of the sllegatiOns
gainst Judge Elliott, has shown that ali
those who were naturalized BY him, WithS
out possessing the requisites Of residence,
and for which, of course, the Judge is not
censurable, as they and there friend sWOrO
to the facts, were naturalized by agents,
OF the Clay Club. For the truth Of this
statement we pledge our honor; the pubs
lIcatIon OF the testimony will exhibit the
democracy Of New Orleans entirely free
from the charges which have Eeen SO fre.
quenily heaPed upon it, of sanctioninR
frauds and violation Of the Naturalization
laws, for parry advantage. Not single
Democrat has been proved to have viola.
tedor eVaded the law .NotanIrishman has
beenexamined whose papers, proofs,&
we're not full and satisfactory The charg.
es against Judge Elliott rest entirely upon
the testimony Of few spanisrds, who are to-
tally ignorant Of theEhglish language, and
OfalmOst everything else known 10 civil.
lied men.-These cretures.-the most
ignorant and besotted specimens Of bu.
manity, ever examined 10 any Court un>
bushingly aVow,thlt they we've led up 10
JudgeEIiott'sCourt by agents OftheWhg
Club, and there took an oath which they
were required by tie Court to take,
though the facts sworn 10 were the most
glaring falsebood. And what is pretty
part of the joke, they were paid for il By
the Clay Clnb. The Democratic party not
only cautiouly avoided every encourage.
ment of the naturalization of persons not
qualified as citizens, butthey were so fas>
tldious as to refuse auy pecuniary assist.
ance to members Of our party who wish.
ed to be naturalized. We boldly assert
and we challenge the universal Wing
party TO disproVe it,that not a single case
has yet been discovered of a democrat il
legally naturalized. IF there has been any
corruption in the naturalization Of foreign
rs. it originated in, and was carried out
~, the Clay Club. In very short time
We will prove this assertion. The facts
We promise 10 furnish our readers, will re.
eal one Ofthe most extraordinary fea.
ures of Wing corruption and audacity,
'hch has ever yet been presented TO the
1orld,"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
AN ACT

To provide for the election OF Supervi-
sors OF Roads and Highways, by the
citizens of each Road District.
SEC. !. Be 1t enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State of Ohio, Thal at all
elections, hereafter to be held within this
State, for the election of Supervisors of
roads and highways, it shall not be laws
fol for any elector TO vote for more than
one Supervisor; and if any ballot shall
contain more than one name for the of-
fee of Supervisor, the same shall De
deemed fraudulent, SO far as tn Il "thce
is concerned.
Sec. 2. All laws, heretofore passed.
inconsistent with the provisions OF lhis
act, are hereby repealed. ,,1
JOHN M. GALLAGHER,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS W. BARTLEY,
Speaker of the Senate.
Feb. 8, A. D., 1874.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
A BUSTLING LITTLE MAN.

knowledge is an excellent thing when
wisely applied. "What an excellent
thing is knowledge" said sharp looking.
bustling little man, to one who was much
older than himself. knowledge is an
excellent thing" repeated he, "my boys
know more at six and seven years old
than 1 did at twelve. They can read all
sorts Of books, and talk on all sorts of sub.
jects. The world is a great deal wiser
thah it used 70 be. Everybody knows
some thing of everything now. Do you
not think, sir, that knowledge is an ex.
cellent lhing?"
"Why, sir" replied the old man, look.
ing graveIy, "that depends entirely On
the use to which it is applied. II may
be a blessing or curse. knowledge
is only an increase of power, and power
may be bad as we'll as good thing"
"That is what cannot understand"
said the busting little man. SHOW can
power be bad thing9" 90.
"I will tell you," meekly replied tho
old man, and thus went on, "when the
power of horse is under restraint, the
animal is useful in bearing burdens,
drawing loads, and carrying his masier;
but when that power is unrestrained, the
horse breaks his bride, dashes the car
rage that he draws to pieces, or throws
his rider"
81 see!I see!'' said the little man.
"When the water of large pond is
properly conducted by trenches, it rem
ders the fields around fertile; but when
il bursts through its banks, il sweepsa-
way every thing before II, and destroys
the produce of the field" -e.h
81 see!I see!' said the little man,"I
see!' @ose-
"When ship is steered Alright, the
sail that she hoists up, enables her the
sooner to get into port; but If steered
wrong, the more sail she carries, the fur.
lher she will 60 out Of her course"
81 see! see clearlyw said the little
man.
"Wel, them" continued the old man,
''If you see these things SO clearlysI
hope you can see TOO, that knowledge,
10 be good thing, must be rightly ap-
piled. Gods grace in the heart, will
render the knowledge Ofthe head bless
ING; but without this, it may prove to us
no better than curse" la4su
81 see.iI see!" said the little maR,FI
see!" ,-.'l"aGG
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05

an exemplary citizen, ever sensible of,
and always ready to administer to the re.
lief Of suffering humanity, in whatever
situation of life he found it. He perform
ed all the duties ofa christian, in all the
relations Of life. But this was not ALL
He was patriot-he was democrat, and
lOndly and devotedIy attached to the prin
ciples Of our republican institutions. In
the death of James F.Sargent, the church
has lost a consistent and devoted chris
tian; the State an able and efficient Rep.
TesentatiVe, and the democratic party a
firm, unwavering advocate of its princi
Piles; but we have the consoling reflection
that sour loss is his eternal gain"
But, gentlemen, permit me for mo.
ment TO speak of the deceased in the
character of representative in the cOun.
ellis of the Slate, tmay truly be said he
was eccentric, both in his ideas and in
the language with which he clothed them;
but this, in him, did not produce any
wayardness Of character. Eccentricity of
character is often accompanied with su-
peror intellectual abilities, and such was
the fact in the instance before US. lie
was kind and courteous in his inter
course with his fellow members, and
thereby won for himself the admiration
and respect of all. He was always in
his seat, and ever attentive 10 the wants
and interests of his constituents.
Amidst all the eXctements and tur.
moiIs Of partisan warfare with which the
! legislative halls are at times convulsed,
let the spectator but turn from the scenes
Of strife and bitterness of feeling, s. view
the deceased, he would always find him
calm as summers MORN" No ruff
ling breeze disturbed the aquanimity of
his mind. He viewed with an eye of
and philosophy the scenes of
wild confusion which were passing before
him.. And whenever he arose to ad
dress the House, he commanded and re
ceiVed the closest attention.
But, our friend is no more. A short
week since, he was amongst US, and bid
as fair for long life and usefulness as any
one Of US, but he has thus suddenly
passed the "way of all living" Ofhim,
t may be said, he lived the life Of
patriot, and died the death OF a christian.
A word more and have done. A
hought has occurred 10 me, and which
Ifords me no small consolation, that,
whenever in after life, may be permit.
ID to visit the capitol of your State,
hall esteem it privelegeto visit again,
he tomb Of my departed friend, and drop
tear of friendship upon the grass
which will wave DER his grave My feel
ngs, Mr.. President, admonlsh me to for
ear further observation on the present
ccasion. feel assured, | have said
o;hng Of the character of the deceased,
ut what would be responded TO by alLmy
Fellow members.
After which The preamble and resolu
ons were unanimously adopted-- here
pom Messrs. McAnelly, Archbold, Me.
ary, Hazlelne, Taylor (oE Champaign J
nd Lawrence addressed the meeting in
powerful and eloquent manner.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
From the Hauisburgh Democratic Union.
LETTER FROM MIR. VAN BUREN.

We are proud TO occupy our columns
with the subioined interesting CorresponN
dence. The reply Of Mr.. Van Buren, to
the very excellent letter addressed 10 him
by our State committee, is eminently
characteristic of that great and good man,
and will give him enb anced claims upon
the esteem and veneration of every true
hearted Pennsylvania. He states fact
not generally known to our citizens, or,
perhaps,not known at all. SOlong asMr,
Buchanan occupied the field as competi-
tor Tor the Presidential nomination, it
would'seem, Mr.. Van Buren uniformly
desred MS own friends in this State to
wave all their predictions for himself,
ard uhite with the rest of the demOcra-
cy Of Pennsylvania in support of the
caims Of their own distinguished favor
ite. This desire was repeatedly and un.
reservedIy communicated. We have in
this conduct but another OF the practical
exemplifcaiohs of perfect submission TO
the will Of the majority, by which the
public career of the ex President has been
uniformly governed; and tits an instance
Of generous self. denial which cannot fail
TO meet with proper appreciation at the
hands of Mr.. Buchanan, as wei! asof his
numerous and devoted friends.
But there is yetanother aSpect n which
the letter of Mr.. Van Buren cOmmends
Itself strongly TO public approval. How
admirably does it contrast with The puer-
lie and sickly stuff that has reeenty em-
enated fiom the penof Mr.. Clay! The
one discusses those great principles Of
Government, upon which rests the whole
supersrrucure ofOur free institutions,
and places the issue exclusively upon
the important results to be apprehended
from pubic measures. The other studi-
ousIy skulks from a fair examination Oi
these principles, ihrusts out of view the
real character Of the contest, and liter
allV "wastes bis sweetness on the desert
air. by discussing the merits of a bottle
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
GEORGETOWN. O., TUESDAY MARCH S, 1874.

OF sweetscented Cologne, or the beau.
ties OF banner>staf, cut from the shady
groves of Ashland! The one manfesls
an infieXabie determination to conduct
the canvass with due respect to importan!
duties which it invoIves-the other seeks
TO divert public attention from them, by
the Introduction of matters wholly ir.
relaVant and trashy! The one prededi-
Gates bis claims to success upon the pu-
rity of his past life; his cnsistent de.
vnlion 10 The immutable principles of de.
mocracy;a and the virtue and intelligence
of his countrymen! The other bases his
prospects of advancement upon the sup
posed gulhbiity of those with whom lie
has TO deal, and the imaginary potency of
every species of Harlequin trick and a
musement! Tne course Ofthe one pays
a high anD deserved compliment to the
American people, whilst the course of the
other is eminently an insult, worthy the
s!ernest reprehension and rebuke. In
such contest, involving principles of
such magnitude, it would be libel upon
the Intelligence of the American people
to presume that they can again be de.
caived by the vulgar mumeries and de-
bauCheries which characterized the cam
paign Of 1910. But we cherish no such
gloomy forebodings. The honor and in,
Iegrny of the American nation, lrampled
under foot in the last
will be triumphanIly vindicaled
n the next, and The great experiment of
rec government will thus receive addi- |
.ional inYinoraiinn at oar hands.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
THIRD WARD-HICKORY CLUB.
CoLUMBUs Feb. 10Th, 1874.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 10Th, 1874.
The Club met pursuant to adjournment
The President took the chair and called
the meeting TO order, when Mr.. Flood
offered for adoption, the following pream-
BILE and resolutions:
Whereas. information having been re-
ceived by this meeting of the death Of the
Hon. JAMES F. SARGENT, member from
oftnc House of Representatives from the
comfy Of Clermont, and dying as he did,
comparatively stranger in strange
land, pit is but right and proper that we
who from limited acquaintance,yet saw
and admired bis many virtues, should
svmpathze with his afflicted relatives and
colleagues in the Legislature, in their un-
expected bereavement. Therefore.
Resolued. That though our acqu1in-
tance with JAMES F. SARGENT was but
short, we yet saw snd admired his good
ness of heart--hs stern, uubending in.
tearity of purpose, his gentle and unos
suming manners; and that while resi-
dent Of our city,he had made many friends
who will long love and venerate his mem
Ory. -..r.... -
Resolued. That our deepest sympathes
and heartfelt coincidence, are due to the
relatives Of the deceased 10 the affecting
dispensalion, which robbed them of
brother, and mankind Of friend.
Resolved. That deeply do we condole
and sympathize with Messrs, Roudebush,
White, Baldwin and LOudon, the delega
ton in the Legislature from the district
Of CleTmOnt, Clinton and Brown, the i'm
mediate colleagues ofMr. Sargent, and
who in his last sickness, watched and
ministered unto him, withal the attention
ond feeling Of brothers.
Resolved. Thatthis preamble and reso-
lutions be signed and published; aud that
we request Messrs. Lnudon and Baldwin
oF The Senate, and Messrs. Roudebush,
and White of Brown of the House, to for
ward copies ofthe same for Publlcanon'
10 the democratic papers in the distrlc',
and also, copies to the relatives OF the
deceased,
Whereupon Mr.. Lawrence, Mr. Arct-
bold, and Col. Medary, responded to the
resolution in an affecting manner.
Mr., LAWRENCE said Mr.. Ptesident,and
oop,lemen of the Club rise TO second
s;e adoption of the resolutions, which
have beed offered as tribute ofresPect
to The memory of my deceased friend
And fellow member. In doing so cheer,
FnlIv comply with an obligation Of friend
khiD which / feel due from me 10 the
memory of my friend, My acquaintance
Gitb The deceased commenced with the
meeting 81 the present General Assem-
DIV, and, though but short, yet 1t has
made impressions of friendship, Of atfec'
lion. and OF kindness,upou my mlnd which
death alene can efface. we met as slrah-
Sefs! but lived as friends.
2 The session Of The Legislature IS last
drawing TO close, and | was in hopes
that we all might be permitted to sePa,
rate, each bestowlng a "parting blessing
upon the other, without vacancy nap
peRihg III our nuInber. But he who rules
ihetdsstinies of ofempires has wlIled it 9th
eE&iSs-sI amuFmur not at the dlspensa>
tons Of his Providence.
The deceassd was devo,ed chrlslan'
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05

SLAVE PROPERTY IN ILLrNoIS.-Ihe
snneme Court of Illinois has decided
that a stakeholder has a perfect right TO
mass through Illinoro with his slaves, and
that comitv between the States would
protect him in regarding the slave as
such. while within the limits OF that
State.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05

The 81. Charles Hotel at New Orleans
has upwards Of 500 boarders. The re-
ceipts for wine Ond liquors,fo six months,
amounted to $4,000.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05

The foot Of Chinese female; irOmtho
heel to the great toe, is only four inches
long. ,. 0l"'I' I'h all
372. e5ys dsl4 hs
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
HARRIsBuRen, Jan. 20, 1914.

Hon. MGrtin Van Buren:
DEAR SIR:--.With this letter you will
receiver copy Of the proceeding of a
Stale democratic mass meeting, held al
the seat ofgovenment OF Pennsylvania
on the l7lh inst, which we have the
honor TO forward in compliance with a
resolution adopted at that meeting.
The democracy of Pennsylvania, in
common with their brethern of the other
States, are anxious 10 wipe away the
stain, which rests upon our country in
consequence Of the result of the election
in 1870.
II will be glorious reversal of that de.
cision to reinstate you in the position
which you filled with such distinguished
honor to yourself, anu advantage TO the
country; and return TO those republican
principles which characterized your ad-
minisratiOn, and that of your predeces,
sor, will give assurance to the friends Of
liberty, that our republican Institutions
are destinued TO be perpetuated.
We ought never to despair of the re-
public when the popular voice Is left tothe
guidance of reason and virtue; now these
are in the ascendant; then, reason was
dethroned, +, and whrlwind of passion,
folly, and madness, swept through the
land. The deceived votary, like he wan
derer in the desert, led by the mirage,
pressed on TO grasp the delusive repre-.
sentation. The sober second thought
will redeem us from such errors, and
place The American character and popu-
lar suffrage in the high position 10 which
they are Justly entitled.
Your firm and infexibIe adheEance 10
republican principles demands our admi-
ration, and fully entities you TO the warm
support of every democrat and friend of
his country, and in so doing he feels the
assurance that he is advancing and sus-
tanning those principles which directed a
Jefferson, Madison and Jackson.
Be pleased to accept the assurance of
our high regard.
Worry truly, your friends and fellow cit
izens,
JAMES R. SNOWDEN, President.
Asa Dimock, Henry Buehler, Trad Will
son, John B. Stereigere, George Nagle,
JOSEPH BaiIy, NJ. McCauslin, Isaac G.
Mckinley, Henry Logan, John J. MICA
hen, Henry ". Smith, Daniel M. Lane,
John HOMER, David Barnett--Vce Presi-
dents.
F. W. Hughes, Elisha S. Goodrich,
Wm. II. Coleman, Levi L. Tate, John S.
Carter, James G. SampIe-Secretarics
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
MR.. SARGENT.
COLUMBUS, Feb. 30, 1874.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 90, 1874.
Editor of the Standard:
Sir; Enclosed you will
find a COPY of the proceedings of the
Third ward Hickory Club" ofthis city,
paying Tribute of respect to the memo.
ry of our late and Iamented colleague the
Hon. JAMES F. SARGENT Please give
them and this note place in your paper
for most sincerely do we symplhise
with the friends and relations Of the de-
ceaaed-
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05
LrNDENwAID,. January 30, 1914.

GENTLEMEN:-I have had the honor to
receive your obliging letter, cOmmunica-
ting the proceedings of State democrats
ic mass meeting, held at Harrisburg on
lhc l7th inst, at which my name was pre-
sented TO the democratic party of Penn
sylvania. as their candidate for the Pres.
idency.
Icannot refrain from saying that have
received your communication with feel
ings of no ordinary character. An exc
preston of opinion so imposing as that
which you have been depuled to convey
to me, coming from any portion Of my po'
liucal associates, could not fail, at any
time, to excite my profound gratitude =
There are circumstances, however, at.
tendiDgthrs, which seem to deserve a
more particular notice at my hands.
My relation with the democracy of your
great State has been in some respects
peculiar. They sustained me by their con-
fidence and support, at most interesting
crisis in my political career, have been
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-03-05

Respectfully, yours,
w. II. BALDWIN,
JAMES LOUDON,
JOHN D. WHITE,
VIM. ROUDEBUSH.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-03
FAIRFAX COUNTY.

In accordance with public notice. portion oil The De-
mocratic party in the county oil Fairfax Virginia, mel
in Centreyille the goth lnst with view 10 cS'ao
l;sh n Democratic Association. W. Is. McIorhllc was
called 10 the Chair and James G. Allison appointed Sc.
cretary On notion committee Of five was appointed
by the Chairman draft preamble aud appropriate re,
solutions; whereupon the following were prepared, read
and unanimously adopted:
U,L,raS the time is near nj hand at which the people
Of this vast Republic will be again called upon 10 make
choice from among its gifted sons, of President ana
Vice President; and being convinced that amid Inc va
catng waves of politics, Associations Of tins kind are
of great utility in many respects and feeling assured
that every portion Of the country has the right to frame
such Associations
mocras here assembled and all others OF this part oil
the country do herewith form an Association 10 be call
ed the Democratic Association Of Cenreyile whose OBJ
i,ct il shall be to all fair and honorable means 10
rcct the nominees of the Baltimore Convention 10 the
Presidency and Vice Presidency OF the United States al
the next election.
Gssoired That James L. Trple,t be President Of this
Association; Charles I. Lewis, Willis Il. McCormc and
John w. Berkeley Vice Presidents, and James &. ALI
son, Secretary.
Resoired That the President of this Association be the
presiding officer thereof and in his Absence either Of
the Vice Presidents may preside The Secretary shall
record the proceedings oil The meetings ana 90 The cor
respondcnce.
Resolred, That S. l.. Lewis Walter Powell, James NJ.
p Newly, George W. MILAN and VIM. II Demng be a
committee of invitation and management, whose busl-
ness il shall be 10 invite speakers to address the ASCOT
aiion and do all else which may DC deemed CONDUCIVE TO
the advancement thereof.
Resolr,d, That this Association is against U. States
Bank; against Tariff for protection; against the Dstrl-
buon against the Assumption Of State debts by the &C.
neral Government against the abolition OF The Veto
power believing it of the strongest buwarks OF the
Governments aud short against Henry Clay and all his
measures in contradstnction TO the Democratic candi-
date and the Democratic creed.
Resoired, That this Association views the harmony
and union Of the Democratic party principle as para
mount TO all consideration 10 men, and therefore
chccruly submits the selection Of the candidates for
the Presidency and Vice Presidency 10 the Convention TO
convene in Baltimore in May next.
Resorfd That these proceedings be signed by the Pre-
siGent and Secretary and FORWARDED, 10 the Richmond
Enquirer, Alexandria Gazette and Warrcnton Flag Of
rs, with the request TO publish them
JAMES l.. TRIPLETT, Prcst
JAMES G. ALLISON, SfcU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-03
136,lIl,327
S7,OOO,O00
Acres.
2O3,52O,OoO
67,4O5,673

This report includes the interest then accrued ana
4 number of unaudited claims, supposed 10 he vahd'
which were mol computed in the report OF Inc oecfe
ary of the Treasury the same Congress- when re-
por, shows the public debt as less than hve mi'ohs o'
dollars.
Since the date above referred to- no further general
estimate has been made at the Treasury Department
It is Known however, that the revenues OF the gov
eminent have more than equalled lis expenditures SO
that the debt has not been materially increased except
from the interest which has since accrued
The undersigned avail themselves OF this occasion 70
oTr Ia Mr. Calhoun assurances Of their distinguished
consideration.
]. PINCKNEY HENDERSON.
Hon. JOHN C. CALHOUN, Secretary Of State.
I'm Le continued J