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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22

A weak mind is always conjuring up
mislortunes, and makes itself wrelched be-
fore It's time.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22
A TOUCH OF THE SUBLIME.

"lll climb the frosty mountain,
And there I'll coin the weather;
III wrench ,he rainbow from lhe skies,
Aad lie both ends together!
I'll noun, the clear cerulean,
TO shun the tempting gypsies;
III play at both with ihe sun and moon,
Aud fright ye with eclipses."
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22
The Child's Portrait.

By JANE r. woRTHINGToN,
1t loOke.h on me pacidly,
Tha, sweet and simple face
No, a shadow dims its features,
No, cloud is on its grace.
Blu. the purity of peaceful thought
Is in tina, childish gaze,
And the smile is full of innocence
That on the red lip plays.
II is a face where friends have looked
With many fear and care.
For all that life nigh, bring TO one
Whose dawning was SO fair.
A fathers eye had followed him
With fond and earnest pride,
And a mothers glance had loved TO dwell
On the brigh, one by her side.
And fervently their visions sough,
His future to unroll--
And prayerfully their spirits asked
A blessing on its scroll
And that the light Of many years
Nigh, rise upon his gaze
Alas we know not what we do
In asking length Of days!
A sad and weary. hearted man
That lovely boy became
A worshipper of worldliness,
A smller upon shame!
A dreaming and doubling one,
A scorner mid his woe,
A scoffer at The holiesl things
The human heart can know.
He lived 10 lose the very hope
OF ever winaing rest
And they who wished iha, he had died
Were those that loved him best.
For he had not promise left
OF all his childhood gave,
And hopeless were the bitter tears
Tha. balhed the skeplic's grave
How liule dream we, as we gaze
On youths uRsullied brow,
The mournful record time may write
On he heart so tranquil now.
All meekIy should our spirits bow,
When The pure and lovely die,
For lengIth Of life but soils the soul
Whose home is in lhe sky
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22

John, the oak il is said, will live fifteen
hundred years.
so will ye,O,' replied John.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22
POETRY Yo

From the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-22

By JANE T. woRTnINoToN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
cJ.Ay,S NORTHERN FACES

We have received the Seneca IN. - court
or" OF the 10Th inst, which purporis 10 discuss hae
ISSUES 5etocc The Pcopte" II SPECIFICS among iEc
items OF the Wing creed; Isl, The esiabiShHi@h !
of a National Currency (aias, a National Bank }
end, The Distribution of the proceeds oil Tue
sales OF the Public Lands. 3rd, a high proicc-
live Tariff. and an adherence TO the Tarli oil IL,
without repeal or mod!fcaf'"n-and an Hn ~
casing, nnt0mpr0n,iHne 0plnstinn 0mt An"a.~-
fion Of 1cras. no,r or hereafter" Among 'lhe
reasons which are arraved against annexation W
the Wing party, and substantially IN -H. cl0H, Is
that it would extend the system oi human sld.e'y
if not ensure lis pelpetuity in this country IL
proclains. in word. that ':ihe friends OF sound
and sale National Currcncy-of Distribution
ol the Proceeds OF The Public lands-oi fhoTE'-
rioN TO AMERICAN lSnuSTRy, ana oPPosi,ioh 10
the infamous scheme OF the Annexation OF ieAas
10 this Union. and Ill who are IN laror al NE
other great measures OF The w hi@ paltE, WI
vote for Henry Clay, and the other WI ing canai-
dates And now citizens OF The SCUM, ana ke-
puhlcans of the JeicrSonian school what say
you to The candidate of Tie Wing party!
We have received also the Message OF The
new Governor. SIade. OF Vermont, al The open
ing of the Legislature on the 10th inst. 1t covers
nearly 9 columns of The burlington Sentinel
The new Abolition Governor fires broadsIdc
into the Annexation Of Texas, and denounces II
especially for It's alledged tendency, ITO establish
and rerpetuate slavery"-a proposition, that IS al
war with the facts; and which ne urges tof the pur-
pose Of keeping out Of view The general benefits OF
annexation 10 all portions Of the United States
particularly the shipping and manufacturing IN
terests of New England.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
COALITION.

The Louisville Democrat states, that the
Wings carried Ohio "by getting The Abolition
voie-nsy, by all sorts of arts and inlrigues, and
misrepresentation To ohtain that vote" II quotes
in confirmation of the ttc a paragraph from the
"Alorning Herald, of Cincinnati, an Abolition
print which supports The cause OF Birney. The
Wings would go to the Abolitionisls, and tell them
that "IIrnry Clay was in tact, good anti slavery
man-he would Tree his slaves soon as elected
he was agains. annexaion-so with us this
once, and il is the last time We will vote Tor a
slavcholdcr-ncXt time we shall all be Liberty
men- these Democrats who profess 10 be Liberty
men, are cheating you-when the time comes,
they will boli-you can't trust them. And then,
numerous copies OF Mr. Gi.dings letter were cir
cuaied-and an-Slavefy men were visited per-
sonally, and piled Icy every species Of sophi>uy,
men, worthy men We must believe who had for
mcrly once or twice voted with US, going around
and endeavorins Ia win over some Of our staunch-
Is; Liberty men. :"
The Democrats, on the other hand, in Hamn.
ton county, would watch the Wing Aboliionlsts,
and when they found them voting The Wing tick
eli, they would 90 10 the Democratic Liberty men,
cxclalming, "Wc told you il was all Wing
trick" The Democrats confined themselves 10
this species Of Renaissance; but the Wings de-
sccnded 10 the most nsidious declarations OF CO.
operation on The part OF Mr.. II. Clay
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

money for the approaching elections On the
same dav another committee, of the same num-
Der peranbuated Pearl ST. with the same object
Money was literally given and large amount
has been raised. Besides what has been gathered
from the mercantile class the manufacturers
every where have contributed profusely. They
have a great stake in the election. They look
upon the fate OF the Tariff as it is" as involved
in the result they have experienced largely Of
its benefits and are willing TO pay largely for
keeping it in existence.
"tIow is all this money 10 he expended! Some
of i. will doubtless be sent to Delaware, 10 secure,
if possible, the Legislature in that State, with a
view OF returning 10 Congress a Senator who
will vote for the Tariff as il is Part of il will
find its way into The pockets of Daniel Webster,
who has forsaken his professional occupation 10
make speeches at Wing meetings, and must be
properly compensated for the sacrifice. We I'M
dcrsland that this reason is given for requiring ex-
lraordnary contributions. A great deal OF il will
be expended disgracetuy, for there never yet were
large levieS OF money made for election purposes
that much oil il was not corruplly applied.
1T is important that the Democracy should be
aware OF what their advcrsarieS are doing in this
respect Let no man imagine that less money
will be expended by the Wings in this election
than in the election Of 1910. They have re-
source now which they had not at that Time, a
resource in the abundant and accumulatng pro-
fits of our prosperous mill owners. who will sub
nit To almost any sacrifice TO secure for halt a
dozen wears longer the continuance OF the $ys-
TEN which enrichcs them. The greater part OF
this money will be applied 10 secure majority
for Mr.. Clay in those States where the balance
between the two parties is nearly even, and
where The result is held by shrewd politicians 10
be doubllu Property said Wing the other
day. abiding TO the enormous sums subscribed
by the manufacturers and other members OF his
party, property is not allowed 10 have its just in
lluence in our elections: the POOR and ignorant
rule, and the property OF The country is at their
mercy. We raise these extraordinary sums in
order 10 secure 10 property its just power in our
elections" Our readers mas interpret This as
they please; but it appears 10 us that the plain
English Of it is. that wealth, not content with the
homage and Difference with which some are too
apt 10 regard il, addresses itself prcmeditaledy TO
the work OF corruption
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.

South Cai0iiaas Dat If Gratitude 10 tie Great
I'adfe0tor!
"a rerceive from the Enquirer OF Tuesday last,
tina, the Richmond Wing isendeavolins To impress
on the public mind the belief that Nh Clay made
a voluntary concession Ia The South IN MS i!dVo-
cacy OF the Compromise hlll, WITH the sln@ic
vi..w of preserving the Union. Not having
seen the article in the Wing do not know
whether the Editors have veutured 10 endorse the
miserable buiiconery OF Messrs. Clay and Clay
ton, in relation 10 the same subject. Thar state
mcnts have been answered TN the floor Of the Sc
nate; and the wrctched trash which they have
ventured TO publish in The newspapers, will excite
no other emotion than that of contempt
In regard however, la the course oil Mr.. Clay,
in relation to the Compromise, | feel myself war
ranied in stating a fact or TWO, which VIII enable
the public To appreciate his views and motives.
You will remember that, during The session OF
Congress. previous 10 the ordinance Of Nullihca-
ton. Mr. McDuie submitted his proposition for
a reduction of duties 10 the revenue Standard
This proposition contemplated fjtcen yeafs--at
the termination o. which, tie duties were 10 bc
finally adjusted on the scale subsequently adopted
b. the Compromise Bill. Ii was more advan-
tageous TO The manufacturers, by al least SIX
wears than the concessions subsequently agreed
on in this latter bill.
This proposition was submitted 10y General
Hayne 10 NIT. tldE ana ditcT lOnS dUH cdiH-
est consultation, Mr.. Clay emphatically declared,
that "ke wouid SIC tic Untm d,sOired III blo0d be-
fore he qronid rote for IT,"
This was before the ordinance of notification,
and was probably intended "a characteristic bra
vado) TO force South Carolina from her position.
Failing. however, in this, at the next session he
agreed 10 take the reduction, running through Tie
term of only nin years-aud for reasons, as he
himself admitted in his speech, thai domestic ma
nufacturerS would not require protection beyond
that period His tale now, endorsed by Mr. Clay
ton. like his conduct is altogether different
The truth is, Mr.. Clay saw that he must yield.
The issue was too momenious the circumstances
TOO controlling for him TO withstand He was IL
terav foreed into the support OF The Compromise
and he deserves no credit whatever for the course
he adopted on that occasion. Such kn",c 10
have been the opinion OF the amentcd uaync,
who, a few months before his death, detailed
10 me the circumstances above. lhavc preserved
the very words used by Mr.. Clay, as ne told them
to me. In the same conversation he further
stated to me that il was his intention 10 write out
4 full statement of all The transactions OF The Pc
Rod for publication; and that he had teen pre-
vented from doing it before, only by consiGeia-
lions connected with his situation in the South
Carolina Railroad Company.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
RESTORATION

We may parody the words Of Yesterday. Wing,
and with a much greater regard 10 the true inter
c>,s of the country The People Of the Union
ought not seriously 10 entertain the idea OF restor
ing The old Federal Dynasty OF The Two Adamscs.
in the person Of an ambitious dcmasoguc and an
arrogant dictator The FedcralSlS aud the Wings
are in tact identified in political princ;plc-bu,
with this advantage in favor Of the former that
they were more honest in the PRONUNCIATION OF their
heresies, and more decent in their assertion
True some OF their leaders were inclined TO
humbuggery Witness the tub plot Of Robert G..
Harper bur they never dealt in so much fcti-
tous capital as these pseudo Wings They did not
cleclonecr, like The Wings of 10, with log cabins,
hard cider and coon skns-nor, like the Wings Of
Al, in silly songs, and Disunion plots, and Bri-
fish Gold pos, and in German Bread humhugs.
But in their laliiudinous principles they essen
italy agrec-wc mean the more ingenious
Wings of A, not the imposlors of 1910 They
agree in extending the powers OF the Federal Co
vernmen,-in the establishment of National
Bank-and in all those excuses 10 which the IL
ceniious spirit Of Federal principles will conduct
its disciples
But the People Of Virginia have no idea of re-
storing these ultra Federal principles TO the adj
mnis,ration of the GovernmeDt-to saddle us
with a new Bank-to perpctuate high pro,ec-
tive TaIilf-to adopt distribution fihe sales Of
The Public Lands-o increase The term for the
naturalization OF foreigners, and 10 introduce an
universal system of prescription.
No sooner was General Harrison elected than
Mr. Clay assumed the part Of The Dictator
He violated all The pledges of his party in the
campaign Of 10 and urged on a series of mea-
surcs, which sprans from the very hot-bed OF Fe-
dcralism-a mammoth Bank, Bankrupt Law.
system OF Dis;ributon.-But he was thwarted
in some of bis favoriie measures By John Tyler
and now, if Mr.. c. returns TO power, clothed as
he will be with all tie power and patronage of
the Executive Department, we may expect 10 see
all the curses of Restoration following in his
train. II will be the old Federal Dynasty re-
vived, with redoubled asperity. The Democrat
ic incumbenis of Office will all be swept away, to
reward his own creatures VIVA, fact can more
strikingy illustrate this voraeious appetite for
office, than the last Federal Senate refusing 10
fill two vacancies on the Supreme Court bench,
and keeping them open for his political friends
at The expense of .uspending The administration
OF Justice in the two largest States OF the Union
for nearly twelve monlhs. denomination ofMr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

The Richmond Wing tells its readers, tina, he
who doubts, how the present contest will terminate
is "a fool or fshy Wing" and il This were not
the height of The ridiculous, it caps the climax by
saving, that Georgia was lost 10 the Wings by
sickness and absence from The State OF Wing
voters; as ifProvidence spared The Democrats from
sickness and Democrats always staid al home
when voting was 10 be done. But It's hlundcr VIII
be near the truth soon, for, if the coons are sick
in October, the malady will so have increased in
November, that from the Great Embodiment him
self. down TO the smallest Coon that boasts the
name OF Wing, there will be the general cry OF
'Ios, Lost" SIMON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

We have received the lst No. Of "The Consti
tuion," a new paper edited at Washington, by
Messrs. w. A. Harris Qornerly member o!
Congress from the 10th Legion of Vireinia) and
John Heart, (Iate editor Of The "Spectalor.') 1t
is devoted 10 the principles measures and men ol
the Republican parly-and, We trust, will prove
an efficient auxiliary in the propagation OF the
Democratic cause We have long had the plea
sure OF an acquaintance with Mr.. ilarris-ard
we have 10 doub that his talents and poweis OIL
composition wiIic>sertlally contribute 10 the sup
port OF the Constitution.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
ANOTHER RooRBAcK STORY
Mr.. g;,u,uy Manhattan in .sagiacp.

Mr. Birney'S Manhattan IN SdsiaGw
The Detroit Free Press, Of the 18th inst, ex-
poses the character OF the nomination, IN SaSi-
nav county, Ga new county, which gives only
about % votes in all, J OF Mr.. Brrey for the As
scmbly OF Michigan. The so-cailed Democratic
Convention was held Oh the 2sLh September
The Wh2s, with an object now sufficiently eTi-
dent, otlruded themselves into the Democratic
meetings Tor he election of delegates. (lhcy
had in;cr!cred in the town meetings which APP
pointed delegates To the Convention 10 get Birney
nominated as Dcmocrat) The delegates thus
chosen nominated Mr. b. by a majority Of onc
vote alleging that lie would benefit the county in
some local interest Afer the determination OF
the Convention was made known, the comfy oti-
GERS in nomination By the same Convention de-
clined running on the ticket, and Tie county COM
mi,tec, the chairman of which is the Democratic
candidate for Senator in The district, have issued
an indignant remonstrance against what they style
IAN attempt 10 break up the Democratic party
TO support n man rite opcaiv 0rOrS MS fnthf0n N
Lrcai up HE ya,tr" and they call the Democrats
Of Saginaw to assemble in mass meeting OH The
eth inst, Tor the purpose Of indicating the cha
racterol the Democracy OF the county.
The Free Press adds, in conclusion:
40 corroborale our information from Saginaw,
that the Wings in.crfercd to get Birney nomina-
evidence OF a coalition between the locoiocos, We
will state what rc knor, tina, letters were inifne-
daely written of, By the primemoTers OF The
affair 10 Wing editors 1t home and abroad telling
them 10 spread the news and cry coalition &c.
Letters Ia that efiec; were received III Cleveland
written 81 hours after the affair took place al
Saginaw
Thus ends the second edition OF Roorback's
travels in Michigan. What will the poor Wing
gics now do Tor political capital
ANany Alas.
The Albany Atlas states that Mir Birncy adj
dressed lnecn. at the city Hall in Albany or
last Friday evening. He spoke of the meeting al
Saeinaw-;.rd then proceeded to review the cha
racler of Mr.. Clay, and TO exhibit the danger.
from his ability and energy Of character, 10 the
cause Of liberty, and 10 warn the electors Of that
parry agains, the danger Of alliance with the
Wings That the abolitionists of Democratic
svmpathies would vote for Mr.. Polk, he did no;
fear; il was against the ayy OF faith Of those of
Wing par:ialnes and still more their delusive
belief tina. Tic Jplia party assansctcd 10 hsc AJo-
inicrsts IN principle. that he warned his hearers.
When Mr. Birney reached this portion OF his
address. the Wing. present, who had gathered in
great numbers. attempted 10 clamor down the
speaker calling for three cheers for Mr.. Clay. and
exhibiting great passion and violence. Amid all
these noises, and tie frequent interruption oil The
speaker denials from HE crowd of his cnts.
and intcIrogaons as 10 his Objects the meeting
broke up in confusion"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

The Richmond Wing may multiply his ey-
tracts from the Enquirer till dooms-day; but his
generous disposition TO SOW The seeds of jealousy
among Mr.. Calhoun's friends will he thwarted-
"Hunier, Seldom, Goode. Taylor, Ghoson,
Harvic, Meade, Caskic"-Thcy well know US,
and they know that we have nothing 10 ask Of
Mr.. Calhonn-no oil;ce-no favor-no; even
messenscrship 10 South America-that we have
no personal i'll feeling towards him, or towards
thcm-and that We have but one motive 10 prompt
our aclon>---lle support Of those great principles
10 which we have been devoted for fifty years
and which We have not shamelessiy disgrace
fully abandoned, like Henry Clay or his Squire.
J. H. p.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
From the Republican and Argus, Od. 81.
BALTIMORE FIRM AS HER MONU
MENTS
"Faiihtul found among innumerable /; lie,
Immoral nnsha Ken unselnccn unlel rihei

"Faithtul found among innumerable lie,
Unmoved, mistaken, unseduced, untelriied
Never since we have known any thing OF c!sc-
tions-rcyer, since we have witnessed q con:s''
have re seen ~ fierce conflict as that which ha,
Just terminated and the victory OF which iigu-
sands Of itcemcn, who stood firm amid the sorp
of prescription, persecution and corruption. aIr
now celebrating with loud huzzaS while No wFi'e
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC VICTORY
FOR BALTIMORE.
The Democratic Candidate for Mayor Gu
JAcoD c. Dawes, is elected by about 500 ma
ritz! (Our unofficial vote makes Davies malor.-
u los, other papers make il 5o3) And the Coun.
ellis are Democratic b. over iwo-thirts majority
last election, Law, Whig, had majority CT
3O2 and The Wings carried the Councils
We, here. who krow that Democrats vo'ei
Tor Law-who know the great influence wicte!
by The immense patronage .! the ciy-whc know
also, tina, a large number Of our friends were al
sent, hail il rs mighty triumph, aud assure on:
friends, that, in November, Baltimore will bring
mp her Democratic majority to tha, which SIC
gave on the 81 of October
We have no room ior particulars.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

Our Richmond Blues, Capt G. w. Munfo,,
returned on Sunday night from their ayrrcsN.
excursion 10 Norfolk, where they were invited ~
participate in The celebration of the anniyers,,,.
of the Virginia Guards,' on Saturday la>,
These disciplined and spirited Guards. Captain
Williams, 1t will be recolected, were the invileI
guests OF The Blues on the last ith OF July. The
Blues are in raplures with the hospitable and cor
dial reception which they met with in our sisie,
borough.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
m1,I1E HpANNEIy uIrMRIrC; .

The Alexandria Gazette G.imjis the circulation
of 'the Brickbat Bread" for party purposes. It
says, the object is to show, that American labo-
rers without protection cannot compete with Eu-
ropcan laborers led upon such bread. The rea-
son is as silly, As the Thing itself is insulting 10
the understandings of the people. Away with
such s.uE-as well as such GreGdsrE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
GENERAL WARNING TO THE DEMO
Gratis

AS the Election draws nearer, expect more
humbugs, tricks, and higher braggings from the
COINS They will affect greater confidence in
carrying Virginia Pennsylvania and \. York
Look on, ior such slang, as a matter OF course.
Heed them not int do y0ur duiy Let their des,
peralon only excite you 10 additional energies, and
greater confidence
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

NlcNultv was defeated for Congress only By ID
majority-and to produce this result, 200 students
in three colleges were permitted 10 vote, wilhou;
any right Of suffrage. 300 ppc-ayers voted in
The District-30 are already arrested. The scat
will he successfully contested
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

STATE OF VIRGINIA, cir If Rnlmcnd, see.
This day, Samuel Marx. Cashier Of tie Ba'1
of Virginia, personally appeared before me, ~
Alderman OF said City, and made oath, that lh'
above statement exhibits the true condition OF ia,
Bank Of Virginia on the lst instant, a. taken
from the Books of the Parent Bank, and from
the returns received from the several Branches
thereof Given under my hand, this 10th day Oh
October. 1914. W. y. BLAIR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

that were once ennobled by the music OF the ar
tilIery which secured our Independence and ami
mated by The sound OF the trumpet which had
once welcomed SHE Nations Guest" must have
been sadly changed; when nothing but the miscra-
bic screeching OF the Coon Music tloated over the
CLASSIC Ground.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24

NOTICE TO COUNTY COMMITTEES.
sy We advise the Democratic Committees 10
obtain and circulate forthwith the Electoral lick
els. They may be procured at all the Democrat, :
ic printing offices in the State. They may, oil
course, be obtained at the Enquirer Once. frce
fify cents per hundred
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-24
Liabilities.

BANK OF VIRGINIA, Oct. Is. ISL
The undersigned, Directors OF the Bank d
Virginia, have compared the above report vi.
the statements returned from the Bank al
Branches, and find it 10 he correct.
J. w. PEGRAM
CORBIN WARWICK,
LEWIS WEBB,
JOHN ]. LONDON.
THOMAS III. ELLIS.